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A Fond Farewell In November 2021, Evansville said goodbye to the skyscraper that for years served as the gilded meeting place of Evansville’s corporate elite. A towering testament to the modernist design fashionable in the late 1960s, the 420 Main St. building began careers, wooed investors, and added prestige to the River City skyline. As it fades into history, Evansville Living joins residents, financiers, and more in remembering a treasured piece of Evansville’s past.

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10 From the Editor The Ties That Bind

13 Conversation 13 Snapshots 128 Final Detail A new day for Downtown

GOOD LIVING 15 Style File Philthy Vintage Clothing takes nostalgic pins to the max

16 Center of Attention Law enforcement pairs with educators for a proactive program

16 Trending Now Join Emily Gartner as her designs walk the Milan runway

17 Worth the Drive Stop in Clarksville and Dickson on your next Tennessee road trip

18 Behind the Shot Natalie and Jarvis Ward capture “My Brother’s Keeper”

18 Sporting Life Sam Rogers gears up for the National Senior Games

CULTURE 21 On Display See the stars with Geno Miles’ new sculpture

22 On the Stage Johnny Macc debuts his eclectic music tastes

22 Shelf Life Add these titles to your winter reading list

23 Art Talk Composer Philip Hagemann returns to his roots

24 The Guide See what’s happening in January and February

28 Social Life

DEPARTMENT 34 The Living Record Evansville Living remembers those who passed away in 2021

HOME & STYLE 81 Artful Living Bug out with Amothecary’s entomological art

82 Collectibles Get on the horn with this 1800s firefighting relic

82 On the Market Southern style abounds in this Newburgh home

84 At Home Curl up in this cozy lodge in the embrace of Mother Nature

FOOD & DRINK 117 Anatomy of a Dish 3rd Street Saloon one-ups the traditional Caprese salad

118 Well Equipped

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118 Now That’s Sweet Drop a bomb of flavor on your winter cocoa

119 Chew on This Tasty tidbits on the local dining scene

122 Dining Directory Peruse the cuisine of Tri-State restaurants

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From the Editor

THE TIES THAT BIND

appy New Year! It is my great privilege to wish Evansville Living readers good tidings again. Thank you for sharing an interest in our city and the people forming this community. Those are the ties that bind us. We’re grateful for our city for connecting us with you. As we roll into 2022 with the challenges of the past two years still very much with us, Evansville has much to look forward to. The end of 2021 brought the city a good deal of optimism, as well as anxiety, as we witnessed four extraordinary developments. On Nov. 21, a few seconds before 7 a.m. the former Old National Bank Tower, known also as 420 Main and more recently Fifth and Main, was imploded and brought to the ground in a two-story heap of rubble. Todd and I watched the implosion from a few blocks away, just outside the exclusion area, on Main Street. It was a sight to see. Like so many of you, we had a history with the building. Growing up, I loved to visit the “Main Street Walkway” (our failed Downtown pedestrian mall project, closing Main Street to traffic). I was impressed with how the bank tower soared above the street. Todd had an office on the 10th floor in the early 1990s. We took advantage of the Petroleum Club’s offers to attract young professionals and joined, enjoying many sunsets from the 18th floor after work. In this issue, we say goodbye to this old friend, the tallest building in Evansville. Our editorial team, Managing Editor Jodi Keen and Staff Writers Dallas Carter and Riley Guerzini collected a range of stories about the implosion, the building’s surprising roots, its tenants and people, and the Petroleum Club. I hope you enjoy the feature, beginning on page 40. On the heels of the 420 Main implo-

sion, and with plans for redevelopment of the site not firm, the city received the great news that it would be awarded $50 million from the state in Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative funds. The $50 million will leverage a proposed $814 million for dozens of area projects, including riverfront redevelopment. The good news continued Dec. 17 when the Indiana University School of MedicineEvansville announced a $34.2 million investment by the Stone family, already the namesake of its Downtown Evansville campus. According to the IU School of Medicine website, the Mary O’Daniel Stone and Bill Stone Center for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at IU School of Medicine–Evansville will fundamentally alter and improve the standard of care for people with bipolar disorder, and dramatically increase access to psychiatric care for the children and adolescent youth of Southwestern Indiana. Tragically, amid the good news our neighbors to the south in Western Kentucky have suffered tremendously. More than 1,000 properties were destroyed and a record-tying 76 deaths have been reported so far in connection with the storm system that moved through the commonwealth late Dec. 10 and into the early hours of Dec. 11. The violent long-track tornado produced severe to catastrophic damage in numerous towns, including Mayfield and Benton (in the Land Between the Lakes area), Dawson Springs and Bremen (much closer to Evansville; just an hour south) and Bowling Green, where so many students from our area attend Western Kentucky University. Across the Ohio River, we were spared. The effort from Evansville to provide critical aid to these communities has been staggering. Yes, staggering — and that is

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because the West Side Nut Club stepped up with massive cooking and cleanup efforts in two trips, first to Bremen and a week later to Dawson Springs. Departing from Evansville with police escorts were large caravans of cars, trucks, and heavy equipment filled with people ready to cook for thousands and work very hard. In a Dec. 20 post on Facebook, the club thanked the hundreds of volunteers who helped: “It started with someone saying they had a smoker to cook meals and another saying they have a chainsaw and it ballooned to over 100 members strong helping.” For me, the Nut Club’s effort exemplifies the spirit of our city — the ties that bind us. As always, I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely, Kristen K. Tucker Publisher & Editor

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Thank you Evansville Living magazine for coming by to snap this photo of me and our new plaque! It is such an honor to work at the “Best Place to Enjoy the Outdoors” here in Evansville, Indiana, alongside my incredibly smart and caring team.

Gotta thank Evansville Living for their support of our latest anthology (“13 Slays Till X-Mas”). You can check out their shout out (in the November/ December issue).

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POSITIVE PUBLICITY

We received copies of the September/October Evansville Living magazine in the mail a few weeks ago and really enjoyed the article (Staff Writer Dallas Carter) wrote about native plants and our nursery. We’ve received a lot of positive feedback on it, too. We are a young business and the extra publicity is wonderful. Thank you for featuring us! Julie Smith, Goldfinch Native Plant Nursery, Evansville

HOLIDAY EDITION

Thank you to Evansville Living and Sarah Thurman for contacting us and featuring our Bed and Breakfast (Sophie Grace’s Bed & Breakfast) in the holiday (November/December) issue of the magazine. Ryan Embry via Facebook

HISTORIC HIGHLIGHT

It was a highlight of my year to get to work on the story of Sophie Grace’s B&B in New Harmony. I’m grateful to Ryan and Lucinda (Embry) for sharing their journey and beautiful project. I’m grateful to Kristen (Tucker) and Evansville Living for the opportunity. And, as always, I’m grateful for (my husband) Clint’s unfailing love and support. Sarah Thurman via Facebook

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SOUND OF MUSIC

Thank you Evansville Living for featuring Beeson Studio of Voice (in the November/ December issue). Beeson Studio of Voice via Facebook

MESSAGES OF HOPE

Thank you for the photo of me in my Monarch dress, Evansville Living magazine! I appreciate you sharing my story (in the November/ December issue). Never give up and never lose hope! Robin Lawrence via Facebook

To say that I’m proud will forever be an understatement. (Robin’s) unwavering strength, finesse, and hope have guided me through the darkest days and inspires everyone who crosses her path. Check out my beautiful Momma Dukes in the latest issue of Evansville Living Magazine.

Globetrotters Daughters of the American Revolution members Rita Dunlap of Newburgh, Indiana, and Marianne T. Ward of New York, posed with the September/ October 2021 issue of Evansville Living on Nov. 2 at the Silica Hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland.

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My sweet friend Robin Lawrence is nothing short of amazing! Check out this article about her battle against cancer and how she’s defying the odds.

COVER GIRL

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I am so happy to finally share this amazing cover and spread by Evansville Living (in the November/December issue)! I am honored to be chosen to have my work on the cover.

Great article, dress, story, and photos. Robin Lawrence: my warrior friend!

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Going Mobile Boonville natives and Newburgh, Indiana, residents Edward Brent and Sharon Anderson traveled to upstate New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire in September 2021, and stopped to pose in front of Niagara Falls with a copy of the March/ April 2021 issue.

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Movie Magic The hills were alive at the “Sound of Music” pavilion in Salzburg, Austria, when Newburgh, Indiana, residents Don and Karen Apple and Elberfeld, Indiana, residents Denise and Bill Oxby visited on Sept. 1, 2021 with a copy of the March/April 2021 issue of Evansville Living as a part of their Viking River Cruise. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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Cascade of nostalgic pins decorates Philthy Vintage Clothing jacket BY JODI KEEN

he exposed brick walls of Philthy Vintage Clothing (2017 W. Franklin St.) are covered in racks of rock band T-shirts, tacked-up old sports jerseys, and boxes of classic Converse sneakers. Tucked among these vintage finds is a thick Hard Rock Café denim jacket awash in collectible pins of all shapes and sizes, hung on the wall like a pop culture work of art. Ranging from local sports (Bosse Bulldogs) and recreation (Evansville’s Freedom Festival) to television (“Miami Vice”) and politics (Bob Orr for Indiana lieutenant governor), if you’re looking for cool pins from the 1970s to the present, Phil Ashenbremer’s denim jacket has more than 150 ready for purchase. “I’m more of a patch guy,” says Ashenbremer, a 2014 Castle High School graduate who collects vintage clothing and opened Philthy in 2020. “But I had a bunch of pins that I didn’t want to get rid of, so I started putting them on the jacket.” Ashenbremer now is fine parting with his stash. Pins are priced $1-$5 depending on their size, and the jacket retails for around $50. A few priceless pins are for decoration only, including as a Texas Ranger badge with “Philip” on it and a junior baseball league button featuring a young Ashenbremer.

TRENDY THREADS Olivia Bullock models a vintage Hard Rock Café jacket adorned with pop culture, sports memorabilia, and political pins. The jacket and nearly all pins are for sale at Philthy Vintage Clothing, which Phil Ashenbremer opened on West Franklin Street in 2020.

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TRENDING NOW

CENTER OF ATTENTION

Handle with Care Sheriff’s office, EVSC partnership creates student support network

BY JODI KEEN

WALK THE RUNWAY Evansville native Emily Gartner walks the runway in the finale of her September show in Milan, Italy, alongside model Patry Kamara. Both women and the show’s models were adorned in sustainable, hand-dyed ensembles from Gartner’s “The Good Earth” collection

MIDWEST FASHION MEETS MILAN BY DALLAS CARTER

Emily Gartner Designs walks international runways MAKING ITS INTERNATIONAL DEBUT SEPT. 26, 2021, at Milan Fashion Week, Emily Gartner’s “The Good Earth” collection consisted of 10 models strutting down the runway in pastel athleisure ensembles paired with abstract accessories. Spending two weeks in Milan, the Evansville native and owner of Art Threads Studio: Emily Gartner Designs experienced a world many may dream of, but few actually see. She was invited to the show through a fashion recruiter who discovered her work on Instagram. “It’s a dream come true, but there’s also some reality and chaos to it too, and you just have to be ready for all of it,” says Gartner. A lifelong textile artist, Gartner, who resides in Indianapolis, started working for fashion and textiles houses in New York in the mid-1980s. She had a solo show in 2014 at the Indiana Landmarks Rapp Family Gallery in Indianapolis and more recently at the Indiana Fashion Foundation’s August 2021 Indiana Fashion Week. For “The Good Earth,” she used her own pieces, bought sustainable items from other textile artists, or upcycled from dead stock inventory, adding her own designs and repurposed items while hand-dying each piece and even garnishing flowers from her own backyard. “The fashion world has changed a lot,” says Gartner. “There are innovative things in the Midwest and Indiana that are just as nice as a designer in Milan. That really was my biggest takeaway.” FLOWER POWER etsy.com/shop/ArtThreadsStudio

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aw enforcement officers respond to incidents involving death, narcotic use, custody disputes, and domestic violence, and those situations sometimes involve minors. Those children often must soon return to school, and the strain of shouldering this emotional burden can lead them to act out. To lend support to local students, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation have launched a new initiative. Begun in the fall 2020 semester, Handle with Care is modeled after a national program that sheriff’s office personnel learned of while completing school resource officer training. VANDERBURGH COUNTY Omitting sensitive investi- SHERIFF DAVE WEDDING gation details, the sheriff’s office will notify EVSC that one of its students has been subjected to a possible trauma while at the scene of the incident. Educators can then set up sensitive, proactive ways to address the student while they process this trauma. “We contact the school corporation and let them know that a student has experienced something traumatic, in case their behavior changes,” Vanderburgh County Sheriff Dave Wedding says. “(The students) carry a lot on their shoulders.” Handle with Care was honored at Leadership Everyone’s 2021 Celebration of Leadership Awards as a standout program relating government, public service, or environment. “Society will get better or worse based on youth and how they grow up,” Wedding says. “We always want to be engaging with youth in our community, and we’re part of the community with them.” SUPPORT SYSTEM vanderburghsheriff.org

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WORTH THE DRIVE

FROM CITY TO COUNTRY Two Tennessee towns to tuck into on your next southbound adventure BY AMY BETH WRIGHT

Two hours south of Evansville, on the corridor linking the River City with Nashville, Tennessee, are two smaller cities with bright lights and big appeal. Boasting charm, history, and a relaxed pace, Clarksville and Dickson are worth a stop.

CLARKSVILLE

Clarksville, 112 miles south of Evansville on Interstate 24, is a matrix of activity along a ribbon of winding Cumberland riverfront. In the downtown historic district, the 1898 Customs House Museum and Cultural Center features architect William Martin Aiken’s juxtaposition of classic Richardsonian Romanesque accents like arched windows and etched masonry with a Gothic Revival roof and lookout tower. Three floors of curated exhibitions now showcase acclaimed artists. At the museum, grab a map of Clarksville’s downtown public art trail, with 25 sculptures, murals, and fountains reflecting the town’s broader commitment to artistic expression. Hop into Strawberry Alley Ale Works, a craft brewery with mainstays like the 1820 Kölsch and Class A IPA. Further afield, at Tennessee Valley Brewing Company, Eric and Wendy Brannstrom integrate 200-year-old heritage grains and local pecans and honey. From downtown, walk the scenic Upland Trail along the Cumberland Riverwalk, a two-mile stretch that meets Liberty Park and the Clarksville Marina to the south — an idyllic place to clock a few more miles on land or water, with 1.8 miles of trails, a boat rental facility, and 10 acres for picnics and outdoor recreation. East of downtown is the 144-acre Dunbar Cave State Park, perfect for bird sighting. Rest your feet at The Mad Herbalist, a tea lounge where patrons can curate tea flights, from smoked lapsang to bright berries and hibiscus, in a delicious sendoff to nearby Dickson.

DICKSON

Dickson, Tennessee, just 33 miles south of Clarks-

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North-central Tennessee offers fun and flavors on the way to Nashville. In Clarksville, stop by the historic Customs House Museum and Cultural Center and grab a pint at Strawberry Alley Ale Works. In nearby Dickson, catch a flick at its iconic 1950s movie theater.

ville, is steeped in nostalgia, with a retro ice cream parlor, storied live music at The Grand Old Hatchery, and iconic movie theater dating to 1951. Anchoring downtown, the Clement Railroad Museum sits where 28 train lines once passed through Dickson and immerses visitors in Tennessee’s Civil War and iron industry history. The museum site is a former hotel for traveling salesmen in the leather and tobacco industries. Stay at the newly renovated Montgomery Bell State Park Lodge. The 3,850-acre park offers three tranquil lakes, a beautiful craftsmanstyle spillway, top-notch golf course, and thriving oak-history forest interior. A bonus once you’re northbound again is nearby Charlotte, Tennessee. Tour preserved sites from the Promise Land, a prosperous 18th and 19th century African American community. Stop off at Sweet Charlotte for more than 125 varieties of oldfashioned candy, gourmet popcorn, fudge, and sodas before journeying home.

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Good Living BEHIND THE SHOT

Photographers shine light on upcoming generation BY DALLAS CARTER

he Biblical story of rival brothers Cain and Abel inspired Natalie Ward to flip the script on stereotypes of modern-day young men. Owner of Fearless Shots Photography with her husband Jarvis, Natalie put out a call for seven local boys for a captivating promotional photo.

PICTURE PERFECT facebook.com/FearlessShotsPhotography MODEL MATERIAL Ahmir Barksdale, Malachi Rogers, Hezekiah Chestnut, Zechariah Chestnut, Kayden Booth, Kylan Stewart, and Mekhi Vaugh, all ages 4 to 6, pose for a promotional shoot for Fearless Shots Photography.

“I really wanted to shine the light on our younger generation,” she says. “I wanted to let this city know that they have each other’s backs. They’re not always fighting; they’re not always yelling. They are their brother’s keepers.” Jarvis photographed Ahmir Barksdale (age 6), Malachi Rogers (6), Hezekiah Chestnut (5), Zechariah Chestnut (4), Kayden Booth (7), Kylan Stewart (6), and Mekhi Vaughn (6) on Oct. 3 in Downtown Evansville, while Natalie edited. The children followed criteria from a model call to be chosen:

a fresh haircut, a full suit, dress shoes, and a tie. “The boys, they literally shocked me. Whenever you look good, you kind of feel good,” says Natalie. “Whenever they put on their suits, they were out of control in a good way.” The Wards founded Fearless Shots in December 2020 after performing photography as a hobby and for Pastor Gary Price at Agape Life Church (617 Bellemeade Ave.). The parents of a combined five children, Jarvis is an Evansville native, while Natalie hails from Baltimore, Maryland.

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Evansville’s Sam Rogers thrives at Senior Games BY RILEY GUERZINI

NO MATTER YOUR AGE, it’s never too late to engage in an active, healthy lifestyle. Sam Rogers, a 60-year-old Evansville resident and senior engagement advisor at Deaconess Health System, first heard of the Senior Games while on the board of directors at the Southwestern Indiana Regional Council on Aging (SWIRCA & More) about seven years ago. A lifelong dedicated athlete, Rogers decided he would give it a shot and compete in the Indiana State Senior Games. “I’ve always played basketball all these years,” he says. “I never quit playing since high school; I played a lot of intramurals in college (at the University of Missouri) and just never quit playing.” Each state has its own Senior Games, a 20-sport competition for people over age 50 that anyone can enter even if they don’t live in the state. After competing in Indiana’s Games for several years, Rogers entered Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah, the

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largest state games in the country, in early October to participate in basketball and power walking events. At the Huntsman Games, Rogers won silver and bronze medals, respectively, in 55+ men’s 3-on-3 and 60+ men’s 5-on-5 basketball and took home bronze medals in the 3,000- and 5,000-meter men’s power walking events all in the 60+ age category. He was on track to win the 1,500-meter race but was disqualified. “I had a gold medal, but I got disqualified because you can get up to three red cards,” he says. “They have judges all over the course and around the track, and they said I got three red cards. They told me 10 minutes after the race that I was disqualified because I was losing contact with the ground. So that means I had to alter my stride and my approach for the next two races.” Due to his Top 3 placement in the events, Rogers will travel to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in May to compete in basketball and power walking at the biennial National Senior Games. P H OTO S P R OV I D E D

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SHAPE SHIFTER Geno Miles’ new sculpture “Stargazer” reflects the shifting nature of the Ohio Riverfront.

STAR OF THE SHOW New sculpture commands attention at museum’s entrance

shining new addition to the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science’s front entrance is catching eyes from the road and the riverfront. The 10-foot-tall stainless-steel sculpture titled “Stargazer” was created by Santa Fe, New Mexico-based sculptor Gino Miles and is inspired by his “knots” series, which was also on display inside the Museum’s foyer from October 2021 to Jan. 1, 2022. The museum’s John W. Streetman executive director Mary McNamee Bower says the museum has a long history with Miles and immediately thought of him for the commissioned piece after a large donation from Judge Frank M. and Alma Marie Fish in spring 2021. “It works well with the materials of the building; kind of the form P H OTO BY Z AC H S T R AW

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of it mirrors the roundness of the dome. We thought of Gino and his work and thought that this would be just a great fit for the museum,” says Bower. “We’re very, very grateful to the Fish family for that very generous bequest that allowed us to purchase the work.” Miles’ nature-inspired forms stand out when contrasted with the straight lines of a gallery wall, but the Colorado native creates his works with two additional elements. Each sculpture is fabricated, not cast, meaning each piece of metal is shaped individually and then welded together. Miles also emphasizes interaction; smaller pieces rotate when touched or can be stacked to create different levels. “(‘Stargazer’) is so large, you can walk up to it and walk up in it, practically into the form,” says Bower. “(Miles) wants people to interact so you can see it from all angles.” OUTDOOR ART emuseum.org JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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Evansville native breaks into the music world with first album

ndrew McMullen’s music is hard to describe. Blending a variety of styles with influences from classical to pop to metal, the alternative pop music that defines his artistic style is something different for the music world, and he wants to take everyone along for the ride. Captivated by a diverse set of musical genres since the age of four, McMullen (who performs under the name Johnny Macc, derived from a nickname given to his father John McMullen by friends) went solo two years ago after playing in a metal band called Falling Off Earth, which he formed with friends while attending Evansville’s Reitz Memorial High School and then Ball State University. Johnny Macc’s debut album “202020s” illustrates what its like being in your 20s in the 2020s. It also includes several nods to his hometown Evansville.

“I find inherent value in pretty much everything on the road that I come into contact with and there’s something that (it) can teach me, and I try to blend it up into Johnny Macc’s sound,” he says. “I kind of take inspiration from putting myself in a box and figuring out how to get myself out of the box.” The Evansville native, now living in Columbia, Missouri, as his fianceé Harley attends veterinarian school at the University of Missouri, released his debut album “202020s” at the end of October 2021. The 11-song album grapples with the emotional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and growing up with American exceptionalism, while trying to understand the broader world. “It’s kind of a mission statement for me as far as what I’m all about,” he says. “It’s really just about being in your 20s in the 2020s.” The Midwest-inspired album includes several nods to Evansville, with songs like “River-

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front” and “U.S. Highway 41” harkening back to McMullen’s childhood in the River City. The 25-year-old-artist, who earned a bachelor’s degree in music media production from Ball State in 2019, produced all the songs on the album and most of the music videos. He also created the cover art himself. “I do love the process of doing everything,” he says. “I love making the artwork. I love doing the videos. I love the production, the recording, the mixing, the mastering.” Tune into Johnny Macc’s eclectic music on most major platforms, including Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, and YouTube. EMERGING ARTIST Johnnymacc.com

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“‘I grew with music. I can still see my father lifting the lid of the phonograph, as he did countless times, placing a record on the turntable, and, carefully, lowering the stylus onto the vinyl.” — pg. 145

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Mattie Miller became the first Black instructor at Evansville’s Harper Elementary School when she was hired to teach sixth grade English in 1962. Almost 60 years later, two of her students — Evansville natives Susie Guerra and Vicki Ariatti — tell the story of Miller’s mesmerizing grace, charm, and groundbreaking teaching skills as a young educator breaking through the impenetrable walls of the 1960s educational system.

“I was undergoing many ‘lumps,’ as I called them, referring to many hardships or obstacles along the way. But I could overcome these lumps with God’s help.” — pg. 3

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Newburgh, Indiana, resident Margaret Speicher’s first book, “Love… One Lump or Two,” is a lighthearted story on divorce, dating, and single living. This inspiring and entertaining book delves into the experiences and determination in a singles’ world that can help others undergoing similar problems in finding love and living alone.

“The Notes Will Carry Me Home” is an anthology on music from Evansville and the Tri-State from 28 local authors, including Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Roger Kalia and EPO Conductor Laureate Alfred Savia. A love letter to Evansville and its arts community, this book is filled with personal and informative essays on Evansville music history, poetry inspired by Beethoven, Miles Davis, Tchaikovsky, and more. P H OTO S P R OV I D E D

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COMPOSED OF GENEROSITY Conductor and composer Philip Hagemann gives back to his native region BY DALLAS CARTER

IN 1939, BEFORE THE University of Southern Indiana existed, 7-year-old Philip Hagemann took his first piano lessons in his native Mount Vernon, Indiana. More than 80 years later, the renowned composer and conductor visited USI with Murray Rosenthal, his longtime friend and co-owner of the Broadway production organization Hagemann Rosenthal Associates, to reveal a major local investment. Formally debuted Oct. 19 prior to a concert of Hagemann’s works at USI, the $2 million award established the Philip H. Hagemann Music Program Fund, which will remain open for future community donations. While USI’s Performing Arts department within the College of Liberal Arts currently offers a music minor, Hagemann hopes the gift will aid the establishment of a full music degree. “I think everybody should have the opportunity to experience music. If I can do something to increase those opportunities, I’m happy to do it,” says Hagemann. The fund will spur the development of music courses, classroom spaces, scholarships, and more. USI is also naming its art department after Hagemann; archiving all of his published compositions; and continuing sponsorship of the Hagemann Award for Musical Performance, an annual high school competition in New Harmony, Indiana. Hagemann received an honorary doctorate of humanities from USI in 2016, but when it was founded as Indiana State UniversityEvansville in 1965, Hagemann was 32 years old and had long since left Evansville. Attending Mount Vernon High School, Hagemann drove into Evansville for further piano lessons at the University of Evansville. He also played the alto saxophone in his high school’s marching band, an experience that led him to study music at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He was drafted into the U.S. Army toward the end of World War II; his first permanent assignment after completing basic training was in Salzburg, Austria, as part of the band training unit.

CAN YOU FEEL THE MUSIC Hagemann’s $2-million leadership gift was formally announced on Oct. 19 at a concert of his works at USI conducted by associate professor of music and director of the USI Chamber Choir, Daniel Craig. P H I L I P H AG E M A N N A N D M U R R AY R O S E N T H A L P H OTO S BY Z AC H S T R AW. CO N C E R T P E R F O R M A N C E P H OTO P R OV I D E D BY T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F S O U T H E R N I N D I A N A

PHILIP HAGEMANN HOMETOWN ROOTS Mount Vernon native Philip H. Hagemann (top) has had a successful career as a composer and conductor and won three Tony awards alongside friend and co-owner of Broadway production organization Hagemann Rosenthal Associates, Murray Rosenthal (right).

MURRAY After the war, Hagemann ROSENTHAL attended Columbia University Teachers College in New York City for his master’s degree. Teaching led Hagemann to Rockland County, New York, where he taught high school choral music and conducted the local adult community chorus for the next 50 years. Retiring from the position in 2020, Hagemann’s work won him honors from the Council of Arts in Rockland and acted as the spark for a lifetime of composing. “It was a fabulous experience,” he says. “I conducted many choral masterpieces while I was there. And I grew as a composer from the experience of conducting that chorus and those works.” His first composition was a humorous piece based on Ogden Nash’s poem, “Christopher Columbus.” Hagemann has since published more than 75 choral compositions, 10 one-act operas, and two full-length operas, including “The King Who Saved Himself from Being Saved.” At 88 years old, Hagemann still resides in Manhattan and prefers listening to symphonic music over contemporary rock, though he can’t choose a favorite piece of music or composer — an act he likens to “asking a parent to choose a favorite child” — and visits the Tri-State about once a year. Hagemann is working on a new short opera based off of a New York Times op-ed story, “Date with a Neanderthal” by Teddy Wayne, and, with gestures like his gift to USI, creating opportunities for young musicians. “I don’t have children and I was able to make a considerable donation to the school, and it’s a mutually agreeable thing,” he says. “I think it’s already showing some signs of progress.”

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JANUARY Winter Jam Presented by NewSong Ministries with Premier Productions, Winter Jam, one of contemporary Christian music’s biggest multi-artist tours, is back with headliners Skillet and Tauren Wells and speaker Zane Black. Sponsored by Compassion International and coupled with a $10 admission fee, Winter Jam welcomes everyone to come “All Together Now.”

PFord Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. 812-436-7157 or fordcenter.com

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Fear Expo

This National Haunted Attraction Industry trade show brings together haunters and vendors with haunt master classes, hands-on workshops, a vendor showcase, live music, haunted tours, costume ball, and more. POwensboro Convention Center, 501 W. Second St., Owensboro, KY. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. owensborocenter.com

USI Dance Team Kids Clinic

Join the University of Southern Indiana’s Dance Team as participants ages 3 and up are invited to learn a dance routine with the team. Participants can then join the USI Dance Team’s performance at halftime of the Men’s Basketball game against Lewis University later the same day at Screaming Eagles Arena. PUSI Screaming Eagles Arena, 8600 University Blvd. 9-11:30 a.m. usi.edu/danceteam

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Mozart, Beethoven, and Honegger

Enjoy an evening of popular masterworks, including Arthur Honegger’s musical impression of a peaceful early morning in the Swiss alps, as internationally acclaimed violinist Timothy Chooi joins the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra to perform Mozart’s majestic “Violin Concerto No. 5.” PVictory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. evansvillephilharmonic.org

Collision of Rhythm

Composed of tap-dancing virtuoso Aaron Williams and beatbox-juggling keynote speaker Bronkar Lee, Collision of Rhythm will fill the stage of the Jasper Arts Center, moving from instrument to instrument like a 12-person ensemble. PJasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, IN. 7:30 p.m. jasperarts.org

Rather Be Reading Book Discussion

Join the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library at its North Park location for a reading and discussion of James Baldwin’s “Giovanni’s Room.” Ideas will be shared about how what you read widens your perspective and enriches your reading experience. PEvansville Vanderburgh Public Library North Park, 960 Koehler Drive. 2 p.m. events.evpl.org

Harlem Globetrotters at the Ford Center

Get ready for world-class basketball and full-court fun with the Harlem Globetrotters at the Ford Center on Jan. 27. See a dunk contest, laugh out loud with a bevy of funny characters, and gain access to the basketball stars. PFord Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. fordcenter.com

Nate Bargatze: The Raincheck Tour

Fresh off the release of his second Netflix special, “The Greatest Average American,” comedian Nate Bargatze will be live in Evansville and debut all-new material. POld National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 7 p.m. oldnationaleventsplaza.com

ROAR – Under the Big Top

Join St. John the Baptist Catholic School for a fun, casual evening of dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions at Friedman Park Events Center in Newburgh, Indiana. This fundraiser helps the school invest in upgrades to their arena, library, classrooms, and playground. PFriedman Park, 2700 Park Blvd., Newburgh, IN. 6:30 p.m. sjbnewburgh.org

Collectors Carnival Antique and Flea Market

Browse more than 100 booths in two climatecontrolled buildings at the Collectors Carnival Antique and Flea Market in nearby Gibson County. Vendors will have antiques, collectibles, furniture, retro, vintage items, toys, tools, glassware, china, jewelry, advertising, crafts, and

PGibson County Fairgrounds, 709 N. Embree St., Princeton IN. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. collectorscarnivalshows.com

YMCA Indoor Triathlon and Duathlon

The YMCA indoor triathlon offers a spin on the traditional triathlon. Participants will compete based upon distance completed within an allotted time frame, competing against athletes of all ages and overall placement. Registration is required and limited to the first 60 sprint, 24 endurance, and 54 duathlon participants by Jan. 28. PAscension St. Vincent YMCA, 516 Court St. 6 a.m.-noon. 812-492-6710 or ymcaswin.org.

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WNIN’S 21ST ANNUAL Winter Gala returns in person this year beginning at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Downtown Evansville. NPR’s Scott Simon will give the gala’s keynote address, followed by a moderated Q&A session. Simon, who will join the event virtually from Washington D.C., hosts “Weekend Edition Saturday” and co-hosts NPR’s morning news podcast “Up First.” He is also a writer: His latest book, “My Cubs: A Love Story,” chronicles his lifelong fandom of the Chicago Cubs and their historic 2016 World Series victory. A yet-to-be-ti-

tled untitled upcoming book will feature the Evansville Otters and Bosse Field. The event, which raises funds for WNIN’s programming and projects, will include a dinner for guests, cocktail hour, musical entertainment by Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos, and live and silent auctions with items including an Evening of Elegance from the Diamond Galleria — which includes a meal, private shopping, and $2,000 gift card to the Diamond Galleria — and a private dinner with Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and First Lady Carol McClintock. “One of the unique things we do is take a project that we’re working toward and we do a fund-the-need drive for that,” says WNIN director of Events and Theater

FEBRUARY 3

Kansas in Concert

See rock band Kansas live at the Victory Theatre as it wraps up its “Point of Know Return” anniversary tour across the U.S. The band will play hit songs,

fan favorites, and a full performance of its “Point of Know Return” album. PVictory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. 812-4367050 or victorytheatre.com

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PDouble Tree by Hilton, 601 Walnut St. 5:30 p.m. wnin.org

Album,” Wallen’s tour includes special guests Hardy and Larry Fleet. PFord Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. 812-436-7157 or fordcenter.com

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Morgan Wallen in Concert

Multi-platinum country artist Morgan Wallen will hit the road and travel 46 cities with “The Dangerous Tour,” beginning in Evansville at the Ford Center on Feb. 3. Named after his “Dangerous: The Double A L L P H OTO S P R OV I D E D U N L E S S N OT E D. P L E A S E C H EC K E V E N T S F O R C A N C E L L AT I O N S A F T E R P R E S S T I M E .

Emily Wilderman. “Then we will collect donations that evening to help get (the project that we choose) off the ground. We are looking at producing a local show that highlights successful women in the Tri-State.” Individual tickets for the event are $125, and table sponsorships cost $1,500. The 2022 Winter Gala is presented by Jeffrey Berger of Berger Wealth Services at Baird Private Wealth Management.

Be a part of this signature fundraiser for Special Olympics Indiana. Make a splash for Special Olympic athletes in the community and across the state by braving the winter elements and taking an icy dip in Scales Lake in nearby Boonville, Indiana. PScales Lake, 800 W. Tennyson Road, Boonville, IN. 9:30 a.m. polarplungein.org JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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Nature Hike at Wesselman Woods

Join Ivy Tech Chancellor Daniela Vidal and Ivy Tech Wellness as they take a walk through time at the largest urban old-growth forest in the United States. This hour-long hike will cover a few trails at Wesselman Woods and provide guest with history and natural resource information about the forest. PWesselman Woods Nature Preserve 551 N. Boeke Rd., 10 a.m. facebook.com/ivytechwellandfi .

This touring live musical stage spectacular created by Ella Louise Allaire and Martin Lord Ferguson takes the stage at Victory Theatre. Fans of music, discovery, and ghosts won’t need a passport to travel with Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred, and Velma to Alta Luz, a fictional South American town where ghostly sightings of La Dama de Oro (The Lady In Gold) threaten to scare attendees away from the annual music festival. PVictory Theatre, 600 Main St. 6:30 p.m. 812436-7050 or victorytheatre.com

JoJo Siwa in Concert

Nickelodeon star and YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa will visit Evansville with special guest Belles for her popular “D.R.E.A.M The Tour” concert. The teenage singerdancer is also an entrepreneur, social media influencer, and New York Times bestselling author. PFord Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. 812-436-7157 or fordcenter.com

Hearts on Fire 5K

Join the annual Hearts on Fire 5K, taking place solely on the University of Southern Indiana’s campus. This event includes an athlete division run/walk, followed by a Cupid Fun Run for children up to age 9 for a distance of 100 meters. The Hearts on Fire 5K is one of three Screaming Eagles Running Series races. PUniversity of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd. 9 a.m. usi.edu/running/ 5k-hearts-on-fire

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Nothin’ But the Blues

Join the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and guest vocalist Shayna Steele for an afternoon of heart and soul from the past 100 years of blues music. “Nothin’ But the Blues” pays tribute to the first musical legends who sang their way into blues history, including Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ma Rainey, and Louis Armstrong. PVictory Theatre, 600 Main St. 2 p.m. evansvillephilharmonic.org

REO Speedwagon in Concert

See rock legends REO Speedwagon onstage at the Old National Events Plaza. Formed in 1967 in Champaign, Illinois, REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. POld National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 7:30 p.m. oldnationaleventsplaza.com

Blippi The Musical

Children’s YouTube sensation Blippi is coming to the Old National Events Plaza, bringing the education character from the screen to the stage in an all-ages evening of fun, dancing, and singing. The live show teaches children to learn about the world

around them as they sing and dance along to the show. POld National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 6 p.m. oldnationaleventsplaza.com

Josh Turner in Concert See country and gospel singer Josh Turner live in concert at the Aiken Theatre inside Old National Events Plaza when the Grammy Awardnominated singersongwriter brings his latest tour to Evansville.

POld National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 7 p.m. oldnationaleventsplaza.com

A Night to Be Kind For Ollie

Be Kind For Ollie’s inaugural benefit dinner and silent auction raises scholarship money for early childhood education students in the area. Enjoy live music by Dr. Doctor and food catered by Schnitzelbank German-style restaurant in Jasper, Indiana. Be Kind For Ollie is named for 3-year-old Oliver Dill, who died in July 2019, and raises awareness of the dangers of accidentally leaving children and pets in hot vehicles. PThe Crescent Room at Easterseals Milestones, 621 S. Cullen Ave. 5 p.m. facebook. com/groups/175724477477408

Women’s Club of Newburgh’s 28th Annual Arts and Crafts Show

Find more than 100 crafters and vendors at the Women’s Club of Newburgh’s 28th Annual Arts and Crafts Show at Castle High School. Proceeds from the craft show will support local community service organizations, area grants, schools, and scholarships. PCastle High School, 3344 IN-261, Newburgh, IN. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. facebook.com/ womensclubofnewburghartsandcrafts

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HELP FAMILIES IN NEED, all while sipping signature wines paired with McDonald’s famous fries at the fourth annual Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley Wine & Fries. Guests entering the halls of Bally’s Evansville Riverfront Event Center will be privy to featured wine pairings, with fries cooked onsite by McDonald’s employees. The event will also include a silent auction, photo booth, dueling piano group Rock & Roll Pianos from Nashville, Tennessee, and a wine pull where, for $20, guests can pull a numbered cork that corresponds to a donated bottle of wine. Each patron will also receive two drink tickets, which can be exchanged for a wine slushie, sangria, or beer. A cash bar will also be onsite. “We’re excited to bring this event back in person this year,” says Bonnie Ciuffetelli, RMHC events coordinator. “In February 2021 it was virtual, but we did hold a wine and cheese basket sale and a Facebook Live event on the night it would have been held.” Ticket prices are $100 for a single

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ticket and $150 for couples. A reserved table of eight costs $750. Tickets will be sold up until the night of the event. Ciuffetelli says the charity hopes to raise $30,000 to help fulfill its mission of keeping families close while children undergo treatments for illnesses. Evansville’s Ronald McDonald Houses gives families a place to stay, warm meals, and relief from traveling a great distance to received medical care for their ill children. Each house is equipped with supplies and furnishings, creating a home-like environment for house guests. — RILEY GUERZINI

PBally’s Evansville Riverfront Event Center, 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 6 p.m. 812-402-7642 or rmhcohiovalley.org/events/wine-fries/

MARCH 5

6th Annual Black and White Masquerade Charity Ball

Enjoy a live D.J., three cash bars, hors d’oeuvres, a picture booth, silent auction, half pot, and giveaways. All proceeds from the event will benefit nonprofit organization Young & Established. PEvansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Rd., 9 p.m., 6thblackandwhiteball. eventbrite.com

Bert Kreischer

Comedian, actor, writer, and podcast host Bert Kreischer will return to the Old National Events Plaza. After bouncing back from the pandemic with his 2021

Berty Boy Relapse Tour, Kreischer will be on the second leg of his 50-date tour when he visits Evansville. POld National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 7 p.m. oldnationaleventsplaza.com

Marshall Tucker Band in Concert

Southern rockers the Marshall Tucker Band visit Evansville for a live show in March. Having released nearly 30 albums since 1973, the band will draw on their extensive repertoire for their show, which features guest musician Dave Mason.

PVictory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7:30 p.m. 812436-7050 or victorytheatre.com

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MAILING LETTERS TO SANTA Nov. 6, Main Street Downtown Charlotte Maurer and Rudolph

DONUT BANK BURGER SALE Oct. 29, Grace and Peace Lutheran Church David Burress, Rachel Mayes, and Beth Parker

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HALOUWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT Oct. 28, Bar Louie 1. Morgan Harris, Heather Dickerson, Branna Schaefer, Luke Sailer, and Lori Newman 2. Charity and Lainey Grace Oswald

EASTERSEALS BRIGHT LIGHTS 5K Dec. 1, Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights, Garvin Park 1. Eric Hormuth, Gwen Higgins, Elly Newman, Lily Heil, Brooklynn Sallee, Alyssa Tisserand, and Audrie Jackson 2. Todd Rowe and Carolyn Franklin 3. Chocktaw Badgett and Patty Lutton

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patulas clang on the grill, the staff calls out orders on the line, employees are squeezing lemons by hand for the lemonade, and customers have just been personally acknowledged and greeted with a smile as they walk through the door. Customers know the Penn Station East Coast Subs’ experience is a special one from the moment they smell the fresh-cut fries from the parking lot. It’s a place where guests are checked on once they are seated. They have created an environment that makes customers feel taken care of and eager to return to. Patrons enjoy the combination of a quality lunch or dinner and friendly service.

A SELF-MADE, MANAGING OWNER At 20 years old, Amanda “Mandi” Vaughan began her career at Penn Station. She was hired at the first area Penn Station location on Burkhardt Road as an hourly employee. It didn’t take long for supervisors to recognize a strong work ethic in her. When she moved to the Pearl Drive location, Mandi became Assistant Manager. As a single mom raising three kids she was determined to work hard to support them. Within a short two and a half years, Mandi moved up the Penn Station ranks to General Manager. Mandi was next assigned to the Owensboro Penn Station location as its General Manager. It’s here that Mandi really felt her career take off. During her tenure in Owensboro she raised sales over 35% in large part to her skillful handling of operations. “Everything just really dialed in for me at that time,” Mandi says. “I knew I had found something that I was good at and that I could excel at.”

When the new Penn Station store was built in Newburgh, Mandi, who at that time had already been honored as one of the Top Ten General Managers from all Penn Station stores across the country four times, was given the honor of managing it. In 2018, General Manager Chad Wade cooking Mandi was promoted a fresh-grilled Philly to Operations Director Cheesesteak. and her ascent to the top came quickly at the end of 2019 when she was named Managing Owner of all 10 area Penn Stations.

LEADING THE TEAM “I have good people with me, loyal and trustworthy people,” says Mandi. “I’m a do it myself kind of person. I can’t do everything by myself now with 10 stores.” As a Managing Owner, Mandi has most enjoyed teaching her team of 10 General Managers, watching them learn and grow. She thrives on transferring the skills she has perfected in her nearly 20 years on the job. Mandi’s employees know her story and find inspiration in the fact that they also can move up within the company. When things get challenging, as they did during the pandemic, Mandi holds on to her positive outlook. “My team of General Managers know I’m always going to be there for them,” says Mandi. Managing Owner Mandi Vaughan at the newly remodeled Burkhardt Road Penn Station location.

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The key to making the team work is strong and frequent communication. Mandi talks to the General Managers at each of the 10 stores daily, sometimes multiple times a day. She enjoys having a very hands-on, active role within the company helping with all of the catering orders, conducting hiring interviews, and facilitating orientations for all new employees.

CREATING THE PENN STATION QUALITY DIFFERENCE Every morning, staff members freshly slice meats, cheeses, and vegetables. They also prepare crispy hand-cut fries. In the afternoon Penn Station employees hand prep all of the ingredients again for dinner customers. The fresh-squeezed lemonade is made as needed throughout the day. In the summer months employees may squeeze lemons up to four times a day. Customers will find the sourdough white and multigrain breads are freshly baked daily, as well as the chocolate chip cookies. (Free to customers on Tuesdays!) Every time a patron eats at Penn Station the food is made-to-order. “Customers always come first,” says Mandi. “Our number one job is to make friends with our customers.”

PENN STATION CATERING OFFERINGS Party sub tray platters come with an assortment of cold sandwiches. Freshly baked chocolate chip cookie platters are also available. Penn Station box lunches are popular with business clientele. Each boxed

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lunch comes with a small or regular-sized sandwich, chips, and a 1 ounce freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. Sweet or unsweet tea, and fresh-squeezed lemonade are available by the half gallon. Customers can order any time. A 24-hour notice on catering orders is appreciated, but generally the team can turn an order within even a couple hours of notice.

Any Penn Station sandwich can be made into a sub salad or wrap. The grilled artichoke sandwich and grilled veggie sandwich are also healthy choices.

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A DIFFERENT FAST FOOD EXPERIENCE At Penn Station food is always served up with a smile. Team members take pride in creating a positive atmosphere in a clean environment. The goal is for customers to get served quickly – ideally within 5 minutes of their order. “The food comes out fast, even when we’re busy,” says Mandi, “and customers leave full and satisfied.”

“We have the best Philly cheesesteak in town and the best fresh-cut fries around, according to our customers,” says Mandi. Penn Station’s philosophy is to treat customers like family. The local stores have found they are rewarded with regulars. “The thing I miss about being a General Manager is the close relationships I formed with customers,” says Mandi. Mandi was recently told by an employee at her Newburgh store that a longtime customer asked, “What ever happened to the blonde girl that used to be here?” The employee responded, “That blonde girl is the boss now.” The frequent customer was so pleased to hear of Mandi’s success within the company, saying “Well, that sounds about right.”

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EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF TEN Branding | Marketing | Advertising

BEHIND THE POWER OF TEN Fifty-seven is an ambitious age to begin one’s own

business, but that didn’t deter Evansville’s Jack Headlee. After fashioning a 30-year career in sales — and eventually becoming vice president of the department — at Evansville-based commercial printer Creative Press, he ventured out on his own and put down roots at 10 Adams Ave., giving his new graphic design company its first home and first name. Nearly 37 years later and under the direction of Jack’s son Jon, Ten Adams is a thriving marketing firm offering full-service solutions to healthcare systems across the nation. In the process, the company has grown its footprint in Evansville, multiplying its local workforce exponentially and recruiting top-name marketing professionals to its ranks. Although graphic design still is a crucial element of the business, Ten Adams focuses on lending clients a range of solutions in strategy, marketing, and company culture as well.

focus,” says Kris Laufer, Ten Adams’ Vice President of Creative who also has been with the company for nearly 30 years. “Marketing as a health system versus an independent hospital is where almost all the focus is, regardless of the size of the organization.” In 2021, Ten Adams celebrated the move into its new home in Downtown Evansville in the former Permanent Federal Savings Bank building, a testament to international-influenced modern architecture. Featuring an interior renovated by Core Contractors and brought together aesthetically by Y-Factor Interior Design, Ten Adams’ new office offers a sleek yet historic space to meet the changing needs of healthcare marketing. It’s a perfect analogy of Ten Adams’ mission to provide smart, modern solutions to one of the nation’s oldest professions. “The biggest changes in marketing have happened in the last five to 10 years,” Laufer says, “but the one thing that has not changed is the importance of marketing to the organization’s internal audience, such as staff, physicians, and volunteers.” At Ten Adams, the “Power of Ten” for clients remains simple: Relax, we know healthcare.

“To meet the changing marketing needs of the healthcare industry, we have expanded, added to, and enhanced our services,” says Vice President of Operations Nancy Daugherty, who has served on the Ten Adams team for 30 years. “We started out as a creative agency, which has set a high standard of quality for everything we do. Today, we also offer digital, media, and strategy services.” “Healthcare marketing has historically been several years behind the curve of other industries. So, we position ourselves and our clients to embrace transformation and deliver the consumer experience that our clients strive to meet,” says Brandon Scott, Vice President of Digital, who joined Ten Adams in 2013. “We are deeply committed to our clients and how we can help them.” “Healthcare marketing has changed a lot since we first decided to specialize with a 100 percent healthcare

Ten Adams founder Jack Headlee and President Jon Headlee

“To meet the changing marketing needs of the healthcare industry, we have expanded, added to, and enhanced our services. We started out as a creative agency, which has set a high standard of quality for everything we do. Today, we also offer digital, media, and strategy services.” NANCY DAUGHERTY | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

1985 — Jack Headlee establishes a graphic design business, Ten Adams, at 10 Adams Ave. in Downtown Evansville 1987 — Ten Adams outgrows its original

location and moves into a historic home nearby at 1112 S.E. 1st St.

1992 — Jack’s son, Jon, joins Ten Adams as a sales representative and within two years becomes the company’s president 3&4

2021 — Having expanded its workforce to about 40 employees, Ten Adams moves into its current location in the former Permanent Federal Savings Bank at 101 S.E. 3rd St.

LET’S TALK BRAINPOWER Ten Adams’ mission As a full-service marketing firm, Ten Adams matches 100 percent of its strategizing efforts to 100 percent of a healthcare system’s branding. No asset is unexplored, and no tool is unused. And as marketing needs and trends evolve, so do Ten Adams’ strategies to deliver thoughtful, targeted messaging from all angles. Along the way, the team at Ten Adams invokes President Jon Headlee’s motto — “Be Helpful and Do Great Work.” That is the Power of Ten. “The Power of Ten reinforces the level of value that our clients get from working with a group of people that are all focused in the same area — healthcare — and on one thing — results for our clients,” Headlee says. “That is powerful!” “Healthcare marketers practice what I call ‘firefighter marketing’ — they spend a lot of time fighting fires,” says Jennifer Horton, Ten Adams’ Vice President of Strategy. “Healthcare marketers are pulled in different directions, so we help them decide how they manage their marketing expectations and their reputation and how they tell their story and strengthen that reputation. We help carry the water for them; we help them think strategically.”

Purposeful Marketing “Healthcare marketing is so complex and challenging,” Horton says. “You have the part you want people to know about — basic marketing, such as telling the community, ‘We have a new doctor.’ Introducing people to new doctors and programs are pieces that keep hospital systems doing healthcare marketing.” But there’s another component in healthcare marketing that’s more altruistic, she says. “A recent project of ours was a mammography campaign. The campaign must be strong enough to convince women to stop waiting and get their mammograms,” Horton says. “Before

the campaign, the health system was averaging 500 appointments per month. After the campaign, it was 1,500 appointments per month. We’re trying to get people to do cancer screenings — and early — to potentially save their lives.” In order to shape a healthcare system’s reputation and distinguish it from other providers, Ten Adams employs a range of services to push information out to consumers from every angle, producing fluid strategies to flow through modern informational channels.

“To deliver these services, we continue to add experts to our team — including those who come from healthcare,” Vice President of Operations Nancy Daugherty says. One such person is Horton. The South Dakota resident spent 20 years working inside the healthcare industry and running public relations and planning for hospital systems, and her insider knowledge has served Ten Adams’ clients well since she joined the company in 2015.

“As a healthcare provider, you need a partner to take some of the burden off you,” Horton says. “Ten Adams is committed to taking care of their healthcare partners and helping them succeed.” “Digital advertising opportunities continue to develop and improve. Tactics that were previously limited to very large or national clients are now available for regional/ local advertisers at smaller investment levels. But traditional media tactics can still play a vital role,” says VP of Media Kim Wangler, who joined Ten Adams in 2009. “The synergy of marketing efforts across multiple media channels is key and consumer media habits are constantly changing and evolving, so we consider many approaches to maximize audience reach and brand awareness.”

“We have high expectations for ourselves, which are demonstrated in our work,” says Vice President of Creative Kris Laufer. “Quality is very important, and with each project, we continually look at how we can raise the bar.”

Staying Sharp on Trends Over the years, Ten Adams has added strategists specifically to guide the company’s interactions with digital platforms — a tall order considering digital marketing opportunities change and shift with exhausting frequency. “The focal point for our digital strategy is rooted in the path and not a product, paired with meeting consumer expectations. It forces us to keep a clean white board each day, and get better,” says Brandon Scott, Vice President of Digital. “The typical healthcare decision maker is a woman 35-64. As that core demographic switches to the Millennial generation, the media strategy needs to adjust accordingly,” Wangler says. “We are creative problem solvers — we love a challenge and how to solve it creatively,” Laufer says. “Collaborating among ourselves, with vendor partners, and especially our clients, is very important to us.”

Crafting a Company’s Culture As for creating a definitive company culture, Ten Adams looks to its own initiatives to lead the way. “We pride ourselves on the foundation of ‘Be Helpful and Do Great Work,’” Daugherty says. “With a team of 38, we have been deliberate about building and maintaining a culture of shared values and goals. Our core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, and accountability guide the way. We hire, review, and recognize team members based on our values.” That vision and desire to proactively craft and shape the Ten Adams

“Every single person who has been a part of Ten Adams has made an impact on our culture — including those who came before me, those who have since gone, and those who are still here.” JON HEADLEE | PRESIDENT

company culture helped attract Scott to Evansville from Atlanta. Having no ties to the River City, Scott easily could have said no when Ten Adams came calling for a talented Digital Strategist. But the company caught Scott at a career crossroads in 2013, and he says he “felt the opportunity to connect, contribute, and add value was in Evansville, Indiana.” “We’re a company of a lot of self-starters,” Laufer says. “The attitude is to

jump in and roll up your sleeves. One thing you never hear is, ‘That is not my job.’ We all do what it takes to get the job done.” As Ten Adams has added to its ranks, the Power of Ten remains driven by the team members steering the company. “Every single person who has been a part of Ten Adams has made an impact on our culture — including those who came before me, those who have since gone, and

those who are still here,” Headlee says. “As we continue to grow our team and invest in our culture, it’s critical to find the right fit to align where we’re evolving as an organization.” Having grown to nearly 40 dedicated employees, the Ten Adams team invokes that can-do spirit to produce positive results for itself and for its clients. “At the end of the day, we want to be the best version of ourselves to best serve our clients,” Scott says. “Our ability to grow into this building, expand our footprint across the country, and cultivate meaningful relationships and results are simply a testament to the people we have.”

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In Memoriam

SELECT OBITUARIES OF 2021

The Living Record We remember those we lost in 2021

COMPILED AND EDITED BY EVANSVILLE LIVING, WITH JACKIE FINCH

ith each passing year, we mourn and celebrate the lives of members of the community who made a difference in their places of work, to civic organizations, and to their families and others. In 2021, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic still were felt in local losses. We reviewed death records and obituaries from last year to find notable people whose lives have impacted the Tri-State in ways large and small.

HALEY LINK BRINKMEYER, 28

DR. EDWARD P. LAGUNZAD, 61

Jan. 21, 2021

Jan. 27, 2021

With her warm smile, Haley captured the hearts of those who knew her, including her high school sweetheart and future husband Evan. The two were crowned homecoming queen and king while at F.J Reitz High School, and they had been married two years in 2021. A strong competitor, Haley played soccer, softball, and basketball and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. A member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, Haley graduated from University of Evansville in 2018 with a doctorate in physical therapy. She worked at North River Health Campus. ISAIAH LUKE MAYS, 19

Jan. 26, 2021

From a young age, Isaiah loved hunting, basketball, and eating out, but his number one passion was eating his “mama’s cooking.” Isaiah earned a diploma from Harwood Career Preparatory High School and worked part time at McDonalds on First Avenue. He enjoyed spending time with his close friends, playing PlayStation games, and hanging out. Passing away at 19 years old from complications related to COVID-19, Isaiah had been excited to explore a career in real estate or possibly culinary school, fueled by his love of watching the Food Network.

Born in Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines, Edward’s family moved to Cleveland, Ohio, in the early 1970s. He would go on to graduate from Cleveland State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and went to work for the NASA Lewis Research Center, where he was given accolades for his work on the ATLAS Shuttle/Centaur ACTS and Space Station Freedom Programs. In 1991, he changed careers and attended medical school, graduating in 1995. He moved to Evansville in 1998 and worked at ECHO Community Health Care before moving onto Evansville Multi-Specialty Clinic from 2010-2015, when Edward began treating patients at St. Vincent Urgent Care. TIMOTHY K. BUECHER, 74 | Feb. 20, 2021 Tim grew up on Third Avenue on Evansville’s West Side, where his father owned the family business Buecher’s Jewelry Store. Tim attended Central High School before moving to the newly built William Henry Harrison High School, where he notably scored the first touchdown and hit the first homerun at the new school. He was drafted for service into the U.S. Navy and then worked at the University of Evansville’s Admissions Office and at Indiana State University-Evansville (now the University of Southern Indiana). Tim retired as Director of the Career Counseling Center and served on the Metropolitan School District North Posey School Board for 16 years. He was a longtime West Side Nut Club member and enjoyed coaching youth sports, vacationing with his family, and deep-sea fishing with his son and grandsons.

SUSAN E. (DUFFY) GATHINGS, 79

Jan. 27, 2021

Working in the childcare profession for more than 20 years, Susan devoted much of her life to being a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker. An excellent cook, Susan took joy in sharing her favorite recipes and cooking with her extended family. Growing up, Susan was a member of the Nazarene Baptist Church and later joined her husband Wendell in ministry at Greater Norris Chapel Baptist Church in Henderson, Kentucky. Throughout her life, Susan acquired an extensive knowledge and understanding of the Bible; at a moment’s notice, she could quote a scripture to share with others.

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VIRGINIA C. “JENNY” COLLINS, 49 | March 7, 2021 Jenny married her high school sweetheart Michael, had two sons and a daughter, and served the city of Evansville under three mayors. After earning a master’s degree from the University of Evansville, she served as city controller under Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel and as chief financial officer for the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility. An active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vanderburgh County, Jenny also served on the Mesker Park Zoo Advisory Board. In honor of Jenny’s dedication to the zoo, her family requested that memorial contributions be made to the Kinney Family Penguins of Patagonia exhibit at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.

JAZELYNN JO JACKSON, ONE WEEK | March 11, 2021 Although her time on earth was short, Jazelynn brought much joy to her family and loved ones and left a loving legacy. As artist David Harkins wrote, “You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived.” Jazelynn enjoyed being cuddled by her mother Tierra and father Michael and seeing her big sister, and she brought smiles to the faces of those who shared her brief time in this world. CHARLOTTE FAYE BENTLEY WARREN, 75 | March 27, 2021 A farmer’s daughter, Charlotte was a steward of the land and never forgot her roots. A keen businesswoman, Charlotte co-owned the family’s real estate company with her husband Gene. Charlotte also gave back to her community as a generous volunteer, philanthropist, and mentor. Never meeting a stranger, Charlotte was a champion for all with her unwavering kindness and support. Although she traveled to places far and wide in recent years, Charlotte was always happy to return home. Her days on earth ended peacefully surrounded by love and beauty at the family’s Daffodil Farm, which was featured on the cover of the July/August 2016 Evansville Living. ROSE “ROSIE” M. GIBSON, 68

April 10, 2021

Owner of Rosie’s Diner for more than 30 years, Rosie was awarded an Evansville Courier & Press Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Breakfast” in Evansville. She was known for never letting anyone go hungry and even opened the doors of her diner on Thanksgiving Day to provide a free meal and companionship for those who needed it. Patrons who enjoyed her hospitality and delicious meals were not just customers; many became great friends and some even called her family. Rosie left a positive impact on the lives of many people who treasure their times with her.

BRENDA JEAN BERGWITZ, 79

April 15, 2021

A patriot and lover of her country, Brenda was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served as a chaplain for Navy mothers and American Legion Funkhouser Post No. 8. Active in the community, Brenda volunteered with Right to Life and the local Republican Party. She was also a member of the Second Amendment Patriots. Brenda was retired from Welborn Baptist Hospital, where she worked as a rehabilitation technician. A former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Brenda was a current member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. At her funeral, Brenda was honored with military rites conducted by the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club. HON. MAURICE C. “REECE” O’CONNOR, 83

April 15, 2021

Born in Newburgh, Indiana, Reece graduated from Reitz Memorial High School and attended St. Joseph’s College before graduating from Indiana University School of Law in 1963. Reece was drafted to serve in the military, attained the rank of captain and was assigned to the Judge Advocate General Corp. He returned to Evansville and worked at the law firm of Mitchell, Stone, and Keck and in 1970 was elected as an Indiana State representative. He later became one of Indiana’s first court commissioners and the Vanderburgh Superior Court’s first court administrator. Reece was elected as Vanderburgh Superior Court judge in 1982 and was known for his unique sense of humor and his compassion as a jurist and was instrumental in helping introduce Treatment Court in Vanderburgh County. A full-blooded Irishman, he enjoyed listening to Celtic music and watching Celtic Women dances. He was also a collector of Waterford Crystal and a proud fan of Notre Dame football. KIELYN E. TOONE, 19 | April 17, 2021 A 2020 Benjamin Bosse High School graduate, Kielyn attended Heritage Baptist Church as a child. Through high school, he worked at Dairy Queen, played on the football team, raced dirt bikes, and loved listening

to music and playing with his dog Prada, also known as “Dow Dow.” Kielyn is remembered by the Bulldog football team for being full of laughter, jokes, and positive vibes. ROXANNE CARRELL HALL, 63

April 21, 2021

With her beautiful singing voice and guitar-playing skills, Roxanne was well known at the Rosine Barn Jamboree in Rosine, Kentucky, birthplace of bluegrass legend Bill Monroe. The popular musician also shared her talents by singing in the choir and serving on the production team at Crossroads Christian Church. As founder, president, and owner of Meetings Plus Inc. for almost 30 years, Roxanne hosted events all over the world but was equally happy cooking for family and friends, relaxing on her deck, drinking a good Merlot, and enjoying time with loved ones. DR. EMIL LEE WEBER, 82

May 24, 2021

Emil grew up working in his family’s hardware store on Weinbach Avenue and attended Benjamin Bosse High School and Indiana University, where he graduated from medical school. He then joined the U.S. Air Force, where he worked as a general surgeon. After his service, he decided to specialize in neurosurgery and attended Duke University to complete his residency program. Emil and his wife Jan moved back to Evansville to begin his practice. After a dedicated 34-year career, he retired from neurosurgery but stayed busy consulting for Deaconess Health System and chairing the Indiana Donor Network. In 2005, he was awarded the prestigious Indiana State Sagamore of the Wabash Award for his medical service. BRETT HAWKINS, 35 | May 29, 2021 A lifelong lover of athletics, Brett was the physical education and computer science teacher for grades 6-12 at Central Academy in Henderson, Kentucky. Born in Princeton, Kentucky, the Newburgh resident played basketball, baseball, and football at Caldwell County High School before graduating in 2004. He played baseball at Brescia University while JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 EVANSVILLE LIVING

In Memoriam earning his bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 2008, and later earned his master’s degree in elementary education from West Kentucky University. A member of Northside Baptist Church and regular attendant at Crossroads Christian Church in Newburgh, Brett coached his daughter’s softball team and was a fixture of Tri-State community sports. JOHN CLETUS MILLS III, 21

June 17, 2021

Johnny was always smiling. A free spirit who loved his motorcycle, he attended F.J. Reitz High School and the Academy for Innovative Studies. After graduating, he worked as a cook at Damsel Brew Pub, owned by his parents Lori and John Mills II. Johnny enjoyed spending time with family and friends, including his brother Dalton and sisters Mallory and Tessa. DAVID EUGENE BRUGGER, 58

June 30, 2021

Dave is remembered as a loving son, brother, and friend. Since 1983, Dave worked at Cork ‘n Cleaver steakhouse and did it all — he was a cook, bartender, server, and eventually manager. Guests have many kind memories of Dave and his selfdeprecating sense of humor. As a final loving gesture, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name were asked to be made to Heart to Heart Hospice, which provides comfort and compassionate care to those in challenging times. CHARLES “CHARLIE” STOCKER, 71

July 2, 2021

Owner and operator of Stocker’s Garden Center on Evansville’s West Side for 21 years, Charlie was beloved by the community. He was regularly featured on WEHT’s “Local Lifestyles,” where he was fondly known as “The Garden Guy.” Charlie was also an avid contributor to the community, as a 40-year-plus member of the West Side Nut Club and president of the West Side Improvement Association. He also contributed to Keep Evansville Beautiful and was chairman of the board of directors for Good News Jail and Prison Ministry.

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DAVID H. RUSSELL, 77 | July 7, 2021 David attended Benjamin Bosse High School, and his passion for Christ led him to seminary school. He was ordained as a Baptist minister and was a lifelong member of Vann Avenue Baptist Church. David worked as a shoe salesman for Kinney Shoes for a number of years before venturing off on his own with his wife Kathy and founding what is now known as Shoe Carnival. After his dream of taking the company public was realized, he retired in 1997. He enjoyed the Gulf Coast and made Destin, Florida, a second home. David cherished a good laugh and loved to hustle a game of pool. DR. SANFORD “SANDY” ELLIOT SCHEN, 81

July 25, 2021

Graduating in 1959 from J.L. Forster Secondary School in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Sandy earned his medical degree from the University of Western Ontario’s Schulich School of Medicine in 1966, followed by a cardiology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. In 1972, he accepted a position at Welborn Hospital and moved to Evansville with his wife Jacquie to begin his medical career, culminating in his opening of Ohio Valley Heart Care. He was an avid piano and guitar player, contributing his talents as a member of several bands from his youth to retirement. He was a car enthusiast and loved flying as a private pilot and golfing. KATHERINE LOUISE (MAAS) SHARP, 83

May 2, 2021

With a passion to help others, Katherine taught kindergarten and first grade at Owensville Elementary School for more than 25 years. During her retirement, she designed and made more than 800 quilt tops that her sewing group in Princeton, Indiana, quilted and distributed to children at St. Jude, Riley Hospital, and Ronald McDonald House. She also made dresses for little girls in Africa, pillowcases for Riley Hospital, quilts with Bible verses for nursing homes, and walker caddies. During the COVID-19

pandemic, Katherine made more than 1,000 masks for Methodist Children’s Home residents, medical personnel, and friends. Her sewing skills and loving heart helped make the world a better place. MARGARET CATHERINE “CATHY” (MCDONOUGH) DRAKE, 96

June 3, 2021

A former U.S. Army nurse, Cathy’s experiences during the Korean War at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in South Korea helped provide the inspiration for the novel, movie, and long-running TV series “M*A*S*H.” It was also in Korea that Cathy met anesthesiologist Dr. Dale Drake, who later became her husband of 65 years. A passionate fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Mater Dei Wildcats, Cathy enjoyed watching thoroughbred horse racing at Ellis Park, where she and Dale had a box for many years. She was an avid bridge player and a member of the same bridge club for more than half a century. RUTH HARRIS, 96

June 15, 2021

In the 1940s, Ruth helped with the war effort in Evansville by building LSTs, which were essential in sea-to-land invasions in D-Day operations in 1944. For many years, Cathy also worked at Princeton’s Potter & Brumfield, a manufacturer of mechanisms necessary for the transmission of electric power. Ruth was a long-time member of the Oakland City First General Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. KATHLEEN “KAY” MARIE (SARTORE) FUCHS, 83

June 28, 2021

A devoted mother, Kay found time while her children were in school to earn a bachelor’s of science in public affairs from the University of Evansville. After serving as executive director of Volunteer Action Center, Kay became director of the city’s Affordable Housing Fund. In 1980, Kay was awarded a Lilly Foundation Grant to pursue her master’s degree at Indiana University, where she graduated cum laude. Kay was di-

rector of Evansville’s Department of Metropolitan Development, then a Citizens Bank loan officer until her retirement in 2005. A talented bridge player, Kay played at Gold Life Master level and loved playing with dear friends from the Evansville Duplicate Bridge Club.

designation of National Merit finalist and graduated as valedictorian. A fan of Big 10 athletics and the University of Evansville Aces basketball team, Andrew also loved working outdoors and was known for his quick wit and sarcastic humor.

LINDA “KAY” KELLEY, 66

RAYMOND S. NORRIS JR., 91

Aug. 1, 2021

Sept. 10, 2021

For many radio listeners, Linda was the voice of WROZ and WKKR, where she was a disc jockey and Evansville’s first female radio program director. Linda began her broadcast career in 1977 at WROZ-AM 1400 as Linda Kay. She moved up to WKKR-AM 1330 to host the afternoon drive. Her sense of humor and entertaining interview techniques were evident when interviewing country music stars such as Hank Williams Jr., Gene Watson, and the Statler Brothers. Linda also was very artistic and sculpted small statues of Dolly Parton and Hank Williams Sr. Her remarkable green thumb kept Linda surrounded by beautiful blooming plants. CHARLES “PHILLIP” RABEN, 71 | Aug. 21, 2021 Growing up as one of 12 siblings, Phill’s greatest passion in life was family. After the passing of his father, Phill and his brothers Larry, Tom, Mark, Jeff, James, and Jon helped grow Raben Tire Company from a single location in Evansville to one of the largest tire and service companies in the Midwest. Phill served in key leadership roles with the company until his retirement in 2014. He was also a fervent golfer, serving as president of the Evansville Country Club in 2003 and winning the Past Presidents Tournament and the Old Buddy Tournament in 2004 with his longtime friend John Daniel. ANDREW MICHAEL HUPFER, 33

Aug. 26, 2021

An employee at Mercer, Andrew earned the highest degree in actuary science and graduated from Purdue University with high honors. An Evansville native, he attended Reitz Memorial High School, where he earned the

If you knew Raymond well, it is likely your birthday began each year with a phone call from him singing “Happy Birthday.” A Central High School alum who met his wife of 56 years, Jeanne Boren, at a community center dance, Ray left behind a large family and a well-known motto: “As you ramble on through life, whatever be your goal, keep your eye upon the donut and not upon the hole,” from Mayflower Donuts’ “Optimist’s Creed.” After a 41-year career with Sears, where he worked his way up from operating a freight elevator to salesman to store manager of the former Washington Square Mall location, Ray retired in 1989 to spend his time listening to Barbra Streisand and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. TOM. D. CAPSHAW, 84 | Sept. 20, 2021 Born in Oklahoma City, Tom moved to Evansville after receiving a law degree from the University of Arkansas. He served for more than 30 years as a member of the Evansville Bar Association and was a highly regarded Social Security federal judge. For Tom, his career was about public service. Besides working as a published trial attorney, he dedicated his time as an educator of federal judges, a hospice volunteer at Deaconess Health System, and a Boy Scout troop leader, the latter of which won him the group’s Silver Beaver award. JOAN CHARLOTTE (HAYES) CREECH, 91 | Sept. 28, 2021 A consummate homemaker, Joan raised 11 children with her husband Fred. She enjoyed art from an early age and saw her work grace the 1948 Reitz Memorial High School yearbook and be featured several times in the local newspaper. Joan and Fred were skilled dancers, especially in the spirited swing dance, and she drew roar-

ing applause from high schoolers when she kicked off her heels and jumped on the dance floor once while chaperoning a Memorial dance. Joan was a member of St. Benedict Cathedral, Rolling Hills and Oak Meadow country clubs, Central Turners, Nine Hole League, and Friday Night Dance Club. RUBY MARIE (SHELTON) RUSK, 82 | Oct. 7, 2021 A teacher and elementary school counselor for 37 years, Ruby assistant coached the Caze Elementary School basketball team and was a dedicated fan of her alma mater, Indiana State University, serving on the ISU Alumni Board for eight years. In 2012, Ruby received the John P. Newton Spirit of ISU Award for her service and support of Indiana State. Since she graduated, Ruby never missed an ISU homecoming. Ruby was also a basketball player herself: At age 66, she competed in the 50-55 age group on Indiana’s first Senior Olympics Basketball 3-on-3 half-court team. An avid traveler, Ruby visited all 50 states plus many international destinations. JESSE DANIEL DAVIS, 79

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Jesse accepted Christ into his life at early age and was baptized at the Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church. He played football and competed in the shotput before graduating from Lincoln High School in 1960. After serving more than 45 years with CSX/L&N Railroad and working at Whirlpool Corp. and Gus Doerner Sports, Jesse focused on his many hobbies. With a little duct tape and tenacity, the home engineer was known to fix any and all appliances, from washing machines to leaf blowers. An avid fisherman, hunter, and “beast” on the grill, his family remembers him as having never met a stranger and through his many acts of kindness. KATHRYN ROSE “KATIE” PROCTOR-SCHIFF, 35 | Oct. 12, 2021 Known as “the ultimate boy mom,” Katie centered her world around her family: her husband, Jake, and three sons, Webber, Morris, and Payne. Owner and operator of JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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In Memoriam PenPals and KnitWitts for more than 15 years, Katie left the businesses to devote her life to her boys. She served on the St. Joseph Catholic School board and volunteered her time there; in lieu of flowers for her funeral, Katie’s family requested that contributions be made to the school in Katie’s memory. JAMES “JAMIE” PAINTER MORRIS, 51 | Oct. 13, 2021 Jamie was a classically trained percussionist, a Kentucky Colonel, and a 32nd degree Mason, as well as a former executive director of the University of Louisville’s Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia-Brotherhood in Music Fraternity. The Texas Longhorn fan marched to the beat of his own drum, working at the local Boys and Girls Club and establishing his own marketing consulting firm J. Morris Consulting. As founder of the Funk in the City Arts Festival and Dragon Boat Racing, Jamie was a visionary who helped with the creation of Haynie’s Corner Arts District. DR. TED TROYER, 65 | Oct. 26, 2021 Ted believed in living life to the fullest. When he wasn’t performing life-saving operations, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine alum spent time with his wife and five daughters, of whom he was known to tape photos to his computer every ER shift. Ted’s medical career began with a residency in family medicine at the former St. Mary’s Medical Center in 1985. He was board certified in emergency medicine and worked for 34 years at the former Warrick Hospital, St. Mary’s Medical Center, and Deaconess Gateway Hospital, where he founded the emergency department. He later served as medical director of emergency medical services for Spencer County, Warrick County, and Alcoa. SGT. FIRST CLASS WILLIAM VANHOOKS JR., 66

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Known as “Bill” in his native Memphis and “Sarge” everywhere else, William devoted his life to serving God and his country. He sang in Liberty Mission Baptist

Church’s men’s chorus and was a member of the Sterling Club. Most importantly to him, William voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Army, moving to Evansville to initiate the EVSC Army Junior ROTC program after retiring from active duty in 1995. He led the program for 22 years and left an impact with his many memberships and connections to the organization, including being a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion, and serving as the legion’s Department of Indiana JROTC chairman. DOROTHY PARSONS, 95

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Dorothy had a life well lived and well loved. Her hand-knit Christmas stockings hang in many homes across the U.S. and even the world. With a degree in dietetics and food, Dorothy worked as a dietician in several Pittsburgh hospitals and later taught high school. In 1960, Dorothy and her husband Robert moved to Evansville where he helped open the new Alcoa plant in Warrick County. While raising her active family, Dorothy was a substitute teacher, home economist for Schnucks Markets, and treasurer for The Hen House, an arts and crafts consignment shop run by women. Dorothy enjoyed bowling, golf, knitting, cheering on her Pittsburgh Steelers and, especially, spending time with her large family. DIANE F. IGLEHEART, 94

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A descendant of one of Evansville’s early families, Diane was affectionately known to many as “The General” and served on numerous boards, fund drives, and committees to help her hometown and state. A champion of education, Diane helped found Evansville Day School, the city’s only surviving independent school, and led the transformation of Willard Library into one of the state’s premier centers of genealogical and historical research. A dedicated environmentalist, Diane chaired the board of the Indiana chapter of The Nature Conservancy for three years and served as vice chairman of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ State Review Board on Historic Preservation for nearly a decade.

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Never one to miss a party, Tom was the unofficial travel agent and entertainment director to his and his wife Maggie’s wide group of friends, which extended from his native St. Genevieve, Missouri, to Newburgh, Indiana, where Tom relocated to in 1981. A fan of country and bluegrass music, and rarely missing a weekly golf outing at Rolling Hills Country Club, Tom left his professional mark in the Tri-State while working as vice president of sales and marketing for Peabody Energy. After retiring in 1996, Tom volunteered with the Evansville Chapter of Service Corps of Retired Executives, also serving a term as president. PATRICIA SWANSON, 83

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Patricia lived out her love of schools and learning, first by covering education for 25 of her 40-year newspaper career, and then as an eight-year Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board member after retiring from the newsroom. A multifaceted journalist, Patricia wrote for the Evansville Press until the newspaper ceased publication in 1998. She then joined the Evansville Courier & Press as education reporter until retiring in 2005. Patricia was known for her tenacious reporting as well as for her talents in creating interesting feature stories. Patricia’s education legacy is continued by her son, Paul, who serves as an elementary school principal in suburban Washington, D.C. ALEXIS MARIE RUSIN, 18

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A Terre Haute, Indiana, native, Alexis was made of perseverance. The Boonville High School senior rose above dyslexia, combatting the stigma of learning disabilities while consistently earning a 4.0 GPA. She was a member of Beta Club, a dedicated volunteer in her church’s nursery, and a loving aunt to her four-year-old niece Hudsynn. Alexis loved to travel, and right before she passed away after one last battle with cancer, she and her family visited Disney World on a trip sponsored by Evansville’s Granted nonprofit. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 EVANSVILLE LIVING

GOODBYE, OLD FRIEND By the staff of evansville living

n a drizzling November morning, Evansville bid adieu to its tallest skyscraper and 50 years of memories. Rendered obsolete by changing corporate needs, no one came along to save it, and the 18-story former bank building at 420 Main St. was imploded to make room for new Downtown development. For many, the tower symbolized business deals, glamor, and Evansville’s place among the corporate elite. As we say goodbye, we reflect on what was, and prepare for what’s to come.

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Path of Progress

Should you find yourself in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, walk to the intersection of Sixth and Main streets, point yourself west, and glance up. Chances are you’ll draw a quick breath when your eyes meet the 32-story Bank of America Center — “It looks just like 420 Main!” That’s because it was fashioned from similar blueprints by the same Tulsa-based architects, Jack W. Kelley and Thomas F. Bank of America Center, Marshall. Completed in 1967, Tulsa, Oklahoma the international-style tower was Kelley and Marshall’s fourth skyscraper and heavily influenced the style and tone of Evansville’s new Old National Bank headquarters. “420 Main was modernist, which grew out of international style,” says Carl Conner II, an Evansville native who with his father ran the architecture firm Conner & Associates. “In the 1960s, corporate America latched onto international style pretty quick. They traded in buildings representing heritage and tradition for international style, which was more forward looking.” A key feature in Kelley’s signature design style was private penthouse dining clubs; he was an instrumental player in the establishment of Tulsa’s own Petroleum Club. The tower in Downtown Evansville became the architectural partners’ seventh skyscraper and third-tallest building when it was completed in 1970. In the path of progress — as, coincidentally, 420 Main would someday find itself — was the Hotel Lincoln, next door to the original Old National

“I have tons of memories and associations with the building, so (the implosion) was sad. I don’t think I’m overstating it to say (the tower) was the seat of commerce in Evansville. — Mike Hinton, former president and chief operating officer of ONB’s holding company Old National Bancorp.

Bank building, and it was the first to go. After Old National Bank switched buildings in late 1969, its original headquarters was torn down as 420 Main was finished out the following year and more tenants lined up. “It was one of first good examples of above-ground parking in Evansville,” Conner says. “In a lot of ways, it was a successful building. I think the building in its time was really good for Downtown. It did take us a step forward in architectural style, as a corporate center.” As for 420 Main’s sibling tower in downtown Tulsa, the Bank of America Center still is thriving. The building houses Oklahoma’s attorney general as well as the executive offices for Bank of America, and the exclusive Summit Club takes up the top three floors. The tower doesn’t show signs of its nearly 55 years in the Tulsa skyline, and it clearly has been maintained over time to retain such prestige in the community. Which begs the uncomfortable thought: Could 420 Main have survived if Old National Bank had stayed put? The answer now, of course, is moot.

More than an Office

Completed in 1970, the Old National Bank building was headquarters for its namesake that occupied about 75 percent from construction until 2004, when the bank moved into its newly built headquarters at 1 Main St. With its record-setting 18 floors, the ONB Tower was cemented into the memories of those who lived and worked around the building — memories of which surfaced with its implosion on Nov. 21, 2021. “I have tons of memories and associations with the building, so (the implosion) was sad,” says Mike Hinton, former president and chief operating officer of ONB’s holding company Old National Bancorp. “I don’t think I’m overstating it to say (the tower) was the seat of commerce in Evansville.” TOWERING PRESENCE // Constructed in 1969 and finished out in 1970, the former headquarters of Old National Bank at 420 Main St. enjoyed a prominent place in Downtown Evansville. Modeled after the architects’ own headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the tower exuded innovation, glamor, and a forward-looking trajectory as seen in the postcard below dated 1971.

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WALK THIS WAY // 420 Main served as a center for commerce and dealmaking in Evansville, but it also housed many treasured memories from the early 1970s. From family trips to a parent’s high-rise office to dining at the exclusive, penthouse Petroleum Club, there was no shortage of activity coursing through the 18-story skyscraper overlooking Main Street and Downtown Evansville.

Hinton, an Evansville native, across the ONB tower, John first set foot in the tower on Jan. “Stuff ” Staser worked in the 2, 1980, as a business develop- building from 1971 to 1974 on ment officer on the 15th floor. the 14th floor with the law firm He rose in the ranks, eventually Stone, Keck, and O’Connor becoming the bank’s president (later becoming Jack Stone Law and CEO in 1993, and in 2000 Office and eventually Chapman was named chairman and ex- Injury Lawyers). Returning to ecutive vice president of Old Na- ONB Tower with the trust detional Bancorp on the 11th floor. partment from 2001 to 2010, He was promoted to mar- he eventually retired from law keting director in 1981, relo- in 2013 and moved to Seattle, cating with marketing to the Washington, a few years later. seventh floor. In the early 1990s Staser’s trust department was he moved to the sixth floor, re- bounced to the eighth and ninth served for ONB Evansville’s floors before eventually settling leadership and its famous board- on the 14th floor. room, as executive vice president “We had nice offices on the of retail banking. 14th floor,” he says. “People en“The sixth floor was where joyed coming up there to meet it all happened,” he says. “The with us.” minute you walked through the Also on the 14th floor for a big double doors (of the board- time was Dr. Wayne Alley’s denroom), immediately to the right tal practice. Kathy Schroeder was a small kitchen well known Talley worked there as a dental for having a stash of favorite li- assistant from 1971 to 1974, later quors. Directly ahead of you was retiring to raise her two daughthis massive table with big leather ters, Lisa Schroeder Teague chairs that sat 24 to 26 people. The (born in 1980) and Amy Schroentire room was wood paneled.” eder Whitby (born in 1982). The Another Evansville native sisters’ father, John Schroeder, to have his fair share of offices and grandfather, Chester Schro42 EVANSVILLE LIVING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022

eder, also both worked in the building on the 12th floor for Northwestern Mutual Life. “When we would come to see him, we would kind of round a corner to a right to get to his office,” says Lisa. “He would be sitting there in his chair, have glasses with one of the sides in his mouth. That was always kind of a constant memory that I have in my head.” “I remember (my dad) always knew somebody,” she adds. “I always got the feeling that it was a place where everybody kind of knew everybody who worked there for as big of a building as it was.” In 1987, Purdue University student Dan Grimm came to work at Northwestern as an intern. When he graduated in 1989, he joined full-time as a financial representative and worked closely with John. Still with the company today, Grimm is one of the few tenants who experienced the building after ONB’s exit. Northwestern remained in the tower until 2006, at which time it took up residence in its current location at 335 Cross Pointe Blvd. on Evansville’s East Side. “It was different; it seemed not as vibrant,” says Grimm, whose favorite aspect of working at 420 Main had been meeting new people in the elevators and common spaces. “I think the other thing was everybody knew where that building was. And I think back in the day, there was some prestige of being in that office as well.” Much of the building’s reputation developed from its unique fixtures. The branch on the main floor went against the standards for banks of the time, which were known for ornate columns and historic facades. “The bank where the tellers were and all that was modern,” says former Evansville Press business editor Mel Runge, who made routine visits to the building for interviews and press conferences. “The other banks around town, their lobbies were pretty ornate.” Instead of a typical drive-thru banking option, ONB had something most Downtown structures lacked: a parking garage. From the second through the fifth floors, the garage was overseen by parking attendant Terri Reibold. “It was certainly different for Evansville,” says Staser “It was a nice convenience not to have to go out in the rain and slush when it was either too warm or too cold.” Julie McCarty, co-owner of Colonial Classics Landscaping and Nursery with her husband JT, remembers paying $30 a month to park in the garage when she started working in the building in 1991. McCarty started on the eighth floor as a corporate trainer for ONB. She was promoted to director of Corporate University and worked on the 10th and 13th floors before moving with ONB to its new headquarters. “My last office had a beautiful view of the river,” she says. “I’ve never had that kind of view since I left that floor. I worked in that building so long that it felt like home.”

John, Lisa, Amy, and Kathy Schroeder at the Petroleum Club, 1995. M A I N S T R E E T P H OTO P R OV I D E D BY T H E B R A D AW E CO L L EC T I O N AT T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F S O U T H E R N I N D I A N A D A V I D L . R I C E L I B R A R Y . F A M I LY PHOTO PROVIDED BY LISA SCHROEDER TEAGUE.

Of all the tenants that occupied Old National Bank’s former headquarters, none became more synonymous with the high-esteemed elegance of Evansville’s tallest building than the Petroleum Club. Indeed, the “second home” saw many major life milestones of some of its tenants. All had fond memories of dining at the Petroleum Club or the unnamed sandwich shop with casual caféstyle seating on the ninth floor. Hinton met his wife Debbie in the building. She worked in the marketing department while he was on the sixth floor. In 1993, they gave birth to their first and only child, a daughter named Taylor. While home from Indiana University one summer, Lisa Schroeder filled in for her father’s secretary, who was recovering from surgery. Staser and Grimm met many lifelong acquaintances in the elevators and offices they visited every day. Eventually, 420 Main itself would become a legend of Evansville history, a skyline standout, a towering reminder of the unstoppable passage of time and progress in developing downtowns. But before 2004, it was still a bustling city within itself, which made ONB’s decision to leave — one that fell largely on Hinton’s shoulders — all the more newsworthy. “I was the person that the board asked to lead the decision as our lease came up,” says Hinton, who lead a taskforce on the matter. “I harbored a personal preference for trying to stay in the building, and we did everything. We made exhausting attempts to try to purchase it.” Although Old National’s name was plastered along the top edge of the tower, it was actually owned by “an absentee landlord,” according to Hinton. Part of a generation-skipping trust, he says the owners did not want to end up with “capital gain” from selling the building.

“It was kind of crazy to be investing the dollars the bank did into a building they didn’t own,” says Hinton, who left Old National in 2006 and is now the chairman and CEO of Evansville’s Lochmueller Group. “Ultimately, we couldn’t make a deal. It was a long, arduous decision made with full recognition of the feelings and emotions that were attached to the building and its history with the bank.”

Splendor in the Sky

Of all the tenants that occupied Old National Bank’s former headquarters, none became more synonymous with the high-esteemed elegance of Evansville’s tallest building than the Petroleum Club. Residing on the 17th and 18th floors, the Petroleum Club was chartered in 1948 by wealthy oil men at the height of the oil boom in the Illinois Basin. The men wanted a place that would represent the luxuries they experienced at home in Texas and Oklahoma and function as a spot away from the drudgery and grime of the oilfield. The basin’s unofficial capitol, Evansville was chosen for the men-only supper club, with the McCurdy Hotel (101 S.E. First St.) serving as its birthplace. As membership grew, the club moved inside the Vendome Hotel, back to the McCurdy, and then the Citizens Bank building before finally settling atop Old National in 1970. The club had been privately owned until then, but with the move to the new tower, it was acquired by the Club Corporation of America. The CCA expanded the club’s membership outside of the oil industry to other prominent professionals — lawyers, doctors, CPAs, owners, and company executives. Members included auto dealers Kenny Kent and Joe O’Daniel,

Chef Ed Ellis

TOP OF THE TOWN // With sweeping views of Downtown Evansville, the 22-year-old Petroleum Club called several nearby locations home before settling down at 420 Main in 1970. The club’s exclusive membership, elegant cuisine, and lavish trappings drew bankers, executives, celebrities, politicians, and movers-and-shakers to the tallest point in the city. NEWSLETTER PROVIDED BY ALAN SHOVERS. BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO AND BOTTOM I N T E R I O R P H O T O P R O V I D E D B Y F E E L T H E H I S T O R Y P R O G R A M AT F. J . R E I T Z H I G H S C H O O L . S TA F F A N D C H E F P H OTO S P R OV I D E D BY C H A R L E S E VA N S .

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“He (Tommie Wilson) was service with a smile. He had a server’s heart, and you had to have one to be in the type of work we were in. He just loved people, and he loved to talk, and he loved to show off.” — Charles Evans, former assistant maître d’ of the Petroleum Club

A SMILE AND A SONG // Often tickling the ivories and commanding the Petroleum Club stage was bandleader Phillip “Red” Wick, a Princeton, Indiana, resident. Wick, who died in 2015, often performed in a trio and was known for playing a jazz-rock fusion reminiscent of Ray Charles and Fats Domino. Pictured here with Wick is Judy Baker on bass guitar.

Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Co. CEO Norman P. Wagner, and architect Jack R. Kinkel. The CCA spared no expense when it came to design, and every detail, down to the soap dish in the ladies’ powder room, was carefully selected. Themed in traditional and conservative patterns, both floors featured high beamed ceilings, rich dark oak paneled walls, spacious rooms, and autumnal colors in the rugs, drapes, and other furnishings. Plush carpeting coated the floors as gleaming brass Flemish chandeliers brightened the club from above. “We had people from out of town say it was as nice as any club in any major city, and it was a special place,” says retired attorney Alan Shovers, former chairman of the club’s board of directors. “People loved it, and it had a history.” A spacious area for dining and dancing, a comfortable cocktail lounge, and a reception room all were located on the 18th floor. The 17th floor contained a card room, bar, and grill. Livening the mood was live music under the direction of band leader Phillip “Red” Wick. Old English antiques — Victorian reproductions of the Tudor period — decorated the club’s luxurious 14,000 square-foot interior, including a stained-glass window taken from an English estate house displayed above the stairwell in the reception room. Members often described it as “walking into an old English castle,” according to a 1970 Evansville Courier article. An 1893 original lithograph by French artist Henri de ToulouseLautrec depicting cabaret singer Aristide Bruant in a dramatic silhouette with a wide hat, black velvet jacket, and red scarf hung above the bar. Purchased by Club members for $700 in 1959, the lithograph

had been used in several films, including 1950’s “All About Eve” starring Bette Davis. Shovers says the lithograph’s current whereabouts are unknown. Serving a mixture of French continental, classical European, and traditional Midwest cuisine, members and employees alike cherished the club’s upscale atmosphere and gourmet meals, whether buffet style for lunch or evening table service. “We had a very diverse menu,” says Ed Ellis, the Petroleum Club’s executive chef from 1988 to 1993. “We had a seafood cart that we presented to our members when they dined in the evening, and it had just about everything on it: shrimp, pickled herring, smoked salmon, fresh shucked oysters, and a variety of caviar. At one time, the Petroleum Club served more caviar than anywhere else in the Midwest.” Dishes were made in-house from scratch, including the popular puff pastries and Danishes prepared each day by the club’s baker. Even the bread loaves that encased sandwiches were baked fresh daily. The club’s fine dining service and attention to detail was largely overseen by its most memorable employee, maitre d’ Tommie Wilson, who led front-of-house operations for 36 years. Wilson passed away at age 73 in 2012. “He was service with a

smile,” says Charles Evans, a longtime employee of the club and former assistant maître d’. “He had a server’s heart, and you had to have one to be in the type of work we were in. He just loved people, and he loved to talk, and he loved to show off.” By 1981, the Petroleum Club finally allowed women in its membership ranks. With the best view in Evansville, many people clamored to gain entry — including celebrities and politicians visiting the Tri-State — but entry was only granted to members and guests of members. The Petroleum Club endured for another three and a half decades after moving into the tower at Fifth and Main streets, including a peak year in 1990, when it was named Club of the Year by the CCA. Ellis was also named Executive Chef of the Year. But by the earlys 2000s, the club began experiencing hardships. Business lunches and dinners were going out of fashion, and club became too formal and expensive for the average person, with an initiation of $300 and yearly dues of $240. The club had also returned to private ownership, with a board of directors taking over from the CCA in its final 10 years. In 2001, a fire destroyed an entire wall of the 18th floor that brought questions about the club’s fire safety. The final ax fell in 2004,

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AT&T Building — 124 ft

One Riverfront Place — 129 ft

Hulman Building — 134 ft

CenterPoint Square — 136 ft

Old National Place — 144 ft

Bally’s Evansville Hotel — 150 ft

German American Bank — 151 ft

Hilliard Lyons Building — 155 ft

Old Courthouse — 216 ft

Fifth Third Center — 226 ft

Height of Downtown Evansville Buildings

PHILLIP “RED” WICK PHOTO PROVIDED BY ANDREW CARTER BAKER

when Old National Bank relocated its headquarters to its current riverfront building. “We lost our largest customer, and we couldn’t make it,” Shovers says. The Petroleum Club officially folded in 2006, bringing an end to more than a halfcentury of lavish dining and the best birdseye view of the city. “I thought, this is where I’m going to finish out my life. I’m going to be just like Tommie,” says Evans, who by that time was the club’s assistant manager. “Then all of a sudden, they came up one day and said, ‘Oh by the way, we’re closing our doors.’”

420 Main Implosion - Nov. 21, 2021

On The Way Out

After Old National Bank moved into its current headquarters and the Petroleum Club closed its doors, 420 Main sat mostly vacant. Several renovation ideas were floated to rejuvenate the building, the most recent by Carmel, Indiana-based Domo Development, which bought the site in 2019. A post-purchase assessment determined the cost to renovate the tower would exceed any revenue it would bring it, and the decision was made to topple 420 Main and the adjacent Sycamore Building. General contractor Barton Malow of Nashville, Tennessee; Indianapolis-based demolition contractor Renascent, Inc.; and Maryland-based explosives expert Controlled Demolition Inc. worked with Evansville city and public safety officials to craft a plan to implode the 18-story tower, which occurred under a quiet morning rain on Nov. 21, 2021. A small crowd of contractors and their families, city officials, Evansville Police officers, and news media camped out at CDI’s command center at the corner of Locust and N.W. Fifth streets just before 7 a.m. With all pedestrians cleared from the detonation area and the weather agreeable enough, the green light was given. For a moment, as the demolition crew reached the end of its implosion countdown, it looked like something may have gone wrong. The voices counting down had reached “one,” and nothing happened. Silence hung heavily in the damp air, and notably, 420 Main still stood. But as quickly as the idea of a mishap appeared, it was chased away by 10 bangs of strategically laid explosives. Each rolled down the 18-story tower and elicited a sharp crack of sound. As the first wave ended, the site again descended into quiet, but those watching from around the command center knew this pause wouldn’t last. As a second wave of explosions began, a deep rumbling that resonated in your bones accompanied it and shook everything within IMPLOSION PHOTOS BY AUDRA STRAW

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reach. 374 pounds of explosives began caving in the structure in a cascade of strategic spots — first the parking garage, then the north end — and gravity and inertia did the rest. At exactly 7 a.m., the entire building was on the ground in a plume of dust, and the bells atop the adjacent Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse chimed a well-timed death knell. 420 Main was gone, its grandeur lost in a heap of twisted rubble and dust wafting skyward and camouflaging the city’s new skyline.

A New Chapter

What comes next? Smaller, mixed-use buildings and a park to add more office, residential, and retail space to Downtown Evansville. An adjacent park named Center-

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Wedding Timeline 6-12 months before or as soon as you get engaged:  You can’t be too careful when it comes to cancellations. Pick not one, but two, wedding dates and times just in case.  Determine your budget.  Compile your guest list.  Book ceremony and reception locations you love, but that are also flexible and accommodating for both of your proposed event dates.  Book your officiant, photographer, and videographer.  Shop for and order wedding attire.  Mail save-the-dates for your top date choice and include a disclaimer about a possible change of plans.

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5 or more months before:

1 month before:

The day before:

 Order invitations.

 Create and print ceremony programs.

 Give designated helpers items for which they’re responsible.

 Book the caterer, florist, musicians, and honeymoon accommodations.  Order your attendants’ attire.

 Apply for a marriage license but check its longevity; many do have expiration dates!  Finalize the reception menu.

4 months before:

 Assign reception seating.

 Order wedding favors.

 Write your vows.

 Book your stylist/salon and hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.

2 weeks before:

 Relax and have fun at your rehearsal and dinner!  Pull together your attire, accessories, and an emergency kit with safety pins, sewing kit, makeup, and other crucial elements.

 Break in your wedding day shoes.

 Get plenty of sleep, so you look — and feel! — rested on your big day.

 Reserve any rental items.

 Confirms day-of costs, details, and itinerary with your vendors.

Wedding day:

 Mail the invitations.

 Check local COVID-19 guidelines.

 Purchase the wedding rings.  Order the cake.

2 months before:  Arrange the rehearsal dinner.

 Attend a final fitting for your attire.  Treat yourself to a relaxing massage or facial.  Delegate day-of duties to trusted loved ones.

 Register for gifts.

 Purchase extras, such as the guest book, toasting glasses, cake knife, ring pillow, unity candle, and cake topper.

 Decide on entertainment for your reception.

 Do trial runs of hair and makeup for the bridal party.

 Review your wedding day playlist with the band and/or DJ and any “must have” shots with your photographer and videographer.

 Have an engagement party.

 Hire wedding-day transport.

 Review your final RSVP list.

 Give your wedding bands to the best man and maid of honor before the ceremony.  Eat a healthy breakfast.  Present your parents and partner with gifts, and plan to spend some time alone with them.  Get your hair and makeup done.  Enjoy your wedding!

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t was faith that brought Megan and Matthew Becker together in life and at the altar. The vansville natives’ traditional Oct. 17, 2020, wedding and Latin Mass at St. Boniface Catholic Church on the West Side was rooted in Catholic traditions and family ties. Megan’s father grew up attending St. Boniface. The eception at Knights of St. John Home in St. Wendel, Indiana, has been the site of many celebrations in Matthew’s family.

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“It meant a lot to me that we all worked together as a family to make our day so personal and special,” says Megan. “My father does woodworking, so he hand-carved all the bowls and candlesticks. (My mother) and her three sisters decorated all of the tables and made sure each detail was perfect.” “I really enjoyed having that family continuity,” adds Matthew. “Seeing Megan walk down the aisle; I’ve never seen her look more radiant.” The couple attended Mater Dei High School together but weren’t close until they reconnected in 2015 while both working at Holy Redeemer Catholic School’s daycare. They later moved to Indianapolis — where they still reside as Matthew finishes medical school at Marian University — while Megan attended physician assistant school at Butler University. On June 15, 2019, Matthew convinced a suspicious Megan to take a drive to Butler’s Holcomb Gardens and proposed to her in the gazebo decorated by her friends. Married in her mother’s three-tiered veil by Father Ryan McCarthy of their parish, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Indianapolis, Megan says faith is the most important element of their lives. “We have grown so much closer to one another through our faith,” she says. “All of this is to say that we love Jesus Christ and couldn’t imagine being married anywhere other than His church. It was perfect and everything we hoped for.”

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Sarah & Gavin

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ticking with a classic theme for their September 2021 wedding, Sarah and Gavin Gruszewski were able to stave off plenty of obstacles, including a pandemic and a large fundraiser held nearby on the same night as their reception, to produce the wedding of their dreams. The couple met through a dating app and quickly discovered many mutual friends from their time at the University of Southern Indiana. They became engaged in summer of 2019. After tying the knot at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Newburgh, Indiana, the wedding party made a quick stop for cocktails at The Landing before hopping back on a party bus to the reception held inside the newly built Friedman Park Events Center. “(My favorite part was) watching all of our friends and family coming together to celebrate, especially after the year everyone has been through with the pandemic,” Sarah says. “It was great to see everyone together again.”

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The reception included seven cakes in different flavors baked by Sarah’s cousin Elaine, anchored by the couple’s funfetti cake featuring their Chihuahua, Lily. Sarah created a light-up “Mr. and Mrs.” sign with her father for the fireplace at the reception, which featured a live band from Louisville, Kentucky, called The Crashers. “Having the live band was different. Lots of weddings we’ve been to have had DJs,” says Sarah. “Th y were a really good time.” For their guestbook, the couple went outside the norm and added their own touch by having guests sign a cornhole board instead. “My dad ended up making it from scratch and then stained it, so instead of signing a guestbook, everybody got to sign the board with a paint pen,” she says. “When we were on our honeymoon, my dad did a final s ain on it so that it would seal everything in.”

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Laureen & Andy

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fter meeting each other on Facebook, Laureen and Andy Ludwig quickly became friends and started dating in June 2019. Both golf lovers, with Andy frequenting the course as a player and Laureen as the tournament director for the United Leasing and Finance Korn Ferry Tour Championship at Victoria National Golf Course, the two were engaged in April 2021 at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. A quick six-month engagement didn’t deter the lovebirds. An event planner by trade, Laureen is no stranger to coordinating weddings and took her years of experience to create her own signature event. “It was fun to do a wedding for myself and for my husband and our family and friends versus doing it as a vendor for someone else,” she says. “I could really kind of take the things that I had

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seen over the years and the things that I’d liked that I had seen other brides do.” Held at Andy’s parent’s house on the West Side, the Oct. 16 wedding signaled a new beginning for the bride and groom as it was the second marriage for each. Laureen says it was also important for them to make sure their respective children were included: Andy’s 10-year-old daughter Breleigh served as the maid of honor, and Laureen’s 18-yearold son Evan was his best man. “I knew from my background that a lot of the venues that I would choose would’ve been already reserved because of, not only for the brides (on the list before me), but because of the backlog from when things were canceled because of COVID,” she says. “We didn’t have another choice, but their property is beautiful, so I don’t know that we would’ve picked anything differently.” The outdoor reception was held under a tent rented from TRU Event that overlooked a lake in the backyard. Laureen says they focused on using greenery and flowers and color in the reception to fill out the space. The eventful night ended with fireworks above the lake.

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Courtney & Kyle

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hen the storm clouds finally parted over Tanglewood Wedding and Events Barn in Boonville, Indiana, on April 10, 2021, Courtney and Kyle Schmitt said “I do” through big smiles and roaring winds. “It was so windy that day, my veil ended up flying off and hitting my dad,” says Courtney. The couple met in 2015 through mutual friends during a night out at KC’s Time Out Lounge on the East Side. Five years later, on New Year’s Eve 2019, Kyle proposed in their shared home, forgetting one crucial step. “He came into the house and had some roses and he actually handed them to me and said, ‘I’ve got something for you,’” says Courtney. “He showed me the ring, but didn’t get down on one knee. He just totally spaced that part.”

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Paige & Ken

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love of Halloween, Victorian art, and the TV show “The Office” created Paige and Ken Renshaw’s dream wedding on Oct. 30, 2021. Growing up together in Mount Vernon, Indiana, the two didn’t speak often before starting to date in 2014 after a mutual friend set them up. Ken, an operator at Sabic, and Paige, an engineer at Electronics Research, Inc., decided to DIY their Victorian All Hallows’ Eve-themed wedding. Paige built and designed the black archway under which they said their vows, which included references to “The Office.” Ken also based his Dec. 24, 2020, proposal around a mint green teapot, a romantic reference from the show. Ken made apothecary jars and bottles for table centerpieces. Mismatched chairs bought, found, and donated made up the seating. Handmade cauldrons fashioned from utility buckets and an arrival in a renovated bus that Ken and his friends own were all details that harkened back to their theme. “I like the modernization of Victorian stuff,” says Paige. “I also am obsessed with Halloween, and Ken has adopted that since we’ve been together. That’s our favorite holiday to celebrate.”

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The w dding was also built around personal details. Ken’s father was the DJ, and the couple’s 5-year-old Yorkie Neely Mo walked down the aisle in a tuxedo. More than 20 donated area rugs created the aisle, and the ceremony and reception venue itself was next to a picturesque pond on Paige’s family’s property in Owensville, Indiana. “The w ather ruined some of the stuff hat we wanted to do, but for the most part both of us look back on it and it was absolutely the perfect day,” she says. “I think two of my favorite (moments) would probably be us saying our vows to each other, and then our exit from the ceremony. We did smoke bombs, and that was really fun.”

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Taryn & Aaron

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ailing from southern Gibson County, Taryn and Aaron were engaged in March 2020 after dating for about eight months and began planning a traditional Catholic wedding. The July 10, 2021 ceremony took place at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt, Indiana, Taryn’s hometown parish, with Father Tony Ernst, who had recently moved away from the parish a year before, as the officiant. “It was just so special. The church was packed, and it just brought tears to my eyes seeing all the family and friends there supporting us and having Father Tony there,” says Taryn. “It was just special and intimate.” The ceremony was large, with nearly 600 guests. One of Taryn’s cousin played the piano, while another performed on the violin. Aaron’s cousin also sang.

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Wanting to include sentimental heirlooms and pieces of her faith in the ceremony, Taryn tucked into her bouquet a rosary from her mother’s first ommunion, as well as a bonnet her grandmother made for her baptism. At the reception at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center, Taryn’s grandfather and great-aunt played the accordion and sang the “Schnitzelbank,” a popular German-American song. Th y also enjoyed music from live band the Juicebox Heroes from Jeffersonville, Indiana. “I wanted it to be elegant, but I also didn’t want it to be formal,” Taryn says. “I wanted everybody to come and celebrate and have a good time.”

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or Evansville native and Amothecary owner Tara Bouillet, the illuminating blue of a Scarce Morpho butterfly or abstract pattern on an Oleander Hawk Moth’s wings are as artistic as it gets. Since January 2020, Bouillet has turned her love of entomology (the study of insects) into a creative business selling pinned insect shadow boxes. The hobby was fostered throughout her lifetime by her grandparents Suzanne, a former professor of microbiology at Vincennes University in Vincennes, Indiana, and Jules “Tony” Bouillet, a wooden wildlife carver. “My whole life, I was fairly artistic,” says Bouillet. “I guess once I started realizing that I liked doing insect art, it just took off from there, and I realized it probably had to do with all the time I spent with my grandparents when I was younger.” Each specimen, which has died of natural causes, from her two bug dealers — an insectarium in Louisville, Kentucky, and an insect sanctuary in Thailand — must be rehydrated, pinned, and dried, a process that averages more than seven weeks. The shadow boxes cost between $50 and $150 and are sold at Corkscrew Curiosities (2250 S. Green St., Unit B., Henderson, KY) and online. “It makes me so happy that people appreciate nature and want to have it in their homes,” says Bouillet. “I feel super fortunate that they’ve chosen my artwork to be able to put up and enjoy.”

GARDEN GALLERY Deceased insects find new life within the shadow box frames made by Tara Bouillet for her entomology art business, Amothercary.

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THOUSANDS OF COLLECTIBLES line the stalls of Riverside Antique Mall (1205 E. Riverside Drive), but of all the vintage relics in the shop, this 1800s fire horn stands out as one of its more unique items. Before Siebe Gorman and Company developed its famous deep-sea diving gear, it manufactured fire safety equipment, including this rare fire horn that was used in the mid-to-late 19th century. But before this instrument alerted residents to the presence of fires, it actually was a mechanism of pumping fresh air into firefighters’ helmets using the double bellow operation. Air was sent to the firefighters’ helmets from a heavy brass foot pedal that was pressed down to release the tension of a large spring. Out of the bellow system, where the horn is now attached, was a hose up to 600 feet in length that reached the rescuer. Firefighters would communicate how much air to pump through a system of tugs and pulls: One tug meant more air, two tugs meant more slack, and three tugs meant to LOUD AND PROUD riversideantiquemall.com pull them out immediately. As firefighting became more efficient with the development of a self-contained breathing apparatus, Siebe Gorman attached brass horns to the bellow pump and then sold them as fire horns, which worked well as the noise they made carried for quite a distance. “It’s quite a weird piece,” says Robert Carter, an Evansville resident who owns this fire horn. “Once you get it going, it’s pretty loud. It starts roaring after a while, but it doesn’t start out loud. It was a good fire horn back then.” An antique collector for 15 years, Carter says he purchased the vintage fire horn at an antique road show. You can find, and own, Carter’s fire horn for yourself for $995 at booth 44 inside the Riverside Antique Mall.

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Treetop Trendy McCutchanville home brings the outdoors in BY JODI KEEN

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he wild outdoors of McCutchanville offer a bounty of space for playing around with home construction, and many residents have used the available acreage to their advantage. From charming cottages and grand manors to eye-popping estates, no two homes look the same in the rolling hills north of Evansville.

Tucked in a valley down a long driveway, a 5,500-square-foot home fits that bill. Built in 2019 and fashioned with brick, stone, and neutral colors into a traditional style, the home blends well into the surrounding landscape. Inside, strategic elements are lined up to evoke the feeling of an upscale, cozy lodge that would welcome residents and visitors alike. “There’s no wasted space. That was a strategic part of our planning,” say the homeowners, business professionals who moved to Evansville in 2018. “We wanted places we would actually use.” Although they had lived in several previous residences outside the Tri-State, this home was the owners’ first build. Seeking a guide to help them navigate the intricacies of home design, they turned to Evansville resident Marjorie Bergen. An interior designer since 1994, she specializes in residential interiors and was referred to the homeowners by a friend who had collaborated with Bergen on a home build a few years prior. “We worked together to choose everything from the exterior brick, stone, shake, and roofing to the interior millwork, the lighting, JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 EVANSVILLE LIVING

“We wanted to make it feel like you’re in a treehouse”

Stenciled bird decals adorn the tops of door frames and window panes in this McCutchanville home. Likened to a treehouse by the owners, the decals join other earthen elements that bring nature inside the house.

the flooring, and furniture,” Bergen says. “Every piece of their interior is the result of a conscious choice.” The property sits on 14 acres that were originally part of the neighbor’s 20 acres. Surrounded by old-growth trees and chic, no-mow fescue grass interspersed with native plants, the home was designed to bring the outdoors in. “We wanted to maximize the view,” say the homeowners, so they lined the back yard exterior walls with windows to cascade light onto the open concept living room’s exposed beams and natural stone fireplace. They purchased delicate, stenciled bird decals found on Etsy and perched them atop door frames, bookcases, and window ledges. “We wanted to make it feel like you’re in a treehouse,” they say. Braided rugs lining the living room hardwood meet 86

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luxurious, stainresistant Crypton fabric on the customordered sectional. The homeowners can curl up in front of the fire or challenge guests to a game of checkers on a cocktail table featuring a built-in game board. “The cocktail table’s four bench seats are a great addition to the room because they can hide away when not in use but provide excellent additional seating when needed,” Bergen says. “We wanted a living room where you can sit down and kick your feet up and relax,” the homeowners add. And by “kick your feet up,” they mean that literally. The solid cherry dining table with dovetailing was crafted by Darrin Kalb, owner of Kempf Custom Cabinets in Evansville, to include a footrest.

Natural hardwood and leafy plants mix with brassy-gold accents and cozy furniture in this custom-built McCutchanville home to produce a gorgeous space that is as comfortable as it is chic.

“The owner likes to rest her feet on a ledge, so she and I decided to add a stretcher under the table for that purpose,” Bergen says. “We took the time to have her sit in a variety of comfortable positions to determine exactly how high the stretcher should be off the floor.” The home’s earthen colors and aesthetic are brightened by brassy-gold accents, which add a touch of elegance to mirrors, tables, hangers, light fixtures, and hardware. Still thinking strategically, the homeowners placed emphasis on accents that could change the tone of a room and give it pops of color. “We like a blank canvas,” the homeowners say. “In five years, if we’re tired of the blue pillows on the couch, we can switch it out without redesigning everything.” The homeowners and Bergen planned each room down to the last detail. The walk-in master wardrobe is motion lit and has a fold-out ironing board, while a nearby wall of drawers and cupboards keeps clothes neatly packed out of sight. The master bedroom has retractable blackout shades that operate on a remote control. The spacious master bathroom boasts heated floors, skirting the jarring sensation of transitioning from a hot shower onto cold tile. The home’s custom design work is most evident in the expansive kitchen. Fans of cooking, the homeowners wanted all necessary supplies to be strategically positioned where they would instinctively reach. Every detail, down to the backlit Amish cabinetry and custom drawers, was planned by Bergen and the owners. “We took the time to break down how the homeowner likes to function in her kitchen, and we designed it to be intuitive, so everything is exactly where you would expect it to be,” Bergen says. “In our other house, there were always things that would drive us crazy — hauling the groceries halfway across the house, beating up the walls with cabinet doors,” the owners add. “We don’t have that here. Marjorie thought of things we didn’t think of. It’s been money well, well spent.” JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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ADVICE FOR LIFELONG WELLNESS Hear tips from local experts, learn about what preventive measures are in place in our community, and begin working toward a healthier you. GET IN LINE WITH CHIROPRACTIC CARE Do you suffer from symptoms of an aching back, irritated sinuses, joint degeneration, or ADHD? You may be surprised to learn that chiropractic care can tackle those and a wide range of problems. “Chiropractic care is so simple: Your body heals itself through the brain and spinal cord, and that is protected by your spine,” says Heather Wedding, chiropractor and co-owner of CORE Chiropractic with her husband, Tanner. “All we do as chiropractors is treat your spine so your body can then heal itself. We’re essentially optimizing the body’s natural ability to heal itself. • Adjustments can help childhood ailments: Chiropractic care isn’t limited to grown-up aches and pains. “It is great for newborns, babies, toddlers, and children by relieving pressure on the nerves to treat and prevent ear infections, reflux, latching issues, difficulty crawling, and gait abnormalities,” says Wedding. • Good alignment improves nervous system functions: “Chiropractic care helps balance the parasympathetic/ sympathetic nervous system,” says Wedding, which can improve symptoms of colic and constipation, mood disorders, sleeping problems, and attention disorders. • It bolsters injury prevention: Chiropractic care treats extremities, making sure joints are mobile and stable. Wedding says this helps athletes withstand injuries and elderly patients slow the progression of arthritis and improve balance.

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surgery for cosmetic or reconstructive reasons, what do patients need to know? We asked Dr. Katherine Kottwitz, a plastic surgeon who practices with Dr. Vedant Borad in the Deaconess health system. What is the difference between cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeries? Cosmetic surgeries are elective in the sense that a patient comes to me wanting to improve the appearance of a certain area of their body; a person may wish to change the shape or size of their chin or enhance the size of their breasts. Reconstructive surgeries involve repairing of the anatomy following a medical intervention or traumatic event, such as reconstruction of breast tissue following mastectomy related to breast cancer, wounds needing skin flaps or grafts for healing, or complex lacerations following a trauma.

How long of a process is typical for a plastic surgery, from consultation to recovery? We start with a consultation, and we discuss which areas they want to treat; if patients need counseling while considering a cosmetic procedure, we can refer them within the Deaconess system for evaluation before we perform any surgery. For most types of surgeries, we advise patients to plan their surgery 6-8 weeks before a big event or vacation. Recovery involves about 1-2 weeks off work and not being active after surgery, and then 6-8 weeks before they’re feeling completely normal. In consultations, common questions that patients ask are about recovery time and surgery timing; their incision’s appearance and scarring, scar maturity; and pain level after surgery. We also want patients to know that Deaconess has options to undergo breast reconstruction that can be provided at the same time as the mastectomy. Patients don’t have to wait. What concerns do patients express about plastic surgery? Some patients express hesitancy with undergoing a cosmetic procedure. Often, they are worried they may not be pleased with the outcome and/or they may appear “fake.” Patients who are hesitant about how they will look can start more with breast and body procedures that can be concealed by clothing. What are some common public misconceptions about cosmetic plastic surgeries? There’s a misconception of looking fake or overdone in cosmetic surgery. Surgeries and noninvasive procedures like fillers and Botox can be done in a way that looks natural and is customized to patients’ needs and desires. It’s not one size fits all.

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‘HEAR’ FOR GOOD HEALTH As you give healthier living a go, don’t neglect your senses! Hearing is just as crucial to your physical health, and even more so to your emotional and mental well-being. It’s also a part of you that, once it’s gone, cannot be brought back. “Hearing is easy to compensate for — you can easily ask people to repeat themselves or turn the radio up louder. But hearing loss gets worse if it’s not treated,” says Amanda Bennett, a licensed hearing professional at Evansville Hearing Aid Center. Hearing loss is not something to wait for. Here’s why: • Hearing impacts your ability to understand certain sounds: “If (hearing loss is) let go for too long, word recognition starts to deteriorate, and you don’t get that back,” Bennett says. “If your brain doesn’t hear a sound for a while, it throws the recognition away. Hearing aids cannot bring that back; they can only help what you still have. So, the earlier the treatment, the better.” • Strained hearing deteriorates socializing: “People start withdrawing from activities because they can’t hear, which can lead to depression,” Bennett says. Mental deterioration can follow: A study by Johns Hopkins researchers found that mild hearing loss can double people’s risk of developing dementia. • Working with a hearing specialist is key: Employing the help of a hearing professional provides top-of-the-line hearing aids, expert repair knowledge, and personalized hearing treatment. “Patients also can test annually for word recognition to determine their percentage of ability,” Bennett says. “It never hurts to have a baseline.”

HELP FOR WEIGHT LOSS Some people trying to live healthfully struggle dearly with obesity and find traditional methods for achieving weight loss or optimal health ineffective. But help is available at the Owensboro Health Surgical Weight Loss Center in Owensboro, Kentucky. “Because we are a Center of Excellence, we provide ongoing

Dr. Ravi Alapati and the Owensboro Health Bariatric Center of Excellence work to support patients in their lifetime commitment to healthier living through surgical weight loss.

care to our patients and support them in their lifetime commitment to healthier living,” says Dr. Ravi Alapati, a bariatric surgeon and the center’s director. “It takes a multidisciplinary team to care for our patients.” Alapati says surgical weight loss is “best for patients who have struggled with weight issues — it’s hard for them to lose weight and keep it off.” Body mass index and weight-related issues are considered, and patients must be nicotine free for at least six months prior to surgery. “(Weight loss surgery is) definitely not a quick fix,” Alapati says. “It’s a courageous choice, because these are smart, intelligent, forwardthinking people who have gone through a life of yoyo-dieting. They’ve tried a lot of things and at this point, they say, ‘I need something more. I need some help.’” Bariatric surgery is complex and involves lifelong lifestyle changes. “You have to watch everything you put into your mouth the rest of your life. And adding activity to your daily routine is paramount,” Alapati says. The goal, he says, is not only a happier life, but a longer life. Patients can reduce or eliminate their need for hypertensive and diabetic medications, insulin, and CPAP machines for sleep apnea. It also

reduces their risk of heart attack and stroke, and improves their energy levels, leading them to engage in activity they couldn’t before. The pre-surgery timeframe is typically six months. During that time, patients undergo several presurgery visits for extensive education, counseling, and health screenings. The center has added an obesity medicine physician for patients who are not yet ready for surgery and want to explore nonsurgical options. Post-surgery, patients have access to Owensboro Health’s plastic surgeons for excess skin removal. Since opening in 2018, the center has helped 600 patients with weight loss surgery and last summer was accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program as a Center of Excellence. “To receive a ‘Center of Excellence’ designation is the pinnacle for a weight loss program,” Alapati says. “In partnership with (Owensboro Health Regional Hospital), we train our operating room and nursing staff for bariatric-specific care. We also provide sensitivity training for all hospital staff. There’s a lot of stigma these patients deal with through their lives, and it’s important we’re compassionate.”

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Nathan Lost 160 Pounds and Found His Best Self. After high school, Nathan Booker of Owensboro gained 10 pounds every year for 20 years until he topped out at 430 pounds. He was eating fast food twice a day, and he had difficulty feeling full until he was so stuffed that he was miserable. During a doctor’s visit, Nathan learned he had full-blown diabetes and out-of-control high blood pressure. Remembering that his father, grandfather and uncle all died in their 60s with diabetes and heart disease, Nathan decided at age 40 to N “go for quality instead of quantity” of years to come. He turned to Dr. Ravi Alapati and the Surgical Weight Loss Center team for help. They helped him develop a healthy lifestyle as he prepared for weight loss surgery in March 2020. His gastric sleeve procedure helped him feel full and satisfied after eating a small amount of food.

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HEALING ENERGY Therapy helps repair and improve our mind, body, and spirit. But what about our energy? Nina Bambina, owner of Energy 4 Serenity, says this type of healing is often overlooked, even though it involves our existence down to the molecular level. “Our bodies are made of 99.9 percent energy. Electrons are moving around and creating mass and energy. But we don’t ever work on healing our energy body, even though everything is made of mostly energy,” she says. Trained in Reiki, healing touch, and quantum touch techniques, and having earned a Ph.D. in sociology, with a specialization in medical sociology, from Columbia University, Bambina’s health practice concentrates on changing energy vibrations for the positive. “The highest vibrations match love and gratitude; the lowest vibrations are fear and anger,” she says. “Two things that control vibration are your attention — what you think about — and intention — the emotion you put into the things you think about,” she says. “When I work with people to help heal their energy, I help them become aware of attention and intention, and how it affects their whole body. I teach them physically

practical ways to heal their own bodies, and then emotionally how to heal.” Bambina discusses each person’s stress reactions and learns their physiological triggers, then uses her own energy vibrations to begin changing and moving the person’s energy. Through a series of physical tensing, physical and emotional pain being processed out of the body and replaced with “harmonious, highvibration energy,” Bambina says. “There’s a mind-body connection,” she says. “Energy is the missing link.”

FILL YOUR BELLY WITH HEALTHY OPTIONS Healthy living includes fueling yourself with good food. A good place to start is checking the shelves at Elbert’s Natural Food Store for these items: • Dairy-Free Products: Dairy can be a top source of saturated fat, and too much use can contribute to heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and inflammation. Many adults also experience sensitivity to milk products, so dairy-free options can help reduce bloating, skin breakouts, and overall caloric intake. • Fermented Foods: Because of their high probiotic content, fermented foods can lend your gut health a boost. Foods such as kimchi, miso, and plain yogurt can aid digestion and your immune system.

Nina Bambina helps heal clients’ energy through vibrations and trigger analysis.

• Gluten-Free Foods: A diet low in gluten — proteins found in barley, rye, and wheat — can ward off inflammation and weight gain, especially benefiting people suffering from celiac disease. Since gluten makes up so many staples of the American diet, such as cereal, bread, and pasta, gluten-free options can be crucial for continued consumption of those types of food.

5 ADVANTAGES TO WORKING WITH A PHYSICAL THERAPIST Physical therapy isn’t just for rehabilitating injuries. Engaged properly, physical therapy can detect and address health anomalies, manage pain, and improve mobility across the entire body, says Rachel Parrish, owner and lead physical therapist of Life Without Limits, a mobile physical therapy provider that visits patients’ homes. 1. Pain is managed and improved: While there sometimes isn’t a cure for pain such as arthritis, it can certainly be managed and lessened. “We improve the strength surrounding those joints,” Parrish says. “We want to reduce their pain, improve joint mobility, and help them continue to stay active.”

improve symptoms and, especially, reduce their risk of a fall. You can retrain your inner ear like you can retrain muscles in your body. Sometimes issues can’t be fully reversed, but our bodies are very smart and can figure out ways to compensate.”

2. Risk of falling decreases: “People think when they get older, it’s normal to fall, and that’s not true,” Parrish says. “Balance can be improved. It provides a whole-body improvement in reaction time and proprioception (an awareness of where our body is in space), such as reaching overhead into cabinets and not stumbling backward. Getting a good balance training program is crucial.”

4. Treatment is proactive and long term: “Many people feel they don’t need to see a physical therapist until they have a problem: Their knee starts hurting, or their hip starts hurting, or they have a fall. But there could be underlying impairments that haven’t made themselves apparent yet,” Parrish says. “We can do an assessment and show them exactly where they stack up. We want you to take an active role in your help so you can know where you stand on the spectrum of fall risk.”

3. Dizziness can be treated and improved/reduced: Although dizziness can be attributed to blood pressure changes, Parrish says it’s often an issue with crystals in the inner ear losing density, breaking loose, and causing dizziness. “A physical therapist can do an assessment on their ears and eyes and can really help

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TO THE ACUPOINT How acupuncture brings the body into balance Mind and body work together best when energy flows easily between them. When nerves cause traffic jams, chiropractors step in with acupuncture, the practice of strategically applying small needles to problem areas of the body. “When you’re putting all these holistic practices together, your aim is treating the whole organism,” says Adam Greenlee, chiropractor and owner of Greenlee Chiropractic & Acupuncture. “Your nervous system is prewired to react to your environment, so acupuncture is looking at environmental stimuli. It taps into an area around a nerve — not into the nerve — to stimulate the nervous system reaction to help balance the body. You’re either trying to sedate that reaction or stimulate that bioelectrical flow of energy moving through the body. When (energy) gets hung up on an inflammatory response or damaged tissue, acupuncture can help improve the flow through that area.” A prime example is how chiropractic treatment and acupuncture can improve symptoms of an unhealthy gut, such as diverticulitis and

inflammation. “We know from research that the brain and the gut are connected in how they control the various chemicals we need to function. So, getting the gut healthy is imperative to a patient’s overall health picture,” Greenlee says. Acupuncture treatments average 45 minutes and 15-25 needles, with each needle remaining in place for 10-20 minutes. Greenlee says some patients seek occasional treatment to accommodate environmental changes, while others with acute conditions may be seen as often as twice a week.

MEET YOUR SURGICAL SPECIALISTS When it comes to going under the knife, Evansville Surgical Associates knows how to operate. Of the 21 total surgeons in its practice, five specialize in vascular surgery, five in bariatric surgery, five in breast surgery, and an impressive 20 surgeons in trauma surgery. Surgeons also treat breast and colon cancers and provide Hepato-pancreato-biliary care. All are board eligible or certified. Such a large group permits frequent co-surgeon surgeries, providing a collaborative effort to providing premium surgical care. “That’s our main strive and goal as a

practice — to be there for our patients and take care of the community,” says CEO Jim Butterfield. The practice runs two trauma centers in Evansville, with four doctors on call 24 hours a day who are trained and attuned to acute injuries and disease and are able to quickly adapt to a patient’s changing needs. Evansville Surgical Associates also provides three general surgeons and one vascular surgeon to cover surgeries at Deaconess Midtown, Deaconess Gateway, and Ascension St. Vincent hospitals at all times. “Being on-call so much, our doctors are good at assessing very specific disease or prognosis perhaps more quickly than other surgeons who aren’t seeing that disease on a regular basis,” Butterfield says. “Their work keeps them acutely aware of where patients’ diseases may come from, or of certain conditions they may have.” By partnering with both health systems, the practice sees patients referred in as little as three to four days if needed. “This is optimal for the community, so they’re not waiting for care,” Butterfield says, adding this process also makes it “much less expensive for the patient and a much easier solution to navigate. We don’t want patients to have to go to emergency departments for surgical care if not necessary.”

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HARD SCREEN AGAINST AILMENTS Want to improve your physical health? Dr. James Butler, a primary care physician with Ascension St. Vincent, recommends starting with health screenings to measure your general health and spot ailments before they have time to develop. With so many screenings available to measure and monitor your health, which tests can have the most impact on your overall health? Butler recommends these five: • Hypertension and High Blood Pressure: “Hypertension screenings are one of the most important things you can do,” Butler says. “If you’re someone at risk of cardiovascular issues, symptoms of hypertension are usually during a crisis. Screenings are to prevent those things from happening in the first place.” • Tobacco Use and Lung Cancer: “Tobacco use leads into lung cancer. Stopping smoking has so many

treatments. Early tumors can be easily removed; when they grow, it’s more difficult to remove them.” • Colon Cancer: “Colonoscopies are fantastic for finding things,” Butler says. “Stool-based tests are good for people worried about undergoing a colonoscopy and prepping for it, but people with a family history of colon issues should have a colonoscopy performed instead of taking an at-home stool test.” While people over age 50 are recommended to get colonoscopies, Butler says experts have been slowly moving earlier in age because of increased diagnoses in younger patients. • Cervical Cancer: “Screening for cervical cancer has the potential for huge benefits in the long run,” Butler says. “If cancer goes unchecked, it can become devastating; if it’s found early, it can be completely treated. Cervical cancer screenings are one of the best examples of that. It can be screened in your OB/GYN’s office with relative ease.” • Diabetes and Obesity: “Obesity links directly to risks of diabetes and heart issues. Getting your weight under control is the key for managing all these other things that could happen,” Butler says. “Diabetes has massive consequences if left unchecked. Many people will have Type 2 diabetes for about five years before it shows up. With blood vessel damage and nerve damage, we can treat it, but we can’t fix the damage that the sugar has done.”

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health benefits, from reducing heart disease risks to cancer risks; the right time to quit smoking is always now,” Butler says. “For people who have been smokers, or even if you’ve quit within the last 15 years, we do a CT scan of the lungs that looks for early lung cancers. When you have symptoms, it’s often too late for

• Pediatric therapists create a homelike atmosphere: “It’s a fun setting. Everything’s about children: bright colors, murals, fun toys that are different from what they’re accustomed to at home. Everything is catered to them and makes children feel comfortable,” says Ginger Whitler, owner and president of the Center for Pediatric Therapy. “That’s the beauty of pediatric therapy: Children can learn and explore and make progress.” • Children receive specialized treatment: “Pediatric therapy is all about activities for children’s daily life:

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eating, sleeping, dressing, playing. Some kids don’t have the capability to do that,” she says. “We try to find ways to make that child’s life fulfilled.” Whitler says pediatric therapists can engage occupational therapies for feeding, speech therapies for swallowing or motor difficulty, or physical therapy to improve walking. • Patients are only around their peers: “Going to school every day, they’re used to seeing kids their own age,” she says. “They can make friends here.” • Children develop relationships with their therapists: “Each child is worked with individually, so they have the opportunity to develop a one-on-one relationship with their therapist,” Whitler says. “Patients have the same therapist, so they can feel comfortable knowing who they’re working with each time.” • Therapists are in tune with children’s needs: “All our specialists work with children and are welltrained in the temperaments of children,” she says. “We know how to make them feel comfortable.”

FIND A COMMUNITY ON YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY Improving and maintaining good health takes a lot of discipline and dedication, and many health experts recommend banding together with like-minded people to help you reach your goals. That’s something Club Pilates and CycleBar can attest to. “Pilates has so much about it to love, but one of our favorite elements is its inclusivity of all people and their goals,” says Club Pilates and CycleBar co-owner Jeff Cox. “Every single Pilates class is geared toward working out your body in the healthiest and most efficient way possible. We work all muscle groups, in each workout, strengthening the body and helping you develop the tools to move your body in the safest way.” Pilates is also famous for being a rigorous workout without the intensity of aerobics or weightlifting, but this isn’t to say it does not do the body just as much good. “Our classes can be quite gritty, but never unnecessarily so — our mission is, through hard work in our classes,

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to build a more functional body that is able to do everything in your life, from biking to picking up children from the floor, without hurting itself in the process,” Cox says. Ramping up the intensity is cycling.

“Cycling is an aerobic activity that is low-impact and easy on the joints. Not only does it use lower body muscles; it requires core engagement as well,” Cox says, adding that the upper body also receives training. “It truly is a full body workout.” Another area in which CycleBar excels is drawing together a community of people with similar goals to encourage and champion each other along their fitness journey. “Staying committed to a fitness routine is hard work,” Cox says. “When you surround yourself with others who help motivate you and enter a dark theatre with stimulating music and electric energy, your fitness routine turns into a part of your day you look forward to and enjoy. You are more likely to put additional effort into your performance when you’re with others that are in the moment as well and challenging themselves.” Cox says both companies pride themselves on welcoming all ages, all body types, and all fitness levels. “The studio is a nonjudgmental environment where riders are motivated by the staff and a supportive community,” he adds. “No matter where you are in your fitness journey, there’s a bike for you at CycleBar.

WHOLE-BODY CANCER CARE When it comes to cancer, no part of the body is spared. Treatments may target a particular area, but overall bodily functions and motions can be impaired. To help address the whole-body needs of cancer patients, High Pointe Therapy has formed a pre- and post-cancer treatment program at The Women’s Hospital at

Deaconess to provide physical, speech, and occupational therapy aimed at improving quality of life. “High Pointe Therapy started focusing on this area about three years ago because the patient need was there,” says Lorien Appman, physical therapist and site coordinator for High Pointe Therapy. A large focus of High Pointe’s therapy program is neuropathy and lymphedema, which can be painful and dangerous cancer treatment-related developments. High Pointe educates patients on lifestyle changes to enact and activities to avoid; teaches them safe exercises and posture controls to improve bone density; and get them up to a functional baseline of walking and movement. Therapists also use a SOZO bioimpedance spectroscopy device to measure fluid volume in each limb, giving them more ground to detect the buildup of fluid early and fit patients for preventive compression garments. Therapists can assist cancer treatments in surprising ways, such as improving treatment-related shortterm memory impairment, which can affect the patient’s ability to carry on conversations, remember appointments, and understand and follow directions. “People often forget cancers affecting the neck, tongue, and throat. Patients may have post-op difficulty swallowing, a limited range of motion, jaw pain, or difficulty chewing,” Appman says. “Our speech and physical therapists support patients and give them things to do and work on to improve that.” High Pointe’s therapy procedures fit into Deaconess’ multi-disciplinary approach to cancer treatment, which involves collaboration between therapists, oncologists, surgeons, physiatrists, psychologists, nutritionists, genetic counselors, and certified cancer navigators. The health system also has started a system-wide oncology special interest group, which any therapist can join to be part of the JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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Massage is a common solution to life’s aches and pains, but did you know it can benefit more than the part of the body it touches? Cecile Martin, owner of Bodyworks Massage Therapy, describes five ways massage helps overall health in ways that may surprise you. • Massage helps physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually: “There are many levels of our being. There’s a deep sense of connectivity we feel when we share a hug or receive a massage,” she says. • It relieves more than just pain: Although pain may drive people to seek massage therapy, “they find that not only has their pain minimized, but they can stand straighter and feel calmer about their life situation,” says Martin. “We don’t fix pain; we facilitate the body to do its own healing.” • A foot massage can impact the entire body: If you’re looking for a quick way to relax your entire body, try a 15-minute foot massage. “There are areas of the foot that correspond to areas of the body, and that 15 minutes can help relieve stress throughout the entire body,” says Martin. • Prior accidents or surgeries can affect the way your body moves and how your muscles compensate: “The injury you received all those years ago is still part of your makeup,” she says. “Knowing about accidents and injuries helps us to see compensation patterns that start beneath the skin, and we can form a treatment plan that will be of benefit to you.”

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• Lasers and Skin Analysis: “Lasers are key,” Salameh says. Several work well, but Salameh recommends a combined Halo/Moxi/BBL treatment. The Halo and Moxi lasers address fine lines and wrinkles, while BBL works to treat and prevent dark spots and discoloration. Also recommended is skin analysis, which evaluates the skin below surface level and detects early signs of epidermis, dark spots, and lines so they can be addressed before fully developing.

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• Neuromodulators and Muscle Relaxants: These treatments relax muscles and prevent fine lines from forming and deepening as a result of muscles contracting. “The importance is to start early,” Salameh says.

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• Fillers: As we age, we lose bone collagen, hyaluronic acid, and fat, and our skin shows signs of decreased volume. “Using fillers — ideal fillers are hyaluronic acid fillers —volumizes and lifts so that it has a nice, lifting appearance of the skin,” Salameh says. • Microneedling: The radio-frequency version of this treatment “stimulates

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BUILD BETTER HEALTH AT THE YMCA The YMCA is much more than a gym. The Y has the diversity of people, programs, and opportunities to make every visit unique, expanding wellness beyond just exercise to include spirit, mind, and body. Curious? Check out these four ways the Y can help people become and stay healthy. • Group exercise classes: Water and land group exercise classes are included with membership at the Y at

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Medicare Management When it comes to Medicare, people seeking coverage must navigate a dizzying array of plans, stipulations, and restrictions. For example, fl shots are covered by Medicare, but shingles shots aren’t. COBRA is not considered by Medicare to be credible health coverage. And ambulance rides must be for life-threatening emergencies; otherwise, the patient must cover the entire bill. Gina Downs expects that some of those details may have caught you by surprise. As the vice president of Senior Connection, she’s used to helping people understand Medicare plans, along with drug coverage, Social Security, and long-term care. “There are so many intricacies in Medicare,” she says. “Medicare is very individualized, so while your friend may like this plan, it may not be a fi for you.” One reason to work with a senior care specialist? More people are working past age 65. Another reason? Selecting Medicare on your own can produce mistakes that are not easy to resolve. “On group plans, people can make changes to it. But if they mess up their Medicare coverage, they could be stuck with it until the next opportunity to enroll, which can be especially difficult if t y’re unemployed or retired and living off limi ed savings,” she says. To keep up with changes to senior health care, Senior Connection’s specialists recertify in long-term care and retake ethics courses every two years. Medicare recertific tion involves a national test, and every carrier the

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Meaningful Memory Care First opened in 1962, the independent living community at Good Samaritan Home has added three units devoted to residents with different levels of memory care needs and quickly become a leading care center for people in their later years. “We have residents who have memory care issues who need very

minimal assistance, up to memory care residents who need hospice care,” says Laura Tate, Good Samaritan Home’s director of admissions. “Just because you have memory care issues or a diagnosis doesn’t mean you have to go to a memory care unit, but you should consider it if you or a loved one are wandering or sundowning a lot, sleeping all day, up all night, needing more supervision, or not tolerating a lot of activity.” Memory care residents live in units that are quieter and smaller, with fewer residents. The staff- o-patient ratio is higher, with employees being specifically t ained to deal with memory care residents and working with residents’ doctors and therapists to create individualized care plans. P H OTO P R OV I D E D

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Good Samaritan Home employees and administrators ensure residents have plenty of activities and opportunities to socialize, whether attending church services, making crafts, playing bingo, or boarding a bus to see Christmas lights. The women’s unit sets up a makeshift beauty parlor for residents to get their hair and makeup done in the mornings, and the men’s unit recently received an Obie, an interactive gaming console that projects activities onto tabletops and floors “I’ve found that people fir t start investigating memory care facilities, and then you may talk to them for months and months, because they’re preparing to make placement. But we encourage them to make placement before you’re desperate — when your bad days start outweighing your good days,” Tate says. “It’s really time to think about placing before waking up in the morning and thinking, ‘I should have done this long ago.’”

Stress-Free Travel Travel should be about relaxing and enjoying new adventures, but a myriad of choices while planning can zap anyone’s enthusiasm. That’s why Tracy Wilson recommends worry-free travel arranged by guided group agents. “Think about planning a tour or a vacation. There are times it gets very frustrating,” says Wilson, founder and owner of Tourcy, LLC. “With guided group travel, everything’s taken care of for you. The appeal for seniors is that it’s pretty much all inclusive; all details are taken care of. They tell me where they want to go, I give them some options, and then take care of all the details.”

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back with lifelong friends,” she says. “It’s also great for the solo traveler. Many (senior travelers) don’t have a companion to travel with, so when you go on a guided group tour, you can go alone but also be part of a group.” Wilson says senior travelers are trending younger and want to explore the world, many for the fir t time. “They have the time now and the money. They want to be more active,” she says. “My motto is, travel when you can. If you can go, go. Don’t wait for the perfect time.”

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That’s not to say that every moment is controlled by the tour operator. “It’s organized for you, but there’s a mixture of group time with free time,” Wilson says. “The beauty of guided travel is the basic structure is there, and then they can make the time uniquely theirs.” Wilson says domestic travel is popular right now, and international travel is picking back up, with guided travel operators providing the crucial element of staying on top of destinations’ COVID-19 travel requirements. Guided group travel operators also work with reputable travel insurers, restaurants, hotels, and transportation providers to arrange affordable, topquality experiences. Because guided group travel is social in nature, Wilson says it’s a perfect way for people to travel and make new friends. “There are a number of stories of people who go on tour and come

Founded by namesakes Sol and Arlene Bronstein, Solarbron Pointe opened its doors in 1985 on 64 acres on Evansville’s West Side. A 55+ community, it added onto the campus with facilities for licensed assisted living, long-term care, memory care, and rehab-to-home. Its memory care wing opened in 2016. “Solarbron started as an elite social retirement club and while it has evolved into a full health care campus, our dedication to the community is the same,” says Ashley Mayo, Solarbron Pointe’s Director of Marketing and Admissions. “We are a continuing care retirement community — everything you need, all on one campus.” More than 200 people reside between Solarbron’s nine villas, 80 independent living apartments, 35 assisted-living apartments, and 91 long-term care suites, with 26 being for licensed memory support. Residents can enjoy two lakes for fishing a billiard room, library, and activity space for painting and greeting cardmaking classes, Bible study, chair

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President’s Message February/March The last time

we visited in this column I shared my vision for WNIN as I began to grow into my new responsibilities and leadership opportunities as President and CEO. I told you, then, “I want to create and distribute local content via the variety of channels available to WNIN: digital streaming, traditional broadcasting and various social media platforms.” In so many words I presented my belief that rapidly changing technology, which is able to bring into your homes and onto your devices so much of the national programming we have long presented to you exclusively, is slowly eroding the audience’s need for WNIN’s broadcast channel. I went further by proposing that WNIN must get more aggressive about CREATING more LOCAL programming that can be found only on WNIN. I’m happy to report we are doing just

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that as we enter into the new year! For the first time ever, WNIN television is producing and airing concurrently three local programs as well as presenting a long-form local documentary that has been in production for a few months now. LAWMAKERS, airing Fridays at 10 p.m./Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and hosted by WNIN FM’s John Gibson, places its focus on Indiana lawmakers as they enter into the task of setting policy and making law during the 2022 legislative session. NEWSMAKERS, airing Thursdays at 7 p.m./Sundays at 12:30 p.m. and hosted by former local news personality Amy Mangold, is one of WNIN’s newer local entries and attempts to look more closely at issues of community interest across the entire viewing area. LAWMAKERS and NEWSMAKERS are entirely local and offer our viewers and our supporters timely and accurate information directly from the stakeholders connected to the news and the issues that so often seem to be overlooked or, at least, given very short attention among other media. WNIN, through the generous support of a local donor, is presenting another long-form documentary that will explore the history and architecture of some of Evansville’s oldest and most historic churches. HISTORIC CHURCHES of EVANSVILLE will premiere February 24 at 7 p.m. and will feature Old North Methodist, Trinity Methodist, First Presbyterian, St Paul’s Episcopal, Liberty Missionary Baptist, St. Lucas Evangelical, St. Boniface Catholic and The Washington Avenue Temple. Finally, for some time now David James has hosted his popular, weekly radio show TWO MAIN STREET on WNIN FM. We wanted to get the long-time local TV news anchor back on television so, to paraphrase Monty Python, time to do something completely different! Some episodes of TWO MAIN STREET are being produced as a “radio show for television”, airing Thursdays at 8 p.m./Sundays at 9 a.m. Don’t

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worry, the radio show isn’t going anywhere. WNIN radio and television production crews have been working together to produce this unique content. They’ve had fun with the format and are proving that public media can lose its often stuffy image. All this content is also available via WNIN’s digital channels. I couldn’t be more proud of the staff at WNIN in helping to make a part of my vision a reality. Please join us to watch some of the new, local programming on WNIN. If you like what you see, by now, you should know what to do. It’s really easy. Just visit www.wnin.org to make your gift today. Thank you for watching, listening AND streaming! Sincerely, Tim Black, President and CEO

Two Main Street to Air on WNIN-TV! This January, Two Main Street is coming to WNIN-TV! Hear and SEE host David James as he interviews some of our area’s most interesting people each week. Find out what it’s like to predict local weather with Jeff Lyons and Tim Troutman and even Betty the Weather Cat from the National Weather Service. Or hear from local storytelling legend Mary Jo Huff and local cult movie reviewers Ted Haycraft and DeWayne Todd. Ever wondered what those headstone symbols in cemeteries mean? Reverend Allen Rutherford will explain their meaning and origins. Experience the story of a local survivor of domestic violence as the Albion Fellows Bacon Center remembers 40 years of service. Two Main Street has something for everyone. Watch and stream Two Main Street on Thursdays beginning January 13 at 8 p.m. on WNIN-TV.

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Historic Churches of Evansville Explore the history and architecture of some of Evansville’s oldest and most historic churches in

this one-hour documentary produced by WNIN-TV. Historic Churches of Evansville will feature Old North Methodist Church, Trinity Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, St. Lucas Evangelical Church, St. Boniface Church, and The Washington Avenue Temple. Through personal interviews and stories, this documentary will highlight how each congregation formed, organized to build their unique places of worship, and how each church reflects the growth of Evansville. “Most churches in town, they can trace back to one of those early 1800 churches. But it’s the third or fourth church. They’ve moved farther away from downtown or to a more modern church, at least in architecture. But, you’ve got that connection, that lineage back to those early churches still,” says Vanderburgh County Historian Stan Schmitt. A local production of WNIN, this special will be available to watch and stream in February 2022. This production is made possible by local funders.

Highlighted Churches: Old North - The original 1832 structure of Old North still stands and is used for special occasions and some weddings despite a newer, larger sanctuary. It is considered to be the oldest church still standing in Evansville although it was not part of Evansville when it was built. Trinity Methodist - Rev. Albion Fellows led the campaign to build Trinity Methodist in the 1860’s, but died before it was completed and before his daughter, Albion Fellows (Bacon) was born. The church was built during the Civil War which lengthened the process. First Presbyterian Built in 1831, the congregation’s first building was “The Little Church on the Hill”. Over the years, the congregation split up and then was recombined in 1926 as First Presbyterian in the building formerly known as Grace Presbyterian Church. St. Paul’s Episcopal - St. Paul’s Episcopal was first flooded in 1937 and the interior was destroyed in a fire the following year. The tower bell and one stained glass window were all that survived. The building

featured Gothic architecture, made of quarryfaced Bedford limestone and was highlighted by lighter, smooth-faced Green River limestone. Liberty Baptist - The congregation and building was founded by former slaves. Originally built in 1880, the structure was destroyed by a cyclone in 1886 and had to be rebuilt. It was rebuilt in 9 months. St. Lucas Evangelical - The Evangelical movement of the late 1800’s in the Midwest was uniquely German and Evansville was considered it’s epicenter. St. Boniface - This building was built in 1881 to provide a church for German craftsmen across Pigeon Creek. It held services mostly in German until WWI. Washington Avenue Temple Although there had been several synagogues in Evansville dating back to 1865, Washington Avenue Temple (1903) is the oldest still standing. Only a tower remains after a fire destroyed the main building in 1983.

Specials To Watch in February and March on WNIN Buddy Guy: True to the Blues Blues master George “Buddy” Guy is feted by musicians he’s influenced, including Gary Clark Jr., Eric Clapton, and John Mayer.

Deepak Chopra: Your Path to Enlightenment Engage new levels of total enlightenment with personal transformation pioneer Deepak Chopra.

Henry Louis Gates Jr.: Uncovering America Explore the nuances of the U.S. from distinguished historians, scholars and guests, including filmmaker Ken Burns, NPR critic and author Eric Deggans, and hip-hop recording artist and actor LL Cool J.

Italy: Made With Love Travel throughout Italy to meet some of the country’s most remarkable artisans, from glassblowers and cashmere weavers to ceramicists and olive oil makers.

John Legend in Concert: Taormina 4Ever Join 10-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter John Legend and a 100-piece symphony orchestra for this July 2019 concert at the 3,000-year-old theater in Taormina, Italy.

Leonard Cohen: Dance Me – Ballets Jazz de Montréal This homage to Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen sets his vocals to bold movements by Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal.

The Music of Lerner and Loewe: I Could Have Danced All Night Join a musical celebration of the songwriting duo Lerner and Loewe, featuring music from their iconic canon of shows including “My Fair Lady,” “Gigi,” “Camelot,” and “Brigadoon.”

The Rolling Stones: A Bigger Bang This fully restored and remastered film from The Rolling Stones’ 2006 world tour stop at Rio de Janeiro showcases the legends performing for 1.5 million fans at one of the biggest free concerts in rock history.

Trinity: Classically Irish Enjoy an evening of Irish music with singers Emmett O’Hanlon, Conor Murphy, and Ronan Scolard, accompanied by the Gulf Coast Symphony from Fort Myers, Florida. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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Spotlight February 2022 Highlights HISTORIC CHURCHES OF EVANSVILLE

A local production of WNIN, this special will be available to watch and stream in February 2022

Explore the history and architecture of some of Evansville’s oldest and most historic churches in this one-hour documentary-produced by WNIN-TV. Through personal interviews and stories, this documentary will highlight how each congregation formed, organized to build their unique places of worship, and how each church reflects the growth of Evansville. Featured churches include Old North Methodist Church, Trinity Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, St Paul’s Episcopal Church and many more!

GRETA THUNBERG: A YEAR TO CHANGE THE WORLD

Airs at 9 p.m. Wednesdays starting Feb. 2

Travel with the world’s best-known climate activist as she takes her fight to a global stage. With unique access, the series follows Greta over an extraordinary year as she embarks on a mission to ensure world leaders work to limit global warming.

INDEPENDENT LENS “OWNED: A TALE OF TWO AMERICAS” Airs at 9 p.m. Feb. 7

Owned is a fever dream vision into the dark history behind the U.S. housing economy.

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Tracking its overtly racist beginnings and its unbridled commoditization, the film exposes a foundational story that few Americans understand as their own. In 2008, the U.S. housing market became the epicenter of an unprecedented global economic collapse. In the years since, protests in cities like Baltimore have highlighted the stark racial disparities that define many American cities. The crash of suburbia and urban unrest are not unrelated -- they are two sides of the same coin, two divergent paths set in motion by the United States’ post-war housing policy.

AMERICAN MASTERS – MARIAN ANDERSON

Airs at 8 p.m. Feb. 8

Explore the life, career, art and legacy of the singer of classical music and spirituals. Best known for her performance at the legendary Freedom Concert on April 9, 1939, Anderson, in a bold protest against racial intolerance, sang before a diverse crowd on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., after being denied use of Constitution Hall by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In that moment, Anderson— despite being a fiercely private person— transformed into a symbol for the nascent civil rights movement, even inspiring a 10-year-old Martin Luther King, Jr., who listened on the radio. With unprecedented access to the Marian Anderson Estate, the documentary will draw on rare archival footage and audio recordings and Anderson’s extensive personal correspondence to family and friends, including Martin Luther King, Jr., W.E.B. DuBois, Duke Ellington, Shirley Chisholm and Langston Hughes, to reveal the woman behind the icon.

NATURE “PENGUINS: MEET THE FAMILY” Airs at 7 p.m. Feb. 9

NATURE premieres “Penguins: Meet the Family.” A unique celebration of one of Earth’s most iconic and beloved birds, featuring all 17 species of Penguins in footage for the first time ever, from New Zealand, Cape Town, the Galapagos

Islands and Antarctica. Follow the perils penguins face for survival from rock climbing to extreme temperatures to predators. Meet the penguins that seem out of place, making their living in dense forests, desert islands, and even in the city streets. Discover how these wonderful creatures form lifelong bonds and are great parents. Watch how scientists were able to identify 37 new colonies of Emperor penguins in Antarctica even without stepping foot on the continent. Experience penguins’ heart-warming family dynamics, astonishing adaptations and remarkable behaviors.

INDEPENDENT LENS “BULLET PROOF” Airs at 9 p.m. Feb. 14

Set in Silicon Valley, and high schools in Texas, Indianapolis and Philadelphia, this documentary explores the complexities of violence in schools by looking at the strategies employed to prevent it. The film observes the longstanding rituals that take place in American schools: homecoming parades, basketball practice, morning announcements, and class. Unfolding alongside these scenes are new traditions like lockdown

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drills, teacher firearms training, metal detector screenings, and school safety trade shows. Bulletproof looks beyond the causes and responses to mass shootings in a cinematic meditation about the culture of violence in the United States.

FANNIE LOU HAMER’S AMERICA Airs at 8 p.m. Feb. 22

back with more action-packed adventures, travelling to four continents to film incredible, endangered wildlife and explore previously undiscovered natural wonders. Bonus series “Unpacked” presents behindthe-scenes footage of Backshall taking on extreme challenges in his first expeditions.

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022

GREAT PERFORMANCES: THE CONDUCTOR Airs at 8 p.m. March 25

CALL THE MIDWIFE SEASON 11

Airs at 7 p.m. Sundays starting March 20

“I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.” Most Americans have heard that famous line, but few know who said it. Mississippi sharecropper-turned-civil-rights-activist, Fannie Lou Hamer, known in the 1960s and 70s for her powerful speeches, soul-stirring songs, and impassioned pleas for equal rights, has largely been forgotten. But in this film, the person who Malcom X called the “country’s number one freedom fighting woman” tells her own story – in her own words – by means of archival audio footage and rarely seen television appearances recorded throughout her political and humanitarian career.

March 2022 Highlights

One of PBS’ most beloved and popular dramas, “Call the Midwife” returns for its 11th season in 2022. With powerful stories of the nurses, midwives, and nuns from Nonnatus House in post-World War II London, the series is a moving and intimate insight into the colorful world of midwifery.

SANDITON SEASON 2 ON MASTERPIECE

Marin Alsop is a woman of firsts. She was the first woman and the only conductor ever to receive a MacArthur Fellowship. Alsop became the first female to be appointed as music director of a major symphony — a journey New York Times reporter Michael Cooper characterized by saying, “It was easier for a female to become a leader of a G5 nation or a fivestar general than to become a conductor of a major symphony.”

A CELEBRATION OF LEADERSHIP 2022

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Airs at 8 p.m. Sundays starting March 20

EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL: UNPACKED

Airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday starting March 16

Following the global success of the first season of “Expedition,” Steve Backshall is

The upcoming second season of “Sanditon” features new storylines, new characters, and some returning faces (both good and devious). Mark your calendars, set your reminders, and let the countdown begin for the premiere on March 20.

Join WNIN and Leadership Everyone for this year’s Celebration of Leadership. This annual event honors individuals, projects, and organizations who make significant, collaborative contributions that improve and transform our community. Celebration of Leadership recognizes examples of outstanding community and public service in the arts; community and neighborhood initiatives; education; government, public service, and environment; and health and social services. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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ANATOMY OF A DISH SWEET TO THE BITE

The roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes combined with the balsamic glaze give the flatbread a powerful sweetness with each bite, though the flavor is slightly tamed by the fresh mozzarella and crispy dough.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE FLATBREAD

Most flatbreads are topped with proteins like chicken or pork for substance, but the Caprese flatbread takes from its salad counterpart to provide diners a light, veggie alternative.

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The flatbread’s cut makes for a perfect appetizer to share, yet still is a filling entrée for those who want this dish all to themselves.

Dishing Out Dough Boonville pub offers new take on traditional flatbread BOONVILLE, INDIANA’S LATEST DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT, 3rd Street Saloon at 118 S. 3rd St., has been dishing out its traditional tavern cuisine of burgers and barbecue for about a year, but the plate that caught Evansville Living’s eye from this eatery was the light and robust Caprese flatbread. P H OTO BY Z AC H S T R AW

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“I had a Caprese salad on the menu, and with the challenges of getting heirloom tomatoes in that were in good condition, I went with a flatbread on this next menu cycle,” says Head Chef C.J. Hammack, who constructed most of the menu of what he calls “upscale pub food.” The Italian-influenced dish begins with flatbread dough spread with pesto sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes, and chopped basil. The flatbread is then sliced into six pieces and drizzled with a sweet balsamic glaze. TAVERN EATS facebook.com/3rdStreetSaloon JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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BURNING BRICKS The Pizza Revolution’s custom-made oven is fired to perfection

he type of oven used to cook a pizza often can make or break the Italian original, but most experts agree the wood-fired oven bakes the best dough. If a wood-fired oven is your culinary equipment of choice, look no further than The Pizza Revolution. Housed inside of a functional 1986 Leyland Olympian double decker bus, the custom-made brick oven was built by owners Stephanie and Aaron Peckenpaugh six years ago. It’s encased by three and a half inches of stone, then wrapped by another three and

SMOKIN’ DOUGH The Pizza Revolution owners Aaron and Stephanie Peckenpaugh built their custom-made brick oven six years ago inside a functional 1986 Leyland Olympian double decker bus. The wood-fired oven can reach temperatures of up to 1,100 degrees

a half inches of fire blanket, insulation, and stucco. The Peckenpaughs also cut a hole in the second floor to install a chimney that funnels smoke out the top. “Ideally, we want to run about 900 degrees on the floor and about 1,100 or so on the dome, so it’s like a broiler,” says Stephanie. “These ovens are designed so the chimney is actually outside the oven, creating a big convention. The flame rolls up the back of the oven and then out the chimney.” In authentic Neapolitan style, seasoned woods such as white oak, hickory, and black walnut are fired toward the back of the oven to give each pizza a slight smokiness that enhances the flavor. The hand-tossed dough is constructed with various toppings, including homemade tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella, and slid onto the oven floor. After about a minute

and a half, the pizza is raised with a large spatula near the dome of the oven for a few seconds to bring the finished product to the perfect crisp. The oven can hold up to six pizzas at a time, and The Pizza Revolution crew can bake about 120 pizzas in an hour. Unlike a conventional oven, brick ovens require about four hours of heat to fully be ready to bake. “You really have to have that heat all the way into the brick,” says Aaron. “Because if you don’t, you start putting that cold dough on the stone, and then it just sucks the heat out of the floor, and it won’t cook the bottom of the pizza.” SCORCHING STONES thepizzarevolution.com

NOW THAT’S SWEET

Season of Sweets AS COLDER WEATHER CONTINUES to creep into the Tri-State, warm winter treats are must-have items to keep your head, heart, and stomach cozy and full. DeAnn and Mike Schmitt, owners of Sweet Schmitt’s Candy (422 N. Main St.), are known across the city for their gourmet marshmallows, sold year-round for $2.50 a piece. The soft, gooey textures are enveloped in silky, smooth chocolate and crunchy toppings and then infused with flavors from s’mores to dark chocolate cherry, and pair perfectly with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. One of the best versions of this classic winter drink consists of a 6-ounce mug of hot milk and a hot chocolate bomb from Mike Libs & The Chocolate Factory (864 S. Green River Road). Available seasonally for $5.99, each bomb comes as a milk chocolate sphere artfully molded

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CANDY CRAVINGS sweetschmitts.com, libschocolates.com

and decorated with dyed chocolate and sprinkles. Inside, a handful of marshmallows and a scoop of powdered cocoa wait to be unleashed when the bomb melts into the milk. With a quick stir, you have sweet hot chocolate ready for dipping your Sweet Schmitt’s marshmallows and sipping by a roaring fire. — BY DALLAS CARTER P H OTO BY Z AC H S T R AW

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BY RILEY GUERZINI

CHEW ON THIS NOW OPEN The long-anticipated ramen kitchen at 2nd Language (401 N.W. Second St.) opened on Nov. 16. Its authentic Asian cuisine is available 4-9 p.m. TuesdayThursday and 4-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Casey Todd, owner of Hometown Roots (136 Second St., Henderson, KY), opened Homer’s Barbecue (128 Second St., Henderson, KY) on Nov. 16. The local barbecue spot offers a modern design with traditional smoked meats, craft sides, and cold beer. It is open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday. NIBBLES Opened on July 21, Biscuit Belly (945 N. Burkhardt Road) now has a drive-thru for ordering from an express menu. Non-express orders can be placed through its full online menu and picked up in the drive-thru. John and Vicki Backes, owners of The New Frontier Restaurant and Bar (12945 IN 57), sold the establishment to Garrett and Melissa Hartig on Nov. 8. Garrett says they plan to stay mostly with what the Backeses have done with the restaurant, catering to its loyal customer base. A new taproom is being constructed at 8245 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, for Myriad Brewing Company (101 S.E. First St.). Flourish Plant-Based Eatery (222 S. Red Bank Road) debuted a new menu with more salads, burgers, and pizza naan on Sept. 28. The former Enjolé Interiors building at 313 Main St. will be home to Nicholson’s Old Fashioned restaurant, retail, and event space MYR D in 2022. Around the BREWIA ING C OMPA corner at 113 S.E. Fourth NY St., Samuel’s Burgers and Beers is planned for the former

WE WORK TO GET YOU HOME Eclipse Tapas & More space. Insomnia Cookies is planned to open inside a renovated space in Innovation Pointe (318 Main St., Ste. 100). Scheduled to open in the former Denny’s at 19501 Elpers Road early in 2022, Pips Pub is a burger, pizza, sandwich and more restaurant being developed by Richie Patel, owner of The Landing – Newburgh and The Rooftop. Traditional Mexican restaurant Tacoholics at 122 First St., Henderson, KY, will undergo major renovations in spring 2022. The new design by Lamar Architecture & Design will include a new bar, ADA entrance ramp, new façade, and extended outdoor seating. Vegan Eats and Treats announced that it will be moving to Bedford Collab, a new shared community kitchen, when it opens at 1201 S. Bedford Ave. Brunch is back at the newly rebranded Walton’s Smokehouse and Southern Kitchen (956 Parrett St.) with a focus on smoked meats and drink specials. Backyard Bar and Games is slated to open in the former Shyler’s BBQ location at 5416 E. Indiana St. Shyler’s closed in March 2019, and no timeline has yet been established for the new bar. DEARLY DEPARTED Great Harvest Bread Co. (423 Metro Ave.) abruptly closed its doors on Nov. 3, 2021 citing staffing issues. The location is currently for sale and will remain closed indefinitely. The Patisserie at 2nd Language closed on Saturday, Dec. 18, almost a month after its restaurant counterpart opened in the same building at 401 N.W. 2nd St. Owner Randy Hobson did not give a reason for the closure but says some popular desserts and Japanese milk breads will be available for order in the ramen dining room.

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2344 W. Summit

5277 Landview Dr.

EVANSVILLE, IN 5 BEDS | 4.5 BATHS 3,246 SQFT.

NEWBURGH, IN 5 BEDS | 3.5 BATHS 3,402 SQFT.

Custom built one owner home on a 2.73 acre lot with lake frontage. The Kitchen has been updated with Newer appliances, a spacious island, and Granite Counter tops. Very spacious Sun Room big enough for a pool table, and nice seating area. Main floor Laundry with Washer and Dryer included. Upstairs you will a private Master Suite with walk in closet and a large master bath. The Basement has an additional Bathroom, Bedroom, Wine Closet and a storage/utility room. Outside you will find your haven to relax, with the custom inground pool with new automatic cover and pool liner in 2021, hot tub spa, and custom building with a bar area — $630,000

Meticulously updated in 2018, this home features a nice open living room that transitions to a large dining area and updated kitchen. The master bedroom and 2 other bedrooms are on the main level along with 2 full bathrooms and a laundry room with a half bath. There is also a large new deck that overlooks the pool and back yard. On the walkout lower level there is a great bar area and family room perfect for entertaining along with an office area, utility/storage room, 2 spacious bedrooms and a large full bath. The rear covered patio opens up to the pool area and back yard. New concrete driveway and HVAC in 2021.

812-204-9255

812-483-3323

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BECKY ISMAIL

4445 N Iroquois Dr.

1201 Hathaway Ave.

EVANSVILLE, IN 4 BEDS | 2.5 BATHS 2,951 SQFT. Wonderful home with many updates on a corner lot. To the right of the large foyer, you will find a room that works very well for an office. There is also a formal living room, family room, dining room and nice size kitchen. Upstairs you will find the master suite and a small bonus sitting room. 3 other bedrooms and another bath finish off the main portion of the upstairs. There is a finished 23x18 bonus room above the garage. The oversize 2 car side loading garage has a heated and air conditioned 10x22 foot room. The large lot includes a 16 x 34 Inground fiberglass pool with all equipment and surrounded by a vinyl fence. It’s surrounded by a patio and features LED lighting. — $309,900

DAVID WOODS

812-568-0953

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812-473-HOME

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EVANSVILLE, IN 3 BEDS | 2 BATHS 1,803 SQFT.

Beautiful, remodeled home located in the heart of Evansville’s westside. Upon entering, you will find new flooring, remodeled, open kitchen and nice sized eat in area. Upstairs includes 3 nice sized bedrooms including the master ensuite with full private updated bathroom with tile shower. An additional large remodeled bathroom. Lower level consists of a large family room area, fireplace, an extra room and laundry. Washer and dryer included.

— $239,900

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812-760-6307

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Let’s Do Brunch Where to find the week’s best meal

t’s Sunday morning. The sun rises, church bells toll, your neighbor’s annoying rooster crows, and you stay in bed. When you finally rise, the numbers on your alarm clock induce a deep rumble in your stomach — you’ve slept through breakfast. Enter brunch. The portmanteau of breakfast and lunch, this hearty meal typically is consumed between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and often accompanied by an alcoholic beverage. In pop culture, brunch has become a social extravaganza for weekend mornings. In the Tri-State, it’s an opportunity to try distinctive dishes made just for the day.

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Amy’s on Franklin Brunch is about socializing as much as it is about the food. At Amy’s on Franklin, diners get the best of both worlds with an intimate, Instagram-worthy setting and upscale versions of savory benedicts, specialty sandwiches, and regional favorites. Paired nicely with their mimosa flight, the Pork Carnitas Benedict starts simple with a freshly made English muffin. Piled high with poached eggs, lime slaw, and house pork carnitas, this dish is topped off with a house Creole mustard hollandaise sauce made fresh each morning.

1418 West Franklin St. amysonfranklin.com

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The Hornet’s Nest If you’re looking for a more traditional take on Sunday’s midday meal, look no further than The Hornet’s Nest in Earle, operating north of Evansville on a site that’s been a gathering place for locals since the mid-1800s. Mostly known for bold takes on standard tavern food, the Hornet’s Nest also boasts a weekend brunch menu. One of its featured plates, the Monte Cristo Sandwich, is packed with a mix of sweet and savory flavors. Served with your choice of two sides, the dish starts with two crunchy halves of French toast stuffed with turkey, ham, and American cheese, and drizzled with strawberry glaze.

11845 Petersburg Road • hornetsnestrestaurant.com

Don’t Forget the Drinks R’z Cafe & Catering R’z Cafe & Catering in Fort Branch, Indiana, offers a generous brunch menu with witty names and some surprising options. The Alive & Well drink list is where the fun begins, especially with a strawberry mimosa. Served in an 18-ounce fishbowl and garnished with fruit, it’s a cool companion to any hot meal.

104 N. Main St., Fort Branch, IN rzcafeandcatering.com

The Rooftop Brunch has a reputation for being a morning-after-partying event. The Rooftop in Downtown Evansville has taken that reputation in full stride with a lively energy perfect for brunch-goers who want to reignite the fun. In its best-selling Hangover Tacos, fried chicken strips are layered with scrambled eggs and potatoes smothered in breakfast gravy, and everything is folded into three soft tortilla tacos. The dish derives from a similar option of the same name — minus the tacos — served over waffles. The bar also offers drink specials during Sunday brunch.

112 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • therooftopevv.com

Nellie’s Restaurant Making a name for itself in the breakfast scene since 2017, Nellie’s Restaurant in Newburgh, Indiana, offers classics such as skillets, breakfast burritos, pancakes, omelets, and French toast as part of its American-fare menu. A family-friendly atmosphere makes Nellie’s a brunch spot for all ages and palates. Among its From the Griddle options, the Fried Chicken & Waffle is a simplistic breakfast tradition you can’t pass up. A thick Belgian waffle is topped with three crispy chicken strips, dusted with powdered sugar, and finished with whipped butter and warm maple syrup.

8566 Ruffian Lane, Newburgh, IN • nelliesnewburgh.com

Lamasco Bar and Grill Known to some as the breakfast drink of champions, the famous Bloody Mary’s mix of vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, and tangy toppings is a staple morning cocktail. At Lamasco Bar and Grill you can order the meal-in-acup along with their breakfast menu all day, every day.

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RESTAURANTS THAT DEFINE OUR CITY

FINE DINING THE DAIRIETTE

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. 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. 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. RED GERANIUM: 520 North St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-6171. Contemporary American cuisine and extensive wine list.

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. BILL’S RESTAURANT: 420 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-852-8120. A variety of New American cuisine for lunch, dinner, and dessert. 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. JENNINGS STREET PUBLIC HOUSE: 300 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN. 812518-4007. Local craft beer, wine, domestics, scratch cocktails, and spirits. 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. SIP OWENSBORO: 101 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-297-3031. Wine bar with charcuterie boards and small dishes. WALTON’S SMOKEHOUSE AND SOUTHERN KITCHEN: 956 Parrett St., 812-4674255. 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. Chef-

created menu in full-service dining room and diverse options ranging from traditional to cutting edge. Breakfast served on weekends. Member-only dining.

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, salads, sandwiches, paninis, desserts, and daily specials. Catering available.

BITS AND BYTES: 216 N.W. Fourth St., 812-423-5113. Breakfast, deli-style sandwich lunches, and desserts.

4000. 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. 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., 812-423-4173; 2001 Washington Ave., 812-473-0569; 11 N.W. Fifth St., 812-422-2618; 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. 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, 812-250-7088; 4015 Gateway Blvd., Newburgh, IN, 812-7066386. Breads, sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads, and specialty coffee drinks.

county ordinances prohibit smoking in many 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. EVANSVILLE LIVING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022

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, 270-683-1515. Grilled, made fresh-to-order sub sandwiches, homemade hand-cut fries, and freshsqueezed 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.

THE DELI: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Tropicana Evansville), 812-433-

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BAKERIES, COFFEEHOUSES, AND ICE CREAM 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. 2ND STREET BISTRO & BAKERY: 115 S. Second St., Boonville, IN, 812-573-8887. Freshly baked desserts, cookies, cakes, pies, and more. BE HAPPY PIE COMPANY: 2818 Mount Vernon Ave., 812-449-7718. Madefrom-scratch pies, cookies, scones, and cookie pies. BEA SWEET TREATS: 4111 Merchant Drive, Newburgh, Indiana, 812-4547728. 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. BECAUSE BREAD: 300 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-518-9190. Fresh homemade breads, pastries, and desserts. BEN & PENNY’S: 20 W. Water St., Newburgh, IN (behind Café Arazu), 812858-2556. Ice cream and espresso bar, wine and cheese baskets, fine chocolates, and Ben’s Breakfast Deli. BLACK LODGE COFFEE ROASTERS: 610 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-6822449. Pour-overs, presses, cold-brew iced coffee, espressos, and more. CLEO’S BAKERY & BROWN BAG LUNCHES: 9 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812853-0500. 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. THE DAIRIETTE: 711 Atkinson St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-2401. Hamburgers, tenderloins, fries, milkshakes, and soft-serve sundaes. D-ICE: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812-319-9071. Thaifried ice cream rolls.

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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., 812-4262311; 1031 E. Diamond Ave., 812-426-0011; 5 N. Green River Road, 812479-0511; 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. HENDERSON JUICE CO.: 13 S. Main St., Henderson, KY, 270-832-3767. Fresh juices, smoothies, breakfast items, soups, and wraps. 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. 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. NIKO’S BAKERY AND CAFE: 601 Emory Drive, Owensboro, KY, 270-4784441. Fresh-baked breads and pastries, breakfast, salads, sandwiches, and soup. 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. PROPER COFFEE ROASTERS: 301 N. Green River Road, 812-429-0110. Coffee, espresso drinks, specialty beverages, and breakfast and brunch options THE REFINERY: 224 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-202-1113. Specialty coffee and espresso drinks. 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. SMALLEY COFFEE: 2955 Newton St., Jasper, IN, 812-482-2442. Handcrafted drinks including lattes, cappuccinos, Americanos, iced coffees and teas, and frozen drinks. 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. TF ICE CREAM: 1002 E. Walnut St., Boonville, IN, 812-715-3367. Ice cream, sherbet, and more. TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ: 2101 N. Green River Road, 812-297-9727. Smoothies, flatbreads, wraps, sandwiches. WHITE SWAN COFFEE LAB AT THE HUB ON FRANKLIN: 2025 W. Franklin St. 812-604-9529. Espresso drinks, brewed coffee, and teas.

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DINERS, CAFÉS, AND FAMILY RESTAURANTS 6 A.M.: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812-679-6710.

Breakfast foods, like biscuits and gravy, omelets, and French toast. 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. BJ’S RESTAURANT AND BREWHOUSE: 1000 N. Green River Road, 812-5509320. Soups, salads, pizza, pasta, burgers and sandwiches, and other entrées.

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Dining Directory BURGER BANK: 1617 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-475-2265. Mini-burgers, cheeseburgers, fries, and more.

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. CAFE ON WATER STREET: 104 N. Water St., Henderson, KY, 270-577-9402. Casual American fare with homestyle classics. THE CAROUSEL: 5115 Monroe Ave., 812-479-6388. Classic American cuisine. CARRIAGE INN: 103 Gibson St., Haubstadt, IN, 812-768-6131. Plate lunches, sandwiches, soups, salads, steaks, and assorted dinner entrées. CATFISH WILLY’S: 5720 E. Virginia St., 812-401-2233. Chicken, burgers, and seafood like crab, lobster, shrimp, and gator. CHICKEN SALAD CHICK: 1414 Hirschland Road, 812-594-9820. More than 12 flavors of chicken salad, soups, sides, and desserts. CLEAVERS: 5501 E. Indiana St., 812-473-0001. A casual restaurant serving sandwiches including pulled pork, Chicago-style Italian beef, pork loin, and steak. COMMANDER’S GRILL: 118 W. Locust St., Boonville, IN, 812-715-0055. A sandwich shop with fried chicken, salads, steaks, and pork chops. CROSS-EYED CRICKET: 2101 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-422-6464. Traditional American cuisine. DOUBLE D’S RESTAURANT & CATERING: 1206 E. Main St., Boonville, IN, 812-8978813. American fare including salads, steaks, and seafood. Fried catfish and chicken are the house specialities. Full catering packages available. FARMER & FRENCHMAN: 12522 U.S. Highway 41-S, Robards, KY, 270-7481856. Café featuring cheese and charcuterie trays, salads, Napolitana pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, desserts, beer, and Farmer & Frenchman wines. 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. GASTHOF AMISH VILLAGE: 6747 E. Gasthof Village Road, Montgomery, IN, 812-486-4900. Amish-style buffet. 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. Specializes in house-made granola, breads, and vegetarian and vegan options. HOMETOWN ROOTS: 136 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-212-3653. Southern comfort food like mac and cheese, pulled pork, and fried chicken. 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. LOG INN: 12491 Country Road 200 E., Haubstadt, IN, 812-867-3216. Fried chicken, ham, roast beef, and fiddlers. 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. MR. D’S: 1435 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-2505. Classic 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.

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vorites such as wings, burgers, and pizzas, as well as fresh sandwiches and specialty appetizers. PATTIE’S SAND TRAP AT FENDRICH GOLF COURSE: 1900 E. Diamond Ave., 812435-6028. 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. 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. THE RED WAGON: 6950 Frontage Road, Poseyville, IN, 812-874-2221. Catfish, oyster, shrimp scampi, and grilled salmon. 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. SAVANNAH’S CAFÉ: 1802 Stringtown Road, 812-773-5001. Family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Daily plate lunches and homemade cakes and pies available. Catering also available. 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. 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. 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, 812-423-5961. 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, 812-4262006; 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), 812-471-7905. 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. 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, 812-6024027. 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. MELLOW MUSHROOM: 101 W. Second St., Owensboro, KY, 270-684-7800. Appetizers, salads, specialty and build-your-own pizzas, sandwiches, desserts, and lunch specials. MISTER B’S: 2611 U.S. Highway 41, Henderson, KY, 270-826-1111; 1340 Hirschland Road, 812-402-2090. Pizza, wings, sandwiches, soup, salad, and pasta. 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 CHEF: 423 W. Main St., Boonville, IN, 812-897-1600. Pizza, baked Italian entrées, sandwiches, salad bar, and hot food bar. 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. 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. 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. 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

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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, and sandwiches. 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 freshbrewed beers. TWISTED TOMATO PIZZA CO.: 2333 St. George Road, 812-401-2323; 1101 Harmony Way, 812-242-8882. Specialty pizza and 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. CHEFWHAT BBQ & MORE: 422 7th St., Henderson, KY., 270-212-0742. Breakfast sandwiches and fresh barbecue lunch specials made to order daily. FEED MILL RESTAURANT & BAR: 3541 State Highway 60-E., Morganfield, KY, 270-389-0047. Seafood and barbecue. HAWG N’ SAUCE: 6580 Leonard Road, Mount Vernon, IN, 812-838-5339. Barbecue entrées and home-style side dishes. HICKORY PIT STOP: 1521 N. Main St., 812-422-6919. Barbecue chicken, turkey, pork, mutton, and a variety of side dishes. HOMER’S BARBECUE: 128 Second St., 270-869-2214. Local barbecue with smoked meats, craft sides, cold beer, and cocktails. 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. 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.

8143. Barbecue chicken, ribs, pork, mutton, beef, fiddlers, ham, burgoo, and sandwiches. NISBET INN: 6701 Nisbet Station Road, Haubstadt, IN, 812-963-9305. Homemade soups, desserts, and barbecue. READ ST. BBQ: 421 Read St., 812-303-6397. House-smoked, Memphis-style barbecue and home-style sides. TAYLOR’S GRILL ON WHEELS: 130 N. Water St., Henderson, Kentucky, 270854-4302. Classic smoked meats, barbecue favorites, loaded mac & cheese, and desserts. Take out only. THOMASON’S BARBECUE: 701 Atkinson St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-0654. Barbecue varieties of pork, mutton, ribs, chicken, ham, or turkey, with sides like potato salad, slaw, and barbecue beans. 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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2ND LANGUAGE: 401 N.W. Second St., 812-401-2500. Authentic Asian cuisine, ramen, and desserts.

BIG BANG MONGOLIAN GRILL: 2013 N. Green River Road, 812-602-1400. Openbar 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.

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burgh, 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. 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. SHING LEE: 215 Main St., 812-463-6969. Traditional Chinese dishes. TASTE OF CHINA: 4579 University Drive, 812-422-1260. THAI CHOW ORIENTAL FOODS: 1007 S. McCreary St., Fort Branch, IN, 812753-3878. Classic Thai food. 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. TOKYO TEPPANYAKI: 2222 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY, 270-8691968. Hibachi grill. 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. SCHNITZELBANK RESTAURANT: 393 Third Ave., Jasper, IN, 812-482-2640. Authentic German food. INDIAN

BOMBAY SPICE BAR AND GRILL: 1003 Diamond Ave., 812-402-0707. Tra-

ditional Indian dishes like chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken, and curry. ROYAL INDIAN CUISINE: 7799 Highway 66, Newburgh, IN, 812-5184018. 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.

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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., 812-

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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. RAFFI’S OASIS CAFÉ: 5702 E. Virginia St., 812-602-3622. Mediterranean grill offering hummus, kabobs, gyros, falafel, and more. 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

AGAVES MEXICAN GRILL: 2003 Stapp Drive, Henderson, KY, 270-957-5028. Mexican fare like burritos, quesadilla, enchiladas, and chimichangas.

CANCUN MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 341 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-

0067. Fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, seafood, Mexicanstyle steaks, and more. 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. 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: 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.

475-3483. 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 TORIBIO: 1647 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-831-2367. Traditional Mexican cuisine. 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. TACOHOLICS EXPRESS: 122 First St., Henderson, KY, 270-957-5001; 2630 Highway 41 N., Henderson, KY, 270-212-0096. Enchiladas, sopes, quesadillas, Mexican street tacos, and more. 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. TUMBLEWEED TEX MEX GRILL AND MARGARITA BAR: 1868 U.S. Highway 41N., Henderson, KY, 270-869-9800. Southwestern-style meals, chicken, steak, fajitas, and salads.

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. ELLIS PARK: 3300 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY, 812-425-1456 or 800333-8110. Clubhouse dining. FRANKLIN STREET TAVERN: 2126 Franklin St., 812-401-1313. Drink specials and pizza. FROGGY’S RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR: 7247 Main St., Wadesville, IN, 812673-4996. Burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and more. 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. O’BRIAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL: 1801 N. Green River Road, 812-401-4630. Irish tavern food, Reubens, burgers, soup, and salad. ROOKIES SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT: 117 S. Second St., Henderson, KY, 270826-1106. Angus beef steaks, seafood, pasta, chicken, sandwiches, and Arabian salad. THE GHOST SPORTS BAR: 4222 Bell Road, Ste. 2 (Next to Ghost Quesadilla), 812-490-6000. Classic bar favorites and spicy specialties. TIKI TIME BAR & GRILL: 1801 Waterworks Road, 812-425-1912. Burgers, hot dogs, gyros, small pizzas, fish dinners, and cold drinks. Open seasonally.

WINGS ETC.: 628 E. Diamond Ave., 812-909-2945; 8833 High Point Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-0550. Chicken wings, burgers, wraps, salads, and wide beer selection.

TAVERN FOOD 3RD STREET SALOON: 118 S. 3rd St., Boonville, IN. Traditional pub food with unique homemade twists made with local meats.

BOKEH LOUNGE: 1007 Parrett St., 812-909-0388. Open daily at 11 a.m. Of-

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., 812-401-1730. 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. 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. METZGER’S TAVERN: 1000 Powell St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-9461. Traditional tavern appetizers, soups, sandwiches, and breakfast. 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. SARA’S HARMONY WAY: 500 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-6823611. Various wines, specialty beers, and an assortment of cheeses and salamis. SNAPS BAR & GRILL: 1115 Main St., Jasper, IN, 812-848-7627. Sandwiches, burgers, salads, steaks, chicken, and pasta dishes. THE SPORTSDEN BAR + GRILL: 701 N. Weinbach Ave., Ste. 110, 812-4798887. Lyleboli, TNT burger, and Brew City fries. SPORTSMAN’S BILLIARDS AND GRILLE: 2315 W. Franklin St., 812-422-0801. Hamburgers, chicken breasts, and catfish plates. ST. JOE INN: 9515 Saint Wendel Road, 812-963-9310. Soups, salads, 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. YELLOW TAVERN: 521 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-3303. Must be 21 to enter. Traditional American food. ZAPS TAVERN: 3725 St. Philip Road, 812-985-2121. Tavern-style food including wings, burgers, dinner entrees, and weekend breakfast service.

BREWERIES AND WINERIES BOUCHERIE VINEYARDS AND WINERY: 6523 Keyway Drive, Spottsville, KY, 270-826-6192. Wine tastings and winery tours.

CARSON’S BREWERY: 2404 Lynch Road, 812-759-8229. American ales,

DAMSEL BREW PUB: 209 N. Wabash Avenue of Flags, 812-909-1956. Pub

food and beer brewed on site. 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. HAYNIE’S CORNER BREWING CO.: 56 Adams Ave., 812-909-2668. Craft ale, beers, and local wine. HENDERSON BREWING COMPANY: 737 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-2004314. IPAs, porters, farmhouse ales, and more. 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. MYRIAD BREWING COMPANY: 100 S.E. First St., 812-402-1515. House-brewed and guest beers. 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. SCHNITZ BREWERY & PUB: 2031 Newton St., Ste. B, Jasper, IN, 812-848-2739. American and German craft beers, pizza, and sandwiches. WINDY KNOLL WINERY: 845 Atkinson Road, Vincennes, IN, 812-726-1600. Wine tastings, fruit wines, and wine slushies. WINZERWALD WINERY: 26300 N. Indiana Lake Road, Bristow, IN, 812-3577000. German-inspired wines, flatbreads, salads, Bavarian pretzels, charcuterie trays, and paired wine and food flights.

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.

CATERING BY ROBYN: 812-453-2679. Complete meals to go, party appetizers, dinner parties, and business luncheons.

CHERYL MOCHAU, PERSONAL CHEF: 812-499-4631. Specializes in prepar-

ing 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., 812-4918611. Specializing in unique ingredients to make one-of-akind dishes. THE NEW HARMONY INN & CONFERENCE CENTER: 504 North St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-6150. Caters within a 50-mile radius of New Harmony, Indiana, and offers a variety of food from steaks to sandwiches. 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. SCHNITZELBANK CATERING: 409 Third Ave., Jasper, IN, 888-336-8233 or 812-634-2584. Caters home-cooked favorites to elegant cuisine. TOUCH OF HOME CATERING: 1100 Tanglewood Drive, Mount Vernon, IN, 812-480-0310. Corporate lunches, weddings, and special occasions. Home-cooked food for groups of 15 to 500.

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ERA First Advantage Realty/Byrley, Cyndi.................. 123 Evansville Federal Credit Union.......19 Evansville Hearing Aid Center.......100 Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.38 Evansville Surgical Associates....... IBC Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union.....................32 F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors.................68 Family First Companion Care.......... 111 Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery............................2 Frank’s Catering................................... 123 Friedman Park Event Center............ 48 Fusion Spa & Boutique........................78 German American Bank.....................20 Gill Orthodontics................................98 Give a Dog a Bone................................19 Good Samaritan Home.................... 108 Green River Distilling Co................... 49 Greenlee Chiropractic and Acupuncture......................... 104 H.G. McCullough Designers Inc........83 Haynie Travel..........................................67 Head to Toe Full Service Salon........77 Heritage Woods of Newburgh........ 111 J’s Cleaning Service............................. 123 Just Rennie’s............................................75 Katelyn’s Alterations and Design.....56 Kenny Kent Lexus ..................................11 Klub Haus 6 by the Schnitzelbank..59 Knob Hill Tavern..................................125 Landscapes By Dallas Foster, Inc.....33 Lash Queens Studio and Beauty......79 Lea Matthews Furniture & Interiors.4 Life Without Limits Physical Therapy, LLC...................96

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THE GRAND DAME STANDS

he thick cloud of dust emerging from the imploded Old National Bank tower on Nov. 21 slowly rolled across Downtown Evansville, spreading block by block and sending spectators scrambling. When it settled, what poignantly emerged first was the Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse, 131 years old and still going strong. The building has borne witness to countless eras, and its resplendent Beaux Arts architecture was always at odds with 420 Main’s corporate-favored modernist exterior. Yet the courthouse has stayed rooted on Court Street, its stability sound and historical impact preserved. Perhaps that’s the most striking image: A relic of 19th century design watch-

ing a testament to 20th century modern architecture gradually fall into disrepair. In truth, the dust cloud provided a moment of quiet in Downtown Evansville’s transition. Out of the post-implosion silence emerged a new look for our city’s urban center. A beacon was gone, but that made every other surrounding structure seem proportional, unobscured, and within reach. Perhaps a tinge of sadness hung in the air, but on that rainy morning, a new day dawned for fresh plans. Out of the dust, a blank slate emerged. Anything was possible. As it has since 1890, the Old Vanderburgh County courthouse will be keeping watch over the new development at Fifth and Main streets; at 216 feet, it’s now the second tallest building in the neighborhood. The grand dame of Downtown Evansville still stands and, perhaps, finds it just fine to no longer sit in the sleeping giant’s shadow. — JODI KEEN

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