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NOVEMBER 2016 | TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
FASHION
6 Gonzo's Toybox "Family Reunion" Show Once more, with Feeling
76 Tri-State Fashion w/ Gina Mullis
8 The Brian Setzer Orchestra @ ONEP An Interview with the Rockabilly King
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
24 EPO presents Leonard Bernstein's Mass Maestro Savia's "Bucket List" Production
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26 83rd Hadi Shrine Circus The Tri-State Tradition that Never Ages
LOCAL OPINION
46 What's New in Western KY Food, Music, and More!
78 The Write Stuff w/ Jonathan Gluff 79 Words from Whitney 79 Tri-State Politics
14 Tri-State Tavern Tour Take a Journey Back in Time
70 "Super Hero" Collin Clarke EVV's Awe-inspiring Weightlifter
A QUICK NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
ITV Helping Hounds Craft Fair PC Pound Puppies Fall Craft Show 7th Annual Skate with Santa Community & Family VHS Spotlight Mug Shots
PREVIEWS & REVIEWS
4 It's going to get Seriously Crazy
84 86 88 92
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
RELIGION
91 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s: Tap Talk
78 Ask the Pastor
COUPONS 39 Save Big!
SPORTS 68 Hoosier Hysteria!
CUISINE & DINING 30 New Restaurant Spotlight: Arazu on Main 32 Restaurant Guide
ENTERTAINMENT 12 52 66 67 71 72 72 73 74
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Movies Music Beer Wine
Carrie Underwood @ The Ford Center In Town & Around Clubs & Pubs Guide We Were There Fritz Gahl: Bar Bouncer Books: Life & Times of a Harper Hornet Local Writer: Marissa Patwa Local Writer: John Thurgood Arts & Activities
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EDITOR A QUICK NOTE FROM THE
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ow that everyone's been scared half to death at the various area haunted houses and heart rates are finally starting to normalize, it's on to November. That means Thanksgiving, of course, but also a host of happenings that should be of great interest to the tri-state. If you're a fan of live music, you don't want to miss Carrie Underwood at the Ford Center this month - a concert five years in the making. There's been a concerted effort to bring the American Idol star to downtown Evansville ever since the venue opened, and now the dream is reality. On a slightly smaller scale, but still incredibly cool, everyone's favorite local cover band is reuniting for one night only at KC's Time Out Lounge on November 23. Yes, Gonzo's Toybox - with original singer Mark Goines back in the fold - will once again bring the rock from all eras and genres to a packed house. It's going to get seriously crazy, believe me. Speaking of packed houses, Evansville's very own "super hero," weightlifter Collin Clarke, made a triumphant return to the Kentucky Muscle competition in Louisville at the end of October. This remarkable young man with Down syndrome has inspired so many people by achieving his dreams despite personal and societal challenges. We caught up with Collin a couple of weeks before the big event, and boy, was he excited! And in case you somehow missed it, our main feature this month is the history of tri-state taverns. It's pretty amazing how long some of these places have been around, but few of us stop to think about that when we're ordering another round. Hopefully, you will now. All that and more inside. - TE
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GONZO'S TOYBOX "FAMILY REUNION" SHOW KC'S TIMEOUT LOUNGE
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Hugging it out: Hugely popular cover band getting back together for one final celebration
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t's a show that's been a long time coming. The history of Gonzo's Toybox - or at the least the idea of the band - goes back 20 years. That's when founding member Fred Hunt first thought of the unusual name. But the gregarious guitarist's intuition told him to hold onto it until the right musical project came along - or more specifically, the right singer. Responding to a classified ad for a metal outfit that Hunt was playing in circa 1998, Mark Goines changed everything. Three years later, the two booked their first gig as Gonzo's Toybox, a muscular cover band fleshed out with a few of the tri-state's most talented musicians. Their set list always erred on the heavier side of things - Drowning Pool, Metallica and Motley Crue, for example. Still, the guys always knew when to dial it down a notch, always paid attention to the mood of the crowd. In short order, Gonzo's Toybox became a huge draw, routinely packing places like Fast Eddy's back in the day. Legend has it that they were, in fact, a little too hot on a certain Saturday night at Woody's in 2009. The building burned down not long after the band left the stage. Members came and went over the years before Goines and Hunt finally settled on the quintessential lineup in 2008, featuring Glen Foust on drums, Ed Sein on guitar and Stuart Martin on bass. With a palpable chemistry between them, the fire was reignited - gigs came fast and furious all over the tri-state with massive shows at KC's, in particular. But eventually, Goines lost the feel for the music and Hunt became disillusioned with the scene all together. A "final" show with a replacement singer was staged a year ago. And then it all went quiet... But the story of Gonzo's Toybox is destined to have a fairytale ending. Goines began texting the other guys some months back, hinting at a possible one-off performance to bring everything full circle. It took some convincing, but even Hunt came around to the idea eventually. Now the classic GT lineup is set to rock KC's again, once more with feeling.
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Fred Hunt, Glen Foust, Mark Goines, Ed Sein and Stuart Martin
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We caught up with the guys at a rehearsal for the big "Family Reunion." Considering that you left the band, what made you want to do it all again - at least one more time? MARK: I would have to say that it was my daughter. I was taking her to acting class. Usually, I just wait in the parking lot and on this day, I was trying to learn Japanese - was just listening to the lesson in my car. When my daughter came out, she said, 'Daddy, what are you doing?' and I said, 'I'm trying to learn Japanese.' She goes, 'You need to find something to do - like music again.' And I said, 'Honey, I wish I had something like your acting that I was passionate about, but I just can't feel the music.' So she said, 'Daddy, I'm going to play you a song' and it was "Car Radio" by Twenty One Pilots. I thought it was kind of cool and later on she played some other songs. I started watching some of the videos for them and playing ukulele; my girlfriend started taking me to concerts. Little by little, I just felt everything growing inside of me. So, I was just praying that the guys would want to do at least one show. I want to figure out where I'm going to go next and feel like a Gonzo's show would be a great venture - a way to pool all our talents together. It's great publicity for each band and side project that everybody is in. I still think it's a celebration of Gonzo's going forward, but I also think we can help each other with what's coming next.
NEWS4U | UPCOMING EVENTS MARK: Even within the custom set, we all just somehow knew if a particular song wasn't going to work that night and one of us would just start playing a different one. I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about that - it was always so cool. When I was going through my last period with the band, and I was starting to go cold or whatever, I still felt that, but it didn't go all the way to the center somehow. I hated being the person that was the last one to show up and the first one to leave. The guys would ask me how I was doing, and I tried to be upbeat, but everyone knew I wasn't enjoying it as much, and I hated the way I made the guys feel. That's why I had to stop. Amusing road story?
Assuming that the show is going to be huge... is this really it? STUART: Never say never. When Gonzo's did our last show, I was joking around with Fred and said, 'How about in six months we get a hold of Mark and do a reunion?' And at the time, he said, 'No way.' But I had been texting Mark prior to that, and he was telling me that he was starting to feel the passion for the music again, and so I kind of had a gut feeling that it could all evolve into a big show like this. But I learned a long time ago that you don't push Mark into anything - just wait until he's ready. And when he sent that text about doing one more show, I knew it was going to happen. What are you expecting from the "Family Reunion?" ED: It's going to be a huge party - it really is a "family reunion" because when I first joined the band, I was welcomed to the "Gonzo family." And the crowd is as much a part of the band in many ways as us. I mean, we've had people propose on stage during our shows; we know for a fact that we've helped people through some very tough times in their lives by entertaining them. We're a part of this community - we all live here. Over the years, you see the same faces and become friends. They're probably going to have to drag me up on stage because we're all going to be hanging out with friends that we haven't seen in a long time. How difficult was it to choose the set list? GLEN: Well, there are a number of songs that are either crowd favorites or our favorites - that's a given right off the bat. For instance, Stuart did a version of "The Wall," and I did a Metallica tune - "For Whom the Bell Tolls." Motley Crue... Drowning Pool's "Bodies" - a lot of staples of the Gonzo set. The harder part was us all sitting down and finding a flow to it all, because it's going to be firing on all cylinders for the whole show. ED: The irony is that we actually sat down and put this list together whereas we never did that before. With Toybox, Mark would make a set list just before we started playing and when people would ask what songs we were going to play, I had no idea - it was nice to be able to say that every time you came to see Gonzo's Toybox, it was going to be a custom set. It's all done on the fly depending on the vibe of the room that night, how we're feeling, etc. It was a great experience as a musician, because you always had to keep your chops up and be prepared to play any of our 80 songs.
STUART: We had a show over in Owensboro and we all had rooms at the hotel - it was New Year's Eve. Well, show time arrived and there was no Mark - and he's usually on time. We knew he was there somewhere, because his wife was in the bar with us. So we decided that if we started playing, he would surely hear us and come on up to the stage. Before we knew it, we had gone through the whole first set. So, we sent out the search party for Mark when we went on break. It turns out he was in the bathroom. He had taken a shower and when he went to pull the door handle to get out, the whole knob fell off in his hand - he was locked inside the bathroom wearing only a towel. What shows really stand out for you when you look back at the band's career? FRED: The first one that comes to mind for me was the Freedom Festival in 2007. It was just an ocean of people. And they weren't just milling about they were into it, pressed up against the barrier. They were into every song we were doing. It's like we could have just said, 'Kill!' and they would have taken somebody out. Haubstadt Sommerfest was another big one. We were one of the first bands that I know of to be invited to play three nights in a row - and it was packed each night. And every year we played, there was a goddamn tornado (laughs), but the thing that was cool about it was that everyone stayed and the show went on - it was amazing. Another one that stands out is a show we did at Woody's - it was just a normal show. But we've always been very big about supporting the troops overseas, and we would always do a song for them. After we went on a break, a young guy walked up to me and he said, 'I want you to have this' and he handed me his dogtags. Then he said, 'You guys have meant so much to us over the years, because when we were overseas, we would watch your videos, and I would tell all the other guys about the good times that we had at the Gonzo shows, and they would look you up. Even though we had been performing for a long time, it was at that moment I realized that we really mean something to people. It was a humbling and frightening experience all at the same time. For more info, visit kcstimeout.com and follow Gonzo's Toybox "Family Reunion" on Facebook.
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THE BRIAN SETZER
Orchestra 13TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ROCKS! TOUR OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA | DECEMBER 7 | 8 P.M.
The reigning king of rockabilly talks Stray Cats, big bands, recording in Osaka and more
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ong considered one of the greatest guitarists alive, Brian Setzer first made his mark as the pompadoured lead singer of the Stray Cats, a 50's rock and roll-inspired trio out of New York that hit the top ten three times in the decade of excess. "Stray Cat Strut," "Rock This Town" and "(She's) Sexy & 17" all sounded out of time in the early 80's - but all for the better. Despite the success, the band parted ways after just a few years and Setzer set off on a truly unique musical path - one that has included both roots-rock and rockabilly solo albums, Grammy awards and a big band revival that went mainstream with a raucous cover of everyone's go-to swing song, "Jump Jive An' Wail."Indeed, the nearly 20-piece Brian Setzer Orchestra not only made the wail of brass and horns cool again, the guys even made Christmas music rock - and still do. Every year, the band revamps the classics with a high energy holiday show. The 2016 tour also features tracks from their latest Christmas album, Rockin' Rudolph. When "Stray Cat Strut" hit the airwaves in 1982, both the music and your vocal approach sounded completely distinct from the sound of the day. I was never really attracted to the sound of the day growing up, I guess you could say. Growing up in the late 60's, early 70's - I couldn't relate to the music at the time. When I first heard that rockabilly sound, it just kind of grabbed me by the neck. I related to the simplicity of it, but also the musicianship of it - it just kind of spoke to me. As for my vocal style, I just kind of let it out - I wasn't really trying to sound like anyone in particular. I was just trying to find myself and that's what came out on those first couple of records. I was 19 or 20 at the time - we just let it fly.
our videos got around - that's what really got the word around here in the States. The Stray Cats were probably one of the first dozen or so bands on the channel. When you formed the Brian Setzer Orchestra, was the dynamic of playing with 18 or 19 people as opposed to the simplicity of a trio as different as it seemed from the outside? That's a good question, because it really seems like it would be such a different thing. But to me, it really wasn't that big of a change, because what I always pictured when I did the big band was... it really came from the old Johnny Carson Tonight Show. I watched it as a kid, and I pictured myself playing in that band. I thought, 'Wow, imagine if I could put the Stray Cats in front of that band.' And we almost had the chance - I think they wanted us on there but the show kind of came to a close. Anyway, I know how to read and write music, so just being restless the way I am, I started writing all those parts - they all came flying into my head. And all of a sudden I had a big band put together. Really, I just kind of played the same way. Musically, there are a lot more chords flying by. People will often ask if feel tied down by that rockabilly. If anything, you're tied down more with the big band. You have to play along with the chords they're making. It's a musical thing - I can't just go off in a direction against the chords. But with the rockabilly band, it's just the
The Stray Cats first achieved success in the UK, but it wasn't until the third album, Built for Speed, that America finally took notice. What accounted for the delayed response over here? We went to the UK and really just found an adoring audience there - and France as well. Actually, we were really huge there. I mean, I probably toured more there than the UK. But here, it was hard getting the music around it's a big country. The UK could probably fit into New Jersey - it's not a big place and it's easy to get the word around. But when MTV came out, and Cont. on page 10
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NEWS4U | UPCOMING EVENTS bass - it's just the root note. You can do whatever you want. Your 2014 solo album, Rockabilly Riot!, is right up there with your best. "The Girl with the Blues in Her Eyes" is a particular standout. What's the story behind that one? Oh, thanks! You know, I wrote that song, and I love the way my buddy, Mike Himelstein, writes lyrics. I gave him the music and he goes, 'I got a title - "The Girl with Blue Eyes."' And I said, 'No, wait a minute - "The Girl with the Blues in Her Eyes."' And then once I came up with that, he came up with those lyrics. I really like that song, too. I hope I get to play it live when I go out solo... probably in early 2018. It's really one of those songs that you record but most likely never get to play. But I've got to do it. You've got a live Blu-ray/CD of the "Rockabilly Riot! Tour" coming out soon. Did you choose Japan as the setting for a particular reason? It seems to work out for us. I did bring the show to Europe, but I made sure that we picked Osaka if we played Japan. Because Osaka is just like... you know, different cities in Japan have different vibes just like they do here. Osaka is kind of like Chicago - they're a wild, loyal crowd. Tokyo is a great crowd, too, but it's more cosmopolitan. So we chose Osaka to record the show, and it was a good call, I think. Was it your idea to do an annual Christmas show? 13 years on, it appears to have been a good one. It was not originally my idea. How it started was... do you remember the movie Jingle All the Way with Arnold Schwarzenegger? They asked me for a Christmas song with the big band. They wanted me to do "Jingle Bells." And I found a way to make it sound cool - I thought I did a good job with it. They said, 'Oh my god, can you write something for Lou Rawls? So I wrote a song and I arranged it - and then the requests just kept coming. I think I ended up with four songs in that movie. Then, there's this radio station called KROQ out in California. They started playing the heck out of all my rock and roll Christmas stuff. And it just wouldn't stop. So that's how the annual Christmas show got started - and then it snowballed. I mean, I love it because I can throw whatever I want into the show when I arrange the Christmas songs. Plus, I get to bring my wife and my dog. And let me just end it with one thing: I see it every year - you can be the biggest Grinch, but when the holidays roll around, everybody softens up and says, 'Well, maybe I do want to go see a little Christmas.' I guess that's one of the reasons why I play every year. For tickets and more info, visit oldnationaleventsplaza.com. ONEP is located at 715 Locust St. in downtown Evansville.
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CARRIE UNDERWOOD
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Downtown Evansville's premier event venue celebrating fifth anniversary with country's biggest star
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he most successful American Idol of all time, Carrie Underwood continues to amaze fans and critics alike with her powerful vocals and commanding stage presence. Her ability to keep huge audiences across the world enrapt from the first note to the last is a testament to how far she's come since her memorable audition in front of Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson over 10 years ago. From sweet, down home girl to country music's undeniable megastar, the Oklahoma native's transformation has been nothing short of remarkable. Underwood's many accomplishments include seven Grammy Awards, 17 Billboard Music Awards, 12 Academy of Country Music Awards and nine American Music Awards. Perhaps most impressive of all, 2005's Some Hearts ranks as the fastest-selling country music debut in SoundScan history. Subsequent releases have all reached the top of the charts, including last year's Storyteller which includes the number one singles, "Heartbeat" and "Church Bells." The album, which also produced the number two hit, "Smoke Break," followed the birth of the singer's first child. Underwood's tour stop in Evansville has been a long time coming, but her appearance at the Ford Center is perfectly-timed to celebrate the venue's fifth anniversary. Special guests include Easton Corbin - best known for the number one hits "A Little More Country Than That" and "Roll With It" - and the Swon Brothers. For tickets and more info, visit thefordcenter.com.
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WE EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF SOME OF THE AREA'S FRIENDLIEST NEIGHBORHOOD BARS
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ith the cold weather slowly creeping into the tri-state, the thought of holing up in one of our many old-school drinking establishments for the night sounds awfully good right about now. Hanging with friends in a warm, cozy little neighborhood tavern on a chilly evening... that's one of life's true pleasures in our little neck of the woods. Sure, bigger cities have their share of locally-owned corner bars and hideaways; however, it's the history seeped into the walls of our favorite spots that simply can't be reproduced. Consider that places like the Lakeview Inn in Chandler and Shorty's and the Stockyard Inn in Evansville date all the way back to the Prohibition era when a Constitutional amendment was enacted to stop the flow of alcohol (and barrels of the hard stuff was often bootlegged out the back). Imagine that - no beer. Actually, no one wants to imagine that. Still, the next time you're ordering up another round for you and your buds at one of the tri-state's iconic taverns, do stop to think. Think about all of the patrons who have passed through that door over time, all the different owners who have put their blood, sweat and tears into keeping that operation up and running for you. Admittedly, it's a lot to ask of a thirsty customer - but take just a moment to look around and take in the scene; acknowledge that you're lucky to have such a comfortable, welcoming place to frequent. In today's wacko world, that's something to cherish. But enough talk - let's cut the chatter and go back in time on a little Tri-State Tavern Tour...
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EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC
ORCHESTRA PRESENTS: Leonard Bernstein's Mass V I C T O R Y T H E AT R E
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Maestro Savia's "bucket list" production takes center stage for the EPO's November performance
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fter an appropriately creepy Halloween performance to close out October, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra returns this month with an ambitious Classics Series production of Leonard Bernstein's Mass, featuring critically-acclaimed baritone and Broadway star, Jubilant Sykes, in the charismatic role of the Celebrant. Commissioned by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis for the opening of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. in 1971, Mass presents a unique challenge for both conductor and players. Maestro Savia kindly spoke with News4U about the production that's long been on his "bucket list." To your mind, what makes Mass such a special piece to perform? There is not only no other musical setting of the Catholic Mass that is anything like Bernstein's, there is no other musical composition that is anything like it. It uses the Mass as a starting point, but explores all the questions people (especially young people, represented by the "Street Singers") have about their faith in the most musically dramatic and theatrical way. It is also a blend of both traditional "classical" music, including some poignantly beautiful writing for the orchestra strings - and other forms one would normally never associate with a musical setting of the Mass: Rock, Folk, Blues, even Marching Band music! For fans of West Side Story, there's even Lenny's Broadway side. Having been a part of a big Mass production four decades ago in Indianapolis, how are you approaching this performance all these years later? Mass is in fact subtitled "A Theatre piece for Singers, Players, and Dancers," and the performance in Indianapolis' Clowes Hall (which involved performers from the music, theater and dance departments at Butler University's Jordan College of the Arts) was indeed that. Over the years it has been modified into a concert version, even one that uses a very small orchestra. Our production will use the full instrumental and vocal performances of the original version but will slightly scale back the theatrical part to make the production more practical and
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financially feasible. This "Theatrical Concert" version is probably the way it is most often performed today. We will, for example, Jubilant Sykes have a Marching Band element, but they won't actually be marching through the hall. However, with David Starkey and Jubilant Sykes as co-directors, there will be a strong and compelling theatrical element to our performance. What led to choosing Jubilant Sykes as the Celebrant/Baritone for the performance? That was a no-brainer! I said from the get-go, if we possibly can, we must have Jubilant Sykes as the Celebrant. Jubilant practically owns this role right now - he sings in virtually every major performance of Mass around the world and was the Celebrant/Baritone on the highly acclaimed Baltimore Symphony recording of Mass. Once my friend and colleague David Starkey (Executive and Artistic Director of the Asheville Lyric Opera) was on board to produce and direct our Mass, he offered to speak to Jubilant directly and persuaded him to come to Evansville to not only sing but, for the first time, co-direct our production. Instead of singers with Broadway credentials, we are using the most talented student singers and actors from both University of Evansville and University of Southern Indiana in the very collaborative endeavor. Jubilant is really excited to be able to share his insights into the work with these young musicians, and they have the opportunity to work closely with a true Broadway star! For tickets and more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic.org or call 812425-5050.
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83 HADI SHRINE CIRCUS RD
FORD CENTER | NOVEMBER 24-27
One of the last remaining three ring circuses in the nation is back and better than ever
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ncredibly, 2016 marks the 83rd edition of the Hadi Shrine Circus. It’s a remarkable run that has eclipsed virtually every other production in North America. Since it first debuted all those years ago, more than three million people have attended the circus – young and old alike. This wonderful tradition has become an integral part of the holidays, an event that everyone can enjoy and share in the fun. Simply put, it just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the circus. Amazingly, the Hadi Shrine Circus keeps the show moving and the action non-stop for three solid hours. Over the last several years, the production has really stepped up its game, changing with the times to incorporate more special effects, contemporary music and dramatic, dazzling lights, bringing a lot more pop to traditional acts such as jugglers, acrobats and lion tamers.
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HADI SHRINE CIRCUS FACTS: • It’s the longest running, continuous circus in North America
But as always, the animals are the true stars of the show – from the elephants to the lions, even the rescue dogs that are specially-trained for the circus. And it’s comforting to know that they are all provided the greatest care. The organizers take the job of keeping them in good health very, very seriously and aim to set an example for the community. With all of the hard work and planning that goes into the circus, it’s no wonder that generations of families and performers keep coming back. Everyone involved puts their heart and soul into the production and in turn, the tri-state area continues to support this longstanding tradition in a big way. Most importantly, the circus allows the Hadi Shriners to keep doing all their great charity work, so your attendance really does make a difference.
• It’s the ONLY remaining circus with a live orchestra • More than three million people have attended the circus • It’s one of the only remaining three ring circuses
Get your tickets starting November 3! • It has more clowns and Show times: 11/24 (3pm); 11/25 (9:30am, 2pm, 7pm); 11/26 (9:30am, 2pm, 7pm); 11/27 (3pm). For tickets and more info, visit hadishrinecircus.com or call 812-425-4376 or 1-800-66-CLOWN
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Helping Hounds Craft Fair!
ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | NOVEMBER 5 | 9AM - 4PM
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7TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT & GIFT SHOW RIBEYRE GYM | NEW HARMONY, IN | NOVEMBER 19 | 9AM - 4PM
Doggone it, Posey County's volunteer animal shelter needs your support to save more lives
t Takes A Village No-Kill Canine Rescue hosts a number of great fundraising events throughout the year, such as the very popular Canine Carnival & Mardi Paws and the equally beloved Helping Hounds Craft Fair. Entering its fourth year, Helping Hounds brings together area crafters and vendors for a fun-filled day that includes a silent auction and door prizes. A $1 entry donation is requested with all proceeds from the event going to benefit the dogs of ITV. And be sure to bring your furry friend(s) to ITV on December 3 & 10 for a super cute picture with Santa! No appointment necessary. Just come on out and let your pup, bunny or kitty tell Santa what they really want for Christmas! You can also bring your kids! Cost is only $15 and includes a 4x6 photo and digital file of your pet and Santa. All proceeds benefit the dogs of ITV. ITV's mission is to provide a safe haven for abandoned dogs and to find permanent loving homes for them. The non-profit organization rescue dogs from high-kill shelters throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Georgia and Alabama, including from Evansville Animal Control, Warrick Animal Control, Daviess County Animal Control and Gibson County Animal Control. Aldersgate United Methodist Church is located at 5130 Lincoln Ave. in Evansville. For more info about the Helping Hounds Craft Fair, email lori@itvrescue.org. For all the latest ITV news and animal updates, follow It Takes A Village on Facebook. ITV is located at 1417 N. Stockwell Rd. in Evansville.
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t's that time of year again - time for the tri-state to help out the good people at PC Pound Puppies in their efforts to provide proper medical care for the shelter's rescued dogs and adopt them out to just the right family. Every year, the organization holds a super fun event with lots of local vendors and an auction featuring all sorts of crafts and gift items. This year, PC Pound Puppies is hoping to spice up their donations from the public and are requesting the following items for the auction: coffee basket car detailing basket wine basket date night basket ice cream sundae basket game night basket movie night basket camping basket chocoholic basket kids basket (Boy/Girl) pamper yourself basket candle basket Christmas cookie making basket liquor basket grill basket gardening basket The deadline for auction donations is November 4. However, if you miss the cut-off, you can still help out in a meaningful way by attending the event and purchasing an item. Every little bit counts and can make all the difference for a dog in need! The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring along a donation that PCPP can use for homeless dogs. New collars and leashes, new dog toys, new or gently used dog crates (wire or plastic, especially large sizes), flea and heart worm preventives, paper towels, and spray cleaners are needed. For more info or to inquire about booth rental, contact Cathy Powers at 812-9633890 or 812-499-6413 or garnetmist@aol.com.
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Skate with NEWS4U | UPCOMING EVENTS
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very year, Santa straps on his skates and makes a lot of local kids very, very happy. His annual appearance at Swonder Ice Arena is one of the highlights of the holiday season, a rare opportunity to spend time with the man who has made so many wishes come true for so many children all over the world. Best of all, the evening will include pictures with the man of the hour to create a lasting memory of this very special occasion. Every good little boy and girl in the tri-state should be there! But the Skate with Santa event is not just for the young. In addition to the action on the ice, there will be giveaways as well as a silent auction with all sorts of great items up for grabs. Parents and family members can bid while enjoying the delicious food and refreshments on hand. Skate with Santa starts at noon but be sure to get there early, so you don't miss out on any of the fun! Just as soon as all the good little boys and girls of the tri-state are present, Santa will take the ice to spread holiday cheer to everyone. Come out and enjoy this annual family-friendly afternoon of fun! Regular admission rates apply. For more info, call 812-479-0989 or email HLoehr@evansville.in.gov. Swonder Ice Arena is located at 209 N. Boeke Rd. Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • November 2016
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NEWS4U | NEW RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT
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xciting things are happening downtown, and the continuous desire to revitalize Evansville's historic area is a perfect fit for Arazu on Main. The Persian word for wish or desire, "Arazu" is already a well-known brand. The original Cafe Arazu sits on Newburgh's riverfront, and has done an excellent job of providing Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean fusion cuisine, a gorgeous view, and a singular experience. Owners Penny and Ben Nejad, after solidifying their initial establishment and opening a second seasonal business (Ben & Penny's -an ice cream, sandwich, and local gift shop), now aim to open Arazu on Main. Located in the building that previously housed The Jungle, the new restaurant is a welcome addition. Renovation has been going strong throughout the summer, but from appearances, they have maintained much of the historic charm. The menu has not yet been solidified, but we can expect fusion dishes similar to the Newburgh location as well as new items, and Nejad plans to provide a higher-end experience. They will also offer a full bar with specialty cocktails and a large wine selection, and will accept reservations. Although the opening was slated for end of summer/ early fall, posts from their page indicate that it shouldn't be too much longer, and will be "worth the wait." Anyone who isn't familiar with Cafe Arazu can get an idea of what to expect by visiting the Newburgh location, and for updates on the grand openning, future guests are encouraged to follow their Facebook page and sign up for their email list. - Whitney Patterson
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Memphis & Main BBQ (Newburgh) 4946 St. Hwy 261 812-858-0111 (Boonville) 118 W. Locust St. 812-646-7110
AMISH
Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730
Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn 2840 W. Parrish Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-684-8143 Nisbet Inn 6701 Nisbet Rd. 812-963-9305 Old Hickory Bar-B-Que 338 Washington Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-926-9000
BARBECUE
Bandana's BBQ 6636 Logan Dr. 812-401-9922
Bar-B-Q-Barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 812-491-9868 Flames Grille 1200 W. Columbia St. 812-205-4704 Hawg ‘N’ Sauce 1600 Leonard Rd. Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5339 Hickory Pit Stop 1521 N. Main St. 812-422-6919
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Ole South Bar-B-Q 3523 Hwy 54 E. Owensboro, KY 270-926-6464
7101 Hwy 41 North 812-867-7999 Another Broken Egg Cafe 701 W. 1st Street Owensboro, KY 270-691-8960 Applebee’s Bar & Grill (East) 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 812-471-0929 (West) 5727 Pearl Dr. 812-426-2006 (Henderson) 1950 Us Hwy. 41 N. 270-826-9427 Backstage Bar & Grill 524 Main St. 812-424-5020 Bar Louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd. 812-476-7069
Peak Bros. BBQ 6353 Hwy 60 Waverly, KY 270-389-0267
Beef O’Brady’s 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-490-9464
Thomason’s Barbecue 701 Atkinson St. Henderson, KY 270-826-0654
Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388
Wilson’s General Store & Cafe 11120 Broadway Ave. 812-985-0202 Wolf’s Bar-B-Q 6000 First Ave. 812-424-8891
Cambridge Golf Course 1034 Beacon HIll Rd. 812-868-4653 Cheddar’s 2100 N. Green River Rd. 812-491-9976 Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-1510
J & B Barbecue & Catering 48 S. Holloway Henderson, KY 270-830-0053
Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar 108 N. 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270- 212-2133
Marx Barbeque & Catering 3119 W. Maryland St. 812-425-1616
Dapper Pig 1112 Parrett St. 812-401-3333
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CASUAL THEME
Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport)
Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 812-401-1201 Double D’s 1206 E. Main St. Boonville, IN 812- 897-8813 Edgewater Grille 1 E. Water St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 Enigma Bar & Grill 4044 Professional Ln. Newburgh, IN 812-490-0600 Fool Moon Bar & Grill 5625 Pearl Dr. 812-467-7486 Hadi Shriners 6 Walnut St. 812-423-4285 J’s Sports Bar & Grill 1602 S. Vann Ave. 812-401-2266
King’s Kitchen 104 N Water St. Henderson, KY 270-212-2070 Kitchen Buffet (Tropicana Evansville) 421 Riverside Dr. 812-433-4000 Koodie-Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5202 Lucky Joe’s Bar & Grill 3300 US HWY 41 N. Henderson, KY 812-435-8908 Major Munch 101 NW 1st St. #100 812-499-0160 Mama Mia’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4227 Max & Erma’s
(Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4258 O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 812-401-4630 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-473-4100 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Cold Stone Creamery) 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy 812-437-2653 Royal Suite 4706 Morgan Ave. 812-402-5122 Show-Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 812-401-SHOW (West) 5501 Pearl Dr. 812-402-7100
T.G.I. Friday’s (Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 812-491-8443 Uptown Event Restaurant 518 Main St. 812-550-1404 Walton's International Comfort Food 956 Parrett St. 812-467-4255 Zoup Fresh Soup Co. (East) 6240 E. Virginia St. 812-477-2664 (North) 4660 N. 1st Ave.
812-423-1800
CHINESE
Canton Inn 947 North Park Dr. 812-428-6611 China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 812-423-1896 China Village 8423 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-858-8238 Chopstick House 5412 E. Indiana St. 812-473-5551 Crazy Buffet 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-437-8833 Golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 812-473-4855 (Newburgh) 5066 S.R. 261 812-853-2680
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine 12500 N. Hwy. 41 812-868-8888 Grand Buffet Mongolian Grill 1356 N. Green River Rd. 812-476-6666 Lincoln Garden 2001 Lincoln Ave. 812-471-8881 Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 812-476-7088 MAT. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd. 812-475-2888 Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant 215 Main St. 812-464-2769
DELI/CAFES
2nd St. Treats 221 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270-957-5064
Acropolis Express at the YWCA 118 Vine St. 812-424-7335 Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake 812-499-8273 Bits & Bytes 216 NW Fourth St. 812-423-5113
Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 812-479-7600
Café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 812-401-8111
Taste of China 4579 University Dr. 812-422-1260
Cake Stand 223 Second St. Henderson, KY 270-854-1305
Two Brothers 3806 N. 1st Ave. 812-423-6188
Cleo’s Bakery 9 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN 812-789-6485
Wok ‘N’ Roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 812-479-3118 Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 812-474-0181
Coffee Cottage & Café 612 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-401-1930 Daily’s Bakery & Café 701 N. Main St. 812-484-6635 Diamond Deli (Tropicana Evansville) 421 Riverside Dr. 812-433-6122 Donut Bank Bakery
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE & Coffee Shop (East) 5 N. Green River Rd. 812-479-0511 1950 Washington Ave. 812-477-2711 1200 Lincoln Ave. 812-402-4111 (North) 2128 N. 1st Ave. 812-426-2311 1031 E. Diamond Ave. 812-426-0011 (West) 210 N. St. Joseph Ave. 812-426-1011 (Newburgh) 3988 SR 261 812-858-9911 (Henderson) 2638 Hwy 41 270-212-0181 Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream 206 Main St. 812-422-3026 Eric’s Corner Carry-Out 4220 Broadway Ave 812-402-9788 Fresh Harvest Deli (Inside Old National) 1 Main St. 812-424-5801 Gayla Cake 422 N. Main St. 812-454-9791 Great Harvest Bread Co. 423 Metro Ave. 812-476-4999 Honey Baked Ham 1449 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-2940 Jason’s Deli 943 N. Green River Rd. 812-417-9905 Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave. 812-479-8272
(West) 130 N. St. Joe Ave 812-402-9944 (Newburgh) 8680 Highpoint Dr. 812-491-7111 Just Rennie’s Cookies 102 S.E. 4th St. 812-490-8098 McAlister’s Deli 2220 N. Green River Rd. 812-618-2050 Panera Bread 220 Burkhardt Rd. 812-476-7477 Penn Station East Coast Subs (East) 137 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-479-PENN (North) 4827 Davis Lant Dr. 812-402-PENN (West) 5310 Pearl Dr. 812-434-PENN (Newburgh) 8887 High Point Dr. 812-401-7366 (Henderson) 1111 Barrett Rd. 270-826-7361 (Owensboro) 3625 Frederica St. 270-683-1515 Penny Lane Coffeehouse (Downtown) 600 S.E. 2nd St. 812-421-8741 (East) 2004 Washington Ave. 812-473-4440 PG Art Gallery & Cafe 1418 W. Franklin St. 812- 402-4445 Piece of Cake 210 Main St. 812-424-2253
Jimmy John’s (East) 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 812-401-5400 Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • November 2016
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Planters Coffeehouse 130 N. Main St. Henderson, KY 270-830-0927
221 Main St. 812-421-0606
R’z Cafe & Catering Co. 104 N. Main St. Fort Branch, IN 812-615-0039 Salad World Healthy Cafe (Downtown) 200 Main St. 812-422-0777 (East) 3311 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-5083 (North) 601 E. BoonevilleNew Harmony Rd. 812-867-2741 (Newburgh) 4222 Bell Rd. 812-490-6070 Sidewalk Cafe 228 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270-831-2233 Sweet Betty’s Bakery 5600 E. Virginia St. 812-402-3889 Schlotzsky’s 301 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-4011 Sidewalk Cafe 228 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270-831-2233 Spudz –N– Stuff Downtown) 101 NW 1st St. 812-402-7555 (East) 812 S. Green River Rd. 812-401-7783 (West) 5225 Pearl Dr. 812-402-8287 (Henderson, KY) 192 Garden Mile Rd. 270-212-1777 Twilight Bistro
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FAMILY/HOMESTYLE
Bob Evans (East) 1125 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-9022 (West) 5201 Pearl Dr. 812-425-5100 (Princeton) US 41 & State Rt. 64 812-386-1228 (Owensboro) 3123 Kentucky Hwy. 54 270-683-3515 Buffalo Wild Wings (East) 713 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-9464 (West) 5404 Pearl Dr. 812-471-9464 Burger Bank 1617 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-475-2265 Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 812-479-6388 Cleavers Restaurant 5501 E. Indiana St. 812-473-0001 Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 812-479-8788 Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania St. 812-422-6464 Culver’s 1734 Hirschland Rd.
NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE 812-437-3333 Denny’s Classic Diner (West) 5212 Weston Rd. 812-424-4472 (Newburgh) 19501 Elpers Rd. 812-867-7156 Denny’s Restaurant (East) 351 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-1063 (North) 4301 Hwy. 41 N. 812-423-9459
Hornville Tavern 2607 W. Baseline Rd. 812-963-0967 IHOP 601 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-471-0510 Ivy Cafe @ Swirca 16 W. Virginia St. 812-464-7800 KT’s Fire Grill 7247 Main St. Wadesville, IN 812-673-4996
Five Guys Burgers 5402 E. Indiana St. 812-401-1773
Koodie-Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5202
Flying Saucer Café (Inside the Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 812-423-1113
Korner Inn 15 W. Main St. Elberfeld, IN 812-983-4200
Franklin Lanes Coffee Shop 1801 W. Franklin St. 812-423-5355
Libby & Mom’s Café 2 Richardt Ave. 812-437-3040
Frontier Restaurant & Bar 12945 Hwy. 57 812-867-6786 Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-3800 Get and Go Casseroles 6840 Logan Dr. 812-475-8830 Golden Corral (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd. 812-473-1095 (Henderson) 1770 S. Green St. 270-869-9310 Highland Inn 6620 N. First Ave. 812-402-2544 Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way 812-422-1757
Log Inn 12491 S. 200 E. Haubstadt, IN 812-867-3216 Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 812-423-6388 O’Charley’s (East) 7301 E. Indiana St. 812-479-6632 (West) 812-5125 Pearl Dr. 812-424-3348
Pop’s Grill 516 S. Main St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-3880 Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-0024 Red Fez (Hadi Shriners) 6 Walnut St. 812-423-4285 Redwagon Restaurant & Bar Hwy. 165 & I-64 Poseyville, IN 812-874-2210 Rose Hill Cafe 8133 Rose Hill Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-853-8443 Scheller’s Carriage Inn 103 E Gibson St. Haubstadt, IN 812-768-6131 St. Joe Inn 9515 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-9310
Popeye’s Chicken 3300 N. 1st. Ave 812-401-1773
Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar 108 N. 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270-212-2133 Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 812-479-6974
ITALIAN/ MEDITERRANEAN
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 16401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-421-0800
NW Chophouse & Wine Bar 7799 Hwy 66 Newburgh, IN 812-853-9500 Red Geranium 504 N. St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-4431
FROZEN YOGURT
GERMAN
Gerst Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 812-424-1420
GREEK
Acropolis 501 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-93205
Cavanaugh’s (Tropicana Evansville)
IRISH
Ri Ra Irish Pub (District @ Tropicana) 701 NW Riverside Dr. 812-426-0000
Madeleine’s 423 S.E. 2nd St. 812-491-8611
Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 812-424-1416
FINE DINING
900 Tutor Ln. 812-476-5000
Angelo’s 305 Main St. 812-428-6666
Orange Leaf 701 Burkhardt Rd. 812-401-5215
Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-401-3474
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine
Famous Bistro 102 W. 2nd Street Owensboro, KY 270-686-8202
Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730
Old Mill 503 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 812-425-2261
421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4333
Famous Bistro 102 W. 2nd Street Owensboro, KY 270-686-8202
INDIAN
Taste of India 4700 Vogel Rd. 812-909-2880
Café Arazu
117 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN
812-842-2200 Dilegge’s Italian
607 N. Main St. 812-428-3004
Famous Bistro 102 W. 2nd Street Owensboro, KY 270-686-8202 House of Como
2700 S. Kentucky Ave. 812-422-0572 Little Italy Italian
4430 1st Ave. 812-479-7777 Mama Mia’s
(Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4000 Manna Mediterranean Grill 2913 Lincoln Ave. 812-473-7005 Milano’s Italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 812-484-2222
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Oasis Mediterranean Grille 5702 E. Virginia St. 812-602-3660 Olive Garden 1100 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-2903 Sauced 1113 Parrett St. 812-402-2230
812-423-9854 (East) 1448 N. Green River Rd. 812-477-9854 Tokyo Teppanyaki 2222 US Hwy 41 Henderson, KY 270-869-1968
Smitty’s Italian SteakHouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 812-423-6280
JAPANESE
Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse 915 North Park Dr. 812-962-4440 Ginmiya Asian Diner 4827 Davis Lant Dr. 812-471-8100
KOREAN
Jaya’s 119 S.E. 4th St. 812-422-6667
Iwataya Japanese Restaurant 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. 812-868-0830 Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro 4593 Washington Ave. 812-471-7076
Acapulco Restaurant 8480 High Pointe Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-858-7777
Roppongi Japanese Steak & Sushi 7221 E. Indiana St. 812-437-5824
Cancun 341 S. Green St. Henderson, KY 270-826-0067
Tokyo Japan 3000 N. Green River Rd. 812-401-1020 Zuki Japanese Grill & Sushi Lounge (Downtown) 222 Main St.
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MEXICAN
Okami Japanese Sushi & Hibachi 5435 Pearl Dr. 812-424-3413
Carleos 3118 Alvey Dr. Owensboro, KY 270-684-0290
NEWS4U | COUPONS
812-853-5440
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Chipotle Mexican Grill 499 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-4973 El Charro 720 N. Sonntag Ave. 812- 421-1986 El Maguey 3250 Warrick Dr. Boonville, IN 812-897-6666 El Patron 943 North Park Dr. 812-402-6500 El Rio 1919 Green River Rd. 812-471-1400 Hacienda (East) 990 S. Green River 812-474-1635 (North) 711 N. 1st. Ave. 812-423-6355 (West) 5440 Pearl Dr. 812-422-2055
3339 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-0566 Los Tres Camino’s 12100 Hwy. 41 N. 812-868-8550 Qdoba Mexican Grill 922 Burkhardt Rd. 812-401-0800 Riviera Mexican Grill 10604 SR. 662 Newburgh, IN 812-490-9936 Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 812-402-8226
MONGOLIAN
Big Bang Mongolian Grill 2013 N. Green River Rd. 812-602-1400 Charlie's Mongolian Grill 315 E. Diamond Ave. 812-423-9897
Hot Head Burritos 5625 Pearl Dr. Suite A 812-437-5010 Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4044 Professional Ln. 812-490-2814 La Campirana 1212 Washington Sq. Mall 812-550-1585 Los Bravos (East) 6226 E. Waterford Blvd. 812-474-9078 (North) 3534 First Ave. 812-424-4101 (West) 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy. 812-464-3136 (Boonville) 3311 Liberty Blvd. 812-897-3442 Los Portales
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PIZZA/SANDWICHES
Archie & Clyde’s 8309 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-490-7778 Azzip Pizza 5225 Pearl Dr. 812-401-3572 Big M’s Pizzeria 1313 N. 1st Ave. 812-434-6909 Boston’s 3911 Venetian Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-853-3400
Brick Pizzeria 101 NW. 1st., Ste. 114 812-602-3035
10722 Hwy 662 Newburgh, IN 812-518-3061
Cici’s Pizza (East) 101-B N. Green River Rd. 812-477-2424 (West) 5625 Pearl Dr. Ste. G 812-962-0034
Fetta 118 St. Ann St. Owensboro, KY 270-926-0005
Cleavers 5501 E. Indiana St. 812-473-0001 Dave’s Sports Den 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-479-8887 Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 812-425-2515 Famous Bistro 102 W. 2nd Street Owensboro, KY 270-686-8202 Fat Boy's Pizza
Firedome Pizza & Wings 2046 Hwy. 41 N. Henderson, KY 270-831-1977 Firehouse Subs 1031 N. Green River Rd. 812-602-2038 Franklin St. Pizza Factory 2033 W. Franklin St. 812-477-2141 Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812-868-8071 Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd.
812-473-3800 Heady’s Pizza 4120 N. First Ave. 812-437-4343 Highland Pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 812-402-8900 Jimmy John’s 701 N Burkhardt Rd Ste. C 812-401-5400 Kipplee’s 2350 Division St. 812-479-1542 Lombardi’s New York Pizza 513 Barret Blvd. Henderson, KY 270-854-4391 Mama Roma’s Pizza & Wings (East) 2008 E. Morgan Ave. 812-422-1212
(South) 3115 Covert Ave. 812-477-6262 Mama Mia’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4000 Maloney’s Pizza & Wings 3030 Highland Point Dr. Owensboro, KY 270-684-8080 Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings 2611 Hwy. 41 N. Henderson, KY 270-826-1111 Old Chicago 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-401-1400 Papa John’s Pizza (East) 303 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-477-7700 5436 E. Indiana St. 812-473-5200
(North) 4204 N. 1st Ave. 812-425-2345 1244 Hwy 41 812-867-7272 (West) 4814 W. Lloyd Expwy. 812-423-7272 (Newburgh) (Henderson) Pangea Kitchen 111 S. Green River Rd., Ste. E 812-401-2404 Parkway Pizza 3911 Broadway Ave. 812-423-3339 Pizza Chef 4938 SR 261 Newburgh, IN 812-853-3338
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Pizza Depot 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-9131
Rounder’s Pizza 510 W. Mill Rd. 812-424-4960
Pizza King (East) 1033 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-476-9441 (West) 220 N. St Joe Ave. 812-424-7976 (Newburgh) Hwy. 66 & 261 812-853-3368
Rounder’s Too 12731 N. Green River Rd. 812-867-7172
Roca Bar South 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 812-422-7782 Roca Bar North 12301 Hwy. 41 North N. 812-868-8898 Rockhouse at Wolf’s 31 N. Green St. Henderson, KY 270-212-1400
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Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W. Delaware St. 812-423-3160 Sandy’s Pizza 609 S. Main St. Fort Branch, IN 812-759-3972
812-402-6776
812-464-4472
812-253-2102
Susan Bobe’s 101 W. Broadway St. Princeton, IN 812-385-2554
Woody’s Pizzeria 518 S. Main St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-6666
Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566/ 812-774-6547
Talk of the Town 1200 Edgar St. 812-402-8696
PRIVATE DINING/ BANQUET
Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871
Schaum’s Pizzeria 240 S. Green River Rd. 812-402-4733
Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-477-7500
Slice The 2011 Lincoln Ave. 812-476-8518
Turoni’s Newburgh 8011 Bell Oaks Rd. 812-490-5555
Spankey’s Una Pizza 714 N. Sonntag Ave.
Walther’s Golf ‘n Fun 2301 N. 1st Ave.
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The Ballroom at Sauced 1119 Parrett St. 812-422-2230 Edgewater La Veranda Banquet Room 5 E. Water St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 Ivy Room at SWIRCA 16 W. Virginia St. 812-464-7800 Old Post Office Event Center 100 NW. 2nd St.
PUBS & TAVERNS
711 Tavern 711 Virginia St. 812-422-0904
Backstage Bar & Grill 524 Main St. 812-424-5020
NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Blush Ultralounge (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4000 Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares Ave. 812-425-4929
812-490-0600 Fester’s Sports Bar & Grill 10301 Old Hwy 62 W. Mt Vernon, IN 812-985-7333 Franklin Street Tavern 2126 W. Franklin St. 812-459-5210
Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388
Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 812-423-8040
Buck’s Tavern 1015 N. Fulton Ave. 812-429-0055
Gerst Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 812-424-1420
Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 812-423-0726 Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar 108 N. 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270-212-2133 Cricket’s 518 W. Main St. Newburgh 812-858-2782 Dapper Pig 1112 Parrett St. 812-401-3333 Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7300 Darren’s Pub 713 N. Green St. Henderson, KY 812-827-2206 Dave’s Sportsden 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-479-8887 Diamond Lanes 2400 Hwy 41 N. 812-424-4677 Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. 812-401-1201
Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin St. 812-423-0794 Harbor Bay 4428 N. First Ave. 812-423-0050 Haynie’s Corner Pub 1114 SE Parrett St. 812-423-8221 Highland Inn 6620 N. First Ave. 812-402-2544 Hornville Tavern 2607 Baseline Rd. 812-963-9318 J’s Sports Bar & Grill 1602 S. Vann Ave. 812-401-2266 KC’s Corner Pocket 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 812-428-2255 KC’s Time Out Lounge 1121 S. Green River Rd. 812-437-9920 Knob Hill Tavern 1016 Hwy. 662 W. Newburgh, IN 812-853-9550 Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 812-479-1542
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 812-437-0171 Legends (IRiver City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-476-7444 Leroy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. 812-464-8300 Lyle’s Sportszone 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 812-425-7729 Main Street Comedy Pub 217 Main St. 812-453-7636 Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-475-8780 Nisbit Inn 6701 Nisbit Rd. 812-963-9305 O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 812-401-4630 Old Chicago 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-401-1400 Peephole Bar & Grill 201 Main St. 812-423-5171 Piston’s Bar & Grill 2131 W. Franklin St. 812-401-1699 Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 3rd Ave. 812-423-0872
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812-422-7782 Roca Bar North 12301 Hwy. 41 N. 812-868-8898 Rookie’s Sports Bar 117 Second St. Henderson, KY 270-826-1106 St. Phillips Inn 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. 812-985-5558 Sportsman’s Grille & Billiards 2315 W. Franklin St. 812-422-0801 Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 812-476-2384 Taylor’s Tavern 2509 W. Parrish Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-683-5577 Tiki Time Bar & Grill 1801 Waterworks Rd. 812-425-1912 Tin Man Brewing Co. 1430 W. Franklin St. 812-618-3227
SEAFOOD
Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-401-3474 Edgewater Grille 1 E. Water St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 Harbor Bay 4428 N. First Ave. 812-423-0050 Lure Seafood & Grille 401 W. 2nd St. Owensboro, KY 270-240-4556 Madeleine’s 423 S.E. 2nd St. 812-491-8611
TJ’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. 812-402-9273
Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 812-477-9227
Treehouse Grill & Pub 1550 Mesker Park Dr. 812-909-2320
Tin Fish 300 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN 812-490-7000
Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 S. Green River Rd. 812-477-4088
Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871 Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-477-7500
Ri Ra Irish Pub (District @ Tropicana) 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 812-426-0000
Turoni’s Pizza 8011 Bell Oaks Rd. Newburgh, IN 812-490-5555
Roca Bar South 1618 S. Kentucky Ave.
Yellow Tavern 521 Church St.
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New Harmony, IN 812-682-3303
SPANISH
Eclipse Tapas Bar & Restaurant 113 SE 4th St. 812-463-6040
STEAKHOUSES
Cavanaugh’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4333
812-768-6462 Hornet’s Nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky Ave. 812-422-0572 Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 812-479-6974
Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-2400
Double D’s 1206 E. Main St. Boonville, IN 812-897-8813
Lure Seafood & Grille 401 W. 2nd St. Owensboro, KY 270-240-4556
Edgewater Grille 1 E. Water St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443
Madeleine’s 423 SE 2nd St. 812-491-8611 NW Chophouse & Wine Bar 7799 St. Hwy 66 Newburgh, IN 812-853-9500
Haub House 101 E. Haub St. Haubstadt, IN
Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 812-474-0005
1434 Tutor Ln. 812-477-8424
Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 812-423-6280
Vietnamese Cuisine 4602 Vogel Rd. 812-491-1884
VIETNAMESE
Texas Roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd. 812-477-7427 (Owenboro) 943 Moseley Rd. Owensboro, KY 270-689-0086 Western Rib-Eye & Ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 812-476-5405
THAI
Pangea Kitchen 111 S. Green River Rd., Ste. E 812-401-2404
WINERIES
Mystique Winery 13000 Gore Rd. Lynnville, IN 812-922-5612
Thai Papaya Cuisine
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NEWS4U | WESTERN KENTUCKY WHAT'S COOKIN'
101 W. 2ND STREET, OWENSBORO KY 270-684-7800
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tarted as a small pizzeria in Atlanta, Georgia in 1974, Mellow Mushroom has grown into a household name. With over 200 locations across the U.S., the newer Owensboro location is a welcome addition to downtown. The restaurant features menu items crafted ahead of their time, decor that takes us back to their roots, a relaxed ambiance, chill tunes, and a staff that displays the success story that is Mellow Mushroom. Matt Holderfield is no stranger to the vibe and dedication of the establishment - he's been a loyal team member for over six years, starting off at the bottom and working his way up to GM. His enthusiastic and informative tour of the restaurant proves that there's so much more to the brand than delicious pies. During my visit, I was served three appetizers - the bruschetta, (which was undeniably the best I've ever had) a light option of garlic toast points topped with tomatoes, fresh basil, feta cheese, balsamic vinegar, and drizzled with balsamic glaze. A Mellow Mushroom favorite, the meatball trio, came next - three meatballs
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made in-house, grilled and stuffed with cheese atop their tangy, sweet red sauce with basil and shaved parmesan. Last but certainly not least, I tried a stuffed portobello mushroom and it was love at first bite. Although large enough to share, I probably wouldn't - this masterpiece is filled with feta, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, and spinach, basted with garlic butter, baked, served on a bed of spring mix and vinaigrette with more of their tasty balsamic glaze. I was nearly full, but alas, it is the Mellow Mushroom, so I couldn't leave without trying a pizza... or two. And maybe a pita sandwich. The mushroom club was impeccably executed, with ham,
applewood bacon, provolone, caramelized onions, grilled mushrooms, tomatoes, sprouts, lettuce and mayo, and the memorably-named pizzas were exactly what I expected. The Great White is an upgrade on a traditional margherita pizza - provolone, feta, ricotta, mozzarella, sun dried and roma tomatoes, and onions with an olive oil/ garlic base. The Maui Wowie, which sources say is Bob Marley's favorite pie (although this statement can neither be confirmed nor denied) was my final conquest. The chewy, fluffy dough has a pesto base, is basted with more pesto (yay, pesto), with mozzarella, ham, pineapple, jerk chicken, applewood bacon, and banana peppers. The jury's still out on Bob Marley,
but it's definitely approved by me. Next trip - Magic Mushroom Soup and Thai Dye pizza. With 32 beers on tap, a full bar, an impressive (and marked) selection of vegan/vegetarian items, gluten free crust options, a full bar, patio, and access to the downtown trolley service, the future of this new fixture is looking very bright. It's easy to see why they've continued to grow upward and outward for over 40 years definitely more than worth a short trip over the blue bridge. - Whitney Patterson Hours: Sun- Thurs 11 a.m.-10 p.m. / Fri & Sat 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. Follow Mellow Mushroom Owensboro on Facebook.
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NEWS4U | WKY UPCOMING EVENTS
Kraftucky
OWENSBORO CONVENTION CENTER | NOVEMBER 11 - 13
ARTS & CRAFTS EXPO
Shop unique handmade creations in jewelry, clothing, pottery, décor, woodwork and much more!
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he Owensboro Convention Center continues its run of high profile events with the 2016 Kraftucky Arts & Crafts Expo. The three day gathering of local and regional artists features everything from book readings and basket weaving demonstrations to pottery design and gourd painting. Continuing the tradition of quality arts and crafts events in Owensboro, Kraftucky offers a unique shopping experience just in time for the holidays. Handmade creations in jewelry, clothing, décor, woodwork and much more will be on display and available for purchase, so don’t miss this opportunity to find some truly one-of-a-kind gifts for your family and friends. With its scenic location and beautiful facilities, the OCC provides the perfect venue for Kraftucky, an ideal meeting place for artists from around the area and beyond. And keep in mind that the event is very family-friendly; kids are not only welcome but children 11 and under get in free! Admission for adults is only $3. Considering all that is on offer at Kraftucky, including educational demonstrations, holiday shopping opportunities and the simple joy of being around like-minded creative types, you’re simply not going to find a more affordable arts and crafts event of this quality. Kraftucky times: Friday, 11/11: 2pm-7pm; Saturday, 11/12: 9am-6pm; Sunday, 11/13: 11am-4pm. For more info, visit owensborocenter.com or call 270-687-8800. Also, be sure to mark your calendar for the third annual Owensboro Christmas Show at the Owensboro Convention Center, December 2-4. The event features more than 200 high quality vendors from all over the region with a great selection of Christmas items on display and available to purchase – literally acres of goods. No matter who’s on your holiday gift list, there’s something for everyone at the Owensboro Christmas Show. With the added emphasis on acquiring quality exhibitors this year, it’s expected that the three day event will attract even bigger crowds as holiday shoppers from Owensboro, Evansville and Henderson – and beyond – make the trip to the OCC. Admission is just $2 for adults; children 12 and under get in free. Bring the kids for free pictures with Santa all weekend long and free balloon twisting on Saturday and Sunday! Owensboro Christmas Show times: Friday, 12/2: 11am-8pm; Saturday, 12/3: 10am-7pm; Sunday, 12/4: 11am-5pm.
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NEWS4U | WKY MUSIC SPOTLIGHT
Carrie Lyn & The String Getup Eluding the limelight: refreshingly modest singer not much for self-promotion
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n this age of social media, talented musicians seemingly have the world's attention at their fingertips with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube never more than a few clicks away. The technology is there to self-promote at will; who wouldn't want to take advantage of it? Well, Carrie Lyn Houtchen for one. This thirty-something Calhoun, KY native is not your average artist. While she loves to play, loves to strum her guitar and belt out everything from Fleetwood Mac to Merle Haggard - and especially her idol, Lucinda Williams - with that strong, bluesy voice of hers, Houtchen isn't overly-drawn to performance, mostly shunning the spotlight. She even avoids committing her songs to tape. The reason? "I can't stand to hear myself on recordings it's so hard for me, because I'm very self-critical," she states, though it comes across more like an apology. But clearly, there's no need to be sorry. Modesty has pretty much become a lost art form, and frankly, it's refreshing to see someone take such an attitude - to basically say, "People who like me will find me." In fact, Houtchen did say that, although the "me" was actually "us" and it was in reference to her cool new trio, Carrie Lyn & The String Getup. "For years I didn't want to play with anybody - I always said that I don't play well with others," she explains. "Most times the other people don't get your vision, they don't hear what you're wanting to sound like." However, after a solo gig at McGrady's in Owensboro, Jason Morris, a local upright bass player, approached her and
offered his services. This time something just clicked. Not long after, Morris suggested that his buddy Eric join in on mandolin another perfect fit in more ways than one. "He's gone on to be my husband," Houtchen says. Backed by such complementary musicians, her aversion to being in the public eye has lessened a bit, performances have become
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NEWS4U | WKY MUSIC SPOTLIGHT more frequent. Of course, it certainly helps when the crowds are so appreciative. "We had an amazing gig the other night at CYO in Owensboro - amazing energy," she says with noticeable excitement. "We needed that boost, that little shot to point us in the right direction." The "right direction," in Houtchen's mind, does not include playing "Wagon Wheel" or any other standard covers. Rather, she and the guys focus on "trying to bring back some of the old time blues and re-do them a little bit." That means digging up lost songs by people like Jimmy Rogers, songs that audiences may have never heard. The burgeoning trio's set list also includes bands like the Grateful Dead and folk legend John Hartford. The timing of this new musical format couldn't be better for Houtchens. A little over six months ago, she decided to quit her job and just be creative. That means concentrating solely on her music and her business, an interior design/decor and custom artwork shop called the Bohemian Shed. "I went to school for electrical engineering and worked in kidney dialysis for 16 years, but now I'm just going to be broke and artsy for the rest of my life," Houtchens laughs. But at least she'll have more opportunities to get the word out about Carrie Lyn & The String Getup. Wait, get the word out? What's happening?! Yes, Houtchen and the guys are starting to take some self-promotion baby steps, believe it or not. The trio now has a Facebook page that lists upcoming gigs - but not a whole lot else. In time, in time. Speaking of gigs, you can catch Carrie Lyn & The String Getup on December 2 at the scene of their best show to date: CYO Brewing. And do check the trio's fancy new Facebook site for more info on occasion. Now that Houtchen has finally made the move to social media, anything is possible - there's even talk of recording original material. "We're back to writing again, playing songs that we're really connected to. We're really excited about moving forward with our little string band." Ah, there's that endearingly modest outlook again.
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IN TOWN &AROUND Monday, October 31
O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Costume Contest/ Kids eat free Sportsmans Grille & Billiards -- Free Pool w/ a purchase 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sports Night 7:00 PM Old Court House -- Catacombs & House of Lecter Olde Courthouse Catacombs/ House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen 9:00 PM Someplace Else -- Rocky Horror 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic
Tuesday, November 1 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Trivia Night Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Rockin' Rod (open to the public) Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Honey Roy Band 8:00 PM Marigold Bar -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz TJ's Stockyard Inn -- A.P.A Pool Tourney 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
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Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Osiella
Wednesday, November 2 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts TJ's Stockyard Inn -- A.P.A. Pool 9:30 AM Ford Center -- Evansville Thunderbolts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 6:30 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -Osiella 7:00 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Honey Roy Band 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Woman Candy Wednesday / Karaoke w/ DJ BK Someplace Else -- Bingo Night 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke
Thursday, November 3 6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Honey Roy Band
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7:30 PM Someplace Else -- Kimberly Lynn presents Comedy Night w/ Headliner Patrick Passifiume and feat. Holly Lynea 8:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams Marigold Bar -- Karaoke 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- College Night w/ DJ & Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke
Friday, November 4 5:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Thunderbolts Pre-Party 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Fabulous Rodenberg Boys 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Thunderbolts 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Jimmy Church Band 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- The Valcoes 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Whiskey Up & Wine Down / Live Music w/ DJ Pitt Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band KC's Corner Pocket -- Live DJ &
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NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND Karaoke w/ T_Rob Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Marigold Bar -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Live Music 10:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Fortag Lamasco Bar -- Mister F & The McLovins O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Osiella
Saturday, November 5 10:00 AM Old National Events Plaza -Kentucky Reptile Expo 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ The Boat Monkeys 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt 8:00 PM Korner Inn -- Dallas Cole Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Jimmy Church Band 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- John Hurst 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Jenny's Bad Hair Day / College Night Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Marigold Bar -- Karaoke Pistons Bar & Grill -- Tastes Like Chicken Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Josh Merritt TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Live Music 10:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Music TBA KC's Corner Pocket -- Factor Primo KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Fortag Lamasco Bar -- On Tap Project
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O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Bonfire Weekend 11:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ AP Live Dance Music w/ Celebrity Bartenders 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Patience Eau Claire & Esther Seals
Sunday, November 6 12:00 PM Old National Events Plaza -Contemporary Bride Expo 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Open mic night w/ Fallen Saint 8:30 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Karaoke 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke / DJ / Cornhole Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Karaoke 9:30 PM Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunda
Monday, November 7 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts TJ's Stockyard Inn -- A.P.A. Pool 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard 8:00 PM Marigold Bar -- Open Mic Night 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Dance Music w/ DJ K
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10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic
Tuesday, November 8 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Trivia Night Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band 8:00 PM Marigold Bar -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz TJ's Stockyard Inn -- A.P.A Pool Tourney 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Adam Blythe
Wednesday, November 9 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts TJ's Stockyard Inn -- A.P.A. Pool 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 6:30 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -Monte Skelton 7:00 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Woman Candy Wednesday / Karaoke w/ DJ BK Someplace Else -- Bingo Night 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke
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NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND O'Brian's Sports Bar -- 12th Anniversary Bash!
Thursday, November 10 6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band 8:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams Marigold Bar -- Karaoke 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- College Night w/ DJ & Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke
Friday, November 11 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Mad Women 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Ford Center -- Carrie Underwood 8:00 PM Korner Inn -- Byron Rohrig Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Rick K & The Allnighters 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Akacia 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Whiskey Up & Wine Down / Live Music w/ DJ Pitt Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band
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KC's Corner Pocket -- Live DJ & Karaoke w/ T_Rob Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Marigold Bar -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Live Music 10:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Loxely Jade Lamasco Bar -- Aaron Kamm & the One Drops O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Static Mojo 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Trey Alize & Monroe Fitzgerald
Saturday, November 12 9:00 AM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Static Mojo 5:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Thunderbolts Pre-Party 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Nick Gregory & Dennis Lyerla 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Your Decision (open to the public) Victory Theatre -- EPO presents Leonard Bernstein's Mass 7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Thunderbolts 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Rick K & The Allnighters 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- The Harts 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Never Been Caught Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro)
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-- Rebel Creek Band Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Marigold Bar -- Karaoke Pistons Bar & Grill -- Nocturnal Ri Ra Irish Pub -- UFC 205: Conor McGregor vs Eddie Alvarez TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Live Music 10:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Po'Dunk Willies KC's Corner Pocket -- Deja Blu 5 KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Radio Tokyo Lamasco Bar -- The Why Store O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Josh Merritt Band 11:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ AP Live Dance Music w/ Celebrity Bartenders 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Raquel Rae Heart, Trey Alize & Monroe Fitzgerald
Sunday, November 13 3:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Thunderbolts Pre-Party 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Ford Center -- Evansville Thunderbolts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Open mic night w/ Fallen Saint 8:30 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Karaoke 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke / DJ / Cornhole Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke
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NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Karaoke 9:30 PM Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunda
Monday, November 14 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts TJ's Stockyard Inn -- A.P.A. Pool 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Carrie Glen 8:00 PM Marigold Bar -- Open Mic Night 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Dance Music w/ DJ K 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic
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6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Trivia Night Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Chapel Park Trio 8:00 PM Marigold Bar -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz TJ's Stockyard Inn -- A.P.A Pool Tourney 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Charlotte Berg & Kieman McMullan
Wednesday, November 16 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts
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TJ's Stockyard Inn -- A.P.A. Pool 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines Victory Theatre -- Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live! 6:30 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Katie Watts 7:00 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Chapel Park Trio 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Woman Candy Wednesday / Karaoke w/ DJ BK Someplace Else -- Bingo Night 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ
NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke
Thursday, November 17 6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Team Trivia Lyle's Sports Zone -Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Chapel Park Trio 8:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -Live Jams Marigold Bar -- Karaoke 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -College Night w/ DJ & Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke TJ's Stockyard Inn -Karaoke
Friday, November 18 Ford Center -- Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Fabulous Rodenberg Boys 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 8:00 PM
Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Sweet Trouble Band 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Retro Shock 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Whiskey Up & Wine Down / Live Music w/ DJ Pitt Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band KC's Corner Pocket -- Live DJ & Karaoke w/ T_Rob Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Marigold Bar -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Live Music 10:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Slippery When Wet: A Tribute to Bon Jovi Lamasco Bar -- Tropidelic O'Brian's Sports Bar -Static Mojo 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Chablis Onassiss Depree & Tailor Made
Saturday, November 19 Ford Center -- Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Brock Stahl 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines
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NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Jay Johnson (open to the public) 8:00 PM Korner Inn -- 2 Miles Back Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sweet Trouble Band 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- David Weddle 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Void Nation ft. Greg Borough Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Marigold Bar -- Karaoke Pistons Bar & Grill -- Jason Lee McKinney Band Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Rory Connolly TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Live Music 10:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -Retro Shock KC's Corner Pocket -Valcoes KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- January Noise Lamasco Bar -- Fresh Hops O'Brian's Sports Bar -Never Been Caught 11:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ AP Live Dance Music w/ Celebrity Bartenders 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Paris Starz
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Sunday, November 20 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Bob Green 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Open mic night w/ Fallen Saint 8:30 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -Karaoke 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke / DJ / Cornhole Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O'Brian's Sports Bar -Karaoke 9:30 PM Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday
Monday, November 21 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts TJ's Stockyard Inn -- A.P.A. Pool 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Bob Ballard 8:00 PM Marigold Bar -- Open Mic Night 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Dance Music w/ DJ K 10:00 PM
NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic
Tuesday, November 22 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Trivia Night Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires 8:00 PM Marigold Bar -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz TJ's Stockyard Inn -- A.P.A Pool Tourney 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Derick Howard
Wednesday, November 23 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -Free Darts TJ's Stockyard Inn -- A.P.A. Pool 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 7:00 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Woman Candy
Wednesday / Karaoke w/ DJ BK Cricket's (Newburgh) -Turkey Eve Party w/ 5th Degree Lyle's Sports Zone -Turkey Lurkey Party Time! Someplace Else -- Bingo Night 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Tailgate Revival KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Pistons Bar & Grill -Turkey Bash w/ Tastes Like Chicken! 9:30 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Gonzo's Toybox 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Mock Orange
Thursday, November 24 6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Team Trivia Lyle's Sports Zone -Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires 8:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -Live Jams Marigold Bar -- Karaoke 9:00 PM
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KC's Corner Pocket -College Night w/ DJ & Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke TJ's Stockyard Inn -Karaoke
Friday, November 25 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ The Cowboy Poets 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Little Moe & The Atomic TwoTones 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -Karaoke 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Whiskey Up & Wine Down / Live Music w/ DJ Pitt Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band KC's Corner Pocket -- Live DJ & Karaoke w/ T_Rob Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Marigold Bar -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Live Music 10:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Pop Evil Lamasco Bar -- Calabash
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O'Brian's Sports Bar -Osiella 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Bendovah Plenti & Destiny Monet
Saturday, November 26 3:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- 6th Annual River Basin Blues Blast 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Curt & Rod (open to the public) 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Little Moe & The Atomic TwoTones 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -Nurdz 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Lindsey Williams Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Marigold Bar -- Karaoke Pistons Bar & Grill -- Too Far Gone Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Osiella TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Live Music 10:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -Live Music TBA KC's Corner Pocket --
NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND Jenny's Bad Hair Day KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Your Girlfriend KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Your Girlfriend O'Brian's Sports Bar -- DJ 3lectro Angel 11:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ AP Live Dance Music w/ Celebrity Bartenders 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Jodi Santana & Holly Haliwell
Sunday, November 27 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller
6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Open mic night w/ Fallen Saint 8:30 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Karaoke 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke / DJ / Cornhole Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Karaoke 9:30 PM Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday
Monday, November 28 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts
TJ's Stockyard Inn -- A.P.A. Pool 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard 7:30 PM Old National Events Plaza -- Elf the Musical 8:00 PM Marigold Bar -- Open Mic Night 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Dance Music w/ DJ K 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic
Tuesday, November 29 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM
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NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND Backstage Bar & Grill -Trivia Night Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Retro Shock 8:00 PM Marigold Bar -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz TJ's Stockyard Inn -- A.P.A Pool Tourney 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Steve Tyner
Wednesday, November 30 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -Free Darts TJ's Stockyard Inn -- A.P.A. Pool
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9:15 AM Old National Events Plaza -- Frosty 12:00 PM Old National Events Plaza -- Frosty 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 7:00 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -Karaoke 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Woman Candy Wednesday / Karaoke w/ DJ BK Someplace Else -- Bingo Night 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke
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CLUBS & PUBS Al’s Corner Pub 301 W. Columbia St. Evansville, IN 812- 909-2249 Algonquins III 213 U.S. Hwy. 41 S. Henderson, KY 270- 827-4313 BackStage Bar & Grill Evansville, IN 524 Main St. 812-424-5020 Blush Ultralounge (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. Evansville, IN 812-433-4000 Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares Evansville, IN 812-425-4929 Boiler Room Bar 1100 N. Walnut St. Owensboro, KY 270-684-4999 Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. Evansville, IN 812-909-0388 Break Time Bar & Grill 1323 S. Barker Ave Evansville, IN 812-602-1756 Buck’s Tavern 1005 N. Fulton Ave. Evansville, IN 812-429-0055 Buster & Becky’s 1000 N. Garvin Evansville, IN 812-423-7616 Carson’s Brewery 2404 Lynch Rd. Evansville, IN 812-759-8229 Chilly Willy’s 3039 Claremont Ave. Evansville, IN
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812-423-0726 Corner Bar 2668 Mt. Vernon Ave. Evansville, IN 812- 425-5059 Cricket’s 518 W. Main St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-2782 Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. Evansville, IN 812-867-7300 Darren’s Pub 713 N. Green St. Henderson, KY 270-827-2206 Dave’s Sports Den 701 N. Weinbach Ave. Evansville, IN 812-479-8887 Deerhead Sidewalk Café 222 E. Columbia Ave. Evansville, IN 812-425-2515 De Vonna’s 919 North Park Dr. Evansville, IN 812-401-9400 Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. Evansville, IN 812-401-1201 Double D’s 1206 E. Main St. Boonville, IN 812-897-8813 Enigma Bar & Grill 4044 Professional Ln. Newburgh, IN 812-490-0600 Franklin Street Tavern 2126 W. Franklin St. Evansville, IN 812-401-1313 Fred’s Bar & Grill
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Your guide to local watering holes around the Tri-State. From taverns to dance clubs, there is something for everyone!
421 Read St. Evansville, IN 812-423-8040 Gerst Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. Evansville, IN 812-424-1420 Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin St. Evansville, IN 812-423-0794 Haynie's Corner Pub 1114 SE Parrett St. Evansville, IN 812-423-8221 Highland Inn 6620 N. 1st Ave. Evansville, IN 812-402-2544 Hoosiers Lounge (Tropicana Pavilion) 450 N.W. Riverside Dr. Evansville, IN 812-433-4100 Horstketter’s Tavern 5809 Stringtown Rd. Evansville, IN 812-423-0692 J's Sports Bar & Grill 1602 S. Vann Ave. Evansville, IN 812-401-2266 KC’s Corner Pocket 1819 N. Fulton Ave. Evansville, IN 812-428-BALL KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill Washington Square Mall Evansville, IN 812-437-9920 Koodie Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5202 Korner Inn 15 W. Main St. Elberfeld, IN
812-983-4200 Lakeview Inn 515 W. Washington Ave. Chandler, IN 812-925-7384 Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin St. Evansville, IN 812-437-0171 Legends (River City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. Evansville, IN 812-476-7444 Leroy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. Evansville, IN 812-464-8300 Lyle's Sportszone 1404 E. Morgan Ave. Evansville, IN 812-425-7729 Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. Evansville, IN 812-475-8780 Milligan's Bar 3136 W. 2nd St. Owensboro, KY 270-685-3941 O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. Evansville, IN 812-401-4630 Peephole Bar & Grill 2nd & Main St. Evansville, IN 812-423-5171 PG 1418 W. Franklin St. Evansville, IN 812-402-4445 Piston’s 2131 W. Franklin St. Evansville, IN 812-401-1699
Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 S. Green River Rd. Evansville, IN 812-477-4088 RiRa’s Irish Pub (District @ Tropicana) 701 NW Riverside Dr. Evansville, IN 812-426-0000 Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 N. 3rd Ave. Evansville, IN 812-423-0872 Rookie’s 117 Second St. Henderson, KY 270-826-1106 Scandals Night Club 1352 E. Division St. Evansville, IN 812- 423-2121 Shorty's Bar 1209 Baker Ave. Evansville, IN 812-424-4550 Someplace Else Night Club 930 Main St. Evansville, IN 812-424-3202 Sportsman’s Grille & Billiards 2315 W. Franklin St. Evansville, IN 812-422-0801 Taylor's Tavern 2509 W. Parrish Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-683-5577 Tin Man Brewing Co. 1430 W. Franklin St. Evansville, IN 812-618-3227 TJ’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. Evansville, IN 812-402-9273
WE WERE THERE! 2016 Fall Festival on Franklin Street Photos by: Rajiv KC
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NEWS4U | SPORTS
HOOSIER HYSTERIA! IU journalism major Caitlin Blackford reports from the frontlines of college hoops madness
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oosier Hysteria, an annual fan favorite event designed to kick off the season for both the men's and women's basketball teams, recently took place at the newly-renovated Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington. The October 22nd event was - as always - a wild celebration of one of the most storied programs in the NCAA. From the five national titles and iconic coaches to the instantly recognizable candy stripe pants, IU basketball is a way of life for the many students, parents and general sports nuts that packed the house in a build-up to the opening tip-off on November 11. “It’s essentially a Hoosier lovefest,” says IU professor Terry Hutchens. “It’s a really cool event because there is such a sense of anticipation that comes with it. There are over 10,000 people there and it just shows you how passionate people are about Indiana basketball.” This year, fans heard from head coach Tom Crean and were treated to a dunk contest between the members of the men’s team, as well as a 3-point shooting contest between both the men’s and women’s teams. The excitement reached a fever pitch with a scrimmage
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amongst the men's players, wrapping up a truly unique experience for all in attendance. "The event is one of a kind," IU junior Ali Lebano says, summing up the appeal of Hoosier Hysteria. “Being encompassed by the atmosphere of Assembly Hall is like nothing else, and it makes me so excited and so proud to be cheering on the Hoosiers.” Hoosier Hysteria was made even more special this year as it was the first official event held in the newly-renovated Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The $40 million updates, made generously by philanthropist and IU alumna Cindy Simon Skjodt, include a new south lobby, glass atrium that provides fans with a view of the court and a new hospitality suite, the Henke Spirt of ‘76 Club. 2016 Big Ten regular season champs, the Hoosiers finished 27-8 under Tom Crean, advancing to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. It’s safe to say that there's a lot of hype surrounding the new squad; fans have literally been counting down the days until their beloved team takes the court and begins the quest for a sixth national title. Hoosier Hysteria, indeed! - Caitlin Blackford
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NEWS4U | SPECIAL FEATURE
COLLIn
CLARKE PT. 1 Evansville's very own super hero makes triumphant return to Kentucky Muscle competition
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ven if you don't know the story of local weightlifter Collin Clarke, you've probably seen his smiling face and sculpted physique on a huge billboard in town while cruising up and down Green River Road (really, you can't miss it). The gigantic "advertisement" for his non-profit organization, Collination, is the culmination of an incredible journey that began in March of 2015 when Collin attended a bodybuilding show in Evansville. He was absolutely transfixed. "I couldn't keep my eyes off the stage watching Front: Collin Clarke every single person that competed," he says as if transported Back: Glenn Ubelhor back to that very day. "For like five hours I did not use the restroom or get up - my eyes were on the stage, and I was the track seemed to course through Collin's tanned, chiseled body as he like, 'Wow, I want to do this.'" Now, keep in mind that Collin, who stands posed with a fearless gleam in his eyes. Not only did he take the crowd by five feet tall-ish, weighed 200+ pounds at the time. To have any hope of storm, he reduced his mother to tears - lots and lots of tears."We had no fulfilling his dream, he needed to drop at least 60 - a challenge for anyone. idea of the response we were going to get, and we had never seen Collin's But what many people have since come to learn is that Collin was born with performance, either," Jodie Clarke explains. "We were a nervous wreck and I Down syndrome, a fact that on the surface, seemingly stacked the deck cried all day - I just didn't expect everyone to react like that." After finishing even heavier against him. However, this seriously determined 23-year-old in fifth place - a phenomenal achievement - Collin was then given the was not to be denied. Most Inspirational award in what surely had to be a landslide vote. It was a magical moment for all who attended. At the time, Collin was working a shift each week at the Bob's Gym North front desk. That's where he first met the man who would change his life The post-Kentucky Muscle celebration for Collin and his crew was epic in ways no one could have predicted: Glenn Ubelhor. A professional diet restrictions were lifted, of course, so he could finally enjoy a few slices bodybuilder, Ubelhor befriended the shy introvert and soon an amazing of pizza and a Bahama Mama or two with his best buddy (and fellow alliance was formed. "I saw Glenn as a trainer and a mentor," Collin says. "I weightlifter ) Jeff Kosor. But once the buzz had worn off, it was back to practiced every move of his - he motivated me to do my best." His ultimate business. Plans for the coming year were discussed, including a triumphant goal was to participate in the annual fall Kentucky Muscle competition in return to Louisville in late October 2016, as well as all the good work that Louisville, so the pair had to get to work. A strict diet combined with hours Collination could now do for those with special needs with the backing of upon hours in the gym slowly transformed Collin into a brand new person so many new supporters. both inside and out. Gone was the pudgy, insular guy who looked down at the ground much of the time and in his place appeared a strong, confident *At the time of publication, Collin had just competed at Kentucky man ready to rock and roll. Muscle. Next month we'll chronicle his encore performance and all of his unforgettable experiences over the last year. It's no coincidence that the song Collin chose to accompany his awardwinning routine at the Kentucky Muscle competition a year ago was AC/ For more info, visit Collination on Facebook. DC's "Back in Black." Long a favorite of his, the unmistakable swagger of
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NEWS4U | LOCAL PERSONALITY
Fritz GAHL: BAR BOUNCER
Keeping the peace: KC's well-traveled security man has seen it all and then some
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ver three decades of bar bouncing. That would seemingly do just about anybody's head in, but Fritz Gahl is made of something a little tougher than the rest of us - something a lot tougher, actually. Though the 55-year-old Mt. Vernon native admits the job isn't anywhere near as nerve-racking as it used to be (KC's Time Out Lounge GM Chad Brady jokingly refers to his current situation there as "cushy"), he certainly has experienced his share of close shaves, especially back in the days when the Evansville night club scene often resembled a scene out of Roadhouse. According to Gahl, the sight of bottles and bodies flying was routine when he first accepted a security position at the long-defunct Funky's 2 in 1981 - just a few months after he was finally old enough to get in. But more on that shortly. Looking at Gahl today with his intimidating physique and Steven Seagalinspired ponytail, it's hard to imagine that anyone has ever given him any crap. But in fact, his transformation into modern day badass was kickstarted years ago by some mouthy Mount Vernon students. "All through junior high and freshman year of high school I was bullied - I can't stand bullies," he explains. "But I got involved in wrestling and football and started working out, studied martial arts. I finally had a way to defend myself." That ability to hold his own came in handy one March night at the aforementioned Funky's 2. Gahl had just exited the bathroom and noticed that the night club's security was struggling to keep a fight from starting between a group of pool players. "I put my hand on the bouncer's shoulder and said, 'Handle your business, I got your back,'" he says. "Once everything was under control, I introduced myself - it wasn't long before the manager slipped me an application." Gahl's reputation as a take-no-prisoners kind of guy quickly grew - to the point where just the threat of action was often enough. "There was one
time when we were so packed [at Funky's 2] that I really couldn't even see a fight going on," he says. "Mike Sanders (WGBF's The Sandman) hollered at me from the DJ booth and pointed below. Two individuals that were brawling saw me coming and actually broke themselves up and raced towards the exit." After striking fear in the hearts of local rowdy bar patrons (though Fritz couldn't be nicer, really) for several years, Gahl took his show on the road - to Las Vegas. There he made connections, even landing a job at Caesar's Palace and exploring life as a personal bodyguard. But they don't call it the wild west for nothing. "At one point I was working at a place called the Las Vegas Club when a pan handler came in and started trouble," Gahl explains. "We threw him out, but then he came back in with a straight razor and was going after the staff. "I intervened as he was swinging, did a block, grabbed his wrist and twisted it, dislocated his elbow and pinned him to the ground - that's when doors started opening for me out there." Gahl eventually returned to Evansville for personal reasons and continued to bounce at a number of area night clubs, including the Village Saloon, Bridgeview in Henderson, Chances R and the Busy Body Lounge before KC's owner Kerry Chesser offered him a job at the tri-state's busiest bar four years ago. "I never thought I would be bouncing all these years, but I've met so many good people - people I thought I would never meet. I treat everybody the same, never play favorites. But if somebody steps out of line, Photos by: MikeHall-Photo.com I'll handle my business." Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • November 2016
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NEWS4U | LOCAL WRITER
Family "Fun" on Turkey Day POST GRAD PERSPECTIVE FROM MARISA PATWA
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The Life & Times of a Harper Hornet
by Jon Michael Siau
Former Indiana Teacher of the Year semi-finalist celebrating book release with Blick signing party
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ne of Evansville's most accomplished educators and an acclaimed artist, Jon Michael Siau revisited his Midwestern childhood to put together The Life & Times of a Harper Hornet, a heartfelt nostalgia trip that hit bookshelves late this summer. The labor of love details the "perils of growing up," offering valuable life lessons for readers of all ages. Siau, a now-retired North High School teacher and coach for over four decades, both authored and illustrated the book which comes in a deluxe hardback edition with doublecoated paper for superior photo reproduction. The professional design coupled with Siau's signature artwork make Life & Times a perfect gift for the holidays, ideal for anyone interested in the history of Evansville. To help promote the release of the book, Blick Art Materials will host a signing party on December 10 with live acoustic music provided by Larry Grisham of the Beat Daddys. Following the performance, Siau will do a reading, a Q&A and sign copies of Life & Times. It's a great opportunity to get up close and personal with the author and hear all about the process of putting the book together. Jon Siau signing party - 12/10 @ Blick Art Materials 2-3:30 p.m. - Larry Grisham acoustic set 4-6 p.m. - Reading by author, Q&A , book signing *Books will be sold during the event Blick Art Materials is located at 1364 N. Green River Rd. in Evansville. For more info, call 812-476-9551. To order The Life & Times of a Harper Hornet, visit jonsiau.com or amazon.com.
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h Thanksgiving, the holiday in which we celebrate the three main F’s: food, football and family. But scarfing down slices of pumpkin pie and cheering on your favorite team are nothing compared to dealing with your nosy family on turkey day. Of course, everyone’s family is different but after attending the Thanksgiving feasts of several different families over the years, I have noticed they all have one thing in common: they are all judgmental. For some reason, when they wake up on the last Thursday of every November, their rude thoughts about how you shouldn’t be wearing a sweater that low cut “because it gives boys the wrong impression” just begin to fly out of their mouths. And they aren’t even trying to be mean - they think they have your best interests at heart and if they don’t give you this one piece of sage advice now, just as you are about to get your second plate of mashed potatoes, then your life will take a turn for the worse and it will be all their fault for never having tried to save you. For most of my life, I had Thanksgiving meals at my aunt’s house, so I was used to hearing unsolicited comments about my how my life was going from actual family members. But the last two years, I’ve attended Thanksgiving at my boyfriend's house. Although Alex's family didn’t give me any “advice," some were more than happy to tell my boyfriend what he could be doing better in his life. Both Alex and I responded the same way when presented with these comments: we just smiled, sucked up our insecurities and agreed with them. And why did we do that? Because we didn’t want to instigate any confrontation and thought it would be better to be polite than dare challenge a relative we only see a few times a year. But that shouldn’t be the case! So my advice for anyone who gets comments from their family this Thanksgiving, is to say, “I appreciate what you have to say grandma but that hurt my feelings. I’m actually doing really well and am quite happy. So let’s have a good time together today.” You aren’t being rude by saying that. You are standing up for yourself. Because although it’s called Thanksgiving, it’s a day meant for giving thanks, not giving rude and uncalled for advice.
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"THE RIVER STORY" BY JOHN THURGOOD M
ary slept in a small bed because she was small, but when her dad tucked her in at night, she had to curl her legs close to her stomach, so he could sit at the end and tell her bedtime stories. She often fell asleep like that, wrapped up in a ball. It made her feel like the boy who fell asleep at the bottom of the river. He had swum to the bottom and never came up. It was one of her favorite stories, and even though her dad had many stories to tell about the river, it was the one she always asked for. It was the one she called “The River Story." The story ended with the boy dying alone, surrounded by plows and wagons, hats and boots, and even trunks filled with gold. There was so much at the bottom of the river that it seemed like a whole separate village down there. The boy's village was huge, filled with so many people that it was impossible for everyone to know one another, and impossible to find a use for all the unwanted goods. That was how they found their way into the water. No one was to blame, and the underwater village went unnoticed. The boy was different, though. He was special. He could hold his breath longer than anyone he knew, and he practiced by swimming as far below the surface as he could. Each time he got farther and farther, until he started finding things down there. He found a locket that he gave to his mom. He found a hunting knife that he gave to his dad. Then he started finding really big things like tables and chairs. He even pulled from the depths a fully-loaded Chevy 3500 crew cab with an eight foot bed. All of it was in perfect condition. But even though he had found it, no one believed him. They thought he was stealing all of it, and if he didn't give it all back, he was going to be banished from the village forever. The boy was embarrassed. He was just a boy after all. So he took it all back as quickly as he could, but on his final trip down to the underwater village, he got lost. The rows of stuff looked like city blocks and all the roads looked the same. He wandered around for what seemed like hours, until he saw a bed that looked like it was made of gold. He felt tired, suddenly, and lay down for just a moment. He just needed a moment to rest, but all the wandering had taken its toll. He fell asleep almost instantly, and dreamt that he was at home, in his own bed, listening to a story that his dad had made up to help him fall asleep.
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NEWS4U | ARTS & ACTIVITIES
YOUR GUIDE TO AREA MUSIC & ART ACTIVITIES IN NOVEMBER Nov 3: First Thursdays First Thursdays are a meet and greet with an artist during Happy Hour with a cash bar available. Artwork will be on display and for sale. This First Thursday features Jonathan McAfee. For more info, visit emuseum.org. Evansville Museum: 411 SE Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN
Nov 4: Night at the Old Courthouse The public is invited for an evening of spirits at Evansville's historic Old Courthouse. Experience the Old Courthouse as never before. Fun and mystery can be found as you walk the halls and chambers, some opened especially for this night. Enjoy sampling wines, spirits, food, and amazing live music as you are transported back in time. Attendees must be 21 or older. Old Courthouse: 201 NW 4th St., Evansville, IN / 6pm
Nov 4: Sweet Dreams: Mandy Barnett Sings Patsy Cline The original Ryman Auditorium star who portrayed Patsy Cline in "Always … Patsy Cline," Mandy Barnett comes to the RiverPark Center. She takes audiences on a sparkling musical journey performing an evening of Patsy Cline's hits including "Sweet Dreams," "Crazy," "I Fall To Pieces," "Walking After Midnight," "Faded Love" and more. For tickets and more info, call 270-687-2770 or visit riverparkcenter.org. RiverPark Center: 101 Daviess St, Owensboro, KY / 7pm
Nov 7: Global Crossroads Culture & Music Festival USI Historic New Harmony and Under the Beams present the Global Crossroads Culture & Music Festival, a perfect postscript to Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout the incredibly scenic town of New Harmony, the historic sites will be filled with food, fun and educational activities. Chicago's Funkadesi will headline the festival with a concert in Murphy Auditorium. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com. New Harmony, IN / 1pm
Nov 9: UE Andiron Lecture Series feat. Joe Atkinson The University of Evansville's annual Andiron Lecture Series continues with a session with Joe Atkinson, UE digital multimedia specialist in residence. A social hour with beverages will begin before each lecture at 3:45pm. This event is free and open to the public. For more info, visit evansville.edu or call 812-488-2236. UE Campus: Eykamp Hall - Rm 253, Evansville, IN / 4pm
Nov 10: IBMM Fall Concert Series - Molly Tuttle Band A virtuoso multi-instrumentalist and award winning songwriter with a distinctive voice, Molly has turned the heads of even the most seasoned industry professionals. Her lovely voice, impeccable
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guitar playing, and sensitive songwriting make her a star on the rise. For more info, visit bluegrassmuseum.org. International Bluegrass Music Museum: 117 Daviess St, Owensboro, KY
Nov 11: Carrie Underwood "The Storyteller Tour" The concert review critics are all in agreement about Carrie Underwood. The Washington Post claims she’s “at the top of her game,” and the Hampton Daily Press says" the show’s presentation is overwhelming from start to finish - a spectacular sensory overload that has the crowd roaring all night long.” Rollingstonecountry.com praises “the in-the-round setting that provides each concertgoer with the best experience possible. Simpler still is the storytelling aspect of the show and country music’s reliance on conveying memorable stories in song.” The Boston Globe states, Underwood “demonstrates that she now truly can stare unflinchingly into those lights and dominate a stage with confidence, defiance, and a sense of ownership that have been a treat to watch come to fruition. A rock-solid, deftly sequenced hour-and-45-minute long set, which moves from playful to solemn, smooth to twangy, and from cinematic scope to smaller, intimate moments. The most stunning part of the production, however, remains Underwood’s voice, strong and nuanced.” For tickets and more info, visit thefordcenter.com. Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN / 7pm
Nov 11-13: Kraftucky Continuing the tradition of quality arts and crafts events in Owensboro, Kraftucky offers a unique shopping experience just in time for the holidays. Handmade creations in jewelry, clothing, décor, woodwork and much more will be on display and available for purchase, so don’t miss this opportunity to find some truly oneof-a-kind gifts for your family and friends. Kids are not only welcome but children 11 and under get in free! Admission for adults is only $3. For times and more info, visit owensborocenter.com. Owensboro Convention Center: 501 W. 2nd St., Owensboro, KY
Nov 12: Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra presents Leonard Bernstein's Mass Rarely performed because of its immense scale, Leonard Bernstein's ambitious Mass was commissioned by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis for the opening of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on September 8, 1971. Mass explores the crisis of one's faith as singers, actors and choirs blend with classical, rock and blues musicians through a liturgical service as one cohesive, profound performance. Criticallyacclaimed baritone and Broadway star Jubilant Sykes performs the charismatic role of the Celebrant. For tickets and more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic.org. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm
Nov 12: Art in the Wild Come spend an afternoon at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve
NEWS4U | ARTS & ACTIVITIES as more than a dozen local crafters and artists demonstrate their work. Presenters will have pieces for sale and there will be free kids' activities sponsored by Inman's Picture Framing. For more info, visit wesselmannaturesociety.org or call 812-479-0771. Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve: 551 N. Boeke Rd., Evansville, IN / Noon-4pm
Nov 12 & 13: Native American Fine Arts Market In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, Angel Mounds features a handful of the nation's top American Indian artists at the Eighth Annual Native American Fine Arts Market. Meet and greet with first-class Native American artists and show your support for the indigenous arts. Each artist is a distinguished member of the America's Indian art community and a master of his/her respective medium. An opening night reception is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 11 at 6pm. For more info, visit angelmounds.org or call 812-853-3956. Angel Mounds: 8215 Pollack Ave., Evansville, IN
Nov 13: Fifth Annual Isaac's Day of Music This family-friendly event includes an afternoon of performances by local vocal and instrumental music groups, dance groups, and storytellers. The day also includes inflatables, craft and activity tables sponsored by local organizations, and food sales. Admission is $5 per person, and children 2 years old or younger are admitted for free. All proceeds from the event go directly to the Isaac Miller Music Matters Endowment Fund. For more info, visit musicmattersfund.blogspot.com or call 812-760-1575. First Christian Church: 4544 Indiana 261, Newburgh, IN / 1pm
Nov 16: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live! The legacy of the beloved “Mister Rogers” lives on with the hit television series, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, from the Fred Rogers Company and airing daily on PBS KIDS. Now, Daniel and all of his friends are hopping aboard Trolley to delight live audiences with Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! Donning his iconic red sweater, Daniel invites the audience on an interactive musical adventure as he and his friends explore the vibrant world of their much-loved Neighborhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping others, and celebrating new experiences. This live theatrical production filled with singing, dancing, laughter and “grr-ific” surprises will warm the hearts of multiple generations. For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 6pm
Nov 18: IBMM Fall Concert Series - Blue Mafia Formed in 2011 by Tony and Dara Wray, Blue Mafia has become a fan and promoter favorite. Easily recognized yet seldom imitated, Blue Mafia is just the right combination of traditional and progressive bluegrass. "We love putting our own twist on standard bluegrass tunes, and creating new music." For more info, visit bluegrassmuseum.org. International Bluegrass Music Museum: 117 Daviess St., Owensboro, KY
Nov 18: Apollo Link “Broadway’s Premier Vocal Trio,” Apollo Link hits the McCormick Hall stage with their powerful vocals and impeccable harmonies that have made them internet sensations. Brandon Rubendall, Adam Roberts, and Jake Odmark met while performing the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark and it was there where Apollo Link was born. Their unique sound and arrangements have dominated the internet with over half a million hits on YouTube and counting. The trio will share their re-imagined renditions and original arrangements of classic holiday tunes, Broadway classics, and today’s top 40 hits. For tickets and more info, visit haaa.org. Henderson Fine Arts Center: 2660 US-60, Henderson, KY / 7pm
Nov 19: North Main Market The North Main Market is a craft and vendor fair held at SWIRCA & More. Get in the Christmas spirit by shopping for presents while listening to Christmas music and enjoying holiday treats. Usual booths include homemade crafts, third party vendors, and Christmas decorations. Admission is a donation of a hygiene product, winter clothing, or a nonperishable food item. For more info, visit swirca.org or call 812-464-7800. SWIRCA & More: 16 W. Virginia St., Evansville, IN / 10am
Nov 28: Elf the Musical Elf the Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner Elf. For tickets and more info, visit oldnationaleventsplaza.com. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., Evansville, IN / 7:30pm
Nov 30: Frosty The beloved holiday song “Frosty the Snowman” has inspired a brand new story by Catherine Bush that includes original music by Mandy Williams and is produced by The Barter Players, from Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA - one of the longest running theatres in the country! A young orphan named Billy discovers magic in a stolen hat. When he places the hat on a snowman’s head, the snowman comes to life! But can Frosty the Snowman help Billy find his real family in time for Christmas? Join Billy and Frosty as they embark on a New York City adventure filled with thrills and chills, and the discovery that the real magic of the holidays is love. The show is filled with songs and dances that you’ll remember long after you leave the theatre! For tickets and more info, visit oldnationaleventsplaza.com. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., Evansville, IN / 9:15am & 12 noon
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Tri-State Fashion
NEWS4U | FASHION ADVICE
with Gina Mullis, Owner of Amerie
Rock on: Leading ladies of the local music scene know what's hot for a night out this winter
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ou already know that this year’s trending cool weather fashion includes a variety of cozy, layered pieces and accessories. Let’s be honest, though, tri-state folks know how to have a good time after hours too, and those warm fall and winter pieces don’t always work when you’re out on the town. Jessica Overstreet, singer for the band Tastes Like Chicken, is a prime example of individuality and on-point fashion. Off stage, she agrees with the trending cool weather styles, but it’s an entirely different story with her on-stage appearance, as she takes on an alter-ego who thrives in party-mode. Her onstage fashion has evolved into what she calls, “…a living, breathing, party-starting, hell-cat entity of its own,” that includes pieces like highwaisted short shorts, thigh highs, “shit-kickin’floor-stompin’ combat boots,” and funky ties that match those of her co-stars. She encourages tri-staters to get into the same party spirit when going out for the night. Let the bright lights take over and bring out the same transformative, spunky spirit they do for her. “At the end of the day, it’s all about what you as an individual feel comfortable and confident in," Jess says. "Do you, and rock on!"
from our friends at Flutter and Amerie, two of our favorite hot spots here in town,” Melanie explains. For a more upscale venue they may collaborate in something like a blazer with a basic tee for a classic look, whereas they will lean more toward jeans, boots, and a graphic tee or layers for a chilly outdoor venue. And of course they like to accessorize with unique pieces from local boutiques, especially items that give back or represent a positive-purpose. Particularly for those chilly nights out, they suggest basic pieces, earthy tones, and ripped jeans.
Next time you’re out and about check out our local musicians and their rad style, and don’t be afraid to pull ideas from them for your nights out! For more info, visit thehoneyvines.com and tasteslikechicken.dance
“We love to coordinate our outfits, which happens sometimes without even trying!” the gals say. “Our journey in music is about spreading a positive message. Whether it’s through the
I also had the opportunity to talk with Andrea Wirth and Melanie Bozsa of The Honey Vines, a local acoustic blend duo, about their on-stage cold weather style. These two get ideas for their outfits from the venue they are preparing to perform at, as well as their favorite local boutiques. “We pull a lot of inspiration
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“Whether it’s through the lyrics we sing, the smiles on our faces, or the “Cultivate Kindness” message on our tees. It’s about spreading love."
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NEWS4U | RELIGION
NEWS4U | LOCAL OPINION
ASK THE PASTOR
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with Kevin Fleming of First Presbyterian Church
WRITE STUFF
How should people vote in the upcoming election?
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I do not think it is the place for members of the clergy to publicly endorse candidates from their pulpits and platforms. If you want to have a private conversation, I’ll buy the coffee. But there are a few criteria I would suggest for consideration as you prepare to vote. What do the candidates have to say about the poor? What are their plans to alleviate poverty and better the lives of those nearer the bottom of our social ladder? What about their lives and living persuades you they will carry through with their plans and promises? What do the candidates have to say about justice? What do their public pronouncements and practices tell you about how they approach “justice for all?” How do the candidates appear to “see” people or ignore people who are often the recipients of injustice and discrimination? How do the candidates employ fear in their campaigns? Fear leads to hate – plain and simple. Trust me, I work for an organization that for centuries used fear as its principle tool in controlling people. I know the power of fear. How are the candidates employing fear? Let’s be clear: there are not, nor have there ever been “perfect” candidates. There is no hero/heroine on the horizon that will set everything right. But we can look for “good” candidates – people who understand that we need to be one nation again and have a pretty clear idea of how to make that happen. First Presbyterian Church is located at 609 SE 2nd St. / 812-423-6297.
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with Jonathan Gluff
A Day In the Park (Or “Lucy Says Relax”) I’ve never been a dog person. I’ve had cats ever since some girls we went to church with got me to convince my parents to adopt one of their kittens when I was only five. So I was a little worried about adjusting to living with one when I moved in with my wife and her perpetually timid dog (and three awesome cats, but that’s beside the point). Lucy - a beautiful yellow greyhound/pitbull mix - tends to get “pee-pee scared” whenever she’s anxious or nervous. Unfortunately, nervousness is pretty much a constant state with many greyhounds, and doubly so for a rescue like her. It’s taken the better part of the almost three years we’ve been together to gain her trust, but I feel like Lucy has taught me more about being patient than I could ever teach her about not being scared. A few weeks ago, we took the dog for a walk at the state hospital park. “Walk” isn’t exactly accurate; we knew we’d be running most of the time. You see, Lucy loves to chase squirrels. She perks up at just the word, so imagine her reaction to an area full of huge trees and their bushy-tailed inhabitants. Greyhounds are known for running fast, and Lucy’s no exception. I had to run fullsprint to keep up with her, and even then it helped to get a head start whenever I spotted one before her. At one point, she got to the end of her retractable leash before I had a chance to catch up. I couldn’t help but laugh as she fell, barrelrolled in the dirt, and kept running like nothing happened. And my wife and I kept laughing the whole time; no matter how many squirrels Lucy chased into trees, we didn’t want to stop. I had so much fun, in fact, that I completely forgot about all the negativity we’re all constantly being bombarded with these days. It reminded me of David Hume’s quote about how when life or philosophical matters began to weigh him down too much, he liked to relax and play backgammon. In an election year that’s been even more hostile than years past, we all could stand to just relax and play backgammon (metaphorically speaking) a little more often. It doesn’t mean we have to stop fighting for what’s right, but we have to be careful to not let it consume us.
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NEWS4U | POLITICS
WORDS
FROM
WHITNEY by Whitney Patterson
TRI-STATE POLITICS with Bryan Fox
A Race to Watch: Vanderburgh County Commissioner
The Fissure of Family "Everything ends badly. Otherwise, it wouldn't end." - Brian Flanagan, Cocktail Approximately 40-50% of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. There are contributing factors - incompatibility, infidelity, emotional/ physical abuse, addiction - but one thing is clear: when two people have made the decision to unite themselves legally and under the eyes of whatever higher power they believe in, when it ends, it's never pretty. Although the ultimate decision and reasoning behind two consenting adults deciding to sever marital ties can only be truly understood between the two parties, they're not the only people affected by this decision. In my generation, swiftly-executed marriages are not uncommon. Within the millenial hookup culture, pursuance and dedication often fall to the wayside, and long-term, committed relationships grow further and further between. Maybe it's the fear of following in our parents' and grandparents' footsteps - remaining in a lackluster or painful commitments for commitment's sake. We are also experiencing a growing trend of "grey divorce," a phenomenon of baby boomers and their predecessors splitting after decades of marriage. After nearly a lifetime together, one party or both decide that enough is enough and walk away. So many things have to be considered - material items such as homes, vehicles, businesses - but the most painful part is the fissure of family. Adult children of grey divorces may be the most victimized of all. While they may have enough experience to empathize with the reasons behind the divorce and support their parents' decision, this makes it no less difficult. Tack on the pressure to side with one parent, whether innate or proposed by family, and it's a hell of a cross to bear. I'm a firm believer that two people who are continuously unhappy in a relationship shouldn't stay together, but that decision is between you and your partner, and there should never be an expected chosen alliance with your kids, regardless of age. You're the parent - act like one. Exercise unconditional love, grieve, but do not project your pain on your child, regardless of circumstances. They're in enough pain of their own. Don't make them choose - it's selfish and horrific. They love you, just want to see you happy, and you should want the same for them. Signed, Whitney Patterson, an adult who's grateful for my parents' early divorce
This has been an exciting year for Indiana politics. Our current governor is on a national ticket for VP; the Democrats are trying to win the governorship for the first time since 2000 and they’re trying to recapture the Senate with the help of over-turning Indiana’s open-seat currently held by a Republican. However, Vanderburgh County voters should be just as intrigued by the down-ballot race for County Commissioner District 3 featuring two political heavyweights: Stephen Melcher and Cheryl Musgrave. Melcher, a Democrat, served on the Evansville City Council for 17 years and has been serving in his current role as Vanderburgh County Commissioner for the last two terms. Melcher's one blip on the radar has been his race for Indiana House District 75 where he lost to incumbent Holly Sullivan. Challenger Cheryl Musgrave, a Republican, has served as Vanderburgh County Assessor and was elected herself as County Commissioner in 2004. Her biggest political accomplishment was when former governor Mitch Daniels appointed her to serve as Commissioner of the State Department of Local Government Finance. This race has political ramifications. There are three County Commissioner seats, two of which are being contested this year. The outcome of the District 3 race could influence the District 1 race - which has two newcomers running - ultimately deciding which party has control of the County Commissioner seats for the next four years. The views expressed in the article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of News4U.
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NEWS4U | COMMUNITY & FAMILY
YOUR GUIDE TO COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES IN NOVEMBER Nov 2: Dr. Terrence Roberts Free Public Talk Terrence Roberts was one of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African-American students who, in 1957, were the first black students ever to attend classes at Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1999, he and the rest of the Little Rock Nine were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by President Bill Clinton. Memorial Baptist Church: 605 Canal St., Evansville, IN / 7pm
Nov 3: SWIRCA & More's Log Inn Dinner SWIRCA & More’s Log Dinner and Bingo is one of the organization’s most popular activity center events. With 200 guests in attendance, tickets always sell out in record time. Join the group for a casual, home-style dinner and bingo at the famous Log Inn Restaurant. For more info, call 812-464-7800 or visit swirca.org. Log Inn: 12491 S. 200 E., Haubstadt, IN
Nov 4-6: VHS Pet Pictures with Santa 2016 will be the 31st year for the Vanderburgh Humane Society's Pet Pictures with Santa - the original and still the best! Don't miss a tri-state Christmas tradition! Bring your pet to meet the jolly fellow at Washington Square Mall. This is the perfect opportunity to create that family Christmas card - kids and adults are welcome in the photo, too! Times: 11/4 (12-7pm); 11/5 (10am-5pm); 11/6 (12-4pm) Washington Square Mall, Evansville, IN
Nov 5: Vanderburgh 4-H Center Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction The community is invited to come out and celebrate the center at the Vanderburgh 4-H Center annual benefit dinner and auction. There will be food, silent and live auctions, and a night full of fun, all to benefit the 4-H Center. For more info, call 812867-6217. Vanderburgh 4-H Center: 201 E. Boonville New Harmony Rd., Evansville, IN
Nov 5: Kentucky Reptile Expo The Kentucky Reptile Expo is held each month in different cities throughout Kentucky and here in Evansville. The show features captive bred reptiles and supplies from some of the top breeders in the country. It is an excellent opportunity to see fascinating reptiles, amphibians, spiders, insects, and more! This is your chance to talk with the experts to learn about what you need to care for these pets. It’s a great way to save money since almost all animals and products are offered at wholesale prices, which may be over 50% lower than those of pet stores. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., Evansville, IN / 10am
Nov 5-13: TOUCH 2016 Scavenger Hunt TOUCH is an all-volunteer organization that provides nonmedical financial assistance to cancer patients in Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties. Come join this great organization for their 2016 Scavenger Hunt. Participants will have nine days of fun solving clues that will lead them to locally-owned businesses in Evansville and Newburgh where they will receive coupons, discounts or free gifts during their visit and stamp their event card. Completed event cards will be turned in at the After Party where a wide variety of prizes will be distributed along with custom event t-shirts. Entry is $20 and includes a custom event t-shirt, event card and After Party. To register, visit huntevv.com. Various Evansville and Newburgh locations
Nov 6: Contemporary Bride Expo
Nov 5: ITV's 4th Annual Helping Hounds Craft Fair ITV’s Fourth Annual Helping Hounds Craft Fair will take place at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. $1 donation entry is requested. Booth rental is $30 plus a silent auction donation. For more info, contact lori@itvrescue.org. Aldersgate United Methodist Church: 5130 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN / 9am-4pm
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At the ninth annual Contemporary Bride Expo you'll find everything that you are looking for to plan your big day. $2 per person with door proceeds benefiting Holly's House. For more info, visit contemporarybrideexpo.com. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., Evansville, IN / Noon-4pm
Nov 6: Evansville Autumn Walk The annual Autumn Walk is held to promote public involvement and raise awareness for multiple sclerosis. Join everyone for the walk, silent auction and lunch. For more info, visit tristatems.org. Harrison High School: 211 Fielding Rd., Evansville, IN / 12:30pm
NEWS4U | COMMUNITY & FAMILY Nov 10: Passion for Fashion Easter Seals Style Show & Luncheon Presented by the Diamond Galleria, this event features a luncheon, fashion show, floral arrangements by local designers and a silent auction. Individual $50, Friend $75, Patron $100, Sponsor Table for eight $450 ($600 preferred seating). Scottish Rite Cathedral: 203 Chestnut St., Evansville, IN / 10:30am1pm
at the silent auction that will support the Children's Center for Dance Education outreach programs and dance school. Evansville Country Club: 3810 Stringtown Rd., Evansville, IN / 5:30pm
Nov 12: Drumstick Dash Move your feet so others can eat! Runners and walkers will have two different routes to choose from, an 8K route or a 1-mile option where both routes will start and finish at Evansville Rescue Mission's headquarters. Proceeds will benefit ERM's 94th annual Thanksgiving food basket giveaway for Tri-State families, called the Gobbler Gathering. For more info, visit evansvillerescuemission.org or call 812-421-3800. Evansville Rescue Mission: 500 E. Walnut St., Evansville, IN
Nov 12: 2016 Four Freedoms Veterans Parade
Nov 10: Stomp Out Child Abuse Boot Extravaganza Wear your favorite boots, enjoy live music, and help “Stomp out Child Abuse.” The sixth annual event features tasty treats, cookie raffle, handmade Christmas cards by Ark’s children and your only opportunity to drink a signature “Ark-tini.” For more info, visit arkcrisis.org or call 812-423-9425. Blush Ultralounge: 421 NW Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN / 5pm
Nov 10: Hard Hats & High Heels Join Habitat for Humanity of Evansville for this signature fundraising event. A guaranteed evening of fun to help build affordable homes in our community, the event includes cocktails, dinner, and a program with a live auction to follow. Tickets can be reserved online or by phone. For more info, email ljerstad@evansvillehabitat.org or call Lee Jerstad at 812-4235623, ext. 21. Tropicana Evansville Conference Center: 421 NW Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN / 6pm
Nov 11: 11th Annual Jingle Mingle Mart The Jingle Mingle Mart features more than 70 local boutiques, online shops, and visiting retailers from Chicago to Cincinnati in one festive and convenient location. Vendors showcase an array of clothing, jewelry, home and garden décor, gourmet food, artwork, and holiday items. All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit Christ the King PTO. For more info, email jingleminglemart@hotmail.com. Christ the King school campus: 3101 Bayard Park Dr., Evansville, IN / 5pm-9pm
Nov 11: Black & Pink Ball Enjoy a spectacular evening of dancing, dining, and bidding
Come out and honor tri-state veterans who have served our country. The Four Freedoms Veterans Parade is the area’s largest veterans parade. W. Franklin St., Evansville, IN / 2:30pm
Nov 18: NCAA Division II Men's & Women's Cross Country Midwest Championship Watch the NCAA Division II men's and women's cross country teams compete in the Midwest Championship at Angel Mounds. For more info, call 812-464-1846. Angel Mounds: 8215 Pollack Ave., Evansville, IN
Nov 18 & 19: Small College Hall of Fame Basketball Classic The Evansville Sports Corporation and USI are teaming up with the newly-formed Small College Basketball Hall of Fame and its founder, John McCarthy, to create the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic. This inaugural classic will feature six NCAA Division II teams for two days of predetermined matchups at one of the best new arenas in the Midwest. For tickets and more info, visit thefordcenter.com. Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN
Nov 19: PC Pound Puppies 7th Annual Holiday Craft & Gift Show This year's event will be held at the historic Ribeyre Gym in New Harmony, IN. All proceeds of the show benefit PC Pound Puppies and are used to pay for the medical costs of rescued dogs. The show features 40+ booths of high-quality crafts and gift items. Several new vendors have already signed up but spaces are still available. The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring along a donation that PCPP can use for homeless dogs. New collars and leashes, new dog toys, new or gently used dog crates (wire or plastic, especially large sizes), flea and heart worm preventives, paper towels, and spray cleaners are needed. For more info, contact Cathy Powers at garnetmist@aol.com. Ribeyre Gym: 603 S. Main St., New Harmony, IN / 9am-4pm Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • November 2016
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NEWS4U | COMMUNITY & FAMILY Nov 19: 5th Annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Lights of Love Celebration 'Tis the season for gathering, goodwill, and giving - that's exactly what's on tap for the Fifth Annual Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley Lights of Love Celebration. Mingle to merry music with a live band, cheer the season with holiday cocktails, and enjoy holiday hors d'oeuvres. The highlight of the evening will be watching the tree go from bare to bedazzled as guests purchase their bling to support the Ronald McDonald House. All proceeds go to help continue to provide a home away from home for families with critically ill children. For more info, visit lightsoflove.org or call 812-402-7642. Le Merigot Hotel: 421 NW Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN
registrant receives a long-sleeved turkey tee. Overall trophy runners, walkers, and wheelchair participants will be awarded, as well as age group trophies. $25. Sponsorship opportunities available. For more info, email cralph@evvgoodwill.org or call 812-474-2222. Downtown Evansville, IN - Corner of Court & 5th Streets / 8am
Nov 20: Christmas on North Main The annual Christmas parade is predicted to draw thousands of people to the North Main Street area of Evansville. The parade includes local bands from area high schools as well as floats, clowns, cars, dignitaries, other marching and performing groups and Santa. For more info, visit northmainchristmasparade.com. North Main St., Evansville, IN / Noon-2:30pm
Nov 22: Evansville Rescue Mission's Gobbler Gathering Make a difference by helping distribute Thanksgiving food baskets to more than 2,200 tri-state families at the Evansville Rescue Mission's 94th annual Gobbler Gathering. Food basket distribution times are 10, 11:30am, 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30, and 7pm. Sponsorships begin at $150. Evansville Rescue Mission: 500 E. Walnut St., Evansville, IN
Nov 24-27: Hadi Shrine Circus Witness the circus event that has attracted more than 3 million River City residents over the past 80 years. The Hadi Shrine Circus is one of the biggest three-ring circuses left in the world with elephants, acrobats, clowns, lions, bears, and more. All proceeds support the Hadi Shrine's efforts to fund children's medical expenses. For tickets and show times, visit hadishrinecircus.com. Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd, Evansville, IN
Nov 24-Jan 3: Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights This annual winter light show benefits local children and adults with disabilities. Drive-through event runs Thanksgiving through Jan. 3 and features a mile of sparkling lights with more than 60 elaborate "fantasyland" scenes. Horse-drawn carriage rides available nightly (weather permitting) for additional cost. 5-9pm Fri., 5-10pm Sat. $725 per vehicle, depending on number of people. For more info, visit eastersealsswindiana.com or call 812-437-2627. Garvin Park: Evansville, IN
Nov 30: An Intimate Evening with Friends Come spend a wonderful evening at the second annual An Intimate Evening With Friends, presented by United Companies and hosted by Mattingly Charities. Don and Lori Mattingly will welcome World Series Champion and Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Torre and country music artist the Warren Brothers to help benefit Evansville's underprivileged youth. The evening will also include an auction of donated items. For more info, visit mattinglycharities.org. Evansville Museum: 411 SE Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN / 6pm
Nov 24: 27th Annual Goodwill Turkey Day 5K More than 2,000 participants come from all over the country to participate in the event that benefits the Goodwill Family Center, a transitional housing project in Evansville. Each
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NEWS4U | COMMUNITY & FAMILY
VAN D E R B U R G H
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SUCCESS STORIES & FUTURE FRIENDS
Each month we’ll be checking in with the VHS for the latest good news and to help find furever homes for some of their more unique/older residents.
NOVEMBER IS ADOPT A SENIOR PET MONTH! A N I M A L S P O T L I G H T : M E E T C O C O , M I C K Y & M O L LY Coco - Coco is a 7-year-old female Japanese Chin mix! She was surrendered to VHS when her previous owners didn’t have enough time for her. She can be shy, which is common for little dogs like her. Loud noises and new people can be scary for her, so she needs a home with older children (or no children) and not a lot of boisterous activity. November is Adopt A Senior Pet Month, which is prime time to highlight older gals like Coco. Even though she’s older, little dogs are very popular. She will not last long! Her $120 adoption fee includes her spay, registered microchip, vaccinations, heartworm test, and more. Call (812) 426-2563 to inquire about her! Micky - Micky is a male American Staffordshire Terrier. He’s about 6 years old. While this isn’t “old” by any stretch of the imagination, it means that he often gets overlooked for younger dogs. His owner passed away, leaving him homeless. On Cardio for Canines walks, he is a perfectly pleasant companion. He loves all people, does not chase ducks, walks well on a leash after some initial excitement, and likes to play with other dogs. Micky’s already neutered and ready to go home today! His $100 adoption fee also includes his registered microchip, vaccinations, heartworm test, and more! Molly - Cats have a hard time getting adopted in shelters, but it’s even harder for senior cats. Molly has been waiting on a home longer than almost 300 other cats that have come through VHS since she arrived in April. She’s a petite tortoiseshell cat and she is about 10 years old. Molly has lived inside her whole life, and is seeking a comfortable indoor “retirement home” for the second half of her life. She’s vocal, friendly, gets along with other cats, and loves to be petted! Ask about our Senior Pets Program, which offers waived adoption fees for senior citizens over 70 adopting pets who are 7 or older!
ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT
THE CLARKS & KEVIN THE CAT With an outside dog already at home, west-sider Tisha Clark and her kids had been wanting to get an indoor cat to round out the family. They visited the VHS no less than three times before finally meeting just right the one back in July, a "very pretty and very playful" little fellow with tiger-like stripes named Kevin. Just six months old at the time, he adjusted easily to his new surroundings. "It's been great - he is a crazy cat," Tisha says with a chuckle. "He's loving and really good with the kids." After a long day of silliness, Kevin reportedly enjoys solo time in the living room recliner. But now he has some company, because the family recently took in a stray cat that showed up at their door. With no identification and no apparent owner, the female feline really lucked out - Tisha took her to the VHS for the appropriate shots and gave her a new home. What does Kevin think about all of this? "They're still transitioning together," Tisha says. "She's an older cat - about six years old - and Kevin's wanting to play all the time." Rest assured it's just a matter of time before these two become best friends.
Vanderburgh Humane Society
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NEWS4U | MOVIE PREVIEWS
Trolls (PG)
Release Date: 11/4 From the creators of Shrek comes DreamWorks Animation's Trolls, a smart, funny, and irreverent comedy about the search for happiness, and just how far some will go to get it. This hilarious film transports audiences to a colorful, wondrous world populated by the overly optimistic Trolls, with a constant dance in their step and a song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have trolls in their stomachs. After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy (Anna Kendrick), the happiest Troll ever born, and the overly-cautious curmudgeonly Branch (Justin Timberlake) set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Together, this mismatched duo embark on a rescue mission full of adventure and mishaps - trying to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (R) Release Date: 11/11
Nineteen-year-old private Billy Lynn (Joe Alwyn), along with his fellow soldiers in Bravo Squad, becomes a hero after a harrowing Iraq battle and is brought home temporarily for a victory tour. Through flashbacks, culminating at the spectacular halftime show of the Thanksgiving Day football game, what really happened to the squad is revealed, contrasting the realities of the war with America's perceptions. Based on the novel by Ben Fountain.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (PG-13)
Release Date: 11/18
The year is 1926, and Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident, were it not for a No-Maj (American for Muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt's fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds.
Moana (PG)
Release Date: 11/23 From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes Moana, a sweeping, CG-animated feature film about an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana (voice of Auli’i Cravalho) meets the once-mighty demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), who guides her in her quest to become a master wayfinder. Together, they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she’s always sought: her own identity.
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NEWS4U | MOVIE REVIEWS
MOVIE R EVIEWS The Ones Below (R) Netflix
Kate (Clémence Poésy) and Justin (Steven Campbell Moore) seem to have it all. A young, successful couple living in a sunny English flat pregnant with their first child, they receive their first promising ultrasound in the opening of the film. Despite happy news, there's a nagging hint of apprehensive dread. They arrive home afterward to find that the downstairs apartment has sold to new owners, but the only clues as to who they are is an ostentatious garden renovation and perfectly-lined shoes outside of their door. Upon meeting the awkwardly effervescent - and extremely pregnant - Teresa (Laura Birn), Kate becomes tentatively fascinated with her somewhat aggressive attempts at a budding friendship. The first double date, however, displays the peculiar relationship between bubbly Teresa and dour, controlling Jon (David Morrissey, The Walking Dead) and the atmosphere hurtles from tense to tragic. Writer/ director David Farr accomplishes The Hand That Rocks the Cradle with a Polanski vibe while maintaining a film that can stand on its own two legs without the references. Somewhat obvious yet entirely absorbing, it's visually stunning and the score alone is enough to make your skin crawl. If you're looking for an intangible form of birth control, this is a must-see.
Amanda Knox (TV-MA) Netflix
One of the most internationally publicized trials of all time, the case of Amanda Knox both captured and enraged people across the world. A young American student studying in the quaint, intellectual Italian city of Perugia was accused of murdering roommate Meredith Kercher with the aid of her boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, after they displayed "inappropriate" demeanors upon discovering Kercher's body. Politically desperate to close the case quickly to protect Perugia's safe reputation and pressured by aggressive media, the hammer of the law came down quickly, despite the pleas of innocence by Knox, Sollecito, and a third suspect, Rudy Guede. After two convictions and two acquittals by Italy's highest court, questions still remain. In this chilling documentary by Rod Blackhurst and Brian McGinn, it's easy to see the role the media played in a hasty witch hunt, but it's almost as simple to see - without an in-depth, behind-the-scenes review of the investigation in its entirety - the plausibility of their guilt. Of course, the personal narrative of Knox throughout the documentary does not prove her to be likeable, but that's the point - lack of evidence and proof beyond reasonable doubt cannot be discounted because the accused doesn't display a certain level of grief or remorse. Then again, the only person who truly knows what happened to Kercher is the ghost of herself. - Whitney Patterson
Showplace Cinemas East 1801 Morgan Center Drive Evansville, IN 47715 Showplace Cinema North 4200 N. 3rd Ave. Evansville, IN 47710 Showplace Cinemas South 950 Hebron Ave. Evansville, IN 47714 Showplace Cinemas Newburgh 8099 Bell Oaks Drive Newburgh, IN 47630 Showplace Cinemas Princeton 2691 W. Broadway St. Princeton, IN 47670 Showplace Cinemas Henderson 406 Walker Drive Henderson, KY 42420 Showplace Cinemas Harrisburg 701 N. Commercial St. Harrisburg, IL 62946
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November Movies Trolls Doctor Strange Hacksaw Ridge Arrival Shut In Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk Almost Christmas Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them
The Edge of Seventeen Rules Don’t Apply Allied Bad Santa 2 Moana Lion
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NEWS4U | MUSIC REVIEWS Preoccupations Preoccupations Jagjaguwar Preoccupations is a band that proudly carries the torch of the dark and brooding bands from the post-punk/no-wave scene of the late ‘70s/early ‘80s. That’s not exactly a novel idea; that type of influence has been repeated countless times in recent years. What sets them apart is an ability to not sound derivative. Vocalist/bassist Matt Flegel’s affected Ian Curtis-esque singing on album opener “Anxiety” gave the impression this was going to be just another footnote in the post-punk revival. Luckily, he explores ranges outside the lower end on the rest of the album. On the musical side, drummer Mike Wallace deftly blends digital beats with his regular kit. While there’s plenty of that familiar four-on-the-floor beat so often heard in the genre (especially on “Stimulants”), he isn’t afraid to change it up on songs like “Monotony” and “Memory” with their shuffling, stuttering beat. Guitarists Scott Munro and Daniel Christiansen craft weaving, darkly melodic sonic soundscapes that perfectly complement the often brooding vocals. They even manage to avoid the common pitfall of too minimalist or needlessly complex. Preoccupations is modern post-punk done right.
Touché Amoré Stage Four Epitaph On Touché Amoré’s last album, 2013’s Is Survived By, frontman Jeremy Bolm screamed, “It’s hard to write [while] content,” worrying he might not be able to write the same lyrics that his fans expect as he grows less angry. However, he sadly found a new way to relate: the death of his grandmother. That loss spurs his writing on Stage Four, a title obviously symbolic of both being the band’s fourth album and metastatic cancer. TA’s songwriting continues to evolve from the chaotic influences of bands like pg. 99 and Orchid. Swelling, reverb-drenched tremolopicked leads signal an ever-growing influence of post-punk and shoegaze. Guitar tones feel warmer, drummer Elliot Babin largely avoids blast beats (although not completely), and their frontman uses (sparingly) that which is often blasphemous in hardcore punk: clean vocals. Worry not, true believers - they never feel like an ill-informed attempt at commercial viability, more Discharge meets Depeche Mode than formulaic “screamed verses/sung choruses” cliché. Despite being their most accessible album yet, Touché Amoré stay true to the scene that birthed them. The opening track says it best: “It could be worse.” - Jonathan Gluff
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Solange A Seat at the Table Columbia Records Beyonce's kid sister has outgrown that title in more ways than one. Solange has never really lived in the shadow of big sis, however. She's always been a writer for others, then a fashion icon, mother, and actress, but has returned to her roots, penning a compilation of funky and lilting yet meaty jams drenched in personal and social commentary. Thematically seamless with silky composition, A Seat at the Table could easily be the best album of 2016. "Rise" is a gentle, jazzy fight song inspiring perseverance through pain. Although the lyrics are simple, they speak volumes - a bittersweet prelude to "Weary," which documents the pure exhaustion of living in today's often cruel society: "Be leery of your place in the world/ you feel like you're chasing the world/ you're leaving not a trace in the world." Interlude commentary from Knowles' parents outlining their personal experiences with racism lend immensely to the power of the lyrics. "Mad" features Lil Wayne in a duet of the dichotomy between allowing yourself to be justified in your anger without losing love and having hope for change. In the wake of the BLM movement, not only is this entire album so relevant and necessary, it's poignancy has been relevant for far too long, and proves that music can still have substance and carry a message while simultaneously being incredibly beautiful and fresh.
Bon Iver 22, A Million Jagjaguwar It's been quite some time since Wisconsin indie folk outfit Bon Iver stole our hearts and flooded the airwaves with "Skinny Love." The raw and touching melancholy of For Emma, Forever Ago carried into their self-titled sophomore album, but 22, A Million is a whole new animal. Their most adventurous endeavor yet, the glimmer of yearning remains, but it's blanketed and swirled around in a glitchy, gritty maelstrom of odd electronic choices. Justin Anderson's vocals are mostly indistinguishable, which is kind of a bummer for me. Currently, most of the original charm of Bon Iver is on vacation. The first track, "22 (OVER S∞∞N)" is mild, eerily gorgeous and anxious at the same time, perhaps softening the listener for "10 dEAThbREasT," which is the first real indicator of a total escape from their original sound. Heavy industrial elements and forceful vocals continue through "715 CREEKS," only to calm down for the existential "33 'God'" and my personal favorite, "29 #Strafford APTS." Stripped down and exposed with fingerpicking and elusively relative lyrics, it feels effortless in comparison to many other songs on the album - "I hold the note you wrote and know you've buried all your/ alimony butterflies." I was hoping for more of that, but even though I want to feel betrayed, I'm actually intrigued and this won't be my final listen. - Whitney Patterson
NEWS4U | MUSIC REVIEWS Andy Jones Sunflower Self-Released
Phantogram Three Universal Records
I don't think it would be inaccurate to say that Andy Jones is the Stephen King of music. It seems like he just walks around and songs fall out of his mouth - after brewing in his heart, of course. They're not just songs, however - they are damn good songs. Lyrically unparalleled, visceral, hasty but sincere, Sunflower revisits live/ previous recordings, covers, new material, and as an added bonus, humble and endearing interactions with his live audience. "Noah Says (Sunflower Melody)" is exactly why I've always said that his music is a lovechild of Neutral Milk Hotel and The Pixies. Of course, he has nailed his own singular sound from a plethora of his influences. Aggressively upbeat despite the subject matter, he alternates between pounding the hell out of his guitar and tickling the strings, screaming and crooning - the perfect purveyance of lost love. One of my all-time favorites, "Christy Was a Painter," graces the album as well - it's a sweet and simple tale of puppy love with whimsical lyrics: "Christy had a way of commanding attention/ She painted the guys she thought were hot/ I wanted my atoms to be disassembled/ put together as a piece of her heart." "Candy," which Jones describes as a Leonard Cohen/ Bob Dylan knockoff, will stick to your brain like superglue, and his version of "Hallelujah" will haunt your dreams. High art at its finest.
Norah Jones
Phantogram emerged during the guy/ girl duo trend of the late ’00s. But three albums and a smattering of EPs later and it’s clear they’re sticking around. The aptly titled Three finds them separating from the pack, albeit with mixed results. Sarah Barthel’s voice and melodies are stronger and catchier than ever. This is likely one of the few upsides of working with outside songwriters this time around. Unfortunately, many songs are less like the indiemeets-trip-hop of past releases and more like generic club “bangers.” Josh Carter’s guitar too often gets buried or replaced by uninspired synths. Sarah’s sister’s suicide earlier this year clearly impacted the band; they’ve all been best friends since junior high. That and the death of two of their admitted influences - Bowie and Prince - inspired lyrics like, “Hurt people hurt people, too” (“Barking Dog”) and “Been up until dawn and all of my heroes are gone” (“Answer”). These and another song about the subject, “Destroyer,” have the fewest writing credits; unsurprisingly, they’re some of the album’s standouts. Something about too many cooks… “More” doesn’t always mean “better.” Three is sometimes too much.
Green Day Revolution Radio Reprise
Day Breaks Blue Note
Grammy magnet Norah Jones just can't seem to make mediocre or displeasing music. As the daughter of a concert producer and sitar player, it's definitely in her blood, but that doesn't change the fact that her voice is like sweet butter and her talent as a multi-instrumentalist didn't develop without hard work. She possesses a classic quality that feels incredibly organic - her inspirations, especially Billie Holiday, are obvious, but she pays excellent tribute, and after her long-lived departure from being pegged as a "jazz singer," she returns (mostly) to what won her all of those awards in the first place. From beginning to end, the album is like being wrapped in a fur coat in front of a blazing fire - almost too hot, but also insanely relaxing, and let's be honest - pretty damn sexy. Not unlike Solange, Jones addresses racial tension and police violence with sincere melancholy. In "Flipside," she speaks to the ongoing issue - "Good things are happening, but happening slow," and that keeping quiet denies the problem - "I can't stand when you tell me to get back/ if we're all free, then why does it seem we can't just be?" It's definitely mood music throughout - as in, you're probably not going to add this to your workout mixtape. It's a wine and cheese cocktail hour listen, but wonderful nonetheless. - Whitney Patterson
Like many kids in the ‘90s, my first exposure to anything resembling punk was Green Day’s Dookie. So it saddens me to see them continue their downward spiral that (in my personal opinion) started even before American Idiot, when they backpedaled on their previous assertion that they’d “matured” too much for punk with the release of the acoustic-driven Warning. So hearing Billie Joe Armstrong sing “All grown up and medicated” on opening track “Somewhere Now” feels an awful lot like history repeating. Many songs feel like something from their catalog or someone else’s. The aforementioned song sounds like something off the cutting room floor of the Nimrod sessions, tired and phoned-in just like parts of that album. “Too Dumb to Die” sounds suspiciously like Warning’s “Fashion Victim,” and“Say Goodbye”shamelessly parrots AFI’s“Miss Murder,”but somehow worse. “Forever Now” and “Still Breathing” suffer from ill-advised tempo changes that kill whatever momentum they were starting to have. Don’t even get me started on “Youngblood,” which approaches Good Charlotte levels of terrible. One of the worst albums I’ve ever heard, and undoubtedly the worst of 2016. - Jonathan Gluff
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NEWS4U | BEER REVIEWS PIPELINE PORTER
Daniel Knight • 4 Pipeline Porter is a richly-colored (almost black) porter brewed with 100% Hawaiian Kona coffee. It generates very little head and leaves only a little lacing on the glass. A whiff tells one almost everything they need to know about this brew. Roasted malts, coffee, chocolate and coconut. The taste is nice with one addition that will likely become the deal breaker for or against: that hoppy finish. BTW, the ABV on this brew is 5.4% making it drinkable as a session brew. Paul Bragin • 3 A thick tan head tops this black beer and takes its time evaporating. The smell of roasted malt and coffee fill the nose. The roasted malt and coffee notes continue with the first sip of the beer, and the coffee lingers on the tongue during the finish. This could be a good beer to drink in the morning. Pair it with hearty dishes like soups, stews, or pot roast and mashed potatoes. Jabez Martinez • 4.5 This beer has a dark rich color as well as the standard coffee and chocolate flavor. I like the fact that it's made from Hawaiian coffee. I think this is their best beer, but then again I am partial to the darker beers.
TAXMAN DEFALLT
Daniel Knight • 3.5 deFallt is a Bièr de Garde which means “beer to keep." In this case, over the summer for fall release. Its color reminds me of fall with a dark orange brownishness. It’s Taxman’s autumn seasonal. Its nose is very pleasant, speaking loudest with malts and spiciness. Not much going on with hops here. Taxman boasts being smooth and spicy with vanilla notes, blended with cinnamon and wildflower honey. I concur and recommend that you check this one out. Paul Bragin • 4.5 A faint off-white head forms and vanishes when poured into a tulip glass, leaving a deep chestnut colored beer. Spice notes control the nose with the first smell. Malt flavors first come through with a sip of the beer, but the spices return in the finish. This farmhouse ale is only available for a few months in late summer and early fall. Buy some while you can. Pair it with roasted lamb or soft ripened cheeses. Jabez Martinez • 5 This is a hazy amber-colored beer. It has a wheat flavor, but I can also taste some spices and honey. I also like the fact that it's an Indiana beer; but I gave it the 5 star rating because it has a 7% ABV. A beer with a pumped-up ABV and great flavor - you can’t go wrong. I consider this beer in the group of Blue Moon and Shock Top but a lot better.
CARSON'S ALMOST HEAVEN
Daniel Knight • 4 A local brew - I love it. Almost Heaven pours up a dark straw color and sports a frothy head that sticks around a while and leaves some lacing. Its aroma is a light and pleasant citrus hops with light malts. The flavor follows suit with pleasant flavorful hops and subtle maltiness. It’s a session IPA (that spells low ABV), so drink up. Congratulations, Carson’s Almost Heaven is a winner. Paul Bragin • 4.5 A thick white head crowns this golden India Pale Ale and never completely evaporates. A good mix of citrus and pine notes from the hops round out the scent profile. The first taste of the beer contains a hint of hop flavors, which gain a stronger presence in the long finish. People who usually dislike India Pale Ales might find this one very enjoyable, but serious IPA drinkers will enjoy it also. Pair it with tacos. Jabez Martinez • 4.5 I like the sweet hops that you find in standard IPAs. This one is very smooth and easy to drink - one of the better IPAs that I've had. I also like the fact that it's from Carson’s. They always bring out solid beers.
This month’s beers are available depending on supply & demand at all 8 Liquor Locker locations. Visit our website at www.Liquor-Locker.com.
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NEWS4U | BEER REVIEWS BRECKINRIDGE OATMEAL STOUT
and although good, in my opinion, it's somewhat unremarkable. It’s a solid brew, but I couldn’t get excited about it. Paul Bragin • 4.25 A good tan head rests on this black stout. The nose displays a solid scent of roasted malt. The roasted malt flavor continues while drinking the beer, but does not seem overpowering. It also shows hints of coffee and chocolate. The oatmeal used during brewing gives a creamy mouthfeel. Stout and porter fans will definitely want to try this. Pair it with barbecue or other hearty dishes. It can also pair with chocolate or cream based desserts.
Daniel Knight • 3 This oatmeal stout pours up a dark chocolate brown - almost opaque, with an attractive one finger khaki- colored head that doesn't last long. It settles to a thin foam film across the top and doesn't leave any notable lacing. The aroma is subtle with notes of coffee, chocolate and roasted malts. Its flavor follows suit and is quite smooth
Jabez Martinez • 4.5 This is a deep black-colored beer, and the smell of roasted malts hits immediately. I like the deep coffee flavors with the malts added in. I usually have this beer or the Vanilla Porter in my refrigerator over the winter months.
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NEWS4U | Holiday Recipe
NEWS4U | BEER REVIEWS PILSNER URQUELL
HENRY'S HARD SODA
Miller Lite Chicken Wings From the Kitchen of Guy Fieri Time: 1 hour 30 mins Yield: serves 4-6 3 lb Chicken Wings Miller Lite Brine 2 12-oz cans of Miller Lite 1/2 cup onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, smashed 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp kosher salt 1 tbsp honey 1 bay leaf 1 strip lemon peel 1 tsp black peppercorns 2 cups ice canola oil to fry Prepare the Wings: In a large pot, combine all of the ingredients for the Miller Lite Brine. Bring to a simmer and stir to dissolve salt and sugar. Remove from heat and add ice to cool. Then add chicken wings to a large, resealable plastic bag and pour cooled brine over the top. Close tightly and place the bag in a bowl to prevent any liquid spilling out. Brine the wings in the fridge for 30 minutes. Cook the Chicken Wings: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken wings on a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 35 mins. Remove from the oven, place onto a paper towel-lined baking tray and allow to cool. In a large saucepot or fryer, heat 3 inches of canola oil, or enough to prevent wings from touching the bottom of the pan, to 350 degrees. In batches, add the chicken wings to the oil and cook for about 3 mins or until crispy and golden brown. Remove the chicken wings from the oil and drain on paper towels.
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Daniel Knight • 2.75 This is a Czech Pilsner. It pours up an attractive medium straw color with a light bubbly head that quickly fades. There’s a good deal of effervescence in the brew as well. Its aroma is light with biscuity malts and a buttery note. The flavor is light with similar notes to those of the aroma plus a very light hop touch. That butteriness is there too. My main complaint with this beer is that in my opinion, the flavor is too light. Especially on the finish. You may find it perfect to your taste. Paul Bragin • 5 An abundant white head rests on the top of this beer when poured into a pilsner glass. The scent contains a balance of malt and hops expected in a pilsner. Malts seem to highlight the beginning of the tasting process, with hops coming to the foreground in the finish. This is the beer that American lagers try to emulate, but this one will always come out on top. It can be paired with a variety of foods. Jabez Martinez • 4 This is a clear yellow beer. It has a sweet pilsner flavor. I can't remember when I last had a Czech beer, but I think this one is pretty good. Another plus is that it's available in a pint can.
Daniel Knight • 2.75 This Hard Cherry Cola is exactly what they say. It’s not a beer or cider. It pours up looking like a cherry cola. Tastes sweet and syrupy like its name sake and is apparently fortified with alcohol. It would probably be desirable to someone who doesn't enjoy beer, wine, cider or most other alcoholic beverages. One has to pay close attention to even notice the alcohol in its flavor. BTW, I’m told that folks love these things. So, you be the judge. Paul Bragin • 3.5 A decent tan head forms, but quickly disappears. The scent contains a lot of sweet cherry presence. The taste seems a little less sweet than regular cherry cola. This is something nice to try, but maybe won’t be in the regular rotation for a serious craft beer aficionado. Feel free to add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to a glass of this for a nice dessert. A regular cherry cola might hit the spot better. Jabez Martinez • 5 I gave this a 5 because it tastes exactly like a cherry coke. Sometimes these drinks have a funny taste to them, but this one does not. There's no alcohol taste, but most people will only be able to drink one or two since they are pretty sweet. I really like this beer and will have to try their other flavors.
Please Remember to Drink Responsibly.
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TAP TALK
WITH JOHN GREENWELL | OWNER OF BEEF 'O' BRADY'S
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appy Thanksgiving to all our loyal craft beer drinkers throughout the tristate area. We hope this monthly article has helped you make some different choices in how you select your beer each month. While the transition from the fall seasonals to the winter selection is in process, we still have a great variety of the fall beers available. But don't wait to check them out, because they are moving fast! Here are a few of the standouts that every craft beer enthusiast should try.
Of course, when you drink a good IPA you have to have the perfect food to go with it - like our chicken wings. Beef’s has 13 different flavors to choose from ranging from mild to our famous nuclear sauce. Customer favorites include garlic parmesan, honey BBQ and sweet jalapeno, as well as my favorite, mango habanero. Also, Beef’s now has Nashville Hot wings. These you have to try! Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. We look forward to seeing you at Beef’s to try these amazing beers.
Hoppin' Frog Gangster IPA always flies out of here when we get it in. Brewed out of Akron, OH, it's got a bright, spicy citrus hop character up front and a distinct orange and tropical fruit bouquet that adds a welcome complexity and strikes the perfect balance. 7.5% ABV and 55 IBUs Tell City Brewing Blonde Ale is - as you might have guessed - made right here in Indiana, and we're the first to get a keg of this newlyreleased craft beer. If you like an extremely sessionable brew with a very light body, this one has your name on it. We think Blonde Ale is perfect for those who are looking to try a craft beer for the first time and odds are you'll want to drink it again. 4.8% ABV and 19 IBUs
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Southern Tier Live is the third beer we thought would go over really big in this market. If you like Zombie Dust then you’re going to love this beer. Brewed out of New York, Southern Tier is a citrusy IPA, smooth and flavorful to drink. Without a doubt, it's become one of our favorites here at Beef's. Just keep in mind that while this tasty craft beer has a sessionable feel, it can catch up to you in a hurry. 5.5% ABV and 64 IBUs
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Walter the Wine Guy Cabernet Sauvignon, King of Wine Grapes (part two): Liquor Locker's resident expert is back with more tasty recommendations
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NOVEMBER
Last month, Walter the Wine guy offered up a fantastic tutorial on Cabernet Sauvignons. There was so much good info, in fact, that it was necessary to break it all down into two parts. Here's the continuation of "Cabernet Sauvignon, King of Wine Grapes" which covers a few of Walt's higher price point recommendations...
At the upper end of this category is a crowd favorite, Pine Ridge Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. I fell in love with this wine as soon as I tasted it. It runs $54.99, maybe a little more in some places. This wine is great right now, though the bottle I have is going to set for five years. It gives you nice fruit at first taste, the nose is very attractive, and the finish has subtle tannins and a nice oaky touch of vanilla and spice. A true bargain at any price and a must-have for that special dinner for two. A little pricey for a large group, but a great wine for a small dinner party.
My first suggestion is Hilary Goldschmidt Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. Price range is $32.99 to $37.99. A single vineyard wine from the Oakville Region of Napa Valley. This wine delivers a bold tannic punch, but it's well-structured. With big flavors of clove, leather and tobacco, it has a bit of black pepper on the finish. I personally would lay this down for five to seven years, or carafe this wine for several hours prior to drinking. By doing this the tannins should soften and the subtle notes of fruit should be coaxed out.
PINE RIDGE NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON
It gives you nice fruit at first taste, the nose is very attractive.
The last group is the Cellar Selection wines of this list. These wines are over 100 dollars. The one thing they all have in common is they will get better after a long time in your cellar. These wines truly fall into the “Trust Me” category. Now, believe me they are great today, if treated well, served correctly, and with the right foods. But if you have patience, these wines will HILARY GOLDSCHMIDT reward you with a wonderful experience. OAKVILLE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
A single vineyard wine from the Oakville Region of Napa Valley.
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The first one is Antica Townsend Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. This is from St. Michelle Estates and is truly a great wine. It isn’t cheap at $100.99 to $120.99 a bottle. I have a couple bottles of this and I hope to be alive to taste these in 10 to 15 years. Right now it's
NEWS4U | WINE REVIEWS a big wine with a little more aggression than I like, but it has really great flavors and will only get better when it's finished bottle aging. A “must have” if you want to collect wine. You will truly experience a great wine done well if you set this one back for at least seven years.
My last suggestion is≠, one of the best wines made in the world. I have tasted this wine four or five times in my life and I can truly say that it's one of the best wines I have ever tasted. This is from the Shafer Family Vineyards, Stags Leap district in Napa Valley. These grapes grow on a hillside slope on their property. A consistent “Cellar Selection” in major publications and a true prestige wine. It runs $320.99 to $350 a bottle. A wine I covet for my cellar, and is a wine that falls into that “I’m not worthy” list. This wine will get better with age, and I truly believe this wine is designed to buy now, drink later, much later! I would allow this wine to cellar for a minimum of 10 years, and 20 or more would not hurt. A
ANTICA TOWNSEND VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON
It has really great flavors and will only get better when it's finished bottle aging. My next suggestion is the classic from Caymus. Their best effort is Caymus Special Selection. It runs $175 to $210 a bottle. This wine is a blend of the BEST barrels from the Wagner Family vineyards. If the production is not up to their strict quality levels set by the winemaker, Charles Wagner, the wine is bottled in their Caymus Cabernet, and Special Selection is not produced. This is the best of their best! If you want to have one bottle to put into that new wine cave you got as a gift to yourself, this would be the one I would recommend.
CAYMUS SPECIAL SELECTION
“Christmas Gift” idea. Well, I have to say SHAFER looking at this list HILLSIDE (from both October SELECT and November), I One of the really concentrated best wines my suggestions on made in the mostly California world. wines; actually, Napa Valley wines. If any of you saw the movie Bottle Shock, the star of the movie was Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, 1973 vintage, but the Cabernet Sauvignon that also won the Red wine category was Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars “SLV," 1973 vintage. They make a damn good cab and have been doing it for quite a long time. California Cabs are pretty good, generally speaking. I enjoy them daily and I don’t think you can go wrong buying a less expensive one. They are more fruit forward and really, that is what most Americans want. If you want some good Cab from other places you really can’t go wrong with Chile or Argentina. Check out what we have in the stores, as we have a really good selection at many price points. Our staff is learning about wine and should be able to steer you in the right way. If not, you can call me at 812-449-6068. If you have a question, please call or if you catch me in the stores, just ask. Hope to see you soon in our new store on First Avenue near North Park. Until next month, Walt
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