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How To Be An Evansvillian
How do we love our fair city? There are so many ways. We express our adoration for Evansville through hobbies, food, and sports feuds, but nothing rivals our hometown pride. Here’s how to emulate an Evansvillian.
23 Stuck On You Show some pride for the River City with these Evansville-branded stickers and decals 25 The Shopping List Browse through local stores and boutiques for one-of-a-kind décor, clothing, accessory, and gift options
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DINING 52 Meals On Wheels Catch a tasty meal at one of these fan-favorite food trucks 8
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AROUND THE BEND 14 Land That We Love Travel outside of the city for some of the region’s most beautiful views
53 New Chews Get a taste of what’s new on the city’s food scene 54 Dining Directory Peruse the cuisine of Tri-State restaurants
CULTURE AND EVENTS
17 How Well Do You Know Evansville? Think you’re an Evansville expert? Let our quiz test that
70 Arts & Culture Enjoy music, dance, theater, museums, and more
18 Developments Celebrate the Deaconess Aquatic Center, Penguins of Patagonia exhibit, and more area projects
72 Local Recreation Get going with fun activities
SHOPPING 23 Homegrown Take home a piece of Evansville with these unique local finds
75 The Guide Mark your calendars for these events in 2022 96 Resources Whether you are new or a lifelong resident, find the information you need here
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Welcome to City View Tucker Publishing Group is excited to share with you Evansville Living City View 2022, your complete guide to life in Evansville. WELCOME TO EVANSVILLE, INDIANA. We are happy you’re here — as
a resident, employee, student, or visitor — and reading City View 2022. Our goal is to show in a single publication a slice of life here in the River City. Through these pages, visitors and residents alike can experience for themselves that Evansville — a 210-year-old city in the horseshoe bend of the Ohio River — is a vibrant, active destination. Dive in and discover resources and guides to help you shop, eat, play, and live in the River City and stay on top of all the new happenings and developments around town. Test your Evansville knowledge and see how many boxes you check off on our list of How To Be An Evansvillian (page 34). With this magazine, you have a key to the city that unlocks the best this area has to offer. Learn something new, indulge in some retail therapy, dig into local dining, and pack your calendar as City View 2022 welcomes you to Evansville!
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Around the Bend SCENIC STUNNER
Since the late 1800s, the Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse has towered over Downtown Evansville, creating a picturesque backdrop for the beautiful sunsets that settle across the adjacent Ohio River. The courthouse’s cupola overlooks countless scenes of vibrant imagery throughout the region.
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AROUND THE BEND
LAND THAT WE LOVE
Evansville and the surrounding areas offer uncompromised beauty From sunsets over the Ohio River and sweeping farmland vistas to historic stadiums and eclectic art installations, the scenery in and around Evansville is breathtaking, colorful, and worth a second glance. 1.
1. The Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science anchors Riverside Drive on the Ohio River’s bend in Downtown Evansville. 2. A red barn at Daffodil Farm, Henderson County, Kentucky. 3. Vibrant autumn colors are in full view at Howell Wetlands on Evansville’s West Side. 4. Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association display garden off the Lloyd Expressway on the city’s East Side. 5. The Reitz Bowl on Evansville’s West Side. 6. Sunrise at Blue Grass Fish & Wildlife Area, Chandler, Indiana. 7. Dogwoods and redbuds line the entrance of John James Audubon State Park, Henderson, Kentucky. 8. The Roofless Church, designed by Philip Johnson, is a popular outdoor wedding venue in New Harmony, Indiana. 9. The pillars of the Four Freedoms Monument in Downtown Evansville represent freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from oppression, and freedom from fear. 10. Fireworks over Old National Bank’s mural in Downtown Evansville. 2.
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QUIZ MASTER
Think you’re an Evansville trivia expert? Let Evansville Living put that to the test! By Dallas Carter
1. What was the name of the “home team” that played at Bosse Field in the 1992 film “A League of Their Own?”
5. 24-year-old Evansville resident James Bethel Gresham was among the first U.S. soldiers killed in which world war?
2. What is the maximum seating capacity of the Ford Center?
6. Who is Evansville named after? 7. Which national department store opened its first standalone storefront on Oct. 5, 1925, at what is now 101 N.W. Fourth St. in Evansville?
3. What was Evansville’s original name? 4. What was the name of the college football bowl game played annually in Evansville from 1948 to 1956?
8. Where does Evansville rank on the list of largest cities in Indiana?
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ANSWERS: 1. Racine Belles, 2. 11,000, 3. McGary’s Landing, 4. The Refrigerator Bowl, 5. World War I (Nov. 3, 1017, in France), 6. General Robert Morgan Evans, 7. Sears, Roebuck and Co., 8. Third, 9. Evansville Crimson Giants, and 10. Stove Top Stuffing.
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AROUND THE BEND
NEW AREA DEVELOPMENTS
Projects completed in 2021, and what to look forward to this year By Riley Guerzini
After a year of several significant developments, Evansville is continuing to embrace big things in 2022. Here’s a look at the new developments by neighborhood that opened in 2021 and which ones are on the horizon in 2022.
DEACONESS AQUATIC CENTER
JACOBSVILLE The Deaconess Aquatic Center officially opened to the public in October 2021. The $28.4 million facility on North Main Street across from Bosse Field includes a 950,000-gallon competition pool named in honor of Olympic gold medalist Lilly King, a 91,000-gallon leisure pool, and an outdoor splash pad. High school and club teams use HYATT PLACE
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the competition pool for their contests, and the aquatic center will host the Division II swimming and diving national championships in 2026. Set for completion in early 2022, new housing complex Forge on Main will consist of 180 apartments, co-work space, and a 16,000-square-foot commercial space.
DOWNTOWN Opened in June 2021, Hyatt Place is now ready for guests to stay in one of its 139 rooms. Evansville’s first Hyatt-branded hotel occupies the previous site of the Scottish Rite Cathedral at S.E. Second and Chestnut streets and features meeting space, patio seating, and a distinctive “E is for Everyone” fountain out front. Evansville’s tallest building no longer commands the city’s skyline after the 18-story former Old National Bank Tower at 420 Main St. was demolished in November 2021, along with the nearby Sycamore Building two months prior. In its place will be a mixed-use
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development with commercial space, office space, apartments, a rooftop deck, and a city-owned park. Construction on Sunset Skatepark, a project planned for Evansville’s riverfront between Mickey’s Kingdom playground and the new Evansville Water & Sewer Utility Pump Station, is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2022. More than $800,000 was raised from community partners, businesses, and grants to build the concrete skatepark. Evansville natives Bill and Mary Stone gifted $34.2 million to create the Mary O’Daniel Stone and Bill Stone Center for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The clinical research center will be located at the Deaconess Clinic Downtown and is an extension of Indiana University’s medical campus in Evansville. Old National Bank’s new office building at 123 Main St., ONB Hub, was completed in May 2021 and is adjacent to the bank’s main building on Riverside Drive. The offices house about 90 employees working in commercial lending, private banking, wealth advising, and treasury management.
WEST SIDE Officially opened in September 2021, the Screaming Eagles Complex on the University of Southern Indiana’s campus is a three-story multi-functional facility that includes the attached Screaming Eagles
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Arena. The $38.5 million project is made up of renovated spaces inside the existing Physical Activity Center and 35,00 square feet of offices, classrooms, locker rooms, and training facilities. Just inside the entrance to Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, the Kinney Family Penguins of Patagonia exhibit debuted to the public in October 2021. The outdoor exhibit includes 14 Humboldt penguins in a rocky enclosure surrounded by four glass viewing areas.
NORTH SIDE The Deaconess Sports Park at the Evansville Sports Complex at 4300 Heckel Road is replacing its eight clay infields with synthetic turf, along with batting cages and bullpens.
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The project is expected to be completed in time for the 2022 baseball and softball seasons and Indiana’s 2022 Youth Baseball Network championship tournament. The sports park also hosts adult fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball.
EAST SIDE Evansville Christian School’s new elementary school along Epworth Road opened to students in August 2021. The new campus cost $13 million to build and hosts around 600 students from kindergarten through sixth grade. A new 5,000-square-foot building is in the works for The Promenade between Drake’s and Mister B’s Pizza & Wings on Hirschland Road. Site developers are seeking tenants such as a coffee shop, bank, or breakfast restaurant.
NEWBURGH Pippero Pup Park inside Friedman Park opened in November 2021. The two-acre, public, fenced dog park is free to visitors from dawn to dusk. Opened in spring 2021, the Allen Family Amphitheater is a multi-purpose facility that overlooks the Ohio River in downtown Newburgh with three rows of concrete seating and more seats available the hillside above. The North Warrick Industrial Park, opened in spring 2021, features the fully customizable Shell 100 building and 170 acres of available land.
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Whether you are just visiting or a River City native, there’s no doubt that Evansville has an impact on those who eat, drink, play, and stay here. Embracing both tourism and hometown pride, these local establishments offer Evansville branded stickers ranging from minimalistic to elaborate as a way to take a piece of the River City wherever you go. 1. Sixth & Zero, 425 Main St. 2. Bluestocking Social, 606B S. Weinbach Ave. 3. River City Coffee & Goods, 223 Main St. 4. River Kitty Cat Cafe, 226 Main St. 5. University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd. 6. Philthy Vintage Clothing, 2017 W. Franklin St. 7. Parlor Doughnuts, 12 N.W. Third St. and 301 N. Green River Road 8. Your Brother’s Bookstore, 504 Main St. 9. University of Evansville Bookstore, 1800 Lincoln Ave.
RETAIL THERAPY Take home a piece of Evansville at these local retail shops By Riley Guerzini
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Shop here for: Funky gifts, unique kitchenware, and seasonal produce
Shop here for: Unique vintage finds and consignment clothing
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Shop here for: Down home gifts and decor
Shop here for: Trophies, custom engraving, personalized gifts, and promotional items
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701 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-426-2323 Shop here for: Alternative gifts, books, crystals, and incense
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Shop here for: New books, work by local authors and artists, art supplies, and unique stickers
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For a huge selection of furniture, paintings, rugs, lamps, and porcelain pieces, visit Karen’s Upscale Resale. Founded in 2010 by Karen Bender and her husband Rick, Karen’s Upscale Resale offers high quality, gently used furniture and decor at steep discounts that will spruce up any Tri-State space. Look no further than Evansville Living’s office; from an elegant burled wood desk in Editor Kristen Tucker’s office to Creative Director Laura Mathis’ hand-painted corner cabinets, Karen’s Upscale Resale leaves a refined, affordable trace.
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Understanding what’s important to you 1. James Beard 445 Cross Pointe Blvd., Ste. 220 Evansville, IN 47715 812-471-9456
9. Drew Heckert 431 E. Fourth St. Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-0555
17. Janet Schultheis 608 SE 2nd Street Evansville, IN 47713 812-479-8215
2. Christian Burch 403 East Broadway Princeton, IN 47670 812-386-6857
10. Melissa Khan 4705 Theater Drive Evansville, IN 47715 812-477-6978
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3. Mike David 4600 Washington Ave, Ste. 108 Evansville, IN 47714 812-471-0578
11. Brian Lowe 6700 Darmstadt Road, Ste. A Evansville, IN 47710 812-962-3614
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12. Tom McCool 507 State St. Newburgh, IN 47630 812-853-9091
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Catch an Otters game at historic Bosse Field
Brag about your high school alma mater
Stroll the East Side’s charming boulevards Fly like a Screagle!
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Our bend in the Ohio River is something to celebrate. From our lively German traditions and intense school rivalries to our steadfast love of baseball, we have distinct ways of showing our pride in the River City. Feel like jumping on board and experiencing life as an Evansvillian? We’ll lead the way. By Dallas Carter, Riley Guerzini, and Jodi Keen • illustrations by Dan Kisner
WHAT WE EAT
FRANKLIN STREET DURING FALL FESTIVAL
IF THERE IS ONE THING Evansvillians can agree on, it’s our love of food. The River City’s dining is so diverse, it’s often referred to as a small city with big eats. But even with hundreds of restaurants to choose from, Tri-State diners have set the tone of the local dining scene for decades — most recently from the more than 31,000-member Facebook group “Tri-State Restaurant Reviews” founded by Kenny Garrett in 2012. From fried favorites filling the food booths at the West Side Nut Club’s Fall Festival to a pizza crust rivaling the popular styles of St. Louis and New York, here are the most sought-after edible items Evansvillians love to eat and drink.
Grippos & SKI You can’t stroll through Evansville without catching at least one reference to this iconic duo. Even Evansville Living joined in on the fun in “Our Colorful City” in the 2020 City View issue, when we featured Grippos’ dusty barbecue chips and electric green SKI citrus soda — though neither is produced in the Tri-State. Grippos are a Cincinnati brand (and the official chip of the Cincinnati Reds), while SKI is owned by Double Cola in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and manufactured by Excel Bottling Company in Breese, Illinois. Locally, Grippos are sold by the bag or used as toppings in some specialty dishes. At the Fall Festival, the chips appear on everything from ice cream sundaes and grilled cheese sandwiches. The Westsider pie at Azzip Pizza (multiple locations) is flavored with a SKI reduction and topped with crumbled Grippos along with barbecue sauce, mozzarella, slow smoked pork, and red onions.
Fall Fest Food Fanatics In Evansville, we clear our schedules the first full week of October so we can attend the West Side Nut Club’s annual Fall Festival. We love that this multi-block fundraiser is put on to benefit community organizations like churches and school booster clubs. In the spirit of the festival, we dress up our dogs for the parade, chug endless jugs of crisp apple cider, and broaden our taste buds; even the pickiest eaters can be persuaded to try a brain sandwich. Not your style? Try these Fall Fest favorites instead. • Donut Burgers: Sold exclusively by Grace & Peace Lutheran Church, this eye-popping dish is at the end of one of the festival’s longest lines. Sweet and savory meet in perfect harmony with every bite of the warm beef patty and slice of American cheese encased by flattened Donut Bank doughnut halves as buns. • Pronto Pups: Also known as the original corn dog, these hot dogs on a stick are one of the most common menu items at the Fall Festival. While corn dogs are typically dipped in cornmeal or corn flour batter, pronto pups have a sweeter, fluffier consistency made of flour or pancake batter. EVANSVILLE LIVING CITY VIEW 2022
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How the Crust Crumbles St. Louis pizza uses provel instead of mozzarella cheese, New York makes comically large hand-tossed slices to go, and Chicago’s deep-dish style (don’t say FRANKLIN STREET this to a Chi-town native) is almost an PIZZA FACTORY entirely different dish. Over the years, Evansville pizzerias have developed a city-centric style of their own, and Evansvillians can’t get enough. Eateries like Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery, Roca Bar (1618 S. Kentucky Ave.), Steve’s Una Pizza (1005 S. St. James Blvd.), Heady’s Pizza (4120 N. First Ave.), Knob Hill Tavern (1016 IN-662, Newburgh, IN), and Franklin Street Pizza Factory (2033 W. Franklin St.) all start their pies with a flaky, crunchy crust that Evansvillians go crazy for. Decreased amounts of leavening in the dough are responsible for the crust’s cracker-like consistency.
Extra Bites You can’t eat out in Evansville without trying one of these classic items. • Stromboli: Evansville’s take on the Italian American sandwich is a mix between a cheesy calzone and a ground sausage sloppy joe that features heavily on the menus at Pizza King (220 N. St. Joseph Ave.), Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse (2109 W. Franklin St.), and Angelo’s (305 Main St.). • The Giant Pretzel: It isn’t printed on the menu, but you won’t make it past the host stand at Gerst Haus before you see wait
staff delivering hot, fresh, biggerthan-your-head Bavarian pretzels to guests snapping an Instagramworthy photo. The authentic salted pretzel is served with a ramekin of Munich cheese dip. • Brain Sandwich: We know what you’re thinking, but this Tri-State delicacy is a light, chewy dish that tastes just like any other meat patty — if you can keep the brain visuals out of mind. Available at the Fall Festival and historic taverns such as Hilltop Inn (1100
GERST HAUS
We Love Our Beer Evansville is home to several microbreweries and brewpubs. Here are a few local favorites: Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery — 408 N. Main St. Gerst Bavarian Haus — 2001 W. Franklin St. Myriad Brewery — 101 SE. First St., Ste. 1 Haynie’s Corner Brewing Co. — 56 Adams Ave. Damsel’s Brew Pub — 209 N. Wabash Ave. of Flags Harmony Way), Stockwell Inn (4001 E. Eichel Ave.), and New Frontier Restaurant & Bar (12945 IN-57), the brain sandwich is a fried pork brain patty with pickles and onions and served on a bun. • Fried Tenderloin Sandwich: Also a Fall Festival special, where it’s served up in giant Texas-style patties, fried tenderloins are the tame, comforting cousin of the brain sandwich. Also accompanied by pickles, onions, and a bun, the pork dish can be found at Riverwalk Restaurant & Catering (6 Walnut St.), Major Munch (101 NW. First St., Ste. 100), Zesto (920 E. Riverside Drive & 102 W. Franklin), Cross-Eyed Cricket (2101 W. Lloyd Expressway), and Highland Inn (6620 N. First Ave.).
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WHAT WE DO EVERY CITY HAS ITS OWN restaurants, shops, and attractions that are a hit with locals and define the town. Evansville is no different, and has plenty of unique features to boot. Whether strolling on Main Street or cheering for the Otters at historic Bosse Field, here are some things River City residents love to do.
Stick our necks out Evansvillians love to roll the dice at Bally’s Evansville Casino and Hotel (421 NW. Riverside Drive). In fact, Bally’s (formerly Tropicana Evansville and Casino Aztar) became Indiana’s first land-based commercial casino in 2017 after the state’s gambling laws gave riverboat casinos the right to become permanent land fixtures. A mainstay on the Ohio Riverfront since 1995, our casino is an integral part of Evansville’s nightlife, with live music, multiple restaurants, and slots, craps, poker, and more. Looking for the complete casino experience? Take the night off with a stay at Bally’s boutique hotel, the recently renamed Legend’s Tower.
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Catch an Otters game at Bosse Field Nothing is as uniquely Evansville as the home crowd cheering on its beloved Otters at historic Bosse Field (23 N. Main St.). Since their inception in 1995, the two-time Frontier League champions have played at the Field — the nation’s third oldest operating ballpark after Boston’s Fenway Park and Chicago’s Wrigley Field. Even 30 years after “A League of Their Own” filmed at Bosse Field, its inclusion in the film — including the iconic World Series games — is a point of Evansvillian pride.
Shop for costumes at Nick Nackery If we’re looking for costumes of all shapes and sizes, then Nick Nackery (201 E. Virginia St.) is the place to we go. As the city’s only year-round costume store, more than just Halloween costumes fill its walls. Shoppers can browse thousands of accessories, party supplies, and makeup that take their outfit to the next level.
Hop aboard the LST-325 From our shipyard to our munitions factories, Evansville was a major hub of industrial activity during World War II. So when friends, family, and coworkers come to visit, we take them to the USS LST-325 (610 NW. Riverside Drive). Open seasonally to public tours, this landing ship-tank is now a floating museum and memorial to Evansville’s extensive wartime contributions. Boarding the ship is like stepping back into time: As the only fully operational LST left in the world, the ship is modernized where needed but retains its 1940s aesthetic. Docked on the Ohio River in Downtown Evansville, it’s easy to look across the water toward the shores of Kentucky and pretend you’re part of the LST-325 crew that participated in the D-Day Allied invasion of Omaha Beach in Normandy, France.
Read Evansville Living magazine Visit an Evansvillian’s home, and it’s not uncommon to find a copy of Evansville Living magazine propped on the coffee table. A source of entertainment, culture, human interest, and food news, Evansville Living offers a slice of life in the River City that has resonated with residents for more than 20 years. Evansvillians also like to give copies of Evansville Living to help acclimate folks who are new in town! EVANSVILLE LIVING CITY VIEW 2022
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WHAT WE SAY OFTEN A FIERCE DEBATE among Evansville residents is which side is the best side. The city is made up of many distinct neighborhoods, and while they each have their fine points, that won’t stop Evansvillians from displaying pride for our favorite side. The West Side is devoted to its German heritage and industrious character compared to the bustling, commerce-heavy, and modernized East Side and the more spacious and growing North Side. The city’s most-traveled roads also represent this stark neighborhood contrast, and even define boundaries. Franklin Street on the West Side is dotted with mostly small local businesses, while the North Side — although more residential — is seeing more commerce pop up in North Park and the BoonvilleNew Harmony crossing at Highway 41. Green River and Burkhardt roads on the East Side are home to both of Evansville’s malls and most of the latest national chains to settle down in the city. Historic Downtown Evansville remains a charming neutral zone that unifies the begrudging surrounding neighborhoods, with the Lloyd Expressway linking the far West Side with Newburgh, Indiana, to the east.
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WHAT WE LOVE PRONTO PUPS, POLKA MUSIC, STREET RODS IN SPRING — these are a few of Evansvillians’ favorite things. We have many loves, but some are more earnest than others. Here are five that we won’t stop raving about.
WANT TO GIVE EVANSVILLIANS something to talk about? Ask us where we went to school — meaning, high school — and the debate it on. These rivalries can even split households into opposing sides. F.J. Reitz and Mater Dei high schools fight for the West Side’s bragging rights, while Central and North high schools like to talk trash, especially when they face off in the Buehler’s Buy-Low North Bowl. Benjamin Bosse and William Henry Harrison high schools split East Siders’ affections, and football powerhouses Reitz Memorial High School on Evansville’s East Side and Castle High School in Newburgh, Indiana, like to engage in cross-county insults. High schools are not the only rivalry to fuel our fiery neighborhood feud. West Siders cheer on the Screaming Eagles of their backyard University of Southern Indiana, while East Siders are often staunch supporters of the city’s oldest college, the University of Evansville. Expect this rivalry to intensify as the Screaming Eagles join the Purple Aces in NCAA Division I sports starting in 2022. But Evansvillians don’t hesitate to come together to celebrate our city’s many unique qualities and culture. As is often the case, more unites us than divides us. Except for sports. But no matter which side of the city you represent, Evansvillians always come together to support each other and display pride in our city.
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Monkey Ship at Mesker Park Zoo A floating home for primates? It sounds like a tall tale, but it’s true. Christened in 1930, a one-third scale replica of Christopher Columbus’ Santa Maria ship served as a monkey exhibit at Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden. The “Monkey Ship” was an unusual but popular attraction at the zoo until the 1990s, when officials decided that a ship filled with monkeys and perched on a lake maybe wasn’t the most appropriate environ-
ment for primates. The monkeys were moved to a new exhibit, and the boat sat vacant for more than two decades before being refurbished and recommissioned as set dressing for the zoo’s bumper car rides. In the time since, the Monkey Ship has reached almost mythical status, especially among Evansville transplants who never got to see the ship in full swing. Evansvillians love regaling friends with stories of the Monkey Ship and supplying just enough mystery that listeners are left wondering if their friend is pulling their leg.
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Evansville-Centric Trivia Quick — who’s the famous baseball player from Evansville? Retired Yankee Don Mattingly, affectionately known as “Donnie Baseball” to Evansvillians. We recall this fact and more at the drop of a hat, and we’re happy to share our River City trivia knowledge with anyone who will listen. The Conners’ house in the opening credits of “Roseanne”? That’s a point of pride; it’s on the East Side and still painted yellow. Evansville was once known as the refrigerator capital of the world because it cranked out more of the revolutionary chilling machines than anywhere else. Thirty years may have passed since filming, but we can quote “A League of Their Own” trivia for days — and we still hold a grudge against Madonna. (Don’t even get us started.) Think you can keep up with us? Check out our quiz (page 17).
The Grey Lady Ghost Sure, we enjoy getting spooked each Halloween at the Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse catacombs and Downtown’s House of Lector, but Willard Library’s Grey Lady ghost takes the prize for Evansvillians’ fright of choice. First spotted by a library custodian in the 1930s, apparitions — and the distinctly chilly feeling of being near one — have been reported throughout the Victorian Gothic building, and items and
furniture are sometimes found in different places than where they were stationed. Rather than scare us off, the Grey Lady fascinates us. Each October, we take ghost tours in hopes of brushing past the Grey Lady, whose identity remains a mystery. Such is our attraction to the Grey Lady that Willard Library has installed a Ghost Cam (willardghost.com/#) so curious ghost hunters can tune in and try to spot Evansville’s most famous apparition.
From peeking into an vintage Triumphs at a British car show to browsing the throngs of classic cars packed into a Donut Bank parking lot at Cars ’n Coffee on Sunday mornings, cool cars and the gatherings that show them off are near and dear to Evansvillians’ hearts. Our fascination is capped off each year by the spectacular, multi-day Frog Follies street rods festival, which draws hundreds of vehicles and thousands of spectators from across the United States. Many shows have drawn such a following that they, like Frog Follies, function as fundraisers for local charities. Gawking over a six cylinder and doing good? We’ll take it.
Our German Heritage You can be forgiven for being surprised that French explorers first populated what is now Evansville. They may have arrived first, but German settlers soon took over the land directly west of town and led to a flurry of Saxon names. Boehne, Reitz, Schroeder, Koch — tons of famous Evansville families VOLKSFE ST have German roots, and even if each Evansvillian doesn’t, we like to pretend that we do, especially when Germania Maennerchor is throwing a rousing Volksfest party.
Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights No Christmas in the River City is complete without a drive through Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights. The annual fundraiser for Easterseals Rehabilitation Center consistently nets thousands of dollars and spectators alike through its cheerful light displays, carriage rides, 5K race, and more. Launching on Thanksgiving evening, it’s fair to say that Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights kicks off Christmas in Evansville.
Learn to speak Evansvillian German Forget what you learned in German class: Evansvillians have their own dialect and way of pronouncing things. From street names to building monikers and famous residents, here is a guide to some common local tongue-twisters. • Boehne = bay-knee • Boeke = bay-kee • Helfrich = hel-frick • Koch = cook • Schroeder = shray-der • Reitz = righ-tz
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EVANSVILLE MUSEUM OF ARTS, HISTORY AND SCIENCE 411 S.E. RIVERSIDE DRIVE | 812-425-2406 EMUSEUM.ORG
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The Evansville Museum is a general museum that maintains a permanent collection of more than 50,000 objects including fine arts, decorative arts, photographs, historic documents, and anthropological, ethnographic, and natural history artifacts. The Evansville Museum and the Koch Immersive Theater and Planetarium provide Evansville and the Tri-State with a dynamic mix of changing art, history and science exhibitions, and programs to create a vibrant presence in the community.
Locally owned and operated for 26 years, Walther’s Golf & Fun is the area’s go-to spot for kids and adults of all ages. Attractions include indoor and outdoor minigolf courses, mini-bowling, action packed laser tag, an expansive arcade with virtual reality options, and made-to-order-food from Coconut Cafe. Not to mention, just next door is Evansville’s premier golf driving range. Come check out what’s going on at Walther’s Golf & Fun. Whether you’re looking to host a birthday bash or just have a fun day out, go wild at Walther’s!
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Just minutes from Downtown Evansville, warm hospitality begins by crossing the Ohio River to Henderson, Kentucky. Experience miles of trails and the world’s largest collection of John James Audubon artifacts and originals at Audubon State Park, catch a live Thoroughbred race at Ellis Park, stroll the historic streets of the downtown district lined with unique boutiques and eateries, and take the road less traveled to local wineries and famous sunsets.
Just add a little water to your vacation this summer! Kentucky Lake is a great summertime destination full of outdoor recreational opportunities including boating, tubing, kayaking, water slides, fishing, hiking, biking, shopping, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, and more! Visit us online today to get started booking your summer getaway today at www.visitkylake.com. We’ll see you on the water! EVANSVILLE LIVING CITY VIEW 2022
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BALLY’S EVANSVILLE CASINO & HOTEL 421 N.W. RIVERSIDE DRIVE | 812-433-4000 BALLYS.COM/EVANSVILLE Jump into the Thrill at Bally’s Evansville, located on the banks of the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana. This single-level, 24-hour casino encompasses 45,000 square feet of gaming space featuring over 1,000 slot games, over 30 live and electronic table games, a High Limit Room, and sports book. Accommodations include over 330 hotel rooms, three restaurants, three bars, riverfront event center, conference center, and attached parking. More info at ballys.com/Evansville/
EVANSVILLE WARTIME MUSEUM 7503 PETERSBURG ROAD 812-424-7461 EVANSVILLEWARTIMEMUSEUM.ORG During World War II, airplanes, ships, tanks, munitions, and more than 330 other essential military materials were manufactured in Evansville. Discover the crucial role Evansville played in World War II producing more war materials per capita than any other American city. • One of the last P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter Planes produced in Evansville • Flight Simulators with pilot supervision • Exhibits of the Top 9 Defense factories in Evansville totalling 70,000 employees • Updated Homefront and Honor Galleries • World War I Exhibit featuring the first war casualty James Bethel Gresham • War Library featuring 3,000 books • Vietnam Exhibit • Personal military memorabilia exhibits including uniforms, weapons, and honors
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Visitors Guide Welcome... On your next visit to Evansville, you might see billboards, banners, and Big Es touting our sense of community pride, diversity, and inclusion. The e is for everyone initiative is intended to highlight the unique personality of Greater Evansville and all the exciting things it has to offer. This cultural initiative encourages locals and visitors to connect with someone or something new. We’re cultivating a culture where each person can contribute their unique talents and interests in a way that makes everyone feel welcome. And we can’t wait to celebrate Evansville’s culture together with you at our diverse events and attractions. Contact Visit Evansville today and let our friendly, knowledgeable staff assist you. Go to VisitEvansville. com where you will find information regarding the range of services we provide for tourism, meetings and conventions, sporting events and group tours.
EVENTS Experience local festivals and events that celebrate our diversity and culture. Catch sporting events at the Ford Center or live performances at our marquee venues, like the Old National Events Plaza and the Victory Theatre. It’s easy to see why Evansville is an exciting destination! All year long, you’ll experience local festivals and events that celebrate our diversity and culture as well as concerts, sports and performances that happen to be passing through Indiana’s Great Southwest. There is a spark of energy in the meeting and convention business in Evansville. From large, state-of-the-art venues to quaint and cozy historic buildings, explore our unique meeting and convention venues. visitevansville.com/events
ACCOMMODATIONS The DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville is located across from Evansville's convention center, the 280,000 square foot Old National Events Plaza and the 11,000-seat Ford Center, Evansville's entertainment and sports arena. Both venues are conveniently accessible via skybridges. The 241 room full-service hotel features the Stone City Grill and the Quarry Bar, 12,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space in The Grand Ballroom, and private parking. visitevansville.com/accommodations
SPORTS The Evansville Sports Complex is home to Deaconess Sports Park and Goebel Soccer Complex, creating a sports multiplex designed to serve local and regional tournaments and the community at large. The grounds of the sports complex feature a park setting, including a nine-foot-wide, one-mile long walking path, two playgrounds, a splash
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ON THE RIGHT PATH: 2024 SOLAR ECLIPSE The countdown begins for Monday, April 8, 2024, when a total solar eclipse will trace a narrow path across the Evansville Region. visitevansville.com/eclipse
pad, an amphitheater and a large common area. These amenities are an asset to visiting teams and the local community alike. The sports complex employs a full-time staff, grounds crew and seasonal staff ensuring the complex and its visitors are well cared for. Also, cheer on the Otters at historic Bosse Field. Hoot and holler for the Thunderbolts at the state-of-the-art Ford Center. Join the alumni and locals as you root for the Evansville Aces and USI Screaming Eagles! visitevansville.com/sports-event-planning-services visitevansville.com/sports
CULTURE Wondering what to do when you arrive in Evansville? Not only are there five distinguished neighborhoods waiting to be explored, but we have thriving shopping districts, a dish for every foodie, and a booming craft beer scene. Delve into our best shopping, dining and drinks. Don’t settle in so soon; the night is young! Pair live jazz with bourbon and cigars or vintage video games and open mic night. It’s easy to go from wining and dining to live entertainment in our upbeat and diverse districts. visitevansville.com/attractions visitevansville.com/restaurants visitevansville.com/nightlife
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EXPLORE RIVERFRONT EVANSVILLE Placed in the heart of Downtown Evansville, Hyatt Place Evansville / Downtown combines small town Midwestern charm with the energy of a bustling metropolis. The Hyatt is conveniently located a half mile from many major sites of the city, including the Ford Center, Old National Events Plaza, Victory Theatre, Bally’s Evansville Casino & Hotel, Children’s Museum of Evansville, and a variety of unique shops and restaurants on Main Street. 50
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Food & Drink AT THE TABLE
Dining out in Evansville is an adventure into different worlds and cultures of flavor from Midwest traditions and southern comfort to authentic Peruvian cuisine. Dishes such as this piccata from Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse on Franklin Street keep residents and visitors alike coming back to hometown establishments that satisfy every palate.
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TRUCKLOAD OF FLAVOR The River City is a hub for satisfying food trucks with diverse menus. Try these five favorites. By Dallas Carter
ROCK-A-BURGER LA PLAZA Savory walking tacos piled high with meats and spices are a pinnacle of to-go and festivalstyle dining. That’s why local event attendees continue to flock to La Plaza’s Mexican menu. Authentic menu items from burritos and tamales to Birria tacos (specialty tacos with a dipping sauce) and piña colada-flavored water are restaurant-standard selections for street-food prices. FACEBOOK.COM/LAPLAZAEVANSVILLE
Famed musician Joan Jett said it best: “I love rock n’ roll.” Luckily for Rock-A-Burger Food Truck, Evansville does, too. This rock music-themed burger truck specializes in gourmet brisket burgers and black bean burgers. Try the towering Aporkalypse with an Italian sausage and beef blended patty, hickorysmoked bacon, sharp cheddar, and the truck’s homemade awesome sauce, or go custom with the Rock-Your-Burger option and choose from an array of fresh toppings. FACEBOOK.COM/ROCKABURGER FOODTRUCK
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Sizzling chicken and saucecoated lo mein with vegetables are among the signature dishes offered by one of Evansville’s most popular food trucks, Chef Bruce Li. Named for its owner who has more than 25 years of catering experience, the white truck can be identified by the crowd of patrons waiting in line to get their hands on a hot, fresh bite of its Chinese cuisine.
At the Milk Barn Cafe, you don’t have to wait for your favorite sweet treats to come to you. When it’s not parked at local events, the firecakes (iced and decorated freshbattered doughnuts) and coffee truck operates seasonally from 7-10 a.m. Thursday and Friday and 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Saturday at 13988 Old State Road.
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THE PIZZA REVOLUTION Evansvillians aren’t shocked to see a red double-decker London bus traversing the streets of the city; they know it’s carrying the ingredients for made-to-order oven-fired pizzas from The Pizza Revolution. Selected by Evansville Living readers as the city’s top food truck in 2021’s “Best of Evansville” contest, the converted bus can whip up a classic margherita or customized Neapolitan-style pie in less than two minutes. FACEBOOK.COM/THEPIZZAREVOLUTION
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New Chews
What’s new on the Tri-State dining scene? These restaurants and eateries opened their doors this past year and launched menus offering patrons a variety of dining options to fit every taste. EAST SIDE
Biscuit Belly, 945 N. Burkhardt Road, serves extreme biscuit sandwiches and other breakfast specialties. Its Evansville location is the chain’s first restaurant outside of Louisville, Kentucky. Casa Fiesta, 2121 N. Green River Road, serves classic Mexican dishes and specialities.
Walton’s Smokehouse and Southern Kitchen, 956 Parrett St., is the barbecue restaurant rebrand of the former Walton’s International Comfort Food.
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Inkas Charcoal Grill & Bar, 8401 N. Kentucky Ave., resides in the former location of Iwataya Japanese Restaurant and serves authentic Peruvian cuisine.
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Copper House, 1430 W. Franklin St., has a menu of specialty items, such as the baconwrapped Cincinnati Chili dog, shareable appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and pastas.
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Chicken Salad Chick, 1414 Hirschland Road, is the premier regional chicken salad chain serving variations of the dish with crackers and in sandwiches and salads.
2nd Language, 401 N.W. Second St. Ste. A, has opened its Asian inspired restaurant featuring gyoza, karaage, pork chashu, and its signatured smoked pork ramen. Lunch service will run from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with dinner service beginning at 4 p.m.
Crumbl Cookies, 939 Burkhardt Road Ste. B, a national chain that started in Utah, is dishing out boxes of homemade specialty cookies with weekly rotating flavors.
The Collective, 228 Main St., offers guests a curated wine and whiskey list, craft cocktails, and a locally sourced, made-from-scratch plated menu.
Bea Sweet Treats, 4111 Merchant Drive, Newburgh, IN, bakes cookies, pastries, custom cakes, and desserts for any occasion.
Pier 17 Cajun Seafood Restaurant and Bar, 600 N. Green River Road, is the chain’s first restaurant outside of Louisville, Kentucky, offering seafood boils, drink specials, and fried baskets.
Ena Restaurant, 920 Main St., cooks up fresh ingredients for authentic Latin meals.
3rd Street Saloon, 118 S. Third St., Boonville, IN, offers patrons a classic saloon-style bar and smash burgers, specialty appetizers, chicken sandwiches, and more.
The Diner by Mele’s, 550 N. Green River Road, serves Mexican American breakfast cuisine.
Joe Brewski, 10 N.W. Sixth St., dispenses fresh cold brew drinks and homemade lemonade.
Osaka Japanese Hibachi and Sushi, 5435 Pearl Drive, features hibachi-style cuisine, a sushi bar, and specialty dishes for dine-in and carry-out service.
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A comprehensive list of dining options around town H 2021 “BEST OF EVANSVILLE” WINNER
FINE DINING CAVANAUGH’S: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Tropicana Evansville),
812-433-4000. Steaks, fresh seafood, overlooking the Ohio River, and entertainment in piano bar. MA.T.888 CHINA BISTRO: 5636 Vogel Road, 812-475-2888. Specialties include lemongrass fish, Peking duck, and chicken lettuce wraps. MADELEINE’S FUSION RESTAURANT: 423 S.E. Second St., 812-491-8611. Appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, including day catch seafood and prime steaks, extensive bar selections, and wine cellar. Special dietary requests honored. Private meeting rooms and in-season patio dining available.
UPSCALE CASUAL AMY’S ON FRANKLIN: 1418 W. Franklin St., 812-401-2332. Comfort food influenced by the French Quarter, Mexico, and Texas.
BAR LOUIE: 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd., 812-476-7069. Full bar, expansive menu
with mini Kobe hot dogs, the Luigi sandwich with shaved rib eye, and large hamburger selection. BIAGGI’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway, 812-421-0800. Italian cuisine. BONEFISH GRILL: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway, 812-401-3474. Wood-burning grill, fish, steaks, pasta dishes, soups, salads, and its famous Bang Bang Shrimp. H BRU BURGER BAR: (Restaurant with the Best Burger, 2021) 222 Sycamore St. in the former Greyhound bus terminal, 812-302-3005. Signature burgers, classic sandwiches, salads, appetizers, desserts, and an extensive drink menu. CAMBRIDGE GRILL: 1034 Beacon Hill, 812-868-4653. Salads, sandwiches, pizzas, entrées, and an expanded wine menu. THE COLLECTIVE: 230 Main St. above Comfort by the Cross-Eyed Cricket. 812-202-8051. Specialty, fresh appetizers and entrees and an extensive beverage list. COMFORT BY THE CROSS-EYED CRICKET: 230 Main St. 812-909-3742. Full breakfast menu, home-style favorites, sandwiches, and salads. COPPER HOUSE: 1430 W. Franklin St., 812-909-8089. Unique cuisine meets comfort food. CORK ‘N CLEAVER: 650 S. Hebron Ave., 812-479-6974. Steak, prime rib, chicken, seafood, salad bar, soup, and sandwich lunches. ENTWINED WINE AND COCKTAIL BAR: 303 Main St., 812-550-1393. A robust wine, beer, and cocktail list and a seasonal tapas menu. HOUSE OF COMO: 2700 S. Kentucky Ave., 812-422-0572. Baked chicken dishes, lamb chops, fish entrées, and oversized steaks with Lebanese and Middle Eastern influence. RIVERWALK RESTAURANT & CATERING: 6 Walnut St. (inside the Hadi Shrine building), 812-758-4644. Cocktails, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, fish, and specialty plates from the Acropolis menu. SCHYMIK’S KITCHEN: 1112 Parrett St., 812-401-3333. Globally influenced restaurant and wine bar. WALTON’S SMOKEHOUSE AND SOUTHERN KITCHEN: 956 Parrett St., 812467-4255. Formerly Walton’s International Comfort Food, serving smokehouse delights in a unique atmosphere. THE WINE DOWN: 8666 Ruffian Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-0066. A wide selection of wine with appetizers, flatbreads, and desserts.
PRIVATE CLUBS EVANSVILLE COUNTRY CLUB: 3810 Stringtown Road, 812-425-2243. Executive chef on staff. Diverse menu selection. Member-only dining.
OAK MEADOW COUNTRY CLUB: 11505 Browning Road, 812-867-1900. Chefcreated menu in full-service dining room and diverse options ranging from traditional to cutting edge. Breakfast served on weekends. Member-only dining.
ENTWINED WINE AND COCKTAIL BAR ROLLING HILLS COUNTRY CLUB: 1666 Old Plank Road, Newburgh, IN, 812925-3336. Executive chef on staff. New and classic dishes including chicken, seafood specials, and pastas. Member-only dining.
DELIS THE BISTRO: 1 Main St. (Old National Bank), 812-424-5801. Fresh soups, sal-
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BITS AND BYTES: 216 N.W. Fourth St., 812-423-5113. Breakfast, deli-style sandwich lunches, and desserts.
CHICKEN SALAD CHICK: 1414 Hirschland Road, 812-594-9820. More than 12 flavors of chicken salad, soups, sides, and desserts.
THE DELI: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Tropicana Evansville), 812-4334000. Deli sandwiches, salads, hot dogs, polish sausage, and pizza.
EMGE’S DELI AND ICE CREAM: 3848 N. First Ave., 812-422-3026. Sandwiches, homemade deli salads, soups, and daily specials.
FIREHOUSE SUBS: 1031 N. Green River Road, 812-909-4445. Hot and cold
subs with toppings such as smoked turkey, sliced chicken, veggies, and white chicken salad. THE GRANOLA JAR AT 111: 111 S. Green River Road, 812-401-8111. Café serving a variety of sandwhiches and salads, cookies, and granola. THE GRANOLA JAR CAFÉ & BAKERY: 1033 Mount Pleasant Road, 812-4371899; 333 State St., Newburgh, IN, 812-437-1899. Specializes in housemade granola, breads, and vegetarian and vegan options. HONEYBAKED HAM: 1446 N. Green River Road, 812-471-2940. Boxed lunches, sandwiches, salads, as well as whole, half, or slices of ham. Variety of desserts and side items. JASON’S DELI: 943 N. Green River Road, 812-471-9905. Sandwiches, salads, and other healthy meals with fresh ingredients and no artificial trans fats, MSG, or high fructose corn syrup. JIMMY JOHN’S: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-401-5400; 130 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-402-9944; 330 Main St., 812-402-5653; 2320 N. Green River Road, 812-402-5747; 8680 High Point Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-4907111. Deli-style sandwiches, fresh-baked bread, vegetables prepared daily, and cold cut meats. H LIC’S DELI AND ICE CREAM: (Best Ice Cream, 2021) 800 E. Diamond Ave., 812-424-4862; 4501 Lincoln Ave., 812-477-3131; 2311 W. Virginia St., 812423-4173; 2001 Washington Ave., 812-473-0569; 11 N.W. Fifth St., 812422-2618; 8700 Ruffian Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-0022. Deli-style soups, salads, sandwiches, locally made ice cream, and sorbets.
MCALISTER’S DELI: 2220 N. Green River Road, 812-618-2050; 5301 Pearl
Drive, Ste. 100, 812-228-4222; 3788 Libbert Road, Newburgh, IN, 812490-3354. Deli sandwiches, salads, spuds, and sweet tea. NORTH MAIN ANNEX: 701 N. Main St., 812-250-4551. Gourmet catering from breakfast to dessert, and a daily, fresh-made menu of breakfast, salads, baked goods, and deli classics. OLD TYME DELI & MEAT SHOP: 307 N. 1st Ave., 812-401-1030. A traditional deli and meat shop offering plate lunches. PANERA BREAD: 220 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-476-7477; 5201 Pearl Drive, 812250-7088; 4015 Gateway Blvd., Newburgh, IN, 812-706-6386. Breads, sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads, and specialty coffee drinks. PENN STATION EAST COAST SUBS: 137 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-479-7366; 4827 Davis Lant Drive, 812-402-7366; 5310 Pearl Drive, 812-434-7366; 8887 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-401-7366; 1111 Barrett Blvd., Henderson, KY, 270-826-7361; 3525 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270683-1515. Grilled, made fresh-to-order sub sandwiches, homemade hand-cut fries, and fresh-squeezed lemonade. SICILIANO SUBS: 2021 W. Franklin St., 812-303-3382. Specialty sandwiches like the Cuban and Siciliano subs. WHICH WICH: 5401 E. Lloyd Expressway, 812-471-2818; 6401 N. Green River Road, 812-867-0826. An extensive menu of customizable sandwiches and sides.
BAKERIES, COFFEEHOUSES, AND ICE CREAM BEA SWEET TREATS: 4111 Merchant Drive, Newburgh, Indiana, 812-454-
7728. Custom cakes and cookies, macarons, cookies, and other baked goods. BEANS & BARISTAS: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812475-8566. Full coffee bar, gourmet coffees and teas, Italian sodas, and various pastry treats. Retail gourmet coffee beans and teas and unique gifts. CLEO’S BAKERY & BROWN BAG LUNCHES: 9 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-853-0500. Full bakery with cookies, scones, muffins, cupcakes, coffee, and lunches including signature sandwiches paired with choice of chips, pickles, and homemade soup. CRUMBL COOKIES: 939 N. Burkhardt Road, Ste. B, 812-965-4133. Delivery and carry-out homemade, gourmet cookies. D-ICE: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812-319-9071. Thaifried ice cream rolls.
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, restaurants are handicapped-accessible and accept major credit cards. City and county ordinances prohibit smoking in most facilities. We suggest calling ahead to check which venues are exempt. Evansville Living has made every attempt to present an accurate guide. Please notify us of significant changes in a restaurant’s management, location, or menu. This directory is compiled by editorial staff and not based on advertising.
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H DONUT BANK BAKERY AND COFFEE SHOP: (Best Bakery, Cup of Coffee, 2021) 210 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-426-1011; 2128 N. First Ave., 812426-2311; 1031 E. Diamond Ave., 812-426-0011; 5 N. Green River Road, 812-479-0511; 1950 Washington Ave., 812-477-2711; 3988 State Highway 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-9911; 1200 Lincoln Ave., 812-402-4111; 1303 W. Broadway St., Princeton, IN, 812-385-3711; 2630A U.S. Highway 41, Henderson, KY, 270-212-0181. Donuts, coffee, cookies, other baked goods, and smoothies. DUNKIN’: 3960 N. First Ave., 812-550-1500; 850 N. Green River Road, 812303-5797; 3955 Orchard Lane, Newburgh. Donuts, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and a variety of coffees. GAYLACAKE: 320 N. Main St., 812-454-9791. Homemade cakes, mints, chocolate caramel pretzels, and candies. HONEY + MOON COFFEE CO.: 612 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-602-3123; 1211 Tutor Lane, 812-893-2945. Curated coffee, drinks, fresh food, and Bliss Artisan ice cream. JUST RENNIE’S COOKIE CO.: 100 S.E. Fourth St., 812-490-8098. Gourmet lunches, chicken salad sandwiches, club wraps, and cookies. LIL’ TATE’S CUPCAKES: 333 State St. Newburgh, IN, 812-499-3906. Custom or fresh cakes, cupcakes and treats. MILK & SUGAR SCOOP SHOPPE: 2027 W. Franklin St., 812-602-1423; 10931 Highway 66. Premium ice cream shop. MR. BUBBLE TEA: 503 N. Green River Road, 812-550-3166. Smoothies, Asian beverages, and bubble tea in different flavors. MULBERRY JEANS: 600 State St., Newburgh, IN, 812-490-5835. High tea served with sandwiches, desserts, an extensive collection of premium coffee beans, and a variety of loose-leaf tea. ORANGE LEAF: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-401-5215. Up to 70 flavors of frozen yogurt. PANADERÍA SAN MIGUEL: 2004 Washington Ave., 812-814-8037. Traditional Mexican bakery with cakes, pastries, and bread. PARLOR DOUGHNUTS: 301 N. Green River Road, 812-303-4754; 12 N.W. Third St., 812-303-5906. Fresh doughnuts, croissant doughnuts, and coffee from Proper Coffee Roasters. PENNY LANE COFFEEHOUSE: 600 S.E. Second St., 812-421-8741. Fair trade organic espresso and espresso drinks, gourmet coffees, Italian sodas, fresh-baked pastries, and vegetarian soups. PIECE OF CAKE: 210 Main St., 812-424 2253. Customized cakes, cookies, coffee, sodas, breakfast items, and more. RIVER CITY COFFEE + GOODS: 223 Main St., 812-550-1695. Espresso bar, brewed coffees, pour-overs, and teas. RIVER KITTY CAT CAFE: 226 Main St., 812-550-1553. Coffee, tea, croissants, cookies, biscotti, and savory pastries. STARBUCKS: 624 S. Green River Road (inside Barnes & Noble), 812-4751054; 504 N. Green River Road, 812-476-7385; 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway, Ste. 16, 812-401-1771; 4700 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-549-4053; 4650 First Ave., 812-421-0461; 601 Walnut St., 812-423-5002; 7755 State Highway 66, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-0234. SUGAR FIX: 333 State St., Newburgh, IN, 865-851-1164. A candy shop with a variety of candies, chocolates, and sweet treats. TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ: 2101 N. Green River Road, 812-297-9727. Smoothies, flatbreads, wraps, sandwiches.
DINERS, CAFÉS, AND FAMILY RESTAURANTS 1820 CAFÉ: 5721 E. Virginia St. (in the Vineyard Bookstore), 812-479-8777.
Croissants with chicken salad, gourmet coffees, and fruit smoothies.
BIG-TOP DRIVE IN: 1213 W. Maryland St., 812-424-7442. Sandwiches, chicken strips, and ice cream.
BISCUIT BELLY: 945 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-777-8300. Shareable breakfast dishes, biscuit sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, and more.
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CAFÉ COURT (RIDGWAY UNIVERSITY CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE): 1800 Lincoln Ave., 812-488-2951. Hot entrées, salad bar, deli
and grill; Chick-fil-A; Starbucks Coffee, sandwiches, and salads at Rademacher’s Cafe; convenience store Aces Place. THE CAROUSEL: 5115 Monroe Ave., 812-479-6388. Classic American cuisine. CATFISH WILLY’S: 5720 E. Virginia St., 812-401-2233. Chicken, burgers, and seafood like crab, lobster, shrimp, and gator. CLEAVERS: 5501 E. Indiana St., 812-473-0001. A casual restaurant serving sandwiches including pulled pork, Chicago-style Italian beef, pork loin, and steak. CROSS-EYED CRICKET: 2101 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-422-6464. Traditional American cuisine.
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cialties, Mexican-inspired dishes, and all-day breakfast. FLOURISH PLANT-BASED EATERY: 222 S. Red Bank Road, 812-602-3202. A rotating menu of vegan meals, juices, smoothies, and wellness shots. FRIENDSHIP DINER: 834 Tutor Lane, 812-402-0201. Breakfast, sandwiches, pasta, and home-style favorites. G.D. RITZY’S: 4810 University Drive, 812-425-8700; 4320 N. First Ave., 812421-1300; 601 N. Green River Road, 812-474-6259. Grilled hamburgers, grilled chicken, chicken strips, kids meal, hot dogs, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, ultra-thin shoestring-style French fries, oldfashioned ice cream, and milkshakes. HOOSIER BURGER CO.: 325 S. Green River Road, 812-437-0155. Fresh-toorder burgers, fries, ice cream, and milkshakes. THE HORNET’S NEST: 11845 Petersburg Road, 812-867-2386. Soups, sandwiches, salads, daily lunch specials, steaks, seafood, and chicken. JUICY SEAFOOD: 865 N. Green River Road. 812-303-6869. Seafood boils, fried seafood, and appetizers. JOURNEY FISH AND CHICKEN: 825 S. Green River Road, 812-303-2420. Sandwiches, gyros, fried fish, and fried chicken. THE KITCHEN BUFFET: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive, second-level mezzanine, Tropicana Evansville, 812-433-4000, ext. 6059. Home-style buffet options for breakfast and lunch. Dinner buffet available Friday and Saturday nights. KITE & KEY CAFÉ: 2301 W. Franklin St., 812-401-0275. Breakfast and lunch options, coffee, espresso drinks, and desserts. THE LANDING: 1 E. Water St., Newburgh, IN, 812-518-1200. Flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and other entrées. LIBBY AND MOM’S: 2 Richardt Ave., 812-437-3040. Home-cooked meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. MAJOR MUNCH: 101 N.W. First St., 812-499-0160. Cheeseburgers, chili, grilled chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese, and catfish. MERRY-GO-ROUND RESTAURANT: 2101 Fares Ave., 812-423-6388. Traditional American cuisine. NELLIE’S RESTAURANT: 8566 Ruffian Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-629-2142. Breakfast and lunch items, such as omelets, pancakes, waffles, sandwiches, burgers, and salads. THE NEW FRONTIER RESTAURANT AND BAR: 12945 Highway 57, 812-8676786. Bloody Mary bar, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, steak, fried chicken, and pork chops. THE NEW OLD MILL: 5031 New Harmony Road, 812-963-6000. Steaks, chicken, catch of the day, sandwiches, soups, and salads. PATTIE’S SAND TRAP AT FENDRICH GOLF COURSE: 1900 E. Diamond Ave., 812-435-6028. Burgers, sandwiches, chicken, and other entrées. PIE PAN: 905 North Park Drive, 812-425-2261. Traditional American cuisine. Homemade pies sold by the slice and whole. PIER 17 CAJUN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AND BAR: 600 N. Green River Road., 812-303-6338. Cajun classic appetizers like fried calamari and seafood from shrimp and oysters to catfish served in combo specials, fried baskets, and boils.
SAM’S SOUTHERN EATERY: 420 S. Green River Road, 812-410-2220; 3904 N. First Ave., 812-602-3062; 1765 S. Green St., Henderson, KY. Southernstyle food including po’ boys, chicken, and seafood. SPUDZ-N-STUFF: 601 E. Boonville New Harmony Road, 812-867-7783; 2403 Washington Ave., 812-402-7783. Steak potatoes, steak fajitas, chicken and mushroom potatoes, taco potatoes, pitas, and more. THE TIN FISH: 707 State St., Newburgh, IN, 812-490-7000. Fresh fish flown in daily, clam chowder, gumbo, salads, and sandwiches. VFW 1114: 110 N. Wabash Ave. of Flags, 812-422-5831. Friday buffet, prime rib on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. ZESTO: 102 W. Franklin St., 812-424-1416; 920 E. Riverside Drive, 812-4235961. Hamburgers, fish and chicken sandwiches, tenderloins, soups, and ice cream.
AMERICAN FARE NATIONAL CHAINS APPLEBEE’S: 5100 E. Morgan Ave., 812-471-0942; 5727 Pearl Drive, 812-
426-2006; 1950 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY, 270-826-9427; 5120 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-926-3472. Soups, sandwiches, salads, and various dinner entrées. BEN’S SOFT PRETZELS: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812471-7905. Amish-inspired, fresh-baked pretzels and pretzel dishes. BOB EVANS: 1125 N. Green River Road, 812-473-9022. “Homestyle” American menu. CHEDDAR’S: 2100 N. Green River Road, 812-491-9976. Garden-fresh salads, homemade soups, and varied entrée selections including pasta, lemon pepper chicken, and tilapia. CRACKER BARREL: 8215 Eagle Lake Drive, 812-479-8788. Classic American cuisine. CULVER’S: 1734 Hirschland Road, 812-437-3333; 4850 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-492-8000. ButterBurgers and frozen custard. DRAKE’S: 1222 Hirschland Road, 812-401-2920. An American chain known for craft beer, burgers, and sushi. FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES: 5402 E. Indiana St., 812-401-1773. Burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and Cajun fries. FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS: 2848 N. Green River Road, 812-909-4395; 5501 Pearl Drive, 812-303-6137. Steakburgers, various sandwiches, and frozen custard. GOLDEN CORRAL FAMILY STEAK HOUSE: 130 N. Cross Pointe Blvd., 812-4731095; 1320 N. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-869-9310. Large buffet selections, steaks, shrimp, and chicken. JAKE’S WAYBACK BURGERS: 115 Cross Pointe Blvd., 812-475-9272; 624 E. Diamond Ave., 812-422-4999. Burgers, hot dogs, and hand-dipped thick milkshakes. LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE: 5645 Pearl Drive, 812-421-0908. American fare including handcut steaks, baby-back ribs, mesquite-grilled chicken, appetizers, salads, and seafood.
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PIZZA OVEN: 5806 Stringtown Road, 812-425-1455. Pizza, strombolis, and Texas barbecue sandwiches.
ROCA BAR AND PIZZA: 1618 S. Kentucky Ave., 812-422-7782. Sandwiches,
salads, pasta entrées, pizza, steaks, and chicken. Live entertainment and patio dining. ROCA BAR NORTH: 12301 U.S. Highway 41-N., 812-868-8898. Pizza, salad, sandwiches, and entrées. ROUNDERS PIZZA: 510 W. Mill Road, 812-424-4960; 12731 N. Green River Road, 812-867-7172. Specialty pizzas including the Nameless Special, a pie with the tomato sauce on top, and the Bavarian, a pie served with mustard. SAM’S PIZZERIA: 2011 W. Delaware St., 812-423-3160. Pizza, sandwiches, calzones, and breadsticks. THE SLICE: 2011 Lincoln Ave., 812-402-8518. Pizza by the slice or pie. Nontraditional varieties. SPANKEY’S UNA PIZZA: 4404 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-402-6776. A pizza joint with a variety of specialty pizzas such as The Westsider with an assortment of meat toppings, and the Alfredo chicken bacon. STEVE’S UNA PIZZA: 1005 S. St. James Blvd., 812-477-5411. Dinner-only takeout, thin-crust pizzas and extras. TASTE OF NYC: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812-4774848. Pizzas, pastas, strombolis, calzones, and more. TURONI’S FORGET-ME-NOT-INN: 4 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-477-7500. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and fresh-brewed beers. TURONI’S PIZZERY AND BREWERY: 408 N. Main St., 812-424-9871. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and fresh-brewed beers. TURONI’S PIZZERY AND BREWERY NEWBURGH: 8011 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-5555. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and fresh-brewed beers. TWISTED TOMATO PIZZA CO.: 2333 St. George Road, 812-401-2323; 1101 Harmony Way, 812-242-8882. Specialty pizza and sandwiches.
BARBECUE LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE: 320 N. Green River Road, 812-473-2400; 2974
Heartland Crossing Blvd., Owensboro, KY, 270-686-2220. Steak, chicken, ribs, seafood, sandwiches, and burgers. O’CHARLEY’S: 7301 E. Indiana St., 812-479-6632; 5125 Pearl Drive (at Red Bank Road and Lloyd Expressway), 812-424-3348. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrées. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: 7201 E. Indiana St., 812-474-0005. Specialty steaks, chicken, seafood entrées, salads, and vegetable side dishes. PANDA EXPRESS: 2445 Menards Drive, 812-479-8889. Chinese fast food like orange chicken, sesame chicken, and fried rice. PHILLY GRILL: 600 E. Boonville New Harmony Road, Ste. D, 812-602-4027. Philly cheese steaks made-to-order, wraps, hot dogs, burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches, wings, and salads. RAFFERTY’S: 1400 N. Green River Road, 812-471-0024. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrées. RED LOBSTER: 4605 Bellemeade Ave., 812-477-9227. Soups, salads, sandwiches, seafood entrées, fresh-catch, and daily specials. RED ROBIN: 6636 E. Lloyd Expressway, 812-473-4100. A variety of hamburgers including the “Banzai Burger,” the “Royal Red Robin Burger,” and the “Whiskey River BBQ Burger.” Full bar menu. TEXAS ROADHOUSE: 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd., 812-477-7427. Ribs, steaks, side items, and fresh baked bread. TGI FRIDAY’S: 800 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Mall food court), 812-491-8443. Specialty salads, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, chicken, pasta, and seafood entrées. WINGSTOP: 499 N. Green River Road, Ste. B, 812-909-3445. Classic, boneless, and crispy tenders wings in 11 flavors.
PIZZERIAS ARCHIE & CLYDE’S RESTAURANT & BAR: 8309 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh,
IN, 812-490-7778. Pizza, fried cheese ravioli, wraps, salads, soups, gyros, and barbecue. H AZZIP PIZZA: (Best Pizza, Business The Gives Back 2021) 5225 Pearl Drive, 812-401-3572; 8680 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-5183810; 2121 N. Green River Road, 812-901-0490; 3800 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-215-7741. All personal sized pizzas (8 or 11 inches) made with one meat and all the vegetable toppings included. Thin and crispy pizza. Warm cookies, salad, beer, and wine also available. DONATOS PIZZA: 710 S. Greeen River Road, Ste. 3, 812-618-3868. Pizza, oven-baked subs, salad, calzones, and desserts. DONTAE’S HIGHLAND PIZZA PARLOR: 6669 Kratzville Road, 812-777-0016. Pizzas, strombolis, paninis, and salads. DONTAE’S ON MAIN PIZZA PARLOR: 606 N. Main St., 812-437-8080. The second location of Dontae’s Highland Pizza serves its traditional menu as well as exciting new twists on classic pizzas.
FARM 57: 3443 Kansas Road, 812-626-9315. Wood-fired, brick-oven pizza
from The Pizza Revolution and weekly food truck events. FAT BOY’S PIZZA: 10722 Highway 662 W., Newburgh, IN, 812-518-3061. Local una-style pizza serving take out orders only. FRANKLIN STREET PIZZA FACTORY: 2033 W. Franklin St., 812-602-3028. Pizza, sandwiches, appetizers, and salads. GARDO’S ITALIAN OVEN: 13220 Darmstadt Road, 812-868-8071. Pizza, sandwiches, wings, appetizers, and salads. GATTITOWN: 316 N. Green River Road, 812-473-3800. Buffet-style pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts all in a kids’ festival-like arcade. HEADY’S PIZZA: 4120 N. First Ave., 812-437-4343. Pizza, subs, wings, and pasta. Late night delivery available. KIPPLEE’S STADIUM INN: 2350 Division St., 812-476-1963. Fried appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, and pizza. LITTLE CAESARS: 2007 Washington Ave., 812-471-5755; 7755 B Fruitwood Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-2984; 130 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-4019555; 2411 Stringtown Road, 812-401-8555; 2539 Highway 41 N., Ste. A, Henderson, KY, 270-831-1800. Pizzas and breads, including cheese bread, pepperoni cheese bread, and crazy bread. THE LOBO LOUNGE: 1200 Edgar St., 812-550-1001. Pizza, adult beverages, and more. LOMBARDI’S NEW YORK PIZZA AND WINGS: 3311 N. Green River Road, 812602-5255. Authentic New York-style pizza sold by the slice or whole and buffalo wings. LYLE’S SPORTSZONE PIZZA & PUB: 1404 E. Morgan Ave., 812-425-7729. Home of Lyle’s original loaded stromboli. Also serves pizza and sandwiches. MOD PIZZA: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway, Ste. C, 812-602-5525; 2710 Heartland Crossing, Ste. C, Owensboro, KY, 270-240-2646. Custom, artisanstyle pizzas. NOBLE ROMAN’S: 222 S. Red Bank Road, 812-303-4010; 1216 Washington Square Mall, 812-473-4606. Pizzas, salads, breadsticks, garlic bread, hand-sauced chicken wings, pasta, and sandwiches. H PANGEA KITCHEN: (Best Restaurant Atmosphere, Bartender 2021) 111 S. Green River Road, Ste. E., 812-401-2404. Offering authentic Neapolitan and Detroit-style pizzas, Thai cuisine, and Italian gelato. PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA: 4814 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-423-7272; 5436 E. Indiana St., 812-473-5200; 3955 Haley Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-7272; 303 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-477-7700; 4204 N. First Ave., 812-425-2345; 2510 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-684-3300; 418 Center St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-4444. Pizza, cheese sticks, bread sticks, chicken strips, and hot wings. PIZZA KING: (dine-in facilities) 220 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-424-7976; 7777 State Highway 66, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-3368; 1033 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-476-4941. Pizza and baked stromboli-type sandwiches.
BANDANA’S BAR-B-Q: 6636 Logan Drive, 812-401-9922. Pork, beef, chicken, and ribs specially prepared over a pit of select hardwoods for a signature smoked flavor. HICKORY PIT STOP: 1521 N. Main St., 812-422-6919. Barbecue chicken, turkey, pork, mutton, and a variety of side dishes. MARX BBQ: 3119 W. Maryland St., 812-425-1616. Barbecue chicken, pork, and ribs. MISSION BBQ: 1530 N. Green River Road, 812-213-0200. Barbecue, madefrom-scratch sides, and sandwiches. READ ST. BBQ: 421 Read St., 812-303-6397. House-smoked, Memphis-style barbecue and home-style sides. WOLF’S BAR-B-Q: 6600 N. First Ave., 812-424-8891. Barbecue pork, chicken, beef, pork ribs, large variety of vegetable side dishes, homemade soup, and chili.
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BIG BANG MONGOLIAN GRILL: 2013 N. Green River Road, 812-602-1400.
Open-bar Mongolian grill stir fry, lunch and dinner options, and appetizers. CANTON INN: 947 North Park Drive, 812-428-6611. Cantonese and American-style appetizers, soups, poultry, beef, pork, and seafood dishes. CHINA KING: 590 E. Diamond Ave., 812-423-1896. Traditional Chinese entrées. CHINA VILLAGE: 8423 Bell Oaks Center, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-8238. CHOPSTICK HOUSE RESTAURANT: 5412 E. Indiana St., 812-473-5551. Chinese buffet. CRAZY BUFFET: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-437-8833. Chinese buffet. DOMO JAPANESE HIBACHI GRILL, SUSHI, AND RAMEN: 215 N. Green River Road, 812-491-0003. Authentic Japanese dishes, bento boxes, sushi, ramen, and hibachi. FUJI YAMA: 915 North Park Drive, 812-962-4440. Soups, salads, noodles, rice, sushi, hand rolls, chicken, beef, and shrimp dishes. GANGNAM KOREAN: 518 Main St., 812-550-1171. Korean cuisine, rice and noodle dishes, seafood, and sushi rolls. GOLDEN BUDDHA: 3221 Taylor Ave., 812-473-4855; 5066 Highway 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-2680. GRACIE’S CHINESE CUISINE: 12500 U.S. Highway 41-N., 812-868-8888. JAYA’S RESTAURANT: 119 S.E. Fourth St., 812-422-6667. Authentic Korean cuisine and sushi. EVANSVILLE LIVING CITY VIEW 2022
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FOOD & DRINK JIMMY GAO’S SZECHWAN CHINESE RESTAURANT: 669 N. Green River Road
(in Eastland Place), 812-479-7600. Extensive Chinese menu. KANPAI: 4593 Washington Ave., 812-471-7076. International fare, Japanese sushi bar, beer, wine, and sake. LINCOLN GARDEN: 2001 Lincoln Ave., 812-471-8881. Chinese appetizers, soups, lunch platters, and entrées including crab rangoon and General Tso’s chicken. MAMA’S KITCHEN: 1624 N. Green River Road (inside Aihua International Market), 812-479-7168. Stir-fried dishes and soups. NINKI JAPANESE BISTRO: 4222 Bell Road, Ste. 7, Newburgh, IN, 812-5183055. Authentic Japanese cuisine. OSAKA JAPANESE HIBACHI AND SUSHI: 5435 Pearl Drive, 812-303-0359. Hibachi-style cuisine, sushi bar, and specialty dishes for dine-in and carry-out. POKÉ PIRATE: 315 E. Diamond Ave., 812-303-2131. Signature bowls and build-your-own poke. POKÉ RIVER: 6240 E. Virginia St., 812-303-8003. Poke and sushi dishes, like poke bowls, sushi burritos, or poke salads. ROPPONGI JAPANESE STEAK & SUSHI: 7221 E. Indiana St., 812-437-5824. Sushi, filet mignon, New York strip, and hibachi. SAKURA: 4833 Highway 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-0553, Japanese cuisine like sushi, sashimi, fried rice, tempura, and hibachi dinners. TASTE OF CHINA: 4579 University Drive, 812-422-1260. THAI PAPAYA CUISINE: 1434 Tutor Lane, 812-477-8424. Authentic Thai cuisine, including Pad Thai, papaya salad, spicy prawn soup, and satay. TOKYO JAPAN RESTAURANT: 3000 N. Green River Road, 812-401-1020. Hibachi grill: chicken, beef, shrimp, and scallops. VIETNAMESE CUISINE: 4602 Vogel Road, 812-479-8818. Vietnamese fare, including traditional noodle dishes. WASABI EVANSVILLE: 1122 Hirschland Road, 812-602-3737. Sushi, hibachi meals, appetizers, soups, and salads. YAK & YETI: 815 S. Green River Road, 812-909-2022. Family recipes passed down from multiple generations from the Himalayan region. YANG’S SHABU SHABU: 4700 Vogel Road, 812-471-8889. Chinese, vegetarian, seafood, Japanese, and more. YEN CHING: 406 S. Green River Road, 812-474-0181. Weekday lunch specials and evening menu items. H ZUKI: (Best Sushi, 2021) Japanese Hibachi Grill & Sushi Lounge: 1448 N. Green River Road, 812-477-9854; 222 Main St., 812-423-9854. Sushi and hibachi-grilled foods. GERMAN H GERST HAUS: (Best Beer Selection, 2021) 2100 W. Franklin St., 812-4241420. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrées. Traditional German cuisine. Large imported beer list. INDIAN BOMBAY SPICE BAR AND GRILL: 1003 Diamond Ave., 812-402-0707. Traditional Indian dishes like chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken, and curry. ROYAL INDIAN CUISINE: 7799 Highway 66, Newburgh, IN, 812-518-4018. Authentic Indian cuisine like samosas, tandoori chicken, curry, and more.
TAJ MAHAL: 900 Tutor Lane, 812-476-5000. Tandoori chicken, paneer
tikka, panjabi curry, kadai paneer, and more. ITALIAN/MEDITERRANEAN ANGELO’S: 305 Main St., 812-428-6666. Pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, and pizzas. CAFÉ ARAZU: 17 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-842-2200. Pitas, wraps, and shish kebabs with lamb, chicken, and beef. DILEGGE’S: 607 N. Main St., 812-428-3004. Plate lunches, soups, salads, sandwiches, and pasta specialties. Dinners include pasta specialties, Italian veal, seafood, and chicken entrées. KABOB XPRESS: 3305 N. Green River Road, 812-402-0244. Hummus, stuffed grape leaves, falafel, fresh salads, sandwiches, gyro plate, and many kabob plate options. LITTLE ANGELO’S: 8000 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-8364. Italian cuisine featuring appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, and chicken. LITTLE ITALY: 4430 N. First Ave., 812-401-0588. Italian and Mediterranean pizzas, soups, salads, pasta, chicken, and sandwiches. MANNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL: 2913 Lincoln Ave., 812-473-7005. Stuffed grape leaves, gyros, and shish kebabs. MILANO’S ITALIAN CUISINE: 500 Main St., 812-484-2222. Pizzas, pasta, baked sandwiches, and dinner entrées. OLIVE GARDEN: 1100 N. Green River Road, 812-473-2903. Soups, salads, pasta, and luncheon entrées. SAUCED: 1113 Parrett St., 812-402-2230. Pasta, steak, and seafood. SMITTY’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE: 2109 W. Franklin St., 812-423-6280. Premium steak, pasta, pizza, and Italian favorites. MEXICAN/TEX MEX ARCADEMIE: 22 NW. Sixth St., 812-303-7771. Craft cocktails, regional beer on tap, and fresh Mexican classics from Botanas by La Campriana. CARIBBEAN CUISINE: 1010 S. Kentucky Ave., 812-303-0631. Caribbean and Haitian dishes like red beans and rice, oxtail, and fish. CASA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 2121 N. Green River Road, 812-4014000. Traditional Tex Mex entrees are offered alongside Evansvillecentric dish such as chicken on the beach. CHAVA’S MEXICAN GRILL: 4202 N. First Ave., 812-401-1977. Authentic Mexican cuisine offering burritos, tacos, and more. CHICKEN ‘N SALSA: 122 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-303-3004. Authentic Mexican breakfast, lunch, and dinner made with fresh ingredients. CHIPOTLE: 499 N. Green River Road, 812-471-4973. Tacos, burritos, salads, drinks, chips, and guacamole. EL CHARRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 720 N. Sonntag Ave., 812-421-1986. Occasional mariachi band performances. Specialties include paella and chimichangas. EL PAISANO GROCERY AND TAQUERIA: 225 S. Green River Road, 812-6023536. Authentic Mexican dishes like tacos, tortas, and burritos with a small grocery store attached. EL PATRON: 943 N. Park Drive. 812-402-6500. The owners of El Charro opened this restaurant on the North Side, offering authentic Mexican cuisine.
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EL RIO: 1919 N. Green River Road, 812-471-1400. Authentic Mexican dishes. ENA RESTAURANT: 920 Main St., 812-550-1019. Authentic Latin food from countries including Mexico and El Salvador.
FIESTA ACAPULCO: 8480 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-7777. Authentic Mexican dishes, grilled steak dinners, and more.
GHOST QUESADILLA: 5501 Pearl Drive, 812-985-8477; 4222 Bell Road,
Newburgh, IN, 812-490-6000. Mexican favorites like quesadillas, tacos, and burritos. GOLLITA PERUVIAN CUISINE: 4313 E. Morgan Ave., 812-303-5100. Authentic Peruvian cuisine like Peruvian minestrone, tamales, and papa a la huancaína. HACIENDA: 990 S. Green River Road, 812-474-1635; 711 N. First Ave., 812423-6355; 5440 Pearl Drive, 812-422-2055; 600 E. Boonville New Harmony Road, 812-401-2180. Tex-Mex menu available all day. HERRADURA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL: 4610 Bellemeade Ave., 812-402-0355. Mexican restaurant, bar, and grill. HOT HEAD BURRITOS: 5625 Pearl Drive, 812-437-5010. Burritos, salad bowls, tacos, nachos, quesadillas to order with meat options including chicken, steak, pork, barbacoa, and taco meat. INKAS CHARCOAL GRILL & BAR: 8401 N. Kentucky Ave., 812-810-0325. Authentic Peruvian/American restaurant. JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 4044 Professional Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-2814. Authentic Mexican cuisine. LA CAMPIRANA: 724 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-550-1585. Fresh Mexican cuisine and fresh juice bar. LAS AMERICAS STORE AND RESTAURANT, INC.: 1016 S. Weinbach Ave., 812475-3483. Offers Mexican ingredients for purchase and food made in house. LOS ALFARO’S RESTAURANT: 1021 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-550-1186. Authentic food from Mexico, Argentina, Peru, El Salvado, Columbia, and four other countries. Home to the 2-foot California Breakfast Burrito and the Foot Long Taco. LOS BRAVOS: 3534 N. First Ave., 812-424-4101; 6226 Waterfront Blvd., 812474-9078; 4630 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-464-3163; 3311 Liberty Blvd., Boonville, IN, 812-897-3442. Traditional Mexican menu. LOS PORTALES MEXICAN GRILL: 3339 N. Green River Road, 812-475-0566. Authentic Mexican dishes, grilled steak dinners, and more. LOS TRES CAMINOS: 12100 U.S. Highway 41-N., 812-868-8550. Authentic Mexican cuisine including chimichangas, burritos, Mexican pizza, and quesadillas. MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway (inside The Evansville Pavilion), 812-491-6637. Fresh Mexican cuisine. NACHOS GRILL: 821 S. Green River Road, 812-471-9481. Authentic Mexican fare made from scratch with fresh ingredients. QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL: 922 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-401-0800. Mexican eats. RIVIERA MEXICAN GRILL: 10604 Highway 662, Newburgh, IN, 812-4909936. Fajitas, quesadillas, nacho platters, taco salads, and chimidogs. SALSARITA’S: 3910 E. Morgan Ave., 812-437-2572; 4077 State Route 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-5050. Mexican cuisine like burritos, tacos, taco salads, and its signature Quesorito. TAQUERIA Y PUPUSERIA MIRANDA: 2008 Washington Ave., 812-492-9992. Specializing in authentic Salvadorian Pupusas and street tacos with a variety of fillings. THE TAQUERIA COMPANY: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812-297-0258; 2519 N. First Ave., 812-550-1505. Tacos, quesadilla, nachos, fajitas, and burritos with homemade tortillas. SPORTS BARS BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL AND BAR: 713 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Place), 812-471-9464; 5405 Pearl Drive, 812-423-9464. Chicken wings cooked with various seasonings, burgers, salads, and chicken. BURGH HOUSE AT SHOWPLACE FEC: 8099 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-6843. Specialty burgers, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, and drinks. CHASER’S BAR AND GRILL: 2131 W. Franklin St., 812-401-1699. Sandwiches, pizza, burgers, salads, and lunch specials. CORNER POCKET BAR & GRILL: 1819 N. Fulton Ave., 812-428-2255. Soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunches, pizzas, stuffed baked potatoes, and appetizers. DOC’S BAR: 1305 Stringtown Road, 812-401-1201. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and desserts. Family room and kids menu available. Free Wi-Fi and full bar. FRANKLIN STREET TAVERN: 2126 Franklin St., 812-401-1313. Drink specials and pizza. HOOTERS: 4620 Lincoln Ave., 812-475-0229. Appetizers, including cooked and raw oysters, soups, salads, and sandwiches. KC’S MARINA POINTE: 1801 Waterworks Road, 812-550-1050. Seafood options and full bar. H MOJO’S BONEYARD SPORTS BAR & GRILLE: (Best Kept Secret, 2021) 4920 Bellemeade Ave., 812-475-8593. Bar food including chicken wings, burgers, and strombolis. EVANSVILLE LIVING CITY VIEW 2022
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fering a full menu including steaks, kabobs, burgers, salads, sandwiches, and vegetarian meals. Brunch on Sunday and late-night breakfasts served Friday and Saturday. THE BREW BROTHERS TAP HOUSE: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Tropicana Evansville), 812-433-4000. Appetizers, flatbreads, sandwiches, salads, and specialty entrees. Also features 36 rotating seasonal beers on tap. BUD’S ROCKIN’ COUNTRY BAR AND GRILL: 2124 W. Franklin St., 812-4011730. Southern comfort food, daily plate lunch and beer specials, and gourmet flatbreads. DARMSTADT INN: 13130 Darmstadt Road, 812-867-7300. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and plate lunches. Dinner entrées include steaks, fried chicken, and seafood. DEERHEAD SIDEWALK CAFÉ AND BAR: 222 E. Columbia St., 812-425-2515. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and double-decker pizzas. ENIGMA BAR & GRILL: 4044 Professional Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-4900600. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and various entrées as well as a tequila menu. FOOL MOON GRILL AND BAR: 5625 Pearl Drive, 812-467-7486. Appetizers, wings, signature salads, and burgers. HIGHLAND INN: 6620 N. First Ave., 812-909-1500. Appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, and customer-favorite Bloody Marys. THE HILLTOP INN: 1100 Harmony Way, 812-303-3732. Sandwiches including brains, fried bologna, fried fish, salad bar, steaks, chicken, and seafood entrées. HORNVILLE TAVERN: 2607 W. Baseline Road, 812-963-9318. Soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrées including 16-ounce smoked pork chops, fried chicken, steaks, and daily specials. HORSTKETTER’S TAVERN: 5809 Stringtown Road, 812-423-0692. Traditional tavern serving cold beer and deli meats. K.C.’S TIME OUT LOUNGE & GRILL: 1121 Washington Square, 812-437-9920. Shrimp jammers, loaded fries, fried ravioli, egg rolls, Southwest burger, pulled pork sandwich, Italian beef and gravy, and more. KNOB HILL TAVERN: 1016 Highway 662 W., Newburgh, IN, 812-853-9550. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrées including shrimp, steak, chicken, fiddlers, and hand-tossed pizzas. LAMASCO BAR & GRILL: 1331 W. Franklin St., 812-437-0171. Basic tavern menu including soups, salads, and sandwiches. PEEPHOLE BAR & GRILL: 201 Main St., 812-423-5171. Cheeseburgers, onion rings, fries, and the splitter (a fried hot dog). PRIME TIME PUB & GRILL: 8177 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-4900655. Prime rib, burgers, half-pound burgers, salads, more than 30 bourbons, and more. THE ROOFTOP: 112 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 812-550-1599. Breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, and pizza.
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sandwiches, plate lunch specials, fiddlers, steaks, and fried chicken dinners. ST. PHILIP INN: 11200 Upper Mount Vernon Road, 812-985-5558. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and plate lunch specials. Dinner including fried chicken, steaks, and shrimp. STOCKWELL INN: 4001 E. Eichel Ave., 812-476-2384. Plate lunches, homemade soup, salads, sandwiches, steak, pork chops, fiddlers, and brain sandwiches. ZAPS TAVERN: 3725 St. Philip Road, 812-985-2121. Tavern-style food including wings, burgers, dinner entrees, and weekend breakfast service.
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HAYNIE’S CORNER BREWING CO.: 56 Adams Ave., 812-909-2668. Craft ale, beers, and local wine.
HIGH SCORE SALOON: 323 Main St., Ste. F., 812-909-3229. Arcade bar with local and regional brews, full bar, and trash tots.
JENNINGS STREET PUBLIC HOUSE: 300 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN. 812-
518-4007. Local craft beer, wine, domestics, scratch cocktails, and spirits. MO’S HOUSE: 1114 Parrett St., 812-401-3800. Two bars serving craft cocktail made from scratch, ample lounge seating, patio space, and snacks. MYRIAD BREWING COMPANY: 100 S.E. First St., 812-402-1515. Housebrewed and guest beers.
CATERING THE BALLROOM AT SAUCED: 1119 Parrett St., 812-422-2230. BAUERHAUS MOBILE CATERING: 13605 Darmstadt Road, 812-759-9000.
Customized menus from simple party trays with gourmet hors d’oeuvres to elegant seven-course meals. CHERYL MOCHAU, PERSONAL CHEF: 812-499-4631. Specializes in preparing and teaching others to prepare food for low-fat and special diets, including Atkins, salt-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, and others. FRANK’S CATERING: 812-475-9880 or 812-746-0214. Homemade meals available for any occasion. JAYSON MUNOZ CATERS: 4593 Washington Ave., 812-471-7076. Favorite dishes from Chef Jayson Munoz. JUST RENNIE’S CATERING: 100 S.E. Fourth St., 812-401-8098. Specializes in fine foods. KOKIES FOOD SERVICE & BANQUET CENTERS: 11917 Highway 66, 812-4238229. Can prepare anything from tacos to lobster. MADELEINE’S A FUSION RESTAURANT: 423 S.E. Second St., 812-491-8611. Specializing in unique ingredients to make one-of-a-kind dishes.
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FOOD & DRINK PAPPA BEAR’S CATERING: 812-568-8890. Whole hog roasts, hand-sliced brisket, smoked pork chops, rib-eye steaks, pulled pork barbecue, baked chicken, side items, and desserts. PIZZA REVOLUTION: Downtown Evansville Farmers Market and various locations, 812-430-5945. Mobile wood-fired pizza and salads.
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2ND STREET BISTRO & BAKERY: 115 S. Second St., Boonville, IN, 812-5738887. Freshly baked desserts, cookies, cakes, pies, and more.
3RD STREET SALOON: 118 S. 3rd St., Boonville, IN. Traditional pub food with unique homemade twists made with local meats.
COMMANDER’S GRILL: 118 W. Locust St., Boonville, IN, 812-715-0055. A sandwich shop with fried chicken, salads, steaks, and pork chops.
DOUBLE D’S RESTAURANT & CATERING: 1206 E. Main St., Boonville, IN,
812-897-8813. American fare including salads, steaks, and seafood. Fried catfish and chicken are the house specialties. Full catering packages available. PIZZA CHEF OF BOONVILLE: 423 W. Main St., Boonville, IN, 812-897-1600. Pizza, baked Italian entrées, sandwiches, salad bar, and hot food bar. TF ICE CREAM: 1002 E. Walnut St., Boonville, IN, 812-715-3367. Ice cream, sherbet, and more. BRISTOW, IN WINZERWALD WINERY: 26300 N. Indiana Lake Road, Bristow, IN, 812357-7000. German-inspired wines, flatbreads, salads, Bavarian pretzels, charcuterie trays, and paired wine and food flights. FORT BRANCH, IN R’Z CAFÉ AND CATERING: 104 N. Main St., Fort Branch, IN, 812-615-0039. Classic comfort food to modern cuisine, including breakfast and lunch combinations as well as daily specials. SANDY’S PIZZA: 609 S. Main St., Fort Branch, IN, 812-753-3972; 111 E. Broadway St., Princeton, IN, 812-635-9128. Pizza, strombolis, sandwiches, and spaghetti. THAI CHOW ORIENTAL FOODS: 1007 S. McCreary St., Fort Branch, IN, 812753-3878. Classic Thai food. HAUBSTADT, IN CARRIAGE INN: 103 Gibson St., Haubstadt, IN, 812-768-6131. Plate lunches, sandwiches, soups, salads, steaks, and assorted dinner entrées. HAUB STEAK HOUSE: 101 E. Haub St. (next to railroad tracks), Haubstadt, IN, 812-768-6462. A la carte menu. Steak, prime rib, seafood, chicken, pork, vegetable side dishes, and desserts. LOG INN: 12491 Country Road 200 E., Haubstadt, IN, 812-867-3216. Fried chicken, ham, roast beef, and fiddlers. NISBET INN: 6701 Nisbet Station Road, Haubstadt, IN, 812-963-9305. Homemade soups, desserts, and barbecue. JASPER, IN SCHNITZ BREWERY & PUB: 2031 Newton St., Ste. B, Jasper, IN, 812-8482739. American and German craft beers, pizza, and sandwiches. SCHNITZELBANK RESTAURANT: 393 Third Ave., Jasper, IN, 812-482-2640. Authentic German food. SCHNITZELBANK CATERING: 409 Third Ave., Jasper, IN, 888-336-8233 or 812-634-2584. Caters home-cooked favorites to elegant cuisine. SMALLEY COFFEE: 2955 Newton St., Jasper, IN, 812-482-2442. Handcrafted drinks including lattes, cappuccinos, Americanos, iced coffees and teas, and frozen drinks. SNAPS BAR & GRILL: 1115 Main St., Jasper, IN, 812-848-7627. Sandwiches, burgers, salads, steaks, chicken, and pasta dishes. MONTGOMERY, IN GASTHOF AMISH VILLAGE: 6747 E. Gasthof Village Road, Montgomery, IN, 812-486-4900. Amish-style buffet. MOUNT VERNON, IN 3 CHICKS FUDGERY: 305 Main St., Mount Vernon, IN, 812-457-2633. Fresh fudge, gourmet coffee, unique gifts and décor, and charcuterie from Board and Wheel. BE HAPPY PIE COMPANY: 2818 Mount Vernon Ave., 812-449-7718. Madefrom-scratch pies, cookies, scones, and cookie pies. DUSTY BARN DISTILLERY: 6861 Carson School Road, Mount Vernon, IN. 812-454-0135. A distillery making bourbon, rye, and liqueurs with a tasting room open for sampling, cocktails, and bottle purchases. HAWG N’ SAUCE: 6580 Leonard Road, Mount Vernon, IN, 812-838-5339. Barbecue entrées and home-style side dishes. NEW HARMONY, IN BLACK LODGE COFFEE ROASTERS: 610 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812682-2449. Pour-overs, presses, cold-brew iced coffee, espressos, and more.
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SCHNITZELBANK RESTAURANT THE NEW HARMONY INN & CONFERENCE CENTER: 504 North St., New Har-
mony, IN, 812-682-6150. Caters within a 50-mile radius of New Harmony, Indiana, and offers a variety of food from steaks to sandwiches. RED GERANIUM: 520 North St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-6171. Contemporary American. SARA’S HARMONY WAY: 500 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-3611. Various wines, specialty beers, and an assortment of cheeses and salamis. Extensive wine list. YELLOW TAVERN: 521 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-3303. Must be 21 to enter. Traditional American food. POSEYVILLE, IN THE RED WAGON: 6950 Frontage Road, Poseyville, IN, 812-874-2221. Catfish, oyster, shrimp scampi, and grilled salmon. ROCKPORT, IN ON THE ROCKS: 305 Walnut St., Rockport, IN., 812-438-6344. Local bar favorites such as wings, burgers, and pizzas, as well as fresh sandwiches and specialty appetizers. PEPPER’S RIDGE WINERY: 4304 N. County Road 200 W., Rockport, IN, 812649-9463 (WINE). Free wine tastings, picnic areas, pizza delivery, local meats and cheeses, wine slushies, and weekend live music. SAINT MEINRAD, IN MONKEY HOLLOW WINERY: 11534 E. County Road 1740 N., Saint Meinrad, IN, 812-357-2272. Local organic meats and cheeses, Saturday evening concerts in summer, and tasting room. VINCENNES, IN WINDY KNOLL WINERY: 845 Atkinson Road, Vincennes, IN, 812-726-1600. Wine tastings, fruit wines, and wine slushies. WADESVILLE, IN FROGGY’S RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR: 7247 Main St., Wadesville, IN, 812673-4996. Burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and more. SILVER BELL RESTAURANT: 4424 St. Wendel Road, Wadesville, IN, 812963-0944. Sandwiches, fiddlers, pizza, salad bar, and vegetable side dishes. Family-style fried chicken dinner specials. Now serving Flavor Burst soft serve ice cream. HENDERSON, KY AGAVES MEXICAN GRILL: 2003 Stapp Drive, Henderson, KY, 270-957-5028. Mexican fare like burritos, quesadilla, enchiladas, and chimichangas. CAFE ON WATER STREET: 104 N. Water St., Henderson, KY, 270-577-9402. Casual CANCUN MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 341 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270826-0067. Fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, seafood, Mexican-style steaks, and more. CHEFWHAT BBQ & MORE: 422 7th St., Henderson, KY., 270-212-0742. Breakfast sandwiches and fresh barbecue lunch specials made to order daily. THE DAIRIETTE: 711 Atkinson St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-2401. Hamburgers, tenderloins, fries, milkshakes, and soft-serve sundaes.
ELLIS PARK: 3300 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY, 812-425-1456 or 800-333-8110. Clubhouse dining.
FARMER & FRENCHMAN: 12522 U.S. Highway 41-S, Robards, KY, 270-
748-1856. Café featuring cheese and charcuterie trays, salads, Napolitana pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, desserts, beer, and Farmer & Frenchman wines. HENDERSON BREWING COMPANY: 737 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270200-4314. IPAs, porters, farmhouse ales, and more. HENDERSON JUICE CO.: 13 S. Main St., Henderson, KY, 270-832-3767. Fresh juices, smoothies, breakfast items, soups, and wraps. HOMER’S BARBECUE: 128 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-869-2214. Local barbecue with smoked meats, craft sides, cold beer, and cocktails. HOMETOWN ROOTS: 136 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-212-3653. Southern comfort food like mac and cheese, pulled pork, and fried chicken. J & B BAR-B-CUE AND CATERING: 48 S. Holloway St., Henderson, KY, 270830-0033. Chicken, turkey, ham, and pork with a variety of salads and sides. LOS TORIBIO: 1647 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-831-2367. Traditional Mexican cuisine. METZGER’S TAVERN: 1000 Powell St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-9461. Traditional tavern appetizers, soups, sandwiches, and breakfast. MISTER B’S: 1340 Hirschland Road, 812-402-2090; 2611 U.S. Highway 41, Henderson, KY, 270-826-1111. Pizza, wings, sandwiches, soup, salad, and pasta. MR. D’S: 1435 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-2505. Classic American cuisine. ROOKIES SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT: 117 S. Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-1106. Angus beef steaks, seafood, pasta, chicken, sandwiches, and Arabian salad. SIDEWALK CAFE: 228 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-831-2233. Gourmet chicken salad, Italian beef, tomato basil turkey wrap, loaded potato soup, and strawberry cake. TACOHOLICS KITCHEN: 122 First St., Henderson, KY, 270-957-5001. Enchiladas, sopes, quesadillas, Mexican street tacos, and more. TAYLOR’S GRILL ON WHEELS: 130 N. Water St., Henderson, Kentucky, 270-854-4302. Classic smoked meats, barbecue favorites, loaded mac & cheese, and desserts. Take out only. THOMASON’S BARBECUE: 701 Atkinson St., Henderson, KY, 270826-0654. Barbecue varieties of pork, mutton, ribs, chicken, ham, or turkey, with sides like potato salad, slaw, and barbecue beans. MORGANFIELD, KY FEED MILL RESTAURANT & BAR: 3541 State Highway 60-E., Morganfield, KY, 270-389-0047. Seafood and barbecue. SPOTTSVILLE, KY BOUCHERIE VINEYARDS AND WINERY: 6523 Keyway Drive, Spottsville, KY, 270-826-6192. Wine tastings and winery tours.
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When it comes to having fun, Evansville meets the challenge. The city hosts a plethora of recreation options, no matter your tastes for adventure. From biking along the scenic Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage to trying your hand at blackjack at Bally’s Evansville casino, it’s easy to explore the River City your own way.
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Immerse yourself in Evansville’s arts, history, and culture By Riley Guerzini
LEY LINE PERFORMS ON THE ROOFTOP AT THE ARTS COUNCIL OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA
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seum includes a preserved section of one of the original apartments showcasing what life was like for African Americans living in Evansville.
EVANSVILLE MUSEUM OF ARTS, HISTORY AND SCIENCE ANGEL MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE
ANGEL MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE
8215 Pollack Ave. indianamuseum.org/historicsites/angel-mounds Occupied between 1000-1450 A.D. along the Ohio River, the original 103-acre town and its earthen mounds formed the home of Native American peoples from the Mississippian culture. At the visitor’s center, see recreations of buildings and daily life on this archeological site.
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throughout the year and awards several grants. It also hosts a seasonal concert series, yoga classes, and other events on the rooftop of its Downtown building.
CIVIC THEATRE
717 N. Fulton Ave. evvcivic.org This nonprofit community theater hosts a range of staged performances throughout the year and offers educational programming for youth and adults.
411 S.E. Riverside Drive emuseum.org Featuring comprehensive collections in art, history, anthropology and science, this is one of Southwestern Indiana’s most significant cultural institutions. It hosts regular rotating exhibits as well as an immersive planetarium theater and transportation center.
EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
20 N.W. Third St. Ste. 500 evansvillephilharmonic.org The Tri-State’s largest arts institution, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra is comprised of approximately 80 musicians led by Music Director Roger Kalia. Founded in 1934, the Orchestra treats audiences to a multi-concert season each year featuring the works of classical and pops composers from Beethoven to The Beatles. EVANSVILLE MUSEUM OF ARTS, HISTORY AND SCIENCE
EVANSVILLE AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
579 S. Garvin St. evvafricanamericanmuseum. wordpress.com The last remaining building of the 1930’s Lincoln Gardens federal housing project, the muA R T S C O U N C I L O F S O U T H W E S T E R N I N D I A N A P H O T O B Y Z A C H E V A N S . H AY N I E ’ S CO R N E R P H OTO BY AU D R A S T R AW. A L L OT H E R P H OTO S BY Z AC H S T R AW.
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GAMUT GALLERY
1651 Lincoln Ave. facebook.com/gamutgalleryevv This contemporary art gallery showcases emerging and established artists and is also home to weekly art classes for adults and children as well as summer art camps.
HAYNIE’S CORNER ARTS DISTRICT
Corner of S.E. Second Street and Adams Avenue hayniescorner.com Home to art festivals such as Funk in the City and First Fridays, Evansville’s arts district and culture neighborhood features an eclectic mix of restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and historic buildings.
PETERS-MARGEDANT HOUSE
500 block of South Weinbach Avenue, on the University of Evansville campus petersmargedanthouse.com Built in 1934 by Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice William Wesley Peters, this
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552-square-foot curiosity was an early prototype of Wright’s Usonian-style homes, relocated in 2016 from 1506 E. Indiana St. to the University of Evansville campus, and hosts tours.
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REITZ HOME MUSEUM
112 Chestnut St. reitzhome.com Evansville’s only Victorian House Museum, John Augustus Reitz’s 1870s home is one of the country’s best examples of French Second Empire architecture and hosts tours and special events.
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THE RUMJAHN GALLERY AND FRAMERY
5901 Vogel Road therumjahngallery.com This art shop offers custom framing and print services as well as artwork for purchase.
SELF.E ALLEY
318 Main St. self-e-alley.business.site Established by the E is for Everyone regional campaign, Self.e Alley celebrates the community through mural art and contains three murals: a cityscape as an old postcard, a graffiti-like neon style with entertainment options, and a simple yet lively polka dot design.
STAGETWO PRODUCTIONS
321 N. Congress Ave. stagetwoevansville.org A community theater organization made up entirely of volunteers, STAGEtwo engages Tri-State residents in the art of acting, singing, directing, costuming, lighting and sound, and set design. STAGEtwo performs and hosts other staged productions at its theater.
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1015 Lincoln Ave. artbytwymon.com This gallery specializes in community-building events and exhibitions, and dedicates its space to underrepresented artists. EVANSVILLE LIVING CITY VIEW 2022
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TOURING THE TOWN History buffs, families, night owls, and more can find fun in Evansville By Dallas Carter
BURDETTE PARK
ARCADAMIE 22 N.W. Sixth St. arcadamiebar.com
ATTIC AT CHASERS 2129 W. Franklin St. chasersbarandgrill.com
BALLY’S EVANSVILLE 421 N.W. Riverside Drive ballys.com/evansville
HIGH SCORE SALOON 323 Main St., Ste. F highscoresaloon.com
PLAID & TIMBER AXE THROWING 2710 Eastside Park Road plaidandtimber.com
UNCLE RUDY’S INDOOR FIRING RANGE 5000 Plaza East Blvd. unclerudys.com
FUN FOR THE FAMILY BIRDIES 120 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. birdiesdowntownevv.com
BREAKOUT GAMES – EVANSVILLE 4903 Theater Drive breakoutgames.com/evansville
BURDETTE PARK 5301 Nurrenbern Road burdettepark.net
CLUB 18 AT MISTER B’S
SWONDER ICE ARENA
1340 Hirschland Road, Ste. C club18golf.com
209 N. Boeke Road skateswonder.com
DEACONESS AQUATIC CENTER
VERTICAL EXCAPE
1700 N. Main St. swimevansville.org
ESCAPE EVANSVILLE 600 N. Weinbach Ave., Ste. 940 escapeevansville.com
EVANSVILLE TRAILS COALITION UPGRADE BIKE SHARE Locations across Downtown walkbikeevv.org
HIGH SCORE PLAYER TWO 2814 Mount Vernon Ave. highscoretwo.com
KOCH FAMILY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF EVANSVILLE 22 S.E. Fifth St. cmoekids.com
MESKER PARK ZOO AND BOTANIC GARDEN 1545 Mesker Park Drive meskerparkzoo.com
1315 N. Royal Ave. verticalexcape.com/evansville
WALTHER’S GOLF AND FUN 2301 N. First Ave. golfnfun.com
GREAT OUTDOORS BLUE GRASS FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA 11699 New Harmony Road, Chandler, IN in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/ properties/blue-grass-fwa/
EVANSVILLE STATE HOSPITAL PARK 3400 Lincoln Ave.
FRIEDMAN PARK 2700 Park Blvd., Newburgh, IN friedmanpark.com
HOWELL WETLANDS
WESSELMAN WOODS NATURE PRESERVE 551 N. Boeke Road wesselmanwoods.org
LOCAL HISTORY BOSSE FIELD 23 N. Main St. visitevansville.com/attractions/ bosse-field
MICKEY’S KINGDOM
1400 S. Tekoppel Ave. wesselmanwoods.org/naturalresources#howell
Riverfront, Downtown Evansville
PIGEON CREEK GREENWAY PASSAGE
7503 Petersburg Road evansvillewartimemuseum.org
SKATE WORLD
pcgreenway.org
1300 Fairfield Drive skateworldIn.com
SCALES LAKE PARK
610 N.W. Riverside Drive lstmemorial.org
SKY ZONE 49 N. Green River Road skyzone.com/evansville
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2022 Calendar of Events by Month Event dates were accurate as of press time. Please check directly with the organization or venue for the latest event news before attending.
MARCH MARCH 2-5 Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Championships See who takes home the OVC title when the men’s and women’s tournaments return to Evansville. This marks the fifth straight year the event will be held at in the River City.
P Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. ovcsports.com
MARCH 5-6 44th Annual Maple Sugarbrush Festival Enjoy guided hikes, educational activities, animal encounters, and an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, including sausage, orange juice, coffee, and real Indiana maple syrup. Guests who bring their own reusable cup, plate, or fork to breakfast will receive a free day pass to Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve and the Welborn Baptist Foundation Nature Playscape. Ticket proceeds benefit the education and preservation work of Wesselman Woods.
P Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, 551 N.
Boeke Road. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. wesselmanwoods.org
Read, Explore, Grow: EVPL’s Annual Reading Challenge Join the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library in discovering how many books Vanderburgh County residents can read in 2022 by participating in the library’s first year-long reading challenge. Participants can track how many books they read in any given month, and then turn in each tracking slip for a chance to win prizes. Titles can come from any collection and be either audio or digital in format. This program will run in addition to EVPL’s regular summer and fall reading challenges.
P All EVPL locations. evpl.org MARCH 12 22nd Annual Run of Luck 7K
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early this year with the Run of Luck 7K. The race carves out a 7-kilometer course along Riverside Drive in Downtown Evansville. Participants can enjoy finisher medals, beer sampling, hot soup, and cold beverages. Be sure to wear your best Paddy’s Day green.
P Myriad Brewing Company, 101 S.E. First St. 9 a.m. facebook.com/RunOfLuck
MARCH 18-20 EvilleCon Evansville’s premier anime convention returns with events for teens, young adults, parents, and even little fans, ranging from panels, video games, table-top gaming, vendors, artists, and more. Face masks are required for those who attend.
P Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. evillecon.com
MARCH 8 Korn 2022 Tour
MARCH 19 Under the Beams Concert Series: Nella
Korn, with special guests Chevelle and Code Orange, will return to the Ford Center. The nu metal band visits Evansville on the heels of the release of its new studio album “Requiem,” which was released in February.
Nella, a Venezuelan powerhouse vocalist who won Best New Artist at the 2019 Latin Grammys, merges the folklore roots of her homeland with modern production for a sound that resonates in every corner of the globe.
Blvd. 6:30 p.m. fordcenter.com
Harmony, IN. 7:30 p.m. underthebeams.org
P Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr.
P Murphy Auditorium, 419 Tavern St., New
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MARCH 19 Maestro of the Movies: Celebrating 90 Years of John Williams The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra brings your favorite John Williams film scores to life to celebrate his 90th birthday. From “Star Wars,” “Indiana Jones,” and “Catch Me if You Can,” to “Born on the 4th of July,” “Hook,” “Superman,” and “Jaws,” hear some of the most memorable, iconic movie themes of the past 60 years. This performance is sponsored by Lee and Kirsten Wagmeister and the EPO board of directors.
P Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. evansvillephilharmonic.org
THROUGH MARCH 20 Orchid Escape Escape the cold and journey to South America by experiencing hundreds of blooming orchids artistically displayed among waterfalls and exotic animals at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. Entry to Orchid Escape is included with general admission, and the exhibit is located in Amazonia by the main entrance.
P Mesker Park Zoo, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. meskerparkzoo.com
MARCH 21-25 Destination Discovery Spring Break Camp Enjoy Spring Break around the Tri-State! Campers ages 5-11 can register for up to five days of camp with a visit to a different local attraction of your choice, including Angel Mounds Historic Site, the Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, and the Evansville Museum of Science, Art, and History. Cost is $170 for the week or $35 for a single day. No extended care is available, and the registration deadline is two weeks prior to the start date.
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CULTURE & EVENTS MARCH 23 Broadway in Evansville: Fiddler on the Roof Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind “South Pacific,” “The King and I,” and the 2017 Tony Award-winning play “Oslo,” bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece from Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick.
P Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 7:30 p.m. oldnationaleventsplaza.com
MARCH 24 Bourbon Series: Jazz Night In this series, Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra Maestro Roger Kalia curates a innovative chamber orchestra program that pairs bourbon tasting with an intimate musical experience. The event includes a sit-down meal sponsored by J. Kirk and Sherry Wright.
P Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. 7 p.m. evansvillephilharmonic.org
MARCH 24 Zach Williams in Concert Join Grammy Award-winning contemporary Christian musician Zach Williams and special guest Anne Wilson as they blend Southern rock, country, and faith-filled songwriting for their Spring 2022 Tour.
P Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 7 p.m. oldnationaleventsplaza.com
MARCH 26 Seventh Annual Dishes for Wishes Granted presents its annual fundraiser to grant wishes for sick children and continue programming for families. In addition to live and silent auctions and dancing, guests can sample the finest menu items from local bakeries and restaurants in a friendly competition for a trophy and bragging rights.
P Vanderburgh 4-H Center, E. 201 BoonvilleNew Harmony Road. 6 p.m. grantedtristate.org
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MARCH 30 Innovative Speaker Series featuring Steve Wozniak The USI Foundation and the Romain College of Business present a headlining lecture by Steve Wozniak, a co-founder of Apple and a technology entrepreneur. This unique opportunity allows the Tri-State to hear a first-hand account of personal computer evolution from one of the industry’s pioneers. This event is free and open to the public.
P University of Southern Indiana Screaming
Eagles Arena, 8600 University Blvd. 7 p.m. usi.org
MARCH 30 2022 Technology Vendor Summit Keller Schroeder’s Technology Vendor Summit is a no-cost daylong event featuring the area’s largest gathering of technology professionals as they discuss the most relevant topics, present their latest solutions, and showcase what is next in the coming year.
P Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 8 a.m. kellerschroeder.com
MARCH 31 Travis Tritt in Concert See the country music legend in an intimate performance at the Victory Theatre, and enjoy some of the biggest hits from his decades-long career, including “Here’s A Quarter” and “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive.”
P Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. victorytheatre.com
MARCH 31 Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats See Alton Brown in this live culinary-variety show with cooking, comedy, music, and mayhem along with audience interaction, strange devices, and other generally foodie stuff.
P Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 7:30 p.m. oldnationaleventsplaza.com
MARCH 31-APRIL 3 Disney On Ice Presents Mickey’s Search Party Enjoy multiple performances of this magical Disney production. Join Mickey and friends on adventures involving exciting skating, high-flying acrobatics, and surprise stunts.
P Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr.
CHECK IT OUT - MARCH 22-26 NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championships Evansville has a long, storied history with the NCAA’s Division II men’s basketball tournament, with the River City closing out 25 DII post-seasons since the division was established in 1957. The city welcomes the tournament back in 2022, the second of a five-year post-season deal. The Bearcats of Northwest Missouri State will be vying for a fourth consecutive title.
P Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. ncaa.com/sports/basketball-men/d2 rewriting of history in a manner that casts his country’s leaders in a charitable light. Physically and mentally under the omnipresent eye of Big Brother, Winston has been caught struggling for scraps of love and freedom in a world awash with distrust and violence.
APRIL 6, 9 Evansville Bowl for Kids’ Sake
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P Evansville Civic Theatre, 717 N. Fulton Ave.
APRIL 7 New Traditions Diversity Series
Calling across time and continents as its melds different musical elements together, this brass and percussion band explodes in a jazz-infused, funkified, New Orleans-meetsBrazil carnival sound that calls listeners to get up and dance.
Members of the Eykamp String Quartet —Jia-Rong Gan and Michael Chu on violin, Mark Hatlestad on viola, and Graham Cullen on cello —will play works by underrepresented composers in this portion of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s new diversity series. This event is free and open to the public.
P Murphy Auditorium, 419 Tavern St., New Harmony, IN. 7:30 p.m. underthebeams.org
APRIL 2 Pops Finale: Windborne’s The Music of Queen The grand finale to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s Pops concert series threads classical music and rock n’ roll. This performance will be conducted by Roger Kalia with guest conductor Brent Havens and is sponsored by Robert and Marianna Wright. Brody Dolyniuk is the featured vocalist.
P Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m.
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Adapted from George Orwell’s novel of the same name, “1984” brings us the story of an imagined future where Winston Smith is a government employee whose job involves the
P Franklin Lanes, 1801 W. Franklin St.
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APRIL 1-3, 8-10 Evansville Civic Theatre presents “1984”
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Bowl for Kids’ Sake will consist of six different two-hour sessions to raise funds for local programming
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See rock n’ roll legend Kid Rock kick off his “Bad Reputation” tour featuring special guests Grand Funk Railroad and Trey Lewis on April 6 at the Ford Center in Downtown Evansville.
P Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. fordcenter.com.
P Historic New Harmony Arboretum,
401 Arthur St., New Harmony, IN. 7 p.m. evansvillephilharmonic.org
APRIL 8 Easterseals Telethon Help Easterseals Rehabilitation Center raise funds at its annual telethon, airing live on ABC 25/CW 7. This free event is hosted by Eyewitness News anchors and features interviews with local children and adults served by Easterseals, a phone bank to take donations, and special appearances.
P Easterseals Rehabilitation Center, 3701
Bellemeade Ave. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 812-437-2627 or easterseals.com/in-sw
APRIL 8 2022 Women of Distinction Awards The Women of Distinction Awards recognize two women and one company that work to advance women and girls in the community through leadership and civic engagement. This EVANSVILLE LIVING CITY VIEW 2022
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Guns & Hoses This fan-favorite annual charity boxing event pits area law enforcement officers against firefighters to raise money for local organizations that help children and people with disabilities. Organized by 911 Gives Hope, about a dozen pairs of fighters meet in the ring and battle three rounds for the championship belt and local bragging rights. The fight is one of the hottest annual events in town, and tickets go fast.
P Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. fordcenter.com
year’s awardees are Gina Huhnke, regional director of Emergency Medicine at Deaconess Health System, Jacqueline Keneipp Barnette, director of English as a Second Language and District Data at Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation; and CenterPoint Energy.
P Bally’s Evansville, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive. 11:30 a.m. girlscouts-gssi.org.
APRIL 9 Fairy Tale Ball for Ark Crisis Children’s Center Presented by Tools 4 Teaching, the Ark Crisis Children’s Center’s Fairy Tale ball is a night of dinner, horse and carriage rides, dancing, crafts, and pictures with your favorite princesses, all to raise money for Ark’s crisis care program. Donors can become a fairy godparent for $25 and send an Ark child to the ball. Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite fairy tale character or in their Sunday best.
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APRIL 12 Garden Design 101 The Southwestern Indiana Master Gardeners bring award-winning speaker, author, and garden designer Kerry Ann Mendez to Central Library. Join the presentation for trends and advice on designing the perfect garden for your space. Cost is $35, which includes literature handed out at the lecture.
P EVPL Central Library, 200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 1:30 p.m. swimga.org
APRIL 13 Carlos Santana Live Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana and his band will perform at the Ford Center as part of their “Blessings and Miracles” tour. Santana will perform highenergy, passion-filled songs from the band’s fifty-year career, including fan favorites from Woodstock to “Supernatural” and beyond.
P Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. fordcenter.com
APRIL 20 Broadway in Evansville: Hairspray ‘60s beats, uproarious comedy, and exhilarating choreography take center stage in this production of the Tony Award-winning musical about big hair and bigger dreams.
P Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 7:30 p.m. oldnationaleventsplaza.com
APRIL 22 An Evening of Hope Gala Enjoy dinner, an auction, raffle and more at this fundraiser and community event for Albion Fellows Bacon Center’s programming for survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
P Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. 6 p.m.-9p.m. albionfellowsbacon.org
APRIL 23 Party for the Planet Celebrate Earth Day at Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden. Visit stations set up throughout the zoo with information about different environmental issues, activities, animal encounters, and more.
P Mesker Park Zoo, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. meskerparkzoo.com
CHECK IT OUT - APRIL 23-24 Farm Fest This two-day event at Angel Mounds State Historic Site celebrates Indiana’s rich farming history. Visit a working onsite smokehouse, view blacksmith and engine demonstrations, examine tractors, corn and coffee grinders, and learn lessons on making popcorn over a fire. Cost is $8 per adult, $7 per seniors, $5 per child or students, and members are free.
P Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Ave. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. indianamuseum.org/historic-sites/ angel-mounds APRIL 23-24 Monster Jam
Cheer on monster trucks like Grave Digger and Whiplash as they square off inside the Ford Center.
P Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 1 p.m. fordcenter.com
APRIL 24 Spring Choral Concert Enjoy a concert starring the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus, conducted by Andrea Drury and sponsored by Friends of the Chorus.
P Location TBD. 4 p.m. evansvillephilharmonic.org APRIL 24 Newsboys in Concert Sing away the night with Christian rockers the Newsboys and special guests Danny Gokey, Mac Powell, and Adam Agee in this stop on their “Stand Together Tour.”
P Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 7 p.m. oldnationaleventsplaza.com
APRIL 25 Going Green on the Green Golf Scramble The Going Green on the Green Golf
Scramble returns to Evansville Country Club. Proceeds benefit Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve.
P Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. wesselmanwoods.org
APRIL 26 Shinedown: The Revolution’s Live Tour Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown will hit the Ford Center stage for its “The Revolution’s Live” tour, with special guests The Pretty Reckless and DIAMANTE. The tour supports Shinedown’s 2018 studio album “ATTENTION ATTENTION.”
Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. fordcenter.com
APRIL 28 Jeremy Camp in Concert Join singer-songwriter Jeremy Camp — one of Christian music’s top solo artists — as he visits Evansville with special guests Riley Clemmons and Jordan St. Cyr on his “I Still Believe Tour.”
P Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 7 p.m. oldnationaleventsplaza.com
CHECK IT OUT - APRIL 20-23 First Brush of Spring Paint Out Each spring, the arts come alive in Historic New Harmony. More than 100 artists gather in this quaint town on the Wabash River and turn the surrounding area into an art gallery. Shops stage exhibits, receptions, and art events, while artists of all ages scatter throughout town and paint portraits of local life in the open air. All events are open to the public, including painting workshops, quick draw competitions, and an art sale with the opportunity to purchase the charming art created at the Paint Out.
P Hoosier Salon New Harmony Gallery, 507 Church St., New Harmony, IN. hoosiersalon.org.
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Over the Edge 4 Granted An event that never before has been done in Evansville, Over the Edge 4 Granted has participants pledge to raise at least $1,000 in exchange for the opportunity to rappel down CenterPoint Energy’s nine-story headquarters in Downtown Evansville. Granted, a local organization that grants wishes to children with terminal or life-threatening illnesses, aims to raise $200,000 from this Over the Edge event to continue its programming.
P CenterPoint Energy Plaza, 211 N.W. Riverside Dr. grantedtristate.org ™
APRIL 28-MAY 1 Stand Against Racism Week
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Stand Against Racism takes place annually to raise awareness about the negative impact of racism and to build community among those who work for racial justice. This year’s theme is “We Can’t Wait: Equity and Justice Now.”
P Various community-wide locations. ywcaevansville.org
APRIL 30 Mahler’s “Titan” A monumental work written for an enormous orchestra, Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 (known as the “Titan”) is one of the most impressive and audacious first symphonies ever written. The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra brings to life the composer’s famous tension and angstridden melodies in an all-hands-on-deck performance.
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and recognizes the Berkley Ann Branson Young Women of Promise scholarship recipients. Proceeds support YWCA programs.
P Evansville County Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. ywcaevansville.org
MAY 6 Play a Round for the Y This fun fundraising event for the YMCA Youth Outreach programs has children and their families compete in a round of golf at Cambridge Golf Course.
P Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m.
P Cambridge Golf Course, 1034 Beacon Hill.
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MAY 6 Baby Shark Live! 2022 Splash Tour
MAY MAY-OCTOBER First Fridays in Haynie’s Corner Join Downtown’s monthly celebration of arts and culture the first Friday of each fair-weather month. Enjoy artist booths, live music, street performers, local merchants, and food trucks. Neighboring businesses usually offer extended hours during First Fridays.
P Haynie’s Corner Arts District, corner of S.E. Second and Adams streets. hayniescorner.com
DATE TBD Spring Funk in the City Browse the work of more than 100 regional artists at this spring precursor to the summer’s Funk in the City. The day includes food vendors and provides a fun environment to shop and explore the Downtown arts district.
P Haynie’s Corner Arts District, corner of S.E. Second and Adams streets. hayniescorner.com
MAY 1 Spirits on the Green Enjoy beer, wine, and spirit samples along with live music at Helfrich Golf Course. Entry fee includes unlimited drink samples, light appetizers, and a raffle ticket for a chance to win great prizes. A hole-in-one putting contest and expanded menu choices are available for an additional cost. Attendees must be at least 21 years old. Cost is $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door. All proceeds benefit the Evansville Parks Foundation.
P Helfrich Golf Course, 1550 Mesker Park Drive. 4 p.m.-7 p.m. evansvilleparksfoundation.org
MAY 5 Annual YWCA Tribute to Achievement Dinner The Young Women’s Christian Association presents the 31st Annual Tribute to Achievement dinner honoring individuals who have made an impact in the community in the areas of racial justice and women’s empowerment,
CHECK IT OUT - MAY 7 SWAT Challenge The Evansville Police Foundation presents a 5K run fundraiser that starts at the Four Freedoms monument, weaves through Downtown, and includes challenges such as climbing walls, jumping tires, and running up a parking garage with sandbags. Runners can enjoy seeing and talking with EPD’s SWAT team, mounted patrol, and other police officers. Proceeds are primarily used for advanced training for Evansville Police Department’s SWAT team.
P Downtown Evansville. 8 a.m. evansvillepolicefoundation.org
This immersive concert will splash into Evansville with new songs and dances for fans of all ages. Baby Shark joins his friends and takes an adventure into the sea, singing and dancing through new and classic songs.
P Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 6 p.m. oldnationaleventsplaza.com
MAY 6-7 SWIMGA Plant Sale The Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association will host its annual plant sale at the Vanderburgh Country 4-H Center. Featured plants include vegetables, annuals, perennials, succulents, and Mother’s Day gifts. This is the largest indoor plant sale in the Tri-State. Parking and admission are free.
P Vanderburgh County 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road. swimga.org
MAY 6-7 USI Spring Commencement The University of Southern Indiana honors its Class of 2022 graduates at its spring commencement ceremony in Screaming Eagles Arena.
P University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd. usi.edu
MAY 7 UE Spring Commencement The University of Evansville will recognize Class of 2022 graduates at its spring commencement ceremony in Downtown Evansville.
P Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 1:30 p.m. evansville.edu
MAY 7 Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestras’ Spring Concert The EPO Youth Orchestras present their spring concert conducted by Chun-Ming Chen and Lee Veazey.
P Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. evansvillephilharmonic.org
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CULTURE & EVENTS MAY 9 Deaconess Classic for Women’s Health
DEACONESS CLASSIC FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH
This annual tradition is an all-women’s golf event raising funds for mammograms and pelvic ultrasounds for women in need. Golfers of all skill levels are welcome. Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. deaconess.com/classic
MAY 10 Breaking Benjamin Concert See rock band Breaking Benjamin perform live at the Ford Center with special guests Seether, Starset, and Lacey Sturm.
P Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. fordcenter.com
MAY 12 Phyllis Schreiber Golf Invitational The Evansville Parks Foundation, Inc. presents the Phyllis Schreiber Golf Invitational to raise funds for improvements to Evansville municipal golf courses. The 18-hole scramble includes lunch, a putting contest, golf games, dinner, and awards. The entry fee is $250 per foursome and $75 for individuals. Hole sponsorships begin at $125.
P Helfrich Golf Course, 1550 Mesker
Park Drive. 10:30 a.m. 812-424-2704 or evansvilleparksfoundation.org/golf
MAY 14 Puccini’s ”Turandot” A tour de force for orchestra and chorus, Giacomo Puccini’s exotic tale of ancient China is told through sumptuous and evocative music. Its impassioned “Nessun Dorma,” popularized by Luciano Pavarotti, is among the most famous arias of all time. Join the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra as it celebrates the return of conductor Laureate Alfred Savia and acknowledges special musician milestones.
P Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. evansvillephilharmonic.org
MAY 14 Spring Heritage Day Step back in time with costumed interpreters, demonstrators, kids, activities, old-time music, food, and more. Funds raised will benefit Friends of Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum.
P Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum, 928
Fairground Drive, Rockport, IN. 9 a.m-4 p.m. lincolnpioneervillage.com
MAY 15 NEEDTOBREATHE in Concert Join this Grammy-nominated rock band and special guest Patrick Droney at this stop on its “Mystery Acoustic Tour.”
P Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. victorytheatre.com
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MAY 18 Tom Segura: I’m Coming Everywhere World Tour Actor, comedian, and writer Tom Segura is returning to the Victory Theatre on a stop on his latest world tour. One of the biggest names in the comedy business, he recently performed to audiences on his 100+ city “Take It Down Tour.”
P Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. victorytheatre.com
MAY 19 Evansville Philharmonic Golf Classic Join the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and supporters at its annual golf fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the EPO’s mission to bring symphony music to the community.
P Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. 1 p.m. evansvillephilharmonic.org
MAY 19 New Traditions Diversity Series Members of the Eykamp String Quartet continue to play works by underrepresented composers in this Evansville Philharmonic series spotlighting largely unheard music.
Wesselman Woods Nature Reserve, 551 N. Boeke Road. 4 p.m. evansvillephilharmonic.org
MAY 20-22, 27-29 Evansville Civic Theater presents “Into the Breeches!” In this play by George Brant, the Oberon Playhouse’s director and leading men are off at war with the Axis Powers. Determined to press on, the director’s wife sets out to produce an all-female version of Shakespeare’s “Henriad,” assembling an increasingly unexpected team
united in desire, if not actual theatre experience. Together they deliver a delightful celebration of collaboration and persistence when the show must go on. This modern, moving comedy studies the way art and community reveal our boldest selves even in the darkest times.
P Evansville Civic Theatre, 717 N. Fulton Ave. evvcivic.org.
MAY 21 Going, Going, Gone to the Dogs! Benefit Dinner & Auction This annual auction is the Vanderburgh Humane Society’s largest fundraiser and features a preview cocktail party, plated dinner, and silent and live auctions with hundreds of items ranging from $25 to more than $5,000.
P Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. vhslifesaver.org
MAY 25 “Weird Al” Yankovic in Concert Marking his return to the concert stage after his “String Attached Tour” in 2019, “The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour” will draw from the comedic musical legend’s catalogue of 14 studio albums, including parodies and original songs.
P Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 8 p.m. victorytheatre.com
MAY 25-JULY 22 Cool Car, Cold Cash Contest A public drawing for a new vehicle or $15,000 in cash. Join Easterseals in celebrating the winners of this annual raffle.
P Easterseals Rehabilitation Center, 3701 Bellemeade Ave. easterseals.com
MAY 27-28 Professional Bull Riding
CHECK IT OUT - MAY 26 New Perspectives: Bourbon Series About once a month, Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra Maestro Roger Kalia curates innovative chamber orchestra program for an evening that pairs bourbon tasting with an intimate musical experience. Settings have included regional distilleries and country clubs, with high-quality spirits and delightful music always on the menu.
P Location TBD. 7 p.m. evansvillephilharmonic.org
Shoe Sensation welcomes the PBR Pro Touring Division to Evansville for the first time in 10 years. This exclusively bull-riding event begins with pyrotechnics, and all proceeds will benefit local veterans.
P Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. fordcenter.com
MAY 31 The Masked Singer National Tour Are you a fan of this singing competition on Fox? Then pull up a chair for this interactive live show in which the audience works together to decipher clues and guess a local celebrity guest singer’s identity. Performers will include fan-favorite masked characters from the TV show.
P Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 7:30 p.m. oldnationaleventsplaza.com
MAY 26 Run Victoria 2022
and Kids Dash. All proceeds from Run Victoria will benefit the Warrick Parks Foundation and help fund and maintain the trails, parks, and public spaces in Warrick County.
Tread the rolling hills of the back nine at Victoria National Golf Course in this 5K race
Victoria National Blvd., Newburgh, IN. 8 a.m. runvictoria.org
P Victoria National Golf Course, 2000
JUNE JUNE 1-JULY 31 Our Summer 2022 Start the summer off fun with Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s annual summer reading celebration “Our Summer 2022.”
P All EVPL locations. evpl.org
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CULTURE & EVENTS JUNE 4 Pride Festival and Parade Hosted by River City Pride, Evansville’s Pride Festival and Parade is an all-day celebration in Haynie’s Corner of members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Albion Fellows Bacon Center will also participate with a prevention team unity activity.
P Haynie’s Corner Arts District, Second Street and Adams Avenue. Rivercitypride.org
JUNE 8 Easterseals Tribute Dinner
Honoring Paul Green and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 16, join Easterseals in celebrating with food, fun, and programming.
P Crescent Room at Milestones, 621 Cullen Ave. 6 p.m. easterseals.com
JUNE 11 20th Annual West Side Nut Club Cruise-In Cruise with the West Side Nut Club at Acorn Plaza, located at 10th and Franklin Street, and enjoy a day of hot rods and classic cars. Awards will be announced later in the day.
P West Franklin Street. 812-465-2021 or nutclub.org
JUNE 11-12 New Harmony Antique Show New Harmony Business Associates sponsors the annual Arts in Harmony Festival featuring open-air fine arts, crafts, a busking competition, and music. Entries will be judged and cash prizes will be awarded to selected artists and booths. Admission to all events is free. The New Harmony Antique Market will run in conjunction with the Arts Festival.
P Downtown New Harmony, New Harmony, IN. 9 a.m. visitnewharmony.com/calendar
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JUNE 12 Art in the Garden & More Join the local Master Gardeners at their display garden for the annual Art in the Garden & More. Local talented artists will display their wares. Bring a lawn chair and listen to the tunes of The Honey Vines.
P SWIMGA Display Garden, 3501 E. Lloyd Expressway. swimga.org
JUNE 15-18 2022 W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival The W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival celebrates the life and legacy of Henderson, Kentucky, native and “Father of Blues” William Christopher Handy. Now one of the largest music festivals in the country, the annual event features some of the hottest national and local blues talent as well as barbecue sold by local vendors.
P Audubon Mill Park, 123 N. Water St., Henderson, KY. handyblues.org
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Music in the Park Enjoy a summer evening of fun and good music through Music in the Park. Evansville Parks Foundation presents this free, familyfriendly concert series held every other Thursday from early June through late August. The series features live music, food trucks, games, and more — all you need to bring is picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and yourself. The concert series is sprinkled throughout Evansville Parks & Recreation’s green spaces, letting attendees enjoy evening tunes set in places like Akin Park, Franklin Street Library Park, Sunset East, Wesselman Park, and Vann Park. Concerts at Lorraine Park and Howell Park even include free swimming at each park’s pool.
P Evansville Parks. 6-8 p.m.
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JULY 15-17 Youth Resources Alumni Weekend
DATE TBD Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters’ Festival
Youth Resource’s second Alumni Weekend is focused on reconnecting with alumni, hosting fun reunion events, and celebrating alumni.
The Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters’ Festival is four nights of intimate, acoustic live performances in Henderson’s historic downtown. Be captivated by some of Nashville’s award-winning singer-songwriters as they share the stories behind the songs heard on the radio.
P Downtown Henderson, KY. 270-8236141 or sandyleesongfest.com
JULY 4 Fireworks on the Ohio
From clogging and singing contests to demolition derbies, the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair offers a week of activities for everyone.
P Vanderburgh County 4-H Center, 201 E.
Boonville-New Harmony Road. 812-867-6217 or vanderburghcountyfair.com
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AUGUST 4, 5, AND 6 Germania Maennerchor Volksfest
JULY 9 Hops on the Ohio Fest
Germania Maennerchor celebrates its Deutsch heritage each August with authentic German food and beer, polka music by multiple brass bands, dancing, and more.
P Riverside Drive. 6 p.m.
Links FORE Love is a day of competitive golf on the beautiful grounds of the Evansville Country Club to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley. Foursomes play 18 holes and are invited to a golf-themed shopping experience. Included in the fun are three contests: putting, closest to the pin shootout, and hole in one. The event also offers premium gifts, lunch, snacks, and beverages. Road. 812-402-7642 or rmhcohiovalley.org
Owensboro, KY. 3-7 p.m. visitowensboro.com
P Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown
JULY 25-30 Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair
Enjoy an evening of food trucks, live music, and a free fireworks show set against the banks of the Ohio River.
Enjoy a four-hour tour of regional breweries and the nation’s favorite brands along the Ohio River in nearby Owensboro, Kentucky. Presented by the RiverPark Center and festival founders Cody Anderson and Matt Holderfield, the event features music, food trucks, and area craft beer and spirits from brands including Green River Distillery, Mile Wide Beer Company, and Brew Bridge. Funds raised will support the RiverPark Center’s arts education programs, which benefit more than 20,000 students each year.
JUNE 20 RMHC of the Ohio Valley Links FORE Love
P Virtual event. youth-resources.org
P RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St.,
P Germania Maennerchor, 916 N. Fulton Ave. 812-422-1915 or evvgermanclub.com
AUG. 6 YMCA 5K/10K Starting near the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana’s Court Street location, racers complete the 5K/10K throughout Downtown Evansville and the East Side. Proceeds from the races benefit the local community through YMCA youth programming, Camp Carson, Y-Cap, and more.
P Ascension-St. Vincent YMCA, 516 Court St. 7 a.m. ymcaswin.org
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CULTURE & EVENTS AUG. 13 Vintage Vines 2022 Join Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden for an evening to remember at their annual Vintage Vines black tie event, featuring a multi-course gourmet dinner with wine, followed by a live auction of unique wines and libations, experiences, zoo encounters, and more.
P Bally’s Evansville, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive. 6 p.m. meskerparkzoo.com/vintage-vines
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AUG. 25 Keep the Ark Afloat The 21st annual Keep the Ark Afloat is sponsored by Old National Bank, Skanska, Shoe Carnival, Berry Global, and more, and is Ark Crisis Children’s Center’s largest annual fundraiser. Enjoy an evening of dinner, dessert, and an auction.
P Location TBD. 812-423-9425 or arkcrisis/ org/auction.
AUG. 25 Annual Right to Life Banquet of Southwest Indiana Pro-life advocate Abby Johnson is scheduled to deliver the Life Testimony for the 2022 annual banquet along with a special guest speaker, former Vice President Mike Pence.
Tickets are $60 per person, with 10-seat tables available for $600. A VIP and private reception will be available for corporate sponsors and guests.
P Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 812-474-31954 or rtlswin.org
AUG. 26-27 Newburgh Fiddler Fest Dig into deep fried catfish fiddlers, and enjoy live bands and a beer garden with Friends of Newburgh, Inc.
P Old Lock and Dam Park, French Island
Trail, Newburgh, IN. 5 p.m. Fri. and noon Sat. friendsofnewburgh.com
AUG. 26-28 47th Annual Frog Follies Since 1975, the E’ville Iron Street Rod Club has hosted a rod run, growing from an initial 44 registered street rods to more than 4,000. The event became known as the Frog Follies after the club had a bull frog race at the first event, and it has the largest pre-1949 street rod event anywhere in the world since 2010. Games, dances, an automotive swap meet, and more keep visitors entertained all weekend long. Proceeds will benefit Easterseals Rehabilitation Center and area charities.
P Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E. BoonvilleNew Harmony Road. frogfollies.org
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CULTURE & EVENTS either a 5K or 10K route through Evansville. Proceeds from the races will benefit the YMCA’s youth programming, Camp Carson, Y-Cap, and more.
P Ascension-St. Vincent YMCA, 516 Court St. ymcaswin.org
SEPT. 12 Youth Resources Annual Scooter Scramble Held each year in honor of Robert “Scooter” Tiemann, the Scooter Scramble raises money for area youth services.
P Oak Meadow Country Club, 11505 Browning Road. youth-resources.org
SEPT. 17-18 Kunstfest This celebration of German heritage and art is New Harmony’s largest and most anticipated event of the year. Vendors line the streets, showcasing art, gifts, antiques, crafts, and more. Many stores have special promotions, and don’t miss the musical entertainment and the festival food, from kraut balls to kuchen.
P Downtown New Harmony, IN. KUNSTFEST
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SEPT. 18 Spirits on the Green
SEPTEMBER DATE TBD Fall Funk in the City Browse the work of more than 100 regional artists at Fall Funk in the City. The day includes food vendors and other local merchants and provides a fun environment to shop and explore the Downtown arts district.
P Haynie’s Corner Arts District, corner of S.E. Second and Adams streets. hayniescorner.com
SEPT. 1-4 United Leasing & Finance Korn Ferry Tour Championship The 2022 Korn Ferry Tour Season will conclude Labor Day Weekend at Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Indiana.
P Victoria National Golf Club, 2000 Victoria
National Blvd. Newburgh, IN. 812-430-6737 or lcates@tourvisionpromotions.com
SEPT. 1 Easterseals Golfing Fore Kids Benefiting Easterseals Rehabilitation Center, this adult golf scramble will feature a hole-in-one, longest drive, and closest-tothe-pin contests, lunch, awards dinner, and goodie bags.
P Cambridge Golf Course, 1034 Beacon Hill. evansvillerehab.com
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Enjoy beer, wine, and spirit samples along with live music on the green at Helfrich Golf Course. Entry fee includes unlimited alcohol samples, light appetizers, and a raffle ticket for a chance to win great prizes. A hole-in-one putting contest and expanded menu choices are available for an additional cost. Attendees must be at least 21 years old. Cost is $20 per person in advance and $25 at the door. All proceeds benefit the Evansville Parks Foundation.
SEPT. 10 Deaconess Party of the Year
Drive. 4-7 p.m. evansvilleparksfoundation.org
SEPT. 10 Fun & Games in the Park Teams of two to six people will compete in fun and interactive challenges and games stationed around Roberts Park. Once teams complete a minimum number of challenges, they can submit an entry card for a chance to win a team prize. Prizes are also awarded for best team name/theme. Cost is $30 per team.
P Roberts Park, 2800 Division St. 11 a.m.-1
2022’s Party of the Year will offer fun and surprises while raising funds to support Deaconess Health System patients and equip clinical teams with the best resources available.
P Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. deaconess.com/party.
SEPT. 10 Policeman’s Ball The annual Evansville Police Foundation Policeman’s Ball features police and community award presentations, dinner, and dancing.
P Bally’s Evansville, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive. 6 p.m. evansvillepolicefoundation.org
SEPT. 10 YMCA 5K/10K Starting Downtown near the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, racers will complete
P Helfrich Golf Course, 1550 Mesker Park SEPT. 19 10th Annual Golf for Kids’ Sake
For the 10th consecutive year, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana’s Golf for Kids’ Sake fundraiser will begin with lunch at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon.
P Cambridge Golf Course, 1034 Beacon Hill. mentoringkids.org.
SEPT. 24 Kids’ Half Marathon Starting in Garvin Park, children ages 5-12 run the first dozen miles on their own prior to the event, then complete the final mile together on race day. All youth will receive a completion medal.
P Garvin Park. ymcaswin.org
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CULTURE & EVENTS SEPT. 24 Party in Paradise Enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks, and cold beer at this gathering to benefit the Warrick Parks Foundation and Warrick Trails.
P Friedman Park, 2700 Park Blvd., Newburgh, IN. partyinparadise.org
SEPT. 29 Jason Aldean Concert
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Multi-platinum artist Jason Aldean will stop in Evansville for his “Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour” produced by Live Nation. The 34-city tour will include special guests Gabby Barrett, John Morgan, and Dee Jay Silver.
Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. fordcenter.com
SEPT. 30 RMHC of the Ohio Valley Clays for a Cause Clays for a Cause is a day of sporting clays, music, and food benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley. Each squad of five will take 100 shots at 20 stations around a scenic one-mile course. The event includes the Crazy Quail game stand, a fun challenge for the novice and a serious accomplishment for the expert.
P OFS Cool Springs, 9412 IN-64, Velpen, IN. rmhcohiovalley.org
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SEPT. 30 Napoleon Dynamite: A Conversation with Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries The charming quirkiness of adolescence depicted in 2004’s “Napoleon Dynamite” still resonates, and the Victory Theatre hosts a special screening to celebrate the film’s enduring popularity. After the screening, the audience can enjoy a moderated discussion with cast members Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries about the attributes that make their movie relevant 16 years later.
P Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 6 p.m. victorytheatre.com
OCTOBER DATE TBD Haunted Historic Evansville Ghost Walks
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The Riverside Historic District and Haynie’s Corner Arts District tours bring to life the secrets and tales of historic Evansville mansions, each echoing stories of history, mystery, and even tragedy.
P First Presbyterian Church, 609 S.E. Second St. hauntedevansville.com
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Mesker Park Zoo’s annual event for family Halloween fun offers live entertainment,
décor, trick or treating, storytelling, animal encounters, a nightly costume contest with prizes, and more.
P Mesker Park Zoo, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. meskerparkzoo.com
DATE TBD Newburgh Ghost Walks Discover the spookier legends of Newburgh, Indiana’s history and river lore during the annual Ghost Walks.
P Preservation Hall, 200 State St.,
Newburgh, IN. historicnewburgh.org
OCT. 1 21st Annual SMILE Mile S.M.I.L.E. on Down Syndrome’s SMILE Mile celebrates National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, promotes acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome, and raises funds for critical programs. SMILE serves hundreds of families who have a loved one with Down syndrome and has expanded to reach the disability community as a whole.
P Vanderburgh 4-H Fairgrounds, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road. smileondownsyndrome.org.
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OCT. 1 Evansville Half Marathon Racers complete the Evansville Half Marathon across the city. All proceeds from the race benefit the YMCA’s youth programming, Camp Carson, Y-Cap, and more.
P Downtown Evansville. 7 a.m. evansvillehalfmarathon.org
OCT. 1 ParksFest Music Festival Enjoy a free all-day music festival in Garvin Park, focused on engaging the community and bringing awareness to city parks. The festival offers food and drink vendors, a beer garden, and a lineup of live music.
P Garvin Park, 1600 N. Main St. 11 a.m. parksfestevansville.com
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Annual West Side Nut Club Fall Festival In Evansville, the words “pronto pups,” “brain sliders,” and “doughnut burgers” usually signal that the West Side Nut Club’s annual Fall Festival is imminent. This beloved weeklong festival on West Franklin Street includes tons of carnival games and attractions, amateur talent competitions, live music, contests, and parades. Famous for being one of the largest street festivals in the U.S., booths stretch along four blocks of West Franklin offering local delicacies (often deep fried) only found at the Fall Festival, such as kraut burgers, Munchen rolls, and aloha balls. Proceeds raise funds for community organizations, keeping the Fall Festival close to the TriState’s heart.
P West Franklin Street. Nutclubfallfestival.com
OCT. 1-31 Chalk It Up to Awareness
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As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Chalk It Up will launch a community-wide campaign in which community partners use sidewalk chalk to share images, facts, and statistics related to domestic violence.
P Various Communitywide Locations ywcaevansville.org
OCT 15 SWIMGA Fall Conference The Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association presents its fall conference with a day filled with guest speakers, lunch, and a unique shopping experience.
P Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. swimga.org
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OCT. 4-14 Annual YWCA Legacy Auction Tons of enviable items hit the block at the Young Women’s Christian Academy’s annual Legacy Auction. Proceeds support YWCA programs.
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OCT. 15 12th Annual Wandering Owl Celebrate Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve while savoring great food, beer, and wine in the Nature Playscape and enjoying special encounters with resident wildlife. A live auction will be held during the event to help fund future projects and programming.
P Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, 551 N. Boeke Road. 3-7 p.m. wesselmanwoods.org
Vine St. ywcaevansville.org
OCT. 17-21 YWCA Week Without Violence
OCT. 9 Fiesta Evansville This annual Latino festival returns with international performers, cultural exhibits, international food booths, and entertainment for the whole family.
Each year, YWCA partners and supporters raise awareness about the devastating effects of domestic violence in the community through weeklong special events, programming, and awareness campaigns.
facebook.com/events/wesselman-park
ywcaevansville.org
P Wesselman Park, 560 N. Boeke Road. 9 a.m.
P Various Communitywide Locations.
OCT. 22 St. Vincent Evansville Foundation Cornette Ball Join the St. Vincent Evansville Foundation for a fun, elegant evening featuring a delicious three-course meal, midnight snack, and dancing to a live band to support the programs and services of Ascension St. Vincent Evansville.
P West Baden Springs Resort, 8538 W. Baden Ave. give.stvincentevansville.org
OCT. 29 VOICES Twist or Treat 2.0 The second annual Twist or Treat 2.0 is a costume-optional, drive-thru Halloween event at Washington Square Mall. Stay in the warmth and safety of your vehicle while driving through a Halloween party and enjoying entertainment, festivities, and treats.
P Washington Square Mall, 4800 S. Green River Road. facebook.com/voicesinc
OCT 29 Fall Heritage Day Walk in Lincoln’s footsteps and become part of the past while visiting with costumed interpreters and demonstrators and taking part in children’s activities, museum tours, music, food, and more.
P Rockport Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum, 928 Fairground Drive, Rockport, IN. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. lincolnpionervillage.com
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NOVEMBER NOV. 3 Easterseals Style Show
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Join Easterseals Rehabilitation Center for its annual style show benefitting local kids and adults with disabilities. Enjoy a luncheon, fashion show, floral arrangements by local designers, and silent auction. Registration is required.
P Bally’s Evansville, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. easterseals.com
NOV. 12 Tri-State Medical Alliance’s “The Great Pajama Caper” BEFORE
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Join the Tri-State Medical Alliance for a fun evening of contests, prizes, shopping with local vendors, and silent auction items to raise money for charities in the Tri-State.
P DoubleTree by Hilton, 601 Walnut St. 5 p.m. tristatemedicalalliance.org
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Stringtown Road. 10:30 a.m ywcaevansville. org
P Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. evansvillephilharmonic.org
Be a Part of a Like-Minded Group of Women Helping Students
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DEC. 2-3 Breakfast with Santa Mesker Park Zoo is decking the halls to welcome Santa to the zoo. Enjoy a hot breakfast while sharing your list with Santa and taking fun photos. Children will receive treats and make a special holiday craft, and guests can enjoy animal encounters.
Members are invited to annual local and statewide events, where they learn about student needs and see the impact of their collective generosity.
P Mesker Park Zoo, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. 8 a.m. meskerparkzoo.com
DEC. 2-4 Christmas in New Harmony Visit giving.ivytech.edu/circle-of-ivy/ for more information, or to join!
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P Evansville Country Club, 3810
The EPO Youth Orchestra presents its fall concert conducted by Chun-Ming Chen and second conductor Lee Veazey.
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Celebrate the holiday season and support the YWCA at the same time with a delicious lunch and a holiday gift boutique showcasing wares from local merchants.
NOV. 19 Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra’s Fall Concert
Circle of Ivy: Ivy Tech Community College’s Women’s Philanthropy
This 100-Member Group has supported opportunities and removed barriers for students in areas such as:
NOV. 15 9th Annual YWCA “Tastes and Treasures” Holiday Luncheon
This annual Christmas parade includes a lighted golf cart parade, gnome scavenger hunt, decorating contests, special shopping
P Downtown New Harmony, IN. visitnewharmony.com/calendar
DEC. 3 Treemendous Christmas in the Village To coincide with Rockport, Indiana’s Christmas Festival, Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum is hosting Treemendous Christmas in the Village, with cabins decorated by individuals and local organizations.
P Rockport Lincoln Pioneer Village and
Museum, 928 Fairground Drive, Rockport, IN. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. lincolnpioneervillage.com
DEC. 3 A Downtown Christmas Celebrate the holiday season on Main Street in Downtown Evansville. Enjoy holiday music, visit with Santa, take a pony ride, and enjoy free hot coca and roasted nut samples. Downtown Evansville. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. downtownevansville.com
DEC. 3 Candy Cane Express Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Maestro Roger Kalia present a one-hour family matinee geared for family and younger children. The Evansville Philharmonic Chorus and Evansville Children’s Choir join the orchestra to perform holiday favorites. Who knows — Santa may even make an appearance!
P Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 2 p.m. evansvillephilharmonic.org
DEC. 3-4 Peppermint Pops Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Maestro Roger Kalia present Evansville’s most beloved holiday performance. The Evansville Philharmonic Chorus and Evansville Children’s Choir join the orchestra on stage to perform holiday favorites.
P Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. & 2 p.m. evansvillephilharmonic.org
DEC. 16 “Messiah” by Candlelight Under the direction of Philharmonic Maestro Roger Kalia, the Baroque-size orchestra drawn from the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra will join forces with voices from the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus and four accomplished soloists to present this 18th century masterpiece in its traditional setting.
P Trinity United Methodist Church, 216 S.E. Third St. 7 p.m. evansvillephilharmonic.org
CHECK IT OUT - NOV. 24-JAN. 1 Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights Each December since 1993, Garvin Park undergoes a bright and colorful transformation, spreading holiday cheer through a mile of festive light displays while raising funds for Easterseals Rehabilitation Center. Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights runs from Thanksgiving evening to New Year’s Day each year, showcasing a drive-thru winter light show of a mile of sparkling lights and more than 50 elaborate “fantasyland” scenes. Horse-drawn carriage rides are available nightly (weather permitting) for an additional cost. Along with the traditional drive-thru event, Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights hosts two special events each year: the Bright Lights 5K/1-mile walk, and Polar Bear Express bus rides for families and Santa.
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opportunities, Santa visits, carriage rides, food, house tour, and more.
P Garvin Park, Heidelbach Avenue. 5 p.m. evansvillerehab.com Advertiser Index Company................................... Page 2nd Language.....................................24 Architectural Renovators.............62 Ascension St. Vincent......................12 Atlas World Group..........................28 Bally’s Evansville.........................47, 68 Biaggi’s................................................... 60 Brinker’s Jewelers................................ 2 Bud’s Harley-Davidson...................86 Building Blocks..................................93 Cabinets & Counters.......................56 Caliber Home Loans.......................86 CenterPoint Energy ........................29 Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe)...........43, 47 Colonial Classics, Inc........................ 8 Deaconess Hospital.........................76 Edward Jones......................................26 ERA First Advantage Realty, Inc....3 Evansville Black Chamber of Commerce......... 90 Evansville Christian School......... 60 Evansville Day School....................74 Evansville Lutheran School..........87 Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science................. 45, 46 Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.......................................68 Evansville Regional Airport........... 9 Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-Rep)................ BC1 Evansville Surgical Associates.......5 Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union................................. 32 Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library................................64 Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation..................84
Evansville Wartime Museum...................................46, 47 F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors......BC 2, Field & Main Bank............................30 First Federal Savings Bank.............65 Frank’s Catering.................................63 German American Bank................. 11 Gerst Haus, Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse, Sportsman’s Grille & Billiards......................... 60 Gill Orthodontics.............................. 4 Give a Dog a Bone.............................31 Growing Through Grace................92 Hacienda MexicanRestaurant....63 Henderson County Tourist Commission...........42, 45 Holy Rosary School......................... 73 Hyatt Place Downtown.................50 Impulse Hair Studio & Day Spa........................ 91 Ivy Tech Foundation........................94 Jade Investments and Retirement...........................58 Jill Lucy, ERA First Advantage..... 91 Kaiser Aluminum Warrick................1 Kentucky Lake CVB.................. 45, 46 Landmark Realty & Development...........................86 Landscapes By Dallas Foster, Inc.........................55 Lea Matthews Furniture & Interiors......................................22 Legence Bank........................................ 4 Liquor Locker.....................................92 LST 325............................................43, 44 Mater Dei High School................. 90 Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Gardens.........42, 43
Methodist Temple UMC............... 33 Metronet..............................................64 NiteLiters, Inc......................................31 Pass Pest Control..............................74 Pickens LLC.......................................... 57 Popham Construction....................58 R4 Home Decor and More...........65 RE/MAX/ Richardson, Mike.......................... 6 Reckitt.................................................. 80 Rug Merchant, The..........................28 Salameh Plastic Surgery & Medspa......................24 Shepherd Insurance, LLC...............78 SS&C Technologies.......................... 10 Team McClintock/ F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors............................ C2 Tucker Publishing Group........33, 89 Turpen’s Painting Co........................94 U-Vet Animal Clinic.........................56 Uniqu-E-Scapes................................. 19 University of Evansville.................67 University of Southern Indiana............................................. 16 Victoria Woods.................................30 Visit Evansville...........................48, 49 Walther’s Golf & Fun............... 45, 46 Weichert Realtors............................83 Welborn Baptist Foundation/Upgrade..............89 Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve...................43, 44 Woodward Commercial Realty, Inc..................................... 20 YMCA of Southwestern Indiana............................................ 40 Zuki......................................................... 53
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Resource Guide New to Evansville and still finding your way around? We’ve got you covered. Here is the contact information for a variety of local agencies who will help you set things up as you get settled in. Public transportation service:
Utility service:
Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) 601 John St. 812-435-6166 evansvillegov.org
Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (water/sewer/trash) 812-436-7846
Public libraries: evpl.org
Central Library 200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 812-428-8200 East 840 E. Chandler Ave., 812-428-8231
Subscribe to Evansville Living and Evansville Business magazines:
McCollough 5115 Washington Ave., 812-428-8236
Tucker Publishing Group 25 N.W. Riverside Drive Ste. 200 818-286-3122 or 812-426-2115 evansvilleliving.com
North Park 960 Koehler Drive, 812-428-8237
City government:
Red Bank 120 S. Red Bank Road, 812-428-8205
City of Evansville Office of Mayor Lloyd Winnecke Civic Center Complex Room 302 1 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-436-4962 evansvillegov.org
County government: Vanderburgh County Commissioners Civic Center Complex Room 305 1 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-435-5241 vanderburghgov.org
Post office locations: U.S. Postal Service Main Post Office 800 Sycamore St., 812-429-3411
Oaklyn 3001 Oaklyn Drive, 812-428-8234
Stringtown 2100 Stringtown Road, 812-428-8233
Epworth Campus 4401 Epworth Road, Newburgh, IN 812-477-7777
CenterPoint Energy (natural gas and electricity) 800-227-1376, centerpointenergy.com
Crossroads Campus 10800 Lincoln Ave., Newburgh, IN 812-477-7777
Telephone and internet services:
Evansville Lutheran School 111 E. Virginia St., 812-424-7252 evansvillelutheranschool.com
AT&T 800-288-2020 Spectrum 833-276-6094 T-Mobile 812-471-2786 TDS Telecom 888-233-0001 WOW!/RCN 866-496-9669
Cable service: AT&T 800-288-2020
National legislators:
Spectrum 833-276-6094
U.S. Sen. Todd Young Evansville District Office Winfield K. Denton Federal Building 101 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Ste. 110 317-226-6700 young.senate.gov
WOW!/RCN 866-496-9669
Local events and attractions: Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau 20 N.W. Third St. Ste. 410 800-433-3025 visitevansville.com
Public schools:
River City 1915 Washington Ave., 812-471-1966
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun 115 N. Pennsylvania St., Ste. 100 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-822-8240 braun.senate.gov
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation 951 Walnut St., 812-435-8453 district.evscschools.com
Lawndale 802 S. Green River Road, 812-473-4151
Voter registration:
Joshua Academy 1230 E. Illinois St., 812-401-6300 joshuaacademyschools.com
West Wabash 801 N. Wabash Ave., 812-423-6090
Diamond Valley 600 Cross Valley Circle, 812-424-1830
Driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations: Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles 888-692-6841, in.gov/bmv East Branch 6240 E. Virginia St., Ste. A North Branch 4209 U.S. Highway 41 North, Ste. 10 West Branch 2421 Allens Lane
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Vanderburgh County Voter Registration Office Civic Center Complex Room 214 1 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-435-5222 vanderburghgov.org
Warrick County Voter Registration Office Judicial Center 1 County Square, Ste. 220, Boonville, IN, 47601 812-897-6161 warrickcounty.gov
Cullen Campus 25 S. Cullen Ave., 812-477-7777
Solid Waste Management (recycling) 812-436-7800
West 2000 W. Franklin St., 812-428-8232
U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon Evansville District Office 20 N.W. Third St., Ste. 1230 812-465-6484 bucshon.house.gov
East Campus 10644 Lincoln Ave., 812-477-7777
Charter schools:
Signature School 610 Main St., 812-421-1820 signature.edu
Faith-based schools: Catholic Diocese of Evansville 4200 N. Kentucky Ave., 812-424-5536 evdio.org Evansville Christian School 10644 Lincoln Ave., Newburgh, IN 812-477-7777 evansvillechristian.org
Trinity Lutheran School 1401 W. Boonville-New Harmony Road 812-867-5279 trinitydarmstadt.org
Private schools: Evansville Day School 3400 N. Green River Road 812-476-3039 evansvilledayschool.org Montessori Academy 4611 Adams Ave., 812-479-1776 montessoriofevansville.com
Higher education: Indiana University School of Medicine – Evansville 515 Walnut St., 812-909-7200 medicine.iu.edu/evansville Ivy Tech Community College 3501 N. First Ave., 812-489-5463 ivytech.edu/evansville University of Evansville 1800 Lincoln Ave., 812-488-2000 evansville.edu University of Southern Indiana 8600 University Blvd., 812-464-8600 usi.edu
Community outreach organizations: Evansville Regional Economic Partnership 318 Main St., Ste. 400, 812-423-2020 evansvilleregion.com Keep Evansville Beautiful 209 Main St., 812-425-4461 keepevansvillebeautiful.org Junior League of Evansville 101 Plaza East Blvd., Ste. 112 812-434-6710 juniorleagueofevansville.org Vanderburgh Community Foundation 20 N.W. Third St., Ste. 820, 812-422-1245 communityfoundationalliance.org/ vanderburgh United Way of Southwestern Indiana 318 Main St., Ste. 504, 812-422-4100 unitedwayswi.org
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