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2018 Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz & Wine Festival Live Music, Adult Beverages & Great Local Eats!
FEATURES
8 ParksFest 2018 The Tri-State's Biggest Music Fest is Back! 10 Ferdinand Folk Fest Eco-Friendly Free Music Fest Returns! 12 Fiesta Evansville 2018 A Celebration of Diversity 14 3rd Annual Burdette Blues Festival A Family-Friendly Day of Live Music & More 15 8th Annual St. Meinrad ROCKS Fest Two-Day Benefit Concert Rocks, Indeed 18 Evansville Philharmonic Opening Night Violinist Tessa Lark takes Center Stage
21 Around the World in 30 Days Tri-State Food Guide Take a Global Culinary Tour with Us!
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 74 Illuminent
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CUISINE & DINING 20 What's Cookin': Maidens Brewery 28 Restaurant Guide
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
16 SWIRCA BrewFest 17 Historic Newburgh Ghost Walks 60 Community & Family 62 VHS Spotlight 64 Tri-State Pet Pics 65 Howl & Yowl Bash 76 Mug Shots 79 Owensboro Mug Shots
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38 In Town & Around 50 Arts & Activities 52 Music: Kenna Elpers 54 Music: Jimmy DeTalente 56 Music: Shonen Knife 57 Film: Volumes of Blood 58 Podcast Corner 59 Patwa's Perspective
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2018 Musical Lineup
After Hours BG3 Bokeh Big Band The Browne Sisters The Fabulous Rodenberg Boys Factor Primo The Keith Farny Jazz Collective Shawn Needham Trio The Sidemen Trio Team Skelton's Montourage Tom Drury Quartet Wade Baker Jazz
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THE TRIFECTA OF GOOD TASTE: 11TH ANNUAL EVENT OFFERS UP THE TRI-STATE'S BEST LIVE MUSIC, FOOD AND WINE The 2017 edition of the Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz & Wine Festival marked a change in scenery as organizers waved goodbye to Main Street after nine remarkable years and moved house a relatively short distance to Locust Street between the Civic Center Plaza and Old National Events Plaza. New location, same fantastic turnout. In fact, the ease of parking and layout of the venue only added to the festival's appeal as thousands flocked to downtown Evansville for an evening of the tri-state's best live music, food and wine. So, it's no surprise that the 2018 Kenny Kent Jazz & Wine Festival is back for a Locust Street encore, serving up samplings from 13 area wineries and 12 restaurants with music from 12 fabulous jazz bands on three stages. And as in the past, proceeds go to fund the efforts of the Evansville Philharmonic Guild whose mission is to support the education of community youth to live orchestral music through school programs and Lollipops concerts as well as the Helen McKinney youth concerts. While proceeds go to educate the community's youth, the Jazz & Wine Festival is a 21+ event for adults who enjoy adult beverages - really tasty adult beverages, that is. The region's top vintners will once again assemble in the heart of downtown Evansville for your drinking pleasure, so bring your friends for an evening of fine wine and fine food and chill to the sounds of smooth jazz wafting through the (end of) summer air. Entrance gate is at 9th & Locust Streets. For tickets and more info, visit evansvillejazzfest.com.
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Restaurants
Just Rennie's Bandana's BBQ Kanpai Zuki Divas Cookin Kennel Club R'z CafĂŠ & Catering Three Chicks Fudgery Acropolis Outback Gatrick's BBQ White Swan Coffee Lab Turntable
Wineries
Best Vineyard Winery Blue Heron Vineyards & Winery Buck Creek Winery Carousel Winery Carson's Brewery Cedar Creek Winery Holtkamp Winery Indian Creek Winery Monkey Hollow Winery Patoka Lake Winery Pepper's Ridge Winery Rettig Hill Winery Windy Knoll Winery Winzerwald Winery
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PARKSFEST 2018 G ARVIN PARK | SEPTEM BER 8
It's been a long wait, but Evansville's biggest outdoor music festival is back with a bang. The 2016 edition of ParksFest drew 10,000 people to Garvin Park for a full day of live music, food and drinks, art and much more, but organizers took the following year off to re-group. Judging by the amazing lineup of national, regional and local acts assembled for the festival's triumphant return, they've been very busy in the interim, working hard to ensure that September 8 will be a day to remember. What makes ParksFest so special - in addition to the great live music - is its focus on community, providing a family-friendly atmosphere with lots of activities for the kids, including bounce houses and children's inflatables. For the adults, there's a beer garden and plenty of fun to be had! 2018 PARKSFEST LINEUP Deer Tick - These Rhode Island indie rockers are a decade deep into a celebrated career highlighted by legendary live performances across the nation. Adia Victoria - This Nashville singer-songwriter has the market cornered on swampy, back porch blues. Thunder Dreamer - Straight out of Evansville, T/D's irresistible mix of indie rock and dream pop has translated to national tours and critical acclaim for the band's most recent release, Capture. Calabash - Another Evansville treasure, this über-talented jam band recently performed for the 100th time at Lamasco Bar & Grill. Keló Kaddafi - Local hip-hop at its finest, Keló Kaddafi commands the stage like a boss. The Jangle Sheep - This tri-state quartet fuses together elements of rock, progressive rock, punk and a little Phish for a truly original sound. Salt the Earth - Call it prog-grass; Evansville's Salt the Earth turns traditional bluegrass on its head. Kenna Elpers - A star in the making, this North Posey High School sophomore was named WKDQ’s 2017 Taste of Country Hometown Riser. For more info, visit parksfestevansville.com.
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FERDINAND FOLK FESTIVAL
1 8 TH STR EET PA R K , FER DINA ND, IN | SEPTEM BE R 15
ACCLAIMED SINGER-SONGWRITER DAR WILLIAMS HEADLINES THE TRI-STATE'S FAVORITE ECO-FRIENDLY MUSIC FESTIVAL Located just an hour north of Evansville, the Ferdinand Folk Fest is a free, eco-friendly event featuring a diverse lineup of musicians representing the best in Americana, folk, reggae, roots blues and more. Away from the main stage, local singer-songwriters perform for the art market - a whole separate festival unto itself. There, regional artists and artisans display and sell their handmade work, including pottery, photography, clothing and jewelry. In addition, numerous environmental and community groups congregate to educate festival goers about everything from air quality to solar energy and organic farming. And there's plenty for the kids to do, so bring the whole family for a full day of live music and fun, thought-provoking activities. 2018 Lineup Dar Williams - This year's festival headliner is a critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter from Cold Spring, NY, whose most recent album, 2015's Emerald, drew comparisons to Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez. The Last Revel - Out of Minneapolis, this passionate, soul-stirring trio employs traditional three-part harmonies and instrumentation to offset its raw, rebellious attitude. Appalatin - Merging Kentucky-raised musicians and masterful Latin émigrés from Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala, Appalatin blends traditional guitar, mandolin, upright bass, charango, indigenous Andean flutes, hand percussion, harmonica, and vocal harmonies to create a truly unique sound. Heather Maloney - Critically acclaimed by SPIN magazine, the New York Times, Huffington Post, and the Boston Globe, this Massachusetts singer-songwriter is celebrating the release of her 2018 EP Just Enough Sun. Bridge 19 - With insightful lyrics and beautiful, soothing harmonies, Louisville's Bridge 19 fuses Appalachian folk with bluegrass tradition augmented by folk/pop arrangements. Zion - With a classic reggae vibe and spoken word vocal delivery, Evansville's Zion spreads a message of love, hope, unity, and peace. Brother, Son - Based in southern Indiana, this folk/Americana trio made a big splash with last year's debut EP, Prodigal. For more info, visit ferdinandfolkfestival.com.
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FIESTA EVANSVILLE DO W N T OW N E VA NS VI LLE R I VER FR ON T O C TO B E R 7 | 11A M - 8PM
FIFTH ANNUAL MULTI-CULTURAL FESTIVAL BRINGING COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR COLORFUL DISPLAY OF DIVERSITY
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
It may have all started with the intent of bringing the area's Latino population together in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, but over the past four years, Fiesta Evansville has evolved into an all-inclusive celebration of diversity, welcoming people of all backgrounds, regardless of nationality. Founder and organizer Abraham Brown sums up the hugely popular event with one word: "community."
Kickoff: EVPL Central Library (9/15) Featuring a Mariachi band, folkloric dancers, internationally celebrated Latino authors, Latino food vendors, and lots of fun for all ages. Sponsored by the EVPL, Fiesta Evansville and the Evansville Latino Center
Now gearing up for the festival's fifth annual gathering, he's clearly excited about the move to the downtown Evansville riverfront (where Mayor Winnecke will christen the proceedings with the releasing of balloons) after previously holding the event at Wesselman Park and the Goebel Soccer Complex. And Brown is particularly grateful for the generosity of RE/MAX which has kindly volunteered to bring not one, but three hot air balloons to the event to make it a truly colorful occasion. "We want Fiesta Evansville to be very colorful to celebrate our diversity," he says. But perhaps the most anticipated addition to this year's festival is the inaugural Balloon Parade. Annually, over 100 tri-state agencies set up booths at the event - only this time they'll also have the opportunity to compete for $1000 by constructing a float made out of balloons (the "most beautiful" wins) to be displayed in the aforementioned parade. "We want to help these agencies have fun and showcase what they're doing and maybe even get a prize," Brown says. He's also invited six consulates from Columbia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Venezuela, respectively, and lined up 60 food vendors from 20 different countries, inflatables, live music, folkloric dancers and more - a full day of diversity to reflect the colorful nature of our community! For more info, follow Fiesta Evansville on Facebook.
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(September 15-October 15)
Evansville Latino Congregations Summit (9/20) Sponsored by the Evansville Latino Center Gala of the Americas (10/6) The heads of six of the most important Latino countries represented in our local diversity will be co-hosting an elegant and very colorful gala to showcase our Latino international diversity. Sponsored by Fiesta Evansville and the Evansville Latino Center 5th Annual Fiesta Evansville at the Riverfront (10/7) Featuring more than 150 vendors celebrating our local international diversity, 60 food vendors from 20 different countries, inflatables, live music, folkloric dancers, hot air balloons, and the inaugural Balloon Parade, a colorful celebration from organizations embracing diversity. Taco Fest at Old National Events Plaza (10/13) Featuring a taco eating contest, Mariachi band, live music, variety of taco vendors and food trucks. Latinos at the Riverfront (10/15) A demonstration of international pride and integration at the Four Freedoms Monument, featuring representatives of 20 Latino countries showcasing national costumes and music.
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3rdual BURDETTE BLUES FESTIVAL Ann B U R DET T E PA RK | SEPTEM BER 2 9 | 2 PM
2018 INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE SEMIFINALISTS KING BEE & THE STINGERS HEADLINE A FULL DAY OF LIVE MUSIC, FOOD AND FUN
There's no better time to be a blues fan than September in the tri-state with not one, but two major festivals featuring many of the region's most revered acts bookending the month. Kicking things off, there's the annual Blues on the Rock in Rockport, IN on September 2nd followed just a few weeks later by the one of the area's most anticipated outdoor musical events, the Burdette Blues Festival. Presented by the River Basin Blues Society and Stop Light City Park Foundation, this family-friendly, all-day concert is highlighted by a fantastic lineup of bands as well as local food vendors offering up delicious eats plus a 21+ beer garden because nothing goes down smoother with the blues than a cold one under the sun. Now, on to the music. Let's get to know the bands that will make this year's Burdette Blues Festival another big success... 2PM: RJ RIGDON & THE PRIMAL ROOTS - Opening the festival with an essential dose of true blues, this Evansville trio comprising frontman RJ Rigdon plus bassist DS Lloyd and drummer David Rigdon has a knack for bringing crowds to their feet. 4PM: JONAS SCOTT COWAN AND THE MOTHERHOUSE - With a cast of tri-state musical all-stars, this virtual supergroup is the hottest thing going in regional blues. Ace guitarist Jonas Scott Cowan is backed by some of the biggest names in the area, including "Big" Jon Rochner (bass), Stephen Offerman (drums), Roy Carter and Logan Dyer (a dual sax attack), Lacy Jean (violin) and special guest, Morgan Donahue. 6PM: 2 MILES BACK - A fixture at bars, clubs and festivals across the tri-state, 2MB puts a decidedly bluesy spin on their tasty brand of southern rock, country jams and ballads. Charismatic singer Robin Bolin leads the charge with guitarist Lary Caddell, bassist Darrell Bolin and drummer Jim Perkins bringing the musical heat. Staying seated during a 2MB set is impossible. 8PM: ALONZO PENNINGTON BAND - Fronted by award-winning guitar player Alonzo Pennington (including 3-time International Thumbpicking Guitar Champion), the longrunning, tight-knit APB is rounded out by Bobby Harper (bass), Eric Allen (sax & harp) and Justin Harper (drums). Together, they've created a soulful blend of country with a bluesy base. Or as the band's sound has been described: "a smattering of vintage Merle Travis, a dash of Stevie Ray Vaughan, a spoonful of Waylon Jennings, and a pinch of Tommy Emmanuel." 10PM: KING BEE & THE STINGERS - Semifinalists at the 2018 International Blues Challenge, KB features Sarah Menefee at the helm, a seriously talented, young vocalist whose depth of emotion is unmatched by singers twice her age. Band founder - and St. Louis bluesman - Mark “King Bee” Menefee rocks the guitar and the harp along with lead guitarist DK Buchanan, bassist Ken Meadows and drummer Eric Gaylord. They'll close out the festival in style and leave fans wanting more! General admission is $8 at the gate. Gates open at 1 p.m. Burdette Park is located at 5301 Nurrenbern Rd. in Evansville. For more info, visit evansvilleblues.com or River Basin Blues Society on Facebook.
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8TH ANNUAL ST. MEINRAD ROCKS FEST ST. MEI NR A D PA R K | S EPT EMB ER 21- 22
FREE, TWO-DAY BENEFIT CONCERT FEATURES MANY OF THE TRI-STATE'S BEST ROCK AND COUNTRY ACTS It's safe to say that when an event reaches its eighth year, something is working. And that's certainly the case with the annual St. Meinrad ROCKS Fest, a free, two-day concert featuring some of the area's most in-demand rock and country acts. Every September, live music fans from around the tri-state pack beautiful St. Meinrad Park for a community experience like none other with two stages kicking out the jams, concessions and a beer garden (sponsored by St. Meinrad Legion Post #366), local vendors and much more. And it's all for a great cause with proceeds going to support the St. Meinrad Town Museum. As is tradition, family and friends of all ages are welcome both days with children's activities scheduled to keep the kids entertained. On Saturday only, there's a musician's swap meet and vendor fair for those interested in a little wheeling and dealing/the thrill of shopping. But no doubt the main focus will be on the two main stages as some familiar names keep the party going all weekend with high-powered performances. It all kicks off Friday evening at 6:05 p.m. when Brandon Beard hits the main stage.
FRIDAY, 9/21 6:00 Star-Spangled Banner - Phil the Excitement / Colors Presented by Legion Post #366 6:05 Brandon Beard (Main Stage) 6:15 Astro Class (Main Stage) 7:15 Larry Mitchell (Main Stage) 8:15 The Gatwoods (Beer Garden Stage) 9:00 Déjà vu (Main Stage) 10:00 Band Sold Separately (Beer Garden Stage) 10:30 Eclectic Drive (Main Stage) SATURDAY, 9/22 12:30 Star-Spangled Banner - Phil the Excitement / Colors Presented by Boy Scout Troop #102 12:45 Jeremy Leistner (Beer Garden Stage) 1:30 Joe Nobody (Main Stage) 2:45 Tony Henning (Beer Garden Stage) 3:30 Live Animal Show (Park Area) 4:30 The Postman and The Letter Writer (Main Stage) 5:45 Warren Batts (Beer Garden Stage) 6:30 Timmy Dunn (Main Stage) 7:45 Troesch Brothers (Beer Garden Stage) 8:30 Dirty Trixx (Main Stage) 9:45 Cory Sims (Beer Garden Stage) 10:30 Dr. Moody (Main Stage) For more info, follow St. Meinrad ROCKS Fest on Facebook. Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • SEPTEMBER 2018
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SWIRCA BREWFEST 2018 IF YOU POUR IT, THEY WILL COME: POPULAR BREW FESTIVAL BACK FOR ANOTHER ROUND OF TASTY ADULT BEVERAGES
HISTORIC BOSSE FIELD | SEPTEMBER 22 | 6-9 P.M.
Of all the ways to beat the heat in southern Indiana, a cold craft beer is certainly one of the most appealing, along with a chilled glass of wine, a bourbon on the rocks, etc. - if you're of age, of course. That's why they call them adult beverages, and that's where SWIRCA comes to the rescue every September, presenting the annual BrewFest for the 21 and over crowd as summer takes its final hot breath. Attracting thousands of patrons to historic Bosse Field, this hugely popular event offers up samplings of over 300 craft beers, wines and liquors plus a great selection of local food vendors with proceeds benefitting SWIRCA & More, a non-profit organization that dedicates itself to helping individuals maintain their independence in the face of disabilities and aging. It's always a fun night and all for a great cause!
GENERAL ADMISSION
$40/Person 6-9 p.m. • Entrance into the Festival • A souvenir tasting glass • Unlimited beer and wine samples • Spirits tasting • Free food samples • Entertainment, games, and just a great time!
VIP ADMISSION
$70/Person 5-9 p.m. • An extra hour of tasting (Entrance into Brewfest beginning at 5 p.m.) • VIP entrance line • Access to exclusive VIP area with special food and private bar • A souvenir tasting glass • Premium Parking General admission tickets are $50 the night of the event so be sure to get yours early! For tickets, visit eventbrite.com or SWIRCA & More at 16 W. Virginia St. in Evansville. Bosse Field is located at 1701 N. Main St. For more info, visit swirca.org.
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25th Annual
HISTORIC NEWBURGH Ghost Walks O C T OB E R 19- 21
ORGANIZERS CELEBRATING A QUARTER CENTURY OF SCARES WITH NEW HAYRIDE TOUR AND MORE Every October for over two decades now, Historic Newburgh has served as the creepy backdrop to some truly spine-tingling tales detailing the area's haunted past. These "Ghost Walks," as they're appropriately known, always leave attendees of all ages wideeyed and entranced by their tour guide's bone-chilling stories. No monsters jump out, no blood-curdling screams echo in the night; the scares are purely psychological - and lots of fun! To celebrate 25 years of Ghost Walks, organizers are introducing a brand new Hayride Tour (limited seating available) in addition to the traditional eerie strolls down Water & State Streets. Rest assured all three tours are guaranteed to "enlighten and frighten." Water Street Tour Hear ghost stories from Newburgh's early settler days, the Civil War Era, and even ghostly events that occurred during the 1900s. Featured stories include the tale of the Steamboat Missouri and the Newburgh Tobacco Company's "Homespun Twist." State Street Tour More astonishing tales from the Civil War Era and the early 1900s, including the Great Depression, make this a spooky tour, indeed. Learn the unnerving truth about the tragedy at Farmer's Bank, the Exchange Hotel's slave history and Hulvershorn's Coffin Shop. Hayride Tour Bring your family and friends for a hayride through Historic Newburgh's downtown district as turn of the century tour guides and re-enactors regale you with mysterious ghost stories. An optional walk across the historic red bridge will only add to the intrigue. Guided walking tours depart every 12 minutes from Preservation Hall (200 State Street). Each tour lasts app. an hour. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com or historicnewburgh.org. Walk tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Hayride tickets are $20. Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • SEPTEMBER 2018
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Evansville
PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PRESENTS
BEETHOVEN, BRAHMS & BLUEGRASS VIC TO RY T H E AT R E | S EPT EMB ER 29 | 7: 3 0 P.M .
Violinist Tessa Lark takes center stage for opening night of the 2018-2019 EPO season The wait is almost over. We're now just a few weeks away from the opening night of what promises to be another spectacular run of performances courtesy of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. Lending extra significance to the 2018-2019 season, Maestro Savia will be celebrating 30 years at the helm, while continuing to add to his remarkable legacy with the organization. It all should make for a truly special concert on September 29 when world-renowned violinist Tessa Lark joins the EPO for Beethoven, Brahms & Bluegrass. A Kentucky native, Lark is back by popular demand, having previously wowed fans of the Philharmonic with her unparalleled classical skills. Indeed, her resúmé speaks volumes. She's not only the recipient of a 2018 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship but also a 2016 Avery Fisher Career Grant and was named Silver Medalist in the 9th Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. Beyond that, it's Lark's versatility that truly makes her stand out, as her talent extends to genres such as bluegrass, hip-hop, jazz, African and rock - which will be quite apparent via the performance of Love Letter, a piece composed by her fiancé, Michael Thurber. The contrast between Lark's interpretation of Beethoven and the aforementioned Love Letter will truly serve to demonstrate her instrumental prowess and have EPO fans clamoring for more. THE FULL OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE INCLUDES: Leonard Bernstein Candide Overture L. van Beethoven Romance No. 2 in F Major for Violin Michael Thurber Love Letter Aaron Copland Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo Johannes Brahms Hungarian Dances Nos. 1, 3 & 10 Pablo de Sarasate Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs) Kicking off the EPO's celebration of composer Leonard Bernstein's 100th birthday, Candide Overture is sure to be a highlight of the evening along with Lark's masterful take on Zigeunerweisen, one of Sarasate's most popular compositions and a favorite among violin virtuosos. Don't miss a single note of opening night at the Victory! For tickets and more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic.org. The Victory Theatre is located at 600 Main St. in downtown Evansville.
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MAIDENS BREWERY 209 N. WABASH AVE. OF FLAGS | EVANSVILLE, INDIANA | 812-909-1956
I, for one, will never complain about the ever-increasing number of breweries Evansville is host to. Being both a staunch supporter of local business and good beer, it’s a win-win in my eyes. And being both locally-owned and brewing up stellar suds, Maidens definitely meets both of those qualifications. But that’s far from all they do well. I met with owner John Mills II recently to try some of what they have to offer. We decided on two entrees: Their Cajun Po’ Boy and the recentlyadded Sanctuary Salad. Given that not everyone is a fan of heavy metal like John and I, you’d be forgiven for not recognizing the prevailing metal themes of both the business itself (their logo is written in the same font as the British metal purveyors, Iron Maiden) and many of the dishes (Sanctuary is a thrash metal band formed in the early ‘80s). Regardless, the food doesn’t take a Ph.D in Headbanging to appreciate. The Po’ Boy comes with your choice of shrimp, chicken, or gator. Given my penchant for things off the beaten path, I naturally chose the gator. Fried pieces of reptilian goodness are slathered in their Swamp Sauce - a concoction all of John’s making that is a blend of chilis, hot sauce, and garlic - and topped with cole slaw between two long buns. If you’ve never tried gator before (and trust me, you’re missing out if you haven’t), there isn’t a more accessible dish than this one to start with. Next up was the Sanctuary Salad. Sliced carrots, cheese, grapes, pecans, raisins, and ham sit atop a bed of greens grown hydroponically in southern Illinois. A maple mustard vinaigrette gives a sweet tanginess that perfectly complements the rest of the
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components. Since I visited around lunch time, I resisted the urge to sample their many beers brewed on-site. However, this wasn’t my first visit; I had attended a trivia event there in July, during which I was able to try not only a few drafts, but some other appetizers as well. The Head Banger Shrimp was phenomenal; its creamy sauce rivals any “Bang-Bang Shrimp” you’ll find at any seafood joint. And their pulled pork nachos is almost an entire meal unto itself. Of course, I’d be remiss without mentioning their fantastic beer selection. While they do have many offerings from other breweries, their own creations are what really stand out. The Brianna is a great Irish-style red, smooth and dry with just a hint of carmel, and the Lori is an exceptional brown ale with notes of chocolate, coffee, and more hoppiness than a normal brown without overpowering. Maidens does a great job of bringing out the best of both food and beer. Whether you’re looking for a few appetizers, a full meal, or just some great brews, Maidens has you covered. Rock on! - Jonathan Gluff For more info, follow Maidens Brewery on Facebook.
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Known as the "Granddaddy of Potatoes," this Hawg N Sauce tradition is a delicious beast that's created from a huge Idaho baked potato hot out of the oven. Next, it's smothered with BBQ pulled pork, cheddar-jack cheese blend, butter, sour cream, bacon, chives and topped with BBQ sauce. Substitute BBQ pulled chicken if that's your thing - either way, the Ida-Hawg is guaranteed to be one of the boldest and tastiest culinary adventures you'll ever experience. Don't forget that Hawg N Sauce also offers a great selection of sandwiches, wraps, salads and more!
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KC's Corner Pocket
HEART OF AMERICA
KC's Breakfast Special / KC's Crazy Burger LAMARCA PROSECCO W/ OJ
Every red-blooded American can get behind the KC's Breakfast Special: 2 eggs your way and 2 meats (choose from ham, bacon, or sausage) sizzled to perfection with a side of homestyle potatoes and 2 pieces of toast. A mega way to start your day! Or go nuts with KC's Crazy Burger instead: 1/2 lb angus beef patty (never frozen), cooked and seasoned to your satisfaction and topped with your choice of cheese and a fresh fried egg. Comes served on a warm bun with crisp lettuce, tomato and onion. It's breakfast and lunch all in one!
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Piece of Cake
1819 N. Fulton Ave. Evansville, Indiana | 47710
EAST COAST
new york cheesecake
ROSE REGALE
Fuhgeddaboudit! Cheesecake has its origins in Ancient Greece, but the American version was invented by a New York dairyman in the 1800s. This particular slice of heaven comes from a recipe that was handed down to the Piece of Cake owners (sisters, at that) from their grandma. It's rich, dense, creamy and delicious. Award-winning Piece of Cake makes their cheesecakes from scratch with fresh ingredients and bakes them in small batches. They can be topped with cherries, strawberries or blueberries. Plus, they offer a turtle or caramel apple cheesecake as well. Celebrating 20 years in business, the ladies at Piece of Cake have created a baking legacy their grandma would be proud of!
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210 Main St. Evansville, Indiana | 47708 EAST COAST
Phillies Steaks&Salad Plus Philly Cheese Steak
A TO Z PINOT NIOR
This legendary East Coast sandwich is served on the original 9" Amoroso authentic Philadelphia bread, loaded up with marinated rib steak and sautéed with caramelized onions and mushrooms. Then it's topped with fresh provolone cheese and mayo for the ultimate Philadelphia experience. Want to spice it up a bit? Add banana peppers and green peppers for a little zing. Come try the best Philly Cheese Steak in town! Gourmet burgers, hotdogs and wraps found here, too!
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200 Main Street Evansville, Indiana | 47708
KC's Timeout Lounge
KC's Marina Pointe
Miss Bies Fried Chicken Fridays
Spicy Soft Shell Crab Sandwich
AMERICAN SOUTH
LOUISIANA
Enjoy some down-home cooking on Fridays at Time out - for just $5.99! 2 pieces of juicy, tender Miss Bies Fried Chicken, white or dark meat, fried to a golden brown. Comes with homemade mashed potatoes smothered in white-peppered gravy and tasty green beans. Served with a roll and butter. TGIF! At Marina Pointe, try their Spicy Soft Shell Crab Sandwich for a taste of the Gulf Coast. The crab is fried to perfection and then set on top of a Kaiser bun with fresh cole slaw. Topped with lettuce, tomato and onion and homemade Rémoulade sauce. Served with hand-cut fries or chips. Don't worry, be crabby!
(812) 437-9920
1121 Washington Square Evansville, Indiana | 47715
(812) 422-0400
J's Sports Bar & Grill
830 LST Dr. Evansville, Indiana | 47713
LOUISIANA
PINE RIDGE CHENIN BLANC + VIOGNIER
Crawfish Boil
Even more Gulf Coast goodness awaits you at J's Sports Bar & Grill, the sight of the Original Mardi Gras Celebration, making its triumphant return in 2019 on Fat Tuesday, March 5. Come in and enjoy the Real Deal - authentic Crawfish Boil, Louisiana Style! J's will be busy preparing the rolling boil of fresh crawfish, along with red potatoes and grilled corn cobettes. The secret is in that special seasoning of Cajun spices added to the pot, simmering for that extra kick before the crawfish is plated up for a delicious finger-eating adventure. Make it a date with J's for their 2019 Fat Tuesday Celebration!
(812) 401-2266
1602 Vann Ave. Evansville, Indiana | 47714
Gatrick's Bar-B-Que & Fine Dishes Shrimp boil
CUPCAKE MOSCATO
LOUISIANA
Before we leave the Gulf Coast, let's enjoy one more plate of Cajun goodness that's available in our very own backyard. Gatrick's is one of the new kids on the block in town but has already built up a big following for their incredible Bar-B-Que and more, including the Shrimp Boil, a Cajun explosion of flavor! It all begins with the rolling boiled water of seasonings for the shrimp and potatoes to cook in, along with mouth-watering, grilled, original Andouille sausage and fresh corn cobs. Then comes the best part, those secret spices, topped off with fresh scallions. Get it to go or dine in.
(812) 550-1058
750 S. Kentucky Ave. Evansville, Indiana | 47714
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Sportsman's Grille & Billiards Steak Frites
LAYER CAKE SHIRAZ
Just like Texas, everything is bigger and better at Sportsman's, so the bar's very own Ryan Darr (instantly recognizable by his stylish mustache) created a plate of big-time goodness that people keep coming back for: Steak Frites. It all starts with fresh-cut fries, deepfried to a golden brown and seasoned hot out of the fryer, topped with rib eye steak strips and shredded cheese. Comes served with a side of spicy housemade ranch dressing. It's the taste of Texas on Franklin Street - big and bold!
(812) 422-0801
La Campirana
2315 W. Franklin St. Evansville, Indiana | 47712
MEXICO
BOGLE PETITE SYRAH
La Campirana Sampler This plate of authentic Mexican cuisine is proof positive that you can never get enough of a good thing. We're talking 2 Enchiladas, 2 Street Tacos, a Sopa and a Gordita, plus 2 Fresh Corn Tamales steamed in corn husks, all created with homemade corn dough and served with refried beans and your choice of meat marinated pork, chorizo beef, ground beef, rib steak or chicken. Special seasoning and caramelized onions and peppers seal the deal. This is authentic Mexican food at its finest!
(270) 212-3683
2630 US-41, Suite B Evansville, Indiana | 42420
OLIVER RED WITH LIME
MEXICO
(812) 550-1585
724 N. Burkhardt Rd. Evansville, Indiana | 47715
Herradura Mexican Restaurant Chicken on the Beach If you haven't tried Herradura yet, it's time to get in the loop and find out what makes this new Mexican restaurant so special. A good place to start is with a plate of Chicken on the Beach - a tortilla chip dipping trip (try saying that 5 times real fast) for the soul. The chicken is slowly grilled and seasoned and cut into tender strips, served on a platter and topped with housemade queso and Mexican rice. Lunch fave alert: Try Herradura's deliciously-seasoned grilled chicken or steak on a bed of rice with your favorite cheese sauce.
(812) 402-0355
4610 Bellemeade Ave. Evansville, Indiana | 47714
Chicken 'N Salsa
MEXICO
Here's a third great local option that will make you feel like you're dining south of the border. Newly-opened, Chicken 'N Salsa has something special for both the señoritas and señors. Ladies first: The Helen Special, a platter of seasoned steak, chicken and shrimp sautéed together with fresh bell peppers, sweet Vidalia onions and a hint of jalapeños. Served over a bed of Mexican rice and a side dish of guacamole salsa. For the guys: A Spicy Burrito stuffed with fresh, seasoned ground beef and chorizo sausage, shredded cheese, refried beans and rice and wrapped into a homemade flour tortilla. Topped with spicy steak chile relleno. Also try their Quesadilla Pizza!
(812) 303-3004
Maidens Brewery
122 N. Weinbach Ave. Evansville, Indiana | 47711
ENGLAND
COLUMBIA MERLOT
Scotch Eggs
Originating in Whitby, Yorkshire, England, in the 19th century, Scotch Eggs are a timeless culinary delight that you don't often find on local menus. But Maidens Brewery is not your average establishment, having brought a unique take on food and drink to Evansville's west side over the last year. Just one of many highlights on the Maidens menu, these seriously tasty Scotch Eggs are hard-boiled and wrapped in seasoned pork sausage, breaded lightly, fried to a golden crisp and drizzled with homemade garlic horseradish sauce. For more English flavor, try their Pub Fish n Chips or IPA Chicken dish!
(812) 909-1956
209 N. Wabash Ave. of Flags Evansville, Indiana | 47712
GERMANY
Gerst Haus
1000 STORIES ZINFANDEL
Classic Combo Dinners
Evansville's Gerst Haus is synonymous with great German food - and they don't skimp on the options with their Classic Combo Dinners. Choose from Bratwurst, Kasseler Rippchen (smoked pork chop) Knackwurst, Kielbase, Beef Stroganoff, Wiener Schnitzel (pan-fried breaded veal), Goulash with spaetzel, Schweine Schnitzel (pan fried pork) and Sauerbraten (roasted marinated beef). All sauces are made in house for the Goulash and Stroganoff entrees, very rich and flavored perfectly! Served over tender cooked noodles or fresh spaetzel. Comes with choice of 2 sides and fresh-baked rye bread and butter.
(812) 424-1420
2100 W. Franklin St. Evansville, Indiana | 47712
LOUIS JADOT BEAUJOLAIS
Helen Special / Spicy Burrito
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ITALY
Smitty's Italian Steakhouse 7 Layer House Lasagna A Franklin Street tradition, Smitty's has the feel of a classic Italian restaurant with a selection of entrees that are nothing short of delizioso! Especially their 7 Layer House Lasagna, made with USDA choice ground beef and Italian sausage, covered in housemade Italian marinara sauce and smothered in mozzarella, provolone and ricotta cheese, then baked to perfection. Served with a house salad and homemade fresh garlic rolls. In the mood for a white cream-based sauce? Try their made-fromscratch Fettuccine Alfredo, with blackened chicken and fresh sautéed diced bell peppers. Get saucy at Smitty's!
(812) 423-6280
Angelo's Italian Restaurant
2109 W. Franklin St. Evansville, Indiana | 47712 ITALY
Shrimp & Scallops Bella Donna
Hold on, let's not leave Italy just yet, because Angelo's in downtown Evansville has all kinds of Italian goodness waiting for you. A great place to start is with their famous Shrimp & Scallops Bella Donna, sautéed lightly with garlic, fresh mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes and spinach. Then they add a creamy, madefrom-scratch white wine sauce and serve it up on a bed of pasta. Comes with a house salad and delicious homemade garlic rolls - a house specialty. Also visit Angelo's for a great selection of pollo, pesce, and vitello entrees. Enjoy an evening of fine dining on the Main Street walkway!
(812) 428-6666
305 Main St. Evansville, Indiana | 47708
SILK & SPICE RED BLEND
ITALY
Hoosier Land Pizza & Wings & Pub Pepperoni Pizza Good things come in threes, as they say, so let's check out one more tri-state hotspot with a taste of Italy on the menu. In fact, Hoosier Land is a brand new pizza shop that has put its roots down in Newburgh, serving up irresistible pizza pies, along with tasty wraps, wings and sandwiches. Already a customer favorite, their Pepperoni Pizza is created with homemade hand-tossed dough, featuring in house marinara sauce and Italian seasoning and topped with fresh mozzarella and Romano cheeses. When the moon hits your eye like a Big Pizza Pie...that's Hoosier Land! Call ahead for pick up or dine in.
(812) 853-3338
300 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, Indiana | 47630
Nellie's Restaurant
GREECE
Gyro
6TH SENSE SYRAH
Now we head a little south and a little east to Greece where the gyro originated many, many years ago but remains a culinary staple all over the world. And you can find a delicious example of this Greek specialty in Newburgh at Nellie's Restaurant where everything on the menu rules. First, they start with plenty of seasoning for the roasted ground lamb and beef cooked on a rotating spit until tender. Then the meat is sliced thin and layered on pita bread, topped with fresh tomatoes and purple onions and housemade Tzatziki sauce. Served with your choice of side. Make it a Greek week - try Nellie's!
(812) 629-2142
Kanpai Asian Bistro
8566 Ruff ian Ln. Newburgh, Indiana | 47630 ASIAN
KIKKOMAN PLUM
Godzilla Roll / OMG Roll & More Let the good times roll at Kanpai, the tri-state's favorite stop for Asian cuisine. Four rolls, in fact. First up, the Godzilla Roll is sinfully good, featuring tuna, spicy mayo and scallion and deep fried and drizzled with eel sauce and sriracha. Next up, the OMG Roll is full of spicy crab, tuna, cream cheese, tempura shrimp, avocado and sesame tuna and topped with spicy crab, tuna, eel sauce and spicy sauce. Like, OMG! The Cancun Roll is another favorite with jicama, avocado, tuna, lime zest and chipotle roasted garlic seasoning. Last but not least, the Vegg-Tastic Roll features baked purple potato, asparagus, jicama and roasted garlic aioli with a balsamic glaze. Roll on in and give them all a try!
(812) 471-7076
4593 Washington Ave. Evansville, Indiana | 47714 KOREA
Gangnam Korean BBQ Bibimbap
There's nothing but love for this bowl of goodness that comes courtesy of the Far East. Gangnam's authentic Korean-based menu is a beloved culinary anomaly in the tri-state, and their Bibimbap is something you must try. It's full of 5 fresh veggies and your choice of meat and served over steamed rice in a cooking bowl with a fresh fried egg on top. Other Gangnam highlights are the Beef Bulgogi - or chicken or shrimp or pork -sautéed in a sweet honey Korean ginger BBQ sauce with caramelized onions topped with sesame seeds and scallions. And their Korean Wings are famous - deliciously battered and spicy. Or go for the Tofu, topped with spicy house sauce, scallions and sesame seeds. Offering spicy to "mehow" (hot, in other words). And yes, sushi is their specialty!
(812) 550-1171
518 Main St. Evansville, Indiana | 47708
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RESTAURANT GUIDE Whether you're looking for a new place to eat or rediscovering an old favorite, check out our comprehensive restaurant guide for local favorites all around the tri-state!
AMISH STOLL’S COUNTRY INN 19820 Castle Creek Dr 812-867-7730
BARBECUE BANDANA’S BAR-B-Q 6636 Logan Dr 812-401-9922 CARNE ASADA 1454 E Division St 812-459-5556 GATRICK'S BBQ & FINE DISHES 535 Lincoln Ave 812-901-4666 HAWG ‘N’ SAUCE 6580 Leonard Rd N Mt Vernon, IN 812-838-5339 HICKORY PIT STOP 1521 N Main St 812-422-6919 J & B BAR-B-Q & CATERING 48 S Holloway St Henderson, KY 270-830-0033 MARX BARBEQUE 3119 W Maryland St 812-425-1616 MISSION BBQ 1530 N Green River Rd 812-213-0200
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MOONLITE BAR-B-Q INN 2840 W Parrish Ave Owensboro, KY 270-684-8143 NISBET INN 6701 Nisbet Rd Haubstadt, IN 812-963-9305 OLD HICKORY BBQ 338 Washington Ave Owensboro, KY 270-926-9000 OLE SOUTH BAR-B-Q 3523 Hwy 54 E Owensboro, KY 270-926-6464 PEAK BROS. BBQ 6353 US-60 Waverly, KY 270-389-0267 SHYLER'S BBQ 5416 E Indiana St 812-476-4599 THOMASON’S BARBECUE 701 Atkinson St Henderson, KY 270-826-0654 TOM'S MARKET 1048 Clay St Henderson, KY 270-827-5338 WOLF’S BAR-B-Q 6600 N First Ave 812-424-8891
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BARS/PUBS/ TAVERNS 711 TAVERN 711 E Virginia St 812-422-0904 ALLEGRA LOUNGE (Holiday Inn Airport) 7101 US-41 812-867-7999 BAR LOUIE 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd 812-476-7069 BOB’S LOUNGE 907 N Fares Ave 812-425-4929 BOILER ROOM BAR 1100 Walnut St, Ste 10 Owensboro, KY 270-684-4999 BOKEH LOUNGE 1007 Parrett St 812-909-0388 BUCK’S TAVERN 1015 N Fulton Ave 812-429-0055 CARSON'S BREWERY 2404 Lynch Rd 812-759-8229 CKB COMMONWEALTH KITCHEN & BAR 108 2nd St Henderson, KY 270-212-2133 CHILLY WILLY’S 3039 Claremont Ave
812-423-0726 CRICKET’S 518 W Main St Newburgh, IN 812-858-2782 DAPPER PIG 1112 Parrett St 812-401-3333 DARMSTADT INN 13130 Darmstadt Rd 812-867-7300 DAVE’S SPORTS DEN 701 N Weinbach Ave 812-479-8887 DEERHEAD SIDEWALK CAFE 222 E Columbia St 812-425-2515
Mt Vernon, IN 812-985-7333 FOOL MOON GRILL & BAR 5625 Pearl Dr 812-467-7486 FRANKLIN STREET TAVERN 2126 W Franklin St 812-459-5210 GERST HAUS 2100 W Franklin St 812-424-1420 HAGEDORN’S TAVERN 2037 W Franklin St 812-423-0794 HIGHLAND INN 6620 N 1st Ave 812-402-2544
DIAMOND LANES 2400 US-41 812-424-4677
HORNVILLE TAVERN 2607 W Baseline Rd 812-963-0967
DOC’S NIGHTCLUB 1305 Stringtown Rd 812-401-1201
J'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1602 S Vann Ave 812-401-2266
ENIGMA BAR & GRILL 4044 Professional Ln Newburgh, IN 812-490-0600
KC’S CORNER POCKET BAR & GRILL 1819 N Fulton Ave 812-428-2255
FAT BOY'S TAVERN 115 McCreary St Fort Branch, IN 812-753-9914
KC'S MARINA POINTE 1801 Waterworks Rd 812- 422-0400
FESTER'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 10301 Old Hwy 62 W
KC’S TIME OUT LOUNGE & GRILL (Washington Square Mall) 1121 Washington Square
812-437-9920 KEVIN'S BACKSTAGE BAR & GRILL 524 Main St 812-424-5020 KIPPLEE’S 2350 Division St 812-476-1936 KNOB HILL TAVERN 1016 SR-662 Newburgh, IN 812-853-9550 KOODIE-HOO’S GRILL & BAR 231 W 2nd St Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5202 LAMASCO BAR & GRILL 1331 W Franklin St 812-437-0171 LEGENDS 1050 S Weinbach Ave 812-476-7444 LEGENDS SPORTS BAR & GRILL 4431 Springhill Dr, Ste E Owensboro, KY 270-240-5360 LEROY’S TAVERN 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave 812-464-8300 LUCKY JOE’S BAR & GRILL (Ellis Park) 3300 US-41 Henderson, KY 812-425-1456 LYLE’S SPORTS ZONE PIZZA & PUB 1404 E Morgan Ave 812-425-7729 MARIGOLD BAR 2112 S Weinbach Ave 812-475-8780 MO'S HOUSE 1114 SE Parrett St 812-423-8221
NISBIT INN 6701 Nisbit Rd Haubstadt, IN 812-963-9305 O'BRIAN'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1801 N Green River Rd 812-401-4630 OLD CHICAGO 6550 E Lloyd Expy 812-401-1400 ON DECK RIVERSIDE BAR & GRILL 100 2nd St Henderson, KY 270-826-2424 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 RICK'S SPORTS BAR 1531 S Green River Rd 812-477-4088 ROCA BAR NORTH 12301 Hwy 41 N 812-868-8898 ROCA BAR SOUTH 1618 S Kentucky Ave 812-422-7782 ROOKIE’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 117 2nd St Henderson, KY 270-826-1106
664 E Illinois St 812-491-0091 SHORTY'S BAR 1209 Baker Ave 812-401-1560 SOMEPLACE ELSE 930 Main St 812-424-3202 SPORTSMAN’S GRILLE & BILLIARDS 2315 W Franklin St 812-422-0801 STOCKWELL INN 4001 E Eichel Ave 812-476-2384 STONER'S GRILL 219 S 3rd St Boonville, IN 812-897-3042 TAYLOR'S TAVERN 2509 W Parrish Ave Owensboro, KY 270-683-5577 TELL CITY POUR HAUS 706 Humboldt St Tell City, IN 812-547-2739 TIKI TIME BAR & GRILL 840 LST Dr 812-425-1912 TIN MAN BREWING CO. 1430 W Franklin St 812-618-3227 TJ’S STOCKYARD INN 1217 Baker Ave 812-402-9273 TURONI'S FORGET-ME-NOT INN 4 N Weinbach Ave 812-477-7500
ST PHILLIPS INN 11200 Upper Mt Vernon Rd 812-985-5558
TURONI'S PIZZERY & BREWERY 408 N Main St 812-424-9871
SIDETRACK TAVERN
YELLOW TAVERN
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521 Church St New Harmony, IN 812-682-3303
BREWERIES/ WINERIES CARSON’S BREWERY 2404 Lynch Rd 812-759-8229 EVANSVILLE BREWHOUSE 56 Adams Ave 812-909-2668 DUSTY BARN DISTILLERY 6861 Carson School Rd Mt Vernon, IN 812-454-0135 MAIDENS BREWERY & PUB 209 N Wabash Ave of Flags Evansville, IN 47712 000-000-0000 MYSTIQUE WINERY 13000 Gore Road Lynnville, IN 47619 812-922-5612 TIN MAN BREWING CO. 1430 W Franklin St 812-618-3227 TURONI’S BREWERY 408 N Main St 812-424-9871 WINZERWALD WINERY 26300 N Indian Lake Rd Bristow, IN 812-357-7000
CAFÉS/DELIS
111 S Green River Rd 812-401-8111 CAFÉ ARAZU 17 W Jennings St Newburgh, IN 812-842-2200 CLEO’S BAKERY & BROWN BAG LUNCHES 9 W Jennings St Newburgh, IN 812-853-0500 DAILY’S ANNEX BAKERY & CAFÉ 701 N Main St 812-423-0320 DELI THE (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr 812-433-4000 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 First 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
6TH ST TWILIGHT DELI 10 NW 6th St 812-421-0606
EMGE’S DELI & ICE CREAM 206 Main St 812-422-3026
ARAZU ON MAIN 415 Main St 812-401-1768
FIREHOUSE SUBS 1031 N Green River Rd 812-477-2141
BITS & BYTES 216 NW Fourth St 812-423-5713
FLYING SAUCER CAFÉ (Evansville Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr 812-423-1113
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GRANOLA JAR 1033 E Mt Pleasant Rd 812-437-1899
(West) 2311 W Virginia Ave 812-423-4173
GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. 423 Metro Ave 812-476-4999
MCALISTER’S DELI (East) 2220 N Green River Rd 812-618-2050 (West) 5301 Pearl Dr, Ste 100 812-228-4222
HONEYBAKED HAM (East) 1446 N Green River Rd 812-471-2940 (Downtown) 318 Main St 812-492-4967 JASON’S DELI 934 N Green River Rd 812-417-9905 JEANNE’S GELATO 2003 Lincoln Ave 812-479-8272 JIMMY JOHN’S (East) 2320 N Green River Rd 812-402-5747 701 N Burkhardt Rd 812-401-5400 (North) 130 N St Joseph Ave 812-402-9944 (Newburgh) 8680 High Point Dr, Ste A 812-490-7111 JUST RENNIE’S CAFÉ 100 SE 4th St 812-490-8098 KITE & KEY CAFÉ 2301 W Franklin St 812-401-0275 LIC'S DELI & ICE CREAM (East) 4501 Lincoln Ave 812-477-3131 (Downtown) 11 NW 5th St 812-422-2618 (North) 800 E Diamond Ave 812-424-4862 (South) 2001 Washington Ave 812-473-0569
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PANERA BREAD 220 N Burkhardt Rd 812-476-7477 PENN STATION EAST COAST SUBS (East) 600 N Weinbach Ave, Ste 720 812-453-3824 137 N Burkhardt Rd 812-479-7366 (North) 4827 David Lant Dr 812-402-7366 (West) 5310 Pearl Dr, Ste A 812-434-7366 (Henderson) 1111 Barrett Rd 270-826-7361 (Owensboro) 3625 Frederica St 270-683-1515 3023 Highland Pointe Dr 270-852-8888 PENNY LANE COFFEEHOUSE 600 SE 2nd St 812-421-8741 PG CAFÉ 1418 W Franklin St 812-402-4445 PLANTERS CAFÉ & COFFEE BAR 1211 Tutor Lane Ste. E-2 Henderson, KY RZ CAFÉ & CATERING CO. 104 N Main St Fort Branch, IN 812-615-0039
SALAD WORLD (East) 3311 N Green River Rd 812-471-5083 (Downtown) 200 Main St 812-422-0777 (North) 601 E Boonville New Harmony Rd 812-867-2741 (Newburgh) 4222 Bell Rd 812-490-6070 SARA’S HARMONY WAY 500 Church St New Harmony, IN 812-682-3611 SCHLOTZSKY’S 301 N Green River Rd 812-471-4011 SPUDZ –N– STUFF (North) 601 E Boonville New Harmony Rd 812-867-7783 3904 N First Ave 812-228-1068 (Newburgh) 4222 Bell Road 812-490-6070 ZOUP! FRESH SOUP COMPANY (East) 6240 E Virginia St 812-477-2664 (North) 4660 N First Ave 812-423-1800
CASUAL THEME ALLEGRA LOUNGE (Holiday Inn Airport) 7101 US-41 812-867-7999 ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE 701 W 1st St Owensboro, KY 270-691-8960 APPLEBEE’S (East)
5100 E Morgan Ave 812-471-0942 (West) 5727 Pearl Dr 812-426-2006 (Henderson) 1950 US-41 270-826-9427 BAR LOUIE 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd 812-476-7069 BEANS & BARISTAS (Eastland Mall) 800 N Green River Rd 812-475-8566 BEEF O’BRADY’S 8177 Bell Oaks Dr Newburgh, IN 812-490-9464 BOKEH LOUNGE 1007 Parrett St 812-909-0388 BONEFISH GRILL 6401 E Lloyd Expy 812-401-3474
BRU BURGER BAR 222 Sycamore St 812-302-3005 CAMBRIDGE GOLF COURSE 1034 Beacon Hill Dr 812-868-4653 CHEDDAR’S 2100 N Green River Rd 812-491-9976 CHILI’S 600 N Green River Rd 812-475-1510 CKB COMMONWEALTH KITCHEN & BAR 108 2nd St Henderson, KY 270-212-2133 DAPPER PIG 1112 Parrett St 812-401-3333 DOC’S NIGHTCLUB 1305 Stringtown Rd
812-401-1201
812-437-9920
DOUBLE D’S 1206 E Main St Boonville, IN 812-897-8813
KEVIN'S BACKSTAGE BAR & GRILL 524 Main St 812-424-5020
FOOL MOON GRILL & BAR 5625 Pearl Dr 812-467-7486
KITCHEN BUFFET THE (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr 812-433-4000 ext. 6059
HADI SHRINE RED FEZ 6 Walnut St 812-423-4285
KOODIE-HOO’S GRILL & BAR 231 W 2nd St Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5202
KC’S CORNER POCKET BAR & GRILL 1819 N Fulton Ave 812-428-2255 KC'S MARINA POINTE 1801 Waterworks Rd 812- 422-0400 KC’S TIME OUT LOUNGE & GRILL (Washington Square Mall) 1121 Washington Square
LEGENDS SPORTS BAR & GRILL 4431 Springhill Dr, Ste E Owensboro, KY 270-240-5360 LUCKY JOE’S BAR & GRILL (Ellis Park) 3300 US-41 Henderson, KY 812-425-1456
MAJOR MUNCH 101 NW First St 812-437-2363 MELLOW MUSHROOM 101 W 2nd St Owensboro, KY 270-684-7800 O’BRIAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1801 N Green River Rd 812-401-4630 POPEYES 3300 N First Ave 812-423-4291 RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS 6636 E Lloyd Expy 812-473-4100 ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY (Inside Cold Stone Creamery) 6401 E Lloyd Expy 812-437-2653
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ROOFTOP THE 112 NW Martin Luther King Blvd 812-550-1599 ROYAL SUITE 4706 E Morgan Ave 812-402-5122 SHOW-ME’S 1700 Morgan Center Dr 812-401-7469 TAP HOUSE (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr 812-433-4000 TGI FRIDAYS (Eastland Mall) 800 N Green River Rd 812-491-8443 WALTON'S INTERNATIONAL COMFORT FOOD 956 Parrett St 812-467-4255 WAYBACK BURGERS (East) 115 Cross Pointe Blvd 812-475-9272 (North) 624 E Diamond Ave 812-422-4999 WINGSTOP 499 N Green River Rd Ste B 812-909-3445 ZAXBY'S 1021 N Burkhardt Rd 812-602-5515 8175 High Pointe Dr Newburgh, IN 812-490-1199 ZOUP FRESH SOUP CO. (East) 6240 E Virginia St 812-477-2664 (North) 4660 N First Ave 812-423-1800
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102 SE 4th St 812-401-8098
BIG BANG MONGOLIAN GRILL 2013 N Green River Rd 812-602-1400
MANDARIN HOUSE 1111 Barrett Blvd Henderson, KY 270-826-3001
CANTON INN RESTAURANT 947 North Park Dr 812-428-6611
MA T 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd 812-475-2888
CHARLIE’S MONGOLIAN BBQ 315 E Diamond Ave 812-423-9897
SHING-LEE CHINESE RESTAURANT 215 Main St 812-464-2769
CHINA KING 590 E Diamond Ave 812-423-1896
TASTE OF CHINA 4579 University Dr 812-422-1260
LIC'S DELI & ICE CREAM (East) 4501 Lincoln Ave 812-477-3131 (Downtown) 11 NW 5th St 812-422-2618 (North) 800 E Diamond Ave 812-424-4862 (South) 2001 Washington Ave 812-473-0569 (West) 2311 W Virginia Ave 812-423-4173
CHINA VILLAGE 8423 Bell Oaks Dr Newburgh, IN 812-858-8238
TWO BROTHERS 3806 N First Ave 812-423-6188
ORANGE LEAF YOGURT 701 N Burkhardt Rd 812-401-5215
WOK ‘N’ ROLL 311 S Green River Rd 812-474-0181
PIE PAN 905 North Park Dr 812-425-2261
YEN CHING CHINESE RESTAURANT 406 S Green River Rd 812-474-0181
PIECE OF CAKE 210 Main St 812-424-2253
CHOPSTICK HOUSE RESTAURANT 5412 E Indiana St 812-473-5551 CRAZY BUFFET 701 N Burkhardt Rd 812-437-8833 GOLDEN BUDDHA 3221 Taylor Ave 812-473-4855 5066 SR-261 Newburgh, IN 812-853-2680 GRACIE’S CHINESE CUISINE 12500 US-41, Ste 8 812-868-8888 GRAND BUFFET MONGOLIAN GRILL 1356 N Green River Rd 812-476-6666 JIMMY GAO'S SZECHWAN CHINESE RESTAURANT 669 N Green River Rd 812-479-7600 LINCOLN GARDEN 2001 Lincoln Ave 812-471-8881
DESSERTS/FROZEN TREATS COLDSTONE CREAMERY (East) 6401 E Lloyd Expy 812-437-2653 (West) 5435 Pearl Dr, Ste 5 812-461-0100 EMGE’S DELI & ICE CREAM 206 Main St 812-422-3026 GAYLA CAKE 422 N Main St 812-454-9791 JEANNE’S GELATO 2003 Lincoln Ave 812-479-8272 JUST RENNIE'S COOKIE COMPANY
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SWEET BETTY’S BAKERY 5600 E Virginia St, Ste E 812-402-3889 SWEET CECE’S 5625 Pearl Dr 812-401-5232
FAMILY/ HOMESTYLE ACROPOLIS 501 N Green River Rd 812-475-9320 BOB EVANS (East) 1125 N Green River Rd 812-473-9022 (Princeton) 2825 W Broadway St 812-386-1228 BUFFALO WILD WINGS (East) 715 N Green River Rd
812-471-9464 (West) 5404 Pearl Dr 812-423-9464 (Owensboro) 4736 Frederica St 270-686-7800 BURGER BANK 1617 S Weinbach Ave 812-475-2265 CAROUSEL RESTAURANT 5115 Monroe Ave 812-479-6388 CARRIAGE INN 103 E Gibson St Haubstadt, IN 812-768-6131 CLEAVERS RESTAURANT 5501 E Indiana St 812-473-0001 COMFORT BY CROSS-EYED CRICKET 230 Main St 812-909-3742 CRACKER BARREL 8215 Eagle Lake Dr 812-479-8788 CROSS-EYED CRICKET 2101 W Lloyd Expy 812-422-6464 CULVER’S 1734 Hirschland Rd 812-437-3333 DENNY’S CLASSIC DINER 5212 Weston Rd 812-424-4472 19501 Elpers Rd Newburgh, IN 812-867-7156 DENNY’S RESTAURANT (East) 351 N Green River Rd 812-473-1063 (North) 3901 US-41 812-423-9459 ELLIS PARK CLUBHOUSE
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3300 US-41 Henderson, KY 812-425-1456 FIVE GUYS BURGERS 5402 E Indiana St 812-401-1773 FROGGY'S RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR 7247 Main St Wadesville, IN 812-673-4996 FRANKLIN LANES 1801 W Franklin St 812-423-5355 GATTI TOWN 316 N Green River Rd 812-473-3800 GOLDEN CORRAL 130 N Cross Pointe Blvd 812-473-1095 1320 N Green St Henderson, KY 270-869-9310 HIGHLAND INN 6620 N First Ave 812-402-2544 HILLTOP INN 1100 Harmony Way 812-422-1757 HORNVILLE TAVERN 2607 W Baseline Rd 812-963-0967 IHOP 601 N Burkhardt Rd 812-471-0510 IVY ROOM (SWIRCA) 16 W Virginia St 812-464-7800 KOODIE-HOO’S 231 W 2nd St Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5202 KORNER INN 15 W Main St Elberfeld, IN 812-983-4200
LIBBY & MOM’S CAFÉ 2 Richardt Ave 812-437-3040 LOG INN 12491 S 200 E Haubstadt, IN 812-867-3216 MARY & MARTHA'S PLACE 6840 Logan Dr Suite A 812-401-2660
ROSE HILL CAFÉ 8133 Rose Hill Dr Newburgh, IN 812-853-8443 SMITTY’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE 2109 W Franklin St 812-423-6280 ST. JOE INN 9515 St Wendel Rd 812-963-9310
MERRY-GO-ROUND RESTAURANT 2101 N Fares Ave 812-423-6388
STOLL’S COUNTRY INN 19820 Castle Creek Dr 812-867-7330
NEW FRONTIER RESTAURANT & BAR 12945 IN-57 812-867-6786
ZESTO (West) 102 W Franklin St 812-424-1416 (Downtown) 920 E Riverside Dr 812-423-5961
O’CHARLEY’S (East) 7301 E Indiana St 812-479-6632 (West) 5125 Pearl Dr 812-424-3348 OLD MILL 5031 New Harmony Rd 812-963-6000 PIE PAN 905 North Park Dr 812-425-2261 POPEYES 3300 N First Ave 812-423-4291 RAFFERTY’S 1400 N Green River Rd 812-471-0024 RED WAGON 6950 Frontage Rd Poseyville, IN 812-874-2210 ROCKHOUSE AT WOLF’S 31 N Green St Henderson, KY 270-212-1400
FINE DINING CAVANAUGH’S (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr 812-433-4333 CKB COMMONWEALTH KITCHEN & BAR 108 N 2nd St Henderson, KY 270-212-2133 CORK ‘N CLEAVER 650 S Hebron Ave 812-479-6974 EDGEWATER GRILLE 1 E Water St Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 MADELEINE’S FUSION RESTAURANT 423 SE 2nd St 812-491-8611 RED GERANIUM (New Harmony Inn Resort)
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520 N St New Harmony, IN 812-682-4431
CUISINE 500 Main St 812-484-2222
GERMAN
OLIVE GARDEN 1100 N Green River Rd 812-473-2903
GERST HAUS 2100 W Franklin St 812-424-1420
GREEK ACROPOLIS 501 N Green River Rd 812-475-9320
INDIAN TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE 900 Tutor Ln 812-476-5000
SAUCED ITALIAN RESTAURANT 1113 Parrett St 812- 402-2230 SMITTY’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE 2109 W Franklin St 812-423-6280
JAPANESE
IRISH
FUJI YAMA 915 North Park Dr 812-962-4440
RI RA IRISH PUB 701 NW Riverside Dr 812-426-0000
GINMIYA ASIAN DINER 4827 Davis Lant Dr 812-471-8100
ITALIAN
IWATAYA JAPANESE RESTAURANT 8401 N Kentucky Ave, Ste J 812-868-0830
ANGELO’S 305 Main St 812-428-6666 BIAGGI’S 6401 E Lloyd Expy, Ste 3 812-421-0800 DILEGGE’S 607 N Main St 812-428-3004 FAMOUS BISTRO 102 W 2nd St Owensboro, KY 270-686-8202 LITTLE ANGELO'S 8000 Bell Oaks Dr Newburgh, IN 812-853-8364 LITTLE ITALY 4430 N First Ave 812-401-0588 MILANO ITALIAN
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KANPAI SUSHI & ASIAN BISTRO 4593 Washington Ave 812-471-7076 ROPPONGI JAPANESE STEAK & SUSHI 7221 E Indiana St 812-437-5824
KOREAN GANGNAM KOREAN CUISINE 518 Main St 812-550-1171 3332 Villa Pt #102 Owensboro, KY 270-240-2976 JAYA’S AUTHENTIC FOODS 119 SE 4th St 812-422-6667
MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN
EL CHARRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 720 N Sonntag Ave 812-421-1986 EL MAGUEY GRILL 3250 Warrick Dr Boonville, IN 812-897-6666 EL PATRON MEXICAN RESTAURANT 943 North Park Dr 812-402-6500
ARAZU ON MAIN 415 Main St. 812-401-1768
EL RIO MEXICAN CUISINE 1919 N Green River Rd 812-471-1400
CAFÉ ARAZU 17 W Jennings St Newburgh, IN 812-842-2200
FIESTA ACAPULCO 8480 High Pointe Dr Newburgh, IN 812-858-7777
HOUSE OF COMO 2700 S Kentucky Ave 812-422-0572
HACIENDA MEXICAN RESTAURANT (East) 990 S Green River Rd 812-474-1635 (North) 711 N First Ave 812-423-6355 (West) 5440 Pearl Dr 812-422-2055
MANNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 2913 Lincoln Ave 812-473-7005 RAFFI'S OASIS CAFÉ 5702 E Virginia St 812-602-3660
MEXICAN
TOKYO JAPAN 3000 N Green River Rd 812-401-1020
CANCUN MEXICAN RESTAURANT 341 S Green St Henderson, KY 270-826-0067
TOKYO TEPPANYAKI 2222 US-41 Henderson, KY 270-869-1968
CHAVAS MEXICAN GRILL 4202 N First Ave 812-401-1977
ZUKI JAPANESE GRILL 1448 N Green River Rd 812-477-9854
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 499 N Green River Rd, Ste A 812-471-4973
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HERRADURA 4610 Bellemeade Ave 812-402-0355 HOT HEAD BURRITOS 5625 Pearl Dr 812-437-5010 JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 4044 Professional Ln Newburgh, IN 812-490-2814 LA CAMPIRANA 724 N Burkhardt Rd 812-550-1585 2630 US-41, Ste B Henderson, KY
270-212-3683 LOS BRAVOS (East) 6226 E Waterford Blvd 812-474-9078 (North) 3534 N First Ave 812-424-4101 (West) 4630 W Lloyd Expy 812-464-3163 (Boonville) 3311 Liberty Blvd 812-897-3442 LOS PORTALES MEXICAN GRILL 3339 N Green River Rd 812-475-0566 LOS TRES CAMINOS 12100 US-41 812-868-8550 MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL 6401 E Lloyd Expy 812-491-6637 NACHOS GRILL 821-B S Green River Rd 812-471-9481 QDOBA MEXICAN EATS 922 N Burkhardt Rd, Ste 101 812-401-0800 RIVIERA MEXICAN GRILL 10604 SR-662 Newburgh, IN 812-490-9936 SALSARITA'S FRESH MEXICAN GRILL 3910 E Morgan Ave 812-437-2572 3500 Villa Point Owensboro, KY 270-686-7505 TACO TIERRA 420 S Green River Rd 812-402-8226 TEQUILA'S
MEXICAN RESTAURANT 408 Southwind Plz Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-2392
PIZZA/SANDWICHES ANGELO'S 305 Main St 812-428-6666 8000 Bell Oaks Dr Newburgh, IN 812-853-8364 ARCHIE & CLYDE’S 8309 Bell Oaks Dr Newburgh, IN 812-490-7778 AZZIP PIZZA (East) 2121 N Green River Rd 812-401-0490 (West) 5225 Pearl Dr 812-401-3572 (Newburgh) 8680 High Pointe Dr 812-518-3810
BIG M’S PIZZERIA 1313 N First Ave 812-434-6909 BOSTON’S GOURMET PIZZA 3911 Venetian Dr Newburgh, IN 47630 812-853-3400 CAROLYN'S COUNTRY PIZZARIA 6800 NS Rd 161 Tennyson, IN 812-567-4444 CICIS PIZZA 101-B N Green River Rd 812-477-2424 DAVE’S SPORTS DEN 701 N Weinbach Ave 812-479-8887 DEERHEAD SIDEWALK CAFE 222 E Columbia St 812-425-2515
DELI THE (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr 812-433-4000 DOMINO'S PIZZA (East) 600 N Weinbach Ave 812-473-1011 (North) 1940 N Green River Rd 812-471-8585 (South) 1300 S Green River Rd 812-477-5544 2101 S Weinbach Ave 812-473-3383 (West) 421 N St Joseph Ave 812-424-7333 FAT BOY'S PIZZA 10722 Hwy 662 Newburgh, IN 812-518-3061 FETTA SPECIALTY PIZZA & SPIRITS 118 St Ann St
Owensboro, KY 270-926-0005 FIREDOME PIZZA & WINGS 512 Barret Blvd Henderson, KY 270-831-1977 FRANKLIN STREET PIZZA FACTORY 2033 W Franklin St 812-602-3028 GARDO’S ITALIAN OVEN 13220 Darmstadt Rd 812-868-8071 GATTITOWN 316 N Green River Rd 812-473-3800 HARMES UNA PIZZA 967 S Kentucky Ave 812-426-2600 HEADY’S PIZZA 4120 N First Ave 812-437-4343
HIGHLAND PIZZA SHOP 6669 Kratzville Rd 812-402-8900 KIPPLEE’S 2350 E Division St 812-476-1936 LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA (North) 2411 Stringtown Rd 812-401-8555 (South) 2007 Washington Ave 812-471-5755 (West) 130 N St Joseph Ave 812-401-9555 LYLE'S SPORTSZONE PIZZA & PUB 1404 E Morgan Ave 812-425-7729 MALONEY'S PIZZA & WINGS 3030 Highland Pointe Dr Owensboro, KY
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270-684-8080 MAMA ROMA’S (East) 2008 E Morgan Ave 812-422-1212 (South) 3115 Covert Ave 812-477-6262 MELLOW MUSHROOM 101 W 2nd St Owensboro, KY 270-684-7800 OLD CHICAGO 6550 E Lloyd Expy 812-401-1400 PANGEA KITCHEN 111 S Green River Rd, Ste E 812-401-2404 PAPA JOHN’S (East) 303 N Weinbach Ave 812-477-7700 5436 E Indiana St 812-473-5200 (North) 4204 N First Ave 812-425-2345 12414 Hwy 41 North 812-867-7272 (West) 4814 W Lloyd Expy 812-423-7272 (Newburgh) 3955 Haley Dr 812-858-7272 PARKWAY PIZZA 3911 Broadway Ave 812-423-3339 PIZZA CHEF 423 W Main St Boonville, IN 812-897-1600 4938 SR-261 Newburgh, IN 812-853-3338 PIZZA DEPOT 2801 E BoonvilleNew Harmony Rd 812-867-9131
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PIZZA KING (East) 1033 S Weinbach Ave 812-476-4941 (West) 220 N St Joseph Ave 812-424-7976 (Newburgh) 7777 SR-66 812-853-3368 PIZZA PUB ON MAIN 606 N Main St 812-909-1704 PIZZA REVOLUTION 812-430-5945 ROCA BAR NORTH 12301 Hwy 41 N 812-868-8898
SUSAN BOBE’S PIZZA 101 W Broadway St Princeton, IN 812-385-2554 TALK OF THE TOWN PIZZA 1200 Edgar St 812-402-8696 TURONI’S FORGET-ME-NOT INN 4 N Weinbach Ave 812-477-7500 TURONI’S PIZZERY & BREWERY 408 N Main St 812-424-9871
ROCA BAR SOUTH 1618 S Kentucky Ave 812-422-7782
TURONI’S PIZZA 8011 Bell Oaks Dr Newburgh, IN 812-490-5555
ROCKHOUSE AT WOLF’S 31 N Green St Henderson, KY 270-212-1400
TWISTED TOMATO PIZZA CO 2333 St George Rd 812-401-2323
ROUNDERS PIZZA 510 W Mill Rd 812-424-4960
PRIVATE DINING
ROUNDERS TOO 12731 N Green River Rd 812-867-7172 SAM’S PIZZERIA 2011 W Delaware St 812-423-3160 SANDY’S PIZZA 609 S Main St Ft Branch, IN 812-759-3972 SLICE THE 2011 Lincoln Ave 812-402-8518 SPANKEY’S UNA PIZZA 4404 W Lloyd Expy 812-402-6776
BALLROOM AT SAUCED THE 1119 Parrett St 812-402-2230 EDGEWATER LA VERANDA BANQUET ROOM 1 E Water St Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 IVY ROOM (SWIRCA) 16 W Virginia St 812-464-7800 JUST RENNIE’S 100 SE 4th St 812-401-8098 OLD POST OFFICE 100 NW 2nd St 812-253-2102
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SEAFOOD BONEFISH GRILL 6401 E Lloyd Expy 812-401-3474 LURE SEAFOOD & GRILLE 401 W 2nd St Owensboro, KY 270-240-4556 MADELEINE’S FUSION RESTAURANT 423 SE 2nd St 812-491-8611 RED LOBSTER 4605 Bellemeade Ave 812-477-9227 TIN FISH 300 W Jennings St Newburgh, IN 812-490-7000
(East) 1 N Burkhardt Rd 812-471-8403 (West) 5645 Pearl Dr 812-421-0908 LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE 320 N Green River Rd 812-473-2400 MADELEINE’S FUSION RESTAURANT 423 SE 2nd St 812-491-8611 OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 7201 E Indiana St 812-474-0005 SMITTY’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE 2109 W Franklin St 812-423-6280
STEAKHOUSES
TEXAS ROADHOUSE 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd 812-477-7427
CAVANAUGH’S (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr 812-433-4333
WESTERN RIB-EYE & RIBS 1401 N Boeke Rd 812-476-5405
CORK ‘N CLEAVER 650 S Hebron Ave 812-479-6974
THAI
DOUBLE D’S 1206 E Main St Boonville, IN 812-897-8813 HAUB STEAKHOUSE 101 E Haub St Haubstadt, IN 812-768-6462 HORNET’S NEST 11845 Petersburg Rd 812-867-2386 HOUSE OF COMO 2700 S Kentucky Ave 812-422-0572 LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE
PANGEA KITCHEN 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 812-479-8818
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IN TOWN & AROUND FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 Ellis Park -- Live Horse Racing 5:00 PM Sidetrack Tavern -- Sailor Jerry's Bike Night 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5: Cynthia Murray 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Carson's Brewery -- Tony Henning Tropicana Evansville (421) -Breakdown Shakedown 7:30 PM The Rooftop -- Steven Kirn 8:00 PM Evansville Eagles Aerie 427 -- The Jimmies [open to the public] Tiki Time -- DJ Dance Party 9:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Karaoke w/ DJ Double D J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -- Live DJ & Karaoke KC's Marina Pointe -- Live DJ KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Lyle's Sports Zone -- Junkyard Stereo 10:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ Chidi Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Hyryder 11:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (421) -- DJ CKing SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Franklin Street Tavern -- Tailgate Parking Lot Party & Chili Cook-Off (Notre Dame vs. Michigan on the Big Screen outside) 3:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- Scott Winzinger & Nick Gregory 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 6:30 PM Lincoln Amphitheatre (Lincoln City) -- Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra presents the Songs of Indiana Music Legends 7:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (421) -Breakdown Shakedown 7:30 PM The Rooftop -- Desmond
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8:00 PM Tiki Time -- Po Dunk Willies 9:00 PM J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -- DJ & Karaoke Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Lyle's Sports Zone -- Push Play 9:30 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- DJ AP 10:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ Chidi KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Nocturnal Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Front Porch Fest After Party feat. DJ Jones Capone 11:00 PM Sidetrack Tavern -- Black & White Affair w/ DJ Revanew Tropicana Evansville (421) -- DJ CKing 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Brandi Taylor Andrews & Trinity St. Moore SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Ellis Park -- Live Horse Racing 10:00 AM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Michael Rhymes on Piano 2:00 PM Rockport City Park -- 4th Annual Blues on the Rock feat. The Ghost Town Blues Band, Lew Jetton & More 3:00 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- Jenny's Bad Hair Day (Unplugged) 4:00 PM Sidetrack Tavern -- R&B w/ DJ Revanew 5:00 PM Sidetrack Tavern -- Cornhole 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Beaver Dam Amphitheater -Turnpike Troubadours wsg Shooter Jennings & Chris Knight KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ Maloney's Pizza (Owensboro) -Keith Vincent Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Sally & Wild Cards 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke 9:30 PM Someplace Else -- Chuckie’s Sunday
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Ellis Park -- Live Horse Racing 6:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Lamasco’s Got Talent Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard 7:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Trivia Night Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Sally & Wild Cards 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 6:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Bluesday Tuesday: The Beat Daddys Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- Fact Trivia Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Sally & Wild Cards 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -College Night w/ Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool 4:00 PM Tiki Time -- Ladies' Night 6:00 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Bike Night Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 6:30 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Ben Dahlquist Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Live Trivia 7:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Cornhole (w/ cash prizes - register @ 6:30pm) Maloney's Pizza (Owensboro) -- Bar Trivia Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Live Band Karaoke Open Mic Night 8:00 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Sidetrack Tavern -- 8 Ball APA Tourney Someplace Else -- Karaoke 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 5:00 PM Tiki Time -- Throwback Thursday dance party w/ the best music from the 80s, 90s and 2000s 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Bar Louie -- Lindsey Williams KC's Corner Pocket -- Texas Hold 'Em KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Texas Hold 'Em Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Live Band Karaoke Competition 8:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Thursday Night Jams Franklin Street Tavern -- Karaoke Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Sidetrack Tavern -- Stoney-oke Karaoke 8:30 PM Someplace Else -- Comedy Open Mic 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- DJ & Karaoke KC's Marina Pointe -- College Night w/ DJ AP KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 7:00 AM Old National Events Plaza -- United Way Day of Caring Breakfast 5:00 PM Sidetrack Tavern -- Sailor Jerry's Bike Night 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5: Fabulous Rodenberg Boys 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Bar Louie -- Patio Concert Series: Clint Campbell Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Goldy Locks Band 7:30 PM The Rooftop -- Angel Rhodes 8:00 PM Tiki Time -- DJ Dance Party 9:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Karaoke w/ DJ Double D
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J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -- DJ & Karaoke KC's Marina Pointe -- Live DJ KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Lyle's Sports Zone -- Smoke Rings Sidetrack Tavern -- DJ Bishop, Jones Capone & DJ Xrai 10:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ Chidi Lamasco Bar & Grill -- LAYLOW 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Open Stage with Virgil & Briana [Winner gets Cash Prize and one booking!] SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 11:00 AM Garvin Park -- ParksFest Music Festival feat. Deer Tick, Adia Victoria, Thunder Dreamer, Calabash & More 4:00 PM Charles Denby VFW Post #2953 -- End of Summer Hawaiian Luau [proceeds to benefit Veterans in our community] 6:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- Acoustic Music Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Blues Union (open to the public) Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Goldy Locks Band 7:15 PM Franklin Street -- Movie Night in the Park: Space Jam 7:30 PM The Rooftop -- Patrick Preston 8:00 PM Tiki Time -- David Weddle 9:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Glastone J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -- DJ & Karaoke Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Lyle's Sports Zone -- Live Music TBD Old National Events Plaza -- Sound Wave: Evansville’s First Annual City Wide Dance Party Sidetrack Tavern -- Tastes Like Chicken 9:30 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- Nocturnal 10:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ Chidi KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Jenny's Bad Hair Day Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Official ParksFest After Party: Aaron Kamm & The One Drops
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11:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (421) -- DJ Dadi 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Christian St. James SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 10:00 AM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Michael Rhymes on Piano 12:00 PM Someplace Else -- Leather & Lace Brunch with Brock Harder 3:00 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- Lindsey Williams 5:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- SongHouse: The Honey Vines Sidetrack Tavern -- Cornhole 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Sushi Roll Too 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke 9:30 PM Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 6:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Lamasco’s Got Talent Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard 7:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Trivia Night Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Sushi Roll Too 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 6:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Bluesday Tuesday: The Amazing Soul Crackers Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- Fact Trivia Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Sushi Roll Too 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -College Night w/ Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool 4:00 PM
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Tiki Time -- Ladies' Night 6:00 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Bike Night Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 6:30 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Live Trivia 7:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Cornhole (w/ cash prizes - register @ 6:30pm) Maloney's Pizza (Owensboro) -- Bar Trivia Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Live Band Karaoke Open Mic Night 8:00 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Sidetrack Tavern -- 8 Ball APA Tourney Someplace Else -- Karaoke 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 5:00 PM Tiki Time -- Throwback Thursday dance party w/ the best music from
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 5:00 PM Sidetrack Tavern -- Sailor Jerry's Bike Night 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5: Mad Women 6:00 PM Carson's Brewery -- Cigar Pairing w/ Dave Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Bar Louie -- Patio Concert Series: The Honey Vines Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Friction Drive 7:30 PM The Rooftop -- Scott Winzinger 8:00 PM Tiki Time -- DJ Dance Party 9:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Karaoke w/ DJ Double D J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -- DJ & Karaoke KC's Marina Pointe -- Live DJ KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Lyle's Sports Zone -- The Jimmies Sidetrack Tavern -- DJ Bishop, Jones Capone & DJ Xrai 10:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ Chidi Lamasco Bar & Grill -- EGi wsg Skydyed 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Miss Someplace Else Pageant Honoring Patience Eau Claire SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Legion Riders Car and Bike Show 6:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- Acoustic Music Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Friction Drive 7:30 PM Ford Center -- Alabama wsg Travis Tritt
The Rooftop -- Angel Rhodes 8:00 PM Old National Events Plaza -- Mike Epps & Friends Live Tiki Time -- Shane Espenlaub 9:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- JEB J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -- DJ & Karaoke Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Lyle's Sports Zone -- Dirt Road & Denim Sidetrack Tavern -- DJ Bishop, Jones Capone & DJ Xrai 9:30 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- LDNL 10:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ Chidi KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Torpedo Vegas Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jimmy DeTalente & The Electric Revival 11:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (421) -- DJ Shay 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Trey Alize & Monroe Fitzgerald and Patience Eau Claire SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 10:00 AM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Michael Rhymes on Piano 3:00 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- Jenny's Bad Hair Day (Unplugged) 5:00 PM Sidetrack Tavern -- Cornhole 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Sunday Big Band 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Close Call 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke 9:30 PM Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 6:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Lamasco’s Got Talent Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard 7:00 PM
KC's Corner Pocket -- Trivia Night Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Close Call 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 6:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Bluesday Tuesday: Lindsey Williams Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- Fact Trivia Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Close Call 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -College Night w/ Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool 4:00 PM Tiki Time -- Ladies' Night 6:00 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Bike Night Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 6:30 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Live Trivia
7:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Cornhole (w/ cash prizes - register @ 6:30pm) Maloney's Pizza (Owensboro) -- Bar Trivia Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Live Band Karaoke Open Mic Night 8:00 PM Buskirk-Chumley Theater (Bloomington) -- John Popper Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Sidetrack Tavern -- 8 Ball APA Tourney Someplace Else -- Karaoke 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 5:00 PM Tiki Time -- Throwback Thursday dance party w/ the best music from the 80s, 90s and 2000s 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Bar Louie -- Lindsey Williams KC's Corner Pocket -- Texas Hold
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'Em KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Texas Hold 'Em Old National Events Plaza -- The Bible Tour 2018 Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Live Band Karaoke Competition 8:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Thursday Night Jams Franklin Street Tavern -- Karaoke Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Sidetrack Tavern -- Stoney-oke Karaoke 8:30 PM Someplace Else -- Comedy Open Mic 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- DJ & Karaoke KC's Marina Pointe -- College Night w/ DJ AP KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 5:00 PM Sidetrack Tavern -- Sailor Jerry's Bike Night 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Fabulous Rodenberg Boys 6:00 PM
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Carson's Brewery -- Namaste for the Brews Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Bar Louie -- Patio Concert Series: Scott Winzinger Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Jimmy Church Band 7:30 PM The Rooftop -- Mike Mitchell 8:00 PM Tiki Time -- DJ Dance Party 9:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Karaoke w/ DJ Double D J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -- DJ & Karaoke KC's Marina Pointe -- Live DJ KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Lyle's Sports Zone -- Akacia Sidetrack Tavern -- DJ Bishop, Jones Capone & DJ Xrai 10:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ Chidi Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Old Salt Union 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Amaya Sexton SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
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5:30 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5: Mike Mitchell 6:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- Acoustic Music Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Karaoke (open to the public) Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Jimmy Church Band 7:30 PM The Rooftop -- Casey Williams 9:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- 5th Degree Burn J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -- DJ & Karaoke Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Lyle's Sports Zone -- Descent Sidetrack Tavern -- Muddy Gutt 9:30 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- Broadcast 90 10:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ Chidi KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Josh Merritt Band Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Tropidelic 11:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (421) -- DJ Dadi
11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Amaya Sexton SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 10:00 AM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Michael Rhymes on Piano 3:00 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- Live Acoustic Music TBD 5:00 PM Sidetrack Tavern -- Cornhole 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ Tropicana Evansville (421) -- The Brighton Boys 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke 9:30 PM Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Carson's Brewery -- Craft Beer Week (@ Roca Bar North) 7:00 AM Old National Events Plaza -IEHA 68th Annual Fall Education Conference
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6:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Lamasco’s Got Talent Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard 7:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Trivia Night Tropicana Evansville (421) -- The Brighton Boys 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Carson's Brewery -- Craft Beer Week (@ Franklin Street Pizza Factory) 7:00 AM Old National Events Plaza -IEHA 68th Annual Fall Education Conference 6:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Bluesday Tuesday: CTO Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- Fact Trivia Tropicana Evansville (421) -- The Brighton Boys 8:00 PM Buskirk-Chumley Theater
(Bloomington) -- Tig Notaro 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -College Night w/ Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Carson's Brewery -- Craft Beer Week (@ High Score Saloon) KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool 7:00 AM Old National Events Plaza -IEHA 68th Annual Fall Education Conference 4:00 PM Tiki Time -- Ladies' Night 6:00 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Bike Night Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 6:30 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Live Trivia 7:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Cornhole (w/ cash prizes - register @ 6:30pm) Maloney's Pizza (Owensboro) -- Bar Trivia Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Live Band Karaoke Open Mic Night 8:00 PM
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Sidetrack Tavern -- 8 Ball APA Tourney Someplace Else -- Karaoke 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Carson's Brewery -- Craft Beer Week (@ Gerst Haus) 5:00 PM Tiki Time -- Throwback Thursday dance party w/ the best music from the 80s, 90s and 2000s 6:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Drag Show Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Bar Louie -- Lindsey Williams KC's Corner Pocket -- Texas Hold 'Em KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Texas Hold 'Em Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Live Band Karaoke Competition Victory Theatre -- Annual Water for People Benefit Concert "Where the Action Is" Tour T
8:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Thursday Night Jams Franklin Street Tavern -- Karaoke Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Sidetrack Tavern -- Stoney-oke Karaoke 8:30 PM Someplace Else -- Comedy Open Mic 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- DJ & Karaoke KC's Marina Pointe -- College Night w/ DJ AP KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Carson's Brewery -- Craft Beer Week (location TBA) 2:30 PM Old National Events Plaza -Sesame Street Live! Let's Party 5:00 PM Sidetrack Tavern -- Sailor Jerry's Bike Night 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5: Dog Town Three 6:00 PM
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Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 6:30 PM Old National Events Plaza -- Sesame Street Live! Let's Party 7:00 PM Bar Louie -- Patio Concert Series: Jayson Harper Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Bitter Pill 7:30 PM The Rooftop -- Scott Winzinger 8:00 PM Tiki Time -- DJ Dance Party 9:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Karaoke w/ DJ Double D J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -- DJ & Karaoke KC's Marina Pointe -- Live DJ KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Lyle's Sports Zone -- Elliott Sublett Sidetrack Tavern -- DJ Bishop, Jones Capone & DJ Xrai 10:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ Chidi Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Max Allen Band 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Anniversary Show feat. Spikey Van Dykey & Petite SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Carson's Brewery -- 5 Year Anniversay Party w/ Deaf Megan & Mike Mitchell plus inflatables, games, hourly chance to win donated prizes and more! 11:00 AM Maloney's (Owensboro) 1st Annual Fall Festival for St Jude Children's Hospital Old National Events Plaza -- 4th Annual Peace, Love, and Give with a Heart Festival 2:00 PM Burdette Park -- 3rd Annual Burdette Blues Festival (gates open @ 1pm) 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5: Sassafras 6:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- Acoustic Music Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 6:30 PM Lincoln Amphitheatre (Lincoln City) -- Hard Day's Night: Beatles Tribute 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- The Legends (open to the
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Join the fun with all of these great music and art activities around the Tri-State. SEP 1: 3RD ANNUAL FRONT PORCH FEST Come out and enjoy local musicians playing live on the front porches of homes and businesses throughout the Haynie's Corner Arts District, encouraging socially diverse individuals to come together. Stay for the after party at the Fountain! For more info, visit Front Porch Fest Evv on Facebook. Haynie's Corner Arts District: Evansville, IN / 5-11pm SEP 2: 4TH ANNUAL BLUES ON THE ROCK The River Basin Blues Society and Association for a Better Rockport present the 4th Annual Blues on the Rock featuring the very best in local and regional blues, including the Ghost Town Blues Band, Lew Jetton & Hwy 61 South, Mississippi Mick Kolassa's Taylor Made Blues Band wsg Tullie Brae, Boscoe France and Beginner's Luck. Plus, enjoy local food vendors, a 21+ beer garden and bring the kids for fun activities. For more info, visit evansvilleblues.com. Rockport City Park: Rockport, IN / 2pm (gates open at 1pm) SEP 2: ANNABELLE WOOD MEMORIAL PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT Tri Kappa of Rockport Epsilon Psi would like to invite artists to visit Rockport, IN during a one-day competition to create works of art. Registration is $25, includes entry of two canvases (max size 36x36) and a wrist band to attend Blues on the Rock, at the Rockport City Park. Please join the fun and spend the afternoon at the scenic river town, bring your own canvas and easel, then spend the day creating your own masterpiece. Registration is at 7am at the Community Building at Rockport City Park; please have
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your canvas stamped prior to beginning your work. Canvases should be turned in no later than 4pm. The doors will open for the reception at 6pm and awards ceremony will commence at 6:30pm. Prizes offered in the amount of $500, $200, and $100. Rockport City Park Community Building: Rockport, IN SEP 7: HAYNIE'S CORNER ARTS DISTRICT 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 the first Friday of the month. For more info, follow Haynie's Corner Arts District on Facebook. Downtown Evansville / 5:30pm SEP 7: FIRST FRIDAY AT AUDUBON Enjoy an outdoor lunch downtown with live music. Attendees can bring their own lunch, grab a to-go lunch from a local restaurant, or support local food vendors at the park. For more info, visit downtownhenderson.org. Audubon Mill Park: 123 N. Water St., Henderson, KY / 11:30am SEP 8: PARKSFEST 2018 ParksFest is a free, all-day music festival in Evansville’s Garvin Park featuring musical performances, bounce houses, children’s inflatables, food vendors, art vendors, a beer garden, and more. The 2018 musical lineup includes Deer Tick, Adia Victoria, Thunder Dreamer, Calabash and more. For more info, visit parksfestevansville.com. Garvin Park: Evansville, IN
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SEP 8: SOUND WAVE EVV 2018 Sound Wave is Evansville’s first annual city wide dance party. The night will be filled with all genres of music spun by the tristate’s hottest DJs! It’s guaranteed to be a fun filled night! Featured genres of music are Top 40, EDM, Reggaeton, R&B, and Hip-Hop. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Southwest Indiana Suicide Prevention Coalition. For tickets and more info, visit oldnationaleventsplaza.com. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., Evansville, IN / 9pm SEP 15: 10TH ANNUAL KENNY KENT LEXUS JAZZ & WINE FESTIVAL The 2018 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 in the heart of Evansville's downtown district. For more info, visit evansvillejazzfest.com. Civic Center Plaza & Old National Events Plaza: Evansville, IN / 4-11pm SEP 15: ALABAMA WITH TRAVIS TRITT Alabama is the band that changed everything; they brought country music to the mainstream. While their music continues to stand the test of time, their numbers and stats are beyond compare. Plus, they are members of the Country Music Hall of Fame and have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. For tickets and more info, visit fordcenter.com. Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN / 7:30pm SEP 15: FERDINAND FOLK FEST Nestled among the hills and fields of southwestern Indiana, the free Ferdinand
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Folk Festival provides a unique, earthfriendly opportunity for family and friends from the region to share a day of live music, art, and environmental education. Donations are appreciated. For more info, visit ferdinandfolkfestival.com. Ferdinand, IN SEP 15: MIKE EPPS & FRIENDS LIVE Mike Epps has steadily climbed his way up the stand-up comedy ranks after first gaining national exposure in 1995 on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam (which, years later, he would go on to host). And now he's generating an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers for being not only one of the funniest comic actors in town, but also for his burgeoning dramatic talent. For more info, visit oldnationaleventsplaza. com. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., Evansville, IN / 8pm SEP 15: OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW This Americana string band has sold over 800,000 albums worldwide! They won a Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video and were formally inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2013. For tickets and more info, visit haaa.org. Preston Arts Center: 2660 S Green St., Henderson, KY SEP 21-22: 8TH ANNUAL ST. MEINRAD ROCKS FEST St. Meinrad Rocks Fest is an annual community fundraiser that features over 20 of the area's best rock and country acts playing on two stages with concessions, vendors, and a beer garden available. Admission is free. For more info, visit St. Meinrad Rocks Fest on Facebook. St. Meinrad Park: St. Meinrad, IN SEP 22: SWIRCA BREWFEST Brewfest 2018 is an event you do not want to miss! More than 6,000 festival patrons will have the opportunity to taste over 300 craft beers, wines, and liquors. All proceeds go to benefit SWIRCA & More, a non-profit organization that dedicates itself to helping individuals maintain their independence in the face of disabilities and aging. For tickets
and more info, visit swirca.org/brewfest. Historic Bosse Field: 1701 N. Main St., Evansville, IN / 6-9pm SEP 22: BLUEGRASS BALL The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra kicks off its 84th season with the Bluegrass Ball, honoring Robert and Marianna Wright who will be recognized for their enduring and loyal support of the EPO. For tickets and more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic.org. Tropicana Evansville: 421 NW Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN / 6pm SEP 22: SHOOTOUT AT WHISKEY JOE'S MYSTERY DINNER Epsilon Sigma Alpha will host the Shootout at Whiskey Joe's Mystery Dinner with all proceeds benefitting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Join a humdinger of an adventure in the spirit of the Old West and come prepared to solve a rip-roaring murder mystery. For more info, call 812477-7627. VFW Post #1114: 110 N. Wabash Ave., Evansville, IN / 6:30pm SEP 27: WATER FOR PEOPLE BENEFIT CONCERT "WHERE THE ACTION IS" TOUR Anchored by Paul Revere’s Raiders, the “Where the Action Is Tour” is taking America by storm, 50 years after the Raiders first appeared on TV sets across the nation. The Raiders are joined by super-charged Mitch Ryder of the Detroit Wheels and Peter Rivera, the original lead singer of Rare Earth, plus The Cyrkle, reunited for the first time in 50 years with original members Don Dannemann and Mike Losekamp. For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre. com. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm SEP 29: 3RD ANNUAL BURDETTE BLUES FESTIVAL Get ready for a fantastic lineup of local and regional blues bands as the River Basin Blues Society and Stop Light City Park Foundation present the 3rd Annual Burdette Blues Festival. Acts scheduled to perform include King Bee & the Stingers,
Alonzo Pennington Band, 2 Miles Back, Jonas Cowan & the Motherhouse and RJ Rigdon & the Primal Roots. Plus, enjoy local food vendors and a 21+ beer garden. For more info, visit evansvilleblues.com. Burdette Park Pavilion: 5301 Nurrenbern Rd., Evansville, IN / 2pm (gates open at 1pm) SEP 29: HARD DAY'S NIGHT: BEATLES TRIBUTE Hard Day's Night is rated among the top national Beatles tribute groups performing today. The band focuses on performing songs exactly as the Beatles themselves did, wearing perfect stitch-for-stitch replications of the suits made famous by John, George, Paul and Ringo. For tickets and more info, visit lincolnamphitheatre.com. Lincoln Amphitheatre: 15032 N. County Rd. 300-E, Lincoln City, IN / 6:30pm SEP 29: GERMANIA MAENNERCHOR FALL CONCERT Germania Maennerchor, Evansville’s oldest surviving German singing group, presents its annual Fall Concert. For more info, visit Germania Maennerchor on Facebook. Germania Maennerchor: 916 N. Fulton Ave., Evansville, IN / 6pm SEP 29: EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PRESENTS BEETHOVEN, BRAHMS & BLUEGRASS Opening night of the 2018-2019 EPO season features violinist Tessa Clark, Silver Medalist at the 2014 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm SEP 30: LINCOLNSHIRE FRONT PORCH FESTIVAL 2018 Head to Historic Lincolnshire for food and live music as a variety of musicians play on front porches. Unique architecture abounds in this vibrant neighborhood, which is bookended by St. Benedict Cathedral and Bosse High School. For more info, visit Lincolnshire Porch Fest on Facebook. Lincolnshire Historic District: Evansville, IN / 3-6pm
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KENNA ELPERS YOUNG SINGER, OLD SOUL: NORTH POSEY SOPHOMORE HAS THE X FACTOR, MATURITY FOR COUNTRY MUSIC STARDOM If you're looking for an example of just how tightly the local music community embraces talent, look no further than 15-year-old Kenna Elpers. The North Posey sophomore has truly been feeling the love of late - but not just from her growing legion of fans. In fact, some of the area's most high-profile musicians and bands have been reaching out to help this extraordinarily gifted young country singer navigate the scene. And for good reason. Mature beyond her years - an "old soul" as she describes herself - Elpers possesses the elusive X factor that separates good performers from potential stars, exuding the sort of charm and playfulness that keeps crowds locked-in while she belts it out from the stage. Then again, Elpers is a born entertainer. One of her earliest memories, from around the age of three, clearly speaks to who she's become. "I would sing to anything," she recalls. "Like, I would look at a rock, at a butterfly and sing to it and write songs about them." Her mother Dana happily encouraged these artistic impulses early on, even bringing home a polka-dotted Hannah Montana guitar for Elpers to strum. In no time flat, the overexcited 5-year-old had broken every string. Just a decade later she would be breaking out as a star in the making. Elpers made a crucial decision to that end as her days at North Elementary waned. "I began working with someone local and she brought me into local talent shows at places like Haubstadt Sommerfest, Posey County Fair and Fall Festival Amateur Hour," she says. "I would sing to karaoke tracks." With a number of these one-offs under her belt, Elpers next tackled the song that would "sprout what I'm doing now," learning - and becoming a pro at performing - the National Anthem. Good word of mouth ultimately led to an increasing demand for her vocal skills at numerous high-level, school-related sporting events, including unforgettable gigs at Lucas Oil Stadium and Bankers Life Fieldhouse. But perhaps the biggest break of all came when Elpers' cousin,
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Andrea Wirth of the Honey Vines, invited her to play the popular SongHouse series at Lamasco Bar & Grill. "That's where it all started - becoming friends with [booking agent] Chris Passage and [owner] Amy Word-Smith," she says. "The way they work with the community has helped me land shows at other venues." Quite quickly, the teenager's country-flavored sets and assured delivery got her booked at hotspots like Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill, Carson's Brewery and Roca Bar North, plus appearances at tri-state festivals like the upcoming ParksFest on September 8 at Garvin Park. Even more impressively, Elpers was named WKDQ's 2017 Taste of Hometown Riser and recently wowed judges at Boots at Busch, a battle of the bands held every year at Busch Stadium. While she doesn't actually have a set band at the moment, the likes of Dekar Baker and Theo Akai (On Tap Project), Chris Tapp (The Cold Stares), Larry Deffendoll (Jimmy DeTalente & The Electric Revival) and the NATU Band have all stepped up to lend Elpers a musical hand. That list also includes tri-state musician Joe Greulich who has not only offered invaluable assistance but even earned a co-writing credit on Elpers' debut EP, released a couple of months ago. Produced by Dream Vision Productions out of southern Illinois, the three-song, all-original effort showcases her most obvious influences: Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Luke Bryan. But she's also a huge fan of classic country artists like Johnny Cash and especially Dolly Parton whom Elpers idolizes. She may not be quite as fond of school, but sophomore year is here, regardless. The hope is to find a healthy balance between academics and music, to keep the grades up while continuing to write songs and perform when the opportunity presents itself. Rest assured Elpers will find a way to make it work - no matter how long it takes. "In my song "Wildflower," I talk about following your dreams, because they start to come true, eventually." For more info, visit kennaelpers.com.
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JIMMY DETALENTE & THE ELECTRIC REVIVAL WHERE THEY BEGAN: NEW TRI-STATE MUSICAL PARTNERSHIP ROOTED IN THE CHURCH, HEADED FOR THE CHARTS Evansville's Jimmy DeTalente was born and raised in the church, growing up in a musical atmosphere that encouraged artistic expression. Yet, it wasn't an inspiring hymn or the power of the gospel that truly lit a fire under him as a teenager. No, what really turned DeTalente's young world upside down was a fairly obscure show on the USA Network called Night Flight that broadcast music videos for people not tuned into the early days of MTV, introducing kids across America to bands that were often just a little left of center - like Depeche Mode and Siouxsie & The Banshees. But it also helped to kickstart the hair metal revolution, frequently airing clips of the glam-inspired groups that would ultimately define the mid-to-late 80's. One song in particular stopped DeTalente dead in his tracks: Poison's "Talk Dirty to Me." "It changed my world," he says with complete sincerity while flashing a big smile. "I saw that these guys had girls surrounding them and they had crazy lights..." Determined to follow Poison's lead (minus the eyeliner and lipstick), DeTalente set his sights on a neon green BC Rich Warlock guitar for eighth grade graduation. He settled for red. From there, with the help of various family members and friends, he learned the basics and, most importantly, discovered power chords and distortion. "That was the beginning," DeTalente states emphatically. His high school years were divided up between Evansville Christian, Memorial and Harrison before heading to the University of Evansville in 1993 to study Applied Guitar, encouraged by his progress on the six-string via lessons with Ron Pritchett, a veteran of the local jazz scene. But the education he really desired wasn't taught in the classroom. "I went two semesters and then told my parents that I was going to be a rockstar, that I didn't need college - and for some brilliant reason they supported that," he says, still slightly puzzled by their positive reaction. "They either really believed in me or decided that it was going to save them a lot of money."
Regardless, DeTalente wasted no time forming bands and hitting the road for long stretches, fronting rock-driven outfits like Lost Anthem, Plush, Shine and American Analog - and avoiding covers at all costs. "My big thing was always original music," he explains. "From the time that I first picked up a guitar, I wrote songs." But while this creative focus may have nurtured his artistic soul, it didn't always pay the bills. Thankfully, DeTalente's parents were gracious enough to let him come home and work for the family floor covering business when times were tight - a big help considering that the budding musician had a wife and kids to look after, too. Just like mom and dad, the love of his life has been an invaluable support system, standing behind him through thick and quite a bit of thin. "We've been married for 20 years and she's had to deal with a lot of lonely nights," DeTalente openly admits. Perhaps that's why after chasing the dream for so long - and never quite attaining rockgod status - DeTalente pretty much called it a day when American Analog inevitably fizzled. Turns out it was just a much-needed respite. "I thought I was done, but then someone asked me to sit in with the band at church, and I said, 'sure,'" he recalls. Next, a conversation with Larry Deffendoll, a fellow musician (a beast on the drums, to be exact) who attended the same congregation, sparked a major re-think and set the wheels in motion for a brand new project. "He told me that my songs deserved to be heard and maybe we should put something together, so we went to our friend and guitarist Dave McCord's little home studio one night about 18 months ago and just started from nowhere," DeTalente says. By all accounts, everything gelled; one jam session led to another and they began to consider the million dollar question: what if we did this for real? The answer came in the form of Grammy Award-winning producer
For more info, follow Jimmy DeTalente & The Electric Revival on Facebook or visit sparktherevival.com.
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Travis Wyrick, owner of Lakeside Studios in Knoxville, TN. Thanks to a connection with Deffendoll, he agreed to help the guys record the debut EP by the newly-christened Jimmy DeTalente & The Electric Revival - a telling moniker reflecting a rejuvenation of spirit. It was something that Wyrick seized upon in the studio, coaxing honest performances out of the nascent band, particularly DeTalente. "Travis was all about the truth in the vocals - he wanted to believe the words I was singing," he says. Mission accomplished. Across five heartfelt, chart-worthy tracks fusing Americana, country and rock, Where We Begin signaled the birth of a wonderful musical partnership - but one with plenty of room to grow. "We love the recording but we've figured out we're a band now and what we do as a live act is a little bit different than the EP," DeTalente explains, noting that on stage the guys really rip it up and interact with the crowd at key points during the show. And yes, they even play covers (a well-chosen mix of country, Southern rock, etc.) - a simple necessity with sets that can last up to four hours. So far the Revival - including new bassist Mike Mitchell - have hit regional hotspots like Cincinnati and Memphis and scored numerous local gigs at places like Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill, Lamasco and Piston's. In time, a less-polished recording more in line with the live experience is expected. Oh, and remember Detalente's devoted wife? Well, he recently wrote a very romantic song for her called "For a Few" which has since become a focal point of the Revival's set and even been requested at a wedding or two. DeTalente has also contributed two tracks to an upcoming Lionsgate-produced film with more creative opportunities on the horizon and no plans to slow down. "Long story short, I love what I'm doing or I wouldn't keep doing it - that would be crazy."
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WITH NAOKO YAMANO OF SHONEN KNIFE ETERNALLY-YOUTHFUL POP-PUNK LEGEND TALKS BAND LONGEVITY, SONGWRITING AND MORE Inspired by the emergence of early punk bands like the Buzzcocks and the Ramones, Naoko Yamano formed Shonen Knife in Osaka, Japan in 1981, paving the way for a rather unlikely career that's now stretched into its fourth decade. The ebullient vocalist/guitarist, together with her sister Atsuko and friend Michie Nakatani, married the raw energy of the punk scene with a sweet lyrical approach, creating adorable yet rocking songs about food and animals - among other joyous topics - sung in a combination of English and their native tongue. Nirvana's Kurt Cobain (R.I.P.) counted himself a huge fan and was not shy about it. Hence, the Knife really hit their stride in the early to mid-90s, riding a wave of love in America on the back of such endlessly fun releases as Let's Knife and Rock Animals. Over the years, the band much like the Ramones before them - has stayed true to its core sound while incorporating elements of everything from 60's pop to hard rock (the latter influence is heard in full effect on 2014's Overdrive and the Knife's most recent album, 2016's Adventure). At the center of it all, Yamano, today a strikingly youthful-looking 57, continues to steer the ship, still as determined as ever to bring smiles to the faces of Knife fans across the world with her irrepressible musical spirit. Despite her limited English, she kindly agreed to a quick Q&A with News 4U ahead of the band's fall tour which reaches Indianapolis on 9/11 and St. Louis on 9/12.
Shonen Knife have outlasted many of the bands that formed in early 80's. What's been the key to your longevity? Thanks to our fans' support and encouragement, they've made me want to continue the band. I would like to continue making more fun, unique songs than before.
You grew up listening to the Buzzcocks and the Ramones, among other groups - which was probably not the norm for a young Japanese woman. What were most of your peers listening to at that time?
Many of my high school friends were listening to American or British rock music, too. Kiss, Queen, Aerosmith, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin or David Bowie were popular. I loved these bands, too.
Does your songwriting approach change with each release depending on the music you're listening to at the time or is the process simply organic?
Now, I am often listening to funk, R&B, disco, soul music. I like music which I can’t play. My writing approach is inspired by the music I’m listening to. Basically, I listen to various kinds of music. Inspired by them, I write songs through my music filter.
Elton John famously sang, "Sad songs say so much...". Do you ever feel like writing a sad song or are you just too filled with joy?
I think nothing whether sadness or joy. I’m not romantic. I just don’t want to write intrusive lyrics. I’m happy if the listeners interpret by their own feeling.
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NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2018 | FILM
VOLUMES OF BLOOD
OWENSBORO FILM COMPANY STRIKES KILLER DEAL WITH SCREAM TEAM RELEASING FOR SPECIAL BLU-RAY EDITION
In 2015, News 4U first reported on the incredible story of Volumes of Blood, an indie horror anthology produced by Blood Moon Pictures out of Owensboro and praised by Horror Hound magazine as, "a low-budget love affair to spooky stories and Halloween antics." The unexpected success of the film spawned an even gorier, criticallyacclaimed sequel, 2016's VOB: Horror Stories. Currently, the western KY crew headed by producer P.J. Starks (Close Calls, 10/31, Cyptids) is hard at work on the final installment in the trilogy, VOB: Devil's Knight. But even with all the buzz over the new film, the original anthology that started it all is still garnering interest despite being out of print. All that's about to change, though, now that Blood Moon has partnered with Scream Team Releasing for a fantastic Killectors Edition Blu-ray. With a brand new high res transfer, tons of special features and a reversible insert with new artwork by Zero Dark, it's guaranteed to please even the most jaded horror fan. Starks notes that "presales have done better than expected with copies selling to Canada, the UK, Hungary and Australia." Not bad for a local film shot on a pittance, eh? Just goes to show what can be achieved with a little money and a lot of creativity and passion. On the money tip, all sales for the Killectors Edition Blu-ray will go to help fund the production of Devil's Knight. Or as Starks more directly puts it, "With your support we can finish our anthology franchise strong with more horrifying killers, bloodier special effects and incredible twists. Own the original that started it all and take part in helping finish out this trilogy of terror." Bonus Content Includes: - Making of VOB featurette -Music Video - The Preylude short film -Cast/Crew Commentary -Bloodbath and Beyond Review -Not Just Another Horror Anthology -The Splatter Effect Featurette -Radios spots, interviews and more! To order, visit screamteamreleasing.com. For more info, visit bloodmoonpictures.com. Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • SEPTEMBER 2018
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with Gavin Gaddis Welcome to the Podcast Corner, your source for some of the best and most inventive podcasts around. Each month I'm offering up four bite-sized reviews, so read on and then listen in! Want more podcast recommendations? You can find long-form reviews, musings on happenings in the podcasting world, and links to podcasts I produce at my website: thepodreport.wordpress.com or follow me on Twitter @ThePodReport
MOUNT OLYMPUS UNIVERSITY (WEEKLY) MOU asks a simple question: What would happen if all of the figures of mythology went to/worked at a college? The answer is a wonderful little fiction podcast about Pandora, the only “normal” human enrolled at this mysterious university. When she isn’t losing to Thor at drinking contests or being kept up at all hours by her roommate Aphrodite’s amorous affairs, Pandora finds herself wandering into a long-abandoned student radio station. Soon she’s hosting a talk show and learning to enjoy her life as a freshman surrounded by a host of interesting characters. The ultimate blend of fantasy and college stories. mountolympusuniversity.com
HORSE (WEEKLY) This is everything I’ve wanted from a sports podcast with none of the boring minutiae that sports podcasts usually come packaged with. Co-hosts Eric Silver and Mike Schubert really like basketball and have started this show with the mission to talk about everything in the NBA except the numbers. Shaq’s many (self-assigned) nicknames, some of the wackier bets Michael Jordan has made, and some of the goofiest, lesser team names in the NBA have been discussed so far. Even if one doesn’t like basketball, the sport gets so ridiculous and HORSE is here to talk about it. horsehoops.com
STATION BLUE (BI-WEEKLY) This delightfully eerie isolationist horror podcast is the perfect thing to listen to on a hot day. Station Blue is the story of Matthew, a 20-something burnout who gets the opportunity of a lifetime: an incredibly well-paying gig keeping an Antarctic research station up and running during the harsh winter months. Unfortunately for Matthew, there’s something… else going on at Station Blue. The show is still in its first season so now’s the time to jump in and join the (terrifying) fun! stationbluepodcast.com
STARTRIPPER!! The people of Whisperforge deliver an amazing show yet again with this lighthearted sci-fi comedy with a name hated by every spell-check program in existence. StarTripper!! is the audio diaries of Feston Pyxis, a former bureaucrat who decided to give up his boring, soulsucking desk job and cash it all in for a “certified pre-owned” spaceship and go explore the galaxy (with help from the StarTripper’s AI named PROXY). Tune in for fun, space-hopping adventures as the ever-positive Feston bumbles around the galaxy having a grand time, even if he might be inches from death. whisperforge.org
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NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2018 | ENTERTAINMENT
PATWA'S PERSPECTIVE
with Marisa Patwa
Fall TV picks It’s fall television time and I’ve got your inside sneak peak at the hottest new shows premiering in September. The Purge: Based on the horror movie franchise of the same name, USA’s The Purge premieres at 10 p.m. on 9/4. The synopsis: In order to help lower the crime rate, all crimes are legal for 12 hours for one day, leading to chaos and the inevitable stalking and torture. I’m personally freaked out by the idea of watching mass murderers in creepy doll masks running around the dark streets at night with chainsaws, waiting to sever an unsuspecting limb here or there. It’s also hard to capture the same magic of a movie franchise in a TV show, but here’s hoping The Purge is able to sustain its plot over the length of a series. The Good Cop: For comedy fans, Netflix premieres The Good Cop on 9/21. The synopsis: singer-actor Josh Groban is a NYPD detective who lives with his dad, a former cop, played by the comedically brilliant Tony Danza. This is more of an “odd couple” vibe, with the father-son relationship at the center of the show’s premise. It’s like a more metropolitan version of Ashton Kutcher’s The Ranch. Just with Groban as the eye-candy. Single Parents: Another great comedy I’m super excited for, ABC's Single Parents premieres at 8 p.m. on 9/26. The synopsis: The show centers around the trials of several single parents in the PTA and features an all-star cast including Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl), Taran Killam (SNL) and Brad Garrett (Everybody Loves Raymond). As a new mom, any television content illustrating the humor of trying to raise children is entertainment to me. And although I'm engaged, I still think any parent - no matter what their relationship status - will be able to connect with and enjoy this stellar new show.
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SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY & FAMILY Get involved and have some fun with these great community activities around the Tri-State.
SEP 1: CLEAN EVANSVILLE Join Keep Evansville Beautiful and other community members to clean up the city. For two hours in the morning, participants dedicate themselves to cleaning up litter in a designated area of town. For more info, visit keepevansvillebeautiful.org. North St. Joseph Ave. & West Franklin St. SEP 1-2: EVANSVILLE HYDROFEST 2018 Evansville HydroFest™ will host the American Power Boat Association’s North American Championships for 14 classes of Inboard Boats during this popular event. Get ready for more boats, closer competition, less downtime, cooler temperatures, and more roar! For more info, visit evansvillehydrofest. com. Downtown Evansville Riverfront SEP 1, 8, 15 & 22: FRANKLIN STREET BAZAAR Enjoy a farmers market and food vendors, shop for homemade crafts and chat with artisan vendors. Plus, there's live music every weekend. For more info, follow Franklin Street Events Association on Facebook. West Franklin Street, Evansville, IN SEP 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: HISTORIC NEWBURGH FARMERS MARKET Guests will find the very best seasonal produce complemented by products like honey, grassfed meats, dairy products, flowers, cheese, breads, and pastries. There are also crafts, art, plants, flowers, and honey along with live music to complete the festival atmosphere. Saturdays through September 29. For more info, visit historicnewburgh.org. Edgewater Grille parking lot: 1 E. Water St., Newburgh, IN
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SEP 2-3: ELLIS PARK LIVE HORSE RACING Get in on all the action at the area's most exciting venue for live horse racing. For more info, visit ellisparkracing.com. Ellis Park: 3300 U.S. Highway 41, Henderson, KY SEP 6: AN EVENING WITH 7 SISTERS Join 7 Sisters as they share their personal stories of how opioids and addiction have affected their families at An Evening with 7 Sisters. As Vanderburgh County has the highest rate of opioid controlled substance prescriptions dispensed in the state of Indiana, the group's goal is to bring awareness to the community. For more info, visit eventbrite. com. Reitz Home Museum, 112 Chestnut St., Evansville, IN / 6-8pm SEP 7: UNITED WAY 25TH ANNUAL DAY OF CARING Take part in our community’s largest oneday volunteer event. Last year, United Way connected a record number of volunteers – more than 1,200 – with 60 local nonprofit organizations to help complete much needed projects. Volunteer work included a variety of activities including painting, gardening, landscaping, cleaning walking trails, assisting in classroom settings, assembling food backpacks, and more. For more info, visit unitedwayswi.org. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., Evansville, IN SEP 8: END OF SUMMER HAWAIIAN LUAU Open to the public, the free End of Summer
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Hawaiian Luau will be all kinds of family friendly fun! VFW Post #2953 will provide dinner at no charge - smoked pork chops, baked beans, coleslaw and potato salad (while supplies last). Feel free to bring a dessert or appetizer to share. There will also be music and karaoke after dinner and drink specials with all proceeds going towards helping veterans in our community. Charles Denby VFW Post #2953: 1800 Pollack Ave., Evansville, IN / 4pm SEP 8: YMCA 15K The YMCA 15K is the second in the YMCA series of races that includes the Evansville Half Marathon in October. For more info, visit ymcaswin.org. Downtown YMCA: 222 Sixth St., Evansville, IN / 7am SEP 8: EVANSVILLE LUTHERAN FAMILY COUNSELING GOLF OUTING Evansville Lutheran Family Counseling is a nonprofit agency offering mental health counseling to all people regardless of income or faith affiliation. In order to continue providing these services, the agency holds a golf outing fundraiser every September. For more info, call 812-424-5620. Eagle Valley Golf Course: 10350 Petersburg Rd., Evansville, IN / 8:45am SEP 14: "AN EVENING TO CELEBRATE" ANNUAL GALA Enjoy an evening of dinner, raffles, and silent and live auctions. All proceeds go to Albion Fellows Bacon Center’s domestic and sexual violence shelter and services. For more info, visit albionfellowsbacon.org. Evansville Country Club: 3810 Stringtown Rd., Evansville, IN / 6pm
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SEP 15: DOGGIEPALOOZA FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW Come out and support all the great work that It Takes A Village Canine Rescue does for the homeless animals of our community. This wonderful event will feature live music, food trucks, beer garden, vendors, silent auction, adoptable dogs from ITV, children's activities and much more! For more info, visit itvrescue.org. Buxton Motorsports: 500-C N. Congress Ave., Evansville, IN / 11am-5pm SEP 15-16: KUNTSFEST 2018 Head to New Harmony for the state’s largest German Festival and celebrate German heritage with food, music, crafts, and a wide selection of local shops ready to embrace the tradition. For more info, visit visitnewharmony.com. New Harmony, IN SEP 20: WALK THE RUNWAY 2018 Shoe Carnival sponsors this event to benefit Vanderburgh County CASA with a silent auction, appetizers, drinks, and a runway show featuring the season's biggest footwear trends. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com. Tropicana Evansville Executive Conference Center: 421 NW Riverside Dr. / 6pm SEP 21: A MURDER IN THE ARTS DISTRICT A fundraiser for Aurora Evansville whose mission is to prevent and end homelessness in our community, this Murder Mystery Dinner is guaranteed to be a blast. Bring your crimesolving skills and an appetite for a 3 course meal with a cash bar as you try to determine just who is the culprit. For tickets ($50/ person) and more info, visit auroraevansville. org or call/email MeLissa Sutton: 812-4283246 / msutton@auroraevansville.org. The Ballroom at Sauced: 1113 Parrett St., Evansville, IN / 6-9pm SEP 22: EVANSVILLE KIDS FEST Kids Fest, presented by Bunny Bread, is a free, family-friendly event featuring live entertainment, activities, and special appearances by PBS characters and more.
Kids Fest encourages children and their parents to incorporate learning into daily play. For more info, visit wnin.org. WNIN: 2 Main St., Evansville, IN / 10:30am SEP 22: DINNER ON THE RIVER Downtown Henderson Partnership’s signature fundraiser, Dinner on the River features live music, a cash bar, and a customized dinner menu of choice provided by local restaurants. For more info, visit downtownhenderson.org. Audubon Mill Park: 123 N. Water St, Henderson, KY / 6-10pm SEP 25: 2018 EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC Dylan Meyer, the Central High School and University of Illinois standout who is now a touring pro, is the featured professional at this year’s EPO Golf Classic! For more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic.org. Evansville Country Club: 3810 Stringtown Rd., Evansville, IN / 1:30pm SEP 27: GOLFING FORE KIDS This golf scramble open to all adult golfers will feature a hole-in-one contest, longest drive, and closest-to-the-pin contests, plus breakfast, lunch, awards dinner, goody bags, and silent and live auctions. Morning and afternoon shotgun starts available. For more info, visit eastersealsrehabcenter.com. Cambridge Golf Course: 1034 Beacon Hill, Evansville, IN SEP 29: OWENSBORO KIDS FEST The second Kids Fest hosted by WNIN features special appearances by PBS characters, live entertainment, activities, and more. For more info, visit wnin.org. Brescia University: 717 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY / 10:30am SEP 29: DOGGIE DASH Fun for the whole family abounds at the annual Doggie Dash. Proceeds of the 3K and 5K dog walks/runs benefit USI Pott College Student Advisory Board and It Takes A Village Canine Rescue. For more info, visit itvrescue.org.
USI campus: 8600 University Blvd., Evansville, IN SEP 29: 4TH ANNUAL PEACE, LOVE, AND GIVE WITH A HEART FESTIVAL This annual family friendly festival is a one day, free event featuring local musicians, an interactive kids zone, local eateries, beer garden, indoor and outdoor VIP area (with a purchased bracelet), a Car & Truck Show, vendors and more! This event will benefit Evansville's Challenger League and local area animal rescues. For more info, visit oldnationaleventsplaza.com. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., Evansville, IN / 11am SEP 29: BREW HA HA 2018 The Evansville Museum Contemporaries are proud to present the 21st Annual Brew Ha Ha, one of the tri-state's oldest craft beer festivals. All of the tri state's favorite local brewers will be in attendance. Sponsored by Nikki Davis, this event is an excellent opportunity to try a wide variety of micro, specialty, homemade, and imported beers. Everyone 21+ is welcome to attend Brew Ha Ha 2018, featuring new rare beers, new breweries, plenty of live music, and bites to eat from our favorite local food vendors. Advanced tickets $35; $45 at the door. To purchase, visit evansvillemuseum.org/ events/brewhaha18/. For more info, visit Brew Ha Ha 2018 on Facebook. Evansville Museum: 411 SE Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN / 6-10pm SEP 30: SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE The 21st annual Komen Evansville Tri-State Race for the Cure is an event the entire family can participate in and enjoy. A fun run or walk with good friends for a good cause, the race is also a competitive 5K road race for the serious runner. For more info, visit komenevansville.org. Eastland Mall: 800 N. Green River Rd., Evansville, IN
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SUCCESS STORIES & FUTURE VANDERBURGH HUMANE SOCIETY
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.
CLOUDY : Cloudy is a 6-year-old female dilute tortoiseshell cat. She’s friendly with other cats and should do fine in just about any home! There were several other cats living in the same house as her, all surrendered together, and she’s one of the last ones left. Her adoption fee is $40 and includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more.
MIA: Mia is a 1-year-old female American Staffordshire (“pit bull”) mix! She is the mom to the “Spice Girls” puppies, who have all been adopted. She can be a little fearful of new things, but is a very affectionate and social dog after just a little bit of lovins and treats. She would do fine in just about any home! Mia’s adoption fee is $110 and includes her microchip, vaccines, and spay – no more puppies for her!
ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT - GAMBIT -
Nikki Shamell already had her hands full with three young children and a 2-year-old Golden Retriever mix in the house on the southeast side of Evansville, but even so, when she heard that area animal shelters were filled to capacity last April, there was only one thing to do: ask her husband if he'd be cool with another dog. Not surprisingly, he wasn't thrilled with the idea. "I said, 'well, just let me go look' - and of course, I found one," Shamell laughs. What she found was a very timid "standard mix" that, unlike all the other dogs at the VHS on that day, stayed at the back of his cage and did not bark or whine for attention. Shamell was struck by how lonely the little fellow seemed and decided to give him a shot. "You can definitely tell that he's had some abuse issues in the past - he's very fearful of men. It's been a long process to try and overcome that." But gradually, Gambit and Shamell's husband have been making headway, and the family's Golden Retriever is helping the new addition come out of his shell. Best of all, Shamell reports that Gambit is particularly good with her kids. "He's very, very affectionate with them and likes to cuddle, so they've been great together." Oh, and Gambit has taken to sleeping with his head on a pillow just like us humans do - hilarious. Another successful adoption!
BETTY: Betty is a 2-year-old female American Fuzzy Lop rabbit. She is very sweet and loves people & other animals! She’s done very well with handling since being at the shelter and has even met several groups of schoolchildren. Her adoption fee is $40, and she’s already spayed & ready to go home today!
400 Millner Industrial Drive | 2 blocks west of Garvin Park in Evansville 812-426-2563 | Adoption Hours: Tues-Sat 12-6pm | www.vhslifesaver.org
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NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2018 | UPCOMING EVENTS
FORMER BOOGIE NIGHTS VENUE OCTOBER 12 | 7-11 P.M.
A HAIR-RAISING GOOD TIME: LOCAL ANIMAL RESCUES BANDING TOGETHER TO BENEFIT OUR FURRY FRIENDS There's strength in numbers, as they say - especially when it comes to fundraising. Four local animal rescues have taken that fact to heart, joining forces for a hair-raising good time to benefit homeless animals in our community. Presenting the Howl & Yowl Bash on October 12 at the former Boogie Nights venue in downtown Evansville, PC Pound Puppies, It Takes A Village, Warrick Animal Guardians and Another Chance for Animals are on a mission to show that we're all in this fight together. Or the more, the merrier. No matter how you phrase it, these wonderful animal rescues certainly have the right idea and hopefully more organizations will follow their lead. So get ready for a ghoulish night of fun with friends and fellow animal lovers. Guaranteed to be a howl of an evening, this 21 and over event will feature a costume contest with celebrity judges, food, a DJ and more. Truly, there's no better way to prepare for Halloween than by dressing up and helping out our furry friends at the same time. Proceeds will be shared between the four organizations to help cover the costs of animals in their care. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com. For more info or to donate to these organizations, visit pcpoundpuppies.webs.com, itvrescue.org, acaevansville.com and Warrick Animal Guardians on Facebook. The former Boogie Nights venue is located at 701 NW Riverside Dr. in downtown Evansville. Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • SEPTEMBER 2018
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NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2018 | RELIGION
NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2018 | OPINION
ASK THE PASTOR
THE WRITE STUFF
with Kevin Fleming of First Presbyterian Church
Q:
WHICH RELIGIOUS TRADITION IS THE "REAL ONE"?
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. 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. 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.
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with Jonathan Gluff As the Days Go By (Or “Time Is Not On My Side”) When we were kids (and we all were at one time, no matter how hard it may be to remember for some of us), time went by so slowly. My wife’s nephew’s 10th birthday was just yesterday, and he mentioned how he’d “been waiting all year” for it. (I laughed and told him he was literally correct.) I told him how I remembered how excited I was for my 10th birthday, and how even though it seemed like an eternity waiting for it then, my last several birthdays have felt like they’ve flown by. My brother and I were talking just this morning about how quickly the twoyear anniversary of his new job came around. The juxtaposition of seeing the perceived passage of time two days in a row by two people 20 years apart made me stop and take notice. When I was 10, years really did seem like they dragged on. I never believed my elder family members when they said the years moved quicker as you got older, and I’m awestruck by just how right they were. The seemingly increasingly rapid passage of time gives almost anyone pause when they stop to think about it. It forces one to contemplate their own mortality and the impending threat of letting life pass by, as the old trope
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goes. Life is too short for regrets and grudges. With this and my general desire to better myself in mind, I finally took it upon myself to reconcile with a family member I’ve had many grievances with in the past. I realized that although they’re far from blameless for our numerous arguments and altercations, they’re also not the only one to blame; I and others involved bear some of the burden as well. I don’t excuse their wrongdoings, either - I simply understand now with experience and age why they acted the way they did. Forgiveness doesn’t have to mean forgetting or complete absolution; for this case, it simply means recognizing each others’ shortcomings and why we acted the way we did. But more importantly, it means we can try to start over and not dwell on the past anymore. Doing so has never done anyone any good, and I’m not interested in things that drag me down. I want my personal progress to match that accelerated passage of time, and doing this was a very important step in achieving that goal.
NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2018 | POLITICS
TRI-STATE POLITICS with Bryan Fox
A Q&A WITH WILLIAM TANOOS,
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR INDIANA'S 8TH DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL SEAT What is the primary difference between yourself and Congressman Bucshon?
Policy wise, we have many differences. They are all out there, but I would say the biggest policy difference has been our stance on the legalization of marijuana. I support the legalization of marijuana because it would decrease the opioid epidemic, would be a boost to the economy of Hoosier farmers. Taxing and regulating it is the safe and fiscally responsible thing to do; it would alleviate the burdens of the criminal justice system; it will help a veteran; and it would help those with serious medical problems. The current congressman has come out against it. But maybe the major difference is that I plan to live in this district if I am fortunate enough to serve. My wife and I both grew up in Terre Haute, both went to the public schools here, and want our children to do the same. Also, I think a U.S. Representative is the closest resource that people have to the federal government. I think it's important to shop at the same grocery stores, belong to the same community organizations, and live in the same place as the people you are representing.
Your campaign website says you support tax cuts for small businesses. Do you support the tax cuts recently passed by Congress? I think they were flip-flopped to favor the wrong group. The wealthiest 1% received the lion's share of the tax cut, but I believe
that the middle class and working men and women should have received more of the cuts. A reduction in the tax and regulatory burden for small businesses would help those that invest in the community, the backbone of our district. I also think that the $1 trillion deficit that this tax cut caused is fiscally irresponsible and will be a major threat to our children, and I am strongly opposed to the current House plan that would cut Social Security and Medicare to pay for it. I believe in fiscal responsibility, not cutting taxes for the wealthiest at the expense of our economy and on the backs of working men and women.
What impact (if any) do you feel President Trump's tariffs will have on 8th District residents?
Some of the biggest exports of the U.S. are soybeans, aluminum, corn, and coal. Those are also some of the biggest and most vital industries of the 8th District. 97% of Hoosier farms are family-owned, and they are already hurting because of this. I met with a steel company in the district who may go out of business because the price of raw materials has skyrocketed. Even major corporations like Toyota who invests in the community, employs 5,500 people, and does so much good for our area may be negatively affected by these tariffs. I understand the intent, but the means don't justify the ends. Instead of tariffs, I think we need to renegotiate our trade deals, particularly NAFTA, so they benefit working men and women instead of
allowing big corporations to outsource their jobs.
Do you think President Trump’s tweets help or hurt his relationship with Congress?
I honestly don't see his tweets, unless they are in the news. I'm running for Congress to serve the people of the 8th District, plain and simple. If the President acts to invest in infrastructure and protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare like he promised on the campaign trail, then I will be eager to work with him. The people of this district are tired of petty partisan politics and just want someone to get things done. That means working together no matter whose idea it is and making sure we work to help all citizens.
If elected and the Democrats take control of Congress, would you vote for Nancy Pelosi to be the next House Speaker? Absolutely not. In fact, if I were in Congress in 2016, I would have voted for Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) who ran against Pelosi, and if he chooses to run again, I will vote for him. That's because he represents a district very similar to our 8th District and has a message of economic strength for the middle class and working men and women, the same folks we live and work with here and are trying to help. For more info, visit williamtanoos.com.
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NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2018 | MOVIE PREVIEWS
SEPTEMBER MOVIE PREVIEWS PEPPERMINT (R)
THE NUN (R)
Peppermint is an action thriller which tells the story of young mother Riley North (Garner) who awakens from a coma after her husband and daughter are killed in a brutal attack on the family. When the system frustratingly shields the murderers from justice, Riley sets out to transform herself from citizen to urban guerilla.
When a young nun at a cloistered abbey in Romania takes her own life, a priest with a haunted past and a novitiate on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate. Together they uncover the order's unholy secret.
RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 7TH Starring: Jennifer Garner, Richard Cabral, Michael Mosley
RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 7TH Starring: Taissa Farmiga, Bonnie Aarons, Demián Bichir
THE PREDATOR (NR)
RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 14TH Starring: Boyd Holbrook, Olivia Munn, Keegan Michael-Key From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home in Shane Black's explosive reinvention of the Predator series. Now, the universe's most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a young boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.
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THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS (PG)
NIGHT SCHOOL (NR)
RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 21ST Starring: Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Kyle MacLachlan
RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 28TH Starring: Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Taran Killam, Rob Riggle
The magical adventure tells the spine-tingling tale of 10-year-old Lewis who goes to live with his uncle in a creaky old house with a mysterious tick-tocking heart. But his new town’s sleepy façade jolts to life with a secret world of warlocks and witches when Lewis accidentally awakens the dead.
This full-length laugh fest featuring some of the biggest names in comedy follows a group of misfits who are forced to attend adult classes in the longshot chance they'll pass the GED exam.
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NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2018 | FILM REVIEWS
EXTINCTION UNIVERSAL PICTURES
In this alien invasion movie with a twist, Michael Pena plays a lowly hardware engineer at an undefined but very futuristic industrial plant. Unappreciated at work and distant at home, he feels unconnected to the world around him. The cause of all his trouble comes in dreams, short premonitions of lights in the sky and explosions in the street. As the movie title would suggest, his visions come true, and what ensues could mean the beginning of the end for the world as he knows it. Michael Pena may be the perfect actor for this role and future roles like it. He embodies the everyday malaise of the tedious and unfulfilled life as well as Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and pulls from its humility a type of courage that makes cinema a perfect vehicle for empathy. As the plot unfurls through a series of unexpected twists, it becomes clear that this film isn't concerned only with pushing its characters to their brink, but pushing its viewers as well. For all the action that occurs in Extinction (and there is a good amount!), the most spectacular aspects of this movie are the ways in which it complicates a series of expectations that are established from the outset. It puts the onus on its viewers to see just where their allegiances lay, and to what degree they are willing to bend. - John Thurgood
HOW IT ENDS
PAUL SCHIFF PRODUCTIONS How It Ends is a disaster movie with no clear cause and, unlike its title suggests, no clear resolution. A series of apocalyptic disasters turn the West Coast into a geological nightmare. Unfortunately for Will (Theo James), his fiancĂŠ is trapped in Seattle, and he teams up with his father-in-law-to-be (played by Forest Whitaker) to drive across the country from Chicago to save her. They run into trouble, both natural and manmade, but unlike similar storylines like The Road, the procession of trials they meet along the way seem loosely connected, adding more confusion to the mysterious cause of all this destruction. As with The Road (or at least the movie adaptation) where the external extremes are a representation of the internal turmoil of the protagonist, the external extremes presented in How It Ends seem unconnected to its characters and instead unfurl like a Rube Goldberg machine, one disaster creating another in a mindless chain of events with the only cause being the flip of the switch that starts the movie. Or in this case, the click of a mouse (as Netflix would have it). Forest Whitaker is the saving grace of this movie, but even he can't wrestle free from all its dead weight. How It Ends may represent an all time low in the long downward spiral Netflix has been taking with its independent film distribution rights, but only time will tell. - John Thurgood
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SEPTEMBER MOVIES 9/7 The Nun Peppermint 9/14 The Predator A Simple Favor Unbroken: Path to Redemption White Boy Rick
9/21 The House with a Clock in Its Walls The Sisters Brothers 9/28 Hellfest Little Women Night School Smallfoot
NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2018 | MUSIC REVIEWS
CHILDISH GAMBINO Summer Pack EP RCA I wasn’t expecting anything new from retired-but-not-really Childish Gambino, yet hot on the heels of the fantastic "This is America" single we get a two-song EP and it’s summer themed. Why? I dunno, but it achieves more in two songs than some albums do in 12. Some of this is due to the poorly-kept secret that the song "Feels Like Summer" is the lead single from Gambino’s upcoming fourth album, and it definitely feels like a lead single. Even better, it lives up to the title. Both songs on this EP feel custom-made to be played over a Blutooth speaker somewhere near a pool at 7 p.m. on a humid summer night, one forgotten pool float drifting by while friends eat and complain about the oppressive heat. They sound just as good in earphones with 100% of the listener’s attention as they do drifting into the steamy night air. For all the high air conditioning bills and god-awful heat Evansville has experienced this summer, Childish Gambino makes me nostalgic for a storybook summer afternoon. I’m even somewhat sad the season will pass by without my having gone swimming once. Get this EP, go outside, and enjoy. - Gavin Gaddis
DIRTY PROJECTORS Lamp Lit Prose Domino Recording Co.
THE PINK SPIDERS Mutations Stereo Productions After 10 long years, The Pink Spiders are back thanks to a Kickstarter project created by frontman Matt Friction. Reminiscent of early 2000's pop punk, Mutations stays true to the sound that earned them fans over a decade ago. The almost whiny voice of Friction is enough to make you forget about the extended hiatus, as the band sounds just as youthful as they did when they released their first EP, 2004's The Pink Spiders Are Taking Over!. Even the employment of a brass breakdown on the song “Penny Ante Avenue” brings back memories of the greater Age of Ska. While the Spiders are true to their sound, that comes with a few letdowns. After a 10 year hiatus, it's important to appeal to your old fan base, while also expanding. If you need a nice early-2000s bop, there are a couple dozen Spotify playlists for you; there is no real need for another dramatic album that reminds you of middle school. It's important for a band to stay true to themselves, but staying true does not mean staying stagnant. Even so, the lightweight guitar chugging and nasally vocals of Mutations are perfect for your road trip playlist. The catchy choruses will undoubtedly make their way into this summer’s karaoke bars and dorm rooms alike. - Kendall Shanks
THE INTERNET Hive Mind Columbia Records Group
If you like to lean into the experimental side of experimental rock, I have the album for you. Having never encountered Dirty Projectors prior to giving Lamp Lit Prose a shot, the best comparison I can muster is to take the kooky instrument choice and non sequitur wordplay of They Might Be Giants and throw it in a blender with a more commercially-appealing, poppy vocal sound one might hear in a Fall Out Boy. You’ll find yourself in the kind of musical neighborhood where an accordion or tuba would not entirely seem out of place, yet there will also be plenty of tasty electric guitar riffs.
The creation of Odd Future’s Syd Tha Kid and Matt Martians, The Internet is arguably the only well-known neosoul or modern-funk band around. Imagine if 90's R&B and Woodstock were somehow mashed together - that is The Internet. Hive Mind peaked on the US R&B charts at number two, the band's highest placing to date, and for good reason. In the age of Soundcloud rappers and mumble rap, the industry needed this refreshing album that appeals to fans of nearly every genre. With 13 tracks, there is everything from Soul Train-esque melodies and new-age electronica to R&B songs reminiscent of 1990's ballads.
Bands like Dirty Projectors rub up against the unfortunate reality that a lot of existing genre labels mean basically nothing at this point. The fact that the word rock is anywhere near the description of this album further contributes to the fact that the word rock just means “not pop enough to qualify as pop but too much guitar to be something else” in some people’s eyes. The experimental nature of Dirty Projectors lends itself to an ever-changing listening experience. There are some recurring themes of R&B in the songs but they predominantly stand apart. - Gavin Gaddis
The album title comes from a statement made by Martians when asked about this iteration of The Internet, saying in part that while things may change in the future, the members currently “have a hive mind.” While Odd Future was unconventional and people doubted that Syd would stray from that, she did and has found her niche in the ever-changing music industry. This album is perfect for summer parties, family cookouts, and for just dancing through the house like no one is watching. Kendall Shanks
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NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2018 | BEER REVIEWS
SEPTEMBER BEER REVIEWS This month’s beers are available depending on supply & demand at all 10 Liquor Locker locations. Visit our website at www.Liquor-Locker.com. GOOSE ISLAND OKTOBER FEST
JONATHAN GLUFF - 4.5
Goose Island is a company that rarely lets me down. From the time I first tried a Honker’s Ale in 2005 and even through their purchase by the big guys in 2011, they’ve been consistent in quality, and luckily enough, their Oktoberfest offering keeps up that sterling track record. With a rich nuttiness on both the nose and the palate, it’s everything an Oktoberfest should be without resorting to essentially becoming “pumpkin spice beer” like so many others. With a smooth finish like a perfect autumn day, you’ll wish this was available year-round.
PAUL BRAGIN - 4.5
A thin white head forms and quickly disappears from this beer after pouring it into a traditional beer mug. Sweet malt scents dominate the nose. The malt flavors remain during the first sip of the beer, with slight hop bitterness coming through in the finish. This perennial seasonal favorite definitely deserves some space in your refrigerator between now and October. Pair it with your favorite German dishes like sausages, sauerkraut, pretzels or hamburgers.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3.5
This is a clear brownish beer. I can taste the bready caramel flavors right away. Since this is the season of the Oktoberfest I feel this one is just a little better than average. With newer microbreweries coming out and competing in this market, Goose Island does ok with this one but nothing to go crazy about.
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ELYSIAN NIGHT OWL
METAZOA KITTEN SLUMBER PARTY
JONATHAN GLUFF - 3
JONATHAN GLUFF - 3.5
PAUL BRAGIN - 3
PAUL BRAGIN - 4.25
Remember how I said some Oktoberfests devolve into “pumpkin spice beer”? Case in point: Elysian Night Owl. If pumpkin spice lattes and an Oktoberfest had a love child, this would be it. However, despite the fact that I truly do not enjoy it, that’s not to say it’s bad (nor am I insulting Elysian, who makes many brews I do enjoy). By all means, it’s crafted well: It’s smooth and exactly as advertised. But don’t expect subtlety - it may not be immediately noticeable by smell, but this is a pumpkin bomb in a bottle. A decent white head forms on this beer. A generous amount of pumpkin fills the nose in a manner reminiscent of liquid pumpkin pie. The first sip gives off a good amount of sweetness and takes some time for the pumpkin and spice flavors to return in the long finish. In a world where pumpkin beers flood the market every fall, this one seems different. Pair it with a slice of pumpkin pie and whipped cream.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4.5
This is a cloudy, slightly darker, ambercolored beer. I can taste the all spice right away. I consider this one of the best pumpkin beers I have had. Some hammer the all spice while others are pretty weak. This beer has a good blend, making it very smooth and easy to drink. I can also taste a little clove and slight pumpkin flavor. I find that many of the pumpkin beers make you feel like you're drinking a dessert; this one is the exception.
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This chocolate milk stout is one of the latest offerings from the rising stars at Metazoa Brewing Co. in Indianapolis. And that descriptor isn’t kidding - the chocolate is strong with this one. That’s not necessarily a bad thing - dark chocolate and dark beers go very well together, and if you’ve never tried a dark beer, a beer with chocolate undertones, or either, you can certainly do a lot worse for your first one. Not too strong and not too sweet, it’s worth trying right meow. A thick tan head crowns this stout after pouring it into an English pub glass and never totally evaporates. A good complement of sweetness and roasted malt control the scent profile. The sweetness stays during the first tasting without becoming overpowering, while the roasted notes come through prominently in the finish. People who enjoy stouts need to try this. Pair it with hearty dishes like a thick beef stew or serve it with your favorite chocolate dessert.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4.5
Ok, the name and the can made me snicker. This is a dark beer that is comparable to a Guinness. It has the rich chocolate flavors and sweetness that you find in chocolate milk stouts. It also has the silky texture when you drink it. I also notice that it's brewed in Indy so it has a lot of positive things going for it as far as I'm concerned.
NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2018 | BEER REVIEWS
SAMUEL SMITH PURE BREWED ORGANIC LAGER
JONATHAN GLUFF - 3.5
The word “lager” may seem a dirty word to some, notably due to low-quality mass-produced beers that have sullied
its good name. But Samuel Smith’s Pure Brewed Organic Lager is not one of those. Bearing more in common with traditional lagers, it’s much more flavorful than “American lagers.” By no means is it hoppy or bitter, instead letting the barley and yeast impart a rich, crisp flavor. If you like the flavor of Big Beer™ but want something that’s made with quality and not just quantity in mind, give this beer a try.
PAUL BRAGIN - 4
A thick white head crowns this beer after pouring it into a pilsner glass and stays for some time. The scent contains
the balance of malt and hops people instantly recognize in a lager. The first tasting of the beer has a nice mix of malt and hops, as well as a good amount of carbonation. Craft beer novices should enjoy this. Serve it with a wide variety of lighter dishes to enhance a meal.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3.5
This is a clear yellow beer. I haven’t had too many pure organic beers but this one is just ok. It has a slight Heineken flavor to it. It also has an earthy flavor to it that I really don't care for. I do like the larger cans, but the flavors have that slight skunk beer flavor in my opinion.
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