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Evansville Living

January/February 2025

IN EVERY ISSUE

Evansville’s global influences have only grown since 2007

GOOD LIVING

19 In the Spotlight

With the YMCA’s Biddy Ball, even toddlers can shoot hoops

20 Hoosier Fact

A historic Black cemetery in Newburgh is restored as a resting place

20 Community Partners

Boonville’s Polar Plunge makes more than a splash for Special Olympics Indiana

21 Pet Project

What’s making tails wag at Kay C’s Barkville dog park

21 The Great Outdoors

Get in a sticky situation at Wesselman Woods’ Maple Sugarbush Festival

22 Health Matters

HeartSaver program saves lives one AED at a time

CULTURE

25 Art Talk

Passion and fascination for color influence painter Julie De Young

26 Author Profile

Daniel Melchior unearths new details — and his own family history — in Rudolph Ziemer’s death

26 Entertainment Center

Marking 30 years, the Henderson Area Arts Alliance is looking ahead

27 On Display

Angel Mounds’ new exhibit brings Mississippian culture to life

27 Shelf Life

28 The Guide

DEPARTMENTS

31 Travel Journal

Discover bluebonnets, Blue Bell ice cream, and more in Brenham, Texas

34 Sporting Life

The Tri-State Sled Dogs find speed, and community, on the ice

HOME

& STYLE

85 Little Gems

A North Side family’s gazebo hosts fun in all seasons

86 Artful Living

Interior designer Tay Ruthenburg’s long career has brought style to Evansville

87 On the Market

Check out a modern home in the woods of Warrick County

88 What’s In Store

Newburgh’s Mulberry Jean’s Accents continues a family tradition of women-run gift stores

FOOD & DRINK

97 What We’re Trying Now

There’s more to Bad Randy’s than hot chicken

100 Think Drinks

Cadey Hess’ coffee-making studies take her to Europe

102 Dining Directory

Peruse the cuisine of Tri-State restaurants

103 Fresh Takes

The latest dining scene news

FINAL DETAIL

152 Remembering presidential visits to Evansville

EDITOR & PUBLISHER

Kristen K. Tucker

PRESIDENT,

Todd A. Tucker

EDITORIAL

Jodi Keen

Managing Editor

John Martin

Senior Writer

Maggie Valenti Staff Writer

DESIGN

Laura Mathis

Creative Director

Chanda Ramsey

Art Director

ADVERTISING

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Jennifer Rhoades

Senior Account Executive

Logen Sitzman

Sales and Marketing Coordinator

CIRCULATION

Gregg Martin

Distribution and Circulation Manager

CONTRIBUTORS

Catherine Anderson

Mary Bolin

Joe Diephuis

Katie Henrichs

Michelle Mastro

Alison Petrash-Hall

Denae Raine

Natalie Reidford

Audra Straw

Zach Straw

Timothy Weir

Lisa Wiesjahn

MISSION STATEMENT

The staff of Evansville Living strives to inform, instruct, amuse, and entertain our readers, helping them get the most out of living in Evansville and the surrounding area. With each issue, we provide a targeted audience of active, well-educated consumers for our advertisers. We look to positively chronicle the many unique aspects of living in Evansville and the Tri-State to benefit our community.

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VOLUMES AND ISSUES

Happy New Year! Welcome to the year 2025!

Keen-eyed readers may have noted they are reading Volume 26, Issue 1 of Evansville Living. You’ll find the volume and issue number on page 5, the table of contents. When Creative Director Laura Mathis flips the calendar on that page, it always gives us pause. Laura has been directing the creative of this magazine since the start. The single act of changing the volume number causes us to react: Wow, we’ve been doing these 26 years! Not that we thought we would not! The number makes an impact.

It’s also confusing. In the September/October issue, I wrote that 2025 will be a big year for Tucker Publishing Group, Inc., as we celebrate our 25th anniversary in the March/April issue. The first issue of this magazine, March/ April 2000, was Volume 1, Issue 1, so we will mark the 25th anniversary of Evansville Living with the March/April 2025 issue, in our 26th year of publishing. The issue with volume numbering is analogous to the question, “When does a decade begin and end?”

With the completion of this issue, we’ve stashed away the templates. The 25th anniversary will be celebrated with a bit of an update in the structure and flow of the magazine and the way it looks. We’re not going rogue; Evansville Living will be recognizable as the brand we are grateful you have welcomed into your lives. As we produce each issue, we talk about what we did right or that we might want to change. Those thoughts and discussions are being incorporated in a new look you will see in the next issue. Keep this issue handy so that you can compare it to the March/April issue!

This issue recognizes Evansville’s multiculturalism. Our writers expressed they really enjoyed putting together “The World is Here” (page 36).

“One of the best things about our profession is being able to meet compelling people who otherwise might not cross your path. That’s why this issue of Evansville Living will go down as one of my favorites. People who relocate from other countries bring such interesting life experiences, and I hope our readers enjoy their fascinating, unique stories,” says Senior Writer John Martin.

Reading our package, I recalled an immersion into Greek culture our family was invited to experience about a dozen years ago. Doros and Ellada Hadjisavva, mainstays in the Evansville restaurant and catering landscape for the same 25 years we have operated, invited us to join their Cypriot family in Henderson, Kentucky, for their Easter dinner. It was a feast, served at a table to seat two dozen, like nothing I had ever before witnessed, including the traditional whole roast lamb. We learned from Doros that Greek Easter also is known as Pascha, the most important religious holiday in Greece, and is celebrated with deep spiritual and cultural significance. It typically differs in date from Western Easter due to the use of the Julian calendar by the Greek Orthodox Church.

Before and after dinner, the children, all elementary and middle school students at that time, played soccer in the yard. It’s a wonderful memory, derived from the opportunities that a multicultural community afford us.

Thank you for reading Volume 26, Issue 1 of Evansville Living. Have a wonderful new year ahead!

As always, I look forward to hearing from you.

Kristen K. Tucker Editor & Publisher

Conversation

SHINING STARS

How exciting — my cookies made the cover of Evansville Living’s November/ December issue!

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FRIENDSHIP ACROSS THE POND

I wanted to extend my compliments on such a lovely article profiling my relationship with Pam Frye (“Kindred Spirits,” November/December 2024). It was beautifully written and encapsulated the friendship in a delightful way.

Barbara Long, Evansville

WHAT’S COOKING?

Thank you Evansville Living for featuring the spring roll episode of Book n’ Cook (“Hands-On Learning,” September/October 2024).

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ON THE MIC

Thanks for the shoutout, Evansville Living (“Best of Evansville,” September/ October 2024)!

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SISTERLY SUPPORT

Thank you so much, Jodi Keen, for joining us on a delicious Thursday night dinner, and turning our girlfriend group into a beautiful story (“Savor the Season: With Friends Like These,” November/December 2024)!

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FUEL UP

Golf pregaming at The Rooster’s Den. We decided to check it out after seeing a nice write-up in Evansville Living. We loved it (“Rise and Shine,” May/June 2024)!

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FINELY TUNED

A huge thank you to our wonderful friends at Tucker Publishing Group, and especially to (contributor) Timothy Weir, for the generous feature on our very own concertmaster, Jack Bogard (“Notes From a Driven Bow,” November/ December 2024).

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Snapshots

Island Getaway September/October 2024

Evansville Living joined Evansville resident Tom Dowd and his son and daughter-in-law Sam and Kourtney Dowd in Kona, Hawaii, in October for the

Desert Air A group of friends, many of whom are from the Evansville and Newburgh area, took a girls’ trip in November to Scottsdale, Arizona, to support Liz Childers, who is battling breast cancer. Joining Liz — holding the November/December issue — were (front row) Angie Auvil, Norma Unser, and Holly Sparks and (back row) Kelly Masterson, Kim Catellier, Jamie Wilkinson, Margaux Ayers, Kari Jones, Kendall Kreinhagen, Amanda Witter, Carly Settles, Laurel Meny, and Lindsay Thompson.

Young Reader Six-year-old Autumn Arney picked up the September/ October 2023 issue while with grandmother Sharon Marsch at a doctor’s appointment in Evansville.

Summer Breeze Proud mom Stacy Stevens brought the September/October 2024 issue — featuring daughter Grace on the cover — to a late summer get-together in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Joining her were Janice Stratton, formerly of Newburgh, Indiana; Monique Freeman and Helen Christian, both of Evansville; and Kathy Murrell, formerly of Newburgh.

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Wild West Debbra Dunning Brouillette and Stephen Brouillette of Evansville brought the May/June 2024 issue on an October trip to Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah.

GLOBAL DIVERSITY, THEN AND NOW

International presence in Evansville is rising BY

When Evansville Living devoted a 2007 cover story to the city’s international population, it was apparent that demographics were shifting.

The magazine noted a growing total of ethnic restaurants and markets, and it reported that from 1980 to 2005, the number of foreign-born residents – mostly Asian and Hispanic – had more than doubled.

Evansville’s higher education institutions were rich in global flavor, the issue pointed out. The city had prioritized a community lecture series to highlight its various forms of diversity.

Fast forward to today, as Evansville Living revisits the city’s worldly cultures. Everything happening in 2007 has only amplified since.

The region has seen an influx from more nations, including Haiti and the Marshall Islands. Data collected in 2022 by Welborn Baptist Foundation’s GROW Capacity partnership with the Polis Center show a 0.8-percent increase in the immigrant population in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Gibson, and Posey counties in Indiana and Henderson County, Kentucky, over a 10-year period, slightly less than the state average.

Today’s Evansville is focused on meeting the practical needs of burgeoning immigrant populations, including finding health care and employment, professional advancement, and strengthening

JOHN MARTIN

language skills and cross-cultural ties. The former home of Evansville Goodwill Industries at 500 S. Green River Road has been proposed for the site of the city’s first Immigrant Welcome & Resource Center. One thing that hasn’t changed is that every resident from another nation tells a unique story. In this issue – as in the one back in 2007 – you’ll meet the people, groups, and events weaving together our region’s global tapestry.

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TAKING THE PLUNGE P.20

SOMETHING TO BARK ABOUT P.21 THE HEART OF THE MATTER P.22

ITTY BIDDY BALLERS

YMCA program introduces toddlers to sports BY JODI KEEN

Toddlers learning to play sports? It’s as cute as it sounds.

Children ages 3-5 are taught the basics of basketball and soccer at Biddy Ball, an eightweek-long program offered for the last 15 years by the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana.

“We’re trying to create a foundation in sports and see what kids enjoy doing,” says YMCA Sports Director Kaitlin Poelhuis, who doubles as a Biddy Ball instructor.

“You notice how their balance, hand-eye coordination, and listening skills get better.”

YMCA employees lead weekly, separate basketball and soccer classes out of the Y’s Dunigan location on Evansville’s East Side. Class sizes average 8-10 little ballers. The

eight-week program costs $65 for Y members and $90 for nonmembers. The chance to catch a core memory, though, is priceless.

“One child — it was the very last week of the session, the last run-through of the day — made his first basket of the season. He danced out the door,” Poelhuis says. “Everyone was cheering for him. It was so cute how excited he got.”

The interactions are meaningful for the Y’s instructors, too.

“There are kids who … play here their whole childhoods,” Poelhuis says. “You get to watch them grow up.”

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At Rest Again

Community effort restores a Civil War-era Black cemetery

IT ONCE WAS TRUE that Newburgh, Indiana’s historical Black cemetery on Bell Road was lost to time. Thanks to efforts by area residents, it has reemerged as a proper burial ground.

Newburgh resident John Strange, an adjuster with Custard Insurance, happened upon the cemetery, which dates to 1855, while photographing damage to a nearby home in May 2021. With the help of late historian Kay Lant, Strange reviewed Warrick County records to uncover more information about those buried there. According to the Indiana Historical Society, Warrick County’s Black population grew after the Civil War; the 1870 federal census recorded 235 Black residents in Ohio Township. Many of the tombstones for the estimated 70 people laid to rest there were lost.

“We looked through historic records to see if we could find names,” Strange says.

Newburgh residents Virginia Aldridge and Larry and Kathy Richardson provided funding to help restore the site and Boonville, Indiana-based Jamison Monuments created two memorial markers. More than 50 of those buried on Bell Road are named, and the rest are honored as those “that time has forgotten,” the plaque says. Two stone benches were placed in time for a rededication ceremony in June 2022.

The site is maintained by the Ohio Township Trustee Office and listed on the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ Historic Preservation and Archaeology Cemetery & Burial Grounds Registry.

“It was always a cemetery,” Strange says.

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

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FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON

Annual Polar Plunge in Boonville continues to start the season strong

BY MICHELLE MASTRO

Diving into frosty waters in the dead of winter may seem like a crazy idea, but for those who participate in the Polar Plunge, it’s all about raising money for charity.

Every January and February, the regional Special Olympics’ Polar Plunge takes place at Boonville, Indiana’s Scales Lake, with more and more people — often costume clad — choosing to take to frigid waters to help kick off the group’s fundraising season for Special Olympics athletes.

This year, 150 community members are expected to take the plunge Feb. 1, plus 120 high school students the day prior, says Joe Frollo, director of marketing and communications for Special Olympics Indiana.

Last year, 141 members of the public and 88 Boonville high schoolers participated.

“This is a bucket-list event that people enjoy doing,” Frollo explains. “Also, every penny raised by participants goes directly to the 19,000 Special Olympics Indiana

athletes we serve, including 316 in Vanderburgh County.”

In fact, Special Olympics Indiana estimates that more than 3,000 people brave the cold each year. Polar Plunge has raised $11 million-plus statewide over the event’s 25-year history, with the Boonville event contributing nearly $58,000 in 2024.

With an increase in registration since the 2024 plunge, expectations for this year are high.

“More than $700,000 has been raised at the Boonville plunge since the inception of that plunge venue,” Frollo says.

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Something to Bark About

Kay

C’s Barkville creates more space for dogs and dog owners

BY MAGGIE VALENTI

MORE THAN 70 DOG-OWNER

PAIRS are enjoying Kay C’s Barkville at Woodmere, the three-acre private dog park next to Evansville State Hospital’s park.

Efforts to establish the park began nearly a decade ago when the city’s only dog recreation spot was Central Bark on North First Avenue. Now, there are six of varying sizes between Evansville and Newburgh, Indiana. Barkville amenities, including water stations, shaded benches, a sprinkler system, and separate areas for large and small pets, were made possible with $658,564 from private donations, events, and grants.

“We put a lot of time into making it safe and a great place that will hold up over time,” says Ginger Happe, president of Media Mix and the Kay C’s Barkville board. “We’ve had great feedback from participating dog owners.”

Happe says keeping the park members-only helps fund maintenance and ensures safety through required vaccinations and city registration. Membership

costs $15 per month or $150 per year and covers up to three pups. The public can access the park on the first Monday of each month. Obedience classes and adoption events are also planned.

Pete Paradossi, president of the Evansville Regional Business Committee, says he’ll consider a monthly membership when caring for his granddog, Milly.

“It’s going to be a huge asset for the community to have a park like this … where so many people walk … and play with their dogs,” he says.

Evansville resident Lisa Reising and her three dogs — golden doodle Molly and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Hazel and Henri — also enjoy the dog park.

“It has been fun to have such a large space for the dogs to socialize and run freely,” Reising says. “It is a hidden gem in Evansville for the avid dog lover.”

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STICKY SITUATION

Syrup is the star attraction at Wesselman’s Maple Sugarbush Festival

BY JOHN MARTIN

How does a plate of just-off-the-griddle pancakes dripping with real maple syrup sound? If it strikes your fancy, the 47th annual Maple Sugarbush Festival at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve is for you.

The ticket prices — free for those 3 and under, $10 for 3-12, and $15 for everyone else — help protect the forest and its inhabitants. Come hungry — the cost covers all the fluffy pancakes you can eat, plus two sausage links, and your choice of coffee, orange juice, or milk.

Wesselman sells jarred syrup from its trees at the event, but because the forest’s own syrup production has slowed in recent years, syrup served at breakfast comes from Harris Sugar Bush in Greencastle, Indiana.

After breakfast, guests can learn about maple tapping and see a demonstration.

“Volunteers are essential to pulling this off,” says Kristina Arwood, Wesselman Woods director of marketing and community engagement. Last year, 275 of them served 330 pounds of pancake batter, 14 gallons of syrup, and 4,000 sausage links to more than 1,580 attendees.

2025 MAPLE SUGARBUSH FESTIVAL March 1-2

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KATHERINE AND LISA REISING WITH HENRI AND HAZEL

Only a Heartbeat Away

HeartSaver program funds more than $1 million in lifesaving AEDs

PORTABLE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS long have been essential tools for jump-starting the hearts of sudden cardiac arrest victims. But at $1,650 each, many organizations can’t afford them.

Enter HeartSaver. Since 2014, the program has funded nearly 900 AEDs for first responders, schools, churches, nonprofits, and community organizations in 13 counties across Southwestern Indiana and Western Kentucky. Recipients have included everything from the USS LST-325 to emergency response vehicles to Burdette Park BMX.

The list keeps growing.

“When we began this effort in 2014, we thought if we placed 50 AEDs, we would have enough in the community. Imagine our shock when we learned that figure barely scratched the surface of the need,” says HeartSaver committee chair Kirsten Wagmeister.

HeartSaver also provides training for each agency receiving an AED. Officials have documented at least 20 lives that the program’s AED donations have saved.

“We call these devices ‘miracles in a box’ because they diagnose whether there is a shockable rhythm, and if there is even the slightest detection, then a shock will be delivered. Human hands cannot determine that,” Wagmeister says.

A recent donation was sparked by tragedy. Henderson, Kentucky, fourth-grader Luciana “Lucy” Nash died Aug. 13 after collapsing at school

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from sudden cardiac arrest. In response, HeartSaver in October donated an AED to each Henderson County school in Nash’s memory.

“Lucy’s life and death remind us that cardiac events strike all ages and often without any warning,” Wagmeister says. “An AED must be present and available wherever large groups of people gather because one never knows when it will be needed.”

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A DELFT TOUCH

Artist Julie De Young taps her Dutch heritage

BY TIMOTHY WEIR

Julie De Young is proof that it’s never too late to pursue a new passion. Since 2007, the Evansville artist has been painting landscape, still-life, and abstract works in watercolor.

“Color has always fascinated me,” she says. That passion launched her second artistic phase as a painter, a creative pivot that followed 35 years as a floral designer. The change was healing.

“A facial pain disorder required me to have surgery in 2006,” De Young says. “That forced me to give up my floral business and reinvent myself.”

Watercolor painting was the perfect path, she explains. “I could paint when I felt up to it and use all the great colors I enjoy.”

At first, it was challenging. The Montana native had last picked up a brush 40

years earlier when she and her grandmother took an oil painting class together.

Soon, though, it all started to click. De Young gained confidence studying over the years with respected watercolorist Gloria Baker.

“Not only did I learn techniques for washes and backgrounds, I gained a wonderful circle of friends,” she says.

While most watercolorists apply paint in washes, De Young puts hers to paper right from the brush, one stroke at a time. It is a unique style.

“Julie is part of a vibrant community of artists in Evansville, and we love to see talent like hers,” Inman says. “Even her subject matter is unique, pulling from her life and Dutch heritage.”

“My husband and I have Dutch ancestry, and two artists who inspire me – Vermeer and Van Gogh – are from the Netherlands,” De Young says. “Windmills are natural subjects and use my love of architecture.”

Look at De Young’s paintings, and you can see what sets her apart. There is density to trees and weight to buildings.

“Julie puts very rich, dark colors in her paintings,” says Jessica Inman, co-owner of Inman’s Picture Framing.

De Young’s recent work is heading in new, exciting directions. She created a collage for her Chicago, Illinois, neurosurgeon that combined Windy City and Evansville scenes. It hangs in Northwestern Medicine’s neurosurgery department. Inman’s grouped three of her small blue-andwhite tree paintings into a triptych evoking delftware, a type of tin-glazed pottery. De Young also has started on a commission from St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Newburgh, Indiana, for paintings depicting Christ’s path from resurrection to ascension.

“I’m excited to do this because I have been a person of faith my whole life,” she says.

The best way to view De Young’s work is to visit Inman’s Picture Framing at 2828 Lincoln Ave. — it has been her primary representative since she began exhibiting art in early 2023.

THE FABRIC OF SOCIETY

Researching Rudolph Ziemer’s death sheds new light on Dan Melchior’s own family history

BY JODI KEEN AND DENAE RAINE

Dan Melchior grew up hearing the story of Rudolph Ziemer’s death. Learning the full scope decades later changed his life.

The Harrison High School graduate knew three paratroopers from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, beat Ziemer — an openly gay man — to death in 1963, then rolled his body and car into the Ohio River. Melchior knew about his family’s connection to Ziemer because he often took his clothes to Melchior’s grandfather’s dry-cleaning business. He didn’t know Ziemer’s assailants got away with their crime “by essentially smearing him and moving the trial to Boonville, where they were assured an all-white, all-male jury,” he says.

“The case divided the city — half the people believed the paratroopers were heroes, and half said you can’t just kill

someone. It divided my family, too,” says Melchior, now the director of shared services at San Diego State University in California.

Melchior pieced together information over nearly four years. He workshopped his findings as his thesis for a Master of Arts at Maryland’s Johns Hopkins University. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library collections director Kate Linderman found newspaper articles about the case. Boonville court reporter Sarah Ellard Stephens discovered the trial was audio recorded; the book contains transcripts.

“In the fabric of society, all these things are connected,” Melchior says.

In “The Silk Finisher: Bigotry, Murder, and Sacrifice in the Crossroads of America,” Melchior lays bare a city’s divided con-

science and how Ziemer’s death and the corresponding court case remain culturally relevant.

The experience, he says, was “a journey of discovery for me.”

“I learned things about my family that I never knew,” Melchior says. “That makes you find out things about yourself and understand why things happened the way they did in your family.”

Thirty Years of the Arts

Henderson alliance looks ahead while celebrating a milestone

FOR 30 YEARS, the Henderson Area Arts Alliance in Kentucky has fueled the arts through stage shows, programming, and partnerships.

Created in 1994 — about the same time the facility now known as the Preston Arts Center opened at Henderson Community College — the alliance offers full seasons of performances. Still to come this season are Yesterday and Today, a Beatles interactive experience, a concert by female vocalists TAKE3, a shadow illusion dance show called Catapult, and the musical “Always ... Patsy Cline.”

Beyond the stage, the alliance promotes arts education in schools.

Executive Director Kensington Eck says the alliance is using its 30th anniversary as an occasion to rebrand and refocus its mission in the community, while reinvigorating critical relationships. The alliance’s budget is a stack of government funding,

grants, corporate sponsorships, and memberships.

“We have several patrons who have been there since day one,” says Eck, who became executive director in August and has been with the alliance since November 2022. “We often sign our letters that we can’t do this without you, and we’re not joking.”

Another objective, Eck says, involves listening. The alliance wants to increase exposure to the arts, she explains, and she’s open to ideas on how to accomplish that through outreach.

The alliance still flies under the radar in some respects, Eck says. It serves Henderson, Union, and Webster counties, although Eck says it invites residents in Evansville and elsewhere to discover its events and activities.

“It’s hard being a theater in the middle of a cornfield because we are removed from the bustling center of the city,” Eck

BY JOHN MARTIN

says. “We have to work even harder to make sure people know about us.”

haaa.org

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

‘Not the Same Place’

Angel Mounds’ updated exhibit lends a fresh perspective to Mississippian history

BY MAGGIE VALENTI

ANGEL MOUNDS State Historic Site has unveiled an updated exhibit featuring modern perspectives on Mississippian history and traditions.

Reopened to the public in November after two years of work, the revamped exhibit cost $6.5 million.

“A lot of people in Evansville haven’t been here since fourth grade ... on a field trip,” says Mike Linderman, Southwest Regional Director with Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. “It’s not the same place.”

“The previous experience here was 20 years old. ... It really focused on [Indiana archaeologist] Glenn Black’s efforts. This new experience is about the people who still find connections at Angel Mounds,” says Brian Mancuso, ISMHS’ chief engagement officer. “We want to shift our visitors’ perspective and say ‘Hey, there’s another way to look at the site.’”

Funding came from a $4 million grant from the state of Indiana and a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. Before, the exhibit featured mannequins, mock buildings, and the archaeological discoveries of Black and others. To update the new exhibit,

ISMHS collaborated with members of the Miami, Osage, Quapaw, and Shawnee nations and several other federally recognized tribes, incorporating their perspectives.

“As well as looking at the past, you’re looking at ... what [Angel Mounds] means to natives today,” says Carrie Wilson, a member of the Quapaw Nation based in Quapaw, Oklahoma, and director of its Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.

The renovated space boasts a more vibrant, colorful design, along with interactive elements. Touchscreens display videos educating visitors on topics such as indigenous weaving and weaponry. Tabletops equipped with sensors provide audio lessons on a variety of subjects, including astronomy and archaeology.

Displays featuring QR codes offer insights into the work of indigenous artists commissioned by ISMHS to create pieces displayed alongside artifacts from the state museum system.

“I’m most excited for visitors to see these deeper stories that we’re able to tell through working closely with members of federally recognized tribes,” says Michele Greenan, ISMHS’ director of archaeology

Though the renovation is complete, Wilson says the work of ISMHS and federally recognized tribes “hasn’t ended, it’s just started. The future holds a lot, not only for our [Native American] people but for the local community and throughout the state.”

The Flare Chronicles: Into the Blaze

Ryan Null

July 2024, The Writers Tree

“They were headed east and traveling at a decent pace. The waters they tread were dangerous, so they had to be careful. The last thing they wanted to do was be caught by a patrol.” - page 9

The trio of Prince Daniel, Broctree, and Trisha, battle evil forces and uncover the truth of Daniel’s royal past. Author Ryan Null, a Gibson Southern High School alumnus, interweaves fantasy, adventure, and action with courage, loyalty, and self-discovery.

Wild Conviction: Sixteen is Power

Mary Dezember

July 2023, Brilliant Moon Press

“Do the enslaved feel what I feel, that I live in a hostile land I do not understand, that I belong in a world that certainly is not this one? Sunlight pierced her view of the injustice. Free as I am, I can’t even imagine what they must feel.” - page 4

F.J. Reitz High School graduate Mary Dezember’s novel delves into the injustices of slavery in the lead-up to the Civil War, as observed by 16-year-old Twilight Adams.

Summer Vacation

Reid Chancellor May 2023, self-published

“‘Yeah, it’s funny. I will always remember them as freshmen when we were seniors!’ ‘I guess. It’s crazy to think I was in that band for a whole year before graduating. Life sure would be different had I stayed.’ ‘It would be different, but that don’t mean it’d be better, right?’ ‘Hmf … right.’” - page 9

Members of the band Detention — all high school teachers in their 40s — experience all the highs, lows, and struggles of being on their first tour and reflect on their memories from high school in Evansville native Reid Chancellor’s graphic novel.

SHELF LIFE BY MAGGIE VALENTI

JANUARY

JANUARY 14

JANUARY 13

Chinese Lunar New Year: DIY Red Envelopes

Editor’s Note: Event dates were accurate as of press time. Before attending, check with the organization or venue for the latest event news. Find a full calendar of events at evansvilleliving. com/events.

During the Lunar New Year, red envelopes, symbolizing good luck and prosperity, are traditionally filled with money or small tokens of goodwill and exchanged. Here’s a chance to create your own.

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library McCollough, 5115 Washington Ave., evpl.org

Moving Stones: Replacing Illegible Grave Markers

Kassidy Cobb, an alumna of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, is passionate about history and has replaced the headstones of 17 veterans. View this joint presentation from Willard Public Library and the Tri-State Genealogical Society in person or via Zoom.

Willard Public Library, 21 N. First Ave., willardlib.org

JANUARY 17

Candlelight Concerts: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More, and Tribute to Coldplay

Enjoy orchestral selections from the classic Italian composer as well as the well-known British rock group during this multi-sensory musical experience by the Listeso String Quartet.

Trinity United Methodist Church, 216 S.E. Third St., feverup.com

JANUARY 20

Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour

The masters of basketball and comedy return to Evansville for more high-flying slam dunks and sidesplitting laughs.

Ford Center, One S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., harlemglobetrotters.com

JANUARY 18

Beethoven & Ravel

This installment of the philharmonic’s classics series features Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G, with guest artist Parker Van Ostrand, as well as Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, Eroica.

Victory Theatre, 600 Main St., evansvillephilharmonic.org

SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS have plans to honor the history-making Civil Rights leader. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s programs include a reading of King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” at its East branch on Jan. 15. The Evansville African American Museum’s Beyond the Mountaintop MLK Community Celebration takes place Jan. 18 at C.K. Newsome Community Center with food trucks, children’s activities, a community art show, vendors, speakers, and more. A weekend of events at the University of Evansville starts Jan. 18 and involves dialogues, a symbolic march and rally, a day of service, and a lecture by Karsonya Wise Whitehead.

The University of Southern Indiana hosts its 30th annual Memorial Luncheon in King’s honor on Jan. 20. evpl.org, evvaam.org, evansville.edu, usi.edu

JANUARY 22

Pretty Woman the Musical

Based on the blockbuster 1990 romantic comedy film, this stage version features Eva Gary and Jack Rasmussen in lead roles.

Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St., prettywomanthemusical.com

JANUARY 23

Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Series

Judy Cohen, former Chief Acquisitions Curator at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, presents “My Dearest One: A Wife’s Final Goodbye,” exploring newly discovered artifacts and documents that provide a deeper understanding of the Holocaust.

University of Southern Indiana Performance Center, 8600 University Blvd., usi.edu

JANUARY 25-26

The Red Carpet Cheer Competition

During this two-day event, cheer squads from across the U.S. compete for top honors in a Hollywood gala-style setting.

Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St., spiritamericancheer.com

JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 2

Romeo & Juliet

The classic romantic drama comes to life on stage via the Evansville Shakespeare Players.

STAGEtwo at 321, 321 N. Congress Ave., Evansville Shakespeare Players on Facebook

HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY 2

It’s Magic! Joan Ellison Swings in High-Fidelity

Join the philharmonic and guest vocalist Joan Ellison as they pay tribute to some of the mid-20th Century’s most dazzling singers like Rosemary Clooney, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, and Peggy Lee.

Victory Theatre, 600 Main St., evansvillephilharmonic.org

FEBRUARY 2

Superbride Sunday

Consult with a collection of area vendors and wedding experts as you get ready for your big day. Grooms checking into the event along with their brides will receive $10 in free play, courtesy of Bally’s Evansville.

Bally’s Evansville, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive, superbridesunday.com

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH, on Feb. 7, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library East hosts “Psalm, Hymns & Spiritual Songs: Black History Month Concert” featuring Emily Baxter. The Evansville African American Museum will host its Black History Month Unity Choir concert with the theme “Love, Unity, Justice” on Feb. 16 at the Victory Theatre. Learn more at a Feb. 18 lecture from University of Evansville history professor James MacLeod about “Race Relations in Evansville: A History of Violence” presented by the Southwestern Indiana Historical Society. Watez Phelps, former UE African American Alumni Association president, discusses “Desegregation and Busing in Evansville – Did it Work?” at EVPL Central on Feb. 25. Ivy Tech Community College Evansville and University of Southern Indiana also offer Black History Month events. evpl.org, willardlib.org, ivytech.edu/evansville, evansville.edu, usi.edu, evvaam.org

FEBRUARY 7

Screagles Got Talent USI students can register through Jan. 22 for a chance to show off their skills and win cash. Admission is free, but the Center for Campus Life will accept material and cash donations toward Archie’s Closet, which provides food and necessities for the campus community.

University of Southern Indiana Performance Center, 8600 University Blvd., usi.edu

FEBRUARY 8

Super Bingo

Enjoy a night of bingo, snacks, and drinks benefitting SWIRCA & More, which provides various services for older Hoosiers.

SWIRCA & More, 16 W. Virginia St., swirca.org

FEBRUARY 15-23

Clyde’s

Laugh with this razor-sharp comedy exploring the inner workings of a roadside sandwich shop and the complicated lives of the people who work there. “Clyde’s” was nominated for the 2022 Tony Award for Best Play.

University of Evansville May Studio Theatre, 1800 Lincoln Ave., evansville.edu

FEBRUARY 22

Carmina Burana

Music Director Roger Kalia and Conductor Laureate Alfred Savia share the podium for a night of classical music including Carl Orff’s 1930s cantata, featuring the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Evansville Children’s Choir, and three soloists.

Victory Theatre, 600 Main St., evansvillephilharmonic.org

FEBRUARY 22

Women’s Club of Newburgh’s Arts & Crafts Show

Browse a plethora of items at this event, which — for 31 years — is always on the last Saturday of February and supports the club’s mission of community service and philanthropy.

Castle High School, 3344 Hwy. 261, Newburgh, Indiana, facebook.com/ womensclubofnewburghartsandcrafts

FEBRUARY 28

Naruto: The Symphonic Experience

A live orchestra performs the most iconic songs and themes from the Japanese manga animated series, as scenes play out on a full-size cinema screen.

Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St., oldnationaleventsplaza.com

FEBRUARY 28

Ramadan Craft Kit

Create Ramadan crafts with kids and discover books to kick off the Muslim observance of fasting, prayer, and reflection.

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Oaklyn, 3001 Oaklyn Drive, evpl.org

PHOTO BY ERIN IVIE PHOTOGRAPHY

BRENHAM, TEXAS

WHERE TEXAS BECAME TEXAS

Leave the skyscrapers in the rear view mirror with a visit to Brenham

STORY AND PHOTOS BY KRISTEN K. TUCKER

If the New Year inspires thoughts of travels to new-to-you destinations, consider Washington County, Texas, where I visited late last year. Washington County is the Birthplace of Texas; the Texas Declaration of Independence was created and signed there in 1836. This pivotal moment shaped the state’s future, and its legacy is preserved at the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site.

Washington County is home to five communities – Brenham, Burton, Chappell Hill, Independence, and Washington – each offering a distinctive blend of small-town hospitality.

Once best known as the halfway point between Austin and Houston, Brenham –population 17,655 – is the county seat. An online search for Brenham readily highlights two of the main attractions: bluebonnets and Blue Bell ice cream. In spring, lupinus texensis transforms the county into a Sunday drive awash in watercolor blue. The creamery still is a favorite stop for tourists and locals who stop in for $1 scoops of the famous frozen confection. (Locally, Blue Bell is sold at Schnucks; look for the iconic logo of the girl walking a long-horn steer on a brown and gold carton.)

You’re never far from Blue Bell in Brenham. At the Ant Street Inn, a historic boutique hotel/bed and breakfast inn located in downtown Brenham, the guest refrigerator/ freezer is stocked with mini cups of chocolate and vanilla Blue Bell ice cream; I might have had more than a few. Several in my group – all travel journalists – stayed at Ant Street Inn, within easy walking distance of restaurants, shops, cocktail lounges, wine bars, and city parks. Others in the group stayed at luxury ranches, located elsewhere in the county and loaded with amenities.

“Brenham is the quintessential Texas small town rooted in rich history with a blooming modern vibe. The draw is visceral,” says Jennifer Eckermann, tourism and marketing director of Visit Brenham. “Visitors looking for an authentic, real Texas experience come from near and far to escape the hectic pace of their daily grind. Brenham is a place to breathe in the fresh air and be surrounded by true Texas spirit.”

We were welcomed to Washington County at the Antique Rose Emporium

“VISITORS LOOKING FOR AN AUTHENTIC, REAL TEXAS EXPERIENCE COME FROM NEAR AND FAR TO ESCAPE THE HECTIC PACE OF THEIR DAILY GRIND. BRENHAM IS A PLACE TO BREATHE IN THE FRESH AIR AND BE SURROUNDED BY TRUE TEXAS SPIRIT.”

— Jennifer

Eckermann,

tourism and marketing director of Visit Brenham

in Independence. With a reputation that stretches beyond Texas, The Antique Rose Emporium has been featured in national magazines and newspapers. Its Fall Festival of Roses, held the first weekend of November, attracts thousands to the eight-acre display garden, which was designated a Hall of Fame Garden by the Great Rosarians of the World in 2012.

Back in Brenham I retired to the Ant Street Inn. Its 15 uniquely furnished guest rooms feature antiques, canopy beds, Oriental rugs, and stained glass, creating a

BLUE BELL CREAMERIES

ANT STREET INN

welcoming and sophisticated environment. The second floor rooms share a large parlor, a warm and elegant space for reading, games, conversation, or the already mentioned Blue Bell ice cream from the guest freezer. Breakfast ordered from a menu is served in the lobby level Brenham Café.

Washington County is ground zero for Texas history. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed on March 2, 1836, is located about 20 miles northeast

“PEOPLE OFTEN WONDER WHAT LIFE WOULD LOOK LIKE IF YOU TOOK A CHANCE TO COMPLETELY CHANGE HOW YOU LIVE. MILK & HONEY RANCH IS THE REALIZATION OF THAT RISK.”

— Brent Phillips, owner of Milk & Honey Ranch

of Brenham. The Star of the Republic Museum, currently undergoing a $44 million renovation, is a must-see for history buffs; it is scheduled to reopen this year. It is the only museum in Texas strictly devoted to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the material culture of the Texas Republic (1836 to 1846).

In Burton, eight miles west of Brenham, we toured a historic cotton gin at the Texas Cotton Gin Museum. For decades, farmers lined up their cotton-filled wagons next to the 32,000-pound gin dubbed Lady B. A cotton gin – meaning “cotton engine” – is a machine that quickly and easily separates cotton fibers from their seeds. Today Texas is the largest producer of cotton among the states, outputting 40 percent of the U.S. total cotton production.

The Milk & Honey Ranch, one of the luxe ranches that housed several journalists, also has a Burton address. The ranch combines the peaceful atmosphere of farm life with the amenities of luxurious, resort-style accommodations, including animal encounters, a private beach, glamorous pool, multi-sport courts, and a spa.

Owner Brent Phillips, a native of South Africa, founded Milk & Honey Ranch in 2021 to make a major change in his family’s lifestyle. After arriving in the U.S. a decade earlier (his brother came first, to play club rugby in Aspen,

Colorado), Phillips had started a medical software company, made a tidy fortune when it sold, then awoke one morning to a dramatic financial loss. Payment for his company was made with the acquiring company’s shares, and that company was faltering.

Phillips was planning to build a retreat from Houston for his family and had purchased the 54 acres that would become Milk & Honey ranch with the more liquid proceeds from the sale of his company.

Today the ranch has survived both financial and family crises; Phillips’ wife was involved in a serious car accident last year and now is recovering. The family persevered with plenty of help from the community, Phillips notes, and today the ranch has transformed from a private farm to a sprawling resort that can sleep 57 guests in its 12 different lodging spaces, from a tree house and glamping domes to a one-bedroom cottage and two-bedroom casitas. Larger accommodations include the cabin, the lodge, and the hotel that sleeps up to eight people. Guests receive a golf cart with their stay.

“Milk & Honey Ranch has felt like a second chance at life,” Phillips says. “People often wonder what life would look like if you took a chance to completely change how you live. Milk & Honey Ranch is the realization of that risk. We love it when people come from the city, just like we were, and get to hold a baby pig, lamb, or goat for the first time, milk a cow for the first time, or just be together as a family having fun, maybe for the first time in a long time. That moment can set someone on a whole new trajectory of life about what is important and that you can get out of the rat race.”

MILK & HONEY RANCH

CHAPELTON VINEYARDS

ANTIQUE ROSE EMPORIUM

WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS STATE HISTORIC SITE

While you can cuddle miniature Highland cows at the Milk & Honey Ranch, another Burton ranch offers encounters with Alpacas. At the Peeka Ranch, visitors can feed and interact with the gentle and approachable alpacas. An onsite and online store offers a large array of products made from alpaca yarn.

As for other outdoor activities, springtime visitors should stop by the Chappell Hill Lavender & Berry Farm to witness panoramic views framing fields of lavender. Inside the cute gift shop, an abundance of lavender-based gifts can be purchased.

Food and drink establishments in Washington County range from Texas barbecue to elevated wine bars and cocktail lounges. Tiny Burton is home to a third-wave coffee purveyor – Neon Moon – where regulars have their own mugs and table from which to solve the world’s problems on weekday mornings. (See “When You Go” for a list of restaurants we tried.)

Two wineries operate in Washington County; we visited them both. What Brenham and its small-town neighbors lack in winery density (compared to Gillespie County, home of Fredericksburg, which boasts 60 wineries), it makes up for in quality.

Texas Star Winery is a family-owned winery in Chappell Hill. Owners Jim and Susan Chisolm and their award-winning small batch wines consistently receive high reviews on Yelp and Trip Advisor.

Chapelton Vineyards in Washington likely surprises guests – it did me – who are not expecting to find a winery and tasting room in East Texas that looks like it could just as easily be in Sonoma, California. The winery opened in April 2023 by Houstonians Michelle and Kurt Lyn is nestled on a 75-acre property that also includes villas for overnight rental. The contemporary design of the tasting room offers a variety of spaces for small and large groups to enjoy. It’s also notable that fewer than 1 percent of the country’s wineries are black owned, as Chapelton Vineyards is.

THERE From Evansville Regional Airport, fly to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, then to AustinBergstrom International Airport. From there, you have a leisurely 90-minute drive to Brenham.

WHEN YOU GO

MAIN STREET UNCORKED Facebook.com/MainStUncorked

NEON MOON COFFEE Neonmooncoffee.com

PIONEER SMOKEHOUSE Pioneerbrenham.com

VOLARE ITALIAN RESTAURANT Facebook.com/volarebrenham

ACTIVITIES ANTIQUE ROSE EMPORIUM Antiqueroseemporium.com

BLUE BELL CREAMERY Bluebell.com

BRENHAM FIRE MUSEUM Facebook.com/ brenhamfiremuseum

BRENHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM Brenhamheritagemuseum.org

CHAPELTON VINEYARDS Chapeltonvineyards.com

CHAPPELL HILL LAVENDER & BERRY FARM Chappelhilllavender.com

LEFTOVERS ANTIQUES Leftoversantiques.com

PEEKA RANCH Peekaranch.com

TEXAS COTTON GIN MUSEUM Texascottonginmuseum.org

TEXAS STAR WINERY Texasstarwinery.com

WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS STATE HISTORIC SITE Wheretexasbecametexas.org

ICE GUYS

Sled Dogs hockey team helps disabled players enjoy the ice

STORY BY JODI KEEN • PHOTOS BY ASHLEY OTTWAY

Huddled inside bulky sweaters and puffy coats at Swonder Ice Arena, families and caretakers keep their eyes affixed to the ice, watching jersey and helmet-clad hockey players push pucks around the frozen surface.

But these are no ordinary skaters. Meet the Tri-State Sled Dogs.

Joel Claycomb, a Spanish teacher at Boonville High School in Warrick County, founded the Sled Dogs in 2019 — right before the outbreak of COVID-19. Whatever initial success the group enjoyed, the pandemic ground to a halt for 18 months.

Three years later, the Sled Dogs still are rebuilding and raising awareness for the sport they love. Playing September through March or April, team members also sometimes hold scrimmages at Thunderbolts hockey games.

Claycomb is joined by Matthew Rundle, a music teacher at Evansville’s Cedar Hall Community School who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Like Claycomb, Rundle created a group (Harwood Hockey, named for the now-de-

molished two-room school) so underserved children had the oppor tunity to learn how to play hockey. Because of MS, Rundle himself couldn’t skate from 2008 to 2019, when Claycomb introduced him to sled hockey.

Sled hockey itself isn’t new — it was intro duced in the 1970s and is a Paralympic sport, with an estimated 6,000 players in the U.S. Instead of maneuvering via skates on their feet, players sit on a sled and propel themselves in pursuit of the puck using sticks with teeth on the ends.

Downtown Evansville as part of Over the Edge 4 Granted. In her inaugural season with the Sled Dogs, Claycomb says Pfingston has played center and is connecting the dots.

Around a dozen people ages 6-60 make up the Sled Dogs. New to this year’s team is Ellie Jane Pfingston, an 11-yearold with cerebral palsy who walks with braces and uses a wheelchair. In spring 2022, Pfingston rappelled down the side of CenterPoint Energy’s headquarters in

Because Evansville’s team is building a full squad, some of the Sled Dogs play with the Indianapolis Steel. High school junior Rian Likens is one, and he helped the Steel win a national championship in 2023. Likens, who is diagnosed with hereditary spastic paraplegia, has difficulty balancing while walking. He grew

TIBER CHAMBLISS

“WE ALL ENJOY BEING ON THE ICE. OTHERWISE, THEY’D NEVER HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY. THEY’RE DOING IT THEMSELVES, LEARNING THEMSELVES.”

— David Cordray, assistant Sled Dogs coach

up watching his older brother, Hunter, on the ice, and although he couldn’t skate out and join, he knew the game inside and out. It was Likens who inspired Claycomb to start the Sled Dogs.

“Ryan can hold his own in a scrimmage with able-bodied players,” says Claycomb, adding with a laugh, “He busted his first sled because he played so hard.”

Playing for at least five years now, Likens is finishing high school via online classes so he can get more time on the ice. A defense player, “I try to push myself,” he says. His goal is to play for USA Hockey — with an Indianapolis Steel championship under his belt, he’s well on his way.

Will Hammen is another enthusiast. The Owensboro Catholic High School sophomore watched his siblings play sports growing up. His brother Jacob played football while in high school — because of his limited mobility, sports haven’t been something Hammen can try.

Sled hockey is his first sport. Since last season, his family has commuted from Owensboro, Kentucky, so he can play with the Sled Dogs. Similar to Likens, Hammen’s acumen and skill allow him to practice drills while also coaching younger players.

“It’s amazing,” he says. “We’re all out here.”

dence, the wheels come off. Sled lengths can be adjusted to a player’s height and preference — for example, Likens carves up the ice with his knees strapped in a bent position, which other players position their legs stretched out. Likewise, bucket seats differ in size and back support.

Coaches like Claycomb and Rundle run players through drills, including stick usage, stopping, dribbling, and passing the puck. Some players work on physical development, like dexterity. For others, Claycomb says, the exercises are aimed at building their confidence.

The team has exposed some challenges with the sport, including costs. There are only two sled manufacturers in North America, limiting their availability and driving up their price. USA Hockey helps the team get sleds, which average $900. Rinks must be rented; each practice at Swonder is $210 an hour. Sled Dogs organizers don’t charge players to participate, so the funds to cover equipment purchases, rink rentals, and transportation come from

Help also comes from community members. The shop teacher at Boonville High School carved a custom stick to make it easier to grip for Brayzon Byers, a first-grader at Vogel Elementary School who suffered a spinal cord bleed at age four that left him paralyzed. Each week, he attends five different therapy sessions,

which is where his parents first learned of the Sled Dogs.

On the ice, Brayzen is a blur of motion. Because he’s a beginner, his sled includes wheelers designed to prevent him from tipping over. He also sits in a bucket built to support his back. Brayzen loves to pop wheelies for his fans. At the Sled Dogs’ Sept. 30 practice, eight family members cheered him on.

“This is all him,” his father, Andy Byers, says. “It wears him out,” adds mother Kassidy Adcox.

“We all enjoy being on the ice,” says David Cordray, an avid hockey fan and agent with Shelter Insurance. He makes the drive from his home in Princeton, Indiana, to help coach the Sled Dogs. “Otherwise, they’d never have the opportunity. They’re doing it themselves, learning themselves.”

Able-bodied players are invited to hop on a sled themselves, and several have taken the chance. Likens’ older brother, who helped foster Likens’ love for the sport, sat on a sled and slapped a puck around to see what his sibling experienced. A skilled hockey player himself, Likens’ brother felt like a fish out of water.

“He said it was totally different,” Likens laughs.

CURIOUS ABOUT SLED HOCKEY?

Join a Sled Dogs practice at Swonder Ice Arena, 209 N. Boeke Road, at 7:15 p.m. Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 17, and April 14, or at 2:45 p.m. Jan. 12, Feb. 9, and March 2 and 30. Find them online at facebook.com/ Tristatesleddogs.

WILL HAMMEN

International influences keep the region flourishing

By Evansville Living staff

What makes a city unique? Language, food, and history all play a part, and so do its people. A Midwestern city with a dash of the South, Evansville also boasts a wide range of international cultures, cuisines, and perspectives. Thousands of people have

come from the far corners of the world to make the River City their home. Through their experiences, Evansville produces global influences all its own. Here, meet some people, businesses, and organizations that keep the city’s personality flourishing.

How Diverse is Evansville?

Region sports an increasing population of residents from other nations

While the population remains overwhelmingly American-born and English-speaking, the Evansville area’s global diversity is growing.

Data made available via Welborn Baptist Foundation show 2.8 percent of residents in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, and Gibson counties in Indiana, plus Henderson County, Kentucky, as of 2022 were foreign-born. That’s up from 2 percent a decade earlier. Welborn’s data are collected from the federal census and other sources and disseminated through SAVI, a capacity-building platform run by Indiana University-Indianapolis’ Polis Center.

Vanderburgh County, the region’s population center, has the largest tapestry of cultures. Hispanic/Latino populations make up the county’s largest foreign-born group, at 3 percent of the population, and it grew nearly a percent over the prior decade. The larger metro area shows about 2.5 percent Hispanic/Latino population.

These residents, on average, are younger than the overall population, with a higher share of children and working age adults and a lower share of older adults. They also show a significantly higher poverty rate (26 percent) and lower median household income ($45,028) than the total population.

Vanderburgh County’s Hispanic/ L atino population rose from about 3,500 in 2010 to more than 5,400 in 2022. While the majority come from Mexico, numerous other nations are represented, including El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Argentina, and Cuba.

Data derived from SAVI also note that smaller but growing communities are from Haiti (0.2 percent), China (0.6 percent), India (0.4 percent), and Pacific Islanders from the Marshall Islands (0.2 percent).

PHOTO BY STEVE GEIS

Fiesta Evansville

Home Away from Home

Chef Jaya Dodd connects with her longtime home through food and fellowship

With a heart as big as her smile, Jaya Dodd has served food and fellowship to Evansville since relocating to her husband Timothy’s hometown in 1969.

It may surprise longtime patrons that, prior to moving to the U.S., Dodd had never cooked. She worked as a vice president at Bank of America in South Korea when she met Timothy in 1968. Later, the couple frequently entertained guests while Timothy ran for elected office, so Dodd began cooking South Korean food, calling her mother every day to ask questions. People loved it and told Dodd that she should open a restaurant. In 1980, she did.

“I always wanted to find my own world, create different things,” she says.

Before opening Jaya’s Authentic Food in 1980, Dodd taught cooking classes. She also studied differences in American and Korean cuisine to prepare and season healthier foods that Americans would enjoy — Americans use a lot of sugar and salt.

A devout Catholic, Dodd is a longtime worshipper at Sts. Mary & John Catholic Church. In the 1970s, she volunteered to cook for St. Mary’s booth at the West Side

Nut Club Fall Festival. Her egg rolls and rice were a big hit — “People had never had egg rolls before!” she exclaims.

Dodd’s dishes aren’t the only draw at Jaya’s Authentic Foods. Since 1969, she has lit the thick candle she brought with her when she moved to the U.S. for every birthday celebrated at the restaurant, a tradition carried over from her homeland.

The candle symbolizes “everyone’s blessing,” she says. “I share my joy with everyone.”

After the deaths of Timothy in 2011 and their only child, Christopher, in 2017, the candle also gives her peace. “Sometimes, I light it, and I think about them,” she says.

Now 81, Dodd has quietly put her beloved restaurant on the market. Her closest relatives are her three grandchildren — ages 22, 20, and 16 — who live in Ohio. Contemplating retirement, Dodd says she may volunteer more at church.

“When you die, you’re not going to take any of this,” she says, waving around her hand for emphasis. “My life has been to serve.”

Kitchen Legacies

International families bring native cuisine with them

Drive any main commercial stretch in the Evansville region, and you’ll see the influence of immigrants. Numerous restaurants in the area were opened by entrepreneurs from other nations who have shared their native cuisine.

One prominent such restaurateur was the late Yuk Tang, who received his culinary degree in 1956 from a cooking school in Hong Kong. Tang owned, along with his wife Po Lin, Lucky Dragon in Evansville for 33 years. They raised their sons David, Robert, and Glenn in the River City.

The family’s tentacles were even longer. According to a 2013 Courier & Press report, Po Lin’s brother, Frankie Jung, worked at the former F’s Steak House and then opened the now-closed Shing-Lee on Main Street with their father, Chew Fon Jung.

The Ma family also has spawned more restaurants. Jane Tang paired up with Ling Ma to open Ma. T. 888 China Bistro in 2006. In addition to China Bistro, which specializes in Cantonese cuisine, the Mas and Filipino chef Marvin Abadicio in 2018 spun off Domo Japanese Hibachi Grill, Sushi and Ramen in an unoccupied space inside China Bistro.

Abadicio, who had moved to Evansville to join the kitchen of the now-closed Nagasaki Inn, moved Domo into its own storefront in 2021.

“I started to like this place — the city of Evansville — so I decided to stay here and get settled here,” Abadicio told Evansville Living in 2019.

Other Asian restaurant legacies include Charlie Chang, the longtime owner of Yen Ching on South Green River Road; Yim Seto, who worked with his father, Shun, at F’s Steak House before opening Canton Inn in 1984; and Karen and Eddie Kung, who have operated The Chopstick House for 35 years.

A Call to Action

Gelina Mascoe helps Haitian immigrants find their footing

BY LISA WIESJAHN

Years ago, Evansville real estate agent

Gelina Mascoe – a native of Haiti –recognized a growing need in her community. Area hospitals serving newly arrived Haitian immigrants were reaching out for help, particularly for interpreters fluent in Haitian Creole.

“So many families needed guidance — medical assistance, education, housing, and support for navigating life in a new country,” Mascoe recalls. “It was clear they required more than just immediate aid; they needed a foundation for success.”

It is estimated that 10,000-plus Haitians have settled in the Evansville area over recent decades, many escaping poverty, natural disasters, political unrest, and violence in their homeland. While some immigrants came to the U.S. with college degrees and as working professionals, others arrived without English language skills, access to health care, or formal education.

At age 12, Mascoe and five siblings left their grandparents on Haiti’s island of Gonave to join their parents in Florida. Learning English through TV, books, and

English as a Second Language classes, Mascoe excelled in high school and later earned multiple health care degrees and her real estate license.

In 2016, Mascoe and her brother, Caberbe Joseph, created Lumiere d’Education (Light of Education), a Haitian organization providing schooling for underserved children in Haiti. While raising funds and awareness with civic and philanthropic groups, Mascoe’s vision for a community hub began coming true.

“I remembered my own struggles as a young immigrant,” Mascoe says. “I wanted to create a space where others wouldn’t have to navigate this alone, where they could find the support and encouragement to build better lives.”

The Haitian Center of Evansville opened in April 2023, offering mentorship, educational programs, and connections to essential services.

“Working with Evansville organizations has been inspiring,” Mascoe says. “I’ve learned that creating change takes persistence, sacrifice, and the belief that every small step can lead to a brighter future.”

Mother Tongue

Immigrants bring a wide array of languages to the region

Spend enough time milling about Evansville’s general populace, and you’ll hear a potpourri of tongues spoken. Like in most U.S. cities, English dominates the vernacular — according to SAVI data from 2022, 96.9 percent of residents over age five speak only English in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Gibson, and Posey counties in Indiana, and Henderson County in Kentucky.

Sprinkled in, though, are linguistic flavors from across the globe. Owing to the region’s sizable Latino population, Spanish is the most-spoken foreign language, with 5,011 people versed in the romance language. More than 800 people speak Chinese, 366 speak Arabic, 239 speak Vietnamese, 149 speak Korean, and 419 speak Tagalog, while nearly 1,250 residents speak languages originating from other Asian countries.

Attesting to the region’s growing population from Ukraine and surrounding Baltic countries, 262 people speak Slavic. Another growing population from Haiti speaks Creole.

Although immigrants directly hailing from Germany have slowed since the 1930s, the European country embedded in Evansville’s culture still has a big impact on its language: 677 residents speak German.

PHOTO BY ZACH STRAW

Discovering Communities

Find a path to engage with immigrant communities

Many churches and organizations provide forms of outreach to the region’s international populations, seeking to make them feel welcome while also giving the larger region opportunities for education and interaction.

A few clubs help connect native and non-native residents. One of them is the Tri-State International Club, which has existed for more than 20 years and has local membership from more than two dozen nations.

Tri-State International Club facebook.com/TSIntlC

Cultural Society of India tristatecsi@gmail.com • tristatecsi.org

Evansville Latin Dance facebook.com/groups/evansvillelatindance

Fiesta Evansville facebook.com/fiestaevansville

Numerous houses of worship exist so residents can worship in their native languages and celebrate holidays from their homelands. Some religious organizations are specifically for people from other countries, while others offer services and programming.

Chinese

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

100 E. Michigan St. • 812-422-5414

pastorliuft@gmail.com • yi4u.org

Chinese Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sundays

Pastor: Futao Liu (Gary)

Haitian

Evansville Beacon Church of the Nazarene 313 Covert Ave. • 812-454-3427

evansvillebeaconchurch@gmail.com facebook.com/BeaconEvansville

Pastor: Estephede Charles

Église La Grace de Jesus Christ

(The Grace of Jesus Christ Church)

719 S. Elliot St.; 2360 Green River Road, Henderson, Kentucky • 812-777-6361 greacetograceg@yahoo.com facebook.com/lagracedejesu

Pastor: Rev. Jacques Estimphile

Tabernacle Etoile Du Matin

2624 S. Alvord Blvd. • 812-470-4897 etoiledumatin2003@gmail.com facebook.com/DrDavidMagloire

Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. David Magloire

Evangelical Sons of Zion Haitian Church 722 Waggoner Ave. • 812-470-5438 evangelicalsonsofzionhc.org

Pastor: Max Placide

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

1800 Lodge Ave. • 812-476-3061

johnsonvil7@yahoo.fr • annunciationevv.org

Creole Mass: 11 a.m. Sundays Pastor: Father Johnson Vil

Hindu

Tri-State Hindu Temple & Cultural Center 6044 Vann Road, Newburgh, Indiana 812-853-5390 • tristate.temple@gmail.com tristatehindutemple.org

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

8122 Robin Hill Road, Newburgh, Indiana 812-490-0446 • baps.org/Global-Network/ North-America/Evansville.aspx

Sikh

Guru Nanak Sikh Temple 2816 N. Cullen Ave. • tristategnst@gmail.com gurudwarasahibofevansville.com

Islam

Islamic Society of Evansville 4200 Grimm Road, Newburgh, Indiana 812-853-8806 • secretaryisevv@gmail.com isevv.org

Latin American

Holy Rosary Catholic Church

1301 S. Green River Road 812-477-8923 • hrparish.org

Spanish Mass: 12:30 p.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays

Oakhill Baptist Church 4615 Oak Hill Road • 812-476-3459 (English), 502-450-0292 (Spanish) • lmarsan@oakhillbc.org oakhillbc.org/espanol

Spanish Mass: 6 p.m. Sundays

Pastor: Leonid Marsan-Rodriguez

Slavic

Grace of Christ Slavic Baptist Church 1014 S. Harlan Ave. 1graceofchrist@gmail.com • graceofchrist.net

Tri-State International Club’s Kentucky Derby party

Islamic Society of Evansville

Tapestry of Events International influences dot Evansville’s annual calendar

International flavor is woven into Evansville’s annual events calendar, and appropriately so, given all the cultures represented in the community. Evansville always has had global presence – neighborhoods that now make up the city’s West Side had heavy German

immigrant population from their outset in the 1800s.

Volksfest, an August celebration, is a nod to that heritage. Hosted by the Germania Maennerchor club, Volksfest packs plenty of German music, dance, and cuisine into its three days.

Evansville’s many cultures are in full view at its universities, which hold numerous events. Every February, University of Southern Indiana international students share their cultural customs and cuisine at USI’s International Food Expo. The University of Evansville, meanwhile, hosts its annual International Bazaar in November.

The Islamic Society of Evansville has offered an International Food

Festival for the last 21 years. The event draws big crowds to the society’s Newburgh, Indiana, mosque every October, and proceeds boost the Tri-State Food Bank.

While not as longstanding a tradition as those events, Fiesta Evansville has made a significant mark. Now a decade old, Fiesta Evansville is a colorful, oneday affair in October at Wesselman Park that celebrates Latino diversity with live entertainment, vendors, a parade, and plenty of food.

HOLA Evansville, an advocacy organization for local Latinos, hosts an annual food and cultural festival at Bosse Field.

Celebrations of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, also have caught on locally. Rooted in Mexico, families spend Nov. 1-2 honoring loved ones who have passed on with music, food, ofrendas — altars decorated with candles and flowers — and traditional masks and attire. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s West Library branch hosts a large community observance.

The Cultural Society of India celebrated 40 years in 2024 with a well-attended autumn festival. Tri-State residents have flocked to the group’s colorful spring fest, annual “CSI’s Got Talent” show, growing cricket tournaments, and yearly chess competition.

Grace of Christ Slavic Baptist Church in Evansville has held Ukrainian food festivals, supporting the church’s mission to assist those impacted by war in that nation.

The area’s full potpourri of cultures is celebrated through dance, music, art, cuisine, and more at Festival of Nations, held by the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. each spring at Old National Events Plaza.

HOLA Festival

Volksfest

Cultural Society of India’s 40th anniversary celebration

Guiding Hand

César Berríos invests in his hometown

After immigrating to the U.S. as a child, César Berríos had to grow up fast. He found a stable community in his new hometown.

His family immigrated from Nicaragua to San Francisco, California, through temporary protective status in 1997 when Berríos was six. Adjusting to life in northern California, despite help from relatives, proved difficult, so the family joined his mother’s cousin in Evansville.

“There were job opportunities for them,” Berríos reflects. “They were able to find work here, and the cost of living was manageable for an immigrant family.”

His parents each worked two jobs to take care of their family of four, including Berríos’ younger brother Melvin. They relied on help from other Latin American immigrants and Nativity Catholic Church, which moved its Spanish-language masses to Holy Rosary Catholic Church in 2016.

Berríos graduated from Harrison High School in 2009 and earned history and Spanish degrees from the University of Southern Indiana before joining Regional Title Services as a closer. A priest persuaded Berríos to join the Catholic Diocese of Evansville’s Office of Hispanic Ministry as an outreach coordinator. There, he realized his passion for helping students achieve their dreams through higher education.

After returning to USI to get a Master of Second Language Acquisition, Language Policy, and Culture Studies, Berríos earned his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership in 2023. He found his calling in USI’s Multicultural Center for eight years, first as a program advisor and then as associate director. Today, he is the assistant dean of students and lives in Evansville with his wife and three daughters.

“I feel like I’m able to use my experience of once being a student myself — a first-generation student, an immigrant student — to provide that guidance that I know I needed,” he says.

Outside of USI, Berríos attends Holy Rosary Catholic Church and serves on the advisory board of the newly formed Immigrant Welcome & Resource Center.

‘We Wound Up Staying’

Education is a draw for many international residents

Universities often are catalysts to bring residents to the Evansville region and keep them here.

Consider the example of culinary entrepreneurs Doros and Ellada Hadjisavva — natives of Cyprus who first came to the U.S. for college in the early 1990s.

Ellada’s father had a friend who lived in Owensboro, Kentucky, a connection that led her to enroll at Brescia University, earning a bachelor’s degree in foreign languages. Doros joined her in Kentucky after receiving a bachelor’s degree

“Whenever you start getting involved … you start to get to know a lot of people, and people start getting to know you, and it makes the community even better,” Berrios says. “So, I just want to continue to meet people, to give back to the community that’s given so much to me.”

in accounting at New Jersey’s Montclair State University.

Ellada then worked for 11 years as an international recruiter for Murray State University from the institution’s Henderson, Kentucky, campus.

The Hadjisavvas have been a presence in the region ever since — their Acropolis restaurant served Mediterranean fare for more than 20 years before closing in 2021. The Hadjisavvas transitioned their business into event space Venue 812 and Acropolis Catering & Food Truck.

The University of Evansville’s Office of Cultural Engagement and International Services and the University of Southern Indiana’s Center for International Programs help meet the needs of international students on both campuses — students who, like the Hadjisavvas and many others, may wind up making the Evansville region their permanent home.

“The reason we came was to pursue education, and we wound up staying,” Ellada says.

From Cards to Cultural Force

Pallavi Bhatt’s

group of friends provided the framework for an Indian society

BY CATHERINE ANDERSON

Over the past 35 years with Deaconess Health System, often the last image a surgery patient sees before they fall asleep is the deep brown eyes of anesthesiologist Pallavi Bhatt. Peering out from above her surgical mask, they wordlessly reassure patients that they are in good hands — much like the encouragement she received years ago as a new Evansville resident.

Bhatt, the daughter of an anesthesiologist, originally is from the coastal state of Gujarat, India. In 1969, she and her pediatrician husband, Kishor Bhatt, arrived in New York City to further their schooling and training. Six years later, the couple — eyes on the Northeast — placed an ad seeking employment in the Journal of the AMA. The new Warrick Hospital in Boonville, Indiana, sent them plane tickets for interviews.

Within the year, the Bhatts chose to move to the Midwest. Their patients, peers, coworkers, and neighbors consistently showed them warm appreciation. Eventually, they raised two sons in Evansville.

“We were only one of four, maybe five, Indian families in the whole Tri-State,” Bhatt recalls.

That group of Indian professionals began meeting monthly in their homes to play cards and celebrate holidays. By 1984, the initial friend group founded the Cultural Society of India. Since then, the nonprofit — a non-religious organization that welcomes and

The Path to Citizenship

Local resources make it easier for immigrants to become citizens

Many immigrants’ paths to U.S. citizenship include obstacles, no matter who they are or where they came from. That said, Evansville organizations are working to make the process easier.

Ivy Tech Community College Evansville offers a free 12-week non-credit program starting in January, U.S. Citizenship Education Training. A $1,500 donation from Circle of Ivy, a women’s philanthropy network serving Ivy Tech, made the class possible. Sagrario’s Joy, a local organization dedicated to improving the lives of immigrants, will teach the course. In the class, legal permanent residents study civics, plus English reading and writing, and practice for their interviews.

The Immigrant Welcome & Resource Center, Haitian Center of Evansville, and Catholic Charities Diocese of Evansville

also provide immigration legal support and assistance.

The U.S. Customs and Immigration Service field office in Indianapolis conducts the interviews, which require interviewees demonstrate comprehension of English reading, writing, and speaking. Interviewees also must complete a civics test with questions about U.S. government and history.

Once the USCIS delivers an N-445, or Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony, there are two places Evansville residents can go to make things official.

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana holds two naturalization ceremonies per month. These ceremonies typically take place at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis. USCIS’ also holds ceremonies at its Indianapolis field office.

integrates different religious communities — serves around 1,000 families and contributes to the Tri-State with traditional Indian festivals, scholarships, event sponsorships, cricket tournament, kite fest, and donor drives.

After her husband’s death in 2014, Bhatt tried to retire but needed the fulfillment she receives practicing medicine.

“Now, I have more free time to discuss medical issues with patients in detail,” she says.

Away from work, she spends time visiting family.

A Safe Harbor

Ukrainian refugee Halyna Badeinova finds security in Indiana

Halyna Badeinova has a perspective on her new hometown that few others could comprehend.

The 48-year-old, with her husband, Serhii Badeinov, and their 7-year-old daughter, Mia, arrived in the Evansville area in September 2023. They left their war-torn community in central Ukraine after it was attacked by Russian forces.

“It was a very hard decision because I really love my land,” Halyna says, but her family feared for their lives.

In the war’s early days, when air raids were constant, they stayed with others in an underground shelter used to store canned food. The family had been back in their own residence for more than a year when a Russian rocket struck another home only 300 meters away.

The blast happened at night, frightening Halyna, Serhii, and Mia. Their family’s own house needed repairs – all of its ventilation tubes were blown out.

“It was a very big explosion,” recalls Halyna, who spoke to Evansville Living with assistance from translator Victoria Mayatskiy. “… That was when we finally decided, a hundred percent, that we could not stay.”

They left through Uniting for Ukraine, a program allowing Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion to stay temporarily in the U.S. The family rents an apartment in Newburgh; Halyna’s brother, Roman, his wife, Yana, and their three sons have lived in the area for several years.

Halyna, who worked as a real estate agent in Ukraine, is picking up English here, as well as cleaning jobs. Serhii has

found some construction work. Their status allows them to remain in the U.S. two years; they are just beyond the halfway point.

The family copes by leaning on faith. “We are empowered by knowing that God is with us and with Ukraine,” Halyna says. Her family discovered a circle of support at Grace of Christ Slavic Baptist Church.

Young Mia, her mother says, misses her friends and is overcoming the language barrier, but she is adjusting well and attending John H. Castle Elementary School in Newburgh.

“She grew up very fast and matured faster than kids should,” Halyna says of her daughter. “And she understands that it’s necessary that we’re here, because we’re safe here.”

Breaking Barriers

Marshall Islands native Lena Billimon wants to help others overcome

Imagine arriving in the U.S. as a child, speaking little to no English, and trying to fit in at your school and in your community.

Lena Billimon has lived that experience. With his father Jasper, mother Justina, and six siblings, Lena left his native Marshall Islands, first for Hawaii, when he was only 5 – a time he recalls only vaguely. His family then moved to Spokane, Washington, before arriving in Evansville 12 years ago.

The F.J. Reitz High School alumnus, who is set to graduate in May 2026 from Ivy Tech Community College Evansville, is passionate about wanting to help youngsters in similar circumstances. He’ll do so as a new navigator for the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation.

Len a will work mostly with EVSC children and families from Haiti and the Marshall Islands, a Pacific Ocean nation that gained independence from the U.S. in 1986.

Marshallese do not require a visa to study, live, and work in the U.S., but those relocating here have a variety of needs.

“We’ll be helping families with overcoming barriers, including finances and health care, whatever they need in those areas,” he says. “And helping students in the schools also … I was once in their shoes.”

Lena’s own path was not easy – he says he was bullied at school and was made to feel “not good enough” because he came from a different land.

He credits his teachers for helping him overcome language and social barriers, plus

his family, who is grounded in faith.

Rachel Acton met Lena in 2015 at EVSC’s International Newcomer Academy for English Language Learners and says he stood out at a young age.

She says Lena’s background and skills will serve him well in his new role.

“His resiliency has empowered him to reach out and educate others in the Marshallese community, and then educate the non-Marshallese population about Marshallese culture and life,” says Acton, a health advocate with Ascension St. Vincent Evansville.

Lena is uncertain what his longterm future will entail – two of his brothers have returned to the Marshall Islands. For now, he says, “My plan is to stay here and help with the community in any way I can.”

Bringing the World Home

Foreign exchange students enrich the lives of their hosts

Marjorie Bergen and her husband, Scott, didn’t have children of their own, but their exchange student from Montenegro became just like one. Jason and Kristy Denton, meanwhile, say a young guest from Spain was a terrific “big sister” for their 9-year-old son, Blaize.

Matea Radovic arrived at the Bergens’ home when she was a 17-year-old high school junior, and she stayed two years, graduating from Evansville Day School. After a year at Butler University in Indianapolis, she finished college at the University of Southern Indiana, earning a degree in biochemistry. She’s now in medical school in Frankfurt, Germany.

Most exchange students are in the U.S. for only a year, but Matea wanted a longer stay and her family in Montenegro was fully supportive. “She’s just a super strong girl, and she’s had a very clear plan for her life since she was young,” Marjorie says.

Matea’s relationship with her host family became even deeper as Scott fought multiple myeloma, ultimately passing away in November 2022. “She lost a dad,” Marjorie says of Matea.

As the Bergens vetted potential exchange students in 2018, it was Scott who latched onto Matea. Marjorie says she embraced her time in Evansville and at Day School, where she was a cheerleader and homecoming queen as well as a high academic achiever.

“She was the perfect child for us,” Marjorie says.

The Dentons also found who they would describe as a perfect child. Martina Iglesias Grande, from Madrid, Spain, attended Castle High School during her year in Newburgh, Indiana, and became immersed in the sports programs and culture.

Martina shared her country’s holiday traditions with the Dentons — in Spain, Christmas is more focused on the Magi from the Bible than Santa Claus. She traveled with the Dentons to Jamaica, the American West, and the Great Smoky Mountains.

“It was really magical,” Kristy Denton says. “We still talk to her all the time … She was homesick when she went back to Spain.”

Blaize, for his part, also enjoyed having Martina around. “She always played with me, and I never felt alone,” he says.

Blaize Denton and Martina Iglesias Grande

Jason Denton, Martina Iglesias Grande, and Kristy Denton

Matea Radovic and Scott and Marjorie Bergen

Matea Radovic

What You’re Looking For

These resources support international community members

Various Tri-State area organizations are filling the needs of immigrant communities, only becoming more urgent as the number of people migrating to the area increases. The Immigrant Welcome & Resource Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed in May 2024, brings together community leaders, organizations, and universities to provide resources to immigrant populations. Hoping to make migrating to the Tri-State area easier, the center’s goal is to provide English as a Second Language classes, assistance with navigating programs and services, immigration legal support, translation and interpretation services, transportation, and more.

Organizations providing similar services are geared toward specific communities. For Latino and Hispanic communities, Educational and Cultural Advancement for Latinos, Inc., HOLA, and the Latino Collaboration Table all seek to connect their communities with services or provide services. Formed in 2023, the Haitian Center of Evansville provides resources to both Haitians and local organizations who work with them to make sure they access the resources they need.

Some organizations provide more specific services.

English as a Second Language

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library

Stringtown Mucho Gusto Program

2100 Stringtown Road 812-428-8233 • evpl.org

5:30-6:30 p.m. March 5, April 2, and May 7

Evansville Vanderburgh School

Corporation English Language Services

812-435-0912 • ESL@evsck12.com district.evscschools.com

University of Southern Indiana

Intensive English Program Community English Classes

8600 University Blvd. • usi1iep@usi.edu usi.edu/international/intensive-english/ community-english-classes

Vincennes University Evansville

Adult Education Center 216 S.E. Third St. • 812-602-4100 vuenglishclasses@gmail.com evansvilleadulteducation.wordpress.com/esl

Immigration/ Naturalization Services

Catholic Charities Diocese of Evansville

Immigration Legal Services

2111 Stringtown Road • 812-423-5456 ccevansville.org/ immigration-legal-services.html

Deckard Law

123 N.W. Fourth St. Ste. 319 • 812-266-0276 office@decardlawllc.com mallory@decardlawllc.com deckardlawllc.com/immigration

Javier Lugo Law LLC

812-994-0217 • contact@javierlugolaw.com javierlugolaw.com

Nasir Immigration Law LLC 318 Main St. Ste. 215 • 859-788-7759 snnasirimmigrationlaw.com nasirimmigrationlaw.com

Ziemer Stayman Weitzel Shoulders 20 N.W. First St. • 812-424-7575 zsws.com/practice-areas/immigration

Translation Services

Heartland Interpretation and Translation Services, LLC 812-499-1696 • heartlandlanguage.com

Haitian Center of Evansville’s Haitian Culture Camp

The Immigrant Welcome & Resource Center is proposed for the South Green River Road building that used to house Evansville Goodwill Industries.

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 Hold an engagement party.

 Select a seamstress or alterations company.

9 months prior:

 Book or coordinate your wedding day transportation and hair and makeup artists.

 Create your gift registry and wedding website.

 Book hotels for out-of-town guests.

 Book honeymoon accommodations and transportation.

 Book a rehearsal dinner venue and confirm your venue’s availability for the rehearsal.

6 months prior:

 Purchase wedding rings.

 Plan and take engagement photos.

 Have your wedding attire altered.

4-5 months prior:

 Send out invitations.

 Order cake or desserts.

 Purchase bridal shoes, accessories, and veil.

 Reserve any rental items like chairs, linens, and dinnerware.

 Finalize the guest list and the dinner menu.

 Book wedding night accommodations.

2-3 months prior:

 Do trial runs for hair and makeup.

 Arrange extras like a guest book, toasting glasses, and a cake knife.

 Print programs and menus.

1 month prior:

 Apply for and pick up your marriage license. (Check with the clerk of the county you’re marrying in; some licenses expire if not filed in a certain number of days.)

 Write your vows.

 Create and finalize the reception seating chart and table numbers.

 Finalize the wedding day schedule and confirm your vendor arrival times.

 Finalize florals, candles, and centerpieces.

 Review must-have shots with the photographer.

 Review final RSVPs and communicate any reception changes to your venue and/or caterer.

2 weeks prior:

 Finalize vendor payments. Don’t forget to tip!

 Break in your wedding shoes.

 Delegate day-of duties to trusted loved ones.

 Review your wedding day playlists.

 Get the groom and groomsmen fresh haircuts.

 Get a final fitting of all bridal party attire.

1 week prior:

 Have your rings cleaned.

 Pack your day-of emergency kit with items such as deodorant, hair pins, makeup, sewing kit, mints, and stain removal tools.

 Pack for your honeymoon. (If traveling internationally, be sure your travel documents display the correct surname! See a travel agent for details.)

The day prior:

 Pull together attire and accessories.

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

 Steam the dresses.

 Relax and have fun at your rehearsal dinner!

 Get plenty of sleep

Wedding Day:

 Give your rings to the best man and maid of honor before the ceremony.

 Get your hair and makeup done.

 Enjoy your wedding, and spend time with your loved ones!

Bailey Josh+

Btime for the shoe game!

ailey and Josh Franklin may have graduated from different high schools — Bailey from Mater Dei and Josh from Harrison — but the University of Evansville’s 2014 Freshmen Welcome Week 4 is what brought them together.

Thy instantly bonded when they realized they had mutual friends and would be taking classes together. In March 2018, their senior year, their friendship blossomed into romance.

Four years later, Josh proposed on their anniversary during a scenic walk along the Newburgh riverfront. “He gave me a letter filld with happy memories of our relationship, and the last page said, ‘Will you marry me?’” Bailey recounts.

When planning their Nov. 4, 2023, wedding, the couple embraced rich autumn hues and vintage decor, complemented by comfort food,

VENUE

The Corner House

PHOTOGRAPHER

Simply Savvy

Photography

FLOWERS AND DÉCOR

OBJ Design

FOOD CATERER

Sander Catering

CAKE

Bea Sweet Treats

HAIR AND MAKEUP

Posh International

Hair Studio

DJ

Songbird DJ Service

WEDDING BANDS

Tracy Zeller and Droste’s Jewelry Shoppes

WEDDING DRESS

Illusions Bridal and Prom

SUITS

Paul’s Menswear

candlelight, and custom playlists. “Planning a wedding is fantastic because you get to plan it with your own happiness in mind,” says Bailey.

The eremony was held on a hilltop at The Coner House in Rockport, Indiana, where 160 guests enjoyed a traditional religious service. Personal touches included a unity cross handmade by a friend, Bible readings by loved ones, and lap blankets as guest favors for the crisp fall day.

The eception, also at The Coner House, began with a playful bridal party introduction to AC/DC’s “ Thunderstruck.” Guests enjoyed barbecue chicken with country-style sides, heartfelt toasts, and fun moments like the shoe game. The niht ended with a photo op illuminated by sparklers.

Reflcting on the day, Bailey recalls a funny mishap when their pastor accidentally skipped parts of the ceremony, only to call them back to the altar to complete it after their exit. “It’s important to remember that some things won’t go as planned, but the silliest mistakes can still make for the best memories,” she says.

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Aeriel Jon +

Aeriel and Jon Grimm share a love for skating and call Evansville’s Swonder Ice Arena their second home. Despite skating in the same circles — Aeriel as a fiure skater and Jon as a hockey player — their love story didn’t begin until 2015. By then, Jon had returned from playing with the Dallas Junior Hockey Association in Texas, and Aeriel had just graduated from Signature School and started studying at the University of Evansville.

After seven years of dating, Jon proposed in March 2022 during a peaceful evening stroll along the Newburgh riverfront. The ouple chose to take their time planning their wedding. “We wanted to incorporate some of my Filipino heritage, so we did have ‘sponsors,’” known as ninongs and ninangs in Tagalog, Aeriel explains. “Thse were people who we looked up to and could turn to for guidance.”

On Sept. 21 — a date which Aeriel remarks was fun tying to Earth, Wind, and Fire’s song “September” — the couple wed at City View at Sterling Square. Their itimate ceremony in the Sunset Ballroom was illuminated by candlelight. The pograms resembled newspapers with games and short stories about their engagement and honeymoon.

Elysia King, a live painter based in Saint Louis, Missouri, who works with Cloud Studio Agency, captured special moments on canvas.

WEDDING GOWN

Vow’d Nashville

VENUE

City View at Sterling Square

WEDDING COORDINATOR

Kelley James Events

DJ Seniour Events

CATERING

Domo Japanese Hibachi Grill, Sushi and Ramen and Hawg

N Sauce

CAKE

BRIDAL BOUQUET

Emerald Design

HAIR AND MAKEUP

LIVE PAINTER

Elysia King from Cloud Studio Agency

SUITS

Generation Tux

Bea Sweet Treats

PHOTOGRAPHER

Abi Baumgart Images

ARTISTS

Bri Updike and Sydney Fulkerson

PARTY BUS

Feller Limousine

Guests then moved downstairs to the reception, where cocktail hour included sushi and lumpia provided by Domo Japanese Hibachi Grill, Sushi and Ramen. The main ourse featured barbecue from Hawg N Sauce in Mount Vernon, Indiana. Tables were decorated with DIY floral arangements of roses and orchids. The ance flor was packed all night, with nearly every guest joining in at some point.

Reflcting on the day, Aeriel and Jon laugh at its imperfections, from a storm cutting outdoor photos short to a flower irl chasing her mom down the aisle. “We didn’t want a ‘perfect’ wedding,” Aeriel says. “We love those

Kaylee Max +

Tcake topper: Woodford

VENUES

hough Kaylee and Max Haynie attended Reitz Memorial High School and had mutual friends, they didn’t meet until junior year on the swim and dive team.

Thy began dating that year, and attending separate colleges — Indiana University in Bloomington for Max, the University of Kentucky in Lexington for Kaylee — didn’t keep them apart. After seven years together, Max proposed at the Kentucky Castle in Versailles.

Planning their October wedding was smooth, thanks to Kaylee quickly organizing the big vendors and the help of family friends. “Must-dos definiely included having pizza as the main course,” Max says. “Nobody ever seems to not like pizza!”

Their 30-miute ceremony was held Oct. 26 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Henderson, Kentucky. “It wasn’t the full traditional mass

Holy Name Catholic Church and The Vault

CATERING

Pizza Revolution

FLORIST

J-Petals

PHOTOGRAPHER

Madelyn Shayne

Mitchell

HAIR

Jennah Berry & Allyson Atherton

MAKEUP

Kampbell Newcomb

BARTENDING

Cocktail Carriage

DESSERTS

Insomnia Cookies & Mama J’s

WEDDING DRESS

Magnolia Bridal House

SUITS

Generation Tux

DJ

Evansville DJs

that most Catholic weddings are,” says Kaylee, adding that seeing Max as she walked down the aisle was a highlight for her.

The eception at The ault in Henderson featured popcorn, wine, beer, and old fashioneds on the patio. Desserts, including Insomnia Cookies and fruit pizzas, were served in the attached coffee shop, Antler, leaving the ballroom open for dancing. Max loved watching the Anniversary Dance, which celebrated couples of all generations.

Personal touches made the day special. A fiurine of the couple’s dog, Woodford, topped their cake. Kaylee’s brother built a beer pong table collaged with photos of the pair. Custom IU vs. UK cornhole boards showcased their college rivalry, and Kaylee designed their wedding programs as a four-page newspaper featuring their love story, fun facts, and games like a word search and crossword.

The ouple now lives in Atlanta. Reflcting on their big day, Kaylee says, “It was super special being in the bridal suite all morning with my favorite ladies.” Max fondly remembers celebrating with friends and family who’ve supported them throughout their journey.

Jordyn Zane +

When a mutual friend introduced Zane and Jordyn Kisner in 2020 during their senior year of high school, their connection was immediate and undeniable. After three years of dating, Zane — an F. J. Reitz High School graduate — proposed to Jordyn — a North Posey High School alumna — on a picturesque beach in Hilton Head, South Carolina, creating a moment that Jordyn describes as “the easiest and best yes of my life.”

Planning their wedding was a cherished experience for Jordyn, who loved spending time with her mom and mother-in-law to bring her childhood dream wedding to life. She stressed the importance of having an emergency kit. “If you have it, hopefully you won’t need it,” she says. “But, if you don’t have it, you will need it.” Her wedding planner also helped the day go as smoothly as possible.

VENUE

Tanglewood Wedding and Events Barn

PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIDEOGRAPHER

Straw Photography & Media

WEDDING PLANNER

Phyllis Oeth, Event Montage

JEWELRY

Amazon

OFFICIANT

Bobby Gates

DJ

Larry Watts, Watts Entertainment

FLORALS

Amy Beshears

CATERING

Sander Catering

SUITS

Ella Park Bridal

WEDDING DRESS

David’s Bridal

BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES

Azazie, David’s Bridal, and thrifted

HAIR AND MAKEUP

Ashley Morton, Aspire Salon

On Oct. 19, approximately 200 guests attended their outdoor ceremony at Tanglewood Wedding and Events , officiated by 105.3 WJLT-FM personality Bobby Gates, who knew both personally. Thy incorporated a unity tree planting ceremony to symbolize growth and new beginnings. The eception, held at the same venue, featured a rustic barn that provided ample space for dancing and dining, making it convenient for guests to stay and celebrate longer.

Unique elements of their wedding included a bouquet wrapped in fabric from Jordyn’s dress and a charm with her birthstone and a note from her parents. One of Jordyn’s most memorable moments was an anniversary dance that concluded with her grandparents, who have been married for 62 years. “It was such a special moment, and I will never forget it,” Jordyn recalls. At one point, she and Zane stood on the balcony, looking out at their guests and feeling the overwhelming support and love from friends and family.

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Scott Ashly +

College connections played a part in Scott and Ashly McCain’s love story. Scott, a Signature School graduate, and Ashly, a Fort Worth, Texas, native, met at an ambassadorship interview at Indiana University Indianapolis (formerly IUPUI) in September 2018. “Ashly had followed me on social media,” Scott says. “I messaged her one day about something extremely random and more than likely a question I could have answered myself.”

Th y offic i ally started dating after Scott met Ashly’s family in October 2019. He proposed in March 2023 under the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. Since autumn is their favorite season, they secured vendors and venues well in advance, ensuring their wedding date of Oct. 12, 2024, which coincided with their five year anniversary.

Their eremony took place at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, the home church of Scott’s family for six decades. The santuary was adorned with floral asle decorations and altar displays. A string quartet from the Evansville Philharmonic played the prelude, while the church organist provided the bridal march.

The e ception at Rolling Hills Country Club in Newburgh, Indiana,

VENUES

Bethlehem United Church of Christ and Rolling Hills Country Club

PHOTOGRAPY

Straw Photography & Media

FLORIST

Emerald Design

WEDDING CAKE

AND DESSERTS

Piece of Cake

STATIONARY

5 Pink Peonies

HAIR

Courtney and Maddie, Off The Top Salon

MAKEUP

Sidney Cooper

DJ & ENTERTAINMENT

Seniour Events

WEDDING DRESS

Rose & Bliss Modern Bridal

ENGAGEMENT RINGS

WEDDING BANDS

Cartier and Droste’s Jewelry Shoppes

SUITS

Paul’s Menswear

ALTERATIONS

Witches of SNB

MUSIC

Evansville Philharmonic

Eykamp String Quartet and Sheri Schenk

BRIDE’S SHOES

Christian Louboutin

TRANSPORTATION

SUV Limousine

GROOM’S SUIT

Stephan G. Sanders

Fine Men’s Clothiers

was a for mal aff air, with a black-tie optional dress code and plated meal. The ance flor, centrally located in the banquet hall, was surrounded by tables featuring fresh floral dsigns. “It is extremely tough to beat a sunset at RHCC,” Scott notes.

Ashly’s favorite moment was walking down the aisle, which Scott describes as a “Kodak moment.” He enjoyed sitting at their sweetheart table, sharing a quiet moment amid the celebration. “Tht was the first time eing married actually sank in for the both of us,” Scott recalls. “I looked to Ashly and said ‘So ... I guess we are married now.’ She responded with, ‘I couldn’t be happier.’”

The O’Day Discovery Lodge is truly a one-of-a-kind facility in Evansville. Located on the city’s west side in Burdette Park, a large recreational park and cabin site, the 16,000 square foot venue with unique architectural features and wooded setting offers an interesting option for memorable weddings, as well as corporate banquets and conferences.

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Tori Luke +

Tori and Luke Scheidecker didn’t cross paths until adulthood, but basketball always was a common thread. A mutual friend named Stu had coached Tori — Mater Dei High School alumna — for years and then served as a mentor for Luke — a Smithville, Missouri, native — as he began his coaching career at Wabash Valley College in Mount Carmel, Illinois. “Luke was led to believe from Stu that I was expecting his call,” Tori recounts. “Luke blindly called me, and that led to us talking for over an hour the first time we soke.” After a year of long-distance dating, Stu and Luke worked together to surprise Tori with a proposal in front of her family.

Wedding planning was fun for Tori, who had a clear vision of what she wanted. A chandelier was a must-have. “I always say brides have their one thing, and that was mine,” she says. Mistletoe and Ivy and Jane from OBJ Design worked together to make her dream a reality, presenting her with a beautiful chandelier wreathed in flower.

The ouple married on Sept. 14 at the Rooflss Church in New Harmony, Indiana, with around 250 guests. After the ceremony, which included lighting a unity candle and reading the vows they’d written, they enjoyed a private horse and carriage ride around town to share a quiet moment together as newlyweds.

VENUES

Roofless Church and Ribeyre Center, New Harmony, Indiana

DAY-OF COORDINATOR

Brianna Perry Alvey

BRIDESMAID DRESSES

Revelry

SUITS

Kingdom Cords

MAKEUP

Brittany Dougan

PHOTOGRAPHER/ VIDEOGRAPHER

Straw Photography & Media

HAIR

Alyssa Backes

FLORISTS/DECORATORS

Golden Rose, OBJ Design, and Mistletoe & Ivy

WEDDING DRESS

Regiss Bridal and Prom, Owensboro, Kentucky

HORSE AND CARRIAGE

Horseshoe Bend Carriage Co.

Their eception at the Ribeyre Center, a historic gym in Ne w Harmony, tied in their mutual connection to basketball in an elegant way, with basketballs integrated into the floral arangements. Their DJ ave their wedding party a starting lineup introduction and kept the dance flor lively. Along with catering from Schnitzelbank, they provided snacks listed on a concession stand sign. Instead of a bouquet toss, the couple did a cotton candy toss for the many children at the reception.

Luke’s favorite moment was seeing Tori walk down the aisle and hearing her vows, while Tori best remembers circling back around in their horse and carriage to see all their friends and family cheering for them.

Whether you’re planning a small wedding or a celebration with 500 of your closest friends and family, our Convention Services Team is ready to work with you to create the wedding of your dreams, any way you dream it! Enjoy the convenience of our two attached hotels, 24-hour casino, 3 restaurants, and free attached parking.

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JULIE & JT MCCARTY

On behalf of my wife, Julie, myself, and all of our extended family of employees, I am happy to announce the sale of Colonial Classics Landscape and Nursery to our valued co-worker, Andrew Diekhoff and his team of local investors. The McCarty family has proudly served the Tri-State since the onset of the J.A. McCarty Seed Company in the 1920s, the first Colonial Garden Center in 1958, and to this day, Colonial Classics Landscape and Nursery. It is with great pleasure that I hand the reins and perpetuation of this legacy to Andrew and his capable co-workers.

– JT MCCARTY

ANDREW & JESSE DIEKHOFF

Colonial has been synonymous with outdoor living and gardening in this community for almost 70 years. Having the opportunity to carry on that legacy is a tremendous honor. Our team of local investors saw that opportunity also. The McCarty family has built a special place in Colonial, not only for our customers, but for the amazing team that works here. We aim to build on that success for another 70 years.

To our many customers, thank you. We look forward to helping you in the future. We will continue to offer more services and always strive to deliver the highest quality. To our team, Colonial doesn’t operate without each and everyone of you. Making Colonial a great place to work will always be a top priority of ours.

– ANDREW DIEKHOFF President

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ALL-SEASONS STUNNER

Angie and Chad McGee’s gazebo entertains guests the entire year

BY JODI KEEN AND JOHN MARTIN

There are standard garden gazebos, and then there’s the one on Chad and Angie McGee’s property on St. George Road.

Quite the handyman, Chad built the family’s home as well as the gazebo. But the latter wasn’t stocked with enviable amenities and sentimental decor until recently, and when that process started, he went all out.

The gazebo’s TV and sound system make it a sports-watching paradise, and it features a built-in brick fireplace and, for good measure, another firepit.

The spot is especially popular with the McGees’ football-loving grandchildren.

“It’s all about football,” Angie says. “Sometimes we have one game on here and a different one (inside the house). It just kind of depends on who gets here first and who grabs the TV, who’s playing. We call it soup Sunday. I just send

a group text out to our two sons who live here and say, who’s coming for soup Sunday?”

A hunter and fan of antique signage, Chad decorated the gazebo with hunting paraphernalia and wilderness relics such as deer antlers and a compound hunting bow. It’s a great entertaining spot, with plenty of seating just off an in-ground pool. Although summer and fall are popular times to gather in the gazebo, the couple make use of their cozy outdoor space 12 months of the year.

“I love it when it snows,” Angie says.

LITTLE GEMS

CHAD AND ANGIE MCGEE

AN ARTIST’S TOUCH

Tay Ruthenburg winds down his longtime interior design business

BY CATHERINE ANDERSON

Picture opening a door and being struck by the new tone across the threshold. It takes an artist’s honed senses to understand the whys and wherefores that make that tone resonate.

Evansville native Tay Ruthenburg feels he simply was born with a capacity to understand what makes a space what it is — beautiful, pleasing, grand, comforting, and/or inspiring. It was a circuitous path, however, that established him to become the interior designer he is and owner of Evaline Karges Interiors. After 35 years, he is winding down the business.

Ruthenburg, a graduate of Benjamin Bosse High School, attended Butler University in Indianapolis for English. As a senior, he occasionally would substitute teach at

a nearby parochial school, an experience that led to a post-grad offer for employment. “That was a great experience. I sort of cloistered myself with the nuns and the priest for a few years there,” he shares.

That time for reflection propelled Ruthenburg’s next step: attending the New York School of Interior Design. Finishing the program, he next set his sights on Chicago, Illinois. While home visiting one weekend, longtime family friend Beth Karges Storm suggested he offer his help to her grandmother, Evaline Karges, who was inordinately busy and needed assistance.

Evaline was the well-respected owner of Evaline Karges Interiors and a member of the Karges Furniture family. Her artistry was unmistakable through the high-quality elements and discerning eye she used in decorating some of the Midwest’s finest homes.

A bond forged quickly between Ruthenburg and Evaline, who, with her daughter Caroline, offered the young designer high-level, real-life experience to apply his talent and design education. As Evaline, then Caroline, retired, Ruthenburg purchased the business in 1989.

Ea rly on, the designer established homes in Chicago and Evansville. In the Windy City, he has worked decades at a prominent commerce bank’s headquarters that offers a large showcase for his design. Ruthenburg is known for creating aesthetic balance with color, textures, size, and light. His clients rely on his eye for English and Continental antiques and high-quality goods, as well as the ways he balances traditional with contemporary, combines clean lines with ornate, and takes the time to understand everyone’s needs and goals.

“I’VE BEEN ABLE TO WORK WITH AS MANY AS FOUR GENERATIONS OF ONE FAMILY. ONE CLIENT, I’VE HAD SIX PROJECTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.”

— Interior designer Tay Ruthenburg

Design work is collaborative and develops strong understandings, often binding friendships. “I’ve been able to work with as many as four generations of one family. One client, I’ve had six projects across the country,” Ruthenburg says.

Project locations extend as far as Mexico and the West Coast for residences, private clubs, a Midwest university president’s home, new builds, renovations, and remodels.

One of the greatest assets the designer brings is highly skilled contractors that he finds unique to the Evansville area. It was while he was working on a new residence in Florida when he fully realized what Southwestern Indiana uniquely offers.

“… (It’s) this German community where these people are such committed craftsmen,” he puts it.

A man of appreciation, Ruthenburg knows he is supported by the best.

“I am so blessed to have had such a strong and talented group of people throughout the years with whom to work,” he says. That select group includes architects, drafts-people, contractors, painters, upholsterers, cabinetmakers, carpet and tile installers, electricians, plumbers, drapery workrooms, drapery and window treatment installers, and art framers.

“I call his style classic with a contemporary flair,” says Nancy Gaunt, whose 1950s, ranch-style home styled by Ruthenburg was featured in May/June 2005 Evansville Living. “Importantly, he always wants his work to reflect the client, their interests, their families, their passions, their travels.”

As he retires from Evaline Karges Interiors and leans into consulting work, Ruthenburg now lives exclusively in Evansville between his frequent travels.

Home in the Woods

Contemporary vibes await at this Newburgh oasis BY

JOHN MARTIN

AN ANGULAR HOME surrounded by trees on Holly Drive in Newburgh, Indiana, boasts a contemporary look despite its 1977 construction date.

Situated on a cul-de-sac, the home is a sprawl with five bedrooms and three bathrooms across 3,229 square feet. Natural light streams in through large windows, and there are several patios and balconies – as well as indoor spots – to enjoy the wooded views.

Following an extensive remodel, the home has modern finishes, with a two-story great room and those tall windows. The kitchen is updated, and a distinguishing feature is a broad lower level with a family room and doors to the backyard, as well as a wood-burning fireplace.

The home’s original owner told listing agent Grant Waldroup that inspiration for the home’s design came from a residence on the Florida oceanfront.

“People love the architecture of this home and the quality of the remodel,” Waldroup says.

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A ‘LITTLE DEPARTMENT STORE’

Mulberry Jean’s Accents continues a legacy and makes a mark of its own

BY MAGGIE VALENTI

When Gina McCalister, a former interior designer, opened Mulberry Jean’s Accents 21 years ago, she was thinking of the women in her family who ran gift shops of their own.

Her grandmother, Mulberry, ran the gift store in the old Weinbach Pharmacy on Division Street. Later, her mother, Barbara Jean, operated a gift shop at St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center (now Ascension St. Vincent Evansville). Carrying on the tradition, McCalister calls her business a “little department store.”

“I wanted a gift shop that everybody could come to feel comfortable. If they want to spend $5 or $500, they could come in here … and everybody could find something,” says the Benjamin Bosse High School graduate.

Although Mulberry Jean’s sells some name brands, the focus is on American-made goods and small businesses. McCalister takes yearly trips to Georgia’s Atlanta Market, a biannual marketplace linking wholesale vendors and purchasers.

“I try to go to the little, small companies that nobody knows about. That’s my go-to, all the time,” she says.

McCalister stocks her store with kitchenware, gardening supplies, clothing and accessories, home decor, and stationery.

Mulberry Jean’s is known for its fairtrade coffee grounds and loose-leaf tea from around the world. There are 20 unique blends of coffee — including seasonal offerings like Christmas Cookie and Taste of Spring — and year-round flavors like Jamaican Me Crazy and Cherry Bomb.

As a tea lover herself, McCalister stocks 70 types such as rooibos, oolong, chamomile, raspberry, lemongrass, valerian root, green, white, and more. She also hosts tea talks throughout the Midwest and South about the health benefits of tea, which can include mitigating allergies and arthritis as well as improving blood sugar, cholesterol, circulation, and more.

“I’m very particular about where my coffee and tea come from,” McCalister says.

Jean’s hosted tea parties in a small room at the back of the store for 12 years until the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the area, which McCalister calls the “inspiration room,” provides up to one week of space for rotating small businesses like West Market, an Evansville graphic T-shirt seller. It’s an opportunity McCalister wishes she had when she started her own business.

“It’s neat for me because I get to help people trying to build their business,” she says.

Her favorite part about owning her own business, she says, is “the people. I love getting to meet all the people.”

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Come& In Rest

Peek inside four eclectic Airbnbs

BY MAGGIE VALENTI • PHOTOS BY ZACH STRAW

When River

City visitors seek a landing place after a day of exploration, respite after a concert, or even a staycation, the area offers unique options. These historic homes, cozy nooks, and modern commercial spaces are ready for you to hang your hat.

Semper Fulgens & the Nest

Kristen Burkhartt, who owns Holt Travel Service, and her husband, Matthew O’Neill, an opera singer and guitarist, host two Airbnbs on their Sunset Avenue property.

“We didn’t know what this house was until February 2015 when Matthew started singing opera (in the carriage house) and realized the acoustics were amazing. We realized we had to do something with these buildings,” Kristen says.

Both the second floor of their 1912 home – called Semper Fulgens, which translates to “always shining” in Latin – and the adjacent carriage house, the Nest, are Airbnbs.

Kristen and Matthew transformed the upstairs to accommodate up to nine people in three bedrooms and on a sofa bed. Guests use a separate entrance with a key code and have access to a full kitchen and bathroom, plus Ohio River views from the front porch.

CARRIAGE HOUSE COOL Guests at The Nest stay in what once was a resting place for carriage horses and their caretakers, who slept above where the horses were kept. Kristen Burkhartt and Matthew O’Neill found the space in dilapidated condition, being used as a tool and equipment shed. They turned it into a bedroom and living room, plus an area that hosts special events such as concerts, group movie nights, or small wedding receptions.

MATTHEW O’NEILL AND KRISTEN BURKHARTT

Renovations were required to turn the brick carriage house into the Nest — the second floor was a hazard, upheld only by a giant beam, of which the couple kept pieces for decoration. A bedroom loft was installed above a full bathroom, sitting room with a coffee bar, and patio. Next to the loft is an event space, which visitors have access to.

All guests can relax in the backyard, which offers a fire pit and roses, peonies, lilacs, pear trees, tomatoes, and other vegetable plants, plus four pet chickens and a goldfish pond.

Kristen says that what draws visitors to their Airbnbs depends on the guest. Out-of-towners come for events nearby in Haynie’s Corner Arts District or Downtown Evansville. Jehovah’s Witnesses, who attend an annual convention each June, are wonderful guests, Kristen says.

Guests live separately from the couple for the most part, but “we like to meet people,” she says. “Mostly, it’s lovely people.”

EVANSVILLE’S GOLD COAST Developed in 1912 by F. Manson Gilbert, Burkhartt’s and O’Neill’s home along a historic strip of Evansville real estate has hosted Airbnb guests for almost 10 years. Once owned by members of the Karges Furniture family, much of the furnishings and decor were from the Kargeses, while many of the paintings are Burkhartt’s own creations. Out in the garden, guests can find a gravestone dedicated to the Karges’ family dog, Odin.

Riverfront Loft

Honey Moon Coffee Co., owned by Zac and Jessica Parsons, expanded to Newburgh, Indiana, in June 2022 after ice cream shop Ben and Penny’s closed. The couple initially had no intent to add an Airbnb to their business plan.

“Immediately, we both thought this would be really cute as an Airbnb,” Jessica says. “Because of the view of the river, we immediately had a vision.”

Renovations took three months to complete before the loft opened in February 2023 as an Airbnb called Riverfront Loft. Jessica’s love of interior design, which she

describes as a hobby, reimagined a cozy upstairs loft above a bustling coffee shop.

“I wanted it to look modern, but it still feels homey and traditional,” she says.

Past a separate entrance is a king-sized bed, TV, washer and dryer, full bathroom, and kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and toaster. This small Airbnb suits couples seeking a romantic weekend, especially with its child-free policy.

A big selling point is its spot right on the Ohio River — the private balcony allows for a sweeping view. Jessica says renters often are those who get engaged at Honey

Moon. She estimates 30 percent of renters are from the area, and many out-of-towners are looking to enjoy Downtown Newburgh.

The shop’s coffee grinder starts up at 6:30 a.m., but soundproofing with extra insulation and flooring keeps the noise down for overnight guests, who can enjoy a free drip coffee as a part of their stay.

“Guests are looking for an experience and not just a cookie-cutter hotel,” Jessica says.

SMALL TOWN CHARM When touring their new property, owners Zac and Jessica Parsons knew immediately that it would make for a wonderful Airbnb and splurged on creature comforts to make their guests feel as at home as possible. With unbeatable views, the space frequently is rented.

JESSICA PARSONS

Studio on Third

As Ten Adams renovated a new office space on Southeast Third Street in 2021, Jon Headlee, president of the healthcare marketing company, imagined a short-term rental space in one of the building’s office areas. One perk was that it could have a separate entrance leading to the street, making it perfect for guests.

Jon intended for the space, called Studio on Third, to serve Ten Adams’ remote workers when they visit Evansville. When employees don’t occupy it, the studio is open for overnight guests via Airbnb. Visitors enjoy proximity to Downtown events and is frequently rented by concertgoers.

“It made business sense to open this up to the public who want to go to a concert at the Ford Center,” Jon says.

“I’d say, at a minimum, we’re booked a third of the month,” says Corbin Headlee, Jon’s son and Ten Adams’ business development manager.

The studio is equipped with a full kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. A hallway leads to the full bathroom and a bedroom with a king-sized bed. The Airbnb includes two televisions with Netflix and a washer and dryer. Jennifer Scales, interior designer and owner of Y Factor Studios, appointed Ten Adams’ new office space and Airbnb with grays, blacks, and blues to elicit a comfortable, modern feel – much like Downtown’s rejuvenated energy.

“Location is everything. It’s a great location,” Corbin says.

A NIGHT OUT Guests at Ten Adams’ Studio on Third usually fit into two categories: employees or concertgoers. Just one block away from Main Street, the Airbnb does a steady business during peak concert season at the Ford Center and Victory Theatre. Remote workers are set up with a kitchen and comfortable living space to work and relax in.

JON AND CORBIN HEADLEE

Haven on the Hilltop

When Jen and Peter Taylor bought a twohouse West Side property in 2017, both homes were in rough shape. Peter started renovating the 19th-century street-front residence into an Airbnb, while the other home accommodated the couple and their three children.

“This house was really dilapidated. Over the course of another year and a half, I was working on this. There were two layers of carpet pad and six layers of vinyl. We found all the hardwood underneath. We had to rewire and re-plumb the whole house,” Peter says. “When you have to do all that work, you get to do your own thing as opposed to something that’s already done and ready.”

Using his skills from renovating and managing properties, Peter began to completely revamp the house, which was built in 1864. Renovations included removing a downstairs chimney to create an open concept as much as possible. Peter’s work transformed the house into a three-bedroom rental that accommodates eight overnight guests. It boasts a full bathroom and kitchen, washer and dryer, TVs, and a dining room complete with a handcrafted driftwood table. Much of the furniture and decor the couple bought secondhand and online.

“We redid everything, so it’s pretty new in here,” Peter says.

It was listed on Airbnb as Haven on the Hilltop in 2019. Close to many West Side attractions, including Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden and Franklin Street, the Airbnb is especially popular during the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival.

Jen, a ceramics teacher at North High School who hails from Posey County, says customers choose Haven on the Hilltop for family-friendly celebrations

that require a full kitchen and space for many guests. Those who rent for months at a time are usually remote workers or contractors.

In the future, Jen and Peter are thinking about adding a bathroom upstairs – and more.

“We are converting our garage into a pottery studio space for guests to book an experience,” Jen says.

WHAT’S OLD IS NEW Rare is the chance to stay in a house that’s been standing since 1864. Jen and Peter Taylor poured love and labor into renovating this home into a perfect getaway for guests coming of town or locals in need of extra space. The work paid off, so much so that the couple is thinking of adding a pottery studio space so guests can book an experience.

JEN AND PETER TAYLOR

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“Casey’s Dugout has become one of our neighborhood places to eat and hang out. We are greeted by friendly faces and bellowing HELLOS the moment we step in! The delicious hot ham and cheese is one of our favorites, but let’s not forget about the mouth savoring specialty pizzas to choose from. We also look forward to discovering new memorabilia that adorn every nook and cranny of the pizza boutique each time we visit. Casey’s Dugout is a must try if you haven’t already made a trip in!”

- Stacy and Dr. Aaron Gries

“Casey’s Dugout is legit! Whether you’re with family or friends, you’re guaranteed a fabulous experience. The pizza is top shelf, and the staff is absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend.”

- Erika and Ken Haynie

“What Casey and his team have produced is not just a neighborhood pizzeria. Casey’s dugout is that unique mix of great food and friendly service in a comfortable museum quality environment. I am excited to see how the Keowns evolve in the coming years delivering a great product in this special east side gathering post.”

- Nancy and Jeff Anderson

“Casey and Bissy have gone out of their way to create a family-friendly atmosphere with great food and amazing service. They are passionate about Evansville and giving back to the community. Casey’s Dugout is a unique restaurant you don’t want to miss out on!”

- Lori and Don Mattingly

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- Rick and Rose Young

Food & Drink

THE HEAT IS ON

Dial up (or down) the spice at Bad Randy’s Hot Chicken & BBQ Lounge

BY JOHN MARTIN

How hot do you like it? Bad Randy’s Hot Chicken & BBQ Lounge owner Jeremiah Galey wants you to know that any answer is just fine — even if it’s on the milder side.

The new West Side joint offers eight ratings of heat for a chicken sandwich, tenders, or a quarter (or half!) bird. Most diners, Galey says, choose a spice in the middle range, but even the bottommost rung — a southern variety with a modest cayenne pepper kick — packs plenty of taste.

It’s ultimately about flavor, Galey says, and flavor is abundant throughout Bad Randy’s menu.

The restaurant is Galey’s through and through — he rebranded the former Amy’s on Franklin in May after buying it earlier in the year. He was the lead chef at Amy’s and had earlier stints in the kitchens at The Hornet’s Nest Steakhouse and New Harmony, Indiana’s Red Geranium.

Galey notes there’s more to the menu beyond his spicy chicken varieties. He’s proud of his spicy crab linguine, for example, containing what he describes as “vodka sauce, which is basically tomato cream sauce with a little vodka in it. It’s got some bacon in it, Maryland blue crab, and little breadcrumbs on the top.”

Bad Randy’s has a Delmonico ribeye and filet mignon, as well as baby back ribs and steak frites. A table-pleasing appetizer are the hog fries, which stack pulled pork, chile con queso with red sauce, jalapeños, and barbecue rub on top of fried spuds.

Galey has added smoked chicken wings to his appetizer choices and roasted mashed potatoes with beef gravy to his lengthy list of sides.

On Sundays, Bad Randy’s is open for brunch. Galey says brisket hash is a hit, along with the spicy chicken biscuit, hot chicken and waffles, and hog benedict — a concoction of shredded pork and poached egg, with hollandaise and red barbecue sauce atop a honey butter biscuit.

Galey has long loved cooking, but owning his own restaurant has been a different kind of experience: “Even though I’ve been in the business for almost 20 years, sometimes I feel like a newbie,” he says. But he’s getting more comfortable by the day.

“I’ve learned a lot, and I’m still learning,” he says.

SOME LIKE IT HOT Bad Randy’s Hot Chicken & BBQ Lounge owner Jeremiah Galey says there are ample flavor options at his restaurant. Galey has rebranded the former Amy’s on Franklin and stretches his menu past chicken to include hog fries and spicy crab linguine.

JEREMIAH GALEY

GET SHAMROCKED

Authenticity and freshness bring fans to Patsy Hartigan’s Irish Pub

BY JOHN MARTIN

Six months after opening, Patsy Hartigan’s Irish Pub is going strong in Downtown Evansville, satisfying the palate of diners who crave traditional pub fare in a sports bar-like atmosphere.

The 2018 closure of Rí Rá after 12 years left a hole in the region’s culinary culture and removed a home base for international soccer fanatics. Patsy Hartigan’s owners Alan “A.C.” Braun, Joshua Pietrowski, and Scott Schymik moved aggressively to fill that void, although it took some time. The trio researched menus in Ireland and wellknown U.S. pubs.

Schymik, who runs Sauced and Schymik’s Kitchen at Haynie’s Corner Arts District, and Pietrowski, owner of Doc’s Sports Bar on Stringtown Road, attribute Patsy’s Hartigan’s early success to the food’s Irish authenticity, as well as a commitment to prepare everything fresh.

“Everything we serve is done here, start to finish,” Schymik says.

The Patsy Hartigan’s kitchen dishes out a bounty of fish and chips, Reuben sandwiches,

and the Scotch egg. As fall and win ter arrived, diners have warmed up with steaming bowls of Guinness stew and seafood chowder.

The Main Street pub often is busy, but it’s quite a hooley during major soccer matches and University of Notre Dame football games.

“We’re exceeding our initial projec tions,” Pietrowski says. “I like to play it conservatively, but Evansville has responded really well … We’re doing our best to continue to deliver not only good quality, but consistency with what we serve.”

That commitment to quality and consistency is exemplified in the chips, which Patsy Hartigan’s churns more of than anything else.

“We’re getting the perfect potatoes to do a double fry on our chips,” Schymik says. “That really sets us apart from other French fries in Evansville, or chips, as we call ‘em here.”

Diners with a hankering for those chips can share them around the table as an appetizer loaded with curry sauce, honey whiskey barbecue, and malt vinegar aioli.

Chips marry up well with just about any entrée, including the fish cutlets and the Reuben sandwiches. When date night couples come to Patsy Hartigan’s asking what to order, Pietrowski says he advises them to share Reuben and fish plates, and “they’re happy every time.”

A fish and chips plate comes with two fat, flaky, deep-fried cutlets – George Killian’s smooth, malty Irish Red beer is used in the batter. Want a third piece? You can get one for an extra $5.

The owners take pride in their Reuben and how it’s prepared, right down to the black

SCOTT SCHYMIK, JOSHUA PIETROWSKI, AND ALAN “A.C.” BRAUN

REUBEN SANDWICH

Russian bread, house-made dressing, and what Schymik calls “true corned beef,” which is “boiled and seared for about six hours with different kinds of spices.”

Schymik says the turkey version is tasty, too, and if you’d like to pass on the chips (or if you’re hungry enough for a second side), he recommends the coleslaw. Like everything else at Patsy Hartigan’s, it’s made fresh.

The S cotch egg works as a filling appetizer, with a soft egg embedded in seasoned sausage and panko breading. A full Irish breakfast of two fried eggs, Rasher bacon, an Irish banger, grilled tomato, sauteed mushrooms, Heinz beans,

hash browns, and white and black pudding is served all day. Other entrée choices include Irish favorites such as shepherd’s pie and corned beef and cabbage, plus bangers and mash, a grilled ribeye, and a walleye filet.

Now, about those soups. The Guinness stew is a savory mix of seared beef roast, a trinity of celery, onion, and carrot, with spices and potatoes.

“The nice thing about that soup is the stock we use is basically the stock we cook the corned beef in,” Schymik says. “So, while we are cooking that corned beef, it’s loaded with flavor in that juice. That’s what we’ll use to make the base for the Guinness stew, and it turns out wonderfully.”

Patsy Hartigan’s seafood chowder comes with cod and smoked salmon, and sometimes walleye as well.

“It’s a potato, cream-based soup with carrots, onions, celery, and corn kernels,” Schymik says, “with a little thyme and a little bit of bourbon as well. Just add a bit of hot sauce on it right when you get it on the plate, and it’s so warming.”

In 2025, Patsy Hartigan’s plans to add a few new wrinkles to its well-oiled menu.

The ownership trio is eying the addition

of a monthly special, celebrating a dish in a different European country. A Hungarian goulash is on tap for January – “It’ll be perfect for winter,” Pietrowski says.

The bar at Patsy Hartigan’s pours plenty of Guinness, of course, as well as Irish coffee, which is a cocktail of coffee, Irish whiskey, maple syrup, and whipped cream. Schymik, Pietrowski, and Braun are so committed to serving the best beer that they purchased Myriad Brewing Company’s former space in Downtown’s McCurdy Building after Myriad consolidated operations at its Newburgh, Indiana, location. With the new brewing equipment, the Patsy Hartigan’s trio plans to introduce European-style ales and lagers to their menu.

Owners say they continue to be pleased with Patsy Hartigan’s launch and how Evansville area residents have responded, with Pietrowski citing the example of Randy Hobson — owner of Pangea Kitchen and the recently opened South American-influenced Sazón y Fuego in Newburgh, Indiana — who has sought to introduce local diners to worldly cultures through food and drink.

“Following his lead, we wanted to make people feel like they were in Ireland when they walked in here, which I guess is what every Irish pub owner is going to tell you,” Pietrowski says. “We really wanted you to feel like you parked out front and walked into Limerick for two hours … When we’re sitting here for pints and someone looks at me and says, ‘I feel like I’m in Ireland right now,’ that just blesses my heart. That was the main goal. And I feel like I cautiously can say we’re achieving that.”

FISH, CHIPS, AND MORE While not a sports bar per se, Patsy Hartigan’s Irish Pub is quite a scene when major soccer matches are on, and Notre Dame football fans flock in to cheer their beloved Fighting Irish. Owners say diners appreciate having a new Irish-themed restaurant to visit since the city’s last one, Rí Rá, closed in 2018.

PATSY HARTIGAN’S IRISH PUB

SCOTCH EGGS

Food & Drink THINK DRINKS

IT MEANS A-LATTE

The Daily Grind’s Cadey Hess expands her coffee passion through European classes

BY MAGGIE VALENTI

The Daily Grind takes its coffee so seri-

ously that General Manager Cadey Hess went overseas to sharpen her craft.

The Southern Illinois native has been a barista for 15 years and learned of classes at a Scottish coffee school when she first came to Evansville six years ago. The school likens being a barista to mastering a trade, like HVAC or carpentry.

In May, she and six other students spent a week in Scotland learning about traditional European coffee styles. Another class centered around roasting coffee beans and which climates they grow best in.

“I’ve used what I’ve learned in my everyday work, especially when it comes to more traditional and European drinks,” she says.

Toward the end of the week, they participated in a latte competition — Hess’ specialty — and she crafted a latte she came up with four years ago for The Daily Grind’s menu. The Bee Kind latte — which won her first place— includes local honey, raw cinnamon, vanilla, and a dash of brown sugar.

After finishing her studies, Hess was invited to return as a mentor. For a week in October, she mentored two classes — flavor components and balance in acidic levels of coffee and abstract latte art — with 15 students. In future courses, Hess will be working with students once per season.

“My favorite part has been teaching other people my passion,” she says. “It’s not just coffee to me. It’s art.”

Dining Directory RESTAURANTS THAT DEFINE OUR CITY

FINE DINING

CAVANAUGH’S: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Bally’s Evansville), 812433-4333. Steaks, fresh seafood, overlooking the Ohio River, and entertainment in the piano bar.

 RED GERANIUM: 520 North St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-6171. Contemporary American fare.

UPSCALE DINING

BAR LOUIE: 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd., 812-476-7069. Full bar, expansive menu with a variety of appetizers, a large hamburger selection, and signature martinis. Catering available.

BIAGGI’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway Ste. 3, 812421-0800. Italian cuisine from scratch including monthly chef features, authentic pastas, chicken parmesan, and bruschetta, plus gluten-free options. Catering available.

BONEFISH GRILL: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway, 812-401-3474. Wood-burning grill, fish, steaks, soups, salads, and its famous Bang Bang Shrimp. Catering available.

 BRU BURGER BAR: (Best Restaurant for a Burger) 222 Sycamore St. in the former Greyhound bus terminal, 812-302-3005. Signature chef burgers, classic sandwiches, salads, appetizers, desserts, and an extensive drink menu.

CAMBRIDGE GRILL: 1034 Beacon Hill (at Cambridge Golf Course), 812868-4653. Salads, sandwiches, pizzas, entrées, and an expanded wine menu.

THE COLLECTIVE: 230 Main St. (above COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket), 812-909-3742. Fresh specialty appetizers and entrées with an extensive beverage list.

 COMFORT BY THE CROSS-EYED CRICKET: (Best Restaurant for Brunch) 230 Main St., 812-909-3742. Full breakfast menu, home-style favorites, sandwiches, steaks, and salads.

COPPER HOUSE: 1430 W. Franklin St., 812-909-8089. Unique cuisine meets comfort food including shrimp and grits, burgers, apricot salmon, goat cheese bites, and signature cocktails. Event space available.

 CORK ‘N CLEAVER: (Best Restaurant for a Celebratory Dinner) 650 S. Hebron Ave., 812-479-6974. Steak, prime rib, chicken, seafood, salad bar, soup, and sandwich lunches.

COSMOS BISTRO: 101 S.E. First St., 812-437-5281. A local chef-inspired rotating menu of duck, lobster agnolotti, venison tartare, oysters on the half shell, and more.

ENTWINED WINE AND COCKTAIL BAR: 303 Main St., 812-550-1393. A robust list of wine, beer, and cocktails, plus appetizing plates of starters and shareables.

 FARMER & FRENCHMAN: 12522 U.S. 41 S., Robards, KY, 270-748-1856. Café featuring cheese and charcuterie trays, salads, Neapolitan pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, desserts, beer, and Farmer & Frenchman house and European wines. Catering available.

 HAUB STEAK HOUSE: 101 E. Haub St., Haubstadt, IN, 812-768-6462. A la carte menu. Steak, prime rib, seafood, chicken, pork, vegetable side dishes, and desserts.

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. Catering available.

 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.

SAMUEL’S: 113 S.E. Fourth St., 812-777-0047. A wide range of shareable bites for the table, specialty entrées, and sandwiches rotating seasonally for those 21-plus only. Open for lunch and dinner.

Listing Key

 2024 “Best of Evansville” winner

 Regional Restaurant outside of Evansville and Newburgh, Indiana

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, restaurants are accessible to people with disabilities and accept major credit cards. City and 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.

SCHYMIK’S KITCHEN: 1112 Parrett St., 812-401-3333. Globally influenced restaurant with a full bar with brunch available on Sundays.

PRIVATE CLUBS

EVANSVILLE COUNTRY CLUB: 3810 Stringtown Road, 812-425-2243. Executive chef on staff. Diverse menu selection including prime steaks and fresh seafood. Member-only dining.

OAK MEADOW COUNTRY CLUB (THE MEMBERS GRILL): 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, steak, seafood specials, and pastas. Member-only dining.

DELIS

BOWLIFY SUPERFOODS: 250 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-303-2874; 8390 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-518-1364; 900 Main St. (inside Main Street Food & Beverage). Acai bowls, smoothies, rice protein bowls, and avocado toasts. Catering available.

CHICKEN SALAD CHICK: 1414 Hirschland Road, 812-594-9820. More than 12 flavors of chicken salad, soups, sides, and desserts. Catering available.

CRISP & GREEN: 6436 E. Florida St. Ste. 104, 812-602-1772. Salads, bowls, wraps, smoothies, and more.

THE DELI: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Bally’s Evansville), 812-4334000. Deli sandwiches, salads, hot dogs, and pizza.

THE DELI AT ONB: One Main St. (inside Old National Bank), 812-4245801. Fresh soups, salads, sandwiches, paninis, desserts, and daily specials. Catering available.

FIREHOUSE SUBS: 1031 N. Green River Road, 812-909-4445. Hot and cold sandwiches with toppings such as smoked turkey, sliced chicken, and veggies. Kids eat free on Wednesdays and Sundays. Catering available.

THE GRANOLA JAR CAFÉ & BAKERY: 1033 Mount Pleasant Road, 812-4371899; 5600 E. Virginia St., 812-401-8111. Specializes in house-made granola along with sandwiches and deli salads plus vegetarian and vegan options. Catering available.

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. Catering available.

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, plus a 22-foot-long salad bar and free ice cream with every order. Catering available.

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 Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-

490-7111. Deli-style sandwiches, fresh-baked bread, vegetables prepared daily, and cold-cut meats. Catering available.

MCALISTER’S DELI: 2220 N. Green River Road, 812-618-2050; 5301 Pearl Drive, Ste. 100, 812-228-4222; 3788 Libbert Road, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-3354. Deli sandwiches, salads, spuds, soups, and sweet tea.

OLD TYME DELI & MEAT SHOP: 307 N. First 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, (inside Deaconess Orthopedic Neuroscience Hospital) 812-706-6386. Breads, sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads, and specialty coffee drinks. Catering available at Burkhardt and Pearl locations.

PENN STATION EAST COAST SUBS: 137 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-4797366; 4827 Davis Lant Drive, 812-402-7366; 5310 Pearl Drive, 812-434-7366; 8887 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812- 4017366; 1111 Barrett Blvd., Henderson, KY, 270-826-7361. Grilled, made fresh-to-order sub sandwiches, homemade hand-cut fries, fresh baked cookies, and fresh-squeezed lemonade. Catering available.

WHICH WICH: 6401 N. Green River Road, 812-867-0826. An extensive menu of customizable sandwiches and sides. Catering available.

BAKERIES, COFFEEHOUSES, AND ICE CREAM

 2ND STREET BISTRO & BAKERY: 111 S. Second St., Boonville, IN, 812573-8887. Sandwiches and freshly baked breads, desserts, cookies, cakes, pies, and more.

 3 CHICKS FUDGERY: 305 Main St., Mount Vernon, IN, 812-307-3454. Fresh fudge, gourmet coffee, hand-dipped ice cream from JB’s Barnyard, and unique gifts. Catering and food truck available.

BASKIN-ROBBINS: 3960 N. First Ave., 812-550-1500. Premium ice cream, plus bakery treats and custom ice cream cakes and pies.

BE HAPPY PIE COMPANY: 2818 Mount Vernon Ave. Ste. B, 812-449-7718. 6225 E. Virginia St. Ste. C, 812-916-9454. Made-from-scratch bakery specializing in sweet and savory pies, sweet rolls, brownies, cookies, scones, petite cheesecakes, coffee cakes, and cookie pies.

BEA SWEET TREATS: 4111 Merchant Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-454-7728. Custom cakes and cookies, macarons, cinnamon rolls, and other baked goods.

BEANS & BARISTAS: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812-475-8566. Full coffee bar, gourmet coffees and teas, Italian sodas, and various pastry treats. Retail gourmet coffee beans, teas, and unique gifts.

 BLACK LODGE COFFEE ROASTERS: 610 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-2449. Pour-overs, cold brew, iced coffee, espresso, and more.

BUBBLE PANDA: 1524 N. Green River Road, 812-760-2728. Bubble tea shop offering milk and ice teas, slushies, smoothies, and lattes.

BUBBLE TEATALK: 619 N. Burkhardt Road, Ste. G, 812-598-5235. Bubble and milk teas, smoothies, slushies, and more.

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CLEO’S BAKERY & BROWN BAG LUNCHES: 9 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-853-0500. Full bakery with cookies, scones, muffins, cupcakes, coffee, and lunches including signature sandwiches paired with a choice of chips, pickles, and homemade soup. Catering available.

COOKIES AND CUPCAKE BY DESIGN: 419 Metro Ave., 812-426-1599. Cookie bouquets, custom-decorated cookies, cupcakes, cookie cakes, and other baked goods. Local delivery is available.

CRUMBL COOKIES: 939 N. Burkhardt Road Ste. B, 812-965-4133; 5435 Pearl Drive, Ste. 2, 930-212-0677. Delivery and carry-out homemade, gourmet cookies. Catering available.

D-ICE: 800 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Mall food court), 812-3199071. Thai-fried ice cream rolls and bubble tea.

DONUT BANK BAKERY AND COFFEE SHOP: 210 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-426-1011; 2128 N. First Ave., 812-426-2311; 1031 E. Diamond Ave., 812-426-0011; 5 N. Green River Road, 812-479-0511; 1950 Washington Ave., 812477-2711; 3988 State Highway 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-9911; 1200 Lincoln Ave., 812-402-4111; 4800 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-401-2211; 1303 W. Broadway St., Princeton, IN, 812-385-3711; 2630A U.S. 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, 812-303-5797; 848 S. Green River Road, 731-259-4112; 3955 Orchard Lane, Newburgh, IN; 2222 U.S. 41, Henderson, KY, 270-297-0299. Donuts, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and a variety of coffees.

 ELBIE’S ICE CREAM: 70 S.E. Front St., Elberfeld, IN, 812-403-3778. Seasonal ice cream stand with specialty dishes, ice cream nachos, unicorn sundaes, and more.

FARM 57: 3443 Kansas Road, 812-677-5757. House-made pastries plus coffee, ice cream, and drinks. Seasonal live music and food trucks on Wednesdays.

 FIRE & ICE: 606 Main St., Ste. B, New Harmony, IN. Serving ice cream, milkshakes, honey-glazed hot ham, chili, and more.

GAYLACAKE: 320 N. Main St., 812-454-9791. Specializes in order-only cupcakes, cookies, special occasion cakes, and other baked goods.

HOMETOWN NUTRITION: 300 Main St., Ste. 1A, 812-401-0058. Smoothies, boosted teas, protein shakes, and more.

 HONEY MOON COFFEE CO.: (Best Coffee Shop) 612 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-602-3123; 1211 Tutor Lane, 812-893-2945; 2903 Mount Vernon Ave., 812-470-3205; 20 W. Water St., Newburgh, IN. 812-746-8168. Curated coffee and drinks, Hong Kong-style bubble waffles, all-day breakfast items, and Graeter’s ice cream.

INSOMNIA COOKIES: 318 Main St., Ste. 100, 930-500-4814. Late-night bakery specializing in delivery and carry-out warm cookies.

JOE BREWSKI COFFEE: 10 N.W. Sixth St. Specialty cold brews and lemonades.

KWENCH JUICE CAFE: 1211 Tutor Lane, Ste. A, 812-550-1125. Vegan smoothies, juice shots, and acai and pitaya bowls.

 LIC’S DELI AND ICE CREAM: (Best Milkshake) 800 E. Diamond Ave., 812-424-4862; 4501 Lincoln Ave., 812-477-3131; 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, choco-cremes, and sorbets.

MAYSE FARM MARKET: 6400 St. Joseph Ave., 812-963-3175. Homegrown fruits and vegetables including tomatoes, strawberries, sweet corn, and pumpkins, plus a bakery with pies, cakes, rolls, fruit breads, and more.

MILK & SUGAR SCOOP SHOPPE: 2027 W. Franklin St., 812-602-1423; 10931 IN 66, 812-625-1087. Premium ice cream shop.

MISSION GROUNDS: 1107 Washington Square, 812-421-3808. Specialty coffee, tea, lemonade, whole beans for sale, and pastries.

MR. BUBBLE TEA: 503 N. Green River Road, 812-550-3166. Smoothies, Asian beverages, and bubble tea in different flavors.

MULBERRY JEAN’S ACCENTS: 600 State St., Newburgh, IN, 812-490-5835. An extensive collection of premium coffee beans, and a variety of loose leaf tea.

NOTHING BUNDT CAKES: 6436 E. Florida St., Ste. 100, 812-758-7856. Serving full-size and miniature specialty cakes for any occasion.

ORANGE LEAF FROZEN YOGURT: 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: 204 Main St., 812-303-4487; 301 N. Green River Road, 812-303-5906. Specialty doughnuts and coffee from Proper Coffee Roasters. Green River Road location also serves breakfast items and milkshakes.

PENNY LANE COFFEEHOUSE: 600 S.E. Second St., 812-421-8741; 601 E. Boonville New Harmony Road, 812-626-0007. 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.

REVIVE ENERGY AND NUTRITION: 1211 Tutor Lane. Boosted smoothies and teas, protein shakes, and more.

RIVER CITY COFFEE + GOODS: 223 Main St., 812-550-1695. Espresso bar, brewed coffees, pour-overs, and teas.

RIVER KITTY CAT CAFE: 226 Main St., 812-550-1553. Coffee, tea, croissants, cookies, biscotti, and savory pastries.

RIVERTOWN ICE CREAM AND GRILL: 521 State St., Newburgh, IN. Seasonal walk-up eatery offering soft serve ice cream, floats, sundaes, dipped cones, and more, plus corn dogs, burgers, and chicken tenders.

SCOOTER’S COFFEE: 535 E. Diamond Ave., 812-916-9487. A coffee shop with hot, iced, and blended drinks, smoothies, teas, and baked goods.

 SMALLEY COFFEE: 2955 Newton St., Jasper, IN. Handcrafted drinks including tea, coffee, and frozen drinks.

STARBUCKS: 624 S. Green River Road (inside Barnes & Noble), 812475-1054; 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., 812423-5002; 9919 Pointe View Drive, Newburgh, IN, 930-203-0463; 7755 IN 66, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-0234. Specialty coffees, teas, and baked goods.

 TF ICE CREAM: 1002 E. Walnut St., Boonville, IN, 812-715-3367. Ice cream, sherbet, barbecue, chili dogs, and more.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE: 2101 N. Green River Road, 812-2979727. Smoothies, flatbreads, wraps, salads, and sandwiches. Catering available.

DINERS, CAFÉS, AND FAMILY RESTAURANTS

10-8 CAFÉ: 4209 U.S. 41 N., 812-413-0129 and 812-413-9355. A cafe with breakfast, appetizers, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and specialty coffee from the makers of White Swan Coffee Lab.

BIG-TOP DRIVE IN: 1213 W. Maryland St., 812-424-7442. Burgers, sandwiches, chicken strips, and ice cream.

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

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 SEAFOOD & COMFORT CUISINE: 5720 E. Virginia St., 812-401-2233. Seafood favorites like crab, lobster, shrimp, gator, and Southern comfort food. Patrons can order Hoosier Burger Co. items.

CHEF LO ON THE GO: 900 Main St. (inside Main Street Food & Beverage). Serving sandwiches like smash burgers, catfish sandwiches, and shrimp po’boys.

CLEAVERS: 5501 E. Indiana St., 812-473-0001. Sandwiches including pulled pork, Chicago-style Italian beef, pork loin, and steak.

 COMMANDER’S GRILL: 118 W. Locust St., Boonville, IN, 812-7150055. A sandwich shop with fried chicken, salads, steaks, and pork chops.

CROSS-EYED CRICKET FAMILY RESTAURANT: 2101 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-422-6464. Sandwiches, fish dishes, breakfast items, country-style dinners, and more.

 THE DAIRIETTE: 711 Atkinson St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-2401. Hamburgers, tenderloins, fries, milkshakes, and soft-serve sundaes.

 DADE PARK GRILL AT ELLIS PARK: 3300 U.S. 41 N., Henderson, KY, 812-425-1456 or 800-333-8110. Clubhouse dining.

THE DINER BY MELE’S: 550 N. Green River Road, 812-402-1272. Regional specialties, Mexican-inspired dishes, and all-day breakfast.

DISHES BY DANI: 421 Read St., 812-470-2615. Serves salads, fruit bowls, parfaits, warm-up meals like taco bowls and stir fry, and sweets like cakes, pies, and brownies. Catering available.

DOWNTOWN GRILL: 900 Main St. (inside Main Street Food & Beverage). Serving sandwiches including Philly Cheesesteaks, Cubans, Italians, Subs, and hotdogs.

 FEED MILL RESTAURANT & BAR: 3541 State Highway 60-E., Morganfield, KY, 270-389-0047. Seafood and barbecue.

NOW OPEN

Jacobs Pub, 607 N. Main St., is open and serving a menu that includes a Chicago Italian beef sandwich, New York strip steak, shrimp skewers, and a full DiLegge’s menu for dinner. New Mexican restaurant Playa Azul Mariscos Estilo Sinaloa, 270 N. Green River Road, offers Sinaloan-style seafood and cocktails. Noodle House, 8922 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, Indiana, features an Asian fusion menu with Wok fried rice, lo mein, mei fun, ramen, pho, and more.

NIBBLES

Frankie’s Restaurant, 6840 Logan Drive, now offers a full bar. Jackie Weil, owner of the former Pie Pan Restaurant & Bakery, announced in early October a new venture called Jackie’s Sweets and Eats. She will sell pies and cakes from her home in Elberfeld, Indiana.

Pangea Pizzeria, 401 N.W. Second St. Ste. A, has partnered with the Ford Center to offer pizza slices during events. Joe Brewski Coffee, 10 N.W. Sixth St., now offers hot espresso drinks like Americanos, cartados, and cappuccinos, and also launched a new brand “Sebastian & The Seven Seas Coffee G.H.,” which includes more traditional roasts, starting with a Cuban espresso. JB’s Barnyard ice cream truck has opened a shop at 10101 Middle Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon, Indiana, and offers pre-packaged ice cream.

DEARLY DEPARTED

Great Harvest Bread Company has closed its bakery and cafe at 423 Metro Ave.

Dining Directory

FRANKIE’S RESTAURANT: 6840 Logan Drive, 812-490-3172. A wide range of American fare across dedicated menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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., 812-421-1300; 601 N. Green River Road, 812-474-6259. Hamburgers, grilled chicken, chicken strips, hot dogs, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, ultra-thin shoestring-style French fries, old-fashioned ice cream, and milkshakes.

 GASTHOF AMISH VILLAGE: 6747 E. Gasthof Village Road, Montgomery, IN, 812-486-4900. Amish-style buffet with bakery. Catering available.

 HOMETOWN ROOTS: 136 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-212-3653. Southern comfort food like mac and cheese, pulled pork, and fried chicken. Catering available.

THE HORNET’S NEST: 11845 Petersburg Road, 812-867-2386. Soups, sandwiches, salads, daily lunch specials, steaks, seafood, and chicken, plus brunch.

JACOB’S PUB: 607 N. Main St., 812-990-5253. Steaks, burgers, and sandwiches, plus Italian fare from the former DiLegge’s Restaurant for dinner.

JOURNEY FISH AND CHICKEN: 825 S. Green River Road, 812-303-2420. Sandwiches, gyros, fried fish, and fried chicken.

JUICY SEAFOOD: 865 N. Green River Road, 812-303-6869. Seafood boils, fried seafood, and appetizers.

KITE & KEY CAFÉ: 2301 W. Franklin St., 812-401-0275. Breakfast and lunch options and desserts, with an in-house coffee shop serving coffee, espresso drinks, tea, hot chocolate, smoothies, frappes, and pastries.

 THE KORNER INN: 15 W. Main St., Elberfeld, IN, 812-983-4200. Daily lunch specials, sandwiches, burgers, and dinners.

LIBBY AND MOM’S: 2 Richardt Ave., 812-437-3040. Home-cooked meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

 LOG INN: 12491 County Road 200 E., Haubstadt, IN, 812-867-3216. Fried chicken, ham, roast beef, and fiddlers.

MAIN STREET FOOD & BEVERAGE: 900 Main St. Food hall with patio offering Latina American and Venezuelan fare alongside sandwich shops and acai bowls.

MAJOR MUNCH: 101 N.W. First St., 812-306-7317. Cheeseburgers, chili, grilled chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese, and catfish.

MERRY-GO-ROUND RESTAURANT: 2101 Fares Ave., 812-423-6388. Traditional American cuisine.

 MISTER B’S: (Best Restaurant for Wings) 1340 Hirschland Road, 812402-2090; 2611 U.S. 41, Henderson, KY, 270-826-1111. Pizza, wings, sandwiches, soup, salad, and pasta. Catering available.

 MR. D’S: 1435 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-2505. Drive-in classic American cuisine mushrooms, chicken strips, fried chicken,

chicken liver, chicken sandwiches, and more all hand-breaded with Colonel Jim’s Breading. Breakfast and charcuterie board catering are available.

NELLIE’S NORTH: 6600 N. First Ave., 812-437-5215. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner including dishes like omelets, skillets, crepes, steak burgers, sandwiches, and catfish. Catering available.

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 IN 57, 812-867-6786. 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.

 OLEA BAR & GRILL: 108 2nd St., Henderson, KY, 270-577-6055. Burgers, wings, tacos, sandwiches, and salads are offered plus a menu of cocktails, beers, ciders, house wines, and more.

PATTIE’S SAND TRAP AT FENDRICH GOLF COURSE: 1900 E. Diamond Ave., 812-435-6028. Burgers, sandwiches, chicken, salads, and a variety of snacks.

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.

PIPS PUB: 19501 Elpers Road, 812-612-0334. A full menu of bone-in wings, strombolis, wraps, chicken strip and catfish baskets, and more.

 THE RED WAGON: 6950 Frontage Road, Poseyville, IN, 812-874-2221. Catfish, oysters, and grilled salmon.

ROCKIN CHICKEN INDI: 2519 N. First Ave. South American-influenced ribs, chicken, seasoned potatoes, plus burgers and more.

ROOSTER’S DEN: 3988 Haley Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-706-3555. Family recipes and homestyle cooking.

 SAY’S RESTAURANT: 500 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-270-4183. Comfort food made with seasonal local ingredients.

 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. Catering available.

 SILVER BELL RESTAURANT: 4424 St. Wendel Road, Wadesville, IN, 812963-0944. Sandwiches, fiddlers, pizza, and vegetable side dishes. Family-style fried chicken dinner specials.

THE TIN FISH: 707 State St., Newburgh, IN, 812-490-7000. Fresh fish flown in daily, clam chowder, salads, and sandwiches.

VFW 1114: 110 N. Wabash Ave. of Flags, 812-422-5831. Friday buffet, prime rib on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday.

 YESTERDAZE BAR & GRILL: 101 S. Second St., Boonville, IN, 812897-0858. Daily lunch and dinner specials; sandwiches, wraps, salads, sides, and entrées.

 ZACK’S DINER: 202 E. Locust St., Fort Branch, IN, 812-753-1230. Family restaurant serving breakfast all day and standard diner fare.

ZESTO: 102 W. Franklin St., 812-424-1416; 920 E. Riverside Drive, 812423-5961. Hamburgers, fish and chicken sandwiches, tenderloins, soups, and ice cream.

 THE ZONE BY MARYSCOTTS: 433 Plaza Drive (in Southwind Plaza), Mount Vernon, IN, 812-643-5024. Chef-driven fresh scratch cuisine in a family-friendly restaurant with a sports theme.

AMERICAN FARE NATIONAL CHAINS

APPLEBEE’S: 5100 E. Morgan Ave., 812-471-0942; 5727 Pearl Drive, 812426-2006; 1950 U.S. 41 N., Henderson, KY, 270-826-9427. Soups, sandwiches, salads, and various dinner entrées.

BJ’S RESTAURANT AND BREWHOUSE: 1000 N. Green River Road, 812-5509320. Soups, salads, pizza, pasta, burgers and sandwiches, and other entrées. Catering available.

BOB EVANS: 1125 N. Green River Road, 812-473-9022. “Homestyle” American menu.

BUBBA’S 33: 1 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-901-6409. Fresh burgers, pizza, sandwiches, entrées, classic pub-style appetizers and sides, and a full bar.

CHEDDAR’S SCRATCH KITCHEN: 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; 2130 U.S. 60 E., Henderson, KY, 270-826-5482. Classic American cuisine.

CULVER’S: 1734 Hirschland Road, 812-437-3333; 4850 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-492-8000. Butter burgers, frozen custard, cheese curds, and more.

DRAKE’S: 1222 Hirschland Road, 812-401-2920. Craft beer, burgers, and sushi.

FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES: 5402 E. Indiana St., 812-401-1773. Burgers, hot dogs, and Cajun fries.

FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS: 2848 N. Green River Road, 812-909-4395; 5501 Pearl Drive, 812-303-6137. Steakburgers, sandwiches, and frozen custard.

GOLDEN CORRAL BUFFET & GRILL: 130 N. Cross Pointe Blvd., 812-473-1095; 1320 N. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-869-9310. Large buffet selections, steaks, shrimp, and chicken. Weekend dinner menu begins at noon.

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.

JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS: 939 N. Burkhardt Road, Ste. A, 812-618-3939; 8850 High Pointe Drive Ste. A, Newburgh, IN, 812-758-4208; 500 N. Green St., Ste. 502, Henderson, KY, 270-894-4032. Serving cold and hot subs including BLTs, club sandwiches, Philly cheesesteaks, and more. Catering available.

LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE: 5645 Pearl Drive, 812-421-0908. American fare including hand-cut steaks, baby-back ribs, mesquite-grilled chicken, appetizers, salads, and seafood.

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE: 320 N. Green River Road, 812-473-2400. Steak, chicken, ribs, seafood, sandwiches, and burgers.

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 such as orange chicken, sesame chicken, and fried rice.

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. Catering available.

TERIYAKI MADNESS: 8833 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-0048. Japanese inspired, Seattle-style teriyaki customizable bowls of chicken, steak, tofu, veggies, noodles, white rice, and fried rice.

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 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.

PHOTO BY ZACH STRAW

CATFISH SANDWICH FROM MAJOR MUNCH

AZZIP PIZZA: 5225 Pearl Drive, 812-401-3572; 8850 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-518-3810; 2121 N. Green River Road, 812-9010490; 4660 N. First Ave., 812-250-8947. All personal sized pizzas (8 or 11 inches) made with one meat and all the vegetable toppings included. Thin and crispy pizza as well as thick-crust and 7-inch pizzas. Warm cookies, salad, and beer available.

BIG ASS SLICE SHOP: 900 Main St. (inside Main Street Food & Beverage). Fresh-made pizza including hot chick, island boi, blue zone, sweet gazuke, and Margherita.

CASEY’S DUGOUT: 2900 Lincoln Ave. A baseball-themed eatery serving specialty pizzas like Graham Slam, sandwiches, cheese bread, and Just Rennie’s cookies.

DONATOS PIZZA: 710 S. Green River Road, Ste. 3, 812-618-3868. Pizza, oven-baked subs, salad, calzones, wings, and desserts. Catering available.

DONTAE’S HIGHLAND PIZZA PARLOR: 6669 Kratzville Road, 812-7770016. Pizzas, strombolis, salads, and appetizers.

FARM 57: 3443 Kansas Road, 812-677-5757. 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.

 FETTA SPECIALTY PIZZA & SPIRITS: 118 St. Ann St., Owensboro, KY, 270-926-0005. Pizza with fresh ingredients on top of a thin crust with variations like buffalo chicken, chicken chorizo valentina, and chicken bacon ranch.

FRANKLIN STREET PIZZA FACTORY: 2033 W. Franklin St., 812-602-3028. Pizza, sandwiches, wings, 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.

KIPPLEE’S STADIUM INN: 2350 E. Division St., 812-476-1936. Pizza, wings, and sandwiches.

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, 812-602-5255. Authentic New York-style pizza sold by the slice or whole and buffalo wings.

LYLE’S SPORTSZONE PIZZA & PUB: 1404 E. Morgan Ave., 812-425-7729. Home of Lyle’s original loaded stromboli. Also serves pizza and sandwiches.

MOD PIZZA: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway, Ste. C-102, 812-602-5525. Custom, artisan-style pizzas.

NATION’S PIZZA: 4120 N. First Ave., 812-437-4343; 2278 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-212-3700. Pizza, subs, wings, and pasta. Late night delivery available.

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.

PANGEA KITCHEN: 111 S. Green River Road, Ste. E., 812-401-2404. Offering authentic Neapolitan and Detroit-style pizzas, Thai cuisine, and Italian gelato.

PANGEA PIZZERIA: 401 N.W. Second St., 812-401-2500. Neo-Neapolitan pizza, scratch-made gelato from Pangea Kitchen, and Grande cookies.

PAPA JOHN’S: 303 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-477-7700; 4204 N. First Ave., 812-425-2345; 4814 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-423-7272; 5436 E. Indiana St., 812-473-5200; 12414 Hwy. 41 N., 812-8677272; 418 Center St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-4444. Offering a variety of pizza and topping options plus bowls, papadias, bites, wings, sides, desserts, and more.

 PIZZA CHEF OF BOONVILLE: 423 W. Main St., Boonville, IN, 812897-1600. Pizza, sandwiches, and appetizers. Catering available.

PIZZA KING: (dine-in facilities) 220 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-424-7976; 7777 State Highway 66, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-3368; 1021 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: 4600 Washington Ave., 812-422-7782. Sandwiches, salads, pasta entrees, pizza, steaks, and chicken plus breakfast options. Live entertainment and patio dining.

ROUNDERS PIZZA: 510 W. Mill Road, 812-424-4960. Specialty pizzas including the Nameless Special, a pie with the tomato sauce on top, and the Bavarian, a pie served with mustard.

ROUNDERS PIZZA TOO: 12731 N. Green River Road, 812-867-7172. Specialty pizzas including the Nameless Special and the Bavarian.

SAM’S PIZZERIA: 2011 W. Delaware St., 812-423-3160. Pizza, sandwiches, calzones, pasta, strombolis, wings, and breadsticks.

 SANDY’S PIZZA: 609 S. Main St., Fort Branch, IN, 812-753-3972. Pizza, strombolis, sandwiches, and spaghetti.

THE SLICE: 2011 Lincoln Ave., 812-454-0983. Pizza by the slice or pie. Non-traditional varieties.

SPANKEY’S UNA CAFE: 15 Jefferson St. Ste. 101, 812-303-2810. Gourmet pizza, salads, sandwiches, dessert, and a full bar.

SPANKEY’S UNA PIZZA: 4404 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-402-6776. A pizza joint with a variety of specialty pizzas such as The Westsider with an assortment of meat toppings, and strombolis.

STEVE’S UNA PIZZA: 1005 S. St. James Blvd., 812-477-5411. Dinner-only takeout, thin-crust pizzas, and extras.

 TURONI’S FORGET-ME-NOT-INN: (Best Pizza) 4 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-477-7500. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and fresh-brewed beers.

 TURONI’S PIZZERY AND BREWERY: (Best Pizza) 408 N. Main St., 812-424-9871. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and fresh-brewed beers.

 TURONI’S PIZZERY AND BREWERY NEWBURGH: (Best Pizza) 8011 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-5555. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and fresh-brewed beers.

BARBECUE

BAD RANDY’S HOT CHICKEN & BBQ LOUNGE: 1418 W. Franklin St., 812-4012332. Chicken is offered in varying degrees of spicy heat alongside French onion soup, tacos, steak frites, pasta a Maggio, and more.

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 Seventh St., Henderson, KY, 270212-0742. Fresh barbecue lunch specials are made to order daily including barbeque burritos, quesadillas, and breakfast on Saturdays. Catering available.

 HAWG N’ SAUCE: 6580 Leonard Road, Mount Vernon, IN, 812-838-5339. Barbecue entrées and home-style side dishes. Catering available.

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HICKORY PIT STOP: 1521 N. Main St., 812-422-6919. Barbecue chicken, turkey, pork, mutton, brisket, ribs, and a variety of side dishes.

 HOMER’S BARBECUE: 128 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-869-2214. Local barbecue with smoked meats, craft sides, cold beer, and cocktails. Catering and food truck available.

 J&B BAR-B-CUE AND CATERING: 48 S. Holloway St., Henderson, KY, 270-830-0033. Chicken, ribs, brisket, and pork with a variety of salads and sides. Catering available.

LONESTAR BAR-B-QUE AND SOUL FOOD: 2403 Washington Ave., 812303-3351. Barbecued brisket, tacos, pulled pork, ribs, and more Southern specialties.

MISSION BBQ: 1530 N. Green River Road, 812-213-0200. Barbecue, made-from-scratch sides, and sandwiches.

 MOONLITE BAR-B-Q INN: 2840 W. Parrish Ave., Owensboro, KY, 270-684-8143. Daily lunch and dinner buffets, as well as a menu. An abundance of barbecue and other meats, plus country-style vegetables, corn muffins, a salad bar, and desserts.

 TAYLOR’S GRILL ON WHEELS: 130 N. Water St., Henderson, KY, 270-8544302. Classic Memphis-style smoked meats, barbecue favorites, loaded mac & cheese, and desserts. Take-out only. Catering available.

 THOMASON’S BARBECUE: 701 Atkinson St., Henderson, KY, 270826-0654. Barbecue varieties of pork, mutton, ribs, chicken, ham, beef, or turkey, with sides like potato salad, slaw, and barbecue beans. Catering available.

ETHNIC

ASIAN

2ND LANGUAGE: 401 N.W. Second St., 812-401-2500. Authentic Asian cuisine, ramen, and desserts. Open for lunch and dinner service.

BIG BANG MONGOLIAN GRILL: 2013 N. Green River Road, 812-602-1400. Open-bar Mongolian grill stir fry, lunch and dinner options, and appetizers.

CANTON INN: 947 North Park Drive, 812-428-6611. Cantonese- and American-style appetizers, soups, poultry, beef, pork, and seafood dishes.

CHINA GARDEN: 501 N. Main St., 812-422-6699. Traditional Chinese fare like egg drop soup, hunan chicken, and moo goo gai pan.

CHINA KING: 590 E. Diamond Ave., 812-423-1896. Traditional Chinese entrées like lo mein, Szechuan pork, and Egg Foo Young.

CHINA VILLAGE: 8423 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-8238. Soups, fried rice and noodles, specialties like hunan shrimp, and more.

CHOPSTICK HOUSE RESTAURANT: 5412 E. Indiana St., 812-473-5551. Buffet with traditional Chinese and American menu items.

CRAZY BUFFET: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-437-8833. Chinese buffet with lunch specials and combination dinners.

DOMO JAPANESE HIBACHI GRILL, SUSHI, AND RAMEN: (Best Asian Restaurant) 215 N. Green River Road, 812-491-0003. Authentic Japanese dishes, bento boxes, sushi, ramen, and hibachi.

FUJI YAMA: 915 North Park Drive, 812-962-4440. Soups, salads, noodles, rice, sushi, hand rolls, chicken, beef, and shrimp dishes.

GANGNAM KOREAN: 518 Main St., 812-550-1171. Korean cuisine, rice and noodle dishes, seafood, and sushi rolls.

GOLDEN BUDDHA: 3221 Taylor Ave., 812-473-4855; 5066 IN 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-2680. Traditional Chinese cuisine featuring lunch specials and family dinners.

GRACIE’S CHINESE CUISINE: 12500 U.S. 41 N., 812-868-8888. Soups, seafood, and chicken- and pork-centric dishes.

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 Sichuan menu, including Szechuan dumplings, bok choy, and pho.

JUMAK: 5720 E. Virginia St., 812-303-1705. Traditional Korean dishes such as bibimbap, yachae twigim, and bulgogi.

 KANPAI: (Best Sushi) 4593 Washington Ave., 812-471-7076. International fare and Japanese sushi bar serving beer, wine, and sake.

KUNG FU CHICKEN: 325 S. Green River Road, 812-550-1145. Dig into wings, sandwiches, fried rice, lo mein, and more.

LIN’S ASIAN EXPRESS: 520 N. First Ave., 812-909-4210. Asian cuisine favorites including sushi, fried rice, and hibachi.

LINCOLN GARDEN: 2001 Lincoln Ave., 812-471-8881. Chinese appetizers, soups, lunch platters, and entrées including crab rangoon and General Tso’s chicken.

MA.T.888 CHINA BISTRO: 5636 Vogel Road, 812-475-2888. Specialties include lemongrass fish, Peking duck, and chicken lettuce wraps.

MAMA’S KITCHEN: 1624 N. Green River Road (inside Aihua International Market), 812-479-7168. Stir-fried dishes and soups.

NOODLE HOUSE: 8922 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, Indiana, 812-4019000. An Asian fusion menu of Wok fried rice, lo mein, mei fun, ramen, pho, and more.

OSAKA JAPANESE HIBACHI AND SUSHI: 5435 Pearl Drive, 812-303-0359; 4222 Bell Road, Ste. 7, Newburgh, IN, 812-518-1371. Hibachi-style and Indonesian cuisine, sushi bar, and specialty dishes for dine-in and carry-out.

POKÉ PIRATE: 2013 N. Green River Road, 812-434-1725. 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, and poke salads.

ROPPONGI JAPANESE STEAK & SUSHI: 7221 E. Indiana St., 812-437-5824. Sushi, filet mignon, New York strip, and hibachi.

SAKURA: 4833 Highway 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-0553. Japanese cuisine like sushi, sashimi, fried rice, tempura, and hibachi dinners.

TASTE OF CHINA: 4579 University Drive, 812-422-1260. Traditional Chinese dishes such as Mei Fun, Chow Mein, and Egg Foo Young.

THAI BISTRO AND BAR: 5416 E. Indiana St., 812-303-3153. Authentic Thai cuisine, including Pad Thai, curry, papaya salad, crab rangoons, satay, and more.

 THAI CHOW ORIENTAL FOODS: 1007 S. McCreary St., Fort Branch, IN, 812-753-3878. Classic Thai food.

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THAI LANNA: 601 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road, Ste. 200, 812-6120465. Curry dishes, drunken noodles, Thai custard, and more.

TOKYO JAPAN RESTAURANT: 3000 N. Green River Road, 812-401-1020. Hibachi grill: chicken, beef, shrimp, and scallops.

VIETNAMESE CUISINE: 4602 Vogel Road, 812-479-8818. Vietnamese fare, including traditional noodle dishes.

WASABI EVANSVILLE: 1122 Hirschland Road, 812-602-3737. Sushi, hibachi meals, appetizers, soups, and salads.

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. Chinese weekday lunch specials and evening menu items.

ZUKI 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

GERST HAUS: (Best Draft Beer Selection) 2100 W. Franklin St., 812-4241420. Traditional German cuisine, including soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrées. Large imported beer list.

 SCHNITZELBANK RESTAURANT: 393 Third Ave., Jasper, IN, 812-482-2640. Authentic German food, as well as American favorites.

INDIAN

ROYAL INDIAN CUISINE: 7799 Highway 66, Newburgh, IN, 812-518-4018. Authentic Indian cuisine like samosas, tandoori chicken, curry, and more.

TAJ MAHAL: 900 Tutor Lane, 812-476-5000. Tandoori chicken, paneer tikka, panjabi curry, kadai paneer, and more.

YAK & YETI: 815 S. Green River Road, 812-909-2022. Himalayan family recipes passed down from multiple generations, including Tandoori lamp chops, momo dumplings, and several kinds of curry.

IRISH

PATSY HARTIGAN’S IRISH PUB: 203 Main St., 812-746-8848. Serving traditional Irish pub fare like pastrami and corned beef, plus its own light and dark beers.

ITALIAN/MEDITERRANEAN ANEAN

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, shish kebabs, and rotating specials and desserts.

KABOB XPRESS: 3305 N. Green River Road, 812-402-0244. Hummus, stuffed grape leaves, falafel, fresh salads, sandwiches, gyro plate, and many kabob plate options.

LITTLE ANGELO’S: 8000 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-8364. Italian cuisine featuring appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, and chicken.

LITTLE ITALY: 4430 N. First Ave., 812-401-0588. Italian and Mediterranean pizzas, soups, salads, pasta, chicken, and sandwiches.

MANNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL: 2913 Lincoln Ave., 812-473-7005. Stuffed grape leaves, gyros, shish kebabs, and more.

MARIDA MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT: 1 E. Water St., Newburgh, IN, 812518-3065. Turkish and Kurdish cuisine including kebabs, lahmacun, lamb shank, and more.

MILANO’S ITALIAN CUISINE: 500 Main St., 812-484-2222. Pizzas, pasta, baked sandwiches, and dinner entrées.

OLIVE GARDEN: 1100 N. Green River Road, 812-473-2903. Soups, salads, pasta, and luncheon entrées.

SAUCED: 1113 Parrett St., 812-402-2230. Pasta, steak, and seafood. Catering and event space available in The Ballroom.

SHAH’S HALAL FOOD: 222 S. Red Bank Road Ste. L, 812-602-1825. Middle Eastern fare plus gyros, sandwiches, falafel, kebabs, baklava, and more.

 SMITTY’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE: (Best Restaurant for Outdoor Dining) 2109 W. Franklin St., 812-423-6280. Premium steak, pasta, pizza, and Italian favorites.

LATIN AMERICAN

 AGAVES MEXICAN GRILL: 2003 Stapp Drive, Henderson, KY, 270-957-5028. Mexican fare like burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, chimichangas, and margheritas. Catering available.

BURRITO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL: 900 Main St. (inside Main St. Food & Beverage). Authentic Mexican cuisine and local specials. Catering available.

 CANCUN MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 341 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-8260067. Fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, seafood, Mexican-style steaks, and more, plus a yearlong outdoor patio. Catering available.

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: 1003 E. Diamond Ave., 812-04375516. Traditional Mexican entrees, family specials, and 24-inch “monster” burritos.

CHAVA’S MEXICAN GRILL: 4202 N. First Ave., 812-401-1977. Authentic Mexican cuisine offering burritos, tacos, and more.

CHIPOTLE: 499 N. Green River Road, 812-471-4973; 2800 N. Green River Road, 812-916-4757; 4719 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-435-10888; 1310 Hirschland Road, 812-916-4789. Tacos, burritos, salads, drinks, chips, and guacamole. Catering available.

DON JUAN AUTHENTIC MEXICAN GRILL: 4011 IN-261, Newburgh, IN, 812-518-3171. Taco salad, quesabirrias, sopes, flautas, and more Mexican cuisine. Catering available.

EL CHARRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 720 N. Sonntag Ave., 812-421-1986. Occasional mariachi band performances. Specialties include paella and chimichangas. Catering available.

EL MARIACHI MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 1919 N. Green River Road, 812-7770111. Street tacos, enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas, fajitas, and other Mexican cuisine.

EL PAISANO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 311 S. Green River Road, 812-437-5089. Street tacos, burritos, tortas, and more.

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.

FIESTA ACAPULCO: 8480 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-7777. Authentic Mexican dishes, grilled steak dinners, and more.

GOLLITA PERUVIAN CUISINE: 4313 E. Morgan Ave., 812-303-5100. Authentic Peruvian cuisine like Peruvian minestrone, tamales, and papa a la huancaína.

 HACIENDA: (Best Ranch Dressing) 990 S. Green River Road, 812-474-1635; 711 N. First Ave., 812-423-6355; 5440 Pearl Drive, 812-422-2055; 600 E. Boonville New Harmony Road, 812-401-2180. American-influenced Tex-Mex menu. Catering available.

Dining Directory

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. Catering available.

JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 4044 Professional Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-2814. Authentic Mexican cuisine.

 LA CAMPIRANA: (Best Latin American Restaurant) 724 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-550-1585. 900 Main St. (Inside Main Street Food & Beverage). Fresh Mexican cuisine and fresh juice bar. Food truck available.

LA CATRINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 7799 SR-66, Newburgh, IN, 812-518-3334. Mexican-inspired burritos, enchiladas, tortas, and tacos, plus chicken wings, nachos, and seafood specials.

LA MEXICANA RESTAURANT: 920 Main St., 812-550-1165. A family-owned establishment serving burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas, and seafood.

LAS AMERICAS STORE AND RESTAURANT, INC.: 1016 S. Weinbach Ave., 812475-3483. Offers Mexican ingredients for purchase and food made in house.

LOS BRAVOS: 3534 N. First Ave., 812-424-4101; 6226 Waterfront Blvd., 812-474-9078; 4630 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-464-3163; 3311 Liberty Blvd., Boonville, IN, 812-897-3442. Traditional Mexican menu. Catering available.

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. 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. Catering available.

NACHOS GRILL: 821 S. Green River Road, 812-909-0030. Authentic Mexican fare made from scratch with fresh ingredients.

 NOCHE CANTINA & COCINA: (Best New Restaurant) 2215 W. Franklin St., 812-277-3514. Serving fried truffle yuka fries, grilled elote salad, deep-fried tres leches, and more.

PLAYA AZUL MARISCOS ESTILO SINALOA: 270 N. Green River Road. A Sinaloan-style seafood restaurant serving ceviche, ostiones, caldo, and more.

QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL: 922 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-401-0800; 5501 Pearl Drive, 812-401-0800; 552 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-315-2704. Mexican fare. Catering available.

RIVIERA MEXICAN GRILL: 10604 Highway 662, Newburgh, IN, 812-4909936. Fajitas, quesadillas, nacho platters, taco salads, and more.

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. Food truck and catering available.

SAZÓN Y FUEGO: 8666 Ruffian Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-227-6220. Latina American cuisine cooked charcoal grill including pollo con mole, ropa vieja, picanha, and more.

SUNRISE CAFÉ FAMILY RESTAURANT: 8401 N. Kentucky Avenue, 812-6260050; 2121 N. Green River Road Ste. 8. A family restaurant with a mix of Mexican and American cuisine.

 TACOHOLICS KITCHEN: 122 First St., Henderson, KY, 270-957-5001. Enchiladas, quesadillas, fajitas, chimichangas, margheritas, Mexican street tacos, a full bar, and more. Catering available. Food truck called “Mini-Chimi” available.

TAQUERIA Y PUPUSERÍA MIRANDA: 2008 Washington Ave., 812-492-9992. Specializing in authentic Salvadorian Pupusas and street tacos with a variety of fillings.

SPORTS BARS

BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL AND BAR: (Best Place to Watch Sports on TV - tie) 715 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Place), 812-471-9464; 5405 Pearl Drive, 812-423-9464; “Go” location at 3955 Orchard Lane, Ste. B, Newburgh, IN, 812-758-4343. Chicken wings cooked with various seasonings, burgers, salads, and chicken.

BURGH HOUSE AT SHOWPLACE FEC: 8099 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-842-2563. Specialty burgers, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, and drinks.

 CHASER’S BAR AND GRILL: (Best Place for Trivia) 2131 W. Franklin St., 812-401-1699. Sandwiches, pizza, burgers, salads, and lunch specials. Catering available.

CORNER POCKET BAR & GRILL: 1819 N. Fulton Ave., 812-428-2255. Soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunches, pizzas, stuffed baked potatoes, and appetizers.

THE DIVE BARGE: 1801 Waterworks Road. This seasonal riverside 21 and over bar offers burgers, shrimp, wings fries, hotdogs, and more.

DOC’S BAR: (Best Place to Watch Sports on TV - tie) 1305 Stringtown Road, 812-401-1201. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and desserts. Family room and kids’ menu available. Free Wi-Fi and full bar.

FRANKLIN STREET TAVERN: 2126 Franklin St., 812-401-1313. Drink specials and pizza.

 FROGGY’S RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR: 7247 Main St., Wadesville, IN, 812-673-4996. Burgers, pizza, wraps, strombolis, sandwiches, the famous pork steak, and more. Catering available.

HOOTERS: 4620 Lincoln Ave., 812-475-0229. Appetizers, wings, soups, salads, and sandwiches.

 IRON HORSE BAR & GRILL: 203 N. McCreary St., Fort Branch, IN, 812753-9918. Bar food and drinks. Bikers are welcome.

J’S SPORTSBAR & GRILL: 1602 Vann Ave., 812-401-2266. A menu of chili, wings, burgers, sandwiches, and more.

KC’S MARINA POINTE: 1801 Waterworks Road, 812-550-1050. Seafood options and full bar.

MOJO’S BONEYARD SPORTS BAR & GRILLE: 4920 Bellemeade Ave., 812-4758593. Bar food including chicken wings, burgers, and strombolis.

NEIGHBORS: 4222 Bell Road, Ste. 1, Newburgh, IN, 812-269-7410. Classic bar food and favorites including sandwiches, smashburgers, and salads.

NEWBURGH TAVERN: 707 State St. Ste. E, Newburgh, IN, 812-518-1363. Serving beer and specialty cocktails.

O’BRIAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL: 1801 N. Green River Road, 812-401-4630. Irish tavern food, Reubens, burgers, soup, and salad.

PRIME SPORTS: 4944 Old State Route 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-518-3050. A greaseless kitchen serving pizza, wings, strombolis, and more.

 ROOKIES RESTAURANT: 117 S. Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-1106. Angus beef steaks, seafood, pasta, chicken, sandwiches, prime rib, and Arabian salad. Banquet room for events.

TIKI ON MAIN: 524 Main St., 812-424-5020. Burgers, hot dogs, gyros, small pizzas, fish dinners, and cold drinks. Open seasonally.

WINGS ETC.: 628 E. Diamond Ave., 812-909-2945; 8833 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-0550; 401 Walker Drive, Henderson, KY, 270-205-4486. Chicken wings, burgers, wraps, salads, and wide beer selection.

TAVERN FOOD

 3RD STREET SALOON: 118 S. Third 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. Offering a full menu including steaks, kabobs, burgers, salads, sandwiches, and vegetarian meals. Brunch on Sunday and weekly specials.

 THE BRASS RING: 231 S. Main, Haubstadt, IN, 812-632-8681. Serving smoked sausage dogs, bone-in wings, fish sandwiches, strombolis, and more. Also offers a pizza kitchen.

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. Catering available.

CRICKETS: 518 W. Main St., Newburgh, IN, 812-858-2782. Offering wings by the pound, appetizers, thin crust pizza, sandwiches and hoagies, and more.

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.

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 fried tenderloins, brain, fried bologna, fried fish, salad bar, steaks, chicken, and seafood entrées.

HORSTKETTER’S TAVERN: 5809 Stringtown Road, 812-423-0692. Traditional tavern serving cold beer and deli meats.

K.C.’S TIME OUT LOUNGE & GRILL: 1121 Washington Square, 812-437-9920. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and pizza. Plate lunch specials available.

KNOB HILL TAVERN: (Best Catfish) 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. Tavern menu including soups, salads, and sandwiches.

LEROY’S TAVERN: (Best Place for Karaoke) 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave., 812-464-8300. Pizza, sandwiches, and Free Soup Saturdays during colder months serving goulash, chili, chicken noodle, vegetable soup, and potato among other soups.

 METZGER’S TAVERN: 1000 Powell St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-9461. Traditional tavern appetizers, soups, sandwiches, and breakfast.

 NISBET INN: 6701 Nisbet Station Road, Haubstadt, IN, 812-963-9305. Homemade soups, desserts, and barbecue. Catering available.

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; 12301 U.S. 41 N., 812-247-0093. Prime rib, burgers, half-pound burgers, salads, more than 30 bourbons, and more. Catering, food truck available, and doggy menu available.

THE ROOFTOP: 112 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 812-550-1599. Breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, and pizza.

 ROUTE 65 TAVERN: 10801 Main St., Cynthiana, IN, 812-622-2025. A family restaurant in the front and a tavern in the back that serves sandwiches, burgers, chicken quesadillas, shrimp cocktails, and more.

 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, 812-479-8887. Strombolis, sandwiches, wings, and more.

SPORTSMAN’S BILLIARDS AND GRILLE: 2315 W. Franklin St., 812-422-0801. Cheeseburgers, tenderloins, cheese balls, and more.

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ST. JOE INN: 9515 Saint Wendel Road, 812-963-9310. Soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunch specials, fiddlers, steaks, and fried chicken dinners.

ST. PHILIP’S INN: 11200 Upper Mount Vernon Road, 812-985-5558. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and plate lunch specials. Dinner includes fried chicken, open roast beef, catfish, shrimp, and more.

STOCKWELL INN: 4001 E. Eichel Ave., 812-476-2384. Plate lunches, homemade soup, salads, sandwiches, steak, pork chops, and brain sandwiches. Catering available.

 YELLOW TAVERN: 521 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-3303. Must be 21 to enter, cash or check only. Traditional American food such as pizza, steak, and sandwiches.

ZAPS TAVERN: 3725 St. Philip Road, 812-985-2121. Tavern-style food including wings, burgers, and dinner entrées, plus ice cream from JB’s Barnyard. Catering available.

BREWERIES, WINERIES, AND CRAFT COCKTAILS

ARCADEMIE: 22 N.W. Sixth St. Craft cocktails and regional beer on tap.

BARKER BREWHOUSE: 96 N. Barker Ave., 812-437-5079. Serving an extensive selection of beers, including craft and brewed on-site, plus wines and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as some pre-packaged food items. Food may also be brought in or ordered for delivery.

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

 CAP & CORK: 104 N. Water St., Henderson, KY. Craft beer, buffalo fries, ribeye, jalapeno cheddar sausage, and more on the menu.

DAMSEL BREW PUB: 209 N. Wabash Avenue of Flags, 812-909-1956. A microbrewery and restaurant serving pub food.

 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.

HAVEN’S BAR: 300 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-518-4007. Local craft beer, wine, domestics, scratch cocktails, and spirits, plus a small food menu.

HAYNIE’S CORNER BREWING CO.: 56 Adams Ave., 812-909-2668. Craft ale, beers, and wine. Beer can be taken to go.

 HENDERSON BREWING COMPANY: 737 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-200-4314. IPAs, porters, farmhouse ales, and more.

HUSH ON MAIN: 323 Main St., Ste. F. 1920s speakeasy offering custom cocktails, appetizers, a dinner menu including pasta dishes, and weekend brunch.

INDUSTRY BAR: 101 S.E. First St. Dog-friendly bar with cocktails, rotating draft beer list, billiards, and bar games.

MO’S HOUSE: 1114 Parrett St., 812-401-3800. Craft cocktails made from scratch, ample lounge seating, patio space, and snacks.

 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 a tasting room.

MYRIAD BREWING COMPANY: 8245 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-402-1515. House-brewed and guest beers, as well as wine and spirits. Carry-in food and food delivery are permitted, and food trucks often visit on weekends.

 PEPPER’S RIDGE WINERY: 4304 N. County Road 200 W., Rockport, IN, 812-649-9463. Free wine tastings, picnic areas, pizza delivery, local meats and cheeses, wine slushies, and weekend live music.

 RIVER CITY BREW WORKS: 405 Main St., Rockport, IN, 812-649-2739. Located in a historic building and offering regional craft beer, wines, and a food menu.

 WINZERWALD WINERY: 26300 N. Indian Lake Road, Bristow, IN, 812-3577000. German-inspired wines, flatbreads, salads, Bavarian pretzels, charcuterie trays, and paired wine and food flights.

CATERING

ACROPOLIS CATERING/VENUE 812: 1401 N. Boeke Road, 812-758-4660. Greek-American cuisine, chicken, beef, lamb, salads, and desserts. Food truck available.

AGAPE GRAZE: 122 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-518-0008. Charcuterie catering and gift delivery services.

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.

DILEGGE’S: 607 N. Main St., 812-428-3004 or 812-459-9864. Fine Italian-American cuisine available for catering or special and private events, with food served in the in-house banquet room.

FIELD 2 FORK CATERING: 17425 Owensville Road, 812-899-1010. Providing produce, meat, and local alcohol selections from fresh, local ingredients.

JAYSON MUNOZ CATERS: 4593 Washington Ave., 812-471-7076. Favorite dishes from Chef Jayson Munoz like bourbon chicken, tacos, and carb rangoon.

JUST RENNIE’S CATERING: 100 S.E. Fourth St., 812-401-8098. Specializes in fine foods.

KOKIES FOOD SERVICE & BANQUET CENTERS: 11917 Highway 66, 812-423-8229. Offering a diverse menu, from tacos to lobster.

MARX BBQ: 3119 W. Maryland St., 812-425-1616. Barbecue chicken, pork, and ribs.

MILLER’S CATERING, BARBECUE, AND WEDDINGS: 10108 Schaeffer Road, 812-454-2744. Specializes in catering, barbecue, wedding packages, and fundraisers.

NORTH MAIN ANNEX GOURMET CATERING & DELI: 701 N. Main St., 812250-4551. Gourmet catering from breakfast to dessert, and a daily, fresh-made menu of breakfast, salads, baked goods, and deli classics.

 THE NEW HARMONY INN & CONFERENCE CENTER: 504 North St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-6150 or 812-682-6168. 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, pulled chicken, smoked chicken, side items such as twice-baked potato casserole, potato salad, and green beans, and desserts.

PIZZA REVOLUTION: (Best Food Truck) Downtown Evansville Farmers Market and various locations, 812-430-5945. Mobile wood-fired pizza and salads.

 SCHNITZELBANK CATERING: 409 Third Ave., Jasper, IN, 812-634-2584. Caters home-cooked favorites to elegant cuisine.

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Evansville Surgical Associates

Evansville Surgical Associates has seen a lot of growth over the past year. What locations and specialties has the organization added in 2024 and what does the future of 2025 look like for the organization?

In 2024, ESA has seen and experienced the need for high-quality surgical care throughout Indiana and our neighboring states. With that need, we have focused our reach into Kentucky and Illinois. We offer emergency room calls, satellite clinics, and/or full-time surgeons in Henderson, Kentucky, Jasper, Indiana, and Mount Carmel and Eldorado, Illinois. In 2025, we look to add several new subspecialists and continue to collaborate with hospitals to keep care at patients’ local hospitals.

How does Evansville Surgical Associates attract top talent?

ESA is a unique healthcare organization, being 100 percent physician-owned. We believe through the leadership of our surgeons, we can bring a unique style of healthcare that you cannot get elsewhere. Prospective surgeons are intrigued by the opportunity to be a potential partner and make decisions with their surgical colleagues to continue bringing high-quality care to the TriState. As we continue to meet the needs

of our communities, we always will be on the lookout for the right surgeons to join our team.

What does the timeframe typically look like for a patient referred to Evansville Surgical?

We are fortunate to have strong relationships with both Ascension St. Vincent and Deaconess Health System. With 11 clinic locations across Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois, there are many opportunities for patients to make an appointment. Once we receive a referral, we strive to get back to the patient within a week. Call 812-424-8231 today to speak with one of our team members!

Evansville Surgical Associates welcomed four new surgeons in 2024. What areas of surgery do they specialize in?

In 2024, Evansville Surgical Associates brought in the Tri-State Colorectal Group, including Drs. Deane Smith and Heather Matheson, to form the division of Colorectal Surgical Associates. Both doctors sub-specialize in colorectal surgery, providing care at both Deaconess and Ascension St. Vincent.

In addition, Dr. Katelyn Flick joined the organization as a hepatobiliary (cancer) surgeon, and Dr. Kali Kuhlenschmidt as a general, trauma/critical care surgeon.

Evansville Surgical Associates (ESA) was founded in 1969 when three surgeons combined their practices to form one surgical group. Today, the 100 percent physician-owned organization has expanded into a multi-specialty surgical group, including 26 surgeons with offices in 11 locations across three states. It is one of the largest general surgery practice in the Midwest. Vascular Surgical Associates, the vascular division within ESA, is also the largest vascular group in the region. ESA surgeons are all board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, with subspecialties in vascular, trauma/critical care, minimally invasive, bariatrics, breast, cancer, colorectal, and robotics surgery.

Front row, from left to right: Dr. Kali Kuhlenschmidt, Dr. Katharine Lasher, Dr. Donald Patterson, Dr. Angela Martin, Dr. Erik Throop, Dr. Joshua Aaron, Dr. Brian Schymik, and Dr. Deane Smith. Back row, from left to right: Dr. Alicia Stafford, Dr. Andrea Jester, Dr. Chandra Cherukupalli, Dr. Kristi Peck, Dr. Dharmesh Patel, Dr. Jay Woodland, Dr. Samir Gupta, Dr. Matthew Field, Dr. Anthony Kaiser, Dr. Henry Roberts, Dr. Prasad Gade, Dr. Roberto Iglesias, Dr. Todd Burry, Dr. Kevin McConnell, Dr. Mallory Bray, Dr. Caleb Birchler, and Dr. Katelyn Flick. Not pictured: Dr. Healthier Matheson.

When you need expertise in heart care in Evansville, our entire network of cardiac specialists at Ascension St. Vincent is here for you. As the #1 cardiac program in the state, we connect you to the most advanced treatments and high-quality care that gets you back to what you love faster. And that’s true whether we see you at the Ascension St. Vincent heart location nearest you in Evansville or at the Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center — the #2 ranked hospital in the country for cardiac care.

Ascension St. Vincent

SPEAKING TO DR . CA MERON WHITLER

What is the biggest issue that you see when treating heart health?

The most common condition I treat as an interventional cardiologist is coronary artery disease, which is blockages in the arteries of the heart. This is due to a buildup of plaque in the arteries, which prevents the heart from getting blood flow.

What would be the most effective action patients can take to improve their heart health?

Improving our lifestyle habits, such as incorporating a heart-healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and participating in routine exercise are very important for our cardiac health. Controlling other risk factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol are very important. Some people also may also have a strong family history of cardiovascular disease. In that case, I would encourage them to speak to their health care provider.

How important is it to report any heart issues to your doctor in a timely manner?

If you have experienced chest pain or pressure previously, it is important to discuss this with your health care provider. These symptoms may indicate a blockage in the arteries to your heart, and certain testing or treatments may be necessary. If caught early, we sometimes are able to prevent progression of disease.

Are there certain signs people should be aware of that signal a major heart issue?

If you suddenly develop severe chest pain, particularly if it is associated with shortness of breath, dizziness, or nausea, you should contact emergency services. These symptoms may indicate you are having a heart attack, and it is very important to be evaluated as soon as possible. The faster we are able to treat the heart attack, the better the outcome. If you are unsure about your symptoms, don’t wait – come to the hospital.

What is something people might not know that plays a major role in heart health?

We so often forget the importance of prevention, and it starts with establishing healthy habits at an early age. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups. Prevention starts by teaching our youth the importance of a heart-healthy diet, exercise, and avoiding tobacco products.

What kind of care can a patient expect when coming to Ascension St. Vincent to focus on their heart health?

We aim to provide patient-centered, comprehensive cardiac care. We take pride in being able to offer advanced care, right here in our own community. We have specialists in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, pediatric cardiology, adult congenital heart disease, structural heart disease, and cardiac surgery.

Dr. Cameron Whitler

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ADULT & GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY

MEET JUAN CABRERA JR., MD

We're here to help. Our experienced treatment team provides an array of practice approaches to serve clients. We address a multitude of issues, ranging from everyday challenges in life to more chronic and/or severe mental health needs. Counseling for children, adolescents, and adults is available with a range of hours of availability.

Each staff member understands each patient requires highly specialized care that takes their personal experiences, genetic makeup, and more into account. We care, and we want to make sure our treatments are accessible to as many patients as possible. As a result, we accept an array of private insurances, private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!

Growing up in Evansville for much of his life, Dr. Cabrera graduated from Harrison High School. He then obtained a double major in Chemistry and Biology from Indiana University. He stayed at IU for Medical School, a Psychiatry residency, and a Geriatric Fellowship. His private practice encompasses Adult and Geriatric psychiatry with a focus on treatment-resistant depression. He operates a certified Spravato Treatment Center, and he is the only provider of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in this region.

Back row: Bruce G. Ahlemeier, MSW, LCSW, Mindie Halterman, PMHNP-BC, Lincoln Kline, PMHNPBC, and Mary Ellen Austin, PMHNP-BC. Front row: Melody Harrell, MSW, LCSW, Juan Cabrera Jr., MD, and Belinda Davis, MSSW, LCSW.

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What is Spravato and how do you utilize it as a tool with patients?

I consider Spravato one of the most amazing developments in psychiatry during my career. Its other name is esketamine, and it is one of two molecules that make up the anesthetic called ketamine. There is a lot of talk about ketamine and its remarkable benefit for mood disorders. However, there are currently no FDA-approved psychiatric indications for ketamine. Spravato has FDA approval for treatment-resistant depression and depression with suicidal thoughts. A depressive episode is considered resistant to treatment when it fails to respond to two different antidepressants. At our clinic, we are finding Spravato to be far more effective than the current antidepressants alone.

What is EMDR, and have you seen that technique work for patients?

EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) is a form of psychotherapy designed to help people process and resolve traumatic or distressing memories. It uses bilateral stimulation, such as following the therapist’s fingers moving side to side with their eyes, while focusing on a traumatic event or memory. The therapy reduces the emotional intensity and allows the brain to reprocess the memory, ultimately leading to healing. I have seen impressive results in cases of PTSD and other trauma related issues in many patients such as first responders or victims of abuse.

Psychedelics have shown potential for several mental health conditions. What are some of the breakthroughs?

While there are currently no approved psychedelic medicines on the market, many pharmaceutical companies are currently trying to establish a footing in the psychedelic medicine space. There are very encouraging data on their potential for the treatment of various mental health conditions. These would include posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, including alcohol and nicotine dependence. The FDA has granted fast-track status for some products currently being tested. These include LSD products for anxiety and psilocybin products for depression. Many of these compounds are old but made illegal during the Nixon administration for arguably no scientific basis. Psilocybin is found in “magic mushrooms” that have been used by indigenous peoples for thousands of years. Some research is looking into developing psychedelic medicine that does not cause the “trip” that is associated with these drugs, but still be effective in treating medical conditions.

Life in Motion

How did the concept for Life in Motion come to fruition?

The clinic was created to offer individuals affordable and accessible comprehensive care focusing on the overall health and wellness of the patient.

What types of services do you offer, and what are the advantages patients receive when they visit for their healthcare needs?

Our family practice providers offer chronic and acute health care management, yearly wellness visits, skin screenings, and some dermatological procedures. Our women’s health care provider offers yearly gynecological and women’s health screenings, hormone replacement therapy, and pelvic health and wellness. Our mental health section offers both medication management from certified mental health nurse practitioners and therapy services from two certified therapists.

You’ve experienced a lot of growth in a short amount of time. How has this been possible, and what’s next for Life in Motion?

We opened our doors in June 2023 and began with one family practice provider. In July 2024, we added Amanda Phelps-Jones for women’s health and, in August, Leslie Gasser to family practice. For mental health services, we added therapist Libby Seltzer Willis in June 2024, therapist Marideth Kates in July 2024, nurse practitioner Hannah Schamburg in August 2024, and nurse practitioner Laura Alexander in October 2024. Family practice also is expanding and added Katelyn Horton, FNP, in November 2024. The facility and family practice are owned by me, Katie Keller Riney, NP, and the women’s health and mental health are all personally owned by the provider. They practice independently, but we collaborate and work together to provide services for the overall health and wellness of the mind and body.

Tell us about your healthcare specialists. Laura Alexander is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and treats a variety of mental health disorders. She offers psychiatry assessment, medication management, and supportive Christian counseling. Laura founded Authentic Psychiatry and Wellness with a passion for delivering mental health care rooted in authenticity and healing relationships. Her practice promotes values such as honesty, trust, compassion, and the courage to speak and hear the truth.

Marideth Kates is an LCSW and health, life and nutrition coach. She has provided mental health therapy for 23 years. She formed Enduring Strength, LLC in 2024 and specializes in providing faith-based mental health therapy and training to student athletes struggling in the areas of performance anxiety, injuries, eating disorders, time management and overall stress. She creates customized programming with high-touch communication before and after sessions, plus encouragement and support in between. Marideth brings laughter and joy into sessions to provide a comfortable and safe space.

Amanda Phelps-Jones is a Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and has more than a decade of experience. She specializes in hormone therapy, pelvic health, chronic pelvic pain, and urinary incontinence treatment. She also offers women’s health screenings and pap smears. She trained at Indiana University Purdue University-Fort Wayne.

Hannah Schamburg is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Her holistic approach integrates evidenced-based treatment, personalized care plans, and lifestyle interventions to empower individuals to achieve lasting well-being. She is experienced in managing anxiety and depressive disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia, and personality disorder.

Libby Seltzer-Willis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked with children, families, and individuals for more than 15 years. She is committed to assisting clients in developing healthier and more positive ways of thinking. She has additional training in the areas of loss and trauma, anxiety, depression, insomnia, crisis intervention, mindfulness, CBT, DBT, MI, and solution-focused therapy.

Center for Pediatric Therapy

How is working with a pediatric therapist beneficial to patients?

Working with highly trained pediatric therapists allows children to have exposure to a wide range of child specific treatments. All our therapists receive pediatric centered continuing education in many treatment areas. CPT has two physical therapists certified in serial casting. This allows families to stay local and not travel to larger cities for cast changes. Our speech therapists are advancing their skills in augmentative and alternative communication devices for non-verbal children. The occupational therapy staff focuses on the latest feeding protocols and improving sensory integration and processing.

What are CPT’s core values?

The core values of CPT are to involve all families in their child’s treatment and to provide a family-like atmosphere. CPT wants every child to have a happy, fun lifestyle. Therapists promote the child’s positive aspects to give them self-esteem for all their life challenges.

How does CPT help to support the community they live and work in?

Center for Pediatric Therapy continues to promote as many community events as possible. Our support has included the Lampion Center, YWCA Evansville, SMILE on Down Syndrome, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, local school events, toy drives at the holidays, and multiple other events.

What types of therapy are available for patients?

CPT has a staff of occupational, physical, and speech therapists. We have developmental therapists and a licensed social worker for our First Steps birth-to-three programs. Our office staff also includes four insurance specialists. Each discipline is responsible for its goals and objectives set forth from a comprehensive evaluation of each child.

What is CPT’s main goal for their patients?

Our therapists strive to help each child live their life to their fullest potential. We involve their family as much as possible for carry-over at-home services that make therapy a success.

What disabilities does CPT treat?

At the Center for Pediatric Therapy, we treat all pediatric diagnoses. There are no limits to the challenges we have treated since 2005. The number of rare syndromes has increased over the last few years. For this reason, our staff is constantly learning from the latest research and continuing education.

Center for Pediatric Therapy is celebrating 20 years of outpatient clinical pediatric therapy in 2025 . Today, services include occupational, physical, speech, and developmental therapy, along with social work. CPT has been involved in the Indiana First Steps program — from birth to three years old — since the start of the clinic. Our office staff is highly skilled in insurance reimbursement, referral systems, and collaboration with all area physicians and local resources.

Senior Staff: Karen Shields, Cindy Lawrence, Ginger Whitler, Rachel Goebel, and Karen Lawson

Club Pilates

111 S Green River Rd , Suite I • 812-618-2499 •clubpilates com/evansville

IT COMES FROM THE CORE: DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTH AT CLUB PILATES

At Club Pilates, we believe that strength comes from the core— literally and figuratively. Our studio is a diverse community of individuals united by a common goal: to move better, feel stronger, and live healthier.

Our members come from all walks of life and have one thing in common — a commitment to building a strong foundation.

Whether you’re a runner looking to enhance your endurance, a weightlifter striving for better form, a golfer seeking improved swing mechanics, or someone simply aiming to move more freely without pain, the benefits of a stronger core are undeniable.

“I have never experienced a workout like Club Pilates, thanks to unique equipment and extensively trained instructors. We learn how to move functionally for daily tasks to avoid injury and pain. Every workout is different so there is no monotony. The hour flies by!

Joining Club Pilates is the best decision I have made for my physical health. Pilates is adaptable for almost all ages and body types, and you can make it as challenging as you need for you. At this point in my life, I want to focus on aging well and taking care of my body. I have learned that you don’t have to sweat or leave the gym exhausted to get a good workout.”

— Monica Fuquay

Whether you’re just beginning your fitness journey or are an experienced athlete, there’s a place for you here.

We offer classes tailored to meet the needs of EveryBODY – from our foundational beginner-level sessions to more advanced programs designed to challenge even the most seasoned Pilates enthusiasts.

Discover the transformative power of Pilates at Club Pilates.

Join us today and see how a stronger core truly benefits EveryBODY.

“Jeanene was always telling me how much better she felt after every class, so I was super curious to see exactly what I was missing.

Legs in straps is my favorite exercise! Honestly, the way it has improved my core strength and overall muscle strength, along with the mind-body connection, has been amazing. The way you feel after class is truly incredible. The intentional and purposeful movements make me focus on individual muscle groups and give me such an amazing overall workout.

I can already notice improvements in my core strength, and my overall range of motion has really improved. I didn’t realize how much flexibility I could have with the help of Pilates.”

— Deavron Farmer

“I like the variety and inclusivity, and I am challenged in every class. I’m glad I didn’t know more about Pilates before I began because I had zero expectations. I was out to learn something new, do something good for my body and mind, and hopefully have fun. I found all of that. There are people in my Pilates classes at all different skill levels and abilities. I appreciate that I never feel like a failure, even when the person next to me in class makes the same move look effortless. There’s an understanding: YOU DO YOU. We listen to our bodies. I have never experienced that before. It’s refreshing. I would say one of the biggest impacts is the overall WELLNESS from doing Pilates. I am physically stronger, and I have renewed endurance to get through my day.”

— Jackie Monroe

YMCA of Southwestern Indiana

Founded in 1857 by E. H. Sabin, the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana is a volunteer-founded, volunteer-led nonprofit organization. The Y contributes to the lives of people of all ages, races, religions, and economic backgrounds in our community.

As a community center, the Y brings together people of all backgrounds to learn, grow, and thrive. The Y is more than a gym. We’re a safe place for people to connect and engage. We believe healthy living goes beyond just physical health to encompass a healthy spirit, mind, and body. With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, we provide the knowledge, inspiration, and support for our community to stay active, connect with others, and live well.

What’s new at the Y in 2025? We’re most excited to open the new Toyota Indiana YMCA in Princeton, Indiana. The facility will open in February 2025! It will have something for everyone, including a wellness center, group exercise studios, gymnasium, pool, Child Watch and Kids Zone areas, STEM Lab, and Teaching Kitchen.

Plus, the Dunigan Family YMCA and the Toyota Indiana YMCA have AfterHours Access! There’s a special afterhours entrance and entry process so YMCA members can access the wellness area outside of normal facility hours. It’s perfect for that late-night sweat, weekend workout, or holiday hustle.

What is included in YMCA membership?

Monthly membership includes access to all Evansville and Princeton YMCAs and their unique amenities. Members enjoy free group exercise classes, water

fitness classes, lap and open swim, Child Watch and Kids Zone areas, open play pickleball and basketball, After Hours Access (where available), and member discounts on premium programs like youth sports, swim lessons, and childcare programming. There’s a member rewards program where you can snag some swag or additional program perks, and Y members also enjoy guest access to any YMCA nationwide.

So while temperatures may be dropping, the YMCA is heating up with a dynamic programming lineup designed to keep everyone active and trying new things. From fitness classes to youth sports; from out-of-school programming to family time; the Y offers something for everyone. Visit an Evansville or Princeton location to learn more or visit our website ymcaswin.org. Try something new this year…Try the Y!

The Y offers hundreds of weekly group exercise classes that are included in membership. In 2025, we are adding Les Mills BodyJam to our portfolio of classes. BodyJam is a dance-style workout that combines House, Hiphop, Drum ‘n’ Bass, Trap, and all styles of electronic dance music.

American Heart Association

heart org/en/affiliates/Indiana; 8720 Castle Creek Parkway East Drive, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46250; @A HAIndiana on Facebook, Instagram, and X

The American Heart Association begins its second century of lifesaving work in 2025, building a world of longer, healthier lives.

While being a global force for health and wellness, the Association impacts millions of lives every year by working directly in local communities.

In the Tri-State area, the Association provides CPR training kits to area schools; works with community organizations to help people monitor and control blood pressure; advocates for smoke-free workplaces and entertainment venues; supports “complete streets” ordinances to increase the number of sidewalks and bike lanes; and works with local hospitals to ensure heart and stroke patients receive the latest, science-based care.

You can support the mission of the American Heart Association and celebrate

with heart and stroke survivors at the annual Evansville Tri-State Heart Walk on Saturday, May 17. Chaired by Alexander Chang, the Heart Walk will take place on the campus of Ascension St. Vincent Orthopedic Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. Register for the Heart Walk at www. evansvilletristateheartwalk.org.

“Walking is the easiest way to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine,” said Shaunda Reed, Heart Walk director for the American Heart Association. “Getting about 150 minutes of movement every week can improve your health and is a key component of eight factors for ideal heart health, which also includes eating healthy, getting the right amount of sleep, monitoring weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, and not using tobacco products.”

Hearing Aid Styles

Evansville Hearing Aid Center

2424 Stringtown Road • 812-424-5116 • evansvillehearingaidcenter . com

IMPROVE YOUR HEARING AND HEALTH

Why is your hearing and getting your hearing checked important?

It is better to get your hearing checked regularly, even if you do not have any problems or hearing loss. A regular hearing screening can help you identify gradually developing hearing problems before they significantly impact your hearing ability and become more difficult to treat.

What should people know when they first introduce hearing aids into their daily lives?

When first starting to wear hearing aids, it’s best to begin in quiet environments, gradually increase wearing time, practice conversations with familiar people, and regularly consult your audiologist to adjust settings as needed. Expect some initial discomfort and sound overload, and be patient and give your brain time to adjust to the new sounds.

How does it impact your quality of life?

Hearing loss can affect a person in three main ways: fewer educational and job opportunities due to impaired communication, social withdrawal due to reduced access to services, and difficulties communicating with others. There also can be emotional problems caused by a drop in self-esteem and confidence.

What are some early signs of hearing loss?

• Difficulty understanding speech

• Asking people to repeat themselves

• Turning up the volume on the TV or radio

• Tinnitus

• Feeling tired or stressed

Hearing Wellness Starts Here

Are there any new advances in hearing technology?

• Artificial intelligence (AI)

• Rechargeable batteries

• Bluetooth connectivity

• Remote monitoring and programming

• Binaural processing

• Waterproof

Gill Wedding Orthodontics

Why should patients choose Gill Wedding Orthodontics?

Gill Wedding Orthodontics’ goal is to offer an outstanding patient experience on your journey to a perfect smile. Dr. Gill and Dr. Wedding bring both experience and knowledge for the most up-todate orthodontic treatment modalities and technologies. With the help of their amazing team, the two doctors offer both braces and Invisalign as patient options to achieve a beautiful smile!

What are the benefits of orthodontic care to a patient’s smile and overall health?

Orthodontic treatment is meant for all ages! Going through orthodontic treatment helps improve ease in cleaning and maintaining oral health throughout life, and it also helps improve chewing function. Patients who finish orthodontic treatment feel more confident in themselves to enjoy whatever their life’s next adventure will be.

What types of patients does Gill Wedding Orthodontics treat?

Gill Wedding Orthodontics welcomes all patients who are interested in improving their smile and oral function. It is recommended to see patients starting at the age of 7 years old for the doctors to track growth and help facilitate the transition from baby teeth to adult teeth. It is important to note that some skeletal changes necessary to achieve an optimal smile need to be done at an early age.

Gill Wedding Orthodontics is up-to-date on the latest advancements in orthodontic treatment. With the use of Damon brackets and digital bonding systems for precise bracket placement, the doctors can make treatment time shorter and more comfortable for our patients.

What are the latest advancements in orthodontic treatment?

Dr. Wedding and Dr. Gill

Bodyworks Massage Therapy & Institute

2809 Lincoln Ave , Ste 110 • 812-490-9009 • bwmassage com

MASSAGE THERAPY IS HEALING

Bodyworks has provided therapeutic massage and spa services for more than 25 years, and awareness of massage therapy as a method of health maintenance has grown immensely during that time.

Research shows that stress has an adverse effect on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and because our lifestyles are stressful, many people seek the services of a professional massage therapist. Your massage therapist provides skillful touch therapy to relieve muscles of tension and overuse, restoring balance and removing causative agents of stress.

Scheduling time on a massage table is like taking a mini-vacation where you can relax and be at ease. Therapeutic massage is our most requested service, though couples massage, spa treatments, and specialized sessions in oncology, craniosacral, kinetic chain release, pregnancy, and The Feldenkrais Method also are popular.

You can deepen your massage experience by adding essential oils, cupping, CBD, exfoliating scrub, and hot stones to your session. These add-ons are a simple and cost-effective way to ease physical, mental, and emotional distress.

Massage therapists at Bodyworks are trained to give you a personalized session based on the information you share with them. Whether you experience chronic tension in the neck and shoulder area, or ruminating thoughts about a particular situation in your life, massage therapy can benefit you.

Call us or book your appointment online. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Evansville Pelvic Wellness & Rehabilitation

What is pelvic health, and why is it important for overall wellbeing?

The pelvis is integral to our daily movement as well as our bladder, bowel, and sexual function. Although it may be challenging to talk about, dysfunction in these areas can have major impacts on one’s daily life.

What are the most common pelvic health problems that patients face and signs that someone may need to visit Evansville Pelvic Wellness & Rehabilitation?

Someone may be experiencing bladder or bowel leakage and/or difficulty with elimination or evacuation, which may be due to weakness, incoordination, or tension in the pelvic floor. Other common complaints and signs include pelvic organ prolapse; pelvic pain including dyspareunia, vaginismus, painful scarring, or coccyx pain; and pelvic pain related to pregnancy and postpartum, including diastasis recti complaints.

What services do you offer for pelvic wellness and rehabilitation?

One-on-one evaluations and treatment sessions which may include strengthening, relaxation, manual therapy interventions, behavior or diet modifications and instruction. These sessions are provided by experienced specialists in the privacy of an office dedicated to the treatment of only pelvic health conditions.

What are some tips for maintaining pelvic health throughout one’s life?

1. Avoid constipation and straining.

2. Learn how to properly coordinate the pelvic floor with the rest of your “core” muscles during daily activities and exercise.

3. Don’t accept leakage, pain, or other difficulties in the pelvic floor as “normal.” Speak to your health care provider about your concerns, and contact us to help!

Maggie Dye PT, DPT, WCS Claudia Ring PT, WCS, CIMT

Vision

ENVISION A BRIGHTER FUTURE WITH EYE SURGERY

Eyes often are considered the window to the soul — and they’re also a highly crucial part of how the body functions. It’s important to maintain the eyesight you have, but there’s hope for improvement if your sight needs correcting. Here, learn about two common types of corrective eye surgery: cataract surgery and LASIK.

What is a cataract?

A cataract is clouding that develops in the eye’s natural lens, causing vision to become blurry, hazy, or dim over time. Cataracts commonly develop with age but can also be a result of other conditions.

In cataract surgery, the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to restore clear vision. Hayden Vision offers a range of advanced intraocular lens for improved vision after cataract surgery, including multifocal and toric lenses to help you see better without glasses. Cataract surgery patients can expect a relatively short recovery time, with many patients experiencing improved vision within a few days. At Hayden Vision, we offer this outpatient procedure in a way that most patients do not need to use postoperative eyedrops. Modern cataract surgery can correct your vision to see better than you have for years.

Gregory Hayden, MDHayden Vision

Gregory Hayden, MD, established Hayden Vision in 2003 as the Tri-State’s top specialty cataract and laser vision correction center, combining the amazing advances in vision technology with compassion and medical professionalism. Dr. Hayden can help free you from contacts and glasses with precision LASIK when you’re ready, ensure your eye health is optimized with annual wellness care, and provide unparalleled surgical expertise for cataracts and advanced lens implants. As your trusted partner, it is his commitment to preserve and protect your vision. With caring and technology, Dr. Hayden and his team understand the best options to achieve your best vision.

Let’s move on to LASIK. You’re likely familiar with this laser eye surgery that comfortably reshapes the cornea to correct common vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. At Hayden Vision, LASIK surgery involves using our own in-office Alcon WaveLight® Refractive Technology Suite to precisely reshape the cornea, improving vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses.

What is the Alcon WaveLight® Refractive Technology Suite?

This is considered superior technology for LASIK due to its precision, speed, and ability to customize treatments, enhancing safety while optimizing visual outcomes for patients.

Are you interested in LASIK surgery? Consider it if you’re seeking freedom from glasses or contact lenses. Recovery from LASIK is rapid, with most patients noticing improved vision within 24-48 hours. Full stabilization and optimal results often occur within a few weeks. See us at Hayden Vision to find out if you are a candidate for LASIK vision correction.

Gregory Hayden, MD

CORE Chiropractic

Evansville: 6114 E Virginia St , 812-777-4004 • Henderson: 110 Third St , Ste 110, 270-770-5520 • gocorechiropractic com

Dr. Tanner Wedding, DC, and his wife, Dr. Heather Wedding, DC, FIAMA, own and operate CORE Chiropractic where they pursue their passion every day. The CORE Team is here to promote long-term health and wellness through personalized treatment plans for all ages.

Our CORE values are to provide care to remove nerve interference to optimize your health; the opportunity to improve lifestyle habits, such as proper sitting and sleeping positions which are vital for recovery; and emphasize the essential role nutrition, vitamins, and minerals play in supporting your body’s functions.

Who We Treat

While we commonly treat neck, back, and hip pain, our doctors also address a wide range of conditions. We address sciatica, sleep issues, headaches, migraines, acid reflux, colic, ADHD, allergies, asthma, spinal and neurological imbalances, and more.

Our care goes beyond spinal adjustments. We offer other services that are focused on natural ways of healing and improving function. These include dry needling for muscle and connective tissue injuries; acupuncture for energy flow and balance; cupping for toxin removal and improved range of motion; and soft tissue techniques to release muscle adhesions and restore joint mobility. Most recently, we have had the opportunity to provide patients with massage therapy.

Seeking prenatal or postnatal care?

Dr. Heather specializes in ensuring comprehensive support for mothers before and after childbirth. At CORE Chiropractic, we strive to implement wellness at every stage of life.

The CORE Team is looking forward to seeing you! Don’t forget to go see Dr. Jesse Gillham at the new Henderson, Kentucky, office.

Deaconess Cosmetic Dermatology

120 S E Fourth St • 81 2-463-4770 • deaconesscosmeticdermatology com

DERMATOLOGIST THOUGHTS ON AGING GRACEFULLY

When it comes to effective, less-invasive skin rejuvenation, Botox and fillers are standout treatments. These quick procedures offer minimal downtime, making them ideal for busy people. Botox smooths dynamic wrinkles, while fillers restore lost volume, helping you look refreshed without taking time off.

For those seeking a natural appearance, the secret lies in the treatment and your doctor’s expertise. A skilled dermatologist can tailor any aesthetic treatment — Botox, fillers or lasers — to enhance your unique features while ensuring subtle, natural results. Experience is key when choosing your doctor.

Consider Broad Band Light (BBL) therapy if you prioritize just one treatment. This innovative procedure effectively targets redness, brown spots and sun damage. A more uniform complexion can dramatically affect how youthful and radiant your skin appears.

For people desiring transformative, long-lasting results, downtime is necessary. Fully ablative laser resurfacing is the gold standard for addressing deep wrinkles, sun damage and skin texture issues. With this advanced technique, Dr. Greeney provides unparalleled results, reversing multiple signs of aging for a more youthful appearance with results lasting up to seven years.

Finally, an exciting dermatology advancement is the rise of biostimulators. These injectables stimulate your collagen production, delivering gradual, natural rejuvenation.

Achieving beautiful skin starts with expert care and a personalized approach. Trust your skin to the best! Take the first step by reviewing the before and afters on our website.

Dr. Dylan Greeney

North Park Family Practice • Beauty by Blume

YOURSELF A REFRESHED LOOK FOR THE NEW YEAR

It’s been quite a busy year; you’ve earned some time for a little self-care. People often want a more refreshed appearance without looking like they got work done. That’s where aesthetics specialist Kristen Blume, M.D., comes in.

Using a multi-modal approach including skin care, injectables such as Botox and Hyaluronic acid filler, and skin resurfacing procedures, Beauty by Blume achieves natural results that keep skin looking fresh and healthy. Two of the most commonly requested treatments are lip filler and upper face Botox.

“Botox is the backbone of most anti-aging procedures because it can do so much,” Blume says, including temporarily reducing the appearance of wrinkles and facial lines. Another popular treatment is hyaluronic acid

“The goal is to maintain a refreshed appearance over time by enhancing certain features while minimizing the less desirable attributes.”

-KRISTEN BLUME, M.D.

filler, which increases levels of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the body for a more natural, softer facial appearance.

Another sought-after procedure is plasma skin resurfacing, an advanced non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatment that exfoliates damaged skin and boosts the body’s collagen and elastin production. The result is a reduction in the appearance of scarring, blemishes, and uneven skin tone.

“Treatments are customized to the patient because everyone has different skin types, textures, and problem areas,” Blume says.

“The goal is to maintain a refreshed appearance over time by enhancing certain features while minimizing the less desirable attributes.”

Still, “Do your research on the injector or procedures you may get done,” Blume says. “Your face is not the place to save money and can have serious long-term consequences.”

That’s why aesthetics specialist Kristen Blume, M.D., pops up at her father William Blume, M.D.’s North Park Family Practice a few days each month to offer her skincare skills and treatments.

Amy Burkett, FNP and William Blume, MD

Optimize U

What health optimization services does Optimize U offer?

We offer hormone optimization therapy, energy/ recovery services, peptide therapy, weight loss programs, PRP injections, IV therapy, and a wide range of optimized supplements. Recovery services include whole body and localized cryotherapy, cold plunge, infrared and wet sauna, compression therapy, and saltwater float tank.

Tell us about your Hormone Optimization Program.

Optimize U designs hormone optimization plans for each individual patient. We have a full portfolio of products to suit the needs and goals of many kinds of people. Along with helping our people with their goals, we offer recovery services such as cold plunge, infrared sauna, InBody scans, and specialized supplements.

Who needs Hormone Optimization?

Whether it’s to gain or maintain muscle, improve your energy, improve your sex life, improve sleep or memory, fight depression, ease your mood swings, or to control anxiety, Optimize U is here to help.

How do your practitioners help patients achieve their goals?

Our top goal is to work with you as an individual to make sure you feel better physically, mentally, and sexually. To that end, we work as a team to determine which products and services may best fit your goals and go from there.

What are patients saying about Optimize U’s hormone program? What are clients saying about your athletic/ recovery services?

“Optimize U in Evansville has changed my life/health 100%. I was very skeptical at first but after seeing the changes mentally and physically it’s one of the best decisions I have made.” – Jason

We work directly with you to improve your energy, ease your mood swings, improve your sex life, fight depression, lose weight, gain or maintain muscle and overall feel your best!

Float Therapy

Cold Plunge

Healy Massage

What are some of the key health benefits of regular massage therapy, both physically and mentally?

There are many key health benefits to regular massage therapy. A massage increases circulation, loosens tendons and stuck ligaments, decreases lactic acid in our bodies, and can help rid you of knots that gather throughout the body. From a mental aspect, massage is the ultimate self-care for mental tone down. You can relax your body, calm the mind, and increase the serotonin and dopamine your body desperately needs.

Tell us a bit about the philosophy behind your services and what sets Healy Massage apart from other massage therapy centers. I opened Healy Massage with the intention of making a difference in our massage community. That’s why I say, “Where your massage matters.” I customize each session to the client’s specific needs. My philosophy for my practice stems from a deep care and concern for my clients’ well-being.

What types of massage therapies do you offer at Healy Massage, and how do they cater to different needs and conditions?

At Healy Massage, I offer a variety of sessions. I can provide a tone-down of the body with a 30-minute session all the way up to my two-hour session. You have the capability of adding scalp massage, cupping, CBD/CBG Butter, sugar scrub, or aromatherapy to your sessions as well. I also treat conditions that are acute and chronic.

How often should someone get a massage to see long-term benefits?

For those looking to see long-term benefits, I would recommend one massage a month. To those looking to make a lifestyle change for their overall health, a two-to-threeweek regimen would be ideal. I offer a membership program for those looking to commit to their goals.

I am a professional, licensed, and certified massage therapist. I have had the honor and privilege of working in our local community, providing exceptional relief to an abundance of people. I graduated from Bodyworks Massage Institute in 2006. I have done both spa and chiropractic care muscle work. The dual work environments have taught me to align different techniques and modalities into my practice to give you the best massage possible. The need for relief is necessary. I can also help with acute and chronic illnesses. I am able to combine full wellness and healthcare.

Owensboro Health

OwensboroHealth org/L iveWell • 270-688-1500

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT RESOURCES BRING HOPE FOR A HEALTHY NEW YEAR

Living life at a healthy weight can be challenging, but Owensboro Health Weight Management has abundant resources to help patients lose weight and live well.

Since she was young, Tracy had always enjoyed dancing. But after gaining quite a bit of weight in her forties, she increasingly chose to sit out the dance. Life stresses caused her to seek comfort in food and eating out.

As her weight climbed to more than 200 pounds on her five-foot frame, her health began to suffer due to high blood pressure, sleep apnea, acid reflux, depression, and the threat of diabetes. Her doctors suggested she

“I have much more energy and confidence to do the things I love.” -TRACY

consider bariatric surgery, and Tracy was delighted to learn it was available at Owensboro Health, in her hometown.

Before her gastric bypass surgery in September 2022, Tracy focused on the resources provided by the Owensboro Health Weight Management team to mentally prepare and make the lifestyle changes needed for long-term success.

“Weight-loss surgery has been a lifechanging experience,” Tracy says. “Dr. Alapati and Caitlin made me feel so comfortable, and the entire team was supportive and responsive.”

More than two years later, Tracy is maintaining her 100-pound weight loss, and she is living a happier, healthier life.

“I have much more energy and confidence to do the things I love,” she says. “In fact, I feel like dancing again!”

To begin your weight-loss journey with Owensboro Health, visit OwensboroHealth.org/LiveWell and call 270-688-1500 to schedule a consultation.

Mysa Autism Center

5901 Vogel Road • 812-213-9000 • mysaautismcenter . com

What are the five core values that guide Mysa Autism Center’s work and shape the culture of the organization? Integrity, compassion, collaboration, communication, and excellence.

How is your staff prepared to deliver the highest standards of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy?

We have an incredible team of highly skilled and experienced Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). Our clinical leadership team has more than 20 years of ABA experience combined. One hundred percent of our RBTs are certified in the field, meaning they have completed at least 40 hours of extensive training, passed their competency assessment, and RBT exam administered by the BACB.

What are the different programs that Mysa Autism Center offers for ABA therapy?

At onset of services, a clinician will assess the child and work with the family to design a customized program to best meet their specific needs. This could include any combination of the following programs: center-based

How are parents kept informed on their child’s progress?

Client goals are set based on parental values and priorities for their child. Families are encouraged to be actively engaged in decisionmaking throughout their child’s treatment. Progress notes are sent home daily by direct-care staff, and overall progress is reviewed at each meeting with the child’s clinician. We also provide access to the client’s profile via our practice management system parent portal.

ABA therapy, parent/Caregiver support program, telehealth therapy, home-based ABA therapy, or school support.

The Lung Centre

5010 Davis Lant Drive, Ste 1 • 812-401-5040 • thelungcentre com

What lung care services does The Lung Centre specialize in?

Jeff Selby, M.D.: The focus of The Lung Centre is to do whatever it takes to optimize your lung function. For that to happen, best practice requires accurate history taking, physical examination, laboratory testing, and, ultimately, accurate diagnosis. We do this with an eye toward avoiding unnecessary expensive work ups or excess laboratory tests. We possess state-of-theart pulmonary function testing, methacholine testing (very helpful in uncovering hidden asthma), and a CLIA-certified arterial blood gas testing lab. Onsite chest X-rays conveniently assist us in tried-and-true methods for initial diagnosis and follow up. Sleep studies for at home and in-lab sleep analysis have been used since 2006 at our facility. The Lung Centre is dedicated only to the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary or lung disease and wellness. We have an active following of patients utilizing biologic medications to bring asthma powerfully under control like never before.

Dr. Jeff Selby was named a Top Doctor by his peers in pulmonology in 2024. What factors make him a highly regarded pulmonologist in our community?

Jeff Selby, M.D.: The opinions of prior patients, many of whom have stayed with our practice for decades, are a testament to our consistent application of putting the patient first. Our reliability

of being available and practicing close follow-up visits are highly sought qualities by lung patients. We make eye contact, talk to our patients like a friend, and don’t hurry through a visit or “watch the clock.” We are independent and don’t answer to the administration of a hospital — the patient is our boss.

Martha F., Billing; Jeff Selby, M.D.; Dana S., Administrator

Spurling Properties

MAINTENANCE-FREE INDEPENDENT LIVING

Imagine a residence with no yard mowing, snow shoveling, house painting, or repairs. That’s the luxury of maintenance-free living in one of the three Spurling Properties independent living communities in Evansville.

“They are wonderful places to live for folks aged 55 and up,” says Andy Spurling, co-owner of Spurling Properties. “Each community is designed to be safe, affordable, quiet, comfortable, and maintenance free so residents can relax and enjoy life.”

All three properties have community centers for organized group activities or where residents can host family gatherings.

“The community rooms stay very busy and are great places for social interaction with neighbors as well as private functions,” Spurling says.

Each of the three communities offers unique features and is located in neighborhoods with convenient access to nearby shopping, banks, groceries, and fitness, recreation, and health care facilities.

Lakeside Manor is a community of oneand two-bedroom apartments, as well as two-bedroom apartments with an attached garage. Lakeside also offers seven stocked lakes where residents can fish. Lakeside is Spurling’s largest community and is well positioned on the northeast side of Evansville, tucked away from busy traffic and yet close to shopping and restaurants. Lakeside Manor’s size promotes an active lifestyle.

“It’s a great area for walking and bicycling, and we’ve found that many residents make that part of their daily routine,” Spurling says.

The Villas at Theater Commons also is located on Evansville’s northeast side. The Villas offer spacious two-bedroom apartments with two full baths, and all units have an attached garage. Enjoy

playing cards in the community center, visit nearby attractions, or spend the day just sitting on the porch with your neighbor.

“The ‘Theater Commons’ name is a tribute to the drive-in theater that was located nearby for many years,” Spurling says.

Positioned on East Virginia Street between Green River and Burkhardt roads, Richmond Park is just minutes from some of Evansville’s best shopping. Similar to the Villas, it offers two-bedroom, two-bath apartments with attached garage while featuring a step up in luxury finishes, including granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. The goal of Richmond Park is to provide an affordable home that is safer, more luxurious, and more convenient than you will find anywhere else.

Richmond Park, Spurling’s newest community, is entirely smoke-free and includes a membership at the recently renamed Genesis Health Clubs-Tri-State Athletic Club.

“In addition to its beautiful setting and community feel, Richmond Park is focused on a healthy lifestyle,” Spurling says.

Lakeside Manor

Richmond Park

Evansville Protestant Home

3701 Washington Ave. • (812) 476-3360 •

Evansville Protestant Home offers a Functional Recovery Assisted Living Program for people who have just had surgery. What does that program consist of?

The Functional Recovery Assisted Living Program at EPH is designed to support individuals recovering from surgery in a home-like environment. It provides residents with essential services to ensure a smooth and safe recovery. Key features of the program include:

• 24/7 nursing care for medical support.

• In-house therapy services (physical, occupational, and speech therapy).

• Call bells in every room for emergency assistance.

• Three daily homemade meals to meet nutritional needs. We can provide altered diets per a physician’s order. Housekeeping and laundry services to maintain cleanliness and order

• Transportation to medical appointments if needed.

• Daily activities and social engagement opportunities.

• Access to exercise equipment to aid in rehabilitation.

• You also can choose to have therapy provided in your room or go to the gym with the licensed therapist.

What updates and remodeling have been done to the private apartments where the Functional Recovery Assisted Living Program takes place? EPH has recently remodeled the private apartments used in the Functional Recovery Program. Updates include: Private walk-in showers in each apartment to enhance privacy and hygiene.

• Modern design improvements to create a home-like, comforting environment.

• Modern design improvements including lift chair recliners.

What nursing assistance is provided to people recovering from surgery in the Functional Recovery Program?

The program offers 24/7 nursing care for post-surgical residents. This includes: Medication management and administration. Specific pain assessment for post-surgical residents.

Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and mobility support.

• Health monitoring to detect any signs of post-surgical complications.

What types of therapy services are made available to people in the Functional Recovery Program?

Residents have access to on-site therapy services, which can be tailored to their specific recovery needs. Available therapies include:

• Physical therapy to restore mobility, strength, and balance.

• Occupational therapy to assist with daily living tasks.

• Speech therapy, if necessary, for cognitive or speech-related rehabilitation.

• We accept most insurance for therapy services and are happy to review options with you before your stay.

As people recover from their surgery, what amenities can they expect from Evansville Protestant Home?

Residents recovering from surgery can enjoy the following amenities:

• Two on-site beauty salons for grooming and self-care.

Access to parlor rooms for special occasions or visits with family. Extended basic cable TV for in-room entertainment. Access to exercise equipment to support rehabilitation exercises.

How will each patient’s progress be monitored and evaluated?

Each resident’s progress is monitored by nursing and therapy staff. Physicians/case managers are updated to ensure recovery milestones are met. Residents and their families are kept informed throughout the recovery process.

Senior Connection

MEDICARE IS CONFUSING — BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE

For more than 30 years, Senior Connection has remained one of the area’s most trusted senior focused insurance agencies in the Tri-State area. We educate and provide unbiased information regarding your Medicare needs. We pride ourselves on our friendly commitment to the community, which extends throughout our entire staff. Our licensed agents review your options in a relaxed, no pressure environment. We ensure our clients’ needs are always put first and you receive the Medicare coverage or life insurance that best meets your needs. Senior Connection offers many products and services to help prepare you for retirement. We are here to take the stress and confusion of Medicare off your plate and continue to assist as your life evolves. As always, appointments are free with no obligation to enroll.

Let us help with your Medicare decisions as your trusted “partner in retirement.”

Heritage Woods

4211 Grimm Road, Newburgh, IN • 812-853-9810

FINDING FULFILLMENT IN SENIOR LIVING

Alife with opportunities for fulfilling engagement is key to enjoying it, no matter one’s age. That’s why Heritage Woods in Newburgh, Indiana, prioritizes innovative and inclusive approaches to bring value and vitality to its residents. Heritage Woods starts by building a trusted relationship between its residents and staff that is based on love, compassion, and dignity.

“Direct care staff often has the greatest potential to affect resident quality of life. We frequently see our team become like family to our residents,” says LaToya Johnson, Marketing Director. “These relationships support individualized care and emotional well-being.”

Specializing in senior living for the lifestyle community, Heritage Woods knows the importance of a healthy selection of social events for the residents on its campus. “We provide activities, such as exercise

classes, arts and crafts, games, and outings, to encourage socialization and engagement among residents,” says Johnson, noting that Heritage Woods also encourages residents’ families to get involved by joining activities like games and dinners.

“You must select a community that will best fit your needs. This can take time,” Johnson says. “Consider the level of care, staff, amenities, environment, activities and entertainment, cost, and location. Know your needs and what you are looking for. When you tour a community, don’t be afraid to ask questions, request a full tour, and take notes. Make time to read and understand the contract, house rules, and resident rights before you make your final decision.”

What compliments does Heritage Woods receive from residents?

“I was afraid to leave my home and move to assisted living, but the moment I walked into Heritage Woods, I felt safe. I enjoy making new friends, and the staff has been nothing but nice. I am home.”

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For more than 75 years, Miracle-Ear has made it our mission to help people live their best lives with those they love through better hearing. If you are experiencing trouble with your hearing, contact your local Miracle-Ear.

Hearing loss can happen to anyone.  Today, more than 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing impairment. At Miracle-Ear, your

Miracle-Ear has been committed to providing our patients with the latest in hearing technology and offers a variety of styles and solutions. From nearly invisible small hearing aids to the super powerful, we have several different hearing devices to fit your preferences. We understand that hearing aids are not one-size-fits-all. The best hearing solution depends on many factors, including your level of hearing loss, lifestyle needs,

If you have noticed changes in the hearing of yourself or a loved one, b ook a FREE* Hearing Evaluation today and set yourself up for a

President’s Message February/March

Springtime is just around the corner and, with it, new beginnings. I am very excited to report that WNIN is one of 50 public media stations from across the country selected to participate in the Digital Transformation Program delivered by the Poynter Institute in 2025. The program educates, assists, and coaches public media senior leaders and their staff on the best strategies and tactics to transform their organization’s digital operations and culture to meet the needs of local audiences. Designed in partnership with and funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the new, enhanced program builds upon the strength and success of Poynter’s first Digital Transformation Program, which last year trained 79 public media entities and 458 station personnel.

WNIN BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2025

A.J. Manion

Immediate

Past Chair

Susan Hardwick

Chair

Richard Kuhn

Vice Chair

Lawrence Taylor

Secretary

Nancy Hodge

Treasurer

Tim Black

President

Noah Alatza

Steven Bridges

Joshua Claybourn

Beau Dial

Stephanie Koch

Whitney Lubbers

Kim McWilliams

Tara Overton

Amber Rascoe

Stacey Shourd

Thomas Silliman

Lindsay Snyder

Amy Susott

Daniela Vidal

Gene Warren

Amy Waterman

Jordan Whitledge

Matthew Wright

“CPB is committed to advancing innovation,” says Patricia Harrison, CPB president and CEO. “The Digital Transformation Program will provide coaching and resources to help stations accelerate their digital development and share best practices for achieving audience and revenue growth.”

This new phase of training includes two distinct tracks: a nine-month program known as the Fundamentals Track and a six-month program known as the Advanced Track. Each will be offered every year for three years beginning in 2025, with a capacity to train up to 225 public media stations. This first group of 50 stations will receive fundamentals training virtually, with stations participating in cohorts consisting of 25 station leaders and staff. The customized Fundamentals Track provides one-on-one and peer group coaching sessions, complemented by educational webinars, practical work exercises, and resource materials for the station leaders and their staff members.

“Poynter is excited to welcome these public media professionals to the program as part of our partnership with CPB,” says Poynter President Neil Brown. “We’re proud to be able to help these stations transform to a more audience-first, digital focus and build deeper connections with their community as well as grow revenues to strengthen their financial foundations.”

Each station team will receive digital transformation training focusing on core strategies, tools, and practices while working on a specific digital project aimed at driving audience engagement and revenue growth. In addition, stations will receive intensive data analytics training to enhance their data literacy and

improve decision-making capabilities. It will identify strategies and best practices to help them adapt their organizational digital culture, offering one-on-one and peer group coaching sessions, as well as a series of educational webinars, work exercises, and resource materials that span the program curriculum.

It’s the type of intensive program that is necessary to exist, excel, and survive in today’s increasingly digital media world. It’s also the type of program that WNIN simply doesn’t have the budget to afford. Thanks to CPB and the Poynter Institute, WNIN can invest in five to seven members of its staff and, by extension, its audience. It’s an investment that will strengthen WNIN’s delivery of local news and content that is important and informative to the Tri-State community.

WNIN is part of a cohort that includes 22 public radio stations, 12 public television stations, and 16 joint license stations. Within this group, WNIN also is joined by three other Indiana public media stations: Lakeshore Public Media in Merrillville; Vincennes PBS - WVUT (& WVUB-FM radio) in Vincennes; and Ball State Public Media in Muncie.

The Digital Transformation Program promises to create a greater audience plus higher revenue and more engagement. You should begin to experience these improvements soon via WNIN’s social media channels and website. While you’re there, look for the donation banner at www.wnin.org and show your support for the good work we continue to do every day. You may also make a gift by calling us at 812423-2973. Thank you when you do!

Sincerely,

Tim Black, President and CEO

New event launches with WNIN Spring Auction

WNIN is excited to announce the WNIN Murder Mystery Dinner, a new event in conjunction with the WNIN Spring Auction!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of excitement, intrigue, and some good ol’ detective work. On April 5, 2025, WNIN invites you and your fellow true crime enthusiasts to the Murder Mystery Dinner, a thrilling event held at the historic Evansville Wartime Museum from 6 to 9 p.m.

Expect to immerse yourself in a captivating World War II storyline with characters and secrets to unravel. You’ll interact with other guests, gather clues, and work together to solve the mystery. Oh, and costumes are a must — it makes the event that much more fun! Prepare to laugh, think on your feet, and enjoy an unforgettable experience with your fellow sleuths.

Tickets go on sale Jan. 27 and are $60 per person. Tickets include a reception with the characters and dinner. Beverages can be purchased at the event. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, offering options for groups or organizations to support this new, exciting event.

Enhancing the fun is the WNIN Spring Auction that begins on March 25 and culminates at the event’s close on April 5 at 10 p.m. With unique items and experiences up for grabs, you will have the opportunity to outbid fellow

bidders from across the region. The auction is the perfect way to support WNIN while taking home something special.

“We are so excited to create this new event that incorporates our Spring Auction. The auction is a beloved tradition that has been around our community for over 40 years, so this feels like the perfect opportunity to give it a fresh twist while engaging our guests in a fun, interactive experience,” says WNIN Director of Events & Theatre Karen Robinson.

So, mark your calendars and join us April 5 for an evening of mystery, fun, and camaraderie. With delicious food, interactive storytelling, and engaging performances with actors provided by the University of Evansville’s Theatre Department, this is an event you truly won’t want to miss.

Check out wnin.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more information as it becomes available. We can’t wait to see you there!

Karen Robinson

Director of Events & Theatre

812-423-2973 ext. 136 krobinson@wnin.org

Lauren Doolin

Theatre & Events Coordinator 812-423-2973 ext. 261 ldoolin@wnin.org

WNIN podcast draws Philharmonic closer to listeners

WNIN listeners now have a fresh way to experience the Evansville Philharmonic with the launch of a new podcast, Inside the Music. Hosted by the Philharmonic’s music director, Roger Kalia, and co-hosted by Bill Hemminger, this podcast invites audiences behind the curtain to explore the ar tistry, stories, and people that shape each concert.

In “Inside the Music,” Kalia and Hemminger offer a dynamic mix of content that brings the Philharmonic’s performances to life. Each episode features music selections from recent concerts, allowing listeners to enjoy highlights from the orchestra’s live shows. Beyond the music, Kalia and Hemminger sit down with guest performers, offering listeners rare insights into their creative process, inspirations, and experiences working with the Philharmonic.

This podcast is timely, as the Philharmonic celebrates its 90th season—a milestone that brings many stories and memories to be shared. With behindthe-scenes anecdotes and personal reflections, “Inside the Music” goes beyond the stage to capture the essence of this beloved local institution.

For music lovers and curious newcomers alike, “Inside the Music” promises a rich, intimate look at the Evansville Philharmonic, bridging the gap between the stage and the community it ser ves. New episodes can be streamed on www.wnin.org.

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025

Spotlight

2025 February Highlights

FUNNY WOMAN, SEASON 2

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

The second series finds Sophie riding a professional and personal high. But when her TV show ultimately fails and she learns of a devastating family secret, a new film offers her a fresh start in Hollywood. Yet Sophie returns to London, determined to get the gang back together and to create a new show that reflects her real life and challenges outdated cultural conventions.

INDEPENDENT

LENS: FREE FOR ALL THE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Airs at 9 p.m. Feb. 3

Learn about the quiet revolutionaries who made simple ideas happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today’s librarians who serve the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where knowledge is free and the doors are open to all.

GREAT PERFORMANCES: MOVIES FOR GROWNUP AWARDS

Airs at 6 p.m. Feb. 23

Honor the best films and performances that encourage filmmaking a grownup state of mind. Iconic screen and stage performer Alan Cumming returns as host for this awards show in which twotime Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Jamie Lee Curtis receives the Career Achievement Award.

Black History Programming

GREAT MIGRATIONS: A PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Airs at 8 p.m. Tuesdays

This new four-part series from Henry Louis Gates Jr. chronicles the largest movement of African Americans within the U.S. between 1910 and 1970.

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: CELEBRATING BLACK AMERICANA

Airs at 8 p.m. Feb. 3

Highlights of this special episode include an 1821 U.S. citizenship certificate for George Barker, a free man of color; and an African American beauty book written by Madam C.J. Walker, the first American female millionaire who is the subject of a namesake history and heritage museum in Indianapolis.

CHAUTAUQUA AT 150: WYNTON MARSALIS’ “ALL RISE”

Airs at 9 p.m. Feb. 11

This documentary celebrates the past, present, and future of New York’s iconic Chautauqua Amphitheater and the movement it inspired by showcasing legendary musician Wynton Marsalis as he stages a performance of his groundbreaking musical symphony exploring themes of civil discourse.

MAJOR TAYLOR: CHAMPION OF THE RACE

Airs at 11 p.m. Feb. 15

Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor was the world’s first Black sports superstar — reporters even called him “The Fastest Man in the World.” This film retraces the life and legacy of the American civil rights pioneer who set more than 20 world records in speed cycling in the thick of Jim Crow America.

AMERICAN MASTERS: HAZEL SCOTT

Airs at 8 p.m. Feb. 21

Her voice, like the voices of so many women, has been lost. This feature documentary asks why. Musician Alicia Keys will be joined by some of today’s leading and outspoken performers to pay homage to a woman whose voice and talent were silenced.

INDEPENDENT LENS: BIKE VESSEL

Airs at 9 p.m. Feb. 24

Filmmaker Eric D. Seals joins his father — who, at 70 years old, has recovered from three open-heart surgeries and logged more than 15,000 miles on the road — for a four-day ride from St. Louis to Chicago. The film takes a hard look at the health disparities plaguing Black men, and the systemic racism elevating them to the lowest life expectancy and highest death rate of any other racial or ethnic group in the U.S.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: THE NAACP AND ITS ARCHITECTS

Airs at 8 p.m. Feb. 25

This definitive biography of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People examines one of the most significant and impactful civil rights organizations in American history through the life of Walter White, the organization’s longest reigning and most consequential president.

2025 March Highlights

THE QUEENS OF MYSTERY

Airs at 9 p.m. Thursdays with a withinthe-week repeat at 8 p.m. Saturdays starting March 27

This Emmy-nominated series from Julian Unthank (“Doc Martin,” “New Tricks”) follows the adventures of crime-writing sisters Beth, Cat, and Jane Stone and their niece, Detective Sergeant Matilda Stone. Using their extensive knowledge of crime — both real and fictional — they solve whodunit-style murders in the picturesque English village of Wildemarsh. But the unsolved mystery that haunts them all is that of Matilda’s mother’s disappearance.

CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 14

Airs at 7 p.m. Sundays starting March 30

The year is now 1970. Although the world has changed in many ways, babies keep coming, and the need for the Nonnatus House is still all too obvious.

WOLF: THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT ON MASTERPIECE

Airs at 8 p.m. Sundays starting March 23

The new adaptation continues the spellbinding story of royal power broker Thomas Cromwell (Mark Rylance) during the cruel and capricious reign of Henry VIII (Damian Lewis) and is based on the final novel in Hilary Mantel’s multi awardwinning trilogy.

MARIE ANTOINETTE, SEASON 2

Airs at 9 p.m. Sundays starting March 23

The second season will depict the royal couple at the height of their power, facing a financial crisis and attacks from Provence and Chartres. The season will also explore the consequences of the Affair of the Diamond Necklace.

THE FUTURE OF NATURE

Airs at 9 p.m. Wednesdays starting March 26

While carbon is a problem on our planet, nature is the solution. There’s a growing army of inspiring people fighting to save nature through a movement designed to help nature draw down carbon and perhaps save us all from the effects of climate change.

Women’s History Month Programming

BECOMING KATHERINE GRAHAM

Airs at 8 p.m. March 18

After a family tragedy, “Kay” evolves from a self-proclaimed doormat wife to one of the most renowned newspaper owners of the 20th century as chairman and publisher of the Washington Post. Thrust onto the national stage as President Richard Nixon’s nemesis during Watergate, her willingness to fight for the truth and honesty about sexism in the business world knocked down barriers.

SHAKING IT UP: THE LIFE & TIMES OF LIZ CARPENTER

Airs at 9:30 p.m. March 18

This film is an inspirational story of the trailblazing woman, journalist, White House official, author, humorist, political activist, and feminist who often was front and center where history was unfolding, leaving her own indelible mark on events and movements, while pushing forward an agenda for women’s rights.

LOCAL WOMEN WITH INSPIRING STORIES

Airs at 7 p.m. March 20

This WNIN-production features a variety of Tri-State women telling their stories of success against real odds that will inspire and motivate viewers.

INDEPENDENT LENS: HOME COURT

Airs at 9 p.m. March 24

This film features a Cambodian American basketball prodigy, Ashley Chea, as her life intensifies amid college recruitment, injury, and triumph.

JACQUELINE DU PRE: GENIUS AND TRAGEDY

Airs at 8 p.m. March 28

Superstar cellist Jacqueline du Pré was one of the world’s greatest musical performers, and her colorful life, untimely death, and sublime talent made her a towering, romantic figure in the classical world. This documentary draws from fresh interviews with the people who knew her best as well as unaired footage of du Pré.

DAYTIME TV SCHEDULE

MONDAY - FRIDAY

5 a.m. Arthur

5:30 a.m. Odd Squad

6 a.m. Wild Kratts

6:30 a.m. Alma’s Way

7 a.m. Lyla in the Loop

7:30 a.m. Carl the Collector

8 a.m. Daniel Tiger

8:30 a.m. Rosie’s Rules

9 a.m. Sesame Street

9:30 a.m. Work It Out Wombats

10 a.m. Donkey Hodie

10:30 a.m. Pinkalicious & Peterrific

11 a.m. Elinor Wonders Why

12:30 p.m. Xavier Riddle

PRIMETIME TV SCHEDULE

MONDAY

6 p.m. PBS News Hour

7 p.m. Antiques Roadshow

8 p.m. Antiques Roadshow

9 p.m. Independent Lens/ Specials

10 p.m. Amanpour & Company

11 p.m. Specials TUESDAY

6 p.m. PBS News Hour

7 p.m. Finding Your Roots

8 p.m. Great Migrations/ American Experience

9 p.m. Frontline/Specials

9 p.m. The First Lady

10 p.m. Amanpour & Company

11 p.m. This Old House

11: 30 p.m. Ask This Old House FRIDAY

6 p.m. PBS News Hour

7 p.m. Washington Week

7:30 p.m. Firing Line

8 p.m. Specials/Ar ts

10 p.m. Amanpour & Company

11 p.m. NOVA

SATURDAY

6 p.m. Wild Travels

6:30 p.m. Epic Tails

11:30 a.m. Nature Cat Noon Molly of Denali

1 p.m. Julia’s Kitchen 1:30 p.m. Ask This Old House

2 p.m. Specials (3 hours)

5 p.m. BBC News The Context

5:30 p.m. BBC News America

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

5 a.m. Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

5:30 a.m. Ar thur

6 a.m. Wild Kratts

6:30 a.m. Alma’s Way

7 a.m. Lyla In The Loop

10 p.m. Amanpour & Company

11 p.m. Antiques Roadshow

WEDNESDAY

6 p.m. PBS News Hour

7 p.m. Nature

8 p.m. NOVA

9 p.m. Secrets Of The Dead/ Future of Nature

10 p.m. Amanpour & Company

11 p.m. Nature

THURSDAY

6 p.m. PBS News Hour

7 p.m. Newsmakers

7:30 p.m. Shivley and Shoulders/Specials

8 p.m. Two Main Street

7 p.m. Specials

8 p.m. The First Lady

9 p.m. Funny Woman

10 p.m. Austin City Limits

11 p.m. Specials

11:30 p.m. Radical Restoration SUNDAY

6 p.m. Funny Woman

7 p.m. Miss Scarlet and the Duke/Call The Midwife

8 p.m. All Creatures Great & Small on Masterpiece/Wolf Hall

9 p.m. Funny Woman/ Marie Antoinette

10 p.m. Specials

COMPANY .....................................

Acros Gymnastics 24

Alterations by Olivia 56

American Heart Association 124

Ascension St. Vincent 112 , 113

Award World Trophies & Gifts 66

Baird BC

Bally’s Evansville 75

Bar Louie 80

Bauerhaus, The.......................................61, 63

Biaggi’s 53

Black Horse Barn 67

Bodyworks Massage Therapy .............. 127

Brinker’s Jewelers IFC

Burdette Park.................................................71

Camelot Jewelers 76

Casey’s Dugout.............................................96

Center for Pediatric Therapy 118, 119

Club Pilates..........................................120, 121

Cocktail Carriage 79

Colonial Classics, Inc. 82 , 83

Copper House 78

CORE Chiropractic 130

D-Patrick Audi 3

D-Patrick Ford/Lincoln 18

Deaconess Cosmetic Dermatology 131

Diana Schnakenburg/ F.C. Tucker Emge 8 DoubleTree.................................................... 70

ADVERTISING

Droste’s Jewelry WC2

ERA First Advantage/ Miller, Janice 1, 13

Evansville Civic Theatre 30

Evansville Hearing Aid Center 125

Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science 78

Evansville Pelvic Wellness & Rehabilitation 128

Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra......23

Evansville Protestant Home 140, 141

Evansville Smart Home Solutions 89

Evansville Surgical Associates IBC , 111

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library 9

Evansville Vanderburgh

School Corporation.............................7

F.C. Tucker Emge 60

Flowers and More 81

Friedman Park Event Center 48

Furnished Evansville 77

Garret Mathews 89

German American Bank 12

Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau 50, 51

Gill Wedding Orthodontics 126

Give a Dog a Bone 22

H.G. McCullough Designers Inc. 84

Hayden Vision 129

Healy Massage 134

Henderson Area Arts Alliance 23

Heritage Woods of Newburgh 143

Hilltop Inn 72

Jesse Jeanne’s Flower Boutique 76

Juan Cabrera, MD; Psychiatry 114, 115

Just Rennie’s 81

Katelyn’s Alterations and Design 52

Kenny Kent Lexus.........................................11

KlubHaus61 and Schnitzelbank Catering 74

Knob Hill House 105

Landscapes By Dallas Foster, Inc 17

Liberty Federal Credit Union 4 Life in Motion 116, 117

Little Star ABA Therapy 110 Little Willows 79

Lung Centre, The 137 Madelyn Shayne Mitchell Photography 78 Magic Moments 74

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 72 Midwest Communications......................30 Miracle-Ear 144 Mysa Autism Center 136

Noche Cantina & Cocina 64

North Park Family Practice

Final Detail

ROLLING OUT THE RED CARPET

This Presidents Day, look back on big visits by Commanders in Chief

BY JOHN MARTIN

Presidents Day is Feb. 17, and Evansville has brushed elbows with quite a few future, sitting, and former U.S. presidents over its more than 200 years.

John F. Kennedy (October 1960) and Jimmy Carter (September 1976) both came to the River City while seeking election to the White House. Future president Joe Biden spoke in Downtown Evansville in November 2008, just before being elected vice president.

Former president Bill Clinton stopped at Penny Lane Coffeehouse, among other spots, in July 2016 while stumping for his wife, Hillary. George H.W. Bush was in and out for a January 2004 fundraiser.

As for Evansville visits by sitting presidents? Let’s look back.

JAMES K. POLK

The first confirmed U.S. president to visit Evansville, Polk visited the River City in 1845 just before his inauguration but slept through his visit. Little else is known about his time here.

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT

FDR stopped in 1943 to inspect Republic Aviation’s plant, which assembled P-47 Thunderbolt planes to fly during World War II. Though his visit was meant to be a secret, many got wind of his tour and flooded airports and train stations, hoping to catch a glimpse of the then-three-term head of state.

LYNDON B. JOHNSON

LBJ arrived in October 1964. According to the Evansville Press, it was such a brief stop that he landed at Dress Memorial Airport, gave a speech, and immediately reboarded Air Force One for takeoff.

GERALD FORD

Ford’s stay may have been the longest of any sitting president. He was in Evansville

in April 1976 during a heated primary race with Ronald Reagan. He gave multiple speeches, answered questions, and even participated in a parade on Main Street.

RONALD REAGAN

Reagan touched down in 1986 to campaign for then-8th District congressional candidate Richard McIntyre. The Gipper spoke at a Roberts Municipal Stadium rally attended by more than 8,000 people, beneath a red banner that said, “Reagan-McIntyre: This Time for Indiana.”

BARACK OBAMA

but he was driven north to Gibson County to visit Millennium Steel, a Black-owned supplier for Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana. In April 2008, while running for president, Obama spoke to thousands at Roberts Municipal Stadium.

DONALD TRUMP

In August 2018, Trump addressed a packed Ford Center in support of then-Senate candidate Mike Braun. That appearance brought a sea of Trump supporters and opponents into Downtown Evansville. Two years earlier, as a candidate, he spoke at Old National Events Plaza.

There’s a nuance here – Obama in 2014 flew in and out of Evansville Regional Airport, — Riley Guerzini contributed to this article.

RONALD REAGAN GERALD FORD (LEFT)

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (RIGHT) LYNDON B. JOHNSON

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