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Health & Wellbeing Pg. 10 - Osteoporosis Risk Factors

Beauty Pg. 12 - Myths Debunked Pg. 13 - Fab Finds

Lifestyle Pg. 14 - Clutter 101

Strategies to cut clutter

table contents

Pg. 57 - Local Band Spotlight: Mid-Way Pg. 58 - Soundboard: Brian Sollman Pg. 59 - Creative Spotlight: Melissa Erwin Pg. 62 - Arts & Etc.

Pg. 64 - Family Fun Section Pg. 68 - Road Trips: The Highlights Pg. 84 - Books: Library Events & Bestsellers Pg. 85 - Tri-State Bride Announcements Pg. 92 - Evansville Museum Contemporaries

DIY – How To

Reviews

Pg. 16 - Painting Tips

Pg. 60 - Blues Notes: Tri-State Blues Society Pg. 61 - From the Good Seats:

What to know before you paint

Pg. 18 - Lip Balm Make your own

Finance Pg. 19 - Strategies for tough times

Cuisine & Dining Pg. 20 - What’s Cookin’!

O’Brian’s Restaurant Review

Pg. 21 - Local Chef Spotlight K.C.’s Timeout Lounge Chef Mickey Schultz, Jr.

Pg. 22 - Restaurant Guide Local Restaurant Guide

Entertainment

Vice President, General Manager Debra Keller

Kurt Elling - The Jazz Kitchen Pg. 70 - Beer: Cure what ales you Pg. 72 - Spirits: Tom Fischer’s Bourbon Blog Pg. 73 - Wine: Pinot Gris

Pg. 76 - CD Reviews Pg. 78 - Tech Check: The Latest in Spy Gear Pg. 79 - The Reel Deal: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Pg. 80 - Cinema: In Theaters Pg. 82 - Cinema: New Releases

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Account Executives Susan Caufield Nick Doerter Keith LaCrosse

Managing Editor Dylan Gibbs

Web Programming Jeff Lingis

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Presents Princess Wishes by Lanea Stagg

Pg. 8 - Mamma Mia

The Smash Hit Musical

Pg. 74 - Mardi Gras All the Best Stops

Pg. 75 - St. Patrick’s Day Eat, Drink and Be Irish

Pg. 87 - Vertical eXcape Indoor Climbing Center

Pg. 90 - Run of Luck Benefit Marathon

Pg. 91 - If the Shoe Fits

An Interview with Rising Shoe Star Francheska Bennett

Pg. 94 - Don Williams

Pg. 86 - Shopping: Things We Love

by Gisela Fischer

We Were There

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Business Manager Sharon Tindle

Pg. 6 - Disney on Ice

Shopping

Director of operations Amanda Smith Promotions Tori Weaver

Features

by Alison Sigman

Production Supervisor Jaqulyn Woolsey

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

Out of Retirement and in Evansville

Pg. 95 - Under the Beams

Pg. 88 - Fox and Hound: Evansville Icon Pg. 36 - Evansville Philharmonic: Pg. 89 - Steel Cook, Super Bride Sunday Ports of Call and 5 Guys Burger & Fries Pg. 37 - Evansville Nightlife Pg. 56 - Club & Pub Guide Publisher Bashar Hamami

march 2011

Quartetto Gelato brings “New Classical” to New Harmony by Alison Sigman

Contributors Gisela Fischer, Tom Fischer, Matt Hotz, Ron Hull, Jabez, Jeremy Luman, John Luttrell, Paul Mattingly, Mark McCoy, Lanea Stagg, Tom Tindle, Todd Zachritz, Nancy Ziliak

On the cover this month... Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes

Credit Feld Entertainment

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elieving is just the beginning in Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes! Audiences will witness the magic when Ariel, Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine and Mulan all make their wishes come true in this collection of celebrated tales wonderfully told through artistic skating and acrobatics. Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes is at Roberts Stadium for six performances from Thursday, March 17 through Sunday, March 20, 2010. Tinker Bell represents the magic of Disney, as she whisks you through a collection of enchanting and beloved Disney stories, where the Disney Princesses embark on an adventure to find their heart’s fondest wish. Join Ariel as she dreams of a life above the sea and Mulan as she finds her inner strength. See Snow White find her one true love. Discover a whole new world with Jasmine. And, watch in wonder as the dreams of Cinderella, Belle, Aurora all come true in this beautifully imagined ice show. Audiences will be enchanted by an incredible display of special effects, stunning set design and elegant artistry on the ice. Many wonderful scenes include Aladdin falling in love with Jasmine in the marketplace; Snow •6•

White meeting her prince, along with her 7 Dwarfs, who will entertain with a cheery “Heigh Ho” and Belle and Lumiere, the adorable candlestick, along with other silverware characters, will invite you to “Be Our Guest”. Other memorable scenes feature Mulan and the Prince; Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian and Flounder, and Cinderella arriving in her coach in search of Prince Charming. It should be noted that during the Sleeping Beauty scene, an appearance is made by a grumpy dragon who breathes fire and sets the ice ‘ablaze’! If you have a skittish little princess, this might be a good time for a potty break; at the very least it might be a good idea to prepare little ones for this scene just in case. Starting one hour before each performance, families www.News4UOnline.com • March 2011

will be treated to the Disney Princess Pre-Show, an exclusive fairy tale collection of gowns and treasures from the Disney Princess stories. This bonus experience is free with ticket purchase and includes a special appearance by a live Disney Princess. The show runs 2 hours and 15 minutes with a 15 minute intermission and is recommended for ages 4 and up. If you’d like to preview a video or want more information, visit disney. go.com/disneyonice. Show dates and times are March 17 and 18 at 7:00 p.m., March 19 at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and March 20 at 1:00 p.m. Tickets prices are $16, $21, $27 and $43, subject to Ticketmaster fees, handling charges and facility fees and can be purchased at the Roberts Stadium box office, The Centre box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com and by phone by calling 1-800-745-3000. Be sure to see this magical show where believing is just the beginning! – Lanea Stagg

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DISNEY ON ICE Presents “PRINCESS WISHES” • Thursday, March 17 - Sunday, March 20 at Roberts Stadium • Tickets are available at the box offices at Roberts Stadium and The Centre, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-745-3000

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ver 45 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show! We caught up with Alison Ewing, who plays Tanya, a wealthy, thrice divorced, high maintenance friend of Donna’s who travels to the island for the wedding and provides lots of comic relief. Read on as Alison tells us about life on the road and the excitement that is Mamma Mia!

N4U: What first compelled you to get into performing? Alison Ewing: I always loved to perform when I was little and would pay people five cents to come see my little made-up skits in my living room. So, my dad put me in acting class in a children’s theatre at a very young age. I was with that children’s theatre until I graduated from high school. After that I went to college in Illinois for musical theatre, and from there I went to New York and started auditioning. Is this your first US tour or have you done others? I’ve done one other tour, Cabaret about ten years ago. It was the first national tour after the revival that took place on Broadway. How do you find touring, compared to staying in one place? In a way it’s great because when you do a show eight times a week like we do, staying in one city can get really monotonous. When you’re on the road you have the excitement of seeing new cities. The most exciting part is getting to know the different kinds of people backstage. The audiences are all different. But, it’s hard because a day off is not really a day off. We’re either flying or traveling on a bus on our one day off each week. Sometimes when we’re supposed to be resting we’ll be stuck in an airport all day, or on a bus driving to the next city, then getting acclimated there. You’re always moving, so it’s a challenge to keep yourself healthy both physically and vocally. •8•

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Do you get much free time, and if so how do you spend it? I go to the gym—a lot, and I’m also planning my wedding, so it’s a lot of phone calls and e-mails during the afternoon. Some people like to run or read, others like to take local yoga classes. We all just try to keep some regularity in our life. I haven’t watched this performance but I’m familiar with the movie musical. Is there a lot of dancing and what differences can the audience expect? The movie is actually produced and directed by the same people, same choreography, so there are a lot of similarities, especially in the choreography that the ensemble does. I’d say the most exciting part of our show is the finale. In the movie they’re singing and dancing to the ending song as the credits roll. In the stage production it’s the entire cast on stage singing and dancing and lots of lights, and it’s really loud, kind of like a rock concert. That’s the biggest difference you’ll see in the live show - the finale. Is there anyone you channel, actors or actresses that you found inspirational? Well, I actually just pull physical details and little tidbits from actresses that I’ve seen. When I auditioned, I pulled from Kim Cattrall, who plays Samantha on Sex and the City, because she’s so high maintenance. I also wanted to take from Christine Baranski, who plays my character in the movie, but also wanted to make the role my own. I made it my own while

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still trying to piece together physicalities from actresses I’ve seen play high maintenance Park Avenue women. What is your favorite moment in the show? For me, it’s the finale because we’re able to take a good look at the audience. They’re on their feet dancing. A lot of women in the audience wear costumes, feather boas, sparkly hats. It’s always fun to interact with them and we take the time to get the audience involved. Are there moments or a particular scene that you’ve found the audience responds to the most? Everyone in the audience will have at least one ABBA song that’s their favorite. When our leading man starts singing “SOS” people start to clap and sing along. When Mary and I start to sing “Chiquitita” we hear the audience really start to laugh. Enjoy the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs in this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship during the two-night engagement of Mamma Mia! at The Centre’s Aiken Theatre. Show times are Tuesday through Thursday, March 8-10, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $62, $47 and $31 and are available at The Centre, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com and by phone by calling 800-745-3000. – Alison Sigman

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Osteoporosis Risk Factors 12 Clues to Detect Thinning Bones

ones are high up on the list of things we take for granted -- until they fail us. Having weak bones, a condition doctors call low bone mass, makes you vulnerable to fracture -- and not just, say, a broken arm. Bone fractures that result from osteoporosis are often in the hips or spine, and they can incapacitate you for months. Even worse, fractures can trigger what experts call a “cascade” of health symptoms, ending in lifelong disability or even death. While osteoporosis might sound like an older person’s disease, it’s actually the end result of a long, gradual process that affects every adult from the teenage years on. Believe it or not, we stop building bone when we’re between 20 and 25 years old, a point at which we reach what’s called “peak bone mass.” We start losing bone sometime between 30 and 40, depending on diet, exercise and other factors that keep our bones strong.

How do you know if your bones will hold you up for years to come? Test yourself by using this list of 12 common risk factors for osteoporosis. If you meet two or more of these criteria, talk to your doctor about whether you should have a bone density scan.

1. Do you smoke?

Statistically, smoking has a high correlation with osteoporosis, though experts have not yet pinned down the exact process by which smoking sabotages bones. “Smoking is one of the worst lifestyle factors for brittle bones,” says Robert Recker, a physician and director of the osteoporosis research center at Creighton University in Nebraska.

2. Have you ever suffered from an eating disorder?

A history of anorexia is one of the biggest red flags for osteoporosis, says Columbia University endocrinologist Elizabeth Shane, who studies osteopenia -- the early stage of osteoporosis -- in younger women. That’s because when a woman’s body weight drops too low, it lowers hormone levels, and she typically starts skipping periods. “Anything that lowers estrogen levels interferes with bone building,” Shane says.

3. Do you have a first- or second-degree relative who developed osteoporosis before the age of 50 or before menopause?

Family history is a major risk factor for poor bone health. If you come from a family where the older adults have histories of fractures, poor posture, loss of height or similar problems, bring this to your doctor’s attention.

4. Do you drink more than two alcoholic drinks a day (three if you’re a man)? Alcohol is a bone weakener; it leaches calcium, magnesium • 10 •

and other minerals out of your bones. And women are more vulnerable than men, perhaps because they’re more vulnerable to the effects of alcohol in general.

5. Have you had one or more fractures, particularly fractures that seem worse than you’d expect from the cause?

One of the most common ways osteoporosis becomes apparent is when a minor fall leads to an injury that’s more serious than you’d expect. Experts suggest that any adult who’s had more than one fracture, or a fracture that seemed surprisingly severe, should consider a bone density test.

6. Do you take prednisone or other corticosteroids, antidepressants or a thyroid hormone?

Taking cortisone drugs over a long period of time saps calcium, vitamin D and other nutrients from your bones and interferes with hormone levels, leaving you prone to bone loss. Particularly women, who are more likely to get autoimmune diseases, because normal estrogen levels are necessary for maintaining healthy bone. The group of antidepressants called SSRIs has also been associated with a higher incidence of osteoporosis. Taking thyroid hormone for an underactive thyroid can cause bone loss as well.

7. Do you drink milk?

The simple dietary choices we make, like having a glass of milk or a soda with lunch, have a much bigger effect on bone health than most people realize. It’s not just the calcium content in milk that makes it so important; it’s the vitamin D. Most American adults are severely D deficient, putting us at risk not only for weak bones but for several types of cancer. And milk, which is fortified with vitamin D, is one of the only dietary sources of this important nutrient.

8. Do you have Crohn’s disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or another autoimmune condition?

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autoimmune diseases have osteoporosis at a much higher rate than the average person. This is primarily due to the medications -- typically corticosteroids -- used to treat these conditions.

9. Are you over 50?

Age is a risk factor for osteoporosis, since our bones lose strength with age. It ‘s much more common in men over 50 and women who’ve been through menopause. In fact, a man over 50 is more likely to break a bone from osteoporosis than he is to get prostate cancer. But because of changes in diet and lifestyle, osteoporosis and its precursor, osteopenia, are more and more common among people in their 30s and 40s.

10. Are you a woman?

Women are at increased risk, partly because they tend to have smaller frames and partly because the hormonal changes they go through contribute to bone loss. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 80 percent of the 10 million Americans with osteoporosis are women.

11. If you’re a woman, are your periods irregular or infrequent? Missed periods are usually caused by low levels of estrogen, and low estrogen contributes directly to bone loss. There are many reasons women have low estrogen: Overexercising, eating disorders and polycystic ovary disease are some of the most common.

12. Are you thin or small framed?

If your bones are small to begin with, you have less to lose and need to be particularly vigilant. That doesn’t mean that heavy or big-boned people don’t get osteoporosis -- just that people who are thin or small boned don’t have as far to go before they’re at risk for fracture. March 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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Beauty Myths Debunked

hether the information is outdated or outlandish, the truth is that some of the beauty advice you hear simply isn’t true. It’s not that someone is trying to deceive you. Maybe it’s an old wives’ tale passed down from woman to woman, or maybe it’s a bit of wishful thinking. Whatever the reason for the confusion, here’s the real deal about some common beauty myths.

Myth 1: Crossing your legs will give you varicose veins.

Sitting down and crossing your legs won’t cause varicose or spider veins, but standing might. Pronounced veins often crop up on people who either have a genetic predisposition to them or have jobs that require them to stand a lot. Standing makes the vascular network work extra hard to pump blood from the legs up to the heart. If the valves, which keep blood flowing in one direction within your vessels, aren’t functioning properly, a pooling of blood can occur and result in unsightly veins. Pregnancy, which puts added pressure on the circulatory system, or a trauma -- getting hit by a softball or a car door, for example -- can also lead to varicose veins.

Myth 2: You can get rid of cellulite.

Ah, if only. “This remains one of the holy grails of cosmetic dermatology,” said University of North Carolina Professor Timothy Flynn. Nothing can be done to permanently eliminate it -- not even liposuction. Cellulite consists of fat deposits that get trapped between the fibrous bands that connect the skin’s tissues. Firming creams, however, often contain caffeine to tighten and smooth the skin. But a basic moisturizer will also work to hydrate and swell the skin, making cellulite a less obvious.

Myth 3: Shaving will make your hair grow back darker and thicker.

Hair that hasn’t been cut grows to a point and it’s widest at the base and narrowest at the tip. When you shave a hair, you cut it at the base. The widest part then grows out, and the hair appears thicker. But shaving doesn’t change the width, density or color of hair.

Myth 4: Putting Vaseline on your face nightly will prevent wrinkles.

Marilyn Monroe allegedly slathered the thick salve on religiously to stay youthful-looking, but that doesn’t mean you should. As the skin ages, it loses its ability to retain moisture, and skin that’s dry looks older. Petroleum jelly can make wrinkles less apparent because it’s adding moisture to the skin, which softens lines, but it can’t actually prevent aging.

Myth 5: Wearing nail polish all the time will make your nails turn yellow.

This is true, but you can wear enamel all you like and still avoid discoloration. Nails are porous, and they absorb the pigment in polishes. Darker colors, • 12 •

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especially reds, have more pigment, so they often stain your nails. The solution: Before applying polish, paint on a clear base coat.

Myth 6: You can shrink your pores.

It’s actually impossible to change the size of pores, but you can make them look smaller -- and using egg whites, a beauty trick Grandma may have tried, does work. “Egg whites tighten the skin, giving the illusion of smaller pores, but it’s a temporary effect,” says Tulane University Professor Elizabeth McBurney.

Myth 7: If you use wax to remove hair, fewer hairs will grow back.

Wax rips the hair out at the follicles. And any repeated injury to the follicles over time -- we’re talking 20 years -- could damage some follicles to the point that they don’t grow back. So employ waxing for its ability to keep your legs smoother longer than shaving can, not for diminishing hair growth.

Fab Finds

or the beauty-obsessed, there are special considerations for packing. Each time you try to narrow down products from your makeup and hair arsenals to bring on a trip, you can’t: You want to take it all. And you hate the idea of having to sacrifice your looks when you travel. Conveniently, cosmetic companies pump out their teeniest products this time of year. First, we oohed and awed at how freaking cute the baby beauty offerings were, then tested them to see if they really worked. Here’s what’s worth throwing in your bag:

The Ms. and Mrs. Minimergency Kit contains the tiniest vial of hair spray we’ve ever seen, clear nail polish, lip balm, earring backs, dental floss, double sided tape and more.

Myth 8: Preparation H deflates puffiness.

This is a secret of makeup artists everywhere, and there’s a lot of anecdotal evidence to suggest that this hemorrhoid cream can reduce undereye baggage, but no clinical studies have been done. One of the product’s ingredients, a yeast derivative that is said to reduce puffiness, is no longer found in the version that’s available in the States. (The cream was reformulated in 1994.) The other ingredient that is credited with reducing inflammation is phelylephrine, which temporarily constricts blood vessels. Nevertheless, using Preparation H around the eyes can cause dry and inflamed skin, so use this only where it’s meant to be used!

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Tarte Natural Cheekstain in Vivid offers a mild pink flush that suits pale to medium complexions. The best part? You don’t need to bring a blush brush! $30, tartecosmetics.com

Myth 9: Rubbing your eyes creates wrinkles.

You won’t get crow’s-feet just from kneading your eyes when you’re tired. But the tug of gravity and the repetitive movement of facial muscles, as in smiling or frowning, can break down the collagen in your skin and create wrinkles over time. So that silly taunt you heard as a child -- “If you keep making that face, it will freeze that way” -- has merit.

Myth 10: Tanning or dotting on toothpaste can help get rid of pimples.

True to both, but don’t run for the tanning booth or apply a Colgate face mask. While some sun exposure may help pimples get better temporarily, you can experience a rebound effect. Plus, sun exposure can lead to bigger problems, such as premature aging and skin cancer. As for toothpaste, it often contains menthol, which can help dry out a pimple. Other common toothpaste ingredients can irritate the skin. And there are much better over-the-counter options than toothpaste. March 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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Le Métier de Beauté Nail Lacquer in Noble Passion

is doll-size, it houses a regular size brush that makes an at-home manicure a breeze, and the lilac shade is beautifully sheer. $15, neimanmarcus.com

The Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen in Black Noir

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CLUTTER 101 | Strategies To Cut Clutter “Help! I’m drowning in clutter and don’t know where to begin!” Whether it’s due to poor habits, a packrat spouse, or an advanced case of the flu, too many families struggle under the burden of household clutter.

lutter not only creates a disorganized, nerve-wracking environment in general, it also imposes a heavy load on everyone in the household. Each day, time is lost searching for missing keys, phones or permission slips. A cluttered desk can play “Hide the Credit Card Statement”, showing up of course only after late fees are involved. Items lost to clutter must be replaced, with the original surfacing just as soon as the replacement enters the house. If any of this sounds familiar to you, it’s time to declutter! But when you’re peering over piles, mounds and stacks of stuff, it’s hard to know where to begin and exactly what to do. That’s where we can help. Let’s get started! First let’s look at some specific methods and strategies for decluttering. These tried-and-tested methods each bring different strengths to the fight against clutter. Read each one and then choose the one that’s right for you and your family.

Forcing Decisions: The Four-Box Method

Clutter is evidence of many things: poor habits, lack of organization, sentimental attachment, too much stuff, or a combination of any of the above. But the bottom line is that each item of clutter is a decision delayed. The mail arrives, full of circulars, junk mail and catalogs. “Oh, I’ll go through that later!” whispers the clutter monster, deferring the simple decision to sort and toss the unwanted paper. The Four-Box method forces a decision, item by item. To get started, gather three large boxes and a large trash can. Label the boxes, “Put Away”, “Give Away/Sell” and “Storage.” Items to be thrown away belong in the trash can. Take the three boxes and trash can to each declutter area. One at a time, pick up each piece of clutter. Ask yourself, “Do I want to put this away in another place, donate it (or sell it at a yard sale), store it, or throw it away?” You may not release your grip on the item until you have made a decision. At the end of the decluttering session, reserve 15 to 30 minutes to empty the boxes. Put Away items are put wherever they truly belong. Give Away/Sell items should be stored OUTSIDE the house, in a garage, or in the trunk of the car for drop-off at a charity donation center. As each Storage box fills, write a brief inventory of the contents and put the box into the appropriate storage area. Finally, empty the trash can quickly to prevent second thoughts! The Four Box method will work for anyone, in any declutter mode. Use it to clear a shelf or drawer each day, or as part of a whole-house weekend assault on clutter.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Box and Banish

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Box and Banish is simple. Gather all clutter from counters, drawers, chairs, tables, floors, ovens, bathtubs, etc. Place the clutter into boxes or bags, and stack it somewhere outside the living area. Work until all surfaces are clear and clutter free. Next step: Open each box or bag of clutter, one at a time. As with the Four Box method, decide whether each item should be thrown away, put away, given away or sold, or stored. In extreme cases, some declutterers have been known to throw away Box and Banish boxes, sight unseen! (If anyone has threatened to call Hoarders, you might consider this; otherwise just plug away!) Box and Banish has one big advantage and two big disadvantages as a declutter method. On the plus side, it creates instant results. It’s also great to use in an emergency, like when your expecting guests and are short on time. It also quickly sparks enthusiasm and motivation. On the negative side, you can lose motivation and tire out before you reach the end of the boxed clutter. The effort stalls, the clutter remains, aging in the bags and boxes as it becomes surrounded by new layers of clutter. In a worst-case scenario, the need for some Boxed-and-Banished item can trigger a clutter-induced panic, as the frantic searcher upends each carefully stacked box of clutter, looking for the single missing item. www.News4UOnline.com • March 2011

Sometimes, you simply have to re-invent the wheel. Perhaps you realize, three years into a new house, that household storage needs a complete overhaul. Remodeling, a child’s departure for college, or the birth of a new baby can all signal a need for a whole house declutter. Called the Closet-Go-Round, it’s a two-part process of identifying and assigning storage, while at the same time decluttering and revamping existing areas in the home.

More importantly, while Box and Banish can instantly get rid of apparent clutter, the method does nothing to change the underlying problem. More gradual decluttering methods go hand-in-hand with other important components of getting organized: building new habits, organizing stored items, creating new household routines. Box and Banish, for many, is a mere cosmetic quick fix. But if you’re fiercely motivated and determined to complete the declutter process, Box and Banish is an option that jumpstarts organization efforts and produces fast results.

The Penicillin Method

Often, decluttering efforts chase their tails in an endless loop. You declutter the table in the hallway and move on. But by the following week, a whole new species of clutter has returned to the cleared area. The Penicillin method uses a Petri dish metaphor to get a grip on clutter. Imagine a Petri dish full of fuzzy brown mold spores. (OK, this may sound kind of corny, but just go with me for a minute.) You begin to apply small drops of penicillin to the dish. Each little drop clears a small circular area and soon, drop by drop, the entire dish is cleared of the distasteful intruder. So, too, works the Penicillin method of decluttering. Today, you clear the kitchen table. From this point, no matter how bad the clutter becomes elsewhere, the kitchen table is inoculated with Penicillin. Daily clutter checks make sure no clutter is permitted to return. Next declutter session, you attack the top of the buffet. Thinking “Penicillin!”, that clear space joins the kitchen table. Soon, the cleared areas link up, banishing clutter from the entire house! And by devoting your energies to retaining the Penicillin effect of each declutter session, this method also focuses you on clutter prevention. March 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

Like a merry-go-round, the Closet-Go-Round turns out, sorts out and relocates all the storage functions of the home. In the initial stage, you’ll identify storage needs and match them to available storage areas, regardless of what’s being stored where at the moment.

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Closet-Go-Round: Whole House Declutter

Once you know what should go where, the active phase begins. You will need boxes, lots of them, and time--quite a bit of time. Starting at the front door, move from room to room placing boxes in front of each storage area: cabinets, drawers, closets and shelves. Then begin at the beginning once more. Start, for example, at the table in the hall. Remove any and all items that are not assigned there: mail, keys, change, etc. Place them in your box. When the table is empty, except for the vase of flowers that belongs there, circle the house with your catch. Mail is dumped into the box in front of the desk area. Change is delivered to the owner’s change catchall. Items to be thrown away are delivered to the garbage can. When the box is empty, move on to the next storage area in the hall: the coat closet. Empty the coat closet of all unassigned items. Again, circle the house with your coat closet box, delivering items to the new storage area where each belongs. As you work, you’re sorting and decluttering in two directions. You’re removing clutter and improperly stored items, while collecting and replacing the things that belong in any given area. A Closet-Go-Round is a big undertaking, and it doesn’t work well if performed in fits and starts. Choose this method only if you have two or three days to devote to a major declutter. While it will definitely be hard work, a Closet-Go-Round produces great results. No matter which method you choose, one thing is assured a more efficient, easy-to-manage home – which for most of us means a lot less stress! Join us next month for part two of our Declutter series, Staying Clutter Free! • 15 •

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Which Paint Where

Kitchen and bath: Choose a moisture- and peelresistant satin or semigloss with mildewcides. Ceiling: Paints labeled for ceilings are thicker and less splatter-prone than wall paint. They are also extra flat to cut glare from lights. Entry, stairway, and family room: Durable, easy-to-clean 100 percent acrylic latex in an eggshell sheen will stand up to high traffic and fingerprints.

What it Costs

Expect to pay about $197 to paint the average 12-by-12-foot room.

Pick The Right Tool for the Job

Roller Covers 1. Smooth roller, ¼-inch nap: Best for semigloss or gloss on smooth drywall or plaster walls. 2. Semi-smooth roller, ⅜-inch nap: Best for semigloss, flat, or eggshell on lightly textured plaster or woodpaneled walls. 3. Rough roller, ¾-inch nap: Best for flat or eggshell on highly textured stucco or masonry walls.

Brushes

1. 1-inch angled brush: Best for details, such as moldings and window muntins. 2. 2½-inch angled brush: Best for window and door casing, cabinetry, and cutting in. 3. 3-inch straight brush: Best for large expanses, such as wainscoting and doors.

How to Handle Holes and Cracks

Fill holes with drywall compound. For hairline cracks, widen with a utility knife before covering with fiber-mesh tape. Coat the tape with joint compound, let dry, and sand—recoat and sand two more times.

Room Prep Checklist

• Remove window treatments, wall-hung art, area rugs, outlet and switch-plate covers. • Cover furniture with drop cloths. • Wrap chandeliers and sconces in plastic sheeting. • Protect window and door hardware by removing or covering with tape. • Sand walls and trim. • Dust with a tack cloth. (Treat plaster with a solution of 1 pint vinegar and 1 gallon of water.) • Tape exposed outlets and switches, window panes, HVAC vents, and any other areas you want to keep paint-free.

Invest in the Best Paint

Quality depends on the type and amount of pigment. High percentages of titanium dioxide pigment, rather than cheaper calcium carbonate, provide better coverage with fewer coats. Primer: A 100 percent acrylic formula helps paint grip surfaces, hides stains, and allows you to go from a dark color to a light one with fewer coats. Rollers: Blended-fiber covers combine the extra pickup of wool with the durability of polyester. Brushes: Tapered bristles with split ends that are solid— not hollow—pick up and spread paint best.

How to Handle the Oops

Drips on the floor: Remove latex with a water-dampened rag; use mineral spirits for oil paints. Scrape dried blobs with a utility knife. Bubbles on drywall: Pop and scrape off with a putty knife. Then sand the area with 330-grit paper, tack it with a damp cloth, and use a foam pad for touch-ups. Lap lines on plaster or drywall: Repaint the area, applying light pressure on a roller that has soaked up only a quarter of a full load of paint. • 16 •

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No Bleed Lines

These tapes protect surfaces while providing crisp edges to paint along. • For striped designs, choose tape with a polymer-based adhesive that forms a gel barrier at the edges. Try: FrogTape MultiSurface, $10; frogtape.com. • For general masking, use UV-resistant tape with a 14-day adhesion time. Try: Scotch-Blue Painter’s Tape, $5; 3m.com • For multi-week projects, use a 60-day tape that won’t leave residue behind when you remove it. Try: ShurRelease, $10; shurtape.com

The Shine Factor

Flat/Matte: A low-luster sheen that provides even coverage and helps conceal flaws but is hard to clean. Eggshell: This soft sheen is easy to touch up and can be wiped clean without burnishing. Semigloss: A slightly shiny finish that’s glass smooth, durable, and washable. Gloss: This light-reflecting sheen can take a beating but does highlight surface imperfections.

How Much Paint to Buy

Divide the square footage of your wall surfaces by the coverage per gallon listed on the can. Example: A 20-by23-foot room with an 8-foot ceiling is 688 square feet; 688 ÷ 350 square feet of coverage per can = 2 gallons (make it 4 gallons for two coats).

Get a Comfy Grip

Putting paint on the wall is easy, but the repetition can leave you feeling achy. Prevent the pain by changing your grip or the way you move. Roller: Roll up at a slight angle before coming straight down. Brush: Pinch the base of the brush with your index finger and thumb along the bottom of the ferrule. Extension pole: Space your hands about 18 inches apart. For ceilings, roll the area in front of you, rather than directly above or behind, to avoid back strain. For walls, bow down and stretch up from the waist.

How Long Does it Take?

Painting is one project you can’t rush. Not allowing a coat to fully dry, for instance, can ruin all your efforts. An average 12-by-12-foot room clocks in at about two days. March 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

Perfect your Technique

Start by cutting in with a brush. Next, use a roller to fill the wall expanse. Make W shapes to release the most amount of paint from the roller, then go over the area with vertical strokes to evenly distribute it. Work in 3-by-3-foot sections to keep a wet edge and avoid lap marks.

Paint by Numbers

Work in this sequence to minimize the chance of marring already painted surfaces. 1. Ceiling 2. Walls 3. Doors 4. Trim

Caring for Brushes

Soak synthetic brushes in warm water (use turpentine for natural bristle brushes) and gently wring out. Run a metal brush comb through bristles to straighten them and remove any last bits of paint. Shake out excess water, reshape bristles with your fingers, and lay flat to dry. Store in original packaging or folded newspaper, and either lay flat or hang brushes from their handles.

Be sure to join us next month for Part 2 of our painting series, when we’ll cover How to Paint a Room! • 17 •

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Make your own lip balm LIP BALM

Take a little medicine right in the kisser with chapped-lip healers like cocoa butter and vitamin E. If you’ve got a pioneering spirit (or just want to impress your crafty friends), get to your stove and create homemade lip balm – it’s easier than you think.

CHOCOLATE VANILLA LIP BALM Directions: Combine 1 Tbsp. grated cocoa butter, 1 1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil, 2 tsp. grated beeswax, 1/8 tsp. vitamin E oil, 10 chocolate chips, 1 to 2 drops vanilla-flavored oil, and any additional flavors of your choice, like raspberry or mint, in a double boiler on the stovetop. (You can also use a small microwave-safe container and heat on low about 1 minute or until the ingredients just begin to melt.) Stir until the mixture is completely melted and well blended. Pour into a small, clean container and let cool completely.

INGREDIENTS 1. Vanilla 2. Beeswax 3. Vitamin E oil 4. Cocoa Butter 5. Chocolate Chips 6. Coconut 7. Mint 8. Raspberries • 18 •

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Five Steps to Secure Your Financial Future

ead the newspapers, turn on the radio or television, and you’ll get overwhelming evidence of something you already know: Times are tough. Unemployment is rising. Debt is rising. Credit is diﬃcult to come by. And many Americans are saving absolutely nothing. So what do you do? The only thing you can do - control the things you can control. You’ll be surprised how much of a diﬀerence - both financially and emotionally - a few small moves will make.

Step 1: Build a Cushion

Having an emergency fund to fall back on is going to help you sleep at night during the best of times, and in a shaky economy, it can be a real lifesaver, particularly if you lose your job. Experts suggest three to six months of living expenses for a two-income family, and closer to six if you’re single. In a downturn, you want to shoot for six no matter what your situation, particularly if you work in an industry that’s likely to be hit hard. If that sounds like a lot of money, remember that we’re talking about bare minimum living expenses here. If you’re laid off, your spending is going to come to a screeching halt, meaning your emergency fund doesn’t have to hold enough to cover your current lifestyle if it involves dining out every Friday night, a daily trip to the coffee shop and a family movie on Sundays. You just need to have enough to float the necessities: gas, bill payments and food. So where do you stash the cash? An emergency fund is all about liquidity, so you want to put it where you can get to it easily, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t earn some interest. Check out money market or high-interest savings accounts, particularly those that are housed exclusively online, then request an ATM card for easy access. But remember, this is for emergencies only, so no swinging by the bank on your way to the mall.

Step 2: Pay Down Debt

Chipping away at credit card and other high-interest debts during an economic downturn is your best investment. So how do you do it? You have to find wiggle room in your budget by looking at where your money is going and brainstorming ways to cut back. For the next two weeks, track every single penny that leaves your wallet, and every swipe of your debit card. You’ll be surprised at how much of your spending is discretionary—a sandwich here, a rented movie there. Once you see how the little things add up, you’ll have an easier time throwing that cash toward your debts, where it can really have an impact on your balance sheet. And if you think you’ve cut back on everything you can, remember that other, bigger items can be adjusted as well. Maybe this year, you pick a family vacation spot that’s within driving distance rather than spending money on plane tickets.

Step 3: Rebalance your Portfolio

The easiest way to do this is with targetdate retirement funds. These guys take most of the work off your shoulders and are offered by most major investment firms. So what are they? In a nutshell, you pick the fund that will mature closest to when you anticipate retiring—so if you’re 35 years old, you want to select a fund with a target date of 2030. Then, it will rebalance itself over time, so you’re investing aggressively in more stocks, and less bonds while you’re young, and as you age, the balance shifts to more bonds, less stocks. If you want

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STRATEGIES FOR TOUGH TIMES:

a little more control, a general formula for balancing your portfolio is to subtract your age from 100. The resulting number is the percentage of your money that you should have in stocks. One other thing: Don’t try to time the market. History tells us that this never works, and the best strategy is just letting your money ride. If you start making moves, there’s a good chance you’ll end up selling low and buying high, which is the opposite of what you want. The market always rebounds, so sit tight.

Step 4: Keep Your Job

I know, it’s not quite that easy. But you can take a few steps to ensure that the odds are in your favor. When companies look to cut costs and, subsequently, people, they look at who’s generating the most revenue. Are you having a positive impact on the company’s bottom line? Be sure that you’re working on important projects, and ask your boss if you can take on additional responsibilities. The key is to seem indispensable. When all else fails, it doesn’t hurt to have a headhunter at your fingertips so you can take action quickly in case things go wrong. And networking, always key to getting and keeping a good job, is even more important now. Show up to events, join an association—the idea is to keep your name and face fresh in the minds of decision-makers.

Step 5: Work on Your Credit Score

What constitutes a good score has actually gone up, so you have to work a little harder to stay at the top of the class. Things like shopping for credit and high levels of debt all work against you, so keep them to a minimum. Also, a good score means easy access to cash if you need it, and in these times, everyone should have a home equity line of credit in their back pocket in case of an emergency. • 19 •

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O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. • Evansville, IN • (812) 401-4630 Online: myspace.com/obrianssportsbargrill

rop a pin on a map of Evansville and one is likely to hit one of the plethora of local casual dining restaurants. Narrowing down the choices could be a daunting task, but there’s an establishment on green River Road that satisfies cravings for delicious food and doesn’t hurt your wallet in the process. Six years ago Brian Kerchief took over O’Brian’s Sports Bar and Grill, and the game plan was simple; serve great food at an appetizing price. Looking over the menu one can find tasty “bar food” favorites like potato skins, cheese fries, and sandwiches galore. And, the dinner menu is full of delicious choices like pizzas, Stromboli’s and entrees like prime rib and chicken and rice. Not your basic bar food! And here’s what sets O’Brian’s apart: all of their food is made from scratch. Soups, batters, even their salad dressings are made right there in the kitchen! Lunchtime is a big crowd pleaser as the bar serves up two different lunch specials each day. And with menu items like a BLT sandwich served with “three decks of bacon,” dinner is sure to please as well. A co-worker and I visited during lunchtime, just as customers were shuﬄing in, ready for a quick and satisfying meal. On this day the specials included a breaded tenderloin sandwich and their house-famous hamburger. I ordered the tenderloin; she ordered the burger with cheese. And I just had to add the fried mushrooms, which are made fresh to order. They’re bathed in batter and are the size of golf balls! They arrive quickly, piping hot, served with a choice of dipping

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sauce. I personally find their ranch dressing to be the perfect complement to these tasty treats. These could easily be a meal on their own, as it takes at least three bites to devour just one of these juicy nuggets, but I couldn’t stop there. Our lunch plates arrived just as quickly as the fried mushrooms, and each sandwich was served piled high with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, and came with a choice of chips or French fries. The cheeseburger was cooked to perfection, with an outer char that added a ton flavor without being overcooked on the inside of the burger - a true sign of a master in the kitchen. There was no need to add ketchup or mustard because the burger juices provided more than enough mouth-watering flavor. As I bit into my sandwich, the breading on the tenderloin was crunchy and delicious. The fries were well seasoned and a perfect blend of soft on the inside, and crispy on the outside. Sadly, since it was in the middle of the workday I had to pass on one of their ice cold fish bowl mugs of draft beer, but will soon be ordering one when I dine there for dinner. In early March, O’Brian’s will be unveiling a brand new menu. Kitchen manager Danny Dean believes that keeping the menu updated and ever changing helps keep the choices fresh for the customers. Also in March, O’Brian’s will be celebrating two of their favorite holidays: St. Patrick’s Day and Mardi Gras. O’Brian’s prides itself on inviting everyone to be Irish on March 17, and during Mardi Gras every day is like being in the French Quarter or on Bourbon Street. They will be serving their Cajun menu starting March 1 until Fat Tuesday on March 8. Crawfish, jambalaya, shrimp, and Cajun hot wings will all return to the menu this year. An added treat for 2011 includes gator tail. Nothing says Louisiana Bayou like a little gator tail. So, if you’re looking for a truly delicious, quick meal, or a place to celebrate all of the March festivities, look no further than O’Brian’s Sports Bar and Grill located at 1801 N. Green River Road. For more information give them a call at (812) 401-4630. – Alison Sigman www.News4UOnline.com • March 2011

Mickey Schultz Jr.

K.C.’s Timeout Lounge

1121 Washington Square Mall • Evansville, IN (812) 437-9920

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localchefspotlight seasoned veteran of the Evansville food and restaurant scene, Mickey Schultz Jr. knows his way around a kitchen. We talked to Schultz to find out how, as head chef for K.C.’s Timeout Lounge, he uses his culinary knowledge to transform bar food into beautiful food.

N4U: What is your background in the restaurant business? My first job in food was tossing pizzas in high school for Noble Roman’s. Later, I spent a few years with Kipplee’s Stadium Inn. When I really started getting serious about the culinary industry, I was working at the old Executive Inn. I met some chefs with real talent there, like Greg Dilliard and Brandon Lewis. I would pick their brains constantly. Brandon really inspired me, and I spent every spare second reading, researching, and testing every type of culinary style and technique I could find. I’m definitely considered self-taught. Later, I became Head Cooking Coach for Schnucks grocery store. Currently, I’m at K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill. What is your earliest food-related memory? My favorite early food memory is of my grandmother during the holidays. That woman would almost single-handedly cook enough food and desserts to feed a small army, and it was all from scratch. I still remember hearing the pressure cooker going, and I knew she was making her homemade noodles. We didn’t even put sauce on them. They were perfect all by themselves. Her spice cake with custard sauce is another one I loved. I also miss my mom’s Hungarian goulash. As a kid, the sights and smells of those dishes really lifted my spirits. How would you describe the menu at KC’s Timeout Lounge? Simple, casual and delicious. We’ve started with a pretty basic menu: burgers, sandwiches, and appetizers. However, we are expanding it a little at a time. For example, the menu now includes my homemade chili, which has been a big hit. After the Super Bowl, we had some leftover shrimp so I made shrimp po’ boys for the lunch special and a co-worker cooked up a terrific shrimp bisque. I’m going to cook a few Cajun-style items for Mardi Gras, and we are adding some new sandwiches to the menu, including K.C.’s Krazy Burger. The whole menu is a constant work-in-progress. It’s nice when the boss gives his cooks some creative control. If you could create a perfect meal – drinks, appetizers, entrees, even a desert – what would it be? Every day, I’m in the mood for something different. Today, I would start with some crab-stuffed mushrooms. Then, a spinach, fennel, and spiced orange salad. For the entree, an authentic Chicago-style pizza. I’ve been craving one for months, and I just can’t find a true one in Evansville. An ice-cold Sam Adams would be great for a beverage. After eating all of that, I doubt I would have room for dessert. Try all of Mickey’s great menu items and more at K.C.’s Timeout Lounge, located at 1121 Washington Square Mall. They’re open from 11 a.m. until 3 a.m. seven days a week. (812) 437-9920. – Alison Sigman March 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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FOOD

AMISH

Black Buggy Restaurant (East) 4920 Davis Lant Dr. 473-0012 (Wasington) Hwy. 57 S. 812-254-8966 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/MC Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Checks/MC/Visa/ Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol/ Buﬀet-style menu

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

BARBECUE

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

American Pit Bosses BBQ 1113 Riverside Dr. 425-5908 Under $10/No Reservations/ Catering Available/No Alcohol/ VISA/MC Bar-B-Q Barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 491-9868 Under $10/No Reservations/ No Alcohol/Checks/MC/VISA Corky’s Ribs & Barbecue Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4227 Under $10/Casual/FullBar/ Credit Cards/Carry-Out Hawg ‘N’ Sauce (Mt. Vernon) 1600 Leonard Rd. 812-838-5339 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.hawgnsaucebbq.com powered by Click4AMeal Hickory Pit Stop 1521 N. Main St. 422-6919 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/AMEX Landmark BBQ 3901 Broadway Ave. 401-7427 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC Marx Barbeque & Catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 425-1616 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ Full Service Catering

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Restaurant Guide

Shyler’s Bar-B-Q 405 S. Green River Rd. 476-4599 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Southern Ride BBQ (New Harmony) 1023 B Church St. 812-682-4227 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/DSCVR Stepto’s Bar-B-Q Shack 4430 1st Ave. 401-8227 Under $10-$15/Casual/ Beer & Wine/MC, VISA/ Online ordering available – www.thebarbqshack.com powered by Click4AMeal Wilson’s General Store, Café & BBQ (Evansville) 11120 Broadway Ave. 812-985-0202 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards Wolf’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant 6000 First Ave. 424-8891 Under$10/Casual/Checks/ Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC/ Online ordering available – www.wolfsbarbq.com powered by Click4AMeal

CASUAL THEME

Applebee’s Bar & Grill (East) 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 471-0929 (West) 5727 Pearl Dr. 426-2006 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards www.News4UOnline.com • March 2011

Bar Louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd. 476-7069 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Beef O’Brady’s (Newburgh) 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-9464 Under $10/Causal/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar 615 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4700 $10-$15/Upscale casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 475-1510 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ 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. 402-7775 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/No Credit Cards/No Alcohol

Boston’s - The gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Hadi Shrine 6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards

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

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 La Sombra Coffee House 318 Main St. 492-4567 Under $10/No Alcohol Served/ All Major Credit Cards/Espresso Bar & Gifts Major Munch (Old Post Office Place, Downtown Evansville) 437-2363 Under $10/Casual/ VISA/MC/ Online ordering available – www.majormunch.com powered by Click4AMeal Max & Erma’s Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4258 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/ Full Bar Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 401-2125 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Panera Bread 200 N. Burkhardt Rd. 476-7477 Under $10/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 (Clarion 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

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

Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ 315 E. Diamond Ave. 423-9897 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/MC, VISA

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA from DiLegge’s Italian & American Cuisine.

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

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

CHINESE

Canton Inn Restaurant 947 North Park Dr. 428-6611 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

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China Super Buffet 127 N. Burkhardt Rd. 476-8788 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/VISA/MC/DSCVR China Town Buffet 5435 Pearl Dr. 425-8146 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC

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China Village (Newburgh) 8423 Bell Oaks Dr. 812-858-8238 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/No Alcohol Served/ VISA/MC/DSCVR

Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant 215 Main St. 464-2769 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Chopstick House Restaurant 5412 E. Indiana St. 473-5551 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Credit Cards

Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 479-7600 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/AMEX

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 grand Buffet Mongolian grill 1356 N. Green River Rd. 476-6666 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Janbo Restaurant 4500 W. Lloyd Expwy. 422-8289 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/DSCVR Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant 4313 E. Morgan Ave. 479-5006 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/AMEX/MC Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 476-7088 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol Served/VISA/MC MAT. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd. 475-2888 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

Taste of China 4579 University Dr. 422-1260 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol Served Two Brothers 3806 N. 1st Ave. 423-6188 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ MC/VISA/DSCVR Wok ‘N’ Roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar

DELI/CAFES

Café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 401-8111 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC Choo Choo Café & Deli 915 Main St. 429-0283 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted//All Major Credit Cards Coffee Cottage & Café 612 S. Weinbach Ave. 401-1930 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC Diamond Deli 421 Riverside Dr. 433-6122 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards

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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 Enjoy It! Catering 919 North Park Drive 425-6569 Under $10/Casual/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Fresh Harvest Deli 101 N.W. 1st St. 421-0407 801 St. Mary’s Dr. 471-9004 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA grand Traverse Pie Company 6245 Vogel Rd. 477-7437 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ All Major Credit Cards The Granola Jar 1033 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 437-1899 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards The Great American Bagel 3901 Morgan Ave. 476-7212 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave. 479-8272 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 401-5400 (Newburgh) 8680 Highpoint Dr. 491-7111 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Just Rennies Cookies 102 S.E. 4th St. 490-8098 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards La Sombra Coffee Company 318 Main St. 492-4567 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC/ DSCVR • 26 •

FOOD Restaurant Guide

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 Panera Bread 220 Burkhardt Rd. 476-7477 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ 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 Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Piece of Cake 210 Main St. 424-2253 Under $5/Casual/No Alcohol/ No Reservations/Checks/ DSCVR/VISA/MC Planter’s Coffee House (Henderson) 130 N. Main St. 270-830-0927 Under $5/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Roly Poly Sandwiches 5702 E. Virginia St. 812-962-2326 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/VISA/MC Schlotzsky’s Deli 301 N. Green River Rd. 471-4011 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC

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Spudz –N- Stuff (East) 812 S. Green River Rd. 401-7783 (West) 5225 Pearl Dr. 402-8287 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ No Reservations/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.spudznstuﬀ.com powered by Click4AMeal Riverview by Firefly (In Old National Bank Place) 1 Main St. 464-VIEW Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol 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

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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 Diner 41 4301 Hwy. 41 North 424-2881 Under $10/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Ellis Park-Clubhouse (Henderson) Hwy. 41 North 800-333-8110 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards The Feed Mill (Poseyville) Hwy. 165 & I-64 812-874-2210 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards 5 Guys Burgers 5402 E. Indiana St. 401-1773 Under $10/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Flying Saucer Café (Inside the Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 423-1113 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Frontier Restaurant & Bar 12945 Hwy. 57 812-867-6786 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Gemeca Inn (Ft. Branch) 802 E. Locust St. 812-753-4441 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/No Checks/ VISA/MC/AMEX Golden Corral (West) 5301 Pearl Dr. 423-4930 (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd. 473-1095 (Henderson) 1770 S. Green St. 270-869-9310 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks/ No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards The Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way 422-1757 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash/Check/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar • 28 •

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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 IHOP 601 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-0510 Under $10, Casual/ No Reservations/No Alcohol Served/All Major Credit Cards K&D Dutch Korner 13935 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-9370 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Cash/Full Bar KT’s Fire Grill (Wadesville) 7247 Main St. 812-673-4996 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC 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 Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Libby & Mom’s Café 2 Richardt Ave. 437-3040 Under $10/Checks Accepted/VISA/ MC/DSCVR www.News4UOnline.com • March 2011

Log Inn (Haubstadt) 12491 S. 200 E. 812-867-3216 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Service Bar Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 423-6388 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted O’Charley’s (East) 7301 E. Indiana St. 479-6632 (West) 5125 Pearl Dr. 424-3348 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards The Old Mill 503 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards The Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 425-2261 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol 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

The 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

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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 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

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INDIAN

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

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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 Charzad 519 N. Green River Rd. 473-2849 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC/ DSCVR Dilegge’s Italian 607 N. Main St. 428-3004 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.dileggesrestaurant.com powered by Click4AMeal House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky St. 422-0572 $10-$20/Casual/Checks Accepted/Cash/Full Bar Manna Mediterranean 2913 Lincoln Ave. 473-7005 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Milano’s Italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 484-2222 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine

The olive garden Italian Restaurant 1100 N. Green River Rd. 473-2903 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Service Bar/ Credit Cards Pita Pan 1375 Washington Ave. 476-1111 800 N. Green River Rd. (Inside Eastland Mall) 475-9333 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/VISA Raﬃ’s Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-9166 $10-$15/Dressy Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

JAPANESE

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse 917 North Park Dr. 812-962-4440 $10-$20/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Reservations Accepted/ Credit Cards Iwataya Japanese Restaurant 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. 812-868-0830 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro 4593 Washington Ave. 471-7076 $10-$15/Casual/Full 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

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Tokyo Japan 3000 N. Green River Rd. 401-1020 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Zuki Japanese Grill & Sushi Lounge 1448 N. Green River Rd. 477-9854 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Beer & Wine Serviced /All Major Credit Cards

KOREAN

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

MEXICAN

Acapulco Mexican (East) 3339 N. Green River Rd. 475-0566 (Newburgh) 8480 High Pointe Dr. 812-858-7777 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/MC, Visa/ Online ordering available – www.ﬁestaacapulco.com powered by Click4AMeal Cancun Mexican (Henderson) 341 S. Green St. 270-826-0067 (Newburgh) 10640 Newburgh Rd. 812-490-9936 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www. cancunhenderson.com - powered by Click4AMeal El Charro 720 N. Sonntag Ave. 421-1986 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine El Maguey (Boonville) 601 W. State Rd. 62 812-897-2028 3250 Warrick Dr. 812-897-6666 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/MC, VISA/Online ordering available – www.mymaguey.com powered by Click4AMeal

El Rio 1919 Green River Rd. 812-471-1400 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/Credit Cards Hacienda Mexican Restaurant (East) 990 S. Green River Rd. 474-1635 (North) 711 N. 1st. Ave. 423-6355 (West) 5440 Pearl Dr. 422-2055 Under $10/Casual/Full 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

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Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 402-8226 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC

Restaurant Guide

Tequila’s Mexican (Mt. Vernon) 408 Southwind Plaza 812-838-2392 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/MC/VISA

PIZZA/ SANDWICHES

gardo’s Italian oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812-868-8071 Under $10/Casual

Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant (Newburgh) 8309 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-7778 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Visa, MC/Online ordering available – www.archieandclydes.com powered by Click4AMeal Big M’s Pizzeria 1424 N. Main St. 434-6909 $10-$15/Casual/VISA/MC 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 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 $5-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ Major Credit Cards Cici’s Pizza (East) 101-B N. Green River Rd. 477-2424 (West) 5625 Pearl Dr. Ste. G 812-962-0034 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/Non Smoking/ No Credit Cards Dave’s Sports Den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Cards Accepted Firedome Pizza & Wings (Henderson) 2046 Hwy. 41 N. 270-830-7700 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ Major Credit Cards • 32 •

geronte’s Pizza 4706 Vogel Rd. 474-1700 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC greeks Pizza 240 S. Green River Rd. 402-4733 Under $10/Credit Cards Heady’s Pizza 4120 N. First Ave. 437-4343 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Highland Pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 402-8900 Under $10/VISA/MC Hott’s grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. 437-3377 Under $10/Casual/Beer/VISA/MC Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Mama Roma’s Pizza & Wings 2008 E. Morgan Ave. 422-1212 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings (Henderson) 2611 Hwy. 41 N. 270-826-1111 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/Beer & Wine/ MC 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

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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 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 Pizza Chef (Newburgh) 4938 SR 261 812-853-3338 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/MC/VISA Pizza Depot 11845 Old Petersburgh Rd. 812-867-9131 Under $10/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Pizza King (East) 1033 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-9441 (West) W. Franklin St. 424-7976 (North) 2411 Stringtown Rd. 401-1060 (Newburgh) Hwy. 66 & 261 812-853-3368 Under $10/Casual/Credit Cards/Beer available/Online ordering available – www.pizzakingevansville.com powered by Click4AMeal The Pizza Stop 1200 W. Columbia St. 401-5711 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/ No Alcohol Roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

Rounder’s Pizza (North) 510 W. Mill Rd. 424-4960 (East) 12731 N. Green River Rd. 812-867-7172 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W. Delaware 423-3160 $10-$15/Casual/No Alcohol Samuel’s Place (New Harmony) 518 Main. St. 812-682-3001 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Sandy’s Pizza (Ft. Branch) 609 S. Main St. 812-759-3972 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards The Slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Talk of the Town Pizza 1200 Edgar St. 402-8696 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC

PRIVATE DINING

C.J.’s Party Place (Inside Willow Lanes) Virginia & Hwy. 41 422-6682 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary for Parties/All Major Credit Cards Just Rennie’s Catering 100 S.E. 4th St. 401-8098 $15 to $25/Banquet facilities for private parties up to 40 people/Conference Calling/ WiFi Internet/AV Equipment/ Checks Accepted/Major Credit Cards The Event gallery 956 Parrett St. 467-4255 $15 - $25/Banquet facilities for private parties/Checks Accepted/Major Credit Cards Kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 422-2230 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary/ All Major Credit Cards Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566/812-774-6547 Under $10/Reservations Necessary/Checks Accepted/ No Credit Cards Truﬄes Eatery & Catering (Newburgh) 4833 State Rd. 490-6070 $10-$15/Casual/No Alcohol/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ DSCVR

Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not-Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7500 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

PUBS

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

Corner Pocket Bar & Grill 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 428-2255 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC

Walther’s Golf ‘n Fun 2301 N. 1st Ave. 464-4472 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

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Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Credit Cards

Cricket’s (Newburgh) 518 W. Main St. 812-858-2782 Under $10/Casual/eservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/ Major Credit Cards Darren’s Pub (Henderson) 713 N. Green St. 812-827-2206 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Full Service Bar/ VISA/MC • 33 •

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

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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/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 • 34 •

K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill 1121 S. Green River Rd. 437-9920 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/VISA/MC/DSCVR Jazzy grooves 217 Main St. 812-604-1936 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Checks/All Major Credit Cards

Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 4012124 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards The Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Cash Only

Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC

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

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. 4260000 $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/DSCVR

Roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

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

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. 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/ Major Credit Cards

SEAFOOD

Bonefish grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474 $15-$25/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Service Bar/Major Credit Cards

FOOD Restaurant Guide Gator’s Hot Fish 1203 N. Main St. 402-7775 Under $10/Casual Harbor Bay Seafood (Next to Showplace Cinemas) (East) 4706 Morgan Ave. 402-5122 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Major Credit Cards (North) 4428 N. First Ave. (In the North Park Shopping Center) 426-0133 $10-15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Major Credit Cards Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 477-9227 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar/Credit Cards Tin Fish (Newburgh) 300 W. Jennings Station 490-7000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

SPANISH

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

STEAKHOUSES Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Service Bar/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

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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 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 Buck’s Tavern 1015 N. Fulton Ave. 429-0055 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/No Checks/ All Major Credit Cards Cricket’s (Newburgh) 518 W. Main 858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Corner Pocket 1819 Fulton Ave. 428-BALL Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7300 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/Full Bar Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/ Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards Accepted

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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 Ford’s Bar 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 425-7729 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Cash Only Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 423-8040 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/ Cash Only/Full Bar Gloria’s Corral Club 3101 N. Kratzville Rd. 423-0138 Under $10/Casual/ Cash Only/Full Bar Hogdaddy’s Saloon (Old Shawneetown, IL) 648 Main St. 618-922-1389 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/No Credit Cards/ Checks Accepted

Legends (Inside River City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-74444 Under $10/Casual/ Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar

Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

The Peephole Bar & Grill 201 Main St. 423-5171 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/MC/VISA, DSCVR

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

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

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

Silver Bell 113510 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-0944 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ No Credit Cards — Cash Only/Full Bar

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

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

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

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his month the Evansville Philharmonic takes us on a journey around the world, from a lively Turkish March to the Latin rhythms of Mexico. Executive Director, Glenn Roberts tells us more about the musical journey that takes place in “Ports of Call.” N4U: What do you believe is the essence of this concert? Glenn Roberts: I believe the audience will walk away saying, “Wow, I just went on a musical cruise and gorged on an unlimited buffet of musical styles!” As a clever programming twist to our season theme, “Out of This World Music,” this concert takes us on a journey around the globe. This isn’t your typical classical program, but rather it plays more like a “greatest hits” show. There’s something for everyone in this program. Which of these seven composers is your favorite? That’s always a tough question. My cop-out answer is, “Whatever composer I’m listening to at the moment!” But if forced to choose, I would say Debussy. (Sorry, Ludwig!) Which piece was the most diﬃcult to perform? Each work has its unique challenges. Nevertheless, I would say the Debussy La Mer (“The Sea”) is the most challenging overall for the orchestra. It is so rich with intricate, undulating passages depicting the movement of the sea, complex rhythms which must be executed to sound “easy.” Colorful harmonies and chords must be played with crystal clear intonation. Do you think the audience will be able to relate to the Ports of Call theme with the pieces selected? The important thing is that people will hear music from different countries, melodies and harmonies based on folk music, and a composer’s interpretation of the sights and sounds of exotic places. And from there a listener’s imagination can take them anywhere they want to go. A Russian (Tchaikovsky) represents Italy, a german (Beethoven) represents Turkey/greece, an American doing Mexico – what is it about these pieces that resonate with these lands rather than native composers? Great question, and the answer is “but this is fun, too.” Native composers have an inherent corner on the market, so to speak, in writing music that characterizes their homeland. But to hear a master like Tchaikovsky write music so infused with oregano to make you say, “Wait, that’s by Tchaikovsky?” Or to hear Beethoven throw in extra percussion instruments like cymbals and triangles to give it a more “Turkish” flavor will give the listener new insight into these composers’ creativity. In the case of the American composer Aaron Copland, he was influenced by Carlos Chavez – a native Mexican composer – during his visit to a dance hall in Mexico City where he drew inspiration and ideas for El Salon Mexico. So forget the ketchup, pass the salsa! “Ports of Call” will be performed March 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Victory Theatre. For more information or tickets, call 425-5050 or visit evansvillephilharmonic.org. – Alison Sigman • 36 •

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TUESDAY, MARCH 1 11:00 AM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Mardi Gras Celebration 7:00 PM Club Royale -- Acoustic Night with Andrea & Katie Show Me’s (West) -Nick Gregory/Cornhole Tournament 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Michelle Shelton Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Trivia Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke 9:00 PM Duck Inn -- Jay Johnson Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam 9:30 PM Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Pardi Gras Official Kick Off Party - Kid Rock After Party with DJ Magic Mark

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 11:00 AM Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- Mardi Gras Celebration KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Mardi Gras Celebration

3:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Pardi Gras 4:00 PM Liquor LockerWeinbach -Beer Tasting Old Chicago -Kid’s Night Winetree-East -Wine Tasting

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6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Smith 7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Live Music 8:00 PM Club Royale -- Karaoke with the Experience hosted by BK DC’s Pub & Charbroil Grill -- DJ Jon B Dance Party & “Name That Tune” Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Open Mic Night Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Someplace Else -- College Night 8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Adam Blythe 9:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -Wet & Wild Wednesdays/ Karaoke with DJ Val Lamasco Bar -- Mardi Gras Party with Andy Frasco & The UN Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -The Lucky Charms 10:00 PM Lanhucks -- Karaoke The Brickhouse -- Dance Party with DJ Greg

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THURSDAY, MARCH 3 11:00 AM Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- Mardi Gras Celebration KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Mardi Gras Celebration Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- All Day Mardi Gras Celebration Stockwell Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration/Bead Sale for Charity 3:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 4:00 PM Liquor Locker-St. Joe -Beer Tasting Winetree - North -Wine Tasting 5:00 PM Hacienda-West -Carnival Game Party

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6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussmann Ri Ra Irish Pub -Irish Session 7:00 PM Hacienda-East Side -Dave and Jon Lamasco Bar -Mardi Gras Party with Andy Fulton 8:00 PM Casino Aztar Hoosiers Lounge -Karaoke Idol Contest Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Hacienda-North Side -- Stompbox Trio KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Ultra Soundz Entertainment by Travis

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Show Me’s (East Side) -- The Lucky Charms/ Indoor Cornhole Tournament TJ’s Stockyard Inn -It Takes Two 9:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -College Night/Karaoke with DJ Val Ri Ra Irish Pub -Jakob Freely Acoustic Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Mardi Gras Celebration with Troy Miller Show Me’s (West) -Nick Hamilton 10:00 PM Club Royale -- College Night with DJ Jon J Fast Eddy’s -- Original Thong Thursdays Lamasco Bar -- Mardi Gras Party with Karaoke

Lanhucks -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth O’Brians Sports Bar -- Pardi Gras Karaoke with DJ Magic Mark 10:30 PM Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Show Upstairs

FRIDAY, MARCH 4 11:00 AM Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- Mardi Gras Celebration Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- Mardi Gras Celebration KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Mardi Gras Celebration

Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- All Day Mardi Gras Celebration Stockwell Inn -Mardi Gras Celebration/ Bead Sale for Charity

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3:00 PM Duck Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration 4:00 PM Winetree - Darmstadt -- Wine Tasting 5:00 PM Hacienda-West -Samba Party 5:30 PM Tin Fish - Newburgh -Tom Small

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6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Gregory 7:00 PM The Corner Pocket -- Cash Pot Pool Tournament 7:30 PM Hacienda-East Side -The Strolling Tones Swonder Ice Arena -Evansville Icemen vs. Dayton 8:00 PM Casino Aztar - Hoosiers Lounge -- The Rumors

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Hacienda-North Side -Photobooth Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke Someplace Else -Traffic Jam Fridays 9:00 PM Buck’s Tavern -Miller Lite Girls Chilly Willy’s -- Pieces of the Day Club Royale -- The Jimmies Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke with BK Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -Karaoke & All Request Dance Music by Dwight Gloria’s Corral Club -- Dance Party/Karaoke with DJ Val KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- 6 More Miles Lamasco Bar -- Mardi Gras Party with Marrakesh Express River City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off/Legends Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Cheap & Easy 10:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Nick Gregory Duck Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration with The Amazing Soul Crackers Fast Eddy’s -- Never Been Caught Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- 64 East The Brickhouse -- Karaoke 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Scott Winzinger/DJ Nick Smith Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- King Night The Brickhouse -- Show Upstairs with special guest

SATURDAY, MARCH 5 11:00 AM Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- Mardi Gras Celebration KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Mardi Gras Celebration Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- All Day Mardi Gras Celebration Stockwell Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration/Bead Sale for Charity 12:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Mardi Gras Party Tommy Stillwell & Carl Rodenberg Duck Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration 4:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Mardi Gras Party - Doc Stockers Dixeland Band 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Tom Small 7:00 PM The Corner Pocket -Cash Pot Pool Tournament 7:30 PM Swonder Ice Arena -Evansville Icemen vs. Ft. Wayne 8:00 PM Casino Aztar - Hoosiers Lounge -- The Rumors Doc’s Nightclub -Six Hills Giant Hacienda-East Side -McFly Hacienda-North Side -Strolling Tones Hacienda-West -Steve Tyner Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke

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THE PBR PRO TOURING DIVISION

et ready for heart-pounding, true grit excitement eight seconds at a time! Evansville’s own Roberts Stadium plays host to The PBR Pro Touring Division Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. As with the previous minor-league tours, The PBR offers up-and-coming bull riders, and riders who aren’t competing on the elite Built Ford Tough Series, the opportunity to compete in PBR-sanctioned events while earning money to qualify them for the BFTS and the PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals. Forty Bull Riders from all over the world will face a tough pen of bulls – that’s 2000 pounds of pure adrenaline! Bring the family because this is an event you won’t want to miss! Seats are $23, $33 and $43 for Adults. Children aged 2-12 all are only $12. All tickets are subject to Ticketmaster fees, handling charges and facility fees. Ticket prices increase $2 the day of the show. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Roberts Stadium box office, The Centre box office, and all Ticketmaster outlets, including five in Eastland Mall and Evansville Schnuck’s West location. Tickets can be charged by phone by calling (812) 423-7222 in Indiana and (270) 926-6661 in Kentucky or online at ticketmaster.com. • 42 •

8:45 PM River City Recreation -- Open Bowling 9:00 PM Club Royale -- Mardi Gras Party with The Jimmies Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Mardi Gras Party - Hog-Maw Blues Band Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -Karaoke & All Request Dance Music by Dwight Gloria’s Corral Club -- Hip-Hop Party/Karaoke with DJ Val KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Beasley Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Prowler 10:00 PM Duck Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration with Rich Hardesty Fast Eddy’s -Never Been Caught Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Mardi Gras Party with Calabash O’Brians Sports Bar -Pardi Gras Jukebox Night with the Jager Girls Someplace Else -- Mardi Gras Party with Jagerettes The Brickhouse -- Karaoke 10:30 PM Lanhucks -Sister Brutal Ri Ra Irish Pub -Buzzkill Mofos/DJ Nick Smith Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Mardi Gras Party with Courtney Anderson/Mykul Jay Valentine The Brickhouse -Show Upstairs with special guest Channel Carter

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8:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night Karaoke with Magic Mark Lanhucks -Variety Night

7:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Mardi Gras Party with The Library Trio Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Mardi Gras Celebration with Troy Miller Show Me’s (East Side) -- Iceman’s Radio Show Live!/Nick Gregory

9:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -Lindsey Williams Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke

8:00 PM Club Royale -Jay Johnson Someplace Else -Pool Tournament

9:30 PM The Brickhouse -Karaoke 10:00 PM Ginny’s Place -Karaoke

MONDAY, MARCH 7 11:00 AM Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- Mardi Gras Celebration KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Mardi Gras Celebration Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- All Day Mardi Gras Celebration Stockwell Inn -Mardi Gras Celebration/Bead Sale for Charity 3:00 PM Duck Inn -Mardi Gras Celebration 5:00 PM Hacienda-West -Irresistible Itch Party O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts

9:00 PM Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke

TUESDAY, MARCH 8 10:30 AM Gloria’s Corral Club -- Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Bash 11:00 AM Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- Mardi Gras Celebration KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Mardi Gras Celebration Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- All Day Mardi Gras Celebration Stockwell Inn -Mardi Gras Celebration/Bead Sale for Charity 3:00 PM Duck Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration/Free Pool 6:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -Blues From the Bayou with Bob Ballard 7:00 PM Club Royale -Fat Tuesday Party with Andrea, Katie & Friends

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Hacienda-East Side -Fat Tuesday Party with The Jimmies Hacienda-North Side -- Trivia Show Me’s (West) -Nick Gregory/Cornhole Tournament

10:00 PM Duck Inn -- Fat Tuesday Party with The Crowd Trio O’Brians Sports Bar -Fat Tuesday Pardi Gras with DJ Magic Mark/ Miller Girls

8:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- Fat Tuesday Party Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Doc’s Nightclub -Fat Tuesday Party with The John Hussmann Trio Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Hacienda-West -Fat Tuesday Party with Scott Winzinger & Trip Give-a-way KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Fat Tuesday Party with Jimmy & The Chets Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pub Trivia Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9

8:30 PM Hacienda-North Side -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Duck Inn -- Jay Johnson Fast Eddy’s -- Fat Tuesday Mardi Bra Contest with Deaf Megan Lamasco Bar -- Fat Tuesday Party with Barnacle Billy & The Zebra Mussels Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Fat Tuesday Party with the Jager Girls Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 PM Old Chicago -Lindsey Williams

9:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -- Wet & Wild Wednesdays/Karaoke with DJ Val Lamasco Bar -- Nick Hamilton Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -The Lucky Charms

4:00 PM Liquor LockerWeinbach -Beer Tasting Old Chicago -Kid’s Night Winetree-East -Wine Tasting

10:00 PM Lanhucks -- Karaoke The Brickhouse -Dance Party with DJ Greg

5:30 PM Tin Fish -Ash Wednesday Celebration with Gary Ward

3:00 PM Duck Inn -Free Pool

6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Smith 7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Live Music 8:00 PM Club Royale -Karaoke with the Experience hosted by BK DC’s Pub & Charbroil Grill -- DJ Jon B Dance Party & “Name That Tune” Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Gypsy Heart Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Someplace Else -College Night

THURSDAY, MARCH 10

4:00 PM Liquor Locker-St. Joe -- Beer Tasting Winetree - North -Wine Tasting 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussmann Ri Ra Irish Pub -Irish Session 7:00 PM Lamasco Bar -Andy Fulton 8:00 PM Casino Aztar Hoosiers Lounge -Karaoke Idol Contest Ginny’s Place -Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Ultra Soundz Entertainment by Travis Lanhucks -- Andrea Wirth and Vivalavox

8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Jay Johnson Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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Show Me’s (East Side) -- The Lucky Charms/ Indoor Cornhole Tournament TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Michelle Shelton 9:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -College Night/Karaoke w/DJ Val Ri Ra Irish Pub -Casey Williams Acoustic Show Me’s (West) -Nick Hamilton 10:00 PM Club Royale -College Night with DJ Jon J Fast Eddy’s -Original Thong Thursdays Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke with DJ Magic Mark 10:30 PM Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Show Upstairs

FRIDAY, MARCH 11 4:00 PM Winetree - Darmstadt -Wine Tasting

Someplace Else -- Traffic Jam Fridays 9:00 PM Club Royale -- McFly DC’s Pub & Charbroil Grill -Dustin Kaposta Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Skeltons Montourage Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke with BK Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -Karaoke & All Request Dance Music by Dwight Gloria’s Corral Club -- Dance Party/Karaoke with DJ Val KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Jimmy & The Chets/ DJ Jon B River City Recreation -Bowl Your Head Off/Legends Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Vengence

7:00 PM The Corner Pocket -Cash Pot Pool Tournament

10:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Top Dead Center Casino Aztar - Hoosiers Lounge -- Jason Jones Duck Inn -Deliver Us From Evil Fast Eddy’s -- Stompbox 40 with DJ Giovanni Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Jukebox Night The Brickhouse -Karaoke

8:00 PM Casino Aztar - Hoosiers Lounge -- Jason Jones Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke

10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Nick Norvell/DJ Nick Smith Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs

5:30 PM Tin Fish - Newburgh -Jimmy B 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Gregory Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Jim Staley

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SATURDAY, MARCH 12 12:00 AM Casino Aztar – Hoosiers Lounge -- Jason Jones 9:00 AM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Run of Luck 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Jimmy B 6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Jim Staley 7:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -- Abate Leather & Lingerie Show The Corner Pocket -Cash Pot Pool Tournament 7:30 PM Swonder Ice Arena -Evansville Icemen vs. Dayton 8:00 PM Casino Aztar - Hoosiers Lounge -- Jason Jones Doc’s Nightclub -- JEB Old Chicago -- St. Patty’s Day Bierstube with Lindsey Williams/Andy Norvell/Adam Blythe/DJ in the heated tent Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke 8:45 PM River City Recreation -Open Bowling 9:00 PM Chilly Willy’s -- Elliot & Andy Club Royale -- McFly Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Waldemere Revival Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -Karaoke & All Request Dance Music by Dwight Gloria’s Corral Club -- HipHop Party/Karaoke with DJ Val KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Jimmy & the Chets

Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- St. Rip 10:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Comedy Caravan with Keith McGill & Adam White Casino Aztar - Hoosiers Lounge -- Jason Jones Duck Inn -- Karaoke Night Fast Eddy’s -- Stompbox 40 Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Aaron Kamm & the One Drops O’Brians Sports Bar -Jukebox Night The Brickhouse -- Karaoke 10:30 PM Lanhucks -- Prowler Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Deaf Megan/ DJ Nick Smith Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM The Brickhouse -- Show Upstairs with special guest

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 12:00 AM Casino Aztar – Hoosiers Lounge -- Jason Jones 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller 5:30 PM Casino Aztar - Hoosiers Lounge -- Big Bands Sounds 7:00 PM TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Karaoke 8:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night Karaoke with Magic Mark Lanhucks -Variety Night 9:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -Lindsey Williams Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke 9:30 PM The Brickhouse -- Karaoke 10:00 PM Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke

MONDAY, MARCH 14 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 7:00 PM Show Me’s (East Side) -Iceman’s Radio Show Live! Show Me’s (East Side) -Nick Gregory 8:00 PM Club Royale -- Jay Johnson Someplace Else -Pool Tournament 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Zion Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke

TUESDAY, MARCH 15 3:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 7:00 PM Club Royale -- Acoustic Night with Andrea & Katie Show Me’s (West) -Nick Gregory/Cornhole Tournament • 46 •

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8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Jason Nellis (Nelbow S) Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Trivia Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke 9:00 PM Duck Inn -- Jay Johnson Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke 9:30 PM Old Chicago -Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Bar & Restaurant Appreciation Night with DJ Magic Mark

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 4:00 PM Liquor Locker-Weinbach -Beer Tasting Old Chicago -- Kid’s Night Winetree-East -- Wine Tasting 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith 7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Live Music 8:00 PM Club Royale -- Karaoke with the Experience hosted by BK DC’s Pub & Charbroil Grill -- DJ Jon B Dance Party & “Name That Tune” Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Kennedy Rose Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Someplace Else -College Night www.News4UOnline.com • March 2011

8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Adam Blythe 9:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -Wet & Wild Wednesdays/ Karaoke with DJ Val Lamasco Bar -Dane Whitley Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -The Lucky Charms 10:00 PM Lanhucks -- Karaoke The Brickhouse -Dance Party with DJ Greg

THURSDAY, MARCH 17 10:00 AM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- St. Patty’s Day Celebration: Pipe & Drum Band 11:00 AM Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -All Day St. Patrick’s Day Party 12:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- St. Patty’s Day Celebration: Jim Staley 3:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool Gloria’s Corral Club -St. Patrick’s Day Party 4:00 PM Liquor Locker-St. Joe -Beer Tasting Winetree - North -Wine Tasting 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -St. Patrick’s Day Party with Kyillindi Pipes & Drums Ri Ra Irish Pub -- St. Patty’s Day Celebration: Irish Session/Jim Staley

7:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -St. Patrick’s Day Party with Scott Winzinger Lamasco Bar -- Andy Fulton Ri Ra Irish Pub -- St. Patty’s Day Celebration: Rowan Tree 8:00 PM Casino Aztar - Hoosiers Lounge -- Karaoke Idol Contest Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- St. Patrick’s Day Party with The Smoke Rings Doc’s Nightclub -- St. Patrick’s Day Party with John Hussmann Trio Ginny’s Place -- St. Patrick’s Day Party/ Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -St. Patty’s Day with The Lucky Charms/Indoor Cornhole Tournament The Corner Pocket -St. Patty’s Day Party TJ’s Stockyard Inn -St. Patrick’s Day Party with The Crowd Trio 9:00 PM Chilly Willy’s -- St. Patty’s Day Party with Elliot & Andy Club Royale -- St. Patrick’s Day Party with DJ Jon J Fast Eddy’s -- St. Patrick’s Day Party with DJ Jon B & Entertainment/Original Thong Thursdays Gloria’s Corral Club -College Night/Karaoke with DJ Val KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- St. Patrick’s Day Party with The Jimmies Lamasco Bar -St. Patrick’s Day Party with Soulunique Show Me’s (West) -St. Patty’s Day Party with Nick Hamilton

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10:00 PM Lanhucks -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth O’Brians Sports Bar -- St. Patrick’s Day Karaoke with DJ Magic Mark, Guiness Girls and Costume Contest 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -St. Patty’s Day Celebration with Six Hills Giant/DJ Nick Smith Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Show Upstairs

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 4:00 PM Winetree - Darmstadt -Wine Tasting 5:30 PM Tin Fish - Newburgh -Blind Dog 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Gregory Ri Ra Irish Pub -Jim Staley 7:00 PM The Corner Pocket -Cash Pot Pool Tournament 7:30 PM Swonder Ice Arena -Evansville Icemen vs. Dayton 8:00 PM Casino Aztar Hoosiers Lounge -The Devonshires Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

YOUR SPIRITNESS HOLISTIC & PSYCHIC EXPO

sychic Fairs have been going on for hundreds, maybe thousands of years. Anytime there’s a gathering of “Fortune Tellers”, “Soothsayers and Wizards” there becomes a “Psychic Fair”. And although the labels “Fortune Teller and Wizards” no longer apply, psychic fairs are alive and well. On Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27 The Centre plays host to an event that promises to bring together people of all spiritual walks of life. Lynne Raines, owner of Your Spiritness holds psychic expos across the country to offer everyone an opportunity to find their own spiritual path, or learn more about the one they are already on. “One of our main goals is to provide everyone the opportunity to connect with their spirit, nurture it and let it grow. We intend to assist others in accomplishing this through community events, classes, workshops and gatherings,” says Raines. According to Raines, every show is different. In addition to selling a wide range of merchandise, there will be many different types of readers offering their gifts, including psychics: people who can tap into a problem or life situation and offer information and insight, mediums who can talk to those who have passed on, as well as tarot card readers, aura readers, palm readers and spiritual advisers. Raines believes, “Society as whole is becoming more and more aware and interested in the holistic aspect of what we do and becoming more conscious of their choices.” She believes providing people with an entry into the world of the metaphysical, offers them the opportunity to interact and learn exactly how these teachings can expand their lives. Expo hours are 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and admission is $8 per day or $12 for the weekend pass. Look for a coupon for $2.00 off the price of admission in this issue of News4U. For more information contact Lynne at (248) 677-7906 or visit yourspiritness.com. • 47 •

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Someplace Else -Traffic Jam Fridays 9:00 PM Chilly Willy’s -Calabash Club Royale -- Pieces of the Day DC’s Pub & Charbroil Grill -- Dustin Kaposta Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Funk Doc’s Nightclub -Karaoke with BK Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke & All Request Dance Music by Dwight Gloria’s Corral Club -Winter Wrecked Party/ Karaoke with DJ Val KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Jimmies River City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off/ Legends Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke

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Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Apartment “F” 10:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -The Waywards Casino Aztar - Hoosiers Lounge -- The Devonshires Duck Inn -- Adam Blythe Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Lamasco Bar -Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Diversion The Brickhouse -Karaoke 10:30 PM Lanhucks -- Slaphappy Ri Ra Irish Pub -Calling Corners/ DJ Nick Smith

Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Show Upstairs The Brickhouse -Show Upstairs with special guest Symone

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 12:00 AM Casino Aztar – Hoosiers Lounge – The Devonshires 5:30 PM Tin Fish -Blind Dog 6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Jim Staley

7:00 PM The Corner Pocket -- Cash Pot Pool Tournament

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7:30 PM Centre, The -- Don Williams Swonder Ice Arena -Evansville Icemen vs. Ft. Wayne Victory Theatre -- Evansville Philharmonic’s “Ports of Call” 8:00 PM Casino Aztar - Hoosiers Lounge -- The Devonshires Doc’s Nightclub -- The Cold Stares/Andy Norvell/The BoomBoom-Girls

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KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Jimmies Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- Karaoke 8:45 PM River City Recreation -- Open Bowling 9:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -UFC Pay-Per-View Chilly Willy’s -Hussmann Trio Club Royale -Pieces of the Day Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Namaste

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Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke & All Request Dance Music by Dwight Gloria’s Corral Club -Hip-Hop Party/Karaoke with DJ Val KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Jimmies Show Me’s (East Side) -UFC Pay-Per-View/ DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- UFC Pay-Per-View/ DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -The Crowd Trio 10:00 PM Casino Aztar Hoosiers Lounge -The Devonshires Duck Inn -August Christopher Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Akacia O’Brians Sports Bar -Diversion The Brickhouse -Karaoke The Corner Pocket -Demolition City Roller Derby After Party 10:30 PM Lanhucks -- Slaphappy Ri Ra Irish Pub -The Fisticuffs/ DJ Nick Smith Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Miss Gay Evansville 2010 Annastasia DeMoore The Brickhouse -Show Upstairs with special guest Symone

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 12:00 AM Casino Aztar – Hoosiers Lounge – The Devonshires

5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 5:30 PM Casino Aztar - Hoosiers Lounge -- Big Bands Sounds 7:00 PM TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Karaoke 8:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night Karaoke with Magic Mark Lanhucks -- Variety Night 9:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -- Lindsey Williams Lanhucks -- Lucky Tub and The Modern Troubadours Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke 9:30 PM The Brickhouse -Karaoke 10:00 PM Ginny’s Place -Karaoke

MONDAY, MARCH 21 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts

8:00 PM Club Royale -Jay Johnson Someplace Else -Pool Tournament 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar -Jon Wayne & The Pain Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke

TUESDAY, MARCH 22 3:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -Texas Hold’em 7:00 PM Club Royale -Acoustic Night with Andrea & Katie Show Me’s (West) -Nick Gregory/Cornhole Tournament 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Moccasins Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pub Trivia Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke 9:00 PM Duck Inn -Jay Johnson Lamasco Bar -Open Jam Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke 9:30 PM Old Chicago -Lindsey Williams

7:00 PM Show Me’s (East Side) -Iceman’s Radio Show Live!/Nick Gregory Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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ZOMBIES & PIN-UPS BOWLING NIGHT AT AMF ARC LANES

10:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Bar & Restaurant Appreciation Night with DJ Magic Mark

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 4:00 PM Liquor Locker-Weinbach -- Beer Tasting Old Chicago -Kid’s Night Winetree-East -Wine Tasting 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Smith 7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Live Music

What happens when the owners of two local, independent businesses put their heads together to come up with a killer promotion? History is made with Evansville’s, and possibly the world’s, first ever Zombies and Pin-ups Bowling Night! Angela Jones, owner of Capricorn Vintage and Kristie Bondy, owner of AbyssCo are neighbors in the AMF Arc Lanes bowling alley complex, who team up whenever possible for sales and other events. It was only a matter of time before they came up with an idea that included knocking down some pins. So here’s the deal: dress like a zombie, or pin-up on Wednesday April 13th and come have some fun from 7PM to Midnight! (You know where to shop for your outfits, right?) Enjoy $1 bowling, $1 shoe rental, $1 hotdogs and $1 beer all night! And enter to win gift certificates from both Capricorn Vintage and AbyssCo. At the very least, the event promises to be quite a spectacle, and is the first of what looks to be some interesting changes at Arc Lanes, including the return of karaoke at the bar, live bands, and possibly more theme bowling nights. In case you’re wondering, it’s just mere coincidence that the cemetery is located right next door…or is it? – Fangirl • 52 •

8:00 PM Club Royale -Karaoke with the Experience hosted by BK DC’s Pub & Charbroil Grill -- DJ Jon B Dance Party & “Name That Tune” Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Andy Jones Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Someplace Else -College Night 8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Jay Johnson 9:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -Wet & Wild Wednesdays/ Karaoke with DJ Val Lamasco Bar -- Jack Dilley & The Pharmacy Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -The Lucky Charms 10:00 PM Lanhucks -- Karaoke The Brickhouse -Dance Party with DJ Greg

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 3:00 PM Duck Inn -Free Pool

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4:00 PM Liquor Locker-St. Joe -- Beer Tasting Winetree - North -Wine Tasting

10:30 PM Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Show Upstairs

6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussmann Ri Ra Irish Pub -Irish Session

FRIDAY, MARCH 25

7:00 PM Lamasco Bar -Andy Fulton

4:00 PM Winetree - Darmstadt -Wine Tasting

8:00 PM Casino Aztar - Hoosiers Lounge -- Karaoke Idol Contest Finals Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Ultra Soundz Entertainment by Travis Show Me’s (East Side) -The Lucky Charms/Indoor Cornhole Tournament TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Mike Fisher

5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Gary Ward

9:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -College Night/Karaoke with DJ Val Ri Ra Irish Pub -Casey Williams Acoustic Show Me’s (West) -Nick Hamilton 10:00 PM Club Royale -- College Night with DJ Jon J Fast Eddy’s -- Original Thong Thursdays Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke with DJ Magic Mark

6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Gregory 7:00 PM The Corner Pocket -- Cash Pot Pool Tournament 8:00 PM Casino Aztar Hoosiers Lounge -The Jimmy Church Band Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke Someplace Else -Traffic Jam Fridays 9:00 PM Chilly Willy’s -Elliot & Andy Club Royale -Never Been Caught Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Sellouts Doc’s Nightclub -Karaoke with BK Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke & All Request Dance Music by Dwight Gloria’s Corral Club -Dance Party/Karaoke with DJ Val

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KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly/ DJ Jon B River City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off/ Legends Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Apartment “F” 10:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -American Pie Duck Inn -- Bloodtribe Fast Eddy’s -- DJ Dance Party Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Lamasco Bar -Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Dyonosis The Brickhouse -Karaoke

10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Scott Winzinger/ DJ Nick Smith Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Erica Dawn The Brickhouse -Show Upstairs with special guest Braina Michaels

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 9:00 AM Breck’s Bikes -- Grand Opening Celebration 11:00 AM Centre, The -Your Spirtness Expos: Holistic and Psychic Expo

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4:00 PM Winetree - Darmstadt -- Craft Beer Tasting Winetree - North -Craft Beer Tasting Winetree-East -Craft Beer Tasting 5:30 PM Cancun Mexican Restaurant -Mariachi Band Tin Fish -- Gary Ward 7:00 PM The Corner Pocket -- Cash Pot Pool Tournament 7:30 PM Swonder Ice Arena -Evansville Icemen vs. Bloomington 8:00 PM Casino Aztar - Hoosiers Lounge -- The Jimmy Church Band

Doc’s Nightclub -The John Hussmann Trio Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -- Karaoke 8:45 PM River City Recreation -- Open Bowling

Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -The Crowd Trio 10:00 PM Duck Inn -- Blackjack Fast Eddy’s -Dot Dot Dot Ginny’s Place -Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Dyonosis The Brickhouse -Karaoke

9:00 PM Club Royale -Never Been Caught Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Calabash Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke & All Request Dance Music 10:30 PM by Dwight Ri Ra Irish Pub -Gloria’s Corral Club -Hip-Hop Party/Karaoke Justin and Cory/ DJ Nick Smith with DJ Val KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly/ Budweiser reminds you to DJ Jon B choose a designated driver. Lamasco Bar -Namaste/ Fat Box

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Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Miss Bloomington (newcomer) Lola Palooza The Brickhouse -- Show Upstairs with special guest Cassidy Fellows

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SUNDAY, MARCH 27 11:00 AM Centre, The -- Your Spirtness Expos: Holistic and Psychic Expo 2:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller 5:30 PM Casino Aztar - Hoosiers Lounge -- Big Bands Sounds 7:00 PM TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke 8:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night Karaoke with Magic Mark Lanhucks -- Variety Night 9:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -- Lindsey Williams Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke 9:30 PM Someplace Else -Hairspray Production The Brickhouse -Karaoke 10:00 PM Ginny’s Place -Karaoke

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MONDAY, MARCH 28 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 7:00 PM Show Me’s (East Side) -Iceman’s Radio Show Live!/ Nick Gregory 8:00 PM Club Royale -- Jay Johnson Someplace Else -Pool Tournament 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar -Brock Stahl Acoustic Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke 10:00 PM Someplace Else -Hairspray Production

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 3:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -Texas Hold’em 7:00 PM Club Royale -- Acoustic Night with Andrea & Katie Show Me’s (West) -Nick Gregory/Cornhole Tournament 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Lacey Chaddock Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Trivia Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill -Karaoke www.News4UOnline.com • March 2011

9:00 PM Duck Inn -- Jay Johnson Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke 9:30 PM Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Bar & Restaurant Appreciation Night with DJ Magic Mark Someplace Else -Hairspray Production

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 4:00 PM Liquor Locker-Weinbach -Beer Tasting Old Chicago -- Kid’s Night Winetree-East -- Wine Tasting 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith 7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Live Music 8:00 PM Club Royale -- Karaoke with the Experience hosted by BK DC’s Pub & Charbroil Grill -- DJ Jon B Dance Party & “Name That Tune” Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Steve Horning Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Someplace Else -- College Night 8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Adam Blythe 9:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -- Wet & Wild Wednesdays/Karaoke with DJ Val Lamasco Bar -- Jay Johnson Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -The Lucky Charms 10:00 PM Lanhucks -- Karaoke The Brickhouse -Dance Party with DJ Greg

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 3:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 4:00 PM Liquor Locker-St. Joe -Beer Tasting Winetree - North -Wine Tasting 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussmann Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session 7:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Andy Fulton 8:00 PM Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Ultra Soundz Entertainment by Travis Show Me’s (East Side) -The Lucky Charms/Indoor Cornhole Tournament TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Michelle Shelton 9:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -- College Night/Karaoke with DJ Val Ri Ra Irish Pub -Jakob Freely Acoustic Show Me’s (West) -Nick Hamilton 10:00 PM Club Royale -- College Night with DJ Jon J Fast Eddy’s -- Original Thong Thursdays Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke with DJ Magic Mark 10:30 PM Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Show Upstairs Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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

Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown 401-1201

Hammerheads 317 Main St. 421-8492

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

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

Harold Singles Dance Club 2816 N. Cullen 477-1752

Ø Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 Chilly Willy’s 3039 Claremont 423-0726 Club Royale 2131 W. Franklin St. 401-1699 Corner Bar 2668 Mount Vernon Ave. 423-0933 Corner Pocket 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 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

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

Hob-Nob Tavern 1400 W. Maryland 425-6159 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

Koodie Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN (812) 838-5202 Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin 437-0171 Lanhuck’s 321 E. Columbia 491-2222 Legends 1050 S. Weinbach 476-7444 Leroy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. 464-8300

GoingOut Clubs & Pubs The Peephole Bar & Grill 2nd & Main St. 423-5171 Ø Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741 Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 Green River Rd. 477-4088

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

NS RiRa’s Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000

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

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

Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780

Rick’s 718 Lounge 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872

O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630

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

Old Chicago 6500 Lloyd Expwy. 401-1400 Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade 401-2125

Sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker 491-6229 Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin St. 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 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

She Lounge 1104 Diamond Ave. 423-0814

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Bands Listings

ACOUSTIC Andy Norvell Adam Blythe “Blind-Dog” Gatewood Bobby Clark Byron Rohrig Calabash Chad Harvey Chad Nordhoff Chris Knight Clayton Daughtery 5th & Jackson David Fuller Dave Cogswell Dustin Kaposta 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 Clutter and the Broken Arrow Band Jason Mayfield 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 Redemption Blood Tribe Consume the Obscene eXesion Deliver Us From Evil Displacement Diversion Factory Damage Far From Fallen God on Trial

Gridlock Hostile Apology Life of Decay Cruicifuge Paradigum The Path Prowler Secretariat Shatter the Odds Sister Brutal Visceral Throne

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

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

ROCK ‘N ROLL (Stuﬀ like ABBA to Zappa & Everything In Between) 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 Fifth Wheel Band Flashback Flat Stanley 4-Seamer Fuzzy Roxx Gentlemen & Scholars Gonzo’s Toybox Goodnight June Hair Bangers Ball Hard Sunday The Hiding Hollywood Gutter Rats Iron Monkee JEB 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 Static 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 Stillwell-Rodenberg & Co. Roy Carter & Co. Twist of Fate Valentina Gibbs Will-C Yankee Dime

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MID-WAy BAND

WHO: Danny Bailey, PJ Sweeney, Andy Self & Jason Abell

ABOUT: Mid-Way is as versatile a band as you can get, playing covers from New Country to Rock and Blues and Oldies. With years of experience between all four members, they bring a professional yet fun experience to their shows. The name “MID-WAY”, comes from a 1960s historic hot-spot in Gibson Co. The location is mid-way between Princeton and Francisco on HWY. 64. MID-WAY was a small cafe/ gas station with a roller skating rink that was later converted to a dance hall, hosting bands such as “The Corvettes” later known as “Free Reign” and big name performers like “Jerry Lee Lewis”, “Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels”, and “The American Breed”. Part of the MID-WAY building still stands but is scheduled to be demolished for a highway improvement plan. INFLUENCES: D.B. - The Corvettes, REO

Speedwagon & Cheap Trick P.J. - Billy Powell, Styx, Journey & Boston A.S. - Getty Lee & Steve Perry J.A. - Kiss, Buddy Rich & Animal

SONGS: Stevie Ray Vaughn, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Seger, Big & Rich, The Beatles, Journey, Smash Mouth, Stevie Wonder, The Eagles, John Mellencamp, Trace Adkins, Tom Petty, Kool & the Gang, Hank Williams Jr., Kid Rock GIGS: March 12th @ Oasis, Ridgway, IL;

March 26th @ Frontier in Daylight, IN; May 14th@ Iron Horse in Fort Branch, IN

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Brian Sollman

orn and raised in Evansville, IN, Brian Sollman has been a significant fixture in the Evansville music scene for over 20 years, fronting bands like Bad Penny, as well as founding the well known bands Amnesia, Strange Remains, Furreal, Fourskinz, Stompbox 40, The Relics, and most recently, his new band, St. Rip. Brian’s range and vocal prowess is somewhat legendary in the tri-state, as our own VP/General Manager recalls her “jaw dropping to the ground” when she heard Brian sing Far Behind by Candlebox (of all songs!) in the late 90’s at Harpoles. Let’s see what Brian’s been up to as we put him in the “hot seat” for this month. Please give readers a quick summary of what’s going on with you musically these days. For the last three years, I’ve been singing for The Relics. They’re a great bunch of guys, and we’ve built quite a following. I’m also involved in a new project called St. Rip. It features Mike Faith on bass, Matt Gore on guitar, and Rodney Beasley on drums. Rodney is a past member of the band Iced Earth. Who are three artists you’ve looked to for inspiration? Paul Rodgers, Phil Lynette, and Mark Farner. Paul Rodgers, legendary frontman for Free, The Firm, Bad Company and now Queen, has the best voice in rock and roll--period. Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy for his amazing lyrics, and Mark Farner, the heart and soul of Grand Funk Railroad, for his hairy chest. What three albums would you have to have with you on a desert island? I’ve got all my favorite stuff stored mentally so I can listen to it anytime I want. My choices are Aerosmith Toys in the Attic, Van Halen Van Halen and Montrose. I know that Steven’s on “Idol” now, and he’s totally sold-out, but back in the day he was unbelievable. I’ll always remember the first time I heard Running with the Devil. It was something totally different than what anybody else was doing at the time. And like Sammy says, “Get on your bad motor scooter and ride.” What was the first album you purchased with your own money? It was called Don Kirshner’s Rock Power. It had Alice Cooper’s No More Mr. Nice Guy, Paranoid by Black Sabbath, as well as, I think, Aretha Franklin and Dr. John. If your pre-gig routine had a theme song, what would it be? “It’s Cold Gin Time Again”. If you could travel through time what music scene in history would you most want to be part of? I’d say the early 70’s because that’s when the best music was being made, and all the cool band names weren’t taken yet. What’s the plan for this year and beyond? Where do you see yourself this time next year? My plan’s pretty much the same as it’s always been--just keep playing music and having fun. That’s basically it. It’s rock ‘n roll. It’s not rocket surgery. Catch Brian and St. Rip at T.J.’s Stockyard Inn on Saturday, March 12 at 9 p.m. • 58 •

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creativespotlight Melissa Erwin

reative people (artists, musicians, photographers) sometimes get knocked as oddballs. For my part, I’ll own up to some oddball tendencies, but overall, there are many fully functioning well adjusted creative folks around. Case in Point: Melissa Erwin — Artist - Graphic Designer - Painter - Photo Restorer - Photographer and most recently: Author. Melissa’s earliest memories revolve around art. Friends and family members always knew what to get her for Christmas and birthdays: art supplies. From sitting at a tea table at the age of 3, drawing with crayons and pencils, to her tomboyish youth (she never was the sports or girl scout type), she never played “Cowboys and Indians”, she played “Ninjas” with her brother and cousin. She also loved watching Kung Fu flicks - Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Jean Claude Van Damme, which fostered an interest and fascination with Japanese culture. Of particular interest was a “Samurai” style of cartooning which eventually would lead her to pursue seeking a grant from the State of Indiana to publish her most recent book: “Sakura and The Spider”, her first full color work. It comes on the heels of her first black and white book: “Doll Parts”, a collaboration with Christopher Herndon. Within 6 months of graduating from USI in 2002 with a BA in Art with a Graphic Design Emphasis, she had landed a job at Memory Portraits Studio in Evansville, where she still works as a graphic artist doing photo retouching. The “day job” at Memory Portraits is a blessing in that the company supports her endeavors and the job itself allows her to hone her graphics skills on a daily basis. It also pays the bills, which allows her the freedom to follow other artistic passions that feed her soul. In 2004 she got serious about doing books and began attending comic conventions around the country to observe what other artists were doing and develop networking skills. Don’t expect Spiderman. Her style is decidedly different and she constantly has to deal with the juggernaut that is the “Super Hero”, the bread and butter of the industry. Her style is more of an adult storybook. The enthusiasm and drive to pursue this genre is an attempt to fulfill her potential that results in many hours of thought as she develops the characters, which she admits she puts her through Hell, but is quite likely very therapeutic. She is blessed to have a strong stable of friends who constantly motivate and support her, and understand that when they see her staring off into space, she’s developing characters and plot lines. Her motivation can come from anywhere. It might be daydreaming or is often inspired by her passion for local bands and original music. Hanging out at Lamasco or The Deerhead listening to The Dang Heathens, Namaste, or March 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

Calabash will often inspire her, or simply allow her to get into a zone that causes the creative juices to flow. She also finds inspiration in the artists she admires, from the biggest names in the business like Kentucky artist David Mack, to her local peers: Gary Hobdy, Aaron Tanner, Kristy Jocham, Stephanie Osbourne and Tony Tripp. Melissa has the kind of attitude we should all aspire to, in that we all have something to bring to the table and there is something we can all learn from one another. She also believes that we, as a community, should be out more supporting of our local artistic and musical community, and would like to see a better and more concerted effort to promote them both. Plans are currently in the works for an April 2nd release party for her next project, tentatively titled “Sakura and The Spider Volume II”. For more up to date information check in with her on Facebook. Melissa’s advice for kids or anybody aspiring to be an artist: “Take a figure drawing class. Look at and consume as much art as you can. Make friends with other artists. Be confident in yourself but don’t take yourself too seriously.” You can find her books at Comic Quest and Comics Unlimited. To learn more or get pricing info for books and prints, contact the artist at melissa@melissaerwin.com. To view samples of her work, visit her website at: www.melissaerwin.com. For more information on grants check out www.in.gov/arts/ – Mark McCoy • 59 •

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Tri-State Blues Society Coming?

eing so in tune with this area’s Blues scene, I have the great opportunity to discuss the current climate with a variety of folks. I talk constantly to artists, venue owners, and other fans about how often Blues acts are getting booked, what kind of crowds are coming out, and who folks are going to see, or would like to see. This has spurred a great conversation amongst myself and several of these folks about the possibility of founding a Blues society locally, that would serve as a network focused on supporting Blues music in and around Evansville. It’s no secret that the area commonly referred to as the ‘Tri-State’ is filled with a wealth of talent in terms of original music. Combine that with this area’s rich history in Jazz and Blues music styles, and you’ve got the first steps in creating a formula to help those musical styles survive, and potentially thrive. Evansville already has a local group of Jazz enthusiasts that meet regularly to discuss the state of their favorite music here in the Tri-State, and work to come out in support of local artists, as well as touring musicians making stops in the area. Why not the Blues? Consider this a call to arms, Blues fans. A group is organizing in an effort to promote the Blues locally - to help our local artists to have better opportunities, as well as to better inform fans locally of the talent in the area and when they can hear them perform. We also should be mindful that future generations need to learn about this original American art form. When you think about it, we’ve got it pretty good here in the Tri-State. We have an amazing festival each year, The W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival, which is one of the most respected Blues events in the nation, just celebrating its 20th year in 2010. In addition, we have a radio station that dedicates a large portion of its Saturday music schedule to Blues music. 91.5 WUEV-FM has been broadcasting ‘A Case of the Blues’ for decades now, and many of you call me and my fellow DJs on a regular basis just to say “Thanks” for the continued support of the music. Not to mention our great wealth of talented musicians and enthusiastic fans. And, News4U even lets me contribute a Blues themed article each month! Add all this up and you’ve got the remaining components to create a terrific support network for the Blues here in the Tri-State. To stay informed, check us out on Blogger – tristateblues.blogspot.com – Information will be posted there as it becomes available. “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 http://www.FullTimeBlues.com – John “Johnny Full-Time” Luttrell • 60 •

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fromthegoodseats Kurt Elling • The Jazz Kitchen • Inianapolis, IN • 2/12/11

urt Elling brought his band of elite jazzians to the storied Jazz Kitchen on this winter evening and ferried the capacity crowd into the warmth and joy that only a few like him can produce. Elling’s four-octave baritone is as impressive an instrument as any that was ever made by Stradivarius. He also projects the “cool” that I first sampled when I would sneak a peek at Playboy After Dark, on TV, to see the likes of Cal Tjader, Sarah Vaughn, and the Modern jazz Quartet. This evening my wife, Susie, accompanied me to The Jazz Kitchen for a pre-Valentine’s Day party. Due to the sold-out house, another couple was seated with us, Marci Taschler, who is originally from Evansville and works in Indy in advertising, and her companion, Mike Van De Bossche, who owns a landscaping business. By the end of the evening, we were all fast friends. Kurt Elling is on tour to promote his latest release entitled The Gate. The group of musicians that Elling fronted this evening was nothing less than extraordinary, each iconic in his own right. From the first strains of “Moonlight Serenade” to an encore of “Higher Vibe,” Kurt Elling proved throughout the evening that he truly is one of the world’s foremost jazz vocalists. His second selection, the Joe Jackson hit, “Steppin’ Out,” did exactly what Elling said after the song was over... “it got it started.” He grooved through the title cut from his 2009 Concord release, Dedicated To You, which ended with a vocal duel with his drummer, Ulysses Owens. He then commended the audience for their dedication to jazz and The Jazz Kitchen, saying “Jazz people are sexy people!” As the performance continued with material from his latest release, Elling scatted into “Samurai Cowboy” which included a sparkling bass solo by Harish Raghavin. The next song brought guitar master, John McLean to the stage. The band did a thoughtful version of the 1965 Beatles hit, “Norwegian Wood.” McLean channeled Robert Fripp and Adrian Belew as he weaved his solos and wowed the already-enthralled audience. With the next song, I saw the power that Kurt Elling truly has over his audience. He sung “Matte Kadusai,” which is Japanese for “please wait.’’ This song was originally a single from the 1981 King Crimson

release entitled Discipline. As I looked over the crowd, Elling’s delivery and passion shone on the face of every woman in the room. The last of the regular set was the Stevie Wonder hit, “Golden Lady.” Once again the band impressed as Lawrence Hobgood, Elling’s long-time collaborator and pianist extraordinaire, soloed and made the night that much more special. This concert comes at the beginning of The Jazz Kitchen’s 17th year in operation, all at its present location of 5377 North College Avenue. The Jazz Kitchen is owned and operated by Dave Allee, the son of composer and jazz pianist, Steve Allee. With almost two decades of showcasing jazz greats and local talent to Indianapolis, the Jazz Kitchen has made its mark on the American jazz scene. According to Down Beat magazine, a long-standing and venerable jazz publication, the Jazz Kitchen is one of the top 100 jazz clubs in the world. Kurt Elling has been counted “... as the standout vocalist of our time.” (New York Times). His music embodies the pure creative spirit of jazz. And I will be a Kurt Elling fan for life. Paul Mattingly is on WUEV 91.5 FM (wuev.org) twice weekly. On Mondays (3-6 pm) and in the Jazz Cafe every Friday from 3-6 pm. – Paul Mattingly

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Angel Mounds State Historic Site

812-853-3956 Continuing through March 16: “Farm Life: A Century of Change for Farm Families and Their Neighbors” – Farm Life offers visitors a view into life on a working farm. Rather than focusing on the technology of farming, this exhibit examines what it means for a family to live and work on the land. Call or visit angelmounds.org for more information. Continuing through March 18: “Spring Show” – The show’s theme centers on springtime. Presented by the Tri-State Art Guild. March 26 - 27: Native American Fine Arts Market Annual Bazaar. Nationally recognized, award winning Native American artists from all over the U.S, representing a variety of artistic mediums, will show and sell their works. The event is free during regular business hours. Opening night reception to be held on March 25th at 7:00 p.m.

Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery

812-422-2111 Wednesdays: Arts Council’s “Brown Bag” Performing Arts Series - The Arts Council offers another month of great performances for its Brown Bag Series. Performances take place each Wednesday at noon. The public is invited, free of charge. The Gallery is located at 318 Main Street in Evansville’s downtown.

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Evansville African American Museum

812-423-5188 Continuing through March 31: African-American Fraternity and Sorority Exhibit - Explore this exhibit as it chronicles the history and brotherhood of local AfricanAmerican fraternities and sororities.

Historic New Harmony

812-682-4474 March 26: Art Stroll Art aficionados invite visitors to stroll the art galleries and antique shops of the historic town located just 25 minutes from Evansville’s West Side. 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Evansville Civic Theatre Annex

(Washington Square Mall) 812-425-2800 March 24 - 26: The Pillowman - With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka, and the Brothers Grimm, the show centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. The result is an urgent work of theatrical bravura and an unflinching examination of the very nature and purpose of art. This show contains adult content. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Call the Theatre for ticketing and seating information.

Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science

812-425-2406 Continuing through March 6: The 55th Mid-States Art Exhibition - This regional competition showcases the work of artists from a six state area, including Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri. March 13 – June 26: “Reflection on the Civil War” - As we approach the sesquicentennial anniversary of the Civil war, take a look back at relics from this time period with special emphasis on Evansville’s experience. March 17 – April 17: “High School Art Show”- Now in its 48th year, the tradition of honoring young artists from our region continues.

Lauren Fuchs is last year’s 47th Annual High School Art Show winner. Students currently enrolled in Grades 9 through 12 in public and private schools in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Pike, Posey and Gibson Counties will enter work in the categories of painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, jewelry, textiles, ceramics, photography and commercial design. This year’s juror, Brian Lee Whisenhunt, is the Director of the Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute, Indiana. Continuing through May 15: Two Artists/Two Visions Exhibit - Drawings by Marjorie Williams-Smith and AJ Smith are the focus of the Evansville Museum’s 2011 celebration of Black History Month. This exhibit showcases the work of artists who are not only professional colleagues on the art faculty of the University of Arkansas Little Rock, but also have a successful 31-year marriage. Each has an accomplished career as educator and exhibiting artist.

The Centre

812-435-5550 March 8-10: Broadway Series Mama Mia! - Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Contact The Centre box office, Ticketmaster outlets or tickemaster.com for ticket information.

Roberts Stadium

812 476-1383 ext. 25 March 11-12: PBR Pro Touring Division - Forty up-andcoming bull riders will face a tough pen of bulls – 2000 pounds of pure adrenaline! You won’t want to miss this event! Show time is 7:30 p.m. Contact the Roberts Stadium box office, Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com for ticket information.

You can easily access the complete News 4U Arts & Etc. Guide on your smart phone! Download the mobile app at http://gettag.mobi and then scan this icon. It’s that easy! www.News4UOnline.com • March 2011

this play a must-see drama. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information call 812-488-2031.

University of Evansville Wheeler Concert Hall March 19-20: Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes Enter a world of wishes with your favorite Disney princesses in Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes. Tinker Bell represents the magic of Disney as she whisks you through a collection of enchanting and beloved Disney stories. Show times vary. Contact the box offices at Roberts Stadium and The Centre, Ticketmaster outlets or tickmaster.com for ticket information. March 24: WinterJam 2011 - The largest annual tour in Christian music is coming to Evansville. Band line-up includes: The Newsboys, Kutless, ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’ Francesca Battistelli, Grammynominated Newsong and many more! Pre-Jam party starts at 6:05 p.m., show at 7:00 p.m. No advance ticket sales $10 at the door.

University of Evansville Theatre

812-488-2562 March 18-19, 21-24: Emma - Directed by Senior Theatre major, Theresa Sapien, Emma chronicles the life of Emma Goldman, a political anarchist in the early 1900’s. Written by Howard Zinn, this dramatic fictional play is based heavily on true events. The studentled design team makes

812-423-8633 March 1: First Tuesday Concert Series, Romantic Anniversaries Commemorate the 200th birthday of three iconic composers from the Romantic era. The vocal and instrumental faculty will perform solo and chamber works by Frederic Chopin, Franz Liszt, and Robert Schumann. Show time is 7:30pm. March 19: Senior Recital David Riedford, Violin. Show time is 4:00 p.m. March 20: String Ensemble - Show time is 4:00 p.m. March 25: Classical Guitar Society Guest Artist Series - Show time is 7:30 p.m. March 27: Jazz Guest Artist Series - The Bruce Dudley Trio with vocalist Sandra Dudley. Show time is 4:00 p.m. March 29: Harlaxton Woodwind Quintet Show time is 7:30 p.m. March 30: An Evening with Max Weinberg and the UE Jazz Ensemble Show time is 7:00 p.m. at the Victory.

University of Southern Indiana Theatre, Mallette Studio

812-423-8633 March 17-20, 22-27, 29-31: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum - This is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and

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Larry Gelbart. The plot displays many classic elements like puns, the slamming of doors, cases of mistaken identity and satirical comments on social class. For ticket information call 812-465-1668.

Victory Theatre

812-435-5550 March 29: Victory for Kid’s: Charlotte’s Web - E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte comes to life in Charlotte’s Web. Show times are 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Contact the box offices at Roberts Stadium and The Centre, Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com for ticket information. March 19: Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra Classics: Ports of Call Embark on this musical voyage, visit ports of call throughout the globe, and explore exotic destinations. Your adventure begins with Beethoven’s light and lively Turkish March. Then enjoy a jazzy stop in Montevideo, a heartpounding romp in Italy, and the vibrant Latin rhythms of Mexico. On our next stop, Leonard Bernstein takes you on a tour through the hustle and bustle of New York City. Then it’s ‘All Aboard!’ for an aquatic trek led by Debussy ‘La Mer’ surging with the evocative mystery and power of the sea. Alfred Savia, conductor. Show time is 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 812-425-5050 or visit evansvillephil harmonic.org.

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2011 CUB SCOUT PINEWOOD DERBY Event for Scout Outreach Program

FAMILY FUN N SECTION

at Wright Select

RACE DAY

When: Sat. March 12 at 10 a.m. Where: Wright Select, 4500 Division Auto Plaza Who: Scouts of course! From 1st through 5th grade Prizes: Trophies and ribbons to winners! For more information contact Susan Flick at 812-423-5246 ext. 215.

Even though the first official day of spring isn’t until March 20, the sun is shining and the weather is inviting, so shake off those winter blues and get ready for some family fun! There are lots of wonderful things to do and see this month right here in Evansville, so let’s check them out now!

Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science 411 S.E. Riverside Drive • Evansville 812-425-2406 • emuseumorg

Saturday, March 5 - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 16th Annual Kids Artfest - FREE!! March 5 the Evansville Museum hosts their annual family event, which focuses on African and African-American crafts, music and tradition. The event will feature the Children’s Center for Dance Education performing “Amazing Grace”, along with other live performances. Appearances by African animals from Mesker Park Zoo will be featured as well. This fantastic event is FREE and is held in partnership with the Vreeland Memorial Fund. Saturday, March 12 – 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Children’s Workshop – Masks: Around the World in Disguise Local artist, Andrea Wannemuehler will present a lesson on the wonders of the world through the masks of North & South America, Mexico, Africa, Japan and China. The workshop is for ages 7-12 and costs $10 for Museum Members and $15 for non-members. Register by March 9, as the class is limited to 12 students. Call the Museum at 812-425-2406 to register.

The Victory Theatre

600 Main Street • Evansville 812-435-6287 • smgevansville.com Tuesday, March 29 - 2 Shows: 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Victory for Kids Performance of “Charlotte’s Web” Bunny Bread is the proud sponsor of this fantastic production of E. B. White’s • 64 •

beautiful story of the friendship of Wilbur, a farm pig and a kind spider named Charlotte. Children will be mesmerized by the one hour show which tells the story of Charlotte’s plan to create a miracle to save Wilbur from the slaughterhouse. Tickets are $5.00 each. Purchase your tickets now because these performances sell out quickly! Tickets are available at the box offices at Roberts Stadium and The Centre, all Ticketmaster outlets and online at ticketmaster.com.

The Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe)

22 SE 5th Street • Evansville 812-464-cMoe (2663) • cmoekids.org Regular museum hours are: Monday and Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday - Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m. Holiday exceptions may apply. Admission: 18 Months and Over - $7 each Members - FREE CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT (18 or older) Every Saturday & Sunday in March: The theme at cMoe for March is “Roots and Shoots: All About Plants”. Every Saturday and Sunday a plant-related activity will be featured for visitors to the museum. Story Stretchers – Every Thursday & Saturday at 10:30 A special story time, including a craft, song, game or special activity for ages 1-4 years.

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Wednesday, March 2 – Tuesday, March 15 During the first two of weeks of March, cMoe will display works of art from Evansville Philharmonic’s “Symphony of Color” contest which is for grades Pre-K through 5 and inspired by great works of music. Thursday, March 3: St. Mary’s Free Family Fun Night – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. St. Mary’s Hospital sponsors free admission on the first Thursday of each month so mark your calendar for this great value!

Run of Luck 7K Run, Walk & Challenge

Old National Bank, Main Street • Evansville • RunOfLuck7k.com Saturday, March 12 – 9 a.m. The 1 mile “Shamrock Shuﬄe” begins at 8:30 a.m., the 7K Run or Walk at 9 a.m and FREE Wee Folks Kids Festival at 10 a.m. This tremendous event includes a $1000.00 pot of gold giveaway! In its 11th year, the Run of Luck’s goal is to collect 20,000 pairs of gently worn shoes and return 5000 pairs of new shoes to 10 local non-for-profits, while promoting community involvement and inclusion. The event will offer many activities such as Celtic music, health & fitness booths, food, drink, a climbing wall, costume contest, clowns, a bounce house and much more. Your entry is only $20 if registered before March 5 and $25.00 on the day of the race. Kids will have a chance to win prizes at the Wee Folks Kids Dash which is FREE.

Roberts Stadium

2600 Division Street • Evansville • 812-476-1383 smgevansville.com Saturday, March 26 - 7:30 p.m. ROAD TO WRESTLEMANIA TOUR RAW With names like The Miz, CM Punk, The Nexus, R-Truth and Ted DiBiase, who wouldn’t want to witness the mayhem (and fun) these and other wrestlers will bring to Roberts Stadium. The WWE events are always a hit in Evansville for young and old alike and this show promises to give the audience plenty of value! Tickets are $18, $28, $38, $48 and $63 and are available at the box offices of Roberts Stadium and The Centre, all Ticketmaster outlets and online at ticketmaster.com/wwe. DISNEY ON ICE: PRINCESS WISHES Thursday, March 17 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 18 - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 19 - 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20 - 1:00 p.m. March 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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Believing is just the beginning in Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes! Audiences will witness the magic when Ariel, Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine and Mulan all make their wishes come true in this collection of celebrated tales wonderfully told through artistic skating and acrobatics. Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes is at Roberts Stadium for six performances from March 17 through March 20, 2010.

Starting one hour before each performance, families will be treated to the Disney Princess Pre-Show, an exclusive fairy tale collection of gowns and treasures from the Disney Princess stories. This bonus experience is free with ticket purchase and includes a special appearance by a live Disney Princess. Tickets prices are $16, $21, $27 and $43, subject to Ticketmaster fees, handling charges and facility fees and can be purchased at the Roberts Stadium box office, The Centre box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com and by phone by calling 800-745-3000.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

624 South Green River Rd. • Evansville 812-475-1054 • bn.oom Barnes & Noble offers a regular story time every Friday at 10 a.m. and every Saturday at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5 – 3 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with a visit from the infamous Cat in the Hat! Story, snack & craft included. Saturday, March 12 – 3 p.m. – A Silverlicious Party In recognition of the hip book by Elizabeth Kann, Pinkalicious, partiers will enjoy a story, snack & craft. • 66 •

Saturday, March 19 – 11 a.m. AND 3 p.m. – Very Hungry Caterpillar Party! In celebration of the spring solstice, B & N will host a Very Hungry Caterpillar Party! Join the staff for spring crafts and treats to celebrate the long awaited spring season!

Swonder Ice Arena

209 North Boeke • Evansville 812-479-0989 • swonder.evansville.net

Metro Sports Center

5820 Metro Centre Drive • Evansville 812-479-KICK • MetroSportsCenter.net Metro Sports is home to indoor soccer fields which host a variety of teams and classes. Check out their services via their website or call the center. One activity to note is SoccerTots, a non-competitive soccer program for ages 18 months to 6 years. The nationally known program develops coordination, motor, balance, and listening skills. The next 12 week session begins March 28. Call Shawna at 812-479-5425 to inquire & register. Metro also offers team parties, lock-ins, school parties, field trips and adult sport parties. Adults can also check out the Monday Night Corn Hole League starting March 7.

Wesselman Nature Society

551 North Boeke Road • Evansville 812-479-0771 • wesselmannaturesociety.org

Skating enthusiast Julie Shipman practices during Swonder’s open skate.

Public Skating Hours: Monday 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. Wednesday 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. & 7 – 9 p.m. Thursday 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. Friday 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. & 7 – 10 p.m. Saturday 1 – 3:30 p.m. & 9 – 11 p.m. Sunday 1 – 3:30 p.m. & 6 – 8 p.m. Special Tuesdays & Thursdays – 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. from just $5 (admission & skate rental) Call 812-479-0989 for pricing. Swonder’s Learn to Skate Sessions – Swonder ice skating lessons begin March 1 – register one week in advance. The second session begins the week of April 19. Registration for Camp Swonder begins March 1. The camp offers ice skating, sk8 park, swimming, hockey lessons, ice skating, comic art and martial arts, as well as games, crafts & more! Camp is available for ages 6 – 12 and is open Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Lunch & snack are included for the rate of $115 per child per week.

Saturday, March 5 & Sunday, March 6 – 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Maple Sugarbush Festival & Pancake Breakfast Sample home grown maple syrup from Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve during the annual Maple Sugarbush Festival and Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by Old National Bank. This event celebrates the maple sugar harvested from trees on the Preserve. Visitors will be guided through the woods to observe how the sap is harvested from the sugar maple trees and transformed into pure maple syrup. Each visitor is served a hearty breakfast that includes sausage, all-you-can-eat pancakes with pure maple syrup from one of Indiana’s own maple sugarbushes, and a beverage. Admission: $7 adults (13 and over); $4 youth; children 3 and under are free! www.News4UOnline.com • March 2011

Fruity Pebbles Crispies Serves 8-10

10 oz. bag of mini marshmallows 4 T. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 11 C. Fruity Pebbles Crunch, loosely packed

1. In microwave, heat marshmallows and butter on high in a large microwave safe bowl for 2-3 minutes, stirring intermittently with a wooden spoon until mixture is completely melted and smooth. 2. Pour Fruity Pebbles Crunch on top of marshmallow mixture; stir until cereal is coated. 3 Spread ½” layer of mixture into a greased 9”x13” baking pan; allow to cool completely. 4 Cut into rectangles and serve.

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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 Mar 4: An Evening with Keller Williams Mar 12: Rock ‘n Aspire Mar 24: Bobby Long Mar 31: The Civil Wars

Blue Wisp Jazz Club (513) 241-WISP

Mar 12: Scott Belck Mar 25: Trombonist Dennis Wilson

Bogarts

(513) 281-8400 Mar 15: Young Dro Mar 30: Dashboard Confessional

Funny Bone Comedy Club (859) 957-2000

Mar 3-6: Steve Byrne Mar 11-12: Arnez J Mar 17-20: Wendy Liebman

madhatterclub.com

Mar 5: Cincy Commandos vs. Chicago Knights Mar 19: Cincy Commandos vs. Indy Enforcers Mar 25: Winter Jam 2011 Mar 26: Cincy Rollergirls vs. Nashville Rollergirls

Mar 3: Luvstep Tour: Dirty South Joe/Flufftronix Mar 19: Papadosio/Octopus/ Nebula Mar 23: Greenhornes/Hacienda Mar 24: Wanda Jackson

Mar 4: Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson Mar 10: One Republic

(513) 621-2787

Mar 4: The Pink Floyd Experience

Southgate House, Newport (859) 431-2201

Mar 9: Johathan Richman Mar 12: Hayseed Dixie Mar 18: Jucifer Mar 26: Wanda Jackson

Mar 1: Pacers vs. Warriors Mar 3-6: 2011 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Mar 8: Pacers vs. 76ers Mar 10-13: 2011 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament Mar 15: Pacers vs. Knicks Mar 18: Pacers vs. Bulls Mar 25: Pacers vs. Kings Mar 27: WWE Road to Wrestlemania Mar 28: Pacers vs. Celtics Mar 30: Pacers vs. Pistons

old National Centre – Formerly Murat Theatre

(317) 239-5151

Mar 4: James Taylor • 68 •

(502) 584-8088

(812) 969-6000

Procter & Gamble Hall

(317) 917-2500

(513) 631-7793

Headliners Music Hall

Horseshoe Casino

Mar 3: Atticus Metal Tour Mar 11: Marcy Playground Mar 12: Senses Fail Mar 19: Ra Ra Riot

Conseco Fieldhouse

Cincinnati gardens

Mar 6: The Pink Floyd Experience Mar 26: Willie Nelson Mar 30: Madagascar Live!

Mad Hatter Club, Covington

ROAD TRIP TO INDIANAPOLIS

Marcy Playground leaves Wonderland to play the Mad Hatter Club on March 11th.

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James Taylor’s soothing sounds will fill the Old National Centre (formerly the Murat Theatre) on March 4th. The Vogue

(317) 259-7029 Mar 3: Gaelic Storm Mar 7: Keller Williams Mar 18: Papadosio Mar 25: Sixteen Candles

ROAD TRIP TO LOUISVILLE Brown Theatre (502) 584-7777

Mar 13: Michael Bolton

Comedy Caravan (502) 459-0022

Mar 2-6: Big John Richardson featuring Troy Davis Mar 9: Etta May and Her Men All Male Review Mar 11-12: Brad Tassell/ Jacob Williams Mar 25-26: Ward Anderson/ Joel Sanders

Lady Gaga stars in the Monster Ball Tour stopping at the KFC Yum! Center March 12th. KFC Yum! Center Mar 3: UFC Live Mar 12: Monster Ball Tour starring Lady Gaga Mar 31: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Fully Charged

Whitney Hall

(502) 584-7777 Mar 8-13: Les Miserables

www.News4UOnline.com • March 2011

ROAD TRIP TO NASHVILLE

War Memorial Auditorium

3rd & Lindsley

Mar 5: The 7th Annual Green 17 Tour with Flogging Molly

(615) 259-9891

Mar 5: Webb Wilder Mar 6: Colin Hay Mar 13: Bob Schneider Mar 16: The California Guitar Trio Mar 26: JJ Grey

(866) 789-1884 x71

Zanies Comedy Showplace (615) 269-0221

Mar 3-5: Andy Kindler Mar 6: Nicki Glazer Mar 17-19: John Pinette Mar 23-27: Rich Guzzi: Psycho Hypnosis Mar 30: Leanne Morgan

ROAD TRIP TO ST. LOUIS BB’s Jazz, Blues & Soups (314) 436-5222

Mar 11: Voodoo Blues Band Mar 12: Soulard Blues Band Mar 25: Alvin Jett & Phat Noiz

Nikki Glaser brings her everyday funny antics to Zanie’s March 6th. Andrew Jackson Hall (615) 782-4000

Mar 17: The Pink Floyd Experience

Bridgestone Arena (615) 770-2000

Mar 10: Predators vs. Wild Mar 12: Predators vs. Avalance Mar 15: Predators vs. Kings Mar 18: Joel Osteen Mar 19: Predators vs. Red Wings Mar 22: Predators vs. Oilers Mar 24: Predators vs. Ducks Mar 26: Predators vs. Stars Mar 29: Predators vs. Canucks

Bob Saget will be rollin’ out his comedy show at Lumiere Place Casino March 19th. Adults only, please. Funny Bone West Port Plaza (314) 469-6692

Mar 16-20: Dan O’Sullivan

Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel

Exit/In

(314) 881-7777

(615) 321-3340

Mar 19: Bob Saget

Mar 5: Rocky Votolato/Matt Pond Mar 10: Josh Abbott Mar 24: Stoney LaRue Mar 25: Hayseed Dixie

Pop’s Nightclub

Tennessee Performing Arts Center (615) 782-4000

Mar 3: MOMIX Botanica Mar 23: Arts Appetizer In the Heights Mar 30: Tony Bennett

(618) 274-6720

Mar 14: Future Leaders of the World Mar 23: The Strange Noize Tour 2011 Mar 24: Whitechapel

Schlafly Tap Room (314) 241-BEER

Mar 26: Stout and Oyster Festival

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reviews

Red Hook Winterhook (Portsmouth, NH)

Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat (Kansas City, MO)

Tom Tindle: 3.5

Pours a bronze-orange hue with a malty, spice, and citrus aroma. Mediumbodied and smooth with moderate carbonation. The flavor is not complex, but rich - much hoppier than the nose would imply with a slight lingering bitterness. Nicely done, just as I’ve come to expect from Red Hook.

zest finish to the taste. Boulevard Wheat is smooth drinking, lightbodied, and a solid choice, although it doesn’t present itself as too distinctive or memorable.

great Divide Belgica (Denver, Co)

Jabez: 4.5

I liked this one also. It’s a brownish color beer with a spicy and citric aroma. As with the aroma, I could taste some spices and a bready flavor. I thought this beer was going to be heavy but actually it was a very easy drinking beer.

Tom Tindle: 3.5

A hazy pale gold color with a light, pale malt and slightly lemony scent. Relatively high carbonation, but surprisingly drinkable. Light, refreshing wheaty lemon flavor that goes down smooth. Medium-bodied with adequate carbonation. While nothing too special, this is a pretty good wheat beer.

Jabez: 4

Todd Zachritz: 4

This seasonal winter warmer pours a gold-amber with a mountain of small-bubbled foam. Nose is caramel-biscuity, with hints of spice (clove?). Taste is strong, very bread-like with a little hint of fruit and a slightly bitter, alcohol finish. Definitely a solid beer, with a complex flavor profile, and an easy to drink treat for a bone-chilling evening! • 70 •

Tom Tindle: 4

Pours a pale gold with a mild hoppiness in the nose and a strong citrus character. Dry and very hoppy flavor with a peppery citrus tone. A slight twist on a traditional IPA that works. Easy drinking with some character.

It had a nice light fruity taste and smell with good carbonation and head retention. It was nice and sweet with a touch of bready flavor. This beer was actually on the lighter side than what I expected for unfiltered wheat but still refreshing. It’s unfiltered so be ready for the sediment.

Jabez: 4

Todd Zachritz: 3

I’m not too familiar with Boulevard’s brew offerings, but this faintly yellow and cloudy wheat beer begins blessed with a large, creamy head of foam. There’s substantial lacing involved here, and a lively nose of citrus. And there’s a definite heavy orange

This is a clear yellow beer with a spice and hint of citrus aroma. I could also taste some spices in with the hops. It had a little acidic flavor to it that I didn’t care for or I would have rated it higher. I actually liked this beer except for that characteristic. Great Divide has been noted for some outstanding beers (Yeti, anyone?), but this isn’t necessarily one of them. Belgica pours a beautiful, hazy gold, with plentiful suds and minor lacing. Next comes a fantastic aroma of spice, citrus, and floral/grapefruit hops. But Belgica loses a point with the taste. www.News4UOnline.com • March 2011

Todd Zachritz: 5

Goose Island Sofie (Chicago, IL)

Tom Tindle: 4.5 Slightly cloudy, straw yellow color with a nice aroma. Light and fruity pale malt scent along with a touch of lemon. Big, complex flavor that goes down easy and finishes dry with the citrus notes up front and a spiciness in the back of the throat. This is a beer that, if not well executed, could have been very bad, but Goose Island comes through again with a very fine beer.

Jabez: 4.5 I loved this beer. It poured a cloudy golden color and had a grapefruit aroma. It was a little sour but also dry at the same time and I enjoyed the orange peel flavor. I haven’t been able to find this one at the store yet but I would rank this as one of my 5 favorite beers. A complex beer, but sort of simple at the same time. Keep an eye out for this one.

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A “Belgian style ale” could encompass many tastes, so the printed description here leaves some mystery as to what lurks within this attractive and ornate bottle. Well, Sofie pours a kind of ugly cloudy yellow, with few bubbles and no lace. Not a strong opening, but the game’s not over. Aroma is warm and spicy, with an unquestionable orange citrus overtone, with hints of pepper and clove. Surprisingly, the taste is quite mellow, with a huge sweet orange burst, followed by a slow-burn spiciness at the finish. This is then followed by another hint of warmed citrus. Delicious and exquisite!

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It’s malty and sweet, but the wonderful hops presence (so promised with the nose) seems toned-down and scaledback, somehow. It’s bold and citrusy, with a peppery alcohol followthrough (this one’s a strong 7.2% ABV), but not one I’d pursue further.

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’ve just arrived to a snowy Manhattan on the last flight out of Detroit that wasn’t cancelled. Within an hour of gnawing on some BBQ Ribs and Bourbon at the famous Blue Smoke BBQ, I notice that a few more feet of snow have dropped leaving me without a taxi. But nothing warms frostbite quite like the knowledge that the next several days will be filled with the samplings of spirits and a festival called the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival. (BBB Fest). And little do I know that NBC New York will do a feature on BourbonBlog that will appear just underneath a story about Mick Jagger on NBCNewYork.com. I love my job, the places it takes me, the people I meet and the spirits I drink. For this trip, my sampling begins with some friends from Original MOONSHINE, a new distillery in Culpeper, VA. Their marketing team has arranged for me to be among the first to review it, as it’s not yet available in most markets. The Original MOONSHINE mixologist, Shem Blum, tastes me on it straight. Divinity candy is the first note I get on this quite sweet yet interesting shine. At 80 proof, it will be approachable to the masses. Typically, 80 proof (or 40% abv) is an amount that keeps a spirit strong, mixable, but easily

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enjoyed by a good number of folks. However, I’m here primarily to consume all with deep, rich color including Beer, Bourbon & BBQ. Thus, I’m fast-forwarding to Saturday around 11 a.m. My friend Eli Quinatana, a former Harlem Globetrotter, along with my associate Steve, join me along with several other friends we’ve invited to the BBB Fest. I’m here to cover the fest, enjoy, speak, educate, and entertain a bit on Bourbon. A crowd has already formed for this “Heaven on Earth” and fortunately, I don’t have to wait because I have a story to cover. From a Bourbon Barrel Aged Beer to some of the most luscious pulled pork I’ve ever had, and it’s just now noon. Nine hours of tastings, classes and a gathering that becomes Americana in a very large glass of “yes, I’ll take more of that please.” It’s a tough job, especially surviving some pranks, like friends spiking my glass of Redemption Rye with one of the hottest hot sauces they can find. I then find myself chugging a carton of water with security telling me I can’t drink straight from a large bottle. Hop on BourbonBlog.com to watch this footage and the full feature from NBC New York that ends in me jumping into a pile of the best smelling BBQ Trash I’ve ever landed in. – Tom Fischer www.News4UOnline.com • March 2011

1951 Washington Ave. (812) 476-8141 4201 First Ave. (812) 425-2010 13301 Darmstadt (812) 867-2403

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Get these spirits at The Winetree!

PINOT GRIS, BY ANY OTHER NAME. . .

he French call it Pinot Gris, unless it’s France’s Alsace region where it is sometimes called Tokay Pinot Gris or Tokay d’Alsace. Germans and Austrians know it as Grauburgunder and Rülander. Italians call it Pinot Grigio and the United States or other new world countries may call it either Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio. If you are already drinking it, wouldn’t you like to become acquainted with its different expressions? If you’re not, wouldn’t it be fun to get to know this food-friendly, chillable, wonderfully quaffable white wine?

in the mouth. Pinot Noir is a red wine grape variety believed to Flavors of soft have been growing in France for over two thousand years. banana, crisp Its tendency to mutate is one reason it is considered difficult Granny Smith to grow, but that’s also why it’s the progenitor of as many apple, spice and as one thousand variations. Some have become varietals in lime zest fill the their own right including Pinot Munier, Pinot Blanc and Pinot palate and leave Gris. Noir is black, Blanc is white and Gris is gray in French a finish of tart and Grigio is gray in Italian. These terms refer to the grape’s apple. It is a fine comparative hue on the vine. You can consider the terms place to start in Gris and Grigio largely interchangeable as far as selecting a an exploration wine goes. of Italian˙ Pinot Grape varietals used for winemaking can exhibit Grigio. different styles and flavors depending upon where it’s made Its tendency to mutate is one and the influence of the winemaker’s choices. Pinot Gris is reason Pinot Noir variety grapes Bottega Vinaia certainly no exception, and in fact, its range of expression is are considered diﬃcult to grow. part of the wine’s charm. Northern Italian versions are usually Pinot Grigio is a more expensive, dry, light-bodied and crisp while those from Alsace are rich, more highly rated wine. It’s not that the flavors are all that fat and have a honeyed quality. Domestic examples may fall different, just deeper, more complex and more refined. anywhere within this range, but are usually dry to off-dry. Quiche with a butter lettuce salad, herb crusted Except for a few Alsace specialties, Pinot Gris normally cost between ten and thirty dollars a 750 ml. bottle. halibut or lobster with a tarragon butter sauce are just a Those listed below are from quality producers and most have few of the pairing possibilities. Heck, if you’re a fan of The Deadliest Catch, go for some King Crab legs with that a bit of a local following, though they may not be the ones tarragon butter instead of the lobster. you have heard the most about. There are many fine Pinot Gris or Grigio wines Klostor Pinot Grigio is a bit unusual because it comes available to area consumers. With food or sipped solo, from the Rheinhessen River region in Germany. We don’t they are a boon to those who enjoy white wines. Choose see many German Pinot Grigio wines in Indiana and this inexpensive offering goes down so easily. one and ENJOY. – Ron Hull Italy is the world’s largest producer of Pinot Grigio Ron Hull is the wine, spirits and beer expert at Winetree East. and Mezzacorona is one of the larger contributors. Their Pinot Grigio is fresh and fruity revealing hints of effervescence March 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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Someplace Else

Start the party early with the Jagerettes on Saturday, March 5th!

Lamasco

Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Bash with Barnacle Billy & the Zebra Mussels!

K.C’s Timeout Lounge

Party with Jimmy and the Chets on Fat Tuesday, March 8th!

Duck Inn

The fun never ends with The CROWD Trio on Fat Tuesday!

Club Royale

Celebrate with The Jimmies March 5th & Andrea, Katie and Friends on Fat Tuesday!

Rick’s 718 Archie & Clyde’s

Kickoff Fat Tuesday with authentic Louisiana brews, live music and more!

Party all week with live music and the Jager Girls on March 8th!

Fast Eddy’s

Rock out with Deaf Megan & the Mardi Bra Contest on March 8th!

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Pardi Gras starts March 1st! Live music and the Miller Lite Girls on March 8th!

Gloria’s

It’s an all day party Fat Tuesday... Blues on the Bayou with Bob Ballard! www.News4UOnline.com • March 2011 www.News4UOnline.com www.News4UOnline.com• •March March2011 2011

Doc’s

Beef O’Brady’s

Party with Scott Winzinger at 7pm. grand Prize drawing for free wings for a year!

Show Me’s

St. Patrick’s Party where the beer is cold and the girls are hot.

TJ’s Stockyard Inn

get crazy with The CRoWD Trio on St. Patrick’s Day!

Old Chicago

St. Patty’s Bierstube Sat., March 12. Live Music with Andy Norvell & Adam Blythe.

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Celebrate with The John Hussmann Trio and lots of specials!

Chilly Willy’s

St. Patty’s Day party with Elliot & Andy. Crazy green beer specials!

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Atlantean Kodex

reviews

“The Golden Bough” CD (Cruz Del Sur Records)

3 stars This German band’s first studio full-length is a harkening back to the days of denim and leather, with the sound of classic melodic metal, and extravagant fantasy/sword & sorcery imagery. The music is pure, rooted-in-the-80s, and old school, with superb production and Markus Becker’s melodic vocals. Some call this ‘epic metal’, and I could agree with that description. There’s nothing too harsh or ear damaging on “The Golden Bough”, just a series of galloping guitar rockers with complexity and Tolkien-esque imagery. The band is definitely tight and

qualified, and fans of big stadium metal “like they used to play” will certainly enjoy Atlantean Kodex. – Todd Zachritz

Jaimee Paul

“Melancholy Baby” (Green Hill Records)

4 Stars Melancholy Baby is Jaimee Paul’s third release for Green Hill Records. When she was signed in 2008, Ms. Paul was the company’s first female vocalist. Her first release, At Last, was then followed by a holiday effort entitled Christmas Time Is Here. With the release of Melancholy Baby, Jaimee Paul continues to establish a presence in jazz. Her vocals are reminiscent of Ella and Billie, with a little Natalie Cole thrown in for good measure. While this comparison may be a bit heady, Ms. Paul captures this heritage with every phrase and continues to show the maturity that only seems to come with time and experience. I was fortunate enough to interview Ms. Paul in early February for • 76 •

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WUEV 91.5 FM (wuev.org). Her dedication to her craft is made all the more delectable by the effervescence and passion she has for the music and her life. Melancholy Baby is a mixture of standards and popular songs, with a set list intent on grabbing the listener’s attention. Her version of the Curtis Mayfield

composition, “People Get Ready” (11), a hit for the Impressions in 1965, brings the listener to that spiritual place that was its original intention. One of my favorite tracks on the CD is “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” (6) The standards, such as “Come Rain or Come Shine” (3) and “Smile” (12) allow Ms. Paul to show just how soulful she really is. And her cut of “Big Spender” (8) brings to mind the sultriness of the Edie Adams Muriel Cigar commercials of the mid 1960’s. Jaimee Paul is truly one of the “voices” of 21st Century jazz. Her velvet and smoke delivery makes Melancholy Baby a success and will cause listeners to want to experience it again and again. And the only reason why I didn’t give it the highest rating is because I can’t wait to see what’s next. I know it will get better and better. – Paul Mattingly

Kirchenkampf “Lowland”

(Cohort Records)

4 stars Experimental music from Monticello, Indiana? Most certainly, and micro-indie label Cohort Records, owned by John Gore, has been behind it for years now. Kirchenkampf is Gore’s primary musical project, and it’s been his most prolific outlet for audio collage since the late eighties. “Lowland” is his latest collection of ambient soundscapes, and this set is an evocative and subtle set of darkened

vapor-clouds of sound. And while most of “Lowland” seems relatively formless, the air of mystery and tension is palpable, and worthy of soundtrack consideration. There are seven tracks here, all titled with map references, but that’s no consequence, as “Lowland” flows together as a unified

whole. Sometimes relaxing and other times uneasy, this album functions well as a meditative background listen, and ideal for reading (or reflecting) alongside. The handsome packaging and handmade slipcase (painted and stamped by the artist himself) elevates this release into the realms of visual art, as well, and anyone with an ear for the obscure and the subtle should find this to be a fascinating and worthy piece for the collection. – Todd Zachritz

Weedeater

“Jason...The Dragon” (Southern Lord)

5 stars After an extended hiatus and some unusual experiences (lead shrieker Dixie Dave Collins accidentally shot his big toe off last year), sludge-metal pioneers Weedeater return with this Steve Albiniproduced monolith of deep swamp-bluesnightmare metal. Hailing from North Carolina and formed from the ashes of 90’s scuzz-metal act Buzzov-en, these feral audio marauders have crafted a potent and extreme album that dares to meld thick, sludgy Southern blues rock with extremely slow tempos and an evil-edged post-Sabbathmeets noise attitude. No strangers to vice, Weedeater’s metal reflects an, eh, “enthusiasm” for the carefree lifestyle and its attendant leafy greenery. Standouts include the molassesthick stoner blues of “Turkey Warlock”, www.News4UOnline.com • March 2011

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Ministry And Co-Conspirators “Undercover” CD

(13th Planet/Cleopatra)

the playful acoustic blues of “Palms Of Opium”, and the immense and catastrophic “Homecoming”. You won’t get many catchy melodies here or uplifting party hits, but Weedeater does provide a generous Southern-style helping of chunky guitar pummel and dirty down-home noiseblues that will please even the pickiest misanthropic miscreant! – Todd Zachritz

Man Down are equally split between original songs and covers. Clocking in at only 40 minutes, you never notice the album’s length while you’re enjoying it; but it does have one of the greatest elements a record should have, and that is to leave the listener wanting more. – “Johnny Full-Time” John Luttrell

Big Joe and the Dynaflows

5 stars From the fertile musical landscape of Louisville, Kentucky, Parlour arose over a decade ago from the same indie scene as bands like Slint, Crain, and Rodan. In fact, founding member Tim Furnish was also a member of Crain, and has played with Papa M/Aerial M, among others. This full-length is their first release in 5 years, and it’s a well-done collision of seemingly disparate musical influences. Parlour is a rock band who doesn’t play rock music. The instrumentation is there -- guitars, drums, clarinet, sax and synths, but the music reveals itself to be more like a post-rock, proto-jazz soundtrack. There are no vocals, as Parlour lets their music do the talking, so to speak. And that’s fine by me, as this album proves to be an exceptional melange of moods, textures, and rhythms. The muscular “Destruction Paper” opens, with a densely mixed music box effect (a combination of keyboards and guitars) circled by tight, propulsive rhythms. Also particularly effective is the swelling and melodic “Wedder”, which drives into a beautiful climax of chiming guitars and clarinet squalls. Fans of Explosions In The Sky will appreciate the textural dynamics here. The 10-minute closer, “Sea Of Bubbly Goo”, is a spacey and thunderous confluence of Krautrockstyle pulsations (think Neu! or Can) and modern post-jazz broadstrokes(ala Tortoise). An incredible track, and a fitting conclusion to this wonderful recording. – Todd Zachritz

You Can’t Keep A Big Man Down (Severn Records)

4 Stars Big Joe Maher has enjoyed a career playing Blues and Jazz music that has lasted more than four decades. And, along with his band, The Dynaflows, Big Joe performs a classic style of swingin’ music that can slide comfortably from Chicago to Texas to New Orleans Blues styles, as well as others. It’s all built on the rock-solid foundation of Maher’s drumming and vocal talent. The big man sings with a subtle power that comes across kind to the ear. For this new release, Big Joe has surrounded himself with some equally talented men, including producer Kevin McKendree, who also lends some stellar keys throughout the disc. Guitarist Bill Campbell picks up the bass guitar for the sessions, showing his wonderful versatility. Rob McNelley’s guitar playing throughout boasts hot licks and clean lines, ringing out beautifully over the album’s dozen tracks. And the late Dennis Taylor is featured on saxophone for several of the tunes on You Can’t Keep A Big Man Down. Sadly, Taylor passed away late in 2010. The album kicks off with the title track, a song rooted in a fall that Big Joe Maher suffered in 2001. Maher has said that the fall severely injured his back, and as a result, the accident “almost took me out of commission for good.” Thankfully, that wasn’t the case, and the incident actually provided Maher with a terrific tune. The tracks on You Can’t Keep A Big

Parlour

“Simulacrenfield” CD (Temporary Residence)

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Once upon a time, Ministry was a force to be reckoned with. They helped pave the way for bands like Nine Inch Nails and KMFDM’s later successes. Now? “Undercover” is a pretty pale shadow of that. Led solely by Al Jourgensen, this album is packed with insipid and soulless covers. Metal and rock staples like “Iron Man”, “Purple Haze”, “Thunderstruck”, and even Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab” are slaughtered. Ugh. Sad. Download: Nothing – Todd Zachritz

Baptists

“Baptists” 7” (Southern Lord)

This new Vancouver act rages on this little 4-song slab of vinyl. It’s packed with crazy, wicked, punishing hardcore/metal that burns with 90% more hate than those silly kids in Avenged Sevenfold. Hah! “Bachelor Degree Burn” is a tense sonic maelstrom of low chugga-chugga nihilism, while “Life Poser” is another slice of potent and reckless annihilation. Wow. Download: Everything – Todd Zachritz

Phish

“Live at the Legendary Alpine Valley Music Theatre” (Jemp Records)

This album is the latest major live release from Vermont’s finest jam band. Recorded from the most acclaimed concert of their 2010 summer tour, this album and DVD set boasts favorites and many rare songs. After two hiatuses, Phish still delivers fat-bottomed funk, ethereal guitar solos, somber ballads, and more importantly, general musical tom-foolery. Notice: Healthy to ingest if not a jam-band enthusiast. Download: “Funky B***h,” “When the Circus Comes to Town,” “Sparkle,” “Gumbo,” “Mike’s Song,” “Dirt,” “Sneakin’ Sally Through the Alley,” & “Weekapaug Grove” – Nick Durcholz • 77 •

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TECH CHECK | The Latest In Spy Gear The Cellphone Recon software

allows you to covertly monitor all of the activities on your cell phone. Log incoming and outgoing calls, incoming/outgoing text messages and emails, and track phone location. Features: • Record all incoming/outgoing SMS messages • Record incoming/outgoing/missed call log • Record and track location of cell phone • Record all incoming/outgoing emails • Easy to install • Secure control panel • Possible to monitor multiple phones (software can only be installed on one phone at a time) The software has been designed to provide 100% confidentiality to ensure that nobody discovers that you are monitoring them.

Disclaimer: The software must only be used to monitor cell phones when the owner/user has given permission for you to do so. If the software is installed on a mobile phone whose owner/user has not given permission, then you could liable for legal action.

Cellphone Recon is compatible with most smartphones, including phones using the following operating systems: • Symbian OS 9.x / Symbian OS 8.x • Windows Mobile 6.x / Windows Mobile 5.x/2003SE • Android • Blackberry

The iRecovery Stick is the first data recovery device

for the Apple iPhone. With the iRecovery stick, you can recover text messages, phone call history, internet history, contacts, pictures and graphics, calendar entries, map history, and much more. Using the iRecovery is simple - just plug it into your computer, connect your iPhone to your computer. Run the iRecovery program, and it will begin scanning your iPhone for data. Scanning takes approximately 20minutes per GB, so depending on how much data is on your phone, the process will take a little bit of time. Once the data recovery process is complete, you’ll be presented with the data in an easy-to-read table format. The iRecovery Stick works on Apple iPhones running up to iOS Version 4.2. • 78 •

Extremely useful and highly covert, the SpyCobra is perfect for parents who want to keep an eye

on their kids’ computer activities, employers who want to monitor their employees’ productivity, or private investigators gathering information. The SpyCobra is a covert computer logging device that is a giant leap forward in spy technology. What makes this device unique is that it doesn’t need to be left plugged into a PC to record keystrokes and screenshots. You simply plug the SpyCobra into a USB port, click the install button, and within 15 seconds the tracking software will log keystrokes, track websites visited, and take screen shots at user-defined time intervals. It will even take screenshots when predetermined words or phrases are typed.

As the information is logged on the computer, it’s hidden and encrypted so that the computer user will not stumble across the logged data. When you’re ready to retrieve the data, simply plug the unit back into the computer, and with a click of a button, the information is decrypted and moved over to the USB drive. You can then take the information and examine it at your convenience later on any computer. The 1GB drive will store up to 16-20 thousand screenshots and practically unlimited text.

Introducing the SleuthGear iTrail

passive GPS logger. Simply place the small iTrail unit wherever you like - your car, child’s backpack, virtually anywhere! At only 1.5”x1.5”, the logger records location, speed, and time, and displays this info on an easy-to-use interface powered by Google Maps and Google Earth. The unit will constantly record up to 120 hours of data. To retrieve the information, plug the unit into your computer via the included USB/charging cable. You can then download the information to a detailed printable report and view in Google Maps or Google Earth. The iTrail is water-resistant, meaning it can be mounted outdoors as well. A strong magnetic box is available for vehicle mounting. When not in use, an on-board motion sensor puts the unit to “sleep” to conserve battery power. LED status lights also indicate when the unit is powered on, when it is tracking, and when the battery is low or the memory is full. Get these items & more at Jarrett Security Solutions 4031 E. Morgan Ave. (812) 475-1779 www.News4UOnline.com • March 2011

This Is Bat Country: A Discussion of Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas How does one define the American dream? Is it owning a house in the suburbs with the white picket fence, being happily married with 2.5 children, having enough money to take a vacation at any time? For the late author and reporter, Hunter S. Thompson, the answer is most certainly not. Or at least he didn’t see it as such in the 1960’s. In the 1960’s, America was in a terrible state of confusion and disillusionment in the post-Vietnam War era. Many Americans questioned their beliefs in the government that they once trusted and wondered if it was time for a change. Many of the generation turned to a variety of dangerous and illegal drugs in a desperate search for answers, giving birth to the counter-culture that the decade is so well known for. Hunter S. Thompson was one of those who felt that America had lost sight of its true “dream” and ideals and had given itself over to the pointless pursuits of greed and self-gratification as Americans now sought “solace in excess”. The search for the American dream in a nation which has no sense of itself anymore is where the film Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas takes off.

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irected by Terry Gilliam (Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Tideland), the film begins in the year 1971 and the most frivolous decade in American history had just ended. A bright red convertible careens dangerously down a lonely desert highway towards Las Vegas. This car, nicknamed “The Red Shark” is occupied by two of the most depraved men in cinematic history: a semi-biographical representation of Thompson himself named Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp, The Libertine) and his overweight Samoan attorney Dr. Gonzo (Benicio Del Toro, Traffic). What began as a simple assignment for reporters Duke and Gonzo to cover a motorcycle race, known as the Mint 400, has become an all out quest to try and find America’s lost soul in the heart of its most insane and culturally mainstream city. Employing a wide range of illegal substances, “We had two bags of grass, seventy-five pellets of mescaline, five sheets of high-powered blotter acid, a salt shaker half full of cocaine, a whole galaxy of multicolored uppers, downers, screamers, laughers. Also a quart of tequila, a quart of rum, a case of beer, a pint of raw ether, and two dozen amyls,” the pair would spend a wild, psychedelic weekend in L.A. (which would become a metaphor for Lost America), having many strange encounters as they try to deface, abuse and destroy the symbols of coarse, mainstream commercialism and excess that had become America’s new religion as the failed counterculture movement ended. Many critics of the film say that Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a bad movie which glorifies excessive drug use and vandalism (it nearly received an X-rating). However, these critics missed the point of the film entirely. The film, in fact, takes every opportunity to demonize the use of drugs as a way to escape a present reality in search of a greater truth, which had been the goal and in the end, greatest failure, of the counterculture movement of the sixties. While Raoul Duke and Dr. Gonzo, relics of a bygone era, stumble helplessly around the bustling metropolis completely stoned out of their minds, their hallucinogenic adventures, though very interesting and trippy for the viewer, are utterly pointless in the end. They learn nothing new and make no profound discoveries. In March 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

this pointlessness lies the deeper meaning which Thompson and Gilliam were trying to convey: America had lost its way and that he, Hunter S. Thompson/Raoul Duke, represents an entire generation of “permanent cripples and failed seekers” and that their sick, erratic, violent and dangerous behavior represents the failure felt by the previous generation. Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro give some of the most thought provoking and interesting performances of their careers and, were it not for their commitment, Hunter S. Thompson’s masterpiece may never have been the wonderfully pointless, and altogether enlightening film-going experience that it is. For viewers who can handle a film with a heavy dose of metaphorical references, dark and offbeat humor and an ending that lacks an actual payoff (which we have come to expect in American films) Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is the perfect film for you. For everyone else, proceed with caution, “this is bat country!” Don’t Miss Next Month!…Salute Your Shorts! A Mind Beside Itself and an interview with director P.J. Starks! – Matt Hotz • 79 •

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MARCH 4th Rango

(Paramount Pictures)

Director Gore Verbinski (The Ring, The Weatherman) is perhaps best known for bringing the immortal Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp, Once Upon A Time In Mexico) to life in the first three installments of the Pirates of the Caribbean series. But now that Verbinski has left the series, he is taking on quite a different film: Rango. The film centers around a chameleon named Rango (Johnny Depp) who is suffering from an identity crisis. Though he daydreams about being a brave, swashbuckling hero, he is far from it. That is, until he wanders into a small western town beleaguered by bandits led by the ruthless Rattlesnake Jake (Bill Nighy, Underworld). Now in the face of a real crisis, he must overcome his fears and become the hero he has always dreamed of being. Verbinski has assembled an all-star cast and judging from the trailers, this will be a movie going experience the whole family will enjoy.

MARCH 11th

Battle: Los Angeles (Columbia Pictures)

It seems like Hollywood filmmakers are trying to tell us something: Aliens are coming, and when they get here it will not be prett y. From director Jonathan Liebsman (Darkness Falls, The Killing Room), the action-packed Battle: Los Angeles centers around a group of marines led by Sgt. Michael Nantz (Aaron Eckhart, The Core) as they square off against an invasion of aliens in Los Angeles. This is just the first film of the upcoming blockbuster season to feature an alien invasion as the major plot line. So, get those Reese’s Pieces ready film goers, you will need every one. • 80 •

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MARCH 18th Paul

(Universal Pictures) While it’s not a full blown alien invasion flick, Paul, directed by Greg Mottola (Superbad, Adventureland) does feature a single alien life form. When two British comic book geeks (comedy duo Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) decide to take a road trip across America to see Area 51, they get the closest encounter of their lives when they meet a small grey alien named Paul (Seth Rogan, The Green Hornet) as he tries to escape a deadly government agent (Jason Bateman, Hancock) who is trying to bring him back in. Paul, while it might not be Shaun of the Dead (one of the funniest movies ever), will be hard not to find hilarious in its own right.

MARCH 25th Sucker Punch (Warner Brothers Pictures)

Originally marketed as Alice In Wonderland…With Guns, Sucker Punch looks like it will be one of the most visually arresting, stunningly violent, and downright craziest films of all time. From director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen), Sucker Punch has it all: hot chicks with big guns, a fire-breathing dragon, zeppelins, Nazis, and even a 15 foot tall samurai warrior with a machine-gun thrown in just for fun! This trippy mixture of science fiction, fantasy, steam-punk, and action-horror follows a young girl named Babydoll (Emily Browning, The Uninvited) as she tries to escape from her abusive step-father and the mental institution that he commits her to by retreating into her own personal fantasy world that only she can control. Sucker Punch promises to be one of the most interesting films of the year. – Matt Hotz

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MARCH 1st Faster

(CBS Films)

Welcome back to the Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson that we all know and love: the action star. Dwayne has taken a bit of a hiatus from the hardcore action movies for which he become incredibly popular, including The Rundown, Walking Tall and The Scorpion King. An ex-con known only as Driver, Johnson is out for revenge against the men who double-crossed him and his brother, resulting in his death, during a heist several years earlier. But the hunter is also the hunted, because even as he tracks down the men responsible for his brother’s death, he is pursued by a tough as nails veteran cop (Billy Bob Thornton, Bad Santa) and a unrelenting assassin (Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Going the Distance). The formula here is a familiar one, and all the archetypes are here and even go so far as to name them: Driver, Cop, Killer. So, while the film may not be all that original, it’s certainly entertaining enough.

MARCH 8th

The Next Three Days (Lionsgate)

When Lara Brennan (Elizabeth Banks, Zack and Miri Make a Porno) is accused of murdering her boss after an argument, it turns the world upside down for her husband John (Russell Crowe, Romper Stomper). He tries for several years to lobby for her release, but cannot find any evidence to prove her innocence. When the separation becomes too much for her to bear, John decides to take drastic measures to break her free, but he’ll need to enlist the help of a man who knows how to do it, Damon Pennington (Liam Neeson, Krull). From director Paul Haggis (Crash, In the Valley of Elah), this edge of your seat thrill-ride will keep your blood pumping until the very end with a twist you will not see coming! For thriller fans or anyone who just wants to experience a wild ride with a desperate man who will sacrifice everything for love, this is a movie not to be missed! • 82 •

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MARCH 15th The Fighter

(Paramount Pictures) For fans of Ron Howard’s Cinderella Man, Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler, Michael Mann’s Ali, and John Avildsen’s unforgettable Rocky, The Fighter, from director David O. Russell (Three Kings, I Heart Huckabees), is a welcome addition to any collection of movies based on professional fighting. The Fighter follows the remarkable rise of Massachusetts-born, junior welterweight title winner “Irish” Mickey Ward (Mark Wahlberg, Max Payne), from his time as an amateur fighter before going professional in the 1980s, to training with his brother, a hard-living boxer who turned trainer, the disgraced Dickie Eklund (Christian Bale, Batman Begins). The film is brutal, gritt y and one of the most empowering stories about brotherhood, redemption and the will to never surrender.

MARCH 29th Tangled

(Walt Disney Pictures) For Disney, their 50th animated feature marked the end of an era that has defined their company for decades. Tangled will be the last animated “Princess” film that Disney will produce (at least for a long time). They say it’s because the market has shifted and the interest just isn’t there anymore. But Tangled, which features Mandy Moore (A Walk to Remember, Saved!) as Rapunzel, the Princess with the long, luxurious locks, ended Disney’s Princess genre with a bang. Though the songs may not be as memorable as the ones from Beauty and the Beast or Cinderella, Tangled is certainly packed with its fair share of comedy and romance. Our heroine, Rapunzel, leaves the safety of her tower against the wishes of her evil mother, Gothel (Donna Murphy, Spider-Man 2), to try to solve the mystery of the floating lights in the sky that she sees every year on her birthday. Aided by the thief, mercenary and fugitive, Flynn Rider (Zachary Levi, Alvin and the Chipmunks), Rapunzel will discover her royal heritage and find true love. – Matt Hotz March 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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It’s time to shake oﬀ that cabin fever (literally)! Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Creole will have you shaking in your seat while you stomp your feet during the Mardi Gras celebration Sunday, March 6 at 2:00 p.m. in the Browning Rooms at Central Library. Bring the whole family to this taste of French Creole tradition! Sunday, March 13 After you toss the beads, don the green and join us for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration with Rowan Tree, Evansville’s own Celtic band. The group will play on Sunday, March 13 at 2:30 p.m. in the Browning Room at Central Library. Their traditional Irish music will tempt you to kick up your heels Riverdance-style and clap. The “luck o’ the Irish” to ya! Sunday, March 13 Have you ever wondered why a book would be BANNED? Exercise your right to read and join us for a discussion of banned books at Penny Lane Coffeehouse Sunday, March 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. Find out why these selections were censored and share your insights. For more information, call 428-8246. Sunday, March 24 Learn how to get your Spring Break in tip-top shape for posting on Flickr or Facebook. Our Intro to Photo Editing class on March 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. will teach you how to edit, crop, remove red-eye and enhance your digital photos using Photoshop Elements 5.0. Registration is limited and required! Register online at evpl. org or call 428-8200 x 1515. For more information on the classes, events and services that are available free of charge at the EVPL, visit evpl.org or on your smartphone at m.evpl.org.

-- Nancy Ziliak, EVPL Intern • 84 •

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS

Top Five - Week of February 20, 2011

PAPERBACK TRADE FICTION Water for Elephants Sara Gruen HARDCOVER FICTION

1. Tick Tock James Patterson 2. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest Stieg Larsson 3. The Help - Kathryn Stockett 4. The Inner Circle - Brad Meltzer 5. Dead or Alive Tom Clancy with Grant Blackwood

HARDCOVER NONFICTION

1. Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand 2. The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond 3. Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother - Amy Chua 4. Decision Points - George W. Bush 5. Cleopatra Tom Clancy with Grant Blackwood

HARDCOVER ADVICE & MISC.

1. The 4-Hour Body Timothy Ferriss 2. The Investment Answer Daniel C. Goldie 3. Veganist - Kathy Freston 4. As One Marhdad Baghai & James Quigley 5. Sexy Forever - Susanne Somers

PAPERBACK TRADE FICTION

1. Water for Elephants Sara Gruen 2. Cutting for Stone Abraham Verghese 3. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson

4. True Grit - Charles Portis 5. Little Bee - Chris Cleave

PAPERBACK MASS MARKET FICTION

1. Swimsuit James Patterson and Maxine Paetro 2. Marrying Daisy Bellamy - Susan Wiggs 3. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Stieg Larsson 4. Wild Man Creek - Robyn Carr 5. Deliver Us from Evil - David Badacci

CHILDREN’S CHAPTER BOOKS

1. I am Number Four Pittacus Lore 2. The Lost Hero Rick Riordan 3. The Red Pyramid Rick Riordan 4. Moon Over Manifest Clare Vanderpool 5. Witch and Wizard James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet

CHILDREN’S PAPERBACK BOOKS

1. The Book Thief Markus Zusak 2. Witch and Wizard James Patteron and Gabrielle Charbonnet 3. Fallen - Lauren Kate 4. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Sherman Alexie 5. Hush Hush Becca Fitzpatrick

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Bride’s Name:

Kara Marie Chappell Bride’s Occupation: Teller at Diamond Valley FCU

Groom’s Name:

Kyle Michael Messersmith Groom’s Occupation: Business Development at Diamond Valley FCU

The Proposal: Kyle took me to the New Harmony Inn to celebrate 1 year together as a couple. We went to dinner at the Red Geranium and when we got back to the room there were candles and rose petals everywhere! He had made his status on Facebook (when we were at dinner) “ Kara Marie Chappell will you marry me?” He then showed me his Facebook status on his phone in the room and when I was done reading it he was on his knee and asked me to spend the rest of my life with him! I said yes, of course. The next morning he surprised me and had all of our family at the Red Geranium for brunch! It was the best weekend ever!

Wedding Date: Undecided, but will be in 2012

Wedding Location: Possible destination wedding in Mexico The couple will be residing in Evansville, IN.

Bride’s Name:

Rachel LaCrosse Bride’s Occupation: American General Finance

Groom’s Name: Jimmy Gordon Groom’s Occupation: Kenny Kent Collision

The Proposal: It was on Super Bowl Sunday 2010,

about an hour before game time, so we ran to my parents to tell them the good news and we got there just in time for kick off! A perfect end to a great day!

Wedding date: April 16, 2011

Wedding Location: Evansville, IN The couple will be residing in Evansville, IN. We’ll publish your engagement announcement for free! Go to tristatebride.com for more info or send an email to editor@atomapublishing.com. March 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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March Shopping Guide

Beautiful bags are in bloom this Spring! Big Buddha ‘Mia’ Bag baghaus.com, $63.00

A fresh take on the classic watch. Stretch fabric strap. Water resistant up to 30 meters. Calvin Klein Jeans Navy Stretch Band Watch calvinklein.com, $99.99

Cultivate your garden year-round with this portable greenhouse. Perfect for germinating flower & vegetable seeds! Misco Home & Garden 3-Shelf Greenhouse Target.com, $27.99

Be ready for the sun in these Retro Leopard Print Sunglasses! Retro Leopard Sunglasses forever21.com, $5.80

Spring is in bloom with these flower shaped tiered earrings. Filigree Tier Drop Earrings forever21.com, $5.80

If they resemble aviator sunglasses, it’s because Jay-Z based his design on them. Ultrahip & amazingly comfortable. ROCNATION Aviators skullcandy.com, $149.95

Forget the waﬄes! These handcrafted simple syrups add a complex note to everything from cocktails to pound cake.

March never looked so good (and it’s machine washable!) Pleat Long Sleeve Shift Dress topshop.com, $90.00

Sonoma Syrup Co. sonomasyrupstore.com, Starting at $11.99 •• 86 86 ••

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Describe the experience for a first time climber.

N4U: How did you first get into climbing as a sport?

Nathan Holmes: I was introduced to climbing while attending the University of Kentucky, College of Architecture in the early 90s. Lexington had a small scale indoor climbing facility that we would climb at on a regular basis. The city is also an hour from the Red River Gorge, which has some of the best climbing in the eastern half of the US, allowing me to spend many weekends out climbing.

What was the driving force behind opening your own climbing gym?

After graduating, I moved to Nashville where a small-scale indoor climbing facility was located near where I lived, so I began to climb there as much as time allowed. As my wife and I began talking about starting a family we decided we wanted to raise our children in my hometown, Henderson. Once we moved back to the area, we realized we did not have an indoor climbing facility to continue our fitness and recreation activities as in the past. Even though some wonderful climbing exists in Southern Illinois, we missed being able to stop off for a quick pump after work. So, we decided to give it a go and open Vertical eXcape Climbing Center and here we sit 12 years later.

All new climbers are introduced to the vertical world in a safe and structured manner. Our Basic Introduction Package is a great way to get started. The package includes a safety class for all participants, belay training for anyone 12 years old and up (the belayer is the safety person controlling the rope for the climber), a full access pass for the entire day (you can come and go as you please from the time you come in until we close), and complete equipment rental (harness, carabiner, climbing shoes, and chalk). Most first time climbers climb 3 – 4 hours before calling it a day.

What are the different exercises or programs that take place at the gym?

Vertical eXcape is a full service climbing facility. We offer a myriad of services like single day packages for the occasional climber, along with memberships for individuals, couples, and families for more frequent visitors. In addition, we offer group rates for groups 10 to 80 participants strong. We also operate a mobile rock-climbing wall and a full service guide service, as well as offering birthday parties and lock-ins for climbers of all ages. Our programming consists of accredited P.E. courses for USI, a Jr./Sr. High School climbing league (ages 12 -17), a youth climbing program (ages 5 -11), Girl Scout & Boy Scout badge programs, home school activity days, field trips, and advance courses for climbing, rappelling, and self-rescue.

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What, in your opinion, keeps customers returning to your establishment?

Our friendly and competent staff, coupled with our quality facility and broad programming, is key to our success. We strive to maintain a clean, safe environment with quality climbing routes for beginners and advance climbers alike. All participants must sign a waiver prior to climbing. Anyone under the age of 18 must have the waiver signed by his/her parent or legal guardian. To learn more, or to download the waiver, visit their website at www.verticalexcape.com or call them at 812-479-6887. • 87 •

ach January as Fox’s hit show “American Idol” dominates the Neilson Ratings, the Evansville Fox and Hound dominates with “Evansville Icon,” their own incredibly popular singing competition, now in its third year. Contestants spend three weeks auditioning, leading up to the competition. Weekly musical challenges mimic those found on “Idol,” making song choice an important factor. But the judges aren’t looking for vocal talent alone; they’re looking for a true entertainer. “I’m looking for a bigger entertainment factor. You can stand there and sing well, but if you don’t put on a good show, I’m not as interested,” says Cory Seib, a judge and talent scout for Holiday World.

Shawn Arendt

Jeremiah Galey, Jord an Willis, Corey Seib & Nick

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Competition officially began on February 9 but there’s still time to come out and cheer on this year’s contestants. “I just like to come out and sing and hang out with my friends. The contest is a good excuse to get everyone together at the Fox so we can have a great time,” explains Shawn Arendt, winner of the first year’s competition. “It will be a good contest because there are a wide variety of people. There are new people who have vocal training that may be very surprising, and there are the returning competitors who are known for putting on a show and choosing songs well.” –Jordan Willis, Judge

Shelley Bowling

Brian Dooley

“I just come out to have fun… after that I hope I win.” –Shelley Bowling

Kelli Becker All Photos by Mark McCoy • 88 •

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The 2011 Steel Cook Crowd The Clarion Conference Center

Chef Joshua Armstrong Riverview by Firefly

Chef Doros Hadjisavva The Acropolis

STEEL COOK

The Evansville Steel Cook Competition, Jan. 30, 2011, proved to be another great success for Watch Evansville and the Clarion Conference Center, with proceeds benefitting the Junior League. Eight teams battled, but Chef Joshua Armstrong and his team from Riverview by Firefly came home with top honors.

Peanut Butter -

The round 1 secret ingredient.

A group of folks from Ricoh Corporation enjoying lunch.

5 GUYS BURGER & FRIES

Feb. 4, 2001 was a great day for burger lovers in Evansville. 5 guys Burger & Fries hosted a “soft opening” on Feb. 3, and oﬃcially opened its doors for business on Feb. 4. The well known chain lived up to it’s reputation with fantastic food and outstanding service.

Teamwork was the key to a successful soft opening!

SUPER BRIDE SUNDAY

Jennifer Rogers, Tom Medford, DM and Candace gildersleeve

“I’m looking at photography booths closely and I intend to stop at the Sweetwater booth because they’re our favorite reception spot so far.” - Melissa Wagner

This year’s Super Bride Sunday attracted bride-to-be’s, fiancés, best friends, bridal parties, and family members who perused the many vendors lining The Centre floor. Highlights included two stages for bridal fashion shows, food sampling and the cake dive; a yearly tradition in which hopeful brides tear through wedding cake hoping to find an engagement ring.

Amanda Truitt, Amber Stevens and Brandi Joyner

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The crowd enjoys visiting the many vendor booths!

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aturday, March 12, downtown Evansville will be awash in a sea of green thanks to the runners participating in the St. Patrick’s Day Run of Luck Marathon. Activities begin with the one-mile “Shamrock Shuﬄe,” starting at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 7k run, or walk if you so choose, at 9 a.m. Children of all ages will be entertained at the Wee Folks Kids Festival with fantastic activities including bounce houses, a climbing wall, clowns

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and much more, all of which are offered at no charge. All eligible participants will be entered to win the $1,000 Pot of Gold giveaway, sponsored by Tri-State Contracting. The presentation ceremony will begin tentatively at 10:45 a.m. The official goal of Run of Luck is to collect gently worn shoes that will be donated to Souls 4 Soles, a Nashvillebased charity that collects shoes from both the warehouses of footwear companies, and generous citizens, and distributes them to people in need. The organizers goal is to surpass last year’s collection of 15,000, with at least 20,000 pairs. The shoes will be distributed to ten local not-for-profit organizations, including the Christian Life Center, who will also be collecting non-perishable food items for donation. In addition, the group will be collecting pet food to benefit Caring Paws Rescue, a local no-kill animal rescue center. For registration information and to see a complete list of shoe collection locations visit their website at www. runofluck7k.com.

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An Interview with Rising Shoe Star Francheska Bennett

e all know the wonderful Disney tale of Cinderella, who lost her shoe at the ball, but found her Prince Charming and lived happily ever after.

But there’s a very good chance fairytale history would be rewritten if Cinderella would’ve been wearing Shoes by Francheska. If she’d been wearing one of Francheska’s works of art, she would have NEVER left it behind as she raced for the carriage at the stroke of midnight! She would’ve turned right around and gone back for that gorgeous piece of footwear. Actually, she probably wouldn’t have left the ball at all, spell or no spell, because Francheska’s shoes are so unbelievably comfortable, she would’ve danced the night away. But lucky for us, we do have the opportunity to wear Francheska’s shoes, as she prepares to launch her second line in less than two years. This Henderson resident, mother of three, philanthropist and businesswoman made time to talk to us about how she came up with the idea for her line and then made it a reality.

What inspired you to create your line? In the early 80’s I was a petite swimwear model and spent long hours working in high heels. Over the years I had 3 foot surgeries from Morton’s Neuroma in both feet. But I didn’t want to give up high heels even though my podiatrist told me to give them up entirely! I was so aggravated when I’d shop and I couldn’t find a suitable shoe. So I thought if someone else wasn’t going to create a beautiful, sexy shoe that was comfortable, I would! I soon found that a lot of women had similar wants and needs. How did you get started? Did you have a background in design or manufacturing? In April 2008 I woke up one morning and decided “Most people die with their dreams in their head, and I’m not going to be that person.” So I did a tremendous amount of research, began sketching shoe designs, contacted a patent attorney, started going to trade shows...and with each step I learned more and more. I’ve always been very creative, but I had no background in manufacturing at all.

What was the hardest and easiest thing about launching your collection? Designing was the easiest, because it’s my passion. The shoe business is a very competitive and extremely aggressive business. Starting from zero, on my own, was difficult. From learning the ins and outs of manufacturing to dealing with language barriers during production, you name it, I’ve encountered it all. Luckily, along the way I surrounded myself with experts, which has been a great blessing – but finding people that you can truly trust has been a lesson unto itself. Have you approached any celebrities with your shoes yet? We’re currently considering requests for “gifting” from a variety of celebrity handlers, and we have a fan in Jill Walderman, a well-known reporter and former producer/director of the Judge Judy show. She recently wore our shoes on the red carpet at the People’s Choice awards. How are your shoes unique and what type of woman are you designing for? They’re unique because they’re both sexy and comfortable. I created a cushioned insole, using memory foam covered in soft leather or lambskin. My shoes also have a 3mm gel ‘heart’ that relieves pressure in the ball and heel of the foot. My audience is a wide range of women, with my biggest market being 20- 40ish. But there’s something in my line for everyone. Whether you’re 20 or 60, women want to

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be sexy….and comfortable! The woman who wears my shoes is comfortable in her own skin and she doesn’t follow trends, she creates them.

What is the biggest life lesson you’ve learned during this journey? I’ve learned that you really need to be careful who you trust. I’ve also learned to be thick skinned, to ask lots of questions, and to be open and willing to change. What are your goals for Shoes by Francheska? To reach as many women as possible; to stay in tune with women’s wants and needs, and to add a ‘head to toe’ line of sunglasses, handbags and apparel. Where can we find your shoes locally? At Victoria’s in Henderson and in Evansville at Excursions and the Medical Cosmetic Center. Tell us about your nonprofit foundation, Changing Hearts. I believe charity starts at home, so in 2008 I created a non-profit foundation to assist women and children in our community affected by drugs, alcohol and physical abuse. 10% of my profits go directly to Changing Hearts. Every time a pair of shoes is purchased, someone is being helped. To see more of Francheska’s designs visit Franckeska.com. • 91 •

EVANSVILLE MUSEUM CONTEMPORARIES February With the Moon Witch

ne of the great things about the museum is the ever-changing shows in the planetarium. The 3pm weekend shows are always about what the sky will look like at night, but at 1pm there’s a terrific show for children ages 5 and up called Moon Witch. Moon Witch is all about the moon – from the strange faces on the moon, to its changing appearance in the night sky. It’s a story about a girl who is trick-ortreating and notices that the moon is following her. Throughout her adventure she learns that the moon is always in the same spot, roughly, because of it’s distance from the earth. The show ends March 13, so be sure to make plans to take the entire family! Tickets are very affordable at $3 for adults and $2 for children, for the half-hour show. And tickets are free if you’re a museum member. – Jeremy Luman

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Williams’ Fans Have Don Strummin’ Again Don Williams’ “Farewell Tour of the World” took him to venues in the U.S. and abroad in 2006, ending in The Cannon Center for Performing Arts in Memphis, Tenn. It was to have been his “Final Farewell Concert.”

ut E-mails and letters from his fans throughout the U.S. and Canada prodded Williams to set out once again on a North American tour in 2010 that will bring him to Evansville’s Aiken Theatre at The Centre March 19. Beginning in March, the beloved country singer will start in Louisville, Ky., and after stopping in Evansville, will head to Canada to pay his Canadian fans a visit, finally winding up his tour in Huron, S.D. in August. Williams also plans to strum a few tunes in Wheeling, WV, Akron, OH, Greensboro, NC, North Charleston, NC, Hiawassee, GA, and Montgomery, AL. An American country legend, songwriter and a 2010 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame, The Country Music Association named Williams Male Vocalist of the Year in 1978, the same year his tune, “Tulsa Time” was named Single of the Year. Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Lefty Frizzell, Josh Turner, Sonny James, Alison Krauss, Billy Dean, Charley Pride, Kenny Rogers, Alan Jackson, Waylon Jennings, Pete Townshend and The Tortoise (band) with Bonnie “Prince” Billy have all covered his many hits. Born and raised in Texas, Williams’ mother taught him to play the guitar. He played with country, rock n’ roll and folk bands while still a teenager. He formed his first band with Lofton Kline, called The Strangers Two, and in 1964 was approached by Susan Taylor to form a trio that ultimately became the Pozo-Seco Singers, a folk-pop group. The band recorded the title “Time” on a local label called Edmark Records, which was a hit in Texas. Columbia Records then picked up the record, signed the group, and released a series of Top 50 hits and three albums. The group disbanded in 1971, at which point Williams started writing songs for Jack Music Inc., and then signed with JMI Records as a solo artist. After his release “We Should Be Together,” reached number five in 1974, Williams signed with ABC/Dot Records. “I Wouldn’t Want to Live If you Didn’t Love Me,” Williams’ first single with ABC/Dot, became a number one hit. It was the first of a string of top ten hits he had between 1974 and 1991. Out of 46 singles, 42 made it to the Top Ten and an amazing 17 made it all the way to No. 1. More information on Williams’ whereabouts this year is available on his website, www.don-williams.com/ com.tour-dates/ A link to his Facebook page is also available on his website. Tickets are priced from $33 to $63, not including handling and facilities fees, and are available at The Centre box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online ticketmaster.com and by phone at (800) 745-3000. – Gisela Fischer • 94 •

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continues a tradition of bringing worldclass musicians and incredible music to the intimate and unique setting of the RappOwen Granary in historic New Harmony, where every seat is a good seat. his month’s concert selection welcomes Quartetto Gelato. Debuting in 1994 with founding members Cynthia Steljes, Peter DeSotto, George Meanwell, and Claudio Vena, Quartetto Gelato quickly established themselves on the emerging “new classical” scene early in their career. This dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences and critics worldwide with their exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion, and charismatic anecdotes. Their performance repertoire travels the globe to include classical masterworks, operatic arias, the sizzling energy of tangos and gypsy, as well as folk songs. But it’s the group’s theatrical stage presence and relaxed humor that establishes an intimate rapport with audiences worldwide. Today’s current members include Peter DeSotto, operatic tenor, violin, and mandolin player, Alexander Sevastian, master accordion and piano player, Liza McLellan, cellist and bassist, and finally, Colin Maie who is fluent in seven instruments, all of which he plays throughout the concert.

The quartet’s CDs have literally been heard around the world as Canadian astronaut Dr. Ribert Thirsk took their first two CDs with him during his NASA flight on board the space shuttle Columbia. Their music has also been recognized several times by the Juno Awards, the Canadian version of the Grammy’s. All concerts are held in New Harmony’s RappOwen Granary on Saturday evenings beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Events of Harmony, 527 Church Street, New Harmony or by calling 812-6823128. Individual tickets are $28 and students are $15. For more information, please visit underthebeams.org. – Alison Sigman March 2011 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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