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CONTENTS FEATURES
November 2014
A Quick Note from the
Cover Story
Editor Pg. 4 – You Sure Don’t LOOK Miserable
Doesn’t Suck
Business Pg. 27 – Bob’s Gym
Pg. 48 – 50 Reasons Living in the Tri-State For the Last Time, This is a Great Place to Live!
Pg. 28 – My Random Shit Pg. 29 & 71 – Mugshots: They Defied the Law…and Lost Pg. 54 – In Town & Around
Pg. 34 – The Royal Suite Dine-In Movie Theatre
Pg. 61 – Cirque Dreams Holidaze & Frosty
Time to Put a Drink in Your Hand
Pg. 54 – Liquor Locker’s New Riverside Location
Pg. 8 – Geek Galaxy Comic Con at the Old National Events Plaza
Sports Pg. 66 – Evansville Icemen Bios
Pg. 69 – Boogie Nights Movember Mustache Party
Pg. 10 – 81st Annual Hadi Shrine Circus at the Ford Center
Cuisine & Dining Pg. 31 – Restaurant Spotlight: Western Rib-Eye & Ribs
Pg. 6 – Eric Church “The Outsiders World Tour” at the Ford Center
As Good a Reason as Any to Geek Out
After All These Years, It Just Keeps Getting Better
Pg. 12 – EPO Classics: Britten’s War Requiem at the Victory Theatre: A Stirring Tribute to Our Veterans Pg. 14 – The Beauty Date with Dakyissa This is One Date You Do NOT Want to Break
Pg. 18 – Holiday Dessert & Shopping Guide Great Entertainment, Food, Gifts, Sweets and Treats
Pgs. 62 & 63 – Thanksgiving Holiday Party Guide Get Out and About!
Pg. 72 – My City: Jason Elliott, Sales Director for Carson’s Brewery Pg. 74 – Local Talent: Cathy Johnson of Rosé and Monet
Pg. 32 – What’s Cookin’: Koodie Hoo’s Grill & Bar
Pg. 75 – Soundboard: Katie Watts
Pg. 33 – Local Chef Spotlight: Andrew Wiggers of Woodbine Supper Club
Pg. 78 – Arts & Activities Guide
Pg. 93 – Clubs & Pubs Guide Pg. 95 – We Were There Reviews Pg. 76 – Beer: Cure What Ales You Pg. 87 – DVD Reviews & Fletcher’s Finds Pg. 88 – Music Coupons Pg. 53 – Save Big! Local Happenings Pg. 46 – Autism-N-Living Colors Pg. 64 – 2014 Contemporary Bride Expo Pg. 79 – Sixth Annual Art Hop Gallery Show & Sale
Pg. 34 – Restaurant Guide
Pg. 80 – Words from Whitney
Pg. 82 – Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights
Pg. 40 – Fresh from the Kitchen with Chef Doug Rennie
Pg. 81 – Brain Games: Crossword
Pg. 84 – National Adoption Day Celebration
Pg. 82 – Community & Family
Pg. 85 – Newburgh Celebrates Christmas
Entertainment Pg. 13 – Third Annual River Basin Blues Blast Pg. 16 – 20 Questions from a 20-Something
Pg. 86 – How I Roll Pg. 88 – Local Band Spotlight: Tom Drury
Brain Games Crossword Answers:
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Why Living in theTri-State Doesn’t Suck
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ruce Springsteen may be the Boss, but country music superstar Eric Church is most definitely the Chief – both on the charts and on stage. With special guests Dwight Yoakam and Halestorm in tow, he’s bringing the hysteria of the Outsiders World Tour to the Ford Center on November 22. The 37-year-old North Carolina native is riding a wave of success, having scored four number one singles over the last two years, including the reflective “Springsteen” from 2012’s CMA awardwinning Chief and “Give Me Back My Hometown” from his latest release, The Outsiders. But if there’s one song that Church is known for, it’s “Drink in My Hand,” a rowdy, rousing tribute to all the 9-5ers out there working hard and getting nowhere: “Fill it up or throw it down/I got a forty hour week of trouble to drown/No need to complicate it, I’m a simple man/All you got to do is put a drink in my hand.” Of course, Church is no stranger to celebrating the joys of letting loose. Prior to releasing his debut album, Sinners Like Me, in 2006, he co-wrote the 2005 tracks, “The World Needs a Drink” and “Whisky Wings” by Terri Clark and Dean Miller, respectively. They were party-starters for sure, but it wasn’t until Church took over the mic that things really got crazy. After the relative success of Sinners and its follow-up,
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2009’s Carolina, he got a little rougher around the edges and struck platinum – several times over – with 2012’s Chief. Along with “Drink in My Hand” and “Springsteen,” the album featured the singles “Homeboy” and “Creepin,” both fan favorites. Suddenly, Church was the talk of Nashville; he received numerous CMA and CMT nominations and awards and even made inroads outside of the country community with his brash, rebellious nature and appreciation for heavier music. After some much needed rest, Church returned to the charts this year with the aptly titled The Outsiders. “Cold One,” a standout track and the third single, tells a tale of lost love in the way that only he can: “That was a cold one, I will never get it back/If she had to leave, did she have to leave me one beer short of a twelve pack?” It’s the sort of universal question that has no answer – other than to reach for another cold one. Church’s ability to mix humor and heartache is in full effect on The Outsiders and fans are lapping it up and throwing it down. But as wild as
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Church can get on record, nothing compares to the chaotic live shows he puts on; it’s a party from note one. If you aren’t currently a fan, you will be by the time the curtain comes down. For this tour, Church is bringing along a little of the old school and the new school. Dwight Yoakam is a country legend and talented actor best known for the song “Guitars, Cadillacs” and his excellent work in Sling Blade while Halestorm is a contemporary metal quartet fronted by force of nature, Lizzy Hale. Currently at work on their third album, the band has rocked every major festival and built a huge following. – Thomas Ellis For ticket information, visit thefordcenter.com. The show starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
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In just three short years, Jarrod Greer has transformed his Lexington-based Geek Galaxy Comic Con from a modest convention into a hugely popular, much-anticipated event attended by over 19,000 fans. The overwhelming success of Geek Galaxy naturally led to thoughts of staging another convention somewhere in the area and Evansville seemed like a logical choice. “[It] just struck me as the town to do it,” Greer says. “I have worked with the Old National Events Plaza in the past and know the people there. Evansville has a strong community, and it’s definitely a town deserving of the caliber of the conventions that other towns get – if not the size.” He has no illusions about doing
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something on a massive scale but hopes to get his foot in the door and get something established before other promoters follow suit. As Greer noted, despite the smaller size, the Evansville version of Geek Galaxy will be of the highest quality with special guests ranging from Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca the Wookie in the original Star Wars movies as well as the prequels) and no less than five former Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. “Power Rangers is a huge genre right now,” Greer says. “The show was at its peak 20 years ago, so the people that grew up watching it are in their thirties now. That’s the target demographic. I know lots of people will turn up to see those guys, and we’ll still add a few people before the event happens.” While thirty-somethings do come out in droves for comic cons, the reach of the conventions is “amazing,” according to Greer. “It pretty much spans all age groups, both men and women as well as kids,” he says. “Women, especially, are really coming into their own in the comic community. There are a lot of them working in comics right now, and they’re really giving men a run for their money in the art world.”
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Speaking of comics, the Old National Events Plaza floor will be lined with vendors selling thousands of them, along with a huge selection of pop culture toys (from the 1940s to current). And then there are the costumes. “A big part of Geek Galaxy is just watching all the cool costumes go by,” Greer says. “Lots of people that attend dress up and stay in character the whole weekend.” A great look may also win you some cash. First prize for the costume contest is $500. The price for Evansville’s inaugural Geek Galaxy Comic Con is about as cheap as you’ll find anywhere across the country. A weekend pass is only $30, but you can also purchase a single day ticket for just $20 (Saturday) or $15 (Sunday). Either way, the entertainment value is off the charts. – Thomas Ellis The two-day Geek Galaxy Comic Con takes place November 15 & 16 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets and further info, visit geekgalaxycomiccon.com. The Old National Events Plaza is located at 715 Locust St. in downtown Evansville.
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ven after 80 years, it’s still the greatest show on earth. 2014 marks the 81st edition of the Hadi Shrine Circus, a remarkable run that has eclipsed virtually every other production in North America. To say that the tri-state has been spoiled is an understatement. Very few cities are treated to such a wellorganized, entertaining show year after year. It’s a testament to the dedication of all involved and, most importantly, to the fantastic care that the animals receive. They are the true stars of the show, after all, and everyone works tirelessly to keep them healthy and happy and ready to wow us all once again. 2014 also marks the fourth time that the Ford Center will host the event. Despite the tradition of Roberts Stadium, it’s been smooth sailing at the new venue with no decrease in attendance. If anything, the Ford Center has been a breath of fresh air - literally. The smells normally associated with the circus have been tampered quite noticeably by the climatecontrolled atmosphere, and everyone – including the animals – seems to breathe easier when it’s show time. Marketing Director Brian Ball is thrilled with the relationship between the circus and the Ford Center. “[They] are very gracious to us and have worked with us hand in hand since the move,” he says. “The way that we can set up the circus in the venue is very cohesive, and it’s just been a very pleasant experience for us.” Over the last several years, the Hadi Shrine Circus has
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clearly upped its game, changing with the times to incorporate more special effects, contemporary music and dramatic, dazzling lights, bringing more pop to traditional acts such as jugglers, acrobats and lion tamers. The show is three full hours of non-stop entertainment and heart-stopping action – all family-friendly. And the circus continues to work with rescue dogs, intent on setting a good example. “We’re focused on being leaders in the community – and not just with the rescue dogs but by helping to take care of other animals, too,” Ball says. With all of the hard work and planning that goes into the circus, it’s no wonder that generations of families and performers keep coming back. Ball could not be more appreciative. “We continue to love having the support of the tri-state area and the Evansville community. The circus keeps the Hadi Shriners alive, and we want everyone to come out and continue to enjoy the great family entertainment that we provide every Thanksgiving.” – Thomas Ellis
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INCREDIBLE HADI SHRINE CIRCUS FACTS: • It’s the longest running, continuous circus in North America • It’s the ONLY remaining circus with a live orchestra • More than three million people have attended the circus • It’s one of the only remaining three ring circuses • It has more clowns and elephants than any other circus Dates & times: 11/27 (3 p.m.), 11/28 (9:30 a.m., 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.), 11/29 (9:30 a.m., 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.) 11/30 (3 p.m.)
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he 2014-15 EPO season opened with a groundbreaking ensemble and a reimagining of the Rolling Stones. Now, it’s time to honor our heroes. The freewheeling Project Trio energized the opening night audience in September with a high octane mix of jazz, hip-hop and rock in a classical context. Backed by the EPO, they displayed a level of synchronicity rarely seen. It was a jaw-dropping, inspiring performance that kick-started the new season off in a big way. Simply put, they were a tough act to follow. But if any production was up to the task, it was the internationally acclaimed Rolling Stones tribute, “Satisfaction.” Check the archives, but odds are the music of the world’s greatest rock and roll band had not previously been performed with a symphony on the Victory stage. Part of the EPO Pops series, “Satisfaction” combined the raw power of the Stones’
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guitar-driven, bluesy sound with the majesty of the area’s most technically gifted orchestra. All the classics were delivered faithfully but with added strength and precision. Mick and Keith would most certainly have approved, and the crowd on that late October night walked away more than satisfied. And now it’s time for the third performance of the new season – a complete change of pace. In recognition of all the soldiers that have put their lives on the line to defend this country, the EPO presents Britten’s War Requiem…A Tribute to Our Veterans at the Victory Theatre on November 15. This timely performance is a musical thank you to those that have served, a somber production befitting the epic struggle between war and peace. Composed by Benjamin Britten, the piece was commissioned over 50 years ago to mark the consecration of
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the new Coventry Cathedral in England, built after the original fourteenthcentury structure was destroyed in a WWII bombing raid. Truly haunting, War Requiem is made even more so by the inclusion of texts from the Latin Mass with shocking depictions of battle by Wilfred Owen, a British poet who died in WWI. Adding even more gravity to the performance, the EPO will be joined by a children’s chorus as well as soloists, chorus and chamber orchestra. – Thomas Ellis Sponsored by Old National Bank, the show starts at 7 p.m. For ticket information, visit victorytheatre.com. War Requiem is the EPO’s contribution to the global commemoration of the 100th anniversary of WWI and is offered in partnership with “Evansville Remembers,” a city-wide project which honors our veterans and remembers the atrocities inflicted in WWII.
The Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe will host the River Basin Blues Society’s Third Annual Blues Blast on Saturday, November 29, featuring live music from four great blues, jazz and R&B acts. The event is a fundraiser for the River Basin Blues Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of blues music, and WUEV 91.5 FM, the only local radio station with an entire blues program on Saturday afternoon. Deerhead will donate a percentage of the day’s receipts to both organizations.
Scheduled Bands: 4 p.m. – The Beat Daddys: Active for over 30 years, they recently won the 2014 Kentuckian Blues Society IBC Challenge. 6 p.m. – Honey Roy: A seven-piece R&B and jazz group fronted by Micah “Honey Roy” Carter and featuring his father, Roy Carter Sr., on saxophone. 8 p.m. – Soul Creation: A local favorite that played to great reviews at the 2014 Family Day in the Park; known for audience engagement and precise harmony. 10 p.m. – 103 Degrees: An incredible band that features a virtual who’s who of area blues and jazz players, including Grammy Award winner, Jeff “Stick” Davis. As an added bonus, the River Basin Blues Society will present the First Annual Blues Heritage Award to Steady Wailin’ Sid Scott, current publisher of the monthly Mini Mag. A well-known figure in the music community, he is fully deserving of recognition. To contact Sid, call 812-425-6423. – Russell Finn The event is free to the public. For more information on the River Basin Blues Society, contact Lanette Miller at zbegmd@ yahoo.com or call 812-431-2755. You may also email Paul Mattingly at evillejazzman@gmail.com or call 812-484-5947. The Deerhead is located at 222 E. Columbia.
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News 4U/2014 holiday guide
Bud’s Harley-Davidson .......................................................................... 4700 E. Morgan Ave., Evansville 812-473-2837 buds-harley.com / find us on Facebook
Don’t spend the holiday shopping season on an endless trip to the mall with screaming kids, fake elves and bad music! Holiday shopping at Bud’s Harley-Davidson is nothing like that at all. Shop with us on Black Friday, because the goods are here even if you weren’t good! We’ve got gifts that are always appropriate for those on your naughty list like the latest ladies apparel and even something for the man in your life who only wants one thing for Christmas: two fists forward! We can help you make him happy with licensed products from Bud’s! In fact, spend $300 or more in licensed products and take home a $75 limited edition Harley-Davidson tank collection. It’s our gift to you for shopping at Bud’s this holiday season. So don’t worry if you’ve been bad. We say, the badder you are, the bigger the gifts – like all the new 2014/2015 motorcycles in stock! Watch for all new men’s and ladies’ shopping nights in December, created just for you to enjoy shopping while taking care of those on your naughty list – just like every Christmas since 1959 at Bud’s Harley-Davidson! Open seven days a week. *At Bud’s, our Santa uses horses, not reindeer! So bring your little riders to see Santa at Bud’s Harley-Davidson on Saturday, December 13, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Book & Music Exchange 2409 Washington Ave., Evansville 812-477-2222 628 E. Diamond Ave., Evansville 812-429-1111 1634 2nd St., Henderson 270-830-9400 4032 Frederica St., Owensboro 270-688-5955 1421 Triplett St., Owensboro 270-684-0000 Find us on Facebook
We buy, sell or trade for anything of value…… almost! We can pay CASH, trade or offer store credit. We love to get unusual items. So, if you have something in your closet or sitting on the shelf collecting dust, bring it in and turn it into something you would rather have. We have new and used items. We carry new bicycles, toys, action figures, swords, skulls, jewelry, wildberry incense and burners, tie-dyed purses, new and used albums, DVDs, CDs, game systems, games, all kinds of accessories, flat screen TVs, cool pictures, UK and UL items and random items you won’t find anywhere else, like a 3 foot tall Big Bird that lights up! If you are looking for a particular game or item, we will check all our stores. If one of them has it, we will transfer it to the store closest to you. Remember, we are more than Books and Music…..Lots More.
Jeanne’s Gelato
2003 Lincoln Ave., Evansville 812-479-8272 jeannesgelato.com / find us on Facebook If you’re looking for a tasty, healthier dessert option this holiday season, Jeanne’s Gelato has what you need. For a twist on the typical holiday fare, try freshly-made gelato for your parties and celebrations. Known for our homemade Italian-style ice creams, we also have delectable items for those with special diets and allergies, such as sugar-free and gluten-free options. With an abundance of rotating flavors, such as pumpkin pie, apple pie and peppermint mocha, there are choices for everyone this holiday season. Also available are more traditional confections such as cakes, cookies, lemon bars, baklava and brownies. While you’re there scoping out desserts, grab a cup of our ever-popular pumpkin or caramel latte or locally-roasted, organic coffee. If you’ve brought your appetite, treat yourself to a made-to-order panini or bowl of hot, homemade soup to warm your bones. Call for the availability of specialty or bulk items and for current flavors, follow us on Facebook.
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Dan’s Comp
Cateye Padrone Bicycling Computer Retail $54.99
1412 S. Green River Rd., Evansville 812-477-8828 1 Competition Way, Mt. Vernon 812-838-2000 danscompbikes.com / find us on Facebook Pedal in to Dan’s Comp for your holiday bicycling gifts! This holiday season, there is only one place to go to get everything you need to fulfill any bicycling enthusiast’s wish list. Dan’s has the largest selection of brands, styles and prices to satisfy any biking enthusiast or gift buyer. Not sure what to get? You can’t go wrong with a Gift Card. With the area’s most trusted sales people and the best service group in the tri-state, your purchasing experience will be second to none. Locally owned and operated, we pride ourselves on our service after the sales. Each new bike you purchase comes with a Free 3 year Warranty, and we encourage all customers to bring their new bike purchases back to the shop within 60-90 days for a free once-over to make sure it is still dialed in. New to bicycling
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Cyclops Wind Trainer Retail $159.99
and need some guidance? Come on in and we’ll help answer any questions you have and set you up with a bike that fits your needs, budget and comfort. Already have a bike and need a tune-up or some service? Dan’s has the most trusted, knowledgeable and proficient service techs in the area. With a free, no charge evaluation of your bike, we guarantee your bike will be ready in 1-2 business days while most other shops take weeks. With two locations serving the tri-state, Dan’s is the only place you need to go for all of your bicycling needs. Just Ride!
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The Pie Pan
905 North Park Dr., Evansville 812-425-2261 thepiepan.net Get some relief while entertaining family and friends in the flurry of the holiday season by letting Pie Pan do some of the cooking. True to our name, we have been serving up delicious, award-winning pies for over 30 years. A tangy lemon meringue, traditional country apple or southern-style pecan would make an excellent grand finale to your dinner party – without all the hard work. With almost 20 desserts to choose from, you’ll find more than just pie, however. Try our cherry cheesecake, German chocolate cake and sugar-free options. Got dessert covered? We have ham, steak, turkey and gravy, our own “special recipe” meatloaf and roast beef, as well as many other mouth-watering entrees available for carry-out. Of course, our famous yeast rolls make an excellent addition to any dinner. Visit our website for the full menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, we are also a great place to dine while you are out on your holiday shopping adventures.
Tri-State Gold & Silver Buyers 515 N. Green River Rd., Evansville 812-476-7700 tsgoldbuyers.com
Everybody needs extra cash during the holidays and one of the easiest and quickest ways to pad your wallet is to stop by Tri-State Gold & Silver Buyers. Bring your precious metals (scrap jewelry, silverware, collectible coins, etc.) in for evaluation and our staff of experts will walk you through the simple process. We aim to make your experience a comfortable one from the moment you walk through the door. Last year, we added a new service: paying cash for gift cards and store credits. It’s particularly popular during the holidays when people are walking around with unused and unwanted cards and credits from places they don’t normally shop. Bring them in to Tri-State Gold & Silver Buyers and we’ll put cash in your hand. Check our website for a detailed listing of the jewelry that we buy or just come on in to the store with your items. We’re here to help you take your mind off your money this holiday season.
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Lucy Bella’s
2201 Hwy. 41 N., Henderson 270-212-2352 lucybellas.com / find us on Facebook At Lucy Bella’s, we’re known for wholly fresh and creative pizzas, pastas, sammiches and wings. Whether you come in or call for delivery, every item is cooked with the same attention to detail, including our amazing desserts that will take your breath away. The hallmark of a great dessert is that it makes you feel at peace with your meal before the last bite is swallowed. With our chocolate lasagna, you get that and more as the slightly crunchy Oreo crust and layers of chocolate pudding, sweet cream cheese, whipped cream and mini chocolate chips melt in your mouth. And whereas some desserts tend to give you a lingering feeling of being overly full, this Lucy Bella’s menu staple distinguishes itself with its fresh lightness, quietly becoming a weekly or even daily habit. You’ll never look at lasagna the same way. If only every meal could be transformed into layers of chocolate and cream!
River City Recreation
1050 S. Weinbach Ave., Evansville 812-477-5323 rivercityrecbowling.com / find us on Facebook If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly activity over the holiday, join us at River City Recreation, home of the best bowling facility around. No matter your age or ability, we guarantee you’ll have a blast! Come on in for some open bowling fun with your family and friends and don’t miss our Bowl Your Head Off Special every Friday night. While you’re here, we’ve got you covered for lunch , dinner and snacks with a variety of delicious food options – appetizers, sandwiches, salads and pizzas – as well as a great selection of beer, wine and spirits inside Legends Lounge. Legends is the place to go for daily drink specials, weekend karaoke and live music from bands like the Swamp Tigers, an amazing rockabilly outfit from southern Illinois. They are scheduled to perform on December 19 and 20, so mark your calendar. Everyone loves to have fun, and there’s no place more fun than River City!
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Backstage Bar & Grill
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524 Main St., Evansville 812-424-5020 backstageevansville.com / find us on Facebook If you’re looking for an escape during the exhaustion of holiday shopping, take a break and hang out at Backstage Bar & Grill, one of downtown Evansville’s prime hotspots. We know how to make people feel welcome! At Backstage, there’s something happening every night from great live music to DJs and special events. Join us for our PreThanksgiving Bash on November 26 with Dueling DJs featuring DJ Jon J and Friends and then dance till you drop at our After-Thanksgiving Dance Party on November 28. On November 29, join us for an evening with the incomparable Preston Leatherman Band. While you’re here, enjoy any of our classic Backstage appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and wraps. We always have great drink specials and drink adventures like our Ski Shot Rack and Hockey Stick Rack. Season 3 of The Voice singing competition happens every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. and of course, we are the official after-party headquarters for all IceMen and Aces basketball games!
Just Rennie’s Cookie Co. 102 SE Fourth St., Evansville 812-490-8098 justrennies.com / find us on Facebook
Just Rennie’s began in 2003 when Marla Rennie started Just Rennie’s Catering on her own. Later, Marla’s husband Doug Rennie, a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute and an executive chef, joined Marla to help grow the business. Doug and Marla bought a building in downtown Evansville and transformed it into a Tuscan wine room/ bistro. In addition to this great location, catering services can also be provided at a number of area venues, as well as at Just Rennie’s clients’ own locations. In 2008, Marla created Just Rennie’s Cookie Company in the building next door to the catering company. Originating with mail order gift boxes, the cookie company now offers take-out lunches of fresh deli salads, sandwiches, pasta, gourmet coffees and baked goods. However, Just Rennie’s Cookie Company is best known for its unique mound-of-dough cookies. With the addition of Pastry Chef Terry Spindler in 2014, Just Rennie’s continues to expand its dessert offerings. Open Mon-Fri 9 a.m-4 p.m. Download our smartphone app.
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Hagedorns Tavern 2037 W. Franklin St., Evansville 812-423-0794
Over the last few months, you have read about our great variety of appetizers, sandwiches (including our famous Brain sandwich) and barbeque. But the Hagedorns tradition of homemade cooking extends to our desserts as well. One of the real highlights of the dessert menu is the homemade bread pudding with butterscotch schnapps topping. Each spoonful is an absolute delight as the taste explodes across every inch of your mouth. This sinfully good dessert pairs perfectly with a hot cup of fresh coffee to make the taste last even longer. And for those who enjoy a little variety, maple whiskey sauce is also available as a topping and every bit as delicious. Of course, don’t forget about our double chocolate pie, always a favorite and every bit as rich and savory as it sounds. Finally, you really can’t leave without trying our deep fried dill spears. They are uniquely Hagedorns!
Cold Stone Creamery
(& Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory) 6401 E. Lloyd Expy., Evansville 812-437-2653 5435 Pearl Dr., Evansville 812-461-0100 coldstonecreamery.com / find us on Facebook How good is our ice cream? Well, let’s just say that on a scale of 1 to 10, we’re somewhere around an 11.5. But we’re about more than just serving up amazing ice cream. We like to think we’re really in the business of making people happy. Did you know our ice cream is made fresh every day in every store? It’s true! Churned from the finest ingredients and mixed with your choice of candy, cakes, fruits or nuts on a frozen granite stone, we proudly serve the best tasting, made-to-order ice cream you’ve ever had. Now imagine that expertise applied to an ice cream cake – thick, moist and layered with some of the richest, creamiest ice cream in the world plus all your favorite mix-ins and your choice of fluffy white frosting or rich fudge ganache. Come in for a 10 minute vacation from the world outside and enjoy all of our treats as well as our enthusiastic, singing crew members. You deserve it!
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Nagasaki Inn
5720 E. Virginia St., Evansville 812-473-1442 Evansville’s original Japanese restaurant (it started life as Kabuki nearly 40 years ago), Nagasaki Inn should be your first choice for holiday dining, whether with that special someone or a group holiday party. As THE choice for Japanese cuisine in the Evansville area, we offer something a little out of the ordinary, a menu rich with Hibachi Sirloin, Sukiyaki Steak, Scallops, Lobster, Shrimp and Sushi entrees – all of which can be served alone or in varying combinations. We have a variety of incredibly talented chefs that will dazzle you with their showmanship and satisfy even the most discerning diner. If you’re looking for a new place to liven things up, look no further than Nagasaki. We are a family owned business that offers a traditional Japanese dining experience as well as an exciting and delicious hibachi experience while our Teppanyaki chefs prepare your meal on one of our 14 hibachi grills. Come on in and then come back for more!
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Western Rib-Eye was built by Harold Nix in 1975. Brothers David and Dan Nix came back into the family business in the mid 80s after pursuing other careers, eventually taking control of the restaurant in 1995. It was at that time that ribs were added to the menu and the name of the business was updated to Western Rib-Eye & Ribs. “Growing up in the business has been a natural for both of us,” David Nix explains. “Our different personalities and backgrounds complement one another.” David has managed the restaurant for over 20 years while Dan has experience managing other area establishments. Over the last 39 years, the restaurant has gained a reputation for the highest quality food. “We have traditionally been known for our great steaks and our famous all-you-can-eat salad bar,” David says. “Our great ribs have become very popular also. Along with those items, I love our grilled pork chops. We also have chicken dishes, fish and lobster.” But at the end of the day, David is a steak man, plain and simple. “My heart lies with our New York Strip Steak,” he says. “We buy only the best beef, and we have our
own family seasoning that gives our steaks an excellent flavor you cannot find anywhere else.” Citing “eating” as a favorite pastime, David is all too happy to act as quality control for the restaurant. Western Rib-Eye & Ribs’ food may be out of this world, but what really sets the restaurant apart is the staff. “We have a number of staff members that have been here over 10 years, 20 years and even 30 years,” David explains. “Our customers have been seeing the same people for years. But then again, I come back to our consistently great food.” Patrons also enjoy perusing the pictures hanging on the walls that represent the history of Evansville. “We get compliments on them daily,” David says. “The 19 foot mural that is in the lobby [is] of the Evansville waterfront around 1905.” In truth, it’s the accumulation of all these things – the staff, the atmosphere and the food – that keeps people coming back (and has made the restaurant a perennial Reader’s Choice award winner). The philosophy behind the restaurant is refreshingly simple. “We make everything the best that we can,” David says. “You cannot have a great
steak if you don’t start with high quality beef in the first place. We put the same amount of effort and attention into every other item on the menu.” That includes their salad bar which David describes as “second to none.” Clearly, all the hard work is appreciated by the restaurant’s many loyal customers who truly enjoy the great dining experience that Western Rib-Eye & Ribs offers – right down to the cleanliness of the restaurant. Every year the Nix brothers have a “Customer Appreciation Celebration.” This year, it runs from November 6th through the 16th. “We always look for something that we can give our customers at an exceptional value while still maintaining the quality they have come to expect,” David explains. “This year we are offering a 10oz New York Strip Steak for only $14.99, and it does include our Famous Salad Bar, a choice of a side, and hot bread. We are only offering this for 10 days. It is our way of saying Thank You to our loyal customers.” – Nikki Davis Western Rib-Eye & Ribs is located at 1401 N. Boeke Rd., 812-476-5405. For more info, visit westernribeye.com.
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What ' s Cookin ‘
Koodie Hoo's Grill & Bar 231 W 2nd St Mt Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-5202
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or the past 15 years, Koodie Hoo’s has been serving up a lot of delicious grub and tasty drinks with a large side of Texan hospitality.
The name itself – literally a gathering call – appears to have worked like a charm. Open Monday through Thursday until 1 a.m. and Friday and Saturday until 3 a.m., they have something for everyone aged 21 and over. Koodie Hoo’s serves up amazing appetizers and entrees and boasts a full bar for nightlife, including a DJ and karaoke every other Friday. Not just your typical bar fare, the menu includes a host of Texas-sized platters and sandwiches. Favorites include frog legs, ribeyes and even homemade desserts. Upon arrival, it was clear that Koodie Hoo’s is steeped in tradition. I was greeted by their mascot, Chief Running Beer, an assortment of southwest-themed decorations and chipper country/bluegrass tunes. The large bar and high ceilings in the dining area are signs that they have to accommodate large crowds seeking more than just beer and peanuts. After situating myself in a comfortable red booth, I was treated to a variety of dishes suggested by owner Sue Yeida. The first dish served, the very popular and aptly-named appetizer, Texas Tornado, was a heaping pile of spiral potato chips smothered in nacho cheese, smoked bacon, fresh tomatoes and green onion with a side of ranch. They say that “everything’s bigger in Texas,” and the second appetizer served, the Hot ‘n’ Spicy Onion Petals, was clear proof. The description of these flavorful deep-fried goodies is no joke! The breading alone has a fiery kick which is paired with a chipotle ranch dipping sauce. I was then greeted with the Hog Wing Platter. I had to ask, “What exactly IS a hog wing?” The tender, smoked, bonein pork shanks did not disappoint. It’s served with buttery Texas toast and a homemade twice-baked potato filled with a hearty mix of bacon, cheese, butter and chives and topped with paprika. This is definitely a meal befitting a cowboy. Of course, I couldn’t leave without trying Koodie Hoo’s famous catfish. The sandwich, served on your choice of sesame seed bun or Texas toast, comes with the works: toppings, potato chips and a side of tartar sauce. Light and flaky, this is the best catfish I’ve ever had. Owner Sue Yeida is rightly proud. “We’ve had catfish for 15 years and people come from all around just for that,” she says. When I inquired about the ingredients of the batter, she just smiled coyly, put
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her hands on her hips and responded, “It’s our own recipe.” No using this secret recipe at home. You’ll just have to go try it. About 16 miles west of Evansville in Mt. Vernon, Koodie Hoo’s is “close enough to be convenient, but far enough to get away.” So take a short trip and see what the place “where friends gather round” has to offer. – Whitney Patterson Follow Koodie Hoo’s Grill & Bar on Facebook.
localchefspotlight Andrew Wiggers of
So, I really went to work trying to learn how to do things like transform food, change textures and make things surreal. Andrew Wiggers - Woodbine Supper Club
“We want to bring back a surreal experience of growing up in southern Indiana,” 36-year-old chef and business partner Andrew Wiggers says when discussing the culinary vision of his new pop-up restaurant, Woodbine Supper Club. Together, with fellow chef and partner, Blake Kollker, the two are shaping the future of local dining by looking back to a time when people lived off the land. It’s a concept known as Modern Farm & Forage – using local, organic ingredients that were available to our grandparents (from paw paws to persimmons and beyond) to create delicious meals today. While both partners are quite proud of their heritage, Wiggers, in particular, has a long history here, his family having emigrated from Germany to Evansville generations ago. “We’ve been in this city as long as we’ve been in this country,” he says. Growing up on the east side, he was surrounded by gardens and “always spent a lot of time running around in the woods, picking weeds and eating them – finding out what things tasted delicious.” Those childhood experiences stuck with him through his teenage years and into his early twenties when he worked at various restaurants, from fast food joints to brew pubs, acquiring valuable cooking knowledge along the way. But the idea to combine his burgeoning skills with his foraging past was still a ways off.
Just as Wiggers was discovering his culinary talents, he headed to Florida to pursue an audio engineering degree. He spent a number of years recording bands and living a nomadic lifestyle, shuttling from Orlando to Nashville to Atlanta and back to Evansville. Burnt out and bored, he connected with an old friend who had attended culinary school and was employed at a fine restaurant. Wiggers came on board and quickly became more serious about the profession. “Seeing what could be done at really high-end places sparked something in me,” he says. “So, I really went to work trying to learn how to do things like transform food, change textures and make things surreal.” In 2008, Wiggers landed at Evansville Country Club where he met Kollker, a former Iron Chef contestant. They set about improving the quality of the food, developing a friendship in the process. After a few years, the two left to start separate business ventures but both harbored the dream of bringing back the “taste of southern Indiana.” Hanging out one night, the idea for Woodbine emerged. “We decided to put together a dinner, to just do one and see how it goes,” Wiggers says. “No one had been doing pop-up restaurants in Evansville, but it’s how a lot of places get started.” They hosted the inaugural dinner this year at the old American Legion on the west side, using social media to spread the word. The success of the event led to a second dinner hosted at Kirby’s Private Dining, another sell-out. A third dinner at Kirby’s and numerous private events are ahead. The farm to mouth cuisine of Woodbine dinners has attracted a big following and Kollker and Wiggers hope to turn the concept into a brick and mortar operation at some point, a more casual place. As Wiggers acknowledges, “most people can’t afford to swing $100 dinners.” Still, it’s an experience that is worth every penny, and every ingredient is local, a point he wants to drive home. “We’ve got some of the best farmlands in the world here that can produce some of the most delicious food. We just want to honor that and be really proud of where we’re from.” – Thomas Ellis To make a dinner reservation, visit woodbinesupperclub. com or follow them on facebook. Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • November 2014
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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/ Call for Catering
BARBECUE The whole concept of ‘dinner and a movie’ has just been turned on its head. It’s a new era. No longer will you agonize over a place to eat and drink before show time; or wolf down your food in a mad rush to make it to the theater; or worse, arrive just before the opening credits on an empty stomach. Those days are over. Showplace Cinemas East wants you to enjoy your favorite movies in style, stress-free and pleasantly full. Their flagship restaurant, Harbor Bay East, has been transformed into The Royal Suite, Evansville’s first dinein movie theatre, complete with wait staff, full bar, plush, reclining seats and Dolby Atmos sound system. Imagine watching the latest blockbusters on the BIG screen with food and drinks served right to you. No more ducking out for snacks in the middle of the movie. Every item on the menu is at your fingertips, and the wait staff is at the ready. So come on out to The Royal Suite Dine-in Movie Theatre and enter a new world of movie-going – all the incredible sights and sounds of the cinema with the convenience of a casual restaurant. – Thomas Ellis You must be 21 and over. The Royal Suite is located at 1801 Morgan Center Dr. For show times, visit showplacecinemas.com.
Bandana BBQ 6636 Logan Dr. 401-9922 $10-$15/No Alcohol/All Major CC
Thomason’s (Henderson, KY) 701 Atkinson St. 270-826-0654 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol
Bar-B-Q-Barn, The 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 491-9868 $10-$15/No Alcohol/All Major CC
Wilson’s General Store, Café & BBQ (Evansville) 11120 Broadway Ave. 812-985-0202 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major CC
Flame’s Grille 1200 W. Colombia St. 205-4704 Under $10/Beer & Wine/All Major CC/Call for Catering
Wolf’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant 6000 First Ave. 424-8891 Under$10/Casual/Checks/ Reservations Accepted/VISA/ Call for Catering
Hawg ‘N’ Sauce (Mt. Vernon) 1600 Leonard Rd. 812-838-5339 $10-$15/Beer & Wine/ All Major CC/Call for Catering 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/ Call for Catering Marx Barbeque & Catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 425-1616 Under $10/VISA/MC/ Full Service Catering Memphis & Main BBQ (Newburgh, IN) 4946 St. Hwy 261 812-858-0111 (Boonville, IN) 118 W. Locust St. 812-646-7110 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/All Major CC/ No Alcohol Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn (Owensboro, KY) 2840 W. Parrish Ave. 800-322-8989 $10-$15/All Major CC/Beer & Wine The Nisbet Inn 6701 Nisbet Rd. 812-963-9305 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/CC
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Peak Bros. Bar B Que (Waverly, KY) 6353 Hwy 60 270-389-0267 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/All Major CC
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Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 475-1510 $10-$15/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major CC DeLizio Italian Eatery (Henderson, Ky) 145 N. Main St. 270-212-3566 $10-$15/Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Allegra (Inside Holiday Inn Airport Hotel) 7101 Hwy 41 North 812-867-7999 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC/
Double D’s (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/All Major CC/Full Bar
Applebee’s Bar & Grill (East) 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 471-0929 (West) 5727 Pearl Dr. 426-2006 (Henderson) 1950 Us Hwy. 41 N. (270) 826-9427 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC
Hadi Shrine 6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/All Major CC
Bar Louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd. 476-7069 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC
The King’s Kitchen (Henderson) 104 N Water St. (270) 212-2070 Under $10/VISA/MC/
Beef O’Brady’s (Newburgh, IN) 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-9464 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC/ Call for Catering C.K.B. Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar (Henderson, Ky) 108 N. 2nd St. 270- 212-2133 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388 Reservations Accepted/full bar Cambridge Golf Course 1034 Beacon HIll Rd. 812-868-4653 Reservations Accepted/Under $10, VISA/MC/DSCVR/Full Bar Cheddar’s 2100 N. Green River 491-9976 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC
Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Under $10/All Major CC
Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC
Lucky Joe’s Bar & Grill. 3300 US HWY 41 N. (Hend) 812-435-8908 Under $10/No Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar Major Munch (Old Post Office Place, Downtown Evansville) 437-2363 Online ordering available Mama Mia’s (Inside Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 433-4227 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Max & Erma’s Tropicana Evansville (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4258 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 Under $10/Checks Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Exp. 473-4100 Under $10/Full Bar/All MajorCC
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/ Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar/ Sportsbook Bar & Grill Tropicana Evansville 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 401-0309 $10-$15/Full Bar Steeplechase Café (Clarion Inn Airport) 4101 Hwy. 41 N. 424-6400 $10-$15/Full Bar /CC Temptations Buffet Tropicana Evansville (Pavilion Level 2) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-4000 Under $10/All Major CC
The Vault 329 Main St. 812-402-0133 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Catering
China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 423-1896 Under $10/Casual/Checks Beer & Wine/All Major CC
Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine 12500 N. Hwy. 41 812-868-8888 Under $10/Casual//Checks All Major Credit Cards
T.G.I. Friday’s (In Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 491-8443Under $10/Full Bar/No Reservations/No Checks/All Major CC
China Village (Newburgh, IN) 8423 Bell Oaks Dr. 812-858-8238 Under $10/Casual/ 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/All Major CC
Chopstick House Restaurant 5412 E. Indiana St. 473-5551 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/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
CHINESE
Crazy Buffet 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 437-8833 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/No checks/Credit Cards
Canton Inn Restaurant 947 North Park Dr. 428-6611 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ 315 E. Diamond Ave. 423-9897 Under $10/Casual/
Golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 473-4855 (Newburgh, IN) 5066 S.R. 261 812-853-2680 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Full Bar/All Major CC
Lincoln Garden 2001 Lincoln Ave. 471-8881 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 476-7088 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC
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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 Two Brothers 3806 N. 1st Ave. 423-6188 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ MC/VISA/DSCVR Wok ‘N’ Roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 479-3118 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
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2nd St. Deli (Henderson, Ky) 221 2nd St. Under $10/All Major CC The Acropolis Express at the YWCA 118 Vine St. 424-7335 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ All Major CC Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake 919 North Park Dr. 470-7763 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/ BagelRama (Old Post Office Plaza) 101 N. W. 1st St. 812-402-2435 Under $10/All Major CC/ Call for Catering
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Bits & Bytes 216 NW Fourth St. 812-423-5113 Under $10/Checks/All Major CC Café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 401-8111 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC The Cake Stand 223 Second St. (Henderson, Ky) 270-854-1305 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC 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/ Diamond Deli (Inside Casino Aztar) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-6122 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC 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 CC (Henderson, Ky) 2638 Hwy 41 270-212-0181
Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream 206-208 Main St. 422-3026/422-7030 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ No Alcohol Eric’s Corner Carry-Out 4220 Broadway Ave 402-9788 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Fresh Harvest Deli 1 Main St. (in Old National) 424-5801 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Gayla Cake 422 N. Main St. 454-9791 All Major CC 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 CC/ Call for Catering Jason’s Deli 943 N. Green River Rd. 417-9905 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave. 479-8272 Under $10/Casual/Checks/Major CC Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 401-5400 (Newburgh, IN) 8680 Highpoint Dr. 491-7111 130 N. St. Joe Ave 402-9944 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/ Call for Catering 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 McAlister’s Deli 2220 N. Green River Rd. 618-2050 $10-$15/All Major Credit Cards 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 (East) 2004 Washignton Ave. Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major CC PG Art Gallery & Cafe 1418 W. Franklin 402-4445 Under $10/Beer & Wine/All Major CC Piece of Cake 210 Main St. 424-2253 Under $5//Checks/All Major CC Pita Pit 1211 Turor Ln. 402-6205 Under $10/No Alcohol/All Major CC/ Call for Catering Planter’s Coffee House (Henderson, KY) 130 N. Main St. 270-830-0927 Under $5/Casual/ All Major CC R’z Cafe & Catering Co. (Ft. Branch, IN) 104 N. Main 812-615-0039 Under $15-$25/All Major CC/ Reservations Accepted/Call for Catering Salad World Healthy Cafe (North) 601 East Booneville NewHarmony Rd. 867-2741 (East) 3311 N. Green River Rd. 471-5083 (West) 5625 Pearl Drive 467-7486 (Downtown) 200 Main St. 422-0898 (Newburgh) 4222 Bell Rd 812-490-6070 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Sweet Betty’s Bakery 5600 E. Virginia St. 402-3889 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC
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Schlotzsky’s 301 N. Green River Rd. 471-4011 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC/ Call for Catering Sidewalk Cafe 228 2nd St. (Henderson, Ky) 270-831-2233 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC 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/All Major CC/ Call for Catering Smiling Moose Deli 724 N. Burkhardt Rd., Ste. 700 477-3354 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol 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
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/VISA/MC Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) (East) 713 N. Green River Rd. 471-9464 (West) 5404 Pearl Dr. 471-9464 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major CC 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/CC
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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 Culver’s Frozen Custard Butter Burgers 1734 Hirschland Rd. 437-3333 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/DSCVR Denny’s Classic Diner (West) 5212 Weston Rd. 424-4472 (Newburgh, IN) 19501 Elpers Rd. 812-867-7156 Under $10/Casual/Formal/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Denny’s Restaurant (North) 4301 Hwy. 41 N. 423-9459 (East) 351 N. Green River 473-1063 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Elberfeld Korner Inn (Elberfeld, In) 15 W. Main St. 812-983-4200 Under $10/Full Bar/All MajorCC Five Guys Burgers 5402 E. Indiana St. 401-1773 Under $10/Checks/All MajorCC
Flying Saucer Café (Inside the Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 423-1113 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
KT’s Fire Grill (Wadesville, IN) 7247 Main St. 812-673-4996 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar Reservations/VISA/MC
Red Fez (in Hadi Shrine Building)6 Walnut St. 423-4285 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
Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon, IN) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
The Redwagon Restaurant & Bar (Poseyville) Hwy. 165 & I-64 812-874-2210 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/All Major CC
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/Full Bar/All Major CC Get and Go Casserole 6840 Logan Drive 475-8830 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Checks/No Alcohol Golden Corral (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd. 473-1095 (Henderson, KY) 1770 S. Green St. 270-869-9310/Call for Catering Highland Inn 6620 N. First Ave. 402-2544 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC/ The Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way 422-1757 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash/ Check/All Major CC/Full Bar Hornville Tavern 2607 W. Baseline Rd. 812-963-0967 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ No Credit Cards/Checks Accepted/Call for Catering IHOP 601 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-0510 Under $10, All Major CC Ivy Cafe @ Swirca 16 W. Virginia St. 464-7800 Under $10/Full Bar Ivy Room/ All Major CC
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 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 C/ The Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 425-2261 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol Popeye’s Chicken 3300 N. 1st. Ave 401-1773 Under $10/All MajorCC/ Pop’s Grill (New Harmony, IN) 516 S. Main St. 812-682-3880 $10-$15/Casual/VISA/MC Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 471-0024 Under $10/Casual/ /Full Bar/All Major CC
Rose Hill Cafe (Newburgh, IN) 8133 Rose Hill Dr. 812-853-8443 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/No Alcohol Scheller’s Carriage Inn (Haubstadt, IN) 103 E Gibson St 812-768-6131 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/Full Bar 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. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Check MC/Visa/ Reservations/Buffett/ Call for Catering Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416 Under $10/All Major CC
FINE DINING
Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$25/Causual/ All Major CC 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 Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations/ Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar N.W. Chophouse & Wine Bar (Newburgh, IN) 7799 Hwy 66 812-853-9500 $10-$15/Reservations/ Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar Red Geranium (New Harmony, IN) 504 N. St. 812-682-4431 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ CC/Call for Catering
FROZEN YOGURT
Orange Leaf 701 Burkhardt Rd. 401-5215 Under $10/All Major CC
Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474 $15-$25/Credit Cards/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar
Sweet CeCe’s Under $10/All Major CC (East) 4827 Davis Lant Dr. 477-5276
Cavanaugh’s Tropicana Evansville (Pavilion Level 2) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4333 $20-$30/Reservations Recommended/No Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
Gerst Bavarian Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 424-1420 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All CC
CKB (Henderson, Ky) 108 N. 2nd St. 270-212-2133 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC
INDIAN
Taste of India 4700 Vogel Rd 909-2880 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major CC 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 Tropicana Evansville 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/
ITALIAN/ MEDITERRANEAN
Angelo’s 305 Main St. 428-6666 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 16401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 421-0800 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Café Arazu (Newburgh, IN) 117 W. Jennings St. 812-842-2200 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major CC
GERMAN
GREEK
The Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine and Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Call for Catering
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Dilegge’s Italian 607 N. Main St. 428-3004 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.dileggesrestaurant.com powered by Click4AMeal House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky 422-0572 $15-$25//Reservations/Checks/ Full Bar Little Italy Italian 4430 1st Ave. 479-7777 Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria (Henderson, Ky) 2201 Hwy 41 N. 270-212-2352 $10/Casual/All Major CC 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 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 Smitty’s Italian SteakHouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC/ Call for Catering
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 Checks Accepted/Reservations Accepted/All Major CC 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 222 Main Street 1448 N. Green River Rd. 477-9854 $10-$15/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Tokyo Teppanyaki Japanese Cuisine (Henderson, Ky) 2222 Us Hwy 41 N. 270-869-1968 Under $10/All Major CC/Full Bar
KOREAN
Jaya’s 119 S.E. 4th St. 422-6667 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards
MEXICAN
Acapulco Mexican (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 Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • November 2014
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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 City Taco 2403 Washington Ave. 812-477-1955 Under $10/All Major Credit CC/ Beer & wine Chipotle Mexican Grill 499 N. Green River Rd. 471-4973 Under $10/All Major Credit CC 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/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/MC, VISA/Online ordering available – www.mymaguey.com powered by Click4AMeal El Patron Mexican 943 North Park Dr. 402-6500 Under $10/Reservations/All Major Credit CC/Full Bar 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 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
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Los Bravos (East) 834 Tutor Ln. 474-9078 (North) 3534 First Ave. 424-4101 (West) 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy. 464-3136 (Boonville) 3311 Liberty Blvd 812-897-3442 (Jasper) 198 S Newton 812-482-7564 (Loogootee) 502 W Broadway 812-295-2069 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 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/ MC/VISA Riviera Mexican Grill 10604 SR. 662 (Newburgh) 490-9936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 402-8226 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Tequila’s (Mt. Vernon, IN) 408 Southwind Plaza 812-838-2392 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations/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 Azzip Pizza 5225 Pearl Dr 401-3572 $10/VISA/MC/No Alcohol Big M’s Pizzeria 1313 N. 1st Ave. 434-6909 $10-$15/VISA/MC Boston’s - The Gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 $5-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Cici’s Pizza (East) 101-B N. Green River Rd. 477-2424
(West) 5625 Pearl Dr. Ste. G 812-962-0034 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Cleavers 5501 E. Indiana St. 812-473-0001 Under $10/All Major CC 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/Checks / Full Bar/All Major CC Firedome Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY) 2046 Hwy. 41 N. 270-831-1977 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Firehouse Subs 1031 N. Green River Rd. 477-2141 Under $10/All Major CC 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 Greeks Pizzeria 240 S. Green River Rd. 402-4733 Under $10/Credit Cards Online ordering available – www.greekspizzeria.com powered by Click4AMeal Heady’s Pizza 4120 N. First Ave. 437-4343 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Highland Pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 402-8900 Under $10/VISA/MC Jimmy John’s 701 N Burkhardt Rd Ste. C 812-401-5400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542
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Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/MC
Lombardi’s New York Pizza (Henderson, KY) 513 Barret Blvd. 270-854-4391 Under $10/All Major CC/
Rockhouse at Wolf’s (Henderson, KY) 31 N. Green St. 270-212-1400 Under $10/All Major CC/ FullBar
Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria (Henderson, KY) 2201 HWY 41 270-212-2352 Under $10/All Major CC/ 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/All Major CC Mama Mia’s Tropicana Evansville 421 NW Riverside Dr, 433-4000 Under $10/VISA/MC Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY) 2611 Hwy. 41 N. 270-826-1111
Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-1400 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar/ Online ordering available 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
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Roca Bar South 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar
Parkway Pizza 3911 Broadway Ave. 423-3339 Under $10/Beer & Wine/ Checks/MC/VISA 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) 220 N. St Joe Ave. 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 North 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 Rounder’s Too 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 Sandy’s Pizza (Ft. Branch, IN) 609 S. Main St. 812-759-3972 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major CC
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Spankey’s Una Pizza 714 N. Sonntag 402-6776 $10-$15/Checks Accepted/ MC/VISA/ Susan Bobe’s (Princeton, IN) 101 W. Broadway 812-385-2554 $10-$15/MC/VISA
Turoni’s Pizzeria & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar In house Brewery/All Major Credit Cards
The Slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/All Major CC
Turoni’s Pizza (Newburgh, IN) 8011 Bell Oaks Rd. 490-5555 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar - In house Brewery/All Major Credit Cards
Talk of the Town Pizza 1200 Edgar St. 402-8696 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC
Walther’s Golf ‘n Fun 2301 N. 1st Ave. 464-4472 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not-Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7500 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Woody’s Pizzeria (New Harmony, IN) 518 S. Main St. 812-682-6666 Under $10/All Major CC
PRIVATE DINING/ BANQUET
Edgewater La Veranda Banquest Room 5 E. Water St. (Newburgh, IN) 812-858-2443 Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Call for Catering Just Rennie’s Catering 100 S.E. 4th St.401-8098 $15 to $25/Banquet facilities for private parties up to 40 people/Call for Catering Ivy Room at Swirca 16 W. Virgina St. 464-7800 Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Call for Catering
The Event Gallery 956 Parrett St. 467-4255 $15 - $25/Banquet facilities/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/ Call for Catering Kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 422-2230 $20-$50/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary/ All Major Credit Cards/Call for Catering Old Post Office Event Center 100 NW. 2nd St. 812-253-2102 $10-$15/Full Bar/ Call for Catering Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566/812-774-6547 Under $10/Reservations Necessary/Checks Accepted/No Credit Cards/Call for Catering
PUBS
Beertropolis 830 LST Dr. 297-2337 Under $10/Full Bar Blush Ultra Lounge 421 NW Riverside Dr (812) 433-4000 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/CC Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/CC CKB (Henderson, Ky) 108 N. 2nd St. 270-212-2133 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC 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/Full Bar/VISA/MC Dave’s Sportsden Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Full Bar/Checks/Major CCs Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC
Main Street Comedy Club 217 Main St. 812-453-7636 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Reservations 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 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 Piston’s Bar & Grill 2131 W. Franklin St. 401-1699 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC The Pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Cards/Call for Catering RiRa’s Irish Pub Tropicana Evansville 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Call for Catering Roca Bar South 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar
KC’s Corner Pocket Bar & Grill 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 428-2255 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC
Roca Bar North 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar
K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill 1121 S. Green River Rd. 437-9920 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR
The Vault 329 Main St (812) 402-0133 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar/Call for Catering
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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
In association with The Best Day Ever and presented by SFF Concierge Service, Autism-N-Living Colors will be a night to remember at the Evansville Museum on November 8. The prevalence of Autism has made the job of spreading awareness a top priority. A relative mystery for many years, the diagnosis is slowly gaining understanding; it’s being discussed openly in the media and shows like NBC’s Parenthood are featuring autistic characters. But despite the progress, there’s still so much more to do, and that’s why an event like Autism-N-Living Colors is so important. The event will feature Josh Berkau from the Autism Society of Indiana and a fantastic line-up of entertainment, including spoken word poetry by Tameka Warren and performances by Sassquad from the Shannon School of Dance and local jazz musician Monte Skelton and singer Shelly Long. A jazz band will also be on hand as well as a food and cash bar. And when the evening comes to a close at the Museum, everyone will head over to the Vault at 11 p.m. for the after party. The main event starts at 8 p.m. but don’t miss the semi-formal cocktail hour at 7 p.m. Show up looking sharp and ready for a good time. – Thomas Ellis For more info, call 812-518-2154.The Museum is located at 411 SE Riverside. The Vault is located at 329 Main St.
Tiki Time Bar & Grill 1801 Waterworks Rd. 425-1912 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Not Accepted/ VISA/MC/DSCVR (Closed for Season!) Tin Man Brewing Co. 1430 W. Franklin St. 618-3227 $10-$15/Casual/Beer & Wine/ All Major CC
SEAFOOD
Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474 $15-$25/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar 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/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Lure Seafood & Grill (Owensboro, Ky) 401 W. 2nd St (270)686-8202 $15-$25/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar
Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar Par-K Seafood 757 South Green River Rd 401-5222 $10-$15/Casual/All Major CC Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 477-9227 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar/Credit Cards Tin Fish (Newburgh, IN)
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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/CC
STEAKHOUSES
Cavanaugh’s Tropicana Evansville 421 NW Riverside Dr 433-4333 Over $25/Reservations/Full Bar/All Major CC Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Double D’s (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/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 Hornet’s Nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky 422-0572 $15-$25//Reservations/Checks/ Full Bar Logan’s Roadhouse Steakhouse (East) 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 (West) 5645 Pearl Dr. 421-0908 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 473-2400 $10-$15/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 N.W. Chop House & Wine Bar
(Newburgh, IN) 7799 St. Hwy 66 812-853-9500 $10-$15/Reservations/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 474-0005 $10-$15/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/ Smitty’s Italian SteakHouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Call for Catering Texas Roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd. 477-7427 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ No Reservations/ No Checks/VISA/MC/ DSCVR Western Rib-Eye & Ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 476-5405 $12-$18/Casual/Reservations/ Full Bar/All MajorCredit Cards
TAVERNS
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/Full Bar/Major CC
Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major CC
Hornville Tavern & Catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 812-963-9318 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/Call for Catering
Fat Boy Tavern (Ft. Branch IN) 115 N. McCreary Ave. (812)753-9914 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC
The Knob Hill Tavern (Newburgh, IN) 1016 Hwy. 662 West 812-853-9550 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/ Checks/Full Bar/Credit Cards
Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 423-8040 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash Only/Full Bar Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin 423-0794 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Highland Inn 6620 N. First Ave. 402-2544 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Checks/ All Major CC Hobo Jungle 1323 S Barker Ave, 491-6229 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar All Major CC
Legends (Inside River City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-74444 Under $10/Casual/ Major CC/Full Bar LeRoy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. 464-8300 Under $10/All Major CC/Full Bar Lyle Sports Zone Pizza & Pub 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 425-7729 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ VISA/MC/Full Bar The Nisbit Inn 6701 Nisbit Rd 812-963-9305 Under $10/Cash Only/Full Bar/ Call for Catering
The Peephole Bar & Grill 201 Main St. 423-5171 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 S. Green River Rd 812-477-4088 Under $10/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/ /Checks/Full Bar/CC Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC
Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384 Under $10/Casual/Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar T.J.’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. 402-9273 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Cash Only Yellow Tavern (New Harmony, IN) 521 Church St. 812-682-3303 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/No Credit & Debit
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Vietnamese Cuisine 4602 Vogel Rd. 491-1884 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC
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Karaoke & DJ B-Love Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan Epic Playing the Breaks 9:30 PM Doc's Nightclub -- Drop Dead Darlings present Halloween Hangover 10:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Gonzo's Toybox Lamasco Bar -- Peridoni O'Brian's Sports Bar -Joe's Garage Ri Ra Irish Pub -Karaoke & Beer Pong Upstairs
7:00 PM Tropicana Evansville 11:00 PM (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) The Vault -- DJ -- Clayton Daugherty Sammich 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Chris Cavanaugh Blush Ultralounge -- Blush Piano Bar w/ Matt Clark Legends -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -The Duke Boys 8:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Live Music TBD 9:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Zion Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Deja Blu 5 Elixirs -- Slick Willy KC's Corner Pocket -54 | November 2014
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Sunday, November 2 12:00 PM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -Contemporary Bride Expo 4:00 PM Someplace Else -- Tea Dance / Appetizers 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Social Sundays w/ the Marlinaires
6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Lindsey Williams 11:00 PM The Vault -- DJ Sammich Monday, November 3 Elixirs -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 8:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic
Tuesday, November 4 Elixirs -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Pool 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
7:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires 8:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Tuesday Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ B-Love KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Beat Daddys Unplugged The Vault -- Open Mic 11:00 PM The Vault -- DJ Sammich Wednesday, November 5 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Michelle Shelton Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -Jake Tapley Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires 7:30 PM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Menopause the Musical
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8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Season 3 of The Voice Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Open Mic 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Karaoke Elixirs -- DJ-Dew It Karaoke Dance Mix KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Dancing & Karaoke
5:30 PM Scottish Rite -- March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction 6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Traditional Irish Music Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty
7:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Cornhole Tournament Liquor Locker (Riverside) -- The Vino Gallery 9:30 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Series: Wine Tasting & IceMen vs. Elmira Jackals Photography Event Liquor Locker (University) -- The Vino 11:00 PM The Vault -- DJ Sammich Gallery Series: Wine Tasting & Photography Thursday, November 6 Event Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience KC's Corner Pocket Tropicana Evansville -- College Night w/ DJ (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The B-Love Marlinaires Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
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8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic
Disco in the Loft Doc's Nightclub -- Karaoke w/ BK Elixirs -- Ladies Night DJ Dew-It Dance Mix 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- College KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ B-Love Night w/ DJ Jon J Elixirs -- Karaoke w/ Mama Judy Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan Epic Playing the Breaks KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ B-Love KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- 10:00PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Slick Willy Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Andy Frasco Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O'Brian's Sports Bar -The Vault -- Mike Crooke Diversion Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Karaoke & 11:00 PM Beer Pong Upstairs The Vault -- DJ Sammich 8:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Nashville Nights w/ Michael Corwin
Friday, November 7 7:00 PM Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard 7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Wheeling Nailers 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Danielle Muehlbauer Legends -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Lipstick Blonde 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Brad Lemmons Bokeh Lounge -- Gary Ward Boogie Nights -- Electric
11:00 PM The Vault -- DJ Sammich 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Ladies Night Saturday, November 8 12:00 PM Ford Center -- UE Women's Basketball vs. Southern Indiana Eagles 3:05 PM Ford Center -- UE Men's Basketball vs. Wabash Little Giants 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Meghan Nicole Album Release Party Rockhouse at Wolf's (Henderson) -- Ben Dahlquist Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • November 2014
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Clayton Daugherty 8:00 PM Blush Ultralounge -- Blush Piano Bar w/ Matt Clark Legends -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Lipstick Blonde
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iquor Locker’s largest location yet just opened at the intersection of Highway 41 and Riverside Drive. You can’t miss it. Between the massive electronic sign high in the sky and the big, bright yellow building, the new Liquor Locker is guaranteed to get your attention. But it’s not just your average superstore. Lots of thought, planning and hard work went into the design to ensure that it becomes the most successful Liquor Locker yet. There’s a lot to like about the new location, including a walk-in cigar humidor featuring brands such as Acid, Arturo Fuente, Rocky Patel, Nub, Don Thomas, Oliva, Punch and many more. And as always, you will find hundreds of craft and import beers along with an outstanding selection of bourbons, including many of Liquor Locker’s hand-selected barrel bourbons such as Evan Williams, Eagle Rare, Russell’s Reserve, Kentucky Spirit, Henry McKenna and Old Forester – just to name a few. And there’s so much more. The new location has over 350 wines available, many of which are highly rated and highly sought after the world over, not to mention an entire section devoted specifically to 90+ point wines. And if you still can’t find what you’re looking for, they will make every effort to special order it. The Riverside location will be the benchmark for what wine selections will look like in all Liquor Locker stores in the very near future. Ultimately, Liquor Locker’s goal is to become the tri-state’s wine destination and make the whole process of shopping for wine both fun and educational. Any wine-related questions? Feel free to contact Chris Hedges, Liquor Locker’s own in-house wine expert at chedges@liquor-locker. com.
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9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Dance Party w/ DJ Jon J Bokeh Lounge -- Jayson Harper Boogie Nights -Saturday Night Disco Dance Off Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Calabash Elixirs -- Kyle Whitaker Band KC's Corner Pocket -Karaoke & DJ B-Love Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan Epic Playing the Breaks
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9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Lindsey 9:30 PM Doc's Nightclub -- OBW Williams KC's Time Out Lounge 11:00 PM & Grill -- Hairbangers The Vault -- DJ Ball Sammich Lamasco Bar -The Stone Sugar Monday, November 10 Shakedown O'Brian's Sports Bar -Elixirs -- Free Pool Diversion O'Brian's Sports Bar -Ri Ra Irish Pub -Free Darts Karaoke & Beer Pong Upstairs 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano 11:00 PM Bar) -- Clayton
Daugherty 8:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Tuesday, November 11
6:00 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Katie Watts Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
Elixirs -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Pool 7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -Michelle Shelton 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Tropicana Evansville Lounge) -- Bob Green Band (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Victory Theatre -- Jekyll and Clayton Daugherty Hyde 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Backstage Bar & Grill -- Season Airport) -- Casey Williams 3 of The Voice Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Lounge) -- Bob Green Band Bourdeau and Boren 7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke vs. Orlando Solar Bears Elixirs -- DJ-Dew It Karaoke Dance Mix 8:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Karaoke & DJ Tuesday Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz The Vault -- Dancing & Karaoke 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke 11:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & The Vault -- DJ Sammich DJ B-Love KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Thursday, November 13 Karaoke & DJ KC's Corner Pocket -- College Lamasco Bar -- The Idgits Night w/ DJ B-Love The Vault -- Open Mic 11:00 PM The Vault -- DJ Sammich Wednesday, November 12 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free
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7:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Cornhole Tournament Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Green Band
11:00 PM The Vault -- DJ Sammich
8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic
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9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night w/ DJ Jon J Elixirs -- Karaoke w/ Mama Judy KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ B-Love KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Aaron Kamm & the One Drops Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- College Night! The Vault -- Mike Crooke
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Doc's Nightclub -Karaoke w/ BK Elixirs -- Ladies Night DJ Dew-It Dance KC's Corner Pocket -Karaoke & DJ B-Love Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan Epic Playing the Breaks 10:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Minx Lamasco Bar -- The Waywards O'Brian's Sports Bar -Downfall Ri Ra Irish Pub -Karaoke & Beer Pong Upstairs 11:00 PM The Vault -- DJ Sammich 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Cassidy Fellows Sommers Saturday, November 15
10:00 AM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Geek Galaxy Comic Con 2:00 PM Ford Center -- UE Men's Basketball vs. Earlham College Quakers
4:00 PM Winetree (East) -- Beer Tasting 7:00 PM Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Victory Theatre -- EPO Classics: Britten War Requiem 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Brinley Addington Blush Ultralounge -- Blush Piano Bar w/ Matt Clark Legends -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -The Van-Dells 8:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Nick Carver Band 9:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Deja Blu 5 Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Danielle Muehlbauer Elixirs -- Josh Merritt Band KC's Corner Pocket -Karaoke & DJ B-Love Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan Epic Playing the
Christmas is coming early to downtown Evansville with two family-friendly productions at the Old National Events Plaza. Part of the Broadway in Evansville Series, Cirque Dreams Holidaze arrives on December 2nd followed by Frosty, the opening production of the 2014-15 Centre’d on Kids Children’s Broadway Series, on December 3rd. Both shows are packed full of holiday cheer and guaranteed to get the whole family in the Christmas spirit. Now in its fifth year of touring, Cirque Dreams Holidaze “re-imagines the holiday season with sparkle and suspense.” Leave reality behind and enter a fantastical world filled with gingerbread men flipping mid-air, toy soldiers marching on thin wires, puppets dancing and reindeers soaring high above. The highflying production is replete with brilliant costumes and seasonal music to accompany the winter wonderland – a snowy landscape surrounded by gigantic gifts, colossal candy canes and 30 foot towering soldiers. It’s a night of entertainment to be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. And be sure to bring the kids back the next day to see Frosty. Sponsored by Bunny Bread, the show tells the tale of a young orphan named Billy who discovers magic in a stolen hat when he places it on a snowman’s head… and the snowman comes to life! Recommended for grades K-5. – Johnny Fletcher For ticket info, visit centre.evansvillegis.com. Show times: Cirque Dreams Holidaze (12/2, 7:30 p.m.), Frosty (12/3, 9:15 a.m. & 12 p.m.)
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Breaks 9:30 PM Doc's Nightclub -Gonzo's Toybox After you’ve made the rounds at your favorite stores and spent quality time with family, get your friends together and enjoy some of the great night life on offer. Don’t miss out!
November 26 (Thanksgiving Eve): Allegra Lounge: Katie Watts, 6 p.m. Backstage Bar & Grill: Pre-Thanksgiving Bash w/ Dueling DJs featuring DJ Jon J & Friends, 9 p.m. Boogie Nights: Night Before Thanksgiving Party, 9 p.m. (No Cover, $2 Shot Specials, $4 Drink Specials, Giveaways, DJs spinning all your favorites from the 90s and today!), 9 p.m. Doc’s Nightclub: Pre-Thanksgiving Party featuring Luka Lansky, 9:30 p.m. Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro: Monte Skelton, 7 p.m. KC’s Time Out Lounge: Drunksgiving Eve Party featuring Diversion, 9 p.m. Lamasco Bar & Grill: Osiella for Drunksgiving Eve, 9 p.m. O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill: Thanksgiving Eve Party w/ Downfall, 10 p.m. The Vault: Dancing & Karaoke, 9 p.m.
November 27 (Thanksgiving): Bokeh Lounge: Comedy Hosted by Rachael Goldman, 8 p.m. KC’s Corner Pocket: College Night, Karaoke & DJ B-Love, 9 p.m. KC’s Time Out Lounge: Open from 6 p.m.-3 a.m.! O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill: Open at 4 p.m. Ri Ra Irish Pub: Traditional Irish Music, 6 p.m. / College Night, 9 p.m. Rick’s Sports Bar: Open from 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Someplace Else: Open!
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10:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bad Medicine Lamasco Bar -- Shrub O'Brian's Sports Bar -Downfall Ri Ra Irish Pub -Karaoke & Beer Pong Upstairs 11:00 PM The Vault -- DJ Sammich 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Cassidy Fellows Sommers Sunday, November 16 10:00 AM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -Geek Galaxy Comic Con 1:00 PM Ford Center -- UE Women's Basketball vs. Austin Peay Governors 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Social Sundays w/ Steve Greenwell Trio
Entertainment News4U.me 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Lindsey Williams 11:00 PM The Vault -- DJ Sammich Monday, November 17 Elixirs -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -Free Darts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty 8:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Tuesday, November 18 Elixirs -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -Free Pool 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar)
-- Bob Green 7:00 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Ben Dahlquist Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band
7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Joel Knapp & Cassy Jo Anderson Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band
8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Poetry Readings w/ Bill Sovern Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Tuesday Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz
7:15 PM Ford Center -Evansville Icemen vs. Greenville Road Warriors
9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -Karaoke & DJ B-Love KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Kyle Bledsoe The Vault -- Open Mic
Backstage Bar & Grill -Season 3 of The Voice Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Katie Watts
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9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Karaoke Bokeh Lounge -- Ladies Night w/ Gretchin Irons Elixirs -- DJ-Dew It Karaoke Dance Mix 11:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & The Vault -- DJ Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Sammich Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Wednesday, November 19 The Vault -- Dancing & Karaoke O'Brian's Sports Bar -11:00 PM Free Darts The Vault -- DJ Sammich 6:00 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Thursday, November 20 Inn Airport) -- Monte Skelton Budweiser reminds you to Tropicana Evansville choose a designated driver. (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
November 28: Backstage Bar & Grill: After Thanksgiving Dance Party w/ DJ Jon J., 9 p.m. Bokeh Lounge: Brick Briscoe, 9 p.m. Boogie Nights: Tattoo You Friday, 9 p.m. KC’s Corner Pocket: Karaoke & DJ B-Love, 9 p.m. KC’s Time Out Lounge: Gonzo’s Toybox, 10 p.m. Lamasco Bar & Grill: Chelsea Morning, 10 p.m. O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill: Live Entertainment, 10 p.m. Ri Ra Irish Pub: DJ Bryan Epic Playing the Breaks, 9 p.m. / Karaoke & Beer Pong Upstairs, 10 p.m. Someplace Else: Jodie Santana, 11:30 p.m. The Vault: DJ Sammich, 11 p.m.
November 29:
Backstage Bar & Grill: Preston Leatherman Band, 8 p.m. Bokeh Lounge: Honey Roy Duo, 9 p.m. Boogie Nights: Movember Mustache Party, 9 p.m. Deerhead Sidewalk Café: Third Annual River Basin Blues Blast, 4 p.m.-Midnight Elixirs: Joes Garage, 9p.m. Doc’s: Tommy Dastardly & the Notorious Backsliders w/ The Creepouts, 10 p.m. KC’s Corner Pocket: Karaoke & DJ B-Love, 9 p.m. KC’s Time Out Lounge: Blended Society Reunion One Night Only!, 10 p.m. Lamasco Bar & Grill: Nick Moss Band, 10 p.m. O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill: Stomp Box 40, 10 p.m. Ri Ra Irish Pub: Live Music TBD, 8:30 p.m. / DJ Bryan Epic Playing the Breaks, 9p.m. / Karaoke & Beer Pong Upstairs, 10 p.m. Someplace Else: Venus Knight & Jodie Santana, 11:30 p.m. The Vault: DJ Sammich, 11 p.m. *Check with venues to verify start times
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The 2014 EvansvilleBrideGuide.com Contemporary Bride Expo is coming to the Old National Events Plaza on Sunday, November 2 from noon-4 p.m. The area’s trendiest wedding vendors will be on hand to help plan your Big Day at Evansville’s only fall show. From photographers to cakes and invitations, dresses, tuxes and more, visitors can find just what they need for the perfect wedding or event! The beauty of the Expo is that it allows couples the opportunity to one-stop shop for the major items on their to-do list AND bring along parents/members of the wedding party to be a part of the process. In addition, specials are available to help keep costs down, including free take-home photos from FunShots Photobooth, giveaways from Lifted Limo and coupons from Piece of Cake. Also, Matt Kelly DJ and Associates will donate $50 to Holly’s House from every reception booked thru November 30, 2014. They will also throw in $100 of uplighting for couples who book the day of the show. The Ivy Room at SWIRCA & More will offer a limited time $500 rental fee, and Andrea Berry of Rae Photography will take $250 off of a wedding if booked within 30 days of the event. She will also raffle off a free engagement session. – Nikki Davis Admission is $2. All proceeds benefit Holly’s House. For more information, including the full list of vendors, visit contemporarybrideexpo.com or follow them on Facebook.
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Junkiez 10:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Diversion KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Official After Party of the Eric Church Concert! Lamasco Bar -- Max Allen Band O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Ledfoot Messiah (Out of Atlanta) Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Karaoke & Beer Pong Upstairs 11:00 PM The Vault -- DJ Sammich Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
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11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Jordan Allen & Venus Ann Serena Sunday, November 23
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Movie: Les Boys TV show you’re catching up on: Sons of Anarchy Vacation Spot: The Beach Restaurant: Houston’s Hockey Moment: Winning All 3 trophies in England NHL Team: Montreal Canadiens Musical Artist: Eminem Song: Something by Bob Bissonnette Pregame rituals: None
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Movie: Happy Gilmore TV show you’re catching up on: Walking Dead Hobbies: Golfing Vacation Spot: The Beach Restaurant: Chipotle Hockey Moment: My 1st Professional goal NHL Team: Montreal Canadiens Musical Artist: Luke Bryan Song: Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker Pregame rituals: Nap
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5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Greenville Road Warriors Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Social Sundays w/ Bob Green Band
8:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Tuesday, November 25 Elixirs -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Pool 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Chapel Park Trio
6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty
8:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Tuesday Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz
9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Lindsey Williams
9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ B-Love KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Ryan Rigdon & the Hi-Rize Hillbillies The Vault -- Open Mic
11:00 PM Someplace Else -- US of A Mister Indiana Pageant The Vault -- DJ Sammich
Position: Forward D.O.B: 7/27/91 From: Becanqour, Quebec, Canada Shoots: Right Nickname: Mo
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Elixirs -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) --
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Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
Wednesday, November Boogie Nights -- Night Before Thanksgiving 26 Party O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Doc's Nightclub -- PreThanksgiving Party Free Darts featuring Luka Lanksy Elixirs -- DJ-Dew It 5:00 PM Karaoke Dance Mix Carson's Brewery -KC's Time Out Lounge & Tyler Riney Grill -- Drunksgiving Eve featuring Diversion 6:00 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Inn Airport) -- Katie Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Watts Lamasco Bar -- Osiella Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) for Drunksgiving Eve The Vault -- Dancing & Karaoke 7:00 PM 10:00 PM O'Brian's Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Monte Skelton Sports Bar -Thanksgiving Eve Party Tropicana Evansville w/ Downfall (Hoosiers Lounge) -Chapel Park Trio 11:00 PM The Vault -- DJ Sammich 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -Thursday, November 27 Season 3 of The Voice Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe KC's Corner Pocket -- Lacey Chaddock -- College Night w/ DJ B-Love 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -3:00 PM Karaoke Backstage Bar & Grill -- Ford Center -- Hadi Shrine Circus Pre-Thanksgiving Bash w/ Dueling DJs featuring 6:00 PM DJ Jon J & Friends KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Thanksgiving Fun Ri Ra Irish Pub -Traditional Irish Music Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
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7:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Cornhole Tournament Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Chapel Park Trio
Karaoke & DJ B-Love KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- College Night!
8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic
7:00 AM Carson's Brewery -- Beer & Doughnuts with Jason Elliott
9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night w/ DJ Jon J Bokeh Lounge -- Comedy hosted by Rachael Goldman Elixirs -- Karaoke w/ Mama Judy KC's Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver. Corner Pocket --
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Friday, November 28
9:30 AM Ford Center -- Hadi Shrine Circus 2:00 PM Ford Center -- Hadi Shrine Circus 7:00 PM Ford Center -- Hadi Shrine
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Circus Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Danielle Muehlbauer Legends -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Pink Cadillac
9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- After Thanksgiving Dance Party w/ DJ Jon J Bokeh Lounge -- Brick Briscoe Boogie Nights -- Tattoo You Friday Doc's Nightclub -Karaoke w/ BK Elixirs -- Ladies Night DJ Dew-It Dance Mix KC's Corner Pocket -Karaoke & DJ B-Love KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Gonzo's Toybox Live! Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan Epic Playing the Breaks 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Chelsea Morning O'Brian's Sports Bar -Live Entertainment Ri Ra Irish Pub -Karaoke & Beer Pong Upstairs 11:00 PM The Vault -- DJ Sammich
Saturday, November 29 9:00 AM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -Evansville Helping Haiti Christmas Fine Arts, Crafts & Vendor 9:30 AM Ford Center -- Hadi Shrine Circus 2:00 PM Ford Center -- Hadi Shrine Circus 4:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- 3rd Annual River Basin Blues Blast / The Beat Daddys Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Beer Tasting 6:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- 3rd Anuual River Basin Blues Blast / Honey Roy Band
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Blush Piano Bar w/ Matt Clark Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- 3rd Annual River Basin Blues Blast / Soul Creation Legends -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Pink Cadillac 8:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Live Music TBD 9:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Honey Roy Duo Boogie Nights -- Movember Mustache Party Elixirs -- Joe's Garage KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ B-Love KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Blended Society Reunion! Back for One Night Only! Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan Epic Playing the Breaks
6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Lindsey Williams 11:00 PM The Vault -- DJ Sammich
9:30 PM Doc's Nightclub -- Tommy Dastardly & the Notorious Backsliders w/ The Creepouts 10:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- 3rd Annual River Basin Blues Blast / 103 Degrees Lamasco Bar -- Nick Moss Band O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Stomp Box 40 Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Karaoke & Beer Pong Upstairs 11:00 PM The Vault -- DJ Sammich 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Venus Knight & Jodie Santana Sunday, November 30 3:00 PM Ford Center -- Hadi Shrine Circus 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Social Sundays w/ Bob Ballard & Shivaree
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Sometimes it seems as though people are quick to point out the negative aspects of Evansville. What I do know is that when someone points out something they don’t like about Evansville, they’re going to find the same problems in most every other city. Over the years, I have lived in Indy, Louisville and New Orleans. I had the opportunity to move back home a year ago, and I feel very blessed to be back here again. It’s only a 10 minute drive to work! In a big city, unless you live within one mile of your office it’s going to be 30 minutes minimum. I live downtown within walking distance of several restaurants and bars. There is even a bar in the basement of the building I live in! My girlfriend and I really enjoy walking to the Ford Center and attending every Aces and IceMen game we can make it to. However, I do regret being so close to the arena when Disney on Ice is in town… I love this city and I am able to share a part of it with millions of others. I am the Sales Director for Carson’s Brewery. We stamp “Evansville, IN” on all of our products that we sell across five states (so far). Drinking beer is in my job description. That sounds like something that would be on a bumper sticker, but for me it is just part of the job – a really awesome part of the job. I like to embrace the positive attributes of Evansville. We can always nitpick and find the bad. I prefer to look for the good. It really is a beautiful place to live; not too big, not too small. Whether or not I will live here forever is something I cannot predict. But I do know that no matter where I am, or where I am living, the answer to “Where are you from?” will always be “I am from Evansville Indiana.”
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Cathy Johnson of Rosé and Monet
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ome artists spend years studying at the university level, gradually improving their skills over time, while others are seemingly born with a paint brush in hand, ready to create. Cathy Johnson, part owner of Rosé and Monet, the area’s only paint and sip business, falls into the latter category. Mostly self-taught, the grandmother of two has been involved in art all her life. “I wanted to do it rather than read about it,” she says. Though originally from the tri-state, Johnson spent a number of years in Denver, “a pretty artsy area” with lots of arts-based organizations and plenty of creative opportunities. “I had the advantage of being able to take workshops and seminars from some of the top artists in the U.S.,” she says. “I just love that kind of thing.” In terms of style, Johnson considers herself more of a realist, but her talent is versatile. “I can pretty well do just about anything that people ask,” she says. Not surprisingly, Monet is a particular favorite. “My forte is watercolors, and his work just blows me away whenever I go to a museum and get to see one of his pieces.” Johnson’s fascination with watercolors began in earnest out in Colorado. “I had been painting with oils at the time but went on a three day retreat that focused on watercolors,” she explains. “I had the same excitement that I felt many years earlier when I first started painting.”
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While Johnson counts Monet’s work as a big inspiration and admires many U.S. artists, she doesn’t cite anyone or any movement as a particular influence. “With art, it’s just being able to see and observe,” she says. “Sometimes you’ll be riding along and there will be a bunch of weeds, and you’ll see all the different colors, and it’s like ‘oh my gosh, look at that’; whereas somebody else might not have even noticed. When artists talk about things like that, it kind of sounds ‘out there’ but maybe we all are.” Over ten years ago, Johnson moved back to her home base of Illinois, to the rural surroundings of Palestine. It was an art-deprived community at the time, so she opened a gallery and studio and planned to take it easy. But after a friend convinced her to stage a paint and sip event that “exploded on Facebook” and drew a huge crowd, a business was born; Johnson promptly canceled her retirement. Last February, Johnson and her husband decided it made sense to move to Evansville – both for business reasons and to be closer to family. They opened Rosé and Monet on the east side and quickly built a loyal following. “It’s just fun,” Johnson says. “There are so many people out there that haven’t painted but just want to try. This is a real approachable way. The instructors take you step-by-step, almost down to the basics. It’s not intimidating at all; it’s relaxing.” And it certainly doesn’t hurt that you can sip your favorite beer or wine while working on your masterpiece. Rosé and Monet has Johnson’s full attention, so her own artistic output has slowed. But she’s still available for commissions, and if you come in to the shop, you will find a number of her works lying around, including her popular rendering of Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Meanwhile, the business continues to grow. “We are very happy with Rosé and Monet. It’s like a little painting party with your family and friends.” – Thomas Ellis Rosé and Monet is located at 4706 Vogel Rd. 812-213-6400. For more info and to sign up for a Rosé and Monet event, visit roseandmonet.com.
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t is 3:15 p.m. on a gloomy Sunday afternoon in downtown Evansville and singer-songwriter Katie Watts is playing to a small but adoring crowd at Penny Lane Coffehouse. Suddenly, mid-song, a police car whizzes by outside, sirens blaring. The commotion inevitably interrupts the flow of the song, but she doesn’t miss a beat, turning to the window behind her and quipping, “I didn’t do it!” before resuming the chorus. Laughter erupts from the gathering of friends and patrons, a moment that perfectly captures the yin and yang of a Watts performance. The 30-year-old Kentucky native is very serious about her music career but still has a sense of humor about it all. In fact, her between-song banter is often as enjoyable as her gorgeous vocals – the latter delivered with more than a hint of twang, especially when the melodies soar. Hearing Watts shift effortlessly from classic rock to indie pop to folk-based original songs and even Disney, it’s no wonder that she’s so in demand, positioned at a fork in the musical road. “I’m absolutely teetering right there,” Watts says. “I’ve played at almost every venue that you can play here, including weddings, graduations and private parties. It’s to the point where I still love what I do – and I do love this town for what it has given me – but honestly, the next step is to invest in some mode of transportation like a big van and go explore; whatever happens, happens.” With a network of friends and fellow musicians in most every state not to mention Watts’ reputation as a performer, booking gigs is not a problem. The plan is to mass-produce a “real CD” in the coming months to
take on the road and sell at shows, though Watts is realistic about her expectations. ”It’s every musician’s dream to be recognized for their original material, but it’s pretty hard to do,” she explains. “But if I only get recognized for my vocals, I’ll take it. You can call me a sell-out, whatever you want.” Considering that Watts completed her first original song just six years ago when she picked the guitar back up after a long musical hibernation, her repertoire is impressive. Highlights include “Little Man,” a plaintive song about her adorable (and often feisty) nephew, “Riding on a Lion,” a celebration of new love and the self-explanatory “Happiness.” After a period of darkness punctuated with health issues and financial difficulty, Watts has come out of it all with a new perspective and an irrepressible smile that radiates when she covers “Here Comes the Sun” midway through her Penny Lane set. Later, when she performs the self-penned “Sh*tty Little Car,” the minor key progression is effectively jarring as Watts revisits those earlier, troubled times. Her ability to sing about both hope and despair so convincingly keeps drawing in new fans and keeps the old ones coming back. And whether there are a handful of people in the crowd or hundreds makes no difference to Watts. “It’s more about how much the crowd is feeling the songs with me,” she says. “If they’re just as passionate about the music as I am, then it will be a great show. We feed off each other.” Music is a full-time gig for Watts, Wednesday through Sunday each week; she hasn’t had a day job in nearly four years. Clearly, there’s no shortage of opportunities here, but it’s time for Watts to move on to the next phase of her career: conquering the rest of the US and beyond. “That’s my goal,” she says. “It’s a big goal, but it’s going to happen. There’s no way I’m not going to let it happen.” – Thomas Ellis Follow Katie Watts on Facebook.
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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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Founders Breakfast Stout
Goose Island Rambler IPA
Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Stout
Daniel Knight • 5 Finally, I was asked to review one of my favorite brews ever. Breakfast Stout pours up pretty much opaque black. The rich, thick, beige head is minimal but lingers throughout. The nose is forthright with clear notes of coffee and chocolate. According to Founders, it’s brewed with flaked oats, bitter and sweetened imported chocolates, Sumatra and Kona coffee. Tasting this benchmark stout, there is no doubting these claims. It’s smooth and rich, gently warming and amazingly drinkable. Proceed with caution, though. It’s 8.30% ABV and begs to be enjoyed.
Daniel Knight • 4 Rambler is a tasty, very drinkable Red IPA that’s available from September through December. It pours up a clear, reddish amber color with a beige one finger head that sticks around. The aroma is malty, with pine, bread, caramel and resin. The taste is a wellbalanced malts and hops experience with a touch of spices and fruitiness. Folks who aren’t accustomed to drinking Pale Ales and IPAs will consider this one hoppy. I’d certainly call it a full flavor brew but overall, I’d call it light to medium-bodied.
Daniel Knight • 3 This is a pretty good imperial stout. I’m saying that right up front because it’s being reviewed alongside Founders “benchmark imperial stout.” Just saying… It pours up very dark, almost black, yet seems a little watery considering the genre it’s placed in. It produces a petite beige head. The aroma is mostly coffee. Nice. The taste follows the nose with a bit more complexity. There’s possibly some cocoa or oaky-ness there as well. Overall, it’s a good “stout experience,” and I wouldn’t ever turn one down.
Paul Bragin • 4.5 A thick, off-white head forms on this beer and never quite disappears. The beer below has a deep amber color. A hop profile of fruit and pine rounds out the scent. The taste starts out a little tart, but then the pine notes from the hops come to the front with some spice on the finish. This seasonal is only available from September to December, so fans of hoppy beers should get it as soon as possible.
Paul Bragin • 3 A thick tan head forms on this beer when poured into an English pub glass. The beer is as black as coal. The scent contains elements of Haitian coffee used in brewing the beer and roasted malt. The taste features an overwhelming coffee flavor. The beer ages in oak barrels before bottling. It would be interesting to see the same beer with oak aging, but without coffee. A scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream might improve this beer.
Paul Bragin • 4 A tan head tops this opaque black stout. The smells of coffee and roasted malt fill the nose. The initial sip of the beer tastes like regular stout, but the finish has hints of coffee followed by chocolate. The beer boasts an abundance of hops, but the other flavors balance the hop presence very well. It would pair well with desserts or as an alternative to Bloody Marys or mimosas for Sunday brunch. Jabez Martinez • 4.5 This is a dark/black beer. When you can’t see through the glass, it has to be good. It had a heavy coffee aroma. It was very heavy on the coffee side in flavor but light on the chocolate. I would have given it a 5 if it had more chocolate flavor. I haven’t had much from Founders, but this one was good. Follow us on twitter @
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Jabez Martinez • 4
This is a clear, copper colored beer. I liked the 6.7% ABV. This one was pretty good as IPA’s go. The hops flavors were not that overbearing that you couldn’t pick up other flavors in this beer. It had a caramel taste but also a little fruity. This is a seasonal release so you better buy it when you find it.
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Jabez Martinez • 4
This one was much like the Founders Breakfast Stout, but you could taste the bourbon in it. It is a black colored beer with a coffee flavor. I am not much of a bourbon fan, but this one was pretty good. You could taste the bourbon, but it was not overbearing. I couldn’t taste any chocolate flavor, but then again, this is a bourbon flavors beer.
Arcadia Ales Sky High Rye
Daniel Knight • 2.5 This brew pours up a cloudy, dark yellow color and produces a bubbly white, two finger long lasting head and reincarnates as moderate lacing. The cloudiness is a result of its unpasteurized and unfiltered brewing style. Rye isn’t one of my favorite beer ingredients but like most rye ales, it actually only represents a small portion of the grain in this brew. A little goes a long way. The nose is subtle and I notice mostly rye and hops. The flavor leaves me short for words in a
not-so-good way. The hops (don’t know what kind), yeast and rye create a flavor that is strangely bitter and doesn’t call me back for more. Paul Bragin • 4.25 A decent white head crowns this straw-hued beer. Citrusy hop notes like grapefruit and lemon dominate the nose on this ale, but some pine scents also seem to appear. The hop flavor becomes more balanced when drinking this beer due to the presence of barley and rye malts. Hop lovers should definitely try this one. This could pair well with lighter dishes like salads as well as heavier foods like pork and German cuisine. Jabez Martinez • 3 This is a cloudy, amber colored beer. It had a heavy rye flavor, sort of bready. It was also somewhat spicy, almost like it had some pepper in it. I am not a big rye beer fan – this is just a personal thing – but it was OK for the average drinker.
Random Beer Facts! 1.) Vikings believed that a giant goat whose udders provided an endless supply of beer was waiting for them in Valhalla. (viking heaven) 2.) Pilgrims on the Mayflower stopped at Plymouth Rock rather than continuing on to Virginia because they ran out of beer. 3.) Ancient Babylonians were the first to brew the first beer. 4.) Zythology is the study of beer and beer making. 5.) Beer strengthens your bones. http://www.factslides.com/s-Beer
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arts & activities November 1 –Fifth Annual Holiday Craft/Gift Show benefitting Posey County Pound Puppies
POSEY COUNTY POUND PUPPIES The craft/gift show will have more than 40 vendors plus a silent auction, food and fun. All proceeds will aid homeless dogs needing vet care and will help place them in forever homes. The mission of PC Pound Puppies is to improve the lives of stray and homeless dogs in Posey County. They are a no kill organization and all donations are tax deductible. Please consider donating today and be sure to visit the holiday craft/gift show and help out all the wonderful dogs at PC Pound Puppies! Posey County Fairgrounds: 111 Harmony Township Rd., New Harmony, Ind. For more info, visit pcpoundpuppies.com.
November 5 –Menopause the Musical
OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA Come join our sisterhood! This hilarious musical parody staged to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for over 10 years! Set in a department store, four women with seemingly nothing in common but a black lace bra on sale, come to find they have more to share than they ever imagined. The all-female cast makes fun of their woeful hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. A sisterhood is created between these diverse women as they realize that menopause is no longer The Silent Passage, but a stage in every woman’s life that is perfectly normal! “Most women know intuitively that every other woman is experiencing hot flashes or night sweats,” says author Jeanie C. Linders. “There is always a close friend or two who can sympathize or identify, but when they are sitting in a theatre with hundreds of other women, all laughing and shouting ‘That’s me! That’s me on stage!’ they know what they are experiencing is normal. They aren’t alone or crazy. It becomes a sisterhood.” In 2014-2016, GFour Productions, LLC will donate $50,000.00 to Susan G. Komen®. In addition, GFour will also donate to Komen $2.00 for every specially coded “PINK” ticket sold to Menopause the Musical from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770 or centre.evansvillegis.com. 7:30 p.m.
November 12 – Jekyll and Hyde
VICTORY THEATRE The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in this all new production of the musical phenomenon, Jekyll and Hyde. Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi-Grammy and Tony nominated Frank Wildhorn and double Oscar and Grammy winning Leslie Bricusse, Jekyll
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and Hyde has mesmerized audiences the world over. Jekyll and Hyde spins the evocative tale of two men—one a doctor, passionate and romantic—and the other, a terrifying madman; and two women—one, beautiful and trusting—the other, beautiful and trusting only herself. Both women are in love with the same man, but both are unaware of his dark secret. Their story unfolds in this gripping musical thriller resplendent with a sumptuous score including the unforgettable, “This is the Moment,” “Someone Like You” and “A New Life.” The critics proclaim, Jekyll and Hyde is “Lush and appealing . . . genuinely moving,” – New York Daily News and “Powerfully charismatic . . . mesmerizing . . . composer Frank Wildhorn unleashes torrents of surging melody,” – Newark Star Ledger. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St. 812-422-1515 or victorytheatre. com. 7 p.m.
November 14 –Patchwork Central Holiday Sale
PATCHWORK CENTRAL All items offered for sale will be handmade, original art and fine crafts, including paintings, drawings, collages, greeting cards, fiber arts, jewelry and sculpture. Patchwork Central began in 1977 as a faith- based neighborhood outreach organization for an inner city neighborhood in need. Today, Patchwork Central continues its outreach to Evansville area neighborhoods with a food pantry and many unique children’s programs. As part of the community fabric, Patchwork Central changes the lives of those it serves by giving them a sense of hope, a place of acceptance and a bright outlook for the future. Patchwork Central: 100 Washington Ave. 812-424-2735 or patchwork.org. Times to be announced.
November 15 – EPO presents Britten’s War Requiem (A Tribute to Our Veterans)
VICTORY THEATRE Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem was first performed on May 30, 1962, and was commissioned to mark the consecration of the new Coventry Cathedral in England, which was built after the original fourteenth century structure was destroyed in a WWII bombing raid. More than 50 years after its premiere, Britten’s War Requiem remains one of the most lyrical, haunting and poignant choral works performed today. The Orchestra is joined by soloists, chorus, chamber orchestra and children’s chorus to portray Benjamin Britten’s musical imagery of war and peace. The composer created this masterpiece by weaving together texts from the Latin Mass with shocking depictions of battle by Wilfred Owen, a British poet who died in WWI. This performance is the EPO’s contribution to the global commemoration of the 100th anniversary of WWI and is offered in partnership with “Evansville Remembers,” a city-wide project which honors our veterans and remembers the atrocities inflicted.
Victory Theatre: 600 Main St. 812-4221515 or victorytheatre.com. 7 p.m.
November 15-16 –Geek Galaxy Comic & Toy Convention
OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA Join us November 15 and 16 for the premier Geek Galaxy Comic Con event at the Old National Events Plaza in Evansville. This is the convention Evansville has been waiting for! Looking for a place to rock out in your new Ghostbusters gear? Just dying to show off your custom built Predator costume? Just looking for a place you fit in? Well, you can do all that and more at Geek Galaxy Comic Con in Evansville! Looking for that He-Man figure you had as a child? How about Amazing Spider-Man #300? Well, you can likely find them both when vendors from across the US get together at Geek Galaxy Comic Con! Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770 or centre.evansvillegis. com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.
November 22 – Art Stroll
NEW HARMONY GALLERY OF CONTEMPORARY ART Enjoy a cool November evening by taking a stroll along historic New Harmony’s streets of antique shops and galleries. This is one of three strolls the gallery has planned for the year. Free to the public. New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art: 506 Main St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-682-3156 or nhgallery.com. 5-7 p.m.
November 22 – Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Fall Concert
VICTORY THEATRE Don’t miss this opportunity to catch the best youth orchestra in the area performing at the beautiful Victory Theatre. The Fall Concert is one of the EPYO’s big productions each year, and it’s a great showcase for this amazingly talented group of young people. Tickets are $9. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St. 812-4221515 or victorytheatre.com. 7 p.m.
November 22 – “Home Is Where the Heart Is” Holiday Exhibit and Countywide High School Senior Art Show Opening Reception
NEW HARMONY HOOSIER SALON GALLERY This exhibit is a member invitational exhibit of the artwork of local and regional artists which will be on sale. A High School Senior Art Show will feature the artwork of students from North Posey and Mt. Vernon High Schools. The public is invited to this free event and refreshments will be served. New Harmony Salon Gallery: 507 Church St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-682-3970 or hoosiersalon.org. 4-7 p.m.
November 22 –Eric Church “Outsiders World Tour” w/ Dwight Yoakam & Halestorm
FORD CENTER The Outsiders World Tour 2014 comes to the Ford Center! Eric Church will be returning to Evansville on November 22 with special guests Dwight Yoakam and Halestorm. This promises to be one of the concert events of the year. Eric Church is just about the hottest ticket in country music right now while Dwight Yoakam brings a more old school vibe with a long list of classic songs penned over the last 25 + years. Fronted by lead guitarist and vocalist Lizzy Hale, Halestorm has toured with metal greats from Disturbed to Stone Sour. The band has been rocking for nearly five years and always puts on a fantastic show. Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd. 812-4221515 or thefordcenter.com. 7 p.m.
November 29 – First Annual Evansville Helping Haiti Christmas Fine Arts, Crafts and Vendor Show
6th Annual Art Hop
Gallery Show & Sale Enjoy a stroll through historic downtown Henderson and peruse creations by tri-state artists during the 6th Annual Art Hop Gallery Show & Sale on Friday, November 7. From 5 to 9 p.m., over 30 artists will display their work (available for purchase) throughout downtown Henderson. Eight local businesses along Main Street will be transformed into galleries for the evening and marked with posters and tie-dye flags. The popular event is presented by Abba Promotions and the Downtown Henderson Partnership (DHP) as a way to "promote, improve and preserve the unique character and economic vitality of downtown Henderson." An Art Hop in November is unique because of the chance of cold weather, so the galleries have been placed close together to keep walking distances shorter. Over the last several years, attendance has boomed with the event attracting over 500 guests. Even if attendees don't plan to purchase any art, they are still welcome to browse. A free event, the Art Hop is an excellent vehicle for artist exposure and an opportunity for patrons to experience what the artists have to offer. DHP Event Coordinator, Laura Peck, sees the Art Hop as a unifying event. "It's just a good time for people to come out as a community and walk around downtown Henderson." – Whitney Patterson For more information, call (270) 8270016 or visit downtownhenderson.org.
OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA All proceeds are going to provide school lunches for 600 children in Plaine du Nord, Haiti. For many, this is the only meal they receive daily. Come out and support this great cause and be a part of the fight against world hunger. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770 or centre.evansvillegis. com. $4 for adults; children 12 and under are free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • November 2014
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“But what’s your REAL job?” If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me that, I wouldn’t need a job at all, fictional or otherwise. Honestly, though, people ask me variations of this question every time I tell them I manage musicians (who, of course, all receive the same adamant query about their occupation). When I tell them I bartend... “Don’t you have a degree? When are you going to use it?” But now that I’m also writing, I get this reaction: “Oh, so you finally got a real job!” Face-palm. The bottom line is that any service performed that is rewarded with payment of any sort is indeed a job. Just because I don’t put on a suit every morning, get into my Mercedes and drive to a 9 to 5 office job doesn’t mean my career has no worth. Maybe a real job is simply a job that you love – a job that allows you to express yourself, help others and maybe sometimes pay for extravagant things like lights and water. So from now on when someone uses the term “real job,” I’m going to assume they mean the job I have in my dreams where I get paid in butter beer for riding unicorns to slay werewolves. Until I achieve those dreams, you can find me here, getting paid to convince you that my job exists. Signed, Whitney Patterson, Jerk of All Trades
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Fantasy of Lights Ring in the holiday season this year by attending the 21st Annual Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights in Garvin Park. Beginning Thanksgiving night, November 27, and wrapping up on New Year’s Day, the drive-through light show better known as the “magical mile” is open Sunday through Thursday from 5-9 p.m. and from 5-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Carpool with friends and family or, weather permitting, enjoy over 60 dazzling displays sponsored by local businesses from a horse-drawn carriage. And be sure to tune your radio to the festive music provided as you make your way through a winter wonderland of lights and holiday scenes. Proceeds benefit Easter Seals, an organization that has been providing disabled adults and youth with rehabilitation services since 1946. Displays are set up and maintained by IBEW, NECA and Teamster volunteers. Sponsors include: Ritzy’s, IBEW Local 16, NECA, Teamsters Local 215, WEHT Local/Local 7 WTVW, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Evansville Courier & Press, 104.1 FM-WIKY and 93.5 The Wolf. – Whitney Patterson A variety of admission options are available at the gate. A carload of 6 or less is $7; 7-14 people, $10; 15 +, $25. Carriage rides are $30 and wheelchairaccessible. Call 812-437-2627 for bulk ticket purchase at a discount (50 or more). For more information, visit easterseals.com. Garvin Park can be accessed from North Main St. in Evansville.
community & family November 1-2 – Pet Pictures with Santa
VANDERBURGH HUMANE SOCIETY This is the 29th year for the VHS’s Pet Pictures with Santa. It’s the perfect opportunity to create that family Christmas card. Kids and adults are welcome in the photo, too. For your $25 donation, you will receive four 4x6 holiday prints of your pet(s) – two prints of each pose. VHS: 400 Millner Industrial Dr. 812-4262563, ext. 218. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.
November 1-30 – Ballroom & Swing Dance Lessons & Clubs
VARIOUS LOCATIONS EVANSVILLE & HENDERSON Evansville has dance clubs and lessons for you to enjoy throughout the month. Take inexpensive group lessons, improve your skills, make new friends and fill your social calendar every week! No partner? No problem! (* = Means no partner needed for lessons.) Club/ Contact
Dances/Lessons
Coterie of Evansville Bi-monthly/None www.coterie.info *Dance Hall Weekly/Weekly www.thedancehall.org *Eagle’s Club Weekly/Weekly Find them on Facebook (Evansville Eagles Aerie 427) *Evansville River City Bop Club www.ercbopclub.com Weekly/Weekly *Evansville Swing Cats Weekly/Weekly Find them on Facebook (Evansville Swing Cats) Friday Night Dance Club Monthly/None fridaynightdanceclub@gmail.com Metro Ballroom Dance Club Monthly/Before Dances www.metroballroomdanceclub.com
Come dance with us!
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November 2 – Contemporary Bride Expo OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA Join the area’s trendiest wedding vendors to help you plan your big
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day! From photographers, to cakes, to invitations, dresses, DJs, tuxes and more, find just what you are looking for to get started or wrap up everything you need for the perfect wedding! Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770 or centre.evansvillegis.com. 12-4 p.m.
November 6 – Signature Chefs Auction presented by St. Mary’s
MARCH OF DIMES Mark your calendar for this popular annual event in support of the March of Dimes and their mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The best chefs in southwest Indiana come together each year to prepare signature dishes for you to tour. While you’re enjoying the delicious food options, you can socialize and network with others and browse and bid during the silent auction. It’s an evening of fine dining, top notch company and friendly competition at the Scottish Rite in downtown Evansville. Featured Restaurants: Acropolis, Commonwealth Kitchen + Bar, Holiday Inn, Just Rennie’s, Kanpai, Outback Steakhouse, Piece of Cake, Pizza Revolution, RiRa’s, Sports Book, Texas Roadhouse, Tin Fish. Scottish Rite: 203 Chestnut St. Questions, call 812-266-6005. Tickets are $50 per person, $100 per couple or $1075 for a corporate table of eight; the evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with complementary champagne.
November 6 – “Full Moon Fever” Night Trail Run #4
ANGEL MOUNDS Come out and enjoy an evening of running under the full moon! Part of a series of races at Angel Mounds, Full Moon Fever is a 5k night run held on the trails of the site. Each runner is required to have one working light with them; the trail will be marked with glow sticks and numbered signs for each turn. Race begins at 7pm. For more information, contact info@40lbsledgehammer.com.
Angel Mounds: 8215 Pollack Ave. 812853-3956 or angelmounds.org.
November 6-8 – “Capitalism and Socialism: Utopia, Globilization and Revolution” Conference
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA/ NEW HARMONY The conference is multi-disciplinary and welcomes presenters from economics, history, political science and sociology as well as from the humanities. The conference coincides with New Harmony’s Bicentennial. Speakers are Joyce Appleby (UCLA), David F. Ruccio (University of Notre Dame) and Erik Olin Wright (University of WisconsinMadison). New Harmony, Ind. For more info, contact Dr. CaseyHarison, USI professor of history and director of the Center for Communal Studies, 812-465-7150.
November 7 – SWIRCA & More Veterans Day Celebration
SWIRCA & MORE SWIRCA invites veterans from throughout the community to attend this event that includes a social hour, program (featuring veteran and memorial groups) and lunch. SWIRCA & More, Ivy Room: 16 W. Virginia St. 812-464-7804 or swirca.org. Free for veteran and one guest. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
November 7-9, 14-16 – Veterans Invitational Boys & Girls Soccer Tournament
GOEBEL SOCCER COMPLEX Join over 250 of the most competitive clubs in the Midwest for the annual Veterans Invitational Soccer Tournament in Evansville. About 10,000 visitors are drawn to the area during these two weekends: November 7-9 (Girls) and November 14-16 (Boys). There’s no parking fee at this great location with beautiful facilities. Goebel Soccer Complex: 6800 N. Green River Rd. For more info, contact evansvillesoccerclub@yahoo.com.
November 8 – Breakfast with the Sugarplum Fairy CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF EVANSVILLE (cMoe) This is a festive morning for families featuring a children’s style show, a vignette from the Nutcracker ballet and breakfast. Other activities offered include the Sugarplum Shop, art projects, photo opportunities and a silent auction. This is the eighth year for the event and it has sold out every year. cMoe: 22 SE Fifth St. For reservations, call 812-464-2663, ext. 230 or visit cmoekids.org. Adults $40, children $25, $395 per table. 8-11 a.m.
November 8 – Alhambra Theatre Gala
ALHAMBRA THEATRE Please join us at Kirby’s Private Dining for our 2nd Annual Cotton Club themed Gala. It is our 101st birthday. We encourage flapper and gangster attire or Prohibition era costumes. We will have plenty of great entertainment including Monte Skelton and Gina Moore. Food will be provided by the amazing chef Scott A. Schymik. This event will be the bee’s knees. Bring plenty of dough because we have a fantastic silent and live auction planned to raise money to complete the interior of the theatre! Kirby’s Private Dining: 1119 Parrett St. 7 p.m.
November 13 – Third Annual Trip of a Lifetime Raffle BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF EVANSVILLE Winner receives a trip for two to a destination of their choosing from 22 different locations. Only 5,000 tickets will be sold. You must be 18 years old to participate. You do not need to be present at the drawing to win. The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. For more info, call 812-425-2311 or visit bgclubevv.org.
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November 13 – “Passion for Fashion” Easter Seals Style Show & Luncheon
National Adoption Day is a celebration of families across America who have adopted and provided a safe, forever home for a child in need. In conjunction with the Department of Child Services (DCS), Barnes and Noble will host an event on November 1 to say thanks to all the parents out there doing their part to make a difference. In addition to light refreshments, there will be plenty of activities for kids, including crafts and book readings. This is the third annual event in our county. It’s a great opportunity to come out and acknowledge some of the truly wonderful people in our community. “The greatest gift a person can give a child is to choose to add them to their family,” Judge Brett Niemeier says. Each year, the DCS works with hundreds of children in the community that need loving and caring foster/adoptive parents. The DCS mission is to protect children from abuse and neglect and work to ensure their financial support. According to the Vanderburgh County Probate Division, 118 children were adopted in Vanderburgh County in 2013. But there are so many more kids out there waiting for someone to give them a forever home and a loving environment. Come out on November 1 and show your support for these kids and say thanks to the families who have made a real difference. The event is scheduled from noon-3 p.m. For more info about becoming a foster parent, visit in.gov/dcs. For more info about becoming an adoptive parent, visit in.gov/dcs or call 1-888-25-ADOPT. Barnes and Noble is located at 624 S. Green River Rd. in Evansville.
EASTER SEALS Enjoy a luncheon, fashion show, floral arrangements by local designers and a silent auction in support of Easter Seals. Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for nearly 100 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals. Head on downtown to the Scottish Rite on November 13 for this wonderful event. Scottish Rite: 203 Chestnut St. 812-437-2607 or eastersealsswindiana.com. Individual $45, Friend $75, Patron $100, Sponsor Table for eight $450 or $600 preferred seating. Reservations required. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
November 14 – Ninth Annual Jingle Mingle Mart
CHRIST THE KING Featuring more than 70 local boutiques, online shops and visiting retailers from Chicago to Cincinnati, the Jingle Mingle Mart is a very popular event conveniently located on Evansville’s east side. Vendors showcase an array of clothing, jewelry, home and garden décor, gourmet food, artwork and holiday items. It draws 800 shoppers each year. The $8 entrance fee includes shopping, entertainment, complimentary food and a silent auction. All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit Christ the King School’s PTO. Christ the King School: 3101 Bayard Park Dr. 812-476-1792 or ctkevv.org/church/. $8 per person, $5 for kids age 7-12. Kids 6 and under get in free. 5-9 p.m.
November 15-16 – Native American Fine Arts Market
ANGEL MOUNDS Join us at Angel Mounds for our annual Native American Fine Arts Market which will feature some of the best Native American artists in the world. Nationally recognized and award-winning, these artists come from all over the United States and represent several different Native American cultures. They will be on hand to both show and sell their work through the course of the weekend. An Opening Night Reception will be held November 14. Angel Mounds: 8215 Pollack Ave. 812-853-3956 or angelmounds.org.
November 22 – Drumstick Dash
EVANSVILLE RESCUE MISSION Thousands of tri-state families receive a Thanksgiving food basket at the Rescue Mission’s annual Gobbler Gathering. All of the Drumstick Dash proceeds will directly go to purchase needed items for the Gobbler Gathering’s Thanksgiving food baskets. Rescue Mission Residence Center: 500 E. Walnut St. 812-4213800 or 2rescue.org. $20 (free to children 11 and under). 9 a.m.
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November 23 – Christmas on North Main Parade
NORTH MAIN STREET The Budweiser Clydesdales will be appearing at the parade this year, along with local favorites the Boom Squad and more! The parade starts at 2:30 pm and features more than 100 floats and includes an appearance from Good Old St. Nick! The Evansville’s Christmas on North Main Parade would like to invite your group or organization to participate in the annual Christmas parade on North Main Street on Sunday, November 23rd at 2:30 p.m. This time-honored tradition is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season and promises to be entertaining for all ages. Pre-parade activities will begin at noon in “Santa’s Workshop,” located at the corner of Columbia and Main. Santa Claus will also make a special appearance at both “Santa’s Workshop” and Garvin Park. 812-499-8464 or northmainchristmasparade.com.
November 27 – 25th Annual Goodwill Turkey Day 5K
EVANSVILLE GOODWILL INDUSTRIES More than 2,000 people come from all over the country to participate in this event that benefits the Goodwill Family Center, a transitional housing project in Evansville. Each registrant will receive a long-sleeved turkey tee. Trophies will be awarded to runners, walkers and wheelchair participants. There will also be age group trophies given out. The event takes place in beautiful downtown Evansville. Downtown Evansville. Questions, call 812-479-3825. $20 for participants 17 and under until November 21; $25 thereafter. $26 for 18 years old and up until November 21; $30 thereafter. 8 a.m.
November 27-30 – Hadi Shrine Circus
FORD CENTER Every Thanksgiving weekend in Evansville the circus comes to town! Put on by the Hadi Shrine and housed in fabulous Ford Center Arena, this circus has been an Evansville tradition for 81 years! Death defying feats, acrobatics, high wire antics and of course, Evansville’s own Hadi Funsters Clown Troupe. Get the classic circus experience! The Hadi Shrine Circus is one of the biggest three-ring circuses left in the world, with elephants, acrobats, clowns, lions, bear and more. All proceeds support the Hadi Shrine’s efforts to fund children’s medical expenses. Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd. 812-422-1515 or thefordcenter.com.
November 27-January 1 – Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights
GARVIN PARK As the holiday season arrives, Garvin Park transforms into a winter wonderland of lights and holiday scenes. Each year, the “magical mile” helps pay for thousands of physical, occupational and speech therapy sessions for children and adults with disabilities at the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center. Garvin Park: 1600 N. Main St. 812-437-2627 or eastersealsswindiana.com. 5-9 p.m. Sun-Thurs; 5-10 p.m. Fri-Sat. $7-$25 per vehicle, depending on number of people. Weather permitting, Carriage rides are available for $30 which includes admission.
Newburgh
Celebrates Christmas As you are driving through Downtown Newburgh December 6 or 7, you will be transported to another time. You may see a mother dressed in her finest 1800’s garments pushing a pram (a baby buggy). There will be women with fanciful hats in long dresses with bows and velvet. Don’t be surprised if you meet up with a group of gentlemen in their top hats and bowlers. Can you hear the carolers? It may be a barber shop quartet singing traditional Christmas carols. There are always kids sharing their musical talents from the trumpet to the violin. There will even be chestnuts roasting on the open fire. It is Newburgh Celebrates Christmas in 1880. Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, noon - 5 p.m., jump on the free Santa Express Trolley to visit the town shops and restaurants. Along the way, you will learn interesting stories about Christmas’s past from trolley conductor, Joe Schitter. There will be lots going on including the Find the Elf Scavenger Hunt, Photos with Santa and tours of the Newburgh Museum. At 5:30 p.m. in Town Hall, there is a public concert by the Castle Knights Sensations and the lighting of the Town Christmas Trees. Experience the Magic of Newburgh Celebrates Christmas. – Carol Hicks Schaefer, Executive Director of Historic Newburgh, Inc.
November 29-December 26 – Winter Carnival
VANDERBURGH 4-H CENTER Setting the tone for Christmas, this annual holiday light show brings life to the Vanderburgh 4-H Center. The event features Santa workshops every Friday and Saturday 6-9 p.m. and Sunday 6-8 p.m. Vanderburgh 4-H Center: 201 E. Boonville New Harmony Rd. 812-867-6217 or vanderburgh4hcenter.com. Do you have an event that you would like to submit for inclusion in the monthly guide? Please send it to: tommy@evansvillemediagroup.com for consideration before the 10th of the month prior to your event.
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Live Die Repeat: Edge of Tomorrow
(PG 13) Warner Bros Learning (and re-learning) to become hardcore instead of just walking onscreen as such might be difficult for some action stars. This is not the case for Tom Cruise, whose performance as Major William Cage is completely in earnest. An extraterrestrial force has invaded Earth, and Cage has been sent to join the frontlines despite his history of only civilian activities. With a cast starring the likes of Bill Paxton as tough-as-nails Master Sergeant Farrell and Emily Blunt (whose final departure from typecasting doesn't go unnoticed) as the over-shadowed heroine Rita Vrataski, it's like watching other people play a sci-fi video game, full of tentacled aliens (Mimickers) and a twist on the tired infection-based apocalyptic re-runs. The graphics are impressive, and the plot is solid, although heavily conceptual. Of course, what would a Hollywood movie be without the back-burner love story and the quest for the meaning of it all? Doug Liman, director of The Bourne Identity and Mr. & Mrs. Smith, appears comfortable enough with the genre. Getting to the point may feel like an issue at times, but it's energetic with excellent acting and interesting concepts.
Obvious Child (R)
Lionsgate Jenny Slate’s soul-bearing, brilliant performance as the crass and loveable stand-up comedienne Donna Stern is quite a change-up for the actress best known for voice-work and small TV roles. As Stern, she tackles the inevitable struggles of learning to be an independent adult, faces a difficult break-up, loses her long-term day job and ends up in a less-than-ideal situation after a night of romance with a total stranger. It's poignant and uncompromisingly confrontational - much like Stern’s comedy acts - and she celebrates her growth through every uncomfortable moment of it. With newcomer Jake Lacy as her unexpected, yet reluctantly adored "like" interest Max, cameos by comedian David Cross and TV favorite Richard Kind as Dad, and a brutally frank supporting performance by Gaby Hoffman (where has she been all this time?) as Donna's best friend Nellie, this isn't just your typical indie coming of age film. Instead, it's a brief and laughter-though-tears insight into the more previously self-aware life of an almostthirty woman with beautiful and personal cinematography. Written and directed by fledgling filmmaker Gillian Robespierre, this Sundance Festival award-winner is more about the celebration of womanhood than the controversial issues it confronts headon with no agenda except honesty. - Whitney Patterson
Olivia Jean
Bathtub Love Killings Third Man Records Olivia Jean is a one-woman show. Long a session musician for Third Man Records (aka Jack White), she goes front and center for Bathtub Love Killings, handling the bulk of the recording to create an album that both looks back and leans forward. The old school production may be at odds with today’s pop perfection but it perfectly accentuates Olivia Jean’s idiosyncratic yet wholly hummable songwriting, especially when she touches on more contemporary influences like Sleigh Bells (“Mistakes”). Elsewhere, tracks like “Green Honeycreeper,” “Haunt Me,” “Excuses” and “Catfight” acknowledge her obvious affinity for the 60s and 70s, particularly the classic country era of strong female singers. Olivia Jean is a rarity in music today: a woman who calls ALL the shots.
Charis
Brand New Nkosi Records A local, faith-based hip hop artist with a staggering lyrical flow, Charis is a recent addition to the Nkosi Records family. After years of bad decisions, including chronic drug use, this young man has turned his life around and now dedicates himself to creating music with a positive message that reflects his newfound place in the community. Brand New is just five tracks long, but Charis crams an album’s worth of words into the mix with cameos from Kriss and Deante Ramon. The lines go by at warp-speed and the beats kick in on cue, pumped up with sturdy production by Canon, Geeda and Swade. This is hip hop for the body AND the brain. – Johnny Fletcher
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The Tom Drury Quartet BAND FORMATION/PERSONNEL: The Tom Drury Quartet (TDQ) was formed two years ago because of a request from Harry and Linda George for their House Concerts Series. This series is held in their living room and brings the best local jazz music together with a group of passionate jazz lovers. Tom Drury was asked to perform, and he asked the other musicians that make up the TDQ to play with him. The rest is history. Tom Drury is the Director of Music at Trinity United Methodist Church and Instructor of Music at USI. Erick Scales (sax) is a composer and arranger and the current head of the USI Jazz Band. Mike Rodenberg (bass) also plays with the Fabulous Rodenberg Boys. Pat Moore (drums) has played with bands both big and small and owned a local music store for many years. RECORDINGS/INFLUENCES: 2014 saw the release of the band’s debut CD, By George, recorded and engineered by Patrick Preston at 77 Recording Studios in Evansville. Of the 10 tunes, seven are original compositions by Tom Drury. His style is reminiscent of Thelonious Monk. By George is a testimony to the current renaissance of the straight ahead style and will take you back to when this music was at the vanguard of the New Frontier. The CD is on sale at Barnes & Noble, East Penny Lane Coffeehouse, USI Bookstore, H & H Music, Moore Music, Winzerwald Winery Tasting Room and the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana. WHERE YOU CAN CATCH THEIR PERFORMANCES: The TDQ’s next performance will be on Sunday, November 23, at Barnes & Noble at 2 p.m. For more information, contact Paul Mattingly at 812-4845947 or email evillejazzman@gmail.com The Tom Drury Quartet would like to thank:
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This is My Hand Asthmatic Kitty Records
Shara Worden, aka My Brightest Diamond, is living proof that there is no ceiling for musical creativity. With the recent release of her fourth studio album under this moniker, she makes no concessions to radio-friendly pop redundancy. As a former backup vocalist for Sufjan Stevens and guest member of The Decemberists, MBD is also a multi-instrumentalist with an operatic voice and penchant for the avant garde. “Pressure” is a percussion-heavy tune that instantly sets the tone for the entire album. Maybe she wants us to hear and feel her art, but mostly there is a sense of urgent necessity: “So bright I cannot hide them/ so heavy I cannot mine/ all of this pressure’s making diamonds/ so wild I cannot tame.” The title track gives listeners a sense of privilege when gifted with such a demanding proclamation of introspection. Not entirely self-seeking, anyone can relate to the jazzy painting of the dichotomy of human nature in “Lover Killer.” And of course, an album is almost incomplete without an agony-filled heartache anthem, so the dark, industrial feel of “I am not the Bad Guy” does just the trick without being mundane. MBD allows us to join in her whimsical and sensory-drenched journey; just don’t expect her to hold your hand.
Sea Oleena Shallow Lefse Records
Some of the best songs come from the dark, hidden recesses of the most melancholy artists. For budding Sasketchewan-born musician Charlotte Loseth, the pain bleeds into beautiful release and perhaps - at least the illusion of - opportunity. A drastic turn from prior beat-driven albums, Shallow is born of ambient vocals accompanied by filmy, piano-fleshed instrumentals. With obvious influences from groups like Boards of Canada, there is a striking vulnerability akin to Sinead O’Connor, with the two twirling into a sort of Garbage on muscle relaxers... lots of them. “If I’m,” the album’s first single, is a bit uncomfortable at first, kind of like catching a glimpse of someone changing through their bedroom window. But eventually it sucks you in enough to feel like maybe it was your bedroom after all, with lyrics like “If I’m the corner that the dark backs into/ You’re the darkness that this corner clings to.” Likewise, the title track could easily be the soundtrack to any coming-of-age indie film, with layered instrumentals and eerily intangible vocals. By the end of the album, one might wonder whether they’d heard it before, but maybe the familiarity is in the collection of lullabies for young women rather than children. Although the general feel is gossamer, the murkiness and occasional guttural layering is more than enough to be interesting. Goosebumps and empathy run rampant; these genre-bending waves are anything but chill.
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Lonesome Morning Self-Released
Open the doors for the busloads of screaming teenage girls. What started out as a solo project for front man Steven Hamilton has become a gorgeous conglomeration of local talent with members Alex Wallwork, Corey Greenfield and Zach Zint. Even as self-described rock/americana, the guys aren’t too quick to tape up that box. There’s enough soul and blues there to give all the feels, and it’s a nice departure from the synchronized chants of the recent bearded-folk overload. “Give Me Kentucky,” the first track, is a good insight into the vibe of the album, an angsty yet energetic anthem for the midwest condition, where romances often get crushed by the lure of the big city. There’s an impossible garage-band nod; impossible because it would have to be the cleanest, most organized garage anyone has ever seen, with organs and pianos and such. The tone, layering, and crests of “What Would Your Lover Say?” picks up the pace just before “My Own Town” brings back the longing with vibrant picking and a bit of a shrug in Hamilton’s voice. If “House of Nothing” doesn’t get your head nodding, not much would; the sex-laden burst of soul is enough to make your cheeks burn. So go ahead and breathe a sigh of relief - these guys are still together and performing locally.
Weezer
Everything Will Be Alright in the End Republic Records Whew, that was a close one. The title of the album itself is a promise we weren’t really sure they could keep. We can try to pretend the last almost-decade didn’t exist and hope maybe the boys were off playing D&D instead of writing and performing terrible music. Let’s rewind directly back to when we still loved them and listen from a happy place. Okay, okay. To be fair, when a band has achieved such noncommercial accolades and a following to match, true fans should be able to forgive these massive hiccups. That being said, the road to redemption is a cold one, and topping such early success is pretty much unfathomable. This album is a genuine attempt but may be too little, too late. “Ain’t Got Nobody” is Weezer enough, but kind of pitiful lyrically. “Cleopatra” and “Da Vinci” are acceptably riff-heavy, but the strangely pompous feel of “Eulogy for a Rock Band” and “Back to the Shack” kind of leave us wondering if maybe they’ve gotten a little too big for their britches. Yes, Rivers, the grown-ups begrudgingly accept your perfunctory yet well-deserved apology, if only because we still are still living in ‘94 in our own minds. Let’s hug it out. -Whitney Patterson
…And Star Power Jagjaguwa In 2013, Foxygen released one of the best albums of the year with We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic. Now, they are back with their third offering, …And Star Power. Where last year’s release saw Foxygen paying tribute to 60’s Dylan and the Kinks, ...And Star Power finds this California band aping 70’s Stones and Bowie. …And Star Power is a great album and the next logical step for a band that likes to live in the past.
Stella
Stella Rebore Records There’s no other way to put it; Stella is one of Evansville’s best bands. On their selftitled debut, they prove it. Stella offers a good mix of slow, distortion-drowned sounds that make you want to close your eyes and bask in the ambiance. But just when you think you’ve figured them out, they switch to hook-filled noise rock in a matter of seconds. Stella frequently plays live shows at PG Gallery & Café and you can check them out online at rebore.bandcamp.com.
3D33P
Back at It Self-released Back at It is the second album released this year by Evansville’s very own 3D33P. 3D33P is a hip hop trio consisting of members Yung Kurt, Kokane Piñata and Iceberg. The lyrics are goofy and fun and the production is off the charts. Facade or not, 3D33P is making seriously good hip hop – something that Evansville is sincerely lacking. Download their great new album Back at It and their first album All Gods Now from 3D33P.bandcamp.com. -Russell Finn
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Al’s Corner Pub 301 W. Columbia St. (812) 909-2249 Algonquins 213 U.S. Hwy. 41 South Henderson, KY (270) 827-4313
Archie & Clyde’s Newburgh, IN 8320 Bell Oaks Dr. (812) 480-7778
Buster & Becky’s 1000 N. Garvin (812) 423-7616 Carson’s Brewery Tasting Room 2404 Lynch Rd. (812) 759-8229 Chilly Willy’s 3039 Claremont (812) 423-0726
BackStage Bar 524 Main St. (812) 424-5020
Club Canopy (Above the Jungle) 415 Main St. (812) 425-5282
Beertropolis 830 Lst. Dr. (812) 297-2337
Corner Bar 26688 Mt. Vernon (812) 425-5059
Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar
KC’s Corner Pocket 1819 N. Fulton Ave. (812) 428-BALL
Tropicana
421 N.W. Riverside Dr. (Inside LeMerigot) (812) 433-4000 Boogie Nights Tropicana
701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 401-0460 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 Breaktime Bar & Grill 1323 S Barker Ave (812) 602-1756 Buck’s Tavern 1005 N. Fulton Ave. (812) 429-0055
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 Dave’s Sports Den 701 N. Weinbach Ave. (812) 479-8887 Deerhead Sidewalk Café 222 E. Columbia (812) 425-2515 Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown (812) 401-1201
Double D’s (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Double Dukes Henderson, KY 2044 Hwy 41 Ramada Inn (270) 826-6600
Elberfeld Korner Inn 15 W. Main (812) 983-4200 Extra Innings (Holiday Inn) 951 Wernsing Rd. Jasper, IN (812) 482-5555 Fat Boys Tavern (Ft. Branch, IN) 115 McCreary St. (812) 753-9914 11 Frame Lounge 1801 Franklin St. (812) 423-5355 Fred’s 421 Read St. (812) 423-8040 Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin (812) 423-0794
Hammerheads 317 Main St. (812) 421-8492
(812) 433-4100 Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. (812) 475-0229 Iron Horse 203 N. McCreary Ft. Branch, IN (812) 753-9918
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 Legends 1050 S. Weinbach (812) 476-7444 Leroy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. (812) 464-8300 Lyle Sports Zone Pizza & Pub 1404 E. Morgan Ave. (812) 425-7729 Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. (812) 475-8780
Highland Inn 6620 N. 1st Ave. (812) 402-2544
O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. (812) 401-4630
Hobo Jungle 1321 S. Barker (812) 491-6229
Old Chicago 6500 Lloyd Expwy. (812) 401-1400
Hoosiers Lounge
The Peephole Bar & Grill 2nd & Main St.
(in Tropicana Pavillion)
450 N.W. Riverside Dr.
(812) 423-5171 Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. (812) 421-8741 (East) 2004 Washington Ave. Phoenix Nightclub & Event Center 111 S. Green River Rd. (812) 401-5949 Piston’s 2131 W. Franklin St. (812) 401-1699
The Pub 1348 Division St. (812) 423-2121 Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 Green River Rd. (812) 477-4088 RiRa’s Irish Pub Tropicana 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 426-0000 Rick’s 718 Lounge 718 3rd Ave. (812) 423-0872 Rookie’s 117 Second St. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1106 Safari Wine & Martini Bar 415 Main St. (812) 425-5282
Show Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. (812) 401-7469 Sidetrack Tavern 664 E. Illinois St. (812) 423-0828
Sportsman’s Grille & Billards 2315 W. Franklin St. (812) 422-0801 Sports Book Bar & Grill
Tropicana
701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 401-0309 Tin Fish 300 W. Jennings Newburgh, IN (812) 490-7000 Tin Man Brewing Co. 1430 W. Franklin (812) 618-3227 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
Smitty’s Italian Steak House 2109 W. Franklin St. (812) 423-6280 Show Me’s (West) 5525 Pearl Dr. (812) (812) 402-7100
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