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SEPTEMBER 2016 | TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES 6 Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz & Wine Festival Main Street's Main Event is Back 8 Saliva Turns 20! An Interview with Guitarist Wayne Swinny 10 Ferdinand Folk Festival An Interview with Headliner Rich Robinson
71 Local Writer: John Thurgood 71 Local Writer: Marisa Patwa 72 Arts & Activities
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Publisher Brian Bennett
74 Tri-State Fashion w/ Gina Mullis
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
18 Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra The 2016-2017 Season Begins!
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20 Race for the Cure Support the Battle against Breast Cancer
LOCAL OPINION
14 Third Annual ParksFest Arts & Crafts, Music & More! 16 I Love the '90s Tour An Interview with Color Me Badd
46 What's New in Western KY Food, Music, and More!
A QUICK NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Fiesta Evansville Franklin Street Paw Crawl Historic Newburgh Haunted House Heritage Days 5K Newburgh American Legion Bierstube VHS Spotlight Community & Family Mug Shots
76 The Write Stuff w/ Jonathan Gluff 77 Words from Whitney 77 Tri-State Politics
PREVIEWS & REVIEWS
BUSINESS
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75 Fab Finds: Treasures & Pleasures 91 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s: Tap Talk
RELIGION
4 Rest up!
COUPONS 39 Save Big!
CUISINE & DINING
76 Ask the Pastor
SPORTS 62 Around the Track w/ Billy Egeler
32 Restaurant Guide
ENTERTAINMENT 17 28 30 52 64 68 69 70
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Movies Music Beer Wine
Water for People Benefit Concert Talkin' with TJ (New!) Real Women of the Tri-State In Town & Around We Were There Music: Angel Rhodes Lamasco Big Damn Music Festival Music: Brett Siler
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EDITOR W A QUICK NOTE FROM THE
ell, we're down to the last few weeks of summer. It's been one of the wettest on record and the seemingly constant rain has wreaked havoc on a number of big community events, especially over the last month or so (the Vanderburgh County Fair is a prime example). For further evidence of just how much water has been dumped on us, take a look at all of the overgrown, green yards out there. Let's just say it's a great time to be in the lawn care business. Now, moving on... September is typically one of the busiest months of the year for benefits, concerts and festivals as organizers take advantage of the "nice" weather (ideally) before the inevitable chill of fall/winter sets in. So get ready for a whole slew of marquee events. Annual favorites like ParksFest and Race for the Cure are back along with Animalpalooza and the Ferdinand Folk Festival. On Franklin Street, you can check out the inaugural Eville Shindig and Paw Crawl, while downtown Evansville has all sorts of entertainment on tap, including the hugely popular Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz & Wine Festival on Main Street. Indoors, you can catch the "Make America Rock Again Tour," "I Love the '90s Tour" and WWE Live! at the Ford Center or head over to the Victory a block away for opening night of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra's new season as well as country music star Josh Turner, the Water for People benefit concert and the Irish Dance phenomenon, Rockin' Road to Dublin. A lengthy nap may well be in order after all that, especially since October looks to be just as busy. Rest up! - TE
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K EN N Y K EN T LEXUS JAZ Z & WI N E FES T I VA L PRE SE NTS:
9TH ANNUAL KENNY KENT LEXUS
JAZZ
& WINE FESTIVAL
DOWNTOWN EVANSVILLE • SEPTEMBER 17
Main Street's main event is back for another round of smooth grooves, fine foods and adult beverages
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owntown Evansville keeps changing by the day, but one thing that's remained the same is the appeal of the Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz & Wine Festival. In fact, 2016 marks the ninth edition of this beloved end-of-summer event which seems to grow bigger by the year, attracting thousands of people from all over the area to Main Street for a full evening of music, food and wine. Its continued success benefits the community in many ways, but particularly by bringing attention to downtown and all the progress that's being made. Produced by the Evansville Philharmonic Guild, an organization which serves to enlist community support and interest in the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra as well as promote musical knowledge and appreciation for young people through education activities, the Jazz & Wine Festival features 12 bands on three stages, 14 restaurants and 14 wineries - a virtual who's who of local and regional music, food and wine. Bands: After Hours / BG3 / Big Ninja Delight / Browne Sisters / Carl Rodenberg / Dreaming in Colour / Duo Gadjo / On Tap Project / Philharmonicats / Team Skelton / Tom Drury Quartet / Wade Baker Jazz Restaurants: Acropolis / Bandana's BBQ / Bar Louie / Bliss Artison / Cavanaugh's / Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar / Eclipse Bistro Tapas & More / Just Rennie's / Kanpai / Outback Steakhouse / The Dapper Pig / The Pacetre Bake & Brew / Pizza Revolution / RZ Cafe & Catering Company / 3 Chicks Fudgery / Zuki Downtown Wineries: Best Vineyard Winery / Blue Heron Vineyards & Winery / Buck Creek Winery / Carousel Winery / Cedar Creek Winery / Hedgegrove Meadery & Winery / Holtkamp Winery / Indian Creek Winery / Monkey Hollow Winery / Mystique Winery / Pepper's Ridge Winery / River City Winery / Windy Knoll Winery / Winzerwald Winery Gates open at 4 p.m. and close at 11 p.m. Enter at 4th & Locust or 4th & Sycamore. The Jazz & Wine Festival is a 21+ event. For tickets and more info, visit evansvillejazzfest.com or call 812-425-5050.
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
MONTE SKELTON
This year's Jazz & Wine Festival features a fantastic lineup of the area's best jazz bands, and one of the real highlights will be a performance by Team Skelton, led by 2016 Musician of the Year, Monte Skelton. A fixture on the local music scene, the hyper-talented multi-instrumentalist plays regularly at popular establishments such as Kanpai as well as festivals and benefits of all kinds. Skelton's skills on the saxophone are especially sublime and have made him a magnet for other local jazz greats. In other words, he's a musician's musician. Skelton has played in a number of band configurations, but he's now assembled a real powerhouse of a group known as Team Skelton featuring the Man of the Hour on sax, EWI and bass, plus: Shelly Skelton - vocals Justin Purdy- saxophone Bryce Klueh- bass Eli Green- drums Jordan Green- guitar Andy Fulton - keyboard Seven members strong, Team Skelton has evolved over time from the original Montourage that formed over 10 years ago. According to Skelton, he wanted more "sweetness," including more horns and dynamic vocals. The band's shows are high energy and versatile with a sound that appeals to all ages. For more info on Team Skelton, follow them on Facebook. Photo By: Alex Morgan Imaging
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NEWS4U | SPECIAL FEATURE
TURNS 20! S P E C I A L
F E A T U R E
I N T E R V I E W
Last man standing: Guitarist Wayne Swinny on surviving two decades of hard rock and hard partying
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is starting out (laughs). It's a bunch of southern boys hanging out together for two months. I was actually lying in my bunk last night wondering if we'll make it to the end of the tour (laughs). Because if it's like this every night, I'm going to have to start drinking more Gatorade.
Saliva released Love, Lies & Therapy in June, a heavy collection of songs primarily written by Amaru that harkens back to the band's classic era but also adds industrial elements to the mix as well as a more modern rock sheen.
One of the highlights of the new album is an unexpected cover of Michael Jackson's "They Don't Care About Us" - which the band totally pulls off. I've been wanting to do that song for a long time. It's been one of those things that's been in Bobby's head - he knew it would be a good cover. We tried to do it on the last record, but we had too many songs and didn't get around to it. For this record, we just put it on the track list from the beginning. I really have to give Bobby credit, because he was the brainchild behind that one, and he knocked it out of the park. It's melodic but aggressive, too. And sadly, it's a very topical song right now with all the violence that's going on. It's as close to Saliva being socially aware as we'll ever get (laughs).
ime flies, all right. Platinum rockers Saliva, best known for the rap-rock anthem, "Click Click Boom," formed way back in 1996 - which really doesn't seem that long ago. For a good decade or so, the band repeatedly hit the charts with aggressive songs such as "Your Disease" and "Ladies and Gentlemen" and emotional ballads like "Always." Lead singer Josey Scott eventually left for a solo career while other members came and went. But guitarist Wayne Swinny stuck it out, a true rock and roll warrior. No one - especially Swinny - expected him to be the last man standing. But now with a great group of "younger" musicians surrounding him and a powerful lead singer/songwriter in Bobby Amaru fronting a reinvigorated Saliva, he considers himself "one of the luckiest guys in the world."
Currently on tour with Trapt, Swinny and the rest of Saliva are indeed very lucky. Halfway through our interview, the band's tour bus caught on fire but everyone escaped unharmed. In truth, it was just a generator over-heating, and no one was ever in any danger. But it sure made for a great Spinal Tap moment that Swinny, in particular, found very amusing - and perfectly-timed. Saliva was always known as a hard partying band in the old days. Does that still hold true? Our tour manager had to drag me off the San Diego bus last night about 20 minutes late for bus call, so that should tell you how this tour
Check out Saliva's newest album Love, Lies & Therapy! A heavy collection of songs that harkens back to the band's classic era but also adds new elements to the mix
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Another highlight is the epic closing track, "Hand in Hand." I love that song. Actually, I think that was the last track that we got together for the record. Bobby went to Nashville and was working on the song with a friend of his. He came back and said, 'Hey, I've got
this song' and literally, I was blown away when he played it. It's deep - even though we try not to get too deep since we really are just a crazy, loud rock band. But I think Bobby did a great job taking that song to a different place musically and lyrically. Saliva turned 20 this year, and you're the sole original member left. How did you outlast everyone? That's a great question (laughs). To be honest, I'm not really sure if there's any one answer. It's weird, because I know that none of the original five guys that were sitting in that basement practice room all those years ago expected me to be the last guy standing. In my early days of music, I was always the youngest guy - I spent my first 10 years in bands as "the kid." But as time moved on, I became more the same age as everybody and now I'm the older guy in the band. So, I'm sure everybody thought that I was going to either quit or die, but no, here I am 20 years later (laughs). It's inexplicable, except for the fact that early in life I painted myself into a corner on purpose. I had every opportunity to go to college - my mom offered to put me through at least a couple of years. I signed up three years in a row and never got as far as going and buying my books. Music has been less a wise business choice on my part and more luck of the Irish but mostly lack of options. When you're short on options and you've got to make it work, that sharpens your focus a little more. I think I can speak for all of the original guys in Saliva when I say that none of us came from any money. Those early years when we finally started receiving decentsize checks in our bank account, we were like, 'woo-hoo' - we put both fists in the air and started spending it like there was no tomorrow. All of that money is now long gone - we're just working and doing what we love. But I consider myself one of the luckiest guys in the world. So, really, there's no backup plan. Do you at least have your hands insured? It's crazy that you mention that, because I remember back when I was I kid a story about David Lee Roth having a million dollar paternity suit insurance policy with Lloyd's of London - which I thought was hilarious - but I think it was real. Of course, it's a whole different world for rock bands now - it's still crazy but not near as crazy as back then. To answer your question, I never thought about insuring my hands, but I can say this: if there's a brawl, you will not see me throwing fists; I'm throwing elbows, feet, rocks - anything I can pick up - but these hands ain't punching nobody. I've punched enough walls in my time that my hands look they've been beat with a hammer (laughs). But knock on wood, so far there have been no broken bones. For tour dates and more info, visit saliva.com.
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FERDINAND
FOLK
FESTIVAL FERDINAND, IN • SEPTEMBER 17
Headliner Rich Robinson talks Flux, comparisons to his brother and becoming more than a curiosity
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or the last six years, the little town of Ferdinand, IN has staged one of the biggest regional gatherings of (mostly) acoustic performers, featuring some of the most talented guitarists, banjo pickers and fiddlers around. The annual day-long folk festival celebrates the old school approach to musicmaking, offering a welcome alternative to today's digital world of computerized beats and faceless stars. In short, it's all about the human touch - real musicians on stage playing live, speaking through their instruments.
This year's lineup is typically amazing with such venerable acts as Buffalo Killers, Jonathan Tyler, Jefferson Street Parade Band and the much-anticipated headliner, former Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson. The 47-year-old Atlanta native recently released Flux, a masterful new solo album that proves he's moved well out of the shadow of his older brother. Currently on the road for a long stretch, he's winning over crowds with an intriguing mix of southern rock, folk, blues and psychedelia. Were you familiar with the Ferdinand Folk Festival before you signed on? No, I wasn't familiar with it. Someone had told me about it, and it looked like a really cool thing. And so after I read about it a bit, I was like, 'wow, it's cool to keep that tradition going.' You've stated that for the new album Flux, you essentially walked into the studio with no material. That sounds vaguely terrifying. When I say that I didn't have anything, I mean that I didn't have any songs; but I had about 60 parts. A lot of times in the past, I would go into the studio with more solid songs - I would know that I had 10 songs or whatever. But when I went in this time, there were maybe just a couple that were done, but for the most part, there were just some parts and we really used the studio to finish that. To me, it's never terrifying - it's always cool. It's almost like a problem that should be solved - a puzzle that can be put together. As you flesh these ideas out, to me that's such an exciting process. That's what I actually love to do. For
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the whole of my career, I've never been a pre-production kind of guy. We've never spent too much time fleshing things out [ahead of time], because the studio is so exciting and the energy that comes with getting in there is what makes it. What really stands out is the warmth of the album - it has a wonderfully natural sound. Ultimately, you go into the studio with some good gear or great gear with a band who knows how to play, and it's going to sound that way. We just throw a couple of mics on some amps and throw some mics on the drums and that's pretty much it. It's human. Ultimately, we're not quantizing the beats - we're not trying to make anything perfect. The uniqueness of who we are as individuals and how we play as a band is interesting to me. It's the same thing that's interesting to me about Neil Young or Bob Dylan or The Stones or The Beatles or Led Zeppelin or any band that I grew up listening to. It's the uniqueness of them that has always drawn me to them instead of trying to sound the same as everyone else - which seems to be the phenomenon that's happening right now. Through technology, you literally can sound like anyone else - and people want to which is the weirdest thing in the world to me. Judging by the set lists over the last month or so, "Shipwreck" seems to be a favorite of yours off the new album. Well, it's just a good song to open with. We change the set every night, but I try to have almost a template for where it's going to go. Certain kinds of songs are going to open the show and then the middle will go somewhere else. "Shipwreck" is great to start out with because it can really get us in a zone and we play it really well. It's a good springboard that sets us off. We've pretty much played every song off the new album now - it's good to file through it. And we're also playing stuff off the other records which is really cool as well. We introduce them little by little - we'll bring some stuff in here and there. There's also some covers that we're doing. We did a really great version of "Bluebird"
last night which is a Buffalo Springfield song. And we've been playing "Jigsaw Puzzle" by the Stones a lot - it's been really cool, and I'm really happy with how the show is developing. Your vocals are much more understated than your brother's famously wild delivery. Did it take time to develop your singing style? No, this is just how I've always sung. The only problem with any vocals I've ever done is that I'm constantly compared to my brother - and I'm not my brother. I've never tried to sing like him. So if you took me as just a stranger and had no idea what my past was, there would never be an issue. It'd just be, like, 'wow, that's cool - he sings this way.' My brother's a phenomenal singer - he's great and good for him. But this is what I'm doing and this is how I sing. For me, the song as a whole has always been more important that the voice. It's never been about the singer. We [the band] were watching Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii last night and were commenting on how well their voices meshed with that music. It's just yet another instrument - it's not a traditional frontman out there. I think if people can get past that hang-up, it would be good for me and good for them. And it's not that people aren't enjoying it, but I think there's a contextual thing to it where they come and hear the guitar and then see me singing - and they want to hear something else, a different voice. With that in mind, do you feel like people are now coming to see you and hear your music - rather than out of curiosity because of your Black Crowes legacy? I feel like it's changed with this record. The shows that we've been playing are full of people that want to hear my songs - my solo songs. And that's a really cool feeling. I think the fans that are showing up have a lot more enthusiasm for what we're doing other than just a passing curiosity. *Editor's note: Robinson is also a very accomplished artist. To view his work and to purchase Flux and previous releases, visit richrobinson.net. For more info about the Ferdinand Folk Festival, visit ferdinandfolkfestival.com.
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PARKSFEST Garvin Park / September 10
Third annual free music festival promises another full day of family fun and community spirit
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t didn't take long for ParksFest to become a highlight of the tri-state's event schedule. When the free music festival created by Alex Mourer, Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development at Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville, debuted in 2014, it drew over 4,000 people - all ages and all backgrounds - to Garvin Park for a day-long celebration of our community. A number of great local and regional bands played to a spirited audience, art and food vendors lined the park along with children's workshops and a beer garden catered to the 21 and over crowd. Long story short, ParksFest was a hit with everyone right out of the gate.
ParksFest Live Music Lineup
Last year's much-anticipated encore doubled the inaugural event's impressive attendance and featured Shooter Jennings, son of the late country star Waylon Jennings. Once again, Garvin Park was packed with festival-goers of all ages from all over the tri-state - a true community gathering. The third annual ParksFest promises to be every bit as fun with something for everyone and, of course, amazing live music, featuring:
Houndmouth Formed in New Albany, IN. After playing locally, they performed at the SXSW music festival in March 2012 and shortly after, were offered a contract with Rough Trade. Their latest album is Little Neon Limelight, released in 2015.
The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band Bridges genres and eras with an intensity that few contemporary artists possess. Their new album So Delicious elevates the trio’s work to a new level with a very diverse collection of songs featuring the Rev.’s supercharged six-string virtuosity inspired by his Delta blues heroes.
Madisen Ward & The Mama Bear Are a modern soulful/folk music duo from Independence, MO. The band's debut album, Skeleton Crew, captures the mother-and-son team in their most natural setting. They recorded most of the tracks live, sitting across from one another in the recording studio.
The 23 String Band Plays fun, fuel-injected, original Americana that dangerously weaves across the lanes of modern acoustic music. It’s a bluegrass attack fueled by high-octane rock-n-roll energy and triple-distilled old-timey roots. Parksfest runs from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. For more info, visit parksfestevansville.com. Garvin Park is located at 1600 N. Main St. in Evansville.
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TOUR!
FORD CENTER • SEPTEMBER 22 Nostalgia never sounded so good: Iconic artists unite to turn back the clock, recreate party vibe
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t was only a matter of time. For the last several years, the music of the '90s - from slick R&B to feel-good rap - has been making its way back in a big way. Considering the current state of the world and the many frustrations that people are feeling here on the home front, the timing couldn't be better. It seems we could all use a stress-free night of nostalgia, and that's exactly what the "I Love the '90s Tour" is all about. The high-energy show features the biggest stars of the era - Vanilla Ice, SaltN-Pepa, Color Me Badd, Coolio, Tone Loc and Rob Base - and plays out like a non-stop, hit-packed party. Come decked out in your finest '90s gear (lots of bright colors, of course) and get ready to dance the night away. Color Me Badd singer Mark Calderon kindly spoke with News4U ahead of the tour stop in Evansville. Were you friendly with most of these '90s acts back in the day? Yeah, we ran into a few of them back in the day. We got a chance to do a few shows with some of them, but some of the acts on this current tour we met for the first time - like Tone Loc. As we were coming up, he already had his big songs on MTV. It's been so great to meet people like him, because that's who we were listening to at the time. Your debut album - which featured huge hits like "I Wanna Sex You Up," "I Adore Mi Amor" and "All 4 Love" - turned 25 this year. Does that seem possible? I'll say this: It's crazy how fast it all happened. Where did all that time go? Like, today, I've got to take my daughter to college for her senior year - it's crazy, but life has been really good for us. We're healthy, we made it, and we get to do it all over again.
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How did you handle the sudden fame and everything that came with it? We were young, and it was very confusing. There was a lot of pressure - we always had to look great and sing great. We were meeting all the superstars that we'd always looked up to like Mariah Carey and James Brown. We were out on tour with Paula Abdul, and it was intimidating at times. We wanted to go out and be by ourselves, but we couldn't - that was hard to get used to. I tried going out on my own one time - I was like, 'screw the security guard, I want to feel normal.' And I got in trouble, because three guys wanted to kick my ass at the mall (laughs). True story. So, I shut all that down. But it was also a total blast. You're out on the road, you don't know what day it is, and you're constantly laughing. And of course, you can't forget about the most important part: the girls. Legend has it that Jon Bon Jovi "discovered" Color Me Badd in a mall. What's the real story? Well, we could just strike up a tune anywhere at any time. And that's how we got Jon Bon Jovi's attention. We stopped him as he was coming out of the movie theater in the mall. It was really late at night - we knew he was there with [Bon Jovi guitarist] Richie Sambora. They were doing a concert the following evening in Oklahoma City. As they were coming out of the theater, we just asked if we could sing him a song. He had this beautiful blonde chick on his arm and was like, 'don't you just have a tape on you or something?' But we begged him to let us sing. And once we did, it took him aback. He was like, 'whoa - you guys have got to open up for us tomorrow night.' And that's exactly what we did. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more info, visit thefordcenter.com. The Ford Center is located at 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd. in downtown Evansville.
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Water for People
BENEFIT CONCERT WITH THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL & LOU CHRISTIE V I C T O R Y T H E AT R E
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Beloved sixties-era icons banding together in the name of charity, raising awareness of WFP efforts
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lean water is something that most of us take for granted. And yet, with all the advancements of the modern world, a staggering number of people - primarily in poor countries - live without it, resulting in thousands of deaths daily from water-borne diseases. A nonprofit organization founded in 1991, Water for People (WFP) works to create a new normal, a world where everyone has access to clean, safe water, adequate sanitation facilities and basic health services. The key to achieving long-term solutions to these serious issues is education and empowerment of the millions of people living in such unhealthy conditions. But it takes money to make a difference, and WFP needs your support. For the 11th year running, a benefit concert will be held in Evansville to help WFP continue its noble efforts. The annual event keeps growing in popularity with shows selling out well in advance - and for good reason. Some of the biggest stars of the sixties have graced the Victory stage for this charity, and this year's lineup features two beloved icons of that unforgettable musical era: The Lovin' Spoonful ("Do You Believe in Magic," "Daydream" and "Summer in the City") and former teen idol Lou Christie ("The Gypsy Cried," "Rhapsody in the Rain" and "Lightning Strikes"). Let's make this concert the most successful one yet - get your ticket soon! The show starts at 7 p.m. For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com.
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EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA TOYOTA'S OPENING NIGHT: AMERICAN TALES Victory Theatre / September 24
New EPO season to open in 'Classics' fashion with world-renowned cellist and patriotic passion
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ou can always count on Maestro Savia and the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra to leave fans wanting more. Never was this more apparent than at the end of the 2015-2016 season with the climactic live accompaniment to one of the greatest films of all time, The Godfather. Filling the Victory Theatre with the beauty, sadness and power of Italian composer Nino Rota's masterful score, the EPO went out on a major high note, setting the stage for the highly-anticipated new season. The theme of the 2016-2017 series of performances is An American Celebration. On September 24, Toyota's Opening Night will stoke the patriotic fire with American Tales, featuring Virginia native Zuill Bailey, a world-renowned cellist who has collaborated with the symphony orchestras of Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Buffalo, Ft. Worth, Louisville, Milwaukee, Minnesota, North Carolina, Toronto and Utah. The 44-yearold Julliard School
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graduate is known for his rare combination of celebrated artistry, technical wizardry and engaging personality - all of which will be on display as he performs three specially-selected compositions: •
Remembering Gatsby Foxtrot for Orchestra by John Harbison - a portrayal of F. Scott Fitzgerald's roaring twenties hero, Jay Gatsby
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Tales of Hemingway Concerto for Cello & Orchestra by Michael Daugherty - inspired by the author's writings
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Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, "From the New World" by Antonin Dvorak - a stirring love letter to America
Bailey has drawn huge crowds throughout his career, beginning with his sold-out New York recital debut. Over the last two decades, he has worked with such legendary conductors as Alan Gilbert, Andrew Litton, Grant Llewellyn, Itzhak Perlman, James De Priest and Stanislaw Skrowaczewski and released a number of highly-regarded recordings with the Telarc label. Looking ahead, the Saturday Pops Series opens on October 29 with a Halloween Bash sure to send a shiver up your spine. Come in costume to hear a variety of spooky orchestral works including Night on Bald Mountain, Bach's Toccata & Fugue in D Minor and musical chills and thrills from Psycho, Ghostbusters, Nightmare Before Christmas and Phantom of the Opera. Toyota's Opening Night: American Tales starts at 7 p.m. For tickets and more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic.org or call 812-425-5050. The Victory is located at 600 Main St. in Evansville.
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Susan G. Komen
RACE FOR THE CURE EASTLAND MALL • SEPTEMBER 25
Event Schedule
LATE REGISTRATION @ 6:30 a.m. Race Bib & T-Shirt Pick-up @ 6:30 a.m. Service of Hope @ 7 a.m. Survivor Recognition Program @ 8 a.m. Aerobic Warm-up @ 8:30 a.m. Competitive 5K @ 9 a.m. 5K Non Competitive @ 9:10 a.m. 1 Mile Family Fun Walk @ 9:20 a.m. Kids Dash @ 10:30 a.m. Awards Ceremony @ 10:45 a.m Bring your friends and family to Eastland Mall on September 25 and show your support for breast cancer survivors. Every person that participates makes a difference!
Battle against breast cancer continues with annual 5K run/walk for all ages and fitness levels The statistics are quite sobering:
One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Every minute, somewhere in the world, someone dies from breast cancer.
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ost significantly, breast cancer does not discriminate. It can strike anyone at any time regardless of age, gender, socio-economic status or geographic location. And that's why the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is such an important event in the effort to fight such a devastating disease. Each year, 25% of the money raised goes to research while 75% stays local to pay for breast health programs - all of which helps to further the cause. According to the Komen Evansville website, in 1980, the 5-year survival rate for women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer (cancer confined to the breast) was about 74%. Today, that number is 99%! You don't need to be a mathematician to figure out what a difference Race for the Cure and other Komen events have made in the lives of women all over the world. With all that in mind, it's more important than ever to support this life-affirming event, to keep moving forward in the fight against breast cancer.
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A CONTRIBUTION: • Run or walk a 5K with your family and friends • Start a team • Fundraise • Become a sponsor of Race for the Cure
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To register for Race for the Cure, visit komenevansville.org. Eastland Mall is located at 800 N. Green River Rd. in Evansville.
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F I ESTA EVANSV I LLE WESS
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Up, up and away: Evansville's annual celebration of diversity has ballooned into a huge community gathering
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few years ago, La Campirana Mexican Grill & Juice Bar coowner Abraham Brown was looking for a way to bring the local Latino population together. His solution was to host a free, day-long celebration of our community's diversity in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15). With Wesselman Park chosen as the venue, Brown forged ahead, organizing the event almost singlehandedly. But little could he have known just what an amazing response the inaugural Fiesta Evansville would receive and how quickly it would grow. Three years later, Brown now has a big planning committee with help from the mayor's office, the African American Museum and Old National Bank among others. Most impressively, 128 agencies and businesses will be participating on October 9 along with 20 different countries represented at the various cultural booths, showcasing the many colorful aspects of their homelands - as well as their tasty dishes. "If you've ever wondered what it's like to eat Peruvian food, it's going to be available - Columbian, Venezuelan and so much more," Brown says. Last year's Fiesta Evansville drew over 3,000 people. It was such a huge gathering that Mayor Winnecke suggested using the entirety of the park for the 2016 celebration - and that's exactly what Brown intends to do. "Wesselman Nature Center is partnering with us and will be offering reduced rates," he says. "And we'll have soccer games with different
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representatives from each country, a volleyball tourney and bicycle races for the kids. We want to make sure we use all the resources that the park has to offer." Of all the new additions to this year's event, Brown is most excited about bringing in a hot air balloon, meant to be both a symbol of, and a fundraiser for, the Latino struggle for higher education. "A lot of Latinos are not eligible for good scholarships, so we want to provide a fund for that," he explains. "So part of the theme of the hot air balloon ride is 'Bring Latino education to a higher level.' All proceeds from it will be going 100% to that purpose. Next year we want to fill up the whole place with hot air balloons to make the event more colorful - we'll have rides to the river and back to the park." Clearly, the sky is the limit for Fiesta Evansville. In fact, according to Brown, it's getting so big that the Indian community here has asked to be invited as a guest. "They brought up a good idea: Every year we invite another cultural group to the event, because we have so many people from different areas of the world that have made their home here." Fiesta Evansville runs from noon - 5 p.m. For more info, follow FE on Facebook.
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S T R E E T
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West side bars and businesses joining together for day of giveaways to benefit area animal shelters
ast year's inaugural Paw Crawl was a bit of a trial run, according to Warrick Humane Society Executive Director, Lindsey Byers. The event, which benefits both the WHS and Warrick Animal Guardians, drew close to 150 people who visited participating local establishments throughout the day and vied for exciting giveaways at each location. While attendance was perhaps a little lighter than organizers hoped, one very important change has been made for the second go-around of Paw Crawl that should help boost interest. "Last year, the event started at Carson's Brewery and then everyone had to come out to Franklin Street," Byers explains. "A lot of people didn't want to have a beer and then drive all the way over there. This year, the event will start and end at Piston's Bar & Grill, so everything will take place in the same general area. Carson's is still involved, though. They will have a special brew at each participating location."
has her own nonprofit that she raises money for to help with the medical portion of the animal care at her facility."
In addition to Piston's and Carson's, participants this year include Franklin Street Pizza Factory, Franklin Street Tavern, Leroy's, Gerst Haus, Smitty's, Sportsman's and Lamasco plus businesses like Healthy Habits of Evansville (giving away a free hour-long massage) and Bella Vi Medspa. Each bar/ business will donate a $25 or more item. Starting at 1 p.m., people will visit a new location every 30 minutes where they can win a special giveaway. It's a win for the bars and businesses as well due to the increased traffic they'll see - especially considering that some people coming to Paw Crawl may not have patronized these establishments before.
Visit all participating locations and get your card stamped, and be entered to win a prize at the end at Piston's!
As noted above, Paw Crawl benefits both the WHS and Warrick Animal Guardians. WAG, based in Boonville, works closely with Warrick County Animal Control. As Byers explains, "Warrick County Animal Control has zero funding for the medical care of animals - so [WAG Director] Danielle Barnes
Paw Crawl runs from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. Ticket packages are available at eventbrite. com. Piston's is located at 2131 W. Franklin St. in Evansville. For more info, follow Franklin Street Paw Crawl on Facebook.
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Sponsored by Integrity Motors, early registration for Paw Crawl is available until September 9, with the following ticket packages available: • Chihuahua – t-shirt and 3 free giveaway tickets - $15 • Beagle – t-shirt, pint glass and 5 free giveaway tickets - $20 • Lab – t-shirt, pint glass and 10 free giveaway tickets - $25 • Great Dane – hoodie, pint glass, 15 free giveaway tickets - $35
Registrations beyond September 9 up to day of registration will be as follows: • Chihuahua – t-shirt and 3 free giveaway tickets - $20 • Beagle – t-shirt, pint glass and 5 free giveaway tickets - $25 • Lab – t-shirt, pint glass and 10 free giveaway tickets - $30 • Great Dane – hoodie, pint glass, 15 free giveaway tickets - $40
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HISTORIC NEWBURGH
GHOST WALKS OCTOBER 14-16
Spooky Newburgh tradition full of strange tales from over 200 years of eerie twists and turns
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host Walks feature stories rooted in history and are gleaned from old newspaper articles and family legends. There may be a few embellishments, but for the most part, the stories are all true!
Every year, we have people share new stories of things that give you pause. Many people come year after year just to hear their favorite story. While many of the stories stay the same, other stories are added from year to year. The 23rd annual Historic Newburgh Ghost Walks will run Friday, October 14th, 6:00pm-9pm; Saturday, October 15th, 5pm-9pm; and Sunday, October 16th, 5pm-8:00pm. The guided walking tours depart Preservation Hall (200 State Street) and each tour lasts about an hour. Tour guides take groups of 18-20 out for the walking tour every 12 minutes. It's not a “haunted house” type of tour where people or things jump out and scare you. We believe that history has its own eerie twists and turns. As you walk along the sidewalk, meet Ghosts of Newburgh’s past, who will share their tragic life; as well as, stories of life in Newburgh. There are two tours to choose from. Many will do one tour one year then the other tour the next year. Others will do one tour, go to dinner and then walk back to Preservation Hall for the other tour. On the Water Street tour, attendees will learn of river lore and some of our family mysteries. The State Street tour focuses on Civil War tales and the homes along State Street and East Jennings. Both tours offer their share of history, Newburgh style. Advance tickets are on sale now for $8. Advance ticket sales close at 5pm Thursday, October 13.Tickets are $10 at the door. This is a great outing for groups! You may purchase tickets by calling Historic Newburgh, Inc. at (812) 853-2815 or going to our website of historicnewburgh.org to purchase your tickets on-line. After the tours, volunteers will offer hot cider and an opportunity to buy a Got Ghosts t-shirt. It's fun for the entire family. Come early and shop, dine and enjoy Newburgh. - Carol Schaefer
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HERITAGE DAYS 5K
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American Legion Post #44
Bierstube
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Scenic run for all ages benefits the Princeton Park Foundation and other local parks
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ith summer coming to a close, it's time to get outside and take advantage of the remaining days of warmth and sunshine. And what better way to enjoy the nice weather than to jog through one of the most beautiful parks in the region and raise money for the community at the same time? On Saturday, September 17, the Heritage Days 5K will be held in Princeton, IN. Proceeds from this family-friendly event go to benefit the Princeton Park Foundation and other local parks. Runners of all ages are invited to participate and help out.
Delicious Marx BBQ, great live music and crazy cheap beer: Your Saturday night is set
The 5K race is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. with Bicentennial Park (301 W. Spruce St.) serving as the start and end point. Prizes will be awarded to the top finisher in each age group as well as the top overall race finisher for both the male and female divisions.
he long tradition of the American Legion Bierstube stretches back over six decades. An annual fundraiser for the Newburgh, IN post of the world's largest veterans organization, the event began as a stag party - known as the "Elmer Party" - but eventually evolved into a co-ed affair. Still, the mission has always been the same: make money to give money.
The 5K race fee is $30 ($15 for kids 12 & under) which includes a finisher's medal, chip-timed race and a short sleeve shirt. Preregistration is required to receive the racer T-shirt, so be sure to arrive by 9:15 a.m. Any businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities should contact wschenk@ngsc.k12.in.us for more info. For more info, visit the Heritage Days 5K Facebook page.
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The popularity of the American Legion Bierstube isn't hard to grasp. Hundreds of people flock to State Street every year for a truly enjoyable evening of good eats, great live music and unbelievably cheap beer. In fact, the 2016 event will feature 25 CENT 16 oz GLASSES OF BEER!! Yes, you read that right - 25 CENTS!! A full bar will also be available for a range of beverages. This year's dinner option comes courtesy of famous Marx BBQ - plates are just $12.50. For entertainment, local party band Retro Shock will rock the bier garden from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. They cover crowd favorites from all eras and genres, songs guaranteed to get everybody up and on the dance floor. In the front bar, Henderson's Keith Vincent will perform originals and acoustic covers from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. A fixture at tri-state events and festivals, he's an absolute pro, able to play just about anything. The Bierstube starts at 5 p.m. and is open to the public. Admission is $10 at the gate / $12.50 for dinner plates. $20 advanced tickets include admission to Bierstube + dinner. Call 812-774-6360.
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Memphis & Main BBQ (Newburgh) 4946 St. Hwy 261 812-858-0111 (Boonville) 118 W. Locust St. 812-646-7110
AMISH
Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730
Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn 2840 W. Parrish Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-684-8143 Nisbet Inn 6701 Nisbet Rd. 812-963-9305 Old Hickory Bar-B-Que 338 Washington Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-926-9000
BARBECUE
Bandana BBQ 6636 Logan Dr. 812-401-9922
Bar-B-Q-Barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 812-491-9868 Flames Grille 1200 W. Columbia St. 812-205-4704 Hawg ‘N’ Sauce 1600 Leonard Rd. Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5339 Hickory Pit Stop 1521 N. Main St. 812-422-6919
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Ole South Bar-B-Q 3523 Hwy 54 E. Owensboro, KY 270-926-6464
7101 Hwy 41 North 812-867-7999 Another Broken Egg Cafe 701 W. 1st Street Owensboro, KY 270-691-8960 Applebee’s Bar & Grill (East) 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 812-471-0929 (West) 5727 Pearl Dr. 812-426-2006 (Henderson) 1950 Us Hwy. 41 N. 270-826-9427 Backstage Bar & Grill 524 Main St. 812-424-5020 Bar Louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd. 812-476-7069
Peak Bros. BBQ 6353 Hwy 60 Waverly, KY 270-389-0267
Beef O’Brady’s 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-490-9464
Thomason’s Barbecue 701 Atkinson St. Henderson, KY 270-826-0654
Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388
Wilson’s General Store & Cafe 11120 Broadway Ave. 812-985-0202 Wolf’s Bar-B-Q 6000 First Ave. 812-424-8891
Cambridge Golf Course 1034 Beacon HIll Rd. 812-868-4653 Cheddar’s 2100 N. Green River Rd. 812-491-9976 Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-1510
J & B Barbecue & Catering 48 S. Holloway Henderson, KY 270-830-0053
Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar 108 N. 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270- 212-2133
Marx Barbeque & Catering 3119 W. Maryland St. 812-425-1616
Dapper Pig 1112 Parrett St. 812-401-3333
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CASUAL THEME
Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport)
Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 812-401-1201 Double D’s 1206 E. Main St. Boonville, IN 812- 897-8813 Edgewater Grille 1 E. Water St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 Enigma Bar & Grill 4044 Professional Ln. Newburgh, IN 812-490-0600 Hadi Shriners 6 Walnut St. 812-423-4285 J’s Sports Bar & Grill 1602 S. Vann Ave. 812-401-2266 King’s Kitchen 104 N Water St. Henderson, KY
270-212-2070 Kitchen Buffet (Tropicana Evansville) 421 Riverside Dr. 812-433-4000 Koodie-Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5202 Lucky Joe’s Bar & Grill 3300 US HWY 41 N. Henderson, KY 812-435-8908 Major Munch 101 NW 1st St. #100 812-499-0160 Mama Mia’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4227 Max & Erma’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4258
O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 812-401-4630 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-473-4100 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Cold Stone Creamery) 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy 812-437-2653 Royal Suite 4706 Morgan Ave. 812-402-5122 Show-Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 812-401-SHOW (West) 5501 Pearl Dr. 812-402-7100 T.G.I. Friday’s (Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd.
812-491-8443 Toast 1550 Mesker Park Dr. 812-909-2320 Uptown Event Restaurant 518 Main St. 812-550-1404 Zoup Fresh Soup Co. (East) 6240 E. Virginia St. 812-477-2664 (North) 4660 N. 1st Ave. 812-423-1800
CHINESE
Canton Inn 947 North Park Dr. 812-428-6611 China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 812-423-1896 China Village 8423 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-858-8238 Chopstick House 5412 E. Indiana St. 812-473-5551 Crazy Buffet 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-437-8833 Golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 812-473-4855 (Newburgh) 5066 S.R. 261 812-853-2680
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine 12500 N. Hwy. 41 812-868-8888 Grand Buffet Mongolian Grill 1356 N. Green River Rd. 812-476-6666 Lincoln Garden 2001 Lincoln Ave. 812-471-8881 Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 812-476-7088 MAT. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd. 812-475-2888 Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant 215 Main St. 812-464-2769 Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 812-479-7600 Taste of China 4579 University Dr. 812-422-1260 Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet 201 B N. Green River Rd. 812-474-6660 Two Brothers 3806 N. 1st Ave. 812-423-6188 Wok ‘N’ Roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 812-479-3118 Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 812-474-0181
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DELI/CAFES
2nd St. Treats 221 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270-957-5064
Acropolis Express at the YWCA 118 Vine St. 812-424-7335 Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake 812-499-8273 Bits & Bytes 216 NW Fourth St. 812-423-5113 Café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 812-401-8111 Cake Stand 223 Second St. Henderson, KY 270-854-1305 Cleo’s Bakery 9 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN 812-789-6485 Coffee Cottage & Café 612 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-401-1930 Daily’s Bakery & Café 701 N. Main St. 812-484-6635 Diamond Deli (Tropicana Evansville) 421 Riverside Dr. 812-433-6122
NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop (East) 5 N. Green River Rd. 812-479-0511 1950 Washington Ave. 812-477-2711 1200 Lincoln Ave. 812-402-4111 (North) 2128 N. 1st Ave. 812-426-2311 1031 E. Diamond Ave. 812-426-0011 (West) 210 N. St. Joseph Ave. 812-426-1011 (Newburgh) 3988 SR 261 812-858-9911 (Henderson) 2638 Hwy 41 270-212-0181
812-479-8272
Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream 206 Main St. 812-422-3026
Penn Station East Coast Subs (East) 137 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-479-PENN (North) 4827 Davis Lant Dr. 812-402-PENN (West) 5310 Pearl Dr. 812-434-PENN (Newburgh) 8887 High Point Dr. 812-401-7366 (Henderson) 1111 Barrett Rd. 270-826-7361 (Owensboro) 3625 Frederica St. 270-683-1515
Eric’s Corner Carry-Out 4220 Broadway Ave 812-402-9788 Fresh Harvest Deli (Inside Old National) 1 Main St. 812-424-5801 Gayla Cake 422 N. Main St. 812-454-9791 Great American Bagel 3901 Morgan Ave. 812-476-7212
Jimmy John’s (East) 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 812-401-5400 (West) 130 N. St. Joe Ave 812-402-9944 (Newburgh) 8680 Highpoint Dr. 812-491-7111 Just Rennie’s Cookies 102 S.E. 4th St. 812-490-8098 McAlister’s Deli 2220 N. Green River Rd. 812-618-2050 Panera Bread 220 Burkhardt Rd. 812-476-7477
Honey Baked Ham 1449 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-2940
Penny Lane Coffeehouse (Downtown) 600 S.E. 2nd St. 812-421-8741 (East) 2004 Washington Ave. 812-473-4440
Jason’s Deli 943 N. Green River Rd. 812-417-9905
PG Art Gallery & Cafe 1418 W. Franklin St. 812- 402-4445
Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave.
Piece of Cake 210 Main St. 812-424-2253
Great Harvest Bread Co. 423 Metro Ave. 812-476-4999
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Planters Coffeehouse 130 N. Main St. Henderson, KY 270-830-0927 R’z Cafe & Catering Co. 104 N. Main St. Fort Branch, IN 812-615-0039 Salad World Healthy Cafe (Downtown) 200 Main St. 812-422-0898 (East) 3311 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-5083 (North) 601 E. BoonevilleNew Harmony Rd. 812-867-2741 (West) 5625 Pearl Dr. 812-467-7486 (Newburgh) 4222 Bell Rd. 812-490-6070 Sidewalk Cafe 228 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270-831-2233
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Twilight Bistro 221 Main St. 812-421-0606
FAMILY/HOMESTYLE
Bob Evans (East) 1125 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-9022 (West) 5201 Pearl Dr. 812-425-5100 (Princeton) US 41 & State Rt. 64 812-386-1228 (Owensboro) 3123 Kentucky Hwy. 54 270-683-3515
Sweet Betty’s Bakery 5600 E. Virginia St. 812-402-3889
Buffalo Wild Wings (East) 713 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-9464 (West) 5404 Pearl Dr. 812-471-9464
Schlotzsky’s 301 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-4011
Burger Bank 1617 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-475-2265
Sidewalk Cafe 228 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270-831-2233
Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 812-479-6388
Spudz –N– Stuff Downtown) 101 NW 1st St. 812-402-7555 (East) 812 S. Green River Rd. 812-401-7783 (West) 5225 Pearl Dr. 812-402-8287 (Henderson, KY) 192 Garden Mile Rd.
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Cleavers Restaurant 5501 E. Indiana St. 812-473-0001 Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 812-479-8788 Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania St. 812-422-6464
NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Culver’s 1734 Hirschland Rd. 812-437-3333 Denny’s Classic Diner (West) 5212 Weston Rd. 812-424-4472 (Newburgh) 19501 Elpers Rd. 812-867-7156 Denny’s Restaurant (East) 351 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-1063 (North) 4301 Hwy. 41 N. 812-423-9459
812-422-1757 Hornville Tavern 2607 W. Baseline Rd. 812-963-0967 IHOP 601 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-471-0510 Ivy Cafe @ Swirca 16 W. Virginia St. 812-464-7800 KT’s Fire Grill 7247 Main St. Wadesville, IN 812-673-4996
Five Guys Burgers 5402 E. Indiana St. 812-401-1773
Koodie-Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5202
Flying Saucer Café (Inside the Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 812-423-1113
Korner Inn 15 W. Main St. Elberfeld, IN 812-983-4200
Franklin Lanes Coffee Shop 1801 W. Franklin St. 812-423-5355
Libby & Mom’s Café 2 Richardt Ave. 812-437-3040
Frontier Restaurant & Bar 12945 Hwy. 57 812-867-6786 Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-3800 Get and Go Casseroles 6840 Logan Dr. 812-475-8830 Golden Corral (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd. 812-473-1095 (Henderson) 1770 S. Green St. 270-869-9310 Highland Inn 6620 N. First Ave. 812-402-2544 Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way
Log Inn 12491 S. 200 E. Haubstadt, IN 812-867-3216 Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 812-423-6388 O’Charley’s (East) 7301 E. Indiana St. 812-479-6632 (West) 812-5125 Pearl Dr. 812-424-3348
3300 N. 1st. Ave 812-401-1773 Pop’s Grill 516 S. Main St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-3880 Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-0024 Red Fez (Hadi Shriners) 6 Walnut St. 812-423-4285 Redwagon Restaurant & Bar Hwy. 165 & I-64 Poseyville, IN 812-874-2210 Rose Hill Cafe 8133 Rose Hill Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-853-8443 Scheller’s Carriage Inn 103 E Gibson St. Haubstadt, IN 812-768-6131 St. Joe Inn 9515 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-9310 Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 812-424-1416
Popeye’s Chicken
Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar 108 N. 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270-212-2133 Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 812-479-6974
FINE DINING
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine
900 Tutor Ln. 812-476-5000
IRISH
Ri Ra Irish Pub (District @ Tropicana) 701 NW Riverside Dr. 812-426-0000
ITALIAN/ MEDITERRANEAN
Angelo’s 305 Main St. 812-428-6666
Madeleine’s 423 S.E. 2nd St. 812-491-8611
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 16401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-421-0800
NW Chophouse & Wine Bar 7799 Hwy 66 Newburgh, IN 812-853-9500 Red Geranium 504 N. St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-4431
Frozen yogurt
Orange Leaf 701 Burkhardt Rd. 812-401-5215
GERMAN
Gerst Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 812-424-1420
GREEK
Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-401-3474
812-909-2880
Famous Bistro 102 W. 2nd Street Owensboro, KY 270-686-8202
Acropolis 501 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-93205
Old Mill 503 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 812-425-2261
Cavanaugh’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4333
Famous Bistro 102 W. 2nd Street Owensboro, KY 270-686-8202
Café Arazu
117 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN
812-842-2200 Dilegge’s Italian
607 N. Main St. 812-428-3004
Famous Bistro 102 W. 2nd Street Owensboro, KY 270-686-8202 House of Como
2700 S. Kentucky Ave. 812-422-0572 Little Italy Italian
4430 1st Ave. 812-479-7777
Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria
2201 Hwy 41 N. Henderson, KY
270-212-2352 Mama Mia’s
(Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4000
INDIAN
Taste of India 4700 Vogel Rd.
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Manna Mediterranean Grill 2913 Lincoln Ave. 812-473-7005 Milano’s Italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 812-484-2222 Oasis Mediterranean Grille 5702 E. Virginia St. 812-602-3660 Olive Garden 1100 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-2903 Sauced 1113 Parrett St. 812-402-2230 Smitty’s Italian SteakHouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 812-423-6280
JAPANESE
Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse 915 North Park Dr. 812-962-4440
Zuki Japanese Grill & Sushi Lounge (Downtown) 222 Main St. 812-423-9854 (East) 1448 N. Green River Rd. 812-477-9854 Tokyo Teppanyaki 2222 US Hwy 41 Henderson, KY 270-869-1968
KOREAN
Jaya’s 119 S.E. 4th St. 812-422-6667
Ginmiya Asian Diner 4827 Davis Lant Dr. 812-471-8100 Iwataya Japanese Restaurant 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. 812-868-0830 Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro 4593 Washington Ave. 812-471-7076 Okami Japanese Sushi & Hibachi 5435 Pearl Dr. 812-424-3413 Roppongi Japanese Steak & Sushi 7221 E. Indiana St. 812-437-5824 Tokyo Japan 3000 N. Green River Rd. 812-401-1020
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MEXICAN
Acapulco Restaurant 8480 High Pointe Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-858-7777 Cancun 341 S. Green St. Henderson, KY 270-826-0067 Carleos 3118 Alvey Dr. Owensboro, KY 270-684-0290
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Chipotle Mexican Grill 499 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-4973 El Charro 720 N. Sonntag Ave. 812- 421-1986 El Maguey 3250 Warrick Dr. Boonville, IN 812-897-6666 El Patron 943 North Park Dr. 812-402-6500 El Rio 1919 Green River Rd. 812-471-1400 Hacienda (East) 990 S. Green River 812-474-1635 (North) 711 N. 1st. Ave. 812-423-6355 (West) 5440 Pearl Dr. 812-422-2055 Hot Head Burritos 5625 Pearl Dr. Suite A 812-437-5010
3311 Liberty Blvd. 812-897-3442 Los Portales 3339 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-0566 Los Tres Camino’s 12100 Hwy. 41 N. 812-868-8550 Qdoba Mexican Grill 922 Burkhardt Rd. 812-401-0800 Riviera Mexican Grill 10604 SR. 662 Newburgh, IN 812-490-9936 Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 812-402-8226
MONGOLIAN Big Bang Mongolian Grill 2013 N. Green River Rd. 812-602-1400 Charlie's Mongolian Grill 315 E. Diamond Ave. 812-423-9897
Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4044 Professional Ln. 812-490-2814 La Cabana 821 S. Green River Rd. 812-477-3351 La Campirana 1212 Washington Sq. Mall 812-550-1585 Los Bravos (East) 6226 E. Waterford Blvd. 812-474-9078 (North) 3534 First Ave. 812-424-4101 (West) 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy. 812-464-3136 (Boonville)
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PIZZA/ SANDWICHES Archie & Clyde’s 8309 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-490-7778 Azzip Pizza 5225 Pearl Dr.
812-401-3572 Big M’s Pizzeria 1313 N. 1st Ave. 812-434-6909 Boston’s 3911 Venetian Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-853-3400 Brick Pizzeria 101 NW. 1st., Ste. 114 812-602-3035 Cici’s Pizza (East) 101-B N. Green River Rd. 812-477-2424 (West) 5625 Pearl Dr. Ste. G 812-962-0034 Cleavers 5501 E. Indiana St. 812-473-0001 Dave’s Sports Den 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-479-8887 Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe
222 E. Columbia St. 812-425-2515
316 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-3800
Famous Bistro 102 W. 2nd Street Owensboro, KY 270-686-8202
Heady’s Pizza 4120 N. First Ave. 812-437-4343
Fetta 118 St. Ann St. Owensboro, KY 270-926-0005 Firedome Pizza & Wings 2046 Hwy. 41 N. Henderson, KY 270-831-1977 Firehouse Subs 1031 N. Green River Rd. 812-602-2038 Franklin St. Pizza Factory 2033 W. Franklin St. 812-477-2141
Highland Pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 812-402-8900 Jimmy John’s 701 N Burkhardt Rd Ste. C 812-401-5400 Kipplee’s 2350 Division St. 812-479-1542 Lombardi’s New York Pizza 513 Barret Blvd. Henderson, KY 270-854-4391
Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812-868-8071
Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria 2201 HWY 41 Henderson, KY 270-212-2352
Gatti Town
Mama Roma’s Pizza
& Wings (East) 2008 E. Morgan Ave. 812-422-1212 (North) 3904 N. 1st Ave. 812-421-3000 (South) 3115 Covert Ave. 812-477-6262 Mama Mia’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4000 Maloney’s Pizza & Wings 3030 Highland Point Dr. Owensboro, KY 270-684-8080 Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings 2611 Hwy. 41 N. Henderson, KY 270-826-1111 Old Chicago 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-401-1400
Papa John’s Pizza (East) 303 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-477-7700 5436 E. Indiana St. 812-473-5200 (North) 4204 N. 1st Ave. 812-425-2345 1244 Hwy 41 812-867-7272 (West) 4814 W. Lloyd Expwy. 812-423-7272 (Newburgh) (Henderson) Pangea Kitchen 111 S. Green River Rd., Ste. E 812-401-2404 Parkway Pizza 3911 Broadway Ave. 812-423-3339 Pizza Chef 4938 SR 261 Newburgh, IN 812-853-3338
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Pizza Depot 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-9131
Rounder’s Pizza 510 W. Mill Rd. 812-424-4960
Pizza King (East) 1033 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-476-9441 (West) 220 N. St Joe Ave. 812-424-7976 (Newburgh) Hwy. 66 & 261 812-853-3368
Rounder’s Too 12731 N. Green River Rd. 812-867-7172
Roca Bar South 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 812-422-7782 Roca Bar North 12301 Hwy. 41 North N. 812-868-8898 Rockhouse at Wolf’s 31 N. Green St. Henderson, KY 270-212-1400
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Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W. Delaware St. 812-423-3160 Sandy’s Pizza 609 S. Main St. Fort Branch, IN 812-759-3972
812-402-6776
812-464-4472
Susan Bobe’s 101 W. Broadway St. Princeton, IN 812-385-2554
Woody’s Pizzeria 518 S. Main St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-6666
Talk of the Town 1200 Edgar St. 812-402-8696
PRIVATE DINING/ Banquet
Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871
Schaum’s Pizzeria 240 S. Green River Rd. 812-402-4733
Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-477-7500
Slice The 2011 Lincoln Ave. 812-476-8518
Turoni’s Newburgh 8011 Bell Oaks Rd. 812-490-5555
Spankey’s Una Pizza 714 N. Sonntag Ave.
Walther’s Golf ‘n Fun 2301 N. 1st Ave.
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The Ballroom at Sauced 1119 Parrett St. 812-422-2230
Old Post Office Event Center 100 NW. 2nd St. 812-253-2102 Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566/ 812-774-6547
Edgewater La Veranda Banquet Room 5 E. Water St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 Event Gallery 956 Parrett St. 812-467-4255 Ivy Room at SWIRCA 16 W. Virginia St. 812-464-7800
PUBS & Taverns
711 Tavern 711 Virginia St. 812-422-0904
NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Backstage Bar & Grill 524 Main St. 812-424-5020 Blush Ultralounge (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4000 Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares Ave. 812-425-4929 Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388 Buck’s Tavern 1015 N. Fulton Ave. 812-429-0055 Chido Mexican Bar & Grill (District @ Tropicana) 701 NW Riverside Dr. 812-401-1994 Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 812-423-0726 Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar 108 N. 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270-212-2133 Cricket’s 518 W. Main St. Newburgh 812-858-2782 Dapper Pig 1112 Parrett St. 812-401-3333 Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7300 Darren’s Pub 713 N. Green St. Henderson, KY 812-827-2206 Dave’s Sportsden 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-479-8887 Diamond Lanes
2400 Hwy 41 N. 812-424-4677 Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. 812-401-1201 Enigma Bar & Grill 4044 Professional Ln. Newburgh, IN 812-490-0600 Fester’s Sports Bar & Grill 10301 Old Hwy 62 W. Mt Vernon, IN 812-985-7333 Franklin Street Tavern 2126 W. Franklin St. 812-459-5210 Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 812-423-8040 Gerst Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 812-424-1420 Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin St. 812-423-0794 Harbor Bay 4428 N. First Ave. 812-423-0050 Haynie’s Corner Pub 1114 SE Parrett St. 812-423-8221 Highland Inn 6620 N. First Ave. 812-402-2544 Hornville Tavern 2607 Baseline Rd. 812-963-9318 J’s Sports Bar & Grill 1602 S. Vann Ave. 812-401-2266 KC’s Corner Pocket 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 812-428-2255 KC’s Time Out Lounge 1121 S. Green River Rd. 812-437-9920 Knob Hill Tavern 1016 Hwy. 662 W. Newburgh, IN 812-853-9550 Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • September 2016
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 812-479-1542 Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 812-437-0171 Legends (IRiver City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-476-7444 Leroy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. 812-464-8300 Lyle’s Sportszone 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 812-425-7729 Main Street Comedy Pub 217 Main St. 812-453-7636 Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-475-8780 Nisbit Inn 6701 Nisbit Rd. 812-963-9305 O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 812-401-4630 Old Chicago 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-401-1400 Peephole Bar & Grill 201 Main St. 812-423-5171 Piston’s Bar & Grill 2131 W. Franklin St. 812-401-1699 Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 3rd Ave. 812-423-0872
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812-490-5555
Roca Bar South 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 812-422-7782
Yellow Tavern 521 Church St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-3303
Roca Bar North 12301 Hwy. 41 N. 812-868-8898 Rookie’s Sports Bar 117 Second St. Henderson, KY 270-826-1106 St. Phillips Inn 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. 812-985-5558 Sportsman’s Grille & Billiards 2315 W. Franklin St. 812-422-0801 Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 812-476-2384 Taylor’s Tavern 2509 W. Parrish Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-683-5577 Tiki Time Bar & Grill 1801 Waterworks Rd. 812-425-1912 Tin Man Brewing Co. 1430 W. Franklin St. 812-618-3227 TJ’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. 812-402-9273 Toast 1550 Mesker Park Dr. 812-909-2320
Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 S. Green River Rd. 812-477-4088
Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871 Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-477-7500
Ri Ra Irish Pub (District @ Tropicana) 701 N.W. Riverside Dr.
Turoni’s Pizza 8011 Bell Oaks Rd. Newburgh, IN
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SeaFOOD
Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-401-3474 Edgewater Grille 1 E. Water St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 Harbor Bay 4428 N. First Ave. 812-423-0050 Lure Seafood & Grille 401 W. 2nd St. Owensboro, KY 270-240-4556 Madeleine’s 423 S.E. 2nd St. 812-491-8611 Par-K Seafood 757 S. Green River Rd. 812-401-5222 Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 812-477-9227 Tin Fish 300 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN 812-490-7000
SPANISH
Eclipse Tapas Bar & Restaurant 113 SE 4th St. 812-463-6040
Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 Haub House 101 E. Haub St. Haubstadt, IN 812-768-6462
STEAKHOUSES
Hornet’s Nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386
Cavanaugh’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4333
House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky Ave. 812-422-0572
Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 812-479-6974
Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-2400
Double D’s 1206 E. Main St. Boonville, IN 812-897-8813
Lure Seafood & Grille 401 W. 2nd St. Owensboro, KY 270-240-4556
Edgewater Grille 1 E. Water St.
Madeleine’s 423 SE 2nd St. 812-491-8611
NW Chophouse & Wine Bar 7799 St. Hwy 66 Newburgh, IN 812-853-9500 Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 812-474-0005 Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 812-423-6280
111 S. Green River Rd., Ste. E 812-401-2404 Thai Papaya Cuisine 1434 Tutor Ln. 812-477-8424
VIETNAMESE
Vietnamese Cuisine 4602 Vogel Rd. 812-491-1884
Texas Roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd. 812-477-7427 (Owenboro) 943 Moseley Rd. Owensboro, KY 270-689-0086 Western Rib-Eye & Ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 812-476-5405
THAI
Pangea Kitchen
Wineries
Mystique Winery 13000 Gore Rd. Lynnville, IN 812-922-5612
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NEWS4U | WESTERN KENTUCKY RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT
3500 Villa Pt, Owensboro, KY • 270-686-7505
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f you're looking for lighter Mexican cuisine that still packs the same spice and flavor, look no further than Salsarita's Fresh Cantina located just off of Highway 54 in Owensboro. After opening their first location in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2000, they now boast over 80 locations and are still growing (coming soon to Morgan Avenue in Evansville), so it's apparent that they're doing something right. Fast and casual at a reasonable price with recipes made in-house daily, they provide a quick, comfortable experience that allows guests to craft their own dish. First you choose your entree, ranging from burritos, bowls, quesadillas, salads, nachos, or a Quesorito, which is a burrito smothered in their creamy queso. Protein choices include grilled chicken, marinated steak, pork, shrimp, ground beef, and veggies. Then choose your toppings, from different salsas to rice, beans, sour cream, cheese, and much more. But here's the best part, in my opinion - all entrees come with complimentary hand-mashed fresh guacamole. For
smaller appetites, Salsarita's offers scaled-down burritos, bowls, and quesadillas. Tacos come individually or as a combo that includes two with their "wildly addictive" tortilla chips, salsa, and a fountain drink. For kiddos, a quesadilla or taco comes with chips, a drink, and a poquito (a dessert dough ball rolled in cinnamon and sugar). Snacks and sides are also offered, in case you're just there to enjoy a beer or margarita and take in some live music on the patio. To give back to the community, Salsarita's utilizes resources and volunteers for The Caring Cantina, a program created to combat homelessness and foster outreach and hospitality for community families, donating time and food while partnering with individuals and organizations to fundraise for local non-profits and schools. For more information on the program, and to book catering for parties or events, visit salsaritas.com. But let the food speak for itself when you "Taste the Fresh Cantina difference." - Whitney Patterson
Hours: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m./ Sun 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
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NEWS4U | WESTERN KENTUCKY MUSIC SPOTLIGHT
MIKE WHEELER States of exhaustion: Transient lifestyle losing its luster for one of Owensboro's busiest musicians
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ver just a four month stretch during the past year, bluegrass/Americana musician Mike Wheeler played so many shows in so many different parts of the country that he actually began thinking about scaling things back - something the relatively new Owensboro resident previously never considered. "I don't know if it had anything to do with turning 30," he says. "But all of a sudden I've found myself not as psyched to wake up on a couch." However, Wheeler is excited about engineering a bit of a "restart" and following up on a number of projects that have been in the works for awhile. The fact that this very talented singer/songwriter plans to call Western KY home or at least his home base - for the time being is great news for the regional scene. Growing up in Vermont, Wheeler was drawn to the musical freedom of jam bands like the Grateful Dead. He formed a similarly-styled group with high school friends that carried on past his college years, but the influence of his acoustic guitar-playing Uncle Bob began to steer things in a new direction. "He's a huge fan of the Dead as well, but he also loves the Flying Burrito Brothers, Neil Young - a whole range of country and bluegrass," Wheeler explains. "We would get together and pick some tunes, and I also started playing in a little string band with some of my buddies." Eventually leaving both Vermont and the electric guitar behind, Wheeler headed down south to Georgia to pursue music full-time. Those early days of traveling from place to place were often very satisfying, even when the money wasn't. "You're out on the road, and it's just euphoria, because you think about people sitting at their desks and there are palm trees in the middle of February," he says. "But it's a roller coaster. Sometimes you get paid great to play for no one and other times you're in front of a huge crowd, and it's just for exposure."
After two years in Georgia, Wheeler headed to Key West, FL for a few months of gigging, eventually making his way to Nashville for a recording session. Slowly, he was building a catalog of acoustic solo material that reflected the dark side of Americana music. He was also connecting and collaborating with other like-minded musicians - the results of which are now taking shape. In fact, 2016 and beyond will see a co-written album produced with Illinois songwriter, John Hvezda, as well as a muchanticipated release with honky-tonk string band, Red Valley Flyers, and a side project with Wheeler's buddy George Jackson from New Zealand. The latter looks to be a full-on "bells and whistles" recording with drums, guitars, fiddles and banjos. But first, Wheeler is eager to get at least an EP of some raw, self-penned acoustic tracks out in the world. His new website showcases several strong contenders, including "Strong Maria," "Sleep Alone" and "Open Heart." Still, Wheeler is at his best on stage. Live highlights include performances at Maverick Americana Music Festival (UK), Aiken Bluegrass Festival, IBMA Bluegrass Ramble, California Bluegrass Association Father's Day Festival and Steel Bridge Songfest. And many of you probably caught his set at ROMP and the new IBMM groundbreaking this summer. No wonder Wheeler's ready to settle down for a bit - as much as that's possible.
Upcoming Shows : 9/10 Craft Rails & Brewery - Seymour, IN 9/17 Harvest Festival - Nashville, TN 10/7 CYO Brewing - Owensboro, KY For more info, visit mike-wheeler.net and follow him on Facebook.
W E E K E N D S R O C K @ TAY L O R ’ S TAV E R N Faces and Names EP OPEN DAILY @ 3PM
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NEWS4U | WESTERN KENTUCKY MUSIC SPOTLIGHT
International Bluegrass Music Museum Fall 2016 Music Lessons O C TO B E R 1 - N O V E M B E R 2 6 ( E V E R Y OT H E R S AT U R DAY )
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he Saturday Lesson program is designed to make bluegrass music more accessible to all who are interested in learning to play an instrument. Thanks to grants from the Micheal E. Horn Family Foundation and the Lester E. Yeager Charitable Trust, lessons are offered at a heavily discounted rate to the students. Instruments are provided on loan as part of the program for Beginners Plus and beyond.
the Beginners Plus class will continue to build upon the skills learned in the spring semester. Intermediate - Beginner students that have completed two semesters and are ready to expand upon the skills learned.
Bluegrass Boot Camp - This class is designed for the beginner student. Each of the four instruments that are featured in the Saturday Lesson Program will be taught for one of the classes. Instruments include: Guitar, Fiddle, Banjo & Mandolin. The fifth class will cover all instruments as well as a historical lesson about bluegrass.
Jam Band - This class is for musicians and singers and will teach you how to play with others as the group learns songs together. You will learn how to arrange the song, pick the best key for the song, play along with different instruments and singers, and perform together at a local nursing home. We hope this experience will create relationships, spur bands to form, and make more music in our area and beyond.
Beginners Plus - Designed as a continuation of the Spring Lessons,
For class times and more info, visit bluegrassmuseum.org.
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NEWS4U | WESTERN KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & FAMILY
FINISH THE SENTENCE WITH
GRANT SHORT FATHER | MUSICIAN | POLITICIAN SKATEBOARDER & MORE
Owensboro's Grant Short is a busy guy, all right. Every day is full-on between taking care of his kids, developing his musical project, Classy Mongrel, and furthering his political aspirations. And yet, he still found time to participate in a fun little exercise designed to expose his deepest, darkest secrets. Actually, it's all pretty harmless stuff. Maybe next time...
As a child I wanted to be... a pilot when I grew up, but as a teenager, I started becoming interested in a music career. I ended up doing both as an adult.
in the Navy and a fighter pilot in the Pacific Campaign in WWII. He also abandoned his own family at 14 so his sister and mother could have enough to eat. He taught me more than I will ever know.
My favorite eatery in Owensboro... is Dee's Diner. They have the most killer breakfast on Earth, free daily kids meals, and the best staff you could ask for. Plus, it's locally-owned.
If I could live anywhere in the world... it would be Colorado. I've spent a lot of time there as a climber and a backpacker. I love the wilds there and the people just as much. Everyone is incredibly active. It's refreshing.
My hidden talent... (though some close friends know) is an uncanny ability to operate heavy machinery under extreme conditions. No clue where it comes from other than fearlessness.
My desert island album... would have to be Ryan Adams & The Cardinals' Cold Roses. Their best work in my humble opinion. I saw that arrangement of the group live, after which I played Galaga with Ryan Adams. So many memories and favorite tunes. My pet political issue... is anything hypocritical. Which usually has me criticizing conservatives (but not always). For example, conservatives want small government, but want to regulate women's bodies and implement religious teachings in public school. Creepy and hypocritical.
My favorite superhero... is Batman. He's the perfect mix of fearlessness, cunning, and ruthlessness that I think surviving the modern era is crucial to have. So, he's a great superhero to identify with.
My biggest real-life hero... is my Grandfather Cliff. He was a Lt. Col.
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One thing or person that inspires me daily... is my kids. There is nothing better to draw positive energy from to better yourself than kids. Like Voldemort.
For my last meal I would choose... chicken rings, vegetables, and a roll from my summer camp in east KY as a kid, Cathedral Domain.
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IN TOWN &AROUND Wednesday, August 31 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 6:00 PM Roca Bar North -- Family-Friendly Karaoke on the Patio (weather permitting) Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 6:30 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Wade Baker 7:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Live Trivia Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke! Lyle's Sports Zone -- Bike Night! Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Bob Ballard & Shivaree 8:30 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Karaoke 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke
Thursday, September 1 9:30 AM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Intro to Western Line Dance 6:00 PM OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- TBT Dance Party w/ music from the 80's, 90's & 2000's Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Texas Hold 'Em Tourney (cash prizes) Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Bob Ballard & Shivaree 7:30 PM Ford Center -- Cirque du Soleil - TORUK 8:00 PM Pistons Bar & Grill -- College Night LIT AF! 8:30 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- College Night: DJ &
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Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Someplace Else -- Karaoke w/ a Drag Queen Tropicana Evansville (Events Plaza) -- Dick Fox's Golden Boys starring Frankie Avalon, Fabian & Bobby Rydell
Friday, September 2 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Fabulous Rodenberg Boys 6:00 PM Haynie's Corner Pub -- Live Music (First Friday - no cover) Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- All Request Dance Party (lesson @ 8pm) 7:30 PM Ford Center -- Cirque du Soleil - TORUK 8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Love Junkies OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- DJ Todd Early Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Lunar Beach House 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke River City Recreation / Legends -- Karaoke w/ DJ Bruce 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ Pitt Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -Rebel Creek Band Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Jenny's Bad Hair Day KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Whisky Kiss Lamasco Bar -- The Smoke Rings 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- King Night Saturday, September 3 1:00 PM
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Mystique Winery -- Nick Hamilton 4:00 PM Ford Center -- Cirque du Soleil - TORUK 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Sassafras 6:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Cheech & The Heymans (Front Porch Fest) Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green/Matt Clark 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -Byron Rohrig (open to the public) Pistons Bar & Grill -- Eville Shindig PreParty w/ MG & the Gas City Three / Hot Rod Walt & the Psycho Devilles 8:00 PM Ford Center -- Cirque du Soleil - TORUK OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Adam Blythe Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Lunar Beach House 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- The Harts River City Recreation / Legends -- Karaoke w/ DJ Bruce 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ Drew Pete Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -Rebel Creek Band Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky PG Cafe & Gallery -- Off-Ox + Thunder/ Dreamer Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Static Mojo 10:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Jenny's Bad Hair Day KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Whisky Kiss Lamasco Bar -- Spiritual Rez O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Osiella 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Raquel Rae Heart & Argenta Peron Sunday, September 4 1:00 PM Ford Center -- Cirque du Soleil - TORUK Mystique Winery -- Neil Yockey 2:30 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Monte & Shelly Skelton
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NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 8:30 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Idgits 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke/DJ & Cornhole Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday! Monday, September 5 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 5:30 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- ZUMBA!! 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sports Night 6:30 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Western Couples Class 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic
Wednesday, September 7 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 4:00 PM Winetree (East) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 6:30 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Osiella Lamasco Bar -- Live Trivia The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Intro to Ballroom feat. Patrick Burkhalter The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- East Coast Swing (above the basics) 7:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Foosball Tourney Lyle's Sports Zone -- Bike Night & Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -The Touchables 8:00 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Night Club 2 Step (above the basics) 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke
Tuesday, September 6 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Pool 5:30 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Intro to Western Line Dance Class 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 6:30 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Line Dance Party (and lessons) 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -Mike Mitchell (open to the public) Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -The Touchables 8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Dave Flick
Thursday, September 8 9:30 AM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Intro to Western Line Dance 4:00 PM Winetree (North) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting 6:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Olivia Mainville & The Aquatic Troupe OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- TBT Dance Party w/ music from the 80's, 90's & 2000's Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Texas Hold 'Em Tourney (cash prizes) Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -The Touchables 8:00 PM Pistons Bar & Grill -- College Night LIT AF! 8:30 PM
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Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- College Night: DJ & Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Someplace Else -- Karaoke w/ a Drag Queen Friday, September 9 4:00 PM Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Mad Women 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- All Request Dance Party (lesson @ 8pm) 8:00 PM OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Curtis Brown Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Lipstick Blonde 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- No Curfew 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ Pitt Bokeh Lounge -- Akacia Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -Rebel Creek Band Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Aces & Eights KC's Corner Pocket -- Live DJ KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Loxley Jade Lamasco Bar -- The Trip O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Tastes Like Chicken 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Cassidy's Red Ribbon Tour Saturday, September 10 Burdette Park -- Animalpalooza Animal Benefit & Music Festival 1:00 PM Mystique Winery -- 1 Man Monster 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green/Matt Clark
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NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -Rapture (open to the public) 8:00 PM OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Keith Vincent Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Lipstick Blonde 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Dave Weddle River City Recreation / Legends -- Akacia 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ Drew Pete Bokeh Lounge -- Jenny's Bad Hair Day Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -Rebel Creek Band Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Osiella 9:30 PM Pistons Bar & Grill -- Jason Lee McKinney Band 10:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Aces & Eights KC's Corner Pocket -- Valcoes KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Loxley Jade Lamasco Bar -- On Tap Project (ParksFest After Party)
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O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Never Been Caught 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Chablis Onassiss Depree, Miss SPE Sunday, September 11 Burdette Park -- Animalpalooza Animal Benefit & Music Festival 1:00 PM Mystique Winery -- Angel Rhodes 2:00 PM OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Zion 2:30 PM Bokeh Lounge -- The Sidemen Trio 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 8:30 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Karaoke 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke/DJ & Cornhole Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 11:30 PM
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Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday! Monday, September 12 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 5:30 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- ZUMBA!! 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Sports Night 6:30 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Western Couples Class 7:00 PM Ford Center -- Make America Rock Again 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Tuesday, September 13 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Pool 5:30 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Intro to Western Line Dance Class 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano
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Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Monte Skelton Lamasco Bar -- Live Trivia The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Intro to Ballroom feat. Patrick Burkhalter The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- East Coast Swing (above the basics) 7:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Foosball Tourney Lyle's Sports Zone -- Bike Night & Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -The Marlinaires 8:00 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Night Club 2 Step (above the basics) 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Thursday, September 15 Ri Ra Irish Pub -- 10 Year Anniversary Party! 9:30 AM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Intro to
Western Line Dance 4:00 PM Winetree (North) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting 6:00 PM OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- TBT Dance Party w/ music from the 80's, 90's & 2000's Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Texas Hold 'Em Tourney (cash prizes) Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -The Marlinaires 8:00 PM Pistons Bar & Grill -- College Night LIT AF! 8:30 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- College Night: DJ & Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ
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NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Someplace Else -- Karaoke w/ a Drag Queen Friday, September 16 4:00 PM Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Fabulous Rodenberg Boys 6:00 PM Buds Harley-Davidson-East -- Bike Night feat. The Blind Playboys Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- All Request Dance Party (lesson @ 8pm) 8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Mauzy OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Dave Flick Pistons Bar & Grill -- Micro Wrestling Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Nu Corp Band 8:30 PM
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Lyle's Sports Zone -- Akacia River City Recreation / Legends -- Karaoke w/ DJ Bruce 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ Pitt Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -Rebel Creek Band Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Live DJ KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- January Noise Lamasco Bar -- Osiella O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Bonfire Weekend 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- SPE Turn About Saturday, September 17 Garvin Park -- ParksFest Music Festival 4:00 PM Downtown Evansville -- Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz & Wine Festival 5:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Bierstube: DJ Steve O. in the Banquet
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Room (open to the public) 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Andy Moore 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark Duo 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Bierstube: Retro Schock in the Beer Garden (open to the public) OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Big Nick & Elvis Presley's Ex-Drummer's Band 7:30 PM Ford Center -- WWE Live! Victory Theatre -- Josh Turner 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Nu Corp Band 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke & Dance River City Recreation / Legends -- Karaoke w/ DJ Bruce 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Lindsey Williams Bokeh Lounge -- Insulated
NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Willshe Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Bierstube: Keith Vincent in the Front Bar (open to the public) Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Dom Weir 9:30 PM Pistons Bar & Grill -- V-Groove 10:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Dallas Cole Band KC's Corner Pocket -- On Tap Project KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- January Noise Lamasco Bar -- Peridoni 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Alejandra Leight Sunday, September 18 1:00 PM Mystique Winery -- Dave Flick 2:30 PM Bokeh Lounge -- BG3 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 8:30 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Karaoke 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke/DJ & Cornhole Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday! Monday, September 19 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 5:30 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson)
-- ZUMBA!! 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sports Night 6:30 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -Western Couples Class 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Tuesday, September 20 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Pool 5:30 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Intro to Western Line Dance Class 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 6:30 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -Line Dance Party (and lessons) 7:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Poetry Night Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Green Band 8:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- My Brother The Bear Wednesday, September 21 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 4:00 PM Winetree (East) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 6:30 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Science w/ a Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • September 2016
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NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND Twist Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Katie Watts Lamasco Bar -- Live Trivia The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Intro to Ballroom feat. Patrick Burkhalter The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- East Coast Swing (above the basics) 7:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Foosball Tourney Lyle's Sports Zone -- Bike Night & Karaoke Old National Events Plaza -- One Book, One Community w/ Indiana author Kelsey Timmerman Someplace Else -- Drag Queen Bingo Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Bob Green Band 8:00 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Night Club 2 Step (above the basics) 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 10:00 PM Someplace Else -- TSA Benefit
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Thursday, September 22 9:30 AM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Intro to Western Line Dance 4:00 PM Winetree (North) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting 6:00 PM OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- TBT Dance Party w/ music from the 80's, 90's & 2000's Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Texas Hold 'Em Tourney (cash prizes) Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Bob Green Band Victory Theatre -- Water for People Benefit Concert feat. The Lovin' Spoonful & Lou Christie 7:30 PM Ford Center -- I Love the 90's Tour 8:00 PM
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Pistons Bar & Grill -- College Night LIT AF! 8:30 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- College Night: DJ & Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Someplace Else -- Karaoke w/ a Drag Queen Friday, September 23 4:00 PM Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Fabulous Rodenberg Boys 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- All Request Dance Party (lesson @ 8pm) 8:00 PM
NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Bird Dogs/The Everly Brothers Experience 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Drew Aud 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ Pitt Bokeh Lounge -- Tastes Like Chicken Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Factor Primo KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Never Been Caught Lamasco Bar -- EGI (Ethereal Groove, Inc.) 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Amaya Sexton Saturday, September 24 1:00 PM Franklin Street -- Paw Crawl (benefits Warrick Humane Society & Warrick Animal Guardians) Mystique Winery -- Opal Fly & KAPOW 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Brock Stahl & Greg Simmons of JEB 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark Duo 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- DJ TRobb / Karaoke (open to the public) The Dance Hall (Henderson) -Live Band: The Marlinaires Victory Theatre -- EPO Opening Night feat. Cellist Zuill Bailey 8:00 PM OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- End of Summer Tiki Party!
Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Bird Dogs/The Everly Brothers Experience 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- The Valcoes 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ Drew Pete Bokeh Lounge -- The Smoke Rings (Funk in the City) Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Reed Four CD Release Party Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Rory Connolly 9:30 PM Pistons Bar & Grill -- Paw Crawl w/ Tastes Like Chicken 10:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Beat Daddys KC's Corner Pocket -- Factor Primo KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bombshell Lamasco Bar -- Charge The Atlantic O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Josh Merritt Band 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Amaya Sexton Sunday, September 25 Eastland Mall -- Race for the Cure 1:00 PM Mystique Winery -- Tom Small 2:30 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Tom Drury Trio 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:30 PM Victory Theatre -- Rockin' Road to Dublin Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • September 2016
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NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND 8:30 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Karaoke 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke/DJ & Cornhole Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday! Monday, September 26 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 5:30 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- ZUMBA!! 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sports Night 6:30 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Western Couples Class 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Tuesday, September 27 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Pool 5:30 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Intro to Western Line Dance Class 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 6:30 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Line Dance Party (and lessons) 7:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Retro Shock 8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- John John's Pool Party Wednesday, September 28 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 4:00 PM Winetree (East) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano
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Bar) -- The Honey Vines 6:30 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Josh Merritt Lamasco Bar -- Live Trivia The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Intro to Ballroom feat. Patrick Burkhalter The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- East Coast Swing (above the basics) 7:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Speed Date / Ladies Night Bokeh Lounge -- Foosball Tourney Lyle's Sports Zone -- Bike Night & Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Retro Shock 8:00 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Night Club 2 Step (above the basics) 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Thursday, September 29 9:30 AM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- Intro to Western Line Dance 4:00 PM Winetree (North) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting 6:00 PM OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- TBT Dance Party w/ music from the 80's, 90's & 2000's Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Texas Hold 'Em Tourney (cash prizes) Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Retro Shock 8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Comedy Night hosted by Rachael Goldman w/ Stephanie Lochbihler & Mat Alano Martin Pistons Bar & Grill -- College Night LIT AF! 8:30 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- College Night: DJ & Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke &
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DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Someplace Else -- Karaoke w/ a Drag Queen Friday, September 30 OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Tiki Time Customer Appreciation Day! 4:00 PM Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Dog Town Three 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- All Request Dance Party (lesson @ 8pm) 8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- BG3 Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Naptown Boogie 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Retro Schock River City Recreation / Legends -- Karaoke w/ DJ Bruce 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ Pitt Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -Rebel Creek Band Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Good-Bye Violet Lamasco Bar -- Gang of Thieves O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Blackjack Mulligan
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WE WERE THERE!
The Smoke Rings at Lyle's Sports Zone August 12th Photos by: Rajiv KC
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NEWS4U | SPORTS
WITH BILLY EGELER Racing season may be winding down, but there's plenty of awesome action in store for September
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his month features the largest annual NHRA Drag Racing event of the Midwest, the US Nationals. A ton of spectators will make the trek to Indy as well as a number of area racers including Evansville's JB Strassweg and Don O'Neal, Central City, KY's Lynn and Madison Ellison and many more! Not only will this weekend of racing feature a Divisional meet for the Division 3 racers, but the cars and stars of the Pro ranks will be in action. This is one event that has long been on my bucket list. I hope to be able to make it up there soon and you should too. Kentucky Motor Speedway in Whitesville, KY will host the USAC Midwest Midgets this month as well as some other marquee events. This will be the first time the open wheel cars have been to the historic track since the mid 70's. It's sure to be an awesome show. Visit kentuckymotorspeedway.us/ for dates and ticket information. Windy Hollow Speedway is still going strong as they utilize their limited schedule which is being implemented by the city/state. Huge crowds and great car counts have been seen throughout the season. This month should be no different as there are a couple of large shows on tap. For a track that opened in 1965, this place still attracts crowds like no other in the area. There's always action on and off the track. Check their Facebook page out for more details on upcoming events. Rockport Raceway is a shining star in the area for Go Kart racers. Since James Wettstain and family have taken the track over this season, there's
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been nothing but praise! The crew has put countless hours into providing fast, fair and fun racing for the family. James, a former street stock and late model driver, has stepped the game up and is using some of the ideas he saw when he was on tour around the region and it's proving to work. Kart counts continue to increase almost weekly and the shows are being run efficiently. You should make it a point to stop in for one of their Saturday night shows. It's worth your time and very reasonably priced. Check them out on Facebook for their schedule. Cedar Ridge Speedway in Morgantown, KY recently hosted the annual Hope For Harlie benefit race. This event has become well known in the area because of the cause. Harlie Bryant of Ohio County, KY is 10 years old and has been fighting a rare form of Brain cancer for the past several years. 108 cars turned out to race and a hillside full of people to help raise money for Harlie and enjoy some great racing. After mother nature put a delay in the start of the action, things went very well as over $6,000 was raised for this youngster. Again, this is a great testament showing how the racing family responds when someone is in need. Racing continues every Saturday night at the Ridge. Like their Facebook page for updates!
NEWS4U | SPORTS Western Kentucky Speedway in Nebo, KY is once again under new management. Brett Thurmond has stepped up and leased the track to keep it from closing. Brett, a long time sponsor of cars and the track, has already shown he wants to help keep not only the track alive but the sport as well. When he heard about the Hope for Harlie Benefit at Cedar Ridge, Brett decided to close for that night in an effort to support Harlie and allow racers the opportunity to support the event. After Mother Nature washed out the race night, Thurmond once again stepped up the following week and took the night off. Thurmond has also expressed interest in working with all the local tracks to attempt to get rules unified. This is something our sport needs more than anything. Every promoter needs to step back and quit thinking they are the king. If tracks work together, It will be better for everyone in our area! Check WKS out on Facebook for information and upcoming events. Greater Evansville Dragway is up and going with Friday night action for the young crowd. The main focus is to provide a safe place for the youngsters to come run their cars/ trucks instead of street racing. Then on Saturdays they are offering IHRA Drag Racing action which has seen a great deal of support. The amount of upgrades that have taken place during the remodeling project is unreal. If you want to take in the action, it will be well worth your trip. You won't recognize the place! Chandler Speedway has also been a hot spot on Friday nights. Mark Vanwinkle and company have been working hard to bring the track back to life and making improvements as they go. This little 3/8 mile dirt track has hosted their normal weekly events and added in traveling series such as the Indiana Late Model Series, Power I Midwest Midgets, Lightning Sprints, Racesaver 305 Sprints and 410 sprints. All of which have produced some great racing. Check them out by searching Chandler Speedway on the net or like their Facebook page. My buddy Tommy Helfrich and family still have a few more races on the schedule. Mother Nature claimed a couple of events over the past month but things are heating up for September and October at the Class Track. Swing by their webpage and check out the remainder of their schedule. You won't want to miss a single lap of the action on the famed 1/4 mile. As the black flag waves to get me the heck out of here for the month I would like to do something a little different. I want to remember one of the racing world's greats that was lost in August. Bryan Clauson was taken from us after a horrific racing accident at the Bellville Midget Nationals in Belleville, KS. Clauson has made many laps around tracks in Indiana and across the country from NASCAR, Indy Car, Midgets, Non Wing Sprints to World of Outlaw cars. Bryan was a legend before he turned 27. He will always be in our racing family's hearts and minds. He's one of those racers that you couldn't ever forget about. He was a kind and giving person off the track yet one fierce driver once the helmet went on. My prayers are with everyone that was ever touched by Bryan - family, friends,
car owners, fans and crew members. My prayers are also with the driver that was involved in the accident as well as all the people who saw the accident firsthand. This is never something we want to hear about or see. Bryan had a saying he came up with every time he went to victory lane: "Parked It." This phrase is now one of the most used phrases in motorsports without a doubt. A bright glimmer of warmth was felt in everyone's heart during the August running of the Knoxville Nationals. A benefit auction for Bryan's family took place. One item sold was Bryan's favorite helmet. Tony Stewart purchased the helmet for $32,000 and then gave it back to Bryan's girlfriend. By the time the auction was over, Stewart had donated a total of $42,000 to the fund. Then during the actual Knoxville Nationals, a fan had purchased a 50/50 ticket which turned out to be the winning ticket. The winning amount for this fan was $20,000. The fan donated every cent of it back to the Clauson family. This is what our racing family does. Some call us rednecks, some think our sport is awful. This sport may not be for you... but it's for me though! Keep on keepin' on! #PARKEDit
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NEWS4U | LOCAL/REGIONAL MUSIC
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RHODES Deja Blu 5's soulful front woman prepping solo album, plotting two year plan for success
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oughly five years ago, Angel Rhodes finally found her niche in life. Up until that point, she'd been working crazy hours at an accounts receivable job with no real direction. But then the soon-to-be 33-year-old (more on that later) started singing with the blues-rock band Deja Blu 5 and quickly found herself belting out inspired cover songs and gritty originals on stages all over the tristate. Over time, as demand for the group's unique yet universal sound continued to grow, Rhodes actually began to contemplate a career in music - a path that previously seemed impossible. Then something interesting - and wonderful - happened: DB5's guitarist became the father to a baby girl. Inevitably, this bit of good news meant that the band had to slow things down for a bit. And while Rhodes was totally cool with the situation, she was also determined to keep moving forward. "I wanted to play out more, so I started doing some duo stuff in the meantime as well as solo performances," she says. "It got to the point where I was making more money gigging in two nights than I was for an entire week at work." After much consideration, Rhodes took that proverbial leap of faith and went full-time, booking herself at seemingly every bar and restaurant in the area that offers live acoustic music (she also frequently plays animal benefits and other community fundraisers). How has it gone? She celebrated a year of being "job-free" in June. While escaping the 9-5 grind sounds like a dream, Rhodes is quick to point out just how much work is involved in pursuing a music career. "It's a lot of networking, a lot of marketing and most importantly, persistence - that's why I get gigs," she explains. "You're essentially a small business owner. I research demographics if I'm going to a particular city to play, the radio stations, etc. It's so much more than just writing and singing." With Rhodes in particular, it's about being an entertainer. She
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loves to "mess with the crowds, joke around and generally be really quirky and weird." But that's just part of her appeal. Unquestionably, Rhodes has one of the most resonant voices around - so full and rich and able to adapt to a seriously wide range of material. "I like to say that you can expect everything from Pink Floyd to Meghan Trainor and everything in between," she says. "I do Led Zeppelin, Incubus, even Lorde. With Deja Blu 5, it's very much a blues and rock thing, but solo is my time to do whatever I want." And that includes changing up the songs, putting her own spin on the arrangements - with one notable exception. "I stick to how Janis Joplin does her songs," Rhodes states with no need for clarification. Having built up a strong fan base between fronting DB5 and performing solo, the next step for Rhodes is to record an album. She's been writing frantically, performing selected songs live and posting some of her recent efforts on YouTube. Ideally, she'll wind up with 10 or so gems and shoot for winter studio time with her producer cousin in Atlanta. Ultimately, Rhodes has a "two-year plan" for success. "First, I want to pay off a bunch of stuff; then I'd like to get an RV and tour. A perfect world would be six months on / six months off. I could still come back and play with the band and keep both things going."
Upcoming Shows in Evansville: 9/7 Sauced (solo) 9/10 Animalpalooza (w/ DB5) 9/17 Unplugged Ale House (solo) 9/23 Roca Bar North (w/DB5) 9/30 Another Chance for Animals fundraiser (solo) *Rhodes will spend her 33rd bday (Oct 30) gigging in Carbondale, IL
NEWS4U | UPCOMING EVENTS
LAMASCO BAR & GRILL | OCTOBER 1 They've got the beat: Franklin Street's favorite concert venue is throwing a party for the ages
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till committed to providing the very best live local and regional (and national) music, Lamasco Bar & Grill is set to kick off the month of October with a party to celebrate their long-running support of the tri-state scene.. The Big Damn Music Festival will showcase a number of the area's best bands while also drawing attention to all the other things Lamasco is known for: excellent food and tasty libations, allowing budding musicians and comedians a stage on Monday nights, and giving back to local charities and organizations. Quite simply, this Franklin Street hotspot is an integral part of our community. The lineup for the Big Damn Music Festival will include Minneapolis reggae/ electronic dub outfit Jon Wayne and the Pain, bluesy reggae jam band Aaron Kamm and the One Drops, folk Americana group Old Salt Union and Nashville's Future Thieves, along with local favorites Calabash and Thunder/ Dreamer. The Pizza Revolution double-decker bus will be serving up delicious wood-fired pies, and Lamasco's menu will be available, including their open-close breakfast, sandwiches, and wings. Peruse and purchase local art by Murdy Burdy's Isabella DeVoy and repurposed sculptures by Mark Stutsman of Savage Scuplture (others TBA on the event page). Advance tickets are $25 ($30 at the door the day of the event) and are available at the establishment or online at toasttab.com - be sure to print out your confirmation to show upon arrival. Don't miss out - #getlamascoed! -Whitney Patterson The event runs from 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. For the full schedule, follow Big Damn Music Festival on Facebook. Lamasco is located at 1331 W. Franklin St. in Evansville. Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • September 2016
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NEWS4U | LOCAL/REGIONAL MUSIC
Displaced after a devastating fire, well-respected studio owner feels the love from the local music community
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t's nice to know you're appreciated, and few people know that better than the area's DIY music man, Brett Siler. Founder of Mother Brain Sound Infrastructure, an in-house studio where he's recorded "hundreds" of local bands, and co-owner of Rebore Records, an independent label created for the purpose of releasing music by said local bands, the 33-year-old has been put through the wringer this summer. By now, many of you are familiar with the fire that severely damaged several buildings in downtown Evansville on June 24. As luck would have it, Siler's newly-acquired living space on Main Street was located right next to the structure that first went up in flames. "I had been running errands and was literally home for five minutes and started smelling all this smoke," he recalls, still in disbelief. "I ran outside and called 911 right away. The fire wasn't that big at first, but then got crazy within minutes. I tried to run back in and get my cat, but the place was filled with smoke; I couldn't find him and couldn't see." Sadly, Siler and his girlfriend lost their good buddy, Thombus, along with their home (at least until it's deemed habitable again). In addition, expensive recording equipment that Siler purchased over the last decade or more to build up his studio was damaged - much of it beyond repair. It really doesn't seem fair; after all, Mother Brain was his livelihood, a full-time passion project. Initially started with the intent of documenting his own bands, Gratis and
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Stationary Odyssey, the studio quickly became a haven for local bands looking to make a record on the cheap with a good sound. "I kind of fell into recording," Siler says. "The more I did it, the more I became obsessed with it - it's the same as learning an instrument." To up his game, he attended Vincennes University and completed their audio recording program. Ever since, Siler's been helping out virtually anyone who's asked - often for very little pay. In fact, he was in the middle of recording four albums when the fire struck. Again, it all seems so unfair considering how much he's given to the local music community. But this unfortunate situation has shown Siler just how much that community appreciates him. When the smoke had cleared and Siler's predicament became public knowledge, his friends and many acquaintances jumped into action, organizing a benefit show at PG Cafe. A GoFundMe page was also created to help him get back on his feet. While extremely grateful, Siler admits to mixed emotions. "I'm glad they did [those things for me], because it's really helped out," he says. "But it feels weird asking for money from all of my friends that I know aren't rich." That's just the sort of humble response that has endeared Siler to so many musicians and goes a long way in explaining why they've all been so eager to give back in his time of need. The feeling is clearly mutual. "People tell me how important their recording session with me was to them - that it was an important part of their creative evolution. It's a nice reminder that this is stuff that people really care about - it means a lot to them." To donate to Siler's cause, visit gofundme.com/thombus.
NEWS4U | LOCAL WRITER
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NEWS4U | LOCAL WRITER
SCHOOl'S OUT FOR... EVER? POST GRAD PERSPECTIVE FROM MARISA PATWA
By: John Thurgood
Brian Douglas writes in the introduction to his extensive compendium An Oral History of Falling Down that the term Extreme Sports was a misnomer developed by the marketing team of Hines Ketchup. He elaborates—in excruciating detail—by outlining the rise and fall of a spicy flavored relish, specifically how it gained popularity among a portion of the population that theretofore had never preferred a diced pickle condiment and how that same demographic eventually turned their backs on Hines Industries for good. Though the story behind Spice 'n Dice is wrought with the kind of heartbreak and revenge one might find in a summer blockbuster, the truly interesting facts were almost left out of Douglas's rendition entirely. It wasn't until the fourth edition that Douglas thought it important to include a detailed index of nearly a hundred consumer studies, all of them focusing on Hines Industries' new line of spicy relish. The data reveals that the actual consumer of Hines Spice 'n Dice Relish was between the ages of 16 and 26, and within two days prior to consumption they had either skateboarded, BMXed or in-line skated. In one study, the data shows that to be true for every single consumer who participated. At the time, the Spice 'n Dice studies—as they had come to be known—were ground breaking. An entirely new demographic had been born. Once the news hit, every product that could be tailored to fit that particular age group affected a guise of high energy and risky behavior. In a revised introduction to the fourth edition, Douglas correlates this shift with a study done by Healthcare Data Analytics that shows a massive rise in in-patient medical treatment. Hospitals were being inundated by patients with sprained ankles, cranial contusions and all sorts of dermal laceration damage. In Douglas's final words to the revised introduction to his compendium, he posits that the main problem wasn't that people were falling down more often; it was that when people were falling down, they were simply falling down with more intensity. It was as if the whole population had adopted a devil-may-care attitude toward even the most basic human behavior. He cites that one of the most common reasons for seeing a physician during that time was “injury sustained while eating." “In the end,” Douglas concludes, “We've come to blame Spice 'n Dice for not only misrepresenting the act of falling down, but for ushering an entire population's lack of coordination to the fore.”
For the past 18 years, whenever August rolled around, I knew that my summer of staying up until 4 a.m., laying out at the pool, going to outdoor concerts and eating leftover pizza for breakfast would come to an end and the routine of endless studying and caffeine overload would once again fill my days. Now I find myself going to Walmart not to buy school supplies, but to buy office supplies for my new desk at work. And I should be thrilled right? I no longer have to buy overpriced textbooks or pull an all-nighter cramming for an exam. And I am. I love my new job as a reporter at Warrick Publishing. I get to spend my whole day writing and meeting amazing members of the community. But a part of me is almost a little bit jealous of my friends still in college who are getting ready to start their school year. I kind of wish I was about to start recruitment with my little sorority sister Gisela. The other day I even went online to see what classes UE was offering in the fall. Forensic Science? Watercolor? Feminist Philosophy? Sign me up. I’m actually lucky that even though I usually work the standard 9 to 5, my hours as a reporter are still quite flexible. But I would be lying if I said a part of me didn’t miss rolling out of bed ten minutes before my noon class. But I can’t complain too much because I’m getting paid to do something I love and who knows, maybe I’ll get those masters degrees in Spanish and screenwriting I always wanted one day. So if you’re just starting college or even have a few years left, don’t skip class just because you’re lazy; actually read the books your professors assign you and never take your education for granted. Because eventually, it will all be over and trust me, you’ll miss it. And for anyone else finally out of school and just starting their careers too: enjoy every moment of it because you’re just at the beginning of what will hopefully be an incredible and successful life ahead. At least that’s what my UE professors instilled in me during my senior year and I for one am choosing to believe it.
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NEWS4U | ARTS & ACTIVITIES
YOUR GUIDE TO AREA MUSIC & ART ACTIVITIES IN SEPTEMBER Sept 1: First Thursdays First Thursdays are a meet and greet with an artist during Happy Hour with a cash bar available. Artwork will be on display and for sale. This First Thursday will feature Kazma Kolb. For more info, visit emuseum.org or call 812-425-2409. Evansville Museum: 411 SE Riverside Dr.
Sept 2 & 3: East Bridge Art & Music Festival Studio Slant will host the Sixth Annual East Bridge Art and Music Festival in Owensboro, KY. More than 60 artists from around the region will showcase their talents. The festival also consists of live music, a children's art tent, and food by local trucks and restaurants. For more info, visit eastbridgeart.com or call 270-684-3570. Smothers Park: Downtown Owensboro, KY
Sept 2-4: Cirque du Soleil - TORUK Inspired by James Cameron’s AVATAR, TORUK - The First Flight transports you to the world of Pandora in a visually stunning live setting. Experience a storytelling odyssey through a new world of imagination, discovery, and possibility. Through a riveting fusion of cutting-edge visuals, puppetry and stagecraft buoyed by a soaring cinematic score, Cirque du Soleil applies its unique signature style to James Cameron’s imaginary world and “makes the bond” between two kindred artistic visions that capture the imagination. This live immersive experience also bears the distinct signature of directors and multimedia innovators Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon. It's a living ode to the Na’vi’s symbiotic coexistence with nature and their belief in the basic interconnectedness of all living things. For show times, tickets and more info, visit thefordcenter.com. Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN
Sept 3: Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra @ Lincoln Amphitheatre The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra is the largest arts institution in the tri-state area. The professional orchestra is comprised of approximately 80 musicians led by Music Director Alfred Savia. For tickets and more info, visit lincolnamphitheatre.com. Lincoln Amphitheatre: 15032 E. County Road 1500, Lincoln City, IN / 6pm
Sept 3: First Fridays First Fridays is a collaborative effort between local businesses, neighborhood representatives and the Arts Council of Southwestern IN. It's a self-guided tour of indoor and outdoor art exhibits and performers designed to highlight local artists and the businesses hosting them on every first Friday of the month. For more info, follow Haynie's Corner Arts District on Facebook. Various downtown Evansville locations / 6pm
Sept 3: The Franklin Street Bazaar presents River Basin Blues Society Day River Basin Blues Society Day will feature music by Larry Grisham and Tommy Stillwell. For more info, follow along on Facebook or visit
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evansvilleblues.com Wabash & West Franklin Street, Evansville, IN / 9:30am-1pm
Sept 4: 2nd Annual Blues on the Rock Blues on the Rock is back with another great lineup of bands: Mo' Pie, 2 Miles Back, Beat Daddys and Lew Jetton & Hwy 61 South. The event will also feature a 21+ beer garden, food vendors and activities for the whole family. For more info, visit evansvilleblues.com Rockport City Park: Rockport, IN/ 2pm-midnight
Sept 10: Eddie Money Eddie Money - known for hits such as "Take Me Home Tonight, "Two Tickets to Paradise" and "Baby Hold On" - will perform in concert at the Lincoln Amphitheatre. For tickets and more info, visit lincolnamphitheatre. com or call 844-205-4223. Lincoln Amphitheatre: 15032 E. County Road 1500, Lincoln City, IN / 6pm
Sept 10: ParksFest ParksFest is a free, all-day music festival in Evansville’s Garvin Park. The festival is focused around engaging the community and bringing awareness to the city parks as well as giving the community a fun thing to do for the day. ParksFest is an environment for anyone to come and have a great time no matter their age or background. The music lineup this year will feature Houndmouth, The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear and The 23 String Band. For more info, visit parksfestevansville.com. Garvin Park: 1600 N. Main St., Evansville, IN
Sept 12: Make America Rock Again Tour The tour that Trumps them all... Introducing the Inaugural "Make America Rock Again Tour" featuring our generation’s hard rock chart-toppers: Trapt, Saliva, Saving Abel, Alien Ant Farm, Crazytown, 12 Stones, Tantric & more! Your favorite American hard rock bands team up for the biggest touring party of the summer! The "Make America Rock Again Tour" won’t just include music - the show will be flanked by fun activities for all! In addition, pre and post-show VIP meet & greets and onsite BBQs will allow fans to meet and hang out with the artists one-on-one. Several of the bands are touring in support of new albums and are currently pushing new singles to radio. Expect to hear throwback favorites and new tunes from each artist. Together, they boast a total of six platinum albums, six gold albums, eight #1 hits, 17 top 10 hits and over 14 million total albums sold. Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN / 7pm
Sept 17: Josh Turner Multi-platinum MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. With a rich, deep voice and distinctive style, Turner has sold more than 12 million units. He's a disciple of traditional country music and one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry. From his 2003 Platinum-selling debut Long Black Train to his most recent 2012 Billboard No. 1 release, Punching Bag, Turner
NEWS4U | ARTS & ACTIVITIES has garnered multiple GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM nominations. Turner’s hits include “Your Man,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” “Firecracker,” “Would You Go with Me,”“All Over Me,” and “Time Is Love,” the most played country song of 2012. For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7:30pm
hear chart-topping hits like “Let’s Talk About Sex," “Shoop,”“Ice, Ice Baby,” “I Wanna Sex You Up,” “All 4 Love,”“Gangsta’s Paradise,”“Funky Cold Medina,” “I Wanna Rock,” and more during a fun-filled night out that doubles as an arena-sized dance party. Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN / 7:30pm
Sept 17: Ferdinand Folk Festival
Sept 22: Water for People Benefit Concert feat. The Lovin' Spoonful & Lou Christie
Nestled among the hills and fields of Southwestern Indiana, the Ferdinand Folk Festival is an earth-friendly and family-friendly event promoting music, the arts and the environment. This free festival, located in Ferdinand's 18th Street Park, features nationally-acclaimed musicians as well as exceptional local and regional acts. Patrons will experience a rich variety of acoustic music on the stage. In nearby booths, local artists and artisans will display and sell their work, area gardeners and farmers will sell fresh produce, and groups dedicated to creating vibrant communities and a sustainable environment will provide education on a variety of topics. Fun activities for children will also be available in the park. This year's headlining musician is Rich Robinson, former guitarist for the Black Crowes. For more info, visit ferdinandfolkfestival.com. Ferdinand, IN
Sept 17: Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz & Wine Festival Entering into its ninth year, the 2016 Evansville Jazz & Wine Festival will feature the smooth sounds of jazz, delectable wines from the region's top vintners, and delicious food from local restaurants. The one-day celebration will showcase non-stop entertainment in the heart of Evansville's Downtown district. For more info, visit evansvillejazzfest.com. Downtown Evansville / 4pm-11pm
Sept 17: Beauty & the Beat The YWCA and Shannon Aleksandr's Salon and Spa present Beauty and the Beat, which features specialty cocktails, wine tasting, and hors d'oeuvres, beats by YWCA CEO Erika Taylor, on the spot makeovers, door prizes, and goody bags. Must be 21 or older to attend. For more info, call 812-422-1191 or 812-491-1000 or visit ywcaevansville.org. Shannon Aleksandr's Salon and Spa: 5600 E. Virginia St., Evansville, IN / 6:30pm
Sept 21: One Book One Community 2016 Selection The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library will welcome Indiana author Kelsey Timmerman for the 2016 One Book One Community event. He will speak about his book Where Am I Eating? ; he also will be visiting community organizations through Friday, Sept. 23. Timmerman's work explores the global food economy, workers' rights, the global food crisis, fair trade, and immigration. His writing has been featured in the Christian Science Monitor and has aired on NPR. For more info, visit evpl.org/ onebook/ or call 812-428-8200. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. / 7pm
Sept 22: I Love the '90s Tour The inaugural edition of the "I Love The ‘90s Tour" invites attendees to reminisce about the trend-setting decade with some of the most iconic, indelible names in rap, hip hop and R&B, including Vanilla Ice, Salt N Pepa, Rob Base, Color Me Badd, Coolio and Tone Loc. Audiences can expect to
Combining the best of folk music and rock and roll, with a touch of country, The Lovin’ Spoonful gave us hits such as “Do You Believe in Magic,” “Daydream,”“You Didn’t Have to be So Nice,” and the classic anthem for a hot July evening, “Summer in the City.” And…his first million-selling song, “The Gypsy Cried,” transformed choirboy, Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco, into Lou Christie – National Teen Idol! Over the decade of the 1960s, he followed with more amazing hits: “Two Faces Have I,” “Rhapsody in the Rain,” “I’m Gonna Make You Mine,” and “Lightnin’ Strikes.” Lou Christie’s stratospheric falsetto keeps on striking, again, and again, and again! You don’t want to miss this fantastic evening of pure nostalgia to benefit the Water for People organization. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm
Sept 24: EPO Opening Night The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra opens the 2016-2017 season with American Tales, a Classics Series performance featuring Zuill Bailey whose rare combination of celebrated artistry, technical wizardry and engaging personality has secured his place as one of the premier cellists in the world. Works to be performed include John Harbison's Remembering Gatsby Foxtrot for Orchestra, Michael Daugherty's Tales of Hemingway Concerto for Cello & Orchestra and Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, "From the New World." For tickets and more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic.org. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm
Sept 24: Rocky Horror Picture Show This now-beloved film, featuring risqué costumes and horrifying effects will be shown on the giant screen in Exhibit Hall. Plan to participate in this 'for-fun' classic when you buy a 'survival kit' prop bag containing rice, newspaper, water pistols, rubber gloves, confetti, toilet paper, toast and playing cards along with instructions of when to use these items during the movie! Show up in costume and act out the scenes from the movie, a costume contest will be held at the beginning of the night. Due to adult content, this show is not recommended for children. For tickets and more info, visit oldnationaleventsplaza.com. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., Evansville, IN / 11pm
Sept 25: Rockin' Road to Dublin Rockin’ Road To Dublin is the new sensation changing the Irish Dance world! A fusion of modern rock and Irish music, Rockin’Road combines the best of both worlds to thrust Irish dance back into the spotlight. Featuring the choreography of lead male dancer Scott Doherty (Riverdance and Lord of the Dance) and veteran Celtic rocker Chris Smith (American Rogues) along with the combined talents of some of the most worldrenowned musicians, singers and Irish dancers to ever step on stage. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • September 2016
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Tri-State Fashion
NEWS4U | FASHION ADVICE
with Gina Mullis, Owner of Amerie
Shopping with a purpose: Your purchases can make a big impact on the lives of others Most of us move through the day swiping our credit card for random items, whether it be clothing or groceries, without a real thought as to what we are buying. Believe it or not, it's very important to think beyond the item. Making a purchase just because you really like an item is all well and good, but have you ever thought where that piece was before it landed in your hands or what story it has to tell? Ethical and positive-purpose shopping includes a variety of categories from eco-friendly brands and fair trade goods to brands that impact change in other ways. I interviewed two tri-state ladies who love purchasing with purpose to find out why it's important to them and what it really means. Jill Fisher believes that shopping ethically is very important for our global community. “I feel much better about spending my money knowing that the purchase is improving the lives of others and impacting change,” she says. “I love knowing where my item came from and who made it. I feel a personal connection to them and know that I am helping make an impact.” Gina Videa agrees. “I love that not only are the clothes and accessories helping change our world in a positive way, but they are unique and have a special connection with the humans that made them,” she says. Both ladies agree with research that proves consumers are not well-educated about the importance of ethical shopping. “I think most people focus more on the brand name or cost of an item," Jill explains."They probably have no idea where their item was made or the conditions of the workers. I think most people choose to turn a blind eye." Gina adds, “It is so simple and even fascinating to learn
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Featured shirts from a brand that uses proceeds to build orphanages in India about the people that make the items and how one single affordable purchase can do something amazing like provide a month’s worth of clean water to someone. It is easy to get educated, and I wish more people would.” Fisher provides the example of a readily available clothing brand she supports that provides funding for rescue orphanages in India. She loves knowing that her purchases help to provide a home for children used to sleeping in the streets, unsure where their next meal will come from. Both ladies are extremely passionate about, and supportive of, ethical shopping and will continue to make an impact every time they make a purchase. Consider shopping these local tri-state small businesses who provide ethically made goods: Amerie (10 W. Jennings St., Newburgh) and Uncharted International (400 S. Green River Rd., Evansville)
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Treasures Pleasures
Keeping the Dream Alive!
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FAB FINDS AT TREASURES & PLEASURES Treasures & Pleasures gift shop in Newburgh is jam-packed with goodies galore. From hip, fun clothing and eclectic, one-of-a-kind jewelry to blacklights and smoking accessories, there's a little something for everyone. If you're looking for a groovy collection of Fab Finds, this is the place! Here you'll find some of the hottest items at Treasures & Pleasures, but you really need to come in for the full T&P experience - there's truly no other store quite like it in the tri-state.
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Located at Covert exit off Interstate 69 (812) 853-6490 Take a tour of the blacklight room!
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NEWS4U | RELIGION
NEWS4U | LOCAL OPINION
ASK THE PASTOR
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with Kevin Fleming of First Presbyterian Church
WRITE STUFF
Which religious tradition is the "real one"?
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with Jonathan Gluff
Mark Twain famously said, “Man is the only animal that has the true religion – several of them!” There was a time when everyone assumed that you were a Christian or a Jew or no religious preference. This, of course, was a gross over simplification. Many religious traditions have been present in our country since its founding. Much is often made of the “Judeo-Christian” tradition being the tradition on which our laws are based.
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But as time moved forward, and as people from other parts of the world immigrated to the U.S., other religious traditions came with them: Islam, Hinduism, Daoism, Buddhism, and many more. Suddenly, the world of the “Judeo-Christian tradition” seemed to be slipping away.
I understand why people may be scared of one major party’s candidate or the other becoming the next president. Again, as I’ve said before I try to keep this as neutral as possible, but I don’t think it’s too crazy to say that both sides do have some very valid arguments against their opponent. So I fully understand why some people think it’s important to vote AGAINST a bad candidate rather than voting FOR a good candidate. However, I also think it’s wrong to criticize someone for not subscribing to that school of thought. I’d like to ask: Why not vote for a third party? And why are those who are considering doing so being labeled as “immature” and “selfish”?
What I have discovered over years of conversation and cooperation is that these various traditions hold far more in common than we may be aware. We are all searching for the answer to who we are, what we have been created to do, how we relate to each other, and how we can work together to make the world a better place. I have been blessed to build friendships and partnerships with people of many different faiths. Through these marvelous people outside of my own tradition, I have gained new understanding of my own faith tradition as well as new respect for their faith tradition. Maybe Twain was right after all. First Presbyterian Church is located at 609 SE 2nd St. / 812-423-6297.
I would like to point out here that I understand the concerns from both sides, and I can safely say that I share concerns with both those who are terrified of Trump and those who hate Hillary. So why should we have to settle for just one or the other? Why can’t we demand that we have better options than just two rich narcissists/ sociopaths who are so clearly out of touch with the general public that they make it a big deal to stage themselves doing “everyday things”? It’s no secret that Americans are unhappy with the two-party system. I doubt even the most accurate and in-depth Pew or Gallup polls will find too many people who would say, “Why yes, I would like to limit my choice of candidates to essentially two different platforms, and no more!” We’re a nation of nearly 300 million; clearly there are more nuanced belief systems than just Republican and Democrat. I think I’m bothered most by the claim that a vote for a third party is a vote for Trump. That undeniably has been the case in previous years, but I’ve seen more previous Trump supporters begin backing third party candidates as I have liberal voters. So I honestly feel this assertion has been greatly over-exaggerated. Worst case scenario, though: If a candidate could draw away an equal number of votes from both major candidates, shouldn’t that inspire people to at least question whether a third party presidency is feasible? Clearly, my group of friends is not exactly what could be called a scientifically accurate population sample size. But I feel it’s enough to merit hope… and that is something I have.
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NEWS4U | POLITICS
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WHITNEY by Whitney Patterson
TRI-STATE POLITICS with Bryan Fox
Trump, Brexit, and Vanderburgh County
A Guide to Being a Model Guest at a Restaurant "Can I get you anything else for right now?" - every server in America Roughly half of Americans eat out at least once a week - busy schedules, meetings with friends, dates, etc. Also, it's sometimes nice to be pampered and not have to lift anything but a fork and not clean up afterward. Of course, when choosing to do so, there are no imaginary forces creating such a splendid experience. There are real humans contributing to your night out, from the host who greeted you to the bartender pouring your drinks, the people slaving away in the hot kitchen, and the dishwashers breaking their backs scraping, rinsing, and scrubbing. Alas, the human with their own life, thoughts, feelings, and emotions that you'll be spending the most time with is your server. I've worked in the restaurant/ bar industry for over 10 years, and I get it, trust me. All of it. I wait tables, I bartend, but I also eat out. Not every experience will be ideal, not every server is superb, people make mistakes and have bad days. If you've never worked in the biz, it may be hard for you to comprehend, but here's a short guide on how to enhance your chances of getting good service: Acknowledge your server as a person. When they greet you and ask how you are doing, put down your damn phone and make eye contact. Respond and reciprocate before barking your drink order. "Pepsi" is not a state of being. We'll get to that. Listen when your server is asking questions or ticking off lists because you refuse to read the menu. We want to take care of you but it's exhausting to repeat yourself six times in three minutes. Be polite - our job requires us to be polite regardless of your attitude, so why not just be cool? Don't throw a fit immediately because something went wrong. Give us a chance to apologize and fix it first. Finally, if you had good service, leave a good tip. That's how we survive. Don't wanna tip? Stay home or get fast food. We did our job, now you do yours. P.S. If you have a legit complaint, address it with your server and/or manager at the restaurant. No one likes a keyboard critic. Signed, Whitney Patterson - a voice for the overwhelmed and underappreciated
In 2012, led by Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, proponents of city-county consolidation attempted to change the status quo by consolidating the governments of the city of Evansville and Vanderburgh County into one governing body. This referendum was put to a county-wide vote in the midst of a heated presidential election that saw President Obama win in a near landslide. City-county consolidation was defeated handily by a 2 to 1 margin and the status quo remained. Fast forward four years later and we see a worldwide crusade against the establishment. Donald Trump took his case straight to the American people and won in a primary against 16 opponents, most of whom were seasoned campaigners and politicians. The fact that he was able to win the GOP primary has proven that people are looking for a change. Across the Atlantic, British voters chose to leave the European Union. Brexit reflected the anger of many voters who feel their voices aren't heard and that change is needed. Winnecke called the 2012 vote "surprising" and said proponents of consolidation didn't make a strong enough case. He also said he would like to see the proposal revisited in the future. Mr. Mayor, 2012 was too early. The time to change the status quo is now. The views expressed in the article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of News4U.
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VAN DE R B U R G H
HU MA N E
SOCIE T Y
SUCCESS STORIES & FUTURE FRIENDS
Each month we’ll be checking in with the VHS for the latest good news and to help find furever homes for some of their more unique/older residents.
ANIMAL SPOTLIGHT MEET ROSCOE, JARHEAD & TOAD Roscoe - Roscoe is a 2-year-old male black Lab mix. He and some of his friends were transferred in to VHS from Evansville Animal Care & Control when they were out of space. Since he came there as a stray, no one knows much about his background, but he is a very loving, affectionate dog. He’s a favorite at Cardio for Canines! Roscoe is currently healing from a non-chronic skin condition that makes him look a little rough, but it will heal up soon and is not contagious. He still has some red, scaly patches but he looks so much better! His $100 adoption fee includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. He seems to have lived a life without much attention, so he can’t wait to find a forever family that has a big bed with an empty spot just for him! Jarhead -Jarhead is a male orange & white cat. He was brought to VHS as a stray with his head stuck in a peanut butter jar. (Hence the super-creative name.) His skin was raw around the face & neck, he was covered in ticks, and he has tested positive for FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus.) But he will still live a long and happy life and he can live with cats who don’t have FIV. Now he’s all cleaned up, tick-free, and ready for a forever home! VHS estimates him to be about a year & a half old, so he’s still quite young. Jarhead’s $30 adoption fee will help make a small dent in the cost of his medical care, neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. He has one condition for his adopters: must provide tons and tons of daily head rubs.
Toad - Toad is a 4-month-old male albino rat. He’s friendly & used to being handled! His brother Yoshi is available too. Rats actually make very loving, intelligent pets. They can be trained to do tricks and are very happy spending time with their families. They can be great starter pets for kids! Toad and Yoshi’s adoption fees are $5 each. Since a rat’s average lifespan is about 2 years, these guys have their whole lives ahead of them!
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ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT
Emily & Frank West-sider Emily Sumner and her family have adopted several animals from the VHS over the years, including two cats that currently live at home. A couple of months ago, she made another trip to the shelter and met a senior dog named "Nicky" who was featured on this very page in our June issue. The adorable 13-year-old Chihuahua had been dropped off at the VHS along with his two siblings after their owner could no longer afford to care for them. Without a fenced-in yard at home, Emily was looking for a laidback, smaller dog that could be taken out on a leash easily; "Nicky" fit the bill! The little guy may be up there in age, but he's still breaking hearts with that cute face and has some good years ahead now that he's found a forever home - where he's known as "Frank" ("a good old man name"). According to Emily, Frank spends most of his time in her 12-yearold daughter's room. "She's his favorite," she says. He's even getting along with the cats all one big happy adopted family!
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YOUR GUIDE TO COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES IN SEPTEMBER Sept 3: YMCA 15K
Sept 7: Rally for the Cure
Join us for the second race in the Evansville Half Marathon series of races. This 15K is a fast, flat course and a great opportunity to race during your Half Marathon training. For more info, visit evansvillehalfmarathon. org or call 812-423-9622. Downtown Evansville
Rally is a grassroots program that works to support Komen's commitment to awareness as the first step in eliminating breast cancer through volunteer organized golf, tennis and social events. The program aims to create a fun day of play while educating women about breast health and remind them to get their annual screening. For more info, visit komenevansville.org. Rolling Hills Country Club: 1666 Old Plank Rd., Newburgh, IN
Sept 3: Eville Shindig Pre-Party Before the main event on September 4, Piston's Bar will host a pre-party to get everyone pumped for Eville Shindig, the inaugural traditional car, truck and motorcycle show to be held on West Franklin Street. The party will feature two of the best rockabilly bands around, MG & The Gas City Three and Hot Rod Walt & The Psycho Devilles. Piston's: 2131 W. Franklin St., Evansville, IN / 7pm-midnight
Sept 4: Eville Shindig The Eville DO-RZ Gearhead Club and Pistons Bar will host the Eville Shindig on historic W. Franklin Street. The event is a traditional car, truck, and motorcycle show to be held rain or shine. It's open to 1968 or older traditional cars, trucks, and motorcycles. The day will include a "rockabilly" band line-up featuring Stunt Man Mike & The Wicked Ways, Jane Rose & The Dead End Boys, Tommy Dasterdly & The Notorious Backsliders, Cherry Lee & The Hot Rod Hounds, MG & The Gas City Three and The Suicide Shifters. There will be a pin-up girl contest and awards for top 10 cars, best of show and club participation. For more info, visit evilleshindig.com. Historic W. Franklin St., Evansville, IN
Sept 9: United Way Day of Caring Breakfast The United Way of Southwestern Indiana’s Day of Caring is a communitywide event in which United Way connects businesses and volunteers with nonprofit agencies in need of help. In just one day, more than 1,000 volunteers donate their time and talents to meaningful projects that nonprofits might not otherwise have the resources to accomplish. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., Evansville, IN / 7am
Sept 9: Labor Temple Scramble 2016 Golf, cart, and dinner will be included in participation fee: $75 for individuals, $300 for foursomes, and $425 for foursome and hole sponsorship. Dinner-only tickets may be purchased for $20. Sponsorships are $150. Awards will be given to longest drive, closest to pin, longest putt and team mulligans. For more info, call 812-422-2552. Boonville Country Club: 5244 Highway 61, Boonville, IN
Sept 10: 18th Annual Family Day in the Park Sept 6: SWIRCA & More Tropicana Night Guests enjoy a lovely meal at SWIRCA & More and then head to the casino to test their luck. Ticket price includes dinner and a $15 gaming token. All guests must be 21 years or older and provide their own transportation. At the September event, guests are treated to dinner at Tropicana and will receive $10 in tokens. All proceeds from this night go to support the Indiana State Games. For more info, visit swirca.org or call 812-464-7800. SWIRCA & More: 16 W. Virginia St., Evansville, IN
Family Day in the Park organization is excited to announce the 18th annual festival to be held in Downtown Evansville on the grounds of the Civic Center parking lot. This year there will be more activities in the Kids' Zone area through partnership with several local non-profits in the areas of health, wellness, and nutrition. There also will be educational and cultural activities, live musical entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, senior games, demonstrations by local law enforcement and much more. For more info, call 812-424-8864. Civic Center: 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN / 10am-6pm
Sept 10: Deaconess Party of the Year As one of Deaconess Foundation's biggest fundraisers of the year, this
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NEWS4U | COMMUNITY & FAMILY party of cocktails, dancing, and good food has an even bigger objective: to raise money for new medical equipment and to provide healthcare services for those in need. This year's theme is Deaconess Disco! For more info, contact Deaconess Foundation at 812-450-3359. Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd, Evansville, IN / 6:15pm
Sept 10 & 11: Animalpalooza 2016 This beloved annual event promises the return of fan favorites like DockDogs, the world’s premier canine aquatics competition. There will also be area shelters and rescues on-hand offering on-site pet adoptions often with reduced fees in honor of our event, and of course a phenomenal lineup of the area's hottest bands, along with some new surprises as well! For more info, visit animalpalooza.net and follow them on Facebook. Burdette Park: 5301 Nurrenbern Rd., Evansville, IN
Each year, Americans celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The day of September 15 is significant because it's the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Roca, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Locally, events like Fiesta Evansville (October 9, Wesselman Park) are scheduled in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and to celebrate the tri-state's diversity.
Sept 16: The Micro Wrestling Federation's 9 Midget Wrestling & Comedy Super-Show
Sept 10 & 11: St. Wendel Social St. Wendel's annual social features delicious food plus inflatables, a grand raffle, a paddle wheel, pull tabs, bingo, Baskets of Plenty, a Luck of the Draw, a Family Fantasy booth, quilts, book resale, dunking booth, children's games, a kiddie tractor pull on Sunday and more. For more info, call 812-963-3733. St. Wendel Parish: 10542 W. Boonville New Harmony Rd., Evansville, IN
Sept 11: Holly's House Fun Fair This eighth annual event features a day filled with games, bouncy houses, prizes and more. Event-goers can enjoy this family-friendly carnival and car show with proceeds benefitting Holly's House. For more info, visit hollyshouse.org or call 812-437-7233. Holly's House: 750 North Park Dr., Evansville, IN
The Micro Wrestling Federation is a full scale, WWE type event supported by an entire cast under five feet tall. It’s going to be midget pandemonium as the Micro Wrestlers body slam, bear hug, and headlock throughout an evening of nonstop action. Five incredible matches take place during the 2.5 hour event which includes 34 Inches of Comedy with the incomparable Wendi. For more info, visit microwrestlingfederation.com. For tickets, visit mwfmidgetsatboogienights.eventbrite.com. Boogie Nights: 701 NW Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN
Sept 16: Good Samaritan Home Golf Scramble The 19th annual golf scramble will benefit the Good Samaritan Home. Registration begins at 11:30am, and a shotgun start tee time is scheduled for 12:30pm. The proceeds from this event will help meet the need for a continuum of care for persons with Alzheimer's disease, dementia-related disorders, and those requiring skilled or long term care. In addition, some of the proceeds will help fund an educational scholarship for the benefit of the nursing staff. For more info, call 812759-0459. Wesselman Park: 551 N. Boeke Rd. , Evansville, IN / 11:30am
Sept 12-18: Evansville Restaurant Week Evansville Restaurant Week celebrates and champions our local restaurants and chefs. It allows them the opportunity to showcase their culinary skills and talents and it also works to increase public awareness of the many dining opportunities that our area offers. A special kick-off event is planned for Sunday, Sept. 11 for around 150 VIPs. A portion of the proceeds will benefit 911 Gives Hope, Tri-State Food Bank and It Takes a Village. For more info, call 812-303-0183 or visit evansvillerestaurantweek.com. Various Evansville locations
Sept 15 - Oct 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
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NEWS4U | COMMUNITY & FAMILY benefit Veterans and Military Assistance Programs. Proceeds from the Veterans Support Festival go to assist with medical care, aid to homeless Veterans, phone cards for Troops, K9 for Vets and other needs of veterans and their families. BarBQ Dinners will be served along with grill items from noon to 7pm. Highlights include: Live Auction at 5pm, Raffle of Traeger Grill and a quilt, Beautiful Baby Contest, Cute Pet Contest, Beer Garden, live music from Rodney Watt 8pm -11pm. Ribs and butts will also be available for purchase. For more info, call 812-753-4161. VFW Post 2714: 7164 US-41, Fort Branch, IN
Sept 17: Newburgh American Legion Post #44 Bierstube Every year the Newburgh branch of the American Legion holds a summerending party for the ages. The event is open to the public and features the cheapest beer imaginable. Food from Marx BBQ will available to purchase and there will be some great live music from Retro Shock and Keith Vincent. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Post. For more info, call 812-858-9069. American Legion Post #44: 711 State St., Newburgh, IN / 5pm
The famous Newburgh BBQ Coalition will be smoking the meat at the Center, 529 Jefferson Street. Lunches of pulled pork, a drink and sides will be available 11am-2pm both days. Members of the Center are holding a bake sale, as well. All proceeds are used to provide programs and activities for seniors (aged 55 and older). For more info, call Nancy Lybarger at 812853-5627. Newburgh Senior Center: 529 Jefferson Ct, Newburgh, IN
Sept 24: Audubon Beer, Wine & Bourbon Festival With regionally and nationally known craft beers and wineries available, this festival in downtown Henderson, Kentucky, offers food, art and music. For more info, visit downtownhenderson.org. Downtown Henderson, KY
Sept 25: Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Sept 17: WWE See all your favorite WWE superstars! Featured matches include Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens, plus New Day and WWE Women's Champion, Charlotte. Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN / 7:30pm
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is the world's largest fundraising event for breast cancer. It consists of a series of "5000 metres" 5K runs and fitness walks to raise money for breast cancer, to raise awareness of the disease, to celebrate those who have survived breast cancer, and memorialize those who have not. To register/for the schedule of events, visit komenevansville.org. Eastland Mall: 800 N. Green River Rd., Evansville, IN
Sept 26: Taste of Owensboro Sept 17: Trail Blazer Relay on the Riverfront This event is put on by Rise Up and Run and benefits the Evansville Trails Coalition. It features a 1-mile run, 3-mile run, half marathon relay, marathon relay, and ultra marathon relay. Sunset Park: Downtown Evansville / 8am
Sept 23 & 24: Porkapalooza Get ready to pig out at the Newburgh Senior Center's annual Porkapalooza.
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This is an all-you-can-eat evening of excellent entertainment and cuisine samples. More than 40 area restaurants plan to be on-hand to let you sample their kitchens' best. This fabulous evening offers more than just sumptuous samples. The event also features a "buffet" of hundreds of items in the silent auction. For more info, visit riverparkcenter.org or call 270-687-2787. River Park Center: 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, KY
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The Light Between Oceans (PG-13) Release Date: 9/2
In the years following WWI, Tom Sherbourne (Michael Fassbender), a young veteran still numb from his years in combat, takes a job as lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock, a remote island off the coast of Western Australia. When he meets the daughter of the school’s headmaster, Isabel Graysmark (Alicia Vikander), in the local town of Partageuse on the mainland, Tom is immediately captivated by her beauty, wit and passion, and they are soon married and living on the island. As their love flourishes, he begins to feel again, their happiness marred only by their inability to start a family, so when a rowboat with a dead man and infant girl mysteriously washes ashore, Isabel believes their prayers may have finally been answered. Against his better judgment, Tom agrees to let Isabel raise the child as their own, making a choice with devastating consequences.
Sully (PG-13)
Release Date: 9/9
On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the "Miracle on the Hudson" when Captain "Sully" Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and his career.
Bridget Jones's Baby (R)
Release Date: 9/16
After breaking up with Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), Bridget Jones's (Renee Zellweger) "happily ever after" hasn't quite gone according to plan. Forty-something and single again, she decides to focus on her job as top news producer and surround herself with old friends and new. For once, Bridget has everything completely under control. What could possibly go wrong? Then her love life takes a turn and Bridget meets a dashing American named Jack (Dempsey), the suitor who is everything Mr. Darcy is not. In an unlikely twist she finds herself pregnant, but with one hitch…she can only be fifty percent sure of the identity of her baby's father.
The Magnificent Seven (PG-13) Release Date: 9/23
Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures' and Columbia Pictures' The Magnificent Seven. With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns – Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington), Josh Farraday (Chris Pratt), Goodnight Robicheaux (Ethan Hawke), Jack Horne (Vincent D'Onofrio), Billy Rocks (Byung-Hun Lee), Vasquez (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), and Red Harvest (Martin Sensmeier). As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money.
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MOVIE R EVIEWS Mustang (PG-13) Ad Vitam/ Netflix
"Obviously, Doctor, you've never been a 13-year-old girl," is a quote from one of my favorite books and films of all time, The Virgin Suicides. Just as dark and sadly whimsical, the Turkish-French film Mustang explores the beauty and challenges of growing up female in a male-dominated, conservative society. Five free-spirited sisters left in the charge of their grandmother and uncle after being orphaned early in life quickly learn that the consequences of their actions, however innocent, are dictated by the confines of a patriarchal system that views them as potential wives and homemakers, not as individuals capable of deciding their own futures. A swim in the ocean with male classmates and far-fetched rumors of impropriety change the sisters' lives forever, becoming prisoners in their home while being groomed for arranged marriages. Based on the personal life of director Deniz Gamze Erguven, Mustang has won a cornucopia of awards and received several nominations, including Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. I think it's safe to say that with such a popular directorial debut and incredibly talented, fledgling cast, this won't be the last we hear from Erguven. Fantastic.
They Look Like People (Unrated) Netflix
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When estranged childhood friends Wyatt (MacLeod Andrews) and Christian (Evan Dumouchel) meet again, a short bout of awkwardness is replaced by fond memories, despite the fact that they're both hiding dark secrets from one another. Both recently single from long-term relationships, the two resort to bro-ship antics, including a double-date that ends up being an inebriated party of three in an emergency waiting room. As they find themselves getting close again, the secrets begin to unravel, including Wyatt's supposed knowledge of an impending war between the human race and parasitic, sinister forces parading as people. Christian has a choice to make and so does Wyatt. Who should he really be protecting Christian from, and who can he actually trust? With an intensity similar to films such as Fight Club and The Machinist, They Look Like People definitely deserves a nod for acknowledging issues such as depression and mental illness without demonizing them while still providing the bones for a decent horror film. The dialogue is a bit lackluster at times, and there are some ends that don't really meet, but overall it's a convincing portrayal by Andrews and a job well done for writer/director Perry Blackshear. - Whitney Patterson
September Movies The Light Between Oceans Morgan Sully When the Bough Breaks The Disappointments Room Blair Witch Bridget Jones’s Baby Snowden
The Magnificent Seven Queen of Katwe Storks Goat Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Deepwater Horizon Masterminds
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NEWS4U | MUSIC REVIEWS Heart Beautiful Broken Concord Bicyle Music Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Ann and Nancy Wilson are still alive and kicking ass. On Beautiful Broken, they've teamed up with some relatively unexpected contributors like James Hetfield of Metallica and Ne-Yo. However, the collaborations feel entirely natural, which is not so unexpected considering the sisters' four-plus decades of mainstream staying power. And *clears throat* yes, most of the tracks are previouslyreleased polished gems, but that's not to say they're holding on to anything but a desire to experiment with their own craft. Whether it's thundering riffs coupled with stainless steel power vocals or lilting, stripped-down folk, the Wilsons do a nice job staying in their comfort zone. The two faces are back-to-back immediately with the titular Hetfield-soaked track that melts into the sweet, key-driven ballad of "Two," written by Ne-Yo. "I Jump" is new, sounding off like Tool but floating in and out of string arrangements by John Buckmaster, known for his work with Elton John and Bowie. "Heaven" is a mellow trip into a nostalgic psychedelia, proving that whether they're snarling or crooning, Heart may be the most appropriately named band in history.
Steven Tyler We're Already Somebody From Nowhere Dot It's not terribly unusual for artists whose talents have long since been cemented to venture into another genre (or identity crisis), but it's also a crapshoot. As someone who's not a fan of modern country (especially the repetitive, hip-hop laced grossness), I will say this: I'm not as annoyed as I should be by the iconic Aerosmith frontman's foray into such a popular yet unfamiliar genre. "My Own Worst Enemy" shines with honesty and twinkly percussion - there's nothing about a dog, front porch or prison, but it's a solid pop tune with decent lyrics and a chorus that is unmistakably late 90's Aerosmith. Elsewhere, there's an industrial, grungy element to "Hold On (Won't Let Go)," while "It Ain't Easy" and "Love is Your Name" are greeting card commercial material, more typical of the pink camo crowd. Similarly, "I Make My Own Sunshine" is so cute it makes me want to punch myself in the throat (where's Colbie Callait when you need her?). Skip over "RED, WHITE & YOU," try to enjoy a slightly awkward version of "Janie's Got a Gun" and an unnecessary cover of "Piece of My Heart." A track-skipper for sure, but let's just let the old coot do what he wants. -Whitney Patterson
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Russian Circles Guidance Sargent house When you take vocals out of music, it can be difficult for a band to differentiate themselves from other bands with a similar motif. That usually cannot be said for Russian Circles. Their previous efforts have helped define the last decade of instrumental rock/metal. Guidance continues that tradition, almost rivaling their previous highwater mark, 2008’s Station. The introductory track, “Asa,” is a lush pad of reverb swelling and pulsing under guitarist Mike Sullivan’s sparse, fingerpicked melody. The drums begin to fade in at the end, beginning the next track, “Vorel,” with a sense of urgency. They simultaneously sound tighter yet more thunderous, thanks in no small part to the production of Converge’s Kurt Ballou. Dave Turncrantz’s drumming is always an integral part of the melody rather than just a timekeeper, so Kurt’s mastery of recording the low end of the sonic spectrum cannot go unappreciated. “Mota” starts with a clean staccato riff under a swelling reverb-drenched melody that ultimately builds to a somewhat anticlimactic act break with “Afrika.”“Overboard” serves as an atmospheric intermission of sorts before the album completely runs out of steam on “Calla” and “Lisboa,” a pair of tracks that unfortunately do sound pretty similar to another “instru-metal” band, Pelican. Even with a few low points, these Chicagoans have still managed to put out yet another solid album. Check it out.
Heliotropes Over There That Way BMG/The End Records Since 2013’s A Constant Sea, Heliotropes singer/guitarist Jessica Numsuwankijkul quietly replaced the entire band. (So quietly, in fact, that as of August 11, their Wikipedia page still shows the original members.) The riot grrrl meets early ‘90s alternative/shoegaze sound of the previous album is still there, but new influences bring… well, a bit of a mixed bag. The band is at its best when she’s given space to experiment with different textures and effects that her approach to guitar affords. Opener “Normandy,” “Dardanelles Part I,” and “I Can’t Remember” are perfect examples of songs that benefit from having a more adept rhythm section behind her earnestly raw (albeit admittedly unpolished) playing. And album closer “Goodnight Soldier,” a plaintively picked acoustic number with breathy Bilinda Butcher-esque vocals, shows another facet of her playing. Unfortunately, the lazily strummed rhythm guitar of “Easy” is far too clunky, out of tune, and tonally different to not be intentional. The jaggedness seems contrived against the much warmer tones found elsewhere on the album, seeming too out of place to be sincere. With its alternating baritone male/alto female vocals accompanied by a nearly country/western guitar lead, the title track might as well be called “We Liked The Theme Song From True Detective.” And the saxophone solo in “Wherever You Live” sends it from Lynchian ‘50s nostalgia to the song from prom in Back to the Future. The album definitely belies the band’s potential, which will hopefully be realized with future releases. - Jonathan Gluff
NEWS4U | MUSIC REVIEWS Descendents Hypercaffium Spazzinate Epitaph
Dinosaur Jr. Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not Jagjaguwar
Having been active for nearly 30 years, there are two things that can be said about this band: They’re officially a punk rock institution, and we’re still not any closer to knowing whether it’s “The Descendents” or just “Descendents.” Hypercaffium Spazzinate also proves another thing: They can still make a great punk album. One thing long-time fans have to accept is that these guys are getting older (in fact, downright ancient by punk standards). In fact, singer Milo Aukerman actually sounds his most invigorated in years while singing about it. “On Paper” touts his middle-aged achievements, subtly reminding us that he did go to college, lest we forget their first LP’s title. And “No Fat Burger” sounds just as youthfully angsty as anything from the Fat EP, and not just in title alone. Descendents have always snuck in a few socially-conscious references. “Shameless Halo” calls out hypocrisy from the holier-than-thou crowd, while “Human Being” points the finger at not only those who start wars, but those who do not help others in need: "Trip over the homeless on the way to the store/We don’t even notice anymore/Just waiting for the Prez to fix it." It’s a stinging accusation many of us need to hear. It's good to see the forefathers of what we call "pop-punk" still breathing new life into a near-dead genre.
The fact that Dinosaur Jr. and Mock Orange have both released new albums this year solidifies the fortitude of indie rock in a sea of over-produced pop/ hip-hop yuck. Produced and primarily written by singer/guitarist J Mascis, Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not is (mostly) seamless, relaxed, shameless comfort. Maybe the album title is foretelling - there's no glimpse of anything but what we've always loved. Don't change a thing, boys. "Going Down" and "Tiny" are sunny skater tracks with ambiguous lyrics and crunchy riffs, while "Be a Part" is more nasal wistfulness. Any even keel is often upset by a raucous solo, a DJ trait found in the otherwise low-key "I Told Everyone" and lethargy of "Lost All Day," but there's not much timidity to conquer in "I Walk for Miles," which is probably the darkest song on the album musically. "Knocked Around" starts off as a yearning ballad with perfectly cued taps and simple strumming and ends up in a frantically tight display of Murph's chops, always slightly overshadowed by Mascis. To me, "Left/Right" makes for an odd conclusion to the album - it somehow feels unfinished. If they'd scootched it back a few, it would've made more sense. Nitpicking aside, it's good to hear from them.
Pfarmers Our Puram Joyful Noise
Hockey Dad
Boronia Kanine Records I’m not normally a super cheery person. So for me to say an album can actively put me in a better mood is a fairly formidable achievement. Make no mistake - that is the point of Hockey Dad’s debut full-length, Boronia, and to that end they greatly succeed. Aussie pair Zach Stephenson and Billy Fleming grew up on the coast Down Under, but they want to bring the beach to their listeners. Most of the album plays like the perfect beach party concert. Tight pop rock songs touched with a tinge of sunny surf rock bounce along merrily, belying the occasional Pixies or Sonic Youth influence. Sure, it’s nothing groundbreaking or revelatory, but it sure is fun. And it’s impossible to listen to the infectious handclap-laden beat of album standout “Laura” and not at least tap your feet. The band swings through the song with the swagger of The Strokes, but with a healthy dose of optimism in place of Julian Casablancas & Co.’s trademark “Too Cool to Care” apathy. It’s easy to make comparisons to other bands with a clear surf influence such as Wavves, Best Coast, and La Luz, and that’s something I doubt the pair would deny. But honestly, with one of the clear underlying themes of the album being just having fun together with your friends, isn’t that kind of the point? - Jonathan Gluff
When Danny Seim of Pfarmers decided to leave Portland, Oregon for Louisville, Kentucky, he and fellow band members Dave Nelson (Sufjan Stevens) and Bryan Devendorf (The National) were already working on their sophomore album. As a small child, Seim was introduced to seemingly negative images of Rajneesh followers, and decided as an adult to research the events surrounding Rajneeshpuram, exiting the other side with a more informed and compassionate view. His interest in the subject and a desire to incorporate his home state bore Our Puram, symbolizing both his departure and that of Rajneeshpuram residents. The intro, "97741," is an ominous yet hopeful nod to the brief zipcode designated to the settlement, signaling the oncoming rise and downfall with an instrumental, meditational layering of Eastern sounds, setting the musical tone. What follows are dulcet, mellow, yet powerful tracks of stories mostly forgotten and their relation to disenfranchised groups being used as temporary tools for a larger agenda under the guise of community - "You're with us/ Or you are dead to us." Inspired and softly political while maintaining an upbeat groove, Our Puram deserves more than a high-five. -Whitney Patterson
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NEWS4U | BEER REVIEWS Ballast Point Pumpkin Down
Daniel Knight • 3.75 I don’t know how long San Diego-based Ballast Point has been brewing but it showed up on my radar less than a year ago. Pumpkin Down pours up surprisingly as dark as root beer with a lackluster one finger head that quickly fades away and leaves no lacing. BTW, that’s pretty normal for a beer containing fruit (pumpkin). It smells like malts, pumpkin and spices - mainly nutmeg to my nose. The taste mainly follows the nose in a very good way. I pick up on even more complexity via my tastebuds. The mouthfeel is medium and the finish is pleasant. I recommend that you give this one a try this fall season. Paul Bragin • 3.25 A thick tan head tops this dark reddish-brown beer and stays for a long time. The scent of the beer contains a significant amount of spice notes as well as malt. The initial taste of the beer starts off neutral, but spice flavors begin playing on the tongue a few seconds later, followed by malt presence and even more spices in the long finish. Pair it with apple pie or carrot cake. Jabez Martinez • 2.5 I am usually a big pumpkin fan but this one's not very good. The taste of allspice that you usually get in a pumpkin beer is there, but that's about the only flavor; there's an earthiness to it that I don't like. I've seen other Ballast Point beers on the shelf and may give them a try but this one's disappointing.
Goose Island Oktoberfest
Yazoo Hop Perfect IPA
Daniel Knight • 3 Goose Island is brewing some pretty nice beers these days. This one is their annual update of a popular seasonal Oktoberfest. Generally Oktoberfest beers are in a family called Märzen (German for March). They're brewed in the early spring, fermenting most of the summer for a higher than usual ABV fall brew. This one is 6.4%. It pours up the color of very strong black tea and produces a generous, light khakicolored head with very little lacing. The nose is of toasted malts with toffee. It’s sweet smelling with a mild fruity-ness. The taste is a lot like the aroma with earthy-toasted malt, some spiciness and almost no hoppiness. The finish is dry and mouthfeel acceptable but maybe on the light side.
Daniel Knight • 4 I reviewed a Yazoo brew last month. These folks are in Nashville, TN and make the locally famous Gerst Amber Ale - namesake of the Gerst Haus. This one had me curious because it’s an IPA and that’s a whole different genre from their claim to fame. I was pleasantly surprised with a light drinkable IPA that satisfies even a picky IPA snob like me. Its nose is of floral and tropical citrus hops. Very pleasant. The taste is led by pine and citrus hops. The finish is surprisingly somewhat malty and that helps to meld in to a wellbalanced drinkable, relatively low ABV brew. Try it, you’ll like it.
Paul Bragin • 4.5 A thick white head forms on this beer when poured into a mug. The color of the beer seems reminiscent of maple syrup. Prominent malt scents control the first smell of the beer. The sweet flavors from the malt remain when drinking the beer and begin to smooth out during the finish. This beer is only available from August to October, so get it while you can. Pair it with sausages and other German dishes.
Paul Bragin • 4 A thick white head rests on top of this hazy golden ale after pouring it into a traditional English pub glass. Strong citrus notes and subtle pine notes dominate the nose. With the first sip of the beer, the hop flavors seem to take a minute to hit the tongue, but the citrus notes really shine in the finish. This might be good for someone who is new to IPAs. Pair it with spicy food.
Jabez Martinez • 4 This is your standard amber/brown-colored Oktoberfest. I consider this one a lighter version of an Oktoberfest. It does have the apricot flavor of most Oktoberfest beers, but the other flavors are a little less detectable. I consider this beer just a little better than average; however, it does have a 6.4% ABV which is a plus.
Jabez Martinez • 3 This is a nice amber-colored beer with an immediate, distinct smell of hops. The standard grapefruit flavor of the hops is there - very noticeable - and it has a pretty dry finish. Still, this is a swing and a miss in my book. The first couple of sips are good, but then it loses its appeal.
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NEWS4U | BEER REVIEWS Victory Golden Monkey
is unmistakably boozy. It's important to keep in mind that this one is 9.5% ABV and should include a designated driver. Overall, I like this one and could find myself buying it in the future. Paul Bragin • 4 A decent white head crowns this golden beer when poured into a Belgian ale glass. The shape of the glass helps to accentuate the spice scents present when smelling the beer. The spices remain with the first sip of the beer, along with malt flavors. Despite a high alcohol content, this beer is light, crisp and refreshing. Beer aficionados will definitely want to try this one. Pair it with sheep’s milk cheeses and seafood dishes.
Daniel Knight • 3.5 Victory Brewing is in Downingtown, PA and creates a long list of excellent brews. This one pours a hazy lemonade color with an adequate white head. There's an effervescence present that seems a little over-the-top. It smells like a Belgian - it’s the yeast, but with some fruit (bananas) and spice notes as well. Its taste includes banana, Belgian yeast, spices and an identifiable clove kiss. There’s unmistakably alcohol at mid-palate, and the finish
Jabez Martinez • 4.5 I love Belgian Tripels and this one is about the best one I've had from a bottle rather than directly from a tap at a microbrewery. It pours a nice straw color. I like the nice spices which are easily detected and, unbelievably, this beer has a 9.5 %ABV. Usually with a beer like this, you can taste the alcohol but not with this one - so be careful and don't drink too fast!
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NEWS4U | BEER REVIEWS Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest
Blue Moon Cinnamon Horchata Ale
Daniel Knight • 2.75 Here’s this year's version of an annual seasonal release. It pours up pretty and clear copper colored with a light cream colored airy head that settles to a thin film after a few minutes and leaves a bit of lacing as you drink it down. The smell is of caramel-like malts. The taste is less than exciting and although not-bad, not especially inviting either. Some maltiness, a slight very mild hop bitterness in the middle and an uneventful finish. Ironically, in my opinion, it’s weakest attribute is the flavor. Check it out. You may feel different.
Daniel Knight • 2.75 I have to admit, I wasn’t looking forward to this one as I’m not a big fan of Blue Moon or wheat ales in general. That’s just me. It pours up a nice yellow but with a foamy light white head that quickly dissipates. It smells mostly of cinnamon and light toast. The flavor follows with some cinnamon, slight sweetness and mild spice settling in to a bland aftertaste. Still not a big fan.
Paul Bragin • 3.75 A thin, almost nonexistent head quickly disappears from this copper colored beer after pouring it into a classic beer mug. Malt notes dominate the scent profile. The malt flavors and some subtle toasted notes continue with the first sip of the beer, with a hint of hops coming through in the finish. Pair it with bratwurst, pork chops, spätzle (a traditional German dumpling), soft pretzels or spiced apple cake. Jabez Martinez • 4 This is a nice amber-colored beer with a strong aroma of malts. In the season of the Oktoberfest, I would consider this one better than average. This style is not my favorite type of beer but it's pretty good as Oktoberfests go. I like the caramel malt flavor. Overall, this is a pretty solid beer.
Paul Bragin • 3.5 A nice white head forms on this cloudy ale once it’s poured into a wheat beer glass. Cinnamon scents first hit the nose when smelling the beer. More traditional malt flavors present themselves first while drinking the beer, with a more subdued cinnamon presence coming through in the finish. This might be a good introduction for someone new to craft beer. Pair it with semi-soft cheeses like Fontina, vanilla and custard desserts or chocolate. Jabez Martinez • 4.5 This beer has a golden color with a cinnamon smell that hits you right away. I had a cinnamon beer a while back and couldn’t choke it down, but I really like this one. I would compare this to drinking a snicker doodle, if that makes any sense. It's sweet and the cinnamon is not overbearing. It may not be a session beer but will be on my list to buy.
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TAP TALK
WITH JOHN GREENWELL | OWNER OF BEEF 'O' BRADY'S
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e are coming into that time of year that all beer drinkers love for its glorious seasonal beers - fall. It’s when all the great Oktoberfest and pumpkin beers are tapped and enjoyed in every craft beer bar in town. If you don’t have these beers on draft, then you are missing the boat. Even the everyday light beer drinkers love the fall seasonals.
Are you ready for some football? Is your fantasy football team set? Are you ready for your favorite team to kick off the season? I know we are. There is no better place than Beef ‘O’ Brady’s to watch your favorite team, either college or pro. Come out and enjoy your favorite team on one of our high-def TVs or watch the game of the week on the 140 inch big screen. We can’t wait to see all our fans enjoying their teams. So, here we go, lets kick this season off already!
Here is what really defines these types of brews: Oktoberfest: Autumn is the time for Germany’s famed Oktoberfest, probably the greatest holiday dedicated to beer in the world. So it only makes sense that many breweries offer their own Oktoberfest beer. Oktoberfest beers are typically heavier brews that are wellaged with a deep gold to copper color. Melanoidin notes from the aroma define the flavor. If you want to really celebrate like a true Bavarian, find one of these beers and raise your stein. Our selection this year will consist of Paulaner and Left Hand Oktoberfest beers and Sam Adams Octoberfest beers. Over the years, these three have proven to be the best you can find in our area.
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Pumpkin: It should come as no surprise that pumpkin, the most autumn-inspired food, dominates the seasonal beer scene every fall. Pumpkin beers allude to their pastry counterparts, often featuring large amounts of nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon. Pumpkin also creates a heavier body, giving these beers a more dessert-like feel. In fact, these seasonal beers are so popular, they are starting to be released earlier and earlier every year. Our lineup this year for pumpkin beers will consist of Jack ‘O’ Traveler (my favorite), Southern Tier PumKing, Dog Fish Head Punkin, and Schlafly Pumpkin. I, myself, personally enjoy these the most out of all the flavor profiles of the year. Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • September 2016
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NEWS4U | WINE REVIEWS
Walter the Wine Guy And now the rest of the Chardonnay story: More valuable info and recommendations from Liquor Locker's resident expert
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Last month we were talking about Chardonnay and I mentioned that it can be done as a “Sparkling Wine." Well, some of the BEST are done with this versatile grape. As previously noted, the Chardonnay GREAT PICKS grape is originally from the Burgundy FOR region of France. This is where Champagne is located, along with Chablis, Macon, and other renowned regions known for their Chardonnay. The Chardonnay is blended with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier to produce a very diverse flavor palate that can be light and bright with clean fruity notes, to a big, heavy wine that can be enjoyed with a steak and all flavors in between!
that does not mean cheap! “Vintage” wines are dated with the year the grapes were harvested and the wines produced will reflect the flavors captured in the grapes at that time. Nonvintage Sparkling Wines are very consistent in their flavor profile from year to year, with very little change, or deviation in flavor, while Vintage Sparkling Wines can have changes that can be very noticeable. This can be due to weather changes that may have happened during the growing season.
So, let’s try to explain a few things about Sparkling Wine that you may need to know so you can make an educated purchase.
“Extra Brut” or “Brut Naturale”: This denotes that the wine has 0 to 6 grams of sugar in the finished product. This is the driest version, and should impart crispness, and no sweet fruit flavors that would work well with caviar or other strong flavors like that.
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Vintage or Nonvintage: The majority of Sparkling Wines are “Nonvintage” or N/V. This means that the grapes used in the production of the wine are from multiple vintages. This makes it easier to produce large quantities and in most cases, less expensive wine. Now, “less expensive” is a relative term; it's less expensive than vintage wine, but
Sweetness level of the wine: This is done by the classification of the style of the wine. You may notice “Brut," “Extra Dry” or similar words on the labels of your favorite Sparkling Wine. Well, this is to signify the amount of sweetness in the wine. With that being said here is what you get when you buy a Sparkling Wine:
“Brut”: This tells you that the wine has less than 15 grams of sugar in the finished product. Again, this is a dry wine, but it can have light fruitiness, and is still crisp. Again, seafood is a great pairing with this style of wine. “Extra Dry”: Has from 12 to 20 grams of sugar in the finished product and is nice and easy to drink. It tends to be mostly dry, but has slight bursts of fruit that are brought to the fore with the little touch of sugar that is added to the wine. This is a wine you would serve with fresh fruit. “Sec”: Has 17 to 35 grams of sugar and is considered a medium sweet finished product. Personally, I have not seen much of this in my years of working in this business, but I have tasted this wine in California. It's a perfect “sit a sip” style of wine. It's not too sweet, though it does have a noticeable light sweetness. “Demi-Sec”: Has 33 to 55 grams of sugar in the finished product and is considered sweet. This style is widely available and does have many fans; it's fresh and fruity, with a nice sweetness to balance the crispness of the wine.
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NEWS4U | WINE REVIEWS “Doux”: Has 55 grams or more of sugar in the finished product. It's very hard to find in our market and is considered a dessert wine. OK, now that we have gotten the definitions out of the way, let’s talk about what to buy! My favorite Sparkling Wines are usually Chardonnay heavy, meaning that there is more Chardonnay used in the making of the wine. In the Vintage category, try Perrier Jouet “Epoque” Vintage Champagne. It's lightly fruit forward with a crisp note that makes this a wonderful experience. It isn’t cheap, but in my humble opinion, it's one of the best! Look for this to set you back about 200 dollars a bottle. CHANDON BRUT CLASSIC
A very reasonably priced and well made option.
PERRIER JOUET "EPOQUE" VINTAGE
Now, those are from the Champagne Region. If you want a better value that is a bit closer to home, I recommend the following: From the people who do Dom Perrignon you can drink Chandon Brut from their California property. It's reasonably priced and is very well made, very similar to their N/V Moet et Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne.
Lightly fruit forward with a crisp note that makes this a wonderful experience.
And finally for those who want “Bubbles on a Budget," try Korbel Brut. It's under 20 bucks and really good for the money!
Another Champagne that I drink that doesn’t hurt your wallet as much is from Nicolas Feuillatte. Their N/V Brut is one of the most delightful Sparkling wines I have had the pleasure of drinking. It's so very balanced and light and without an abundance of Pinot Noir in it so it doesn't have the heaviness that is common in many Champagnes. If you have a few extra dollars you should really give this one a try. It’s not too pricey - usually runs from 27 to 35 dollars a bottle. If you find you like this one then also try their Rosé, it's really a treat! It can run from 40 to 50 dollars a bottle.
NICOLAS FEUILLATTE N/V BRUT
A must try wine!
So, there's a quick primer on “Bubbles." I hope this gives you enough information to help you make your choice easier. Until next time, thanks for the support and again if you want more information just stop by our stores and ask the clerks. They can get the info to me and I will get back to you!
KORB EL BR UT Under 20 bucks and really good for the money!
Until next month, Walt
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