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Editor s Corner Pg. 4 – Love-struck in Shangri-Gras Business Pg. 12 – Q & A with Bud’s Plumbing Pg. 15 – Josh Paulson Insurance Pg. 19 – Banking in the Digital Age with Evansville Federal Credit Union Pg. 29 – Clint Bender with Mortgage Masters Sports Pg. 30 – Ernie & Everett Duncan: Evansville’s Ballin’ Bros Cuisine & Dining Pg. 31 – Cooking: Los Alfaro Pg. 32 – What’s Cookin’!: Backstage Bar & Grill Pg. 33 – Local Chef Spotlight: Dennis Weafer from Lucky Joe’s at Ellis Park Pg. 34 – Restaurant Guide Entertainment Pg. 8 – Around Town with Nancy Drake Pg. 17 – Mugshots: They Defied the Law…and Lost Pg. 18 – Dear Evansville: A Letter from a Not-SoOrdinary Citizen Pg. 26 – America’s Hottest Husband: David Huffman Pg. 27 – Ask Shawnda Pg. 28 – A Cookie for Your Thoughts Pg. 40 – A Couple Thoughts Pg. 52 – In Town: Evansville Night Life Pg. 60 – Evansville Icemen Trading Cards Pg. 66 – Local Talent: Jenna Citrus Pg. 67 – Soundboard: Jason Lee McKinney Pg. 68 – Clubs & Pubs Guide Pg. 69 – Road Trips Pg. 70 – How I Roll Pg. 71 – The Grand Tour Pg. 74 – 21 Questions from a 21-Year-Old Pg. 75 – Van’s Custom Culture Competition Pg. 78 – Arts & Activities Guide
Pg. 80 – Recipe Records Pg. 81 – Games: Sudoku & More Pg. 82 – Community & Family Pg. 88 – Local Band Spotlight: Prowler Pg. 96 – We Were There Reviews Pg. 76 - Beer: Cure What Ales You Pg. 86 – Cinema: In Theatres Pg. 87 – Cinema: New Releases Pg. 88 – Music Reviews Pg. 93 – Video Game: Anarchy Reigns Coupons Pg. 22 & 23 – Save Big! Local Happenings Pg. 9 – Big Screen Sports at Showplace Cinemas Pg. 46 – Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra presents Beethoven’s Kings and Emperors Pg. 62 – USI’s Hearts on Fire 5K Pg. 65 – Tracy Zeller’s Community Calendar Pg. 94 – Hot House Jazz
Pg. 24 & 25 – Mardis Gras Party Guide Where the Party’s at!
Pg. 50 & 51 – Valentine’s Day Shopping
Guide Find that Special Something for Your Special Someone Pg. 6 – Really Big Show 2013 Game Show Fun for a Great Cause
Pg. 10 – Alan Jackson at the Ford Center Country Royalty Live Pg. 13 – Rodney Carrington at the Centre A Country Brand of Funny Pg. 14 – Three Days of Rain at the Evansville Civic Theatre Interview with the Cast
Pg. 21 – The Joke Factory: Evansville’s New Comedy Club Laugh it Up! Pg. 48 – Broadway at the Centre: A Chorus Line A High-Stepping Good Time Pg. 72 – Super Bride Sunday 2013
All a Bride Could Want or Need Under One Roof
L to R: Theophilus Akai, Michael M., Ryan Wagner, Matthew Effinger, Jessica Knackmuhs, Megan Hubbard, Ashley Murphy Photo courtesy of Daniel Knight
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The Really 2013 Get ready to be really entertained while supporting a really great cause! It is time once again for the Really Big Show at the Centre, on February 9th at 7 p.m.
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vansville ARC’s signature fundraising event is hosted by 14WFIE Chief Meteorologist Jeff Lyons. The event raises over $89,000 annually to support the tri-state area. Each year, the organizers spend a lot of time coming up with new ideas to make the Really Big Show, really big.
well as a team and trust each other. The final product is a labor of love by dozens of bright and talented folks,” said Lyons. The group starts planning the event in the summer at a BBQ party hosted by Lyons. This year’s ‘TV game show’ theme was actually on the board a couple of years ago, and the group decided this year to bring it to the stage.
“This year’s show has a solid lineup of mainly new acts that have not appeared on the show before. We have singers, dancers, musicians and several ‘notables’ from the community. We have some surprises planned for the game segments, and will actually use people from the audience to play real games for real prizes,” said Lyons. Lyons has been involved with the event since 2002.
“The most important thing to remember about the Really Big Show is that it is a fundraiser for Evansville ARC...an agency that provides programs and services to help people with intellectual disabilities learn life skills and find jobs in the community. Because we also feature our clients in the show, we use it as a way to educate the audience about what we do at ARC. I currently serve as Chairman of the Board at ARC, and have been active with the organization for about 12 years. I’m very blessed to be part of a great agency and even more blessed to be able to share what we do while entertaining an audience at the same time. The Really Big Show is a one-of-a-kind event that offers surprises and fun for the whole family,” Lyons added. —Brooklyn Solis
“Theo Boots, the Development Director at ARC was looking to a do a new and different kind of fundraiser and had the idea to do a community variety show. She assembled a group of about 10 people from the community to brainstorm. I came up the name “Really Big Show” after The Ed Sullivan Show-a TV variety show that ran from the 1950’s to the early 70’s. Our idea was to incorporate community leaders with hidden talents. We try to come up with a different theme each year to keep the show fresh and surprising.” While Lyon’s enjoys his role as the host, he also enjoys coming up with the theme and working it into a full stage production. “I function as the host and writer, and I get to work with some very talented and fun people to actually make the show happen. Rick Hobbs, the show’s producer, Terry Becker, our music director, Lisa Collins, the stage manager and Andy Herbertz and Dana Taylor, the set designers have all been with the show since the very beginning. We work
You can get your tickets ($20) at The Centre, Ticketmaster outlets (Westside Wal-Mart), www.ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.
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Showplace Cinemas:
Super Sports on the Super Screen
Imagine watching the biggest national sporting events on the biggest screen in town with the biggest sound system.
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nd at the risk of toying with your emotions, now imagine that it’s free. That’s right, free. Well, go ahead and pinch yourselves local sports fanatics, because this is really happening. Showplace Cinemas East and Princeton are now showing all of your favorite major sporting events on the big screen. Best of all, it won’t cost you a dime. Previous big-time events such as UK vs. Louisville basketball and the BCS National Championship have already blown away sports fans at the theaters, but the biggest game of all is now upon us: the Super Bowl. The sheer spectacle of watching the giants of the NFL on a giant screen is worth the price of admission – which again, is free. Tickets may be picked up an hour before the game (3 p.m.) at Harbor Bay Seafood by the first 250 Showplace East fans and the first 80 Showplace Princeton fans.
At every sporting event shown in the theaters, Harbor Bay provides in-seat service – all your favorite food and drinks. Wait staff walk up and down the auditorium stairs, take your order and bring it right to you. The Big Screen Sports Menu features everything from pizza and wings to chicken, catfish and rib-eye sandwiches, not to mention classics like cheeseburgers and onion rings. Liquor and beer can be served in the theaters, as well as other drinks. The sports schedule is continually updated, so be sure to visit www.showplacecinemas.com to stay in the loop. Along with all of the IU basketball games, major events like the Daytona 500 on February 24 and the NCAA Road to the Final Four on March 21-24 are currently scheduled. —Thomas Ellis Remember, the events are free and tickets are first come, first serve an hour before the game.
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Country music star Alan Jackson is clearly in it for the long haul. With over 50 top ten hits spread out over 14 albums and 60 million records sold worldwide, the 54-year-old Georgia native has been going strong for nearly 25 years.
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ost impressively, he has written or cowritten 24 of his 35 number one hits. It’s a staggering achievement that puts him in the elite company of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Considering all of this success, no one would fault Jackson for kicking back and laying low for a while. But his fans know better. Jackson shows no sign of slowing down, continuing to release new music and tour with the same passion that helped him land a deal with Arista Records back in 1989. Along with special guests Gloriana and Greg Bates, Jackson returns to Evansville on February 8 at the Ford Center to promote his latest release, Thirty Miles West. Like most aspiring country singers, Jackson made the obligatory move to Nashville in the late 80’s and immediately set about making contacts in the music business. No less than the legendary Glenn Campbell was soon in Jackson’s corner and helped spread the
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word about a promising new talent. With a record deal secured, his debut single “Blue Blooded Woman” soon followed. Though this initial recording failed to set the country charts on fire, Jackson continued to write and subsequently released his debut album Here in the Real World, as the 90’s dawned. All totaled, the album spawned four top five hits, including his first number one, “I’d Love You All Over Again.” After such an auspicious beginning to his career, Jackson felt the pressure to not only keep the momentum going but surpass the success of the debut. He delivered in spades – and number one songs. Don’t Rock the Jukebox arrived in 1991 and sent four singles to the top of the country charts, including the title track which became an anthem for his increasingly devoted fan base. Over the course of just two albums, Jackson had realized a career’s worth of hits. And still, there was more to come. Much like the certainty of the cowboy hat on his head, Jackson continued to coax sure-things from his guitar. The surest of them yet was just around the corner. Country music is known for its sly song titles and silly plays on words. Jackson really took it up a notch with his 1993 mega-hit “Chattahoochee” off the album A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ‘bout Love). An immediate fan favorite, the song laughed its way straight to number one and won the CMA award for both Single and Song of the Year. The album was another milestone, racking up five top five hits in all. Career highlights over the last two decades include the 9/11 tribute “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” and “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.” Both won CMA Single of the Year and 2002’s Drive won album of the year. In addition, Jackson has received the CMA Entertainer of the Year award numerous times. Recently inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Jackson has more than earned the respect of the music industry. His status as one of the 10 best selling artists since the inception of Soundscan, ranks him alongside such artists as Eminem and Metallica. His status as a live performer is just as legendary. —Thomas Ellis
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When you first glance at Rodney Carrington, you see a dashing, charming country boy with an essence of George Strait and a Southern drawl dripping like thick-sliced bacon... Then he zings you with the unexpected. That’s Rodney Carrington.
he comedian/actor/writer/singer has many comedy albums under his thick and brassy belt buckle, selling over 3 million copies. Carrington has been delivering saucy stand-up comedy for nearly 20 years. His Southern and rather naughty comedy proved to be entertaining not just to syndicated radio programs, but live audiences who describe his show as a rollicking, slap-happy (if not shocking) observation at real life. According to Pollstar, Rodney has one of the top five highest grossing tours for the last several years, regularly selling out across the U.S. and Canada. Of course, those audiences can’t be wrong, eh? His resume also includes starring in his own TV sitcom Rodney,, which ran for two seasons on ABC. The star paired with Toby Keith, co-writing and starring in the film Beer for My Horses. He has also written a book entitled Rodney Carrington: Coming Clean. I’d hardly describe Carrington as a family entertainer; however, he uses family as a basis for a large portion of his humor. His songs include “Dancin’ With a Man,” “Show Them To Me,”, “Don’t Look Now,” and from his Christmas album: Camouflage and Christmas Lights.. His delivery initially takes off as a rather innocent, bland, country observation, but as I say, then comes the zinger. Carrington is supporting his “Laughter’s Good Tour” where he’ll be belt out his popular comedic songs on an acoustic guitar with his black cowboy hat and boots. The comedian will perform his stand-up comedy which will undoubtedly invite and welcome audience participation.
It is always refreshing to know that celebrities support and give to charity on a regular basis, and the comedian continues to prove his spirit of giving. Rodney, along with his wife, Terri, created the Rodney Carrington Foundation which supports local and national charities through ongoing events. $2 from each ticket sold for Rodney Carrington performances go directly to the Foundation to support its projects. Recent recipients of the star’s contributions have been cancerstricken children and church programs. If you are looking for some belly laughs, this show is for you but make sure you are sturdy enough to handle the punch. The show is for mature audiences only. —Lanea Stagg
You can check out some of his material, along with other important information and his ever popular store at his website www.rodneycarrington.com. You can also “like” his Facebook page in order to see his colorful posts. Tickets are on sale now. All seats are $43.75. Tickets are available at The Centre Box Office hours are from 10 a.m. To 5 p.m.,., Monday – Friday or call 812-435-5770 ext. 211. You may also purchase online at at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • February 2013
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The Joke Get Your
Factory: On!
It’s hard to believe that Evansville has gone eight long years without a comedy club. When the Funny Bone closed shop it wasn’t just the laughter that died; the city’s nightlife suffered, too.
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or all of the entertainment options available here, nothing can quite match the joy and release of spending an evening doubled over in the grips of hilarity. But while the live comedy void piqued the interest of many local business people, no one was brave enough to take the plunge. Finally, that all changed last summer. Carolyn and Jay Carter opened the Joke Factory downtown in July of 2012. It is the first club of a franchise (the brainchild of comedian Artie Fletcher) that will expand to 21 clubs across America in 2013. Initially dubbed the Jazzy Grooves Comedy Club, the first few months dragged as Evansville took its typically sweet time warming to an unfamiliar venue. “When we started out it was slow. But when we officially changed the name in November, things started to pick up and the response has been great ever since,” explains Carolyn. But it wasn’t just the lack of buzz that stalled the club’s success. In the eight year interim between the Funny Bone and the Joke Factory, the community simply forgot the thrill and unpredictability of live comedy. “A lot of people weren’t used to comedy that wasn’t on television. The live stand-up experience is totally different and we’re reintroducing that to the market,” says Jay.
A lot of people weren’t used to comedy that wasn’t on television. The live stand-up experience is totally different and we’re reintroducing that to the market.” —Jay Carter
Over the last several months, the Carters have instituted some very effective marketing techniques including buy-one, get-one-free passes and drawings for prizes. But more than anything, a recent open mic competition dramatically raised the club’s profile. “That drew in a lot of people, because the contestants also had to bring in friends and family to add to their overall score,” explains Carolyn. The four week battle to determine the funniest person around concluded in early January. About 40 comedians from as far away as Ohio and Missouri vied for the $250 prize. While the Joke Factory is a great testing ground for local and regional talent, the club has featured many high profile comedians that routinely draw huge crowds. The likes of Heywood Banks, Mike Armstrong, Artie Fletcher, Big John Richardson, Tim Northern, Keith McGill and Spanky Brown - to name just a few - have all brought the house down. The Carters hope to score even more big stars in the coming months. “We’re trying to court Tommy Davidson to come. But most of the bigger names have actually called us to get booked. That’s what we like,” says Jay with a chuckle. Despite their wealth of business and entertainment experience, the Carters have not gone it alone. Help has come from the aforementioned Artie Fletcher, former Funny Bone management and even local furniture sales guru Pat Coslett. All view The Joke Factory as more than just a comedy club; it’s another step forward for the revitalization of downtown Evansville – and for the diversity of the community. “We’ve got an international crowd – all different races of people at the shows,” says Jay. “With all the problems today – the economy, wars – everybody needs a place where they can go and enjoy a beverage and let it all out, just relax and laugh for a good two hours. That’s what we’re presenting.” —Thomas Ellis
The Joke Factory is located at 217 Main Street in downtown Evansville. Shows are every Friday and Saturday night, and tickets generally range from just $10-$15. Visit thejokefactory.net for more info. Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • February 2013
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Harrison 's Ballin’ Bros It is no secret in local high school basketball that Harrison High School possesses three warriors who have more than earned their feathers, time and time again.
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oming through in the clutch and capturing victory multiple times, the brothers Ernie, Everett and Stanley are deadly efficient on the hardwood. It seems as if basketball is a genetic trait for these siblings, as they have captured close and wide victories this season. News4U spoke to two of the three ballin’ brothers to get to know them on and off the court.
News4U (N4U): What do you guys like
most about the game of basketball? Ernie Duncan (ER): What I like most about basketball is just being able to be with people that I love, and being able to step on the court every day. Everett Duncan (EV): What I like about basketball the most is all the fun and experience you get while playing. I get an unexplainable feeling running out on the court and nothing can compare to it.
N4U: Do you guys plan on playing after high school? If so, where?
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ER: I definitely plan on playing
basketball after high school. I’m receiving a lot of interest from Division I schools on playing basketball at their school, but I really don’t know where I’ll be heading at this point. EV: I want to go to college to play basketball. It all depends on who is interested, but I will play somewhere.
teacher. I love helping out other people, so doing something that can contribute to other peoples’ success is definitely something I would love to do. EV: I would like to be involved in some type of sports marketing, or just involved in sports in general. But I will most likely study in some type of marketing or management.
N4U: If you guys could go 1-on-1 with
N4U: How does it feel to be able to
a pro (or ex-pro) player, who would it be and why? ER: It would have to be Steve Nash. I would pick him because he’s my favorite player and I love watching him play. I try to model my own game after his. EV: If I could go against any player, it would have to be Ray Allen. To watch him shoot is incredible.
N4U: What do you guys plan on studying in college? What are your other interests? ER: I’m really interested in becoming either a middle school or high school
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represent your school through your talent? ER: It feels awesome to represent my school. I love my school and take pride in putting my jersey on every game with the WARRIORS on the front. I’m very honored to represent my school with my athletic ability. It’s a blessing. EV: It is great. I use my talent to help the people around me get better and most definitely to represent that jersey every time I put it on. A lot of great people have gone through my school, and it is an honor to wear it. —Nick Durcholz
COOKING SPOTLIGHT
Los Alfaro S
A Whole New Cultural Experience
ometimes it seems like all of Evansville’s restaurants are packed into a few miles on the east side. As the area becomes more and more saturated, it gets more and more tempting to stop investigating what the rest of the city has to offer. That’s unfortunate, because there are some truly unique, independently run places to eat dispersed throughout Evansville; you just need to look a little off the beaten path. Located just a block away from the original Roca Bar pizza on South Kentucky Avenue, Los Alfaro is truly a family affair. Owned and operated by Pedro (father), Teresa (mother), Cindy (daughter) and Pedro (son) Alfaro, it opened in October of 2011 as Evansville’s first Latin American restaurant. The goal was a simple one: to share a new cultural experience with the community. Originally from El Salvador, the family has established a strong presence here. They take pride in the opportunity to expand the city’s diversity. Featuring recipes from their home country as well as Peru, Argentina, Ecuador and Mexico, Los Alfaro boasts a dynamic menu that is continually evolving and improving. The heart of Los Alfaro, Teresa, fell in love with cooking as a nine-year-old girl. Taking cues from her family and friends, she quickly became very passionate about food. It is her exacting nature and dedication to hard work that has made the restaurant such a consistently wonderful place to eat. “I really know a lot of ways to prepare food. For those who want to travel but don’t have the money, they can come here,” says Teresa with a smile. Menu highlights include Salvadorian Pupusa, SalvadorianStyle Grilled Steak, Teresa’s Special Chicken and Rice, Grilled Tilapia, Shrimp Cocktail, Ceviche de Pescado o Marisco, Fried Green Plantain Bananas, Peruvian Fajita and Potato Cake. New dishes are frequently added based on feedback. “We’re always listening to what our customers are saying – what they like and what they are interested in trying. And we’re always willing to accommodate and substitute different sides, vegetables, etc. – whatever the customer wants,” says Cindy. That level of service is rare in the restaurant business. But it’s a testament to the genuineness of
the Alfaro family. Every single person that walks through the door is made to feel instantly welcome by Teresa and the staff. Their warmth and friendliness is infectious, and you really feel like you’ve stepped into a new, inviting world. “We get a lot of customers that come every week because they say it’s like a special treat – something to look forward to and enjoy,” says Teresa. Still, the sharing of culture is not limited to just the food and service. Every Thursday and Friday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Los Alfaro holds an all-ages dance club referred to as “family night.” Listen to Latin music and learn how to Salsa, dance the Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia or cha-cha. Once a month on Saturday (usually the third week of the month) the dance club is open from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. for adults 18 and over. Drinks are available for those 21 and over. Before you head zombie-like back to the same old restaurants, live a little and try a whole new cultural experience at Los Alfaro. Between the menu, service and atmosphere, you’ll feel alive again. —Thomas Ellis Los Alfaro is located at 1704 South Kentucky. Hours of operation are Tuesday – Thursday, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
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Backstage Bar & Grill 524 Main Street, Evansville, IN 47708 812-424-5020
he brainchild of three local men as a one-stop-shop for great live music, food and drinks, Backstage Bar & Grill comes from hard-nosed efforts despite its hip façade. “Three guys (Chris Byrley, Matt Elpers and Robbie Offerman) sat down and basically put their blood and sweat into this. They built this themselves. They had help with things they couldn’t do, but they were here 6 months until 5 in the morning. They would do their regular jobs then come here and work from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.,” says Share Carey, General Manager of Backstage Bar & Grill. Not only does Backstage offer high quality entertainment, with both local and national acts, they sport a straight-forward but evolving menu of unique food items based on multiple genres. Backstage has food items that carry culinary cred and inspire curiosity, not to mention watering mouths, but all that comes later. First comes the atmosphere of this new downtown favorite. Walking into the establishment, most everything has a contemporary vibe. Old school flair is added by the dark, rich wood of the liquor shelving and most surfaces are bright and vibrant in color. The brightness still manages to be welcoming though, and there are sharp, flat screen TV’s for watching sporting events. It is comfortable and modern. The first dish to arrive at my table is Backstage’s Blues Burger. It’s garb includes Bleu Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Peppercorn Mayo. Like any good restaurant burger should, the Blues Burger has a great backyard grill taste to it. The subtle smoky flavor of the juicy beef exists with the savory, crisp Bacon and both are punctuated by the sour note of the Bleu Cheese. The made-fromscratch Peppercorn Mayo provides an earthy, rich flavor the pushes the burger over the top. It is texturally balanced as well. This burger chases the blues away.
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Next to come to my table is a tri-fecta of homemade sauces from Backstage’s Fry Bar. The Jalapeno Ketchup came out the gate with an explosive, bright flavor. It is zesty tomato, a mild spice from the jalapeno and a sweet note to finish it out. The Creole Mojo is velvety, sweet and savory mix with a strong, slow building spice. The Chipolte Mayo is a curious balance of smoky and earthy with a subtle spice. The third dish to arrive was the Fish Tacos. The dish is two Tilapia planks with slaw and an Avocado cream sauce. It walks the line carefully between light and savory. The fresh slaw provides an invigorating crunch and the fish is moist and tender. It also boasts a nice, slightly smoky flavor. The last dish placed in front of me is Backstage’s Main Attraction. Ladies and gents, this one lives up to its name. It is fried Lobster tail, Bacon, Tomato and Chipotle Mayo on a sweet bun and it is an illustrious steed of a sandwich. The Lobster tails are moist and flavorful but not too heavy, sporting a slight taste of the ocean. The overall savory flavor is countered by a slight sweetness from the bun and Tomato. Backstage Bar & Grill is poised to be a true Evansville mainstay. It is an ideal choice for quality, live music, a great selection of drinks and it is home to creative, tasty grub. According to Carey, Backstage is looking to make a jump into the world of pizza. I can only imagine the possibilities… —Nick Durcholz
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Dennis Weafer
I love food and I like to make people happy and the opportunity at Ellis Park is the perfect fit.” —Dennis Weafer, Chef
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t Ellis Park, you can come for the racing and stay for the food. Lucky Joe’s Bar and Grill at Ellis Park is home to sandwiches, burgers, salads and more, and there you will find the culinary skills of Chef Dennis Weafer. Located just off the gaming floor, the restaurant offers casual menu items in an atmosphere where diners can enjoy watching and wagering on their favorite tracks in the park’s simulcast area. Originally from Owensboro, KY, Weafer attended college at both Owensboro Community College and Brevard College in North Carolina. While in college, he worked as a meat cutter in a grocery store, manager of a pizzeria and clerk at a wine and
Lucky Joe s Bar and Grill at Ellis Park 3300 U.S. 41 Henderson, KY 42420 (812) 435-8908 liquor store. Those jobs left him unsatisfied though, and his search for true happiness kept returning him to family, friends and food. After Owensboro, Weafer moved to Louisville, KY and enrolled in Sullivan University’s culinary program. When his son was born, he then moved back to Owensboro to start his culinary career as a line cook at Niko’s Italian Restaurant, where everything is made fresh and from scratch. The following year, Weafer became head chef after training under chef/owner Niko Nousiadis. When the time came to make a change, Weafer took his training and experience and made the move to Lucky Joe’s. He shares, “I love food and I like to make people happy and the opportunity at Ellis Park is the perfect fit.” Weafer considers the opening of Ellis Park’s new restaurant Lucky Joe’s and the other changes happening at the park, very exciting. Weafer said, “Having the chance to bring what I love to do to a local landmark like Ellis Park is an awesome opportunity. Between the opening of the new restaurant Lucky Joe’s and the atmosphere of the race track, I couldn’t think of a better situation.” Weafer describes the restaurant as such, “Lucky Joe’s is focused on quality food, made in-house from our locally produced pastrami and burgers, to our homemade soups. You’re not going to find anything like it in the area. We have a pastry case full of fresh danishes, muffins, cakes, pies, cookies and fruit prepared daily. We slow cook our turkeys, roast beef, pastrami and corned beef, along with freshly prepared soups in our prep kitchen daily.” For the lunch crowd, Weafer recommends Lucky Joe’s homemade soups, chili or locally produced burgers. For dinner he advises that guests should try their Reuben. It is loaded with Lucky Joe’s specially made pastrami. He also recommends Lucky Joe’s large selection of freshly baked pastries, muffins, pies, cakes and desserts. Ellis Park offers live Thoroughbred racing July 4th through Labor Day with simulcast racing available yearround Wednesday through Sunday. Simulcast wagering is available 7 days a week, year-round as well. Located in Henderson, KY by the Twin Bridges, Ellis Park is located on the Indiana side of the Ohio River. The facility boasts a dirt track that is one mile and one eighth in length, along with an inner turf course that is one mile long. The park’s main track includes seven furlong and one mile chutes. The location’s instant racing machines are open Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. and Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. - 12 a.m. —Nikki Davis Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • February 2013
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Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Checks/MC/Visa/ Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol/Buffet-style menu
BARBECUE
Bandana BBQ 6636 Logan Dr. 401-9922 $10-$15/Reservations/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Bar-B-Q Barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 491-9868 Under $10/No Reservations/ No Alcohol/Checks/MC/VISA 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/All Major Credit Cards J & B Bar-B-Cue (Henderson) 48 S. Holloway 812-270-830-0053 Under $10/No Reservations/ No Alcohol/Checks/MC/VISA Landmark BBQ 3901 Broadway Ave. 401-7427 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC Marx Barbeque & Catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 425-1616 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ Full Service Catering Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn (Owensboro, KY) 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 The Nisbet Inn (Haubstadt) 6701 Nisbet Rd. 812-963-9305 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted
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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, IN) 1023 B Church St. 812-682-4227 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major CC Thomason’s (Henderson, KY) 701 Atkinson St. 270-826-0654 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol 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
Allegra (Inside Holiday Inn Airport Hotel) 7101 Hwy 41 North 812-867-7999 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC/No Checks 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
Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388 Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine Cambridge Golf Course 1034 Beacon HIll Rd. 812-868-4653 Reservations Accepted/Under $10, VISA/MC/DSCVR/Full Bar Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 475-1510 $10-$15/ Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Hadi Shrine 6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/AMEX Hott’s Grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-9150 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC
Bar Louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd. 476-7069 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
J. Gumbo’s 1211 N. Tudor Ln. 473-2951 Under $10/Casual/ No Checks/All major Credit Cards/No Alcohol
Beans & Baristas 800 N. Green River Rd. 475-8566 (Eastland Mall) Under$10/Casual/MC/VISA
Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Beef O’Brady’s (Newburgh, IN) 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-9464 Under $10/Causal/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Logsdon’s Restaurant (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/Full Bar
Lorenzo’s Bistro & Bakery 927 Hebron 475-9477 Lucky Joe’s Bar & Grill. 3300 US HWY 41 N. (Hend) 812-435-8908 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar 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
Patio Bar & Grill (Henderson, KY) 104 N. Water St. 270-831-9955 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/Full Bar Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Exp. 473-4100 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Riverside Cookery (Inside Casino Aztar) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 433-4227 Under $10/Casual/ No Checks/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Inside Cold Stone Creamery) 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy 437-2653 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/Full Bar/Checks / Credit Cards Temptations Buffet Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-4000 Under $10/Casual/ Credit Cards Accepted T.G.I. Friday’s (In Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 491-8443Under $10/ Casual/Full Bar/No Reservations/No Checks/ All Major CC Wayback Burgers 115 Cross Pointe Blvd., Ste. 4 475-9272 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/No Reservations/ No Alcohol/All Major CC
Zoup Fresh Soup Co. (East) 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-2664 (North) 4660 N. 1st Ave. 423-1800 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC
China Village (Newburgh, IN) 8423 Bell Oaks Dr. 812-858-8238 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC/ DSCVR
CHINESE
Canton Inn Restaurant 947 North Park Dr. 428-6611 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards
Chopstick House Restaurant 5412 E. Indiana St. 473-5551 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/Credit Cards
Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ 315 E. Diamond Ave. 423-9897 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/MC, VISA
Crazy Buffet 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 437-8833 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/No checks/Credit Cards
China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 423-1896 Under $10/Casual/Checks Beer & Wine/All Major CC
Golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 473-4855 (Newburgh, IN) 5066 S.R. 261 812-853-2680 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/ MC/DSCVR
China Super Buffet 127 N. Burkhardt Rd. 476-8788 Under $10/Casual/VISA/ MC/DSCVR
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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 Lincoln Garden 2001 Lincoln Ave. 471-8881 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant 4313 E. Morgan Ave. 479-5006 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/AMEX/MC Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 476-7088 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC MAT. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd. 475-2888 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant 215 Main St. 464-2769 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 479-7600 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/AMEX Taste of China 4579 University Dr. 422-1260 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet 201 B N. Green River Rd 474-6660 Under $10/All Major CC/No Checks/No Alcohol
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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 CC Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar
DELI/CAFES
Abby Road Coffee Bean Emporium 422 N. Main St. 402-0842 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC/No Alcohol Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake 204 Main St. 470-7763 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/No Alcohol Bits & Bytes 216 NW Fourth St. 423-5713 Under $10/Checks/All Major CC Café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 401-8111 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC Choo Choo Café & Deli 915 Main St., Ste. Caboose 812-319-7816 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Cleo’s Bakery & Brown Bag Lunches 9 W. Jennings St. (Newburgh, IN) 812-789-6485 Under $10/Checks/All Major CC Coffee Cottage & Café 612 S. Weinbach Ave. 401-1930 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC Daily’s Bakery & Café 701 N. Main St. 484-6635 Reservations Accepted/ Under $10/Casual/Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/No Alcohol
Diamond Deli (Inside Casino Aztar) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-6122 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop (West) 210 N. St. Joseph Ave. 426-1011 (North) 2128 N. 1st Ave. 426-2311 1031 E. Diamond Ave. 426-0011 (East) 5 N. Green River Rd. 479-0511 1950 Washington Ave. 477-2711 1200 Lincoln Ave. 402-4111 (Newburgh, IN) 3988 SR 261 812-858-9911 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream 206-208 Main St. 422-3026/422-7030 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ No Alcohol Enjoy It! Catering 919 North Park Drive 425-6569 Under $10/Casual/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Fresh Harvest Deli 101 N.W. 1st St. 421-0407 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA 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 Great Harvest Bread Co. 423 Metro Ave. 476-4999 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Honey Baked Ham & Café 1449 N. Green River Rd. 471-2940 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Inlumi Cafe & Bakery 4833 Hwy 261 812-490-9205 Under $10/Reservations/No Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol 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, IN) 8680 Highpoint Dr. 491-7111 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Just Rennies Cookies 102 S.E. 4th St. 490-8098 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major CC ordering available -www.justrennies.compowered by Click4AMeal La Sombra Coffee Company 318 Main St. 492-4567 Under $10/Casual/VISA/ MC/ DSCVR Maxine’s Cafe & Bakery 1322 N. Green River Rd. 473-3663 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.maxinescafebakery.com powered by Click4AMeal Panera Bread 220 Burkhardt Rd. 476-7477 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards 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 (Newburgh) 8887 High Point Dr. 812-401-7366 (Owensboro, KY) 3625 Frederica St. 270-683-1515 (Henderson, KY) 1111 Barrett Rd. 270-826-7361Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/All Major CC 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 Pita Pit 1211 Turor Ln. 402-6205 Under $10/No Alcohol/All Major CC Planter’s Coffee House (Henderson, KY) 130 N. Main St. 270-830-0927 Under $5/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards
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Roly Poly Sandwiches 5702 E. Virginia St. 812-962-2326 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ VISA/MC River Front Grille 1 Main St. 422-1800 Under $10/ All Major CC Salad World Healthy Cafe (North) 601 East Booneville NewHarmony Rd. 867-2741 (East) 3311 N. Green River Rd. 471-5083 (West) 4951 W. Lloyd Expwy. 467-7486 (Downtown) 200 Main St. 422-0898 Under $10/Casual/Cash/VISA/ MC/ DSCVR/No Alcohol/No Checks Schlotzsky’s 301 N. Green River Rd. 471-4011 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Spudz –N– Stuff (East) 812 S. Green River Rd. 401-7783 (West) 5225 Pearl Dr. 402-8287 (Downtown) 101 NW 1st St. 402-7555 (Henderson, KY) 192 Garden Mile Rd. 270-212-1777 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ No Reservations/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/ Online ordering available – www.spudznstuff.com powered by Click4AMeal Smiling Moose Deli 724 N. Burkhardt Rd., Ste. 700 477-3354 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Sweet Baby Cheeses (In Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 477-2253 Under $10/No Alcochol/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Twilight Bistro 221 Main St. 421-0606 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Vecchio’s Italian Market & Delicatessen (Newburgh, IN) 14 W. Jennings St. 490-7879 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ DSCVR YWCA Tea Room by Mary & Martha 118 Vine St. 422-6922 Under $10, Casual/ No Reservations/All Major CC
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FAMILY/HOMESTYLE Bob Evans Restaurant (East) 1125 N. Green River Rd. 473-9022 (West) 5201 Pearl Dr. 812-425-5100 (Owensboro, KY) 3123 Kentucky Hwy. 54 270-683-3515 (Princeton, IN) US 41 & State Rt. 64 812-386-1228 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/VISA/ MC Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) (East) 713 N. Green River Rd. 471-9464 (West) 5404 Pearl Dr. 471-9464 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Burger Bank 1617 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-2265 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 479-6388 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Franklin Lanes Coffee Shop 1801 W. Franklin St. 423-5355 Under $10/All Major CC/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar Cleavers Restaurant 5501 E. Indiana St. 473-0001 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/ No Checks/VISA/MC Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 479-8788 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania St. 422-6464 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/ Online ordering available – www. crosseyedcricketrestaurant.com powered by Click4AMeal
Culver’s Frozen Custard Butter Burgers 1734 Hirschland Rd. 437-3333 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/DSCVR
The Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way 422-1757 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash/ Check/All Major CC/Full Bar
Denny’s Classic Diner (West) 5212 Weston Rd. 424-4472 (Newburgh, IN) 19501 Elpers Rd. 812-867-7156 Under $10/Casual/Formal/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Hornville Tavern 2607 W. Baseline Rd. 812-963-0967 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ No Credit Cards/Checks Accepted
Denny’s Restaurant (North) 4301 Hwy. 41 N. 423-9459 (East) 351 N. Green River 473-1063 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Ellis Park-Clubhouse (Henderson, KY) Hwy. 41 North 800-333-8110 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards 5 Guys Burgers 5402 E. Indiana St. 401-1773 Under $10/Checks/All MajorCC/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/Full Bar/ VISA/MC/Reservations Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 473-3800 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Gemeca Inn (Ft. Branch, IN) 802 E. Locust St. 812-753-4441 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/No Checks/VISA/MC/ AMEX Golden Corral (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd. 473-1095 (Henderson, KY) 1770 S. Green St. 270-869-9310
IHOP 601 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-0510 Under $10, Casual/ No Reservations/No Alcohol Served/All Major CC KT’s Fire Grill (Wadesville, IN) 7247 Main St. 812-673-4996 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar Reservations/VISA/MC Kippleville (Kipplee’s Partyhouse) 2322 Division St. 476-1936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon, IN) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Libby & Mom’s Café 2 Richardt Ave. 437-3040 Under $10/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/DSCVR Log Inn (Haubstadt, IN) 12491 S. 200 E. 812-867-3216 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 423-6388 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted Mr. Earl’s 1113 Riverside Dr. 474-5013 Under $10/Cash Only
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 CC The Old Mill 503 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major C CReservations/ Checks Accepted/ The Redwagon Restaurant & Bar (Poseyville) Hwy. 165 & I-64 812-874-2210 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/All Major CC The Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 425-2261 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Checks Accepted/NoAlcohol Pop’s Grill (New Harmony, IN) 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 Fez (in Hadi Shrine Building)6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Rose Hill Cafe (Newburgh, IN) 8133 Rose Hill Dr. 812-853-8443 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/Cash Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol 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/Buffett
YWCA Tea Room by Mary & Martha 118 Vine St. 422-6922 Under $10, Casual/All Major CC Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards
FINE DINING
Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474 $15-$25/Credit Cards/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar Cavanaugh’s Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4333 $20-$30/Reservations Recommended/No Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$25/Causual/ Reservations Recommended/ All Major Credit Cards The Edgewater Grille (Newburgh, IN) 1 E. Water St. 812-858-2443 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC The Jungle Restaurant 415 Main St. 425-5282 $10-$15/Reservations Reccomeded/Checks Accepted/All Major CC/ Full Bar Lorenzo’s Bistro & Bakery 972 S. Hebron Ave. 475-9477 $15-$25/Upscale Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar
FROZEN YOGURT
Orange Leaf 701 Burkhardt Rd. 401-5215 Under $10/All Major CC Sweet CeCe’s (Newburgh, IN) 8680 High Pointe Dr. 812-853-5276 Under $10/All Major CC (North) 12414 US 41 North 812-867-6228 (East) 4827 Davis Lant Dr. 477-5276 (West) 5625 Pearl Dr. 401-5232
GERMAN
Gerst Bavarian Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 424-1420 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All CC
GREEK
The Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine and Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/No Checks/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.acropolisevv.com powered by Click4AMeal
INDIAN
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine 900 Tutor Ln. 476-5000 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards
IRISH
RiRa’s Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/
Red Geranium (New Harmony, IN) 504 N. St. 812-682-4431 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ 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, IN) 117 W. Jennings St. 812-842-2200 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ 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 Manna Mediterranean 2913 Lincoln Ave. 473-7005 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Milano’s Italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 484-2222 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1100 N. Green River Rd. 473-2903 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/Credit Cards Pita Pan (Newburgh) 4222 Bell Rd. (812) 853-9555 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/VISA Raffi’s Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-9166 $10-$15/Dressy Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
JAPANESE
Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse 917 North Park Dr. 812-962-4440 $10-$20/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards Ginmiya Asian Diner 4827 Davis Lant 471-8100 Reservations/ $10-$15/No Checks/ All Major CC/ No Alcohol Iwataya Japanese Restaurant 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. 812-868-0830 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro 4593 Washington Ave. 471-7076 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.mykanpai.com powered by Click4AMeal Nagasaki Inn 5720 Virginia St. 473-1442 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Okami Japanese Sushi & Hibachi 5435 Pearl Dr. 424-3413 Checks Accepted/Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC/DSCVR Roppongi Japanase Steak & Sushi 7221 E. Indiana St. 437-5824 $10-15/Reservations Accpeted/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Tokyo Japan 3000 N. Green River Rd. 401-1020 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Zuki Japanese Grill & Sushi Lounge 1448 N. Green River Rd. 477-9854 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Beer & Wine Serviced/All Major Credit Cards
Smitty’s Italian SteakHouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • February 2013
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KOREAN
Jaya’s 119 S.E. 4th St. 422-6667 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards
LATIN AMERICAN
Los Alfaro 1704 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-8070 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/No Checks/ Beer & Wine/All Major CC
MEXICAN
Acapulco Mexican (Newburgh, IN) 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 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 CC/Beer & Wine El Maguey (Boonville, IN) 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 Mexican 1919 Green River Rd. 812-471-1400 Under $10/Casual/ No Checks/Full Bar/CC Hacienda Mexican Restaurant (East) 990 S. Green River 474-1635 (North) 711 N. 1st. Ave. 423-6355 (West) 5440 Pearl Dr. 422-2055 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC
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Hot Head Burritos 5625 Pearl Dr. Suite A 437-5010 Under $10/All Major CC/ No Alcohol Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4044 Professional Ln. 490-2814 $5-$15/CasualReservations Accepted/Full Bar/Major CC La Cabana 821 S. Green River Rd. 477-3351 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar/Online ordering available – www.lacabanaevansville.com powered by Click4AMeal Los Bravos (East) 834 Tutor Ln. 474-9078 (North) 3534 First Ave. 424-4101 (West) 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy. 464-3136 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC/AMEX Los Portales 3339 N. Green River Rd. 475-0566 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Checks/All Major CC/ Full Bar Los Toribio’s (Henderson, KY) 2810 U.S. 41 N. 270-830-6610 1647 S. Green St. 270-831-2367 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/All Major CC Los Tres Camino’s 12100 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8550 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar Moe’s Southwest Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 491-6637 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/ Beer & Wine Qdoba Mexican Grill 922 Burkhardt Rd. 401-0800 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ MC/VISA
Riviera Mexican Grill 10604 SR. 662 (Newburgh) 490-9936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/
Big M’s Pizzeria 1424 N. Main St. 434-6909 $10-$15/Casual/VISA/MC
Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 402-8226 Under $10/Casual/VISAMC
Boston’s - The Gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 $5-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Tequila’s (Mt. Vernon, IN) 408 Southwind Plaza 812-838-2392 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ MC/VISA
PIZZA/ SANDWICHES
Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant (Newburgh) 8309 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-7778 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/Visa, MC/Online ordering available – www.archieandclydes.com -powered by Click4AMeal
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/VISA/MC Dave’s Sports Den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
Firedome Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY) 2046 Hwy. 41 N. 270-830-7700 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards
Greeks Pizzeria 240 S. Green River Rd. 402-4733 Under $10/Credit Cards Online ordering available – www.greeekspizzeria.com powered by Click4AMeal
Firehouse Subs 1031 N. Green River Rd. 477-2141 Under $10/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol
Heady’s Pizza 4120 N. First Ave. 437-4343 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Online orderingavailable – www.headyspizza.com powered by Click4AMeal
Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812-868-8071 Under $10/Casual Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 473-3800 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Accepted Geronte’s Pizza 4706 Vogel Rd. 474-1700 Under $10/Casual/Checks / Beer & Wine/VISA/MC
Highland Pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 402-8900 Under $10/VISA/MC
Mama Roma’s Pizza & Wings 2008 E. Morgan Ave. 422-1212 3115 E. Covert Ave. 477-6262 3904 First Ave 421-3000 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY) 2611 Hwy. 41 N. 270-826-1111 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/Beer & Wine/MC
Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
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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 1244 Hwy 41 812-867-7272 (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 (Newburgh) 3955 Hayley Dr. 812-858-7272 (Henderson) 418 Center St. 270-826-4444 Parkway Pizza 3911 Broadway Ave. 423-3339 Under $10/No Alcohol/ Checks/MC/VISA
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Pizza Chef (Newburgh, IN) 4938 SR 261 812-853-3338 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/Checks 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 (Newburgh, IN) Hwy. 66 & 261 812-853-3368 Under $10/Casual/Credit Cards/Beer available/ Online ordering available – www.pizzakingevansville. com -powered by Click4AMeal
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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 812-867-7172 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W. Delaware 423-3160 $10-$15/Casual/No Alcohol Samuel’s Place (New Harmony, IN) 518 Main. St. 812-682-3001 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Sandy’s Pizza (Ft. Branch, IN) 609 S. Main St. 812-759-3972 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards
Spanky’s Una Pizza 714 N. Sonntag 402-6776 $10-$15/Checks Accepted/ MC/ VISA/ The Slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards Talk of the Town Pizza 1200 Edgar St. 402-8696 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not-Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7500 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Turoni’s Pizzeria & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871 (Newburgh, IN) 8011 Bell Oaks Rd. 490-5555 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar - In house Brewery/All Major Credit Cards Walther’s Golf ‘n Fun 2301 N. 1st Ave. 464-4472 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
PRIVATE DINING
C.J.’s Party Place (Inside Willow Lanes) Virginia & Hwy. 41 422-6682 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary for Parties/ All Major CC Edgewater La Veranda Banquest Room 5 E. Water St. (Newburgh, IN) 812-858-2443 Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC Just Rennie’s Catering 100 S.E. 4th St.401-8098 $15 to $25/Banquet facilities for private parties up to 40 people/ Conference Calling/WiFi Internet/ AV Equipment/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Online ordering available – www.justrennies.com - powered by Click4AMeal The Event Gallery 956 Parrett St. 467-4255 $15 - $25/Banquet facilities/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 422-2230 $20-$50/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary/ All Major Credit Cards Old Post Office Event Center 100 NW. 2nd St. 812-253-2102 $10-$15/Full Bar Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566/812-774-6547 Under $10/Reservations Necessary/Checks Accepted/No Credit Cards
PUBS
Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Credit Cards Corner Pocket Bar & Grill 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 428-2255 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Cricket’s (Newburgh) 518 W. Main St. 812-858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Darren’s Pub (Henderson, KY) 713 N. Green St. 812-827-2206 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Dave’s Sportsden Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Full Bar/Checks/Major CCs
D.C.’s Pub 900 W. Buena Vista 401-6425 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks/All MajorCredit Cards Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC Fox & Hound English Pub and Grille 5416 E. Indiana St. 473-5721 Between $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Ginny’s Place 1602 Vann Ave. 477-0789 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill 1121 S. Green River Rd. 437-9920 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Joke Factory 217 Main St. 812-604-1936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/All Major Credit Cards Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 437-0171 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Main Gate Sports Bar 518 Main St. 428-7776 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC/DSCVR The Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Cash Only Mojo’s Boneyard Sportsbar & Grille 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 475-8593 under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards The Pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Cards Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • February 2013
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Beethoven's Kings
& Emperors
At The
Victory Theatre
E
vansville’s Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes concert pianist Norman Krieger Saturday, February 16 at 7 p.m. After the stress and chaos induced by holiday celebrations, not to mention challenging weather, it’s a fitting time to invite the tranquil music of Ludwig van Beethoven into your soul. Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra presents Beethoven’s Kings & Emperors performance, featuring guest concert pianist and Los Angeles native, Norman Krieger. Escape to Evansville’s Victory Theatre and witness Norman Krieger, described by The Washington Post as “one of the better-kept secrets on the concert circuit,” perform the eloquent pieces. EPO’s Conductor Alfred Savia, will lead the orchestra through a program to include Beethoven’s “King Stephen Overture,” “Emperor Piano Concerto No. 5” and the lovely “Symphony No. 7.” For those movie aficionados, “Symphony No. 7” was featured in the Academy Award-winning film The King’s Speech and Beethoven considered the seventh of his nine works to be one of his very finest. —Lanea Stagg The Victory Theatre is located at 600 Main Street in downtown Evansville. Tickets begin at $16 (plus applicable fees) – Order Online at: www.evansvillephilharmonic. org or call 812-425-5050. Discounts on groups of 10 or more are available; see website for discount options. Are you between ages 18-39 & hit hard by the holiday cash crunch? Check out this outstanding offer: Register for Club 2030 which allows 20-30 somethings to get $10 best available seats to Classics or Pops concerts (limit 2 tickets per member per concert.) See website for details.
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The Pointe Sports Bar 830 LST Dr. 425-4840 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar RiRa’s Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Rookie’s Sports Bar (Henderson, KY) 117 Second St. 270-826-1106 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Tiki Time Bar & Grill 1801 Waterworks Rd. 425-1912 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Not Accepted/ VISA/MC/DSCVR
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 Bar/All Major Credit Cards 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) 426-0133 $10-15/Casual/Full Bar/
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Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Par-K Seafood 757 South Green River Rd 401-5222 $10-$15/Casual/Res Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 477-9227 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar/Credit Cards Tin Fish (Newburgh, IN) 300 W. Jennings Station 490-7000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
SPANISH
Eclipse Tapas Bar & Restaurant 113 SE 4th St. 463-6040 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Checks/ VISA/MC
STEAKHOUSES
Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Haub Steak House (Haubstadt, IN) 101 E. Haub St. 812-768-6462 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC
Logsdon’s Restaurant (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 474-0005 $10-$15/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Sirloin Stockade 4610 Bellemeade Ave. 473-0300 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/No Alcohol/All Major CC Steak and Take Grill (Newburgh, IN) 4946 Hwy 261 473-0300 $10-$15/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC/DSCVR Smitty’s Italian SteakHouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit CC Texas Roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd. 477-7427 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ No Reservations/ No Checks/VISA/MC/ DSCVR
Hornet’s Nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC
Western Rib-Eye & Ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 476-5405 $12-$18/Casual/Reservations/ Full Bar/All MajorCredit Cards
Logan’s Roadhouse Steakhouse (East) 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 (West) 5645 Pearl Dr. 421-0908 Under $10/Casual/No Res/ Checks/Full Bar/All Major CC
TAVERNS
Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 473-2400 $10-$15/Casual/Call Ahead Seating/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar
Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares Ave. 425-4929 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Buck’s Tavern 1015 N. Fulton Ave. 429-0055 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Checks/All Major CC Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7300 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/ Full Bar
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 CC Fat Boy Tavern (Ft. Branch IN) 115 N. McCreary Ave. (812)753-9914 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 423-8040 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash Only/Full Bar Hornville Tavern & Catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 812-963-9318 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted
The Knob Hill Tavern (Newburgh, IN) 1016 Hwy. 662 West 812-853-9550 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ Credit Cards Lanhuck’s 321 E. Columbia St. 491-2222 Under $10/Casual/ Cash Only/No CC/Full Bar Legends (Inside River City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-74444 Under $10/Casual/ Major CC/Full Bar Lyle & Bills Sports Zone 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 425-7729 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/Full Bar The Peephole Bar & Grill 201 Main St. 423-5171 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/MC/VISA, DSCVR
Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker Ave. 491-6229 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major CC 711 Tavern 711 Virginia St. 422-0904 Under $10/Cash Only/Full Bar St. Phillips Inn (Mt. Vernon, IN) 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. 812-985-5558 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recom/ Checks/Full Bar/CC Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC
Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar T.J.’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. 402-9273 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Cash Only
VIETNAMESE
Vietnamese Cuisine 4602 Vogel Rd. 491-1884 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ VISA/MC
Yellow Tavern (New Harmony, IN) 521 Church St. 812-682-3303 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/No Credit & Debit
THAI
Thai Papaya Cuisine 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-8424 Under $10/ All Major CC/ Online ordering available – www.thaipapayacuisine. com - powered by Click4AMeal
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Broadway at the Centre
presents:
Are you wondering what the perfect gift for your Valentine might be - one that would really make the night a once-in-a-lifetime experience?
T
he perfect plan is just two ticket purchases away. One of the longest running Broadway productions, A Chorus Line is coming to the Centre in downtown Evansville on February 20. This fabulous musical has been a hit sensation since 1975. The original production ran for 6,137 performances and collected numerous Tony Awards, including Best Musical. All these years later, it still spellbinds audiences throughout the world. Interestingly, this brilliant musical highlights the unrecognized cast members of musicals - the dedicated dancers. The plot revolves around Zach, a hard-driving director who, along with his assistant choreographer Larry puts the dancers through a series of grueling rehearsals as they audition for a chorus line. It’s an exhausting process. As Zach narrows down the candidates, he insists that they reveal personal details about their lives so he can understand their motivation. The finalists must then explain their reasons for wanting to be put through such daily torture just to be under-appreciated on stage. Everyone feels uncomfortable expressing why they are so desperate to make it as a dancer. Predictably, this process opens up a lot of wounds. As each character unloads their emotional baggage, the drama reaches a fever pitch. In fact, the show won the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, a rare achievement for a musical. Based on the phenomenal reaction to the dramatic elements of the production, it wasn’t long before Hollywood got involved. In 1985, a film adaption directed by Richard
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Attenborough and starring Michael Douglas as Zach was released. Many in the industry felt that the musical would not translate to the big screen. But while not entirely memorable, the movie generally fared well with critics (though some felt that all Attenborough did was film the stage production) and received several Golden Globe and Oscar nominations. Of course, the songs are what everyone truly remembers - and why A Chorus Line continues to pack theaters nearly 40 years after its debut. The timeless, Marvin Hamlischcomposed soundtrack includes “I Hope I Get It,” “I Can Do That,” “Sing,” “One” and “What I Did for Love.” All these are beloved songs to Broadway enthusiasts. The original 1975 Broadway cast recording has sold millions of copies across the world. But even as recently as 2010, the London Theatre Orchestra & Cast released a recording that did well. A Chorus Line is not just another Broadway musical; it is a chance of a lifetime and a chance for you to make a lasting Valentine’s Day impression. Your Valentine will say “Thank you, thank you, thank you!” —Lydia Parsons (New Tech Institute)
The show starts at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, please visit www.ticketmaster.com. The Centre is located at 715 Locust Street in downtown Evansville.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 5:30 PM
Tin Fish -- Gary Ward
6:00 PM
Los Alfaro -- Family Night
7:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Carl Rodenberg
Back Stage Bar & Grill -- DJ Jon B: Icemen AfterParty KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Stompbox 40
10:00 PM
7:30 PM
11:00 PM
8:00 PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Jazz Hat Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Midnight Special Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke The Joke Factory -- Dee Jay Dangler feat. Ruse Harstel
9:00 PM
Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Club Royale -- Pieces of the Day Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Skelton’s Montourage Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Karaoke with DJ Dew-It Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke Legends -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Rory Connolly River City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off Special Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
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9:30 PM
7:15 PM
Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Cincinnati
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Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Live DJ (Upstairs) Someplace Else -- Drag Show
12:45 AM
Someplace Else -- Drag Show
5:30 PM
Tin Fish -- Gary Ward
6:00 PM
Holy Spirit Campus -Bingo!
7:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark Victory Theatre -- Mancini Magic
7:15 PM
Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Elmira
7:30 PM
Metro Sports Center -Crush Cancer: Evansville Crush host Paducah to benefit the Thumbs Up for Lane Goodwin Childhood Cancer Foundation
8:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Midnight Special Doc’s Nightclub -- Amateur Arm Wrestling Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke Pan Head Fred’s (Owensboro) -- Greg Martin, Crawl, Gerry Smoot & Michael Gough The Joke Factory -Dee Jay Dangler feat. Ruse Harstel
9:00 PM
Cecil’s Bar & Grill -DJ & Karaoke Club Royale -- Pieces of the Day Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Calabash Double Dukes (Henderson) -Slick Willy Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -Rory Connolly River City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off Special
9:30 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Blame the Radio Doc’s Nightclub -Sister Brutal KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Stompbox 40
10:00 PM
KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- DJ Jon B Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Live DJ (Upstairs)
11:00 PM
Someplace Else -Drag Show
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Ellis Park -Touchdown Bowl
6:00 PM
12:45 AM
Someplace Else -Drag Show
10:00 AM
The Centre -- Super Bride Sunday
1:00 PM
Winzerwald Winery Tasting Room -Andrea Wirth
2:00 PM
Victory Theatre -Mancini Magic
5:00 PM
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller
6:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty
8:00 PM
Doc’s Nightclub -Vintage Rendition
9:00 PM
Cecil’s Bar & Grill -DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Super Bowl Party KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Sound Entertainment with Travis
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty
7:30 PM
Someplace Else -RuPaul’s Drag Race
9:00 PM
Cecil’s Bar & Grill -DJ & Karaoke Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Beer Pong, Xbox 360, PS3, and Karaoke with DJ Dew-It
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 6:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
6:30 PM
Rick’s Sports Bar -Texas Hold’em
7:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Stompbox Trio Doc’s Nightclub -Partners Cornhole Tournament Ri Ra Irish Pub -Trivia Night
8:30 PM
Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday
Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
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9:00 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -DJ & Karaoke Double Dukes (Henderson) -Karaoke with DJ Dew-It KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- College Night: Unique Soundz with Travis
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 6:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Ladies’ Night with Live Music
7:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Stompbox Trio
8:00 PM
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Open Mic Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Comedy Night with Scott Long & John Hancuff
9:00 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Elliot Sublett & Friends KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Elliot Sublett
10:30 PM
Someplace Else -- Karaoke: Release you inner Rockstar with Host Briana Michaels Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
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Entertainment News4U.me THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Lucky Lady – Ladies’ Night Rick’s Sports Bar -Free Pool! Someplace Else -- College Night: Beer Pong Stockwell Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration!
5:15 PM
PAC (Physical Activities Center) USI -- USI Lady Eagles vs. Lewis University
6:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Los Alfaro -- Family Night
7:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sing-Off Finale! Doc’s Nightclub -Cornhole Tournament
7:30 PM
PAC (Physical Activities Center) USI -- USI Eagles vs. Lewis University
9:00 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -- College Night with DJ Jon J Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Club Royale -- Karaoke with the Experience hosted by BK Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Karaoke with Mama Judy KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Hoosier Daddy KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke Unique Soundz with Travis
Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Shaun Broshear
10:30 PM
Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ (Upstairs)
Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Karaoke with DJ Dew-It Harbor Bay (East) -- Karaoke Koodie Hoos -- DJ & Karaoke with Greg Hays Legends -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- David Huffman River City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off Special
9:30 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -Lindsey Williams KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Rachel & The Jimmies
10:00 PM
Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Live DJ (Upstairs)
Friday, February 8
11:00 PM
KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Crawfish Boil Stockwell Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration!
Saturday, February 9
5:30 PM
Tin Fish -- Jimmy B
6:00 PM
Someplace Else -- Drag Show
KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Crawfish Boil Stockwell Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration!
Los Alfaro -- Family Night Winzerwald Winery Tasting Room -- Pieces of Calabash (Franklin St. Pub Crawl)
12:45 AM
7:00 PM
PAC (Physical Activities Center) USI -- USI Lady Eagles vs. University of Wisconsin-Parkside The Joke Factory -- Comedian Workshop by Chili Challis
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Ford Center -- Alan Jackson with Gloriana & Greg Bates
7:30 PM
Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -Jazz Hat
8:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Street Corner Symphony Hacienda (East) -- Brian Hart Harbor Bay (North) -- Karaoke The Joke Factory -- Chili Challis
9:00 PM
Someplace Else -Drag Show
1:00 PM
3:15 PM
PAC (Physical Activities Center) USI -- USI Eagles vs. University of Wisconsin-Parkside 4:00 PM Winetree (North) -- Beer Tasting
Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
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5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Jimmy B 6:00 PM Holy Spirit Campus -- Bingo! The Joke Factory -$5 Comedy Show 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty The Centre -- The Really Big Show
8:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Street Corner Symphony Hacienda (East) -- Lindsey Williams Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke
9:00 PM
Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Club Royale -- Never Been Caught Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- 26th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration with Bob Minnette, Hog Maw Blues and Skelton’s Montourage Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Gregory Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Flat Stanley Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Live Music (Downstairs) River City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off Special
9:30 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -Pieces of the Day Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
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10:00 PM
KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- DJ Jon B Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Live DJ 11:00 PM Someplace Else -- Drag Show
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Crawfish Boil Stockwell Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration!
12:45 AM
Someplace Else -- Drag Show
12:00 PM
Hacienda (East) -- Ashley Mirick (Face Painting) Hacienda (East) -- Photo Booth
1:00 PM
Winzerwald Winery Tasting Room -- Souls N Strings
2:00 PM
Ford Center -- UE Aces vs. Drake Bulldogs
5:00 PM
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller
6:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty
Hacienda (East) -- Stefne Wene (Karaoke)
7:30 PM
Henderson Fine Arts Center -Shrek The Musical
8:00 PM
Doc’s Nightclub -- Roy Nathaniel Bayne
9:00 PM
Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Unique Sound Entertainment with Travis KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Addiction Cure
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Crawfish Boil Stockwell Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration!
6:00 PM
PS3, and Karaoke with DJ Dew-It KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -The Amazing Soul Crackers
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Crawfish Boil Stockwell Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration!
6:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty
6:30 PM
Rick’s Sports Bar -- Texas Hold’em
7:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band Doc’s Nightclub -- Partners Cornhole Tournament Ford Center -- Journey Hacienda (East) -- The Jimmies Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Trivia Night
8:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Fat Tuesday: Tommy Stillwell and The Amazing Soul Crackers
7:00 PM
8:30 PM
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
Hacienda (East) -- Jesse Gallamore Someplace Else -- RuPaul’s Drag Race
9:00 PM
Cecil’s Bar & Grill -DJ & Karaoke Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Beer Pong, Xbox 360,
Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Doc’s Nightclub -- Fat Tuesday with Boscoe France Double Dukes (Henderson) -Karaoke with DJ Dew-It KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -College Night: Unique Soundz with Travis KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Party with Retro Shock (Beads, Giveaways, Food & Drink Specials) Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
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9:30 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Fat Tuesday Party
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 6:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro – Ladies’ Night with Live Music
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10:30 PM
7:00 PM
Someplace Else -- Karaoke: Release you inner Rockstar with Host Briana Michaels
7:15 PM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14
8:00 PM
Ellis Park -- Over the Moon for You Prize Package Drawing (Overnight stay at Ruby Moon Winery’s Sunset Suite plus gifts for your Valentine) Lucky Lady – Ladies’ Night Rick’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool! Someplace Else -College Night: Beer Pong
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band
Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Toledo Walleye Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Katie Watts Double Dukes (Henderson) -Comedy Night with Mo Alexander & Richard Douglas Jones
9:00 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
5:30 PM
Tin Fish -- Jimmy B
6:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Los Alfaro -- Family Night
7:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band Doc’s Nightclub -- Cornhole Tournament Ford Center -- UE Lady Aces vs. Indiana State Basketball
9:00 PM
Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
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Back Stage Bar & Grill -- College Night with DJ Jon J Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Club Royale -- Karaoke with the Experience hosted by BK Double Dukes (Henderson) -Karaoke with Mama Judy KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Karaoke Unique Soundz with Travis Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Sam Rice
10:00 PM
10:30 PM
11:00 PM
Friday, February 15
Saturday, February 16
5:30 PM
12:45 AM
6:00 PM
9:00 AM
Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ (Upstairs)
Tin Fish -- Andrea Wirth Los Alfaro -- Family Night
7:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark
7:15 PM
Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Fort Wayne Komets
7:30 PM
Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -Chuck Grady
8:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Top Tier Band Harbor Bay (North) -- Karaoke The Joke Factory -- Jokes & Jazz Valentine’s Day Celebration of Love Special Event
9:00 PM
Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Club Royale -- The Jimmies Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Echo Plexes Double Dukes (Henderson) -Karaoke with DJ Dew-It Double Dukes (Henderson) -Gonzo’s Toybox Harbor Bay (East) -- Karaoke Legends -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Emily Thompson River City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off Special
Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Live DJ (Upstairs)
Someplace Else -- Drag Show
Someplace Else -- Drag Show Vanderburgh County Fairgrounds -Crops for the Cure (Scrapbooking Event)
2:00 PM
Ford Center -- UE Aces vs. Creighton Blue Jays
5:00 PM
Ford Center -- UE Lady Aces vs. Illinois State Basketball (Hoops for the Cure)
5:30 PM
Tin Fish -- Andrea Wirth
6:00 PM
Holy Spirit Campus -- Bingo!
7:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark Victory Theatre -- Beethoven’s Kings & Emperors
8:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Top Tier Band Harbor Bay (North) -- Karaoke The Centre -- Rodney Carrington
9:00 PM
Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Club Royale -- The Jimmies Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Vintage Rendition
9:30 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -- DJ Jon B: Icemen After-Party KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Sixty Four East
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Doc’s Nightclub -Gorganthoran, Excempt and Thorlock Double Dukes (Henderson) -Gonzo’s Toybox Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pieces of the Day River City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off Special
9:30 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -Blended Society KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Sixty Four East
10:00 PM
KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -DJ Jon B Los Alfaro -- Latin Night Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Live DJ (Upstairs)
11:00 PM
Someplace Else -Drag Show
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 12:45 AM
Someplace Else -- Drag Show
1:00 PM
Winzerwald Winery Tasting Room -- Zion
3:00 PM
Ford Center -Teen Choice Live! The Tour
Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
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Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller
6:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty
7:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Top Tier Band
8:00 PM
Doc’s Nightclub -Gentleman Basterds
9:00 PM
Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Amazing Soul Crackers KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Sound Entertainment with Travis
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 6:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
7:30 PM
Someplace Else -- RuPaul’s Drag Race
9:00 PM
Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Beer Pong, Xbox 360, PS3, and Karaoke with DJ Dew-It
Tuesday, February 19 6:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty
6:30 PM
Rick’s Sports Bar -Texas Hold’em
7:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires Doc’s Nightclub -Partners Cornhole Tournament Ri Ra Irish Pub -Trivia Night
7:30 PM
Henderson Fine Arts Center -- Ladysmith Black Mambazo
8:30 PM
Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday
9:00 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Karaoke with DJ Dew-It KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- College Night: Unique Soundz with Travis
Wednesday, February 20 6:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro – Ladies’ Night with Live Music
7:00 PM
7:05 PM
Ford Center -- UE Aces vs. Illinois State Men’s Basketball
7:30 PM
The Centre -- Broadway at the Centre presents A Chorus Line
8:00 PM
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Andria Reed Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Comedy Night with National Touring Comedians
9:00 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Elliot Sublett & Friends
10:30 PM
Someplace Else -Karaoke: Release you inner Rockstar with Host Briana Michaels
Thursday, February 21 Lucky Lady – Ladies’ Night Rick’s Sports Bar -Free Pool! Someplace Else -- College Night: Beer Pong
6:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty Los Alfaro -- Family Night
Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
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Hearts Fire 5K
USI 's on
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he University of Southern Indiana has a lot of running planned for our community this year, starting with the first of a series of three races with the Hearts on Fire 5K on Saturday, February 9th. The running series aims to get the community involved with USI students and campus, encourage the health and wellbeing of the people of Evansville. Proceeds from the events will go to the USI Sports Management scholarship fund, professional development opportunities and future events offered through the Department of Kinesiology and Sport. Packet pickup for the 5K will be Friday evening before the race from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or Saturday morning the day of the race at 7:30 a.m. at the Recreation and Fitness Center located on the USI campus. The schedule of events includes a fun fest with free food, entertainment and music that will run all day from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., the Run/Walk/Challenged Athlete race beginning at 9 a.m., a Cupid Fun Run at 10:15 a.m., free kids runs and much more to follow the races. Contests for Best Cupid, Cutest Couple and Most Creative Family will be held, as well as top three and best overall male and female runner awards ceremonies. There are also opportunities to volunteer for the event.
—Julie Buente
To find out more on volunteering you can contact Dr. Glenna Bower at 812-465-1265 or via email at gbower@usi.edu. For more information on the 5K and all the events in the series and to register for this or all three races you can visit www.usi.edu/running.
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7:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires Doc’s Nightclub -- Cornhole Tournament
9:00 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -- College Night with DJ Jon J Cecil’s Bar & Grill -DJ & Karaoke Club Royale -- Karaoke with the Experience hosted by BK Double Dukes (Henderson) -Karaoke with Mama Judy KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke Unique Soundz with Travis Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Katie Watts
10:30 PM
Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ (Upstairs)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 5:30 PM
Tin Fish -- Blind Dog
6:00 PM
Los Alfaro -- Family Night
7:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
7:30 PM
Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Chuck Grady USI Liberal Arts Center -- USI Theatre presentsTwilight: Los Angeles, 1992
8:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio Harbor Bay (North) -- Karaoke The Joke Factory -- Redneck Comedian: Big Ed Caylor
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Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Club Royale -- McFly Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- No Curfew Double Dukes (Henderson) -Karaoke with DJ Dew-It Harbor Bay (East) -- Karaoke Koodie Hoos -- DJ & Karaoke with Greg Hays Legends -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -Shaun Broshear River City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off Special
9:30 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Lindsey Williams KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Zero Kings
10:00 PM
Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Live DJ (Upstairs)
10:30 PM
The Joke Factory -- Redneck Comedian: Big Ed Caylor
11:00 PM
Someplace Else -- Drag Show
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 12:45 AM
Someplace Else -- Drag Show
1:00 PM
PAC (Physical Activities Center) USI -- USI Lady Eagles vs. McKendree University
3:15 PM
PAC (Physical Activities Center) USI -- USI Eagles vs. McKendree University
4:00 PM
Winetree (East) -- Beer Tasting
5:30 PM
Tin Fish -- Blind Dog
6:00 PM
Holy Spirit Campus -- Bingo!
7:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark Ford Center -- World Championship Ice Racing: ATV’s & Motocross
7:30 PM
USI Liberal Arts Center -- USI Theatre presents Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
8:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio Harbor Bay (North) -- Karaoke The Joke Factory -- Redneck Comedian: Big Ed Caylor
9:00 PM
Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Club Royale -- McFly Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Smoke Rings Doc’s Nightclub -- Flashback Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Minx Harbor Bay (East) -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Blended Society River City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off Special
9:30 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -- The Sellouts KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Zero Kings
10:00 PM
KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -DJ Jon B Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Live DJ (Upstairs)
10:30 PM
The Joke Factory -- Redneck Comedian: Big Ed Caylor
Sunday, February 24 12:45 AM
Someplace Else -- Drag Show
1:00 PM
Winzerwald Winery Tasting Room -- Honey Roy
2:00 PM
USI Liberal Arts Center -- USI Theatre presents Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
5:00 PM
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller
5:30 PM
Casino Aztar (Events Plaza) -- Club 55 Party: Bob Minnette’s Swing Cats Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
11:00 PM
Someplace Else -- Drag Show
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6:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty
8:00 PM
Doc’s Nightclub -- Vintage Rendition
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9:00 PM
Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Unique Sound Entertainment with Travis
Rick’s Sports Bar -- Texas Hold’em
7:00 PM
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Matt Clark & Friends Doc’s Nightclub -- Partners Cornhole Tournament Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Trivia Night
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty
7:30 PM
Someplace Else -- RuPaul’s Drag Race USI Liberal Arts Center -- USI Theatre presents Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
8:00 PM
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Douglas Jay Boyd & Ben Balmer
9:00 PM
Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Beer Pong, Xbox 360, PS3, and Karaoke with DJ Dew-It
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 6:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
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USI Liberal Arts Center -- USI Theatre presents Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
8:30 PM
Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday
9:00 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Double Dukes (Henderson) -Karaoke with DJ Dew-It KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -College Night: Unique Soundz with Travis
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 6:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro – Ladies’ Night with Live Music
7:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Matt Clark & Friends
7:30 PM
USI Liberal Arts Center -- USI Theatre presents Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
8:00 PM
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Chuck Grady Double Dukes (Hensderson) -Comedy Night with National Touring Comedians
9:00 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -The Amazing Soul Crackers
7:15 PM
Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Toledo
7:30 PM
PAC (Physical Activities Center) USI -- USI Eagles vs. Kentucky Wesleyan College USI Liberal Arts Center -- USI Theatre presents Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
9:00 PM
Back Stage Bar & Grill -- College Night with DJ Jon J Club Royale -- Karaoke with the Experience hosted by BK Double Dukes (Henderson) -Karaoke with Mama Judy KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke Unique Soundz with Travis Ri Ra Irish Pub -- David Huffman
10:30 PM
Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ (Upstairs) Someplace Else -- Karaoke with Briana Michaels
10:30 PM
Someplace Else -- Karaoke: Release you inner Rockstar with Host Briana Michaels
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Lucky Lady – Ladies’ Night Rick’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool! Someplace Else -- College Night: Beer Pong
5:15 PM
PAC (Physical Activities Center) USI -- USI Lady Eagles vs. Kentucky Wesleyan College
6:00 PM
Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Los Alfaro -- Family Night
7:00 PM
Doc’s Nightclub -- Cornhole Tournament
Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
Tracy Zeller
Community Calendar
I
n response to the community who has supported them for 9 years, Tracy Zeller Jewelry has created something to make the community as strong as the multi-faceted stones they sell. As of January 15th, the Tracy Zeller Community Calendar has been up and running. The calendar was started on the idea that it would help event sponsors and planners foster and coordinate successful events for non-profit organizations, schools, churches and other organizations in the tri-state area. An amiable mission indeed, but this is an idea galvanized by a history of supporting hundreds of such events throughout the tri-state since the store’s opening. The inspiration for which was their “Live to Give” philosophy, and they have stuck to it. The community calendar is a direct result of their forward thinking and notable passion for their community. With easy navigation, users on the site will be able to view upcoming events, receive notices when an event is posted that they have particular interest in and also upload to the e-calendars and social media. Events are listed in multiple, easily understood categories based on their purpose and subject matter. Among the many benefits of the calendar, perhaps the greatest, is that it will act as an irrigation system feeding resources directly and more efficiently to local organizations, making them grow and ultimately flourish. —Nick Durcholz Visit the calendar at www.tzcalendar.com.
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localtalent
PHOTO CREDIT WWW.FLICKR.COM/JENNACITRUS
Jenna Citrus
J
enna Citrus is a blooming, young artist and currently a student at the University of Southern Indiana majoring in Art and Business. She responded to our call for local talent and promises to be one to keep an eye on in the local art scene.
News4U (N4U): Tell us about the types of art you create and your involvement
N4U: Do you have any other projects in the works? Will they be available for the public to see and where? JC: Right now I’m working on a self-portrait project and a display for Lightmares that will be in a pop-up show called “Fresh Meat” by The Arts Council of Doom on the 16th of February at Inman’s Picture Framing (5625 Vogel Road) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, the 15th of February, Lightmares is playing a show at Penny Lane Coffee House downtown. My largest ongoing project is on flickr. I am doing something akin to a 365 day, photo journalism project but I am doing it for 10,000 images. Each image is the capture of a moment of human existence. There is a story behind each image, and if you combine those images, there is a huge snap-shot of my life. I started this project off because I had trouble remembering what I had done the month before. But now, I can take a look at my images and see exactly what I was writing about or photographing. This can be seen by navigating to www.flickr.com/ jennacitrus and clicking on the photo set to your right labeled ‘10,000 Part II.’
with the Arts Council of Doom…
N4U: What do you have planned for the
on photography. Another favorite type of art is splatter painting on clothing. The Arts Council of Doom is a great group that I’ve been a part of for about 6 months. A show that I was in with them was between The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana and The Arts Council of Doom (TACO Doom). Each member that participated showcased 3 of their works in the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery at the Arts Council.
JC: In the future, I plan to create a museum/
Jenna Citrus (JC): I create many different types of visual art with an emphasis
N4U: You’re involved with a local music group in a unique way. How so? JC: I am in the band Lightmares. We are an electronic band, as well as a solo
project for Justin Sala. I contribute to the band with my photographic capabilities and by filming for our music videos. We have also created our own album The Sun Dances which was released December 15th 2012. Each of our CDs is handprinted with our artwork. The cases have been splatter painted by us and a wallet-photo print is included in each album. We can be found at www.facebook. com/LIGHTMAR3S with links to our newest creations; music and visual. The CD can be purchased online or at Penny Lane, Heirloom Records, Abyss Co. and The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana.
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future of what you create?
gallery/coffee house/venue place. Right now, it is a flurry of ideas in my head but the core of it is to create a safe place for anyone to be able to participate in a communal art project. People could create 2 and 3 dimensional works on every surface of this building and have the knowledge that they participated in a large-scale art project and that some piece of their contribution will remain. —Julie Buente
soundboard Jason Lee McKinney
J
ason Lee McKinney’s musical career has seen more than its share of ups and downs. From early success to heartbreak and back again, the 38-year-old Evansville native can’t say the ride has been dull. As the driving force behind two bands that scored major record deals, he knows the feeling of being just a hit song away from the big time. He also knows how elusive that dream really is; life tends to kick back sometimes when the stars seem ready to align. In 2006, just as McKinney and his band mates in the Cheap Trick-influenced Lost Anthem were recording a promising new album with famed producer Tommy Sims, the lights went out. Tragedy struck not once but twice in succession. First, McKinney’s father succumbed to cancer. Then, his wife of 14 years filed for divorce. The cumulative effect of these events sent McKinney into a tailspin that once righted, set him on a whole new path in both his life and his music. Though he grew up in Evansville and still considers it a second home, McKinney has spent the last 13 years in Nashville – the obvious place for a talented singer/songwriter to put down roots. But after suffering the loss of his father and his wife, McKinney stopped playing music. He went to school and tried to live a typical life, completely removed from the industry. Slowly, he started to rediscover the joy of music by listening to his dad’s record collection – weathered voices like Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, John Prine and Leon Russell. McKinney’s creative muse returned. He plotted a change in direction that resulted in the 2009 solo release Strangers, Stages, Cheap Hotels. Two tracks from the album, “Firefly” and “Middle of Nowhere,” received national rotation on TCN (The Country Network). Along with the new sound which touched on old school country but also referenced new stars like Keith Urban, McKinney recognized that his business approach also had to change. “The days are gone of being able to say that you just want to play guitar and sing. You can do that, but you’re going to be in your basement by yourself. You have to figure out how to do things cheaply but professionally,” he explains. With an MBA earned over the last several years and a doctorate nearing completion, McKinney is more than qualified to handle the financial side
of his career. His creativity too, has reached a peak as the painful experiences of the past have come flooding out in song. Everything is coming together for his new album, Troubadours, Vagabonds and Thieves. Musically, the 13 songs reflect a bluesy, gritty, swampy sound that seems entirely natural to McKinney. A record release party is set for February 8 at Mojo’s BoneYard here in Evansville. While the response to McKinney’s solo material in America has been favorable, nothing can compare to the rabid European fans. “My band headlined a country music festival in Poland over the summer which was really fun. We’re negotiating to go back, because the people were incredible – over 100,000, and they really connected with the music,” says McKinney. Still, he is philosophical about measuring success by crowd numbers or sales figures; it’s hardly surprising considering the twists and turns that have led him to his current position in life and music. “Success is subjective,” McKinney says. “I’m a music business professor at Vincennes. A lot of my students see me as being successful because I’ve got a record deal. It’s all relative, because that and five bucks will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks.” —Thomas Ellis
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Al’s Corner Pub 301 W. Columbia St. (812) 909-2249
Chilly Willy’s 3039 Claremont (812) 423-0726
Algonquins 213 U.S. Hwy. 41 South Henderson, KY (270) 827-4313
Club Royale 2131 W. Franklin St. (812) 401-1699
Archie & Clyde’s Newburgh, IN 8320 Bell Oaks Dr. (812) 480-7778
BackStage Bar 524 Main St. 424-5020 Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. (Inside LeMerigot) (812) 433-4000 Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. (812) 909-0388 Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares (812) 425-4929 The Brickhouse 201 W. Illinois St. (812) 421-0024 Buck’s Tavern 1005 N. Fulton Ave. (812) 429-0055 Buster & Becky’s 1000 N. Garvin (812) 423-7616
Cecil’s Bar & Grill 420 N. Garvin Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. (812) 475-1074
Corner Pocket 1819 N. Fulton Ave. (812) 428-BALL Cricket’s 518 W. Main St. Newburgh, IN (812) 858-2782 Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt (812) 867-7300 Darren’s Pub 713 N. Green St. Henderson, KY (270) 827-2206 D.C.’s Pub 900 W. Buena Vista (812) 401-6425
Deerhead Sidewalk Café 222 E. Columbia (812) 425-2515
Extra Innings (Holiday Inn) 951 Wernsing Rd. Jasper, IN (812) 482-5555 Fat Boys Tavern (Ft. Branch, IN) 115 McCreary St. (812) 753-9914 Fox & Hound English Pub 5416 E. Indiana (812) 473-5721 11 Frame Lounge 1801 Franklin St. (812) 423-5355 Fred’s 421 Read St. (812) 423-8040 Ginny’s Place 1602 Covert Ave. (812) 477-0789 Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin (812) 423-0796
Iron Horse 203 N. McCreary Ft. Branch, IN (812) 753-9918
The Joke Factory 217 Main Street (812) 250-1376 K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill Washington Square Mall (812) 437-9920 Koodie Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN (812) 838-5202 Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin (812) 437-0171 Lanhuck’s 321 E. Columbia (812) 491-2222 Legends 1050 S. Weinbach (812) 476-7444
Hammerheads 317 Main St. (812) 421-8492
Leroy’s Tavern 2659Mt.VernonAve. (812) 464-8300
Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown (812) 401-1201
Harpoles Main Street Exit Live 1031 Main St.
Double Dukes 2044 Hwy 41 Ramada Inn (270) 826-6600
Hoosiers Lounge (in Casino Aztar Pavillion) 450 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 433-4100
Lyle & Bill’s Sports Zone 1404 E. Morgan Ave. (812) 425-7729
Ellis Park Sports Bar 3300 U.S. Hwy. 41 North Henderson, KY (812) 425-1456
Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. (812) 475-0229
Los Alfaro 1704 S. Kentucky Ave. (812) 422-8070 MainGateSportsBar 520 Main St. (812) 428-7776 Marigold Bar
2112 S. Weinbach Ave.
(812) 475-8780
Mojo’s Boneyard Sportsbar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. (812) 475-8593 O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. (812) 401-4630
Old Chicago 6500 Lloyd Expwy. (812) 401-1400 On Deck Riverside Bar & Grill 100 Second St. (270) 826-2424 The Peephole Bar & Grill 2nd & Main St. (812) 423-5171
Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. (812) 421-8741 The Pointe Sports Bar 830 LST Dr. (812) 425-4840 The Pub 1348 Division St. (812) 423-2121 Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 Green River Rd. (812) 477-4088
RiRa’s Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 426-0000 Rick’s 718 Lounge 718 3rd Ave. (812) 423-0872
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Rookie’s 117 Second St. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1106 Safari Wine & Martini Bar 415 Main St. (812) 425-5282 Sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker (812) 491-6229
Smitty’s Italian Steak House 2109 W. Franklin St. (812) 423-6280 Show Me’s (West) 5525 Pearl Dr. (812) 402-7100 Show Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. (812) 401-7469 Sidetrack Tavern 664 E. Illinois St. 423-0828
Someplace Else 930 Main St. (812) 424-3202 Sportsman’s Grille & Billards 2315 W. Franklin St. (812) 422-0801 Tiki Time Bar 1801 Waterworks Rd. (812) 425-1912
Tinfish 300 W. Jennings Newburgh, IN (812) 490-7000
TJ’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. (812) 402-9273 Xcess Gentlemen’s Club 207 S. Fulton Ave. (812) 426-6998 Ziggy’s Pub 16 Main St. Poseyville, IN (812) 874-2170
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February 1 – Yo Gotti –
February 2 – 24th Annual Gospel Fest – Clowes Memorial Hall
February 2 – Daughtry/3 Doors Down – Louisville Palace
February 7 – Zoso – A Tribute to Led Zeppelin – Bogarts
February 4 – Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers – Bankers Life Fieldhouse
February 5 – Matchbox 20 – Louisville Palace
February 8 – The Used/We Came As Romans – Bogarts
February 5 – Candlebox –
February 8 – 19th African American Art Exhibition – Actors Theatre of Louisville
Judy Collins – Cincinnati Music Hall
February 9 – Brazilian Carnaval – The Jazz Kitchen
February 10 – WWE Smackdown
February 13 – Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Miami University Middletown
February 11 – Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers – Bankers Life Fieldhouse
February 14 – Louisville Cardinals
February 14 – Mike Epps – US Bank Arena
February 14 – Kem – Old National Centre
February 15 – Corey Smith Bogarts
February 17 – Drumline Live – The Center for Performing Arts
February 20 – Testament –
February 20 – New York Knicks
February 10 – Cincinnati Pops:
Bogarts
February 23 – Broadway
The Vogue
vs. Indiana Pacers – Bankers Life Fieldhouse
February 22 – China National
World Tour – KFC YUM! Center
Men’s Basketball – KFC YUM! Center
February 16 – 2013 Great Train Expo – Kentucky International Convention Center
February 16 - The Who: Quadrophenia and More – KFC YUM! Center February 21 – Jerry Seinfeld – Louisville Palace
in Cincinnati Presents Million Dollar Quartet – Procter and Gamble Hall
Symphony Orchestra – The Centre February 24 – Chris Botti – Brown for the Performing Arts Theatre
February 27 – Muse –
February 26 – Sister Act –
US Bank Arena
Old National Centre
February 28 – Dirty Heads/Shiny Toy Guns – The Vogue
February 27 – Louisville Cardinals
Women’s Basketball – KFC YUM! Center
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Ratings are given from 1-5. “5” is the best rating a reviewer can give, meaning they were very pleased with the beer and would strongly recommend it. “1” is the lowest rating a reviewer can give, meaning they did not enjoy the beer at all.
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Beck'’s Sapphire
Kona Big Wave Golden Ale
Two Brothers Outlaw IPA
Christy Moore • 4.5 Christy Moore • 5
Back to the islands with the Kona Brewing Co. This beer captures the golden color of the sun. You could almost close your eyes and imagine yourself under the banyan trees amidst the artists in Lahaina. The nose is very hoppy but the taste is a lot less bitter than you would expect. This may quite possibly be the best blended beer that incorporates hops that I have sampled thus far.
Jabez Martinez • 3
The beer pours a golden color and I had high hopes for it. You could smell the pine, some flowers and even some grapefruit. I guess I was expecting something more on the lighter side but it was okay. The flavor matched the aroma but it was just mediocre. I was expecting something light and crisp that you would drink at the beach by the appearance of the bottle.
Nick D • 3.5
This one lives up to its name, pouring the most vibrant gold hue. The barley aroma is much bolder than in most ales, I hope it is reflected in the taste too. The flavor is very interesting with a yeasty, earthiness. The beer has a taste which disappears from the palate almost instantaneous and finishes squeaky clean. This is an ideal summer brew, a fantastic flavor presence but also light and refreshing.
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The color is a very transparent amber. German sapphire hops welcome you with a pleasant citrus passage across the taste buds. It favors a sweeter direction than your classic hops beer, and in doing so captures a better long lasting consistency that maintains a good presence all the way to the end.
Jabez Martinez • 4
I was expecting a darker beer by the looks of
the bottle but it was a clear, pale lager. It had 6 % ABV which was nice but I couldn’t tell it. Usually beer with bumped up alcohol content suffers in taste. It did have your standard Beck’s flavor but it seemed a little more refined. It was very sweet with some breadyness to it. I am not a Beck’s fan but this one was pretty good and will try it again.
Nick D • 4.5
This beer, one I have been looking forward to trying, pours very pale. The aroma is invigorating and the barley seems to stand out more than the hops. It comes off as a lager by smell. The taste is where those special sapphire hops shine though. They initially hit the palate with a punch then fade into a smooth, nutty flavor. The aftertaste is subtle and pleasant. As with Beck’s flagship beer, Sapphire maintains premium style, taste and overall quality. Sehr gut.
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Christy Moore • 4
This potent potion bites you back. Of course I’ll never want to test this theory but the taste makes me think of what it would be like to lick a rugged biker that you see in the movies. Weeks of road dirt caked on the skin, cured in the overbearing smoke house of an old western style saloon, gun powder accenting the ashy hue of the leather hide. Resembling the bounty hunter in the Nick Cage master piece “Raising Arizona”.
Jabez Martinez • 3.5
This beer had a yellow/amber color with a strong hops aroma, which I expected. It had the usual citrus and pine flavors that were backed by a strong hops flavor. I am not an IPA fan but this one wasn’t bad. It had a medium body to it, but was crisp and didn’t coat you tongue with hops.
Nick D • 4
This brew sports a striking peach hue that is slightly cloudy. The aroma of the hops does not shock the nostrils like most IPA’s, instead it enters them smoothly and gently. There is no hindrance of the intense hop flavor IPA drinkers love in this brew and yet, the smoothness in which it is delivered is uncanny. This beer is one of the only truly accessible IPAs I’ve ever had. Two Brothers does not disappoint.
Great Crescent Aurora Lager
Jabez Martinez • 4
This is a cloudy yellow beer with decent carbonation. I always like to see us review Hoosier breweries and I will keep my eye out for this one. I would describe this as a ‘lighter’ lager flavored beer with a mild, sweet hops flavor. Having the beer in pint cans was also good and I hope I will find other styles the brewery has to offer.
Nick D • 2
Christy Moore • 3
This beer builds a towering head of foam, Appearance is slightly cloudy gold. When it settles you’re left with a bitter hodge-podge of grapefruit citrus overtones and bitter hoppy bite. As much as I wanted to vote for the Indiana team, I’ve never heard of Aurora Indiana and I don’t expect this beverage to be the item that puts it on the map.
This brew pours a pale yellow. The aroma to this one is very unappealing. It is an unpleasant funk that I hope is not reflected in the taste. The taste is not quite as unpleasant as the smell, but goodness it is strange. It has a salty flavor with a hint of soapiness. Yes, you read that right, a soapy flavor. Even with keeping as open of a mind a possible, I struggle to find anything good about this one. It tastes like it was brewed in someone’s bathtub.
Random Beer Facts! •Beer is the second most popular beverage in the world, coming in behind tea. •To get rid of the foam at the top of beer (the head), stick your fingers in it. •Bavariastill defines beer as a staple food. •To keep your beer glass or mug from sticking to your bar napkin, sprinkle a little salt on the napkin before you set your glass down. •The oldest known written recipe is for beer. •The powers that be at Guinness say that a pint of beer is lifted about ten times, and each time about 0.56 ml is lost in a beer drinker’s facial hair. That’s a lot of wasted beer! •Tossing salted peanuts in a glass of beer makes the peanuts dance. Compiled from www.beerfestboots.com
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The Centre
715 Locust St. Evansville, IN 812-435-5770 centre. evansvillegis.com
February 16 – Rodney Carrington “Laughter’s Good” Tour Texas native, Rodney Carrington has been making audiences laugh for almost twenty years with his unique brand of stand-up comedy. The country singer-songwriter has recorded eight major label comedy albums which have sold more than two million copies. Two of which have been certified Gold. His albums include such hit comedy-inspired songs as “Dancin’ With a Man,” “Show Them to Me” and “Don’t Look Now.” In addition, he released a book entitled Rodney Carrington: Coming Clean. Carrington is currently on his North American “Laughter’s Good” tour where he performs a mix of his comedic songs and his hilarious stand-up. Rodney Carrington and his “Laughter’s Good” Tour will be at The Centre’s Aiken Theatre on Saturday February 16, at 8 p.m. All Seats are $43.75. Tickets are on-sale now. February 20 – Broadway at the Centre: A Chorus Line In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for with every drop of sweat, every hour of training and
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every day of their lives. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed - to have the chance to dance. This is A Chorus Line, the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony Awards®, including “Best Musical” and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest- running American Broadway musical ever. Now A Chorus Line returns. Come meet the new generation of Broadway’s best. Tickets go on-sale Friday, November 16 at 10:00am. Seats are $52, $31 and $21. Evansville Public Library System
Multiple Locations Evansville, IN 812-428-8200 evpl.org
February 5, 12, 19, 26 – How To Play Piano Explore some basic concepts of how to play piano. There are roll-up keyboards that will be available for checkout for the duration of the course. The class will take place in the READ Center at the Central Branch. The class starts at 4:30 p.m. For more information call 812-428-8225. This class is geared towards elementary school children. February 6, 13, 20, 27 – You Can Play Ukelele! This is a beginner’s ukulele course which will be exploring basic concepts in music. We will be learning some sing-along songs as well as a variety of popular
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songs. There are ukuleles available for checkout for the duration of the course. This class takes place in the READ Center of the Central Branch. The course begins at 4:30 p.m. For more information call 812-4288225. This class is geared towards elementary school children. The Ford Center
1 S.E. M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. Evansville, IN 812-422-1515 thefordcenter.com
February 8 - Alan Jackson with Gloriana & Greg Bates Alan Jackson is one of the most successful and respected singersongwriters in music. His current single, “You Go Your Way,” is from his chart-topping album, Thirty Miles West, which was released June 5. Jackson has sold nearly 60 million albums worldwide, topped the country singles charts 35 times, and scored more than 50 Top-10 hits. Jackson is an 18-time ACM Award winner, a 16-time CMA Award recipient, and a two-time Grammywinning artist whose songwriting has earned him the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award and an induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame as a 2011 Songwriter/Artist inductee. Tickets for Alan Jackson are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter. com, the Ford Center Box Office or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. The show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $100.
February 12 – Journey (Make-Up Date from November) Since its formation in 1973 in San Francisco, Journey has earned 19 Top 40 singles and 25 gold and platinum albums. The band’s Greatest Hits album is certified 15 times platinum, bringing Journey into the elite club of Diamond-certified album holders. The 2011 Eclipse World Tour was one of the band’s most successful tours ever, drawing nearly a million fans and ranked in the Top 15 Tours of the year. 2011 also marked the 30th anniversary of the band’s seminal anthem, “Don’t Stop Believin’,” which was honored as the top-selling digital classic rock song in history by Nielsen SoundScan. The group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005. Tickets for Journey are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter. com, the Ford Center Box Office or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $49.50 to $89.50. New Harmony Contemporary Gallery of Art
506 Main St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-3156 usi.edu/nhgallery
February 1-11 – Indiana Days/ Kentucky Nights: Andrew Kosten “Frequently I attempt to translate these themes or particular narratives with a perceivably naive or childlike use of allegorical
symbolism in order to establish certain contradictions in subject that may lead the viewer to question the imagery even further.” – Selection from Andrew Kosten’s Biography page. Having pursued the arts from a very early age, Andrew Kosten received a Bachelors degree in painting from Washington University in St. Louis in 2001 and a Masters degree in printmaking from the University of South Dakota in 2005. Andrew Kosten is currently an instructor of drawing and printmaking at the University of Southern Indiana and takes part in a multitude of juried, fine art competitions both nationally and internationally. The reception takes place on February 11th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 812-682-3156. February 18-29 – Forms of ID: Gray Lyons, Morgan Ford, Ben Duke and More In the exhibition, artists work in multiple disciplines and explore the construction of identity, perceptions of beauty, the relationship between text and image, and the intersection of art and culture. The work examines body image, identity on societal and individual levels, and the ways in which identity develops in our youth. Lyons, of South Bend, Indiana, received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design and Master of Fine Arts degree from Towson University. South Carolina native Ford received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of South Carolina and Master of Fine Arts degree in photography from Texas Woman’s University. Louisville, Kentucky, native Duke received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art and Master of Fine Arts degree in painting and drawing from the University of Utah. For more information, call 812-682-3156.
Victory Theatre
600 Main St. Evansville, IN 812-425-5050 evansvillephilharmonic.org
February 2, 3 – Mancini Magic Experience the musical magic of one of America’s most beloved TV and film composers, Henry Mancini. From Pink Panther and Peter Gunn to Moon River and The Thorn Birds, this concert sweeps you off your feet and whisks you away to the moonlit banks of romance and intrigue. Saturday’s concert begins at 7 pm. and Sunday’s show begins at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $16 plus applicable fees. Call 812-425-5050 for more information. February 16 – Beethoven’s Kings & Emperors Don’t miss your Philharmonic performing Beethoven’s “King Stephen Overture” for the first time! Experience pianist Norman Krieger’s awe-inspiring performance of Beethoven’s best-known and grandest piano concerto, the “Emperor.” The Washington Post calls Krieger “…an artist of unusual sensitivity with the technical control to do absolutely anything he wants and the sense to do so poetically.” Then, feel Beethoven’s passion during his stirring Symphony No. 7, featured in the Academy Award-winning film The King’s Speech. This rhythmicallycharged piece energizes the soul. Say goodbye to stress and get caught up in the sheer joy of what Beethoven called his “most excellent symphony.” Tickets start at $16 plus applicable fees. Call 812-425-5050 for more information.
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community & family Barnes & Noble Booksellers 624 S. Green River Rd., Evansville 812-475-1054 barnesandnoble.com
February 1, 8, 15, 22 – Friday Morning Story Time Don’t be alarmed on Friday mornings if you hear laughter coming from Barnes & Noble Jr. It’s just another of our regular Friday Story times. This event takes place every Friday of the month at 10 a.m.
February 2 – Corduroy Bear visits B & N Jr.
Their Saturday Storytime always includes a craft as well as treats, and of course a story. This week they will also be having special guest Corduroy Bear joining them for the reading of one of his tales! Bring your little ones for a fun afternoon. This visit begins at 3 p.m.
The Centre
715 Locust St., Evansville 812-435-5770 centre.evansvillegis.com
February 3 – Super Bride Sunday
You will see the live fashion shows throughout the day on two runways. You can view live vendor demonstrations in the beautifully decorated Exhibit Hall, taste food from the area’s best caterers and bakers in the VIP Tasting Area and hear disc jockeys and entertainers play samples of music they can play at your wedding. Experience all that your wedding can be…watch sample wedding videos, flip through photographers’ wedding albums, see beautiful wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, motherof-the-bride ensembles and tuxedos up close, plan your dream honeymoon, see and touch elegant wedding invitations and even see the latest in bridal hair
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and make-up. Super Bride Sunday is your One-Stop wedding planning destination and it’s absolutely FREE! For more information contact Nora Mitz Ferguson at 812-449-0002 or noramitz@gmail.com.
February 9 – The Really Big Show 2013
Tickets for The Really Big Show, a benefit for Evansville ARC, are on sale now. The annual variety show is a signature fundraising event scheduled for 7 p.m. February 9th at The Centre. This year’s theme, The Really Big Game Show, will be hosted again by 14WFIE Chief Meteorologist, Jeff Lyons. Tickets for the show are $20 for adults and $10 for children age 12 and younger. They may be purchased at The Centre box office, all Ticketmaster locations, at www.ticketmaster.com or by
calling 1-800-745-3000. VIP ticket packages, which include a prime seating to the show and admission to the Curtain Call Reception celebration following the show
(including hors doeuvres, beer, wine, desserts and live entertainment) may be purchased by calling Evansville ARC at 812-428-4500 or can be purchased online at www.evansvillearc.org.
cMoe: Koch Family Children’s Museum
22 S.E. 5th St., Evansville 812-464-2663 cmoekids.org
February 7 – Free Family Fun Night presented by St. Mary’s Medical Center
Free Family Fun Night is made possible with support from St. Mary’s Medical Center. The public is admitted FREE six times per year. The focus for 2013 is “Building Healthy Kids” and a new theme will be explored on each of the six free nights. Last admission to the museum is 7:30 p.m. The theme for this night is children’s dental health.
Evansville Civic Theatre
717 N. Fulton Ave., Evansville 812-425-2800 evansvillecivictheatre.org
February 8, 9, 15-17, 22-24 – Three Days of Rain
If you are a fan of AMC’s “Mad Men”, this is the show for you. A Pulitzer Prize winning play, the most recent Broadway revival featured Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd, and Bradley Cooper. Act One focuses on the children of two great American architects of the 1960’s. Walker discovers a Journal written by his father, Ned and becomes obsessed with discovering what happened on the cryptic “three days of rain” his father wrote about on the first page of the journal. His sister and his best friend join him in his search for answers, but uncover hidden secrets of their own. In Act Two, we travel back to 1960, when Ned’s journal begins. We meet the parents at the same age their children are in Act One, played by
program made possible by a generous donation from The George Mesker Music Trust. This event will take place in the Browning Event Rooms A & B at the Central Branch. Call 812-426-9790 for more information. This event is for all ages.
February 13 – One-On-One eReader Assistance Would you like to learn how to download library materials to your e-reader or tablet? Call to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a librarian who will show you how! This event takes place at the Red Bank
Branch. The event begins at 9 a.m. Call 812-428-8205 for more information. This class is geared towards adults ages 55 and up.
the very same actors. In the guise of a love story, we are offered all the information needed to devise an alternative reading of the sad yet
unexpectedly romantic family story. The show begins Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Evansville Public Library System
February 18 – Angry Birds
February 9 – Annual Mardi Gras Celebration
February 27 – TED Talks
Various locations Evansville Evpl.org
Dennis Stroughmatt et le’Espirit Creole will entertain us with Zydeco music. Wear your Mardi Gras beads and get ready for some King Cake. This
It’s live action angry birds! Create your own angry bird, build a fortress for the pigs, and try to knock the other fortresses down. The program is open to all ages and will have different prizes for different age groups. This event will take place in the Howard Room at the Red Bank Branch. The game begins at 2 p.m.
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Entertainment, Design. Since then its scope has become ever broader. TED believes passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world. They have built a clearinghouse that offers free knowledge and inspiration from the world’s most inspired thinkers. Join us each month as we curious souls gather to engage with ideas and each other. This event will take place in the Meeting Room of the North Park Branch. It is geared towards teens and adults and it begins at 6:30 p.m.
Henderson Area Arts Alliance 2660 S. Green St., Henderson, KY 270-826-5916 haaa.org
February 10 – Shrek The Musical
Shrek the Musical, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a villain with a short temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on-hand… and his name is Shrek. Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, Shrek The Musical is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone! Call 270-831-9800 for ticket information.
John James Audubon State Park
3100 US Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-826-2247 parks.ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/johnjames/default.aspx
February 3, 17 – Owl Prowls
Come over to the dark side and meet some amazing birds that are active around dusk. We will visit birding hotspots in the Bluegrass FWA and surrounding areas to view the owls. Bring your camera, binoculars and/or viewing scope and see Shorteared Owls, Great Horned Owls, Prairie Merlins, Rough-legged Hawks, Northern Harriers, Bald Eagles and Red-tailed Hawks! If you don’t have binoculars, Wild Birds Unlimited will have some available for use. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly for this outdoor program. We will meet at the main boat ramp/ information station at Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area (Warrick
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Co., IN) 1/2 mile east of the BoonevilleNew Harmony Road/ Interstate 164 (exit 15). The program begins at 4 p.m.
University of Southern Indiana
February 15 – Adult Artist Retreat The program will take place in the
February 9 – Hearts On Fire 5K
John James Audubon Museum Exhibit room. Beginning to advanced artists, are invited to participate in the all day Artist Retreats monthly from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your own artwork and supplies. Lunch will be potluck. Special speakers and noon programs will vary monthly. Pre-registration is required. Contact Kim McGrew-Liggett, Audubon Museum 270-827-1893 or at kim.mcgrew@ky.gov to register. Program fee is $15.
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Garden
1545 Mesker Park Dr., Evansville 812-435-6143 meskerparkzoo.com
8600 University Blvd., Evansville 812-464-8600 usi.edu
The 5K will solely feature the USI campus. The inaugural HOF 5K race in 2010 is proud to be known as the largest “first time” 5K in the Evansville area with 750 registered participants. The purpose of the race is to encourage the community to participate, interact, and get involved with the USI students and campus. Pick up your packet February 8th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or the day of the race at 7:30 a.m. The schedule is as follows: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Funfest, 9 a.m. 5k Run/Walk/Challenged Athlete division, 10:15 a.m. Cupid Fun Runs, 10:30 a.m. Contests, Funfest and Awards to follow the race!
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve
551 N. Boeke Rd., Evansville 812-479-0771 wesselmannaturesociety.org
February 4 – Become a Master Naturalist February 9-29 – Orchid Escape Exhibit
Hundreds of rare and unusual South American orchids will adorn AMAZONIA, Forest of Riches during Orchid Escape. There will be no additional charge for Zoo visitors to enjoy this beautiful exhibition. The exhibit will open with a preview breakfast on February 9th. Be among the first to receive an exclusive preview of this year’s breathtaking Orchid Escape exhibit. Indulge in an elegant breakfast in the Rainforest Grill and then discuss orchids one-onone with some of the area’s leading orchid experts. Cost is $30/person and reservations are required. Please call 812-435-6143 with any questions.
Wesselman Nature Society is proud to present their third annual Indiana Master Naturalist program, a 12 week course designed to provide nature lovers with an enlightening yet intensive look at Indiana’s natural history and natural resources. The course is designed to expose participants to a variety of subjects such as the following: Ecological principles, geology and soils, natural habitats, wetland and riversystem ecology and much more. The class is taught by a natural resource specialist. For more information about the course or to register, please contact Lauren Preske at 479-0771, ext. 102. Course fee is $135 or $125 for WNS members.
February 16 – Or-Kid
This program is perfect for ages 5-12. Participants will learn about orchids, have fun creating a craft, and enjoy an orchid themed snack. The cost of this program for Zoo members is $10 or $15 for non-members. Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • February 2013
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reviews
cinema in theaters
February 14
Beautiful Creatures Warner Bros. Ethan Wate (Alden Ehrenreich), a restless teen in a small Southern town, develops a mysterious attraction to the new girl at school, Lena Duchaness (Alice Englert). Lena is a private girl, so at first he struggles to ‘figure her out.’ After he learns about her powerful supernatural heritage, he fights to save her from an inescapable fate that threatens us all. Lena’s true nature, and fate, will be decided at her ominous sixteenth birthday. Is she a Light Witch or a Dark Witch? If she can’t self-discover and fast, others may decide for her. Dark Witches like her mother, Sarafine (Emma Thompson) want her to join a plot to destroy the human race. The xenophobic townspeople one by one turn against her. After she becomes isolated from the dark world around her, why wouldn’t she want to destroy it? Beautiful Creatures the motion picture is based on book number one of four in the best-selling series, Caster Chronicles by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. Writer/Director Richard LaGravenese is probably best known for The Fisher King (1991) and A Little Princess (1995). Most excellent cast members Emma Thompson (Harry Potter), Jeremy Irons (Eragon), and Viola Davis (The Help) provide a very exciting performance potential. Expect to get more than just another teen romance out of this potentially impactful film.
February 1
Warm Bodies Summit Entertainment “He’s still dead but he’s getting warmer.” For the zombie named just ‘R’ life is... just over. He can’t remember his name. He doesn’t know why he lives in an airport. He can’t even talk. There’s only one thing left that connects him to a world of purpose: a heart. After R chows down on her boyfriend, Julie (Teresa Palmer) captures the young zombie’s heart. The sensitive R (Nicholas Hoult) decides not to have her for dessert. Instead, he protects her, or maybe he’s just saving her for later? Either way, R’s passion for life is catching fire and it’s starting to spread among the other zombies. They’re even starting to get their voices back, but some of the more dangerous ones called “Bonies” are beyond saving, and pose a threat to humans and zombies alike. General Grigio (John Malkovich) is Julie’s father and after Julie is apparently kidnapped by R, he’s coming after them. Can R and the others transform into “less-than-lifeless” before his troops arrive to kill them all - again? Warm Bodies the motion picture was inspired by Isaac Marion’s novel of the same name. He wrote the novel after a positive response to his internet short story I am a Zombie Filled with Love. The film was written and directed by Johnathan Levine (50/50). Levine says during an interview with MTV, “... it’s a very character-driven story ... that’s what I really want people to take away from it, and at the same time, we want people to know it’s going to be fun and unique.”
—Ben Clark
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reviews
cinema new releases
Frankenweenie Walt Disney
Frankenweenie is ALIIVE… again! It was originally a Disney short film that was supposed to come out in 1984. Instead, Disney fired Tim Burton and shelved the film after test screenings proved it was too scary for children. The short film is available uncensored in certain DVD and Blu-ray releases of The Nightmare Before Christmas. The story centers around an only child, Victor Frankenstein. Normally Victor spends his time in the attic, alone with his dog Sparky. He seems content but his father talks him into trying baseball. After Victor hits his first home run, Sparky chases down the home run ball right into oncoming traffic. Victor watches as his dog is put down by what looks to be a ‘64 Impala. Fear not. The scientist in Victor takes over and he creates an elaborate experiment in the attic to bring Sparky back to life. It works! “Big” problems ensue when the other neighborhood kids find out about it. To win the science fair, the other kids try to duplicate Victor’s experiment using their own deceased pets. Because they used science for gain and not love, their experiments turn into actual monsters.
Looper
Tri-Star Pictures
Good news: time travel is invented in the year 2074. Bad news: the mob controls it. It’s only used to send targets back in time to be assassinated because it’s impossible to get rid of a body in 2074. That’s where Joe (Gordon-Levitt) comes in. He lives in the year 2044 and when a hooded and bound target shows up at a predetermined time and place, he blows them away as fast as they appear. The mob doesn’t like to leave loose ends. So, these hitmen like Joe are sent back from 2074 to 2044 to themselves and like all the other targets, are assassinated by themselves as soon as they appear. That’s why they’re called a “Looper.” Sometimes “closing a loop” on one’s self goes wrong and the target runs. That’s when the 2044 mob comes after both of you to make sure the loop is closed. After the 2074 Joe (Willis) escapes the closing of his loop by knocking out the 2044 Joe, the two of them struggle with disparate but equal destinies. The effect is pretty cool on-screen. 2074 Joe is trying to save the only thing that meant anything to him in his 60-ish years, his wife. 2044 Joe is trying to save himself. The message that the filmmakers send when they close the loop on this story is nothing short of beautiful, but with the exponential plotting mistakes, the final delivery for me was full of “Loopholes.”
—Ben Clark
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LOCAL BAND SPOTLI G HT
Prowler
ABOUT THE BAND: Our name is Prowler. We are a five piece hard rock/metal band from Evansville. We’ve been hanging around for a few years some-what under the radar playing the music we love for the sake of well, playing the music we love. Prowler is headed by the lovely and dangerous Mina Fedora, something unheard of in this area up until now. She can scream like a banshee or serenade your senses with an elegant and beautiful voice. WHAT THEY COVER/DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE: Our original style is best compared as similar to early aggressive/melodic Metallica smashed together with a Godsmack type groove, topped off with female vocals. We also have an extensive range of cover songs that we love to play as well. Flip your radio to 103GBF and listen for a few hours and you’ll here most of what we play. Songs ranging from “Another Thing Comin’” by Judas Priest, to a few by each of the Big 4 (Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer, Metallica), Avenged Sevenfold and Bullet For My Valentine, to “Love Bites” from Halestorm to “Fully Alive” by Flyleaf and anything in between. THEIR INFLUENCES: Metallica, Godsmack, Judas Priest, Anthrax, Black Sabbath, Avenged Sevenfold, Megadeth, Flyleaf, Bullet for my Valentine and Halestorm. WHERE YOU CAN CATCH THEIR PERFORMANCES: We have played bars like the Southside in Boonville, Tequila Sheilas in Grayville, IL , but our stomping ground is Lanhuck’s. We will have all of our dates posted on Facebook. Our first show back from a short break will be February 2nd at Lanhuck’s starting at 10:30 p.m. Check us out on Facebook...(Prowler.Evansville). For booking, email us at prowlerregistry@ facebook.com and we can send a DVD demo link to hear and see what we’re about.
cd reviews Alcoa
Bone & Marrow Bridge Nine Records
3 out of 5 As the lead screamer for hardcore band Defeater, Derek Archambault has occasionally given his scorched throat a break - most notably on 2011’s Empty Days & Sleepless Nights which featured several acoustic tracks. The success of those songs encouraged him to revisit a solo project conceived over 10 years ago. Named after a Tennessee town, Alcoa represents Archambault’s love for singer-songwriters like Johnny Cash and Gram Parsons. But while the country-tinged sound may reference these icons and the lyrics touch on the obligatory sour relationships, cigarettes, whiskey and death, there seems to be something missing: a voice to match the gravity of it all. Archambault can scream with the best of them, but his singing voice simply flat-lines. Mid-tempo tracks “Keep Track/Lose Track,” “Lucky Me” and “Untitled Three” actually come off a bit like the Gin Blossoms – all competent 90’s era radio rock. The remaining eight tracks trudge along at a snail’s pace, adorned with banjo, fiddle, pedal steel guitar and organ; the chord progressions seem indistinguishable. When Archambault finally injects a little passion into his vocals near the end of penultimate track “Untitled Three,” it’s a little too late. Devoted Defeater fans will probably love this album, and the songs might sound great strummed by a campfire, but ultimately, it wants for a heartbeat.
Britt Nicole Gold Capitol Records
4 out of 5 Christian music has changed quite dramatically over the years. Once a piano-based call to worship, the genre has morphed into a pop format; rising stars like Jamie Grace now sit comfortably beside Colbie Callait and Sara Bareilles on the radio. Of this new generation, 2013 Grammy nominee Britt Nicole may be the most pop Christian singer yet. The North Carolina native has been recording and scoring hits since 2007. One listen to Gold, and it’s clear why. The sophisticated production work uses all the tricks of the trade to sound contemporary, even mixing in a bit of dubstep. Vocally, Nicole’s strong delivery holds up. From track to track, she shifts accordingly, belting it out one moment like Kelly Clarkson or Adele, scaling it back to a whisper the next. Somehow, her voice never gets overwhelmed by the flood of synthesizers and programmed beats.
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Her current single “Gold” sets the mood. Lyrically, it reads more like selfhelp than worship. Over a hyper-melodic backdrop, Nicole implores the bullied and the insecure to take their place in the sun – “it’s your time to shine.” Musically, it could easily fit on a Katy Perry album. The ballad “All This Time” is a distant cousin of Leona Lewis’ monumental hit, “Bleeding Love,” while “Amazing Life” gives Ke$ha a run for her money. All of it makes Amy Grant’s brief pop dalliance 20 years ago sound quaint by comparison.
Lexie Roth Lexie Roth Self-released
4 out of 5 Daughter of legendary guitarist Arlen Roth (performed with the likes of Simon & Garfunkel and Bob Dylan), Lexie Roth does a remarkable imitation of alternative darling Neko Case. From the minor key western guitar to the lazy, sultry vocals, the similarities are both striking and flattering. One Long Blink, her debut album, received attention as far as Japan; Lexie Roth proves it was no fluke. Opening track “Lost Memory” lives up to its name. The hypnotic guitar is deep in the mix, swirling below the surface. Roth’s reverb-tinged vocals hover above the dark chord progression. As the song winds down, she harmonizes beautifully with herself; all is forgotten. Even more wonderfully dreary, “Stay or Go” takes its time, slowly building on another succession of minor chords. Again, the guitar is subtle to the point of nearly disappearing. The space it leaves is unsettling in the best way. Roth weaves her black and blue words in and out of the emptiness, always in full control despite the gnawing despair. “I Wanna Run” is another delightful downer with the intriguing couplet ‘I killed you off and you came back / you wrote me off and I wrote you back.’ I suppose a more original sound might be in order for Roth at some point, but dad clearly taught her well. No need to write her off any time soon.
Tomahawk
Oddfellows Ipecac Recordings
4 out of 5 Who would have guessed that the little guy pseudorapping and clowning his way through Faith No More’s epic “Epic,” would turn out to be such a revered experimental musician capable of tackling everything from opera to improvisation? Ok, so maybe you did. I stand corrected. Even so, the scope of Mike Patton’s discography is surprising; recent releases have included Mondo Cane (a set of Italian pop songs performed with an orchestra) and a film score. Never one to stay idle, Patton is back with Oddfellows, a new album by side project Tomahawk. After a five year gap in recordings (reportedly spent discovering the “many truths and non-truths of the universe”), Patton, Duane Denison (Jesus Lizard) and John Stanier (Helmet) sound rejuvenated; the weirdness is in full force. “Choke Neck” and the title track get dragged through the muck of sludgy distortion with Patton commentating from a distant planet – or inside a drain pipe. “A Thousand Eyes” is equally slow and deliberate but dispenses with the fuzz in favor a ghostly ring. Patton’s vocals are sleep-inducing like an evil lullaby. “Rise Up Dirty Waters” is all spooky jazz with intermittent blasts of Black Sabbath on speed. Come to think of it, Oddfellows isn’t that odd. Maybe the truly strange thing is that these guys waited so long to get back together. —Thomas Ellis
cd sidebar Citadel Besieged Creation/Damnation Gothic Records
Two surly childhood friends, Adrien Jeffries and Tim Hall have reunited to make an offer to the Scandinavian metal gods. Despite semipassionate vocals and fairly weak percussion, Citadel musically manages to sweep the listener away on a jet black, winged Clydesdale for a dark voyage. The lyrics hit all the epic subject matter, there are hollow, lanky bass lines and guitar that segues from gutsy chugging to slow rising wails. Early metal influences are definitely present giving the tracks a dirty, unrefined sound that works.
Heaven’s Cry
Food For Thought Substitute Prosthetic Records
This album is a rich, complex brand of metal punctuated by the nasally, shrill call to arms of frontman Pierre St-Jean. Formed in the 90’s, Heaven’s Cry is French-Canadian prog-metal at it’s most expansive. This re-release boasts fare for vagabonds, forming exotic, endless landscapes in the listeners mind, allowing them to explore the sound-scape with a futuristic ATV. Passionate ballads, blistering, rush ‘em rockers and funky, facesmashers are all present. This is metal to Dune by. Nerdy nastiness.
Hell or Highwater Begin Again
Pavement Entertainment Hell or Highwater offers a notable contemporary hard rock sound with an injection of melody and soul. Unlike other new hard rock bands the vocals don’t sound stressed or forced. The instrumentation uses the usual new hard rock sound as a foundation but builds upon it with unique melody direction and chord progression. The music pulls from elements of many rock sub-genres. The lyrics are well-written, some tracks utilize storytelling. Begin Again is a solid new rock album straight from the OC.
—Nick Durcholz
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Video Games
Anarchy Reigns
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elcome to a third-person fighter that defies logic, morals and wipes its rear end with shreds of political correctness. I have not encountered such an eclectic, contradicted, frantic and quasi-erotic game ever before. In a futuristic, post-apocalyptic world of mutation, disease, war…You get the picture, and man’s only saving grace seems to be nano-technology and machines. Sound familiar? Anyways, as the player you make a consistent decision throughout the game (single-player) to choose the ‘White Side’ or the ‘Black Side.’ Depending on which side you choose determines which weave of the two intertwining plotlines you travel and what character you play as. Online multiplayer for two to 16 players is also available. The major protagonists are practitioners of the ‘cybrid’ arts, essentially humans with robotic additions using close-quarter energy weapons to the tune of various hand-to-hand combat styles. Nikolai is the big and brutish type but also the brain, Leo is the perfectly angular badass with a soft side and Sasha is the empathetic vixen with the poise of a ballerina but the moves of an assassin stripper. The environments in this game are very small and crudely designed. Enemy design is just as crude. Clichés run rampant, the only African-American in the entire game is a pimp and all of the sound is campy and of poor quality. The main and side missions appear only when you reach a certain number of points. So, I often just wondered around killing groups of the same enemies over and over again, until the next mission appeared. There is creative design in the main characters. They are edgy with intriguing styles and weapons that reflect their prospective personalities. The gameplay has positives too. The action is savage, acrobatic and relentless. Excitement builds inside you from intense battles and from continuing on just to see what kind of strange being you will encounter next…then brutally defeating them. Overall, this game is somewhat entertaining and even interesting but its poor quality and clichés make it really awkward. It doesn’t know what it is. It is anarchy.
—Mr. Farthington
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The crowd gathers at the stylish abode on the eastside of Evansville with the enthusiasm and anticipation of a first night. Another House Concert is about to begin and Jazz is in the air.
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ince its beginning in March of 2007, the Hot House Jazz Series has brought together the crème de la crème of Jazz from the tri-state and beyond. The first concert featured Barbara Santora. The melodic trail has continued through a broad array of players including Jeff Harmon, Bookie Buchenburger, Monte Skelton, Charlene Blay, Stef Scaggiari and Jim Ryan. The House Concert Series is the gold standard of great Jazz in this area. Harry and Linda George are the gracious hosts (since 2007) who usher their willing guests into this monthly musical excursion. Linda greets each guest at the door of the Casabella with a warm, welcoming smile. Harry is the emcee who knows everyone and will give those in attendance the down-low on the music that is to come. Person after person notices that special ‘something’ in the air. As the concert begins, there is no distraction that will corrupt the performance. This is a credit to the passion of the audience and an acknowledgement of the respect given to the musicians and their performance. The House Concert Series is about to begin its sixth season. The concerts usually happen on the third Sunday of the month. There is a small cover of ten dollars. The entire amount collected goes to the musicians. It is a small price to pay for such an extraordinary afternoon. After almost every show, Harry and Linda extend their hospitality to the audience to bask in the glow of such a splendid evening.
—Paul Mattingly
If you wish to attend a House Concert, please send appropriate contact information to hdgeorgejr@ aol.com.
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