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OCTOBER 2016 | TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
73 Local Writer: Marisa Patwa 74 Arts & Activities
6 Melissa Etheridge's Holiday Trio A Chat w/ the "I'm the Only One" Rocker
FASHION
10 Old Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter A Scary Good Time to be Had
76 Tri-State Fashion w/ Gina Mullis
12 Blackberry Smoke @ the Victory Talking Like An Arrow w/ Singer Charlie Starr 14 for KING & COUNTRY @ the OCC An Interview with Joel Smallbone 18 Tri-Con 2016 Local Multi-Fandom Convention Returns 20 EPO Halloween Bash Saturday Night Pops Series Opening Night 21 Strive! The Musical @ the Victory Local Playwright's Latest Production 44 What's New in Western KY Festivals, Music, and More!
A QUICK NOTE FROM THE EDITOR 4 Wave Goodbye to Summer
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 91 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s: Tap Talk
LOCAL HAPPENINGS 22 23 24 25 80 83 94
Global Crossroads Festival Fiesta Evansville 50th Annual Gem & Mineral Show Pints for Parkinson's Community & Family VHS Spotlight Mug Shots
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78 The Write Stuff w/ Jonathan Gluff 79 Words from Whitney 79 Tri-State Politics
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Movies Music Beer Wine
RELIGION 78 Ask the Pastor
SPORTS
37 Save Big!
66 Around the Track w/ Billy Egeler 67 Evansville Thunderbolts 68 Believe the Hype
28 What's Cookin': Cork 'n Cleaver 30 Restaurant Guide
Publisher Brian Bennett
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Paul Bragin, Billy Egeler, Kevin Fleming, Bryan Fox, Jonathan Gluff, John Greenwell, Daniel Knight, Jabez Martinez, Gina Mullis, Marisa Patwa, Sara Rappee, Bruce Ripple, John Thurgood, Walter the Wine Guy
ENTERTAINMENT 16 19 50 52 64 69 70 72 73
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ave goodbye to summer. It's over. Now we start the slow, painful march towards winter once again - step by heavy step... Oh, I seem to have bypassed fall. Apologies. I just wanted to get a head start on my cold weather complaining. Much more of that later, I promise. Now back to the present and the busy month of October as the community tries to squeeze in a bunch of marquee events before the holiday season swoops in and steals the show. But seriously, there's plenty to do this month. From the Fall Festival to Fiesta Evansville, concerts to haunted houses, your social calendar should fill up right quick. Of course, don't ignore your daily responsibilities or anything - go to work, feed the kids, walk the dog. Just make sure to plan for some scary good times, i.e., the Old Courthouse Catacombs and Historic Newburgh Ghost Walks. No doubt that many of you out there live for Halloween, and the rest of you probably like it very much. So enjoy this special time of year when the darkness of night takes on a more sinister feel than usual - you've earned it! For the true geeks out there, Tri-Con multi-fandom convention is back and nerdier than ever (that's a compliment) - see the preview inside. We've also got an interview with the one and only Melissa Etheridge ahead of her much-anticipated holiday show at the Victory in December. Speaking of the Victory, legendary comedian Gallagher will make a final stop in Evansville this month before retiring. At the Ford Center, catch the return of Florida Georgia Line plus Alabama and the Charlie Daniels Band - AND the venue's first NBA game AND the Evansville Thunderbolts (hockey, anyone?). All that and more in the pages ahead. - TE
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MELISSA ETHERIDGE'S
HOLIDAY TRIO
VICTORY THEATRE | DECEMBER 12 @ 7:30PM
"I'm the Only One" singer bringing a mix of seasonal classics, chart hits and fan favorites to Evansville
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hristmas has come early with the announcement that rock and roll icon Melissa Etheridge is making a stop at the Victory Theatre in December. Known for such rousing tracks as "I'm the Only One," "Bring Me Some Water" and "Come to My Window," the 55-year-old Kansas native remains as committed as ever to giving heart-wrenching, passionate performances that leave her fans happily exhausted. It's no wonder then that she maintains one of the most loyal followings in music. Etheridge's holiday show is geared around her 2008 album, A New Thought for Christmas, including the songs "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Merry Christmas Baby" and "O Night Divine." In addition, she'll play a number of chart hits and fan favorites with a stripped-down approach that promises to be every bit as powerful as her full-band sound.
heart. One of my managers said, 'Well, we have a connection with Stax [record label]' and I said, 'You're kidding - that's it right there.' And then instantly I was intimidated thinking about trying to live up to Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Mavis Staples - you don't get better singers than that. And this is the music that inspired me. You know, when I wrote "I'm the Only One" I wanted it to be on the level of the Otis Redding songs. And so to go back and sing "I've Been Loving You Too Long" - that to me is one of the greatest songs live you could ever do. But I took it on and I decided that if I was going to do it, I would have to immerse myself in Memphis, in the music. I wanted to go there and record with these musicians - go back to the source and understand what was going on. Interestingly enough, times are very similar. There are racial issues and tensions and desires to understand. Stax was the only interracial record company around. It's very timely and I felt very drawn to this project. Everything really lined up for me, and I knew it was something I was supposed to do.
Etheridge kindly spoke with News4U ahead of the show at the Victory. You're currently on tour with Pat Benatar - which sounds like a dream pairing of powerhouse singers. It is so much fun - the fans are losing their minds. I mean, I was a huge admirer of Pat Benatar when I was growing up. I remember getting her first album when I was a senior in high school and just being blown away. I listened to it over and over; I was extremely jealous and just decided that I wanted to rock like that. So to be sharing the stage with her is such a treat for me. It's a full night of rock and roll and the fans just love it. How did your new album MEmphis Rock & Soul - which honors the legendary Stax Records - come about? Well, I wanted to put another album out this year - I released This is M.E. a couple years ago. In discussing things with my management, they mentioned that I've never done a covers album. And I enjoy singing and performing other people's material - but it has to be super-duper special, something straight from my
You released "I'm the Only One" right in the middle of the grunge movement back in '93. Did you have any clue that it would become your biggest hit? I had no idea. I wrote "I'm the Only One" on the back of a bus. My intention was to get back to a song like "Bring Me Some Water" from four or five years before. I could see when I would play that song how much audiences would like it. I've always written my songs for the stage, because I know I'm going to get up and play them in front of people for the rest of my life. I wanted another song to fill out my set list that would really accompany "Bring Me Some Water." So I decided to go back to the blues era - that Muddy Waters beat. And I just came at it like that. I'm just so glad that the world received it with open arms, and I love playing it every night. Everybody sings it at the top of their lungs and it's just amazing. Do you have names for your guitars? Yes, I do. About six years ago I decided that if I'm going to be playing this many nights, I'm going to become a better guitar player, and I want to play more Cont. on pg. 8
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NEWS4U | UPCOMING EVENTS electric. So, I really started working at it, and I've had some great teachers and people that have really helped me. In the last six years I've amassed quite a collection - I've had to slow down because one can really get out of hand buying guitars. But I've got a few now that I really hold onto and I have named them - it's been quite fun. My Jerry Jones 12-string electric is called "Trouble." My Les Paul Custom 1981 that I love - her name is "Marlene" after Marlene Dietrich. I have a Chet Atkins Country Gentleman that is amazing, and I call her "Cate Blanchett." My Strat is named after my wife now, Linda. I also have two Rock N Roll Relics that were made for me - the same guitar: one with a rosewood neck and one with a maple neck - and I call them "Venus" and "Serena." Do you pay much attention to current music trends or simply stay focused on your own material? I listen to the radio all the time. I love understanding and knowing popular tastes - and not-so-popular tastes. I like hearing the music that people are making, because it's a community that chooses to use music to express themselves. I will always be drawn - no matter what genre - to artists that come from the truth, that are always speaking from their own truth. Like, I'm a huge Beyonce fan. To me, Lemonade is exactly what I'm talking about - that's someone putting their truth together and making art out of it; I love that. You'd be surprised - I listened to Justin Bieber's last album just to hear and understand what is exciting that many people. I'm also a big EDM fan; I'm a big rap fan. I think that J. Cole is great. I love to listen to the poetry and artistry in rap music. The whole force of music that is a reality in our society is extremely important - so I listen to all of it. You always give everything up on stage. What kind of shape are you generally in post-show? I'm fired up for about 45 minutes and then I take a shower and cool down. When it's legal, I'll smoke my smoke and relax. I can go to sleep about two hours after a show. I don't stimulate myself with anything beforehand - I'm stimulated by the audience and actually performing. I'm my own vice. The music is natural - I love it. For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com. The Victory is located at 600 Main St. in downtown Evansville.
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OLD COURTHOUSE CATACOMBS & HOUSE OF LECTER
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On pins and needles: the tri-state's longest running haunted house keeps the surprises coming
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or over 35 years, the area's young and old alike have been getting the life scared out of them each September and October courtesy of local haunted house expert, Phil Wolter. It all started way back in 1980 with the Phantom Theatre at the State Hospital (which served as the venue up until 1989). Inspiration for the scary scenes inside came from movies and pop culture, including the inaugural run which was based on 1958's horror/sci-fi film, The Blob. By 1990, the annual scarefest had been moved to the Old Jail downtown where the initial "Electric Chair" theme had everyone on the edge of their seat, so to speak. For the last 20 years, however, Wolter has staged the event in the basement of the Old Courthouse at 4th & Vine - a historic building that possesses an eerie quality, perfect for creating a truly spooky atmosphere. Such has been the haunted house's popularity that a second venue just two blocks away - known as the House of Lecter - was added in 2001. The enduring appeal of Wolter's dark vision has made Evansville the sight of not just the tri-state's longest running haunted house but one of the nation's as well. Wolter and his cast of actors and production assistants have broken attendance records the last few years with themes based on classic horror movies ("Body Snatchers" and "Bates Motel") as well as the creepy nature of dolls ("Monster Dolls") and the zombie craze (last year's "Night Walkers"). This year, they're returning to the dolls theme but with an even creepier twist. "Curse of the Voodoo Queen" features a witch of a woman who "uses special potions and mastery of mind control to turn ordinary people into mindless voodoo victims roaming the shadows in the corridors of darkness." Inside, Papa Legba, the gate keeper of the spirit world, waits for you, directing the undead executioners who carry out spells and curses. You've heard of being on pins and needles, right? Well, this time the pins and needles will be IN you!
Tickets are $12 for each haunted house. For more info, visit oldcatacombs. com and follow them on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.
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SHOW DATES: SEPTEMBER 30 OC TOBER 1, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, & 31
SHOW TIMES: SUN-THURS: 7PM - 10PM FRI-SAT: 7PM - MIDNIGHT
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BLACKBERRY SMOKE VICTORY THEATRE | OCTOBER 27 | 8 P.M. |
Singer Charlie Starr breaks down Like An Arrow, relives the thrill of working with Greg Allman
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ust a little over a year after Georgia's Blackberry Smoke delivered a fiery set at the Victory Theatre in support of 2015's Holding All the Roses, the guys are back in a big way with a run of headlining dates and a brand new, self-produced album. Like An Arrow, out October 14, sees the Southern rockers calling all the shots for the first time - simply because it felt right. Of course, the uncharacteristically quick turnaround between albums can only mean one thing: it's time to hit the road again. In truth, Blackberry Smoke rarely stops touring, known for playing upwards of 250 shows each year. But now the band has a great new collection of songs to play for their ever-growing fan base. What accounts for Like An Arrow being released so quickly on the heels of Holding All the Roses? You know, we released Holding All the Roses in February of last year, so coming up on the end of the year, I had written a batch of new songs. We had a little time off in January and we weren't really looking to make another album yet - the idea of a new release was just starting to be discussed. But I got together with the guys and we started to rehearse the new songs - and they felt great. So, we were basically like, 'Let's get in the studio and start recording.' The engineer that worked on Holding All the Roses - who was fabulous - was available as well. So, we hadn't even talked about producers at all. But I said, 'Hey, let's just go make a record. If we run into a problem, we'll call a producer. But if not, then we'll just produce our own record.' We were co-producers of the Whippoorwhill album, anyway, so we just applied the knowledge that we'd accumulated making records. I think I've said it before, but we're not trying to create hit singles, so we don't need somebody to tell us that a song is not a hit single - because we
Check out Blackberry Smoke's new album Like An Arrow! Out October 14th. The Southern rockers are calling all the shots for the first time.
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know it's not (laughs). There was no pressure, we didn't get into a hurry. We just made a record and we loved it - and love it still. It's my favorite Blackberry Smoke record right now. Did you notice any difference in the recording process without a producer around - any different vibe? It's not been hard for us to work with producers. We've had a very relaxed experience with them - like Dann Huff, Brendan O'Brien and with Clay Cook and our buddy Matt Mangano - so it's always like a gang of buddies. This time, there was just one less buddy. And if something's not right, everybody knows it - we know when something's not working and we'll stop and address it. Working with a producer is not something that we discourage - obviously it's an extra set of ears and an extra opinion. But in this case it just felt so right with the band producing. When it was finished, I wondered how it would have been different if we had worked with someone, but we'll never know. Was there a particular track that really set the album on its path or was it more a group of songs that just kept building? It really was a group of songs that just kept building. But I think with "Let It Burn" we were all really excited to lay that one down; fast songs are always exciting. We had actually played that one a few times live - the only one of the bunch. So, we already saw some
audience reaction to it. Well, we've actually been playing "Sunrise in Texas" live for years. We actually recorded that one a handful of times over the years - it just never made it to a record. To a lot of our fans, it's been like the "Big Foot." It's quite elusive, but there are sightings once in a while (laughs). But a lot of old school Blackberry Smoke fans will be happy that it's finally on a record. So, can you tell us what songs from Like An Arrow will make it into the live set? I can't tell you that, man (laughs). It's top secret. But we'll pepper them in here and there. I don't know who would be happy if we just played the new album - that might not be a good idea. Or it might be a great idea - who knows. You recently wrapped up a summer tour with Gov't Mule which featured the two bands playing a different encore cover song together each night. Which ones really clicked? We did "Sugaree" - Grateful Dead song. That was fantastic, one of my favorite songs in the universe. Playing Allman Brothers songs with Warren [Haynes] was quite a treat. We did a handful of those. But my favorites were two Tom Waits songs that we covered. We did "Get Behind the Mule" and "Jesus Gonna Be Here." I'm a huge Tom Waits fan as is Warren - that was very self indulgent on our part, I might add. But it was worth it. It was so much fun and so good. In the past you've collaborated with the likes of country legend George Jones and for Like An Arrow, you brought in Southern rock god Greg Allman to sing on "Free on the Wing." Was it difficult to get him into the studio? No, it wasn't and I was surprised. Well, I was surprised that he was available. But we've become friendly with Greg over the years which is very surreal. If you'd told me that when I was 15 I would not have believed you. To ask him to be a part of our record and have him say yes made us unbelievably happy. He came in and just did a wonderful job - his voice is as strong as ever. When we started to record the song, I thought it had such a Macon, Georgia feel to it. It just seemed like it would be a perfect fit for him to sing on it. It ranks right up there with our George Jones collaboration. I count them on the same hand. For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com. The Victory is located at 600 Main St. in downtown Evansville.
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OWENSBORO CONVENTION CENTER | OCTOBER 22 | 7 P.M.
Australian-born brothers breathing new life into Christian music, focusing on the epic side of things
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inter Jam festival favorites Joel and Luke Smallbone - better known as for KING & COUNTRY - may only be two albums into their career, but the Nashville-based brothers have already made an indelible mark with critics and fans alike, particularly with a series of striking, cinematic videos that betray a real gift for storytelling. Clips for such affecting songs as "Shoulders," "Ceasefire" and "The Proof of Your Love" show a band thinking big with the creative process. After cementing the success of their 2012 debut album Crave with the rapturously-received follow-up, Run Wild, Live Free, Love Strong in 2014, the brothers embarked on their most ambitious project to date: a feature-length film. Two years later, the Smallbones are gearing up to premiere Priceless in theaters across the country on October 14. Starring Joel as a good man who suffers personal loss and makes a desperate, life-altering decision, the movie is ultimately an inspiring tale of redemption. Joel Smallbone kindly spoke with News4U ahead of the show at the Owensboro Convention Center. Your family moved to Nashville when you were still quite young. Coming from Australia, were you at all aware of the incredible musical history of the city? Dad worked in the industry and always had artists and musicians coming through on tours, so I was always connected to music. And once I started getting into my teens, I not only recognized Nashville for what it was, but also really started appreciating the sentiment of Nashville - not only that it's a music town, but it's really a story town. It's really a town about the authenticity of the song, and I've always loved that, and I think that plays into the music that we write as well. You are who you hang with, as they say. What's your experience with the Winter Jam Christian music festival been like over the years? With Winter Jam, there's a charm to it - we've got 10 artists and bands on the tour, so it's like a four or five hour show. And doing 48 shows together - you're
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in it together, there's a lot of collaboration, seeing each other every day. So there's something really charming about the connectedness of artistry on that tour. Winter Jam is great - but it's a greeting, really. We play for 30 minutes, and if you like what you see, then we'd love to see you again. But that's all it is, and it can only go so far as that first "Good day, mate." But what will happen in Owensboro - and this always blows our minds - is that people will make a decision to purchase a ticket and get dressed up with the sole reason to spend time with us as a band. They come to spend a night experiencing and celebrating and being emotionally impacted - and hopefully inspired and entertained and all the rest of it. That feels like... again, if you were to liken this to a dating relationship - this is the third or fourth date when you really start to get to know someone. The "sophomore slump" has stricken many a band, but you guys knocked it out of the park with your second album. The first experience of making an album was like the classic story - it took five years to make. We were writing and producing and we had time - that's all we had was time. For the second album, we had like a year and half. At that point, we had discovered a lot about who we were musically. And that compression of time allowed us to write very specifically, relationally, socially and spiritually about things that were happening during that time. And I don't know if you've ever had that moment in your work where you're writing an article and you just have too much time - and you'll go back and read a first variation of it and realize that it was actually stronger. We just had our guts and our intuition on that second record. There are things I would have done differently in hindsight, but for the most part, I was really thrilled with the decisions we made. Considering the epic nature of your music and videos, producing a film seems like a logical next step. That's funny to hear you say that. You're the first to say that it makes sense (laughs). But I appreciate you saying that, because I felt like it did as well. You have to sort of go back to understand this point in time. The two things that I did growing up - I loved working with my younger brother on music, and we've been partnering together for over a decade. Then my brother Ben who is
NEWS4U | UPCOMING EVENTS just above me, is a filmmaker, and we would always do movies together. So, it was very normal that we were going to present music theatrically - we love the epic side of things. We wanted to always marry the music as best we can to visuals really telling these deep, metaphorical stories. And in this case, we're taking things beyond the song, beyond the video and taking it to the silver screen. The casting for the film is quite interesting - including David Koechner from the Anchorman films and NBC's The Office in a serious role. The David Koechner story was a very interesting one, because when he was first brought to the table by our producer Steve Barnett - who is great and has worked on 300, A Walk to Remember and a host of other films - I sort of had to do a double take. But I love extremes, and I think good art - if you look at a song or a film - good art has these extremes in it. And when you put people - even actors - in opposing situations than they're used to, they respond in unique ways. If you think of Steve Carell in Foxcatcher or Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society - if you look at their careers it didn't really make sense for those roles which were so serious. But that's what I love about David Koechner - everything about this role was unlike anything that he'd done in the past. He's always been a bit crass, and he's being this really noble man in this film, and I love the way he approached it. He's so charming as a result. And of course, you play the leading role. Any reservations heading into production? There were two things at play. My brother Ben and I have a lot of trust in each other, and we'd done short films growing up. And I was able to be involved in two feature films prior to this - a period piece and then a country film in which I played opposite Billy Ray Cyrus - he was my dad in the film. Ben and I had a lot of discussions about my role in Priceless but because of really knowing the character and believing the character from the beginning, we thought that I could do this. It was an experiment for sure and a dangerous task, because the film is riding on my character in a lot of ways. But what was great is that all the other actors really rallied around me. It's a testament to their giftedness as actors. They really put their arms around me and lifted me up. For tickets, visit owensborotickets.com. The OCC is located at 501 W. 2nd St. in Owensboro, KY.
We're taking things beyond the song, beyond the video and taking it to the silver screen.
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OCTOBER COUNTRY CONCERTS @ The FORD CENTER Contemporary and classic fan favorites lined up for high profile performances Florida Georgia Line "Dig Your Roots Tour" | October 14 / 7 p.m. The last time the bro-country duo of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley played the Ford Center, it was a full house - or more like a madhouse, really. In short, the fans went absolutely nuts. A video shot backstage post-encore showed the guys in awe of what they had just experienced on stage in front of a revved up tri-state crowd. Now Florida Georgia Line is coming back for more insanity in support of Dig Your Roots, the follow-up to 2014's Anything Goes. The new album features the huge number one hit, "H.O.L.Y," and "May We All," an inspiring duet with Tim McGraw. Of course, Hubbard and Kelley won't skimp on their impressive back catalog which includes the best-selling digital country song of all time, "Cruise," along with "Get Your Shine On," "Round Here," "Stay," "This is How We Roll" and "Dirt."
Alabama with The Charlie Daniels Band | October 20 / 7:30 p.m. Florida Georgia Line may be the hot band of the last few years, but Alabama has attained classic status many times over. Formed all the way back in 1969, the group ruled the '80s, racking up countless number one hits - "Love in the First Degree," "Dixieland Delight" and "Song of the South" to name but a few. Their refreshing take on traditional country and Southern rock mixed with elements of gospel and pop struck a chord with fans, many of whom have stayed fiercely loyal through the years. All total, Alabama has sold over 75 million albums and claims upwards of 30 number one albums on the Billboard charts. After reuniting six years ago, the band went on to release 2015's Southern Drawl, their first new collection of songs in over a decade. They continue to put on one of the best live shows in country music. Opener Charlie Daniels Band needs no introduction - "Devil Went Down to Georgia" anyone? For tickets and more info, visit thefordcenter.com. The Ford Center is located at 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd. in downtown Evansville.
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TRI-CON 2016
Holiday Inn Evansville Airport October 14-16
The decade of the geeks: Local multi-fandom convention casts bright light on growing subculture
The low-profile comic book conventions of the 70’s and 80’s have now become widely inclusive to any and all who would call themselves a “geek,” and these conventions of the new millennium can be found in every major city. Evansville’s own Tri-Con is a prime example of one of these all-encompassing geek conventions. Tri-Con will be celebrating its second year this fall at the Holiday Inn Evansville Airport. Convention Chair Amy Bartley says she’s pleased with the amount of activities her staff has managed to squeeze into the upcoming weekend. “The last thing you want to find at a convention like ours is bored guests,” she explains, “so we’ve really doubled down on events and activities this year to not only keep people entertained but also to give them several choices at any given time.” Tri-Con 2016 boasts a vendor room, Q&A panels, craft workshops, screenings of local films, a table-top gaming area, a retro arcade, a cosplay competition, foam dart battles, and an area featuring special guests from TV and film. Tri-Con’s Guest of Honor this year is actor Jason Marsden, who many thirty-somethings will recognize from such shows as Full House, Step by Step, and Boy Meets World. These days, Marsden’s work is done in front of a microphone, providing his voice talents to a list of animated shows and video games too long to fit on this page. Guests like Marsden are a big draw to any convention, but what really separates Tri-Con from the local competition is the group of dedicated staff
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and hard-working volunteers that make the weekend enjoyable for everyone. “As a vendor, I found the Tri-Con staff and volunteers to be really helpful,” says Jondi Schmitt-Soper. “Anytime we needed help, there was always a member of staff or a volunteer nearby. They helped us carry our stuff in and even offered to help us set up. I never encountered such helpful people at any other convention.” Lauren Brandt, a St. Louis cosplayer who visits dozens of conventions a year, says that Tri-Con made her and her husband feel right at home. “It was a lot like a big family gathering in that everyone was friendly, helpful, and genuinely cared. The staff, patrons, and guests all seemed like a real close-knit bunch. Fast and lasting friendships were made at the previous Tri-Con, and we are excited to come back and see them after a year!” So, if you consider yourself a geek on any level, you owe it to yourself to check out Tri-Con in October. This decade belongs to geeks like you, and you deserve the chance to spend a weekend among them! - Bruce Ripple To purchase tickets or for more info about Tri-Con, visit tri-con.net.
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espite all of the heated discourse these days, Americans can agree on one thing: the 2010’s belong to the geeks. Thanks to television, YouTube, and social media, society has embraced the geek subculture and offered it a lofty place among our country's other hobbies and obsessions.
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Legendary comedian celebrating 70th birthday with final run of shows, going out in a blaze of melon
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he man who invented the television stand-up comedy special and the famous watermelon smasher is bringing his Final Tour and his 70th Birthday Bash to Victory Theatre. With 14 Showtime specials, over 4,000 appearances and over 50 years of experience, Gallagher, one of the greatest comedians and prop comics of all time, is guaranteed to entertain the audience from start to finish! Gallagher's signature routine centers around the "Sledge-O-Matic," parodying a corny commercial from several decades ago. The famous bit always leaves everyone in stitches - and the first few rows often bathed in chunks of fruit. It's hilarious and quite delicious, actually. With such a long and enduring career, Gallagher has developed a dedicated fan base and weathered the years when being known as a "prop comic" was sometimes a hindrance. In fact, he elevated the art form to new heights and became one of the biggest stars on the comedy circuit. And now he's giving his loyal following a chance to say a proper goodbye and spend one more gut-busting night together. Opener Artie Fletcher joined the tour a year and a half ago and is one of the entertainment industry’s most talked-about “must-see” performers. No stranger to film and television, commercials, voiceovers, print and live stand-up comedy, Artie is taking the industry and newstalk radio waves by storm. He's been seen on Law and Order, Conan, David Letterman and The Tonight Show and has been touring the comedy scene for over 30 years. For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com. The Victory is located at 600 Main St. in downtown Evansville.
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EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Saturday Pops Series Opening Night:
HALLOWEEN BASH! VICTORY THEATRE | OCTOBER 29 @ 7PM Orchestral shivers down the spine: a night of chills and thrills in store for the EPO's October performance
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he 2016-2017 season got off to a tremendous start in September with one of the world's most celebrated cellists, Zuill Bailey. And now from the Classics to the Pops... October sees the EPO go in a completely different direction with a Halloween Bash featuring the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus. Come in costume and hear a variety of spooky orchestral works including Night on Bald Mountain, Bach's Toccata & Fugue in D Minor and musical chills and thrills from Psycho, Ghostbusters, Nightmare Before Christmas, and Phantom of the Opera. This is a one night only performance sure to send shivers down the spine, so bring a friend or two to keep you company. Hearing these creepy themes up close and personal can be frightening, indeed. There will be a Halloween Bash After Party at the Evansville Museum immediately following the concert. Tickets can be purchased at the museum at 812-425-2406 and attendees have the option of
attending the EPO concert with a purchase of ticket and then receiving a discounted ticket to the After Party ($25 ticket cost for After Party for concert attendees and $45 for anyone just attending the After Party). The party begins at 8:30 p.m. There will be costume contests at both the concert and the After Party. Free food, cash bar and dancing to BG3 will be available at the After Party. Special ticket offer: If attendees are between 18-39, the EPO has a 2030club on its website: evansvillephilharmonic.org. Tickets can be purchased for only $15 for this concert with the limit of two tickets, almost anywhere at the Victory Theatre! Tickets must be picked up that evening at Will Call for an ID check. This concert package costs only $40 for these members. Looking ahead... November brings this season's second Classics Series performance, Leonard Bernstein's Mass: a Theatre Piece for Singers, Players & Dancers. Maestro Savia has indicated that a production of Mass has been on his "bucket list" for years. For more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic. org or call 812-425-5050.
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Trailblazing local playwright keeps plugging away, bringing heartfelt, inspiring stories to the stage
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here's nobody quite like Stanley C. Jackson, Sr. in the local arts scene - or nobody braver, more specifically. The gifted playwright has been blazing a theatrical trail for a number of years now, writing and directing three musical productions for the Victory stage along the way. In any major city across the U.S. this might be the norm, but not here not in Evansville. No, it takes guts (or a trust fund) to pursue a passion like this full-time. But despite the struggles involved, both financial and personal, Jackson has loved every minute of it. And now he's ready to unveil his newest production, "Strive! The Musical," a cautionary tale which took the better part of a year to conceive and complete. "The idea was brewing in my head while I was doing [my previous production] "Yet Holding On,"" Jackson explains. "It's about a woman who looks out for girls coming to the city - girls that are naive and don't know what to expect. She tries to keep them from falling into traps like she did when she was young." Set in Anytown, USA during the 1940s, the production incorporates the music of that era - lots of ragtime and jazz (written by Jackson) - as well as the characteristic brownstone buildings to set the scene. The cast was primarily plucked from the University of Evansville talent pool, including the star of the show, Brookelle Bailey, who plays Odessa Burns, the woman who "dedicates her life to helping others avoid the ruthlessness of the streets in her neighborhood." Other significant roles are filled by Shelantea Fisher (Delilah), John Johnson (Buford), Lynne Farmer (Sharmaine), Janay Turner (Rosalyn) and Laciia JaVene Hawes (Sarah). Rehearsals for Jackson's productions, which typically last six to eight weeks, are long and arduous. But no one's complaining - well, not when the night of the performance finally arrives, anyway. "It's stressful, and a lot of cast members don't realize what they're getting into," Jackson says. "But then when it's all over, they want to do it all again." A self-described "class clown" and musician who studied business, Jackson is now putting all of his skills to use for the betterment of our community and culture. But he's had a lot of help. Case in point, the crew for "Strive! The Musical" deserves a lot of the credit for making this latest production such a success, including Music Director Patrick Preston, Stage Manager/ Assistant Director Brittany Rascoe, Set Design/Crew Manager Charles Farmer and Production Manager Dorothy Beh. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com or call the Ford Center ticket office at (800) 745-3000. For more info, visit sjmproduction.com. The Victory is located at 600 Main St. in downtown Evansville. Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • October 2016
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GLOBAL CROSSROADS
Culture & Music Festival N E W H A R M O N Y, I N | O C TO B E R 2 2
Chicago's Funkadesi headlines family-friendly day of food, art, music and culture
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. Highlights include: • Food booths • Music • Cultural gift market • Children's activities • International dance workshops • FREE pop-up concerts • World issues panel discussion • Special menus at local restaurants • Bollywood Film Festival • DJ • Information booths People of all ages come together in New Harmony every year to celebrate the tri-state's Latino population, so bring the whole family for a day of diversity that leads up to the main event at 7 p.m. This year, Chicago's Funkadesi will headline the festival with a concert in Murphy Auditorium. Hailed by Time Magazine, this unique 10-piece band blends Indian (Bhangra, Bollywood and Folk), Reggae, Funk and Afro-Caribbean music for a festive, virtuoso experience of cultural unity. They've even caught the attention of President Barak Obama, who stated, “Funkadesi really knows how to get a crowd fired up! There’s a lot of funk in that desi!” A FREE shuttle service will run between USI and New Harmony. This will be free to students and members of the community. The event starts at 1 p.m. Tickets are required for the 7 p.m. concert at Murphy Auditorium. Visit eventbrite.com to purchase.
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FIESTA EVANSVILLE W E S S E L M A N PA R K | O C TO B E R 9
NOON TO 5:00PM Evansville's annual celebration of diversity has ballooned into a huge community gathering
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or the third year running, Wesselman Park will host Fiesta Evansville in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15). The event was created by La Campirana Mexican Grill & Juice Bar co-owner Abraham Brown as a way to bring the area's Latino population together. And though it started modestly, Fiesta Evansville now has a big planning committee with help from the mayor's office and various community organizations. In fact, 128 agencies and businesses will be participating on October 9 along with 20 different countries represented at the various cultural booths, showcasing the many colorful aspects of their homelands - and especially their tasty dishes. Last year's Fiesta Evansville drew over 3,000 people. It was such a huge gathering that Mayor Winnecke suggested using the entirety of the park for the 2016 celebration - and that's exactly what Brown intends to do. "We'll have soccer games with different representatives from each country, a volleyball tourney and bicycle races for the kids. We want to make sure we use all the resources that the park has to offer," he says. Of all the new additions to this year's event, Brown is most excited about bringing in a hot air balloon, meant to be both a symbol of, and a fundraiser for, the Latino struggle for higher education. "Part of the theme of the hot air balloon ride is 'Bring Latino education to a higher level.' All proceeds from it will be going 100% to that purpose. Next year we want to fill up the whole place with hot air balloons to make the event more colorful - we'll have rides to the river and back to the park." Wesselman Park is located at 551 N. Boeke Rd. Follow Fiesta Evansville on Facebook.
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50th Annual
GEM, MINERAL &
FOSSIL SHOW WA S H I N G T O N S Q U A R E M A L L | O C T O B E R 2 9 & 3 0
Prepare to rock out: Bring the kids for the Evansville Lapidary Society's free, family-friendly event
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f you have every picked up a rock and put it in your pocket, then this is the event for you! The Evansville Lapidary Society, a local nonprofit, is hosting its long awaited 50th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show at the end of the month. That's right, 50 years of bringing rock and mineral enthusiasts every item imaginable right to your fingertips. Come out to Washington Square Mall and discover rocks from all over the world, see them close up, learn about them, and have the opportunity to bring some home for your own collection. 20+ vendors will have every Earth-related item you could want from beads, geodes, jewelry, carvings, meteorites, cabochons, faceted stones, and tumbled stones, to raw material, fossils, slabs, minerals, crystals, specimen display pieces, and much, much more. Come out to learn as well as shop. With this being the 50th year, the ELS has upped the ante by including a new fluorescent display booth where you can see the wonderful surprise some stones hold just by looking at them in a different light. The local arrowheads and artifacts group has a display and will be happy to answer questions about treasures you might have unearthed. Don't forget to also watch the lapidary demonstrations, sign up for hourly door prizes, bid on silent auctions, enter the raffle, and check out a 285 pound Geode. Best of all, kids get a free tumbled gemstone from the ELS booth! - Sara Rappee Times: Saturday, 10/29: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. & Sunday, 10/30: noon - 5 p.m. For more info, follow Evansville Lapidary Society on Facebook or call 812-589-3079.
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PINTS FOR PARKINSON'S TIN MAN BREWING COMPANY | OCTOBER 28 | 6-9 p.m.
Bottoms up: Enjoy a night out and support local individuals dealing with a debilitating disease
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arkinson's disease took center stage when actor Michael J. Fox went public with his disorder years ago, however, there are still many of us in the dark regarding its effects. Simply put, PD is a disorder that affects the nerve cells (neurons) in the mid-brain, an area that controls movement. Symptoms such as shaking and tremors generally develop after age 50 and worsen over time, although PD affects an ever-increasing percentage of younger people. Currently, more than one million individuals in the US are living with PD - including 1,100 people in the greater Evansville area. That's more than multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and Lou Gehrig's disease combined. While there is no cure, the good news is that with proper treatment, including exercise and medications, most people can look forward to many years of productive living after diagnosis. You can help local PD patients and their families by attending this month's Pints for Parkinson's event at Tin Man Brewing Company. $1 per pint sold will be donated to Parkinson's Awareness Support Association of the Tri-State. In addition, Curran-Miller Auction will host an onlineonly auction of merchandise and services donated by area businesses beginning mid-month and ending on October 28 at 9 p.m. 100% of the proceeds raised from the live event and the online auction will remain in the Evansville area to support the community navigating life with Parkinson's and their families. To register for the online auction, visit curranmiller.com. Online auction items will be located at Tin Man and will be available for pickup after the auction closes. Tin Man Brewing Company is located at 1430 W. Franklin St. in Evansville. Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • October 2016
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Cork 'N Cleaver
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Cork 'N Cleaver is an Evansville favorite specializing in choice cuts of steak and fine wine, which is just the tip of their tried-and-true menu that really hasn't changed much since they opened in 1974.
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NEWS4U | WHAT'S COOKIN' V I S I T C O R K ' N C L E AV E R AT 650 S. HEBRON AVENUE, EVANSVILLE, IN O R C O N TA C T T H E M AT 8 1 2 - 4 7 9 - 6 9 7 4
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s the name implies, Cork 'N Cleaver is an Evansville favorite specializing in choice cuts of steak and fine wine, which is just the tip of their tried-and-true menu that really hasn't changed much since they opened in 1974. Located on the east side, just off of Lincoln Avenue, the Cork offers so much more than quality American fare. With nearly every menu item made in-house, including luscious desserts and aged cuts of beef, and an award-winning salad bar with an incredible variety of delicious items, the Cork is an eatery beyond compare. Consistency is the key. "Some people [from out of town] may only get to visit every couple of months, so when they come back, they expect their favorite dish to taste exactly the same as the last time," says GM/owner Steve Bennett. Their daily lunch specials and desserts rotate, and they offer an Early Bird Menu during the first part of dinner from 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. During my visit, I started off with the salad bar, with a plethora of fresh vegetables, proteins, cheeses, vermicelli, seafood, crunchy toppings, and a variety of dressings - I chose the house, a sweet and tangy concoction. Warm white and brown bread were also served with fluffy, sweet butter. Next was their Atlantic Salmon baked in blue cheese dressing with steamed asparagus. While I'm not normally a fan of salmon, it was surprisingly good, and the creamy topping was perfect for the fresh, flaky, tender fish. And of course, one cannot leave without tasting what makes them most popular - their steak. The aged, lightly-seasoned New York Strip is a hearty portion, and accompanied with a buttered, sour cream baked potato, is a true American dish. For next time - Cream of Broccoli soup and Sliced Prime and Cheddar. With an intimate ambiance, full bar, and menu priced to match the quality of the dishes, Cork 'N Cleaver is an obvious choice for special occasions. The quiet, cozy environment is perfect for business lunches, dates, anniversaries, and birthdays. As a traditional local goto, it's hard to believe that they were once a chain, but it's easy to see why reservations are recommended - the establishment stays busy because patrons are satisfied and loyal. - Whitney Patterson Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-2 p.m./ Dinner Mon-Sat starting at 4 p.m./ Dinner Sun 4 p.m.-8 p.m. For more info, visit evansvillecork.com.
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Memphis & Main BBQ (Newburgh) 4946 St. Hwy 261 812-858-0111 (Boonville) 118 W. Locust St. 812-646-7110
AMISH
Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730
Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn 2840 W. Parrish Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-684-8143 Nisbet Inn 6701 Nisbet Rd. 812-963-9305 Old Hickory Bar-B-Que 338 Washington Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-926-9000
BARBECUE
Bandana BBQ 6636 Logan Dr. 812-401-9922
Bar-B-Q-Barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 812-491-9868 Flames Grille 1200 W. Columbia St. 812-205-4704 Hawg ‘N’ Sauce 1600 Leonard Rd. Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5339 Hickory Pit Stop 1521 N. Main St. 812-422-6919
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Ole South Bar-B-Q 3523 Hwy 54 E. Owensboro, KY 270-926-6464
7101 Hwy 41 North 812-867-7999 Another Broken Egg Cafe 701 W. 1st Street Owensboro, KY 270-691-8960 Applebee’s Bar & Grill (East) 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 812-471-0929 (West) 5727 Pearl Dr. 812-426-2006 (Henderson) 1950 Us Hwy. 41 N. 270-826-9427 Backstage Bar & Grill 524 Main St. 812-424-5020 Bar Louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd. 812-476-7069
Peak Bros. BBQ 6353 Hwy 60 Waverly, KY 270-389-0267
Beef O’Brady’s 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-490-9464
Thomason’s Barbecue 701 Atkinson St. Henderson, KY 270-826-0654
Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388
Wilson’s General Store & Cafe 11120 Broadway Ave. 812-985-0202 Wolf’s Bar-B-Q 6000 First Ave. 812-424-8891
Cambridge Golf Course 1034 Beacon HIll Rd. 812-868-4653 Cheddar’s 2100 N. Green River Rd. 812-491-9976 Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-1510
J & B Barbecue & Catering 48 S. Holloway Henderson, KY 270-830-0053
Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar 108 N. 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270- 212-2133
Marx Barbeque & Catering 3119 W. Maryland St. 812-425-1616
Dapper Pig 1112 Parrett St. 812-401-3333
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CASUAL THEME
Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport)
Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 812-401-1201 Double D’s 1206 E. Main St. Boonville, IN 812- 897-8813 Edgewater Grille 1 E. Water St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 Enigma Bar & Grill 4044 Professional Ln. Newburgh, IN 812-490-0600 Hadi Shriners 6 Walnut St. 812-423-4285 J’s Sports Bar & Grill 1602 S. Vann Ave. 812-401-2266 King’s Kitchen 104 N Water St. Henderson, KY
270-212-2070 Kitchen Buffet (Tropicana Evansville) 421 Riverside Dr. 812-433-4000 Koodie-Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5202 Lucky Joe’s Bar & Grill 3300 US HWY 41 N. Henderson, KY 812-435-8908 Major Munch 101 NW 1st St. #100 812-499-0160 Mama Mia’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4227 Max & Erma’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4258
O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 812-401-4630 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-473-4100 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Cold Stone Creamery) 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy 812-437-2653 Royal Suite 4706 Morgan Ave. 812-402-5122 Show-Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 812-401-SHOW (West) 5501 Pearl Dr. 812-402-7100 T.G.I. Friday’s (Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd.
812-491-8443 Toast 1550 Mesker Park Dr. 812-909-2320 Uptown Event Restaurant 518 Main St. 812-550-1404 Zoup Fresh Soup Co. (East) 6240 E. Virginia St. 812-477-2664 (North) 4660 N. 1st Ave. 812-423-1800
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Canton Inn 947 North Park Dr. 812-428-6611 China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 812-423-1896 China Village 8423 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-858-8238 Chopstick House 5412 E. Indiana St. 812-473-5551 Crazy Buffet 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-437-8833 Golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 812-473-4855 (Newburgh) 5066 S.R. 261 812-853-2680
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine 12500 N. Hwy. 41 812-868-8888 Grand Buffet Mongolian Grill 1356 N. Green River Rd. 812-476-6666 Lincoln Garden 2001 Lincoln Ave. 812-471-8881 Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 812-476-7088 MAT. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd. 812-475-2888 Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant 215 Main St. 812-464-2769 Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 812-479-7600 Taste of China 4579 University Dr. 812-422-1260 Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet 201 B N. Green River Rd. 812-474-6660 Two Brothers 3806 N. 1st Ave. 812-423-6188 Wok ‘N’ Roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 812-479-3118 Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 812-474-0181
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DELI/CAFES
2nd St. Treats 221 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270-957-5064
Acropolis Express at the YWCA 118 Vine St. 812-424-7335 Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake 812-499-8273 Bits & Bytes 216 NW Fourth St. 812-423-5113 Café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 812-401-8111 Cake Stand 223 Second St. Henderson, KY 270-854-1305 Cleo’s Bakery 9 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN 812-789-6485 Coffee Cottage & Café 612 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-401-1930 Daily’s Bakery & Café 701 N. Main St. 812-484-6635 Diamond Deli (Tropicana Evansville) 421 Riverside Dr. 812-433-6122
NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop (East) 5 N. Green River Rd. 812-479-0511 1950 Washington Ave. 812-477-2711 1200 Lincoln Ave. 812-402-4111 (North) 2128 N. 1st Ave. 812-426-2311 1031 E. Diamond Ave. 812-426-0011 (West) 210 N. St. Joseph Ave. 812-426-1011 (Newburgh) 3988 SR 261 812-858-9911 (Henderson) 2638 Hwy 41 270-212-0181
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Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream 206 Main St. 812-422-3026
Penn Station East Coast Subs (East) 137 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-479-PENN (North) 4827 Davis Lant Dr. 812-402-PENN (West) 5310 Pearl Dr. 812-434-PENN (Newburgh) 8887 High Point Dr. 812-401-7366 (Henderson) 1111 Barrett Rd. 270-826-7361 (Owensboro) 3625 Frederica St. 270-683-1515
Eric’s Corner Carry-Out 4220 Broadway Ave 812-402-9788 Fresh Harvest Deli (Inside Old National) 1 Main St. 812-424-5801 Gayla Cake 422 N. Main St. 812-454-9791 Great American Bagel 3901 Morgan Ave. 812-476-7212
Jimmy John’s (East) 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 812-401-5400 (West) 130 N. St. Joe Ave 812-402-9944 (Newburgh) 8680 Highpoint Dr. 812-491-7111 Just Rennie’s Cookies 102 S.E. 4th St. 812-490-8098 McAlister’s Deli 2220 N. Green River Rd. 812-618-2050 Panera Bread 220 Burkhardt Rd. 812-476-7477
Honey Baked Ham 1449 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-2940
Penny Lane Coffeehouse (Downtown) 600 S.E. 2nd St. 812-421-8741 (East) 2004 Washington Ave. 812-473-4440
Jason’s Deli 943 N. Green River Rd. 812-417-9905
PG Art Gallery & Cafe 1418 W. Franklin St. 812- 402-4445
Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave.
Piece of Cake 210 Main St. 812-424-2253
Great Harvest Bread Co. 423 Metro Ave. 812-476-4999
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Planters Coffeehouse 130 N. Main St. Henderson, KY 270-830-0927 R’z Cafe & Catering Co. 104 N. Main St. Fort Branch, IN 812-615-0039
FAT BOY'S PIZZA 10722 HWY 662 | NEWBURGH, IN
Newburgh's new pizza place growing fast, keeping customers happy and hungry for more
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ituated by Treasures & Pleasures at the Covert exit off I-69, Fat Boy's Pizza may be the new kid on the block, but the restaurant has already gained a sizeable following of local una-style/thin-crust enthusiasts who can't get enough of the crispy goodness topped with FB's perfectly-melted cheese and signature toppings: beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, ham, bacon, onion, mushrooms, black olives, tomato, green pepper, pineapple and banana peppers. Fat Boy's opened their doors on August 16, and the response was immediate - and nearly overwhelming. However, after fielding comments from customers and doing a little re-tooling of the operation, it's been much smoother sailing for all involved as the restaurant nears its two month anniversary. Unlike some establishments, Fat Boy's welcomes feedback from the public to continually improve its way of doing business, dedicated to keeping customers happy and hungry for more. Keep in mind that the Fat Boy's menu includes much more than their classic thin crust pizzas. They also offer great sandwiches: Stromboli, Tex BBQ, Buffalo Chicken, Fat Boy (Sloppy Joe) and Ham & Cheese plus their popular Strom Nachos. *Fat Boy's is a carry-out only restaurant (just plan on calling about 15 minutes ahead of your desired pick-up time) - no delivery. Be sure to follow them on Facebook for chances to win free food! Hours: Tues-Sat 4 p.m.-9 p.m.
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Salad World Healthy Cafe (Downtown) 200 Main St. 812-422-0898 (East) 3311 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-5083 (North) 601 E. BoonevilleNew Harmony Rd. 812-867-2741 (West) 5625 Pearl Dr. 812-467-7486 (Newburgh) 4222 Bell Rd. 812-490-6070 Sidewalk Cafe 228 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270-831-2233
270-212-1777 Twilight Bistro 221 Main St. 812-421-0606
FAMILY/HOMESTYLE
Bob Evans (East) 1125 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-9022 (West) 5201 Pearl Dr. 812-425-5100 (Princeton) US 41 & State Rt. 64 812-386-1228 (Owensboro) 3123 Kentucky Hwy. 54 270-683-3515
Sweet Betty’s Bakery 5600 E. Virginia St. 812-402-3889
Buffalo Wild Wings (East) 713 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-9464 (West) 5404 Pearl Dr. 812-471-9464
Schlotzsky’s 301 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-4011
Burger Bank 1617 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-475-2265
Sidewalk Cafe 228 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270-831-2233
Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 812-479-6388
Spudz –N– Stuff Downtown) 101 NW 1st St. 812-402-7555 (East) 812 S. Green River Rd. 812-401-7783 (West) 5225 Pearl Dr. 812-402-8287 (Henderson, KY) 192 Garden Mile Rd.
Cleavers Restaurant 5501 E. Indiana St. 812-473-0001 Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 812-479-8788 Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania St. 812-422-6464
NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Culver’s 1734 Hirschland Rd. 812-437-3333 Denny’s Classic Diner (West) 5212 Weston Rd. 812-424-4472 (Newburgh) 19501 Elpers Rd. 812-867-7156 Denny’s Restaurant (East) 351 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-1063 (North) 4301 Hwy. 41 N. 812-423-9459
812-422-1757 Hornville Tavern 2607 W. Baseline Rd. 812-963-0967 IHOP 601 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-471-0510 Ivy Cafe @ Swirca 16 W. Virginia St. 812-464-7800 KT’s Fire Grill 7247 Main St. Wadesville, IN 812-673-4996
Five Guys Burgers 5402 E. Indiana St. 812-401-1773
Koodie-Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5202
Flying Saucer Café (Inside the Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 812-423-1113
Korner Inn 15 W. Main St. Elberfeld, IN 812-983-4200
Franklin Lanes Coffee Shop 1801 W. Franklin St. 812-423-5355
Libby & Mom’s Café 2 Richardt Ave. 812-437-3040
Frontier Restaurant & Bar 12945 Hwy. 57 812-867-6786 Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-3800 Get and Go Casseroles 6840 Logan Dr. 812-475-8830 Golden Corral (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd. 812-473-1095 (Henderson) 1770 S. Green St. 270-869-9310 Highland Inn 6620 N. First Ave. 812-402-2544 Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way
Log Inn 12491 S. 200 E. Haubstadt, IN 812-867-3216 Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 812-423-6388 O’Charley’s (East) 7301 E. Indiana St. 812-479-6632 (West) 812-5125 Pearl Dr. 812-424-3348
3300 N. 1st. Ave 812-401-1773 Pop’s Grill 516 S. Main St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-3880 Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-0024 Red Fez (Hadi Shriners) 6 Walnut St. 812-423-4285 Redwagon Restaurant & Bar Hwy. 165 & I-64 Poseyville, IN 812-874-2210 Rose Hill Cafe 8133 Rose Hill Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-853-8443 Scheller’s Carriage Inn 103 E Gibson St. Haubstadt, IN 812-768-6131 St. Joe Inn 9515 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-9310 Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 812-424-1416
Popeye’s Chicken
Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar 108 N. 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270-212-2133 Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 812-479-6974
FINE DINING
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine
900 Tutor Ln. 812-476-5000
IRISH
Ri Ra Irish Pub (District @ Tropicana) 701 NW Riverside Dr. 812-426-0000
ITALIAN/ MEDITERRANEAN
Angelo’s 305 Main St. 812-428-6666
Madeleine’s 423 S.E. 2nd St. 812-491-8611
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 16401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-421-0800
NW Chophouse & Wine Bar 7799 Hwy 66 Newburgh, IN 812-853-9500 Red Geranium 504 N. St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-4431
FROZEN YOGURT
Orange Leaf 701 Burkhardt Rd. 812-401-5215
GERMAN
Gerst Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 812-424-1420
GREEK
Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-401-3474
812-909-2880
Famous Bistro 102 W. 2nd Street Owensboro, KY 270-686-8202
Acropolis 501 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-93205
Old Mill 503 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 812-425-2261
Cavanaugh’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4333
Famous Bistro 102 W. 2nd Street Owensboro, KY 270-686-8202
Café Arazu
117 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN
812-842-2200 Dilegge’s Italian
607 N. Main St. 812-428-3004
Famous Bistro 102 W. 2nd Street Owensboro, KY 270-686-8202 House of Como
2700 S. Kentucky Ave. 812-422-0572 Little Italy Italian
4430 1st Ave. 812-479-7777
Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria
2201 Hwy 41 N. Henderson, KY
270-212-2352 Mama Mia’s
(Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4000
INDIAN
Taste of India 4700 Vogel Rd.
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Manna Mediterranean Grill 2913 Lincoln Ave. 812-473-7005 Milano’s Italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 812-484-2222 Oasis Mediterranean Grille 5702 E. Virginia St. 812-602-3660 Olive Garden 1100 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-2903 Sauced 1113 Parrett St. 812-402-2230 Smitty’s Italian SteakHouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 812-423-6280
JAPANESE
Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse 915 North Park Dr. 812-962-4440
Zuki Japanese Grill & Sushi Lounge (Downtown) 222 Main St. 812-423-9854 (East) 1448 N. Green River Rd. 812-477-9854 Tokyo Teppanyaki 2222 US Hwy 41 Henderson, KY 270-869-1968
KOREAN
Jaya’s 119 S.E. 4th St. 812-422-6667
Ginmiya Asian Diner 4827 Davis Lant Dr. 812-471-8100 Iwataya Japanese Restaurant 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. 812-868-0830 Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro 4593 Washington Ave. 812-471-7076 Okami Japanese Sushi & Hibachi 5435 Pearl Dr. 812-424-3413 Roppongi Japanese Steak & Sushi 7221 E. Indiana St. 812-437-5824 Tokyo Japan 3000 N. Green River Rd. 812-401-1020
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MEXICAN
Acapulco Restaurant 8480 High Pointe Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-858-7777 Cancun 341 S. Green St. Henderson, KY 270-826-0067 Carleos 3118 Alvey Dr. Owensboro, KY 270-684-0290
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Chipotle Mexican Grill 499 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-4973 El Charro 720 N. Sonntag Ave. 812- 421-1986 El Maguey 3250 Warrick Dr. Boonville, IN 812-897-6666 El Patron 943 North Park Dr. 812-402-6500 El Rio 1919 Green River Rd. 812-471-1400 Hacienda (East) 990 S. Green River 812-474-1635 (North) 711 N. 1st. Ave. 812-423-6355 (West) 5440 Pearl Dr. 812-422-2055 Hot Head Burritos 5625 Pearl Dr. Suite A 812-437-5010
3311 Liberty Blvd. 812-897-3442 Los Portales 3339 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-0566 Los Tres Camino’s 12100 Hwy. 41 N. 812-868-8550 Qdoba Mexican Grill 922 Burkhardt Rd. 812-401-0800 Riviera Mexican Grill 10604 SR. 662 Newburgh, IN 812-490-9936 Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 812-402-8226
MONGOLIAN Big Bang Mongolian Grill 2013 N. Green River Rd. 812-602-1400 Charlie's Mongolian Grill 315 E. Diamond Ave. 812-423-9897
Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4044 Professional Ln. 812-490-2814 La Cabana 821 S. Green River Rd. 812-477-3351 La Campirana 1212 Washington Sq. Mall 812-550-1585 Los Bravos (East) 6226 E. Waterford Blvd. 812-474-9078 (North) 3534 First Ave. 812-424-4101 (West) 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy. 812-464-3136 (Boonville)
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PIZZA/SANDWICHES Archie & Clyde’s 8309 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-490-7778 Azzip Pizza 5225 Pearl Dr. 812-401-3572 Big M’s Pizzeria
1313 N. 1st Ave. 812-434-6909 Boston’s 3911 Venetian Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-853-3400 Brick Pizzeria 101 NW. 1st., Ste. 114 812-602-3035 Cici’s Pizza (East) 101-B N. Green River Rd. 812-477-2424 (West) 5625 Pearl Dr. Ste. G 812-962-0034 Cleavers 5501 E. Indiana St. 812-473-0001 Dave’s Sports Den 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-479-8887 Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 812-425-2515
Famous Bistro 102 W. 2nd Street Owensboro, KY 270-686-8202 Fetta 118 St. Ann St. Owensboro, KY 270-926-0005 Firedome Pizza & Wings 2046 Hwy. 41 N. Henderson, KY 270-831-1977 Firehouse Subs 1031 N. Green River Rd. 812-602-2038 Franklin St. Pizza Factory 2033 W. Franklin St. 812-477-2141 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 Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria 2201 HWY 41 Henderson, KY 270-212-2352 Mama Roma’s Pizza & Wings (East) 2008 E. Morgan Ave.
812-422-1212 (North) 3904 N. 1st Ave. 812-421-3000 (South) 3115 Covert Ave. 812-477-6262 Mama Mia’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4000 Maloney’s Pizza & Wings 3030 Highland Point Dr. Owensboro, KY 270-684-8080 Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings 2611 Hwy. 41 N. Henderson, KY 270-826-1111 Old Chicago 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-401-1400
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
Papa John’s Pizza (East) 303 N. Weinbach Ave.
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Pizza Depot 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-9131
Rounder’s Pizza 510 W. Mill Rd. 812-424-4960
Pizza King (East) 1033 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-476-9441 (West) 220 N. St Joe Ave. 812-424-7976 (Newburgh) Hwy. 66 & 261 812-853-3368
Rounder’s Too 12731 N. Green River Rd. 812-867-7172
Roca Bar South 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 812-422-7782 Roca Bar North 12301 Hwy. 41 North N. 812-868-8898 Rockhouse at Wolf’s 31 N. Green St. Henderson, KY 270-212-1400
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Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W. Delaware St. 812-423-3160 Sandy’s Pizza 609 S. Main St. Fort Branch, IN 812-759-3972
812-402-6776
812-464-4472
Susan Bobe’s 101 W. Broadway St. Princeton, IN 812-385-2554
Woody’s Pizzeria 518 S. Main St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-6666
Talk of the Town 1200 Edgar St. 812-402-8696
PRIVATE DINING/ BANQUET
Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871
Schaum’s Pizzeria 240 S. Green River Rd. 812-402-4733
Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-477-7500
Slice The 2011 Lincoln Ave. 812-476-8518
Turoni’s Newburgh 8011 Bell Oaks Rd. 812-490-5555
Spankey’s Una Pizza 714 N. Sonntag Ave.
Walther’s Golf ‘n Fun 2301 N. 1st Ave.
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The Ballroom at Sauced 1119 Parrett St. 812-422-2230
Old Post Office Event Center 100 NW. 2nd St. 812-253-2102 Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566/ 812-774-6547
Edgewater La Veranda Banquet Room 5 E. Water St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 Event Gallery 956 Parrett St. 812-467-4255 Ivy Room at SWIRCA 16 W. Virginia St. 812-464-7800
PUBS & TAVERNS
711 Tavern 711 Virginia St. 812-422-0904
NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Backstage Bar & Grill 524 Main St. 812-424-5020 Blush Ultralounge (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4000 Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares Ave. 812-425-4929 Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388 Buck’s Tavern 1015 N. Fulton Ave. 812-429-0055 Chido Mexican Bar & Grill (District @ Tropicana) 701 NW Riverside Dr. 812-401-1994 Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 812-423-0726 Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar 108 N. 2nd St. Henderson, KY 270-212-2133 Cricket’s 518 W. Main St. Newburgh 812-858-2782 Dapper Pig 1112 Parrett St. 812-401-3333 Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7300 Darren’s Pub 713 N. Green St. Henderson, KY 812-827-2206 Dave’s Sportsden 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-479-8887 Diamond Lanes
2400 Hwy 41 N. 812-424-4677 Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. 812-401-1201 Enigma Bar & Grill 4044 Professional Ln. Newburgh, IN 812-490-0600 Fester’s Sports Bar & Grill 10301 Old Hwy 62 W. Mt Vernon, IN 812-985-7333 Franklin Street Tavern 2126 W. Franklin St. 812-459-5210 Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 812-423-8040 Gerst Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 812-424-1420 Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin St. 812-423-0794 Harbor Bay 4428 N. First Ave. 812-423-0050 Haynie’s Corner Pub 1114 SE Parrett St. 812-423-8221 Highland Inn 6620 N. First Ave. 812-402-2544 Hornville Tavern 2607 Baseline Rd. 812-963-9318 J’s Sports Bar & Grill 1602 S. Vann Ave. 812-401-2266 KC’s Corner Pocket 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 812-428-2255 KC’s Time Out Lounge 1121 S. Green River Rd. 812-437-9920 Knob Hill Tavern 1016 Hwy. 662 W. Newburgh, IN 812-853-9550 Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • October 2016
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NEWS4U | RESTAURANT GUIDE Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 812-479-1542 Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 812-437-0171 Legends (IRiver City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-476-7444 Leroy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. 812-464-8300 Lyle’s Sportszone 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 812-425-7729 Main Street Comedy Pub 217 Main St. 812-453-7636 Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-475-8780 Nisbit Inn 6701 Nisbit Rd. 812-963-9305 O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 812-401-4630 Old Chicago 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-401-1400 Peephole Bar & Grill 201 Main St. 812-423-5171 Piston’s Bar & Grill 2131 W. Franklin St. 812-401-1699 Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 3rd Ave. 812-423-0872
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812-490-5555
Roca Bar South 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 812-422-7782
Yellow Tavern 521 Church St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-3303
Roca Bar North 12301 Hwy. 41 N. 812-868-8898 Rookie’s Sports Bar 117 Second St. Henderson, KY 270-826-1106 St. Phillips Inn 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. 812-985-5558 Sportsman’s Grille & Billiards 2315 W. Franklin St. 812-422-0801 Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 812-476-2384 Taylor’s Tavern 2509 W. Parrish Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-683-5577 Tiki Time Bar & Grill 1801 Waterworks Rd. 812-425-1912 Tin Man Brewing Co. 1430 W. Franklin St. 812-618-3227 TJ’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. 812-402-9273 Toast 1550 Mesker Park Dr. 812-909-2320
Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 S. Green River Rd. 812-477-4088
Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871 Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-477-7500
Ri Ra Irish Pub (District @ Tropicana) 701 N.W. Riverside Dr.
Turoni’s Pizza 8011 Bell Oaks Rd. Newburgh, IN
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SEAFOOD
Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 812-401-3474 Edgewater Grille 1 E. Water St. Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 Harbor Bay 4428 N. First Ave. 812-423-0050 Lure Seafood & Grille 401 W. 2nd St. Owensboro, KY 270-240-4556 Madeleine’s 423 S.E. 2nd St. 812-491-8611 Par-K Seafood 757 S. Green River Rd. 812-401-5222 Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 812-477-9227 Tin Fish 300 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN 812-490-7000
SPANISH
Eclipse Tapas Bar & Restaurant 113 SE 4th St. 812-463-6040
Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 Haub House 101 E. Haub St. Haubstadt, IN 812-768-6462
STEAKHOUSES
Hornet’s Nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386
Cavanaugh’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4333
House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky Ave. 812-422-0572
Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 812-479-6974
Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-2400
Double D’s 1206 E. Main St. Boonville, IN 812-897-8813
Lure Seafood & Grille 401 W. 2nd St. Owensboro, KY 270-240-4556
Edgewater Grille 1 E. Water St.
Madeleine’s 423 SE 2nd St. 812-491-8611
NW Chophouse & Wine Bar 7799 St. Hwy 66 Newburgh, IN 812-853-9500 Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 812-474-0005 Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 812-423-6280
111 S. Green River Rd., Ste. E 812-401-2404 Thai Papaya Cuisine 1434 Tutor Ln. 812-477-8424
VIETNAMESE
Vietnamese Cuisine 4602 Vogel Rd. 812-491-1884
Texas Roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd. 812-477-7427 (Owenboro) 943 Moseley Rd. Owensboro, KY 270-689-0086 Western Rib-Eye & Ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 812-476-5405
THAI
Pangea Kitchen
WINERIES
Mystique Winery 13000 Gore Rd. Lynnville, IN 812-922-5612
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NEWS4U | WESTERN KENTUCKY MUSIC SPOTLIGHT
THE MUSIC - ALYSSA & CHUCK Bittersweet beginning: Sad passing brings together Owensboro's unlikeliest duo, spurs beautiful sounds
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'm not saying this just because I play with her, but I think she's got one of the best female voices in the area," says 65-year-old multi-instrumentalist Chuck Flaim, showering his musical partner, Alyssa Roby, with some much-deserved high praise. From the outside, the two seem to make a mismatched duo, but in reality, they're in perfect tune, despite the obvious age difference; the nearly 40-year gap between them is erased by a mutual love for classic era country, blues, folk, rock, R&B, Americana and more. As Flaim explains, "If we like it, we play it - doesn't matter if a woman originally sang it or not." 28-year-old Roby got an early start on her singing career, performing at Goldie's Opryhouse as a small child. Even at such a young age, she could do a mean Loretta Lynn, covering "Coal Miner's Daughter" like a born star. "For a three-year-old to even know the words to a song is one thing," Flaim says, "but to sing it in key is something else. And then to get up in front of people and do it is really something." Roby became a regular at the venue over the years right up until Goldie retired and still features in the annual New Year's Eve reunion shows. Flaim, who's retired now, has a slightly more typical musical background. In the late sixties, his family moved from Cincinnati to Owensboro at the peak of one of rock's most celebrated periods. A junior in high school at the time, he immediately joined a band, falling head over heels in love with the thrill of playing live - a feeling that has stayed with him ever since. But here's what's really interesting, especially if you're a believer in fate. Turns out that the trumpet player in Flaim's teenaged group was none other than Roby's uncle. Well, he eventually became Roby's uncle, more accurately. Strange.
Of course, it's not exactly normal for two musicians so far apart in age to join musical forces, either. And yet, the Alyssa & Chuck partnership happened quite naturally after Roby's grandfather passed away in 2014. It was a bittersweet beginning, perhaps, but clearly meant to be. "I had met Alyssa's mother Marcia through fiddle lessons at the IBMM and we became friends," Flaim explains. "Marcia wanted her daughter to sing at the funeral, and I was asked
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NEWS4U | WKY MUSIC SPOTLIGHT if I wouldn't mind playing the guitar. We did a song by Vince Gill called "Go Rest High on that Mountain" and when Alyssa sang that there wasn't a dry eye in the house - it was just so beautiful." Afterwards, many in attendance came up to say that they loved the performance and that the two should consider playing together again. A light bulb went off. Some high profile gigs followed, including Friday After Five and Live on the Banks as well as local wineries and the place where they always seem to go down a storm, Tell City Pour Haus. Still, some of the duo's most memorable shows - and where they came up with their "name" - have been at assisted living facilities and nursing homes in the area. "We went to play a place in Evansville, and we were setting up equipment while the attendants were talking to the residents," Flaim explains. "They were asking them, 'Are you going to stay for the music?' Something just clicked in my head - THE MUSIC. It's a generic name, but it pretty much tells people what we do - no set genre, open to anything." In addition to playing shows with Roby, Flaim goes solo on occasion and has also formed a separate duo that focuses on Celtic/Irish music. However, he was forced to take the whole of September off due to complications stemming from stage 4 tongue and throat cancer. It's been three years since the chemo treatments, but doctors warned Flaim that the radiation could cause problems later on down the line. "Sure enough, it's messed up my salivary glands and blood vessels in and around my mouth," he says. "The dentist said I needed to have nine teeth removed. I'm trying to heal up and get a partial plate back in there." Still, Flaim is looking to get THE MUSIC back out there in the public eye this month with shows scheduled at Rocky Point BBQ & Grille in Cannelton, IN on October 22 and the duo's hotspot, Tell City Pour Haus on October 29. It's clear that he can't wait to get back to performing with Roby. "She's a very personable young lady with a great stage presence, and I'm really happy we're able to do this. We just need some exposure, I think."
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NEWS4U | WKY UPCOMING EVENTS
NEWS4U | WKY UPCOMING EVENTS
International Bluegrass Music Museum Fall Concert Series
REID'S ORCHARD
Benefit concert series continues with five performances scheduled October through December
ApPLE FESTIVAL 2016 OWENSBORO, KY | OC TOBER 15 & 16
Annual fall community event is a family affair in more ways than one
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stablished in 1873(!!), Reid’s Orchard has been around for generations – a family farm dedicated to bringing the community together. This mission is what ultimately led to the creation of the Apple Festival by current owners Billy and Kathy Reid as they sought a way to gather people from the area to celebrate, educate and provide for one another. In short, the event was born from the idea of giving back and promoting homegrown produce.
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osted at the Museum in downtown Owensboro, the concert series features nationally recognized acts from all over the United States.
Grammy award winning artist, Tim O'Brien of Hot Rize (Colorado) will treat audience members to a solo performance on October 7, followed by female-led, powerhouse Americana group, The Honeycutters (Asheville, NC) on October 27. Nashville based songwriter and virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, Molly Tuttle is scheduled to perform with her group, the Molly Tuttle Band, on November 10, followed by Blue Mafia (Muncie, IN) on November 18 - a group known for riding the wave between traditional and progressive bluegrass. Rounding out the series on December 9 is the Grammy-nominated and multiple International Bluegrass Music Association award winners, The Boxcars, led by mandolinist Adam Steffey, formerly of Alison Krauss and Union Station. With a capacity of 125, these shows create an intimate atmosphere allowing audience members and artists to connect through the music. All shows will begin at 7:00 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Light food and a cash bar will be available. Money raised from this concert series helps the museum continue efforts to preserve and honor the legacy of bluegrass music including music educational programs, general museum operating expenses, the Video Oral History Project (VOHP) and artifact collection efforts. The IBMM is located at 117 Daviess St. in Owensboro. For more info on artists, the museum or to purchase tickets, visit bluegrassmuseum.org or call 270-9267891.
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After checking out other regional festivals, the Reids’ vision for their own event crystallized as they organized crafters, food booths, wagon rides and more. The Apple Festival may have started small, but it’s grown every year. In fact, it’s been named a Top 10 event by the Kentucky Tourism Council and a Top 20 event by the southeast Tourism Society. This annual fall celebration now features 90 handmade craft booths, 20 carnival rides and activities for all age groups, plenty of food booths and live entertainment. The Reids also partner with several Owensboro non-profit organizations to facilitate fundraisers during the two day event. Most importantly, the Apple Festival is a family affair. There’s a playground called “Reidland” where kids can be kids and enjoy the afternoon. This area also includes a petting zoo and horse rides. Reid’s Orchard is located at 4818 State Rt. 144 in Owensboro. For times and more info, visit reidorchard.com.
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NEWS4U | WESTERN KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & FAMILY
FINISH THE SENTENCE WITH
LINDSEY JAMES WILLIAMS SINGER | GUITARIST | SONGWRITER Photo by Randy Land
Henderson's Lindsey James Williams has been a major part of the tri-state music scene for years, both as a solo act and as a member of the hugely popular modern rock band wellhello back in the late '90s and early 2000s. Nowadays, you can find him playing just about everywhere, backed by his trusty loop station which fills out his acoustic sound to amazing effect. Lindsey's latest album is Every Reason Happens for a Thing featuring "The Balance" and "Something Sweet." We somehow convinced him to put down his guitar for a few minutes to 'finish' the following sentences.
If I could reunite one band… it would be a coin toss between Pink Floyd and Queen if resurrection is a possibility. But Pink Floyd if I absolutely have to just say one.
it would be The Amphitheater at Pompeii where Pink Floyd performed in '72.
I have an irrational fear of… being far from home. Even the shortest
recent films, I'd have to go with The Babadook. As far as 'classic' horror, I'd say Poltergeist.
trip fills me with anxiety and belly aches. Is there such a thing as a highly functional agoraphobic?
The odds of me becoming the next American Ninja Warrior… are not good. Let’s see… bad knee, bad back, pretty lazy, out of shape (I fantasize about driving a Wal-Mart cart to shop). I think that pretty much sums it up.
The best song I've ever written is… “The Balance” in terms of lyrics. It was a hard song to write and sometimes hard to detach from and perform. But I enjoy performing “Something Sweet” the most because it's a fun groove to loop and jam. Pizza delivery by drone sounds… ideal. Free drone! The conspiracy theory that Katy Perry is, in fact, JonBenét Ramsey… is something I'm not familiar with. But I find it absurd and insulting to the memory of a little lady who met an untimely and tragic end.
If I could perform at any venue in the world… (fear of travel aside)
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The greatest horror film of all time… is impossible to say. In terms of
I'll spend Halloween... with my daughter, Tessa, who wants to be a character from Suicide Squad and my lady, Bobbi Jo Marx, who wants to be Deanna Troi to my William Riker. Yeah, we’re nerds. The best show I've played in the tri-state… was the ”wellhello" reunion at Marina Pointe in 2006. I actually found myself tearing up a little on stage, because the reception was so overwhelming.
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IN TOWN &AROUND Friday, September 30 OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Tiki Time Customer Appreciation Day! 4:00 PM Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Dog Town Three 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM The Dance Hall (Henderson) -- All Request Dance Party (lesson @ 8pm) Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen 8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- BG3 Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Naptown Boogie 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Retro Schock River City Recreation / Legends -- Karaoke w/ DJ Bruce 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ Pitt Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -Rebel Creek Band Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Good-Bye Violet Lamasco Bar -- Gang of Thieves O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Blackjack Mulligan Saturday, October 1 Gerst Haus -- Dog Days on the Patio 1:00 PM Mystique Winery -- Nathan Bayne 4:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Big Damn Music Fest w/ Jon Wayne & The Pain, Aaron Kamm & The One Drops, Old Salt Union, Future
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Thieves, Calabash & Thunder/Dreamer 6:00 PM Lincoln Amphitheatre (Lincoln City) -- Pink Droyd: The North American Theatrical Pink Floyd Concert Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark Duo 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -Gregory Scott (open to the public) Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night w/ Unplugged Ale House Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Naptown Boogie 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- RJ Rigdon & The Primal Roots River City Recreation / Legends -- Karaoke w/ DJ Bruce 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ AP Live Dance Music w/ Celebrity Bartenders Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -Rebel Creek Band Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Vintage Rendition Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Andre Snowden 9:30 PM Pistons Bar & Grill -- Dixie Stomp 10:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Deadly Serious Party (formerly Soapbox Junkiez) KC's Corner Pocket -- Andy Brasher Band KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Your Girlfriend O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Lindsey Williams 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Bendovah Plenti Sunday, October 2 Sportsmans Grille & Billiards -- Dog Days
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1:00 PM Mystique Winery -- JC Stone 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Chapel Park Trio 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Pistons Bar & Grill -- Tailgate Revival 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 w/ Stacey Nalley 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday! Monday, October 3 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts Sportsman's Grille & Billiards -- Free Pool w/ a purchase 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Carrie Glenn Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sports Night 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Dance Music w/ DJ K 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Tuesday, October 4 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Pool Smitty's Italian Steakhouse -- Paws on the Patio Sportsman's Grille & Billiards -- Free Pool w/ a purchase 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark
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NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Trivia Night Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -Josh Merritt (open to the public) Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Chapel Park Trio 8:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Joe Marcinek Acoustic Wednesday, October 5 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 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 -- Bike Night & Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Chapel Park Trio 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Woman Candy Wednesday / Karaoke w/ DJ BK 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Thursday, October 6 6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Team Talent Show 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke 8:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams Pistons Bar & Grill -- Tailgate Revival 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- College Night w/ DJ & Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke
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Pistons Bar & Grill -- College Night LIT AF! Friday, October 7 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Mad Women 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 7:00 PM Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen 8:00 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Brat Pack 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Whiskey Up & Wine Down / Live Music w/ DJ Pitt Backstage Bar & Grill -- Ron Hawkins Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -Rebel Creek Band Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Jenny's Bad Hair Day Lamasco Bar -- Vessel O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Live Music TBA 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- King Night w/ KC Chaos & Levi Vincent Saturday, October 8 Gerst Haus -- Dog Days on the Patio 1:00 PM Mystique Winery -- The Honey Vines 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt 7:00 PM Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen 8:00 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Brat Pack 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ AP Live Dance Music w/ Celebrity Bartenders
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Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -Rebel Creek Band Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Good Routes 9:30 PM Pistons Bar & Grill -- Tastes Like Chicken 10:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- 2 Miles Back KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Velcro Pygmies Lamasco Bar -- Broccoli Samurai w/ Suncoast Ultra O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Josh Merritt Band 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Miss SPE, Chablis Onassis Dupree Sunday, October 9 Sportsman's Grille & Billiards -- Dog Days 12:00 PM Wesselman Park -- Fiesta Evansville 1:00 PM Mystique Winery -- Gregory Scott 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen 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 w/ Stacey Nalley 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday! Monday, October 10 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts Sportsman's Grille & Billiards -- Free Pool w/ a purchase 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard
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NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sports Night 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Dance Music w/ DJ K 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Tuesday, October 11 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Pool Smitty's Italian Steakhouse -Paws on the Patio Sportsman's Grille & Billiards -Free Pool w/ a purchase 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 Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- CAT MAN DOG (Stephan & Ian of Fresh Hops) Wednesday, October 12 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 6:30 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -Monte Skelton 6:35 PM Ford Center -- NBA Pre-season: Pacers vs. Bucks 7:00 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Bike Night & Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Woman Candy Wednesday / Karaoke w/
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DJ BK 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Thursday, October 13 10:30 AM Old National Events Plaza -YWCA Legacy of Style Show & Luncheon 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 Old National Events Plaza -- I Am Second Live presents: INTERSECTIONS w/ Eric Metaxas Olde Courthouse Catacombs/ House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires 8:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- College Night w/ DJ & Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Pistons Bar & Grill -- College Night LIT AF! Friday, October 14 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Fabulous Rodenberg Boys 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 7:00 PM Ford Center -- Florida Georgia Line Olde Courthouse Catacombs/
NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Shareen & The Kings 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Jenny's Bad Hair Day River City Recreation / Legends -- Karaoke w/ DJ Bruce 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Whiskey Up & Wine Down / Live Music w/ DJ Pitt Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Jenny's Bad Hair Day KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Moby Dick Lamasco Bar -- Freekbass O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Osiella 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Open Stage w/ special guest Patience Eau Claire Saturday, October 15 Gerst Haus -- Dog Days on the Patio 11:00 AM Vanderburgh County 4H Center -- Another Chance for Animals: Third Annual Chili Dog Walk & Vaccine Clinic 1:00 PM Mystique Winery -- Troy Miller 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ On Tap Project 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Duo 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Your Decision (open to the public) Olde Courthouse Catacombs/ House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Shareen & The Kings 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Gravel Engine River City Recreation / Legends -- Karaoke w/ DJ Bruce 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ AP Live Dance Music w/ Celebrity Bartenders Backstage Bar & Grill -- Pieces of the Day Farewell Show Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Idgits Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Osiella 9:30 PM Pistons Bar & Grill -- Hart N' Soul 10:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Deja Blu 5 KC's Corner Pocket -- Jenny's Bad Hair Day KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Moby Dick Lamasco Bar -- JEB O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Tastes Like Chicken 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Alejandra Leight
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NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND Sunday, October 16 Sportsman's Grille & Billiards -- Dog Days 1:00 PM Mystique Winery -- Cody Lloyd 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Minnette's Swing Cats 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen 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 w/ Stacey Nalley 11:30 PM
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Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday! Monday, October 17 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts Sportsman's Grille & Billiards -- Free Pool w/ a purchase 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sports Night 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Dance Music w/ DJ K 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Tuesday, October 18 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Pool Smitty's Italian Steakhouse -- Paws on the Patio Sportsman's Grille & Billiards -- Free Pool w/ a purchase 6:00 PM
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Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Trivia Night Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Retro Shock 8:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Pasadena Wednesday, October 19 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 6:30 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Katie Watts 7:00 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Bike Night & Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge)
NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND -- Retro Shock 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Woman Candy Wednesday / Karaoke w/ DJ BK 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Thursday, October 20 5:00 PM Old National Events Plaza -Health Care Heroes 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 Olde Courthouse Catacombs/ House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Retro Shock Victory Theatre -- Gallagher's 70th Bday Bash & Final Tour! 7:30 PM Ford Center -- Alabama w/ The Charlie Daniels Band 8:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- College Night w/ DJ & Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Pistons Bar & Grill -- College Night LIT AF! Friday, October 21 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Dog Town Three
6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Olde Courthouse Catacombs/ House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Saints of Havana 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Osiella 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Whiskey Up & Wine Down / Live Music w/ DJ Pitt Backstage Bar & Grill -- Scott Winzinger Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Tastes Like Chicken KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Nocturnal O'Brian's Sports Bar -Nocturnal Saturday, October 22 Gerst Haus -- Dog Days on the Patio 9:00 AM Buds Harley-Davidson-East -- Customer Appreciation Day (food served starting at 11am) 1:00 PM Mystique Winery -- Brad Lemmons 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 7:00 PM
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NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Brock Stahl (open to the public) Olde Courthouse Catacombs/ House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen 7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Thunderbolts 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Saints of Havana 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Blackford Creek Band 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Gravel Engine Band Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ AP Live Dance Music w/ Celebrity Bartenders Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky 9:30 PM Pistons Bar & Grill -- Bombshell 10:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Valcoes KC's Corner Pocket -- Tastes Like Chicken KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Tragically White Lamasco Bar -- Shaggy Wanda O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Blackjack Mulligan 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Bendovah Plenti Sunday, October 23 Sportsman's Grille & Billiards -- Dog Days 1:00 PM Mystique Winery -- Ben Jenkins 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers
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Lounge) -- Steve Greenwell Trio 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Olde Courthouse Catacombs/ House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen 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 w/ Stacey Nalley 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday! Monday, October 24 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts Sportsman's Grille & Billiards -Free Pool w/ a purchase 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sports Night 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Dance Music w/ DJ K 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Tuesday, October 25 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Pool Smitty's Italian Steakhouse -Paws on the Patio Sportsman's Grille & Billiards -Free Pool w/ a purchase 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Trivia
NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND Night Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band 8:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Steve Tyner
Backstage Bar & Grill -- Woman Candy Wednesday / Karaoke w/ DJ BK 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Drag Queen Bingo for TSA
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams Victory Theatre -- Blackberry Smoke 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- College Night w/ DJ & Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Pistons Bar & Grill -- College Night LIT AF!
Wednesday, October 26 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 6:30 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Ron Hawkins 7:00 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Bike Night & Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band 8:00 PM
Thursday, October 27 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 Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band 8:00 PM
Friday, October 28 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Fabulous Rodenberg Boys 6:00 PM Tin Man Brewing Co. -- Pints for Parkinson's Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen 7:15 PM
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NEWS4U | IN TOWN & AROUND Ford Center -- Evansville Thunderbolts 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Purple Masquerade / Prince Tribute w/ DJ After Party 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Maceo River City Recreation / Legends -- Karaoke w/ DJ Bruce 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 Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Halloween Party feat. The 17th Floor Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Leather & Lace Drag Show! 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Skelton's Montourage O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Osiella 10:30 PM Someplace Else -- Rocky Horror Saturday, October 29 Gerst Haus -- Dog Days on the Patio 10:00 AM Old National Events Plaza -Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue 1:00 PM Mystique Winery -- Lindsey Williams 3:30 PM Old National Events Plaza -Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ Meet Me Halfway 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark Duo 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Halloween Party w/ DJ TRobb / Karoake (open to the public) Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen Victory Theatre -- Evansville Philharmonic
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Orchestra Halloween Bash 7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Thunderbolts 8:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Halloween Party & Costume Contest Lyle's Sports Zone -- Scaryokee Halloween Party Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Duke Boys Halloween Bash 8:30 PM River City Recreation / Legends -- Karaoke w/ DJ Bruce 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- DJ AP Live Dance Music w/ Celebrity Bartenders Backstage Bar & Grill -- Halloween EDM Party w/ DJ Pitt Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -Rebel Creek Band KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Halloween Party feat. The 17th Floor Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Pistons Bar & Grill -- Halloween Bash w/ DJ Swype Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Charmed Halloween Bash w/ Rhyme Taylor & DJ McNaughty 10:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Akacia KC's Corner Pocket -- Tailgate Revival Lamasco Bar -- Calabash: Album Release Party O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Never Been Caught 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Halloween Bash w/ Costume Contest, Cash Prizes & special guest Venus Ann Serena Sunday, October 30 Sportsman's Grille & Billiards -- Dog Days 2:00 PM Old National Events Plaza -Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Duke Boys 7:00 PM
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Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted House: Curse of the Voodoo Queen 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 w/ Stacey Nalley Someplace Else -- Rocky Horror 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday! Monday, October 31 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Costume Contest/Kids eat free Sportsman's 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 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
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WE WERE THERE! Cirque du Soleil – TORUK September 2, 2016 @ The Ford Center Photos by: Kayla Hands
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WE WERE THERE! ParksFest September 10, 2016 @ Garvin Park Photos by: Rajiv KC
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WITH BILLY EGELER This is it: 2016 racing season coming to a close with a flourish of high-speed competition Well, race fans, it's time for the final "Around the Track" for the 2016 season. I know this will increase the sales of Kleenex, but there isn't anything I can do about it. So dry your eyes, because there are still several races left around the area before Old Man Winter joins forces with Mother Nature! Â This month will see the return of the Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series at Chandler Speedway. The series had two shows at the 3/8 mile dirt oval last season but this season I believe we will see a much better showing. The following night the touring modified series makes their first ever appearance at Tommy Helfrich's beautifully manicured Tri State Speedway. Modifieds will be the highlight of the night's racing card with the make-up event for the Summit Modified Nationals event that was rained out earlier in the season PLUS a complete AMS show. Greater Evansville State will continue producing some killer IHRA bracket racing and some specials mixed in during the month as well. Cedar Ridge Speedway, Kentucky Motor Speedway and Windy Hollow Speedway have races slated to take place at least until the end of the month as well. Check out the web page or Facebook page of each track for detailed information. In September, we lost another member of our extended racing family in a multi-car accident at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH during the World 100. Unfortunately, this has been a rough season for motorsports. I would like to ask every race team to take a serious look at your safety equipment on your race machines while you rebuild over the off season. Stop and think about the value of your life and the devastation that can be caused if something happens while you are enjoying your hobby. Everyone wants to go fast and be overly
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competitive BUT before spending that money to be faster, spend it on your safety equipment! Seats, driving suits, fire bottles, helmets, gloves, shoes, seat belts, fuel cells just to name a few things should be TOP PRIORITY! If you are not spending money to keep yourself safe, you honestly are not using your brain. Many believe that "nothing like that will happen to me." Trust me, it can. If you are racing without a driving suit because you "can't afford it," keep in mind that a single layer suit can be purchased new for $100. Skip buying that new tire and protect yourself!! Think about your loved ones and friends and quit being an idiot. If you find yourself having racing withdrawal over the winter months... Don't forget the VP Racing Fuel Gateway Nationals taking place in St. Louis, MO in December. Dirt late models and modified inside the Dome to help cure those wintertime blues! In closing, I would personally like to thank each and every person who takes the time to read my monthly submission in N4U. I hope you've enjoyed the race season and my monthly rambling. I'd also like to thank my sponsors, DNJ Auto Parts & Sales and Ted Brown's Quality Paint & Auto Body. The two businesses always back me in my adventures, and I can't thank both of them enough for the continued support. Until next season, have a great off season and remember: Smash the throttle and your mind will follow! ~PEACE~
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THUNDERBOLTS 2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7 I N AU G U R A L S E A S O N
There's a new hockey team in town: Anticipation builds for Thunderbolts opening home game
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or all you crazed tri-state sports fans out there who felt betrayed when the IceMen left for supposedly greener pastures, the moment of redemption has (almost) arrived. Yes, hockey is coming back to the Ford Center and not a second too soon. On October 22, the Evansville Thunderbolts will take to the ice for their first official home game of the 2016-2017 SPHL (Southern Professional Hockey League) season. The league consists of 10 very talented teams - the top eight of which will move on to the playoffs and face-off for a coveted spot in the President's Cup Finals, a best of three series. Tickets are on sale now, so get them while they're hot and don't miss a single home game of the Thunderbolt's inaugural season. Let's show the team that their community is behind them all the way!
Thunderbolts 2016 Home Schedule 10/22 vs. Mississippi RiverKings @ 7:15pm 10/28 vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dogs @ 7:15pm 10/29 vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dogs @ 7:15pm 11/2 vs. Peoria Rivermen @ 9:30am 11/4 vs. Knoxville Ice Bears @ 7:15pm 11/12 vs. Macon Mayhem @ 7:15pm 11/13 vs. Macon Mayhem @ 5pm 12/2 vs. Knoxville Ice Bears @ 7:15pm 12/3 vs. Knoxville Ice Bears @ 7:15pm 12/9 vs. Columbus Cottonmouths @ 7:15pm 12/16 vs. Peoria Rivermen @ 7:15pm 12/23 vs. Peoria Rivermen @ 7:15pm 12/31 vs. Huntsville Havoc @ 7:15pm For tickets, visit thefordcenter.com or ticketmaster.com. The Ford Center is located at 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd. in downtown Evansville
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BELIEVE THE HYPE
APA 8-BALL
WORLD POOL CHAMPIONS Way under the radar: Local sports team makes history with little fanfare, deserves community kudos
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hile the entire tri-state was cheering Lilly King on to double gold at the summer Olympics, another amazing local sports story was developing far from the headlines. On August 21, eight APA 8-Ball pool players from Evansville known as Believe the Hype were crowned World Champions out in Las Vegas. A brief snippet about it ran on the 10 O'clock news after the team returned home, but otherwise, their incredible accomplishment has been completely overshadowed by the finger-wagging heroics of King, the Otters, the hot weather - you name it. So, what exactly did Believe the Hype accomplish? Oh, they just beat out thousands of teams from as far away as Japan, effectively winning another gold medal for our community. Actually, this humorous group of six guys and two girls walked away with $25,000 in cash and a huge trophy (the latter of which, if all goes well, will end up in a display at the Ford Center). Granted, they compete in a sport that draws little attention beyond trick-shots, but for the love of Pete, let's give this crafty crew some love. Team Captain Brian Payne is, not surprisingly, the most skilled player - a "7" by APA standards, the highest ranking possible. On the not-so-skilled end of things, Jeanna Payne is a "2". The rest of the gang takes up the real estate in between. For instance, Derek Bivens is a "6" and Dan Field, whose previous team claimed third place last year in Vegas, is a "5". Then there's MVP Courtney Truitt. Deemed a "4", she went undefeated during the tournament, a secret weapon of sorts who deserves much of the credit for Believe the Hype's success. Derrick Foronda, James Ruggerio and Devin Watson round out this (mostly) experienced squad. What makes the APA league and, ultimately, the Vegas tournament so interesting, is that the competition resembles more of a chess match than anything. For starters, the combined rankings of the eight players may not exceed "23". Furthermore, player rankings fluctuate based on performance - which means that a team may periodically be forced to change its roster to stay at or under the "23" threshold. As for the matches, they are nothing less than studies in strategic maneuvering - at least for the likes of Believe the Hype. According to Bivens, a lot of the local APA pool players just show up to drink and have some fun (easy to do when the venues are primarily neighborhood bars). That's all well and good, but for the serious-minded teams, it's all about thinking two, three and even four steps ahead, always plotting the best match-ups - which sometimes means sending out a lowerranked player to take on a "7", for example. In a lot of ways, it's similar to the Ryder Cup in golf, often more mental than anything.
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But back to the tournament. After first securing a trip to Las Vegas by way of outperforming the local APA teams all year long, Believe the Hype headed west for a week of nerve-wracking competition. No less than on three occasions, they were firmly locked in the jaws of defeat, only to somehow wriggle free and eventually make it the Final Four. Talk about pressure - by all accounts, the room was rocking with a huge crowd, the matches live-streamed. And that's where Believe the Hype's experience, especially Field's, made all the difference. After a dramatic victory to get to the championship, the last match was a relative cakewalk in comparison - and even underdog Jeanna got her moment in the sun, nearly undoing a much better player, the cheers echoing throughout the building. Finally, at 10 p.m. that night, Evansville's first APA 8-Ball championship team was crowned. So how did they celebrate? In a cruel twist, most of the players had to make it to the airport an hour later for their flight back home. Ah, well. Somehow that seems appropriate. For more info about the APA, visit poolplayers.com.
Front Row (L to R): Brian Payne, Jeanna Payne, Courtney Truitt, Derrick Foronda Back Row: Derek Bivens, Daniel Field, James Ruggerio, Devin Watson
NEWS4U | LOCAL/REGIONAL MUSIC
CHRIS
PASSAGE Behind the music: Lamasco Bar & Grill's colorful booking agent lives for Indiana bands
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his is the story of how a freakishly-dedicated Pizza Hut server with a self-described "odd" personality and passion for local music eventually landed his dream job at one of the tri-state's most popular bars. In 1996, Chris Passage moved from Ft. Wayne to Evansville to attend USI as a theater major. Previous to the journey south for advanced education, however, he made a major discovery that literally rocked him to the core: Muncie's The Why Store. "I went, 'Oh my god, this band is from Indiana?' It blew my mind that such good quality music was being made here," Passage says. "I thought you could only hear stuff like that in LA, New York City, Nashville." With a life-affirming wall of sound still ringing in his ears, he set up house on the west side of Evansville and through a roommate, fate again intervened. "Her boyfriend happened to be the door guy at The Office - before it became Hammerheads - on Main Street," Passage explains, "and they had bands five nights a week. One night he couldn't work, and I was like, 'I'll do it!' That's how it all began." What began was a love affair with the local music scene that really ignited when Passage met and befriended local jam band JEB at his new downtown hang-out. The guys were looking to get out on the road for a run of tour dates and emboldened by a number of latenight drinks, the temporary Office door man volunteered to be their
booking agent. "The next day [singer/guitarist] Brock (Stahl) brought me a book of contacts, places they wanted to play," Passage says. "And for about the next 12 or 13 years, I was scheduling their outof-town shows." He wasn't just serving as a booking agent, though. Passage was also serving patrons at the west side Pizza Hut right up until December of last year when the store closed down - a decade and a half of dedication, loyal till the end. "They worked around my frequent, extended trips with JEB, so I busted my ass for them," he says. Suddenly, Passage found himself without a job and no real direction in mind. With money saved up, he decided to just take it easy for a few weeks, maybe longer - which was not his usual MO. He even thought about leaving Evansville but ultimately stayed put. Good thing, because Passage received a life-altering text message in mid-January. It was Amy Word-Smith, owner of Lamasco Bar & Grill, inquiring about his employment plans. The two were very familiar with each other since Passage not only frequented the bar but had also worked lights part-time for shows in the past. Now she was looking for a new booking agent. "Immediately, I was checking for hidden cameras - I couldn't believe it," he says. "The timing was just really uncanny." Passage has been scheduling shows at Lamasco for about nine months now. And while it's been "rewarding," it's also been stressful; however, the biggest pressure simply comes from living up to the bar's reputation for great live music. "Amy did the booking for eight years - did a phenomenal job," he says. "She brought through some of my favorite bands." Staying the course is important - genres such as Americana, bluegrass, funk, rock and soul have consistently performed well - but Passage has broadened the musical scope a bit by branching out into indie rock and bands with electronic elements. He hopes to get a big rap show booked, too. "When you come down to it, it's just music. It's a cliche, but it's just rock and roll."
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NEWS4U | LOCAL/REGIONAL FILM
VOLUMES OF BLOOD:
HORROR STORIES B L O O D
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P I C T U R E S
Cutthroat filmmaking: Sequel to 2015's surprise hit horror anthology goes straight for the jugular
VOB2
WILL PREMIERE AT THE OWENSBORO CONVENTION CENTER ON
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roduced by Western Kentucky's P.J. Starks, Eric Huskisson and Christopher Bower, Volumes of Blood: Horror Stories picks up right where last year's original film left off albeit with more gore and a lot more star power. The unexpected runaway success of Volumes of Blood - hailed by critics as "the best damn horror anthology of 2015" - gave the trio the clout to draft in some big names for the followup, including Moses Moseley (AMC's The Walking Dead), WWE legend Sir Mo and the musical onetwo punch of Rocky Gray (We Are The Fallen/ Evanescence) and Shane Prather (Sharknado). With seven interwoven tales of terror told on screen by some of the region's most notable horror directors, VOB2 will premiere at the Owensboro Convention Center on October 29. It comes just six months after the DVD/Bluray release of the original VOB through Legless Corpse Films, perfectly-timed for Halloween. Composer Rocky Gray kindly spoke with News4U about his experience scoring music for VOB2 as well as his upcoming projects. How did you become involved with the VOB2 project? I was familiar with the first Volumes of Blood. I actually tried to get on board as composer for that one as well but they already had their music locked in. When I heard they were doing VOB2 I
"Volumes of Blood: Horror Stories picks up right where last year's original film left off - albeit with more gore and a lot more star power."
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again submitted an offer to compose music. From there I've gone from scoring one segment and a main theme to doing quite a few segments. It's been fun. Was the process of scoring the film similar to your previous projects like The Barn? For me, scoring film is always a little different. Every director and producer is different and likes their music offered a certain way. With The Barn we had a lot of time we could spend with the music since the release date was so far away. This is not the norm though. Most of the time I get a clip or a fully edited scene and have it completed in a day or so and it gives us some time to tweak it or call it finished. What do you think you added to the film in terms of atmosphere, and how would you compare
the score for VOB2 to your previous scores? What I bring to the film I think is being able to take something that if taken at face value would be kind of silly and have it be taken seriously. The music for VOB2 is a lot more modern and more orchestral-based than some of my previous work. Where does your love of horror films/dark music come from and which films of the genre really stand out for you? I grew up with monster movies in the 70's and 80's and my love affair with them has never ended. My favorites are classics such as The Exorcist, Halloween, Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm St., The Burning, The Boogeyman, Gates of Hell, Return of the Living Dead and The Fog to name a few. Â Considering your background in scoring horror movies and having played in a few horror-based bands, have you considered writing a script? I actually have recently started production on my own anthology
feature called 10/31/16 that will be out next year. I've had the privilege of working with some amazing film makers over the past year and they've been kind of mentoring me through the process. It's coming along great and I'm super excited to be doing it. Finally, what's on the horizon for you music-wise? Right now I have a fantasy film that I'll be scoring called Imi Stoglin: Rise of the Phoenix. Eric Stanze's In Memory Of should be out next year that I scored. My film 10/31/16 that I'm directing and scoring will be out next year. A movie I'm scoring from the creators of The Barn called Cryptids will be out next year, Volumes of Blood: Horror Stories and The Barn are out this October. I'm always looking for movies to work on so hopefully there will be many more to add to the list. Early Entry/Celebrity Meet & Greet with Moses Moseley & Rocky Gray starts at 6 p.m. General Admission at 7 p.m. Film Starts at 7:30 p.m. Halloween After Party starts immediately following the screening. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For tickets, visit owensborotickets.com. Photos by: MikeHall-Photo.com Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • October 2016
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Blackstrap Media 4 2 0 E . M A R Y L A N D S T . | E V A N S V I L L E , I N
North side creative agency looking to help revitalize and grow with Jacobsville neighborhood
"It was important for us to relocate to a building where we could house a creative agency - where we could shoot in-house and build a studio," Blackstrap Media head Kevin Chenault explains in response to an inquiry about moving the company from its home (which doubled as his residence) of the last couple years, 1021 Lincoln Avenue, to a corner lot on Maryland Street in the burgeoning Jacobsville neighborhood. The move was prompted by an empty building that quickly became a real possibility for growth. “I saw that there was a limit to how much Blackstrap Media could develop being located in the downstairs of my family home," he says. “Though I loved the Lincoln Avenue location, we were really starting to grow from our first commercial work as a creative agency which began with YMCA and led to an awesome opportunity to work with Penny Lane Coffee House and News4U. I felt like we were picking up enough momentum to move into a larger space.” Chenault is focused on supporting the Jacobsville neighborhood, particularly the North Main and Promise Zone projects. He intends to reach out to other local businesses through the North Side Business Association and work with nonprofits such as Jacobsville Join In to help revitalize the area. Simply put, he wants Blackstrap Media to be a real asset to the community. "I've got a personal connection with the neighborhood, because I grew up over here on Columbia Street," Chenault says. "So from childhood to my teenage years, I have spent a lot of time in the area, and I definitely want it to succeed." For a full description of Blackstrap Media creative services, visit blackstrapmedia.com.
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NEWS4U | LOCAL WRITER
"THE BALTHAUS BASEMENT" BY JOHN THURGOOD
NEWS4U | LOCAL WRITER
EVERY VOTE COUNTS
POST GRAD PERSPECTIVE FROM MARISA PATWA “I’m not going to vote.”
We drove out to Vernon Balthaus's farm thinking we would get some basic establishing shots for the interview, mic up the old man and talk for a few hours, with plenty of time left over to drive back to the city and beat the dinner rush at Sportsman's. The only problem was that Mr. Balthaus died halfway through the interview. We should have suspected something was wrong the moment he began over-sharing about his relationship with his dead wife's sister and their weekend trysts in a Corpus Christi timeshare. Before tilting his head back in his chair and meeting his grand oblivion, he uttered the final words: “Don't go in the basement.”
Normally, we would have called the sheriff immediately. We're not bad people. We had nothing to do with Mr. Balthaus's death. For all we knew, it was simply his time. And in a way, we felt honored to have witnessed the last waking breath of such an impressive man. He had been a truly inspiring individual. Even slumped in his chair as he was, we continued to marvel at his endless capacity to captivate. Once it was clear that he was actually dead and that we would never make it back to town in time to beat the dinner rush, we decided to see what was in the basement. We agreed before going down there that we would never speak a word of what we saw to friends, family or the city morgue once we eventually called them. It was Beth's idea to turn on the camera, and later, Mike's idea to compile the footage into a feature length documentary that eventually screened at True/False, Hot Docs and Leipzig. During a Q&A panel for the New York Public Library an audience member asked why we hadn't called an ambulance sooner. Beth paused for a moment and stared at the audience member. She had just gotten her hair cut to look like Louise Brooks. “When you discover a basement filled with taxidermy cats dressed up and displayed in dioramas of classic moments in punk rock history, you can tell me why you didn't immediately reach for the local listing of the county clerk's office.” The audience member cleared her throat for a rebuttal, but Beth edged forward in her seat and said, “A man died that day, show a little respect.” There were no further questions that night.
This is the phrase I’ve been hearing from my friends and family about the presidential election these past few months. “Why?” I desperately ask. “Because I don’t like either candidate,” is the usual I response I get, sometimes with a blasé comment that Donald Trump is an orange racist phony and Hillary Clinton is an untrustworthy old lady who wears too many pantsuits. Therefore, picking between them is like being forced to choose between being buried alive or getting eaten by piranhas. This type of thinking infuriates me because whether or not you like either candidate one of them is going to become our next Commander in Chief. Sorry Jill Stein and Gary Johnson. It especially gets my blood boiling when I hear that millennials are not going to vote because 1) for many, it’s the first time they are eligible to vote and they should exercise their constitutional right to vote - a right that has only been afforded to women for 96 years and black men for 146 years and even then, racist Jim Crow laws made it nearly impossible to register to vote until the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 and 2) they are the ones who are going to have to deal with the consequences of their inactions the longest. It's true, that thanks to our 22nd Amendment, a president can only serve up to two terms, but what they do with their time in office can have a lasting effect on the American public. And for people who don’t believe their vote counts, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union this year by a margin of just 4%. Now, the pound has plummeted to an all time 40-year low. The point of our democracy is to be representative and for the people to choose who their leaders are. We’re supposed to be the greatest country on Earth but according to Pew Research Center, we are ranked 31 out of 35 democratic countries in voter turnout. That's downright abysmal. Personally, I think neither candidate is perfect, but I am still going to vote for the person I believe will be the best president and public face of our country out of the two. Will you?
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NEWS4U | ARTS & ACTIVITIES
YOUR GUIDE TO AREA MUSIC & ART ACTIVITIES IN OCTOBER Oct 1: Pink Droyd With a combined Pink Floyd tribute band experience of more than 40 years, Pink Droyd attempts to recreate the experience that was Pink Floyd. This live cast brings the music to life at a time when the appreciation of Pink Floyd has never been greater. For tickets and more info, visit lincolnamphitheatre.com. Lincoln Amphitheatre: 15032 E. County Rd. 1500, Lincoln City, IN / 6pm
Oct 1 & 2: Third Annual Louder Than Life Festival Following a 2015 sellout with 50,000 in attendance, Louder Than Life returns to Champions Park near downtown Louisville for the third annual destination festival celebrating the region’s culture and cuisine, and featuring award-winning bourbons and spirits, Gourmet Man Food, craft beer and some of the biggest names in rock music. Slipknot and Avenged Sevenfold top a mind-blowing music lineup of over 35 bands on three stages, with performances from Disturbed, Korn, Slayer, The Cult, Ghost, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick and many more. Produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, America’s premier production company for rock music festivals, Louisville’s Louder Than Life celebrates the bourbon culture and culinary heritage of this unique American city. In 2015, Louisville was #2 on the USA Today list of Best Local Food Scenes and was featured in Time Magazine’s list of America’s Best Music Scenes. For more info, visit louderthanlifefestival.com. Champions Park: Louisville, KY
a sell-out. Expect another huge crowd for one of the craziest live shows around. Florida Georgia Line will bring along special guests, Cole Swindell, The Cadillac Three and Kane Brown. For tickets and more info, visit the fordcenter.com. Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN / 7pm
Oct 15: Wandering Owl Beer & Wine Trail Wandering Owl Beer & Wine Trail gives patrons a chance to stroll along the network of trails that surround Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, all the while enjoying food and beverages from local restaurants. Sample a variety of beers and wine from around the tri-state while enjoying live entertainment. $50. For more info, visit wesselmannaturesociety.org. Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve: 551 N. Boeke Rd., Evansville, IN / 3pm-6pm
Oct 4: The Capitol Steps - What to Expect When You're Electing As part of the RiverPark Center Director's Series presented by Southern Star, The Capitol Steps are a troupe of Congressional staffers-turned-comedians who travel the country satirizing the very people and places that once employed them. Most cast members have worked on Capitol Hill; some for Democrats, some for Republicans, and others for politicians who firmly straddle the fence. No matter who holds office, there's never a shortage of material. For tickets and more info, visit riverparkcenter.org. RiverPark Center: 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, KY / 7pm
Oct 7: IBMM Fall Concert Series - Tim O'Brien In Tim O’Brien’s music, things come together. The uncanny intersection of traditional and contemporary elements in his songwriting, his tireless dedication to a vast and still-expanding array of instruments, and his ongoing commitment to place himself in as many unique and challenging musical scenarios as possible has made him a key figure in today’s thriving roots music scene - and well beyond it. For more info, visit bluegrassmuseum.org. International Bluegrass Music Museum: 117 Daviess St, Owensboro, KY
Oct 14: Florida Georgia Line "Dig Your Roots Tour" Country music's biggest duo returns to Evansville in support of their latest album, Dig Your Roots. Their last show at the Ford Center was
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Oct 20: Gallagher's 70th Birthday Bash & Final Tour! The man who INVENTED the television stand-up comedy special and the famous watermelon smasher is bringing his Final Tour and his 70th Birthday Bash to Victory Theatre. With 14 Showtime specials, over 4,000 appearances and over 50 years of experience, Gallagher, one of the greatest comedians of all time, is guaranteed to entertain the audience from start to finish! Gallagher has led an extraordinary life, with an even more spectacular career. His fan base is one of the most loyal around, and he rewards them every chance he gets. For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm
Oct 22: Strive! The Musical “Strive” is a message told musically as you watch Odessa Burns utilize her experience and wisdom by dedicating her life to helping others avoid the ruthlessness of the streets in her neighborhood. She (Odessa Burns) rents rooms in her house for the hand-picked young ladies that she feels may need a helping hand searching for their happiness and following their dreams. Other members of the community assist her in her mission. Follow the stories of the
NEWS4U | ARTS & ACTIVITIES individuals currently living at the burns residence and be encouraged as you Laugh, Sing and Dance with an amazing cast in “STRIVE!” The Musical. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com or call the Ford Center Box Office at (800) 745-3000. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7:30pm
Oct 22: for KING & COUNTRY Two-time Grammy Award winners for King & Country will embark on their biggest headline tour to date this fall, along with KB and special guest Jordan Feliz. The tour, dubbed "Priceless / The Tour," will correspond with the band's first feature length film of the same name. The tour kicks off on October 6 and will make stops in 20 cities. Fans should expect some surprises during the all-new two-hour show including guest performances and an all-new set design. For tickets, visit owensborotickets.com. Owensboro Convention Center: 501 W. 2nd St., Owensboro, KY / 8pm
Oct 27: Blackberry Smoke Blackberry Smoke has evolved from rough-edged club act to arena-ready rock 'n' roll juggernauts, while steadily extending and expanding the Southern rock tradition. Since the group’s formation in 2000, the band has never shied away from hard work, playing more than 250 shows a year and building an ever-expanding audience on the strength of its live shows. In addition to winning fans and friends throughout the US, they've toured Europe multiple times and performed for the first time ever in Australia in 2016 to sold-out crowds. Along the way, Blackberry Smoke has found time to record a handful of independent releases, including the albums Bad Luck Ain't No Crime, Little Piece of Dixie and The Whippoorwill and Holding All the Roses plus a pair of EPs. The band's newest album, Like An Arrow, arrives in mid-October. Additionally, the band has performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Conan and toured with and befriended idols such as The Marshall Tucker Band, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd and George Jones. For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 8pm
Oct 27: IBMM Fall Concert Series - The Honeycutters The Honeycutters have a voice you can’t ignore; a voice of persistence, of struggle and of hope, a voice that leads the new music movement erupting out of Asheville, NC. The Honeycutters are Amanda Anne Platt (lead vocals), Rick Cooper (electric and upright bass), Josh Milligan (drums and vocal harmonies), Matt Smith (pedal steel and electric guitar), and Tal Taylor (mandolin). For more info, visit bluegrassmuseum.org. International Bluegrass Music Museum: 117 Daviess St, Owensboro, KY
Oct 28: 1964 - The Beatles Tribute Since the early 80s, 1964: The Tribute has been thrilling audiences all over the globe with what Rolling Stone Magazine has called the "best Beatles tribute on Earth." More than 25 years of researching and performing have made these performers masters of their craft. They are hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world. For tickets and more info, visit riverparkcenter.org. RiverPark Center: 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, KY / 7:30pm
Oct 29: Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra Halloween Bash Come in costume for the opening night of the 2016-2017 season Pops Series. You'll hear a variety of spooky orchestral works including Night on Bald Mountain, Bach's Toccata & Fugue in D Minor and musical chills and thrills from Psycho, Ghostbusters, Nightmare Before Christmas and Phantom of the Opera. Some elements may be frightening for young children. For tickets and more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic.org. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • October 2016
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Tri-State Fashion
NEWS4U | FASHION ADVICE
with Gina Mullis, Owner of Amerie
So long, summer: It’s almost time to break out the flannel, leg warmers, and sock hats!
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all is creeping into the tri-state, and I met with two locals to get an inside look at what is cool in fashion this fall. Jake Snider, a local musician who happens to be very fashion forward, enjoys wearing layers for the cool fall weather. Colors like olive green paired with black and red fill his fall wardrobe. “I don’t really wear anything with a logo on it," Snider says. "If I wear a graphic tee it’s by a visual artist and never really a specific brand." You will see this musical talent making his way around the local scene wearing one of his many pairs of high top Vans. Snider, known as Cas One (a Strange Famous Records artist) in the musical world, is true to his personal style on stage and off. I also had the opportunity to speak with Tracy DeCosta, a young leader in the business world and tri-state local, about her fall style for this year. “I like layering and comfy sweaters," she explains, "and I also like to pair a cute scarf and boots with skinny jeans and a cute top." DeCosta also discussed how easy it is to pair a cute scarf with a solid top and skinny jeans. Rips and tears in your jeans, guys and girls, are back in style, and don’t be afraid to messy-roll them too with your favorite high tops or boots. Gals, don’t be afraid to pair a slouchy sweater with a perfect fit skirt or extender and your favorite boots and boot socks. Guys, button ups of all patterns are in this fall, and go ahead and roll the sleeves up! As always, be sure to shop local for your fall fashion needs! Amerie Positive-Purpose Boutique is located at 10 W. Jennings St. in Newburgh. Follow Amerie on Facebook.
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“I don’t really wear anything with a logo on it," Snider says. "If I wear a graphic tee it’s by a visual artist and never really a specific brand."
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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
Should a person who believes in God also believe in ghosts, aliens and other phenomena?
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“Believe” is a strong and powerful word. To “believe” in something is to place one’s trust, reliance, even dependence on another. Trust, reliance - even faith - is something that should be placed in another only after long, thoughtful (and I would add, prayerful) consideration. Ultimately, for people of faith, faith is placed in God first and foremost. Other trust relationships find their place after that. Placing one’s trust, reliance - even faith - in ghosts, aliens, and other unexplained phenomena seems a bit of a stretch. However, part of our nature as temporal human beings is that we seem to be filled with wonder. We are fascinated by the unknown, the unidentified, the mysterious. That kind of fascination is the beginning of discovery. After all, there was a time when everyone thought the earth was flat, which inspired theorizing and discovery. Being filled with wonder, possessing an inquisitive mind, giving one’s energy to discovery seems to be one of our great capacities as human beings. It is a capacity, I believe, that was given to us by God. When we use it to discover what was previously unknown, I believe God delights. Trust, reliance - even faith - is best placed in God. But how much greater is faith filled with wonder. First Presbyterian Church is located at 609 SE 2nd St. / 812-423-6297.
with Jonathan Gluff
United We Stand (Or Sit. Or Kneel. Whichever.) I feel safe in assuming that almost everyone reading this has probably heard the controversy surrounding Colin Kaepernick and other athletes. But I don’t want to talk about them, because I frankly don’t care what athletes have to say about politics. Rather, I’d like to address an argument (I hesitate to call this half-baked catchphrase that) that comes up anytime anyone insinuates that America could be improved: “If you don’t like America, then leave.” If you’ve ever said this unironically, you may want to sit for this next revelation: You can criticize a part of America and still love it. Shocking, I know. The phrase is often coupled with, “Well, let’s hear your solution!” A solution isn’t necessary to discuss a problem because it would then cease to be a problem. In fact, the first step in solving a problem is recognizing there is a problem. Which means that we cannot solve a problem without discussing said problem first. Adults should not behave this way. Mature, well-adjusted individuals can use discourse to express how they feel, why they feel that way, and hopefully find a solution or compromise. So who does behave this way? Children. Well, children and adults who lack the ability to have a productive conversation with someone outside their echo chamber. Loving someone or something does not require you to love everything about them/it. You can be unhappy with lots of characteristics of people, places, or things you love. I love my dog, but I hate when she barks like someone is trying to kill us all when my in-laws arrive. I love ice cream, but I hate brain freeze. I love my wife, but I hate when… I mean, I love EVERYTHING about her! (Dodged a bullet there.) It seems the irony of telling people to wholesale accept our country just the way it is continually is lost on those who use this saying. How is it that those who supposedly love America so much have such little understanding of its history? The Founding Fathers declared independence precisely because they were unhappy with the government! If they listened to British loyalists telling them, “If ye do not like the colonies, perhaps ye should leave!” there would be no America today. Looking at it that way, those who point out our problems are sometimes the most patriotic. Without them, how else can we improve our country?
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NEWS4U | POLITICS
WORDS
FROM
WHITNEY by Whitney Patterson
TRI-STATE POLITICS with Bryan Fox
It's Been a Helluva Ride Thus Far It's strange how the span of a year can feel like eons. So many things can change one's surroundings, habits, attitudes, goals, and outlook. The October 2016 edition marks my 24th News4U issue, and one thing is for sure - my first and second year at the magazine were two totally different animals. Not one time, prior to joining the staff, did I ever think it possible, let alone that I would still be chugging away. Yet despite adversity, loss, a complete life change, allowing myself to become vulnerable again, constantly addressing existential crises, re-learning to love myself... here I am. And honestly, I have no idea where I was going with this except maybe to say that I don't really know what to say. Some wily cat has gotten the tongue of the woman who rarely shuts up. As I look back at past issues, I cringe at myself occasionally. Other times, I feel a sense of empowerment drawn from my own words. I am, after all, only a sentient, meat-coated skeleton. Either way, I hope you guys stay patient and keep reading. Keep going to shows, don't give up on your dreams, support local restaurants and businesses, be kind to one another, forgive yourselves, stand up for what's right, and don't ever doubt for a single second that you're worth something and there are people who love you (and your best lover should always be yourself ). It's been a helluva ride thus far, and I'm ready for whatever curveballs life's going to throw me before my third anniversary. Thanks for reading, even if you disagree. It's completely fine to be wrong, you guys. And before I get too sentimental, stop telling women to smile, Brock Turner should still be in prison, don't ever ask someone what their "real job" is, you're not a food critic, black lives matter, tip your server, stand with the Sioux, and don't vote for Trump. I love you all, but I'll always call you out on your bullshit. It's what friends do. Buckle up, buttercups, and enjoy the ride. I have plenty more brazen opinions and unsolicited advice up my sleeve. Signed, Whitney Patterson, an odd, sarcastic, grateful human being
Can Crouch help GOP hold governor's seat? Better question: Who in the heck is Eric Holcomb? Holcomb, the Republican party’s nominee to become Indiana’s next governor, was selected by a panel of 22 members of the state committee. He's never held an elected office nor has any business experience. How did Holcomb get here? He served as Senator Dan Coats’ Chief of Staff. After Coats announced he would not run for reelection, Holcomb decided to run for that vacated seat. However, he withdrew from the race when it became evident that he couldn't win the primary. But luck was on his side. When the current Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann resigned, Governor Mike Pence chose Holcomb as her replacement. When Pence became Trump’s running mate, the obvious choice for the GOP state committee to replace him was the sitting Lieutenant Governor - Holcomb. Now he might just become Indiana’s Gerald Ford as the “accidental governor.” Like Trump, Holcomb needed to choose someone for his running mate that has been there working in the General Assembly. Enter Evansville’s Suzanne Crouch who worked her way up in elected office to her current position as state auditor. Crouch might save Holcomb and the Republican party from losing the governorship for the first time in 16 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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YOUR GUIDE TO COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES IN OCTOBER Oct 1: Evansville Half Marathon The Evansville Half Marathon is a fast and flat course that takes you through some great areas of Evansville. Every finisher receives a commemorative race medal and a nice long sleeve tech shirt. For more info, visit evansvillehalfmarathon.org. Downtown Evansville
Tickets are $75 a person. All proceeds benefit the Parenting Time Center. For more info, call 812-759-1543 or visit parentingtimecenter.org. Cambridge Golf Club: 1034 Beacon Hill, Evansville, IN / 6pm
Oct 1: Boonville Downtown Square Flare Enjoy tasting barbecue at the BBQ Cook-off, browsing craft booths, and listening to live music at the Boonville Downtown Square Flare. For more info, call 812-897-3363. Downtown Boonville, IN
Oct 1-31: Angel Mounds Corn Maze The Angel Mounds Corn Maze is a celebration of this Native American super food. Learn how agriculture shaped a civilization with a visit to the museum, then head to the corn for a mind-bending team-building activity of "mythological" proportions. A scavenger hunt will have you tracking down supernatural beings said to reside in the lower, middle, and upper worlds of ancient Native American cosmology. Each visitor receives a free s'mores packet, and children enjoy the barrel train rides included with admission. Weekend evenings feature extra tricks and treats for the little ones from 7 to 9pm. For more info, visit angelmounds. org. Angel Mounds: 8215 Pollack Ave., Evansville, IN
Oct 3-8: 94th Annual Fall Festival The Fall Festival is a week-long festival on the West Side along Franklin Street with free entertainment, carnival attractions, more than 126 food booths, amateur talent competitions, and on the last day, a huge parade. This event attracts more than 200,000 people to the West Side and is considered to be one of the largest street festivals in the U.S. For more info, visit nutclubfallfestival.com. W. Franklin St., Evansville, IN
Oct 7: 2nd Annual Spellbound Ball Don your best mask and cast a spell at Parenting Time Center's second annual Spellbound Ball. Let the mystery and enchantment of the night sweep you away while enjoying delectable cuisine, silent and live auctions and music sure to get you spinning around the dance floor.
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Oct 8: Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge Appreciation Day Take a tour of Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge, listen to local experts speak about migratory birds and birds of prey, and learn about native American history in Southwestern Indiana and have your artifacts identified during Refuge Appreciation Day. The big event will be held at Wirth Park in Oakland City and marks the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Act while celebrating our local National Wildlife Refuge. During the day, Sharon Sorenson will present a program on migratory birds, the staff of Talon Trust will talk about birds of prey, and Refuge Wildlife Specialist Heath Hamilton will present a virtual tour of the Refuge. Visitors may take bus tours of the Refuge with Refuge staff, and Oakland City personnel are offering van tours of the New Lake and Campground. Visitors will find more than 25 booths providing a wide variety of natural resource information including federal, state, and private conservation and environmental organizations. Special events during the day will give children an opportunity to experience various nature-oriented activities. Admission and parking are free. Food by Backyard BBQ and the Oakland City Eagles Lodge will be available for purchase. For more info, visit patokarefugefriends.org or follow them on Facebook. Wirth Park: Oakland City, IN / 9am-2pm
Oct 9: Fiesta Evansville An event to celebrate and show cultural diversity in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Fiesta Evansville features folkloric dances, a country parade, performers, cultural booths, food vendors, fun activities for kids, health and resource fairs and more. Wesselman Park: 551 N. Boeke Rd., Evansville, IN / 12 noon-5pm
NEWS4U | COMMUNITY & FAMILY Oct 12: Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Pre-season match-up. The Pacers’ roster features USA Olympian and NBA All-Star Paul George, rising star Myles Turner and recently acquired point guard Jeff Teague, an Indianapolis native. The Pacers are led by new head coach Nate McMillan. The young Bucks are coached by Jason Kidd. “I think it’s great any time we can take our team to different parts of the state and let our fans in these areas see us in person,” said Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird. “We take pride in being the Indiana Pacers and look forward to going to Evansville. We think the fans there will like our team and our opponent, Milwaukee, is one of the young, talented teams that could be a playoff team this season.” Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN / 6:35pm
donations accepted on behalf of the Patchwork Central’s food pantry. For more info, email nikki@smileondownsyndrome.org. Deaconess Gateway: 4011 Gateway Blvd., Newburgh, IN / 9am-noon
Oct 13-29: Grey Lady Ghost Tours Since the 1930s, Willard Library employees and patrons have talked about the Grey Lady, the ghost that is believed to haunt the library. Learn more about the legend of this apparition when you tour the Victorian Gothic building. The tours are held Oct. 13-15, 20-22, 27-29. The times vary each day. Reservations are strongly recommended. For more info, call 812-425-4309. Willard Library: 21 N. First Ave., Evansville, IN
Oct 15: ACA's Third Annual Chili Dog Walk & Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic Another Chance for Animals will be holding its third annual Chili Dog Walk & Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic. Save the date and help this great organization raise funds for their wonderful foster animals. There will be a dog walk, chili dinner, low-cost vaccine clinic, nail trimming, silent auction, bake sale, adoptable pets, pictures, contests (costume, fastest, wiggle, best trick), building contests - dog house and cat tower, informational talks, pet portraits, Animal Tales show, face painting, coloring contest, reading to foster animals, games, your dog's paw print on canvas, make your own bandanna, popcorn and more! Vanderburgh 4-H Center (Showbarn): 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd. / 11am-4pm
Oct 15: Mainklin Beer Run
Oct 14-16: Historic Newburgh Ghost Walks The annual Ghost Walks are an interesting walk through the streets of Historic Downtown Newburgh. The tour guides share some of the spookier legends of Newburgh’s history. Learn about the Civil War and Underground Railroad as well as Newburgh river lore. You will meet some of the ghosts of the townspeople as they share stories from the past. For more info, visit historicnewburgh.org. Preservation Hall: 200 State St., Newburgh, IN
Oct 15: SMILE on Down Syndrome Trucks & Heroes Join SMILE on Down Syndrome for their fourth annual Trucks & Heroes meet and greet event. View some of the area’s finest service and business vehicles and meet the men and women who make our area great. Fun for the whole family. Free admission, but non-perishable food item
The third annual Mainklin Street Beer Run features more beer, more bars and more people with stops at a number of local bars. The run visits Backstage Bar and Grill, Franklin Street Tavern, Lamasco Bar and Grill, Peephole Bar and Grill, Piston’s, Sportman’s Grille & Billards and Ri Ra Irish Pub. Proceeds from the run support ongoing efforts by the Franklin Street Events Association and the Evansville Downtown Alliance to create more events in the core of Evansville. For more info, visit riseupandrun.com. W. Franklin St. & Main St.: Evansville, IN
Oct 15 & 16: Reid's Orchard Apple Festival An event that has something for the whole family, Reid’s Apple Festival draws people from the community and many neighboring states. With more than 20 food booths, 90 crafts booths, various entertainment, demonstrations and carnival rides you’ll surely find something to do. The festival was named a Top 10 event by the Kentucky Tourism Council and a Top 20 event by the southeast Tourism Society which covers 11 states. For more info, visit reidorchard.com. Reid's Orchard: 4818 Kentucky 144, Owensboro, KY
Oct 20: Auctionfest The AAF of Greater Evansville hosts Auctionfest, a fundraising opportunity with entertainment provided. There are live media auction Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • October 2016
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NEWS4U | COMMUNITY & FAMILY and silent auctions to raise money for programs and education. For more info, visit aafevv.com. Sweetwater Event Center: 8335 Eagle Lake Dr., Evansville, IN / 5:30pm-9pm
Oct 21-23 and 28-30: Boo at the Zoo A “wildly” popular Halloween event featuring fall decor, hayrides, live entertainment, treats, contests and more. For more info, visit meskerparkzoo.com. Mesker Park Zoo: 1545 Mesker Park Dr., Evansville, IN
Street Events Association on Facebook. W. Franklin St.: Evansville, IN
Oct 29: Fourth Annual Howl O'Ween for Spirit Medical Fund Come out and be a part of the fun and share in this special day with your four-legged buddy as you help a great cause. On this one day only, responsible pet owners are invited to come and spend the entire day at the cemetery with their four-legged friends. Suggested donation is $5 per pet owner to benefit the Spirit Medical Fund. For more info, call 812435-6045. Oak Hill Cemetery: 1400 E. Virginia St., Evansville, IN
Oct 29: Ghostly Stroll Walking Parade & Costume Party
Oct 22: Historic Newburgh Family Movie Night Pack a picnic basket, bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars with your friends & family! The Historic Newburgh Family Movie Night season will continue at Lou Dennis Community Park with a showing of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Lou Dennis Community Park: 402 Park Dr., Newburgh, IN / 8pm
Oct 23: Beer & Food Pairing Join Tin Man Brewing Co. for their bi-annual beer and food pairing. They create four delicious courses, each paired with the perfectly crafted half pint. This event is for ages 21 and older. For more info, visit tinmanbrewing.com. Tin Man Brewing Co.: 1430 W. Franklin St., Evansville, IN
Oct 28: Pints for Parkinson's Join the local Parkinson's Awareness Support Association of the TriState (PASATS) along with Tin Man Brewing Company in supporting individuals affected by Parkinson's Disease (PD) and their families and caregivers in the Evansville, IN area. The mission of PASATS is to support people affected by Parkinson's Disease in Evansville, IN and the tri-state area. Tin Man Brewing Company will be donating $1 from each pint sold from 6-9pm at their beautiful Franklin Street building. PASATS is proud to share that 100% of the proceeds from this event and this online auction will remain in the Evansville area to support the community navigating life with Parkinson’s and their families. PFP also includes an online-only auction that runs from mid-October through October 28. Tin Man Brewing Company: 1430 W. Franklin St., Evansville, IN / 6-9pm
Oct 29: Halloween on Franklin The community is invited to experience the all-day Halloween on Franklin. The celebration begins with a 5K, and features a Fall Harvest Farmers Market, a costume parade, hayrides, Zombie Pub Crawl, and more. For more info, visit fallinlovewithfranklin.org or follow Franklin
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The streets will close at 2pm as The Old Dam Band leads the walking parade through Historic Downtown Newburgh. Children of all ages are encouraged to come in costume and participate in the costume contests along with other fun planned events and games. Trick-or-treat through the Downtown Newburgh stores and neighborhoods. For more info, call 812-853-2815 or visit historicnewburgh.org. Historic Downtown Newburgh / 2pm
Oct 29 & 30: Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show The 50th annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show hosted by the Evansville Lapidary Society features 20+ vendors with crystals, fossils, minerals, beads, jewelry, specimens, rough, faceted stones, cabochons, meteorites and much more. It also includes a fluorescent display, door prizes, silent auction, raffle, and demonstrations. For more info, call 812-589-3079. Washington Square Mall: 501 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN
Oct 30: Owensboro Autumn Walk The annual Autumn Walks are held to promote public involvement and raise awareness for multiple sclerosis. Join us for the walk, silent auction, and lunch! For more info, call 812-423-5943. Moreland Park: West Parrish Ave., Owensboro, KY / 12:30pm
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Each month we’ll be checking in with the VHS for the latest good news and to help find furever homes for some of their more unique/older residents. ANIMAL SPOTLIGHT: MEET HAZEL, JACKSON, & SKIT Hazel - Hazel is a 4-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix! She is considered a “pit bull,” which will make it that much harder for her to find a home. Just because of the shape of her head and body, many apartment complexes and homeowners’ insurance companies with outdated policies will say that she isn’t welcome. This makes Hazel sad, but she doesn’t show it! She is a ball of energy who thoroughly enjoys Cardio for Canines every Saturday where she gets to run through Garvin Park. In fact, the same participant requests to run with her almost every weekend! Hazel can be picky about her dog friends sometimes, but has gotten along with several in the past. She is easily over-stimulated and while she enjoys time out on the town, she can appreciate a good snuggle on the couch too. Hazel’s temperament test result was GREEN, which means she can live with kids of any age as long as they are okay with having a big energetic dog. She’s spayed, microchipped, up-to-date on all vaccines, and ready to go home with her forever family TODAY! Jackson -You know that myth that black cats are unlucky? Well… It’s just that. A myth. Black cats are the best cats! Especially this time of year. They can really come in handy. Ever seen Sabrina? Or Hocus Pocus? Star Trek? Coraline? Your new black cat just might save the day! How about Jackson? He’s already neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on his shots. He’s been waiting on a home since May. He’s friendly. He gets along with other cats. And he’s handsome to boot. Adopt this mini-panther just in time for Halloween for only $30! (Yes – VHS does black cat adoptions around Halloween!) Skit - Meet Skit, a male Satin mix rabbit. He’s about a year and a half old, so he has his whole life ahead of him. Skit can be somewhat nervous with strangers, so a household with older kids who know how to handle bunnies is preferred. He can’t wait to find a forever family that will let him live indoors, hop around the house, and share fresh veggies with him. Skit is already neutered, too, which means a lot less territorial spraying and he can live with other rabbits with proper introduction! Skit has waited on a home longer than all the other VHS rabbits. He was surrendered in March due to landlord issues. Take him home TODAY for only $30!
ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT
Jessica & Eeyore Jessica Sutherland loves all animals - especially small ones. At home, she has a large fish tank that houses a number of African Cichlids and a rat that she adores. A few months ago, Jessica started thinking about adding a new member to the family; she had the perfect pet in mind. "As a kid, I grew up with rabbits," she says. "I just hadn't seen one that I'd connected with, but I stopped by the VHS recently and something about Eeyore just clicked - we connected." After holding and playing with him, there was no doubt - this was a great match. "We bonded right there," Jessica says. Eeyore was a pet store rabbit whose owners quickly realized that he was more work than they anticipated. But lucky for him, it only took a week to find a new forever home. Now Eeyore's got the run of a nice, comfy home and a backporch where he can get some fresh air. At night, he sleeps in Jessica's daughter's room. It's a pretty sweet arrangement all around for this furry cutey. "He can do whatever his little heart desires - I just love him," Jessica says.
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The Girl on the Train (R) Release Date: 10/7
Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Theroux, Haley Bennett, Edgar Ramirez and Allison Janney star in DreamWorks Pictures’ The Girl on the Train, from director Tate Taylor (The Help, Get on Up) and producer Marc Platt (Bridge of Spies, Into the Woods). In the thriller, Rachel (Blunt), who is devastated by her recent divorce, spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day, until one morning she sees something shocking happen there and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds. Based on Paula Hawkins’ bestselling novel.
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (PG) Release Date: 10/7
Imaginative quiet teenager Rafe Katchadorian is tired of his middle school's obsession with the rules at the expense of any and all creativity. Desperate to shake things up, Rafe and his best friends have come up with a plan: break every single rule in the school and let the students run wild.
Priceless (PG-13)
Release Date: 10/14
Inspired by true events, Priceless is a powerful drama/thriller about James Stevens who was, at one time, a good man with a great life - but that was then and this is now. After the tragic death of his wife and losing custody of his little girl, James is at the darkest crossroad of his life. Angry, desperate, and unable to hold down a steady job, he agrees to drive a box truck on a shady, one-time trip cross country for cash - no questions asked. But when he discovers what he is delivering is actually who, he is compelled to save two beautiful and frightened sisters who are unaware of the danger that awaits them.
Ouija: Origin of Evil (PG-13)
Release Date: 10/21
Directed by Mike Flanagan, Ouija: Origin of Evil tells a terrifying new tale as the follow-up to 2014's sleeper hit that opened at number one. In 1965 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their séance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by the merciless spirit, this small family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side.
Rings (NR)
Release Date: 10/28 A new chapter in the beloved Ring horror franchise. A young woman becomes worried about her boyfriend when he explores a dark subculture surrounding a mysterious videotape said to kill the watcher seven days after he has viewed it. She sacrifices herself to save her boyfriend and in doing so makes a horrifying discovery: there is a “movie within the movie” that no one has ever seen before.
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NEWS4U | MOVIE REVIEWS
MOVIE R EVIEWS The Darkness (R) Universal Pictures
Although a supernatural film based on Native American mythology is not a fresh idea, The Darkness is allegedly based on actual events, which paired with the casting, was enough enticement to give it a watch. If we've learned anything from prior horror films, if something shiny is in a creepy cave and looks like it hasn't been touched in a long time, you should probably admire and move on, unless you want to unleash some brand of hell. Something wicked this way comes, however, because kids are all Boo Radleys. After a family trip to the Grand Canyon, Peter (Kevin Bacon) and Bronny (Radha Mitchell, Silent Hill) begin experiencing increased tension with one another and their two children, teenaged Stephanie (newcomer Lucy Fry) and autistic Mikey (David Mazouz, Gotham). Things start going bump in the night as old demons and new begin to surface, and the unbelievable becomes reality. Although the story line is a bit old hat, it doesn't negate powerful performances by Mitchell and Mazouz, or the underlying metaphor of being haunted by otherworldly forces versus the human condition. Neither epic nor a waste of time, it's a lesson in respecting nature, understanding that not everything is explainable, and last but not least, don't take what's not yours.
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The Silenced (NR) Lotte Entertainment
When her mother dies and her father remarries, sickly teen Shizuko (Bo-Yeong Park) is transferred to a Korean boarding school during the Japanese occupation. Met with an initially inexplicable amount of bullying, she becomes a loner, burdened with both physical and psychological pain. Most of the girls, however, seem to have one thing in common: illnesses that are being treated with different "diets" and "injections" tailored specifically for each student by the friendly yet menacing Headmistress (Ji-won Uhm). Just as Shizuko begins feeling better and gains an ally in classmate Kazue (So-dam Park), some of the girls begin exhibiting strange behavior and start to go missing without explanation. She begins an investigation, concerned for her safety and questioning the true motives behind the school's regimens. Award-winning writer/ director Hae-young Lee utilizes human torment with anxiety and historical fiction to achieve films that are the epitome of everything emotional and sinister that is Korean horror cinema - as if A Little Princess was actually terrifying rather than sad and whimsical. With stunning cinematography despite the mostly dreary, stark backdrops, and with promising performances by the main cast, it's a must-see for horror fans. (Subtitled) - Whitney Patterson
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October Movies The Birth of a Nation The Girl on the Train Kevin Hart: What Now?
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Tyler Perry's Boo!: A Madea Halloween Rings
Rob Zombie's 31 I'm not Ashamed Ouija: Origin of Evil
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NEWS4U | MUSIC REVIEWS Teenage Fanclub Here Merge Records While being far from a household name, Teenage Fanclub has spent the last 25+ years developing a very devoted following, particularly among guitar enthusiasts with a penchant for indie rock featuring bright, jangly guitars. And while that may be a niche audience, there’s plenty on Here to indulge them. Luckily, it’s also an album written with enough melodic sensibility to satisfy more casual listeners as well. Like much of their previous output, the songs here juxtapose those chiming clean guitar tones with biting lead lines drenched in distortion so thick it’d make one of their peers from across the pond, Dinosaur Jr.’s J. Mascis, jealous. But it isn’t all guitar geekiness. The band’s trademark lush vocal harmonies (which admittedly owe a lot to The Byrds) will get stuck in even the most jaded listener’s head. Many parts of the album - especially standout track "The Darkest Part of the Night" - recall their 1997 album, Songs From Northern Britain. And while that can lead many a band into a well-worn rut, the band somehow still manages to make it sound fresh and rejuvenated.
Okkervil River Away ATO Records
Glass Animals How To Be A Human Being Caroline Records Four piece Oxford outfit Glass Animals recently released a follow-up to 2014's Zaba, and it's just as good as we all hoped, with singles already surpassing fan fave trip-hop track "Gooey" on the US alternative and rock charts. This is quite a feat considering the band spent most of 2015 touring the globe with sold-out shows, appearing on talk shows and on the lineups of heavy-hitter festivals like Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Glastonbury, and more locally, Louisville's Forecastle Festival. The first track, "Life Itself," has shown the most commercial success thus far, sort of a millennial tribute, which isn't surprising since lead singer David Bayley chose to leap into the music industry in lieu of medical school at London's King College. His singular vocals as well as their hip-hop influences shine through on "Youth," a song inspired by a story told to Bayley by a saddened, yet optimistic mother - "Now your life is back to fun/ But you can see that's not for long/ Cause I know you'll feel the ghost/ Of the memory so warm." "Season 2 Episode 3" is everything that made "Gooey" so popular - a bizarre but sexy, beat-heavy ballad. No shock - it's probably the best of all, but there's no denying that this release displays the growth and ingenuity required to keep swimming.
Angel Olsen My Woman Jagjaguwar
2013-2015 were not good years for Will Sheff, mastermind of folk/ indie darlings Okkervil River. His grandfather passed, members from his backing band left, he had some well-documented (and well-said) words against the record industry, and had to deal with the resulting mental break. So it’s no coincidence then that some of the best words to describe their new album, Away, are “tragic” and “fragile.” That’s not necessarily an insult - Will’s wavering voice lends itself to the delicate melodies he crafts.
Asheville, NC folk rock maven Angel Olsen was aptly named and seems to have been cut from the same genetic cloth as every female artist she idolizes. Not quite thirty years old and raised by folks more than old enough to be her grandparents, Angel Olsen possesses an old-soul vibe in both her music and vocals, yet expresses the yearning, struggle, and vulnerability of a woman her age in her lyrics. This is not to say, however, that they're not also equally powerful and insightful. A bit less varnished than Burn Your Fire for No Witness, My Woman doesn't smolder as much as it soars.
The first four tracks are most autobiographical about the aforementioned two years, and with their honesty comes a deceptive simplicity. The remaining five tracks sometimes seem to suffer from overthinking. The arrangements get more dense as the subject matter becomes more abstract; carefully composed orchestral arrangements layered on top of flittering xylophone strikes sometimes feel too mechanical, and the lyrics a tad pretentious.
"Intern" opens with a theatrical note, dripping with a screen-star quality that Lana Del Rey could never touch, synth-loaded and twinkly, flirting with the idea that someone will always hate peaches. Equally wistful and resigned, "Never Be Mine" should see Olsen flanked by pastel back-up singers at a '60s prom, while "Shut Up Kiss Me" is a frighteningly simplistic song of lovers lost but still hanging on by a hysterical thread. Sugary folk gets laced with grungy Nirvana-esque strumming and blanketed vocals on "Give It Up," setting the tone for the remainder of the album. Although "Heart Shaped Face" is my favorite, this collection is no track-skipper. An angel for sure. - Whitney Patterson
It may not live up to the band's previous highwater marks like Black Sheep Boy or The Stage Names, but it's enough to make me hope the title of opening track "Okkervil River R.I.P." doesn't prove to be prophetic. - Jonathan Gluff
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NEWS4U | MUSIC REVIEWS M.I.A. AIM Interscope Neon queen Mathangi Arulpragasam, better known as M.I.A., once commanded attention by producing avant-garde, bassheavy dance jams laced with powerful lyrics and molasses vocals. Always an innovator in concept, sound, and fashion, her loud presence has recently faded to a dull hum. Unable to surmount the popularity and ingenue of Arular and Kala, she still glittered, sneered, and weirded everyone out with Maya and Matangi, but here we are three years later with what is rumored to be her final album - AIM. Inevitably, artists often run out of pavement on the continued road to success, and she seems to acknowledge that with this album. As an avid fan, I'm not going to be too harsh, but honestly, even someone who'd never heard any of her music would probably not think of this collection as stellar. The first release, "Borders," still holds true to her original charm, speaking to both the over-saturation of politics in the media and the ridiculousness that is modern pop culture, while "Visa" and "Platforms" feature her signature sound and punchy rhymes. It's really like panning for gem chips - slightly frustrating and minimally rewarding, but the nuggets still exist. Regardless, what she's done for music paired with her activism and philanthropy make her a legend in my mind. Rest in power.
The Cold Stares The Southern Self-Released
It seems like just yesterday that we checked out The Cold Stares' last EP, Dark Dark Blue, but within an impressive few short months, they're back with another, and The Southern packs the same punch we've grown to love. After playing on the same bill with Cracker at the Lincoln Amphitheatre back in June, the duo of Chris Tapp and Brian Mullins continue to prove that they are no small-town act. Reluctant to fall victim to genrecategorization, they simply describe their sound as "American music," which is simply appropriate. Especially in this endless cacophony of music, their authenticity and diehard allegiance to stay true to their roots speaks volumes. "Friend of Mine" unleashes with a catchy blues hook, full of lyrics without taking away from such a brotherly collaboration between Tapp's vocals/ guitar work and Mullins' spotless percussion, flowing seamlessly into "Child of God," with crunchy distortion rivaling the greats. There's no escaping the religious tone of the album, such as "Cold Black Water," in which Tapp seems to be referencing St. Peter, and "The River" is a stripped-down, eerie tune about infidelity and repercussions with haunting finger-picking... and yet again, here we are still awaiting that full length album. - Whitney Patterson
De La Soul and the Anonymous Nobody A.O.I. Lic De La Soul have earned their place as hip-hop elder statesmen; a discussion about the cultural touchstone the art form has become always includes the trio. Countless rappers tout them as a primary influence. So it’s no surprise that this Kickstarter-funded album sextupled its goal. Judging from the tracklisting, De La Soul clearly have many fans from other genres. Sadly, many guest spots hinder more than help. David Byrne can’t save “Snoopies,” a Frankenstein of two utterly disparate songs, and Justin Hawkins turns “Lord Intended” into a bad Darkness song halfway through. However, Damon Albarn and Snoop Dogg contribute well to their respective tracks. There’s odd alternating between embracing and resenting younger generations. When Dave raps, “Androids read raps off iPhones,” he could be insulting particular younger rappers or all millennials. So when “Trainwreck” and its preceding skit seem to glorify “hookup culture” - for which millennials are oft-reviled - it sends mixed messages. Lyrical content inconsistencies aside, most of the content from DLS proper are solid as always. But while it’s nice to have friends with musical muscle, they need to do the heavy lifting themselves.
Thee Oh Sees A Weird Exits Castleface Musical trends, like history, often repeat themselves; Thee Oh Sees’ evolution perfectly exemplifies this. Originally starting as a raucous garage rock band, they’ve since graduated to full-on fuzzed-out psychedelia. It sounds great on paper, and for half of the album, it doesn’t actually sound bad, either. The band leaves their mark on the brand early on; opener “Dead Man’s Gun” sounds like Lenny Kravitz’s “Are You Gonna Go My Way?” filtered through Lou Reed (trust me, that’s a good thing), and “Ticklish Warrior” adds the stony spirit of the Palm Desert music scene to the mix. Later on, they do their best Stooges impression with “Gelatinous Cube.” Unfortunately, that’s followed by the first instance of a recurring problem: plodding, aimless instrumentation. “Jammed Entrance” is a garbled mess of atonal synths, “Crawl Out From the Fall Out” fruitlessly drones with or without the hollow vocals, “The Axis” sounds like a church hymn gone horribly awry. Simply put, they’re weirdness just for weirdness’ sake. It’s worth a spin, but not worth springing for the limited edition triplegatefold picture-disc 180 gram Coke-bottle vinyl it’ll inevitably be released on. - Jonathan Gluff Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • October 2016
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NEWS4U | BEER REVIEWS New Holland The Poet
Daniel Knight • 4.5 Saved by the stout! The Poet pours up very dark brown in color with a two finger head that displays exceptional retention and nice lacing. There’s something about the aroma that says it’s dark. There are burnt barley and chocolate notes. The body is smooth, compelling and right where it needs to be. They’re delivering a lot of depth from this beer with an ABV that’s only 5.2%. This is one of the best stouts I’ve experienced. If you’ve had Guinness and at least sort of liked it, then you need to try this one. Paul Bragin • 4.25 A tan head forms on this black beer after pouring it into a traditional English pub glass. The scent contains elements of dark chocolate, coffee and roasted malt. The roasted malt comes through first in the tasting, followed by notes of coffee and finally chocolate. People who enjoy porters and stouts will definitely want to try this one. Thankfully, it’s available all year. Pair it with mushrooms, hearty beef dishes, soft cheeses or chocolate. Jabez Martinez • 4 This is the usual dark, black-colored beer similar to most Oatmeal Stouts. The roasted malt flavor is nice - standard for this type of stout - and it has a nice finish. Overall, it's a very good oatmeal stout, a little better than similar brews.
Ballast Point Dead Ringer
Daniel Knight • 3 This beer is clear and dark brownish-red in color with a slight amount of carbonation. It pours with a half finger beige-colored head that settles down, leaving a bit of lacing on the surface, a thin ring around the edge, and some lacing. Sweet malt aromas are present in the aroma. The flavor is bready with flavors of yeast and a hearty maltiness. There’s also some sweet caramel and honey there as well. There’s a “more traditional” hops presence there as well. Not true to its genre, but it’s not fairly low key and creates a nice balance. The after-taste is slightly sweet and slightly bready. Not bad. Paul Bragin • 3.5 A thin off-white head tops this beer when poured into a stein, but it disappears rather quickly. The brown beer contains generous malt notes with the initial smell, followed by some hops. The malt remains with the first taste. Some roasted flavors also come forth, in addition to caramel, toffee and hops at the very end. Pair this seasonal with a traditional German dish like bratwurst or serve it with beer cheese. Jabez Martinez • 2.5 This is an amber-colored beer and with the labeling, I thought it was going to be quite interesting. It has a sweet malt flavor for an Oktoberfest but also some other metallic flavor. Although I'm a Ballast Point fan, this is not one of their better beers in my opinion.
Hofbrau Oktoberfest
Daniel Knight • 2.5 This one pours up a light straw color with a nice two finger frothy head that retains a while, settling to a film that stays. There was a little effervescent piece of something in the bottom of the glass still bubbling twenty minutes after it was poured. Yeast I assume. The aroma was grainy, slightly bready pale malt, not at all appealing to me. Skunky. The flavor was pretty bland and uninviting. Not even as entertaining as the aroma. One would think that an Oktoberfest beer brewed in Munich Germany according to the German Purity Law would be an impressive brew indeed. I’m not impressed. Paul Bragin • 4.5 A fast-evaporating white head tops this clear golden beer after pouring it into a stein. A nice combination of hops and malt fill the nose. The beer tastes crisp and light on the tongue. Beer purists will want to try this since it's brewed using the German Purity Law that only allows barley, hops, yeast and water. This is what American lagers should taste like. Pair it with your favorite German cuisine. Jabez Martinez • 3 This is a clear amber beer with a skunky aroma. While drinking this beer all I could think about was how much it tastes like a Lowenbrau, which I really don’t care for. It does have a little sweet malt flavor but it's a little tough to drink for me. I gave it a 3 rating just because it appears to be the Oktoberfest version of a Lowenbrau.
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NEWS4U | BEER REVIEWS Goose Island Sofie
enjoyed it so much as this time. Maybe it was the process of tasting and reviewing or maybe this year’s is an exceptional batch. Try it! Paul Bragin • 4.25 A good white head forms on this farmhouse ale in a tulip glass. Pleasant spice notes begin the nose and finish with a hint of orange peel. The spice and orange peel flavors seem to wrestle back and forth during the first tasting of the beer, with a hint of vanilla present in the finish. The complex flavors will delight any craft beer aficionado. Pair it with marinated pork tenderloin or spicy chili.
Daniel Knight • 4.25 Sofie is a variety called a Saison or Farmhouse Ale. They are a complex style; many are very fruity in the aroma and flavor. Google it. It pours an attractive hazy, straw color with one finger of white foam at top. Effervescence is abundant and the head sticks around for a bit. The nose is of lemon and fresh cut grass. Taste is lemon peel, pepper, and vanilla notes. Very dry and tart. Nice. I’ve enjoyed this brew in the past but never
Jabez Martinez • 4.5 I love this beer. It pours a cloudy golden color and has a grapefruit aroma. It's a little sour but also dry at the same time and I really enjoy the orange peel flavor. I haven’t been able to find this one at the store yet but I would rank it as one of my 5 favorite beers. It's complex but sort of simple at the same time - a very good blue moon with a 6.5 % ABV.
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NEWS4U | BEER REVIEWS Big Eddy Oktoberfest
Blue Moon Harvest Pumpkin
Coors Light & St. Jude Hospital Partnership OC TO B E R 1 - N OV E M B E R 1 Teamwork paying off in the search to find a cure for childhood cancer 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of Coors Light's partnership with St. Jude Children's Hospital which has resulted in $83 million being raised to help find a cure for childhood cancer. But they haven't done it alone. No, their charitable efforts wouldn't be possible without the cooperation of Coors Light distributors and participating retailers. Together, everyone works toward a common goal: making a difference in the lives of children stricken with a devastating disease. From October 1 - November 1, consumers can support the cause during the Halloween season by donating at a participating retailer. Tear pad sheets will be on site so those that choose to give money can post their names on the store wall to draw attention to the program and inspire others to donate. It's a win-win for all involved. Last year alone, the Coors Light/St. Jude Partnership raised over $6 million and there's every reason to believe that the Silver Anniversary program can top that number. So during this Halloween season, please remember the kids that are too sick to experience such a fun time of the year. Donate and support the cause! * For every case of Monarch beverages / Miller / Coors sold during the month of October, 5 cents will be donated to St. Jude and 5 cents will be donated locally. For more info on St. Jude Hospital, visit stjude. org.
Daniel Knight • 3.5 Big Eddy pours a deep brownish amber with an adequate amount of effervescence. There’s a finger of off white head that settles into a thin patch. The aroma contains caramelized malts, lager yeast, fruit and a touch of hops. The taste presents a toasty and sweet malt forward aroma and a hint of caramel, biscuit, and grains. There’s an intriguing tartness. There’s barley malt, caramel, toffee, grains, biscuit, cracker, yeast and hops as well. I enjoyed this ale a lot. Paul Bragin • 4 An almost invisible head rests on this beer upon pouring in a stein. The copper-colored lager contains a healthy dose of malt scents. Malt flavors continue after the first sip of the beer, followed by a hint of hops, with the malt flavors coming back again in the long finish. This seasonal offering won’t be around for long, so be sure to get a bottle of it while you can. Jabez Martinez • 4.5 This is an orange-colored beer. I like the spicy flavors, especially since they're not too overbearing. I also like the 8.5% ABV. It has a little bit of an alcohol taste but not too much. I also like that it's from Leinenkugel - the best Oktoberfest I have had this year.
Daniel Knight • 2.75 Blue Moon Harvest pours up perfectly clear, the color of strong black tea. There’s a quickto-fade two finger head and essentially no remaining effervescence. The aroma is mostly malts with some spices. The flavor has malts, clove and nutmeg. I don’t detect any actual pumpkin taste. The taste isn’t bad. It has some depth and there’s a kiss of hops on the finish. I’m not easily impressed by pumpkin ales. Judge for yourself. Paul Bragin • 3.75 A substantial off-white head crowns this beer and stays for a long time. The scent of this deep amber beer contains a good mix of malt and pumpkin notes. The malt flavors take the forefront while drinking, with a little pumpkin flavor present in the finish. Unlike many seasonal pumpkin ales, this one manages to keep the pumpkin in the background. Pair it with beef dishes and thick, hearty soups during the cooler autumn months. Jabez Martinez • 4 This is an amber-colored beer. I actually already had this in my fridge at home before being given one to review. It has the light all-spice flavors - pretty decent. It's as good as some of the other pumpkins out there, a pretty solid one as pumpkin beers go.
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TAP TALK
WITH JOHN GREENWELL | OWNER OF BEEF 'O' BRADY'S
It's Halloween time and that means that beer starts to get a little spooky and dark. In other words, it's stout season. For those that have always wondered what a stout truly is, let me explain. Stouts can come in different styles such as a porter, milk stout, dry or Irish, chocolate, oatmeal or an imperial and are typically made with roasted malts, roasted barley, coffee beans and chocolate giving them that dark and thicker appearance and flavor. People sometimes say to me, “I don’t like dark beer," but if you really look at the flavor profiles you will see that not all dark beer is made the same. Most stout beers are much smoother and more flavorful than your average pilsner or ale. Admittedly, they do take some getting used to, but if you look around and find what flavors you enjoy then you should have no problem finding a stout beer that can truly satisfy your palate. Do you wait in line every day at your favorite coffee house for a latte or mocha? Then stouts are for you. Here are some of our favorites. Left Hand Milk Stout is very popular with our stout drinkers at Beef’s. We sell a lot of it. Roasted malts and coffee make up the foundation of this sweet stout. By using milk sugar it gives the impression of a sweet, yet creamy coffee.
roasted java nose topped with a frothy, cinnamon-colored head that goes forever. For those that wonder what kind of food goes well with stout beer, I recommend a full flavor profile such as a prime rib sandwich or roast beef. When you come to Beef’s, try any of our stouts with a Watterson sandwich. A stout beer along with the roast beef on rye bread is the perfect combination that will leave you wanting more. Have a happy Halloween and be safe.
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Bell’s Kalamazoo Stout is a full-bodied stout with plenty of roast flavor as well as hints of molasses and chocolate. Ridiculous amounts of black and caramel malts make this stout smooth, creamy, and utterly opaque. This is one of our favorites and we try to keep it in stock all winter long. Founders Breakfast Stout is the coffee lover’s consummate beer. Brewed with an abundance of flaked oats, bitter and imported chocolates, and two types of coffee, this stout has an intense fresh-
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Walter the Wine Guy Cabernet Sauvignon, King of Wine Grapes (part one): Liquor Locker's resident expert has suggestions and price points to consider
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If Chardonnay is considered the Queen of Wine Grapes, then Cabernet Sauvignon is certainly the King! It can be one of the MOST expensive wines made from any country where it is grown. From its origins GREAT PICKS in France, this grape has been taken all FOR over the world. From South Africa to California, from Australia to Argentina and all points in between, this grape has been in different styles and different approaches, but it is always a great wine and now that the weather is cooling off, thank god, this is a wine we should be drinking with food, or just as an enjoyable sip before or after meals. As a matter of fact, this is one wine I try to enjoy always!
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This grape is considered one of the Noble grapes from the Bordeaux Region of France. It is, legend has it, a grape that was made by crossing the Sauvignon Blanc grape with Cabernet Franc. The result is a grape that has so much more depth of flavor than the Cabernet Franc grape. The grape is now the backbone of the Bordeaux red wines. If it is the majority ingredient, it serves as the primary flavor of the wine. In wine geek terms, this is considered a “Left Bank”
Bordeaux. When a wine is “Right Bank” Bordeaux, it is considered a wine that is majority Merlot. Since we are on the topic of Bordeaux, the Noble grapes from the Bordeaux are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. These grapes are blended to make a wine that is distinct, and consistent from vintage to vintage and to facilitate its ability to age. Just as an example, I recently had a bottle of 1997 Opus One, a wine from the Mondavi and Rothchild Napa vineyards. It wasn’t cheap, but truly a wonderful wine and a great experience. I have a few Cabernet Sauvignons in my own cellar that I will be sitting on for 10 to 20 years to finish the aging process. Now, some of you don’t have the time or the cash to buy a Cabernet Sauvignon worthy of the effort to bottle age so I am going to start with suggestions for Cabs that you can drink now. They will be at different price points so if you are on a budget, there will be some that work for you and if you have a few dollars burning a hole in your pocket, there are some that will qualify for that investment you could be PROUD of! First, drink now, under 20 bucks. My first suggestion would be Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon. It ranges from $9.99 to $14.99 and is from North Coast California. The flavors are bright, with smooth berry notes and a wonderful finish. The tannins are light to none and an enjoyable drink. This is one that you can drink with food or just drink. The next one is Peter Lehmann Barossa “Portrait” Cabernet Sauvignon. It ranges from $13.99 to $15.99. This wine is quite big for the price and truly over-delivers for the money. I do love wines from Australia, they are a relative bargain and are wonderful with food. If you are sensitive to tannins, you might want to open this wine early and let it breath for a
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NEWS4U | WINE REVIEWS couple of hours before drinking to let this wine calm down. Serve this with a grilled steak or better yet, Pot Roast! The fats in the roast will soften the tannins and the fruit and crispness will cut the richness off your palate and leave your mouth clean for the next bite.
PETER LEHMANN BAROSSA "PORTRAIT" CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Quite big for the price and truly over-delivers for the money.
NAPA CELLARS NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Runs $24.99 to $27.99 a bottle but well worth the price! bottle but this wine is well worth the price! It is truly the best Napa Valley for this price. The flavors are big and bright. The finish is long and it lingers wonderfully. I love to have this wine with a bold cheese, and it would work great with a nice cigar. As a matter of fact, the best pairing for this wine is a GLASS!
At the upper end of this price point I recommend Force of Nature Cabernet Sauvignon. It is from Paso Robles, CA and is just a great wine for the money. It runs from $19.99 to $24.99. It drinks well with nice berry and black currant flavors with a slight hint of spice on the finish. This would be a best buy at twice the price. Serve this with red meat or strong cheeses. Next is the 20 to 50 dollars. In this category there are quite a few gems and I will only mention a few. At the lower end of this price point, I recommend Napa Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It runs $24.99 to $27.99 a
Stay tuned for part two in November! Until next month, Walt
THERE WERE JUST TOO MANY GREAT WINE OPTIONS TO INCLUDE THIS MONTH. STAY TUNED FOR NEXT MONTH WHEN WALT REVIEWS THE FOLLOWING CABERNETS. HILARY GOLDSCHMIDT OAKVILLE CABERNET SAUVIGNON PINE RIDGE NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON
FORCE OF NATURE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
A must try wine!
ANTICA TOWNSEND VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON CAYMUS SPECIAL SELECTION SHAFER HILLSIDE SELECT
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