News 4U Evansville – June 2011 by News 4U Magazine

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table contents

Health & Wellbeing

Entertainment

Pg. 10 - National Men’s Health Month - Happy Father’s Day

Pg. 35 - Bourbon Blog Pg. 36 - Evansville Nightlife Pg. 62 - Club & Pub guide Pg. 53 - Local Band Spotlight:

finance Pg. 11 - Save Money: DIY Rejuvenate Your Bathroom

diY – How To Pg. 12 - Inside: Tips for New Flooring

Pg. 12 - Outside: Reduce, Reuse...Compost

Lifestyle Pg. 14 - Outdoor Style

A Hero En Route Pg. 64 - Soundboard: The El Mocambo Trio, featuring Casey James Pg. 65 - Blues notes: WC Handy Festival Pg. 66 - Arts & Etc.

Pg. 70 - Family Fun Section Pg. 73 - Books: Library Events & Bestsellers Pg. 74 - New Home Construction - Trends Pg. 76 - Road Trips: The Highlights Pg. 86 - Apartment Hunting 101 Tips for a Quick Search

june 2011 features

Pg. 6 - Blue Angels

Once Again In the River City

Pg. 8 - Parade of Homes

60 Years of Beautiful Homes

Pg. 46 - Festivals in the City So Much to do in June

Pg. 87 - Planning Your Spring Wedding Expert Tips & Advice

local Happenings

Designing an Outdoor Kitchen

Reviews

Beauty Pg. 16 - dont forget the Sunscreen - Great Products

Pg. 78 - Beer: Cure What Ales You Pg. 80 - Cinema: In Theaters Pg. 82 - Cinema: New Releases Pg. 84 - CD Reviews

Pg. 37 - Change a life; Make a Cake - Cake Contest

Technology

Shopping

Pg. 42 - WC Handy Festival

Pg. 17 - gear for dads

Pg. 75 - Shopping: Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Cuisine & dining

We Were There

Pg. 18 - What’s Cookin’!

Pg. 94 - Funk in the City & EVSC’s This Is Our Story Pg. 95 - dancing With our Stars Evansville Style & Panther Palooza

The Pizza Stop

Pg. 19 - local Chef Spotlight Acropolis’ - Doros Hadjisavva

Pg. 20 - restaurant guide Local Restaurant Guide Publisher Bashar Hamami Business Manager Sharon Tindle

sharon@atomapublishing.com

Director of Operations Amanda Smith

Account Executives Susan Caufield Nick Doerter Keith LaCrosse

Production Supervisor Jaqulyn Woolsey

Web Programming Jeff Lingis

Staff Photographer Mark McCoy

amanda@atomapublishing.com

art@atomapublishing.com

Staff Writer Alison Sigman

Pg. 39 - KuC’s MMA fights

At the National Guard Amory Check Out the Line-Up

Pg. 44 - Cornhole for Abigail Fundraiser at Boston’s

Pg. 48 - Haubstadt Sommerfest Live Music and Beer Garden

Contributors Jessica Abel Miranda Knight Tamatha R. Lant John Luttrell Jabez Martinez Mark McCoy Tammie Tuley Todd Zachritz

On the cover this month... Blue Angesl

Provided by The Blue Angels

Parade of Homes

Courtesy of The Southwestern indiana Builders Association

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vansville anxiously awaits, once again, the thrill, sight and sound of the Blue Angels on June 11-12, sponsored by the Hadi Shrinersfest. This year marks the Centennial of Naval Aviation and is a great year of celebration for the Blue Angels. The Blue Angel flight demonstration incorporates two types of aircraft and all maneuvers performed during a demonstration are examples of the fundamentals taught to all Navy and Marine Corps aviators used throughout the fleet. • C-130 “Fat Albert”, a tactical transport aircraft, is flown by an all-Marine crew consisting of three pilots and five enlisted aircrew. Fat Albert provides logistical support for the squadron and opens the demonstration displaying the tactical flight characteristics of the aircraft. Nicknamed “Fat Albert” in the 1970’s because of its size and shape and as a reference to the popular children’s cartoon of the same era. • The F/A-18 Hornet is a highperformance tactical aircraft designed to operate on both land bases and aircraft carriers, and is used by both the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The F/A-18 Hornet can reach speeds almost twice

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the speed of sound, a climb rate of 30,000 feet per minute and travel 1,000 miles on a full load of fuel. The team consists of 7 Hornet pilots, 3 C-130 pilots, 6 support officers and approximately 113 enlisted maintenance and support personnel. The Blue Angels typically travel with 45 maintenance support personnel to each air show. We had the opportunity to speak with Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Johnson about life as a Blue Angel: “A typical tour of duty for a Blue Angel team member is two to three years. After completing a tour with the Blues each team member returns to the fleet and continues their service. This season we are scheduled for 35 cities and 69 flight demonstrations. Each winter the team deploys for three months to Naval Air Facility El Centro, CA to conduct winter training. During this time each pilot flies more than 120 training flights which require a vigorous flight schedule of two, sometimes three flights per day, six days a week. The United States Marine Corps falls under the Dept. of the Navy. We are the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, but are manned by personnel from both the Navy and Marine Corps.” We also spoke with Evansville native, AZ Schweikarth (Navy) Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Nick Schweikarth, a 1998 Bosse High School graduate, who received his Associate Degree from St. Leo University and joined the Blue Angels shortly thereafter. “I wanted to be part of the team and have the opportunity to travel the country and meet people who might not have had the opportunity to see what Navy and Marine Corps aviation is all about. I miss being so close to all of my family and spending time with friends playing pick- up football games. I can’t wait to come home and see them. I have a close knit group of friends that I still talk with to this day.” The Blue Angel flight demonstration will be a chance for Evansville to enjoy the aeronautic talents of these hometown fliers, and to extend them a warm welcome home. – Tammie Tuley Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • June 2011

Everyone loves a parade, and the 2011 Parade of Homes lineup runs June 11 – June 19, 2011. Homes are open Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m., and Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. They are closed on Tuesday.

he Parade of Homes began in 1951, with the “Better Homes of Evansville” design contest, which offered a $500 scholarship sponsored by the Metropolitan Evansville Home Builders Association (MEHBA), which has since become the Southwestern Indiana Builders Association (SIBA). Earl Woodall, a Reitz High School student, designed the winning home, which was opened for public viewing, along with 13 other homes. A joint effort between SIBA and the Public Education Foundation continues to provide scholarships to local students pursuing higher education. We had the opportunity to speak with Kenny Reinbrecht, of Reinbrecht Homes, who is also Builder Chairman of the 2011 Parade of Homes committee. Reinbrecht shared Parade of Homes’ vision, as well as a couple of special attractions to look for on the 2011 tour. SIBA strives to support the community by raising the standards of building practices and continuing to support the local economy through bettering the housing industry and maintaining/ creating new jobs! Our vision is simple: • Continue growth. • Promote safe, affordable housing. • Educate and entertain the public with the latest building designs and trends.

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The 2011 Parade of Homes features two very special projects this year: The first is the Public Education Foundation home, located in Ellington Ridge. It was built and will be displayed and sold by students from the EVSC-Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center. The second project is the Easter Seals Homerun Sweeps house, built by SIBA member Shane Clements, of Homes by Eagle Construction. The Easter Seals house will be raffled off in the Easter Seals’ annual raffle, which sells a maximum of 3,000 tickets annually. More than 1,800 homes have been featured in the Parade of Homes over the past 60 years. The scattered site home tour for 2011 includes 44 newly-built homes throughout Vanderburgh, Warrick and Posey Counties. An Association highlight is the Annual Awards Banquet. Parade Homes will be closed Tuesday, June 14, while the builders attend the banquet with their spouses, friends, families and suppliers. The event will be held at The Centre [NOTE: Is this the full and proper name of the venue?] and will include a nice sit-down dinner and a professional comedy act, before the awards are announced, in Academy Awards fashion, for Best Interior, Best Exterior, Best Kitchen, Best Bath and Home of the Year Honors. The Parade of Homes is a fun, free event where builders showcase the latest building trends, craftsmanship and materials. In addition, the route can provide insight into how to make your dream home a reality, offering views of a variety of floor plans and ideas for home improvement, decorating and landscaping. The Parade Book contains a map with a complete listing of all Parade entries and will be available, Wednesday, June 8 at sponsor locations and at www.2011ParadeofHomes.com. Mark your calendar. The parade is about to start. – Tammie Tuley

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health & wellbeing

National Men’s Health Month = Happy Father’s Day

proactive approach to better health is the focus of June’s National Men’s Health Month. According to the Men’s Health Network, which sponsors Men’s Health Month, the purpose of the month is to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. Statistics show that, on average, men live 5.1 years less than women. Men are also at increased risk for chronic diseases, such as heart disease and certain cancers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number one killer of men in the United States is heart disease. The average age for first heart attacks in men is 66, and almost half of men who have heart attacks before the age of 65 die within 8 years. A shocking 70-89% of sudden cardiac events occur in men. Despite these statistics, there are a number of things men can do to prevent heart disease and develop healthier lifestyles. The Mayo Clinic offers several tips for heart disease prevention: • Don’t smoke. • Eat a healthy diet, choosing vegetables, fruits, whole grains and high-fiber foods and limiting intake of foods high in saturated fat.

• Include physical activity in your daily routine. Whether it’s high-intensity sports or a brisk walk, 30 minutes of physical activity per day is recommended. • Maintain a healthy weight. The body’s risk of heart disease is increased by carrying extra weight. • Manage stress by learning ways to combat it. Get adequate exercise and sleep. • Take a good multivitamin supplement. It can go a long way. A surprisingly proactive step toward better health is scheduling routine dental visits. The ADA recommends that children and adults visit their dentists for routine check-ups every 6 months. Patients at high risk for mouth disease and infection may need to go more often. A dental visit can serve as a window to your overall health and may even reveal certain health problems. To gain perspective on this issue, we contacted local expert, Dr. Adam D. Hubert, D.D.S., of Columbia Family Dentistry, about the health issues and problems that might be discovered during a typical dental exam. The mouth is more or less a “gateway” to the rest of your body. Below are a few potential health problems that may be found by a dentist:

High Blood Pressure

Dental professionals should regularly check your blood pressure and may require a referral to a physician before proceeding with dental procedures.

Periodontal Disease

Disease of the gums and bone around the teeth can be the source of bacteria found in a patient’s blood stream and can cause bacterial endocarditis and infections of the heart and other areas of the body, including surgicallyplaced prostheses.

General Infections

General infections and cancer are often first diagnosed by dentists. Many disease/cancer signs can manifest themselves in the mouth/head/neck region. The more regularly a patient is seen by a dentist, the more apt the dentist is to pick up on any significant changes in medical history, appearance and condition. June is also when we celebrate Father’s Day and serves as an easy reminder to schedule health appointments. An old adage, most appropriate for National Men’s Health Month: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! – Jessica Able/Tammie Tuley

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njoying the solace and comfort of your lavatory, bathroom or throne room is not a luxury solely reserved for the rich and famous. According to Answers.com®, “the average person spends 10,920 minutes per year, 182 hours or 7.58 days in the bathroom”; therefore, it is not unreasonable to want to spend that time in a relaxing environment. As fixtures, floor coverings and materials age, and as decor and design become noticeably outdated, remodeling becomes an important topic of discussion. Remodeling a bathroom can be an expensive, time-consuming investment, and the decision to remodel requires serious financial planning and research.

Why Do You Want To Remodel the Bathroom?

Before beginning any remodeling project, define your personal reasons for wanting to remodel or update a bathroom: • To increase the value of your home • To improve appearance, comfort, ambiance • To make better use of space and, in some cases, add space • To add luxury items, such as a spa or hot tub To gain further insight into bathroom remodeling, we enlisted the advice of remodeling expert Penelope Pennington, Licensed General Contractor and founder of Milestone Investments, www.thepinkhardhat.net: • Establish your budget. Determine what HAS to be done (structural issues), then prioritize items in a “Nice-To-Do” order, ranking highly those items you value most. As you select an item, verify its price. Add all the items on your list, until you reach your budget amount. • Do you want to change or replace any plumbing fixtures (faucet, toilet)? • Do you need or want new cabinets? Can the current cabinets be refinished or painted? Do you want to change the style of cabinetry and go for a completely different look? • Do you have dated colors in your bathroom? Example: Do you have a blue bathtub and matching toilet? Powder blue or daffodil yellow tiles? • What colors/materials will you use for fixtures/ accessories? It is best to pick a finish and stick with it, rather than mix and match gold, chrome, pewter or bronze. • Pull permits. This is one of the biggest mistakes made by “do it yourselfers.”

finance

SAVE Money | Rejuvenate Your Bathroom Yourself!

“If no major structural damage exists, flooring/ tile replacements or electric/plumbing items to address, it is reasonable to get a substantial change in the appearance of your bathroom for $500 or less. However, tackling tough projects that involve major issues and might be a little over your comfort level can cost a LOT more when trying to avoid the use of a contractor rather than employing a reasonably priced provider. Their expertise and ability to get it right the first time can allow you to sit back and enjoy the outcome.”

From fixtures to candles, new lighting or a whole new room, remodeling ideas for the bathroom are limited only by your imagination and...well, yes, your budget. – Tammie Tuley

Key items that have a ‘bang for your buck’ appeal: • Paint color • Bath hardware fixtures • Window treatments • Shower curtains • Toilet paper holders and accessories • Light fixtures and linens Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • June 2011

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diy - how to

t’s hard to imagine a house being cozy without the warmth of wood flooring. The quickest way to get new wood underfoot is to install a floating floor. Unlike traditional solid-wood strips, a floating floor isn’t nailed down. Instead, the planks are either glued or snapped together. The planks go down fast, over virtually any material — concrete, plywood, sheet vinyl, even ceramic tile. We talked to local remodeler Brian Powell for step-by-step instructions on getting a new wood floor fast.

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1. Trim the door casings

Use a flush-cut dovetail saw to trim the bottom of the casing on all doorways, so that the flooring will slide underneath.

2. Install the foam underlayment

Vacuum the room, then unroll the foam underlayment. Cover the entire room with a single layer, trimming it to fit with a utility knife and butting the seams together. Seal the seams with duct tape.

3. Install the first course

Lay down the first plank, with its grooved end in the corner, against a spacer block. Also, place spacers along the starting wall. As you set the flooring, always keep the tongues facing out and cut ends against a wall. To fill in the pieces in the first course, place a spacer against the wall, and measure from it to the last plank installed. Mark this measurement on a new plank, starting at the grooved end, so it will mate with the tongue of the last plank. Cut the plank to length. Apply glue to the end groove of the new piece, and install. Slip a pry bar between the end of the plank and the spacer, and lever the joint together. Then, push the piece down, into place. Remove excess glue with a damp cloth.

4. Install the rest of the flooring

Start each course with the piece of flooring left over from the previous cut (cut end to the wall), as long as it is more than 8 inches in length. This will keep the joints staggered. Squeeze glue into the groove of the plank in one continuous bead, then slide it up against the previous row. Set a wood block against the outside of the plank, and tap it with a hammer, to bring the planks tightly together. Measure from the plank to the end of the row, and finish the course as detailed in Step 3.

5. Measure for the last course

When you reach the final course, measure the width needed for the last plank. A plank that runs across a door will have to be notched, to fit inside the doorway.

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6. rip the plank to width

Use a jigsaw to rip the plank to width and to cut the doorway notches, above center. Cut the plank so it fits underneath the casing and reaches the doorstop.

7. Pry in the last course

Getting this final course in requires patience and persuasion. Remove the spacers on the last wall, to create wiggle room, then use a pry bar to pull the piece tight against the previous course. If necessary, slide the plank into place by coaxing it with the block and hammer. – Alison Sigman To read the full article, log on to www.News4UOnline.com and click on “features.”

O u t sid e

Reduce, Reuse, Rejuvenate Your Lawn!

ompost is one of nature’s best mulches and soil amendments, and you can use it instead of commercial fertilizers. Best of all, compost is cheap. You can make it without spending a cent. Using compost improves soil structure, texture, and aeration and increases water-holding capacity. Don’t throw away materials when you can use them to improve your lawn and garden! Start composting, instead. With a little work, it is possible to have a finished compost heap every three to four weeks, throughout the growing season. Compost can be made anywhere, in virtually any kind of container or in no container at all—just a big pile. A bin or tumbler will keep the process neat and manageable, however, and will make it easier to add air to the mixture. To start your compost pile, reduce the size of the ingredients you’re using by chopping them with a tool like a machete or a sharp garden spade.

Compost can be made anywhere, in virtually any kind of container or in no container at all---just a big pile.

Autumn leaves can be shredded quite well by repeatedly mowing them. Then, combine all the ingredients, layering them in 3-4-inch layers, if you’re using a bin, or tossing them together, if you’re using a tumbler of some sort. Composts are comprised of “green” and “brown” materials. Green materials are food and green plant scraps, which are rich in nitrogen. Brown materials consist of leaves and paper products and are carbon-based. A pile that doesn’t heat up within 24 hours needs more green material. A compost thermometer is very handy for determining the temperature near the center of the pile, which should rise to approximately 150-160°F. Often, however, you can see a pile steaming and feel its heat, even from the outside of the tumbler or over the top of the bin. A pile that develops an ammonia-like smell needs more brown materials; just work more into the pile, and the aroma should go away. Though all organic matter can be broken down naturally, some materials are just not suitable for home compost piles. First and foremost, no human or pet excrement should be added to the bins. Feces can harbor harmful bacteria, and there is no guarantee that the high temperatures of your pile will successfully kill them. Second, stay away from greasy foods, dairy products, meat scraps and bones. Not only can their decomposition result in “colorful” aromas, they can attract rodents. Natural chemicals in citrus peels, eucalyptus leaves and pine needles can actually slow the growth of your compost pile. The air and water requirements of composting operations are similarly low-key. The mixture of materials should remain about as moist as a wrung-out sponge— damp, that is, but not soaking wet. And the more often you turn a pile, the quicker you’ll have compost, because most of the composting process is carried out by aerobic (oxygen-using) bacteria. If you decide to build your pile in a traditional square bin, you’ll want to have an extra bin next to it, so that you can move the pile from one bin to another. If you use a tumbler of some type, turning is easier yet: All you have to do is spin or roll the container, to re-oxygenate the pile. – Alison Sigman Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • June 2011

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Outdoor style | Backyard Paradise Grilling out has become synonymous with summer, family gatherings and neighborhood get-togethers. A juicy steak, thick burger or blackened hot dog, sizzling over an open flame, is irresistible. There’s no way to improve upon perfection…or is there?

ove over tradition, there’s a new kid in town. The typical grill will always be around, but the Outdoor Kitchen is quickly recruiting a following. As more and more families opt to stay close to home this summer, the Outdoor Kitchen seems to be a popular addition.

What exactly is an Outdoor Kitchen? It is whatever you want it to be; extravagant, elegant, simple, extreme, that’s the beauty of an Outdoor Kitchen; the design is personality driven! An Outdoor Kitchen can be as simple as a single island or as complex as a customized oasis complete with sink, refrigerator and cabinets. Although prices vary, the cost of an Outdoor Kitchen can range from $1,000 to $30,000 or more for high-end versions.

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James Bassemier, Operations Manager of Bassemier’s Fireplace, Patios and Spa’s, Inc. on Morgan Avenue, graciously shared his expertise and offered a few helpful suggestions for consumers who are thinking about adding an Outdoor Kitchen.

What Do You Want To Do?

The type of grill, wood-burning oven or fire-pit choice depends on what you want to be able to do? Do you prefer separate appliances like a wood burning oven and a grill or a single space saving appliance like our signature Big Green Egg® that both grills and bakes. It all comes down to personal preference. A knowledgeable salesperson will be able to direct you to the type of oven, grill or appliance that will best meet your specific needs.

Features

Design to your taste. What features are important to you and your family? What type of foods would you like to be able to cook using your Outdoor Kitchen? Will you be cooking outdoors and eating indoors or will you be eating outdoors, as well?

Seating

Do you want seating to be part of your Outdoor Kitchen as a side bar or a separate seating area? Comfort and sturdy seating must be factored into the decision. What type of seating will be the best fit for your Outdoor Kitchen depends on the answer to this question? How often to you plan to use your Outdoor Kitchen; every day, for long periods of time, during the weekend or a couple of times of month?

Lighting

Will you be entertaining at night and need to incorporate natural gas or propane Torch Lighting?

Goal

What do you want to get out of your Outdoor Kitchen? List everything you would like it to have and then scale back based on your budget. “My thoughts about Outdoor stuff, is simple. Make a point to have fun with it. Don’t stress about it, relax and enjoy your barbeque, your backyard and/or your Outdoor Kitchen, if you decide to add one. Remember, there are NO RULES, simply incorporate yourself into your backyard. The possibilities are endless.” For more information visit James Bassemier at Bassemier’s Fireplace, Patios and Spa’s Inc. located at 4220 E. Morgan Avenue, or call (812) 479-6338. – Tammie Tuley Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • June 2011

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beaUty Don't Forget Your Sunscreen

hanks to a wet and dreary spring, we are all clamoring for the sun of summer. But before you run out and soak up rays, remember that those warm beams are harmful to your skin. According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, it is important to “use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day.” This includes your face. Be fully protected by creating an arsenal of products that cover the spectrum of facial care. Running out the door for a simple errand doesn’t always require a full face of makeup, but that doesn’t mean your face should walk out the door naked. Try applying a simple moisturizer, like Sephora’s Flawless Moisturizing Lotion SPF 15, a lightweight cream that moisturizes, boosts radiance, and protects skin from UV rays and free radicals. Its antioxidants and sun filters provide skin with a necessary protective barrier. Light-reflecting pigments create an instant glow and minimize the appearance of minor skin flaws. Available exclusively at Sephora, $22.

Just because your moisturizer is armed with SPF protection doesn’t mean that you should stop there. Merle norman offers Flawless Effect Liquid Foundation, containing SPF 15. This foundation is great for all skin types and is lightweight and long-lasting. Call Merle Norman for prices, (812) 477-5379.

Long Saturdays spent next to the pool or lounging on the sun deck require full-on sunscreen. Canned sunblocks aren’t formulated for the face and can wind up blocking pores or drying out your t-zone. Luckily there’s Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Sun Protection. Ultra sweat-proof, ultra waterproof, this SPF 70 formula is fragrance-free and dermatologist recommended. Don’t forget your eyelids and ears! Available at Wal-Mart, $9.92.

ChapStick has an SPF of 4, but that’s not quite good enough. Some brands create lip balms that contain up to SPF 50, but these sometimes skimp on moisturizers. Softlips, is available in seven varieties and flavors, all of which contain SPF 20! This product is a smooth conditioning balm for softer, healthier lips and has an easy glide-on formula that moisturizes and protects. It can be purchased at drugstores across the city, starting at $2.99. – Alison Sigman

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une means a lot of things to different people. It can mean vacation, swimming, camping and summer vacation from school among other things. But the one thing that most people take part in is Father’s Day. What do you get Dear Old Dad? What will he really love? We think that Dads love electronics and technology. So, here at News 4U, we want to give you some suggestions…

SkyCaddie® SG5

$249.99 Available at Golf Plus or online at www.golfplusstores.com. Does Dad like to hit the links? Why not improve his game with a rangefinder? We went into golf Plus on Virginia Street to learn more about these neat gadgets. nick tells us that you can get a quality model starting around $149. Of course, the price can go up to near $500 as you add more features. “SkyCaddie is our number one selling brand of rangefinder,” Nick tells us. He goes on to tell us this can show distance to bunkers, water, flag, green and much more. Many of the models also come with a travel case, rechargeable battery and easy-view LCD screen for superior indoor/outdoor viewing. More advanced models also available, such as the Bushnell Tour V2, utilize laser technology and are considered top models by pros.

nike + iPod Sport Kit $29.00 Available at Hibbett Sports

Dads love to be active! Help Dad track how much he’s doing and challenge him to do more with the nike iPod Sport Kit. It’s like his own personal trainer in his shoe! He simply inserts the sensor into his Nike shoes (some shoes can be modified to fit the chip) and it communicates with the receiver in his iPod to give real-time feedback during his workouts or runs. Be sure to talk to a staff member to learn what you’ll need to make the gadget work properly; this advice applies to all electronics, really. We suggest Hibbett Sports on Evansville’s west side.

Does Dad need a new custom-fit driver or iron? Several places in Evansville (Dick’s Sporting Goods and golf Plus to name a few) offer this service and it can really enhance Dad’s game. For a nominal fee that varies by location, Dad’s swing can be measured by club head speed, ball speed, launch angle, spin rate, carry distance, shaft flex and much more. Then, all of this information can be translated into the perfect driver or iron just for him. Call your favorite sporting goods store to see if they offer this service. Maybe a gift certificate could be in Dad’s future?

technology

tECH CHECK | Gear for dads

Boss eBand

$400.00 Available at Opus1 Music Does Dad play guitar? Take his jam sessions to the next level with the Boss eBand JS-8. Play along with your favorite MP3 files while adding 100+ special effects. 300 built-in loops are also prerecorded. Steve at opus1 Music tells News 4U this is the ultimate in home recording, “Any moderate-to-serious musician would love to own one of these.”

A Time For Patriots by Dale Brown $12.99 Available at www.bn.com

Maybe all Dad really craves is some peace and quiet. Does Dad have a Nook or Nook for iPad? If so, a NookBook can be an affordable and creative gift. With thousands of titles, you won’t know where to start! You are sure to find something that will make Dad smile.

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food

The Pizza Stop

1200 W. Columbia Street • Evansville, IN (812) 402-5711

I approached The Pizza Stop with an image in my head. One of counter-service based food, maybe a few tables in a small dining room, a place to meet a friend for a quick lunch or grab a bite to take home. But when I walked in, the Stop showed itself to be more nourishing, comfortable home than grease-spattered snack bar. The epitome of a “mom and pop” operation, owners Jocelyn Gibson-Brown and her husband John both work 7 days a week and have a few select friends and family that help them out when an extra hand is needed.

pen at 11 a.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1 p.m. on Saturday, and 4 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, the Pizza Stop has a homey, rustic feel to it – the kind that’s hard to fake. Complete with dart board and pool tables, the spacious dining room and all-wood high-top bar add greatly to the aesthetic appeal of the Brown’s establishment. Jocelyn turned out to be great example of what I’ve always envisioned as the hard-working, “care about every guest” type that is the “mom” half of the independent restaurant equation. As the main dining room employee, she brought me my choice from their selection of canned sodas. Gibson-Brown showed me the menu and informed me that they were preparing a mix of fried goodies from their appetizer menu. I thoroughly enjoyed the combination of chicken tenders, mini mac-n-cheese bites, mini corn-dogs, and cauliflower. My personal favorite, though, was the jalapeno poppers. Differing from the norm of wholepepper poppers, these blended the cheese with diced peppers for a more uniform, easy-to-eat delight.

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As I waited for my main course selections to arrive, Jocelyn shared with me the story of how she and John came to the restaurant business. They both wanted to be their own boss, and had thought about opening a bar. When the location on Columbia (formerly the home of Munchee’s Pizza) became available, they took a jump into the deep end. Their reward for being open less than a week? 72 Reitz H.S. students for dinner. They were a bit overwhelmed, said Gibson-Brown, but they survived. At the time of my visit, a slow time of the year for business, the Browns seemed to be hitting their stride with loyal customers. Next up for me was a trio of sandwiches. Each was served on their delicious hoagie rolls; I had to force myself to save room for my upcoming pizza. I enjoyed the stromboli and the ham+cheese combo, but the standout meal was the steak and cheese sandwich, complete with the Brown’s secret sauce. I tried to get her to cave in and give me the recipe, but she wouldn’t budge. The pizza was simply the proverbial icing on the cake. I chose all of my favorite toppings: a smattering of meats, mushrooms, and banana peppers. Thin, with a crispy crust and light sauce, the pizza rounded out my experience very nicely. As I left, Jocelyn shared with me that they are looking forward to hosting APA pool leagues starting in June. The Browns are also planning on offering various beer/wine specials throughout the week to cater to their bar customers. They already offer a selection of domestic bottled and canned beers, as well as malt beverages, and are looking to add wine to their repertoire very soon. For several reasons, I look forward to returning to the Pizza Stop soon, you should join me! – Eli Haddix

Doros Hadjisavva

The Acropolis

501 N. Green River Road • Evansville, IN (812) 475-9320

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localchefspotlight t 40, Cyprus native Doros Hadjisavva is in his prime as both a passionate chef and a restaurateur. The owners of Acropolis, Doros and his wife Ellada bring their zest for life to Evansville in a delicious way. We recently connected with Hadjisavva to discuss his background, his love of food, and the wonderful happenings at his restaurant on Green River Road.

N4U: When did you move to the United States? Did you have any restaurant experience?

DH: I moved in 1992 to New Jersey, after a few years of working in the tourism industry in Cyprus, as both a server and a bartender. After moving to New Jersey, I earned my undergraduate degree in accounting. While attending school, I worked third shift as a dishwasher and developed some skills as a cook. I worked my way up through the ranks in the kitchen, learning as much as I could from the chef that hired me.

N4U: What brought you to the Tri-State Area?

My wife was a student at Brescia University, in Owensboro, when we met. My brother-in-law and I managed The Holiday House, a breakfast stop in Henderson, from 1996-2002. We also opened the Acropolis, at our previous location, in June of 2000. In November of 2003, we moved into our current location on Green River Road.

N4U: What are your strengths as a restaurant manager/chef?

As someone who’s learned directly from chefs, and from much observation, I’ve learned that my strength is also my favorite thing to do as a chef. I love when guests come into my restaurant and just say, “We love your food. Just cook for me!” I’m always so happy to just create for my patrons; just tell me what you like. Some people eat to live. I live to eat. I thoroughly enjoy the experience of not only preparing a meal, but sharing it with others and seeing the joy that it brings them.

N4U: What are some of your favorite ingredients?

I love the traditional fare of my homeland. Greeks use lots of herbs and garlic in our cooking, especially oregano and basil. We also enjoy using wine and brandy to bring out the flavors of a sauce/dish. Also, away from the restaurant, I love to grill. Souvla is a recipe I remember from my childhood that I love to prepare at home.

N4U: What is the biggest challenge being an ethnic restaurant in Evansville?

Our uniqueness is both a blessing and a curse. Greek food is not just lamb!! People think of the Acropolis for special

occasions, but we have plenty to offer to anyone wanting a regular place to dine out casually. We have a fantastic full-service bar, complete with many great whiskies, scotches, vodkas, beer, and wine, as well! We also want people to know that our catering business is growing. We are completely capable of tailoring a menu to your wants/needs for any occasion that you might like to have catered! – Eli Haddix Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • June 2011

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AMISH

Black Buggy Restaurant (East) 4920 Davis Lant Dr. 473-0012 (Wasington) Hwy. 57 S. 812-254-8966 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/MC

The nisbet inn (Haubstadt) 6701 Nisbet Rd. 812-963-9305 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted

BARBECUE

Shyler’s Bar-B-Q 405 S. Green River Rd. 476-4599 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Bar-B-Q Barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 491-9868 Under $10/No Reservations/ No Alcohol/Checks/MC/VISA Corky’s Ribs & Barbecue Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4227 Under $10/Casual/FullBar/ Credit Cards/Carry-Out Hawg ‘N’ Sauce (Mt. Vernon) 1600 Leonard Rd. 812-838-5339 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.hawgnsaucebbq.com powered by Click4AMeal Hickory Pit Stop 1521 N. Main St. 422-6919 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/AMEX landmark BBQ 3901 Broadway Ave. 401-7427 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC Marx Barbeque & Catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 425-1616 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ Full Service Catering Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn (Owensboro) 2840 W. Parrish Ave. 800-322-8989 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted for parties of 10 or more/ Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine • www.News4UOnline.com

Restaurant Guide

Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Checks/MC/Visa/ Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol/ Buﬀet-style menu

American Pit Bosses BBQ 1113 Riverside Dr. 425-5908 Under $10/No Reservations/ Catering Available/No Alcohol/ VISA/MC

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Southern ride BBQ (New Harmony) 1023 B Church St. 812-682-4227 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/DSCVR Stepto’s Bar-B-Q Shack 4430 1st Ave. 401-8227 Under $10-$15/Casual/ Beer & Wine/MC, VISA/ Online ordering available – www.thebarbqshack.com powered by Click4AMeal Wilson’s General Store, Café & BBQ (Evansville) 11120 Broadway Ave. 812-985-0202 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards Wolf’s Bar-B-Q restaurant 6000 First Ave. 424-8891 Under$10/Casual/Checks/ Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC/ Online ordering available – www.wolfsbarbq.com powered by Click4AMeal

CASUAL THEME

Applebee’s Bar & grill (East) 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 471-0929 (West) 5727 Pearl Dr. 426-2006 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards Bar louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd. 476-7069 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Beef O’Brady’s (Newburgh) 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-9464 Under $10/Causal/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Blush ultra lounge & Tapas Bar 615 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4700 $10-$15/Upscale casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Boston’s The gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 $10-$15/Casual/ Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Chili’s grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 475-1510 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards gator’s Hot fish 1203 N. Main St. 402-7775 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/No Credit Cards/No Alcohol Hadi Shrine 6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards

Major Munch (Old Post Oﬃce Place, Downtown Evansville) 437-2363 Under $10/Casual/ VISA/MC/ Online ordering available – www.majormunch.com powered by Click4AMeal Max & Erma’s Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4258 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/AMEX

o’Brian’s Sports Bar & grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/ Full Bar

Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Patio Bar & Grill (Henderson, KY) 104 N. Water St. 270-831-9955 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/ VISA/MC/Full Bar

red robin gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Exp. 473-4100 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Temptations Buffet Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-4000 Under $10/Casual/ Credit Cards Accepted

Riverview by Firefly (Inside Old National Bank Building) 1 Main St. 464-VIEW Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol Served/ All Major Credit Cards

T.G.I. Friday’s (In Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 491-8443Under $10/ Casual/Full Bar/ No Reservations/No Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Show-Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 401-SHOW (West) 5501 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar/ Online ordering available – www.showmes.com powered by Click4AMeal

Trophy Club lounge & dining room (Inside Indiana Downs) 5480 E. Indiana St. 473-8910 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Accepted

Steeplechase Café (Clarion Inn Airport) 4101 Hwy. 41 N. 424-6400 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards

Zoup fresh Soup Co. (East) 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-2664 (North) 4660 N. 1st Ave. 423-1800 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards

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CHINESE

Canton inn restaurant 947 North Park Dr. 428-6611 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ 315 E. Diamond Ave. 423-9897 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/MC, VISA China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 423-1896 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards China Super Buffet 127 N. Burkhardt Rd. 476-8788 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/VISA/MC/DSCVR China Town Buffet 5435 Pearl Dr. 425-8146 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC China Village (Newburgh) 8423 Bell Oaks Dr. 812-858-8238 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/No Alcohol/VISA/ MC/DSCVR Chopstick House Restaurant 5412 E. Indiana St. 473-5551 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Credit Cards Crazy Buffet 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 437-8833 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No checks/Credit Cards golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 473-4855 (Newburgh) 5066 S.R. 261 812-853-2680 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC/DSCVR gracie’s Chinese Cuisine 12500 N. Hwy. 41 812-868-8888 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards

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FOOD Restaurant Guide

Grand Buffet Mongolian Grill 1356 N. Green River Rd. 476-6666 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Janbo restaurant 4500 W. Lloyd Expwy. 422-8289 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/DSCVR lincoln garden 2001 Lincoln Ave. 471-88881 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant 4313 E. Morgan Ave. 479-5006 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/AMEX/MC Mandarin garden Chinese restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 476-7088 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC MAT. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd. 475-2888 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Shing-lee Chinese restaurant 215 Main St. 464-2769 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Szechwan Chinese restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 479-7600 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/AMEX Taste of China 4579 University Dr. 422-1260 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol

Two Brothers 3806 N. 1st Ave. 423-6188 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ MC/VISA/DSCVR Wok ‘n’ roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Yen Ching Chinese restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar

DELI/CAFES

Abby Road Coffee Bean Emporium 422 N. Main St. 402-0842 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC/ No Alcohol Café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 401-8111 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC Choo Choo Café & deli 915 Main St. 429-0283 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Coffee Cottage & Café 612 S. Weinbach Ave. 401-1930 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC Daily’s Bakery & Café 701 N. Main St. 484-6635 Reservations Accepted/Under $10/ Casual/Checks/VISA/MC/DSCVR/ No Alcohol diamond deli 421 Riverside Dr. 433-6122 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop (West) 210 N. St. Joseph Ave. 426-1011 (North) 2128 N. 1st Ave. 426-2311 1031 E. Diamond Ave. 426-0011 (East) 5 N. Green River Rd. 479-0511 1950 Washington Ave. 477-2711 1200 Lincoln Ave. 402-4111 (Newburgh) 3988 SR 261 812-858-9911 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

Emge’s deli & ice Cream 206-208 Main St. 422-3026/422-7030 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ No Alcohol Enjoy It! Catering 919 North Park Drive 425-6569 Under $10/Casual/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Fresh Harvest Deli 101 N.W. 1st St. 421-0407 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA Grand Traverse Pie Company 6245 Vogel Rd. 477-7437 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ All Major Credit Cards The granola Jar 1033 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 437-1899 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards The great American Bagel 3901 Morgan Ave. 476-7212 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA Jeanne’s gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave. 479-8272 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 401-5400 (Newburgh) 8680 Highpoint Dr. 491-7111 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Just rennies Cookies 102 S.E. 4th St. 490-8098 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards La Sombra Coffee Company 318 Main St. 492-4567 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC/ DSCVR Maxine’s Cafe & Bakery 1322 N. Green River Rd. 473-3663 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.maxinescafebakery.com powered by Click4AMeal Panera Bread 220 Burkhardt Rd. 476-7477 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards

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Penn Station East Coast Subs (East) 137 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-PENN (7366) (North) 4827 David Lant 402-PENN (West) 5310 Pearl Dr. 434-PENN (Owensboro) 3625 Frederica St. 270-683-1515 (Henderson) 1111 Barrett Rd. 270-826-7361 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ All Major Credit Cards Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Piece of Cake 210 Main St. 424-2253 Under $5/Casual/No Alcohol/ No Reservations/Checks/ DSCVR/VISA/MC Planter’s Coffee House (Henderson) 130 N. Main St. 270-830-0927 Under $5/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Roly Poly Sandwiches 5702 E. Virginia St. 812-962-2326 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ VISA/MC Schlotzsky’s Deli 301 N. Green River Rd. 471-4011 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Spudz –N– Stuff (East) 812 S. Green River Rd. 401-7783 (West) 5225 Pearl Dr. 402-8287 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ No Reservations/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.spudznstuﬀ.com powered by Click4AMeal Riverview by Firefly (In Old National Bank Place) 1 Main St. 464-VIEW Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ All Major Credit Cards Twilight Bistro 221 Main St. 421-0606 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Vecchio’s italian Market & delicatessen (Newburgh) 14 W. Jennings St. 490-7879 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ DSCVR

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FOOD Restaurant Guide

Windmill donuts & Pizza 3030 N. Green River Rd. 437-6444 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA

FAMILY/ HOMESTYLE

The Acropolis fine greek Cuisine & Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-15/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available www.acropolisevv.com powered by Click4AMeal Black Buggy Restaurant (East) 4920 Davis Lant Dr. 473-0012 (Wasington) Hwy. 57 S. 812-254-8966 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/MC Bob Evans Restaurant (East) 1125 N. Green River Rd. 473-9022 (West) 5201 Pearl Dr. 812-425-5100 (Owensboro) 3123 Kentucky Hwy. 54 270-683-3515 (Princeton) US 41 & State Rt. 64 812-386-1228 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/No Alcohol/VISA/MC Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) (East) 713 N. Green River Rd. 471-9464 (West) 5404 Pearl Dr. 471-9464 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Burger Bank 1617 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-2265 Under $10/Casual Carousel restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 479-6388 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Charlie & Barney’s 1801 W. Franklin St. 423-5355 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar

Cleavers Restaurant 5501 E. Indiana St. 473-0001 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ No Checks/VISA/MC Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 479-8788 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania St. 422-6464 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/ Online ordering available – www. crosseyedcricketrestaurant.com powered by Click4AMeal Culver’s Frozen Custard Butter Burgers 1734 Hirschland Rd. 437-3333 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA/ DSCVR Denny’s Classic Diner (West) 5212 Weston Rd. 424-4472 (Newburgh) 19501 Elpers Rd. 812-867-7156 Under $10/Casual/Formal/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Denny’s Restaurant (North) 4301 Hwy. 41 N. 423-9459 (East) 351 N. Green River Rd. 473-1063 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards

Frontier Restaurant & Bar 12945 Hwy. 57 812-867-6786 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC gemeca inn (Ft. Branch) 802 E. Locust St. 812-753-4441 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/No Checks/ VISA/MC/AMEX golden Corral (West) 5301 Pearl Dr. 423-4930 (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd. 473-1095 (Henderson) 1770 S. Green St. 270-869-9310 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks/ No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards The Hilltop inn 1100 Harmony Way 422-1757 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash/Check/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Hott’s Grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. 437-3377 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Checks/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Hornville Tavern 2607 W. Baseline Rd. 812-963-0967 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ No Credit Cards/Checks Accepted

diner 41 4301 Hwy. 41 North 424-2881 Under $10/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

iHoP 601 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-0510 Under $10, Casual/ No Reservations/No Alcohol Served/All Major Credit Cards

Ellis Park-Clubhouse (Henderson) Hwy. 41 North 800-333-8110 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

KT’s fire grill (Wadesville) 7247 Main St. 812-673-4996 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC

The feed Mill (Poseyville) Hwy. 165 & I-64 812-874-2210 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards 5 Guys Burgers 5402 E. Indiana St. 401-1773 Under $10/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Flying Saucer Café (Inside the Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 423-1113 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Kippleville (Kipplee’s Partyhouse) 2322 Division St. 476-1936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Knotty Pine Cafe 500 N. Main St. 423-0014 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/ Cash Only/No Alcohol

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Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Libby & Mom’s Café 2 Richardt Ave. 437-3040 Under $10/Checks Accepted/VISA/ MC/DSCVR log inn (Haubstadt) 12491 S. 200 E. 812-867-3216 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 423-6388 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted O’Charley’s (East) 7301 E. Indiana St. 479-6632 (West) 5125 Pearl Dr. 424-3348 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards The old Mill 503 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards The Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 425-2261 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol Pop’s Grill (New Harmony) 516 S. Main St. 812-682-3880 $10-$15/Casual/Checks Accepted/ VISA/MC Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 471-0024 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards St. Joe inn 9515 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-9310 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7330 Under $10/Check MC/Visa/ Reservations Accepted/ No Alcohol/Buﬀet-style menu

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FOOD Restaurant Guide

The Westsider restaurant 4110 Broadway Ave. 423-5844 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol Wolf’s Tavern & Restaurant (Henderson) 31 N. Green St. 270-212-1151 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards

FINE DINING

The Acropolis fine greek Cuisine & Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.acropolisevv.com powered by Click4AMeal Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474 $15-$25/Credit Cards/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar Cavanaugh’s Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4333 $20-$30/Reservations Recommended/No Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$25/Causual/Reservations Recommended/ All Major Credit Cards The Edgewater grille (Newburgh) 1 E. Water St. 812-858-2443 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

The Jungle restaurant and fat Cats Bar 415 Main St. 425-5282 $10-$15/Reservations Recommended/ Two Full Bars/ VISA/MC

INDIAN

Lorenzo’s Bistro & Bakery 972 S. Hebron Ave. 475-9477 $15-$25/Upscale Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

ITALIAN/ MEDITERRANEAN

Madeleine’s restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Milano italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 484-2222 $10-$15/Reservations Recommended/Credit Cards/ Beer & Wine red geranium (New Harmony) 504 N. St. 812-682-4431 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ Credit Cards Szechwan Chinese restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 479-7600 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC/AMEX The Trophy Club (Inside Indiana Downs) 5480 Indiana St. 473-8910 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/Credit Cards

GERMAN

Gerst Bavarian Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 424-1420 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

GREEK

The Acropolis fine greek Cuisine and Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Checks/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.acropolisevv.com powered by Click4AMeal

Taj Mahal indian Cuisine 900 Tutor Ln. 476-5000 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

Angelo’s 305 Main St. 428-6666 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Biaggi’s ristorante italiano 16401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 421-0800 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Café Arazu (Newburgh) 117 W. Jennings St. 812-842-2200 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/VISA/ MC/ DSCVR Charzad 519 N. Green River Rd. 473-2849 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC/ DSCVR dilegge’s italian 607 N. Main St. 428-3004 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.dileggesrestaurant.com powered by Click4AMeal House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky St. 422-0572 $10-$20/Casual/Checks Accepted/ Cash/Full Bar Manna Mediterranean 2913 Lincoln Ave. 473-7005 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Milano’s italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 484-2222 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine The Olive Garden italian restaurant 1100 N. Green River Rd. 473-2903 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/Credit Cards

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Pita Pan 1375 Washington Ave. 476-1111 800 N. Green River Rd. (Inside Eastland Mall) 475-9333 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/VISA Raﬃ’s Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-9166 $10-$15/Dressy Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

JAPANESE

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse 917 North Park Dr. 812-962-4440 $10-$20/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Reservations Accepted/ Credit Cards Iwataya Japanese restaurant 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. 812-868-0830 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro 4593 Washington Ave. 471-7076 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.mykanpai.com powered by Click4AMeal nagasaki inn 5720 Virginia St. 473-1442 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Tokyo Japan 3000 N. Green River Rd. 401-1020 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Zuki Japanese grill & Sushi lounge 1448 N. Green River Rd. 477-9854 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Beer & Wine Serviced /All Major Credit Cards

KOREAN

Jaya’s 119 S.E. 4th St. 422-6667 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards

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MEXICAN

Acapulco Mexican (East) 3339 N. Green River Rd. 475-0566 (Newburgh) 8480 High Pointe Dr. 812-858-7777 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ MC, Visa/Online ordering available – www.ﬁestaacapulco.com powered by Click4AMeal Cancun Mexican (Henderson) 341 S. Green St. 270-826-0067 (Newburgh) 10640 Newburgh Rd. 812-490-9936 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.cancunhenderson.com - powered by Click4AMeal El Charro 720 N. Sonntag Ave. 421-1986 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine El Maguey (Boonville) 601 W. State Rd. 62 812-897-2028 3250 Warrick Dr. 812-897-6666 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/MC, VISA/Online ordering available – www.mymaguey.com powered by Click4AMeal El rio 1919 Green River Rd. 812-471-1400 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/Credit Cards Hacienda Mexican restaurant (East) 990 S. Green River Rd. 474-1635 (North) 711 N. 1st. Ave. 423-6355 (West) 5440 Pearl Dr. 422-2055 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC/AMEX Jalisco Mexican restaurant 4044 Professional Ln. 490-2814 $5-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ Major Credit Cards

FOOD Restaurant Guide

la Cabana 821 S. Green River Rd. 477-3351 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar/Online ordering available – www.lacabanaevansville.com - powered by Click4AMeal Los Bravos (East) 834 Tutor Ln. 474-9078 (North) 3534 First Ave. 424-4101 (West) 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy. 464-3136 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/ MC/AMEX los Toribio’s (Henderson) 2810 U.S. 41 N. 270-830-6610 1647 S. Green St. 270-831-2367 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/VISA/MC/AMEX Moe’s Southwest grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 491-6637 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards/ Beer & Wine Qdoba Mexican grill 922 Burkhardt Rd. 401-0800 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/MC/ VISA Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 402-8226 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Tequila’s (Mt. Vernon) 408 Southwind Plaza 812-838-2392 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ MC/VISA

PIZZA/ SANDWICHES

Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant (Newburgh) 8309 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-7778 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Visa, MC/ Online ordering available – www.archieandclydes.com powered by Click4AMeal Big M’s Pizzeria 1424 N. Main St. 434-6909 $10-$15/Casual/VISA/MC Boston’s - The gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 $5-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Cici’s Pizza (East) 101-B N. Green River Rd. 477-2424 (West) 5625 Pearl Dr. Ste. G 812-962-0034 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/Non Smoking/ No Credit Cards Dave’s Sports Den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards firedome Pizza & Wings (Henderson) 2046 Hwy. 41 N. 270-830-7700 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812-868-8071 Under $10/Casual geronte’s Pizza 4706 Vogel Rd. 474-1700 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC greeks Pizza 240 S. Green River Rd. 402-4733 Under $10/Credit Cards Heady’s Pizza 4120 N. First Ave. 437-4343 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC

Highland Pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 402-8900 Under $10/VISA/MC Hott’s Grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. 437-3377 Under $10/Casual/Beer/VISA/MC

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Pizza depot 11845 Old Petersburgh Rd. 812-867-9131 Under $10/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Pizza King (East) 1033 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-9441 (West) W. Franklin St. 424-7976 (North) 2411 Stringtown Rd. 401-1060 (Newburgh) Hwy. 66 & 261 812-853-3368 Under $10/Casual/Credit Cards/ Beer available/Online ordering available – www.pizzakingevansville.com powered by Click4AMeal The Pizza Stop 1200 W. Columbia St. 402-5711 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/ Credit Cards/No Alcohol roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar rounder’s Pizza (North) 510 W. Mill Rd. 424-4960 (East) 12731 N. Green River Rd. 812-867-7172 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W. Delaware 423-3160 $10-$15/Casual/No Alcohol Samuel’s Place (New Harmony) 518 Main. St. 812-682-3001 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Sandy’s Pizza (Ft. Branch) 609 S. Main St. 812-759-3972 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards The Slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards

FOOD Restaurant Guide

Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Talk of the Town Pizza 1200 Edgar St. 402-8696 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC Turoni’s forget-Me-not-inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7500 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Turoni’s Pizzeria & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871 (Newburgh) 8011 Bell Oaks Rd. 490-5555 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar - In house Brewery/All Major Credit Cards Walther’s golf ‘n fun 2301 N. 1st Ave. 464-4472 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

PRIVATE DINING

C.J.’s Party Place (Inside Willow Lanes) Virginia & Hwy. 41 422-6682 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary for Parties/All Major Credit Cards Just rennie’s Catering 100 S.E. 4th St. 401-8098 $15 to $25/Banquet facilities for private parties up to 40 people/ Conference Calling/WiFi Internet/ AV Equipment/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards The Event Gallery 956 Parrett St. 467-4255 $15 - $25/Banquet facilities/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 422-2230 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary/ All Major Credit Cards

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Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566/812-774-6547 Under $10/Reservations Necessary/Checks Accepted/ No Credit Cards

Ginny’s Place 1602 Vann Ave. 477-0789 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC

Truﬄes Eatery & Catering (Newburgh) 4833 State Rd. 490-6070 $10-$15/Casual/No Alcohol/ Checks Accepted/VISA/ MC/DSCVR

K.C.’s Time out lounge & grill 1121 S. Green River Rd. 437-9920 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/VISA/MC/DSCVR

PUBS

Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Credit Cards Corner Pocket Bar & grill 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 428-2255 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Cricket’s (Newburgh) 518 W. Main St. 812-858-2782 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Jazzy Grooves 217 Main St. 812-604-1936 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Checks/All Major Credit Cards Kipplee’s Stadium inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC lamasco Bar & grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 437-0171 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar rookie’s Sports Bar (Henderson) 117 Second St. 270-826-1106 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar Sportsman’s Billiards & grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Wolf’s Tavern & restaurant (Henderson) 31 N. Green St. 270-212-1151 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

SEAFOOD

Darren’s Pub (Henderson) 713 N. Green St. 812-827-2206 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC

Main gate Sports Bar 518 Main St. 484-1066 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/VISA/ MC/ DSCVR

Dave’s Sportsden Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards

old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

d.C.’s Pub 900 W. Buena Vista 401-6425 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks/ All MajorCredit Cards

The Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Cash Only

Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC Fast Eddy’s Burgers & Beer 507 N.W. Riverside Dr. 424-ROCK Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC fox & Hound English Pub and grille 5416 E. Indiana St. 473-5721 Between $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

The Pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Cards rira’s irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474 $15-$25/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar

gator’s Hot fish 1203 N. Main St. 402-7775 Under $10/Casual Harbor Bay Seafood (Next to Showplace Cinemas) (East) 4706 Morgan Ave. 402-5122 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Major Credit Cards (North) 4428 N. First Ave. (In the North Park Shopping Center) 426-0133 $10-15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards red lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 477-9227 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar/Credit Cards Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • June 2011

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Tin fish (Newburgh) 300 W. Jennings Station 490-7000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

SPANISH

Eclipse Tapas Bar & restaurant 113 SE 4th St. 463-6040 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/ VISA/MC

STEAKHOUSES

Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Haub Steak House (Haubstadt) 101 E. Haub St. 812-768-6462 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Hornet’s nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky St. 422-0572 $10-$20/Casual/Checks Accepted/ Cash/Full Bar logan’s roadhouse Steakhouse (East) 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 (West) 5645 Pearl Dr. 421-0908 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon 934 N. Green River Rd. 473-5468 $10-$15/Casual/No Reservations/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 473-2400 $10-$15/Casual/Call Ahead Seating/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 474-0005 $10-$15/Casual/No Reservations/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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FOOD Restaurant Guide

Sirloin Stockade 4610 Bellemeade Ave. 473-0300 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/No Alcohol/VISA/ MC/DSCVR Texas roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd. 477-7427 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/No Reservations/No Checks/VISA/ MC/ DSCVR Western Rib-Eye & Ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 476-5405 $12-$18/Casual/Reservations/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

TAVERNS

Bob’s lounge 907 N. Fares Ave. 425-4929 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Brett & Rhonda’s Place (Chandler) 763 W. Lincoln 812-588-1010 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/VISA/MC Buck’s Tavern 1015 N. Fulton Ave. 429-0055 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/No Checks/ All Major Credit Cards Cricket’s (Newburgh) 518 W. Main 858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Corner Pocket 1819 Fulton Ave. 428-BALL Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards darmstadt inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7300 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/ Full Bar deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards Accepted

diamond lanes 2400 Hwy 41 N. 424-4677 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Major Credit Cards

gloria’s Corral Club 3101 N. Kratzville Rd. 423-0138 Under $10/Casual/ Cash Only/Full Bar

rick’s 718 Bar & grill 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

doc’s nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Hornville Tavern & Catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 812-963-9318 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted

duck inn 4100 Pollack Ave. 479-8050 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

The Knob Hill Tavern (Newburgh) 1016 Hwy. 662 West 812-853-9550 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ Credit Cards

Sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker Ave. 491-6229 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

ford’s Bar 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 425-7729 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Cash Only fred’s Bar & grill 421 Read St. 423-8040 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/ Cash Only/Full Bar

legends (Inside River City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-74444 Under $10/Casual/ Major Credit Cards/Full Bar The Peephole Bar & grill 201 Main St. 423-5171 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/MC/VISA, DSCVR

Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Accepted Sportsman’s Billiards & grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

711 Tavern 711 Virginia St. 422-0904 Under $10/Cash Only/ Full Bar

Stockwell inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Cash Only/Full Bar

She lounge 1104 Diamond Ave. 423-0814 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards St. Phillips inn (Mt. Vernon) 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. 812-985-5558 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/Credit Cards

T.J.’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. 402-9273 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Cash Only

Yellow Tavern (New Harmony) 521 Church St. 812-682-3303 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Checks Accepted/ Credit & Debit Not Accepted

THAI

Thai Papaya Cuisine 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-8424 Under $10/ All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www. thaipapayacuisine.com powered by Click4AMeal

VEGETARIAN

Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards

VIETNAMESE

Vietnamese Cuisine 4602 Vogel Rd. 491-1884 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ VISA/MC

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137 of them.

or Kentucky Derby week, is that A. The number of Mint Juleps I’ve consumed this week; B. Celebrities I’ve drank with; or C. Number of times the Derby has been held. As you await for the “all the above” option, I welcome you to BourbonBlog.com’s fourth annual Kentucky Derby Coverage and watch video segments about everything I’m writing about here for a taste of the “most exciting 2 minutes in sports.” This celebration is about way more than the 2 minute “Run For The Roses.” The celebration seems to last longer for us each year. I typically begin judging a Four Roses Bourbon Mint Julep Contest, called “Rose Julep” weeks before Derby. When you’re served 14 Rose Juleps to sample and judge, it ain’t bad afternoon. I’m sitting at O’Shea’s Tavern in Louisville on a pleasant Kentucky afternoon. Unfortunately, one of the contest organizers keeps scooping up each new Rose Julep they bring to the judges. Perhaps they think that all these extra drinks will enhance our judging ability? Each year, Louisville mixologists creatively mix in unique ingredients with new twists on the tradition mint, Bourbon, and simple syrup foundation. From a “Star Fruit Julep” to a Mexican Horchata themed Julep. The winning recipe is below from Varanese Restaurant using boar bones in root beer simple syrup. For some easier variations on the Mint Julep check out our recipe section on BourbonBlog.com It seems those that visit the Derby take a liking to the Bluegrass and the Bourbon. Celebrity chef and TV personality Bobby Flay is one of those. “Bourbon is my thing, man,” Bobby tells me as I welcome him back to BourbonBlog.com for a second time. I challenge Bobby Flay to a “Bourbon Throwdown.” “How are we going to do that? Age our own Bourbon or just drink it?” Bobby asks. I suggest that we see who finishes a glass of Woodford Reserve first. No, I didn’t say shoot it, Bobby!

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Triple Crown Rose Julep by Mixologist Rory McCollister of Varanese Restaurant, Louisville

At the Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala, I interview supermodel Marisa Miller, “The Most Interesting Man in the World” Dos Equis spokesperson Jonathan Goldsmith, then Guy Fieri. Guy is yet another celebrity chef and regular on BourbonBlog.com. “I arrived to my hotel room at they were 19 bottles of Bourbon there waiting for me.” I tell him that I’m working on a “Minute to Win It” Challenge using Bourbon bottles. Could this be my shot at being a contestant on the show? “We played couple of those games last night, but I don’t want to talk about them,” Guy responds. On the day of Kentucky Derby 137, a record number 164,858 people attend at Churchill Downs. Of the entire crowd, I am quite a “Shiny Happy Person” to be sitting close enough to Mike Mills of R.E.M. to spot and speak with him. My favorite band ever...what are the chances in this crowd? If only my luck was this good Derby on the bets I placed. Follow BourbonBlog.com on Twitter @BourbonBlog and LIKE us on Facebook.

INGREDIENTS: - 1.5 oz. Four Roses Single Barrel - 1.5 oz. Root Beer Simple Syrup* - Mint Leaves - Ice - Root Beer - Ginger ale

ROOTBEER & BOAR SIMPLE SYRUP INSTRUCTIONS

• Boil boar bones in root beer on low heat until liquid has reduced by half. • Remove from heat strain liquid allow to cool and then strain again removing all solids. • Add equal amount of sugar to liquid and boil low heat to dissolve.

DIRECTIONS: • In collins glass combine bourbon, simple and mint leaves and muddle to release mint oils.

CIGAR INSTRUCTIONS**

- Spring roll shells - Chocolate - Caramel

• Add ice, transfer to mixing tin and shake.

• Lay out spring roll sheet flat. Layer on chocolate and caramel.

• Then top with splash root beer and 1 oz. ginger ale.

• Deep fry until golden brown and then trim ends

• Shake lightly and transfer back to glass. • Garnish with fresh mint. Serve with a Chocolate Cigar** with Mint Powder ashes*** as shown in photo.

• Roll as if it were a cigar.

MINT POWDER INSTRUCTIONS***

- Thin mint cookies or mint Oreos Maltodextrin

• Combine 10cookies and 2 tbs Maltodextrin in Food Processor. • Blend until in looks dry or fat is absorbed

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8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Open Mic Someplace Else -Karaoke with Brenda 8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Amazing Soul Crackers

WEDNESDAY, JunE 1 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (Weinbach) -- Beer Tasting 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 6:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Bike Night with Lindsey Williams 7:00 PM Club Royale -Hump Day with Andrea & Katie Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Smith Lamasco Bar -Ladies Who Drink & Swear Night

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ TW Lamasco Bar -The Last Hurrahs 10:00 PM Lanhucks -- Karaoke

THURSDAY, JunE 2 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (St. Joe) -Beer Tasting 6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Irish Session 7:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussman Lamasco Bar -Andy Fulton on Piano

5:30 PM Tin Fish -Blind Dog Gatewood 6:00 PM Club Royale -Party on the Patio with Keith Vincent Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Gregory 7:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Bike Night with Heath Eric/Molly G 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Time Frame Someplace Else -Traffic Jam Fridays

HEATH ERIC AND MOLLY G

are playing at Beef O’Brady’s Bike Night at 7pm on Friday, June 3! 8:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ Club Royale -Karaoke Game Night with BK Lanhucks -Andrea Wirth 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Thong Thursdays with Chelsea/103 GBF/

DJ Jon B Lamasco Bar -Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke with DJ Magic Mark

FRIDAY, JunE 3 5:00 PM The Red Geranium Restaurant -Patio Jams with Warren “The Rocket-It-Man” Batts

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Skeltons Montourage Doc’s Nightclub -Karaoke with BK Lanhucks -Iron Monkee River City Recreation -- Legends Karaoke 9:30 PM Club Royale -Never Been Caught KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Pieces of the Day

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CHANGE A LIFE; MAKE A CAKE

he American Cancer Society is holding a fundraiser to benefit the Relay for Life. The event will be held June 17, 2011 at the Wayne Henning Atrium, inside Old National Bank in Downtown Evansville, IN. Tri-state cake bakers will gather to tackle extreme cakemaking at this fund-raising event. The Relay for Life is a lifechanging event that gives people in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. All non-professional cake bakers are called to enter this event and challenge themselves to build the biggest, best cakes ever! Cakes will be judged on taste and presentation. Four judges will begin the tastings at 10:30 a.m. They are: Shelley Kirk, from News 25; Bob Jones, CEO and President of Old National Bank; Ron Deig, owner of Deig Brothers Construction; and Cate Sisco, owner of Piece of Cake. All cakes must be registered by 10:15 a.m. There will be a registration fee of 10 dollars per entry, which will go to the American Cancer Society, so be sure to enter as many times as you can. Slices will then be sold for donations. Shortly afterward, there will be a silent auction for the presentation category. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life, Vanderburgh East. Email Michelle@utilpipe.com to reserve your spot. Questions should be directed to Barbara South, at 812-499-9220. The event is being sponsored by the Utility Pipe Company. – Tamatha R. Lant

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10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Fast Eddy’s 15th Anniversary Party with DJ Jon B Dance Party KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Bike Night Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke Fridays 10:30 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke Contest Ri Ra Irish Pub -Jay Johnson Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -DJ Todd Early

SATURDAY, JunE 4 4:00 PM Lanhucks -APA Open Pool Tournament 5:30 PM Tin Fish -Blind Dog Gatewood 6:00 PM Club Royale -Party on the Patio with Nick Gregory 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Time Frame

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- DC and the 819 Doc’s Nightclub -- JEB 9:30 PM Club Royale -Never Been Caught KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Buzzkill Mofos 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Fast Eddy’s 15th Anniversary Party with the Poptart Monkeys Hornet’s Nest -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Calabash Lanhucks -- Sister Brutal O’Brians Sports Bar -Juke Box Night 10:30 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke Contest Ri Ra Irish Pub -DK & Trey Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -DJ Nick Smith 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Tasha Salad and Myesha Sinclair

MONDAY, JunE 6 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 7:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Cornhole Tournament 8:00 PM Someplace Else -Pool Tournament 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ TW Club Royale -Open Mic Night with Jay Johnson

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SUNDAY, JunE 5 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 7:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Karaoke with Stefne Wene 8:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night with Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -Lindsey Williams Lanhucks -Iron Monkee

TUESDAY, JunE 7 6:00 PM Club Royale -Party on the Patio/ Bike Night with Adam Blythe 6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -Texas Hold’em 7:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Trivia Contest Lamasco Bar -Bikes & Blues with the Library Trio Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

he Knuckle up Combat Series (KUCS) is a new, upscale, mixed martial arts (MMA) series, geared towards showcasing upcoming talent in the sport of MMA. Based out of Evansville, KUCS is creating a new breed of MMA shows. These family-friendly shows are exciting, high-energy, and entertaining for spectators of all ages. They not only thrill, but leave you wanting more. The live shows are heavily sponsored by both local and national businesses, allowing KUCS to really make its fighters feel like family. “We have a weigh-in party for the fighters the day of the fight. After their weigh-in, they are given their bags, which include their fighter passes into the venue, two rolls of gauze, two rolls of tape, and a new pair of gloves for the night’s fight, and then we feed them lunch. When they arrive at the venue, they have a large locker room furnished with bottled water, fresh fruit and other refreshments, all provided by the sponsors,” explained Mr. Hensley, one of two managing partners. This sense of family extends from the fighters to the spectators. When the fighters feel taken care of, they share that enthusiasm with the crowd. The KUCS events are sanctioned by the International Sport Combat Federation (ISCF), one of the oldest and most recognizable names in MMA, and bring to Evansville a level of entertainment never before seen there. On June 11, 2011, KUCS presents “night of the rising Stars.” Starting at 7 p.m. the evening will feature local fighters proficient in the MMA style of fighting. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, 3000 E. Division Street.

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8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Andria Reed Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pub Trivia 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ TW 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -Open Mic Night O’Brians Sports Bar -Bar & Restaurant Appreciation Night with DJ Magic Mark

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WEDNESDAY, JunE 8

Lamasco Bar -Ladies Who Drink & Swear Night

4:00 PM Liquor Locker (Weinbach) -- Beer Tasting

8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Steve Horning Someplace Else -Karaoke with Brenda

5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 6:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Bike Night with Lindsey Williams 7:00 PM Club Royale -Hump Day with Andrea & Katie Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Smith

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8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Amazing Soul Crackers 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ TW Lamasco Bar -Brock Stahl Acoustic 10:00 PM Lanhucks -- Karaoke

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THURSDAY, JunE 9 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (St. Joe) -Beer Tasting 6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session 7:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussman Lamasco Bar -Andy Fulton on Piano

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8:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis

LINE-UP OF EVENTS SATURDAY, JUNE 11

11:00 p.m. – Taste of Henderson BBQ Sales Begin 11:30 a.m. – Blues 4U 1:00 p.m. – Bob Minnette and the Dixieland Society 3:00 p.m. – Blind Dog Gatewood 5:00 p.m. – King Bees, Beer Garden Opens

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

5:30 p.m. – The Cold Stares, Concessions Open 7:00 p.m. – The Amazing Soul Crackers, Beer Garden Opens 8:30 p.m. – Preston Shannon

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

5:00 p.m. – Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp Concessions Open 5:30 p.m. – Concessions Open 7:30 p.m. – Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience 9:15 p.m. – Matt Schofield

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

12:00 p.m. – Damon Fowler, Concessions Open 2:00 p.m. – Beasley Band 4:00 p.m. – Mightychondria 5:00 p.m. – Beer Garden Opens 6:00 p.m. – Deanna Bogart Band 8:00 p.m. – Guitar Shorty 10:00 p.m. – Dana Fuchs

SATurdAY, JUNE 18

12:00 p.m. – Damon Fowler 1:00 p.m. – Beer Garden Opens 2:00 p.m. – Eden Brent 4:00 p.m. – Lionel Young Band 6:00 p.m. – Carolyn Wonderland 8:00 p.m. – The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker 10:00 p.m. – John Primer with Special Guests Lurrie Bell & Eddie Shaw For more information, visit www.handyblues.org.

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ Club Royale -- Karaoke Game Night with BK Lanhucks -Andrea Wirth 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Thong Thursdays with Chelsea/103 GBF/ DJ Jon B Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke with DJ Magic Mark

FRIDAY, JunE 10 12:00 AM Lanhucks -- Jimmy Jam Tribute to CPT 5:00 PM The Red Geranium Restaurant -- Patio Jams with Warren “The Rocket-It-Man” Batts 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Tom Small 6:00 PM Club Royale -Party on the Patio with Keith Vincent Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Gregory

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7:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Bike Night with Gary Ward & The Soul Crackers 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Alabama Blues Brothers Someplace Else -Traffic Jam Fridays 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ Chilly Willy’s -Shannon Lawson Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Library Trio Doc’s Nightclub -Karaoke with BK River City Recreation -Legends Karaoke 9:30 PM Club Royale -Live Music KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Rachel & The Jimmies 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Gonzo’s Toybox KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bike Night Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke

11:00 AM Henderson Riverfront -- Taste of Henderson Barbecue 1:00 PM Hooters -- Knuckle Up Combat Series: ISCF Amateur MMA Weigh-In Party 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- APA Open Pool Tournament 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Tom Small 6:00 PM Club Royale -Party on the Patio with Live Music

ALABAMA BLUES BROTHERS perform at Casino Aztar Hoosiers Lounge on Saturday June 11 at 8pm!

Lanhucks -Various Bands/ Jimmy Jam O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke Fridays 10:30 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke Contest Ri Ra Irish Pub -Andy Norvell Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Alabama Blues Brothers

Ri Ra Irish Pub -DJ Todd Early

SATURDAY, JunE 11 for complete details about the Taste of Henderson Barbecue Festival, see inset page 42. 12:00 AM Lanhucks -Jimmy Jam Tribute to CPT

7:00 PM Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Gardens -Zoo Brew National Guard Armory -- Knuckle Up Combat Series: ISCF Amateur MMA Fights 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Alabama Blues Brothers 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ Chilly Willy’s -Hussman Trio

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CORNHOLE FOR ABIGAIL AT

bigail Goerges is just 9 years old and suffers from a neurological condition known as Mitochondrial disease. This debilitating disease attacks mitochondria, the parts of cells responsible for creating up to 90% of the body’s energy. On June 18, 2011, Cornhole for Abigail will be held at Boston’s gourmet Pizza to help this local family in need modify their transportation to accommodate Abigail’s new electric wheelchair. The day’s activities, starting at 3 p.m., include Boston’s famous pizza and beer, a cornhole tournament, an inflatable bounce house for the kids and Lindsey Williams rocking out. There will even be clowns to dish out a little humor from 3 – 6 p.m. Entry fees for the cornhole tournament will be $25 per cornhole team, with the top team members each receiving a $25 gift card from Boston’s. In addition, there will be great raﬄe items available, including an autographed Derek Jeter baseball, an autographed Daniel Tosh DVD, an autographed Terrell owens football, an autographed John Mayer CD, and an autographed 8x10 James Harrison photo and more! Two St. Louis Cardinals tickets will be given away on Sunday, June 5, for those who have already registered and paid the entry fee to participate in the tournament. So, come out and enjoy an afternoon of fun, food, and friends, all while supporting young Abigail. For more information, contact Candy Cooper. Donations will be accepted the day of the event. Boston’s gourmet Pizza is located on the East Lloyd Expressway, at 3911 Venetian Way, Newburgh, Indiana. – Alison Sigman

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Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Namasté Doc’s Nightclub -Actual Size 9:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Rachel & The Jimmies 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Gonzo’s Toybox Hornet’s Nest -Karaoke Lamasco Bar -Cootie Crabtree Lanhucks -- Various Bands/Jimmy Jam O’Brians Sports Bar -- Diversion 10:30 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke Contest Ri Ra Irish Pub -Deaf Megan Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Alabama Blues Brothers Ri Ra Irish Pub -DJ Nick Smith 11:30 PM Someplace Else -CeCe Daveport and Chelsey Nicole Stephens

SUNDAY, JunE 12 12:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Rowan Tree 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 7:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Karaoke with Stefne Wene 8:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Karaoke with Shane Breedlove KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Server Appreciation Night with Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -Lindsey Williams Lanhucks -- Iron Monkee 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Mr. Gay Evansville Pageant

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MONDAY, JunE 13 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 7:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Cornhole Tournament 8:00 PM Someplace Else -Pool Tournament 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ TW Club Royale -- Open Mic Night with Jay Johnson

TUESDAY, JunE 14 6:00 PM Club Royale -Party on the Patio/ Bike Night with Nick Smith 6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -Texas Hold’em

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Evening on the River June 3 EveningOnTheRiver.com

Experience Downtown Evansville’s Riverfront at its best, as the area fills with local food and beverage vendors, music and entertainment acts, a silent auction, free horsedrawn carriage rides and more. Funds are devoted to making and keeping the city beautiful. 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Holy Redeemer Summer Social

June 3 – June 4 HolyRedeemerChurch.org Visit the 59th annual Summer Social at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Food, Bingo, raffles, rides, games, dinners, and live music are all available for a weekend of family fun! 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

6th Annual Midwest Dragon Boat Racing Festival June 4 DragonsOnTheOhio.org

Located on Eagle Crest Lake, this is one of the most unique sporting events in the community. Teams compete in the ancient Chinese tradition of the dragon boat regatta. Canoe-like boats, sponsored by local teams, support Funk in the City, an organization that raises funds for the Haynie’s Corner

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Ruby Moon Vineyard and Winery Arts and Crafts Festival

by the Blue Angels! This is a weekend you’re not going to want to miss! Log on to shrinerfest.org for a complete schedule.

Stroll the vineyard grounds with a glass of wine and watch local potters, painters, basket weavers, woodworkers, and other artisans demonstrate, create, and sell their work. Free.

5th Annual Wine Dive

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Arts District. In addition to the races, there is a breast cancer survivor ceremony to recognize and remember those affected by the disease. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Willard Library Book Fair June 4 Willard.lib.in.us

The Evansville area’s largest one-day book sale, featuring collections of fiction, history (especially the Civil War and WWII) and fishing, will be of special interest. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

3rd Annual YMCA Xterra Off-Road Triathlon June 4 ymca.evansville.net

Scales Lake hosts this venture off the beaten path with an open-water swim, a mountain bike ride, and a trail run in the park’s 66-acre lake and more than 400 acres of wooded property. 8 a.m.

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Evansville Symphonic Band Concert Series

June 5 EvansvilleSymphonicBand.org For the last 64 years, the Evansville Symphonic Band has provided sounds of summer with its free concert series at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Coliseum. On June 5, the group of local, professional musicians perform “Something Old,” with music from Bach, Mozart, Holst, and more.

Evansville Freedom Festival sponsored by Hadi Shrinersfest June 9 – 12 Shrinersfest.org

This four day FREE event on Evansville’s downtown riverfront includes activities for the whole family! This year you’ll find a boat parade, inflatables, Anheuser Busch Clydesdales, live music, food, a bierstube Thursday evening and flying demonstrations

June 17 ReitzHome.org

Reitz Home Museum Each year, the Reitz Home welcomes guests to an evening of wine tastings, accompanied by a silent auction and live entertainment in an atmosphere of Victorian elegance.

Zoo Brew

June 11 MeskerParkZoo.com

Adults over 21 years of age are invited to Mesker Park Zoo to sample local craft brews against the most unique setting in Evansville. Take a trip through Amazonia and the botanical gardens while enjoying drink samplings and live music. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Discovery Dash June 11 CmoeKids.org

Known for its foot and wheelchair races, this year’s Discovery Dash will be held at

Enlow Field and will feature an onsite health fair, family relays, an obstacle course, and other family activities. 8 a.m.

Butterfly Event

June 11 PulmonaryFibrosisPartners.org Support for care and research is desperately needed, and this Pulmonary Fibrosis Partners fundraiser, auction, and dinner aims to provide just that while raising awareness about the disease. This year’s event will be hosted at Victoria National Golf Club. 7 p.m.

10th Annual Golden Raintree Antique Show June 11 – 12 NewHarmony.biz

Antique lovers unite in New Harmony, Indiana, as more than 70 dealers display furniture, linens, quilts, Americana, collectibles, and more. 9 a.m.

largest free music festival. Seven nights of toe-tapping music, great Henderson barbecue, dancing, and more will celebrate the life and legacy of “the father of the blues,” W.C. Handy, in Henderson, Kentucky’s Central Park. See page 42 for a complete listing of times and events.

31st Annual Heritage Open Golf Tournament June 13 EvansvilleCountryClub.org

Every summer, Evansville Country Club hosts more than 200 golfers who play a round of 18 holes typically generate more than $200,000 for outreach. This event is conducted by the St. Mary’s Foundation, an organization dedicated to healthcare ministry to the uninsured and underinsured.

Haubstadt Sommerfest June 16 – 18 Haubstadt.org

Master Gardener Garden Walk Tour de Fleur 2011 June 11 – 12 Swimga.org

The SWIMGA Garden Walk Tour de Fleur 2011 will feature 12 beautiful and varied gardens open for tour in Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.

WC Handy Blues and Barbeque Festival June 11 – 18 HandyBlues.org

Some of the nation’s most talented blues musicians participate in this annual event, known as the area’s

Three days of history, heritage, food, rides and family fun! Highlights of this annual event are the Little Miss Contest, parade, beer garden, live music and the Laufenfest 5K run/walk. See ad on page 40 for more information avbout the entertainment for this event.

Ultimate Cake Challenge Colon Screening for Life June 17 5K Run/Walk RelayForLife.org

Watch as tri-state bakers tackle extreme cake-making as part of this fund-raising event. Cakes will be auctioned off and sold by the slice. Funds will benefit Relay for Life. Check out this spectacle of sugar at Wayne Henning Atrium, Old National Bank.

ROMP River of Music Party

June 25 ColonScreeningForLife.com

Meet at the Old National Bank in Downtown Evansville with your favorite pair of sneakers to support colon cancer awareness. Go online for details and registration. Event begins at 8:30 a.m.

Art Fair in the Park

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June 23 – 25 Bluegrass-Museum.org

Owensboro, Kentucky starts clogging, picking, and picnicking; that’s what makes up this celebration of bluegrass music. This year’s music fest, headlined by comedian and banjo player Steve Martin, also includes International Bluegrass Museum tours, new exhibit openings, instrument workshops, educational forums and lectures, and juried arts and crafts. Go online for complete lineup and times.

Downtown Henderson Project 11th Annual Summer Concert Series June 24 – July 29 DowntownHenderson.org

Kicking off the Friday night concert series is the Dave Lutz Band on June 24th in Audubon Mill Park. Other musical acts on the bill include The Sellouts, King’s Highway, New Heritage Trio and Levex. Concert start at 7:00 p.m.

Is there a better way to spend a spring day than shopping in the sunshine? The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana introduces this new event, an art fair featuring kids’ activities, artist booths, and musical entertainment at the Eykamp Scout Center. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Big Bang Bash Fundraiser

June 26 EvansvilleSymphonicBand.org Every summer at Burdette Park, the Evansville Symphonic Band presents a series of free concerts. With food, dancing, raffles and - of course - music, this fourth annual event makes those concerts possible. Doors open at 5 p.m. Music begins at 6 p.m.

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7:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Trivia Contest Lamasco Bar -Bikes & Blues with the Library Trio

SOMMERFEST LINE-UP OF EVENTS THURSDAY, JUNE 16

5:00 p.m. – Concessions and Rides Open. 6:00 p.m. – Little Miss Contest. 6:00 p.m. – Beer Garden begins. Live music with Stompbox 40. 9:00 p.m – Beer Garden & live music ends.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

5:00 p.m. – Concessions and Rides Open. 5:30 p.m. – Talent Show. 6:00 p.m. – Beer Garden begins. Live music with Jason Clutter. 9:00 p.m – Race packet pick-up, Beer Garden and live music ends.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

6:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. – Race Registration for the Laufenfest 5k. 8:00 a.m. – Lil’ Dutch Run. 8:20 a.m. – Laufenfest 5K Run begins. 8:30 a.m. – Free drinks, food, Beer Garden, clown, massages and Helen’s accordion. 1:00 p.m – Sommerfest Parade. 1:00 p.m – Concessions and Rides open. 6:00 p.m – Beer Garden begins. Live music with 80’s cover band, McFly. 12:00 a.m. – Beer Garden and live music ends. For more information, visit www.haubstadt.org.

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8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Moccasins Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pub Trivia 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ TW 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -Open Mic Night O’Brians Sports Bar -- Bar & Restaurant Appreciation Night with DJ Magic Mark

WEDNESDAY, JunE 15 for complete details about the W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival, see inset page 42.

6:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Bike Night with Lindsey Williams 7:00 PM Club Royale -- Hump Day with Andrea & Katie Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Smith Lamasco Bar -Ladies Who Drink & Swear Night 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Kennedy Rose Someplace Else -Karaoke with Brenda 8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Amazing Soul Crackers 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ TW Lamasco Bar -- Nick Hamilton 10:00 PM Lanhucks -- Karaoke

4:00 PM Liquor Locker (Weinbach) -Beer Tasting 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts

THURSDAY, JunE 16 for complete details about the W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival, see inset page 42.

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12:00 PM Henderson Riverfront -- W.C. Handy Blues Festival==SEE INSET ON PAGE 42 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (St. Joe) -- Beer Tasting 6:00 PM Downtown Haubstadt -- Beer Garden with Stompbox 40 Ri Ra Irish Pub -Irish Session 7:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussman Lamasco Bar -Andy Fulton on Piano 8:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ Club Royale -- Karaoke Game Night with BK Lanhucks -- Andrea Wirth 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Thong Thursdays with Chelsea/103 GBF/ DJ Jon B

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MIDWEST DRAGON BOAT RACING

ragon boat racing is one of the fastest-growing water sports in the world, with origins that go back more than 2,000 years. It reached the shores of the Ohio River in 2006, as Dragons on the Ohio, which was moved to Eagle Crest Lake, due to rising waters, in 2008. The event has remained here ever since, acquiring the new name “Midwest Dragon Boat Racing Festival.”

A dragon boat is a racing boat of traditional Chinese design, typically decorated to resemble a dragon and propelled by paddles, with a large crew or team consisting of at least 20 people from corporations, nonprofit organizations, or groups of friends and family. While a “champion” is crowned each year, several awards are handed out to recognize a variety of accomplishments and capture the fun that is the Midwest Dragon Boat Racing Festival! Awards include Spirit of the Dragon, Best Tent, and Best Cheer. Last year, Funk in the City joined the celebration. It continues to be involved, inviting the public to enjoy the races and take a moment to celebrate survivors of breast cancer, with a survivor ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Added to these events is a festival, complete with food and games for the whole family to enjoy! Timed trials begin at 8 a.m., with the bracketed competition starting at 12:30 p.m. Experience the fun on June 4, 2011 at Eagle Crest Lake, located at 220 Eagle Crest Drive, Evansville, IN (behind Cheeseburger In Paradise). For more information and registration information, call Jamie at

812-575-9138.

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Lamasco Bar -Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke with DJ Magic Mark

6:30 PM Abbey Road Coffee Bean Emporium -Acoustic Night

11:30 PM Someplace Else -Ameateur Night

7:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -- Bike Night with Top Dead Center

FRIDAY, JunE 17

for complete details about the W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival, see inset page 42. 12:00 PM Henderson Riverfront -- W.C. Handy Blues Festival==SEE INSET ON PAGE 42 5:00 PM The Red Geranium Restaurant -Patio Jams with Warren “The RocketIt-Man” Batts 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Jimmy B 6:00 PM Club Royale -Party on the Patio with Jay Johnson Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Gregory Downtown Haubstadt -- Beer Garden with Jason Clutter & the Dirty South

7:30 PM New Harmony Theatre -- Lost in Yonkers 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Groove, Inc Someplace Else -Traffic Jam Fridays 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Good Americans (Nashville) Doc’s Nightclub -Karaoke with BK Lanhucks -- Iron Monkee River City Recreation -- Legends Karaoke 9:30 PM Club Royale -The Jimmies KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -American Pie 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Barefoot Renegades KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bike Night

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Lamasco Bar -Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke Fridays 10:30 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke Contest Ri Ra Irish Pub -Casey Williams Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -DJ Todd Early 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Brooklyn Star

SATURDAY, JunE 18

for complete details about the W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival, see inset page 42. 2:00 PM New Harmony Theatre -- Lost in Yonkers 3:00 PM Boston’s Gourmet Pizza -- Cornhole for Mito with Cornhole Tournament/Lindsey Williams

4:00 PM Lanhucks -- APA Open Pool Tournament 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Jimmy B 6:00 PM Club Royale -- Party on the Patio with Adam Blythe Downtown Haubstadt -Beer Garden with McFly 7:30 PM New Harmony Theatre -Lost in Yonkers 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Groove, Inc 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Calabash Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussman Trio 9:30 PM Club Royale -The Jimmies KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- American Pie 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Deaf Megan Hornet’s Nest -Karaoke Lamasco Bar -Girls, Guns & Glory Lanhucks -- TBA O’Brians Sports Bar -Akacia

10:30 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke Contest Ri Ra Irish Pub -Actual Size Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Brooklyn Star & Dakota Carmichael

SUNDAY, JunE 19 2:00 PM New Harmony Theatre -Lost in Yonkers 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 7:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -- Karaoke with Stefne Wene 7:30 PM New Harmony Theatre -Lost in Yonkers 8:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night with Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -Lindsey Williams Lanhucks -- Iron Monkee

MONDAY, JunE 20 5:00 PM Boston’s Gourmet Pizza -Yappy Hour O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 7:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Cornhole Tournament 8:00 PM Someplace Else -- Pool Tournament 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ TW Club Royale -- Open Mic Night with Jay Johnson

TUESDAY, JunE 21 6:00 PM Club Royale -Party on the Patio/Bike Night with Andrea Wirth 6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -Texas Hold’em

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7:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Trivia Contest Lamasco Bar -Bikes & Blues with the Library Trio 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Judah Hebner Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pub Trivia 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ TW 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -Open Mic Night O’Brians Sports Bar -Bar & Restaurant Appreciation Night with DJ Magic Mark

WEDNESDAY, JunE 22 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (Weinbach) -- Beer Tasting 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts

ANDREA WIRTH

is at Club Royale on Tuesday, June 21 at 6pm. 6:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Bike Night with Lindsey Williams 7:00 PM Club Royale -Hump Day with Andrea & Katie Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Smith Lamasco Bar -Ladies Who Drink & Swear Night 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Echo Plexes Someplace Else -Karaoke with Brenda 8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -The Amazing Soul Crackers

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ TW Lamasco Bar -Honey Roy

8:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis

10:00 PM Lanhucks -- Karaoke

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ Club Royale -- Karaoke Game Night with BK Lanhucks -- Andrea Wirth

THURSDAY, JunE 23 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (St. Joe) -- Beer Tasting 6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Irish Session 7:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussman Lamasco Bar -Andy Fulton on Piano

10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Thong Thursdays with Chelsea/103 GBF/ DJ Jon B Lamasco Bar -Karaoke

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O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke with DJ Magic Mark

FRIDAY, JunE 24 12:00 AM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Rick K & The Allnighters

5:30 PM Tin Fish -Gary Ward 6:00 PM Club Royale -Party on the Patio with Keith Vincent Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Gregory

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Beef O’Brady’s -Bike Night with No Way

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7:00 PM Audubon Mill Park -Downtown Henderson Project presents: Dave Lutz Band

8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Rick K & The Allnighters

Someplace Else -Traffic Jam Fridays 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ Chilly Willy’s -- Calabash Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Funk Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke with BK River City Recreation -Legends Karaoke 9:30 PM Club Royale -Actual Size KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly 10:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Rick K & The Allnighters Fast Eddy’s -- Stompbox 40 KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bike Night Lamasco Bar -- Heypenny Lanhucks -Gorilla Monsoon O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke Fridays 10:30 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke Contest Ri Ra Irish Pub -Jakob Freely Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs

SATURDAY, JunE 25 12:00 AM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Rick K & The Allnighters 10:00 AM Abbey Road Coffee Bean Emporium -Art Expo 12:00 PM Club Royale -Joey’s Reunion Party 1:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Summer Jam Cornhole Tournament Kick-Off/ Beer Garden 3:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Summer Jam featuring No Way, Rachel Timberlake and Shannon Lawson 4:00 PM Lanhucks -APA Open Pool Tournament 5:30 PM Cancun Mexican Restaurant -Mariachi Band Tin Fish -Gary Ward

11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -DJ Todd Early Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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6:00 PM Club Royale -Party on the Patio with Keith Vincent 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Rick K & The Allnighters 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ Chilly Willy’s -Shawn Brashear Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Smoke Rings Doc’s Nightclub -The Relics Lanhucks -- Iron Monkee 9:30 PM Club Royale -Actual Size KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly 10:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Rick K & The Allnighters Fast Eddy’s -Stompbox 40 Hornet’s Nest -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Namaste O’Brians Sports Bar -Apt. F The Corner Pocket -Demolition City Roller Derby After Party

10:30 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke Contest Ri Ra Irish Pub -The Trio Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -DJ Nick Smith 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Alona Dupree

SUNDAY, JunE 26 2:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Irish Session 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 7:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Karaoke with Stefne Wene 8:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Karaoke with Shane Breedlove KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night with Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -Lindsey Williams Lanhucks -- Iron Monkee 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- “Grease”

MONDAY, JunE 27 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 7:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Cornhole Tournament

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8:00 PM Someplace Else -Pool Tournament

6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -Texas Hold’em

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ TW Club Royale -- Open Mic Night with Jay Johnson

7:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Trivia Contest Lamasco Bar -Bikes & Blues with the Library Trio

11:30 PM Someplace Else -“Grease”

TUESDAY, JunE 28 6:00 PM Club Royale -- Party on the Patio/Bike Night with Live Music

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8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Lacey Chaddock Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Trivia 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ TW 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -Open Mic Night

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O’Brians Sports Bar -Bar & Restaurant Appreciation Night with DJ Magic Mark 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- “Grease”

WEDNESDAY, JunE 29 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (Weinbach) -- Beer Tasting

THE LIBRARY TRIO

Rock Lamasco Bar on Tuesday, June 28 at 7pm. 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 6:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Bike Night with Lindsey Williams 7:00 PM Club Royale -- Hump Day with Andrea & Katie Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith Lamasco Bar -- Ladies Who Drink & Swear Night 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The El Mocambo Trio (Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute Band) Someplace Else -Karaoke with Brenda

8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Amazing Soul Crackers 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ TW 10:00 PM Lanhucks -- Karaoke

THURSDAY, JunE 30 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (St. Joe) -- Beer Tasting 6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Irish Session 7:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussman

Lamasco Bar -Andy Fulton on Piano 8:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with DJ Club Royale -- Karaoke Game Night with BK Lanhucks -- Andrea Wirth 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Thong Thursdays with Chelsea/103 GBF/DJ Jon B Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke with DJ Magic Mark Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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localtalent The Art of Fire Spinning

icture it: Darkness. Drums. Blazing through the night, a flame leaps into the air. The fire circles and swoops in rhythm with the music, wielded gracefully by a team of daredevil dancers. Think this scene takes place in a faraway country or culture? Nope: poi, the practice of fire juggling, has made its way from New Zealand right here to Evansville, where enthusiastic groups of dancers are giving the sport local life. Poi is the native New Zealand word for a ball on a cord that is swung around the body. Poi was used by the Maori natives of New Zealand a hundred years ago for female dances. It has a performance effect very similar to juggling, including various patterns and moves. Fire poi is when the balls on the end of the cord are set on fire. Fire poi is now a global movement, very popular with street performers and a dramatic and elemental dance form. For over a year, the Evansville Fire Family “Evansville’s first street performers” – have gathered every Sunday at the Four Freedoms Monument on the riverfront to practice this ancient dance. Their show begins at sundown (7:30 pm to 10:00pm). They dance to music and twirl the blazing cords, drawing beautiful patterns and shapes in the air. The event creates a mystical atmosphere that is not easily forgotten. They dance with a range of fire props such as fire poi, fire spinners, fire staffs, fire fans, fire hula hoops, fire-eating and breathing, and the use of devil sticks. The shows become ever more daring and mesmerizing throughout the night, as they ignite the audience’s passion for spinning. I sat down with the Fire Family before their show to ask them about their inspiration, and what it means to them to spin fire. Here are some of their stories…. Contessa Kindfire (her stage name) said, “I have always been a pyro, but when Isaw a fire-spinner for the

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first time, I knew what she needed to do.” Contessa’s passion for the dance is obvious; she maneuvers through the fiery hoop like a frenzied snake charmer, throwing the hoop up into the air and exchanging it from right arm to left. Dancers Nathan Golday and Brandon Edwards stated that they felt as if they were being “entranced by the sound of fire” as it spins around their body; they love “the challenge of learning new skills” and the “freedom of movement,” the fluidity with which they dance, moving with the passion and the manipulation of fire. At the Four Freedoms Monument, over ten performers and a total of 15 participants work to make the fire shows so spectacular; each participant brings a different skill. Fire spinners, “hoopers” and face painters, photographers and security personnel (because safety is assured and comes first at every event) all work together to provide a (safe) spectacle. I watched the group perform various shows over the past year, and I knew that they always attracted a crowd of onlookers. The people who are often most captivated by these street performers are children. The Fire Family emphasized that their performances are “geared toward entertainment for families, and children of all ages.” So, what are your goals for the next year? Dancers Victor Birkle and Chris Albert stated that they were focused on expanding the performances to include many other artists and to form a “block party,” an art

festival, “to ignite the community” and “to bring the art community together.” When I asked if they could talk about the challenges they faced in the world of street performing, they said: “Frequently there may be a policeman, a city ordinance or a national law that attempts to limit us in some way, and of course the elements, all of which can make street performance emotionally and financially frustrating,” Birkle told me. But by sustaining themselves without an office, a boss, or a way to accept donations, they remind us that there is more than one way to live. They all professed to me, “It’s not about greed, it’s about people coming together… and we leave out the politics!” By devoting themselves almost exclusively to their chosen art form, they remind us that the accumulation of wealth and personal comfort may be less important than society tells us it is. – Tamatha R. Lant For anyone interested in learning more about Poi and the art of spinning fire, contact: evansvillefirefamily.gmail.com. Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • June 2011

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Algonquins 213 U.S. Hwy. 41 South Henderson, KY (270) 827-4313 nS Archie & Clyde’s Newburgh, IN 8320 Bell Oaks Dr. 480-7778 Ø Area 51 5425 Oak Grove Rd. (812) 306-8830

doc’s nightclub 1305 Stringtown 401-1201

Hammerheads 317 Main St. 421-8492

Cecil’s Bar & grill 420 N. Garvin 589-0706

drunken Monkee (Formerly Woody’s West) 1301 Claremont 468-9400

Harold Singles dance Club 2816 N. Cullen 477-1752

Ø Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 Chilly Willy’s 3039 Claremont 423-0726

Ø Blush ultra lounge & Tapas Bar 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. (Inside LeMerigot) 433-4000 Bob’s lounge 907 N. Fares 425-4929

Club Royale 2131 W. Franklin St. 401-1699 Corner Bar 2668 Mount Vernon Ave. 423-0933 Corner Pocket 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 428-BALL

Ø Boney June’s Music Venue 5525 Pearl Dr. Suite D 421-6767 Brett & Rhonda’s Place 763 W. Lincoln Chandler, IN (812) 588-1010 The Brickhouse 201 W. Illinois St. 421-0024 Buck’s Tavern 1005 N. Fulton Ave. 429-0055 Bullock’s 401 Edgar St. 422-2800

Buster & Becky’s 1000 N. Garvin 423-7616

Cricket’s 518 W. Main St. Newburgh, IN 858-2782 darmstadt inn 13130 Darmstadt 867-7300 darren’s Pub 713 N. Green St. Henderson, KY (270) 827-2206 d.C.’s Pub 900 W. Buena Vista 401-6425 deerhead Sidewalk Café 222 E. Columbia 425-2515

The duck inn 4100 Pollack Ave. 402-4835 nS Ellis Park Sports Bar 3300 U.S. Hwy. 41 North Henderson, KY (812) 425-1456 Extra innings (Holiday Inn) 951 Wernsing Rd. Jasper, IN (812) 482-5555 Fast Eddy’s 507 N.W. Riverside Dr. 424-ROCK fox & Hound English Pub 5416 E. Indiana 473-5721 fred’s 421 Read St. 423-8040 Ginny’s Place 1602 Covert Ave. 477-0789 gloria’s 3101 Kratzville Rd. 423-0138 Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin 423-0796

Hoosiers lounge (in Casino Aztar Pavillion) 450 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4100 Ø Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Ø Hott’s Grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. 437-3377 Ø icon Bar & nightclub 111 S. Green River Rd., Suite F 471-4872 iron Horse 203 N. McCreary Ft. Branch, IN (812) 753-9918 The Jungle & fat Cats Bar 415 Main St. 425-5282 K.C.’s Time out lounge & grill Washington Square Mall 437-9920 Koodie Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN (812) 838-5202

lamasco Bar & grill 1331 W. Franklin 437-0171 lanhuck’s 321 E. Columbia 491-2222 legends 1050 S. Weinbach 476-7444 Leroy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. 464-8300

GoingOut Clubs & Pubs rick’s Sports Bar 1531 Green River Rd. 477-4088 nS rira’s irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000

Little Cheers 329 Main St. (812) 423-9740

rookie’s 117 Second St. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1106

Ø Main gate Sports Bar 520 Main St. 428-7776

rick’s 718 lounge 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872

Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780

Safari Wine & Martini Bar 415 Main St. 425-5282

o’Brian’s Sports Bar & grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630

Sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker 491-6229

old Chicago 6500 Lloyd Expwy. 401-1400 ollie’s Sports Bar & grill 4920 Bellemeade 401-2125 The Peephole Bar & grill 2nd & Main St. 423-5171 Ø Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741

Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 She lounge 1104 Diamond Ave. 423-0814 nS Show Me’s (West) 5525 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 nS Show Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 401-7469

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Sidetrack Tavern 664 E. Illinois St. 423-0828 Someplace Else 930 Main St. 424-3202 Sportsman’s grille & Billards 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 nS The Pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121 The rock Yard 207 S. Fulton Ave. 426-6998 Ø Tinfish 300 W. Jennings Newburgh, IN (812) 490-7000 TJ’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. 402-9273 Ziggy’s Pub 16 Main St. Poseyville, IN (812) 874-2170

Bands Listings

ACOUSTIC Andy Norvell Adam Blythe “Blind-Dog” Gatewood Bobby Clark Byron Rohrig Calabash Chad Harvey Chad Nordhoff Chris Knight Clayton Daughtery 5th & Jackson David Fuller Dave Cogswell Dustin Kaposta Heath Eric J.T. Cusic Jay Johnson Jason Mann Keith Vincent Library Trio Lindsey Williams Matt & John Matt Clark Michelle Shelton Mike Z Nathan Mowery Nick Gregory Nick Hamilton Rik Hilborn Rob Bennett Scott Winzinger Sin Eats the Apple The Stockholm Robot The Strolling Tones Rowan Tree The Last Hurrahs Troy Miller

CHRISTIAN ROCK/ GOSPEL Kerusso Euphrates Jones

COUNTRY/ SOUTHERN ROCK A.S.R.B Aces & Eights Back In Time Common Ground Fields of Home Jason Clutter

and the Broken Arrow Band Jason Mayfield and the One Bullet Band Joe and Line of Fire Midranger Modern Country 70 on Sunday The Rocky Rhoads Sons of Sisters Southern Edge Switchback Woodsboro

DJs Bryan Steel DJ Elo Enok Dougie Fresh DJ Jones Capone DJ Kodyman Freddy K Jon B NickkyB Paul Bunyon Randy Marshall Romey Rome Shane Breedlove Syimone

HEAVY METAL/ HARD ROCK Aegaeon Amnezia Anthem for a Massacre Ashes Resurrected Black Water Redemption Blood Tribe Consume the Obscene eXesion Deliver Us From Evil Displacement Factory Damage Far From Fallen God on Trial Gridlock Hostile Apology Life of Decay Cruicifuge Paradigum The Path Prowler

Secretariat Shatter the Odds Sister Brutal Visceral Throne

JAZZ Bob Ballard Bob Minnette & the Swingcats Bookie Buchenberger Jazzafloozie Jeff Harmon Jazz Shawn Needham & the Black Sheep

RAP/ HIP HOP Boop D Bradley-T Cas One Clusoe Crispy Cyclopean Super Hero Dew Dirt D-Trick E’ville J-Fill Kanine Kasper from the K KY Prophet Lac the GoGetter Laudi Lil’ Ace Loc the Great MC Till Menace the Untouchable Mic Nuke’em Raaqim Red 13 a.k.a. Rone Shadowman Reverend Fang Gory Scooter Sinumatic Wayward a.k.a. Chessmaster Whydhe Write a.k.a. Papale WSM Young Press

ROCK ‘N ROLL (Stuﬀ like ABBA to Zappa & Everything In Between) Actual Size Akacia

American Pie AMPutee APT F. Anger Wish Anywhere But Here Bad Medicine Bamboo Needle Behold the Seraph Black Tar Gravy Blind Alley BNO Bobby Clark Band Bosko BSR Cadillac Whiskey Calling Corners Chowder Monkey The Cold Stares Dang Heathens The Dead Livers Dead Weight Deaf Megan Descent Déjà vu Desperate Measures Detail Dishonest John Diversion Do Androids Dream? Dominos The Duke Boys Dyonosis Ever Dweller Fifth Wheel Band Flashback Flat Stanley 4-Seamer Fuzzy Roxx Gentlemen & Scholars Gonzo’s Toybox Goodnight June Hair Bangers Ball Hard Sunday The Hiding Hollywood Gutter Rats Iron Monkee JEB Jimmi & The Lounge Lizzards Joe’s Garage Joe Smith Trio John Hussman Trio Karl’s Kids Last Hour Left of Eden Leagacee Loko Davi Lucid Hue The Marlinaires McFly Midnight Manifest

MINX The Moccasins Namasté Never Been Caught The Painkillers Panacea Pale Runs the Ghost Pfreak Show Philpot Pieces of the Day The Pits Poptart Monkeys Quasimojo Rachel & the Jimmies The Relics Retro Shock Rukkus Second Story Shagadelics The Shanks Shark Weekend SixtyFourEast Six More Miles Slick Willy The Smoke Rings Static Stolen Remains Stompbox 40 Throne of Lions The CROWD Trio The Toddlers Top Dead Center The Velcro Pygmies Union Jacks Velvet Bombers Vicious Blondes

R&B/BLUES Amazing Soul Crackers Ashes & Rain Big Slick Black Widow Blues 4U Brian Hunt Cartez DeeShea Hog-Maw Blues Band Hoosier Daddy Object Blue Small Train Shaggy Wonda Soulunique Stillwell-Rodenberg & Co. Roy Carter & Co. Twist of Fate Valentina Gibbs Will-C Yankee Dime

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A HEro En rouTE

WHO: Bobby Angle (Vocals), Jacob Hillenbrand (Bass), Frank Legeay (Drums), Austin McCool (Guitar), Brad Horton (Keyboard) and Jon Steiner (Guitar). ABOUT YOU: We are six friends who decided to play music. Some of us went to high school together, and others we’ve met along the way. We all decided to jam, playing covers at first, and it clicked. We play music together because it’s something that we all like and enjoy sharing with others. Through social networking and live shows, we’ve been expanding and growing as musicians and have had some amazing experiences. We intend to keep making honest rock music for our fans as long as we can. INFLUENCES: We feel that the best kind of music is straightforward and honest. As a band, we are fans of Brand New, Manchester Orchestra, Kings of Leon, Radiohead, Third Eye Blind, The Wallflowers, Led Zeppelin and Pearl Jam. SONGS/ALBUMS YOU COVER: Mainly, we are interested in writing and recording our own material in our own style. Initially, the band was somewhat of a cover band. Then, we covered songs that we liked by bands we respected, such as Brand New, as well as fun songs that could be danced to, like our own rendition of Sean Kingston’s Beautiful Girl. For practice, we do sometimes learn songs we like and play them, such as Notion, by Kings of Leon. Sometimes, we incorporate segments of songs into our live sets, like Jumper, by Third Eye Blind. It adds a little flavor to our sets, while also creating new energy as we play somebody else’s material. For More on A Hero En Route Visit: www.facebook.com/ aheroenroute

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soundboard The El Mocambo Trio, featuring Casey James Casey James first picked up a guitar at the age of 13. Initially more of a rock player, he began listening to the blues when he was 18, in an effort to deal with the drowning death of a friend. After moving to Dallas, he played with Texas-based Stevie Ray Vaughn and his tribute band, Voodoo Blue. He later moved back to Henderson, Kentucky and reformed his band as “Casey & The Flames.” He garnered exposure and press coverage while playing the W.C. Handy Blues Festival from 2001 to 2005. Early in 2011, James, eager to continue with an SRV tribute band, utilized one of musicians’ best tools: the internet. Within 24 hours of posting on bandnut.com, he received replies from both his current band mates: Allen Van Hoosier on drums and John Gillespie on bass. The newlyformed “The El Mocambo Trio” was born. For a band that’s only been together and practicing for about a month, the guys are off to a great start. Q: What attracted you to the blues and, specifically, to Stevie Ray? C.J.: “Blues music is about a struggle, and it doesn’t matter who you are, what religion, color or sex you are. I don’t know a single person in my life that isn’t blue about something, and people identify with that. As far as Stevie Ray, there was always such a spiritual aspect of his playing style that I love and try to emulate.” Q: Do you have any pre-gig rituals or superstitions? C.J: “I don’t do anything like tap the speaker three times or anything like that, but I usually put money in my boot. Other than that, I spend most of the day before a show getting pumped up, taking some deep breaths and getting myself centered and ready to play.” Q: Any thoughts about what you might be doing had you not chosen music? C.J.: “I’d probably be in prison. I always wanted to be the bad boy but never really wanted to get into trouble. Playing music just did it for me. It’ll give you something to do that will keep you off the streets, and you just have to decide whether you want to pursue it as a living or get a day job and just play music as a hobby.” Q: Do you all play for a living or do you work other jobs? C.J.: “I just play music.” John: “I still work, at least for a little while.”

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Allen: “I’m a Linux software developer who listens to music all day while I work and have come to learn, appreciate and add the ‘Texas shuffle’ drum style to my library.” Q: Can you let our readers know when and where they can catch you? C.J.: “We have gigs coming up Friday, May 13th at The Patio Bar & Grill in Henderson; May 27th at Darrens Pub in Henderson; June 24th at Club Royale; June 29th at The Deerhead and July 4, 5 and 6th at Hoosiers Lounge, so you’ll have plenty of chances to check us out!” – Mark McCoy Mark McCoy is a freelance photographer and writer. You can see his work at www.markmccoyphotography.com.

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2011 Handy Dates

The 2011 W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival

June 11th - June 18th

The W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival is all grown up: in 2011, the festival hits the age of consumption, in its 21st year as one of the best free concert events in the nation. This year’s festival runs June 11-18 and features a lineup of living legends, female powerhouses, hot shot guitarists, and top area talent.

he wildly popular William Branaman Street Strut, a people’s parade, kicks things off with Mardi Gras flair at 9:30 a.m. on June 11th at Henderson’s Central Park. Attendees should be ready to grab their beads and strut their stuff! In the afternoon, the music continues in Central Park, during the Taste of Henderson, a chance to sample the best in barbecue from pit masters all over the state. Bands take the “big stage” in Audubon Mill Park between June 15-18, performing for thousands of blues enthusiasts from around the world. Highlights from this year’s lineup include legends like John Primer, playing with guests Lurrie Bell and Eddie Shaw, as well as 2011 International Blues Challenge winners the Lionel Young Band and past I.B.C. winner Eden Brent. Brent is just one of a stellar crop of female performers at the 2011 festival. Others include the Deanna Bogart Band, Carolyn Wonderland, and Dana Fuchs – who you may remember as “Sadie” in the Beatles-inspired film Across The Universe. Guitar heads should look out for performers like Matt Schofield, Damon Fowler and Guitar Shorty. Shorty played in Ray Charles’ band, with Guitar Slim and Sam Cooke, who has been said to influenced a young Jimi Hendrix. While international talent is being brought into perform, the local Blues scene is getting the representation it deserves as well. Local bands, including the Amazing Soul Crackers, Blues 4 U, the Cold

• Guitar Shorty • John Primer with Special Guests, Lurrie Bell and Eddie Shaw • Dana Fuchs • Carolyn Wonderland • The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker • Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience • The Deanna Bogart Band • Preston Shannon • Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp • Damon Fowler • Eden Brent

Stares, “Blind Dog” Gatewood, the Beasley Band, and Bob Minnette and the Dixieland Society are all slated to perform. Albion, the Illinois-based Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp will kick off performances on Thursday, June 16, ahead of Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience. That’s also the night that audiences can fill their bellies, as well as their ears, and come down to Audubon Mill for red beans and rice. This year offers a packed and illustrious lineup for one of the best-run American music festivals, and this article is just a teaser for the activities and cultural delights that await its audiences. – “Johnny Full-Time” John Luttrell is the Host/Executive Producer of “Full-Time Blues Radio,” which airs Saturdays, Noon-2:00 PM on 91.5 WUEV-FM. He also owns and runs http://www.FullTimeBlues.com

• Matt Schofield • Lionel Young Band • The Cold Stares • Amazing Soul Crackers • Mightychondria • “Blind Dog” Gatewood • King Bees • Blues4U • Bob Minnette and the Dixieland Society • Beasley Band Check out the complete lineup of times and artists on page 42 of this issue!

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111 South

812-449-5627 June 4: Brinker’s 4th Annual Art Show at 111 South – Your sense of sight, sound, and fun will all be satisfied at this evening that includes a performance of EVSC’s summer musical Seussical, as well as local art displays such as photography, jewelry and paintings. Family fun includes face painting, and animal friends from the Wesselman Nature Society will join the party as well. This event is free to the public.

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Angel Mounds State Historic Site

812-853-3956 Continuing through June 3: “Contemporary Show” – The Contemporary Show is an exhibit put together by the Tri-State Art Guild, whose theme centers on contemporary subject matter. Call or visit angelmounds.org for more information. Continuing through June 22: “Archaeology C.S.I. Day” – This event is designed to let students experience a “Cultural Scene Investigation,” as archaeologists demonstrate and discuss aspects of the science and history of archaeology. (6th & 7th graders only).

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Burdette Park

812-401-4243 June 26: Big Bash Fundraiser – Every summer at Burdette Park, the Evansville Symphonic Band presents a series of free concerts. This annual event makes those concerts possible, with food, dancing, raffles and - of course - music. Doors open at 5 p.m. Music begins at 6 p.m.

Downtown Evansville

812-401-4243 Continuing through June: Vanderburgh County Farm Bureau Farmers’ Market – The Farmers’ Market will open at 8:00 am every Friday in June and is located on

the corner of Sycamore and 2nd streets in Downtown Evansville. It will feature fresh produce, herbs, crafts, baked goods and everything in between! Vendor applications are available for download at www. evansvillegage.com. The market will be open until 2:00 p.m. through October 7. For more information, call GAGE at 812-401-4243.

Evansville Civic Theatre 812-425-2800 June 3 - 4: Nobody Don’t Like Yogi – This special presentation at Germania Maennerchor is a one-man play about the famous Yogi Berra, played by local favorite

golden raintree Antique Show June 11-12 in Historic new Harmony!

the world of her candy store and her unmarried daughter, Bella. As the story unfolds, it tells the compelling theatrical tale Neil Simon ever wrote. Evening shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m.

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Rick Kerstig. The show is preceded by a “Beer and Brats” dinner. Cocktail hour starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, which includes dinner. Seating is limited to 200 tickets. Call 812-425-2800 for reservations.

Eykamp Scout Center

812-422-2111 June 25: Art Fair in the Park – Is there a better way to spend a spring day than shopping in the sunshine? The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana introduces this new event, an art fair featuring kids’ activities, artist booths, and musical entertainment. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science

812-425-2406 Continuing through June 26: “Reflection on the Civil War” – As we approach the sesquicentennial anniversary of the Civil war, take a look back at relics from this time period with a special emphasis on Evansville’s experience.

Historic New Harmony

812-682-4474 June 11 - 12: Golden Raintree Antique Show Starting at 9 a.m. both days, you can find this unique exhibit inside the Ribeyre

gymnasium in downtown New Harmony. Free admission is a highlight of both days as you browse the booths and enjoy food and drink. Visit newharmony.biz for more information.

New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art

812-464-8600 June 25: Curt Schmitt and John Spurgin – Local cabinet maker, Schmitt, and painter, Spurgin, opening reception. 10 a.m. June 16 – July 21: Ceramics Workshop – Every Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

812-424-4398 June 7: A Celebration for Organ, Orchestra & Chorus – Featuring Mark X. Hatfield, the EPO Chamber Orchestra and Chorus and special guest, Gina Moore. The program will include selections from

Handel, Mozart, Adagio, Barber and a few other patriotic selections. This event is free and open to the public. Concert begins at 7:00 p.m.

Willard Library Book Fair

812-425-4309 June 4: Annual Library Book Sale – The Evansville area’s largest one-day book sale, featuring collections of fiction, history (especially the Civil War and WWII), and fishing, will be of special interest to bibliophiles of all ages. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Mesker Park Zoo

812-435-6143 June 11: Zoo Brew – Adults over 21 years of age are invited to the Mesker Park Zoo to sample local craft brews in the wildest setting in Evansville. Take a trip through Amazonia and the botanical gardens while enjoying drink samplings and live music. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

New Harmony Theatre

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Downtown Evansville

Riverside Dr. Evansville, IN (812) 423-4285 Shrinersfest.org

Evansville Freedom Festival sponsored by Hadi Shrinersfest Thursday, June 9 – Sunday, June 12 This four day FREE event on Evansville’s downtown riverfront includes activities for the whole family! This year you’ll find a boat parade, inflatables, Anheuser Busch Clydesdales, live music, food, a bierstube Thursday evening and flying demonstrations by the Blue Angels. This is a weekend you’re not going to want to miss. Log on to shrinerfest.org for a complete schedule.

Evansville Country Club

3810 Stringtown Rd. Evansville, IN (812) 425-2243 evansvillecountryclub.org Tales & Scales 25th Year Silver Anniversary Gala Saturday, June 18 – 6:00 p.m. Join Tales & Scales as they celebrate 25 years of igniting the imagination of children all over this country through

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music, theater, and story! Log on to talesandscales.org for more information.

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library All Branches

Animal Tales Get an up-close look at six live animals from six continents. This fun but educational, interactive, and safe program allows hands-on volunteering for a rare experience with exotic animals. Central Tuesday, June 14, 10 a.m. North Park Tuesday, June 14, 2 p.m. Red Bank Tuesday, June 14, 6 p.m. McCollough Monday, June 13, 10 a.m. Oaklyn Monday, June 13, 6 p.m. West Monday, June 13, 2 p.m.

EVPL East Branch

840 E. Chandler Ave. Evansville, IN (812) 428-8231 evpl.org Mad Hatter’s Summer Social Saturday, June 4 – 2:00 p.m. Play flamingo croquet, create sidewalk art, eat popcorn, and wear your craziest hat to win a prize in the Mad Hat Contest at the Mad Hatter’s Summer Social.

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EVPL Red Bank Branch 120 S. Red Bank Rd. Evansville, IN (812) 428-8205 evpl.org Family Game Time Every Friday – 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Drop in to play some of your favorite games with your family. It’s fun for all ages with games like Checkers, Candyland, Trivial Pursuit, Pictureka, and more.

Mesker Amphitheatre 1551 Mesker Park Dr. Evansville, IN (812) 476-1383 smgevansville.com

2011 Pepsi Movies at Mesker Friday, June 17 & Saturday, June 18* – 8:15 p.m. Pack up the family and make your way to Mesker Amphitheatre for an open-air movie showing and $1 hamburgers and hot dogs! Admission is $3 or you can pick up a free pass at dozens of local area retailers. Check smgevansville.com each month for updates and movie titles. *Dates are tentative.

The Centre

715 Locust St. Evansville, IN (812) 435-5770 smgevansville.com Max & Ruby Bunny Party Friday, June 10 – 6:30 p.m. Max and Ruby are planning a big party and are looking for the biggest present ever to make this occasion super special! Who is their guest of honor? How will they get all of their errands done in time? During this fast-paced theatrical production, they will conquer any party planning problem they encounter! Tickets are available at Ticketmaster outlets, SMG Box Offices, Schnuck’s West, online or by calling (800)-7453000.

The Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe)

22 SE 5th St. • Evansville, IN (812) 464-cMoe (2663) cmoekids.org Story Stretchers – Every Thursday & Saturday at 10:30 a.m. A special story time, including a craft, song, game or special activity for ages 1-4 years. Thursday, June 2: St. Mary’s Free Family Fun Night – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. St. Mary’s Hospital sponsors free admission on the first

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Thursday of each month, so mark your calendar for this great value! Discovery DASH: Foot Race and Family Health Fair Saturday, June 11 – 8:00 a.m. Known for its foot and wheelchair races, this year’s Discovery Dash will be held at Enlow Field and will feature an onsite health fair, family relays, an obstacle course, and other family activities. The fun starts at 8 a.m. More details to come at www.cmoekids.org. The Longest Day of Play Tuesday, June 21 – 9 a.m. cMoe challenges you to come down and celebrate the Longest Day of Play during the solstice, the longest day of sunshine.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

624 S. Green River Rd. Evansville, IN 812-475-1054 bn.com Barnes & Noble offers a regular story time every Friday at 10 a.m. and every Saturday at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, June 1 – 10 a.m. – Registration opens for the Barnes & Noble Annual Talent Show Held on July 16, the B&N Talent Show is open to children 10 years and under.

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Saturday, June 4 – 2 p.m. – Kid’s Author & Illustrator Meet & Greet Meet Lisa Winter and Jessica Whitehouse, creators of the children’s story Let’s Go Down, a story about coal mines. Learn about their research and how this story came together. Bring your kids to see how their favorite books get made. Saturday, June 4 – 3 p.m. – Meet Little Critter Little Critter is being extra brave on this special day! Little Critter wants to meet all of B&N’s kids so he’s venturing out of his home. Come out and hear story time, work on a craft and have a snack with this loveable children’s favorite icon. Saturday, June 11 – 3 p.m. – Special Story Saturdays Take part in neat crafts and yummy treats while hearing great family stories – some classic, some new – while spending time with your family and other new friends. Saturday, June 18 – 3 p.m. – Kid’s Get a Jump on Father’s Day! Let’s make this Father’s Day the best ever! Get a head start on something special for Dad by joining us for a story, snack and special craft just for youknow-who!

Saturday, June 25 – 3 p.m. – Special Story Saturdays Take part in neat crafts and yummy treats while hearing great family stories – some classic, some new – while spending time with your family and other new friends.

Cashland

301 E. Diamond Ave. Evansville, IN (812) 421-0265 cashamerica.com June 25 - 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. - Community Yard Sale Cashland is hosting a community yard sale. Proceeds will be donated to the Evansville chapter of the Ronald McDonald house.

Swonder Ice Arena 209 N. Boeke Rd. Evansville, IN (812) 479-0989 swonder.evansville.net

Public Skating Hours: Monday 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. Wednesday 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. & 7 – 9 p.m. Thursday 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. Friday 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. & 7 – 10 p.m. Saturday 1 – 3:30 p.m. & 9 – 11 p.m. Sunday 1 – 3:30 p.m. & 6 – 8 p.m. Special Tuesdays & Thursdays – 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. from just $5 (admission & skate rental) Call 812-479-0989 for pricing.

AngEl MoundS 8215 Pollack Ave. Evansville, IN (812) 853-3956 angelmounds.org

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission: Adults $4; 12 & Under $2; Seniors $3.50 “Extreme Egypt” Archaeology Summer Day Camp Monday, June 13 – Friday, June 17 Travel back to ancient Egypt with activties that include mock excavations, tomb visits, a “Friday Feast” and more! Registration is continuing now and is open to students ages 6-12Volunteers will enjoy sharing history with you and your young ones.

BurdETTE PArK SuMMEr dAY CAMP 5301 Nurrenbern Rd. Evansville, IN (812) 435-5602 evansvillecountryclub.org

May 31 – July 29 Burdette Park offers two programs to keep kids engaged and active during summer break. The Recreational Day Camp, for children ages 6-14, will get kids playing and exploring with activities like cheerleading, soccer, nature exploration, computer education, swimming, and dance.

CMoE’S SuMMEr dAY CAMPS

guiTAr lAB SuMMEr dAY CAMP

June 6 – August 5 Nine uniquely themed day camps offer a safe, reliable and fun place for your kids to expand their imaginations! Check cMoe’s website for registration details or call the museum.

June 6 – June 10 During this weeklong camp, budding rock stars will increase their technical proficiency with the guitar, achieve greater musical confidence, learn to interact musically with others, and create a CD of their live performances.

22 SE 5th St. Evansville, IN (812) 464-cMoe (2663) cmoekids.org

EVAnSVillE MuSEuM’S Cool CAMPS for KidS! 411 S.E. Riverside Dr. Evansville, IN (812) 425-2406 emuseum.org

“Museum Camp 2011” June 13 – 17 Let’s learn about the Ohio river! Children who will be in grades 2-5 at the start of the 2011 school year are eligible for this year’s camp. Camp time is 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Call scholarship information. “Art Exploration Camp” June 21– 24 Ages 7 -13 are welcome to come and learn from local artist Dakri Sinclair and explore different styles of art. Camp time is 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Dress for a mess and get ready to let your creativity run wild!

1010 S. Weinbach Ave. Evansville, IN (812) 402-5656 theguitarlab.com

MESKEr PArK Zoo & BoTAniC gArdEn SuMMEr dAY CAMP 1545 Mesker Park Dr. Evansville, IN (812) 435-6143 meskerparkzoo.com

June 6 – July 29 Get up close and personal with exotic animals at these camps, where children ages 4-12 can satisfy their natural curiosity about our furry friends while learning about the animal kingdom.

METro SPorT CEnTEr SuMMEr CAMPS 5820 Metro Centre Dr. Evansville, IN (812) 427-KICK MetroSportsCenter.net

Continuing through June Get your kids active this summer indoors and outdoors with a large variety

of sports. Boys and girls ages 4-12 are eligible. Normal camp hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. Snacks, early and late pickup/drop-offs are included.

PATCHWorK CEnTrAl’S frEE SuMMEr ProgrAMS

100 Washington Ave. Evansville, IN (812) 424-2735 patchwork.org “Art garden Week” June 6 – June 9 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Children in 2 grade and up. “Sculpture Weeks” June 13 – June 16, 20 – 22 Join sculptor Rob MillardMendez in helping create Patchwork’s newest sculpture. 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Grades 6 – 8.

WESSElMAn nATurE SoCiETY ECO-ACADEMY SuMMEr CAMP

551 N. Boeke Rd. Evansville, IN (812) 479-0771 WesselmanNatureSociety.org June 13 - 17 Give your children a summer experience that challenges their limitations and grows their character? Woodlands, wetlands and waterways are utilized while exploring and discovering. Full and half day camps available.

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Northern Edge Hockey “Total Offense” Summer Camp Monday, June 27 – Friday, July 1 This program is designed for the Forward or Defenseman who wants to add this component to their game. Three hours a day are spent on-ice, focusing on highly specific game situations and goal-scoring techniques. Call Swonder for more information and rates. Camp Swonder offers 11 weekly summer sessions for kids 6 – 12. Sessions start June 13 and June 27. Along with a full week of activities, kids will be offered FREE instruction in ice skating, hockey, comic art, martial arts and tumbling – at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. It’s a bargain at $115 per child for the week. Camp Swonder also provides a great camper to counselor ratio! Evansville Youth Hockey Association offers several summer hockey clinics for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned players. Go to EYHA.org for more information. Evansville Icemen player Bo Cheesman is offering a summer hockey clinic through August 9. You will find more information about Bo, the awesome Iceman, and his class on EYHA’s site. See page 46 for a listing of festivals and summer socials that include family friendly events.

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Bosse Field

Evansville Otters Baseball 1701 N. Main St. Evansville, IN (812) 435-8686 evansvilleotters.com You can’t get more apple pie than summertime at Bosse Field with the Evansville Otters. Watch for details of the Otter Pup Gang Membership for kids, whichprovides free tickets, t-shirts, discounts and special invitations. Upcoming Home Games: Tuesday, June 7 – vs. Thunderbolts – 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 – vs. Thunderbolts – 6:35 p.m. Thursday, June 9 – vs. Thunderbolts – 6:35 p.m. Friday, June 10 – vs. Jackhammers – 6:35 p.m. Saturday, June 11 – vs. Jackhammers – 6:35 p.m. Sunday, June 12 – vs. Thunderbolts – 1:05 p.m. Sunday, June 19 – vs. Rascals – 4:35 p.m. Monday, June 20 – vs. Rascals – 12:05 p.m. Saturday, June 25 – vs. Thunderbolts – 6:35 p.m. Sunday, June 26 – vs. Miners – 4:35 p.m.

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Gardens 1545 Mesker Park Dr. Evansville , IN (812) 425-5050 meskerparkzoo.com

Open 365 days a year* 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission: Adults $8.50; Children $7.50; Under 2 – FREE Vanderburgh County residents receive $1.00 off when proof of

residency is provided. Mesker also offers great deals on zoo memberships. Sunday, June 19 – Dads Are FREE At the Zoo ALL DAY! Free, by the way, is the same admission price for being at home with his “other zoo”... Treat your dad to a fun day at the zoo with his animals… and the zoo’s too!

Willard Library 40 First Ave. Evansville, IN (812) 425-4309 Willard.lib.in.us

The Hip Hop Stop Wednesday, June 22 – 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Jan’s School of Dance is presenting hip-hop dancing lessons for kids. Get your kids moving and having a blast at the same time.

Garvin Park

N. Heidelbach Ave. Evansville, IN Thursday, June 9th 4 - 6 p.m. – Colts Fan Fest The Fan Fest makes a stop in Evansville summer. Elements include meet and greets with Colts alumni players and cheerleaders. Fans may also register for one of the Colts Official Fan Clubs, register-towin Colts tickets, test their abilities on a rock climbing wall, attempt to catch an NFL punt from a Jugs machine, pick-up free Colts giveaways, play on the Colts interactive inflatables and experience the newly renovated Colts In Motion, the team’s traveling museum.

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4. Something Borrowed - Emily Giffin 5. Cutting For Stone - Abraham Verghese

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1. Worth Dying For Lee Child 2. The Search Nora Roberts 3. Water For Elephants Sara Gruen 4. A Game Of Thrones George R. R. Martin 5. Storm Prey- John Sandford

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1. Soul Surfer Beathany Hamilton with Sheryl Berk and Rick Bundschuh 2. Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer John Grisham 3. The Book Thief Markus Zusak 4. Along For The Ride Sarah Dessen 5. Beastly - Alex Flinn

Tuesday, June 7 Take a six-week detour across six different countries. Every other Tuesday from June through August, we’ll explore the unique identities of different countries in the Road Trip Art and Travel Series. Art activities will accompany each destination, and you’re invited to bring vacation photos that relate to the place we visit each week. Join us for a Road Trip at 6:00 pm in the Large Group Room at the Central Library. Tuesday, June 7 Reading help available at the library. Do you know someone who wants to learn to read or needs help improving their reading skills? Montessori for Basic Reading in Adult Education is a new hands-on approach that may help adults learn faster. Tuesday and Thursdays, from June 7 to July 28, at 5:00 pm at the East Branch is the place to be if you’re ready to advance your reading ability. Registration is required. For more information, call 426-9790. Wednesday, June 8 Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music. You’ll have a rockin’ good time at the Rockin’ Down Home Evening with Byron Rohrig, on Oaklyn Branch’s front lawn at 6:30 pm. Byron will play music from the 60s and 70s that will get your feet stomping and hands clapping. In case of rain, the concert will be moved inside. For more information on the classes, events and services that are available free of charge at the EVPL, visit evpl.org or on your smartphone at m.evpl.org.

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Trends and Benefits of New Home Construction

vernight, new neighborhoods are popping up. Each house is as unique and suited to the homeowner as the next. What draws people to new construction? What are the trends? What are the benefits? We talked to Chip Dormeier, President of the Southwestern Indiana Home Builders Association (SIBA) and Vice President of Marketing for Jagoe Homes, to get answers. N4U: What are the current trends in new home construction? CD: New homes evolve continuously. Today, a new home will be about 10 percent smaller than the average size of one built in 2010. The formal living room has vanished or merged to become a “great room” that accommodates the kitchen, the family room, and the living room. New homes are most likely to feature walk-in closets, a laundry room, more impressive bathrooms, vaulted or tray ceilings, a two-car garage. As energy costs rise, consumers are increasingly concerned with energy efficiency, which can be addressed in windows, programmable thermostats, tankless hot water heaters, and efficient HAVC and cooling systems. Most important is a new home built with an Energy Star rating. N4U: Why do you think these trends are successful? CD: Compared with standard homes, ENERGY STAR qualified homes use substantially less energy for heating and cooling, delivering up to $400 in annual savings. This adds up to thousands of dollars saved on utility bills over the years. Also, brand new energy-efficient homes deliver better protection against all the elements. This helps ensure consistent temperatures, improved indoor air quality, and greater durability. N4U: What are the benefits of buying a new home? CD: New homes are built to meet the demands of today, like improved efficiency, lower utilities, comfort, maintenance free, and more efficient, higher-performing products. Interest rates are still at historical lows, which helps to reduce your monthly investment. Interest rates are not going to get much lower, but the cost will rise, which can impact your monthly investment and the overall purchase price. Now is the time to buy! – Alison Sigman

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June Shopping Guide green Egg’s and dad

“The Original American Designed Ceramic Cooker. It’s a smoker, a grill and an oven and you can cook literally any food on it year around, from appetizers to entrees to desserts.” With and 18-inch diameter and 255 square inches of cooking surface the Large EGG can cook one 20-pound turkey, 16 burgers, 6 chickens vertically, 8 steaks or 7 racks of ribs vertically! Comes with a lifetime warranty. Bassemier’s Fireplace, Patio & Spas: (812) 479-6338 Bassemiers.com: Large Green Egg – Regular $849.00 (Check prices regulary as Bassemier’s runs sale prices often.)

it’s Hip to Be rectangle… Dad will never forget what time it is with this stunning water resistant time piece by Citizen®. It includes a black leather strap with a black ion plated, stainless steel rectangular dial featuring the Eco-Drive™. Helzberg Diamonds inEastland Mall: (812) 471-1801 Helzberg.com: Citizen® Eco-Drive™ Men’s Watch - $185.00

Give Dad a Smart Mug Light the Way for Dad Dad can control his lighting from up to 100 feet away with the Field & Stream™ 100’ Remote Control Lantern. With a five-hour running time and weather resistant shell, it is perfect for any outdoors trip. Weather resistant with a manual On/Off switch. Uses 4 D cell batteries (not provided.)

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Dick’s Sporting Goods: (812) 402-9100 DicksSportingGoods.com: Field & Stream 100’ Remote Control Battery Lantern - $24.99

Barnes and Noble: (812) 475-1054 BN.com: NOOK Color with WiFi® - $249.00

Keep Dad entertained for hours with the NOOK Color. Now with Apps and a 7-inch VividView™ Color Touchscreen! Dad can enjoy enhanced books, magazines, newspapers and interactive children’s books! With over 2 million titles at his fingertips, Dad is sure to be pleased!

Make sure Dad’s cup of joe is just the right temperature with this stainless steel 16 ounce smart mug! It is temperature controlled and heats liquid to selected temperatures from 85 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. It will even alert Dad when ideal preset temperature is reached. The mug also monitors temperature of liquid, displaying status on the LED indicator. A 12V auto adapter included. Amazon.com: Stainless Steel 16-oz. Smart Mug in Silver - $21.99

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Jun 6-8: Reds vs. Cubs Jun 17-19: Reds vs. Blue Jays Jun 20-22: Reds vs. Yankees

20th Century Theater 513-731-8000

Jefferson Hall, Newport

Jun 1: The Wood Brothers Jun 5: Ben Sollee/Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Jun 23: Company of Thieves/ Sleeper Agent

fountain Square 513-621-4400

Jun 11: Dodgeball Tournament Challenge

Funny Bone Comedy Club 859-957-2000 Jun 2-5: Kyle Dunnigan Jun 9-12: John Caparulo Jun 16-19: Ian Bagg Jun 23-26: Rob Little

Jun 10: Gee Your Band Smells Terrific Jun 25: The Hot Carls Jun 29: Legendary Wednesday with the Naked Karate Girls

Procter & gamble Hall 513-621-2787 Jun 19: Cake Jun 25: The Monkees

Yeatman’s Cove

Jun 8: Party in the Park with Your Villain, My Hero Jun 22: Party in the Park with Cover Model

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Ale Emporium 317-842-1333

Jun 2: Sour Mash Jun 3: Living Proof Jun 4: Day Job Blues Jun 9: Filter Kings Jun 11: The Bishops Jun 16: My Yellow Rickshaw Jun 18: Saints & Strangers

Conseco fieldhouse 317-917-2500

Jun 2: GLEE Live in Concert Jun 4: Fever vs. Chicago Jun 10: Fever vs. New York Jun 11: Indiana/Kentucky All-Star Basketball Game Jun 14: Fever vs. Tulsa Jun 25: Fever vs. Connecticut Jun 28: Fever vs. Phoenix

Crackers Comedy - Broad Ripple 317-255-4211 Jun 8-11: Rachel Feinstein Jun 16-18: Kevin Pollak Jun 22-25: Keith Alberstadt

Crackers Comedy-Downtown 317-631-3536 Jun 1-4: Tracey McDonald Jun 8-11: Andy Woodhull Jun 15-18: Pat Dixon Jun 22-25: Hannibal Buress

June 29 rock out with the Naked Karate Girls at Jefferson Hall in Newport, KY. Go Bananas Comedy Club 513-984-9288 Jun 2-5: Paul Mecurio Jun 9-12: Josh Sneed Jun 16-19: Dwayne Perkins Jun 23-26: Mike Vecchione Jun 30: Jamie Lissow

great American Ball Park 513-381-rEdS Jun 1: Reds vs. Brewers Jun 3-5: Reds vs. Dodgers

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Melody Inn 317-923-4707 Rachel Feinstein keeps the laughs rolling at Crackers, Broad Ripple June 8 – 11. 8 Seconds 317-486-1525

Jun 3: Molly Hatchett Jun 4: Southern Country Jun 10: Confederate Railroad Jun 11: Bigg Country

Jun 17: Cabin/God Made Robots Jun 30: Days of the Dead Convention Kick-off Show

Morty’s Comedy Joint 317-848-5500

Jun 2-4: Taylor Williamson Jun 23-25: Jim Jefferies Jun 30: Slade Ham

Mousetrap 317-255-3189

Jun 3: Boogie Matrix Jun 10: Shaggy Woda

Old National Centre Egyptian Room 317-239-5151 Jun 10: Panic at Disco Jun 18: Yellowcard/Good Charlotte Jun 28: Owl City Jun 29: 100 Monkeys

KfC Yum! Center 502-690-9000

Ryman Auditorium 615-889-3060

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Jun 4: Michael Buble Jun 9-12: Cirque du Soleil: Alegria

Jun 13: Owl City Jun 17-19: Always...Patsy Cline

Verizon Wireless Music Center 317-773-6034

Jun 24: Kenny Chesney/Billy Currington/ Uncle Kracker

roAd TriP To louiSVillE Taylor Swift is just one of the 25+ artists that are scheduled to perform at this year’s CMA Music Festival June 9 – 12. 3rd & Lindsey 615-259-9891 Soak up the swagger of Michael Buble at the KFC Yum! Center June 4. Belterra Casino resort Centerstage 888-235-8377 Jun 18: George Jones Jun 24: KC and the Sunshine Band

Brown Theatre 502-584-7777

Jun 1: Buddy Guy

Comedy Caravan 502-459-0022

Jun 1-5: Danny Browning & C.J. Harlow Jun 8: Etta May and Her Men - All Male Revue

Improv Louisville 502-581-132

Jun 2-5: Greg Hahn Jun 9: Patrick Spring Jun 10-12: The TomGreen.com World Stand-Up Comedy Tour Jun 16-19: Huggy Lowdown Jun 23-25: Jo Koy Jun 30: Bob Zany

Jim Porters good Time Emporium 502-452-9531 Jun 3: John D’Amato Jun 17: Blackberry Smoke Jun 24: Ty Herndon

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Jun 2: Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang Clan Tour Jun 4: All Star Jam Benefit featuring Caprice w/ Former and Tight Panthers Jun 10: Johnny Cash Bash Jun 11: Boneyard w/ Simmons and Altercation Jun 17: Abbey Road Jun 21: Nashville Fringe Festival featuring Kidsmeal/Deep Fried 5/The Coolin’ System/Charles Butler

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Jun 4: Rascal Flatts and Jimmy Wayne Jun 7: Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, Oakridge Boys and more Jun 17: Kellie Pickler Jun 25: Foster and Lloyd Jun 28: Justin Moore

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Alexander Keith’s Nova Scotia Style Ale (St. Louis, MO)

Todd Zachritz: 3.5

Drinkability is okay. There just isn’t a lot going on here with this beer.

of hops, and I can actually smell some roasted scents.

Widmer Brothers Pitch Black iPA

Breckenridge Agave Wheat

(Portland, OR)

(Denver, CO)

I’d never heard of this one, nor of a “Nova Scotia style”, so was curious to imbibe. This one pours an attractive amber, with a rich white head and sparse, but nice, lace. I get an aroma of yeasty rolls and honey. Definitely more body than most lagers and a lot more flavor, too. Bread-like, almost chewy, and with a little bitter hops at the finish. Solid and enjoyable!

Todd Zachritz: 4.5

Jabez Martinez: 3.5

This is a clear amber beer. It had a crisp lager flavor, with medium body. I would compare this with a Sam Adam’s - but just slightly better. It had more character than other Lagers and not one flavor that overpowered it. It is a nice beer to have when you are grilling some steaks.

Alison Sigman: 2.5

It smells really malty, with a lot of caramel and scorched sugar in it. Soapy and grassy hops scent, but, mostly, this smells really malty for a lager. The taste starts out malty but not as sweet as the smell might suggest.

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Widmer’s hefeweizen is well-known and one that I’ve always found to be a top-notch session wheat beer, but this one’s escaped my radar, and sad that is. This is (no surprises, please) pitch black, with a big head of off-white bubbles and an intricate spider web of lace. A decent mild hops nose -- grapefruit and floral. What a taste! All sustained citrus sweetness (orange, grapefruit), with some pine and a bitter finish. Very tasty and one I’d seek out again.

Jabez Martinez: 3.5

A nice dark beer, with a 6.5% alcohol content. Like the label says, “Smooth, Dark and Hoppy”. It has a nice grapefruit aroma, too. It does have a strong hops flavor, with roasted caramel coffee flavor added in.

Alison Sigman: 2.5

Well, it’s pitch black. Even holding it up to a light won’t do much to diminish the opacity. It pours a lumpy tan head, with large and small bubbles. It smells

Todd Zachritz: 3.5

Breckenridge is one of a metric ton of Colorado breweries and one of the best-distributed, but they’ve never got the same respect as their relative neighbors, New Belgium, Great Divide, or Avery. This beer won’t change that perception. It’s a cloudy yellow-gold, with minor froth and a little lace. Aroma is sweet rolls and honey. The taste is smooth, but the agave nectar adds a syrupy mouth-feel [NOTE: Do you mean “mouthful”, rather than “mouth-feel”?]. I get a hint of citrus somewhere in there, too. Not a lot of depth, but decent and a worthy summer treat.

Jabez Martinez: 4.5

This beer has a nice, cloudy, yellow color to it. It proves itself to be a great summer beer – clean finish with a fruity, unfiltered wheat flavor and a touch of grapefruit. I would actually suggest putting a slice of lemon in it. Keep an eye out for this one.

Alison Sigman: 3

This beer poured a flat orange, with fair clarity. The head was slight, eggshell white in color and a bit soapy, failing to hold long. Oranges with both a sweet and sour quality come through, along with berry and cypress, with a hint of semi-dry lemon pulp and green leafy hops. It does have a good level of carbonation, light-bodied, and it’s lively on the hold. While not particularly crisp, it is bubbly, with a slick and slippery texture. Good level of drinkability, non-discriminatory and easy to down. Probably fares well as a summer drink.

Schlafly American india Pale Ale (St. Louis, MO)

Todd Zachritz: 5.0

Schlafly is a regional treasure, being available in only seven states. This is a special release, so grab it while you can. IPA fans (like me) will appreciate this murky red-brown ale, with a thick

the label states. I am a true Schlafly fan, but I wasn’t crazy for this beer. I guess I am just burned out on all the “amped up” hopped beers that have been released lately. This one was almost a little too much for me.

Alison Sigman: 3

head and thick lacing on the glass. Wonderful. The nose is deep pine resins. Amazing and intense. The anticipation builds! In tasting, I get more of the pine, with some sour grapefruit. A fetchingly bitter finish seals the deal. This one’s a real winner, and if it were available more widely, it would certainly earn Schlafly further acclaim. My top choice of the issue!

Jabez Martinez: 3

This beer sports a cloudy bronze beer, with a big hops aroma and taste, just as

Hops, hops, hops in the front of things with oily citrus notes. The backbone is sweet malt, and it does a nice job of balancing things out here, but it is definitely in the background. The finish is semi-dry and leaves a bitter hops aftertaste, begging you to take another sip.

Ratings are given from 1-5. “5” is the best rating a reviewer can give, meaning they were very pleased with the beer and would recommend it. “1” is the lowest rating a reviewer can give, not enjoying it at all.

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X-Men: First Class Twentieth Century Fox

X-Men: First Class takes us back to a time in X-Men history when Professor X (James McAvoy) and Magneto (Michael Fassbender) were best friends, discovering their powers for the first time. The fifth installment in the X-Men series, a prequel set in 1962 during the Cuban missile crisis, explores the origins of both the X-Men and the Brotherhood of Mutants. Director Michael Vaughn describes the film as similar to Batman Begins in the pleasure it takes in introducing its characters. This X-Men is also darker and more mature than the previous films. This promises to be the fresh start that the X-Men franchise needs.

JunE 10th

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer Smokewood Entertainment group With over 13 million copies sold of the Judy Moody book series, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer should have no trouble finding an audience. Directed by John Schultz (Aliens in the Attic), the film stars Aussie actress Jordana Beatty in the titular role of Judy, with Heather Graham playing the loopy and delightful Aunt Opal. Basically, when you’re in the third grade, the goal of having a thrilling summer is as worthy as any and certainly enough to base a movie on.

JunE 10th - Super 8 Paramount Pictures While filming an amateur zombie flick on their Super 8 camera in their small Ohio town, a group of six kids witness a train crash and capture what appears to be an alien escaping from the wreckage. Afterwards, unusual events begin happening all over town. Taking note, the local deputy embarks on a mission to discover what’s happening to the people of his community. Writer and director J.J. Abrams has revealed little about the film, except to say “It’s sweet, it’s scary, and there’s a mystery.” With producer Steven Spielberg at the helm, the film is already being hailed as a modern-day E.T.

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JunE 17th - Green Lantern Warner Bros. Test pilot Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds) has been picked as the first human Green Lantern ever by the Green Lantern Corps, a group of heroes formed from different races throughout the universe, sworn to uphold intergalactic peace. But the Corps have their doubts about humankind, and Hal has doubts about himself. Perhaps with the encouragement of his colleague and love interest Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), Hal can learn to use the powers granted by this mysterious green ring, and more importantly, overcome his fears in time to defeat the evil Parallax and save Earth.

JunE 17th

Mr. Popper’s Penguins Twentieth Century Fox Adapted from the 1938 children’s book and winner of the 1939 Newbery Award, Mr. Popper’s Penguins is an updated version of the classic tale. In the film, Mr. Popper (Jim Carrey) is no simple house painter, but rather a success-driven businessman who inherits six penguins from his estranged father. The little rascals wreak havoc on his orderly and structured life, not to mention turning his New York apartment into an Arctic wonderland. If you grew up with the book or you have little ones, you’re sure to enjoy this whimsical family flick.

JunE 24th - Bad Teacher Columbia Pictures Junior high teacher Elizabeth Halsey (Cameron Diaz) has lost her sugar daddy and needs a new one quick. She wants to quit her lame job and live the good life — drinking, getting high and generally being herself. That’s probably a good idea since she stinks at her job anyway. Her plan? Seduce the wealthy new substitute Scott Delacorte (Justin Timberlake) and marry him. The only problem is she must compete with Amy Squirrel (Lucy Punch), her well-liked colleague, who wants Scott for herself. As if that’s not enough, she has to execute her outlandish schemes while fighting off the advances of gym teacher Russell Gettis (Jason Segel). Zaniness is sure to ensue. – Brian Ricketts

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No Strings Attached Paramount

In No Strings Attached, Emma (Natalie Portman) believes that no couple is meant to be together forever, and that love simply doesn’t last. So when her friendship with Adam (Ashton Kutcher) is threatened after they have sex one morning, they agree to make a pact. They can continue to have casual sex if they promise to never get jealous, never fight, never buy each other gifts, or anything else that could be construed as part of a relationship. Their agreement works until Adam becomes jealous of a potential rival and begins breaking the rules. Is friends-with-benefits really possible, or will love get in the way every time? The end might be expected, but the journey there is sweet and funny.

“Quantum string theory, it ain’t. But it’s passable enough if you just fancy gawping at some glossy leads for a bit.” – Katherine Bray, Film4

What the critics are saying: No Strings has no surprises; it’s another raunchy romantic comedy. But even though we’ve heard this story before, Portman and Kutcher sure are pretty to look at. If there’s a sequel, maybe an actor could play Kutcher’s part.

Green Hornet Columbia Pictures Seth Rogen is Britt Reid, the spoiled son of a wealthy media mogul (Tom Wilkinson), who spends his time partying and complaining about his dad — until one day, his father dies. A fortune now at his command, Britt is inspired to do something productive with his inheritance; unlike some rich kids, who might give money to charity or start a nonprofit, he decides to take on a superhero alter-ego: the Green Hornet. To this end, he teams up with Kato (Jay Chou), his father’s resourceful and inventive chauffeur, who comes up with all the cool gadgets any budding crime fighter might need, including Black Beauty, their super-charged, weaponized automobile. Frankly, Kato does all the crime-fighting too. It seems the Green Hornet is mainly there to supply the cash and take the credit. Cameron Diaz plays Lenore Case, Britt’s secretary and token female. What the critics are saying: Annoying, uneven and mis-cast. Painful to watch, even in 3-D.

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I Love You Philip Morris Roadside Attractions

“It’s a joy to see Carrey used in a way that revels in his schizophrenic nature while also trying to make some authentic emotional sense of it as well.” – Eric Melin, Scene-Stealers.com

Attempting to lead a conventional life, Steven Russell (Jim Carrey) plays the model hard-working citizen, married to the highly-religious Debbie (Leslie Mann), until a near-fatal car crash wakes him from his stupor. Immediately, he leaves Debbie and comes out of the closet in high style. Since living in high style requires more funds than he has, Steven embarks on a career of credit card fraud and various other cons to satisfy his expensive tastes. This leads him to prison, where he meets the mild and naive Philip Morris (Ewan McGregor), the love of his life. When he gets out, Stephen tries to make a suitable life for himself and Philip, but can’t seem to quit conning. It’s difficult to believe this movie’s outrageous up and downs are all based on a true story. What the critics are saying: A frenetic roller-coaster ride of cons and comedy, a Catch Me If You Can for the quirky at heart. Jim Carrey takes the strangest of stories and manages to find its sweetness and humor.

Blue Valentine Hunting Lane Films Blue Valentine depicts the relationship of Dean Pereira (Ryan Gosling) and Cindy Heller (Michelle Williams) in an epic, nonlinear fashion, juxtaposing scenes of their happy and hopeful early years with the harsh reality of their later ones. Cindy’s a pre-med student hoping to become a doctor, but ends up working as a nurse. Dean tries to do the right thing by marrying Cindy, who is pregnant by a previous boyfriend, but ends up unhappy and drinking too much, his earlier infatuation transformed to disdain. In hopes of saving their marriage, Dean takes Cindy to a motel for the weekend. Can they rekindle their romance, or is all lost? What the critics are saying: This grim tale of a disintegrating marriage is disturbing to watch, but gripping in its honesty. Michelle Williams most definitely deserved her Best Actress nomination. Other critics think its realism crossed over into depressing self-indulgence.

Jolene E1 Entertainment

“This picaresque tale dawdles a bit, but Chastain keeps us rooting for Jolene’s survival.” – Stephen Farber, Hollywood Reporter

Unconventionally beautiful and evoking an alluring innocence, the 15-year-old red-haired Jolene (Jessica Chastain) is a survivor, irrepressible and resilient. The thing is, she suffers from a case of very bad judgment, especially as it pertains to men. She marries Mickey (Zeb Newman) to escape the misery of her foster home and moves in with his family. As an underaged bride, she is seduced by her new husband’s Uncle Phil (Dermot Mulroney) and promptly kicked out of the house by Aunt Kay (Theresa Russell). She then winds up in juvenile detention, where she is subjected to further abuse, and finds a predatory psych nurse waiting for her. Following her escape, she marries a tattoo parlor owner named Coco (Rupert Friend) who has some disturbing secrets of his own. What the critics are saying: While the story wanders aimlessly at times, Chastain is charismatic, inhabiting the character of Jolene with strength and radiance. – Brian Ricketts Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • June 2011

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Bob Dylan “1990-2006 The Never Ending Narrative” DVD (Chrome Dreams via MVD Visual)

3.5 stars

This documentary presents a critical look at Dylan’s more recent couple of decades, and his rebirth from an unkind 80s period. Kudos for the inclusion of snippets of real Dylan music, which brings better into focus the man’s unmistakably unique craft. As well, plenty of archival footage and interviews with Dylan critics and journalists show an unbiased and well-researched set of opinions and ideas regarding Dylan’s evolution, from

5stars

Seidr

“For Winter Fire” Album (The Flenser) 5 stars

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a man seemingly out of touch with the commercial music industry to rediscovering his roots and initial inspirations in the 90s. “The Never Ending Narrative” thoroughly covers this 1990 to 2006 era, and makes a strong case for Dylan being in a creative zenith, in his astoundingly active 5th decade as a songwriter and performer. Today, Bob Dylan, at nearly 70 years of age, has regained his foothold as one of America’s most treasured (and beloved) artists. “The Never Ending Narrative” may inspire me to re-explore his more recent works. – Todd Zachritz

Bruno Sanfilippo “Subliminal Pulse” CD (Spotted Peccary Music)

5 stars Veteran Argentine/Spanish composer Sanfilippo here releases his debut for the American ambient label, Spotted Peccary, and it’s a winner through and through. With a penchant for gentle,

natural and fleeting ambience in the vein of Steve Roach or Robert Rich, Sanfilippo weaves receding washes of spacious sound alongside natural field recordings. And it’s a wholly effective synthesis. For example, “Alchemical Powers” reminds of a meditative journey to a rain forest, with birds, chirping frogs and trickling water alongside what could be singing bowls and distant thunder. Beautiful! “Pulsum Sacrum” is stately and majestic, with choral strings and chimes in a similar realm to Eno’s classic work. There’s no better template than that. As evocative mood music, Defilippo paints an unobtrusive portrait, and, as the title suggests, “Subliminal Pulse” is an ideal accompaniment for quiet reflection or reading. Highest marks. – Todd Zachritz

ailing from Louisville, Kentucky, this is the full-length debut from the duo of Austin Lunn (of extreme metal act Panopticon) and Wesley Crow. Equally befitting for fans of Mayhem or Mogwai, ”For Winter Fire” contains 7 extended-length tracks of forward-thinking post-metal. Mixing sinister, distorted black/doom with more expansive textural instrumentation, “For Winter Fire” is a brilliant and far-reaching collection of sounds, simultaneously haunting and gentle in spots before unleashing a maelstrom of scalding grind. For example, the spacious and beautiful “A Vision From Hllidskjalf”, reminds me of Ennio Morricone meets Explosions In The Sky at first, before exploding into a triumphant doom metal beast. “On The Shoulders Of Gods” invokes Skin Chamber almost, with its aura of impenetrable lurch-and-grind. “Sweltering” brings in the sounds of a casual thunderstorm amidst

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Mono-style guitar swirl. “In The Ashes” is a solemn hymn, evoking images of a religious ceremony, while “A Gaze At The Stars” is a slow, churning post-Swans/Neurosis attack. The final cut, “Stream Keeper” begins akin to Icelandic atmospheric band Stafraenn Hakon (a good thing), before erupting into another slowburn char-broiled doom metal monsterpiece. Seidr have created a rock-solid piece of work that transcends genre. Bravo. – Todd Zachritz

Armageddon Di*d*s

Earth

“Untergrund” CD

“A Bureaucratic Desire For Extra-Capsular Extraction” CD

(Alfa Matrix)

2 stars

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“Ravishers” CD

(Southern Lord)

(self-released)

4 stars

Tuneful indie pop from Portland, this debut brings to mind a slackerly David Sylvian fronting a less Afro/Peter Gabriel-centric Vampire Weekend. Bubbly, catchy, melodic, and pretty hip. Can you dig it? (Download: The Chase)

It’s hard to believe that this German techno-industrial group was, at one time, signed to a major label in the U.S. But times change, and the group has returned (sans one founding member) with this 12-song set of electro-pop tunes with teeth. I’ll admit, even in their “heyday”, Armageddon Di*d*s weren’t taken too seriously. Their sequencer-driven electronic music was very European in feel, and their adoption of metallic guitars (on their U.S. release “Lost” in 1994) was quickly seen as an attempt to “cash in” on the emerging industrial rock trend that Nine Inch Nails and Ministry spearheaded in the 90s. Needless to say, it was a failed experiment. Their die-hard audience dropped out, and the American rock fans saw them as little more than a novelty (with a ridiculously stupid name). Here, the Di*d*s return to their (almost) purely-electronic roots, with percolating sequences and slick keyboard lines. “Hedonic” is a trancy, club-worthy tune. “Bodyworker” is DAF meets plastic club music, and is as cheesy as anything from the Di*d*s’ shaky back catalogue. Both “Gottland” and “Der Schrei” could be Rammstein’s clubbier kid brother, and kick out the heavier guitars to good (if derivative) effect. Overall, a solid, if fairly generic set of hard Euro-pop tunes. – Todd Zachritz

The Apprentice Among Olympia, Washington’s most innovative and influential acts, Earth are immense. A major inspiration on one Kurt Cobain (who, incidentally, appears here), this is a reissued collection of early work from 1990, making this the earliest recorded Earth material. In contrast to the band’s more recent atmospheric work, this is low-and-slow drone/doom metal. Think an instrumental Melvins, and you’d be in the same family. “Ouroboros Is Broken” is 18 minutes of throbbing, ebbing riff and Alesis drum machine -like Godflesh all strung out, and in slow motion. “Geometry Of Murder” is doom-grunge of the first order, while “Divine And Bright” has some mumbled vocals from Cobain. But that’s just window dressing, as they say. The focus here is on the huge tenton riffage and alternating drone and pummel. “A Bureaucratic Desire” is Earth at their most monumental and gigantic. – Todd Zachritz

“Oh The Slavery Comfort Brings” CD

(Future Destination Records)

Featuring Evansville native Eric DeLong on guitars, vocals, and songwriting, The Apprentice mine an honest and alt.country/indie rock territory that’s appealingly down to Earth. If roots rock is your thing, The Apprentice have some heartfelt little songs for you. (Download: Part 2)

Down Theory

“Invisible Empire” CD (Spectra Records)

Obviously aiming for mainstream radio success, this clean and tidy “hard rock” band sounds like they dropped straight off the “American Idol” short bus. A faux angsty cover of the Cure’s “Fascination Street” is unexpected, and does little to convince me. (Download: One Way)

Beer Corpse “Keg Nuts” 7” (Give Praise)

10 songs, 11 minutes. Beer Corpse are an Aussie band who scientifically examine the correlation between gore/splattercore and, umm, beer. Or, in other words, this is an ear-clogging boat-load of drunken grindcore metal. Either way, it’s a fun, if juvenile and sick set of blurry and grunty noise silliness. Me likes. (Download: Rot Gut, Maggot)

– Todd Zachritz

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Apartment Hunting 101

WEdding AnnounCEMEnT

ven if you are a seasoned apartment hunter, you may be overwhelmed by the many factors that you must consider when searching for a place to live. With a little research, however, you can avoid this stress and find your dream apartment.

Be Prepared:

• Although finding an affordable monthly rent is an important factor to consider, the actual price of an apartment involves more than just the rent. Before you google a location, peruse the newspaper or download an apartment search app on your smartphone. Take a few moments to narrow it down.

What You Need:

BRIDE’S NAME: nicole feldpausch Occupation: Sterile Supply Technician

GROOM’S NAME: nick Kramer Occupation: Electrician

THE PROPOSAL:

We were getting ready to go to my Grandparent’s house to celebrate Christmas early when I walked into the hallway to see if Nick was ready to leave. He turned around real fast said “in a second” and walked into the bedroom. Not thinking anything of it I started putting my coat on, he then came up behind me and put something in my pocket. I pulled out a little green box and then he proposed.....and I said yes!

WEDDING DATE: April 19, 2012 LOCATION: Las Vegas We’ll publish your engagement announcement for free! Go to tristatebride.com for more info or send an email to editor@atomapublishing.com.

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• Determining the number of bedrooms and bathrooms that you need is not simply based on how many people will be living in the apartment; instead, know how you will use those rooms. • If your family includes pets, you’ll need to find a pet-friendly community. • Know how much you can afford to pay; specifically, your maximum rent should not exceed 28% of your gross monthly income.

What You Want:

• Make a list of the amenities that you must have when moving. If dishpan hands aren’t your style, you’ll need a dishwasher. If your blood pressure rises every time you fill up your tank, proximity to work, daycare, shopping, or other frequently visited places is a factor as well.

Ready, Set, Go!

• The Internet offers an easy place to get your search started, or you can download an app for your phone. When you search “Apartments Evansville” on your mobile device, you can browse Evansville’s apartments in seconds •Once you’ve narrowed your list of potential apartments down, you’ll want to have an idea of specific factors and amenities you’ll be looking for and what questions you’ll need to ask. You should call or email

the communities in advance to make arrangements for a visit. A good leasing professional should be able to answer all your questions by phone or email. • Take pictures! This will help you remember details later.

Decisions, Decisions...

• You visited several communities and narrowed it down to the final two... Now what? They both meet your criteria. So, which one should you choose? Think back to what you felt during your visit. Did you get a feel for your potential neighbors? Did the Community Manager give you a list of rental requirements? Often, this is a good way to determine who your potential neighbors will be. Ultimately, your decision will be based on the overall feeling you have about the community. You’ll likely be giving the manager a large chunk of your income every month, so being able to trust them, their abilities, and their staff is important. – Samantha J. Ingraham Samantha Ingraham is the Regional Director for Goebel Commercial Realty, which is located in Evansville, IN. She can be reached at (812) 422-4840.

The Couple: Amanda & Jordan Reising Photo By Daniel Knight, Studio B

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Finally...The Big Day This month we wrap up our three-part feature on wedding planning. We hope that through our expert’s advice, you will find fresh and exciting ideas to incorporate into your wedding that will make it a truly special day for everyone involved. Weddings can be overwhelming. But, with a little planning and expert advice, all its many moving parts will click into place without a hitch.

The final dress fitting…

What styles are the best fit for which body type? How can a bride choose a style of dress to flatter her?

AnnaLe’s Twice Chosen

A gorgeous wedding gown is one in which the bride looks beautiful and comfortable as well. Ladies with hourglass figures can pick from several different styles, from those that hug their shape to those that flow softly around their curves. Bodyhugging styles include the mermaid and column-style wedding gowns, while a more flowing look comes from an A-line shape. Full-figured and pear-shaped brides do not necessarily want a curvehugging dress that will make them look bulky. Instead, they can flatter their figures with a ballgown wedding dress. The wide, full skirt adds flair without adding pounds. A simple A-line cut will also work, with its fitted top and flowing bottom. Pear-shaped brides can also shine in wedding dresses with an empire waist. Small brides that fit into the petite category may not look their best in an overflowing ball gown or anything with too many poufs, flounces and flowing extras. Keeping it simple works best, with a sleek A-line or sheath cut. Tall and slim brides should pick a sheath cut or classic A-line. A ball gown can also add some voluptuous curves and flair.

Cutting the cake…

What special preparation should be considered for a cake that will be outdoors at a summer wedding?

Daily’s Cakes

In the warmer months, garden parties and weddings are extremely popular. Brides have a wonderful vision of a gorgeous cake basking in the sunlight, surrounded by flowers. However, the key words here are “in the sun.” It is essential to take precautions to protect your beautiful cake! For starters, have a tent for the dessert table. Shielding the cake can lower the

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temperature by 15 degrees Also, take care not to put the cake near a pool or another body of water. The heat, combined with the moisture from the water, will melt a butter-based icing quickly. Fondant, a stiffer sugar-based rolled icing, is popular in cake decorating and is perfect for the outdoors, but can still fall victim to the warm air. Finally, Make sure to have your cake delivered and set up no more than an hour before the wedding. Now, enjoy!

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Stunning jewelry is something that every bride dreams about on her wedding day. Are there options for the bride that doesn’t have a large budget for accessories?

Brinker’s Jewelers

Ivanka Trump Cocktail Rings

Brides across the country have watched red carpet events and dreamed about the lavish jewels that the stars wear. Our collection, “Something Borrowed,” is hand-selected from our inventory and can be borrowed for your big day. Rental prices are extremely reasonable, and if you choose, the items can be purchased after the wedding to keep. Designers featured in the line include Ivanka Trump, Mikimoto and Roberto Coin, to name a few.

When should the couple have all the details finalized? What are some last minute questions that should be asked to make sure all the finishing touches are in place?

The New Harmony Inn & Red Geranium Restaurant:

All details should be finalized one month prior to your event. Confirm set up times for the DJ and/or Band, vendors, florist, all decorators and the number of guests attending to ensure that all counts and time lines are correct. Lastly, be sure you have your marriage license in hand. Each state has different rules concerning the law – read up on yours.

Lorenzo’s

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(Catering - Continued From Page 89...) effortlessly. Remember, the caterer wants your event to be as successful and special as you do.

The Bauerhaus

The final details should be determined 15 days prior to your event date. Questions the couple should ask include: Can I change my guest numbers based on last minute RSVPs? Is a floor plan available so I can place family and special guests at reserved tables? When can I bring by or set up personal items for my event? Keeping an open line of communication with your venue will prevent any last-minute snags.

Concerning catering…

Should a wedding include a cocktail hour? If so, what are some of the ideal types of dishes to serve?

Schmitt Catering and More

Yes, there should be a cocktail hour. This is a great way to keep people entertained and happy while they are waiting. What one should serve depends on your budget. Most bartenders will be set up to serve drinks before the wedding party arrives. Fruit trays, veggie trays, cheese and cracker assortments are good ideas. Hot hors ‘d’oeuvres are good as well, depending on the budget.

The New Harmony Inn & Red Geranium Restaurant

You should have a cocktail hour, especially if the bride and groom are going to have a photo shoot right after the ceremony. Ideally, having the staff serve wine, champagne, beer, non-alcoholic beverages and/or signature drinks to your guests upon arrival is a welcome icebreaker for the guests. You can then follow this with canapés. We get rave reviews about stations of assorted hors d’oeuvres that include fruit, cheese, peeled shrimp and candied bacon.

Lorenzo’s

You should always have a cocktail hour if it is within your means. Lots of couples have photos taken after the ceremony and the guests are sometimes left standing by with little to do. As far as what to serve, the biggest priority we insist on at Lorenzo’s is that the food be delicious, but not too messy so formal wear stays clean. Good choices are good cheeses, fruit skewers and small, delicious tarts.

A last note on lingerie…

If a couple is looking for something a little more unique than the usual teddy or bustier, what would you recommend?

Exotica

It’s the unusual surprise that usually makes the man excited. If the bride is usually into the basic silk teddy, how about trying a rubber jump suit, leather bustier or something provocative and strappy? Mixing things up can really up the ante! Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • June 2011

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Risque Lingerie

Every one is different – that’s what makes us so unique! Try picking out a costume! We carry an assortment of costumes ranging from angel to cowgirl and from the cute to downright sexy. Everyone likes to feel sexy from time to time. For someone who is a little more conservative, a corset is always sexy. Add a garter belt and stockings and there is nothing hotter! A guy can try what is called “pouch shorts” or hip briefs.

Solutions on and skin care….

What types of services and products can tanning salons offer to the bridal party that does not necessarily want to?

Let’s Get Tan

If UV tanning is a concern, be sure to check into sunless technology like the Mystic HD (High Definition, including a heater) and the VersaSpa Skin Care System. A popular option among bridal parties is the Fit Body Wrap and Red Light Therapy. The Fit Body Wrap burns up to 1000 calories per 60 minute session, and is used to detoxify and relieve body ailments. Sherri Tosti, with Let’s Get Tan, personally reports she lost 1-1/2 inches off her thigh the first time she tried it. Red Light Therapy is said to “turn back the hands of time,” using red light to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles, scars, acne and cellulite. As the tanning salon business transforms into much more than traditional tanning, body and skin care are what is important to clientele. Outstanding salons are those that offer body treatments for men and women, as well as lotions and skin care designed specifically with men in mind. At Let’s Get Tan, we strive to be the leader in this industry, always keeping our clientele in mind.

Treat yourself right… What types of things can salons offer to the bridal party a day or two before the big day?

Cheetah Ultra Spa

It is important to treat yourself and your wedding party to a luxurious experience before the wedding. It helps the bridal party to relax after such a stressful planning period! Look for a spa that offers common services such as manicures, pedicures or massages. You might also explore other services such as eyelash extensions or permananet make-up. If you are unsure of other options, just ask your salon. Here at Cheetah Ultra Spa, we offer these services and more.

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Artist Amy Rhodes works on one of her paintings

Khyli Butler plays a Djembe

funK in THE CiTY Ariana Beedie (L) and Molly Konkle (R) jam together

Because of the interest from the community, Funk in the City presented a new Spring Art Festival that is similar in look and feel to the September festival April 30, 2011. Located in historic Haynie’s Corner in Downtown Evansville, artists and musicans from over five states gathered to show their craft and talent. As you browse, you can buy, interact or simply admire the creativity of the pieces. There is even hands-on projects for the kids to learn and play!

EVSC’s THiS iS our STorY

Sabastian Wilson plays in the fountain

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roberts Stadium hosted the EVSC musical production of This Is Our Story on Thursday, May 12, 2011 for what maybe the last time. Continuing 77 years of performances, this year over 750 students in the middle and high schools of the EVSC came together with their instruments to perform. in honor of his 33 years of service to the program, Don Travis, a teacher at Oak Hill Elementary, was the guest conductor.

Glass artist David Powell

Dr Cindy Basinski and David Cross

Shirley Arruffat and David Bell

DANCING WITH OUR STARS, EVANSVILLE STYLE

Isaiah Mattas and Heidi Garza auxillary performance

Local ‘celebrities’ and professional dancers from the Evansville area gathered Saturday, May 7, 2011 at St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium. Thirteen teams competed this year to dance raise money for the St. Vincent’s Center for Children and Families. This year’s winners are Jim Woodward and Marcia Chapman.

PANTHER PALOOZA

Left to Right: Chloe Hollen, Shelby Keller and Breah Tyler

Adam Kight

Students, parents and community members of all ages came out to the 3rd Annual Panther Palooza on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Reitz High School. The event focused on ways to live a positive life, making positive decisions, with out drugs or alcohol. The event featured inflatable obstacles and jumpers as well as community education booths, clowns, games and live music.

Left: Jamie Hettenbach Right: Nate Barchette

Winners Marcia Chapman and Jim Woodward

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