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table contents

Health & Wellbeing

Pg. 62 - More Poise, Less noise:

Pg. 12 - Refresh & Renew

Pg. 64 - Tri-state Bride Pg. 65 - family fun guide Pg. 70 - Road Trips: The Highlights

Eco-friendly beauty made easy

Pg. 13 - Shear Perfection Tips for a bett er ‘do

Pg. 16 - exercise 101

Four quick steps to a newer, bett er you

shopping Pg. 14 - Hey Joe!

Coff emakers to jazz you up

Pg. 15 - Brrrrr!

Keep warm with winter fashions

Cuisine & Dining

Arts & Etc.

january 2011 features

Pg. 3 - 20 Years of News4U…

Reviews

and more to come!

Pg. 72 - from the good seats

WUev Jazz fundraiser Pg. 73 - Blues notes – Predictions for 2011 Pg. 74 - album and Music Video Reviews Pg. 78 - Movies: River City Cinematic Pg. 80 - Cinema: In Theaters Pg. 81 - Cinema: new Home Releases Pg. 82 - Books: Library events and bestsellers

by Bashar Hamami

Pg. 6 - Brad Paisley

Cold nights, hot new tour by Paul Dockery

Pg. 8 - our Philharmonic A feast for Mozart lovers by Dylan Gibbs

Pg. 10 - Refresh & Renew Sweet dreams made easy

Pg. 19 - Local Chef spotlight

Pg. 83 - video games and Technology Pg. 85 - Beer: Cures what ales you Pg. 86 - spirits: Tom fischer’s Bourbon Blog Pg. 87 - Wine: Expert advice and more

Pg. 20 - News 4U area

DIY – How To

Pg. 58 - Avenged Sevenfold

Pg. 88 - outside: Look Up!

by Ashley Brown

Pg. 18 - What’s Cookin’!

Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro Penny Lane’s Heidi Krause Restaurant Guide

entertainment Pg. 34 - Evansville Nightlife Pg. 56 - Club & Pub guide Pg. 57 - Local Band guide Band Profile

Healthy gutters, happy homeowner

Pg. 89 - Inside: Hang ‘em High Window treatment care

Pg. 90 - Fun Stuff:

Change those guitar strings right

Pg. 60 - soundboard:

Photography

Pg. 61 - Creative Spotlight:

Pg. 94 - We Were There...Were You?

The musician’s forum

A photo-essay

by Mark McCoy

Publisher Bashar Hamami

Promotions Tori Weaver

Business Manager Sharon Tindle

sharon@atomapublishing.com

Account Executives Nick Doerter Keith LaCrosse

Managing editor Dylan Gibbs

Senior Account Executive Laurel Rawden

editor@atomapublishing.com

Director of Operations Amanda Smith

amanda@atomapublishing.com

Web Programming Jeff Lingis

Production Supervisor Jaqulyn Woolsey

art@atomapublishing.com

Graphic Artist Lisa Corcoran Staff Photographer Mark McCoy Staff Writer Alison Sigman

by Helen Hamilton

Pg. 17 - steel Cook 2011

Chefs, man your batt le stati ons by Brian Jackson

Bringing the noise to Roberts

Pg. 84 - Evansville Museum Contemporaries Mid-States Exhibiti on winner by Matt Rowe

Pg. 91 - Under the Beams Concert series Modern bluegrass with The Greencards by Alison Sigman

Contributors Ashley Brown, Paul Dockery, Tom Fischer, Helen Hamilton, Matt Hotz, Ron Hull, Jabez, John Lutt rell, Amy Mangold, Paul Matti ngly, Mark McCoy, Matt Rowe, Lanea Stagg, Tom Tindle, Dan Woolsey, Todd Zachritz

On the cover this month... Brad Paisley Credit William Morris agency

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ans know all the hits – “Lett er to Me,” “Alcohol,” “She’s Everything,” “Mud on the Tires” and so many more. They’ll have the chance to be with Brad live and in person on January 22 at Roberts Stadium as he visits town as part of his brand-new “H2O Frozen Over” tour. All the words are known by heart, from the rowdy to the romanti c. And joining Paisley along for the tour is another country luminary, Darius Rucker and the Kansas-born singer/ songwriter Jerrod Lee Neimann. As popular, far-reaching and successful as Brad’s songs have been, it has to be said right up front that the man is one of the fi nest guitar players in professional music today. If you’re a player – regardless of your favorite genre – watching him play live, or testi ng out an amp in a YouTube video, you can’t help but be impressed by his handling of the Telecaster. He combines speed and soul, technique and nuance. You can just tell he’s a “tone hound.” Paisley sounds at once modern and old-school, and that’s something you can learn to a degree, but the man’s just got that something that says, “He was born to play.” Glen Dale, West Virginia was where he was born, in 1972. The guitar came in early; at eight he was given one by his grandfather, who was a fan of the old masters: Les Paul; Chet Atkins; Merle Travis. Paisley caught on quickly, and by the age of 12 he was in his fi rst band, the C-Notes, along with mentor and guitar teacher, Hank Goddard. Through his teens Brad honed his skills, notably at the annual Jamboree in the Hills in Wheeling, West Virginia, just up the highway from Glen Dale. A brief sti nt at West Liberty State College in his home state was followed by a transfer to Belmont University in Nashville, where his talent and hard work led to contacts in the business and a publishing deal and recording contract. •6•

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The young West Virginian was soon seen as one of country’s most talented up-and-comers, and in 1999 released his debut, Who Needs Pictures, a breath of fresh air in a polished contemporary country landscape. Pictures blended the best of the modern country pop sensibility, making it radio-friendly, along with some of the rougher-hewn touches found in established arti sts like Alan Jackson and George Strait. Singles like “He Didn’t Have to Be” and “We Danced” helped make Paisley’s a household name at the turn of the century, and it’s been all up-and-up in the decade since. Seven LPs, a Christmas album, a slew of Billboard number one singles, and albums, three Grammy® Awards, CMA Awards, iTunes-topping videos, collaborati ons with big names such as Dolly Parton, George Jones and Alison Krauss, plus the adulati on of millions of fans (and, to be sure, casual fans who adore his work on the Telecaster). -- Paul Dockery

BRaD PaIsLeY’s “H2o fRoZen oveR” ToUR • Saturday, January, 22 at Roberts Stadium at 7:30 p.m. • Seats range from $29.75 to $59.75 (plus applicable fees) • Tickets available at the box offi ce at Roberts Stadium and The Centre, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ti cketmaster.com, or by phone at 800-745-3000

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I don’t want to be one of those artists where someone says, ‘All the songs sound the same.’

I want to be one of the artists where people never know what might be coming next.”

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n an ongoing eff ort to bring audiences the fi nest in orchestral music during their “Out of This World” season, January’s Classics Series concert by the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra pays homage to one of the most infl uenti al and prolifi c composers of the Classical era, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In his short, 35 year lifeti me, the Austrian child prodigy composed over 600 works of varying length, style and for various instruments, some several of which will be performed at The Victory Theatre the night of Saturday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m. Mozart’s story is as familiar to orchestral music enthusiasts as The Beatles’ is to rock fans. Yes, Mozart: A genius on violin and keyboard and already composing at age fi ve; live performer for monarchs across Europe at an age when modern children are learning multi plicati on tables; court musician as a teen; incessant work in locales from Paris to Vienna, Berlin to Prague – work that included genius works of symphonic, operati c, chamber and choral music – and fi nally, tragically, an early end to an incredible life by any measure as just another body in a pauper’s grave. A biography of Mozart is best represented through his music, and the Philharmonic’s program features an evening of the old master’s music that off ers audience members the opportunity to soak up more than just one of the composer’s many musical incarnati ons. •8•

“I would like to heal people with music. There are so few things that can heal people’s hearts – music is one of them.” – Clara-Jumi Kang, Guest Violinist

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Completed in June of 1778 and first performed within a week, Mozart’s Symphony No. 31 “Paris” is the only major work of his from his time in Paris; on the night of the 22nd at The Victory, it will be one of two symphonic works to be performed by our Philharmonic. The other, Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter,” was Mozart’s last full symphony, completed ten years after “Paris” in 1788. Each symphony will bookend the concert, which will include a special appearance by 2010 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis Gold Medalist, Clara-Jumi Kang. Ms. Kang will perform as a soloist with the EPO on Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3, which is a threemovement work originally composed by the master when he was only 19. Kang, still only in her early 20s, and with an opera singing mother and father, has an impressive résumé: Enrollment in the Mannheim Musikochschule in Germany at age four; a spot in The Juilliard School at seven; top prizes in competitions ranging from the 2009 Seoul International Violin Competition, the Hanover International Violin Competition and the 2010 Sendai International Violin Competition. With perfect pitch and control, Ms. Kang will bring a fresh breath of virtuosity to the stage during the Concerto, which will be the second selection on the night’s program. Joining the Orchestra for the third selection of the concert is the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus for the Ave Verum Corpus, a relatively short Eucharistic hymn set to music by Mozart probably in 1791. The piece is the perfect segue to the aforementioned and epic “Jupiter” Symphony. In keeping with the season’s theme of “Down to Earth Prices,” very affordable seating is still available (as of this writing). Call the Philharmonic at (812) 425-5050 or visit evansvillephilharmonic.org for more information or for tickets. -- Dylan Gibbs January 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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Sweet Dreams Quanti ty or quality? A target number of eight hours’ worth of sleep has been ingrained into the public consciousness as the “ideal” amount of ti me spent sawing logs each night. But evidence from experts suggests that the quality of your sleep is even more important than hitti ng that coveted eight-hour mark. Read on to learn the secrets to a bett er night’s rest and waking up feeling revitalized.

29%

of women say they use some kind of sleep aid at least a few ti mes a week.

-- The National Sleep Foundation

The 5 worst slumber miscues: 1. TV at bedtime: The light and sound create too much sti mulati on.

2. naps: “The need for sleep builds up over the day and should peak right around when you go to bed at night,” says Zee. “naps dissipate this momentum.”

3. Booze: Drinking “makes you much more likely to wake up multi ple ti mes during the night,” Zee says.

4. Pets: Dogs scratch and snore; cats prowl about through the night.

5. Too much sleeping?: Every sleeper

seeing Red – A digital clock with any sort of

blue light may keep you awake. “These clocks tend to be very bright, and the shorter wavelength of blue light has been found to be the most alerti ng to the brain,” says Phyllis C. Zee, director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Northwester University. Ms. Zee recommends a clock with a red display. • 10 •

is not created equally. “The range is huge – from four to 11 hours,” says Mark Mahowold, director of the Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center. Think of how much sleep you get aft er a long, exhausti ng vacati on, and what happens if you sleep that much during a given night; if you awaken right before the alarm rings, that’s your perfect number.

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LET’S GO TO BED High thread counts have become synonymous with high quality. That, however, is just part of the story, according to the experts. Climate: The ideal room temperature for sleep is 68°f.

Linens: W. Vaughn McCall, chair of psychiatry and behavioral medicine at Wake Forest University Bapti st Medical Center, states: “Choose a duvet with a bit of ‘loft ,’ for air circulati on, such as one made of down.” Head on: Phyllis C. Zee says, “The job of the pillow is to support your neck and head so they don’t feel crunched or overextended; you may need to try a few.” The bott om line: Just because a pillow is labeled for a certain “type” of sleeper, doesn’t mean that applies to you and your habits. Once Upon a Mattress: A truly subjecti ve topic. If you like soft bett er, you’ll likely sleep bett er; some people like to sleep on the fl oor with a thin pad. And, according to Mr. McCall: “Memory foam traps a signifi cant amount of heat; people who tend to get overheated at night should avoid those kinds of matt resses or pads.”

GET UP; GET BACK DOWN: A HOW-TO Waking up in the middle of the night is such a drag. Here are ways to promptly return to dreamland.

Don’t turn on the light: Light limits the producti on of melatonin, the hormone that tells your brain it’s ti me to sleep. And if the light is bright enough, your brain may get the message that it’s time to get up and stay up – even if it’s sti ll 2 a.m.

A MAGIC POTION? Drugstore shelves teem with poti ons marketed as sleep aids. But do they always work? Sleep physician Meeta Singh of the Sleep Disorders Center at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit doesn’t think so: “The ingredient in most of these drinks is melatonin, which is only useful for jet lag or when you have to initi ate sleep at an unusual ti me.” Other common ingredients: diphenhydramine (which can make you feel hung over the next day); rose hips or chamomile; or valerian root (which can work but comes with side eff ects like upset stomach or headaches).

Relax to the max: But if you’re sti ll awake aft er 30 minutes, get up. Turn on a very dim light, read something boring and breathe deeply, taking on relaxati on exercises. Go back to bed only once you feel sleepy again. If this is all to no avail, go ahead and begin your day; there’s nothing catastrophic about a night or two of insomnia. Keep your eyes off the clock: Wake Forest’s McCall says, “That number isn’t going to make you any happier about your situati on. I tell my pati ents to turn it around so the display faces the wall.”

EASILY AWAKENED? Phyllis Zee says, “Easily awakened people spend more ti me in the lighter stages of sleep.” She recommends “regular, moderately vigorous exercise three to four ti mes a week – preferably in the late aft ernoon.” Simpler sti ll: “Wear thin cotton or cashmere socks socks to bed; keeping your extremiti es warm signals your body to get rid of heat from your core – and get rid of heat from your core – and a drop in core temperature is necessary for deep, quality sleep sleep at night.” -- Helen Hamilton

Rose hips – an oft-seen ingredient in sleep-enhancing products. January 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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BeaUtY

Naturally

ooking for products that not only work to create a more beauti ful you, but also incorporate eco-friendly ingredients, packaging and scents? These products fi t the bill.

nveY® organic Makeup:

NVEY’s ECOTM products adhere to strict approaches to the sourcing and nature of their ingredients. Qualiti es of their makeup line: No petroleum-based ingredients; no propylene glycol; no sodium laureth sulphates; no testi ng on animals; geneti cally modifi edfree and certi fi ed organic ingredients; and no preservati ves, just to name several (econveybeauty.com).

Dr. Bronner’sTM all-In-one soaps: The purest of natural

organic ingredients go into simple concocti ons that clean skin without drying it out. And the soaps aren’t just for the body and face; they’re appropriate for hair and even the laundry. All packaging is made from 100% recycled material (drbronner.com).

CARGO PlantloveTM Lipstick:

Earth-friendly lip colors in 20 shades inside a tube that’s made entirely of corn, so it’s not only natural, you can toss it into your compost pile when it’s empty. You can moisten the paper packaging, plant it in the ground, and grow a bouquet of wildflowers (sephora.com).

AvedaTM Be Curly Products: Juice Beauty® green apple Antioxidant Serum: Smoother

lines and improved skin tone comes from this Green Apple Anti oxidant Serum, which includes such ingredients as organic fruit juices and raw cane sugar (juicebeauty.com). -- Helen Hamilton

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Among the popular Aveda brand of personal products is the Be Curly KitTM, a four-step curl and perfecti ng system that reduces frizz and defi nes curl up to nearly 60%. Included in the kit: Be Curly shampoo; Conditioner; Curl enhancer and Curl Control – and the ecocool aspect: The inclusion of a plant-derived blend of hydrolyzed wheat protein and aloe that’s certi fi ed organic. Available at aveda.com and locally at Rhythm salon & spa (812) 490-8043 and online at rhythmsalonandspa.com. www.News4UOnline.com • January 2011

SHEAR

Perfection

ick of leaving the salon less-than-thrilled about your hairstyle or worse, wanti ng to put a bag over your head unti l your new cut grows out? We’ve all been there. Before you sit in the hot seat (or rather, salon chair) again, we’ve got some great ti ps for helping you get the hairstyle you really want.

Consider how much time you have to style your hair. stay away from styles that require more time than you’re willing to spend. Your hairstyle should match your personality and life style.

1. sit up straight. Don’t cross your legs when you sit in the stylist’s chair -it skews your posture, so your cut could be uneven once you stand up. Instead, sit up in the chair, legs uncrossed. 2. Collect pictures. The biggest hair disasters arise when your stylist doesn’t understand what you want. Pictures will help convey your message. 3. Be realistic. You may love a cut on a magazine model, but if your hair is not the same texture or your face is not the same shape, the cut won’t look the same on you. Ask your stylist for variati ons appropriate to you. 4. Consider how much time you have to style your hair. Stay away from styles that require more ti me than you’re willing to spend. Your hairstyle should match your personality and life style. 5. Soften a square jaw line with layers. Keep them long and choppy around the lower half of your face. 6. Use your hands. Instead of asking for an inch off the ends, use your hands to show your stylist where you’d like your hair to fall. 7. Color after you cut. Your haircut will aff ect the look of your color, so wait unti l you’ve trimmed to add highlights or try a new shade. 8. go for length to slim a round face. A style on the longer side – say, to your shoulders – makes a full face look narrower. 9. Ask for styling advice. A cut only looks as good as how it’s styled. As your stylist fi nishes your hair, ask detailed questi ons so you can repeat the process at home. 10. Update your products. You may need to upgrade your styling products to get the eff ect needed for your new cut. January 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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SHoPPinG

Coffeemakers 4U Bright-eyed and bushy tailed doesn’t describe a lot of us in the morning. Especially when it’s freezing outside and those thick blankets are more inviti ng than a box of chocolates wrapped in hundred dollar bills. So many of us turn to coff ee to properly moti vate us out of our mini-hibernati on. Looking for a new machine? Here’s a selecti on of coff ee makers to get your juices fl owing, morning, noon or night.

Technivorm CDT Moccamaster Coffee Maker One of only two coff eemakers certi fi ed by the Specialty Coff ee Associati on, this machine is solidly constructed (no fl imsy plasti c here), sports simple gadgetry – there’s only an on/off switch and a switch to control the fl ow into the carafe, which holds eight 6-ounce cups. Hand-assembled in the Netherlands, the Technivorm has won rave reviews from theexperts at Cook’s Illustrated, which is renowned for their extensive testi ng procedures. ($299 at clivecoff ee.com).

Espressione Digital Filter Coffeemaker Stainless steel constructi on, programmable features, brew pause, brew strength selecti on and the safety of auto shut-off are some of the features of this stylized coff eemaker from Espressione. One neat feature we found about this one is that the water tank is removable, making it much easier to clean. ($139.99 at target.com).

DeLonghi DC514T Esclusivo Drip Coffee Maker This coff eemaker from Seatt le Coff ee Gear has a large-capacity carafe (holds the equivalent of 14 cups), a special “aroma butt on,” which initi ates a process of intermitt ent water saturati on, extracti ng the most fl avor and aroma from your coff ee, a ti mer, fi ltrati on system, freshness indicator, and gold-tone permanent fi lter. This DeLonghi machine sports a lot of cool opti ons for the price ($59.95 at seatt lecoff eegear.com).

Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Switch Coffeemaker CG12 One of these super-aff ordable workhorses has been in the offi ce here for years, and no, it wouldn’t even be on the radar of those obsessed with the “perfect cup,” but darned if it doesn’t keep making a good pot of coff ee every morning. Not much to it – you fi ll it with water, put in the fi lter and coff ee grounds, fl ip the switch and face the day. ($13.88 at Wal-Mart). --Dylan Gibbs

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Keep your hands warm, but your fi ngers free to work your phone with these multi -use gloves. Available in 10 colors, by Mossimo Supply Co. ($10.99 at Target). Classic style cashmere blend wool pea coat by St. John’s Bay comes in several stylish colors including blue, gold, hunter and basic black. ($200-$225 at J.C. Penney). This handmade scarf by Ant Jenny Knits is known as the Infi nity Scarf. Available in short, medium and long sizes, in assorted solid and multi color yarns. Add some fl are with knit fl ower embellishments. Scarf $40, fl ower $18. Available at

SHoPPinG

Keep Warm with Winter Fashions

House of Bluez, located at 333 Metro Ave., Evansville, IN (812) 401-BLUE.

Wear UGG Australia on your head with this warm and festi ve hat. Thanks to UGG’s premium heat retaining sheepskin your head will stay nice and warm. Available in chestnut and black. ($135 at Dillard’s).

-- Alison Sigman

Benjamin Franklin Action Figure

Thinkgeek slide Rule

Founding Father, Francophile, author, inventor, raconteur, publisher, rabble-rouser and unapologeti c ladies man, Franklin was a force to be reckoned with. Now, you can own a piece of history (if only in a very kitschy way) with this 5-inch-tall acti on fi gure depicti ng old Ben with his trusty kite, for the low price of $8.95 through Archie McPhee. (Mcphee.com).

So, we just took a poll here and only half of everyone even knew what a slide rule is/was. The other half needed to re-apply a coat of Ben-Gay. Here it is, the instrument good enough to help land us on the moon, and it’s only being manufactured these days by the cool kids at ThinkGeek. You don’t need it, but they have it, for only $19.99. (ThinkGeek.com).

Life by Keith Richards The Rolling Stones guitarist who’s lived a thousand lifeti mes tells all with good humor – and with the occasional jab at bandmate and friend, Stones frontman Mick Jagger. Yes, there are the tales of drugs, booze, groupies and overall excess, but there’s an undeniable charm in Richards’ words – along with his own recipe for the Briti sh dish Bangers ‘N Mash. (from $16.18 at Amazon.com). -- Dylan Gibbs January 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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HeaLtH & WeLLBeinG

Exercise 101 YOU MADE YOURSELF A DEAL. HERE’S HOW GET STARTED! In the spirit of renewal, here we want to look at one of the most popular resoluti ons people make for the New Year: Getti ng in shape. Everyone, regardless of age, weight, gender and level of physical fi tness, can and will benefi t from an exercise regimen. Experts recommend consulti ng a health professional if you have major health risks, or if you’re male age 45 or over or a female aged 55 and older. Consider some of these acti viti es to start your fi tness plan right.

strength/Resistance training: Improves the functi on and strength of muscles. Recommended: Begin with one set of exercises for each major muscle group and begin with a weight you can comfortably work with eight to 12 ti mes in a set – and do strength training at least twice weekly, without working the same body part during consecuti ve days. Walking: “Any litt le increment of physical acti vity is going to be

a great boost to weight loss and feeling bett er,” says Rita Redberg, chairwoman of the American Heart Associati on’s Scienti fi c Advisory Board for the Choose to Move Program. The AHA recommends at least 30 minutes of conti nuous walking on most days of the week.

flexibility and stretching: Flexing and stretching counteract the eff ects of aging muscles, tendons and ligaments, which shorten over ti me. Recommended: Sustained, stati c stretches three to seven days a week; each stretch should last 10 to 30 seconds.

aerobic/Cardio: Walking falls into this category, as do more strenuous acti viti es such as running, swimming, cycling and even dancing. Shoot for a sustained 20 to 30 minutes of acti vity, and employ the “talk test”: Being able to carry on a conversati on without feeling too winded.

When beginning an exercise program; be sure to set realisti c goals for yourself, whether it’s for weight loss or countering a sedentary lifestyle. And don’t expect too much too quickly – results take ti me, but like many tt hings in life that require ti me, the eff ort is well worth it. -- Paul Dockery • 16 •

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food

“When did cooking become a spectator sport in Evansville?” OK, rewind to last year, when Premier Marketi ng Services, Inc. and WatchEvansville.com presented The Junior League of Evansville with the event we called “Evansville Steel Cook.” They loved it, and so did everyone else who heard about it. Alexa at the Holiday Inn on Hwy. 41 North pitched right in with The Atrium and the awesome kitchens she helped design. So did Sysco Foods, Khaoti c Producti ons (Rick Dobb’s major league sound-and-light-show company), Paradise Producti ons (Vince Moran’s video producti on company at the center of the universe – Paradise, Indiana), Sarah Wellmeier Photography, Sitex, Risley’s, Bassmeier’s and others. Result? We made it happen! In the 2010 event aft er the eliminati on round, only the craft y Chef Robert Celeste of Rolling Hills Country Club and the surprising Chef Scott Schymik of Kirby’s Private Dining were left standing. But in the fi nal round it was all about Kirby’s amazing crab cakes, and the fi rst Evansville Steel Cook prize went to Chef Schymik. So, here we go again! Chef Schymik will defend his ti tle on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at The Holiday Inn Atrium on Hwy. 41 North, starti ng around 4:30 p.m. and conti nuing unti l the new King or Queen of Evansville Cuisine is crowned around 9 p.m. Your $15 ti cket includes a two samples from the array of local-restaurant Tasti ng Kiosks (more are available at 2 for $5), the chance to bid on foodie-cool Silent Aucti on goodies – a private lesson with your favorite chef in his/her kitchen for instance – as well as the opportunity to do three really great things:

• Be part of a live competitive cooking in our town.

Last year we proved that the kitchen is defi nitely an Evansville must-see batt leground. This year you can be there as eight top local chefs square off in a fast-paced three-round single-eliminati on cook-off , featuring local judges, a common pantry and three Top Secret Theme Ingredients! • Eat a lot of really good food. From Schmitt Catering (who stole last year’s show in their public debut) to all the other top restaurants in the Tasti ng Kiosks, with everything from gourmet chocolates to a cash bar – you won’t go home hungry or thirsty! • Support The Junior League of Evansville, The Junior League of Evansville will receive the proceeds from ti cket sales, a porti on of food sales, the Silent Aucti on results and whatever else we can come up with to raise money for their leadership development, service and community improvement projects. The Junior League has been making Evansville a bett er place to live for nearly 75 years, and conti nues to lead the way in civic pride and parti cipati on. So fi nd an acti ve Junior League member or go to their website (juniorleagueofevansville.org). There are only 600 ti ckets available! It’s a celebrati on of food, of Evansville’s best and of culinary experti se under big pressure to make the right dish with the right ingredients and the right technique RIGHT NOW. Who will walk away Evansville’s Duke (or Duchess) of Dining? A card-carrying member of the Edible Elite? Evansville’s answer to Emeril Lagasse, Cat Cora and Bobby Flay?Don’t miss the experience – get your ti ckets before they’re all gone! -- Brian Jackson January 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

Scott Schymik

Winning Team Scott Shymik (left) and Jason Watson (right) with Julie Karger, Event Coordinator. • 17 •

food

Wolf’s Tavern & Restaurant

31 N. Green Street • Henderson, KY • (270) 212-1151

he Wolf name has been a staple in the downtown area since 1878 when the building fi rst opened as a bakery. A couple of years later owner George Wolf added a tavern, which now it holds the honor of being the second oldest licensed tavern in the state of Kentucky.

ew owners Darrell and Dianna Williams are intent on carrying on the long-standing traditi on, which has set of being a place that friends gather for more than 130 years. Wolf’s has been “Where friends meet” and my experience was just that. Long tables of old friends gathering; people stopping to chat on their way to their own table and friendly faces everywhere you turn. The Williams couple put a lot of ti me and eff ort remodeling the tavern, and it shows. Fresh paint, new hardwood fl oors and wall coverings in the bar area, and TVs in each room, perfect to catch the big game, so long as that the team is from Kentucky. I sat in the dining room where the lighti ng was cozy, and the beauti ful décor was welcoming with stained glass panels lining the walls. I found myself fi xated on the extensive menu with each choice looking even bett er than the last. Darrell tells me that the six seafood dishes like the pan-seared salmon fi llet, and the catf ish dinner were additi ons he and his wife made as well as the tempti ng pasta entrees. But neither of those sparked my inner carnivore, which had been in the mood for tasty meat. I am truly a steak and potatoes kind of girl, but then there are those ti mes when I feel like I need to eat healthier, like chicken and rice. I was in luck because both of these were on the menu, so that’s what I ordered. Specifi cally I ordered the Hawaiian chicken breast smothered in a glaze with fresh pineapples served with

citrus rice, and fresh vegetables, and then followerd with the bourbon beef fi let, which is a fi let of certi fi ed Angus beef glazed in a mild bourbon glaze with home fries and grilled asparagus. They make take home boxes for a reason, right? Both came out quickly and piping hot. The steak had an added surprise of French fried onions sprinked on top. I started with the chicken which was juicy and tender and bursti ng with • 18 •

fl avor from the char from grilling. The rice was tender and fl avorful, taking on that citrus zest. And the fresh vegetables were steamed to perfecti on. Aft er several delicious bites it was on to the steak! Actually, I started with the tasty home fries, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside - which were even tasti er from soaking in the bourbon glaze.

The rice was tender and flavorful, taking on that citrus zest.” Never once did I need to pick up the salt or pepper, because everything was seasoned perfectly. My medium-well steak fi nally got its turn to shine. Tender enough that I could cut it with a butt er knife, because I was too hungry to pay att enti on to the steak knife that was set on the table by the courteous staff . The bourbon glaze oozed around wthe steak, and when I picked up one of the crunchy onions at the same ti me, my mouth hit steak heaven. I chose the grilled asparagus as a side, and it didn’t dissapoint. The greeen veggie was butt er and savory and a perfect complement. Each month that I do these food reviews, I fi nd that just when I think I’ve had enough, someone says dessert, and somehow my body will rearrange the fullness in my stomach, and viola, I have room for something decadent and sweet. Wolf’s was no diff erent. Just when I had fi nished packing my take home box, Darrell menti ons a Bavarian chocolate desert. It was creamy chocolate covered in a chocolate shell with chocolate garnishes on top. I was slowly fl oated to heaven as each bite melted in my mouth. -- Alison Sigman www.News4UOnline.com • January 2011

Heidi Krause

reat coffee? Tasty homemade food? Friendly people, both behind and in front of the counter? Penny Lane Coffeehouse offers each and all. It had been a while since we visited Penny Lane in these pages, and so with the New Year, it just seemed right to start off with a Q & A with Heidi Krause – and so… here ‘tis:

Penny Lane

600 SE Second Street • Evansville, IN (812) 421-8741 • pennylanecoffee.weebly.com

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localchefspotlight You’ve established yourself as a solid component in the downtown scene what do you like the most about your location? It’s very nice to be in a neighborhood as opposed to a strip mall or an office building. A lot of our patrons live within walking distance, and sometimes we can spot them coming before they even hit the door and we start making their drink. Describe Penny Lane’s cuisine to the uninitiated. We are extremely particular about quality, and, Penny Lane was a vegan café when I took over. I have always tried to keep pretty high standards when it comes to protecting the earth and the humane treatment of animals. We carry no high fructose corn syrup products, all of our food is either vegetarian or vegan, our entire dairy line is organic, and, we use only organic, fair trade and estate coffee. I make all the soups from scratch using only the best organic ingredients I can find, and, I try to use local foods as often as possible. We believe in supporting local independent business, so we just had to have the best in Evansville. What are some of the things that are essential to creating a positive experience for your customers? Things are pretty laid back here, and we like to keep it peaceful, however good music is always playing from the satellite radio station, which creates a great vibe. We play a lot of different genres depending on our mood. Sometimes it might be blues; another day might be the Grateful Dead station, or maybe even 40s hits. When it comes to our furnishings, we are probably a mix between shabby chic and retro. Everything is mismatched and

funky, with bright colors, art that changes often, and my hand made rock and roll collaged tables. People ask me to sell them our tables all the time. I won’t do that, however, I will make a custom table for them. What is your earliest food-related memory? My daddy was from the Appalachian foothills and we used to go visit my Granny a lot. She made the best breakfast I have ever had, and I loved waking up to the smell of fresh coffee and bacon. She made everything from scratch, and sometimes the whole day was spent picking green beans, breaking them on the front porch and then canning them. Everything she made was fresh since she lived on a farm. I still love fresh and local foods the most. What’s the most satisfying thing for you about being an independent owner/operator? I love being my own boss, and, being a great boss to other people. I’m not your conventional business owner, and I

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don’t run my business in a conventional manner. I like to see people being themselves, and we accept everyone, as long as they don’t cause trouble. I think I like to see people interacting with each other no matter what walk of life they come from. It’s rewarding to be a community-driven business. We have had potlucks, drum circles, and even political gatherings in the past. Penny Lane has been a hub for artists and activists for years now. That’s not the usual way to do business, but it works for us, and it is very satisfying for me to see the diversity of people that come into Penny Lane. If you could have any meal, complete with appetizer, entree, dessert and drinks - right now - what would it be? That’s a hard one. I think if it could be any meal, I would love to start off with some or our wonderful Fair Trade Breakfast Blend coffee with Bailey’s as an appetizer. Then I would love to have some of my Daddy’s biscuits and gravy, and, my Granny’s eggs sunny side up. No dessert, but let’s have some more coffee and, Bailey’s please. • 19 •

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

BARBECUE

R.J.’s smokehouse 1013 Weinbach Ave. 421-8020 Under $10/Carryout Only/ All Major Credit Cards

Bar-B-Q Barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 491-9868 Under $10/No Reservations/No Alcohol/Checks, MC, VISA

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

Corky’s Ribs & Barbecue Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4227 Under $10/Casual/FullBar/ Credit Cards/Carry-Out

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

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

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

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

CASUAL THEME

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 • 20 •

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

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

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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 Veneti an 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/$10-$15/ Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Chili’s grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 475-1510 $15-$20/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Full Service 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. 424-7733 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/No Credit Cards/No Alcohol Hadi shrine 6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/VISA, MC, AMEX

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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

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

La Sombra Coffee House 318 Main St. 492-4567 Under $10/No Alcohol Served/ All Major Credit Cards/Espresso Bar & Gifts

ollie’s sports Bar & grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 401-2125 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ 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

Panera Bread 200 N. Burkhardt Rd. 476-7477 Under $10/All Major Credit Cards

Max & erma’s Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4258 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Red Robin gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Exp. 473-4100 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Riverview by Firefly (Inside Old National Bank Building) 1 Main St. 464-VIEW Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol Served/ 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 steeplechase Café (Holiday Inn Airport) 4101 Hwy. 41 N. 424-6400 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards Temptations Buffet Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-4000 Under $10/Casual/ Credit Cards Accepted

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

resTaUraNT GUiDe China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 423-1896 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Accepted

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

GOURMET COOKIES from Just Rennie’s are a delicious treat!

China Super Buffet 127 N. Burkhardt Rd. 476-8788 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/VISA, MC, DSCVR

Zoup fresh soup Co. 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-2664 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards

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 • 22 •

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 Served/ VISA, MC, DSCVR

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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 Service 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 Janbo Restaurant 4500 W. Lloyd Expwy. 422-8289 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA, MC, DSCVR

Triple Dragon Buffet (newburgh) 7844 St. Rd. 66 812-853-1900 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/Carryout Available/ All Major Credit Cards 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

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Café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 401-8111 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC

Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant 4313 E. Morgan Ave. 479-5006 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/AMEX/MC

Choo Choo Café & Deli 915 Main St. 429-0283 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards

Mandarin garden Chinese Restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 476-7088 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol Served/VISA/MC

Coffee Cottage & Café 612 S. Weinbach Ave. 401-1930 Under $10/Casual/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 Service 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 Served

Dimond 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. 8426-0011 (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

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finn’s Café & Bakery 920 Main St. 812-962-3694 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.eatatfinns.com powered by Click4AMeal Fresh Harvest Deli 101 N.W. 1st St. 421-0407 801 St. Mary’s Dr. 471-9004 Under $10/Casual/MC, VISA

resTaUraNT GUiDe Panera Bread 220 Burkhardt Rd. 476-7477 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards

Grand Traverse Pie Company 6245 Vogel Rd. 477-7437 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ All Major Credit Cards

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

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

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

Jeanne’s gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave. 479-8272 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Piece of Cake 210 Main St. 424-2253 Under $5/Casual/No Alcohol/ No Reservations/Checks/ DSCVR, VISA, MC

Jimmy John’s gourmet sandwiches 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 401-5400 (newburgh) 8680 Highpoint Dr. Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards

Planter’s Coffee House (Henderson) 130 N. Main St. 270-830-0927 Under $5/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards

Just Rennies Cookies 102 S.E. 4th St. 490-8098 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Roly Poly sandwiches 5702 E. Virginia St. 812-962-2326 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/VISA, MC

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 nitro grill 4904 Plaza East Blvd. 812-708-0600 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/ Checks Accepted/VISA, MC

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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

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Riverview by Firefly (In Old National Bank Place) 1 Main St. 464-VIEW Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/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 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 Served/ VISA, MC Boonville Café (Boonville) 713 E. Main St. 812-897-2912 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/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 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

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The feed Mill (Poseyville) Hwy. 165 & I-64 812-874-2210 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

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

flying saucer Café (Inside the Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 423-1113 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

K&D Dutch Korner 13935 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-9370 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Cash/Full Bar

Frontier Restaurant & Bar 12945 Hwy. 57 812-867-6786 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA, MC

KT’s fire grill (Wadesville) 7247 Main St. 812-673-4996 $10-$15/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

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 Served

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

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

Log Inn (Haubstadt) 12491 S. 200 E. 812-867-3216 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Service Bar

Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill Hwy. 261 & 66 490-9135 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks 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

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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

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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 Served 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 Red Robin gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Exp. 473-4100 Under $10/Casual/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 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

acropolis fine greek Cuisine and 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 The Cincinnati (vincennes) 10 N. 2nd St. 812-895-1855 $15-25/Full Bar/Reservations Accepted/MC, VISA, DCSVR 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 Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards The Jungle Restaurant and fat Cats Bar 415 Main St. 425-5282 $10-$15/Reservations Recommended/ Two Full Service Bars/VISA, MC Lorenzo’s Bistro & Bakery 972 S. Hebron Ave. 475-9477 $15-$25/Upscale Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar 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

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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

INDIAN

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

ITALIAN/ MEDITERRANEAN 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 • 28 •

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Charzad 519 N. Green River Rd. 473-2849 Under $10/Casual/VISA, MC, DSCVR

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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 Service Bar/Credit Cards Pita Pan 1375 Washington Ave. 476-1111 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/VISA, MC

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 Service 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 Service 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

Raﬃ’s Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd. 473-2903 $10-$15/Dressy Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

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

JAPANESE

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

fujiyama Japanese steakhouse 917 North Park Dr. 12-962-4440 $10-$20/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Reservations Accepted/ Credit Cards

MEXICAN

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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 Service Bar/ VISA, MC, AMEX Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4044 Professional Ln. 490-2814 $5-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ Major Credit Cards 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 Las americas Mexican 1016 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-3483 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/Major Credit Cards

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 Mexican (Mt. vernon) 408 Southwind Plaza 812-838-2392 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/MC, VISA

PIZZA/ SANDWICHES

quicktips Crisp Cookies

To keep cookies crisp, store in a container with a loose fi tti ng lid. Great Cooking Tip: If they lose their crispness, bake at 300 degrees for about fi ve minutes for best results.

Quick Tips to slice Cake

Slicing a cake into layers can be a diffi cult task. A quick trick is to take a loop of dental fl oss and bring around the width of the cake. Cross the ends and pull it in gently, but fi rmly. This will cause the fl oss to cut directly through the cake.

no-Ice-Ice Cream

Smart Food Storage: To stop ice crystals from forming in your ice cream, simply place a piece of plasti c wrap on the surface of the ice cream. Push down on the plasti c wrap to make the seal as airti ght as possible, then close the carton and return to the freezer.

No More Splatters!

Sprinkle a small amount of salt in the frying pan to keep fat from splatt ering when frying bacon.

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

old Bread/new Bread

Big M’s Pizzeria 1424 N. Main St. 434-6909 $10-$15/Casual/VISA, MC

Before baking your pie, simply brush the crust with a beaten egg white. When your pie is done, your crust will shine! Also remember to use top quality bakeware for best results.

Boogie’s Pizza (Mt. vernon) 506 E. 4th St. 812-838-5000 Under $10/Beer & Wine/ Checks/ VISA, MC, DSCVR Boston’s - The gourmet Pizza 3911 Veneti an Dr. 812-853-3400 $5-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ Major Credit Cards

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Stale bread shouldn’t be thrown out. Toast the bread in the oven, cut into cubes and you have croutons.You can also use stale bread to make a great bread pudding, recipes for which abound.

Making Pies shine

Removing Cakes

If you have diffi culty removing a baked cake from the pan, place the hot pan on a damp cloth for a few seconds; steam helps release the cake. There is also quality nonsti ck bake ware.

Lettuce Talk About This

Don’t use a metal knife to slice lett uce. A chemical reacti on will happen that turns the remaining lett uce brown. Tear lett uce with your hands instead. • 29 •

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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

resTaUraNT GUiDe Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings (Henderson) 2611 Hwy. 41 N. 270-826-1111 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/Beer & Wine/MC

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

noble Roman’s Pizza (east) 2403 Washington Ave. (Ross Center) 477-5347 (West) 4807 W. Lloyd Expwy. 424-0996 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www. nobleromansevansville.com powered by Click4AMeal

Deerhead sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Cards Accepted firedome Pizza & Wings (Henderson) 2046 Hwy. 41 N. 270-830-7700 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ 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

Hott’s Grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. 437-3377 Under $10/Casual/Beer/ VISA, MC

Mama Roma’s Pizza & Wings 2008 E. Morgan Ave. 422-1212 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards

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Papa John’s Pizza (east) 303 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7700 (east)5436 E. Indiana St. 473-5200 (north) 4204 N. 1st Ave. 425-2345 (West) 4814 W. Lloyd Expwy. 812-423-7272 Under $10/ Credit Cards Parkway Pizza 3911 Broadway Ave. 423-3339 Under $10/No AlcoholChecks/ MC, VISA

Highland Pizza shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 402-8900 Under $10/VISA, MC

Kipplee’s stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar/Online ordering available – www.evansvilleoldchicago.com powered by Click4AMeal

Pizza Chef (newburgh) 4938 State Route 261 812-853-3338 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/MC, VISA 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/

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Beer available/Online ordering available – www. pizzakingevansville.com powered by Click4AMeal Roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ 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/Checks/ No Alcohol samuel’s Place (new Harmony) 518 Main. St. 812-682-3001Under $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

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 for 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 for private parties/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

The slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards

Kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 422-2230 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary/ All Major Credit Cards

Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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

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

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

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Cricket’s (newburgh) 518 W. Main St. 812-858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards Darren’s Pub (Henderson) 713 N. Green St. 812-827-2206 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Full Service Bar/ VISA, MC Dave’s Sportsden Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards D.C.’s Pub 900 W. Buena Vista 401-6425 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks/ 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 Service 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 ginny’s Place 1602 Vann Ave. 477-0789 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA, MC K.C.’s Time out Lounge & grill 1121 S. Green River Rd. 437-9920 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/VISA, MC, DSCVR Kipplee’s stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA, MC

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SEAFOOD

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

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

CHEESEBURGER WRAP from Beef O’Brady’s is sure to hit the spot!

Lamasco Bar & grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 437-0171 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards

RiRa’s Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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

Roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/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

Rookie’s sports Bar (Henderson) 117 Second St. 270-826-1106 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar

ollie’s sports Bar & grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 401-2124 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards The Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 Under $10/ Casual/Full Bar/Cash

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

The Pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Cards

sportsman’s Billiards & grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

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Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 424-9873 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar In house brewery/ VISA, MC, DSCVR Turoni’s newburgh (newburgh) 8011 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-5555 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/ VISA, MC, DSCVR Turoni’s forget-Me-not Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-477-7500 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/ VISA, MC, DSCVR 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

gator’s Hot fish 1203 N. Main St. 402-7775 Under $10/Casual Harbor Bay seafood (east) (Next to Showplace Cinemas) 4706 Morgan Ave. 812-402-5122 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All 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 Tin fish (newburgh) 300 W. Jennings Stati on 490-7000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

SPANISH

eclipse Tapas Bar & Restaurant 113 SE 4th St. 812-202-3671 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/ VISA, MC

Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Haub steak House (Haubstadt) 101 E. Haub St. 812-768-6462 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Hornet’s nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Service 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 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 5645 Pearl Dr. 421-0908 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Checks Accepted/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Lone star steakhouse & saloon 934 N. Green River Rd. 473-5468 $10-$15/Casual/ No Reservations/ Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

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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 Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards Rookie’s sports Bar (Henderson) 117 Second St. 270-826-1106 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ Credit Cards 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 Tumbleweed southwest grill (Henderson) 1868 U.S. 41 N. 270-869-9800 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA, MC Western Rib-eye & Ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 476-5405 $12-$18/Casual/ Reservations /Full Service 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

ford’s Bar 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 425-7729 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Cash Only

Buck’s Tavern 1015 N. Fulton Ave. 429-0055 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/No Checks/ All Major Credit Cards

fred’s Bar & grill 421 Read St. 423-8040 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/ Cash Only/Full Service Bar

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 Cards Accepted Diamond Lanes 2400 Hwy 41 N. 424-4677 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Major Credit Cards Doc’s nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Duck Inn 4100 Pollack Ave. 479-8050 Under $10/ Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar Fat Boys Tavern (ft. Branch) 115 N. McCreary St. 812-753-9914 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/VISA, MC

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gloria’s Corral Club 3101 N. Kratzville Rd. 423-0138 Under $10/Casual/ Cash Only/Full Service Bar Hogdaddy’s saloon (old shawneetown, IL) 648 Main St. 618-922-1389 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/No Credit Cards/ Checks Accepted Hornville Tavern & Catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 812-963-9318 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks Accepted The Knob Hill Tavern (newburgh) 1016 Hwy. 662 West 812-853-9550 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ Credit Cards 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 Rick’s 718 Bar & grill 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker Ave. 491-6229 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards 711 Tavern 711 Virginia St. 422-0904 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 Silver Bell 113510 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-0944 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ No Credit Cards — Cash Only/Full Bar Smitt y’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Cards Accepted sportsman’s Billiards & grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards State Street Tavern (newburgh) 718 State St. 490-6614 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major 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 Chow (ft. Branch) Rt. 1 812-753-3878 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Required/ Checks Accepted 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

stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Cash Only/Full Service Bar

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saTURDaY, JanUaRY 1 12:00 PM River City Recreation -Open Bowling 5:00 PM Garvin Park -- 17th Annual Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights 7:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Corner Pocket, The -- Cash Pot Pool Tournament/Cornhole 7:05 PM Roberts Stadium -- UE Men’s Basketball vs. Indiana St. 8:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Little Moe & the Atomic Two Tones Doc’s Nightclub -The Funk Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke

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9:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -UFC Pay Per View Brett & Rhonda’s Place -- Live Entertainment Club Royale -The Jimmies Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Mr. Zion Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke & DJ: AllRequest w/TW KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Live Entertainment Show Me’s (East Side) -UFC Pay Per View/DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke/UFC Pay Per View TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Live DJ 9:30 PM Smitty’s Little Tavern -Brando 10:00 PM Ginny’s Place -Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Six Hills Giant www.News4UOnline.com • January 2011

10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Buzzkill Mofos and DJ Nick Smith Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Show Upstairs

sUnDaY, JanUaRY 2 12:00 PM River City Recreation -Open Bowling 4:00 PM Lanhucks -APA Pool League 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Garvin Park -- 17th Annual Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights 5:30 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Doc Stocker 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Karaoke 6:30 PM Canvas and Conversation -- Canvas and Conversation Class 8:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night 9:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Amazing Soul Crackers

Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke w/Randy Marshall Lamasco Bar -Lindsey Williams Lanhucks -Punk Rock Night Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke 10:00 PM Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Downstairs Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke

MonDaY, JanUaRY 3 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green 6:30 PM Canvas and Conversation -- Canvas and Conversation Class 7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -The Marlinaires Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke w/Travis Show Me’s (East Side) -Nick Gregory 8:00 PM Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke Someplace Else -Pool Tourney Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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CHECK OUT KENNEDY ROSE at Lamasco – January 5 at 9 p.m.

9:00 PM Club Royale -Jay Johnson Lamasco Bar -- Zion Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke

TUesDaY, JanUaRY 4 3:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Industry Appreciation Night 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Canvas and Conversation -- Canvas and Conversation Class Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Marlinaires Club Royale -- Acoustic Night w/Andria & Katie • 36 •

Show Me’s (West) -Nick Gregory/Cornhole Tournament 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Andy Jones Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pub Quiz Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke 9:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Cornhole Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Wet T-Shirt Contest Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam-All welcome Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke 9:30 PM Old Chicago -Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark

4:00 PM Liquor LockerHeidelbach -Beer Tasting Liquor LockerMorgan -Beer Tasting Liquor LockerSt. Joe -Beer Tasting Liquor LockerWeinbach -Beer Tasting Winetree-East -Wine Tasting

8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Stephen Horning from Namaste Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke 8:30 PM Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Contest KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Adam Blythe

5:00 PM Brett & Rhonda’s Place -- Free Pool ‘til 10 pm 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Smith 6:30 PM Canvas and Conversation -- Canvas and Conversation Class 7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Marlinaires Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke w/Travis Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -Live Music

9:00 PM Club Royale -Karaoke w/ The Experience hosted by BK Fast Eddy’s -- WTF Wednesdays: Karaoke w/Freddy K Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke & DJ: All-Request w/TW Lamasco Bar -Kennedy Rose Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -Kerry & The Double D’s 10:00 PM Lanhucks -Karaoke Someplace Else -College Night

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THURsDaY, JanUaRY 6 3:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 4:00 PM Winetree - North -Wine Tasting 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Doc’s Nightclub -- John Hussmann Ri Ra Irish Pub -Irish Session 6:30 PM Canvas and Conversation -- Canvas and Conversation Class Lamasco Bar -Andy Fulton on Piano 7:00 PM Casino AztarHoosiers Lounge -- Karaoke Roberts Stadium -- UE Women’s Basketball vs. Creighton 8:00 PM Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- College Night Karaoke & DJ: All-Request w/TW Ginny’s Place -Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Soundz Entertainment Karaoke w/Travis Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Contest

9:00 PM Club Royale -Server Appreciation Night w/DJ Jon J Doc’s Nightclub -Karaoke w/BK Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Stillwell & Friends Lamasco Bar -Karaoke Lanhucks -Open Mic w/Andrea Wirth Ri Ra Irish Pub -Jakob Freely Show Me’s (East Side) -Kerry & The Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -Nick Hamilton TJ’s Stockyard Inn -The CROWD Trio 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Original Thong Thursdays w/DJ Jon B-Contest starts at 11:30 O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark 10:30 PM Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs

fRIDaY, JanUaRY 7 4:00 PM Winetree Darmstadt -Wine Tasting 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory

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6:30 PM Canvas and Conversation -- Canvas and Conversation Class 7:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Corner Pocket, The -Cash Pot Pool Tournament/ Cornhole 7:30 PM Roberts Stadium -- Monster Jam Thunder Nationals 8:00 PM Casino AztarHoosiers Lounge -- Time Frame Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Brett & Rhonda’s Place -- Live Entertainment Club Royale -Never Been Caught Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Skelton’s Montourage Doc’s Nightclub -Karaoke w/BK Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke & DJ: All-Request w/TW Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Gonzo’s Toybox KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Jimmies Lamasco Bar -Karaoke Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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Lanhucks -Slaphappy Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -Live Entertainment River City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off Special Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Live Music 10:00 PM Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Downstairs Fast Eddy’s -Big Nose Kate Ginny’s Place -Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Dyonosis 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Adam Blythe and DJ Nick Smith Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Brickhouse, The -Local Show Cast Someplace Else -Show Upstairs

saTURDaY, JanUaRY 8 12:00 PM River City Recreation -- Open Bowling 7:00 PM Canvas and Conversation -- Canvas and Conversation Class Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty • 38 •

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7:30 PM Roberts Stadium -- Monster Jam Thunder Nationals 7:35 PM Swonder Ice Arena -Evansville Icemen vs. Quad City 8:00 PM Casino AztarHoosiers Lounge -- Time Frame Doc’s Nightclub -- Beasley Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Brett & Rhonda’s Place -- Live Entertainment Club Royale -Never Been Caught Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Namaste Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke & DJ: All-Request w/TW Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Elvis Party KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Jimmies Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Live Entertainment Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Live DJ

10:00 PM Duck Inn -Rich Hardesty & Special Guest Brad Lemmons Fast Eddy’s -Velcro Pygmies Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Lamasco Bar -Aaron Kamm & the One Drops O’Brians Sports Bar -- Dyonosis 10:30 PM Lanhucks -Sister Brutal Ri Ra Irish Pub -The Trio and DJ Nick Smith Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Brickhouse, The -Local Show Cast Someplace Else -Show Upstairs

sUnDaY, JanUaRY 9 12:00 PM River City Recreation -Open Bowling 1:00 PM Roberts Stadium -- UE Women’s Basketball vs. Drake

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3:35 PM Roberts Stadium -UE Men’s Basketball vs. Creighton 4:00 PM Lanhucks -APA Pool League 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller

MonDaY, JanUaRY 10

5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts

6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green

7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers 5:30 PM Lounge -- Good Seed Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Greg Anderson Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke w/Travis Big Band Show Me’s (East Side) -Nick Gregory 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - 8:00 PM Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill --- Clayton Daugherty Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Someplace Else -Karaoke Pool Tourney 8:00 PM 9:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge Club Royale -& Grill -- Server Jay Johnson Appreciation Night Lamasco Bar -Lacey Chaddock 9:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe Show Me’s (West) --- Amazing Soul Crackers DJ & Karaoke Hootie Hoot Saloon & TUesDaY, Grill -- Karaoke w/Randy Marshall JanUaRY 11 Lamasco Bar -Lindsey Williams 3:00 PM Lanhucks -Duck Inn -- Free Pool Punk Rock Night Show Me’s 5:00 PM (East Side) -- DJ & O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke Industry Appreciation Show Me’s Night (West) -DJ & Karaoke 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - 10:00 PM Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar Brickhouse, The --- Bob Green Karaoke Downstairs Budweiser reminds you to Ginny’s Place -choose a designated driver. Karaoke

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7:00 PM Casino AztarHoosiers Lounge -- Good Seed Club Royale -Acoustic Night w/Andria & Katie Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Gregory/Cornhole Tournament

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8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Michelle Shelton Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pub Quiz Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke 9:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Cornhole Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Wet T-Shirt Contest Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam-All welcome Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke 9:30 PM Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark 10:30 PM Someplace Else -- Game Night

WeDnesDaY, JanUaRY 12 4:00 PM Liquor LockerHeidelbach -- Beer Tasting Liquor Locker-Morgan -- Beer Tasting • 40 •

Liquor Locker-St. Joe -Beer Tasting Liquor Locker-Weinbach -- Beer Tasting Winetree-East -Wine Tasting 5:00 PM Brett & Rhonda’s Place -- Free Pool ‘til 10 pm 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Smith 7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Good Seed Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke w/Travis Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Live Music 7:05 PM Roberts Stadium -UE Men’s Basketball vs. Drake 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Gypsy Heart Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke 8:30 PM Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Contest KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Jay Johnson

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EVANSVILLE ICEMEN IN ACTION against the Mississippi River Kings – January 15

9:00 PM Club Royale -Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by BK Fast Eddy’s -- WTF Wednesdays: Karaoke w/Freddy K Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke & DJ: All-Request w/ TW Lamasco Bar -- DC & the 819 Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -Kerry & The Double D’s 10:00 PM Lanhucks -- Karaoke Someplace Else -College Night

THURsDaY, JanUaRY 13 3:00 PM Duck Inn -Free Pool

4:00 PM Winetree - North -Wine Tasting 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussmann Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session 6:30 PM Lamasco Bar -Andy Fulton on Piano 7:00 PM Casino AztarHoosiers Lounge -- Karaoke IdolRegistration at 7 pm 8:00 PM Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -College Night Karaoke & DJ: AllRequest w/TW Ginny’s Place -Karaoke

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KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Soundz Entertainment Karaoke w/Travis Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Contest 9:00 PM Club Royale -Server Appreciation Night w/DJ Jon J Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/BK Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Stillwell & Friends Lamasco Bar -Karaoke Lanhucks -- Open Mic w/Andrea Wirth Ri Ra Irish Pub -Jakob Freely Show Me’s (East Side) -- Kerry & The Double D’s Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

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O’Brians Sports Bar -- Diversion 10:30 PM Lanhucks – Iron Monkee Ri Ra Irish Pub -Scott Winzinger and DJ Nick Smith Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs

9:00 PM Brett & Rhonda’s Place -Live Entertainment Show Me’s (West) -Club Royale -Nick Hamilton Pieces of the Day TJ’s Stockyard Inn -11:30 PM Deerhead Sidewalk The CROWD Trio Brickhouse, The Cafe -- 3rd Chance -- Syimone from Doc’s Nightclub -- 10:00 PM Louisville Fast Eddy’s -- Original Karaoke w/BK Someplace Else -Garry’s Sidetrack Thong Thursdays w/ Upstairs Show/ Tavern -- Karaoke & DJ Jon B-Contest Gia Sun Flowers DJ: All-Request starts at 11:30 w/TW O’Brians Sports Bar Hootie Hoot Saloon saTURDaY, -- Karaoke w/DJ & Grill -- Sons of Magic Mark JanUaRY 15 Sisters KC’s Time Out 10:30 PM 12:00 PM Lounge & Grill -- Someplace Else -River City Recreation American Pie DJ Downstairs -- Open Bowling Koodie Hoos -Karaoke w/ fRIDaY, 2:00 PM Roberts Stadium JanUaRY 14 Todd Early w/ Generation Sound -- UE Women’s Lamasco Bar -Basketball vs. 4:00 PM Karaoke Southern Illinois Winetree Main Gate Sports Bar Darmstadt -& Restaurant -7:00 PM Wine Tasting Live Entertainment Casino Aztar - River City Recreation Cavanaugh’s 6:00 PM -- Bowl Your Head Piano Bar -Doc’s Nightclub -- Off Special Clayton Daugherty Nick Gregory Show Me’s (East Corner Pocket, Side) -- DJ & Karaoke The -- Cash Pot 7:00 PM Show Me’s (West) -Pool Tournament/ Casino Aztar - DJ & Karaoke Cornhole Cavanaugh’s TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Piano Bar -Live Music 7:35 PM Clayton Daugherty Swonder Ice Arena -Corner Pocket, 10:00 PM Evansville Icemen The -- Cash Pot Brickhouse, The -vs. Mississippi Pool Tournament/ Karaoke Downstairs Cornhole Fast Eddy’s -- Never Been Caught/ 8:00 PM DJ Giovanni Budweiser reminds you to Casino Aztarchoose a designated driver. Ginny’s Place -Hoosiers Lounge -- Karaoke Brushfire News4UOnline.com

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eVeNt checK MID-aMeRICa MoToRCYCLe eXPo

a sweet, custom-made bike by owenboro Cycleworks Choppers owner, Tim Banks. January 29 & 30 • The Centre 9 a.m. both days Formerly known as the Kentuckiana Motorcycle Showdown, this two-day event has grown and evolved, and so has its name. Building upon the success of past shows, the Mid America Motorcycle Expo is much more than just a bike show. In additi on to being a trade show for motorcycles, there will be new and used motorcycle dealers on hand, parts and accessory dealers, dozens of vendors from states all over the region (last year’s Showdown had vendors from 13 states), custom bikes on display and numerous contests. Contest categories at the Expo will include Best Metric Cruiser, Best American Cruiser, Best Custom Build, Best Mini Bike, Best Vintage, Best Sportbike, Best Touring and more. In all, they’ll have three top winners in each class, plus a Best of Show Award. all class winners also will receive free entry to the world famous 2011 Bike Week in Daytona. If you have a bike and want to be part of the acti on, call (270) 689-2101 or (812) 618-6425 or send an email to info@midamericamotorcycleexpo.com. Even if you don’t have a bike, you can see tons of cool-looking eye candy – the public’s welcome too. Admission is only $12 for adults and children under 12 are admitt ed free. • 43 •

10:30 PM Lanhucks -TBA Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Six Hills Giant and DJ Nick Smith Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs

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9:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Amazing Soul Crackers Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke w/ Randy Marshall Lamasco Bar -Lindsey Williams Lanhucks -Punk Rock Night Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke

11:30 PM Brickhouse, The -Syimone and Jordan Michaels Someplace Else -Upstairs Show/Gia Sun Flowers

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10:00 PM Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Downstairs Ginny’s Place -Karaoke

12:00 PM River City Recreation -- Open Bowling

WHISTLE “SWEET GEORGIA BROWN”

along with the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters as they visit Roberts Stadium on January 17. 8:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Brushfire Doc’s Nightclub -- Blackwater Redemption Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke 9:00 PM Brett & Rhonda’s Place -- Live Entertainment Club Royale -Pieces of the Day Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Hog-Maw Blues Band Duck Inn -- The CROWD Trio w/Star Pupil Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke & DJ: All-Request w/TW Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Jason Clutter • 44 •

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- American Pie Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -Live Entertainment Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Live DJ 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Never Been Caught Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Lamasco Bar -Dirty Lil Fun Havers O’Brians Sports Bar -Diversion

4:00 PM Lanhucks -APA Pool League 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 5:30 PM Casino AztarHoosiers Lounge -- Bob Minnette’s Swing Cats 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Karaoke 8:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night

MonDaY, JanUaRY 17 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Casino AztarHoosiers Lounge -Nu Corp Band Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke w/Travis Roberts Stadium -Harlem Globetrotters Show Me’s (East Side) -Nick Gregory

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8:00 PM Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke Someplace Else -Pool Tourney 9:00 PM Club Royale -Jay Johnson Lamasco Bar -Blind Dog Gatewood Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke

TUesDaY, JanUaRY 18 3:00 PM Duck Inn -Free Pool 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Industry Appreciation Night

6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Nu Corp Band Club Royale -- Acoustic Night w/Andria & Katie Show Me’s (West) -Nick Gregory/Cornhole Tournament 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Jason Nellis (Nelbow S) Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pub Quiz Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke

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9:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Cornhole Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Wet T-Shirt Contest Lamasco Bar -Open Jam-All welcome Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke 9:30 PM Old Chicago -Lindsey Williams

WeDnesDaY, JanUaRY 19 4:00 PM Liquor LockerHeidelbach -Beer Tasting Liquor Locker-Morgan -- Beer Tasting Liquor Locker-St. Joe -Beer Tasting Liquor Locker-Weinbach -- Beer Tasting Winetree-East -Wine Tasting

10:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke w/ DJ Magic Mark

5:00 PM Brett & Rhonda’s Place -- Free Pool ‘til 10 pm

10:30 PM Someplace Else -Game Night

Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith

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7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Nu Corp Band Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke w/Travis Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Live Music 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Dirty Valley String Band Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke 8:30 PM Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Contest KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Adam Blythe 9:00 PM Club Royale -- Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by BK Fast Eddy’s -- WTF Wednesdays: Karaoke w/Freddy K Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke & DJ: AllRequest w/TW Lamasco Bar -Object Blue Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -Kerry & The Double D’s 10:00 PM Lanhucks -Karaoke Someplace Else -College Night • 46 •

THURsDaY, JanUaRY 20 3:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 4:00 PM Winetree - North -Wine Tasting 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussmann Ri Ra Irish Pub -Irish Session 6:30 PM Lamasco Bar -Andy Fulton on Piano 7:00 PM Casino AztarHoosiers Lounge -- Karaoke IdolRegistration at 7 pm 8:00 PM Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- College Night Karaoke & DJ: All-Request w/TW Ginny’s Place -Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Soundz Entertainment Karaoke w/Travis Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke Contest

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fRIDaY, JanUaRY 21 4:00 PM Winetree Darmstadt -Wine Tasting 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory

LANHUCK’S IS THE PLACE TO BE Thursdays for Open Mic Night with the talented Ms. Andrea Wirth.

Show Me’s (West) -Nick Hamilton TJ’s Stockyard Inn -The CROWD Trio 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Original Thong Thursdays w/DJ Jon B-Contest starts at 11:30 O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke w/ DJ Magic Mark 10:30 PM Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs

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7:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -Bob Green Corner Pocket, The -- Cash Pot Pool Tournament/ Cornhole

8:00 PM Casino AztarHoosiers Lounge -- Duke Tomatoe & The Power Trio Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Brett & Rhonda’s Place -- Live Entertainment Club Royale -- Live Entertainment Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Waywards Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/BK Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke & DJ: AllRequest w/TW Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- American Pie KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Panacea Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -Live Entertainment River City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off Special Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Live Music 10:00 PM Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Downstairs

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Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Duke Tomatoe & The Power Trio Fast Eddy’s -Six Hills Giant Ginny’s Place -Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -BSR

12:00 PM River City Recreation -Open Bowling

10:30 PM Lanhucks -- TBA Ri Ra Irish Pub -Stompbox 40 and DJ Nick Smith Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs

7:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Corner Pocket, The -- Cash Pot Pool Tournament/Cornhole

11:30 PM Brickhouse, The -Local Show Cast Someplace Else -Turnabout Night/ Show Upstairs

7:30 PM Roberts Stadium -- Brad Paisley’s H2O Frozen Over Tour Victory Theatre -Evansville Philharmonic’s “Heavenly Mozart”

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8:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Duke Tomatoe & The Power Trio Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussmann Trio Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke 9:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -UFC Pay Per View Brett & Rhonda’s Place -- Live Entertainment Club Royale -Six Hills Giant Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Smoke Rings

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11:30 PM Brickhouse, The -Justin Kase and Friends Someplace Else -Upstairs Show/ Cassidy Fellows Sommers & Ivana Michaels

sUnDaY, JanUaRY 23 12:00 PM River City Recreation -- Open Bowling

STONE SOUR BRINGS THE NOISE

in support of headliners Avenged Sevenfold at Roberts Stadium – January 30. Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke & DJ: All-Request w/TW Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Iron Monkee Band KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Slick Willy Koodie Hoos -Game Night-The Plunger Game Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -Live Entertainment Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Live DJ

10:00 PM Casino AztarHoosiers Lounge -- Duke Tomatoe & The Power Trio Fast Eddy’s -- Calling Corners w/DK Mikus Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Lamasco Bar -Namaste O’Brians Sports Bar -- BSR 10:30 PM Lanhucks -Everdweller Ri Ra Irish Pub -Jakob Freely and DJ Nick Smith Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs

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1:05 PM Roberts Stadium -UE Men’s Basketball vs. Bradley

4:00 PM Lanhucks -APA Pool League 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller 5:30 PM Casino AztarHoosiers Lounge -- Steve Greenwell Trio Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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eVeNt checK RoB CaUDILL’s RoD sTeWaRT TRIBUTe

January 28 & 29 Casino aztar’s Hoosiers Lounge 8 p.m., 10 p.m. & 12 a.m. People stop Rob Caudill in airports for autographs. They stare at him in restaurants. And when he struts on stage, people scream themselves hoarse. Why? Caudill is a dead-on Rod Stewart impersonator. With spiky blonde hair and leopard skin coat, this singer has carved out a career recreati ng Rod Stewart. From kicking out soccer balls and spinning mic stands in his high energy show, to belti ng out all of Rod’s greatest hits, it’s a must-see show. Caudill’s armed with a repertoire of more than 100 Stewart songs, covering everything from the beginning years to the Great American Songbooks, and a wardrobe of loud suits. He has been working with the world famous Legends in Concert out of Las Vegas for the past 14 years. He also works independently, doing high energy twohour shows and claims, “I’ve got the greatest job in the world, making a living doing something I love.” So if you love Rod, you’re sure to love him too. • 50 •

6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Karaoke 8:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night 9:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Amazing Soul Crackers Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke w/Randy Marshall Lamasco Bar -Lindsey Williams Lanhucks -Punk Rock Night Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke 10:00 PM Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Downstairs Ginny’s Place -Karaoke

MonDaY, JanUaRY 24 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts

Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Karaoke w/ Travis Show Me’s (East Side) -- Nick Gregory

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8:00 PM Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Someplace Else -Pool Tourney 9:00 PM Club Royale -Jay Johnson Lamasco Bar -Roster McCabe Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke

TUesDaY, JanUaRY 25 3:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Industry Appreciation Night 6:00 PM Casino Aztar Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty

7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Shagadelics 6:00 PM Club Royale -- Acoustic Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar Night w/Andria & Katie -- Clayton Daugherty Show Me’s (West) -Nick Gregory/Cornhole 7:00 PM Tournament Casino AztarHoosiers Lounge -- 8:00 PM The Shagadelics Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Moccasins

Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pub Quiz Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Cornhole Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Wet T-Shirt Contest Lamasco Bar -Open Jam-All welcome Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 PM Old Chicago -Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke w DJ Magic Mark 10:30 PM Someplace Else -Game Night

WeDnesDaY, JanUaRY 26 4:00 PM Liquor LockerHeidelbach -- Beer Tasting Liquor Locker-Morgan -- Beer Tasting Liquor Locker-St. Joe -- Beer Tasting Liquor LockerWeinbach -- Beer Tasting Winetree-East -Wine Tasting

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Karaoke w/ Freddy K Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -Karaoke & DJ: All-Request w/ TW Lamasco Bar -Natt y Nati on Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -Kerry & The Double D’s 10:00 PM Lanhucks -Karaoke Someplace Else -- College Night

DJ JON B AND FAST EDDY’S Original Thong Thursday – every Thursday night.

5:00 PM Brett & Rhonda’s Place -- Free Pool until 10 pm

8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The EchoPlexes/Paul Blake’s Birthday Party Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

THURsDaY, JanUaRY 27 3:00 PM Duck Inn -Free Pool 4:00 PM Winetree - North -Wine Tasti ng

6:00 PM Casino Aztar - 6:00 PM Cavanaugh’s Casino Aztar - Piano Bar -Cavanaugh’s Clayton Daugherty Piano Bar -- Bob Green Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick 8:30 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Brickhouse, The -Smith John Hussmann Karaoke Contest Ri Ra Irish Pub -KC’s Time Out 7:00 PM Irish Session Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge & Grill -Jay Johnson Lounge -- The 6:30 PM Lamasco Bar -Shagadelics Andy Fulton 9:00 PM Hootie Hoot Saloon Club Royale -- Karaoke on Piano & Grill -- Karaoke w/ w/The Experience Travis Budweiser reminds you to hosted by BK Kanpai Sushi & Asian choose a designated driver. Fast Eddy’s -Bistro -- Live Music WTF Wednesdays January 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/BK Hootie Hoot News4UOnline.com Saloon & Grill -Stillwell & Fast Eddy’s -Friends Lt. Dan’s New Legs Lamasco Bar -8:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke Garry’s Sidetrack Karaoke w/DJ Tavern -- College Night Lanhucks -- Open Mic Magic Mark w/Andrea Wirth Karaoke & DJ: AllRi Ra Irish Pub -Request w/TW 10:30 PM Jakob Freely Ginny’s Place -Someplace Else -Show Me’s Karaoke DJ Downstairs (East Side) -- Kerry & 7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Karaoke Idol-Registration at 7 pm Roberts Stadium -UE Women’s Basketball vs. Indiana State

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THE CORNER POCKET FRIDAYS

and Saturdays with Cash Pot Pool Tourneys. KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Soundz Entertainment Karaoke w/Travis Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Contest 9:00 PM Club Royale -- Server Appreciati on Night w/ DJ Jon J • 52 •

The Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -Nick Hamilton TJ’s Stockyard Inn -The CROWD Trio 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Original Thong Thursdays w/DJ Jon B-Contest starts at 11:30

fRIDaY, JanUaRY 28 9:00 aM Victory Theatre -Victory for Kids: Junie B. Jones

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4:00 PM Winetree - Darmstadt -Wine Tasting 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Gregory 7:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Corner Pocket, The -- Cash Pot Pool Tournament/Cornhole 7:35 PM Swonder Ice Arena -Evansville Icemen vs. Quad City 8:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Rod Caudhill’s Tribute to Rod Stewart Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke 9:00 PM Brett & Rhonda’s Place -Live Entertainment Club Royale -- The Jimmies Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Sellouts Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/BK Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke & DJ: AllRequest w/TW Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Dyonosis KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Panacea Koodie Hoos -- Karaoke w/Todd Early w/ Generation Sound Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Live Entertainment River City Recreation -Bowl Your Head Off Special

Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Live Music 10:00 PM Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Downstairs Casino AztarHoosiers Lounge -Rod Caudhill’s Tribute to Rod Stewart Duck Inn -Bloodtribe CD Release Show Fast Eddy’s -Stompbox 40 Ginny’s Place -Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Akacia 10:30 PM Lanhucks -Dang Heathens Ri Ra Irish Pub -Scott Winzinger and DJ Nick Smith Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Brickhouse, The -Local Show Cast Someplace Else -Show Upstairs

saTURDaY, JanUaRY 29 9:00 aM Centre, The -- Mid America Motorcycle Expo 12:00 PM River City Recreation -Open Bowling Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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2:00 PM Roberts Stadium -UE Women’s Basketball vs. Illinois St. 7:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Corner Pocket, The -Cash Pot Pool Tournament/Cornhole 7:05 PM Roberts Stadium -UE Men’s Basketball vs. Southern Illinois 7:35 PM Swonder Ice Arena -Evansville Icemen vs. Dayton 8:00 PM Casino AztarHoosiers Lounge --

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Rob Caudhill’s Tribute to Rod Stewart Doc’s Nightclub -- The Relics Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Brett & Rhonda’s Place -Live Entertainment Club Royale -The Jimmies Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Lacey Chaddock & Friends Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -Karaoke & DJ: All-Request w/TW Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -5 Pack KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Jimmy & the Chets

Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Live Entertainment Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Live DJ

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Lamasco Bar -- JEB O’Brians Sports Bar -Akacia

10:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -- Comedy Caravan: Headliner Brad Tassell w/Renard Hirsch & MC Monty Mitchell Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Rob Caudill’s Tribute to Rod Stewart Duck Inn -- eXesion/ Shawn Needham & the Black Sheep Fast Eddy’s -Stompbox 40 Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke

10:30 PM Lanhucks -- Prowler Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Deaf Megan and DJ Nick Smith Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Brickhouse, The -Local Show Cast Someplace Else -Upstairs Show/ Akasha Uravitch

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sUnDaY, JanUaRY 30 9:00 aM Centre, The -- Mid Americ Motorcycle Expo 12:00 PM River City Recreation -Open Bowling 4:00 PM Lanhucks -APA Pool League 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 5:30 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Martini Corner 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Karaoke

Lamasco Bar -Lindsey Williams Lanhucks -Punk Rock Night Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke 10:00 PM Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Downstairs Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke

MonDaY, JanUaRY 31 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green

6:30 PM Roberts Stadium -Avenged Sevenfold’s “The Nightmare After Christmas” Tour

7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Karaoke w/Travis Show Me’s (East Side) -Nick Gregory

7:00 PM Show Me’s (East Side) -WWE Royal Rumble Show Me’s (West) -WWE Royal Rumble

8:00 PM Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke Someplace Else -Pool Tourney

8:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night

9:00 PM Club Royale -Jay Johnson Lamasco Bar -Lunar Music Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke

9:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Amazing Soul Crackers Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke w/ Randy Marshall

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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. 812-480-7778 Ø area 51 5425 Oak Grove Rd. (812) 306-8830 Ø Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. (Inside LeMerigot) 433-4000 Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares 425-4929 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 Cecil’s Bar & grill 420 N. Garvin 589-0706 Ø Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 Chilly Willy’s 3039 Claremont 423-0726 Club Royale 2131 W. Franklin St. 401-1699 Corner Bar 2668 Mount Vernon Ave. 423-0933 Corner Pocket 1819 N. Fulton 428-BALL 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 Doc’s nightclub 1305 Stringtown 401-1201

Drunken Monkee (Formerly Woody’s West) 1301 Claremont 468-9400 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 N. Kratzville Rd. 423-0138 Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin 423-0796 Hammerheads 317 Main St. 421-8492

GoING oUt

Harold singles Dance Club 2816 N. Cullen 477-1752

Koodie Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN (812) 838-5202

Hob-Nob Tavern 1400 W. Maryland 425-6159

Lamasco Bar & grill 1331 W. Franklin 437-0171

The Peephole Bar & grill 2nd & Main St. 423-5171

Lanhuck’s 321 E. Columbia 491-2222

Ø Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741

Hoosiers Lounge (in Casino Aztar Pavillion) 450 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4100 Ø Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Hootie Hoots saloon & grill Hwy. 261 & 66 Newburgh, IN 490-9135 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

Legends 1050 S. Weinbach 476-7444 Leroy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. 464-8300 Little Cheers 329 Main St. (812) 423-9740 Ø Main gate sports Bar 520 Main St. 428-7776 Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 o’Brian’s sports Bar & grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 old Chicago 6500 Lloyd Expwy. 401-1400 ollie’s sports Bar & grill 4920 Bellemeade 401-2125

clubs & Pubs

Rick’s sports Bar 1531 Green River Rd. 477-4088 ns RiRa’s Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 Rookie’s 117 Second St. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1106 Rick’s 718 Lounge 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872 safari Wine & Martini Bar 415 Main St. 425-5282 sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker 491-6229 Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin 423-6280 ns show Me’s (West) 5525 Pearl Dr. 402-7100

ns show Me’s (east) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 401-7469 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 state street Tavern 718A State St. Newburgh, IN 490-6614 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

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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 Dusti n Kaposta J.T. Cusic Jay Johnson Jason Mann Keith Vincent 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 Last Hour Euphrates Jones

COUNTRY/ SOUTHERN ROCK A.S.R.B Aces & Eights Back In Time Common Ground Jason Clutt er and the Broken Arrow Band Jason Mayfi eld and the One Bullet Band Joe and Line of Fire Midranger Modern Country Sons of Sisters Southern Edge Switchback Woodsboro

DJS Bryan Steel 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 Redempti on Blood Tribe Consume the Obscene eXesion Deliver Us From Evil Displacement Diversion Factory Damage Far From Fallen God on Trial

Gridlock Hosti le Apology Life of Decay Cruicifuge Paradigum The Path Prowler Secretariat Shatt er the Odds Sister Brutal Visceral Throne

JAZZ Bob Ballard Bob Minnett e & the Swingcats Bookie Buchenberger Jazzafl oozie 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 GoGett er 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 Sinumati c 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) Akacia American Pie AMPutee 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 Do Androids Dream? The Dominos The Duke Boys Dyonosis Ever Dweller Fift h Wheel Band Flashback Flat Stanley 4-Seamer Fuzzy Roxx Gentlemen & Scholars Gonzo’s Toybox Goodnight June Hair Bangers Ball Hard Sunday The Hiding Hollywood Iron Monkee Gutt er Rats JEB Joe’s Garage Joe Smith Trio John Hussman Trio Karl’s Kids 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 Six Hills Giant SixtyFourEast Six More Miles Slick Willy The Smoke Rings Stati c Stolen Remains Stompbox 40 Throne of Lions 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 Sti llwell-Rodenberg & Co. Roy Carter & Co. Twist of Fate Valenti na Gibbs Will-C Yankee Dime

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LocaL BaND SPOTLIGHT

Dane WHITLeY

WHo: Evansville born and bred, Dane Whitley is a solo acousti c arti st of the “folk/pop/emo (with dignity)” genre, which we dig. aBoUT: “Mom played ABBA records through headphones while I was sti ll in the womb. And I vaguely remember people being impressed that I could hum Billy Joel’s ‘The Stranger’ in full at the age of two. True story.” InfLUenCes: Jeff Buckley, Iron and Wine, Damien Rice, David Ford, John Mayer, Alison Krauss, 30 Seconds to Mars, Dave Matt hews, Death Cab for Cuti e, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Norah Jones, Fiona Apple, many more. songs: Thoughtf ul, well-executed originals, among them – “Pier 9,” “Red Flags,” “Can’t Recall,” “Wilmington.” gIggIng: Private shows as well as recent gigs at Mesker Park Zoo’s “Zoo Brew” and the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center. MoRe: You can learn more about Dane, listen to some tunes and become a fan at his Reverb Nati on site, reverbnati on.com/danewhitley. Are you in a band? Gone solo? Know someone who is? Let us know! Drop an email to editor@atomapublishing.com so we can let everyone else know, too. • 57 •

any rock fans are getti ng excited because Roberts Stadium will be hosti ng Avenged Sevenfold and Stone Sour on January 30. This will not only be the fi rst rock concert of 2011, but the fi rst hard rock concert since Three Days Grace, Flyleaf, and Breaking Benjamin were in Evansville almost a year ago. The January 30 show will be Avenged Sevenfold’s second ti me playing in Evansville, with the fi rst being in November 2008. And, this is the fi rst opportunity the fans have had to see Stone Sour here in Evansville.

Avenged Sevenfold formed in 1999 while the guys were sti ll att ending high school in Hunti ngton Beach, California. Drawing from infl uences like Guns ‘N Roses, Pantera, Megadeth, and Metallica, A7X’s original lineup consisted of M. Shadows on vocals, Synyster Gates on lead guitar, rhythm guitarist Zacky Vengeance, bassist Johnny Christ, and The Rev behind the drums. A7X has played on the Vans Warped Tour during 2003 and 2004, and are also famous for bringing back unique aspects of rock & roll both on and off stage, the fi rst being the guitar solo and the second being backstage anti cs and excess. In additi on, they’ve been named second on Ulti mate Guitar’s Top Bands of the Decade, right behind Metallica. Their fi rst album, Sounding the Seventh Trumpet, was released in 2001 on Hopeless Records. City of Evil was released in 2005 and was the band’s fi rst release with Warner Brothers label. The CD featured “Bat Country,” a song named aft er Hunter S. Thompson’s 1971 classic, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. “Bat Country” peaked on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Tracks at number two and earned the band the best new arti st award at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards. Avenged Sevenfold’s most recent release, Nightmare, in July 2010, was their best debut to date, knocking Eminem’s • 58 •

Recovery out of the top spot, something to make any metal fan immensely proud. According to the band, this latest album was just one small way for the band to pay tribute to their drummer, Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan, who died in December 2009 from an accidental overdose. A7X’s bassist, Johnny Christ, told MTV News earlier this year, “The only thing we were worried about was getti ng it done and doing the best job we can for our brother. We wanted to make this record as big and strong as possible. We wanted to make this a really huge record and get it out there to as many people as possible to extend Jimmy’s legacy.” Special guests on Avenged Sevenfold’s “Nightmare After Christmas” tour are Stone Sour and Hollywood Undead. The band is comprised of vocalist Corey Taylor, guitarist Jim Root (both of Slipknot), Josh Rand also playing guitar, bassist Shawn Econonmaki, and drummer Roy Mayorga. According to Taylor, “The great thing about Stone Sour is that we’ve got fi ve writers in the band and the sound is like diff erent pieces of cloth coming together to form a blanket.” “If Metallica and Alice in Chains had a kid, that’d be us,” explains Taylor. SS’s recent release, Audio Secrecy, hit the shelves in September. “I think the really cool thing is, it’s a litt le bit of everything,” Taylor says of the album. “The fi rst www.News4UOnline.com • January 2011

Stone Sour album we made for us. We pushed it further on Come What(ever) May and we expanded on the first album. So this time round we said, ‘screw it, let’s just do everything we ever wanted to do.’ So we put together the best songs we could and really worked on them, hammered them down.” Stone Sour has been on the road with A7X since summer 2010. About the matchup of bands, Jim Root states, “I don’t really know if this bill makes a lot of sense, because Avenged Sevenfold are quite a different band to us, and I was a bit nervous about that. But it’s been going really well and we’ve had a chance to tour with them for like eight weeks in the States, and I got to know the guys – and they’re all really cool dudes. I’ve been hanging with Brian (Synyster Gates) a lot recently. It’s been cool,” he says. “We’ve never been a band to have a big production, so it’s kinda weird playing with a band that does. Like, with Slipknot there’s always a big production and then there’s Stone Sour, where we’ve always stripped everything down so it’s just us and our backdrop – a proper punk, rock & roll show. Then there’s A7X and they’ve got fire and this big stage set, and we start to think ‘wow, should we have done something like that?’ But I think we made the right decision, sticking to what we do – the raw, powerful and simple us. We’ve always been punk rock, so what you see is what you get on stage.” --Ashley D. Brown

avenged sevenfold with Special Guests

Stone Sour & Hollywood Undead • January 30 at 6:30 p.m., Roberts Stadium • Tickets available at Roberts Stadium and The Centre box offices, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. January 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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entertainment

soundboard Perilandra

Questions: 1. Real quick, give a quick summary of what’s been going on with you lately so readers are up to speed. 2. Who are three arti sts you’ve looked to for inspirati on? 3. What are three albums you would have to have with you on a deserted island? 4. What was the fi rst album you purchased on your own and with your own money? 5. If your pre-gig routi ne has a theme song, what would it be?

rawing upon a wide range of infl uences, Perilandra consists of Jake Miller on vocals, guitarist Joey Smith, Brandon Harper on bass and Jeremy Williams on the skins. To learn more about the band, we chose them as the victi ms of this month’s Soundboard.

1. We’ve been spending a lot of ti me

in the studio working on the upcoming album. Jake’s still #1 in the

world (on justletmesing.com).

That’d be a huge win for us! We’ll also be releasing our debut single in January (in Australia, the US, and Europe); I hope the fi nal product touches others’ lives, as it has ours.

2. JM: Garth Brooks, Celldweller,

Sinatra JS: Thrice, Glassjaw, Coheed & Cambria BH: Chili Peppers, Thrice, Incubus JW: Floyd, Rush, Zeppelin

3. JM: Jason Aldean’s Wide Open,

Hollywood Undead’s Swan Songs, Sublime’s 40 oz to Freedom. JS: Thrice - Artist in the Ambulance, Glassjaw - Worship and Tribute, The Used – eponymous. • 60 •

6. If you could travel through ti me, what music scene in history would you most want to be a part of? 7. What’s the plan for 2011 and beyond? Where do you hope to see yourself this ti me next year?

BH: Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, Senses Fail’s From the Depths of Dreams, Primus - Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People. JW: Mudvayne - LD 50, Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, Metallica -Master of Puppets

4. JM: DCTalk - Free at Last JS: Bryan Adams - So Far, So Good BH: Boyz II Men - cooleyhighharmony JW: Poison - Look What the Cat Dragged In 5. JM: Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” JS: Thrice’s “Deadbolt” BH: A Day to Remember’s “Monument” JW: Mudvayne’s “Dig” 6. JM: I would love to have been the

sixth member of the Rat Pack, in mid-60s Vegas! JS: I’d have to say the 50s. It would’ve been awesome to play with the King!

BH: 1968 JW: The ‘75-’79 New York punk scene!

7. We’re kickin’ off the year, with the

Unbreakable Release Party at Cecil’s on Garvin (January 28th). If the contests conti nue to go as well as they have, we’ll be recording on the album in Nashville and meeti ng with a record label, this spring... cross your fi ngers. Either way, we’re hitti ng 2011 with full force!

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Troy Miller

traveling troubadour, Troy Miller’s 23 years in the business has taken him from sleepy southern Indiana communiti es to countless locales across the country. Early on he would oft en pick a desti nati on with no concern about actually having traveling money, frequently resulti ng in him having to “play his way back” at small bars along the way, or barter some of his extensive music collecti on for gas and an occasional soda. He’s been known to trade an old guitar for an even older car. Yep, that was Troy you saw, driving across the twin bridges in an old converti ble with no top – in a blizzard. When he speaks of his influences, he talks about local musicians in the same breath as nationally-known artists. A partial list includes local musicians Big Jon Rochner, Tommy Stillwell, Terry Sartor, Butch Embry and Little Jack Little – all spoken of with the same high regard as Grandpa Jones, Roy Acuff, Merle Haggard, Leon Redbone, John Prine, Kris Kristofferson, and Woody and Arlo Guthrie. And his thirst for knowledge of musical history has led to a collection of thousands of tapes, Troy loves what he does, and he albums, old 78s and 45s, as well as sings and plays from his heart. With books and DVDs. that deep, rich voice and powerful One day, guitar, he leaves it all on the stage. Troy would like He serves up an emotionally charged to teach a and eclectic set, ranging from old music school country to Hendrix and Louis Armstrong, along with a sprinkling of appreciation class. “I’ve crowd pleasing original tunes. made my whole By the time he graduated life a study of from high school, Troy had already music, and I think I can embarked on the musical journey help people understand why it’s that has come to define his life: cool,” he says. “You know, you grow “When I decided to do it, I really up – get beat up – get your heart dedicated myself to it. People warned me how rough it was going to broke a few times, lose everything, be, and I knew it would be. Nothing’s and you start to realize there’s easy. But I’ve never thought of doing more to it. Putting it down in music releases stress, and people like anything else.” music they can identify with.” Flashing his seemingly ever Troy has also been a present and disarming smile, he says supporter of News 4U “since day frankly that he’s never had a lot of one,” saying, “I believe the money, but he’s been blessed to be magazine is an important publication wealthy with friends and memories. January 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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and a great tool for the community.” You can catch Troy at his long standing Sunday gig from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Deerhead on Columbia Street. The Deerhead has long served up a well rounded blend of quality music, and Troy fits perfectly into the line up! Make sure you check out Troy’s new CD, No Back Up. Mixing older country blues covers and original tunes, it’s just Troy and his harp. And in a refreshingly anti-high tech move, it was recorded in just one take. You can also find his music on iTunes. Troy also has a new music video, “Pardon Me,” written by Evansville’s Keith Morris and produced and recorded in Burbank, California by James Eric and Ronnie Arnold, (both of whom are also responsible for the new CD) - check it out at shelterfish.com. and be sure to visit news4uonline.com and our new video extra feature to view videos of Troy performing. For more info on Mr. Miller, you can check out his site at troymillermusic.com. --Mark McCoy

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Angel Mounds State Historic Site (812) 853-3956

Continuing through January 14, 2011 - Cherished Possessions: The Mann Hopewell Legacy of Indiana - The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites and the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archeology unveil never-beforeseen artifacts from a large and important area in Posey County, the Mann Site.

Audubon Museum, J.J. Audubon State Park (270) 827-1893

Jan 15: Tri-State Winter Migrants - Every winter the Sloughs Wildlife Management Area welcomes a variety of shorebirds and waterfowl during the winter months. Wood ducks, blue and greenwinged teal, canvasback, gadwall, pintail, widgeon, white-fronted geese, and tundra swans make up some of the winter migrants to the Tri-State area. Over the years, wildlife biologist Mike Morton has been managing the Sloughs Wildlife Management Area, attracting shorebirds and waterfowl to shallow water habitats. Discover who comes to visit for winter and what they need to survive our Tri-State winters at this free program, which begins at 2 p.m. Jan 22: The Honeybee’s Role in Our Community Take a journey along with a honeybee along with the Audubon Bee Association. • 62 •

Presented by Paul and Betsy Stone of Stone Hill Honey Bee Farm, you can observe a hive from the inside out and learn more about these wonderful insects than you thought possible. Free program, begins at 1 p.m. Jan 24: Friends of Audubon Annual Luncheon - Friends of Audubon members and interested guests are welcome to this annual catered luncheon. Staff Contact: Audubon State Park Office at (270) 826-2247 or mark.kellen@ky.gov. Program Fee: Please contact the Park Office for info registration. Begins at noon.

Barnes & Noble Bookseller

(812) 475-1054 Jan 1: Saturday Storytimes Barnes & Noble, Jr. storytimes will meet together at 3 p.m. on January 1, 8, 22 and 29 for some really funny stuff. And on January 15, we’ve got the No Name-Calling get-together. Call for more information. Saturday, January 01, 2011 3:00 PM

Evansville African American Museum

(812) 423-5188 Ongoing: Brown vs. Board of Education Exhibit The Evansville African American Museum, with the generous support of the Evansville Bar Association, presents a new exhibit on the landmark 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision, Brown vs. Board of Education. The exhibit, developed by the Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence and Research, consists of 12 panels that take visitors through the history and significance of the decision that led to the desegregation of public schools throughout the United States.

Evansville Country Club (812) 425-2243

Jan 29: 10th Annual WNIN Gala - NPR Senior Correspondent Linda Wertheimer will be the special guest speaker at this black tie affair. Satisfy your hunger with a mix of international flavors presented through a variety of gourmet hors d’ouevres. Four Roses Bourbon and Blue Heron Winery will also have open tastings of their specialty beverages. $100 per person. Please RSVP by January 21 by calling 812-423-2973 ext. 127

Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science (812) 425-2406

Continuing through February 27 – “Caring Hands” - This exhibition examines the development of hospitals in Evansville. Highlights include the U.S. Marine Hospital (later St. Mary’s), the Evansville Sanitarium (later Welborn Baptist Hospital). Evansville State Hospital, Deaconess Hospital, and Gilbert Hospital. The facility that housed Gilbert at Riverside and Walnut Streets is now occupied by the Hadi Shrine. The exhibit is in the Museum’s Town Hall in partnership with Deaconess Hospital and St. Mary’s Health System.

Continuing through March 6, 2011: Mid-States Art Exhibition - The 55th MidStates Art Exhibition is a regional competition open to artists in a six state area including Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri. Over $7,000 in purchase and merit awards, underwritten by Evansville individuals, corporations, foundations and philanthropic organizations, will be presented at the December 11th Awards Reception. Purchase awards allow the Museum to acquire works for our contemporary art collection and merit awards are an important encouragement to and recognition of regional artists. Jan 12: Adult Painting Studio with Connie Bell - Local artist and instructor Connie Bell encourages experimentation and casualness in her students’ painting, so all should feel comfortable and confident, no matter their level of skill. Bell’s personal credo about painting is “paint what you feel, and don’t be afraid.” Classes continue January 19, 26, February 2, 9 and 16 and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Registration deadline is January 5 and space is limited to 12 students. Please call (812) 425-2406 ext. 226 for more information.

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(812) 435-6141 Jan 1-2: 17th Annual Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights. Drivethrough winter light show hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 5 to 9 p.m. All net proceeds go to help the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center. Horsedrawn carriage rides are also available-weather permitting. Cost per vehicle is $7 for up to six people, $10 for vehicles with 7 to 14 people, and $25 for 15 people or more.

Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe)

(812) 464-cMoe (2663) Jan 6: Free Family Fun Night - Sponsored by St. Mary’s Children’s Services, everyone receives FREE admission on this and every first Thursday of the month from 5-8 p.m. Jan 8: Live performance of

“Dog Breath” - Come hear Dav Pilkey’s book “Dog Breath” performed by Detective James Allison and his dog Myah. Detective Allison will be available after the performance to talk about his years on the polive force, and Myah will be available for petting. 1 p.m. on Freedom Gallery Stage. Jan 15-16: The Science of Sleuthing - From fingerprints to DNA, learn the science behind crime fighting with these hands-on activitites. 1-2 p.m. in the 1st floor lobby. Jan 17: Martin Luther King Day - Help celebrate the life of this great leader with special activities throughout the building. Create a peace mobile, listen to the famous “I Have a Dream” speech and finish our special MLK quiz to win a prize! Jan 22-23: Spy Gadgets 101 - Learn how to make your

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own sneaky devices out of everyday items! 1-2 p.m. in Work Smart

Victory Theatre

(812) 435-5550 Jan 22: Evansville Philharmonic’s “Heavenly Mozart” - A gem for Mozart-lovers! This allMozart concert begins with his elegant “Paris” Symphony. Then, the winner of the 2010 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis takes the spotlight for the virtuosic and earthly Violin Concerto No. 3. The divine hymn Ave Verum Corpus, performed by your Evansville Philharmonic Chorus, sends you into orbit and Mozart’s magnificent “Jupiter” Symphony lifts your spirits to heavenly heights! Call or visit evansvillephilharmonic.org for more details.

Jan 28: Victory for Kids: Junie B. Jones - This musical is based on four volumes in Barbara Park’s Junie B. Jones series of books, illustrated by Denise Brunkus and published by Random House: Junie B, First Grader; Junie B, Boss of Lunch; Junie B, One-Man Band; and Top-Secret Personal Beeswax: A Journal by Junie B (and Me). The show is approximately an hour in length. Seats are $5. First performance is at 9 a.m. A second performance is scheduled for noon.

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Bride: Tiffany Bailey Occupation: Hair stylist

Groom: Dustin Chumley Occupation: Self-employed

How the couple met: “We went to school together, and found each other after a period of time on Facebook. After going on our first date it was instant gratification. We fell in love instantly. God brought us together for a reason and we are blessed we have each other.”

The proposal (in Dustin’s words): “Tiff was sick in bed with the flu and Gracie, our daughter, and I went into town to find something to make her feel better. I had the ring in my truck when Gracie spotted it – she thought it was for her, saying how pretty it was. I explained to her it was for her mommy, and asked her if I could marry her mommy. She said yes. I wanted the moment to be perfect and really memorable. So I bought a dozen roses, balloons, a teddy bear and a card that I wrote a speech in. When we returned home, Tiff was still asleep but as we were walking in she woke up and wondered what was going on. I sat on the bed and started to cry because we had been through so much. I knew I wanted to marry her and that she was the

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one that God meant for me to spend the rest of my life with. Gracie stood there the whole time as I proposed and Tiff said yes. We were both crying and it was a moment neither of us will ever forget.” Wedding date and location: June 20, 2011 in Panama City, Florida The couple will reside in Evansville. 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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Many adults think about physical fitness and new exercise plans every January. So, why don’t you jumpstart 2011 in an energetic manner by creating an opportunity for your child(ren), ages 1 - 101, to exercise their brains and learn something new? Evansville has many fresh options this month worth introducing to your loved one.

The Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe) 22 SE 5th Street • Evansville, IN 47708 (812) 464-cMoe (2663)

There is never a dull moment at cMoe, and if your budget is too ti ght for a family visit this month, plan for Free Family Night, which is sponsored by St. Mary’s Children’s Services on the fi rst Thursday of EVERY MONTH! A most capti vati ng event is planned on January 8, a performance by Detecti ve James Allison and his dog, Myah! Check cMoe’s website oft en for more fun acti viti es: cmoekids.org.

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Presented by St. Mary’s Children’s Services, everyone receives free admission from 5 to 8 p.m.

January 08, 2011- Live Performance of Dog Breath Come hear Dav Pilkey’s book Dog Breath performed by Detecti ve James Allison and his dog, Myah at 1 p.m. on the Freedom Gallery Stage. Detective Allison will be available after the performance to talk about his years on the police force and Myah will be available for petting!

normal hours for the museum are: Wednesday through Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m. | Monday and Tuesday: CLOSED Admission: 18 Months and Over - $7 each Members – FREE: ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT (18 or older)

Monster Jam Thunder Nationals Roberts Stadium

I’m told that children will enjoy this monster truck extravaganza, and I bet these kids are probably old enough to drive themselves to the stadium…. nevertheless, there are some die-hard monster truck fans that are prett y young and will go crazy for Maximum Destructi on, Raminator, Rammuniti on, Quadzilla, Stomper and Batman!

shows are scheduled for friday, January 7 at 7:30 p.m. and saturday, January 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Roberts Stadium and The Centre Box Offi ces, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone (800) 745-3000 or at Ticketmaster.com. A Pit Party will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 8 and ti cketholders will have the opportunity to view the monster trucks up close, meet drivers, take pictures and get autographs. Pit passes are available FREE OF CHARGE at Dairy Queen through January 8, 2011, while supplies last. January 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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story Time at Barnes & noble

624 South Green River Road • Evansville, IN (812) 475-1054 • www.bn.com If you have cabin fever and are desperate to get out, don’t forget story ti me at Barnes & noble, at 624 South Green River Road, Evansville, (812) 475-1054 – www.bn.com – go to the local store and check out their event calendar for more. B & N off ers regular story ti me every Friday at 10 a.m. and every Saturday at 3 p.m. And they typically off er a snack and a craft for your kiddo as well.

victory for Kids Victory Theatre

You just can’t get much fresher than Junie B. Jones, a lovable, precocious child who provides barrels of laughs for kiddos as well as adults. Bunny Bread presents a one-hour musical based on four colorful volumes of Barbara Park’s Junie B. Jones book series, to be performed at the victory Theatre in Evansville. Junie B’s adventures are always hilarious and you’ll love seeing your child’s reacti ons to viewing Junie B’s anti cs live and in a beauti ful venue. The shows are scheduled for friday, January 28, at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Seats are an aff ordable $5 per person. Get your ti ckets early as many school children will be att ending this for a cool fi eld trip, and ti ckets will sell quickly. Purchase your ti ckets at the Roberts Stadium Box Offi ce, The Centre Box Offi ce, all Ticketmaster outlets including Evansville Schnuck’s locati ons. Tickets can be charged by phone by calling (800) 745-3000 or on the Internet at Ticketmaster.com. All ti ckets are subject to Ticketmaster Fees, handling charges and facility fees.

Parent Education Nights

St. Mary’s Center for Children

Harlem Globetrotters Roberts Stadium

On Monday, January 17, Martin Luther King Day, a special 7:00 p.m. show will be performed at Roberts stadium by none other than those ball handling magicians, The Harlem Globetrotters. The Globetrott ers have been providing entertainment to folks since 1926, having played more than 25,000 games to audiences ranging from Presidents to Popes! You don’t have to be a basketball fan to appreciate the talent these guys possess and your children will be mesmerized by the athleti c show. Group discounts are available at a savings of $5 per ti cket and Scouts and the Military are eligible for special discounts as well. Seats range from $23 to $80 and can be purchased at the usual – Roberts Stadium and Centre Box Offi ces, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster. com. More info online: harlemglobetrott ers.com; smgevansville.com.

Parents can always use new informati on to ponder during these diffi cult days of raising children. St. Mary’s Center for Children, located at 3900 Washington Avenue, has quarterly Parent Education Nights and they are …drumroll please …. FREE …. On January 13, mix and mingle with other parents from 5 to 5:30 p.m., and then stay for the guest speaker, who will be giving ti ps on Transiti on Planning. Do you have a family friendly event you would If you have a child(ren) with disabiliti es who needs to like us to include in this section? Let us know! start planning for their transiti on into adulthood, then • Email Editor@atomapublishing.com this evening’s topic is for you. Call Belinda Davis, MSSW, LSW, Family Advocate at (812) 485-7397 for questi ons • Call (812) 437-4743 or Fax (812) 429-3908 and registrati on. • 66 •

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The Evansville Museum of Arts, History and science

411 S.E. Riverside Drive • Evansville, IN (812) 425-2406 • emuseum.org

Kids from seven to 12 years old have a terrifi c opportunity to learn and experience the world of art through classes off ered at the Evansville Museum by local arti st, Dakri Sinclair. On saturday, february 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the world of Expressionism will be introduced and students will learn techniques and create work inspired by Van Gogh, Kandinsky, Kirchner and Pollock using paint, brushes, pastels, glue, fabric, wood, scissors, markers, pencils and more. You must pre-register by Wed., Feb. 2 and the class is limited to 12 students, so call now! The class costs $80 for members and $85 for non-members of the museum; snack and drink is included. Impressionism will be offered Sat., March 5 and Surrealism Sat., April 2. You may att end one class or all three (which off ers a $25 discount). Call the Evansville Museum (812) 425-2406 to register. Payment must be received on or before the registrati on deadline and is guaranteed once payment is received.

Kids can become the meteorologist of the house with this nift y item, the La Crosse Technology Wireless Weather Boy Temperature Station. They can take a quick glance at the easy-to-read screen, which features seven diff erent icons that suggest what to wear based on the climate outside. The unit can read the minimum outdoor temperature from a distance of up to 330 feet. This cool gadget also shows the ti me and date (based on the Atomic Clock, and sets automati cally), indoor humidity, a weather trend icon, indoor temperature and the forecast. Available at Target ($31.49). January 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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januarycraftideas Bird Watching for Kids One great activity you can create indoors this winter is watching for birds. Kids ages 4-6 will find it easy to make these “Bird Binoculars” and they can watch for those winged creatures when Mom or Dad need a little quiet time… What You need: • 2 empty toilet paper rolls • Single hole punch • Glue • Yarn or string • Crayons, sti ckers or any other decorati ve material

Directions: 1. Take 2 paper rolls and glue them together on the sides. 2. Punch a hole in each side of the binoculars. 3. Tie the ribbon/yarn through the holes and make it long enough to allow the binoculars to hang around your child’s neck comfortably. Let the kids decorate the binoculars with sti ckers, crayons, etc. Check out the website for Evansville’s public libraries: www.evpl.org to fi nd a great book to accompany your acti vity. Other great books to check out at the library are Bird Watching for Kids by Steven A. Griffi n & Elizabeth May Griffi n and Backyard Bird Watching for Kids by George H. Harrison & Kit Harrison.

Beautiful Numbers The genius who invented calculus and “discovered” gravity, Sir Isaac Newton, was born in 1643 on January 4. Why not celebrate the day by making some cool-looking numbers that can be used for just about anything. Here’s what to do: What you need: • Cardboard or poster board • Pencils • Safety scissors or an Xacto knife • Tempera paint or markers • Paint brushes (if you’re using paint) What to do: 1. Choose a number. 2. Draw the number on your poster board or cardboard. 3. The number should be big and bulky. Concentrate on the shape of the number. 4. Cut out the number. 5. Outline some fun designs on the number shape. 6. Using markers or paint, fi ll in the designs.

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Cool Decorative Kites

Popcorn Balls

Another great thinker was born in January. Ben Franklin’s birthday is on the the 17th, and what did fly up in the sky while researching how electricity worked? That’s right, a kite. Here’s a way to make cool-looking kites to hang from the ceiling.

Celebrate National Popcorn Day on January 19 with this recipe.

What you need: • White drawing paper • Construction paper • String • Paper scraps (wallpaper works nicely) • Streamers • Glue • Scissors • Stapler • Wax crayons • Paint (watercolors) • Paint brushes What to do: 1. Choose a shape for the kite. 2. Draw as many different shapes inside the kite shape on the white paper with crayons. 3. Color the shapes. 4. Paint over the shapes. 5. Let dry, and cut out the kite shape. This is the first part of the kite. The second side is made of construction paper. 6. Glue the white paper to the construction paper and cut out the kite shape one last time. When all of this is done, it’s time to make the kite’s tail. 7. A piece of string and different colored pieces of streamer is secured by a staple to the kite’s bottom (tie a knot.) 8. Punch a hole at the top and hang from the ceiling.

Ingredients: • 9 cups popped popcorn • 1 cup sugar • 1/2 cup water • 1/4 cup light-colored corn syrup • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon vinegar • Candy thermometer What to do: 1. Remove all the unpopped kernels. Put popcorn in a greased baking pan. Keep popcorn warm in low oven while making the syrup. 2. For the syrup mixture, butter the sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan. In the pan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until the mixture boils, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Reduce heat, boiling at a steady rate, stirring occasionally, until the temperature reaches 250°F. 3. Remove pan from heat; remove the thermometer. Stir in vanilla. Pour syrup mixture over hot popcorn and stir thoroughly to coat. Cool until the mixture can be easily handled. With buttered hands, quickly shape the mix into 3-inch diameter balls. Wrap each ball in plastic. Makes about 10 popcorn balls. --Lanea Stagg

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On the move? Be sure to check out News4UOnline.com for complete Road Trip listings. RoaD TRIP To CInCInnaTI 20th Century Theater (513) 731-8000

Jan 22: Aja: Steely Dan Tribute Jan 28: Tea Leaf Green/Sons of Bill

Aronoff Center for the arts (513) 621-2787

Jan 28-29:Ballet & Choreography with Amy Seiwert Jan 31:Smart Talk Connected Conversati ons with Sigourney Weaver

Bank of Kentucky Center (859) 442-2652 Jan 21-22:Monster Truck Nati onals 2011

Blue Wisp Jazz Club (513) 241-WIsP

Jan 13:Thomas Matt a Jan 29:Jamey Aebersold Quartet

Us Bank arena (513) 421-4111

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Buskirk Chumley Theater, Bloomington buskirkchumley.org

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Jan 23:Straight No Chaser

Jan 29:Chris Botti

Jan 7:Monster X Tour w/ Ghost Ryder/Bounty Hunter/ Gunslinger/Crush Stati on/Get R Done/The Metal Mulisha Jan 25:WWE Smackdown w/ Edge/Rey Mysterio/Kane/ MVP/Big Show/Kofi Kingston/ The Divas Jan 29:Avenged Sevenfold/ Stone Sour/Hollywood Undead

Crackers Comedy Broad Ripple (317) 255-4211

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Jan 1:Patti Vasquez Jan 5-8:Gary Menke Jan 12-15:Hal Sparks Jan 19-22:Sean Kent Jan 26-29:Dan Davidson

Big show, intimate venue: Guided by Voices at Headliner’s on January 15.

Jan 1:Greg Warren Jan 5-8:Tim Gaither Jan 12-15:Steve Rannazzisi Jan 19-22:Bob Zany Jan 28-31:Paul Mecurio

Belterra Casino Resort Centerstage (888) 235-8377

Crackers ComedyDowntown (317) 631-3536

Indianapolis Museum of art (317) 923-1331

Jan 22:Tim Wilson with Donnie Baker Jan 29:Mickey Gilley

Expo Five (502) 645-1820

Jan 5:Wu Tang Clan Jan 8:Girl Talk Jan 14:Insane Clown Posse Jan 30: 30 Seconds to Mars

Through January 23: Shots in the Dark (Featured Exhibiti on) Through January 30: Body Unbound (Featured Exhibiti on)

funny Bone Comedy Club (859) 957-2000

Jan 29:Steve Molitz/ Freekbass/DJ Logic/ Headtronics

Warren Performing arts Center (317) 532-6280

An evening with Leon Redbone – at Carmel Performing St. Xavier Performance arts Center Center on January 29 (317) 844-9131

Jan 18:Wiz Khalifa Jan 24:Anberlin/Circa Survive

Play By Play 513-793-3360

Open Road Jan 15:Corey Cox Jan 21:Legends of Fighti ng Jan 28:Jason Michael Carroll

Jan 22:Union Board Presents “Kenya Dance” Jan 27-30:Pride Film Festi val

Bogarts (513) 281-8400

Jan 1-2:Finesse Mitchell Jan 6-9:Ralph Harris Jan 14-15:Eddie Griffi n Jan 20-23:Joe Starr Jan 28-30:John Witherspoon

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A cold night of hot jazz with Chris Botti at the Carmel Performing Arts Center on January 29. 8 seconds (317) 486-1525 Jan 8:Phillip Steven and the

Old National Centre formerly Murat Theatre (317) 239-5151

Jan 14:Salt N Pepa Jan 15:Paula Deen Jan 29:Miranda Cosgrove w/Greyson Chance

Headliners Music Hall (502) 584-8088

Jan 7:The Werks/DJ Booty Sweat Jan 15:Guided By Voices/ Times New Viking Jan 21:Drivin’ & Cryin’/ Your News Vehicles Jan 25:Nellie McKay with Brigid Kaelin Jan 28:Ekoosti k Hookah Jan 29:Johnny Berry & The Outliers

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Jan 15:Jerry Lee Lewis Jan 21-29:Derby City Classic Billiards Tournament

Improv Louisville (502) 581-132

Jan 1:Christi an Finnegan Jan 2:Christi an Finnegan Jan 6-9:Tom Mabe Jan 13-15:Nick Cannon Jan 20-23:John Caparulo Jan 28-30:DL Hughley

Louisville Palace Theater (502) 583-4555 Jan 28:Lorett a Lynn

Louisville Science Center (502) 561-6100

January 23 through May 22: Star Trek-The Exhibti on

Whitney Hall (502) 584-7777

Jan 8:Louisville Orchestra: Classical Mystery Tour Jan 15:Louisville Orchestra: “New York” Classics Concert Jan 25-30:Rock of Ages the Musical

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Jan 28:Jeff Foxworthy/Bill Engvall/Larry the Cable Guy

Cannery Ballroom (615) 251-3020

Jan 14:Guided By Voices/ Times New Viking Jan 28:An Evening with Yonder Mountain String Band Jan 29:Drive-By Truckers

Jan 5:Black Oak Arkansas Jan 14:The Dynamites feat. Charles Walker Jan 15:The Walkmen Jan 20:Against Me! Jan 26:An Evening With Gaelic Storm

Mercy Lounge (615) 251-3020

Jan 12:Seabird Jan 27:Donna The Buff alo/ Roy Jay Band Jan 30:Liz Phair

Ryman auditorium (615) 889-3060

Jan 7:Rodney Atkins/ Chris Young Jan 8:Brett Eldredge Jan 14:Rodney Atkins/ Lee Brice Jan 16:Brian Regan Jan 20:An Evening with CAKE Jan 21-22:Ricky Skaggs/ Ralph Stanley

Jan 15:Bill Cosby (in Jackson Hall) Jan 25-30:Shrek the Musical (in Jackson Hall)

Still sporting the (much more subdued) The Basement sweater, Coz comes (615) 254-1604 to the Tennessee Jan 11:Hymn For Her/ Performing Arts Center The Red River on January 15. Jan 20:The Explorers Club Jan 10:WWE Raw Jan 21-23:Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus

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exit/In (615) 321-3340

Tennessee Performing arts Center (615) 782-4000

Bridgestone arena (615) 770-2000

Jan 6-9:Steve-O Jan 14-16:Bruce Bruce Jan 27-30:Jo Koy

Jan 22:Chris Pureka

Zanies Comedy showplace (615) 269-0221 Jan 1-2:Tim Wilson

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The Hoosier-born and SoCal rapper is all over the region this month. See, Gibbs is at The Gramophone January 20. Chaifetz arena (314) 977-5000

Jan 19-23:Cirque du Soleil: Dralion

firebird (314) 535-0353

Jan 17:Sick of It All/ Alpha & Omega Jan 27:Never Shout Never Jan 28:Young Prisms/ Melted Toys Jan 30:California Wives/ Art Majors Jan 31:Mike Pinto/Rota

Off Broadway (314) 773-3363

Jan 16:Kopecky Family Band Jan 20:Jason Boland & the Stragglers /John D. Hale Jan 21:Jumbling Towers/ Mammoth Life Jan 23:Dale Watson Jan 28:Pepperland Jan 29:Langhorne Slim/ Bobby Bare Jr

old Rock House (314) 588-0505

Jan 14:Jimbo Mathus & The Tri-State Coaliti on Jan 25:Leon Redbone

Pop’s nightclub (618) 274-6720

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n this Tuesday evening local jazz fans and supporters of “...the only place for jazz in the Tri-State” saw three prominent jazz bands and a fl edging college ensemble take part in the second annual fundraiser for WUEV, 91.5 FM. WUEV is the voice of the University of Evansville. The fi rst annual fundraiser was in September 2009. This year the concert was slated as a celebrati on of the Christmas holidays.

Aft er an introducti on from WUEV General Manager, Tom Benson, the concert began with the UE group, Mood Indigo. These musicians, who are all freshmen, played a fi ne mixture of show tunes and jazz standards. If this performance is any indicati on of things to come, Mood Indigo should have a great career entertaining their fellow students as well as the rest of the Evansville area. An important part of any event that has multi ple acts is the transiti on between bands. This was accomplished with consistent skill by Concept Sound & Light. With an impressive résumé that includes Charlie Daniels, Buddy Guy, Manhatt an Transfer, Bill Cosby, and the Boys Choir of Harlem, the professionals at Concept Sound & Light did an excellent job throughout the evening. The newest “Happy Holidays & all That of the three Jazz – jazz favorites, Christmas veteran acts this night, music, and a little rock for SoundScape good measure…” was the fi rst to perform. Jon Lutz, who plays bass and sings, put this band together to play jazz and to show some versati lity by playing some rock, too. On guitar is a long ti me local player, Bob Legate, who is currently a resident of Henderson, Kentucky. Bob Green, who some believe is the hardest working musician in the tri-state, plays keys, sax, and fl ute. And keeping the beat is the drum guru, Greg Marti n. This evening found SoundScape doing a mix of jazz favorites, Christmas music, and litt le rock for good measure. My favorites of their set fi t right in with the holiday season. The band started with a jumpin’ version of “Frosty the Snowman” • 72 •

and later did the Rogers and Hammerstein classic, “My Favorite Things.” This tune was the one the band did for the United Caring Shelter fundraiser project called A Caring Community Christmas (fullti meblues.com). The highlight was a Lati n version of “White Christmas” which featured Bob Green on fl ute. Aft er a few remarks from Tom Benson, the Gloria Glore Trio took the stage. The trio consists of Jerry Glore on guitar, Gloria Glore on bass and vocals, and “the King of Cool,” Pat Moore on drums. As a surprise gift for the hundred or so in att endance, the Trio brought along a couple of friends. Accompanying The Gloria Glore Trio was Brett Birkhead on trumpet and fl ugelhorn and Eric Scales on sax. The Trio did a fi ne mix of jazz and Christmas music with the jazz highlight being a great version of the Milt Jackson classic “Bag’s Groove.” This prominently featured Birkhead and Scales doing what they do best. Of the holiday music, my favorite was Gloria Glore’s inti mate renditi on of “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve.” And their set ended with a rousing version of “Feliz Navidad.” The last act this evening was local favorite, Barbara Santora & Jazzin’. Barbara Santora has sung in the area for many years aft er spending 14 years in Las Vegas. Ed Dansero is the pianist and arranges most of the music. Jon Hyneman plays bass and Pat Moore can be found keeping ti me behind Jazzin’ as only he can. Local sax legend Roy Carter rounds out this group playing the sax and giving Barbara and the group that right amount of growl. In keeping with the evening’s program, Barbara did a good assortment of standards and holiday favorites. Her version of the Harold Arlen/Ted Koehler hit, “Stormy Weather” was especially good. The holiday classic “The Christmas Song” which I usually equate with a male voice, ala Nat King Cole, was very good. Barbara Santora and Jazzin’ did this tune on the recently released holiday CD, A Caring Community Christmas. And the set ended with a peppy version of the Bobby Troup tune, “Route 66.” The management and staff of WUEV 91.5 FM would like to thank the tri-state for its years of support and for their support for the fi rst two fundraising events. Happy Holiday & All The Jazz was a success and will hopefully lead to a third concert someti me in the fall of 2011. For informati on about WUEV 91.5 call the business offi ce at (812) 488-2022 or go online to wuev.org. --Paul Mattingly www.News4UOnline.com • January 2011

BLUES SEER – 2011 PREDICTIONS

As the calendar turns to 2011, I look ahead and make some blues music predictions. Some of these are based in fact, some are purely speculative, and others are downright absurd. I’ve called up Miss Cleo, consulted Dionne Warwick, and watched every episode of The Mentalist… so here we go!

april

Inspired by arti sts like Cyndi Lauper (menti oned previously) and others who have turned to the blues to provide them with a career renaissance, another out of place act will release a blues record in hopes of cashing in. (Oh, the irony in that statement!) The rumor mill says elton John.

May

Joe Bonamassa’s due in Indiana in March; will he or won’t he make a return to the ‘ville?

January

I will launch full-Time Blues Radio, broadcasting online 24/7 at www.fulltimeblues.com. I am rolling out a round-the-clock Internet radio station broadcasting new and independent blues music from my home studio. This one’s a fact!

february

The Grammy® Awards are February 13. Cyndi Lauper wins “Best Traditional Blues album” for Memphis Blues and Buddy guy wins “Best Contemporary Blues album” for Living Proof. Do they get it right? Only half way: I think Jimmie vaughan should win the Traditional category for Plays Blues, Ballads, and Favorites.

March

Joe Bonamassa will be performing at Fort Wayne’s Embassy Theater March 15. I predict this is the closest he comes to Evansville.

The st. Louis Blues will make the stanley Cup finals in the nHL and go on to win the cup, marking the first championship in the franchise’s over 40-year history.

august

Producers will secure Dan aykroyd with a big payday and rush production on Blues Brothers 2011, in which elwood Blues must “put the band back together” in an effort to keep a crooked Chicago alderman from shutting down the rest home they all live in.

september

I predict B.B. King will record a new album in 2011, his first since 2008’s One Kind Favor. I could easily see it being a record of B.B.’s favorite Gospel tunes.

october

speaking of B.B. King, I’ll dress up like him for Halloween.

June

No brainer: You can catch me at the W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festi val in Henderson, Kentucky every day during the event; soaking up the sights (and more importantly, the sounds) at one of the Tri-State’s best yearly events.

July

Someti me in 2011, the long-anti cipated collaborati on album between husband and wife Derek Trucks and susan Tedeschi, and their band, will likely be recorded and released. I’m figuring on a summertime release with a tour to follow. This is gonna be good!

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November

Before the Hoosier hysteria can wear off from Ue and IU’s basketball matchup to open Evansville’s new downtown arena; Eric Clapton will rock River City with the new arena’s first concert! (a boy can dream, can’t he?)

December

I’ll furiously get back to work on another year’s worth of blues-related predictions in advance of 2012 for my friends at News 4U. --John “Johnny Full-Time” Luttrell

“Johnny Full-Time” John Luttrell is the Host/Executive Producer of “Full-Time Blues Radio,” which airs Saturdays, Noon-2:00 p.m. on 91.5 WUEV-FM. He also owns and runs www.fulltimeblues.com • 73 •

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cdreviews Buddy guy – Living Proof (Silvertone/Jive Records) 5

Buddy Guy has inspired some of the greatest guitarists of all ti me: men like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and even John Mayer. He’s like wine; as more years pass, he conti nues to get bett er. Enter his latest album, Living Proof, an introspecti ve and at ti mes an incendiary record of some of Buddy’s best material to date. Buddy teamed again with Tom Hambridge to produce and co-write the record, providing the same winning chemistry that they had on Buddy’s 2008 release, Skin Deep, while craft ing some deeply personal songs. If you enjoyed Skin Deep, this should be right up your alley. The largest diff erence between the two is that Buddy scaled back on the guest appearances for this new album. B.B. King and Buddy share a duet on “Stay Around A Litt le Longer,” marking it the fi rst ti me that the two kingpins of the

Blues have ever recorded together. Carlos Santana guests on guitar for the slow burning “Where the Blues Begins.” Other than that, Buddy rightly relies on himself and his band for the compositi ons. Many of the songs on Living Proof are pulled from Buddy’s real life, and you can tell that he is thankful for the journey. “Thank Me Someday” is an autobiographical tune describing Buddy’s journey from playing a “two string wood guitar” outside of his family’s Louisiana shack, to teaching his grandkids to play. The opening track, “74 Years Young,” explains why age is

actually a strength, as Buddy divulges some of the reasons why his life experiences give him the edge over any young buck. There’s also a strong view of Buddy’s faith throughout Living Proof. “Everybody’s Got to Go” discusses the God-fearing nature of his mother, and the feeling of loss, and at the same ti me joy, aft er his brother’s passing. The ti tle track describes how Buddy’s faith in God basically carried him through some of the toughest of ti mes. “Stay Around A Litt le Longer” fi nds Buddy and B.B. both thanking the Lord for allowing them to live the lives they’ve had. This album is much more than a look back, though, as Buddy plays with passion and fi re in his fret work. Buddy shreds the guitar, especially on the instrumental closer “Skanky,” and sings with fury. I wouldn’t play “Let the Door Knob Hit Ya,” “Guess What,” or “Too Soon” around litt le ones due to the language, but everyone else needs to check ‘em out. Living Proof has been nominated for a grammy award in the category of Best Contemporary

The Rolling stones Limited Edition Vinyl Remastered Box Sets (ABKCO Records/Universal Music Group) Two vinyl box set collecti ons spanning well over 40 years of the best from the greatest rock & roll band in the world. These sets include an incredible 23 original studio albums, to “Greatest Hits” collecti ons and a pair of rare EPs. Much of the music hasn’t been available in vinyl for a long ti me, and for those with the moolah (Amazon.com’s price is hovering around $260), a good turntable and the love for the beyond-iconic band, this beauti ful compilati on is a must-have. A friend of ours here was wondering aloud what to play fi rst in his newly-renovated “listening room” (lucky guy) – the criteria being that it must be on vinyl. Well, here’s the no-brainer choice for you – unless you’ve got Rush’s 2112 on LP… -- Dylan Gibbs

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Blues Album, and is the front-runner to take the trophy. It’s one of 2010’s best records, and will likely lead the way at next year’s Blues Music Awards, as well. Everyone should give Living Proof a listen if for no other reason than to catch a glimpse at the soul of one of history’s greatest performers. -- John “Johnny Full-Time” Luttrell

Freddie Hubbard – Red Clay (1970) (CTI Records) 5

Darshan Ambient – A Day Within Days (Lotuspike) 3.5

Veteran composer Michael Allison is Darshan Ambient, and this is his 9th album of pleasant and fleeting melodic electronic-based instrumental music. A Day Within Days is completely composed and performed by Allison, and it’s an impressive collection of music that centers around melody and song, while retaining the moods and gauzy qualities of ambient music. It all sounds natural and approachable, especially on the shimmering “One Moon Shows in Every Pool.” “A Deeper Blue” is a moving and serene piece, with piano leading the melodic charge. “The Long Rain” is a dramatic and lovely string-based composition that would fit well as part of a film score. The ending, “It’s You,” is a spacious, mature ambient pop song with Allison performing vocals, reminding me somehow of Peter Gabriel or David Sylvian, which isn’t a bad thing. A Day Within Days is a refreshingly human album of tuneful electronic sounds that will warm even the chilliest winter’s day. -- Todd Zachritz

Red Clay was the first recording that Freddie Hubbard would do for Creed Taylor and CTI (Creed Taylor Incorporated). Hubbard was one of the premier trumpeters at the time, with many great jazz albums already on the Blue Note and Atlantic labels. Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder’s studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey in January, 1970, Red Clay would prove to be the signature recording for Hubbard. The effect it would have on a generation of trumpet players would be immeasurable Red Clay was also the first release for Creed Taylor, which would lay a foundation for CTI Records. CTI, in its brief history as a label, was on the cusp of the transition in jazz between the bop era and that of the more commercially acceptable music most have listened to for the last several decades. The evidence of this is seen in the popularity of smooth jazz today. One of the things that CTI was known for was its distinctive album sleeve designs, some featuring the photography of Peter Turner. Red Clay had a stellar line up of the who’s-who of jazz, with a youngster inserted in the mix who would later become a legend on his own. From his birth (1938) until he passed in December of 2008, Freddie Hubbard was creating a standard of playing that would outlast his own time as a musician. Freddie was a leader of his own groups but also shined as a sideman with the likes of Eric Dolphy, on Outward Bound

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(Prestige, 1960), Oliver Nelson on The Blues and The Abstract Truth (Impulse, 1961), and Herbie Hancock on Maiden Voyage (Blue Note, 1965). The rest of the lineup included Joe Henderson (tenor sax, flute), Herbie Hancock (electric piano, organ), Ron Carter (bass, electric bass), and a littleknown twenty year old named Lenny White on drums. The reissue of Red Clay in 2002, and for the 40th anniversary reissue in 2010, had a live cut of the title track (6) which was recorded in 1971 and runs a little shy of nineteen minutes. This “live” cut features Hubbard, Stanley Turrentine, John Hammond Smith, George Benson, and Ron Carter; with Billy Cobham on drums and Airto Moreira on percussion. In the liners note for the album, it states that Red Clay is “.... an exceptional set of plugged-in hard bop fused with funk.” This would be an apt description, even 40 years after its release. The title cut, which is my favorite, blasts the listener with a wakeup call that seems to be in style with all that was happening in 1970. Woodstock had come and gone and the Vietnam War was wearing thin on the consciousness of not only the American public but on that of the entire globe. Fusion was coming of age, with the work that Miles Davis was producing. Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, Weather Report, and Return to Forever were waiting in the wings, ready to generate some of the best jazz at the end of the 20th Century. Hancock’s interesting organ treatment makes “Delphia” (2) a worthy listen while Joe Henderson was in great form as the band stretches out on “Suite Sioux” (3) which is a more traditional hard bop piece. On “Intrepid Fox,” (4) the group swings and makes the almost 11 minutes go by in a flash. Freddie’s solos are equally dynamic. Late in • 76 •

Hubbard’s life he blew out his upper lip which limited his late career histrionics. Listening to this early work can show one how that may have been inevitable. The album has so many lines woven into it. Hancock’s light touch on the Rhodes gives the entire project a somewhat airy feel. Ron Carter, with his understated style, makes the listener realize why he is one of jazz’ most recorded bass players, with over 2500 sessions to his name. The last cut gives the listener a bold groove with a nice reworking of the John Lennon classic, “Cold Turkey” (5). While some may grouse about the recording quality or how White’s drums sounded “muffled,” I believe this classic is an excellent example not only of the time it was produced but of the timelessness that seems to embody jazz. One can hear another favorite tune for some past era and maybe, for a moment, be back at that place and time. Red Clay is one of those recordings that will always have a place in the history of jazz while producing that “fresh” sound every time it is heard. As I have been fortunate enough to review some jazz in the past, I strive not only to give an opinion but to create that passion I have for this music. While Red Clay is now four decades from its first note, it is still one of those recordings that affected my musical attitude and taste. I hope that the same joy will come to all who will give it a listen. -- Paul Mattingly

Nails – Unsilent Death (Southern Lord) 4 Now this is some formidable heaviness. Hailing from Southern California, this trio’s debut is as concise as it is destructive: 10 songs here, 13 minutes. But perhaps brevity is good here, as there’s no room to breathe for these 13 intense, apocalyptic minutes. Opening with the 30-second grindcore bloodclot

of “Conform,” it’s sink or swim with these dudes. Hah! “Scum Will Rise” isn’t any slower – a raging fireball of guttural post-punk, post-metal, post-hardcore nihilism. This is not for the faint of heart. Awesome and powerful. -- Todd Zachritz

Immolate – Ruminate (Impedance Records Australia) 3

This Australian three-piece are less metallic than I’d expected, but that’s not a bad thing. With a simple and sludgy sound, Immolate’s punk-meets-doom metal tunes are thick and primitive, with elements of noise rock and stoner metal. Like a grimy collision of Scratch Acid, Motorhead, and Queens of the Stone Age, Immolate’s driving and chaotic songs are given an appropriately raw mixdown by one of the masters, Billy Anderson. Some solid work here, and even if most of the songs sound the same, these guys are on the right track -- Todd Zachritz www.News4UOnline.com • January 2011

Live At Roadburn 2007 (neurot Recordings) 4.5

Bruce springsteen – The Promise: The Darkness on the edge of Town story (Columbia) Darkness on the Edge of Town was The Boss’ fourth major release – an anthemic, blue collar album from 1978 that saw weight and roughness in songs like “Badlands,” “Racing in the Street” and “Prove it All Night.” Here, the album’s original ten tracks have been remastered by veteran engineer Bob Ludwig, and, in a total of three audio discs and three DVDs, The Promise off ers so much for the fan: Previously unreleased tracks; notes from the recording sessions and more ti dbits along with incredible footage.

A Neurosis gig must be an exhausting experience for the band (as well as audience). Witness this superlative and potent recording of a massive Neurosis live experience from 2007. Roadburn amply exhibits both the raw, grueling heaviness and subtle moodiness of this veteran post-punk/ noise/metal/psychedelic group as well as any studio recording has, before or since. The band kicks things off with the nine-minute scalding of “Given to the Rising,” which alternates between ambient interludes and monolithic stabs of swollen ferocity. “A Season in the Sky” begins with gently dark acoustic guitars, but soon builds to a huge swell of doomy grind with the fearsome, full-throttle vocals of Steve Von Till. “At The End of the Road” is an atmospheric beast with creepy electronic effects that are more aligned with industrial music than metal or rock. Again, it all comes down in a hail of Neurosis’ now-influential post-SWANS grind and lurch. This is a potent, allconsuming sound that transcends genre. “The Doorway” closes it out with a maelstrom of noise, electronic effects, and tribal drums that demonstrate the awesome physicality and spiritual power of this band. And at 77 minutes, this is as near to an essential Neurosis document as I’ve yet to hear. -- Todd Zachritz

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Included in the DVDs are disc one: The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town, directed by Thom Zimny. The DVD off ers never-before-seen fi lm from Bruce and the E Street Band from the post Born to Run years (’76 to ’78), including interviews, peeks into studio sessions, and more must have material. The second DVD, Darkness on the Edge of Town: Paramount Theatre, Ashbury Park & Thrill Hill Vault: 1976-1978, is a show from the inti mate venue of the enti re Darkness… album, shot in 2009 along with old footage from shows spanning ’76 to ’78 from gigs in New Jersey, New York, and Phoenix highlights include epic performances of “Born to Run,” “Badlands,” “Don’t Look Back” and “Save My Love.” The third DVD is a huge previously unreleased gig from Houston in 1978 during the Darkness on the Edge of Town tour. The legendary, sweat soaked Bruce is in top form here, and with over 25 of his best songs up to that ti me, Houston ’78 Bootleg: House Cut is the perfect cap to a monumental box set. All of the material included in The Promise: The Darkness on the Edge of Town Story helps showcase where Springsteen and the E Street Band were during that ti me in the late 70s when, though propelled to stardom as a savior of rock & roll, he was plagued by legal problems, dealt with the rise of punk rock and disco in the public consciousness and his own personal growth and evoluti on as an arti st. A perfect capsule of this ferti le ti me in one of America’s greatest songwriter’s career, The Promise…gives fans a lot to chew on, but each bite is worth savoring. -- Dylan Gibbs

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wensboro resident P.J. Starks has achieved a goal he set out long ago to accomplish – become an established fi lmmaker. As writer/director of Hallows Eve: Slaughter on Second Street and the more recent A Mind Beside Itself, Starks has earned a spot of renown on the local indie scene. Here, in his own words, P.J. describes some ins-and-outs about the ‘biz.

The Challenges:

While shooti ng the fi lm is only a fracti on of the work put into a project like A Mind Beside Itself, the hardest part was assembling the right crew to help bring my vision to life. I was very fortunate to work with the talented individuals that I did. I was spoiled and ulti mately humbled by the dedicati on and passion they displayed to make the fi lm a reality.

The shoot:

We shot the fi lm in early August over the course of three days. Aft er the fi rst night of shooti ng went long into the night, I reorganized my thinking and made some adjustments to the shooti ng schedule. It was apparent at that point that the fi lm would take much longer to shoot. Saturday was an 18 hour shooti ng day and sti ll that didn’t kill the mood and excitement on set. Everyone had a blast and some even stuck around long aft er they were needed. I think that kind of atti tude is the best way to describe the senti ment the cast and crew felt towards the project.

film showings:

Currently I’m in talks with a local organizati on about using their venue as the locati on for the offi cial premiere. The premiere itself will also be a fundraiser where a porti on of the proceeds will be donated to an arts organizati on in support of their eff orts. Keep checking the offi cial website www.ambimovie. com for more informati on, fan the A Mind Beside Itself movie Facebook page or follow the fi lm on twitt er at twitt er.com/AMBImovie.

Writing A screenplay:

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across as too pretenti ous, a writer may be typing the words but the story unfolds through the acti ons and words of the characters. That’s why it’s so important to fl esh out the story as well as the characters that create the acti on. Stop thinking about writi ng, stop talking about writi ng and actually take the ti me to write your ideas into story form. You’ll never get bett er at something by sitti ng on the sidelines.

from script To screen:

As an independent fi lmmaker I know what my limitati ons are when going into a project. If my budget is $1000, I know that writi ng a horrendous plane crash into the side of a sky scraper is out of the questi on. Being a videographer by nature and having an eye for the shot comes in handy when it’s ti me to work on the vision of the fi lm. You also need to be fl uid with your thinking. Someti mes the words you write sound good on paper, but when spoken aloud by an actor come across as unrealisti c. I found this out the hard way in some cases while directi ng Hallow Eve. I fought with myself as writer and director, but my job was to get the best performance possible from my actors. So I had to allow my actors to bend the dialogue to fi t their character. With A Mind Beside Itself, I wrote the dialogue in such a way that it needed to be said verbati m. This forced me to fi nd actors that could give me exactly what I needed, actors that could say the dialogue naturally and without reworking the script. I was extremely fortunate to fi nd such actors. --Edited by Dylan Gibbs The complete version of this column – stories of the actors, crew and more – is available online at news4uonline.com. www.News4UOnline.com • January 2011

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ou probably walk by them on the street and don’t realize that they are one of them. They are the men and women involved in the independent fi lm business. This is the place where unconventi onal thinking, bold ideas, raw visuals and the new takes on old concepts Hollywood producers are reluctant to try.

The fact of the matt er is, Hollywood is comfortable with formulaic movies. So the popular theory is to fi lm ten carbon-copies of one popular movie and then simply change out the actors and name of the movie and hope for the results to be the same as they were with the fi rst blockbuster. Evansville, while it may not look like it to most, is becoming an indie fi lm hotspot. Several indie fi lms have been shot and distributed using nothing but local talent and a shoestring budget in order to put the director’s vision in front of an audience. One such director is a man named Marx Pyle (VictimEyes, Batman: Metaphors) who created a splash in the local fi lm industry over the summer when his latest fi lm, enti tled Silence of the Belle, premiered at USI in front of an audience of over 200 people. The criti cal reacti on was positi ve and the fi lm has since been hitti ng small fi lm festi vals and colleges around the United States. Aft er viewing the fi lm, it

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became clear that the director and his cast had put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into making a fi lm that could appeal to a very wide audience. I had the pleasure of being able to speak to one of the fi lm’s more experienced stars, Aric Dylan, who plays a pivotal role in the fi lm as Belle’s (Kayla Gill, Monster Cruise) bad-boy ex-boyfriend Mark and his murderous doppelganger the Mysterious Man, about his involvement with the fi lm and his views on independent fi lm making as a whole. If you walked into the pharmacy of the CVS in Newburgh, you would never know that the pharmacist behind the counter, Aric Dylan, was an independent fi lm star. But in fact, Aric is that and much more. Growing up on a remote farm in Montana, Aric took charge of his life and changed himself from a spindly young man into a 240pound musclebound behemoth. Aric made a name for himself at a young age by becoming a college football star for MSU while he studied to be a pharmacist, before going on to receive training as an MMA fi ghter and professional wrestler. Later, he was featured as a fi tness trainer on MTV’s True Life series and fi nally entered into the independent fi lm world when he made his breakout performance in The Silence of the Belle. It is well known that some of the most popular fi lms to ever be produced have come out of a low budget setti ngs by largely unknown directors: Reservoir Dogs, Jaws, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, The Terminator, The Evil Dead, Memento, Requiem for a Dream, Donnie Darko, and Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope to name a few have risen from a small cult following to be major pop culture icons familiar to almost everyone. These fi lms defy defi niti on by Hollywood standards and have the power to jumpstart the careers of their stars. Obviously, not every independent fi lm becomes a major point of interest but there is always the chance, but it is not always the point. To be able to create and craft a unique perspecti ve on something is always the goal of any director who truly cherishes what it means to make a meaningful picture that touches the hearts of its audience. --Matt Hotz Pick up the next issue and go online to news4uonline.com for Matt’s extensive interview with Aric Dylan of silence of the Belle. The full version of this column is also featured online.

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Season of the Witch (Relativity Media)

The last collaborati on between Nicolas Cage (Ghost Rider, Raising Arizona) and director Dominic Sena (Swordfish, Kalifornia) reaffi rmed Cage’s career as one of Hollywood’s premiere acti on stars in the minds of fi lm audiences everywhere when they released Gone in 60 Seconds in 2000. Now, in their second collaborati on Cage and Sena both are looking to correct some of their past mistakes and strange career choices. The supernatural thriller, Season of the Witch certainly looks cool, and the premise sounds interesti ng enough as medieval knights transport a supposed witch to a distant abbey in a desperate att empt to bring an end to the Black Plague, for which they feel she is responsible. Could it be a repeat of Nicolas Cage’s 2006 mega-fl op, The Wicker Man? Based solely on the trailers and behind the scenes footage, the eff ects look a bit substandard and somewhat cheesy. This fi lm has been pushed back several ti mes as it seemed to wander aimlessly from studio to studio, searching for a distributor before Relati vity Media picked it up. And when you tack on the fact that this is a supernatural gore-fest that by rights should have gott en an R-rati ng, but was downgraded to a PG-13, this could mean that this fi lm might not just feature the plague, but should also be avoided like it.

JanUaRY 21st No Strings Attached (Cold spring Pictures)

When Emma (Natalie Portman, The Professional) and Adam (Ashton Kutcher, The Butterﬂy Eﬀect) decide they want to start a purely physical relati onship, they thought they could keep their feelings separate, but soon fi nd they want more than they expected. No Strings Attached from director Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters, Evolution) is an all too familiar kind of romanti c comedy, especially considering there is an almost identi cal movie called Friends With Benefits (which was the original ti tle of No Strings Attached) coming out soon. Frankly, based on Reitman’s last few comedic experiments, this movie probably won’t create too many waves at the box offi ce, despite starring Natalie Portman who has developed more acti ng clout than most actresses twice her age. But hey, if nothing else, it’s sti ll got to be bett er than My Super Ex-Girlfriend, right?

JanUaRY 14th The Green Hornet (sony Pictures entertainment) Director Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Be Kind Rewind) is quickly becoming one of the most versati le directors on the market. He has been able to eff ecti vely weave beauti ful, thought-provoking and oft en humorous fi lms that have become more than just your average Hollywood fare. The fi lm centers around the masked vigilante, the Green Hornet, played by Seth Rogan, (Monsters Vs. Aliens) who is committ ed to bringing down the criminal underworld in L.A. with the help of his trusty sidekick and marti al arts master, Kato (Jay Chou, Curse of the Golden Flower). Despite sporti ng an interesti ng story, an all star cast and a brilliant director, the buzz for The Green Hornet (pun intended) has not been so great. But then again, Kick-Ass and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World were both fi nancial fl ops that ended up being criti cally acclaimed. So perhaps The Green Hornet will enter into the world of underground classic as opposed to being a fi nancial blockbuster. Time will tell. • 80 •

JanUaRY 28th The Rite

(new Line Cinema) This new supernatural thriller from Swedish director Mikael Hafstrom (1408, Derailed) looks like we will get to see more of Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins (The Silence of the Lambs, The Wolfman) giving us yet another performance that promises to chill us to the core. The fi lm, inspired by true events, follows Michael Kovak (Colin O’Donoghue, Wild Decembers), an American skepti cal Catholic priest who travels to Rome to learn about exorcism from one of the leading clergymen in the Catholic Church: Father Lucas (Hopkins). Now, he will have to face his greatest fears as everything he believes about God and the Devil is challenged in the face of a real demonic possession that threatens his own soul. For horror fans, this looks like it will be a hellraising experience not to be missed. -- Matt Hotz www.News4UOnline.com • January 2011

Kicked the Hornet’s Nest

JanUaRY 4th Machete (Troublemaker studios)

In exploitati on style that only Robert Rodriguez (Once Upon a Time In Mexico, From Dusk ‘Til Dawn) could deliver, comes the highly anti cipated spinoff of the faux Machete trailer seen in the 2007 acti on horror mashup (Planet Terror/Death Proof) Grindhouse. The fi lm is an outlandish throwback to the blaxpoitati on fi lms, substi tuti ng in Hispanic culture, from the 1970s. The performances are ridiculous (but they are meant to be), it has more over the top violence than The A-Team and The Expendables combined, and is absolutely impossible to take seriously. This fi lm must be seen to be believed.

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JanUaRY 25th The Girl Who

The third and fi nal chapter in Sti eg Larsson’s Millenium Series (which was always the weakest of the books) ends the trilogy in an exciti ng and stylish way. For anyone who has seen the fi rst two fi lms (which if you haven’t, put this magazine down and go rent or buy them right NOW) The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played With Fire, this fi lm will fi nally give you all of the fi nal pieces to the puzzles of Lisbeth’s (Noomi Rapace, Sherlock Holmes 2) past, the hidden organizati ons and the conspiracies which have followed our characters throughout the trilogy. The problem with this grand fi nale is that it is just that, the fi nale. For fans of the books and the fi lms, we all reach the end and crave more of the story. Unfortunately, Sti eg Larsson died in 2004, and with him, any chances of further sequels (although an unfi nished fourth book was found along with notes for six more, for a total of ten aft er his death). This crime thriller is the perfect end to one of the most criti cally acclaimed fi lm series of all ti me.

JanUaRY 25th Saw 3D: The Final Chapter (Lionsgate Pictures)

JanUaRY 4th Dinner for Schmucks (Dreamworks Pictures)

Dinner For Schmucks, starring Paul Rudd (Role Models) and Steve Carell (Date Night) is actually a remake of a very humorous French fi lm enti tled, Le Diner de Cons or The Dinner Game about a group of successful businessmen trying to fi nd the most idioti c person they can and bring them to a formal dinner party. However, unlike the French original, this movie misses the mark of true humor by quite a bit. Producer Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street) apparently tried to bring in some very funny people such as Zach Galifi nakis (Due Date) and Jemaine Clement (Eagle vs Shark) to try and bolster a weak script with numerous pacing problems. This technique fails miserably and for the most part the fi lm falls fl at on its face. Even for fans of Carell and Rudd, and even more so for fans of the original, this was a let down and proves once again that some things are just bett er left alone, especially by Hollywood. January 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

Well, speaking of endings, here we are wrapping up another successful franchise: The Saw series. Seven years ago the phrase, “If it’s Halloween, it must be saw!” wouldn’t have meant much. However, nearly a decade later that same phrase has become synonymous with the holiday. So, how did the series end, with a whimper or a bang? Well, most would agree it was certainly not the epic scale twist ending which would wrap up the enti re series of the seven deadly fi lms neatly and intelligently. The producers also went with the 3D money making gimmick which was celebrated by some fans but assailed by more. The fi lm left a lot to be desired and even if it wasn’t bad, it was only barely mediocre in comparison to previous installments due to a rushed script rewrite and the vain att empt to cover every loophole from the series. Overall, it was just sloppy and disappointi ng to end the series on such a pointless note. -- Matt Hotz

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from the stacKs

Local Libraries Jan. 8 – Elvis’s Birthday Celebration Celebrate Elvis’s birthday with authors Lanea Stagg and Maggie McHugh. 2pm, McCollough Library. Registration is required call 428-8236 Jan. 13 – Bad Movie Night: The Girl in Lovers Lane 6pm, Browning Event Room B, Central Library. For more info call Madonna at 428-8200 ext. 1246. Jan. 18 – Culture Night A fun and informative excursion to exotic places with food, music, and conversation with international students from UE. 5pm, Browning Event Room B, Central Library. For more info call Erika at 428-8229. Jan. 19 – Vintage Decorating on a Budget Ellen Williamson, owner of Lost & Found, will discuss ways to furnish your home with style on a shoestring budget. Learn how to shop smart at thrift stores, antique shops and flea markets. 6pm, Browning Event Room B, Central Library. For more info call Andrea at 428-8200 ext. 1246. Jan. 24 – Financing Your Future: Getting Fiscally Fit Experienced investment advisors offer free advice for helping you take charge of your finances. 6:30pm, Browning Event Room A, Central Library. Registration required. Call 428-8200 or visit evpl.org. Jan. 26 – Fanfiction Writing Workshop Create and share stories based on your favorite books or movies. 6pm, Red Bank Branch. For more info call 428-8205. Jan. 27 - “Nutrition for the New Year” Join Dr. Joe Klemczewski and Kori Propst as they talk “Nutrition for the New Year.” 7-8:30pm, Browning Events Room, Central Library. Please note: All EVPL Libraries will be closed January 1st and January 17th to observe the New Years and Martin Luther King Jr. holidays. -- Amy Mangold • 82 •

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS

Top Five - Week of December 26

PAPERBACK TRADE FICTION The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Stieg Larsson HARDCOVER FICTION

1. Dead or Alive Tom Clancy with Grant Blackwood 2. The Confession John Grisham 3. Cross Fire - James Patterson 4. Port Mortuary - Patricia Cornwell 5. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest - Stieg Larsson

HARDCOVER NONFICTION

1. Decision Points George W. Bush 2. Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand 3. Autobiography of Mark Twain, Vol. 1 - Mark Twain 4. Life - Keith Richards with James Fox 5. Earth (The Book) - Jon Stewart, et al

HARDCOVER ADVICE & MISC.

1. Straight Talk, No Chaser Steve Harvey with Denene Millner 2. Barefoot Contessa: How Easy is That?

Ina Garten 3. Guinness World Records, 2011 Edited by Craig Glenday 4. Kardashian Konfidential Kourtney, Kim & Khloé Kardashian 5. Double Delicious - Jessica Seinfeld

PAPERBACK TRADE FICTION

1. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Stieg Larsson 2. The Girl who Played with Fire - Stieg Larsson

3. Cutting for Stone - Abraham Verghese 4. House Rules - Jodi Picoult 5. The Art of Racing in the Rain Garth Stein

PAPERBACK MASSMARKET FICTION

1. The Lost Symbol Dan Brown 2. U is for Undertow Sue Grafton 3. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson 4. The Girl who Played with Fire Stieg Larsson 5. Alex’s Cross’s Trial James Patterson & Richard DiLallo

CHILDREN’S CHAPTER BOOKS

1. The Lost Hero Rick Riordan 2. The Red Pyramid Rick Riordan 3. Justin Bieber, First Step 2 Forever - Justin Bieber 4. Harry Potter Film Wizardry Brian Sibley 5. The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook Dinah Bucholz

CHILDREN’S PAPERBACK BOOKS

1. The Book Thief Markus Zusak 2. Fallen Lauren Kate 3. Witch and Wizard James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet 4. Pinkalicious and the Pink Drink Victoria Kann 5. Hush Hush - Becca Fitzpatrick www.News4UOnline.com • January 2011

Hang on to your wallets; 2011 is shaping up to be a year full of awesome video game releases. Here a few of my top picks for the year:

Portal 2

Keeping with the dark-as-night humor and mind-bending gameplay mechanics of the fi rst game, Portal 2 throws gamers back into the world of the Aperture Science labs. Now that everybody knows the cake is a lie, Portal 2 introduces us to a new character named Wheatly, proving that developer Valve can give robots more personality than most humans have in other games. Not only are there new mechanics added to the game in the form of excursion funnels, repulsion gel, and thermal discouragement beams (i.e. lasers), but it was recently announced that co-op gameplay would be included. Two very likeable robots team up so you and a friend can both feel the brain pain that is Portal 2. Release: april 19, 2011

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2011 – A YEAR OF GOOD GAMES

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception

Nathan Drake is on the quest for treasure yet again in Uncharted 3, this ti me taking him to the desert with help from his friend Victor “Sully” Sullivan. The two are following in the footsteps of T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) in his search for the lost city of Iram, or “Atlanti s of the Sands” as he referred to it. The small amount of gameplay shown for this game has already been very impressive. As the duo try to escape from a burning chateau, Drake shows off new climbing skills, wonderful visuals, and even some new physics modeling in the environments and new melee combat abiliti es. Release: November 1, 2011

The Last Guardian

The third game from Team Ico, The Last Guardian, was announced over two years ago, but is fi nally coming out Holiday 2011. Keeping with themes of teamwork, giant monsters, and the bond between man and animal, the trailers for the game show a young boy interacti ng with a griffi n-like creature named Trico. The boy throws barrels of food to Trico, rides on its back, and generally works together with the creature in a montage of scenes that only the truly heartless wouldn’t be warmed by. The amount of expression Trico has and his realisti c, animal-like movements make me think of some of my beloved fourlegged friends…which also gives me a strong feeling this game may cause my ocular sockets to leak by the ti me I fi nish it. Release: Holiday 2011

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TECH CHECK

The batt le for smartphone supremacy rages on as Nokia releases the N8. It packs a ton of huge features into a ti ny package, but comes at a price. Price: $529 unlocked PLUs: 12MP camera with Carl Zeiss lens, Xenon fl ash, 720p video, HDMI out, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, 16GB built-in storage, MicroSD slot (up to 32GB), FM tuner, super tough Gorilla Glass screen. MInUs: 25 fps video capture out of box (iPhone is 30 fps), somewhat lacking app choices, no QWERTY keyboard in portrait mode, clunky browser, Symbian^3 OS falling behind others. -- Dan Woolsey January 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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eVaNsVILLe mUseUm coNtemPorarIes

CHeCKIng In WITH THe evansvILLe MUseUM ConTeMPoRaRIes

Leffe Blonde

Denise stewart-sanabria, of Knoxville Tennessee,

has been awarded the Evansville Museum Contemporaries Purchase award for her charcoal on birch plywood sculpture, “Another Clean, Well Lighted Space.”

It was presented to her at the December 11 awards Reception for the 55th annual Mid-states art exhibition, a regional competition open to artists in a six state area including Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri.

The artist is shown here with her piece, currently on display in the Charlotte M. Richardt Memorial Room at the Evansville Museum. This show

will be on exhibition until March 6. --Matt Rowe

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fruity, yeasty scent – typically indicati ve of the style. Points there. The fl avor is sweet, with a hint of spice and ripened fruit, maybe orange. Somewhat on the heavy and sweet side, but defi nitely drinkable.

Tom: 3.5 Yellowish gold with a spicy wheat “Elegant, smooth and fruity, and it beer aroma and a medium body. has a spicy aftertaste with a hint of Its sweet fl avor and bitt ersweet bitter orange…” aft ertaste is reminiscent of other Belgian ales, although I appreciated alison: 4.5 that the spices were dialed back a Blonde is the correct name for this Belgian Ale. Its coloring is excepti onal litt le. I am not a big fan of Belgian wheats, but if I had to drink one, as the white frothy head tops it in I’d be OK with a Leff e. the glass. The lacing is sub-par aft er seeing the initi al pour. This beer Bell’s Winter dances the line with sweet and spice. The fi rst taste is sweet then the spicy White ale fl avors of possibly cloves waft in on the pallet. Not a beer for chuggers, and defi nitely more refreshing from the bott le. Jabez: 4.5 Light amber in color and had great carbonati on, the beer seemed to taste like the Bell’s in a way but just a lighter version. It did seem to have a corn fl avor to it also but a nice smooth beer. I also liked the bumped up alcohol content, 6.6%, which was also nice. Will be keeping an eye out for this one next ti me I am out. I had never heard of this one before.

“A lighter yet abundantly ﬂavorful alternative to the traditional heavy winter warmers…”

Todd: 3.5 This traditi onal abbey-style ale fl ows with a heavy lacing and a sweet,

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Jabez: 4.5 This beer pours a golden yellow cloudy color with a litt le foam at the top. I could smell the typical wheat and citrus aroma as expected. It also had a smooth wheat and citrus fl avor with a mild malt taste. This is a beer I will be searching for tomorrow and hope they have it in stock for a while since it appears to be a seasonal beer. Todd: 4 First impression here is with the nose – all fl owery citrus zesti ness – instantly appealing. Pours a cloudy, murky pale gold, with a rich froth. Taste is sharp and spicy, with hints of clove and orange, but if you’re thinking Blue Moon, think of its bigger, stronger brother. This beer is bold and disti ncti ve, and a defi nite winner.

Jabez: 4 This beer is clear bronze Jabez: 3.5 in color with a rich white I had this beer a few years ago and head. I could smell herbs it was nice to try it again. It pours with a lot of hop odor. As expected, a golden yellow color with good it had a strong hop fl avor. carbonati on. I could smell some grains I am not much of a fan of IPAs in this beer with mild hop aroma. This but I actually enjoyed this one and is a sweet tasti ng beer with hints of since it is American, I have to give it hops. A very easy drinking beer and a decent grade. 6% alcohol is also an bett er than average but nothing fl ashy added bonus. about it that sets it apart.

Todd: 3 Belgian in origin, but not at all representati ve of the region’s preferred/famous style, this pale golden lager with a thick lace does manage to stand out among the Tom: 4 Pours a cloudy yellow gold. The nose plethora of mainstream lagers out there. The scent is almost fl oral – is dominated by cloves and citrus. It has a sharp, spicy fl avor and sti nging a defi nite spicy, hoppy sharpness and presence. The taste follows this, with carbonati on, yet is surprisingly more complexity and depth than smooth. It seems a litt le light for the similar brews. Not half bad, winter, but is surprisingly drinkable. and a solid step in-between The Bell’s products are hit and miss mainstream and craft beer. with me; this one was a hit.

stella artois “Its full, characteristic ﬂavor and high quality is assured through a superior brewing process and by using the finest ingredients available…” alison: 3 A light straw color beer with strong lacing tendencies, upon fi rst pour “Belgium’s Original Beer” seems to be on its way for a good score. Pleasant aromas drift up as sweet, and slightly grainy. It is on the sweeter side with a slightly malty aft ertaste. Goes down smooth, but I don’t fi nd it much diff erent from any “original American beer.”

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aromas are rich, exposing a deep palate of tastes. The drink itself starts out nice and smooth but ends kicking your taste buds with hops. If I could skip the aft ertaste this would be a much more enjoyable product. Guess I’m just not a hops kind of girl.

Strong notes of clove with a lemon kick in the middle. I’m not sure how “winter” comes into play but this is defi nitely a refreshing beer great from a glass or straight from the bott le.

Tom: 3 Clear, pale straw color with a sweet malty nose. Crisp carbonati on and an initi al sweetness in the fl avor with a lingering pilsner bitt erness. I’m not a big fan of the style, but this is well executed.

sam adams Latitude 48 IPA “A unique IPA brewed with a select blend of hops from top German, English and American growing regions…” alison: 3 A rich dark amber beer that really kicks that lacing into high gear. Its

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Todd: 4 Served only slightly chilled in my New Belgium ale glass, this big and hoppy IPA has a deep, grassy, fl oral, herbal nose, with huge lacing. Att racti vely amber in color, this one is smooth and easy up front, followed by a swift kick of hoppiness. But it’s not a hop bomb as this may suggest. It’s really a steady and balanced fl avor, with hints of citrus and spice. Very delicious and a superlati ve IPA. Tom: 4.5 Impressive dark copper color and strong hop aroma. A complex, yet balanced fl avor with an initi al malti ness followed by a very IPA-like hops presence. Medium bodied with just the right carbonati on. This is a very good IPA and another winner from Samuel Adams. • 85 •

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What Happens in Vegas...

On the top floor of The Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, I’m interviewing a Playboy Bunny at the Playboy Club. This interview is being filmed by my girlfriend and can be viewed on both BourbonBlog. com and ManTripping.com. I have the most supportive and amazing girlfriend ever and quite a fun job, don’t I? It is a classy interview, venue, and what this Playboy Bunny – who is a native Hoosier – calls, “a conservative place for Vegas.”

Do a shot right now of your favorite spirit. Wait, where did the shot and the Bunny come from? This wasn’t the original intention of travelling to Vegas, but we find stories wherever we go with BourbonBlog.com. We were originally invited to Vegas for a reason that dates back to 1691. I’m not kidding. It’s the HARLEM Kruiden Liqueur Shot Showcase. So that is where the shot came from. Allow me introduce you to HARLEM. HARLEM comes from a town just outside of Amsterdam called “Haarlem.” While they may have “Anglicized” the name, you must know that if it is made anywhere near Amsterdam, the alluring qualities will be enough to interest you. The word “Kruiden” is the word that the Dutch use to describe the herbs that give HARLEM is distinctive taste with incredible depth of spices and beautiful orange overtone. It is similar to Jägermeister, but much better. For you Jägermeister fans of legal drinking age, I’d like to pour you a virtual shot right now. Everyone who has tasted HARLEM agrees with me that it is a step beyond Jäger. The recommended way of consuming HARLEM is “serve ice cold” as a shot. HARLEM is produced by The Nolet Distillery, family-owned since 1691. That is a bloody long time to be producing fine spirits. They claim to be the oldest familyowned company, lineage wise from “father to son.” In Vegas, I meet, interview and drink with the 11th generation Nolet son, Carl Nolet, Jr. He is the man that was responsible for bringing Ketel One to the U.S. back in 1990. The Nolets have a serious passion for the business, with the motto of “always put the best liquid in the bottle.” In addition to Ketel One, they have also recently launched a new Nolet’s Dry Gin, which may just be the best gin I’ve ever tasted. The moment of truth comes as the mixologists display and offer samples to us of their signature HARLEM shots at Rain Nightclub. They’re already winners in their respective markets, so this is simply the nation’s best bartenders on showcase. I’m impressed with the variety of ingredients that compliment the liqueur. From rosemary, Limoncello, chocolate to pumpkin, I’m trying them all because it is our assignment as journalists to capture these by video, photo and articles. I am more of a taster and reviewer, so while it is often that I imbibe, I’m typically not shooting. How will I hold up? • 86 •

Across the dance floor, we see the Nolets have recently taken over the VIP room at the Rain Nightclub at The Palms. In this “bar within a bar,” the walls are stacked high with HARLEM, and ice cold HARLEM dispenser machines stand ready to pour shots. I do several more interviews here with Bill Eldien, president of privately owned Nolet Spirits. We begin each interview off with a shot of HARLEM. Why more shots? I think I have the flavor profile down enough to write and speak about it, but I’m not going to stop at this point. The party continues to go on at the Shot Showcase, and we find ourselves in the club XS at Encore. The Nolets have ordered us up bottle service with their finest including HARLEM, Ketel One Oranje and Citroen. One booth over from us we spot Holly Madison. So, just as the story began with a Playboy theme, now here it ends with one of Hugh Hefner’s former official girlfriends.

A view from above at the Shot Showcase in Las Vegas. There is much more to our coverage on Las Vegas. Check out BourbonBlog.com and additional stories and videos on ManTripping.com as well. ManTripping.com is a website dedicated to classy “Mancations” along with stories, products, and events men enjoy. BourbonBlog.com is told that HARLEM should soon be available for purchase in Indiana. Until then, you can order it on a number of sites that sell fine spirits. -- Tom Fischer www.News4UOnline.com • January 2011

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BasICs: BUYIng anD sToRIng WIne

anuary can be a good ti me to buy wine, someti mes at post-holiday price reducti ons. When it comes to buying wine, it’s helpful to fi nd a wine seller who knows their off erings and makes an eff ort to learn what kind of wines you like, which makes it possible to off er you a bott le that you will truly enjoy. As your knowledge and experience grow, you will fi nd it easier to make good selecti ons on your own. But even then, a knowledgeable wine professional can be of great help as new wines become available and vintages change.

I recommend that you do at least a litt le collecti ng 58 degrees. Wine stored at fourteen degrees higher (72º) of the wines you like. It’s nice to have a few bott les on hand has one-half the life span. Instead of being good unti l 2014, when unexpected needs arise, and buying more than one you had bett er drink it by 2011 to be safe. It’s bett er to bott le of an age-worthy wine allows you to learn how wine drink the wine a bit young, rather than have it pass the develops as it matures. Your wine collecti on can be housed top of its curve and be on the downhill side of life. It’s in a true cellar, a manufactured cooler, or a cool closet. heartbreaking to open that special bott le you have been Hopefully, it’s not in a wine rack above the stove. lovingly saving to fi nd the fl avors have either “gone away” Areas that are warm or experience great variati ons in or turned way nasty because you waited too long. temperature are barely acceptable for storing wines that are going to be consumed quickly. Longer exposure risks a loss of quality because temperature changes and heat are most unkind to vino. Wines age best in a dark, thermally stable environment at a temperature range of 56 to 62 degrees Fahrenheit. Vintage Porto and Madeira can someti mes be aged for fi ft y years or more, but not all wines can benefi t from, or even tolerate, long aging. Beaujolais Nouveau is available on the third Thursday in November and should be consumed no later than Easter the following year. Most wines fall between these two extremes. Light bodied white, rosé and red wines are usually tasti est when consumed young. Full-bodied whites such as Chardonnays, semi-sweet German Rieslings and medium bodied reds can improve and gain complexity with a few years of cellar ti me. Full bodied, structured reds including Cabernet Sauvignon, Italian Borolo or French Bordeaux and dessert wines such as Sauternes or sweet Rieslings a manufactured cooler or a cool closet can develop for many years, even decades. If you are not sure how long to hold those – bott les you’ve been saving, seek help. There are many resources available including magazines and books, your wine seller and the Internet. So let’s raise a glass to buying, collecti ng and of It is important to note that when you see a course drinking good wine. Enjoy the journey of discovery recommendati on like “best from 2008 —2014” it’s and the fruits of your eff orts! assumed that the wine has been stored at a stable --Ron Hull

“Your collection can be housed in a true cellar, not in a rack above the stove…”

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HeaLtH diY - HoW & to

Outside Put on that stained Saturday shirt, paint-splatt ered jeans and beaten-up trainers and have a go at projects both inside and outside the home. Never mind the cold weather; the sati sfacti on of a job well-done (and a celebratory brew aft erward) will more than make up for cold fi ngers and toes.

gUTTeR TaLK Replacing a roof is expensive, noisy and disrupti ve to both you and your neighbors. Gutt ers and downspouts are your fi rst line of defense against damage from water, and when they’re well-maintained, you’ll extend the life of your roofi ng material. Untended, debris-fi lled gutt ers can, given enough ti me, lead to damage not only to your roof, but to inside areas as well. If you haven’t already done so, make a date of it, and take these three easy steps.

1. CLean ‘eM oUT At least once a year, a sturdy ladder on a steady footi ng should be brought out for the task; some ladders have spans that place you at the right distance away from the gutt er so you’re not resti ng it against the gutt er, which can cause damage. Remove any covers or screens to access the material inside the gutt er, which should be carefully and thoroughly removed. Wet or decomposed debris can be heavy and may have sharp items hidden in it, so be sure to wear appropriate gloves. Bag the debris as you go, or bett er sti ll, collect it and add it to a compost pile. If you don’t have a compost pile already, now’s a good ti me to start one.

That dirty gutter isn’t going to clean itself; don those weekend clothes and get to work!

2. RInse anD RePeaT You’ve carefully removed all the leaves, mulch, twigs and other material; now it’s ti me to hose the gutt ers out. Be especially careful handling the hose when you’re up on the ladder (your imaginati on can run wild with doomlike scenarios here). Besides removing small bits that may remain in the gutt er, running water through them is a good way to detect leaks or clogged downspouts. If you encounter a clog in a downspout, you can try a highpressure att achment on the hose; stubborn clogs may require the use of a broom sti ck or a similar implement to remove them.

Gutter screens are a good way to prevent large debris from gathering, but leaves can sti ll build up on top of them, so it’s important to conti nue regular cleaning and maintenance. Another thing to consider while you’re up there – leaves that gather in piles on the roof itself must be removed, otherwise, they may create weak spots that promote rotti ng and leakage, both of which are expensive to fi x.

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Take some ti me inspecti ng all gutt ers, downspouts and pipes for warping, rust, or other similar problems. Check all connecti ons to make certain they’re secure and replace any damaged connecti ons. Small holes can be repaired with roofi ng cement; larger holes may require the use of metal patches – both, however, are less costly than replacing enti re secti ons of gutt ering or roofi ng material. Finally, give the enti re roof a once-over, both outside and inside your home. In your atti c, be on the lookout for signs of water damage, including discolorati on or actual dampness. Be sure to also check out the insulati on and wood for signs of mold; if you do fi nd mold, it’s best to leave the problem for a professional to handle.

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TReaT THose WInDoW TReaTMenTs An informal poll here in the offi ce revealed something interesti ng: Nobody could remember the last ti me they’d properly cleaned their window treatments. Their cleanliness (or lack thereof) isn’t apparent like a carpet’s bits and specks. But consider their size – they take up a lot of surface area – and they tend to capture and hold onto smells from cooking, pets and the like. With that in mind, let’s look at some cleaning ti ps for the oft en-overlooked window treatments in the house.

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• Daily care – Cleaning should be done in a small way each day. At night, when you draw the panels closed, shake them gently, which helps keep dirt and dust from lodging into the folds of the fabric. • It’s not just for floors – The second and really most important line of defense is to vacuum your window treatment panels frequently. Use an att achment with soft bristles and go slowly along the length of the fabric. It’s recommended that this be done weekly, but realisti cally, a monthly vacuuming is more likely to fi t into your schedule.

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• For deeper cleaning – Use a professional cleaner if your panels are not labeled as washable, if they are pleated, or if they are too big or cumbersome to fi t correctly into your washing machine. If they are washable at home, go for it! Use the gentle cycle in the machine with cool water and a mild detergent. Do not overload the washer or the fabric will not get clean. Use gentle rinse and dry on a line out of direct sunlight or tumble dry on a low or air-only setti ng. Remove from the dryer immediately once dry, touch up with an iron, and you’ve taken care of a chore that might be long overdue. -- Paul Dockery • 89 •

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changing guitar strings

Did you get your fi rst acousti c guitar for Christmas? Great! You’re well on your way to a lifeti me of enjoyment. And if you’ve been practi cing a lot, like you should, you’ll need to replace your strings soon. It’s not that hard to do, and when you’ve successfully replaced them the fi rst ti me, your confi dence in doing so will improve, just like your playing. Here’s what to do.

• Choose your strings. Select strings appropriate for your guitar. Visit music shops and talk with staff about the topic and they’ll guide you along. It’s a good idea to let an expert know you’re a beginner; they should help make choosing your strings easy.

• Remove the strings. Loosen the tuning pegs unti l

there’s litt le or no tension. Clip the strings with nipper pliers.

• Remove the bridge pins. Pin removal can be tricky with new guitars. Avoid grabbing at them with pliers and jerking them out. The best way to remove them is with a bridge pin puller, which are inexpensive and available at any music shop. Once the pins are out, remove the remaining lengths of string. • Insert the knob end of the string into the peg hole and re-insert the end peg, all the while holding in the string. It is helpful to pull a litt le tension on the string toward the head of the guitar. Ulti mately this tension is what keeps those pegs from falling out. • Stretch each string. Once each string is in its peg hole, stretch it up to its appropriate tuning peg and insert the end through the hole in the peg. Keep in mind that you will want to turn the guitar tuning key ALWAYS TO THE RIGHT to ti ghten. If the tuning keys on your guitar are on opposite sides of the head (as is usual) you bring the string up between the two rows of key pegs and to the outside.

• Thread the string through the hole and pull tight, but not too tight. Leave a litt le bit of slack to have some excess string to wind around the tuning pegs. This is a trial-and-error process and is diff erent for each string. Too much excess string will cause a huge “spool” of wire on your tuning pegs (a bad thing, not just cosmeti cally) and too litt le can cause the string to literally come off . • Bend the string up (90° perpendicular to the guitar) and turn the tuning key so you get several winds around the peg. Make sure that when you ti ghten the string, that each subsequent wind stacks one below the last, so that none of the winds overlap. This takes a lot of practi ce to do alone, but it ensures both a cleaner looking wind and a longer life to the string itself, and the guitar itself staying in tune. Do not ti ghten the string to its usual pitch, but a few semi-tones below. You want it ti ght enough to hold in place and put enough tension on the bott om peg to not come out again, but now is not yet the ti me for “tuning.” • Repeat with the rest of the strings. • Tune the guitar.

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• Use some wire cutters to snip off excess string, leaving only about 1/8 of an inch of “stub.” Cutti ng the string too short can make the “stub” end slip back into the spooled string and loosen your strings. -- Dylan Gibbs www.News4UOnline.com • January 2011

BLUEGRASS UNDER THE BEAMS IN NEW HARMONY There are few places you can expect to fi nd great music in a one-of-a-kind setti ng. There are fewer places where experiences like this are aff ordable. Just a short drive into Posey County sits the well-preserved town of historic New Harmony, Indiana. Here one will fi nd the Rapp-Owen Granary, home to the Under the Beams concert series. A disti ncti ve setti ng and a selecti on of talented arti sts come together to off er visitors to the charming town an excepti onal evening of world class music.

his month, the Rapp-Owen Granary welcomes the Grammy® nominated bluegrass band The Greencards to the Granary. The Greencards got their start in Austi n, Texas, taking their name from the Green Cards each member possessed at the ti me, as the band was initi ally formed by two Australians, Kym Warner and Carol Young and an Englishman, Eamon McLoughlin, who left the band in December of 2009. In 2003 the trio released their debut album called Movin’ On; it sold 10,000 just from shows and their online store alone. Their next album, Weather and Water was released in June of 2005. With the release of this album The Greencards were invited to play the popular summer festi val South by Southwest in Austi n Texas as well as Merlefest in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Also, this same summer, they were chosen by Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson to be the opening act for their summer tour. Aft er a whirlwind 2005, the band relocated from Austi n to Nashville, Tennessee to be closer to their recording studio. Their 2007 album, Viridian, was a step in a completely diff erent directi on for the band as they recorded together in one studio instead of in separate booths – and did so on their own ti me. This added a bit of spontaneity to the record. Soon it reached number one on the Billboard Bluegrass charts, a feat no other internati onal bluegrass act has ever done. At the end of 2007 it was announced their song “Mucky the Duck” was nominated for a Grammy® Award in the Best Country Instrumental Performance. The band’s fourth studio album was released in April of 2009. Fascination has been called “their most focused work” in the studio, showcasing more on the bluegrass infl uences to their music. Once again they were nominated for a Grammy® in the Best Country Instrumental Performance category for their song “The Crystal Merchant.” An innovati ve method is being used by the group to fi nance the producti on of their next album, set to begin in May. The Greencards’ “Buy a Brick” campaign was announced this past November, and off ers fans a chance to be a part of the producti on by allowing them access to a package that includes an advance copy of the album, “behind the scenes” video updates of the band in the studio and more. More informati on about their “Brick” campaign (and plenty more about The Greencards) is available online at thegreencards.com.

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Their sound is considered progressive-bluegrass by the musical world; The Greencards draw their inspirati on from a slew of musical infl uences, including former touring partners Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. To a traditi onal bluegrass tone they add traditi on Irish sounds with Celti c music and someti mes add Lati n infl uences as well, giving their internati onal band an internati onal feeling. -- Allison Sigman

“We have so many new songs to play and a new approach to present to audiences…that gives us something to work for; it makes it so much more interesting.” – The Greencards

UnDeR THe BeaMs ConCeRT seRIes Presents THe gReenCaRDs • Saturday, January 15 at 8 p.m. • Rapp-Owen Granary, New Harmony, Indiana • Tickets, more informati on – (812) 682-3128 • Seats are $28, $15 for students • Online info at underthebeams.org and thegreencards.com • 91 •

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