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44 The Short Race

A guide to the city’s 200 years, from the purchase of the first 440 acres to the opening of a bank on the site of Hugh McGary’s original trading post — and everything in between.

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34 Who We Are 16 Raising the Barre • New Man in Charge • Evansvillians who Shape Our City, and more. 19 Conversation with a Congressman U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon credits a small-town upbringing and his family for keeping him grounded and focused.

Scene & Heard 51 A look at events in and around Evansville in 2012.

What We Like 80 Arts Smarts • Magic on Main • Evansville’s Carnegie Libraries, and more.

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83 College Students Get Lit

What We Do

Rebuilding Strong 84 NCAA probation and tragedy behind them, the USI Scream-

The red door of Gilda’s Club soon will bring needed cancer support to the city.

34 The Original Discount Superstore • Home of the Brave • Call Him Chuck, and more.

Great Isn’t Good Enough 38 Evansville’s award-winning hospitals are not content to rest on

their laurels; even better patient care is in the works.

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Welcome to City View From the publishers of Evansville Living and Evansville Business, your complete 2012 guide to the city Hugh McGary knew a good view when he saw one. From the Kentucky banks of the Ohio River, where he visited in 1811 to trade with an owner of a mill and to woo the mill owner’s daughter, McGary looked out over the wooded highlands surrounding the horseshoe bend in the river and envisioned a good place for his home and trading. In 1812, he purchased 440 acres of ground along the riverfront and put up his homestead.

As it has done for 12 years, City View again celebrates life in Evansville by holding up a mirror that lets long-time residents, newcomers, and visitors see our distinctive river city in the most positive light. Inside this issue we present a collection of stories and resources — Who We Are, What We Do, and What We Like — that promote a fresh, imaginative view of Evansville. We hope City View 2012 serves you well all year. CV

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Who We Are

We’re No. 1: Servel, Inc. was one of three manufacturers that earned Evansville the title of “The Refrigerator Capital of the World” in the 1940s and early 1950s, page 26. Photo provided by willard library

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Who We Are >> Who Knew

Raising the Barre Leaps, turns, and pretty girls have this Young Artist of the Year flying high on the dance floor 17-year-old Jonathan comes out to greet me. The exuberant young man calls, “Hi Wendy!” and holds out his arm to escort me into the house, where Buster, the family’s golden Labrador retriever, welcomes me with large paws and a flapping tongue. Although Jonathan is excited to talk to me, he quickly points out that it’s almost time for his TV shows. When his mother Valerie Uhr tells him the interview is more important, he takes a seat on the living room sofa, throws his arms into the air, and with a smile says, “So, ask me some questions.” This blend of personality traits makes up the juxtaposition that is Jonathan Uhr — part special-needs student with Down syndrome and part outgoing spirit who can work the crowd, in his mother’s words, “like a politician.” The Harrison High School junior attends special education classes and says, “I love school, but I hate homework.” He is active in his church’s youth group, involved in Boy Scouts, and is a weekend host at Biaggi’s restaurant. Jonathan also is a huge Justin Bieber fan. But the real object of his affection is ballet. He says, “I was born to dance.” Jonathan, who started dancing in the third grade, won the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana’s Young Artist of the Year award in June 2011 and will star in the Children’s Center for Dance Education’s production of Don Quixote in May. “I love being in the company and I love being with other people,” he says, “especially the girls.” Deena Laska-Lewis, artistic director at CCDE, is largely responsible for helping Jonathan find his passion. She first noticed him eight years ago, waiting with his mother while Kristin, his sister, now a 19-year-old secondary education student at Anderson University in Anderson, Ind., took dance lessons. Ms. Deena, as her students know her, strongly supports involvement in the arts for special-needs children and asked Uhr if she would consider letting Jonathan give dancing a try. “He was having trouble in school at the time,” says Uhr, who originally declined the offer. “I just didn’t need one more person telling me what he was doing wrong or what I was doing wrong.” But Laska-Lewis was persistent. Eventually Uhr relented, and today she is glad she did. She says Jonathan loved dance from the moment his feet hit and rhythmically left the floor. It has helped develop his self-esteem and improve his coordination. Uhr says family members tried unsuccessfully for years to teach Jonathan to jump, but he took right to it as part of an organized dance activity. Of Laska-Lewis,

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Finding Rhythm: Eight years ago, Jonanthan Uhr found a passion for ballet at the Children’s Center for Dance Education. The 17-year-old with Down syndrome won the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana’s Young Artist of the Year award in 2011.

Uhr says, “She has a gift for working with those with disabilities.” Along with Laska-Lewis and his fellow dancers, Jonathan has a great support system at home. His father David, 47, is a corn breeder with Dow AgroSciences in Mount Vernon, Ind. His mother, also 47, works weekends as a physical therapist at Methodist Hospital in Henderson, Ky., allowing her to be available through the week to meet the demands of running a household, including “taxi service” for Jonathan and younger brother Austin, age 13. “Thursday is Jonathan’s one night at home,” she says. Like any teen, his extracurricular activities keep him on the go nearly every night of the week. Jonathan’s future is not yet clear. He graduates from high school in 2013, and Laska-Lewis, who also teaches dance classes at the University of Southern Indiana, already has begun to lobby for him to enroll there after graduation. While Uhr is unsure, she is hesitant to say ‘never.’ “He has no inhibitions,” she says. “He can get really focused on something, and when he does, he’s going to do it.” — Wendy Hudson For more information on the Children’s center for dance Education, visit www.childdance.org.

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Five People You Need to Know

>> River City Revealed

Randy Moore An Evansville native, Randy Moore has been an anchor on the local news scene for more than 20 years, first with WTVW, and also now with WEHT Local. The seasoned reporter has picked up nearly every award the broadcast news world has to offer, though the Tri-State also is familiar with his family’s battle with his wife Ann’s pancreatic cancer. Together, the Moores founded Gilda’s Club of Evansville in 2008. Ann died in 2009, but Randy continues the work they started together.

Parri O. Black As president and CEO of Youth First, Inc., Parri O. Black has spent nearly eight years leading the way for the reduction of substance abuse by area youth. The program’s strength lies in the dedication of its leader, as well as its proven prevention and intervention programs. Black credits the help of a “strong board of directors and a talented staff” for the organization’s accomplishments.

Bob Hotaling Bob Hotaling may be new to Evansville, and as the event manager of the Ford Center, his job impacts the entire community. The Ohio University graduate got his start as the facility operations coordinator for the Memphis (Tenn.) Redbirds, the Triple-A affiliate of the world-champion St. Louis Cardinals. His next gig, prior to enrolling in the Sport Commerce graduate program at the University of Memphis, was as the event manager of Memphis Cook Convention Center.

Mureena Turnquest-Wells As the physician at St. Mary’s Maternal Fetal Medicine and Genetics Center, Dr. Mureena Turnquest-Wells dedicates herself to the care of high-risk mothers and their unborn children. Her compassion for the community doesn’t stop in the medical center, however; the mother of one actively supports cMoe and the Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County. She has even sambaed for Dancing with Our Stars, Evansville-Style, raising funds for St. Vincent’s Center for Children and Families.

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Greg Rawski Greg Rawski, associate professor of management at the University of Evansville, is no stranger to honors; since he started at UE in 2005, he has received several, the most recent being the Exemplary Teacher Award for 2011. Fueled by his selfless nature and passion for education, Rawski strives to enhance his students’ learning experiences with simulations, field trips, and co-authored academic research. Stephen Standifird, dean of the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration says, “Quite honestly, Dr. Rawski is one of the reasons I came to the University of Evansville.”

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Students from the University of Evansville and partner institutions who studied at UE’s British campus, Harlaxton College, during the spring semester — the highest since 1989.

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Who We Are time to try it,” he says, referring to himself and wife, Carol McClintock. Prior to officially taking office on Jan. 1, 2012, Mayor Winnecke already had initiated his mayoral duties. Three days after his victory against Democrat Rick Davis in the November election, Winnecke named a 12-member transition committee to help him sift through nearly 300 resumes for city administration jobs, another 150 for board or commission positions, and interview, extensively, candidates for his administration. Job creation was at the forefront of his election campaign and Mayor Winnecke plans to keep it his number one priority in office. “We have an entire jobs plan,” he says. “We’ll use that as our blueprint.” For the University of Evansville graduate, staying on track with other major issues also is important in moving the city forward, including in-depth plans for eliminating the manufacture and use of methamphetamine and reducing litter in the community. Here, Mayor Winnecke explains a few of his strategies.

Listen By hearing the community, Winnecke will be able to better serve the individuals he represents. In December, for example, he met with a woman who had concerns about the bus system, METS (Metropolitan Evansville Transit System), and METS Mobility. “I’m meeting with folks who have very specific concerns and ideas about what goes on with the city.”

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New Man in Charge

Evansville’s new mayor gets straight to work By Trisha Weber • photo by jordan barclay

Timing is everything — that’s what Evansville’s new mayor, Lloyd Winnecke, believes. It was only within the last couple of years that he started to think about running for mayor. He had a solid job for more than 13 years as the marketing director and senior vice president at Fifth Third Bank, served on the County Council for nine years, and was a county commissioner for three. “When the political landscape evolved,” he says, “it just looked like the timing would be good.” It also didn’t hurt that community members in the not-for-profit world, the business sector, and in the public safety arena were encouraging him to run. “When you put all of that together — timing, encouragement, and personal and family reflection — we just decided it was a good 18 EVANSVILLE CITY VIEW 2012

Before taking office, Winnecke and his wife felt it was important to remain as visible as possible in the community. One way to do that was through volunteer work with not-for-profit organizations where they wrapped Christmas presents and rang bells for the Salvation Army. “We even coordinated the recruitment of new volunteers for bell ringers,” he says. “It’s amazing how many people would say yes to an hour of bell ringing if the mayor-elect or his wife calls and asks them to. That’s a good thing.” Now in office, Winnecke says he plans to stay involved. “I think it’s really important,” he continues. “Evansville has a really great not-for-profit community, but every organization needs greater visibility. If the mayor or members of his administration can be a part of any of those not-for-profit organizations, I think it lends them more credibility.”

Take Care of Business One of the ties that holds a city together is business. “Our primary objective is to create an environment that is really conducive to business investment,” says Winnecke. “We know we need to be out in front of businesses, talking to them, understanding where they are in their business cycles, and making sure they understand to what degree the city can be a resource in their business growth.” For him, it’s important for workers to have more than just a face for the community. “I think that employees of the city want to know their mayor,” he says. “And know that I care about what they do.” CV

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Top Bank Photo provided by Larry Bucshon

Old National Bank was ranked 22nd on Forbes magazine’s 2011 list of best performing banks in the country. The Evansville-headquartered bank topped the list in Indiana and Kentucky.

Top High School >> Interview Evansville

Conversation with a Congressman

Signature School was ranked once again in Newsweek’s Top High Schools. Their 2011 listing placed them seventh in the country. They also remain in the top 10 on The Washington Post’s high school challenge.

Since he moved to Warrick County in 1998, U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon has dedicated more than a decade to serving the River City and its surrounding communities. He’s the former president of Ohio Valley HeartCare, former chief cardiothoracic surgeon for St. Mary’s Medical Center, and served as a member of the U.S. Naval Reserve. Bucshon credits his small-town upbringing in Kincaid, Ill., his wife, and four children for keeping him grounded and focused on family values. This November, Bucshon will run for his second term in congress, but first, we wanted to know a little more about our 8th district representative.

The Women’s Hospital was ranked as 2011’s 8th best place to work in healthcare in the nation by Modern Healthcare magazine. Improving their status from 17th last year, Deaconess Health System ranked highest of five Indiana hospitals on the top 100 list.

CV: How does your previous position as a chief cardiothoracic surgeon compare to being a congressman?

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Congressman Larry Bucshon: I tell people being a doctor and being a member of congress take some of the same skills, so in that respect they are similar. You analyze data and try to make the best decisions in healthcare for the patient, and in congress for the people that you represent and for the county. I think, honestly, being a cardiovascular surgeon was more stressful than being in congress.

CV: What do you want newcomers to know about the Evansville area? LB: I think once people move to the Evansville area they don’t want to leave because the people are nice and the community is so family-oriented; that’s what my wife and I really like about this area. People here have Midwestern values; there’s a focus on the family with excellent public, parochial, and private school systems, and there’s a surprising amount of activities to do here.

CV: You’re going out to dinner in Evansville; what’s your restaurant of choice? LB: My kids, wife, and I really like Turoni’s pizza. We are really happy that they opened

up another branch in Newburgh, (Ind.). Turoni’s pizza is an Evansville staple, and I love pizza, so as a family, that’s our favorite place to go.

CV: You have a weekend at home. How do you spend a Saturday afternoon with your family? LB: It depends on whether my kids have sporting events or not, but for the most part we hang around the house. We work together to get some housework done, work out in the yard, and I enjoy spending time throwing the ball around with my boys in the yard. CV: What’s something our Evansville readers would be surprised to know about their congressman? LB: My kids got me into ice hockey about eight or nine years ago. I’ve played in a competitive adult league at Swonder (Ice Arena) for many years on Sunday and Monday nights. CV: When you’re in Washington, D.C., what do you miss about the Evansville area?

LB: Mostly, I miss spending time with my family — my wife and my children. Also, I like more of a small-town atmosphere like I grew up (in). — Natalie Greer

Top Employer

Forbes.com named Santa Claus, Ind., 4th in the world on its Top Christmas Destinations list. The home to Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari was ranked between Cologne, Germany, and Boston, Mass.

Top College The University of Evansville ranked 9th in Best Regional Universities – Midwest Category by usnews.com in 2011; they’ve now been in the top 10 two years in a row. They’ve also been ranked 29th in the nation by Washington Monthly in their master’s universities category.

Top Freedom Indiana was ranked 3rd in George Mason University’s 2011 research study on the “freest states.” According to the study, which ranks states based on “public policies that affect individual freedoms in the economic, social, and personal spheres,” Indiana is 13th in economic freedom and 4th in personal freedom.

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Who We Are

It’s Always Something –Gilda Radner

The red door of Gilda’s Club soon will bring needed cancer support to the city

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The historic Boehne home on Lincoln Avenue just west of U.S. Highway 41 still sits with the grandeur it possessed 100 years ago. Built in 1912 by John W. Boehne, a former Evansville mayor, U.S. Congressman, and public servant, the Monticello-style, 7,100-square-foot mansion has worn many hats — a refuge for the American Legion Post, a luxury home for an older couple, a college fraternity house, a law firm, and most recently, Rose Marie’s Gift Shop. In a hopeful spirit, a local nonprofit organization dreams of adding their name to the long list of occupants. With a detailed vision, Gilda’s Club Evansville, a support program for cancer patients and their families, sees the home’s potential: activity rooms designated for teenagers, a library, a creative studio for arts and crafts, yoga classes in the backyard, a teaching kitchen and wellness center in the old carriage house, and a play area where young children can put on puppet shows and play with other kids. Founded in memory of Saturday Night Live comedian Gilda Radner who died of ovarian cancer in 1989, the national organization is one of the few cancer-affiliated programs

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that offers support for the entire family. When longtime Evansville news anchor Randy Moore lost his wife Ann to cancer in 2009, he vowed to carry on her dream in bringing Gilda’s Club to Evansville. Moore gave our readers the initial look into the organization in two stories he wrote for Evansville Living — “A Love Story” (July/August 2008) and “The Arms of Love” (September/October 2010) — where he wrote of the effects cancer had on his own life. “The awful impact on those she loved,” he wrote in his 2010 story, “is why Ann decided to bring a Gilda’s Club to Evansville.” The families are important, says Denise Greenwell, a board member for the Evansville club, it’s critical for them to receive emotional care along with the patient. As a complement to the medical care hospitals provide, Gilda’s Club offers services designed for anyone who has been affected by cancer – the second grader who can’t concentrate at school because her mother has cancer or the sophomore college student more than 100 miles away from home where a sibling is suffering. The mission of Gilda’s Club is to “ensure all people living with cancer are empowered by knowledge,

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Who We Are tional effects of cancer. That’s among the reasons the mansion on Lincoln Avenue is ideal. Although Gilda’s Club is a big supporter of the medical resources provided by hospitals, it’s important for a clubhouse to be located outside of a hospital campus. Gilda’s Club needs space to provide a proper, home-like sanctuary away from the blood tests and exams. Centrally located near Downtown, the clubhouse will be more accessible to everyone in the city as well as the Tri-State. CV

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Fun in the Mud: The Viking Assault 5K obstacle course is the messiest, if not one of the most fun, 5K races in Evansville. It challenges runners to dig deep and get in touch with their inner 5-year-old, page 44. Photo by Chris Campbell

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The Original Discount Superstore

>> River City Revealed

New, used, big, or small, this flea market has it all Since Tennessee native Ralph Glenn opened the Super Flea Market on South Kentucky Avenue in the early 1990s, thousands of bargain shoppers dedicate the first weekend of each month to browsing its 13 aisles for everything from antiques, perfumes, Tshirts, and computers to fresh produce, bath fittings, gutter protection, and home remodeling supplies. The massive selection includes both hand-me-downs and brand new merchandise, so customers can find just about anything underneath one roof. Over three days, more than 16,000 people flock to the 120,000-squarefoot warehouse to shop. Evansville natives Bob and Doloris Savage, former vendors of the Super Flea Market and retirees of the prosecutor’s office and the Courier and Press, leased the business in late 2006 and now run and maintain it. Together, they have replaced heating and air units, painted, remodeled areas such as the snack bar and bathrooms, and refilled 64 vacant booths. Bob admits the maintenance is a constant battle, but the couple is dedicated to the satisfaction of their vendors and regular clientele. “If it weren’t for them,” says Doloris, “we wouldn’t be here.”

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The flea market has nearly 200 vendors; 85 percent market their wares every weekend year-round, and a few have been a mainstay for more than 15 years. Doloris, who manages the shows, manipulates her floor plan to ensure shoppers can peruse a variety of vendor products in each aisle. The strategy holds customers’ interest and keeps them browsing. In one aisle, shoppers can look at collectable baseball cards, homemade lamps, and sterling silver. Since vendor contracts are month-to-month, there is always something new and exciting to check out. Aside from their regulars — patrons who travel from surrounding cities and monthly vendors — Bob and Doloris still meet a lot of flea market rookies. “I think a lot of people have the concept that we sell junky, yard sale stuff, and that’s not true,” she says. “If more people would come out and see what we have, they would be shopping here every month.” — Natalie Greer For show dates and more information, visit www.superfleamkt.com.

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14,000

One Way or Another

Race for the Cure participants in 2011, including 931 cancer survivors.

More than four months have passed

Sycamore Street. Now a two-way between the streets of Second and Main.

5,625,000 Bricks used to build the Old Courthouse in Downtown Evansville.

Vine Street. Now a two-way between Second Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Third and Fifth streets. Now both two-ways between Sycamore and Court streets.

Main Street. Traffic flow now reversed between Second Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.

Million, number of vehicles that have been produced by Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana as of Jan. 17, 2012.

Riverside Drive. Medians now open at both Main and Walnut streets allowing left turns. — Trisha Weber

695 Number of Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana members since 2009.

18.4 Minutes it takes the average Evansville worker to commute to work each day.

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since Downtown Evansville’s traffic changes went into effect, including new traffic patterns and traffic signals. Although at least one minor accident and a lot of wrong turns resulted that September morning, most Downtown drivers have caught on. In an August press release, Evansville former Mayor Johnathan Weinzapfel urged motorists to take caution as fellow drivers adapted to the new traffic patterns, but ultimately he saw the benefits. “This project will significantly enhance traffic flow into, out of, and within Downtown Evansville,” he said. The changes came as a result of the now-inactive Downtown Implementation Committee, which began collecting recommendations in 2005 from local residents on how to create a more efficient traffic flow Downtown. Seven years later, those improvements came just in time for the opening of the Ford Center, which city officials say will be more accessible with the new flow.

For those who only make it to the riverfront area on occasion, here’s a map and list of all the street changes that occurred.

25.5 Percent of Evansville businesses owned by women.

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Home of the Brave

Local veterans receive an unprecedented homecoming area of Evansville sit three stories of patriotic refuge. The 27-unit apartment building — a product of the local nonprofit organization ECHO Housing Corporation — opened in December 2011, equipped with amenities such as a security system, swipe card entry system, laundry facilities, and furniture. Already, 22 of the 480-square-foot, one-person apartments have been filled with deserving tenants: disabled and homeless military veterans. For 13 years, ECHO, created by the Evansville Coalition for the Homeless, has been fighting homelessness in the Tri-State. Prior to the veteran housing (Lucas Place II), the corporation created a 20-unit transitional apartment complex (Lucas Place) for homeless families in Vanderburgh County; a leasing assistance program for homeless families and individuals with disabilities (New Start); and 30 rental units for those with low to moderate A Place to Call Home: Since it opened last December, Lucas Place II, a permanent housing incomes. unit for homeless military veterans, has provided more than 20 local veterans with a fresh start. Michael Caudill, ECHO’s program director, says currently the primary fobe able to prove they are homeless. “They can’t be doubled up cus is Jacobsville, designated by the city of Evansville as a “redevelon someone’s couch or living with a niece,” says Tedrow; they opment area,” where more than 35 percent of residents, as well as must obtain proof from homeless shelters such as Aurora to more than 50 percent of children, are below the poverty line. Furconfirm they are homeless. Other requirements include proof ther, when ECHO began its quest, it used 2000 census data, which of military service, at least 60 days spent in active duty, and indicated Vanderburgh County had a higher percentage of homean honorable discharge from their branch. “We also don’t acless persons per capita than any other county in Indiana — one out cept domestic violence offenders,” says Tedrow, “and they of three being military veterans. Along with former mayor Jonathan cannot be on the sex offender’s registry.” Less than half of the Weinzapfel’s “Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Evansville and more than 50 applicants were chosen. Vanderburgh County,” ECHO is determined to end the statistics Each of the individuals have either a physical, mental, or that haunt the city. With several housing programs, including the chronic disability. With one-on-one financial planning assisveteran apartments, which are the only permanent housing for miltance and monthly support groups, Tedrow is able to observe itary veterans in Indiana, the organization is determined to give out each veteran, being the eyes and ears for their doctors. The as many fresh starts as possible. idea is to show them how to be self-sufficient, she says. “The That doesn’t mean everyone will find his or her home-sweetfirst year is to get them used to having a home again.” home. Dawn Tedrow, the case manager of the Lucas Place II proj— Trisha Weber ect, says each vet must go through an application and background check before qualifying for the housing. First, the applicant must

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On the corner of Michigan and Garfield streets in the Jacobsville

>> Where We Rank >> Interview Evansville

New bishop is more concerned with spiritual leadership than what he is called By Kristen K. Tucker When Bishop Charles C. Thompson was ordained as Evansville’s fifth bishop on June 29, 2011, it was with all the fanfare and ceremony the post evokes. Meet the man behind the vestments — the spiritual leader with an undergraduate degree in accounting. Evansville Living recently sat down with Bishop Thompson and found the Kentucky native who grew up with church at the center of his life, and received his Master of Divinity degree right down the road at St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, is introspective, accessible, and down to earth. Dare we say the leader of the Catholic Church in Evansville seems like a regular guy?

City View: A big deal was made about your name at your ordination. What should we call you?

Bishop Thompson: When this announcement was coming out, Bishop (Thomas C.) Kelly, the late bishop of Louisville, said, “You are not going to be Bishop Chuck. You are going to be Bishop Charles or Bishop Thompson.” I don’t have a preference. As far as what people call me, I think it is kind of funny.

CV: Were you born a Catholic? BT: I am a cradle Catholic. I grew up in the most Catholic county in the state of Kentucky (Marion County). I remember when we moved to Louisville, I was walking home one day, and somebody (was) trying to “save” me. My mom had to explain that there was something other than a Catholic.

CV: You went to high school during de-segregation. How did that experience change your life?

In 2011, the Memorial High School girls’ basketball team celebrated their Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 3A State Championship.

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BT: I was bussed to one of the worst schools in the entire system. There were times we had to duck because there would be a rock or a brick thrown through the window. There was a stabbing in the school. There were two girls raped on the third floor, so they closed down that floor. There were drug deals. I really started asking myself, “What is this violence? What does my life say to this? How do I live a life that contrasts and speaks against it?” It was the first time I thought on social justice, and then I thought of the priesthood.

CV: When did you know you would become a priest? BT: Somewhere in college, it really started gnawing at me. It just had never left me. That’s when I actually went to see my cousin Father Dale Cieslik.

CV: Do you have a leadership style? BT: I asked Bishop Kelly for advice. He kept saying to me very clearly, “Chuck, be yourself. Just be yourself.” And so, I am just trying to be myself right now.

CV: Who are you? BT: I am a pretty structured person, pretty organized. But also I hope that I am approachable and personable, and I hope that administration organization does not overshadow the spiritual and the call for prayer. I hope there is a balance.

CV: What was your life like the moment after you were publicly announced the new bishop? BT: All of the sudden, the mail started coming in, and it just kept piling up. What I did the first couple of days as bishop was try to get all of the mail in at least four different piles. Divide and conquer.

The University of Southern Indiana Cross-Country team finished 2nd at the NCAA II Midwest Region Championship in November, earning a trip to the NCAA II National Championship for the 7th year in a row. They were led by junior Michael Jordan, who finished the 10K in an impressive 32:12.40.

Top High School Football Mater Dei finished No. 2 in Indiana Division 2A high school football in 2011, and No. 29 overall in the state. The Wildcats were captained by quarterback Dane Maurer and finished the season 6-1 in the league and 13-2 overall.

Top Help G.I. Jobs recognized the University of Evansville in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities in doing the most for American military veterans and students. It’s the second year in a row the school ranked so highly.

Top Elementary & Middle Schools John H. Castle Elementary and Castle North Middle Schools, Good Shepherd and St. Matthew’s Catholic Schools, Evansville Day School and Signature School were named 20102011 Indiana Four-Star Schools. Four stars are given to schools that perform in the upper 25th percentile of schools in performance on ISTEP+ and ECA state exams.

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Great isn’t Good Enough Evansville’s award-winning hospitals offer top-notch patient care

Photo provided by Deaconess Health Systems

Photo by Shanti Knight

By Shanti Knight

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Evansville already has nationally ranked hospitals: Deaconess has earned a Solucient 100 Top Hospitals award for cardiac and orthopedic services and a US News and World Report Best Hospitals ranking for hormonal disease services, while St. Mary’s has achieved ranking for fastest heart attack care and a Magnet designation for nursing, which only 6.74 percent of registered hospitals nationwide have achieved. More importantly, neither hospital is completely satisfied and both are planning to offer updates that address technology, patient rooms, obesity, and readmission rates. St. Mary’s is scheduled to complete their emergency department (ED) expansion project later this year. The project adds 16 beds and a CT scan to the emergency room (ER). While the main focus of the project is the ER, it also will affect general patients, providing more private rooms and space for treatment, according to St. Mary’s Media Relations Coordinator Laura Forbes. A major service target for 2012 is to reduce readmission rates. Janet Raisor, executive director of case management, community outreach, and rehabilitation, says this is a goal for many hospitals nationally. Minimizing the need to return to the hospital is not only better for the patients’ health; it also reduces health care costs. Raisor says Medicare spends approximately $17 billion annually on readmissions (one out of every five Medicare patients is readmitted within 30 days of discharge), and beginning this year, hospitals will be issued financial penalties for readmissions. St. Mary’s is urging its doctors and nurses to take basic steps to avoid readmission, such as early discharge planning and understanding patient barriers to home recovery (mobility, finances, and cognition). These actions help prevent common mistakes that could lead to relapse — taking medications incorrectly, failing to follow up with a primary care physician, not knowing symptoms that might indicate a need Healthy Encouragement: Janet Raisor, executive director of case management, community outreach, and rehabilitation at St. Mary’s Health System, instructs Sheila Santacana, a senior nursing student at the University of Southern Indiana. Below, the British TV show “Supersize vs. Superskinny,” which shot a documentary at Deaconess Hospital on the effects of obesity, films Dr. Greg Mann from Women’s Health Care, P.C. as he discusses childbirth.

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to return to the doctor. In this effort, St. Mary’s is encouraging their doctors and nurses to use the “teach-back” methodology, where the caregiver who explains the discharge program to the patient asks the patient to explain it back to them, to avoid misunderstanding and to internalize the information. The teach-back method also addresses any recovery issues the patient might face at home. It’s a time for the patient to ask questions, and for the health professional and the patient to have a discussion. The goal is eventually for all St. Mary’s doctors and nurses to use the program. As another part of the readmissionreduction initiative, St. Mary’s began a courtesy prescription delivery service during summer 2011, which brings a patient’s first set of prescriptions to his or her bedside to assist with the transition from the hospital. Geriatric and family practitioners, David and Evelyn Bose have recently committed themselves exclusively to their post-acute care model, in which all of their approximately 500 patients are nursing home residents. The couple essentially are traveling doctors with no in-office practice. Additionally, the hospital launched the St. Mary’s avoidable readmission team (S.M.A.R.T.), which strives to replicate successful national and inhouse programs. (The cardiac care transition team performed similar work before S.M.A.R.T. began, as an avenue for reaching out to what soon will be all patients.) S.M.A.R.T. consists of approximately 20 volunteers, including retired nurses and one retired social worker who since July have collectively logged more than 1,000 hours calling patients who have gone home. During these phone calls, the volunteers talk to patients about their medication, therapy, diet, and other aspects of after-care. They can pinpoint reasons why patients aren’t doing what is required for recovery and determine plans that work for them, such as visiting the more affordable ECHO Clinic, with which St. Mary’s has a partnership. They have made more than 6,000 phone calls and more than 200 “catches”— cases where the patient would likely have been read-

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WHAT WE DO mitted had S.M.A.R.T. not made contact. When a S.M.A.R.T. volunteer determines a patient is struggling with recovery, the St. Mary’s case management team intervenes. This effort creates smooth transitions and prevents readmissions. S.M.A.R.T. also contributes to the future of medical care in the community. Since January, the program has taken on about 25 nursing and social work students, mostly from the University of Southern Indiana and one from Western Kentucky University, as interns. These interns, by doing the same work as the volunteers, learn about patient recovery and the importance of a smooth transition home. They primarily ask questions and collect information, and it’s through this process that Raisor says they are learning.

In November 2009, Deaconess partnered with an electronic health record (EHR — also called electronic medical record, or EMR) system called Epic and now has implemented the system at their main campus, Deaconess Gateway and Heart Hospital, and Deaconess Cross Pointe. Epic is a paperless system that in December 2011 was awarded Stage 7, the highest national ranking from HIMSS Analytics. (Of 5,000 hospitals, Deaconess is among the top 65 who received this honor.) Public Relations Manager Sam Rogers explains that this system benefits patients because it is efficient and requires them only to enter their information once — the records then “follow” them to any medical caregiver they visit. Of the Stage 7 ranking, Todd Richardson, chief information officer at Deaconess Health System says, “While it’s a great achievement, it is not the finish line for us. Our focus from day one, when we launched our EMR initiative, was centered on the quality of care for the patients we serve.” This summer will see a facility upgrade to Deaconess unit 4800, which will become a 24-bed universal intensive care unit (ICU), replacing two smaller ICUs on the Deaconess main campus. Universal beds allow patients to enter the unit in critical condition and be discharged from the same unit, staying in the same bed, in the same 42 EVANSVILLE CITY VIEW 2012

location, as the level of care around him or her changes appropriately, minimizing movement and promoting optimal recovery. Further, Deaconess addressed 2011’s disappointing Gallup poll statistic that called Evansville the most obese city in America by helping to host “Supersize vs. Superskinny,” an English reality television show. “Supersize vs. Superskinny” follows two individuals, one extremely overweight and the other very underweight, as they swap diets, to examine their individual relationships with food. When the show’s creators wanted to cross the pond to study America’s obesity epidemic, Evansville was a natural choice. Deaconess chose to participate, Rogers says, because “shedding light on the problem is always a good thing.” When the “Supersize vs. Superskinny” team came to Evansville in January, they documented how Deaconess accommodates obese patients with lift systems and bigger wheelchairs, beds, and bathrooms (to name a few). They even interviewed

patients and stepped into the community to examine why obesity may be such an issue. Ultimately, their goal was to take a holistic view of how obesity impacts healthcare and the community. Rogers says it’s important to Deaconess to highlight the problems of obesity and see how lifestyles can change in the community so that healthier decisions can be made. The show begins airing on Feb. 28 in England and may be available for online viewing. One quarter of each one-hour episode will be about Evansville. With newly implemented systems and ambitious goals propelling them into the new year, Evansville’s hospitals eagerly are serving the community with top-notch technology and methodology and a commitment to helping citizens achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles. CV

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13-milers and marathons aren’t exactly runs in the park. Luckily, Evansville offers several organized races with distances of four miles or less. Not only are they a great opportunity to get in shape and stay healthy, in Evansville they almost always raise money for worthwhile charities. We love the challenge of pressing on and the thrill of crossing the finish line. Whether the goal is personal fitness, community involvement, or a sense of accomplishment, Evansville offers plenty of runs to choose from. The Art of Running: Each year, the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science chooses a local artist to create a unique work of art depicting the race’s theme. Last year, artist Nikki Pritchett’s Dr. Seuss-influenced design reflected the race’s title “Oh, the Things We Will See.”

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Oh, the Things we will see Presented by: Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science Unique Feature: Nearly the entire race is run along the Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage

Information: www.emuseum.org

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Presented by: Jim Bush Unique Feature: Four miles, 10 challenges Information: www.riseupandrun.com

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Want to race, but not sure where to begin?

Downtown YMCA: 222 N.W. Sixth St. Phone: 812-423-9622

Dunigan Family YMCA: 6846 Oak Check out the YMCA, which offers scheduled 5K, half marathon, and Grove Road. Phone: 812-401-9622 marathon training programs. Also, look into the Greater Evansville Runners/Walkers Club (GERWC). Find more info at www.gerwc.com.

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Mud, Sweat, & Obstacles: On Nov. 5, 2011, Evansvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angel Mounds State Historic Site filled with local runners in need of a challenge. The four-miler included 10 obstacles dispersed throughout the course, testing overall fitness of the runners.

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April 28 – St. Jude Give Hope 5K

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April 28 – Press on to the Goal ELS

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March 3 – First Annual Healthy Kids Fun Run

June 14 – Colon Cancer Awareness Walk/Run

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Aug. 4 – YMCA 5K

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March 31 – Hot Dog Run

Aug. 18 – Viking Assault

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April 14 – Habitat for Humanity 5K Home Run

Sept. 22 – Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

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April 21 – Chance to Hope 5k: Hope in Motion

Oct. 22 – Ray Rayl Run

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Oct. 27 – SWIRCA Harvest Run

Dec. 8 – Arthritis Jingle Bell Run

Nov. 10 – 4th Annual Evansville Museum 5K

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2012 Calendar of Events by Month February FEBRUARY 1 FORD CENTER Jeff Dunham With new characters in his lineup, including Walter and Bubba J, comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham draws laughs from his multi-generational audience. 7:30 p.m. 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-422-1515 or www.thefordcenter.com

FEBRUARY 1 UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE Andiron Lecture Series: Erika Taylor The YWCA of Evansville is an institution more than 100 years old. Erika Taylor, the current executive director of the nonprofit organization dedicated to helping minorities, stops by the University of Evansville to discuss “Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women, the YWCA.” 4 p.m. University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 812-488-2000 or www.evansville.edu

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February 2

BROADWAY AT RIVERPARK Monty Python’s Spamalot

FORD CENTER Winter Jam

If you love to laugh, enjoy a one-nightonly show of the musical comedy Monty Python’s Spamalot based on the classic and American-loved film Monty Python and The Holy Grail. Fans might ask, “Where did they get those coconuts?” 7 p.m.

Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, Christian music’s largest annual tour, brings renowned Christian music stars — including Sanctus Real, Peter Furler, and Kari Jobe — under one roof. 7 p.m.

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FEBRUARY 2 EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER Laugh for Life with Tim Hawkins Laugh for Life with Tim Hawkins is a standup comedy routine complete with guitar chops and vocal impressions. A former All-American baseball player, Hawkins now focuses on comedy. His show raises funds for the Pregnancy Resource Centers of Evansville. 7 p.m. Crossroads Christian Church, 10800 Lincoln Ave., Newburgh, Ind. 812-423-9222 or www.restoringpeople.com

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FEBRUARY 4 LAMPION CENTER 15th Annual “A Chocolate Affair”

UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE Coffee Hour Rob Griffith, a current associate professor in the department of creative writing at the University of Evansville, kicks off the 2012 coffee hour series for the university. Griffith’s award-winning poetry has been published by David Robert Books, and he is the co-founding editor of Measure: A Review of Formal Poetry. 4 p.m. Melvin Peterson Art Gallery, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 812-488-2000 or english.evansville.edu

Indulge in the city’s best chocolate from vendors such as Piece of Cake, Just Rennie’s, Stephen Libs Finer Chocolates, and many more. This chocolate overload is paired with hors d’oeuvres, champagne, a silent auction, and dancing to local musicians. All proceeds benefit the work of the Lampion Center, a nonprofit organization with a range of services such as family counseling, adoption programs, and crisis help. 7-10 p.m. Old National Bank, 1 Main St. 812-471-1176 or www.lampioncenter.com

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Providing an exceptional education built upon Christian values and progressive curriculum design.

v Mass schedule Saturday at 5 p.m. Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., and 11 a.m. Call Parish Office for Daily Mass and Holy Day Mass Times

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FEBRUARY 4 UNDER THE BEAMS CONCERT SERIES Anonymous 4 Before hitting the stage at the University of Evansville (Feb. 5), Anonymous 4 perform a one-night-only show in the Under the Beams Concert Series. Their traditional glee club/ensemble style showcases their ability to blend their voices for an extraordinary performance. 8 p.m. Rapp-Owen Granary, 413 Granary St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-682-3128 or www.underthebeams.org

FEBRUARY 4 HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 20th Annual Holy Rosary Gala For the 20th annual gala, Holy Rosary organizers chose this theme: “Back to the Future.” The event, open to the public, features a silent and live auction, dinner provided by gourmet chef Doug Rennie, and dancing to music by McFly!, a 1980s cover band. 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m.

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FEBRUARY 4-5 EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA A Salute to the Heroes The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates America, and this unique night of music includes pieces from the World War II era, hits from the age of swing, and a Glenn Miller tribute. 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 812-425-5050 or www.evansvillephilharmonic.org

FEBRUARY 5 EASTER SEALS Super Bride Sunday Super Bride Sunday is the place to get ready for the big day. Easter Seals presents the area’s largest bridal show, and the “cake dive” to search for valuable prizes is a favorite. Proceeds benefit Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center, a nonprofit organization helping children and adults with disabilities. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-437-2627 or www.eastersealsswindiana.com

FEBRUARY 9

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HENDERSON ARTS ALLIANCE ASSOCIATION Carolina Chocolate Drops Get ready for some foot-stomping, knee-slapping tunes featuring the banjo, fiddle, guitar, snare, kazoo, jugs, and bones. This is a night of bluegrass music from a Grammy Award-winning band. 7:30 p.m. 2660 S. Green St., Henderson Ky. 270-826-5916 or www.haaa.org

FEBRUARY 10 EVANSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE Civic Dinner Concert Series: Christopher Tyner Evansville Civic Theatre’s managing artistic director Christopher Tyner shows off his pipes as he headlines this concert series at the Germania Maennerchor. He belts out love songs — just in time for Valentine’s Day. Reservations required. 6:30 p.m. Evansville Civic Center, Germania Maennerchor, 916 N. Fulton Ave. 812-422-1925 or www.civic.evansville.net

February 10 Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Orchid Escape Preview Party When the temperature-controlled Amazonia debuted at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden a few years ago, it created the perfect environment for a long-running event: the Orchid Escape. The orchid exhibit continues through March 10. 7-10 p.m. Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. 812-435-6143 or www.meskerparkzoo.com

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FEBRUARY 11 EVANSVILLE ARC The Really Big Show Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Evansville ARC’s annual fundraising event, this year’s show will be the biggest yet. The Really Big Show includes musicians, dancers, comedians, and entertainers from the Tri-State. Also on tap: snacks, drinks, dancing, and a silent auction. All proceeds from the silent auction benefit the Bayleigh Paukner Endowment that supports the Child Life Center, and all proceeds from sales and sponsorship benefit Evansville ARC, an organization helping those with disabilities. 7 p.m. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-428-4500 or www.evansvillearc.org

FEBRUARY 11 New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art Art Stroll Warm your heart from the winter chill with a stroll down historic New Harmony, Ind.’s, cozy line of antique shops and art galleries. 4-7 p.m. New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-682-3156 or www.nhgallery.com

FEBRUARY 14 UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE UE Jazz Ensemble: Swing Dance The night goes like this: swing dancing, dinner eating, prize winning. It benefits University of Evansville’s Jazz Ensemble’s trip to the Elmhurst College Jazz Festival. 7 p.m.

programs, comes to the YWCA to discuss the effects of Brown v. Board of Education in Evansville. Noon.

FEBRUARY 19

FEBRUARY 23-26

YWCA, 118 Vine St. 812-422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org

TALES & SCALES New Orleans Style Brunch

EVANSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE Bat Boy: The Musical

The Mardi Gras celebration comes to Evansville with the traveling “musictelling” group Tales & Scales at the New Orleans Style Brunch. Chef Josh Armstrong, longtime operator of Southern-inspired Riverview by Firefly, prepares the meal as jazz music fills the air. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bat Boy: The Musical is the tale of an offbeat love story. It’s part horror and part comedy, just like the main character, who is part boy and part bat creature. 7:30 p.m.

February 17-25 University of Evansville Theatre The Cripple of Inishmaan The talented students of University of Evansville Theatre bring the performance of The Cripple of Inishmaan to life. Set in 1934 off the coast of Ireland, the story, based on true events, reveals the tale of a Hollywood movie crew on an island filming the documentary of Man of Aran. The villagers on the island want to escape their impoverished lives by landing roles in the film. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Shanklin Theatre, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 812-488-2031 or theatre.evansville.edu

FEBRUARY 18 DISNEY Disney Live! Disney has created beloved characters, and they’re arriving in Evansville. The characters come from three classic stories including Cinderella, Beauty & the Beast, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, starring Disney icons Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy. 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-422-2111 or centre.evansvillegis.com

FEBRUARY 18

Old Courthouse, 201 N.W. Fourth St. 812-488-2457 or music.evansville.edu

EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Viva Violin

FEBRUARY 15

Elmar Oliveira, world-renowned violinist and Grammy Award nominee, unites with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra in one of the most exhilarating works of the classics series including music of Rossini and Puccini. 7 p.m.

Owensboro Symphony Orchestra Jeans ’N Classics Performing selections from Earth, Wind & Fire; Chicago; and Blood, Sweat & Tears, the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra will play an unforgettable assortment of music for all ages. 7:30 p.m. RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 270-687-2787 or www.visitowensboro.com

FEBRUARY 17 Historic New Harmony Harmoniefest This celebration commemorates the founding of the Harmonie Society, an 18th century group of religious separatists from Germany who established the Southwest Indiana town of New Harmony. Enjoy a pitch-in dinner, dessert bar, and live musical entertainment. 6 p.m. Thrall’s Opera House, 612 Church St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-682-4488 or www.newharmony.org

February 17 YWCA Personally Speaking Series Inspired by African American History Month, Ira Neal, the retired director of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s federal, state, and local student

Old National Bank, 1 Main St. 812-425-8741 or www.talesandscales.org

February 19–May 13 Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science Evolution of a City On March 27, 1812, Hugh McGary purchased 200 acres of land that became known as the city of Evansville. This exhibition — a part of the Bicentennial celebration that recognizes Evansville’s 200-year existence — includes historic documents and artifacts relating to the early years of Evansville. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. WednesdayFriday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; Noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive 812-425-2406 or www.emuseum.org

February 21 Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science An Evening with Lee and Richard Hamilton Brothers Lee Hamilton, a former congressman, and Richard Hamilton, a former reverend, discuss what it was like growing up in 1940s Evansville. Their lecture is the second in a series of five lectures that are a part of Evansville’s Bicentennial celebration. 7 p.m. Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive 812-425-2406 or www.emuseum.org

February 22-April 8

Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 812-4255050 or www.evansvillephilharmonic.org

Trinity United Methodist Church Wednesday Evening Lenten Events

FEBRUARY 18

From Ash Wednesday (Feb. 22) until Easter (April 8), Trinity United Methodist Church hosts Lenten events each Wednesday night. The popular gatherings include a meal followed by a program focused on the Christian-based tradition of Lent, a 40-day preparation period for Easter. 6 p.m. each night.

AIDS RESOURCE GROUP Mardi Bras One of the most unique events of the year is Mardi Bras, a fashion show with local celebrity models wearing one-of-a-kind brassieres and corsets by regional artists. This event includes a cash bar, appetizers, and a DJ. Proceeds support the AIDS Resource Group. 7-11 p.m. Casino Aztar Conference Center, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive. 812-421-0059 or www.mardibras.org

FEBRUARY 18 Community Marriage Builders Marriage Insurance for Engaged Couples The goal of Community Marriage Builders: to make it last. This day for engaged couples encourages thought about life after marriage. 9 a.m-6 p.m. Old Courthouse, 201 N.W. Fourth St. 812-477-2260 or www.makeitlast.org

Trinity United Methodist Church, 216 S.E. Third St. 812-423-4495 or www.trinityunites.com

February 23

The Annex, 1138 Washington Square, Washington Square Mall 812-425-2800 or www.civic.evansville.net

February 24 University of Southern Indiana Toast to the Arts Local artists create masterful work, and this night is for them. Mingle with supporters of the arts at this annual gala, which benefits scholarship programs and student development activities of USI’s Society for Arts and Humanities. 7 p.m. Carter Hall, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd. 812-464-8600 or www.usi.edu

FEBRUARY 24 HENDERSON AREA ARTS ALLIANCE Cirque Mechanics Boomtown! Returning to Henderson, Ky., the Cirque Mechanic’s new show Boomtown! highlights the relationship between man and machine. Prospectors and entrepreneurs in search for gold inspire the spirit of adventure and stunts with mechanical scenery and props. 7:30 p.m. 2660 S. Green St., Henderson, Ky. 270-826-5916 or www.haaa.org

FEBRUARY 24- MARCH 4 OWENSBORO PANGEA THEATRE Nunsense Owensboro’s Back Alley Musicals presents an outrageous and hysterical musical comedy at Pangea Theatre. The long-running Nunsense has had numerous leads across the country, including Priscilla Presley. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 and March 2-3; 2 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 4. Pangea Theatre, 1320 Carter Road, Owensboro, Ky. backalleymusicals@ yahoo.com or www.visitowensboro.com

February 25 Evansville Museum Contemporaries EMC Uncorked An evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment benefits the Evansville Museum Contemporaries, a group that provides social, cultural, and educational activities to raise funds for the museum and its programs. 7-10 p.m.

Patchwork Central Soup, Salad, and Style Luncheon and Fashion Show

Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive 812-425-2406 or www.emuseum.org

Winter cold may be outside, but spring is in the air inside. Preview the latest spring fashions, and enjoy a lunch prepared by Patchwork’s most talented chefs at this annual event benefiting services to at-risk youth and families in need. Reservations required. Noon-1:30 p.m.

February 25

Patchwork Central, 100 Washington Ave. 812-424-2735 or www.patchwork.org

The Women’s Hospital Day of Dance Inspired by February, American Heart Month, The Women’s Hospital produces the Day of Dance. Alongside health experts are dance instructors to teach attendees how to dance through the decades and the “Signs of a Heart Attack” dance — fun, important, and memorable moves

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The Event Gallery by Madeleine’s is located in the new downtown Arts District. The recently remodeled Walton Motor Company building allows Madeleine’s staff to host more functions within a large ballroom and two state-of-the-art conference rooms, all with the same world-class cuisine and exquisite service.

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that could save a life. 8 a.m.-noon. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-842-4571 or www.deaconess.com

FEBRUARY 25 LITERARY CENTER Letters for Literacy Scrabble Tournament

dent online poetry journal, has poems featured in numerous publications, including the Harvard Review book. 5 p.m. Carter Hall, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd. 812-464-1916 or www.usi.edu/ropewalk

the Ohio Valley. This bowling fundraiser accepts all rolls — and donations — for the nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring youth. 9 a.m. Arc Lanes, 4901 Monroe Ave. 812-425-6076 or www.bbbsevansville.org

MARCH 1

March 3-4

YWCA Founder’s Day Open House

Wesselman Nature Society Maple Sugarbush Festival

Commons Area, Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 N. First Ave. 812-429-1222 or www.litcenter.org

The YWCA, a nonprofit organization aimed at eliminating racism and empowering women and girls, opens its Downtown facility to visitors. Learn more about the YWCA’s programs and eat snacks. 4–6 p.m.

In the 200-acre Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve are six miles of trails weaving through trees estimated to be nearly 300 years old. Those trees produce sap that becomes pure maple syrup. Taste it at this annual festival. 7 a.m. -1 p.m.

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YWCA, 118 Vine St. 812-422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org

HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Faith Day

Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, 551 N. Boeke Road 812-479-0771 or www.wesselmannaturesociety.org

MARCH 2

Teams of three vie for the championship in the Letters for Literacy Scrabble Tournament. Two divisions, competitive or just for fun, attract a range of participants. 1-4 p.m.

The third annual Faith Day concentrates on the Eucharistic celebration. Bishop Charles Thompson leads religious leaders and the public on an exploration of the sacrament of the Eucharist. 8:15 a.m. Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1301 S. Green River Road 812-477-8923 or www.hrparish.org

PUBLIC FOUNDATION OF EVANSVILLE 2012 Technology Showcase The Public Education Foundation partners with Ivy Tech Community College for this exhibition on technology in the classroom. 4:30-7 p.m.

February 26

Ivy Tech Community College, Student Commons, 3501 N. First Ave. 812-422-1699 or www.pefevansville.org

FORD CENTER Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker

MARCH 2

The award-winning country trio Lady Antebellum and former Hootie and the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker bring their tour to Evansville. Their performance is one of the first concerts in the Ford Center. 7:30 p.m. 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-422-1515 or www.thefordcenter.com

FEBRUARY 28 Broadway at The Centre Pop Goes the Rock Pop Goes the Rock by Cirque Dreams is a new musical that puts a rock ‘n’ roll party in a carnival funhouse. Timeless tunes mix with an international cast of singers, dancers, acrobats, and musicians dressed in extravagant costumes and theatrical mayhem. 7:30 p.m. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770 or www.smgevansville.com

FEBRUARY 28

ST. MARY’S WARRICK FOUNDATION 19th Annual Gala St. Mary’s Warrick Foundation holds their 19th gala with live and silent auctions and a focus on fellowship. The proceeds benefit residents of our community who lack insurance and resources for medical care. 6 p.m. Aztar Executive Conference Center, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive 812-897-7430 or www.stmarys.org

MARCH 2-18 CIVIC THEATRE One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest In the classic novel by Ken Kesey, a convicted man pleads insanity to avoid a prison sentence, and he winds up in a mental institution where he creates chaos and challenges the minds and hearts of all. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays.

UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE University Symphony Orchestra

Evansville Civic Theatre, 717 N. Fulton Ave. 812-425-2800 or www.civic.evansville.net

The University Symphony Orchestra is an ensemble encompassing both majors and non-majors with nearly 60 student musicians. The University Symphony Orchestra performs four times each year, featuring solo appearances by guest artists. 7:30 p.m.

MARCH 3

Neu Chapel, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 812-488-2457 or music.evansville.edu

march MARCH 1 University of Southern Indiana RopeWalk Reading Series Kiki Petrosino, author of Fort Red Border and co-editor of Transom, an indepen-

AURORA Trivia Tonight Gather a team of four to eight to compete for the title of the trivia champs. Trivia Tonight benefits the nonprofit organization of Aurora, which advocates awareness and funding to end homelessness in Evansville. 6-10 p.m. Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road 812-428-3246 or jwalters@auroraevansville. org or www.evansvillecountryclub.org

MARCH 3 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE OHIO VALLEY Bowl for Kids’ Sake If anyone can put the “fun” in “fundraiser,” it’s the Big Brothers Big Sisters of

March 8 The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana Tri-State Business Expo In an effort to show off their many talents, area businesses set up booths to present their products, services, and capabilities to a crowd of 1,000-plus. This Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana event is a great way to network — bring your business cards. Before the exhibitors get to work, a Small Business Awards Brunch kicks off the day in the Centre’s ballroom at 10 a.m. Exhibits, noon-5:30 p.m. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-425-8147 or www.ccswin.com

March 8-11 FORD CENTER Disney On Ice As if acting, singing, and dancing all at once doesn’t seem challenging enough, throw in ice skating. Disney On Ice not only takes audiences along the magical journeys of beloved Disney stars, but also shows off the variety of talents from each performer. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday.

Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-422-1515 or www.thefordcenter.com

MARCH 9-24 OWENSBORO THEATRE WORKSHOP The Miss Firecracker Contest Follow the comical journey of a young girl with high hopes to be the Fourth of July Miss Firecracker in a small Mississippi town. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Theatre Workshop of Owensboro, 407 W. Fifth St., Owensboro, Ky. 270-683-5333 or www.visitowensboro.com

MARCH 10 UNDER THE BEAMS CONCERT SERIES Kinobe & the African Sensation Kinobe, a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter, brings the band African Sensation to perform under the beams. The Ugandan musicians play traditional instruments to express ideas of their African roots and culture. 8 p.m. Rapp-Owen Granary, 413 Granary St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-682-3128 or www.underthebeams.org

MARCH 10 ROLLING THUNDER 8th Annual Winstead Charity Show The Rolling Thunder of Evansville is a group dedicated to aiding veterans, and this variety show brings in an Elvis impersonator, local bands, and comedians. The lineup: Gina Moore, Downfall Rock Band, Tomb Stones, Scott Winstead, and the Van-Dells. 7 p.m. Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Coliseum, 307 Market St. 812-452-0799

MARCH 10 SWIRCA Fantasy Finds Auction SWIRCA provides home health services for children and adults in the Evansville

Best bet: March 20

The Women’s Hospital Wise Women Lecture Series Pat Koch is a well-known figure of fun. The matriarch of Holiday World & Spalshin’ Safari visits Evansville as a guest speaker for Deaconess Health System’s Wise Women Lecture series. Her topic: “The Art of Living.” 6 p.m. Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive 812-8424571 or www.deaconess.com

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community, and the funds raised from the Fantasy Finds Benefit Auction — which includes an opportunity to bid on travel, dining, tickets, jewelry, and more — helps SWIRCA do just that. 6-10 p.m. Ivy Room, SWIRCA, 16 W. Virginia St. 812-464-7800 or www.swirca.org

March 10 American Institute of Architects Indiana Southern Chapter Canstruction This international effort brings teams of architects, contractors, engineers, students, and others to build and design a structure completely out of canned goods. Their work is impressive and typically involves more than 20,000 cans. The event benefits the Tri-State Food Bank. Ceremony at 10 a.m; building at 3:30 p.m. March 9. Washington Square Mall, 1216 S. Green River Road 812-422-4187 or www.canstructevansville.com

God of Carnage Celebrating

25 Years 2012 Season

by Yasmina Reza

June 15–24

The Retreat from Moscow by William Nicholson

MARCH 10 JASPER ARTS COMMISSION Trout Fishing in America When musicians Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet met in Texas in a folk rock band in the 1970s, they began a decades-long collaboration, Trout Fishing in America, that has produced 15 albums and four Grammy Award nominations. 3:30 p.m. Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. 812-482-3070 or www.troutmusic.com

MARCH 11- JULY 1

July 6–15

GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHWEST INDIANA Girl Scout Exhibit

Pete ‘N’ Keely By James Hindman Original music by Patrick Brady Lyrics by Mark Waldrop

July 20 –August 5

For 100 years, the Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana have helped girls become women. This long-running exhibit, “A Century of Service: The Girl Scouts of America” at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, reveals how this organization changed the River City. The exhibit includes a cocktail party at the museum where 100 honorary Girl Scouts are named on March 16. Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive 812-421-4970 or www.girlscouts-raintree.org

Richard Price The 39 Steps 2011 Season

MARCH 12 GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHWEST INDIANA Open House at Council Office

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Producing Artistic Director – Elliot Wasserman

Managing /Marketing Director – Angela Torres

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St. Benedict Cathedral and School

1328 Lincoln Avenue www.saintbenedictcathedral.org

St. Benedict Catholic School is state accredited,offering academic excellence to students of all denominations,pre-school through grade 8.

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Domestic violence isn’t exclusive to a certain class. Law enforcement officers unite with nonprofit leaders for a day dedicated to ending domestic violence. Russell Strand, a nationally known domestic violence-training expert, is the keynote speaker. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

March 14-16

St. Benedict Parish is a community of faith united in Eucharist and committed to the Benedictine traditions. Masses: Mon.-Sat.7 and 9 am /Sat.evening 4:30 pm /Sun.6, 8:30 and 10:30 am

(812) 425-3369 (church)

ALBION FELLOWS BACON CENTER Domestic Violence Training

Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 N. First Ave. 812-422-9372 or www.albionfellowsbacon.org

We welcome new members to our parish family and school.

Fr. Gregory Chamberlin, OSB Pastor

Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana, 223 N.W. Second St. 812-421-4970 orwww.girlscouts-raintree.org

MARCH 14-15

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With a century of scouting in Evansville, the Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana host an open house.

Sr. Karlene Sensmeier, OSB Principal (812) 425-4596 (school)

Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra Young People’s Concerts Each March, local teachers are encouraged to introduce their students to the beauty found in music. The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra does this by offering six free concerts for area children in grades 3-5. A teacher’s guide is given to participating schools in order to prepare their students for the performances, which are conducted by Alfred Savia, EPO music director. 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. each day.

Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 812-4255050 or www.evansvillephilharmonic.org

MARCH 15 Leadership Evansville Celebration of Leadership Awards This evening celebrates and recognizes volunteers and professionals who have been nominated for their significant, collaborative contributions to the community. 6 p.m. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-425-3828 or www.leadershipevansville.org

MARCH 15 University of Southern Indiana RopeWalk Reading Series Editor Amy Locklin touts her new book Altered States, a collection of 30 science fiction and fantasy stories. The idea is to push the understanding of human nature. 5 p.m. Carter Hall, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd. 812-464-1916 or www.usi.edu/ropewalk

MARCH 16 YWCA Personally Speaking Series Julie Mallory is a gold level Master Gardener and a newspaper garden columnist. She brings her green thumb to the YWCA for the lecture: “Do You Really Need That Flower?” Noon. YWCA, 118 Vine St. 812-422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org

MARCH 16-18 COMMUNITY MARRIAGE BUILDERS Lake Barkley Weekend Get away for the weekend with your better half as you both go through marriage building workshops on beautiful Lake Barkley. Lake Barkley Lodge, 3500 State Park Road, Cadiz, Ky. 812-477-2260 or www.makeitlast.org

MARCH 16-22 MAY STUDIO THEATRE The Rimers of Eldritch The theater students from the University of Evansville take the stage to explore the struggles of a Bible Belt Missouri town in the mid-20th century. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; 2 p.m Sunday. May Studio, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 800-423-8633 or theatre. evanville.edu

MARCH 17 ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Patrick’s Day Run of Luck 7K

MARCH 17 EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Pictures at an Exhibition Aaron Copland paints a vivid, musical landscape in “Three Latin-American Sketches.” James Beckel presents the lively and rhythmic “The Mind’s Eye: Images for Horns and Orchestra.” Mussorgsky’s masterpiece, “Pictures at an Exhibition,” rounds out the performance. 7 p.m. Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 812-425-5050 or www.evansville philharmonic.org

March 18 Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science Why in Evansville? Survival of the Fittest Among Towns and Villages of the Lower Ohio In his lecture — the third lecture that celebrates Evansville’s Bicentennial — Dr. Darrel E. Bigham, a professor of history emeritus at the University of Southern Indiana, examines how Evansville stayed vibrant and grew while other communities failed. 2 p.m. Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive 812-425-2406 or www.emuseum.org

MARCH 19 Children’s Broadway Series Henry & Mudge Henry & Mudge, based on the best-selling series of books by Cynthia Rylant, is a musical adventure about the true challenges of moving from the city to a new house in the country. 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770 or www.smgevansville.com

MARCH 20 Broadway at RiverPark Damn Yankees A story of a man who would do anything, even sell his soul to the devil, in order to beat the professional baseball juggernaut, the New York Yankees. 7 p.m. RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 270-687-2787 or www.visitowensboro.com

MARCH 20-APRIL 1 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA THEATRE The Repertory Project The Shakespearean classic All’s Well that Ends Well and Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice rotate in this repertory project. It’s a demanding set for the actors but a wonderful experience for the audience. 7:30 p.m., except for Sundays at 2 p.m.

At St. Patrick’s Day Run of Luck, wear green and bring gently used pairs of shoes to donate to Soles4Souls, a nonprofit organization providing shoes to people in need all over the world. 9 a.m.

Mallette Studio, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd. 812-465-1668 or www.usi.edu

St. John’s Catholic Church, 624 Frame Road, Newburgh, Ind. 812-589-9982 or www.runofluck7k.com

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA Marlene V. Shaw Biology Lecture: “Gene Therapy: A Forever Fix”

MARCH 21

With a doctorate in genetics, Ricki Lewis is a science writer with the impeccable gift to translate complicated subject

matter into compelling and engaging stories. The author speaks on her book The Forever Fix about an 8-year-old boy who was cured of hereditary blindness in 2008 just four days after undergoing gene therapy. 7 p.m. Carter Hall, University Center, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd. 812-465-1084

MARCH 21 Broadway Series Damn Yankees Damn Yankees is a musical comedy about a 1950s middle-aged baseball fanatic who trades his soul to the devil for a chance to lead his favorite team against the New York Yankees. 7:30 p.m.

Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Ave. 812-853-3956 or www.angelmounds.org

MARCH 29 UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE Coffee Hour Patricia Henley has written two novels, In the River Sweet and Hummingbird House. She also is the author of four collections of short stories. Henley, the professor for the MFA Creative Writing Program at Purdue University, stops by the University of Evansville to talk about her craft. 4 p.m. Melvin Peterson Art Gallery, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 812-488-2000 or english.evansville.edu

The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770 or www.smgevansville.com

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COMMUNITY MARRIAGE BUILDERS Singles Weekend

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA Phenomenal Women of USI and the Community Women’s History Month at the University of Southern Indiana is a celebration of two X chromosomes. A diverse group of women who have made contributions honored tonight are an inspiration for the community. 6 p.m. Carter Hall, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd. 812-465-7188 or www.usi.edu

MARCH 23 UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE Classical Guitar Society Guest Artist Series Spreading the knowledge and interest in guitar and its music, the Classical Guitar Society will take the stage at the Wheeler Concert Hall at the University of Evansville. 7:30 p.m. Wheeler Concert Hall, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 812-488-2457 or music.evansville.edu

MARCH 24 Owensboro Symphony Orchestra “The World of Disney” The Owensboro Symphony Orchestra presents a night filled with selections from the magical music of Disney. This performance is for your kids — and the kid in you. 7:30 p.m. RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 270-687-2787 or www.riverparkcenter.org

MARCH 24-25 ANGEL MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE 5th Annual Native American Fine Arts Market The 5th annual Native American Fine Arts Market celebrates the Native Americans who populated Angel Mounds nearly 1,000 years ago. This annual bazaar kicks off the two-day celebration with a Friday night filled with hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting, and art auction. On Saturday, artists sell fine art. 6 p.m. Friday opening reception; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

Tired of being single? Take a trip to nearby New Harmony, Ind., for this weekend-long workshop on how to separate all the jerks or jerkettes from the ones worth holding on to. New Harmony Inn, 504 North St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-477-2260 or www.makeitlast.org

March 31 PC Pound Puppies PC Pound Puppies Spring Craft and Gift Show While trying to raise money for the sheltering and medical care of stray dogs, PC Pound Puppies, Posey County’s canine rescue organization, brings a fun craft and gift show just as spring approaches. Festivities include pictures with the Easter Bunny, raffle tickets, and Springinfluenced prizes. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Posey County 4-H Center, 111 Harmony Township Road, New Harmony, Ind. 812-963-3890 or www.pcpoundpuppies. petfinder.com

MARCH 31-APRIL 1 American Cancer Society Relay for Life of the Vanderburgh Colleges Cancer never sleeps, and neither do the volunteers at this overnight event. Team members take shifts to walk or run in celebration of cancer survivors, in memory of loved ones lost, and in support of efforts to fight the disease. 6 p.m.-6 a.m. University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd. 812-475-9244 or www.cancer.org

april APRIL 1-29 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA 42nd Annual USI Juried Student Art Exhibition Fueled by a creative passion, University of Southern Indiana students take to the gallery to display their work. The crossdisciplines at USI — studio art, graphic design, art education, and art history — bring stunning work to the West Side. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

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McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd. 812-228-5006 or www.usi.edu.

APRIL 5 Evansville Museum Contemporaries An Evening with Roger Stoller Roger Stoller, a California artist, was chosen to complete a public work of art for Evansville’s new arena, the Ford Center. The piece, scheduled to be completed in 2012, should shine on the Downtown facility’s new facade. He comes to the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science to speak about his work. 7-8 p.m. Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive 812-425-2406 or www.emuseum.org

APRIL 8 Crossroads Christian Church Easter at the Ford Center To observe this Christian holiday, Crossroads Christian Church brings together a worship service with a 200-member choir and a 70-piece orchestra. 10 a.m. Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-858-8668 or www.crossroadschristian.com

APRIL 10 ALBION FELLOWS BACON CENTER Walk A Mile in Her Shoes: Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence Men don a pair of high heels. The gesture brings issues of rape and gender violence into daily conversations. 5 p.m. University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd. 812-422-9372 or www.albionfellowsbacon.org

APRIL 12 YOUTH FIRST, INC. Passport to Adventure Benefit Auction “Passport to Adventure Benefit Auction” is an adventure-themed auction featuring signed celebrity memorabilia, vacations, and more to support Youth First, an award-winning nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping children from substance abuse. 5-7 p.m. silent auction. 7-8:30 p.m. live auction. St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, 3700 Washington Ave. 812-421-8336 or www.youthfirstinc.org

APRIL 13-14 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA Springfest To welcome the spring season, students from the University of Southern Indiana sponsor this two-day, outdoor event that includes food and music for both the campus and local community. Time to be announced. USI Campus, 8600 University Blvd. 812-464-8600 or www.usi.edu

APRIL 13-14 Southern Indiana Classic Marathon 2012 SIC SLAM: A Military Appreciation Event

The SIC SLAM is a two-day festival surrounding the Southern Indiana Classic Marathon, Half Marathon, and 8k. The all-you-can-eat-and-drink event honors members of the military. On tap for fun: live entertainment, bierstubes, and five bouncy houses. 4-11 p.m. Friday; 7:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Saturday Vanderburgh County 4-H Center, 201 Boonville-New Harmony Road 812-867-6217 or www.sicmarathon.com

April 13-22 University of Evansville Theatre Once in a Lifetime The University of Evansville’s renowned theater program ends its 2011-2012 season with Once in a Lifetime. This comedy revolves around the demise of the golden age of silent movies. A trio of faltering vaudeville performers pose as experts to train actors to talk on screen. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Shanklin Theatre, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 812-488-2031 or theatre.evansville.edu

APRIL 14 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA USI Day at the Zoo The number of alumni from the University of Southern Indiana has surged past 30,000, and this special day comes from their hard work. The USI alumni tent at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden has refreshments and craft booths for children sponsored by the USI Alumni Association. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive 812-464-1928 or www.usi.edu

APRIL 14 Albion Fellows Bacon Center 5th Annual Gala The services of the Albion Fellows Bacon Center reach a population in need: victims of domestic and sexual violence. The dinner and raffles tonight support those services. 6 p.m. St. Mary’s Manor, 3700 Washington Ave. 812-422-9372 or www.albionfellows bacon.org

APRIL 14 UNDER THE BEAMS CONCERT SERIES Karrin Allyson Karrin Allyson is a Grammy Awardnominated singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, and bandleader. Her music style focuses on traditional blues and jazz with French and Brazilian rhythms. 8 p.m. Rapp-Owen Granary, 413 Granary St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-682-3128 or www.underthebeams.org

APRIL 14 Weekday Christian Education Spring Fair Organizers of the Weekday Christian Education work with Vanderburgh County schools to provide Christian education for third and fourth grade students. The 60-year-old nonprofit organization finds

support with this giant rummage sale. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. To be announced. 812-425-3524 or www.weekdayevansville.org

APRIL 14-15 EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Broadway Rocks Three Broadway stars collaborate with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra to perform Broadway blockbusters including hits such as Rent, Hairspray, Jesus Christ Superstar, Mamma Mia!, Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, and more. 7 p.m. Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 812-4255050 or www.evansvillephilharmonic.org

APRIL 15 EASTER SEALS Easter Seals Telethon This year’s annual Easter Seals Telethon, hosted by WEHT local anchors, features children and adults served by the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center on a day filled with clowns, costumed characters, games, and a cruise-in from Evansville’s Iron Street Rod Club. Noon-6 p.m. Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center, 3701 Bellemeade Ave. 812-437-2627 or www.eastersealswindiana.com.

APRIL 15 WNIN Auction Preview Party In the 1950s, public broadcasting launched in Evansville, and today WNIN is an awardwinning TV station. The preview party benefits the station’s civic mission. The auction broadcasts April 17-21 and 24-28. 5:30-7:30 p.m. WNIN, 405 Carpenter St. 812-423-2973 or www.wnin.org

April 15 Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science Moving through the Past: Evansville’s Early Transportation History Stan Schmitt, an avid researcher of Evansville history, presents an overview of early transportation in Evansville. This presentation marks the fourth lecture of the fivelecture series commemorating Evansville’s Bicentennial Celebration. 2 p.m. Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive 812-425-2406 or www.emuseum.org

April 15 Substance Abuse Council of Vanderburgh County 32nd Annual Taste of Southern Indiana This longtime event moves to Sunday this year, and a loaded auction comes with the change. Expect the usual delicious cuisine and remember the good cause: reducing drug and alcohol abuse in our community. 6-8 p.m. Cambridge Golf Club, 1034 Beacon Hill 812-422-0626 or www.drugfreecounty.org

APRIL 17 Children’s Broadway Series The Rainbow Fish

The Rainbow Fish is a delightful and touching musical dealing with the value and importance of sharing true friendship with others, based on the bestselling book by Marchus Pfister. 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770 or www.smgevansville.com

APRIL 17 THE WOMEN’S HOSPITAL Wise Women Lecture Series Dr. Mark Morrison, a physician and a founding partner of Women’s Health Center, presents “Hype of Hope: Bioidentical Hormones and HCG Medical Weight Loss.” Involving hormones, the HCG diet plan is geared toward individuals 45 and older. 6 p.m. Conference Rooms, Deaconess Gateway Hospital, 4011 Gateway Blvd. 812-842-2000 or www.deaconess.com

APRIL 17 UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE University Symphony Orchestra Composed of about 60 student musicians, the University Symphony Orchestra presents an impressive show of varying genres. Anticipate amazing solos and guest artists. 7:30 p.m. Neu Chapel, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 812-488-2457 or music.evansville.edu

APRIL 17-19 Historic New Harmony Heritage Artisans Week New Harmony was founded on the idea that the small town could be a utopia. It has since become a haven for brilliant art. Showing their work in the nearby city this week: artisans of soap making, hat making, beekeeping, woodcarving, and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Atheneum, 401 N. Arthur St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-682-4474 or www.newharmony.org

APRIL 18-May 30 Hoosier Salon New Harmony Field to Finish Exhibit Opening A little more than a decade ago, Dr. George Rapp thought artists from Southwest Indiana needed better representation in the state, so the art enthusiast founded a satellite gallery for Indianapolis’ long-running Hoosier Salon in nearby New Harmony. His legacy lives on with the opening reception of “Field to Finish,” the latest exhibition. 5-7 p.m. Hoosier Salon New Harmony, 507 Church St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-682-3970 or www.hoosiersalon.org

APRIL 19 VANDERBURGH MEDICAL ALLIANCE 25th Annual Style Show The newest, hottest trends for women and men move down the runway at the 25th annual style show. This event benefits local charities. 10 a.m. Holiday Inn Evansville Airport Hotel, 7101 Highway 41 N. 812-985-0027

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APRIL 19 RIGHT TO LIFE OF SOUTHWEST INDIANA Annual Banquet The Right to Life of Southwest Indiana’s annual banquet has a history of bringing big names to Evansville: Former vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin and Pam Tebow, mother of NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, have both spoken at the annual event. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m.

Germania Maennerchor, 916 N. Fulton Ave. 812-425-2800 or www.civic.evansville.net

APRIL 20 MARIAN EDUCATION OUTREACH Tri-State Idol

with proceeds directly going toward scholarships and faculty development initiatives. Call for time. Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 First Ave. 812-429-9848 or www.ivytech.edu

RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 270-687-2787 or www.riverparckcenter.org

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The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-474-3195 or wwww.evansvilleforlife.com

This evening’s entertainment comes from the finalists of February’s Tri-State Idol competition. Three budding singers perform while raising funds for Marian Educational Outreach, an organization lending financial support to the diocesan schools. Cocktails, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m.

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Clarion Inn, 4101 Highway 41. 812-4833344 or www.meoforkids.org

Civic Center Courtyard, Locust Street. 800-344-4867, opt. 2 or www.national mssociety.org

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YWCA Personally Speaking Series The YWCA Personally Speaking Series presents “Women’s Rights: A Conversation among Susan B. Anthony, Robert Owen and Sojourner Truth,” a dramatic portrayal featuring local performers Sue Schriber, Steve Small, and Emily Baxter. Noon. YWCA, 118 Vine St. 812-422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org

HENDERSON BREAKFAST LION’S CLUB 25th Annual Tri-Fest How has the event changed after a quarter of a century? See for yourself in downtown Henderson, Ky. The threeday Tri-Fest is fun with food, rides and entertainment. Call for times. Downtown Henderson, Ky. 270-831-1527 or www.hendersontrifest.org

APRIL 20 EVANSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE Civic Dinner Concert Series: Gina Moore As one half of the award-winning, gospelsinging duo, The Browne Sisters, Gina Moore is no stranger to the spotlight. She takes the stage at Germania Maennerchor for a performance, brought to you by the Evansville Civic Theatre. 6:30 p.m.

April 21 Ivy Tech Foundation “This Is It” Showcasing the talents of Ivy Tech students in the areas of graphic design, interior design, culinary arts, and photography, this fundraiser benefits Ivy Tech Community College-Southwest,

Emmanuel Chabrier, Francis Poulenc, and Gloria Hector Berlioz. 7:30 p.m.

Patchwork Central Spring Pancake Extravaganza

National Multiple Sclerosis Society 12th Annual Walk MS: River Valley Multiple sclerosis affects more than 10,000 Hoosiers every year. Join others to raise funds for research and care. 9 a.m.

Flapjacks are the fun at this annual event benefiting the neighborhood outreach efforts of Patchwork Central, an urban ministry serving at-risk youth and families in need. Time to be announced. Patchwork Central, 100 Washington Ave. 812-424-2735 or www.patchwork.org.

APRIL 21-22 & 25-29 EVANSVILLE AUDUBON SOCIETY Ohio Valley Birding Festival

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF EVANSVILLE Rockin’ River City Ride Walk or run a 5K or ride a bike 100K in this Junior League of Evansville event. Along the way are rest stops, food booths, merchant vendors, live music, and a park with games and giveaways. 7:45 a.m. Evansville Riverfront/Sunset Park 812-423-9127 or www.juniorleagueof evansville.org

APRIL 21 Owensboro Symphony Orchestra Fantasy

Sponsored by the Evansville Audubon Society, the Ohio Valley Birding Festival features guided spring migratory bird watching and hikes in Southwestern Indiana and Western Kentucky. Some sites include Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area, Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area, Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, Eagle Slough Natural Area, John James Audubon State Park, and Lincoln State Park. Times vary. Various Locations 812-479-0771, ext. 100 or www.ohiovalleybirdingfestival.org

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For the finale of the 2011/2012 season, the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra performs selections from three masters:

Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra

“A”/Exemplary Rated by Indiana Dept. of Education

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of Evansville. 10 a.m.

The Evansville Philharmonic Crescendo Club hosts the Symphony Tea, a benefit for the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra that includes tea tasting and other culinary delights such as sandwiches and desserts. 5 p.m.

THEATRE WORKSHOP OF OWENSBORO The Philadelphia Story

Haynie’s Corner (the corner of S.E. Second Street and Adams Avenue) 812-575-9138 or www.funkinthecity.com

Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road 812-425-5050 or www.evansville philharmonic.org

APRIL 25 FRIENDS OF MENTAL HEALTH Brim and Rim Event A classy lunch and a fashion show join forces with an auction of hand-painted work by local artists. The event benefits the Friends of Mental Health, an organization dedicated to helping those afflicted with mental health problems. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

A wedding always is complicated, but for Tracy Lord, it is a complete mess. Before her second marriage, her first husband and a handsome, cynical reporter appear to unsteady her planned perfect day. 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. April 29. Theatre Workshop of Owensboro, 418 Frederica St., Owensboro, Ky. 270-683-5333 or www.theatreworkshop.org

APRIL 27-MAY 6 Back Alley Musicals A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a classic, revived and revived again. This time, Back Alley Musicals tells the story of the Roman slave’s attempts to win his freedom. 6 p.m. April 27; 7:30 p.m. April 28 and May 4-5; 2 p.m. April 29 and May 6.

St. Mary’s Foundation St. Mary’s Auxiliary Style Show

Pangea Theatre, 1320 Carter Road, Owensboro, Ky. www.visitowensboro.org

Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road 812-436-4221

Benefiting the Auxiliary Scholarship program, the St. Mary’s Foundation hosts a style show featuring women’s fashions by Christopher & Banks and men’s fashions by Stein Mart. 10:30 a.m. silent auction; lunch at noon. $30. St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, 3700 Washington Ave. 812-485-4936 or www.stmarys.org

April 26 FORD CENTER Cirque Du Soleil Presents Quidam A new show in the Cirque Du Soleil family, Quidam tells of a young girl who creates an imaginary life to escape her boring reality. The made-up world, Quidam, comes equipped with acrobats, musicians, singers, and other characters who help young Zoe free her soul. 7:30 p.m. Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-422-1515 or www.theford center.com

The finale of the classics series has arrived, and the performance boasts a surge of optimistic and triumphant music. Members of the Philharmonic Chorus perform Leonard Bernstein “Chichester Psalms.” 7 p.m. Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 812-425-5050 or www.evansvillephilharmonic.org

April 29 Ford Center Eric Church: The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour

PULMONARY FIBROSIS PARTNERS Butterfly Tea Butterfly Tea, hosted by the Pulmonary Fibrosis Partners, is an action to raise awareness and to advocate research for pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that thickens, stiffens, or scars the lung. According to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, “no consistent standard of care for IPF in the medical community exists, and disease progression varies greatly in patients.” Time to be announced. To be announced. 812-492-0510 or www.pulmonaryfibrosispartners.org

MAY 3-30 JASPER ARTS COMMISSION Sean Fitzgibbon-Acrylic, Mixed Media The more technologically driven society becomes, the more material there is to influence artist Sean Fitzgibbon. His drawn and painted collaged images challenge the mind. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday; until 7 p.m. Thursday; noon-3 p.m. Sunday.

APRIL 27-28 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA Commencement

Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-422-1515 or www.theford center.com

Krempp Gallery, Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. 812-482-3070 or www.seanfitzgibbonart.com

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Every year, the number of alumni of the University of Southern Indiana grows by leaps and bounds. The public university with more than 70 majors has a full house for this annual rite of passage. 6:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. Saturday. Physical Activities Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd.812-464-1930 or www.usi.edu

April 28 FUNK IN THE CITY Third Annual Spring Art Festival In the heart of the Haynie’s Corner Arts District, Funk in the City features more than 100 artists and artisans from Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. This event supports not only those dedicated to the arts but also the Boys & Girls Club

Historic Newburgh & Evansville Living Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Put your wine

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After three albums, a Top New Vocalist of the Year award in 2011 by the Academy of Country Music, and a No. 1 spot on the country singles chart with his song “Drink in My Hand,” Eric Church brings his talent to Evansville for his Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour. 7:30 p.m.

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knowledge to the test on Friday night at the “Grapes on the Grass Soirée” while indulging in samples of culinary brilliance from various restaurants. The event continues into Saturday with wine, jazz music performances, food, and art. 7-10 p.m. Friday; noon-9 p.m. Saturday. Historic Newburgh, Old Lock and Dam Park, Newburgh, Ind. 812-853-2815 or www.historicnewburgh.org 62 EVANSVILLE CITY VIEW 2012

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Holly’s House Spring Fun Fair and Victims’ Rights Week This annual event — a day filled with games, bouncy houses, prizes, and more — has a new component. It kicks off Victims’ Rights Week, a joint effort with the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office. The mayor’s proclamation will be read, and victims will share their stories. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Holly’s House, 750 North Park Drive 812-437-7233 or www.hollyshouse.org

APRIL 29 Broadway at The Centre Young Frankenstein Mel Brooks made classic, hilarious movies, and when those films transform on stage, hilarity comes with it. Young Frankenstein is no exception. 7 p.m. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770 or www.smgevansville.com

THROUGH APRIL Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana Brown Bag Lunchtime Performance Series Every Wednesday from October to April, bring your lunch to the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery and enjoy performances and activities: instrumental and vocal music, jazz, opera, dance, and more. 12-1 p.m. The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, 318 Main St. 812-422-2111 or www.artswin.evansville.net

IMPACT MINISTRIES Impact Ministries Golf Outing This day out at Cambridge Country Club embraces a good cause: Impact Ministries, a nonprofit organization with an aim to improve the lives of inner city youth. 8 a.m. Cambridge Country Club, 1034 Beacon Hill 812-422-7607 or www.impactevansville.org

MAY 4-6 THE WOMEN’S HOSPITAL Women’s Weekend Away Tri-State women gather for a weekend of relaxation, rejuvenation, and reconnection. The main event is keynote speaker Judy Carter, author of The Comedy Bible and motivational speaker dedicated to empowering women. Time to be announced. New Harmony Inn & Conference Center, 504 North St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-842-4356 or www.deaconess.com

MAY 4-20 Evansville Civic Theatre Noises Off! The 2011-2012 season of the Evansville Civic Theatre ends with a laugh-out-loud comedy Noises Off!, a fast three-act play that shows the struggle of acting, a lovers’ quarrel, and a dizzying finale. 8 p.m.; 2 p.m. on May 13 and 20. Evansville Civic Theatre, 717 Fulton Ave. 812-425-2800 or www.civic.evansville.net

MAY 5 SWIRCA 2nd Annual Hoosier Hog Daddy BBQ Challenge Ribs, chicken, and butts — all are on the menu at the Hoosier Hog Daddy BBQ Challenge. A beer garden quenches

visitors’ thirst, and a live band for entertainment lifts their spirits. It’s an effort to raise funds for SWIRCA, an organization providing services that keep the aging population self-sufficient. Noon-5 p.m. SWIRCA, 16 W Virginia St. 812-464-7800 or www.swirca.org

May 5 St. Vincent’s Day Care Center Dancing with Our Stars…Evansville-Style This annual fundraising event outgrew its old digs. Now at The Centre, Dancing with Our Stars…Evansville-Style unites ballroom pros with local celebrities to compete for votes. 6 p.m. cocktails; 7 p.m. event. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-424-4780 or www.stvincentsdaycarecenter.com

May 5 Reitz Home Museum Annual Derby Party The Kentucky Derby may be one of Louisville’s grandest events, but Evansvillians need not make the trip to get caught up in the excitement. At this event, which includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, participate in a Kentucky Derby hat contest, bid in live and silent auctions, and of course, watch the race. 4 p.m. Ellis Park, 3300 Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky. 812-426-1871 or www.reitzhome.com

MAY 5-6 SWIMGA The Annual 2012 SWIMGA Plant Sale The Master Gardeners showcase animal resistant plants. The array of 15,000 plants includes 20 different types of tomatoes and a large selection of annuals and perennials for shade and sun. Proceeds benefit various projects and more than 20 gardens, which are cared for by volunteers of Master Gardeners. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. Vanderburgh County 4-H Center, 201 Boonville-New Harmony Road 812-985-3978

MAY 5-6 EVANSVILLE BALLET Peter Pan The Evansville Ballet recreates the classic story of Peter Pan. The mystical adventure through Never Never Land includes Wendy, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, and of course, the boy in tights who never wanted to grow up. Evansville Ballet, 333 N. Plaza East Blvd. 812-477-2080 or www.evansvilleballet.co

MAY 5-6 NEW HARMONY HIGH SCHOOL Harmonie Hundred The members of the New Harmony Community present the Harmonie Hundred bike tour to fund a unique opportunity for the student body. All proceeds from the race benefit a scheduled trip every four years to Washington, D.C., to witness the inauguration of the president of the United States. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. New Harmony High School, 1000 East St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-682-3656 or www.harmoniehundred.net

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Broadway at RiverPark Mamma Mia!

Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road 812-450-3359 or www.deaconess.com

of downtown Newburgh, Ind. Local bands perform throughout the day. It’s a celebration of food and fun. 8 a.m.-noon.

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Downtown Newburgh, Ind. 812-853-2815 or www.historicnewburgh.org

The music comes from pop band Abba, and the success of the musical Mamma Mia! ignited a movie spin-off starring Meryl Streep. Flashback to when the musical debuted in London, and the audience was dancing in the aisles. Dance along when a girl discovers the identity of her father. 7 p.m. RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 270-687-2787 or www.riverparkcenter.org

MAY 10 YWCA Tribute to Achievement The 23rd Annual Tribute to Achievement honors individuals who impacted in the community in terms of racial justice or women’s empowerment. 6 p.m. To be announced. 812-422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org

Evansville Goodwill Industries Golf Outing A day with plenty of contests (longest drive, chipping, closest to pin, and longest putt), an 18-hole course, lunch, and dinner to fund and support the Evansville Goodwill Family Center, which helps homeless individuals get back on their feet by providing employment assistance, child care, and more. 10 a.m. Eagle Valley Golf Course,10350 Petersburg Road 812-479-3825 or www.evvgood will.org

MAY 15 THE WOMEN’S HOSPITAL Wise Women Lecture Series

MAY 11-12

The CEO of The Women’s Hospital, Christina Ryan, presents “Health Care Reform is a Women’s Issue.” 6 p.m.

OWENSBORO RIVERFRONT International Bar-B-Q Festival

To be announced. 812-842-2000 or www.deaconess.com

Gather a cooking team, whip up some great-tasting barbecue, and enter to make the best chicken, mutton, and burgoo, as well as the “Best Overall Bar-B-Q Team.” Also part of the fun: live music, children’s activities, car show, pageants, and arts and crafts. 8 a.m. each day. Owensboro Riverfront, Owensboro, Ky. 270-926-6938 or www.bbqfest.com

MAY 12 EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA EPYO/EPYO II Spring Concert Students ranging from middle to high school from the Tri-State who show outstanding musical talent join in the Youth Orchestra for an annual concert. Since 1993, middle and high school students have had the opportunity to showcase their musical talents. 7 p.m. Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 812-425-5050 or www.evansville philharmonic.org

May 13 Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science Turbulent Times: A Comparative Overview of Evansville in the Civil War and World War II For the final lecture that celebrates Evansville’s Bicentennial, renowned Tri-State history writer and researcher Harold Morgan presents a comparative overview of Evansville during the Civil War and World War II. 2 p.m. Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive 812-425-2406 or www.emuseum.org

MAY 14 Deaconess Foundation Deaconess Classic The 18th annual Deaconess Classic golf outing raises funds to provide free healthcare services for local women in need. Since 1995, the golf outing has provided more than 9,000 mammograms

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MAY 16- SEPTEMBER 3 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA Women’s Manuscripts from the John Lawrence Collection In 2008, the University of Southern Indiana celebrated the opening of the Kenneth P. McCutchan Art Center & Palmina F. and Stephen S. Pace Galleries, a place where artwork is celebrated in honor. The exhibition of this collection is no exception. McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd. 812-228-5006 or www.usi.edu

May 18 YWCA Personally Speaking Series Dr. James Schroeder and Amy Schroeder from St. Mary’s Center for Children visit the YWCA. The two present “A Perspective on Early Childhood Development: What to Focus On and What to Let Go.” Noon. YWCA, 118 Vine St. 812-422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org

MAY 18-19 HISTORIC NEWBURGH AND EVANSVILLE LIVING Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Put your wine knowledge to the test at the “Grapes on the Grass Soirée” while indulging in samples of culinary brilliance from various restaurants. The event continues into Saturday with wine, jazz music performances, food, and art. 7-10 p.m. Friday; noon-9 p.m. Saturday. Historic Newburgh, Old Lock and Dam Park, Newburgh, Ind. 812-853-2815 or www.historicnewburgh.org

MAY 19-SEPTEMBER 1 HISTORIC NEWBURGH Historic Newburgh Farmer’s Market Produce, meats, honey, herbs, oils, bakery treats, and arts and crafts fill the streets

MAY 19-20 EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Hooray for Hollywood Celebrate America’s long-lasting love affair with film by enjoying a night of music from Gone with the Wind, Casablanca, The Godfather, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Pirates of the Caribbean, The King’s Speech, and more. Bonus for the evening: Dress as your favorite movie star or big screen icon. 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday.

JUNE 1 NEW HARMONY HOOSIER SALON GALLERY Exhibit Opening Reception If you love fine art and you’re a proud Hoosier, this is the place to celebrate. Set in scenic New Harmony, Ind., the reception kicks off the summer exhibit running through July 11. 5-7 p.m. New Harmony Hoosier Salon Gallery, 507 Church St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-682-3970 or www.hoosiersalon.org

JUNE 1-JULY 31 WILLARD LIBRARY Summer Reading Program

Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 812-425-5050 or www.evansville philharmonic.org

What better way to keep your children’s reading skills fresh than to give them the opportunity to read some great books over the summer? They can take an adventure, visit a faraway land, or be a hero — no electronic video gaming required.

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Willard Library, 21 First Ave. 812-425-4309 or www.willard.lib.in.us

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Summer Reading Kick-Off For kids and teens, it’s a way to keep minds sharp all summer. For adults, it’s a great reminder of the importance of reading. The annual summer reading program offers chances to receive book recommendations and read for scores of prizes. Time to be announced. Central Library, 200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-428-8242 or www.evpl.org

May 20-June 2 New Harmony Project 26th Annual New Harmony Project

JUNE 2 FUNK IN THE CITY 7th Annual Midwest Dragon Boat Racing Festival - International Dragon Boat Regatta & Family Fun Fest This family-friendly, fast-paced competition in one of the fastest growing international water sports may have a new name, but the fun is still the same. Regional and neighboring-state teams pitch their party tents and give their all to compete for the regatta championship. Food, inflatables, and other activities are available for the entire family. Time to be announced.

Each year, accomplished play and screenwriters from around the country attend this two-week writing retreat that culminates with a benefit dinner on June 2 at the Red Geranium Inn. Call for times.

Eagle Crest Lake, 220 Eagle Crest Drive 812-575-9138 or www.midwestdragon boatracing.com

New Harmony Inn & Conference Center, 504 North St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-867-3340 or www.newharmony project.org

NEW HARMONY HOOSIER SALON GALLERY Children’s Doll Tea Party

MAY 24 WILLARD LIBRARY Historic Preservation Program Willard Library provides a look at historic Evansville through photography at the Historic Preservation Program. The photography focuses on Exploring Evansville’s Architectural Heritage. 6 p.m. Willard Library, 21 First Ave. 812-425-4309 or www.willard.lib.in.us

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For as long as there have been little girls, dolls, and dishes, young ladies have been serving imaginary tea to imaginary friends. At this event, they learn about the importance of dolls in art while enjoying a party with real sweet treats they pretend to share with their favorite doll or stuffed toy. 2-4 p.m. New Harmony Hoosier Salon, 507 Church St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-682-3970 or www.hoosiersalon.org

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WILLARD LIBRARY Annual Book Sale

JUNE 1

Who needs Amazon when you can buy used reading materials at the Evansville area’s largest one-day book sale? You can browse the large collection of fiction, history, and literature and know that your purchase dollars stay right here in the community. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

EVANSVILLE PARKS FOUNDATION 9th Annual Evening on the River This year’s riverfront event continues to be a traveling feast. Stage and street performers give new life to Riverside Drive, and along the way, guests find food stations from restaurateurs hoping to impress the crowd. 6:30-10 p.m. Riverside Drive between Casino Aztar and the Pagoda. 812-435-6141 or www.eveningontheriver.com

Fire & Rain Productions, 40 First Ave. 812-425-4309 or www.willard.lib.in.us

JUNE 3 EVANSVILLE SYMPHONIC BAND Concert Series Kickoff This group of professional musicians,

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educators, and highly skilled amateurs has been entertaining Evansvillians since 1947. The series showcases a variety of music — from traditional to contemporary to patriotic. Time to be announced.

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Soldiers and Sailors Coliseum, 350 Court St. www.evansvillesymphonicband.org

Celebrate legendary Henderson resident and “Father of the Blues” W.C. Handy while jamming to some of the finest local and national blues in the country. Also: beautiful barbecue butts. Times to be announced.

JUNE 4-29 JASPER ARTS CENTER Wyatt LeGrand – Oil Painting Exhibit This Bloomfield, Ind., artist captures the most endearing of small town comforts in captivatingly vibrant hues. See Southern Indiana landscapes, cityscapes, and people through the eyes of this young, award-winning painter. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; until 7 p.m. Thursday; noon-3 p.m. Sunday. Krempp Gallery, Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. 812-482-3070 or www.jasperarts.org

JUNE 6 ALBION FELLOWS BACON CENTER/SANTA CLOTHES CLUB Dave Duell Memorial Golf Outing Hit the links, down a few, get your golf tan on, and enjoy a great time with friends. If you don’t swing the clubs yourself, sponsor a hole. Either way, the local community benefits. Registration, 11 a.m. Shotgun start, noon. To be announced. 812-422-9372 or www.albionfellowsbacon.org

June 9 MESKER PARK ZOO & BOTANIC GARDEN Zoo Brew This adult-only event showcases the increasing popularity of craft brew. Amazonia is swarming with more than 20 beer booths, and musicians entertain as attendees eat and drink. 7-10 p.m.

JUNE 15-24 New Harmony Theatre God of Carnage Playwright Yamina Reza challenges ideas of modern life and its pressure on marriage in this comedic play. Two successful and sophisticated couples turn against each other over their children’s playground fight. 7:30 p.m. June 15, 16, 22, and 23; 2 p.m. June 16, 17, 23, and 24. New Harmony Theatre, 419 Tavern St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-465-1614 or www.usi.edu

JUNE 16 WNIN STUDIOS WNIN Hidden Treasures This annual community rummage sale supports the public TV station that has been serving the area for more than a half decade. Find that special something you’ve been looking for or didn’t even know you needed. Time to be announced. WNIN Studios, 405 Carpenter St. 812-423-2973 or www.wnin.org

JUNE 17 EVANSVILLE SYMPHONIC BAND Concert Series

JUNE 10

Soldiers and Sailors Coliseum, 350 Court St. www.evansvillesymphonicband.org

JUNE 11 ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 32nd Annual Heritage Open Golf Tournament Grab your clubs to improve the health of your neighbors. The St. Mary’s Foundation provides educational opportunities to patients and staff, endowments for special programs, and health services to the community’s poor. Time to be announced. Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road 812-485-4936 or www.stmarys.org

The grease-painted trio of avant-garde interactive concerts thrills you with their unique combination of comedy, music, and technological wizardry. Popular with nearly everyone who likes to have fun, the group invites participation from all members of the audience. The sweet spot of any Blue Man Group event is the poncho section where it’s likely get up close and personal with messy concert shrapnel. 7:30 p.m.

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive 812-435-6143 or www.meskerparkzoo.com

The second concert in the June series continues the tradition of free music to the community in support of the arts. Enjoy a variety of musical styles played by professionals and high-level amateurs alike. Time to be announced.

Broadway Series The Blue Man Group

Central Park and Audubon Mill Park, Henderson, Ky. 800-648-3128 or www.handyblues.org

The band of seasoned professionals and high-level amateurs presents the final concert of their June Concert Series. Time to be announced.

EVANSVILLE SYMPHONIC BAND Concert Series

Best bet: June 5

THE HENDERSON MUSIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival

JUNE 18-22 WILLARD LIBRARY Midnight Madness The library has a rich local history, and in celebration offers a marathon geneolopalooza for those who want to search their family tree for their own days of yore. Specialized classes and time for research are offered until midnight. Time to be announced. Willard Library, 21 N. First Ave. 812-425-4309 or www.willard.lib.in.us

JUNE 18-JULY 14 EVANSVILLE BALLET Evansville Ballet: Director’s Cut Summer Intensive Are you ready for four weeks of dance boot camp? Serious dancers ages eight and up have the rare opportunity to study under the direction of Mark Bush and guest artists from American Ballet Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Royal

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The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770 or www.smgevansville.com Ballet of London, Berkeley Ballet Theatre, Grand Rapids Ballet, and more. This program is filled with evening fun as a reward after a hard day of training. Time to be announced.

JUNE 28-30

Evansville Ballet, 333 N. Plaza East Blvd. 812-477-2080 or www.evansvilleballet.co

A three-day festival of non-stop, kneeslapping bluegrass music, the festival is part of the 9th Annual River of Music Party. Jamming and storytelling at the museum are complemented by all-night concerts at Yellow Creek Park. Times to be announced.

JUNE 21 HISTORIC NEW HARMONY Summer Hat Luncheon Preserve New Harmony, Ind.’s utopian legacy and showcase your style over lunch with ladies in their best summer hats. Proceeds benefit and support Historic New Harmony’s many projects. 11:30 a.m. New Harmony Inn & Conference Center, 504 North St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-682-3156 or www.newharmony.org

JUNE 24 EVANSVILLE SYMPHONIC BAND Big Band Bash Fundraiser Lace up your dancing shoes and swingdance the night away to the invigorating sounds of big band music. Food vendors and a cash bar are available to keep your energy up, as well as silent auctions for a chance to win prizes. Doors open at 5 p.m.; music begins at 6 p.m. O’Day Discovery Lodge, Burdette Park, 5301 Nurrenbern Road www.evansvillesymphonicband.org

JUNE 26 EASTER SEALS Easter Seals Tribute Dinner Carolyn Barnett, owner of Carolyn’s Fashions, and the Fraternal Order of Police are both long-time supporters of Easter Seals. This event celebrates the substantial roles they have played in the lives of disabled children and adults in the Tri-state. 6 p.m. Crescent Room, Milestones, 621 S. Cullen Ave. 812-437-2627 or www.eastersealssw indiana.com

INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC MUSEUM ROMP: Bluegrass Roots & Branches Festival

International Bluegrass Music Museum, 117 Daviess St., and Yellow Creek Park, Highway 144, Owensboro, Ky. 270-926-7891 or www.bluegrassmuseum.org

JUNE 30 HISTORIC NEWBURGH Historic Newburgh Independence Day Parade The town of Newburgh, Ind., celebrates Independence Day with a lively parade filled with antique cars, music, floats, and an electrifying performance by the Boom Squad, a powerful and talented drumline. Downtown Newburgh, Ind. 812-853-2815 or www.historicnewburgh.org

July JULY 4 COMMUNITY MARRIAGE BUILDERS Family FUNdRaiser Dine out at this Fourth of July celebration with your family as fireworks light up the evening sky. Time to be announced. To be announced. 812-477-2260 or www.makeitlast.org

JULY 4 EVANSVILLE GAGE Fourth of July Freedom Celebration Fireworks light up the sky along the Ohio River this July evening, celebrating America’s independence with flare and excitement. 6-9 p.m. Downtown Riverfront 812-401-4243 or www.evansvillegage.com

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July 4 HISTORIC NEWBURGH Historic Newburgh Fireworks Celebration Located on the riverfront, the Historic Newburgh Fireworks Celebration is a fireworks spectacular. Enjoy vendor booths with hotdogs, hamburgers, and Kiwanis ice cream. (Rain Date: July 6.) 9 p.m. or dusk. Old Lock and Dam Park, Newburgh, Ind. 812-853-2815 or www.historicnewburgh.org

JULY 6-8, 13-15 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA New Harmony Theatre presents The Retreat from Moscow This heart-wrenching story by William Nicholson examines a 33-year-old marriage that has seen better days. In The Retreat from Moscow, subtle humor mixes with heavy subject matter, including the emotional burden the couple’s adult son faces during his parents’ separation. 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. New Harmony Theatre, 419 Tavern St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-465-1614 or www.usi.edu

JULY 9-13 POSEY COUNTY 4-H FAIR 2012 Posey County 4-H Fair This year’s Posey County 4-H fair brings back all the fair favorites including live music, talent shows, animal showings, and tractor pulls. Times to be announced. Posey County 4-H Fairground, 111 Harmony Township Road, New Harmony, Ind. 812-838-1331 or www.poseycounty fair.com

July 12-15 PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION Summer Musical 2012 The Public Education Foundation presents their 24th annual Broadway-style production performed by high school students throughout Evansville. Time to be announced. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-422-1699 or www.pefevansville.org

JULY 14 NEW HARMONY HOOSIER SALON GALLERY Exhibit Opening Reception The Hoosier Salon hosts an opening reception to introduce the summer exhibit that continues through Aug. 15. The artists for this exhibit still are to be confirmed. 5-7 p.m. New Harmony Hoosier Salon Gallery, 507 Church St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-682-3970 or www.hoosiersalon.org

JULY 20-22, 27-29 & AUGUST 3-5 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA New Harmony Theatre presents Pete ‘n’ Keely The light-hearted play Pete ‘n’ Keely is set in 1968, five years after former couple Pete Bartel and Keely Stevens last spoke. The two had made a successful singing career as a performing duo, but since they broke

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up, things just haven’t been the same. In an attempt to revitalize their careers, the two agree to meet again for a performance. Will things get messy or will the love that once was lost be found? 7:30 p.m. on July 20, 21, 27, 28 and Aug. 3 & 5; 2 p.m. on July 22, 28, 29, and Aug. 4 & 5.

celebrates their Deutsch heritage each August with authentic German dancing, beer, food, and music. 11 a.m.

New Harmony Theatre, 419 Tavern St., New Harmony, Ind. 823-465-1614 or www.usi.edu

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JULY 21-22 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Relay for life According to the American Cancer Society, half of all men and one-third of all women in the United States will develop cancer during their lifetime. In celebrating the survivors, remembering the lives lost, and fighting for those in the midst of the battle, Relay For Life comes full force this year at a new location. 6 p.m.–6 a.m. Metro Sports Center, 5820 Metro Center Drive 812-475-9486 or www.relayforlife.org

JULY 23-28 VANDERBURGH COUNTY 4-H FAIR Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair From clogging and singing contests to demolition derbies, the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair offers a week for everyone. Other festivities include pageants, animal shows, and tractor pulls. Times to be announced. Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E. BoonvilleNew Harmony Road 812-867-6217 or www.vanderburghcountyfair.com

JULY 29-SEPTEMBER 23 ARTS COUNCIL OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA Working Together For the 19th year in a row, the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science and the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana have teamed up to bring a twomonth exhibit of artwork by regional artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

Germania Maennerchor, 916 N. Fulton Ave. 812-422-1915 or www.evansville germania.com

EVANSVILLE GOODWILL 18th Annual Ducks on the Ohio Adopt-A-Duck Race Adopt a duck to benefit the Goodwill Family Center, which provides support and help to homeless families in Evansville. The ducks take off in the Ohio River in front of Dress Plaza. 2:02 p.m. Ohio River Dress Plaza, 401 S.E. Riverside Drive 812-474-2222, ext. 359 or www.evvgoodwill.org

AUGUST 4 ANGEL MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE 8th Annual “Bluegrass and Barbecue” Concert Listen to the area’s best bluegrass talent, eat tangy barbecue, and experience the tradition of social gatherings at the ancient settlement of Angel Mounds, where Mississippian Native Americans lived from 1100 to 1450 A.D. Time to be announced. Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Ave. 812-853-3956 or www.angelmounds.org

AUGUST 4 YMCA YMCA 5K In early August, walkers and runners race through a 3.1-mile course while supporting YMCA Youth programs in the community. The race also benefits those training for the Y’s 6.2-mile race in September and the 13.1-mile Evansville Half Marathon in October. 7 a.m. Downtown YMCA, 222 N.W. Sixth St. 812-426-6210 or www.ymca.evansville.net

Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive 812-422-2111 or www.artswin.evansville.net

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August

Beef up your home library for cheap with bargain-priced books at the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library annual book sale. Choose from thousands of books, CDs, and DVDs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday; noon-3 p.m. Sunday.

AUGUST 2 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF EVANSVILLE 5th Annual Steak & Burger – Youth of the Year Lunch The Boys and Girls Club strives to make children the top priority. Evansville’s chapter honors that mission at their annual Youth of the Year Lunch. Here, the youth dine on steak, and the adults eat burgers. During the dinner, one young person who has shown excellence among his/her peers is recognized as Youth of the Year. Noon. Boys & Girls Club of Evansville, 700 Bellemeade Ave. 812-425-2311 or www.bgclubevv.org

AUGUST 2-4 GERMANIA MAENNERCHOR Volksfest Germania Maennerchor, Evansville’s oldest surviving German singing group,

EVANSVILLE VANDERBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY Annual Book Sale

Washington Square Mall, 1216 S. Green River Road 812-428-8242 or www.evpl.org

August 5, 12, 19, 26 Trinity United Methodist Church The Arts in August Outstanding artists come together for this yearly extravaganza of musical talent. The music presented is typical of the tunes performed regularly at Trinity United Methodist Church. Each concert starts at 3 p.m. Free. Trinity United Methodist Church, 216 S.E. Third St. 812-423-4495 or www.trinityunites.com

August 9-10 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA 5th Annual Mid-America Institute on Aging Want to age gracefully? The Mid-America Institute on Aging, a multi-disciplinary gerontology conference for nurses, social workers, older adults, lay persons, and professionals working in the field of gerontology, provides two straight days of information on how to successfully age. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd. 812-465-1161 or health.usi.edu/maia2012

AUGUST 11 YMCA 7th Annual Spirit, Mind, Body Triathlon Runners, swimmers, and bikers from the Tri-State test their endurance during the YMCA’s half-mile swim, 15-mile bike ride, and 3.1-mile run. Time to be announced. Scales Lake Park, 800 W. Tennyson Road, Boonville, Ind. 812-426-6210 or www.ymca.evansville.net

AUGUST 18 WILLARD LIBRARY Tree Roots: Beyond the Basics For genealogy fanatics, the Willard Library hosts a day seminar on advanced genealogy topics. 9 a.m. Willard Library, 21 First Ave. 812-425-4309 or www.willard.lib.in.us

AUGUST 18 SWIRCA 10th Annual Southern Indiana Brewery, Winery, & Spirits Festival Take an evening out on the town and try new beers, wine, spirits, margaritas, and culinary cuisine while benefiting SWIRCA, an organization funding independent living for the elderly in six Indiana counties. Time to be announced. SWIRCA, 16 W. Virginia St. 812-464-7800 or www.swirca.org

AUGUST 19 MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF VANDERBURGH COUNTY MHA’s 4th Annual Ride for Recovery For automobile and motorcycle lovers, Ride for Recovery is a perfect day spent driving along a route filled with food and prizes at numerous pit stops. All proceeds benefit the Mental Health America of Vanderburgh County. 9:30 a.m. IKRCC, 5400 Covert Ave., Newburgh, Ind. 812-426-2640 or www.mhavanderburgh.org

AUGUST 21 THE WOMEN’S HOSPITAL Wise Women Series More than ever before, women are stepping out as leaders in both the corporate and political world. Linda Bennett, president of the University of Southern Indiana, shares about learning opportunities for middle aged women in the community and how they can get ahead. 6 p.m.

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Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center, Assembly Hall, 1901 Lynch Road 812-842-2000 or www.deaconess.com

AUGUST 22 ARK CRISIS CHILD CARE CENTER Keep the Ark Afloat Dinner and Auction To prevent child abuse and neglect, Ark Crisis Child Care Center needs the community’s help. This dinner and auction, Ark’s largest single fundraising event of the year, provides funding — and hope — to families and children suffering abuse. 6-9 p.m. To be announced. 812-423-9425 or www.arkcrisis.org

AUGUST 24-26 E’VILLE IRON STREET ROD CLUB Frog Follies At the very first Frog Follies event more than 30 years ago, a bullfrog race caught the attention of spectators. Thus came the name of the annual event, which includes 4,000 street rods, great food, craft shows, and of course, frog races. All proceeds go to local charities. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E. BoonvilleNew Harmony Road 812-428-3764 or www.frogfollies.org

AUGUST 25 NEW HARMONY GALLERY OF CONTEMPORARY ART Art Stroll Enjoy this year’s stroll in New Harmony, Ind., with artwork by Jennifer Halvorson and Cortney Boyd, both accomplished artists in the glass arts. 4-7 p.m. New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-682-3156 or www.nhgallery.com

August 25-26 CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Concert of Praise Sing along with the 150-member Crossroads Church Choir and Praise

Band as they sing popular worship songs at this two-day event. 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Crossroads Christian Church, 10800 Outer Lincoln Ave., Newburgh, Ind. 812-858-8668 or www.crossroadschristian.com

SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 6 ARTS COUNCIL OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards Gala This gala recognizes those businesses, organizations, and individuals in the community who have contributed to creating a renowned arts culture within the city. Time to be announced. To be announced. 812-422-2111 or www.artswin.evansville.net

September 6 YWCA 11th Annual Legacy of Style Luncheon To benefit the Berkley Ann Branson Young Women of Promise Scholarship Fund, the YWCA kicks off the fall season with a fashion show and luncheon. 11:30 a.m. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org

September 7 UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA Day of Caring At this annual Day of Caring event, participating businesses allow their employees a day off to volunteer at local nonprofit organizations, giving them an inside perspective of how their company’s donations affect the organization’s mission. Time to be announced. Various locations. 812-422-4100 or www.unitedwayswi.org

SEPTEMBER 7-8 COMMUNITY MARRIAGE BUILDERS French Lick Weekend

Best bet: August 10-12

Henderson County Tourist Commission Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival

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Year after year, artists such as Patty Loveless and The HillBenders come to the Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival with their tunes. The weekend event also includes a bicycle tour, tennis tournament, and Saturday morning breakfast. 5 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m.-midnight Saturday. Audubon Mill Park, Henderson, Ky. 800-648-3128 or www. bluegrassintheparkfestival.com 70 EVANSVILLE CITY VIEW 2012

Spend the weekend in the luxurious French Lick Springs Resort with your spouse as you work alongside other couples to strengthen your marriage. Time to be announced. French Lick Springs Resort, 8670 W. State Road 56, French Lick, Ind. 812-477-2260 or www.makeitlast.org

SEPTEMBER 8 YMCA YMCA 10K In promoting health and wellness outside of the gym, the YMCA hosts annual runs throughout the year, including this 6.2 miler that prepares runners for the upcoming half marathon in October. Both walkers and runners are encouraged to participate. 7 a.m. Downtown YMCA, 222 N.W. Sixth St. 812-426-6210 or www.ymca.evansville.net

September 13 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF EVANSVILLE 32nd Annual Fall Classic Benefit Golf Outing This fall classic, which supports educational and recreational programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville, welcomes you, your colleagues, your clients, and anyone else you’d like to bring to Helfrich Hills Golf Course for a day of birdies, bogeys, and backswings. Time to be announced. Helfrich Hills Golf Course, 1550 Mesker Park Drive 812-425-2311 or www.bgclubevv.org

SEPTEMBER 14 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA USI Alumni Golf Scramble Support the USI Alumni Association by teeing off with fellow USI alumni. Proceeds will benefit scholarships given by the association. 11:30 a.m. Helfrich Hills Golf Course, 1550 Mesker Park Drive or 812-464-1928 www.alumni.usi.edu

SEPTEMBER 14 NEW HARMONY HOOSIER SALON Exhibit Opening Reception This opening reception introduces the fall art exhibit that runs through October 17. Artists are still to be confirmed. Time to be announced. New Harmony Hoosier Salon Gallery, 507 Church St., New Harmony Ind. 812-682-3970 or www.hoosiersalon.org

SEPTEMBER 15 WNIN WNIN’s Kids Fest Each September, WNIN brings in a Sesame Street character along with other performers such as dancers and tumblers to the annual Kids Fest. Kid-friendly booth vendors provide a variety of hands-on activities for the children as well as information on health and wellbeing. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. WNIN Studios, 405 Carpenter St. 812-488-2562 or www.wnin.org

SEPTEMBER 15 TOWN OF FERDINAND Ferdinand Folk Festival Now in its third year, the folk festival in Ferdinand, Ind., welcomes more national folk artists and out-of-town tourists wanting to be a part of a growing, smalltown tradition. 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. E.S.T. 18th Street Park, Ferdinand, Ind. 800-968-4578 or www.ferdinandfol kfestival.com

SEPTEMBER 15 EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC GUILD 5th Annual Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz, Wine & Arts Festival For their second year as host, the Evansville Philharmonic Guild is bringing one more tent of wine and food to the popular festival that gives guests an evening of taste testing from local vintners and chefs. 4 p.m. Main Street, Downtown Evansville 812-401-4243 or www.evansvillejazzfest.com

September 15-16 NEW HARMONY BUSINESS ASSOCIATES 30th Annual Kunstfest German Fall Festival Rich with German heritage, New Harmony, Ind., continues its German arts festival for the 30th year. In addition to the Deutsch food, Deutsch music, and Deutsch attire, this year’s festival includes panning for gold. Time to be announced. Main, Church, and North streets, Downtown New Harmony, Ind. 800-231-2168 or www.newharmony.biz

SEPTEMBER 17 AMERICAN RED CROSS Labor of Love Blood Drive Nearly every two seconds, someone in America needs a blood transfusion. Blood is in constant demand and often in short supply. In addition to taking daily walk-in donors, American Red Cross chapters across the nation hold multiple blood drives each year to help save lives, including this full-day, Labor of Love Blood Drive. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. American Red Cross, 29 S. Stockwell Road 812-471-7200 or www.evansvilleredcross.org

September 17 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE Annual Golf Outing In 1974, the first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia. Since then, these houses have popped up across the globe, offering a “home-away-fromhome” for families of sick children. This fourth annual golf outing raises money for Evansville’s house, which opened in 2010. Time to be announced. Victoria National Golf Club, 2000 Victoria National Blvd., Newburgh, Ind. 812-402-7642 or www.rmhevansville.org

SEPTEMBER 18 THE WOMEN’S HOSPITAL Wise Women Series Leigh Baldwin, a family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health practitioner at The Women’s Hospital,

and Kim Snyder, a physical therapist at the Women’s Hospital, share information on treating pelvic pain in women. 6 p.m.

OCTOBER 6

Deaconess Gateway Hospital conference rooms, 2011 Gateway Blvd., Newburgh, Ind. 812-842-2000 or www.deaconess.com

S.M.I.L.E. on Down Syndrome is a nonprofit organization focused on bringing hope and support to families affected by Down syndrome. The annual Buddy Walk gives these families a one-mile course to mingle and share stories with one another. Time to be announced.

September 18 Reitz Home Museum Reitz Home Guild Style Show and Luncheon John August Reitz was a successful businessman in Evansville who made his fortune in the sawmill industry. What made this man rich wasn’t his bank account, however, but his giving spirit that led him to share his wealth with those less fortunate. His home on First Street, built in 1871, has become the John Augustus Reitz Home Museum, honoring the history of Reitz as well as preserving the home’s historical architecture. The annual style show and luncheon help support that preservation. 11 a.m. Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road 812-4261871 or www. reitzhome.com

September 20 USI VARSITY CLUB Steak Fry N’ Auction Last year, the University of Southern Indiana Varsity Club raised nearly $40,000 at their annual Steak Fry N’ Auction, a record for the fundraiser event that is now in its 19th year. The money goes toward scholarships for student athletes. 5:30 p.m. Discovery Lodge, Burdette Park, 5301 Nurrenbern Road 812-465-1022 or www.usi.edu/sports

SEPTEMBER 29 EVANSVILLE MUSEUM CONTEMPORARIES Brew Ha Ha Last year’s Brew Ha Ha featured music from Heypenny, an indie band with a 1980s dance-pop vibe. Guests sampled microbrewed, homemade, and imported beers. Check out the lineup of entertainment at the 15th annual beer fest. 6 p.m. Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive. 812-425-2406 or www.emuseum.org

OCTOBER OCTOBER 1-7 WEST SIDE NUT CLUB 91st Annual Fall Festival From talent shows and carnival rides to sausage burgers and deep-fried Kool-aid, the Fall Festival continues its family-fun traditions.

S.M.I.L.E. ON DOWN SYNDROME 11th Annual Buddy Walk

Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road 812-858-1137 or www.smileondownsyndrome.org

the Evansville Half Marathon each year. The 13.1-mile trek through Downtown began nine years ago and continues to bring a following of supporters and entertainers. 7 a.m. Starts at Reitz Hill and finishes at the Downtown Riverfront 812-426-6210 or www.evansvillehalfmarathon.org

OCTOBER 8 PULMONARY FIBROSIS PARTNERS Golf Outing

HENDERSON COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION 40th Annual GRADD Arts & Crafts Festival

Hit some golf balls in support of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Partners, a nonprofit organization created in 2009 to serve those suffering pulmonary fibrosis, a condition where the lungs are scarred. Time to be announced.

Forty years later and the GRADD Arts & Crafts Festival is one of the oldest and largest craft festivals in Kentucky. The event includes artisan and craftsmen booths, artist demonstrations, food vendors, and live music. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

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Victoria National Golf Course, 2000 Victoria National Blvd., Newburgh, Ind. 812-492-0510 or www.pulmonary fibrosispartners.org

John James Audubon State Park, 3100 U.S. Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky. 270-926-4433 or www.gradd.com

ANGEL MOUNDS HISTORIC SITE 7th Annual “Night at the Museum” Halloween Party

OCTOBER 7

This annual Halloween party is for all ages with haunted trails to no-scare kiddie hayrides. It also includes children’s games, trick-or-treat in a haunted village, and spooky storytelling. 7-10 p.m.

EVANSVILLE FOR LIFE Life Chain on Green River Road Thousands across the globe stand together each year on the first Sunday in October to protest abortion. In Evansville, protesters head to Green River Road, where they chant and hold up pro-life posters. 12:30 p.m. Green River Road 812-474-3195 or www.evansville forlife.com

OCTOBER 7 YMCA Evansville Half Marathon More than 2,000 runners and walkers come out for

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Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Ave. 812853-3956 or www.angelmounds.org

OCTOBER 13 DEACONESS FOUNDATION Party of the Year As one of the biggest fundraisers of the year, this party of cocktails, dancing, and good food has an even bigger objective: to raise money for new medical equipment and to provide healthcare services to those in need. Time to be announced.

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YWCA The Clothesline Project Since 1990, the Clothesline Project has continued to catch fire across the nation. For the entire month of October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, women who have survived domestic abuse are asked to hang shirts on clotheslines to show how big the problem is in their community. The shirts represent each woman’s survival story. Various locations. 812-422-1191 or www.ywca.org

OCTOBER 6 WILLARD LIBRARY Howl-O-Ween At Willard Dress up your family pup for a Halloween dog parade at Willard Library. The dogs with the most courage get an opportunity to show off their tricks in front of the crowd for extra treats. 1-3 p.m. Willard Library, 21 First Ave. 812-425-4309 or www. willard.lib.in.us

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OCTOBER 13 HISTORIC NEWBURGH Historic Newburgh Fall Market and English Boot Sale The Historic Newburgh Fall Market and English Boot sale is an unusual yard sale offering an array of items from pumpkins to art. Browse through downtown Newburgh, Ind., for treasures. 8 a.m.-noon. Downtown Newburgh, Ind. 812-853-2815 or www.historicnewburgh.org

OCTOBER 16 THE WOMEN’S HOSPITAL Wise Women Series Since becoming an advocate to reduce the suicide rate in Evansville, Janie Chappell has promoted the key to healing as having a friend to confide in. Chappell, the manager of business development at Deaconess Cross Pointe, gives insight and advice on friendships among women. 6 p.m. Deaconess Gateway Conference Center, 4011 Gateway Blvd., Newburgh, Ind. 812-842-4571 or www.deaconess.com

OCTOBER 18-20 and 25-27 WILLARD LIBRARY Ghost Tours

Funk in the City 10th Annual Haynie’s Corner Art Festival of the Haynie’s Corner Arts District, Funk in the City features more than 100 artists/artisans from Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, Ohio, Arizona, and Colorado. A portion of the proceeds help fund the fine arts programming at the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Haynie’s Corner, S.E., 2nd St. at Adams Ave. 812-575-9138 or www.funkinthecity.com Railroad or the State Street tour for Civil War tales. 6:30-9 p.m. Friday; 5-9 p.m. Saturday; 5-8:30 p.m. Sunday. Preservation Hall, 200 State St., Newburgh, Ind. 812-853-2815 or www.historicnewburgh.com

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Willard Library, 21 N. First Ave. 812-425-4309 or www.willard.lib.in.us

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NEW HARMONY HOOSIER SALON GALLERY Exhibit Opening Reception Through Nov. 15, the New Harmony Hoosier Salon showcases more talented artwork by area artists. Come for refreshments and mingling from 5-7 p.m. New Harmony Hoosier Salon Gallery, 507 Church St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-682-3970 or www.hoosiersalon.org

OCTOBER 19 YWCA Personally Speaking Series Dennis Au, the city of Evansville preservation officer, presents “200 Years of Evansville Lies Here: Finding the McGary Burial Ground Beneath the Streets of Evansville and Other Evansville Bicentennial Topics.” Time to be announced. YWCA, 118 Vine St. 812-422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org

OCTOBER 19-21 HISTORIC NEWBURGH Historic Newburgh Ghost Walks Meet at the Preservation Hall in Newburgh, Ind., for two ghost walk tours. The thrilling historical stories haunt the cool October nights with murder and mystery. Join the Water Street tour for the horror stories of the Underground

West Baden Springs Hotel, 8670 W. State Road 56, French Lick, Ind. 812-485-4936 or www.stmarys.org

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Since the 1930s, Willard Library employees and patrons have talked about the “Grey Lady,” the ghost that supposedly haunts the building. Learn more about the legend of this apparition when you tour the Victorian Gothic building. 6, 7, and 8 p.m. Thursday; 7, 8, and 9 p.m. Friday; 8, 9, and 10 p.m. Saturday.

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More than 500 guests visit the West Baden Springs Hotel for this black-tie event. Each year, the Cornette Ball raises about $300,000 for the St. Mary’s Foundation, funding health programs and services within the community. 6 p.m.

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Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Boo at the Zoo In good Halloween spirit, Evansville’s zoo adds mild fright to its grounds in October with treat stations, games, crafts, and the Tent of Terror. 5-8 p.m.

OCTOBER 20 SWIMGA Ohio Valley Garden Conference Paul James, the host of the HGTV’s “Gardening by the Yard,” is one of the keynote speakers at today’s conference, which promises information galore on how to improve your garden. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 421 N.W. Riverside Drive 812-490-2199 or www.swimga.org

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among 300-year-old trees at the Wesselman Nature Preserve. 3-6 p.m. Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, 551 N. Boeke Road. 812-479-0771 or www.wesselmannaturesociety.org

OCTOBER 20 THE COMMUNITIES OF SOLARBRON Stomp Out Parkinson’s Disease and Awareness Walk In the United States, 60,000 people are diagnosed annually with Parkinson’s disease, a chronic neurological disease that decreases the use of motor skills over time. Although there is no known cure, the fight to find one is ongoing at this annual two-mile walk that raises funds to support research and advocacy efforts. 8 a.m. The Communities of Solarbron, 1701 McDowell Road 812-499-6677 or www. parkinsonsaction.org

OCTOBER 20-21 REID’S ORCHARD Reid’s Orchard Apple Festival With delicious food, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, and hayrides, activities are plentiful at Reid’s Orchard Apple Festival near Owensboro, Ky. Time to be announced.

WEOA RADIO 1400 THE PUMP Sowing Seeds of Empowerment: Women of Color Conference

Reid’s Orchard, 4812 Highway 144, Owensboro, Ky. 270-685-2444 or www.reidorchard.com

For a day of celebrating women empowerment and sisterhood, women of all backgrounds and ages fill the studio at 1400 The Pump. Past conferences have welcomed more than 300 women and girls coming together on topics of finance and the latest fashions in hair and clothing. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

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OCTOBER 27 Photo provided by Funk in the city

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VOICES, INC. Dance the Night Away Whether you’re an experienced dancer or an amateur, Dance the Night Away offers an evening of swing and ballroom dance for anyone wanting to get their toes tapping to the beat. The event helps VOICES, Inc., an advocate for residents in long-term care facilities in Vanderburgh County. 7:30–10:30 p.m.

WESSELMAN NATURE SOCIETY Wandering Owl Wine and Beer Trail

VFW Post 1114, 110 N. Wabash Ave. 812423-2927 or www.voicesinc.info

Local restaurants provide their best wine, beer, and food at this casual gala, where guests spend some quality outdoor time

OCTOBER 27 ST. MARY’S FOUNDATION 25th Annual Cornette Ball

WESSELMAN NATURE SOCIETY Harvest Festival and Hayrides Wesselman Nature Preserve hosts several events each year throughout its 200-acre tree and wildlife sanctuary. This annual event brings families out for horse-drawn hayrides along colorful, scenic routes. 5-9 p.m. Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, 551 N. Boeke Road 812-479-0771 or www.wesselmannaturesociety.org

OCTOBER 27 SWIRCA 5K Harvest Run/Walk Families come together each year to take part in a 3.1-mile run/walk to raise funds for the services of Southwest Indiana Regional Council on Aging. New this year is a Halloween costume contest — dress to win. 9 a.m. SWIRCA, 16 W. Virginia St. 812-464-7800 or www.swirca.org

OCTOBER 31 BETHEL TEMPLE COMMUNITY CHURCH Trunk or Treat Enjoy the classic car show and family fun while taking your kids from car to car to trick or treat in the safety of a well-lit church parking lot. For ages 3-12. 5:30-8 p.m. Bethel Temple Community Church, 4400 Lincoln Ave. 812-477-8888 or www.betheltemple.org

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 3 EVANSVILLE MUSEUM OF ARTS, HISTORY AND SCIENCE Gala The Evansville Museum has more than a century-long history with the local cultural scene. The museum’s biggest social event of the season is tonight. The elegant evening involves cocktails, live entertainment, gourmet foods, and auctions of decorative arts and travel and dining packages. 6 p.m. Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. 812-425-2406 or www.emuseum.org

NOVEMBER 4 HOLLY’S HOUSE Contemporary Bride Expo This annual event showcases some of the Tri-State’s trendiest wedding vendors of photography, cakes, invitations, dresses, DJs, tuxes, etc. All door proceeds benefit Holly’s House, a nonprofit organization that provides services to victims of intimate crimes. Noon-5 p.m. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-449-4118 or www.davisdigitalphotography.com

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NOVEMBER 8 EASTER SEALS “Passion for Fashion” Easter Seals Style Show & Luncheon

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According to the Easter Seals website, nearly 54 million Americans have a disability, and one out of every four local families will need the services of a rehabilitation center at some point in their lives. To help support these families, Easter Seals hosts a lunch and style show with all the latest fashions. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 8 WOMEN’S FUND OF VANDERBURGH COUNTY Annual Meeting Since 2007, the Women’s Fund has awarded more than $200,000 to local nonprofits, improving the quality of life for women and children in Vanderburgh County. At this annual meeting, leaders from the Women’s Fund announce this year’s recipients. 5:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, 3700 Washington Ave. 812-422-1245 or www.womensfundvc.org

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CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Jingle Mingle Mart The annual shopping extravaganza returns as a means to jump-start gift giving. Holiday merchandise, clothing, jewelry, and home décor are on sale, and all proceeds go to the PTO’s annual school projects. 5-10 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 9-10 COMMUNITY MARRIAGE BUILDERS Fall Weekend Throughout the year, Community Marriage Builders offers workshop weekends for married couples looking to reconnect.

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Sarto Retreat Center, 4200 N. Kentucky Ave. 812-477-2260 or www.makeitlast.org

NOVEMBER 10 KOCH FAMILY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF EVANSVILLE Annual Breakfast with the Sugarplum Fairy With a vignette from Evansville Dance Theatre’s The Nutcracker, this perenially popular event boosts the holiday spirits of the young and young-at-heart. 9 a.m. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 812-464-2663 or www.cmoekids.org

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NOVEMBER 10 EVANSVILLE MUSEUM OF ARTS, HISTORY AND SCIENCE 5K Walk/Run

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The Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science is a proud institution, and it’s currently undergoing a major fundraising effort. Events such as this 3.1-mile walk or run help make the museum better. Participants receive a T-shirt, snacks, and awards. 9 a.m. Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive 812-425-2406 or www.emuseum.org

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VANDERBURGH 4-H CENTER Gala The 51 acres at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center come packed with amenities for large community celebrations. One such event is their annual gala, which supports other popular events including the 4-H Fair and the August Frog Follies. Time to be announced. Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road 812-867-6217 or www.vanderburgh4hcenter.com

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NOVEMBER 15-DECEMBER 31 REITZ HOME MUSEUM 33rd Annual Victorian Christmas Take a tour through the Reitz Home Museum as it is transformed into a Christmas celebration. Call for group tours. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday. (Last tours start at 2:30 p.m.) Reitz Home Museum, 224 S.E. First St. 812-426-1871 or www.reitzhome.com

NOVEMBER 16 YWCA Personally Speaking Series Connie Weinzapfel, director of Historic New Harmony, offers insight on the history and future of the University of Southern Indiana and New Harmony, Ind. Time to be announced. YWCA, 118 Vine St. 812-422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org

Exhibit Opening Reception & New Harmony Gallery Stroll

Annual Hadi Shrine Circus

DECEMBER 1-2 HISTORIC NEW HARMONY Christmas in New Harmony

New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St., New Harmony, Ind. 812-682-3156 or www.nhgallery.com

More than three million people have witnessed this tradition in the River City. It is one of the biggest three-ring circuses left in the world with elephants, acrobats, clowns, lions, bears, and more. All proceeds support the Hadi Shrine’s effort to provide funds for children’s medical expenses. Time to be announced.

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Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-476-1383 or www.hadishrine.com

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Main, Church, Granary, and North streets, Downtown New Harmony, Ind. 800-231-2168 or www.newharmony.biz

The final exhibit and gallery stroll of the year for the New Harmony Hoosier Salon arrives as a day concentrated on the arts. See the winter art exhibitions. 4-7 p.m.

Bring your kids early to see Santa and his workshop filled with children’s activities. Then, enjoy the annual Downtown Holiday Parade with floats, marching bands, clowns, dancing troupes, and more. Time to be announced. Sycamore, Fourth, Walnut, and Ninth streets, Downtown Evansville 812-401-4243 or www.evansvillegage.com

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November 16-17 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF EVANSVILLE Tri-State’s Largest Rummage Sale Support the Junior League of Evansville by coming out to the largest rummage sale in the Tri-State. The Junior League is an organization of women who strive to improve communities through the leadership of trained volunteers. Preview sale from 5-8 p.m. Friday; sale from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. National Guard Armory, 3000 E. Division St. 812-423-9127 or www.juniorleague ofevansville.org

NOVEMBER 17 THE WOMEN’S HOSPITAL Holidaze Event Start the holiday season stylish and healthy with shopping from more than 70 vendors and free health screenings from The Women’s Hospital. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Washington Square Mall, 1216 S. Green River Road 812-842-2000 or www.deaconess.com

NOVEMBER 17-DECEMBER 18 NEW HARMONY GALLERY OF CONTEMPORARY ART

WILLARD LIBRARY Victorian Christmas Customs Are you interested in decorating your tree in a unique manner this year? Join the other creative Christmas décor buffs at Willard Library and learn how to decorate a Victorian Christmas tree — using all natural materials. Time to be announced. Willard Library, 21 First Ave. 812-425-4309 or www.willard.lib.in.us

NOVEMBER 22 EVANSVILLE GOODWILL INDUSTRIES Old National Turkey Day 5K Enjoy a fall day by running through Downtown Evansville for the Old National Turkey Day 5K. Meet on Court Street between Fifth and Sixth streets to begin the race. All proceeds benefit the Goodwill Family Center, an advocate for the homeless community. Time to be announced. Court Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, Downtown Evansville 812-474-2222 or www.evvgoodwill.org

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Proceeds from this sixth annual family magic show go to Vanderburgh County CASA, an organization of court-appointed special advocates who ensure a safe home for abused and neglected children. 2 p.m. Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 812-424-5825 or www.vandcasa.com 76 EVANSVILLE CITY VIEW 2012

EASTER SEALS Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights As the holiday season arrives, Garvin Park transforms into a winter wonderland of lights and holiday scenes. Each year, the event helps pay for thousands of physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions to children and adults with disabilities at the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center. 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 5-9 p.m. Sunday. Garvin Park, 1600 N. Main St. 812-437-2627 or www.easterseals swindiana.com

NOVEMBER 23-JANUARY 30 OWENSBORO-DAVIESS COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSION Christmas at Panther Creek Take a stroll through Panther Creek Park in Daviess County, Ky., where more than 250,000 lights illuminate the park’s features including a fire tower, a swinging bridge, and two gazebos. Time to be announced. 5160 Wayne Bridge Road, Daviess County, Ky. 800-489-1131 www.visitowensboro.com

NOVEMBER 24-JANUARY 1 VANDERBURGH 4-H CENTER Winter Carnival Setting the tone for Christmas, this annual holiday light show brings life to the Vanderburgh 4-H Center. Time to be announced. Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E. BoonvilleNew Harmony Road 812-867-6217 or www.vanderburgh4hcenter.com

NOVEMBER 30-JANUARY 4 ARTS COUNCIL OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA Digitized See how local artists are using digital technology to create artwork through photography, illustration, and disc-based works. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, 318 Main St. 812-422-2111 or www.artswin.evansville.net

DECEMBER DECEMBER 1 AIDS HOLIDAY PROJECT World AIDS Day In observation of World AIDS Day, this ceremony honors AIDS victims and spreads awareness of the global epidemic’s local impact. 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 609 S.E. Second St. 812-480-0204 or www.aids holidayproject.org

As December starts, so does the Christmas celebration in New Harmony, Ind., with a weekend of holiday festivities including breakfast with Santa, shopping downtown, music, and a holiday parade. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

DECEMBER 2-4 HISTORIC NEWBURGH Historic Newburgh Celebrates Christmas Celebrate Christmas in downtown Newburgh, Ind., with an elf-themed scavenger hunt, a Santa workshop, and a festival of Christmas trees. Time to be announced. Preservation Hall, State Street, Historic Downtown Newburgh, Ind. 812-853-2815 or www.historicnewburgh.org

December 6-9 USI CHAMBER CHOIR 43rd Annual Madrigal Feaste Go back in time at this 15th century European Christmas celebration with the University of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir as they perform old English madrigals, folk songs, and holiday choral selections. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday. Carter Hall, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd. 812-461-5237 or www.usi.edu

DECEMBER 7-8 GERMANIA MAeNNERCHOR Christmas at Germania Get in touch with Evansville’s German heritage this Christmas with some mouthwatering German cuisine, music by the men and women’s choirs, and a theatrical performance. 6-10 p.m. Germania Maennerchor, 916 N. Fulton Ave. 812-424-9800 or 812-422-1915 www.evansvillegermania.com

DECEMBER 9 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE Pictures with Santa Santa and Mrs. Claus make a stop at the Ronald McDonald House for pictures, crafts, cookies, and milk. Bring your kids and your camera. Time to be announced. Ronald McDonald House, 3540 Washington Ave. 812-402-7642 or www.rmhevansville.org

DECEMBER 13 YWCA Tastes and Treasures Holiday Luncheon With more than 100 years serving the community, the YWCA has a lot to celebrate this holiday season. Help them do it properly at their holiday luncheon, which includes lunch as well as holiday gifts showcased by local merchants. 11:30 a.m. To be announced. 812-422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org

DECEMBER 14 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE Holiday Open House Take a tour of the Ronald McDonald House, which provides overnight and daytime stays for family members of children undergoing medical care. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. To be announced. 812-402-7642 or www.rmhevansville.org

DECEMBER 15 WNIN WNIN’s Cookies with Santa What better way to spend time with Santa than with holiday cookies, a story, activity booths, and a PBS holiday movie? 1-3 p.m. WNIN Studios, 405 Carpenter St. 812-423-2973 or www.wnin.org

December 15-16 Crossroads Christian Church Christmas at Crossroads Crossroads Christian Church’s annual Christmas celebration features the church’s 175-member choir and 60-piece orchestra as they perform timeless holiday classics and contemporary music. Call for times. Crossroads Christian Church, 10800 Lincoln Ave., Newburgh, Ind. 812-858-8668 or www.crossroadschristian.com

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Arts Smarts A former attorney with a passion for the arts shares her vision for Evansville’s arts community

City view: Your bachelor’s degree is in theater. What made you decide to become an attorney?

NOLA WRIGHT: When I graduated in May of 1980, I wasn’t quite sure what to do, so I took a temporary job as an assistant to a judge. After a year of watching trials and attorneys at work, I thought “I can do this,” so I applied to law school, took out a student loan, and a whole other career blossomed — although it isn’t that farfetched; I just went from one stage to another. I have always been a trial attorney, which requires intense study and memorization, speaking extemporaneously, being persuasive, and connecting with an audience, so my theatrical training served me extremely well. CV: You had a successful career in law for 30 years. What brought you back to art? NW: I had been working as an assistant attorney general for the Attorney General of Kansas in the criminal division, which meant I tried major felony cases (homicides, sex crimes, domestic/child abuse) across the state of Kansas, when my husband accepted a position with Fifth Third Bank. Because my daughter was still in high school, I remained in Kansas while he relocated to Evansville. (My daughter) went to college in 2009, so I moved to Evansville – not having a clue what I was going to do. I did, however, join the Arts Council. After getting settled, I received a job of80 EVANSVILLE CITY VIEW 2012

fer in Owensboro, Ky., to work as an in-house attorney for a manufacturing business, but the commute was exhausting. I became aware that the executive director position was going to be open at the Arts Council and I thought, “Why not?” CV: What is your impression of Evansville as an arts community?

NW: In my experience, for a community this size, the amount of talent and the breadth and depth of variety of that talent is very impressive. There are many well-respected and established artists here — in literacy, performing arts, and visual arts. To have two nationally acclaimed universities that excel in the arts is simply amazing for a town this size. And Evansville has the best arts patrons I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. They have longevity, they are consistently generous, and without them, the arts would dry up and blow away. CV: What are your goals for the Arts Council?

A New Path: After a 30-year career in law, Kansas transplant Nola F. Wright finds herself at home in the company of an arts community.

“brand” the Arts Council, to get our name out there as much as we can, so the public knows about the gallery and what we do. I’d like us to be an integral part of the Bicentennial celebration with our art Fair, ART EVV (June 8-9). Long term goals are to have our annual Mayor Arts Award party become the most coveted invitation of the social season, to be featured as the Best Place to Volunteer in Evansville Living, and to increase involvement of people from all diverse backgrounds and cultures in the social art scene. I’d also like to increase artistically purposed educational opportunities for young people outside the classroom.

CV: Are there advancements in art you would like to NW: The perception in the communi- see in Evansville? ty, I believe, is that the Arts Council is NW: I would love each art organization to embrace the primarily focused on the visual arts, which is an easy assumption because we have this wonderful art gallery where we sponsor and present different art exhibitions. But we are just as dedicated to the performing arts, music, acting, and to the written word. So, my immediate goal has been to

concept of working together on projects and events, to communicate and cooperate with less duplication, and to generate excitement on joint projects without competition for funds and resources. We should all have the goal of making Southwest Indiana a destination, so that thousands of people who live here and visit here see this as a really fun and inviting place to live, work, and play. — Wendy Hudson

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Nola F. Wright became the new director of the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana in August 2011, two years after moving to Evansville from Kansas with her husband, Richard Coates. The former attorney always has been involved in the arts and was excited to immerse herself into the Evansville arts community. Now that Wright has had time to settle into her position, she tells Evansville Living how she got here, what the new role means to her, and what she hopes to accomplish for the Arts Council.

>> By the Numbers

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New or redesigned features at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, projected to open in fall 2012.

Mayors in Evansville’s 200year history, 19 Democrats, 12 Republicans, and five unknown or independent candidates.

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Magic on Main The Ford Center provides its power as a catalyst When Downtown’s stunning $127.5 million Ford Center opened at the corner of Main Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard last November, fans flooded the gates for its opening act of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band and packed the house for the University of Evansville men’s basketball season opener — a nail-biting victory against NCAA national champion Butler University. The new arena succeeds Roberts Stadium’s 55-year run and is home to both UE basketball and the River City’s professional hockey team, the Evansville IceMen. With its inaugural year underway, Evansvillians can’t help but boast about the venue’s sleek, curved exterior and how it continues to attract more customers and greater profits to local businesses. As anticipated, the surrounding restaurant and bar scene is booming. Tracey Mears, kitchen manager at Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant across from the Ford Center, says business on any event night is “outstanding; it’s like night and day from before the arena.” Patrons spill out onto Main Street while waiting for a table — two hours before and after an event. Up the street, Salad World is sharing similar success and has extended

their weekend hours to accommodate the arena’s event calendar. Although reservations at Salad World aren’t required, says co-owner Lacey Howard, “It’s something to consider for parties larger than six, especially on big event nights.” To guarantee a place to dine within walking distance of the arena, restaurant owners suggest making reservations or eating at least one and a half hours before any event; most places are first come first serve. If there isn’t ample time for pregame dining, patrons can find plenty of food options inside the arena. There are six concession stands, plus an “express” version of the locally owned Acropolis restaurant, and there’s also a public bar for beer, wine, and cocktails on the main concourse in addition to the beer available at concessions. Convenient cup holders on the lower level and the comfortable, padded seats make a munching experience in the stands sufficient. Downtown and surrounding businesses are certainly profiting from the area’s biggest and boldest attraction, and its event calendar is booking fast. Fans can expect about 135 events at the Ford Center each year, including sporting events, concerts, comedians, exhibitions, and more. — Natalie Greer

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Events held at Lamasco Bar and Grill in 2011, not counting karaoke nights.

Years of West Side Nut Club Fall Festivals.

Exhibits featuring more than 700 animals at Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden.

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Number of adoptions from Vanderburgh Humane Society in 2011.

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More than 100 years ago, a grant gave Evansville two new libraries When Andrew Carnegie, a 19th century industrialist and philanthropic powerhouse, accumulated his multimillion-dollar fortune through his family’s railroad and steel business, he gifted the River City with more than a means of transportation. Carnegie spread his wealth with hefty grants to erect more than 2,500 public libraries across the world, including 164 in Indiana alone. In 1909, members of Evansville’s West Side Business Association wrote Carnegie and requested funds for four public libraries. They later received $50,000, and used the funds to construct two Carnegie library branches, on Evansville’s East and West sides. Today, these facilities are two of eight libraries in the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library system. Led by Executive Director Marcia Au, EVPL claimed a spot on the 2010 Top Ten American Library list from Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings and received a four-star rating in Library Journal. The two Carnegie libraries are part of that success. Located 3.5 miles apart in Bayard Park and West Side Library Park,

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they were opened and dedicated on Jan. 1, 1913. Among trees and park benches, these historical buildings are preserved as traditional, community libraries, says Amy Mangold, EVPL community relations and development officer. For that reason, the city’s Carnegie libraries look very different from its new — and also architecturally significant — libraries. “You aren’t going to see an energy efficient green roof and very open spaces like you see at Oakland (Library),” she says. Each Carnegie branch was designed and constructed simultaneously by Evansville architect Clifford Shopbell. To execute Carnegie’s style, says Mangold, Shopbell included an exterior staircase that Carnegie believed would “take you to a higher place of learning.” The Bedford limestone

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is etched with Carnegie’s name, and the symmetrical facades, ornately carved stone window trim, and large stone blocks at the corners suggest a Renaissance revival style that Shopbell used on several of his Carnegie library sites. Marble floors, brass lamps, and dark oak bookshelves also are distinctive Carnegie features, and they each have that “unique smell of an old library that brings back childhood memories,” says Mangold. Beyond the libraries’ sights and smells are the books. Since 1913, each branch has accumulated more than 25,000 items, varying from books, DVDs, and CDs. These are places for children’s story time, adult classes, senior citizen computer classes, and meetings for neighborhood organizations. Of the estimated 100 Carnegie libraries remaining in Indiana, around 40 are occupied for other purposes such as the police department in Boonville, Ind. In 2010, more than 75,000 people passed through the Carnegie branches. “We’re glad that people appreciate these locations,” says Mangold, “because it does say a lot about the history of library service here in the Evansville community.” — Natalie Greer

Cherry Street Carnegie Library After the East and West Side Carnegie libraries were up and running, Evansville’s chief librarian envisioned a library for African Americans (due to segregation at that time). She requested additional funding from Carnegie, and received $10,000 to build the Cherry Branch Library. It opened Nov. 24, 1914, with 2,800 books. Sold to the Boy Scouts in 1955, the building was razed in the 1970s.

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Evansville is home to 65 parks and 21 special facilities, from golf courses to public pools. Our town’s 2,300 acres of parks give us nearly 20 acres of park space per 1,000 residents — a ratio that puts us in the top 20 among cities with a similar population density.

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College Students Get Lit

Local creative writing majors publish numerous literary reads each year Good literature is alive and well, thanks to local higher education. The University of Evansville and University of Southern Indiana collectively publish six literary publications each year — two by faculty and four largely produced by students. They showcase a variety of pieces — poetry, creative non-fiction, short stories, and visual artwork — and involve enormous effort. “A lot of time goes into this,” says Paul Bone, creative writing department chair at UE. “All the submissions have to be read. Then you discuss whether you’ll take them.” Nicole Louise Reid, associate professor of English at USI agrees, explaining that submissions must be organized, “blinded” (made anonymous to reviewers), and critiqued. Then there’s the administrative work. A group of ambitious USI students produce FishHook under the leadership of Reid. Likewise, a handful of UE students work up The Ohio River Review under associate creative writing professor William Baer. Both journals feature the very best of student contributions. Reid says, “Ultimately, (the editors) are looking to be moved by the art of the writing or the visual art.” Meanwhile, another team of UE students publishes The Evansville Review under Baer, and a small number of interns help Bone and Rob Griffith, associate professor of creative writing, produce Measure. While The Evansville Review exhibits a variety of genres, Measure is dedicated to poetry. Both journals serve up the finest efforts of national aspiring writers. “You want to find the best work you can,” Bone says. “It’s not that so much stuff is bad, but really good stuff is so rare.” Less than 10 percent of submissions to Measure are accepted. All four journals allow faculty to remain current in their discipline and provide students with real-world editorial and publishing experience, fields many of them are likely to land in after graduation. Both Reid and Bone consider this training invaluable. “We want to stay involved with the literary world with these publications,” Bone says. “But it’s also great for the students.” — Wendy Hudson

For the past 14 years, Gary Poe and Melrose Pyrotechnics have produced Evansville’s Fourth of July fireworks show. Poe and his team are internationally acclaimed, winning awards all across the world, including being 2nd Place at the 2011 Hanabi World Cup in Nagasaki, Japan.

Top Philanthropists The Evansville chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae collected more pink lids than any other alumnae chapter in the nation — 6,896 — for Yoplait’s Save Lids to Save Lives program to fight breast cancer.

Top Festival The West Side Nut Club Fall Festival is known as one of the biggest street festivals in America and it made a particularly impressive imprint in 2011: drawing almost half a million people (an average of 50,000 to 80,000 per day), it had a record year.

Top Broadcasting The University of Southern Indiana’s radio station, The Edge, claimed five state awards in the 2011 Indiana Association of School Broadcasters (IASB) college competition, including three first-place awards: Spot Production, Newscast, and Copywriting.

Top Hockey Players Evansville IceMen Matt Jens and Todd Robinson were named to the Central Hockey League All Star Game. They joined 11 other players from the CHL on the reserves list, competing against the AA Arizona Sundogs on Jan. 11, 2012.

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Rebuilding Strong NCAA probation and tragedy behind them, the USI Screaming Eagles stay true to their mission By Mark Mathis

ers, some patience, much persistence, and a lot of perspective have gone into the first three years of Rodney Watson’s tenure as the men’s basketball coach at the University of Southern Indiana. USI was reeling from an NCAA investigation that stemmed from what the school called “irregularities in its athletics program” that led to former men’s basketball coach Rick Herdes’ resignation in 2009. The NCAA found that a former USI assistant coach had arranged for improper academic credit for a player, provided improper benefits for another, then gave misleading testimony during the investigation. That was a far fall for a program that reached the NCAA Division II national championship game in 2004 and won the title in 1995. USI hired Rodney Watson, a longtime assistant coach at Southern Illinois University, to lead the program past NCAA probation and a ban on postseason play that the Great Lakes Valley Conference put on USI for the 2009-2010 season. It was during that season that the basketball program and the USI community as a whole suffered a major loss with the death of player Jeron Lewis, a senior from Fort Wayne, Ind. The USI center, who was very well liked among the team and on campus, collapsed on Jan. 14, 2010, at the Sportscenter in Owensboro, Ky., during the second half of the game against rival Kentucky Wesleyan College. Lewis died later that evening of sudden cardiac arrest. “The big thing with the first year,

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we had so many distractions, and then we had a catastrophe,” Watson says. “Those distractions were very minor in retrospect. They (the GLVC) voted to keep us out of postseason. It set us back; then we regrouped. We got off to a great start that year. We took the mindset that we were going to win 27 games. Then, we realized

Ready for Action: Head Coach Rodney Watson advises player Brandon Hogg, a senior from Edwardsville, Ill., at a University of Southern Indiana basketball game.

on Jan. 14, at 9:52 (the time of Lewis’ collapse) that night, what a catastrophe and tragedy was. It gave us a strong mindset, and a real baseline of

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what is important in life.” The rest of that season was played in Lewis’ honor, and the Screaming Eagles finished 24-3 and were ranked in the top 10 at the end of the regular season. Lewis’ memory still is fresh with USI fans. At a regular-season game against KWC at the Physical Activities Center on USI’s campus, several were seen wearing shirts displaying his picture or jersey number. “It was a huge bonding point for us,” Watson says. “Life is short, and for those of us here, that gave us a sense of reality. It was an honor and a blessing to have Jeron Lewis in this program. While this is very temporary, that will bond us forever.” Watson did well to lead the program through that ordeal, and coached AllAmerican Jamar Smith, from Peoria, Ill., as he won the Basketball Times NCAA Division II Player of the Year. His team ended the season as runner-up in the GLVC Tournament, with an appearance in the NCAA Division II Tournament and a 24-6 finish. “What impressed me about last year was how everyone changed their roles.

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Guys went from being second line players to the front line; they moved up on every opponent’s scouting report,” Watson says. This year’s team, ranked in the Division II top 10, features Brandon Hogg, a senior from Edwardsville, Ill., and Lawrence Thomas, a sophomore from Springfield, Ill., transitioning from second line to front line players. “They’ve stayed together, played for the right reasons,” Watson says. “We all need to have goals, and they have only one common goal: to win the game first.” Entering this season, Watson’s three teams have put together an impressive 48-9 worksheet. It hasn’t taken him long to understand how important the basketball program is at USI, and also where it fits in with both the academics at the school and within a very successful overall athletic department. He is quick to give credit to assistant coach Derrick Tilmon and his understanding of recruiting and scheduling. “What really helps the talent-building all around is when you have a strong athletic department; you see the basket-

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Knob Hill Tavern 1016 W. Highway 662, Newburgh www.knobhilltavern.com The 69-year-old Newburgh restaurant is known for its catfish fiddlers – a fiddling catfish welcomes on the neon sign – and also serves a great Greek salad and “kraut balls” (battered, deep-fried sauerkraut and Dijon cream cheese). Choose to sit on the outdoor terrace for a scenic dining experience.

Kanpai Sushi and Asian Bistro 4593 Washington Ave. www.mykanpai.com Live music, craft beer tastings — pleasant surprises make each Kanpai visit unique. We can always count on a great atmosphere and excellent food, including more than 30 in-house beers and exclusive varieties of sushi. Try the S.O.B. roll, a spicy-citrus delight that includes tuna, cilantro, onions, jalapeno, spicy mayo, and lime. EVANSVILLE CITY VIEW 2012 91

Lorenzo’s Bistro & Bakery 972 S. Hebron Ave. www.lorenzosbistro.com Presentation complements taste at the restaurant where flickering candles create a soft glow at each table. Lorenzo’s offers one of Evansville’s top wine lists, as well as quality lunch specials, such as the mountainous Quiche du Jour, and formal dinners with homemade pastas. Finish up with an award-winning, tempting dessert — coconut cake, chocolate bourbon cake, and a wide variety of delicious cookies. If it’s nice outside, have a seat on the patio and visit with Fletcher the Cat.

DiLegge’s Restaurant 607 N. Main St. www.dileggesrestaurant.com DiLegge’s offers flavorful Italian food in an inviting, casual atmosphere. The Italian and American cuisine has been delighting locals for more than 20 years, with secret family recipes from brother and sister owners Dan and Gina DiLegge. Enjoy one of their many great wines while sampling the toasted ravioili, served with meat or marinara sauce, or tangy jalapeno poppers stuffed with cheese. Refill your glass as you move on to timeless baked ziti, a dish that graced the DiLegge’s menu before any other menu in town.

408 N. Main St.; 4 N. Weinbach Ave.; 8011 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh www.turonis.com Pizza on a thin, crisp, flaky crust, covered with a variety of hearty toppings, and blanketed with gooey mozzarella cheese can only come from one place — Turoni’s. Pair it with “garlic cheez toast” or warm, billowy breadsticks for a one-of-akind meal. Wash it all down with a handcrafted brew, such as Vinny’s lager, a light German-styled Pilsner. 92 EVANSVILLE CITY VIEW 2012

Wolf’s Barbecue 6600 N. First Ave. www.wolfsbarbq.com An Evansville original, the family-owned and operated Wolf’s has been serving up its special brand of barbecue since 1925, from the North Side location it still occupies today. Sample a “deluxe barb-q dinner” with a special, spicy-barbecue Wolf’s Bloody Mary. Top it off with a slice of signature coconut or chocolate cream pie.

photo credits: acApulco and turoni’s by jordan barclay, kanpai by jennifer varner, knob hill by Mike Patterson. All other photos provided by restaurant.

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JaneJane E. Parker, E. Parker, M.D.M.D.

Theodore Theodore J. Stransky, J. Stransky, M.D.M.D.

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Judith Judith A. Englert, A. Englert, M.D.M.D.

Michael Michael B. Hoover, B. Hoover, M.D.M.D.

William William R. Penland, R. Penland, M.D.M.D.

MaryMary M. Tadros, M. Tadros, M.D.M.D.

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James James A. Evanson, A. Evanson, M.D.M.D.

William William C. Houser, C. Houser, M.D.M.D.

Michael Michael W. Peters, W. Peters, M.D.M.D.

Stanley Stanley P. Taraska, P. Taraska, M.D.M.D.

Emilian Emilian F. Armeanu, F. Armeanu, M.D.M.D.

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E. Steed Jackson, Jackson, M.D.M.D. TinaTina L. Evans-Robinson, L. Evans-Robinson, M.D.M.D.* E. *Steed

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Andrew Andrew W. Tharp, W. Tharp, M.D.M.D.

Joseph Joseph W. Begley, W. Begley, M.D.M.D.

FarisFaris M. Fadheel, M. Fadheel, M.D.M.D.

Deepak Deepak Jasuja, Jasuja, M.D.M.D.

Andrew Andrew W. Piering, W. Piering, M.D.M.D.

ErikErik B. Throop, B. Throop, M.D.M.D.

David David N. Bell, N. Bell, M.D.M.D.

Rami Rami Fasheh, Fasheh, M.D.M.D.

AlanAlan H. Johnson, H. Johnson, M.D.M.D.

Jancy Jancy G. Pottanat, G. Pottanat, M.D.M.D.

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Richard Richard E. Bell, E. Bell, M.D.M.D.

Thimjon Thimjon C. Ferguson, C. Ferguson, M.D.M.D.

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Vajravel Vajravel M. Prasad, M. Prasad, M.D.M.D.

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Cesar Cesar A. Bello, A. Bello, M.D.M.D.

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Roger Roger F. Johnson, F. Johnson, M.D.M.D.

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Craig Craig Triola, Triola, M.D.M.D.

Martin Martin J. Bender, J. Bender, M.D.M.D.

Doron Doron H. Finn, H. Finn, M.D.M.D.

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Patrick Patrick C. Flamion, C. Flamion, M.D.M.D.

Brian Brian M. Berg, M. Berg, Ph.D. Ph.D.

Gregory Gregory M. Fletcher, M. Fletcher, M.D.M.D.

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William William A. Blume, A. Blume, M.D.M.D.

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Thomas Thomas M. Waits, M. Waits, M.D.M.D.

Carla Carla M. Brandt, M. Brandt, M.D.M.D.

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Fredrick Fredrick H. Wallisch, H. Wallisch, M.D.M.D.

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Phillip Phillip M. Gilson, M. Gilson, M.D.M.D.

Steven Steven P. Kuric, P. Kuric, M.D.M.D.

William William M. Russell, M. Russell, Ph.D. Ph.D.

EmilEmil L. Weber, L. Weber, M.D.M.D.

Thomas Thomas A. Brummer, A. Brummer, M.D.M.D.

James James P. Given, P. Given, M.D.M.D.

Stephen Stephen Lanzarotti, Lanzarotti, M.D.M.D.

Bill Bill J. Samm, J. Samm, M.D.M.D.

MellMell B. Welborn, B. Welborn, Jr., M.D. Jr., M.D.

ToddTodd S. Burry, S. Burry, M.D.M.D.

Nelson Nelson V. Graham, V. Graham, Jr., M.D. Jr., M.D.

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Mark W. Graves, W. Graves, M.D.M.D. Christopher Christopher B. Cannon, B. Cannon, M.D.M.D. Mark

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Karin Karin M. Gray, M. Gray, M.D.M.D.

James James Macke, Macke, M.D.M.D.

Victor Victor M. Chavez, M. Chavez, M.D.M.D.

David David B. Greer, B. Greer, M.D.M.D.

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Mark Mark A. Cobb, A. Cobb, M.D.M.D.

E. Allen E. Allen Griggs, Griggs, M.D., M.D., J.D. J.D.

* John * John C. Meunier, C. Meunier, M.D.M.D.

Brian Brian W. Schymik, W. Schymik, M.D.M.D.

Jason Jason F. White, F. White, M.D.M.D. Willard Willard Whitehead Whitehead III, M.D. III, M.D. Michael Michael K. Zenni, K. Zenni, M.D.M.D. Sheryl Sheryl L. Ziegler, L. Ziegler, D.O.D.O.

JohnJohn O. Grimm, O. Grimm, M.D.M.D.

Mark Mark E. Meyers, E. Meyers, M.D.M.D.

Roger Roger S. Shinnerl, S. Shinnerl, M.D.M.D.

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James James E. Gutmann, E. Gutmann, Jr., M.D. Jr., M.D.

Michael Michael J. Miller, J. Miller, M.D.M.D.

LataLata R. Shukla, R. Shukla, M.D.M.D.

Donald Donald E. Hazelrigg, E. Hazelrigg, M.D.M.D.

David David B. Curtis, B. Curtis, M.D.M.D.

Michael Michael R. Harrison, R. Harrison, M.D.M.D.

Jeffrey Jeffrey K. Moore, K. Moore, M.D.M.D.

Youseff Youseff Siage, Siage, M.D.M.D.

Raymond Raymond L. Newnum, L. Newnum, M.D.M.D.

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Dining Directory Scene & Heard A comprehensive list of dining options around town

Dinner $8. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri-Sat. Closed Mon. Reservations OK. MADELEINE’S FUSION RESTAURANT: 423 S.E. Second St., 491-8611. Appetizers, soups, salads, entrees including Roasted Monkfish with Peruvian Purple Potato Carpaccio and Dry-Aged Buffalo Steaks. Meals $14-$26. Open 4:30-10 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 4:30-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Brunch 11 a.m-3 p.m. Sun. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Catering also available. Reservations OK. Red Geranium: 408 North St., New Harmony, Ind., 682-4431. Contemporary American cuisine, extensive wine list. Lunch $7-$11. Dinner $17-$30. Open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. (Breakfast 7-11 a.m., lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., dinner 4-9 p.m.) Reservations OK.

river view. Outside dining in season. Steaks, seafood, pasta, sandwiches, salads, daily specials. Wood-fired pizza oven. Music on weekends. Meals $7-$18. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Sun. breakfast 8 a.m. Reservations OK for 8 or more. The Jungle: 415 Main St., 425-5282. Lunch and dinner menus of soups, salads, pasta, and coffee, as well as a chef tasting option that includes five sample dishes feeding up to three. Cocktail bar on lower and main levels. Meals $20-$80. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues.-Fri., dinner 5-11 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Closed Sun. and Mon. Raffi’s: 1100 N. Burkhardt Road, 479-9166. Mediterranean, American, Italian specialties, pasta, chicken, seafood, steaks, lamb. Meals $10$16. Open 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Full bar service, wine list, outdoor dining, private party room. Reservations OK. SAFARI WINE & MARTINI BAR: 415 Main St. (upstairs of The Jungle), 4255282. Wines and Spirits and a menu including seared tuna, beef filets, and desserts. Meal: $15-$35. Open 5 p.m.-midnight Thurs.-Sat. Private parties available any day for lunch or dinner. Western Ribeye & RIBS: 1401 N. Boeke Road, 476-5405. Soups, salads, sandwiches, daily specials. Certified Angus Beef™ steaks, chicken, seafood, baby back ribs. Lunch $6-$10. Dinner $8-$20. Full service bar. Open 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri., 4-10:30 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sun. Reservations gladly accepted. No checks.

Upscale Casual

Private Clubs

Bonefish Grill: 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., 401-3474. Soup, salad, fish, steak.

EVANSVILLE COUNTRY CLUB: 3810 Stringtown Road, 425-2243. Executive

Evansville City View has made every attempt to present an accurate dining guide. Unless otherwise noted, restaurants are handicapped-accessible, and accept major credit cards and checks. City and county ordinances prohibit smoking in many facilities. We suggest calling ahead to check which venues are exempt. All phone numbers are local (area code 812) unless specified. H Indicates 2012 “Best Of Evansville” winner

Fine Dining CAVANAUGH’S: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive, 433-4333. Steaks, fresh seafood.

Entertainment in piano bar. Meals $13-$50. Open 5-10 p.m. Sun.Thurs., 5-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks. Cork ’n Cleaver: 650 S. Hebron Ave., 479-6974. Steak, prime rib, chicken, seafood. Salad bar, soup and sandwich lunches. Lunch $7$9. Entrees $12-$18. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Dinner 4-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 4-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. Haub Steak House: 101 E. Haub St. (next to railroad tracks), Haubstadt, Ind. 768-6462 or 800-654-1158. A la carte menu. Steak, prime rib, seafood, chicken, pork, vegetable side dishes, desserts. Meals $18$40. $10.75 early bird special 4-6 p.m. Open 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Reservations OK. Jimmy Jeng’s Szechwan CHINESE RESTAURANT: 669 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Place), 479-7600. Extensive Chinese menu. Lunch $4-$6. Dinner $8-$12. Open 4-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., closed Sun. Reservations OK. No checks. LORENZO’S Bakery & Bistro: 976 S. Hebron Ave., 475-9477. Chef-prepared bistro-style dining, fine wines. Deli-style salads, soups, pastas, daily specials. Lunch $6-$9. Dinner $14-$25. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., light lunch 2-5 p.m., dinner 5-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Bakery open 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat. MA•T•888 BISTRO: 5636 Vogel Road, 475-2888. Specialties include lemongrass fish, Peking duck, and chicken lettuce wraps. Lunch $6-$8.

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Average meal $15. Open 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4-11:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 4-10 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. No checks. BLUSH ULTRALOUNGE: 615 N.W. Riverside Drive, 433-4700. Continental breakfast for hotel guests, $12. Served 6 a.m.-10 a.m. Mon.-Fri. Full bar available 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Must be 21 to enter after 4:30 p.m. EDGEWATER GRILLE: 1 E. Water St., Newburgh, Ind., 858-2443. Fantastic

chef on staff. Diverse menu selection. Social membership includes dining. Kennel Club: 5201 Kratzville Road, 422-1211. Executive chef on staff. American and European classic cuisine. Reservations OK. Kirby’s private dining: 1119 Parrett St., 422-2230. Open by reservation only to private parties, receptions for up to 250. Minimum $500 food tab. Menu arranged in advance with chef. Hours negotiable.

OAK MEADOW GOLF CLUB: 11505 Browning Road, 867-1900. Executive chef on staff. Dining-only memberships are available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menu selections. Casual veranda or grille seating and formal dining available. Receptions up to 300. ROLLING HILLS COUNTRY CLUB: 1666 Old Plank Road, Newburgh, Ind., 925-3336. Executive chef on staff. New and classic dishes including chicken, snapper, filets, pastas. Dining-only memberships are available with an initiation fee, plus monthly fee. Victoria National: 2000 Victoria National Blvd., Newburgh, Ind., 8588230. Chef-featured items weekly. Member-only dining.

Delis Bits and Bytes: 216 N.W. Fourth St., 423-5113. Breakfast, deli-style sand-

wich lunches, desserts. Average meal $5. Open 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. No reservations. Emge’s Deli and Ice Cream: 206 Main St., 422-3026. Sandwiches, homemade deli salads, soups. Meals $5-$7. Open 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.Fri. No reservations. FRESH HARVEST DELI: 101 N.W. First St., Ste. 114 (Old Post Office Place), 421-0407. Fresh soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, daily specials. Meals $5-$7. Open 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dine-in or carryout. No reservations. The Great American Bagel: 3910 E. Morgan Ave., 476-7212. Fresh-baked bagels, plus deli sandwiches, soups, and salads. Items $1-$5. Open 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues.-Sun., 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon. GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY: 423 Metro Ave., 476-4999. Fresh-baked bread, breakfast items, gift baskets, free samples. Limited seating available for coffee and bread. Breads $3.50 and up. Open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. JIMMY JOHN’S: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 401-5400, open 8 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-4 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 8680 Highland Drive, Newburgh, 490-7111, open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. Deli-style sandwiches, fresh-baked bread, vegetables prepared daily, cold cut meats. Delivery available. Average meal $5. Lic’s Deli and Ice Cream: 800 Diamond Ave., 424-4862; 4501 Lincoln Ave., 477-3131; 520 Mary St., 424-7699; 2311 W. Virginia St., 423-4173; 2001 Washington Ave., 473-0569; 504 N. Green River Road, 473-3428; 11 N.W. Fifth St., 422-2618; 8700 Ruffian Lane, Newburgh, 858-0022. Deli-style soups, salads, sandwiches, locally made ice cream, sorbets. Most meals under $5. Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (summer hours to 11 p.m.) Mon.-Sun. No reservations. Panera Bread: 220 Burkhardt Road, 476-7477. Breads, sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads, specialty coffee drinks. Items $2-$6. Open 6 a.m.9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Orders may be faxed to 476-7377. Penn Station East Coast Subs: 137 N. Burkhardt Road, 479-7366; 4827 Davis Lant Drive, 402-7366; 5310 Pearl Drive, 434-7366; 1111 Barrett Blvd., Henderson, Ky., 270-826-7361; 3525 Frederica St., Owensboro, Ky., 270-683-1515. Quick and casual, grilled, made fresh to order sub sandwiches, homemade hand-cut fries, fresh squeezed lemonade. Open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Carry-out available. QUIZNO’S SUBS: 5525 Pearl Drive, 422-5500; 900 Tutor Lane, 491-6800; 4222 Bell Road, Newburgh, 490-1144. Deli-style, oven-baked subs, homemade soups, fresh salads. Sandwiches $4-$5. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Sun. No reservations. No checks. ROLY POLY SANDWICHES: 5702 E. Virginia St., 962-2326. Wide selection of hot and cold rolled sandwiches, soups, chips, party platters, box lunches, cookies. Sandwiches $3-$7. Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. Delivery available. No checks. Schlotzsky’s Deli: 301 N. Green River Road, 471-4011. Deli-style soups, salads, pizzas, hot sandwiches on homemade bread. Average meal $5. Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., until 7 p.m. Sun. No reservations. No checks. SIXTH Street Deli: 10 N.W. Sixth St., 422-3644. Breakfast, deli-style soups, salads, sandwich lunches. Average meal $5. Open 7:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. No reservations. No credit cards. smiling moose Deli: 724 N. Burkhardt Road, 477-3354. Breakfast served all day as well as hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, and soups and salads. Meals: $6-$9. Open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Sunday. Catering available. Victoria’s Tea Room: 123 S. Second St. (Second floor of the Village Mercantile), Boonville, 897-5687. Traditional deli food. Meals $5-$8. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Catering, banquet room and carryout all available. Reservations OK.

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drive-thru, and live music. Open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday. BRIDGEVIEW COFFEE: 327 Second St., Henderson, Ky., 270-830-9494. Full coffee and espresso menu, baked goods, lunch menu including soup, paninis, and deli sandwiches. Drive-through only. Average meal $5-$7. Open 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sat., 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sun. No checks. Coffee Cottage & Café: 612 Weinbach Ave., 401-1930. Fresh baked items, plate breakfasts, plate lunches, soups, sandwiches, casseroles. Breakfast $5.50; lunch $6.50. Open 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-noon Sat. Donut Bank Bakery And Coffee Shop: 210 N. St. Joseph Ave., 426-1011; 2128 N. First Ave., 426-2311; 1031 E. Diamond Ave., 426-0011; 5 N. Green River Road, 479-0511; 1950 Washington Ave., 477-2711; 3988 SR 261, Newburgh, 858-9911; 1200 Lincoln Ave., 402-4111; 1209 W. Broadway St., Princeton, Ind., 812-385-3711. Donuts, coffee, cookies, other baked goods. Items $.55-$5. Open 5 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 5 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun. Drive through available. LA SOMBRA: 318 Main St., 492-4567. Single-estate coffees freshly roast-

ed, espresso drinks, smoothies, loose-leaf teas, freshly made pastries, plus soups, salads, and sandwiches. Catering available. Meals $5-$7. Open 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., closed Sat.-Sun. McCAFE: Available at all participating McDonald’s. Mochas, lattes, and cappuccinos made with fresh espresso beans; hot chocolate; mocha and caramel frappes; and Real Fruit smoothies in strawberry banana and wild berry flavors. Penny Lane Coffeehouse: 600 S.E. Second St., 421-8741. Fair trade organic espresso and espresso drinks, gourmet specialty coffees, Italian sodas, fresh baked pastries, vegetarian soups. Open 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs., 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. PIECE OF CAKE: 210 Main St., 424-CAKE. Customized cakes, cookies, coffee, sodas, and more. Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Planter’s CoffeeHouse: 130 N. Main St., Henderson, Ky., 270-830-0927. Full service espresso bar, gourmet soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts. Open 7 a.m.-3 p.m., 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-3 p.m., 4 p.m.- 9 p.m. Fri. Carry out and catering available.

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476-7385; 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., Ste. 16, 401-1771; 4650 First Ave., 421-0461; 7755 Fruitwood Drive, Newburgh, 858-0234. Items $2-$10. Hours vary by location. All locations carry the full line of Starbucks coffees, cheesecakes, cookies, brownies. WIRED COFFEEHOUSE: 111 N. W. Fourth St., 962-4252. Muffins, rice crispy treats, candy, espressos, coffee. Meals $3. Open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Pizzerias Big M’s Pizzeria: 1424 N. Main St., 434-6909. A traditional pizzeria with

strombolis, lasagna, breadsticks, and chicken wings. Offers carryout and delivery. Meals: Lunch $5 and dinner $10-$20. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until midnight Fri. and Sat., and 2-10 p.m. Sun. (except during football season: Sun. hours are noon-10 p.m.). BOOGIE’S PIZZA: 506 E. Fourth St., Mount Vernon, Ind., 838-5000. Pizza, sandwiches, pasta, soups, and desserts. Average meal: $10. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 4-10 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe: 222 E. Columbia St., 425-2515. Soups, salads, sandwiches, double-decker pizzas. Meals $7-$10. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., noon to midnight Fri.-Sun. Reservations OK. Smoking facility. Geronte’s: 4706 Vogel Road, 474-1700. Chicago-style pizza, baked Italian entrees, sandwiches, salads. Meals $8-$11. Open daily at 4 p.m. Wine tasting on Wednesdays. No reservations. GREEK’S PIZZERIA: 240 S. Green River Road, 402-4733. Pizza, pasta, and sandwiches. Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. HOMETOWN PIZZA: 403 W. Hwy. 68, Haubstadt, 753-1115. Specialty pizzas, pizzas made-to-order, stromboli, ham and cheese, calzones, hot wings, salad, ice cream. Lunch buffet 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon., Wed.Fri., night buffet 4-10 p.m. Mon., Wed.-Fri., noon-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun. No credit cards. LITTLE CAESARS: 2007 Washington Ave., 471-5755. 7755 B Fruitwood Lane, Newburgh, Ind., 858-2984. A variety of pizzas and breads, including cheese bread, pepperoni cheese bread, and crazy bread. Large pizzas $5-$10. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-10 p.m. Sun. MAMA ROMA’S PIZZA & WINGS EXPRESS: 2008 E. Morgan Ave., 422-1212. Pizza, wings, salad, other entrees. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. H Old Chicago: (Beer Menu, 2012) 6550 E. Lloyd Exp., 401-1400. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, soups, World Beer Tour featuring 129 beers. Meals $9-$12. Carryout available. Open 11-2 a.m. Mon.-Sun. No checks. Papa John’s Pizza: 4814 W. Lloyd Exp. (West Side), 423-7272; 5436 E. Indiana St. (East Side), 473-5200; 3955 Haley Drive (Newburgh), 858-7272; 303 N. Weinbach Ave. (UE area), 477-7700; 4204 N. First Ave. (North Side), 425-2345; 2449 Frederica St. (Owensboro), 270684-3300; 26 S. Green St. (Henderson), 270-826-4444. Pizza, cheese sticks, bread sticks, chicken strips, hot wings. Most meals $12. Carryout or delivery. Open 10 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun. PAPA MURPHY’S: 5435 Pearl Drive, 401-9191; 4827 Davis Lant Drive, 4917272; 4202B N. First Ave., 437-6767; 779 S. Green River Road, 4028686; 4222 Bell Road, Newburgh, 853-7272. Rancher pizza, cowboy pizza, Hawaiian pizza, stuffed pizza, and more. Average meal: $10. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Pizza Chef: Hwy. 261, at Newburgh Plaza, Ind., 853-3338. Pizza, baked Italian entrees, sandwiches, salad bar, hot food bar. Weekly specials. Most meals $5-$7. Open 3-10:30 p.m. Mon., 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat., 3-10 p.m. Sun. Reservations for party room only. PIZZA KING: (dine-in facilities) 220 N. St. Joseph Ave., 424-7976, open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Highway 66 at Highway 261, Newburgh, 853-3368, open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.; 1033 S. Weinbach Ave., 476-4941, open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Tues., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2411 Stringtown Road, 401-1060, open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.Sat. Pizza, baked stromboli-type sandwiches. Pizza priced by size and toppings. Meals starting at $3.99. No reservations. PIZZA OVEN: 5806 Stringtown Road, 425-1455. Pizza, stromboli sandwiches, Texas barbecue sandwiches. Average pizza: $10.50. Open 4-9:30 p.m. daily. No orders taken after 9:25 p.m. Roca Bar and Pizza: 1618 S. Kentucky Ave., 422-7782. Sandwiches, salads, pasta entrees, pizza, steaks, chicken. Average meal $8.50. Open 4-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., closed Sun. Roca Bar North: 12301 Hwy. 41 N., 868-8898. Pizza, salad, sandwiches, and entrees. Average meal: $6-$15. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Rounders Pizza: 510 W. Mill Road, 424-4960; 12731 N. Green River Road, 867-7172. Specialty pizzas including the Nameless Special, a pie with the tomato sauce on top, and the Bavarian, a pie served with a condiment, mustard. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Fri., noon-10 p.m. Sat., 4-10 p.m. Sun. Closed Mon. SAM’S PIZZERIA: 2011 W. Delaware St., 423-3160. Pizza, sandwiches, cal-

zones, breadsticks. Open 11 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 4-10 p.m. Sun. No credit cards. SAMUEL’S PLACE: 518 Main St., New Harmony, Ind., 682-3001. Italianinspired cuisine including hand-tossed pizza, pasta, calzones, sandwiches, salads. Meals: $5-$10. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Sandy’s Pizza: 609 S. Main St., Fort Branch, 753-3972. Pizza, strombolis, sandwiches, spaghetti. Open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 4-11 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. lunch buffet) Wednesday Smorgasbord. Reservations OK for parties. Dine-in, carryout and delivery. TALK OF THE TOWN PIZZA: 1200 Edgar St., 402-8696. Pizza, adult beverages, and more. Meal price $8-$12. Open 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 4 p.m.-10:30 p.m. daily. The Slice: 2011 Lincoln Ave., 402-8518. Pizza by the slice or pie. Nontraditional varieties. Baked sandwiches, salads. Slices $1.25-$2.50; pies $8-$16. Open 11 a.m. daily. Reservations OK. Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not-Inn: 4 N. Weinbach Ave., 477-7500. Pizza, salads, sandwiches. Most meals under $10. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until midnight Fri., noon-midnight Sat., 4-11 p.m. Sun. No weekend reservations. Turoni’s Pizzery and Brewery: 408 N. Main St., 424-9873; 8011 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, 490-5555. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, freshbrewed beers. Most meals under $10. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.Thurs., until midnight Fri., noon-midnight Sat., 4-11 p.m. Sun. No weekend reservations.

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Croissants with chicken or tuna salad, sliced ham or turkey, two soups every day, desserts, gourmet coffees, fruit smoothies. Average meal $6. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. 329 MAIN STREET GRILLE: 329 Main St., 484-9649. Hot, extreme, fire, hot sweet, and sticky wings. Fish tacos, five-alarm fries, pork po’boy, gas house burger, Steak-umm cheese, and more. Meal: $7. Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 5-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Delivery only Sun. AMERICAN PIT BOSSES: 1113 E. Riverside Drive, 425-5908. “Indiana-style” barbecue. Meals $5-$10. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Applebee’s: 5100 E. Morgan Ave., 471-0929; 5727 Pearl Drive, 426-2006; 1950 U.S. Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, Ky., 270-826-9427; 5120 Frederica St., Owensboro, 270-926-3472. Soups, sandwiches, salads, varied dinner entrees. Lunch under $10. Average dinner $15. Open 11 a.m.-midnight daily. No reservations. No checks. ARCHIE & CLYDE’S RESTAURANT & BAR: 8309 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, 490-7778. Pizza, fried cheese ravioli, hot taco sticks, wraps, salads, soups, gyros, barbecue. Meals $8-$12. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat., noon-9 p.m. Sun. The Bar-B-Q Barn: 1003 E. Diamond Ave., 491-9868. Wood-smoked BarB-Q, walk-in and carry-out. Prices under $10. Open 11 a.m. -7 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. H Bar Louie: (Suburban Hot Spot, 2012) 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd., 4767069. Full bar with large signature drinks, expansive menu with mini Kobe hot dogs, the Luigi sandwich with shaved ribeye, and large hamburger selection. Meals $9-$12. Open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-midnight Sun. for brunch. No checks. Big Mama’s Café: 1802 Stringtown Road, 422-3350. Old-fashioned burgers and homemade pies, catfish fiddler Fridays. Average meal $5.95$7.95. Open 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon-Sat., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. BIG TOP DRIVE-IN: 1213 W. Maryland St., 424-7442. Sandwiches, chicken strips, and ice cream. Average meal $5. Open 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2-8 p.m. Sun. BLACK BUGGY RESTAURANT: 4920 Davis Lant Drive, 473-0012. Amish-style buffet with large selection or plated meals available. Meals: $5-$12. Open 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Large banquet rooms available. Bob Evans: 1125 N. Green River Road, 473-9022; 5201 Pearl Drive, 4255100. “Homestyle” American menu. Average meal $5. Open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No reservations. No checks. Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza: 3911 Venetian Drive, Newburgh, Ind., 8533400. Ribs, pizza, seafood, pasta, burgers, and sandwiches. Prices range from $6-$13 for entrees and $8-$20 for pizzas. Open 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Sat. and 11 a.m.-midnight on Sun. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar: 713 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Place), 471-9464; 5405 Pearl Drive, just off Lloyd Expressway, 423-9464. Chicken wings cooked with various seasonings, burgers, salads, and chicken. Meals $4-$7. Open 11-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., until midnight Sun. No reservations. BURGER BANK: 1617 S. Weinbach Ave., 475-2265. Mini-burgers, cheeseburgers, fries, and more. Meals $5. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-8 p.m. Sun. CAFÉ 111: 111 S. Green River Road, 401-8111. Soups, salads, deli sandwiches, chicken salad, pasta salad. Lunch: $7.50. Open 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.Fri. Closed Sat.-Sun.

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Deli shop, SubConnection; hamburger joint, Grill 155; home-style stop, Charleston Market; international location, Fusion; Italian eatery, LaVincita; and smoothie place, Freshens. Meals $6.95. Open 7-9:30 a.m. (breakfast), 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch), 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. (dinner) Mon.-Fri. The Carousel: 5115 Monroe Ave., 479-6388. Classic American cuisine. Average meal $6. Open 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Reservations for large groups. The Carriage Inn: 103 Gibson St., Haubstadt, Ind., 768-6131. Plate lunches, sandwiches, soups, salads, steaks, assorted dinner entrees. Meals $2.50-$12. Open 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri., 4-10 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. Reservations OK. Charlie & Barney’s: 1801 W. Franklin Ave., 423-5355. Grill items, burgers, soup, chili, plate lunches, daily specials. Meals $5-$10. Open 9 a.m.10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 9-midnight Fri.-Sat. Cheddar’s: 2100 N. Green River Road, 491-9976. Garden-fresh salads, homemade soups, and varied entrée selections including pasta, lemon pepper chicken, and tilapia. Meals: $7-$12. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE: 8301 Eagle Lake Drive, 475-1074. Cheeseburger in Paradise burger, mushroom Swiss burger, Costa Rican steak wrap, jerk chicken wrap, and more. Meals $9-$15. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon-Thurs., 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. CHILI’s GRILL & BAR: 600 N. Green River Road, 475-1510. Big Mouth Burgers, baby back ribs, fajitas, steaks, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, desserts. Dine-in or carryout. Meals $5-$15. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks. Cleavers: 5501 East Indiana St., 473-0001. A casual restaurant serving sandwiches including pulled pork, Chicago-style Italian beef, pork loin, and steak. Meals: $7. Seating up to 75 or carryout. Open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs, until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., until 8 p.m. Sun. Serves breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Cold Stone Creamery: 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., 437-2653; 5435 Pearl Drive, 461-0100. Ice cream and frozen treats. Average item $4.39. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. noon-10 p.m. Sun. (Hours change by season.) No checks. Cracker Barrel: 8215 Eagle Lake Drive, 479-8788. Classic American cuisine. Most meals under $10. Open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No reservations. H Cross-Eyed Cricket: (Survivor, 2012) 2201 W. Lloyd Exp., 422-6464. Traditional American cuisine. Meals $5-$7. Open 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.Sun. No reservations. Culver’s: 1734 Hirschland Road, 437-3333. ButterBurgers and frozen custard. Meals $5-$8. Open 10:15 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. CUP & CHAUCER CAFÉ: 200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 402-6631. Ready-to-go sandwiches, paninis, salads, snacks, coffee, and specialty beverages. Meals $6. Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.5 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sun. Daily’s Annex Bakery and Cafe: 701 N. Main St., 423-0320. Homemade soups, deli hot panini sandwiches, pastries galore. Meals: Under $7. Open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Lunch served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. DEF CAFÉ: 417 N. Weinbach Ave., 618-0219 (video phone), 491-6036. Espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, and mochas; plus a variety of teas, wraps, and breakfast foods. Meals $5. Open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Tues. and Thurs.-Fri., until noon Wed. Denny’s Classic Diner: 5212 Weston Road, 424-4472; U.S. 41 N. at I-64, 867-7156. Classic American cuisine. Meals $3-$7. Open 24 hours. No reservations. Denny’s Restaurant: 351 N. Green River Road, 473-1063; 4310 U.S. 41 N., 423-9459. Classic American cuisine. Meals $4-$7. Open 24 hours. No reservations. Diner 41: 4301 N. Highway 41, 424-2881. Greek dishes, pasta meals, seafood plates, and more. Open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Downtown Diner: 122 First St., Henderson, Ind., 270-827-9671. Classic American breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunches. Breakfast $3. Lunch $5. Open 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. daily. No reservations. Non-smoking facility. Ellis Park: U.S. 41 N., Henderson, 425-1456 or 800-333-8110. Clubhouse dining Thurs.-Sun. year-round. Sky Theatre open during live racing, JulySeptember. Weekend reservations recommended during live racing. FEED MILL RESTAURANT & BAR: 3541 Hwy. 60 E., Morganfield, Ky., 270389-0047. Spicy Cajun turkey sandwich, homemade baked beans, catfish po-boy, baby-back ribs, cheeseburgers, and more. Average meal $8. Open 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.. H Five Guys Burgers and Fries: (Restaurant Opened in 2011, 2012) 5402 E. Indiana St., 812-401-1773. Burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and Cajun fries. Meals: $5. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. every day. Skip the line and order online. FRANK JR.’S BARBEQUE & CATERING: 3012 Covert Ave., 475-9880. Barbecue, ribs, baked mac & cheese, chess pie. Average lunch: $4. Average dinner: $7. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., closed Sun.-Mon. Limited

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seating, carry-out, and lunch delivery available. No credit cards accepted. H G.D. RITZY’S: (French Fries, 2012) Three Evansville locations: 4810 University Drive, 425-8700; 4320 N. First Ave., 421-1300; 601 N. Green River Road, 474-6259. Grilled hamburgers, grilled chicken, chicken strips, kids meal, hot dogs, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ultrathin shoe-string style french fries, old-fashioned ice-cream, milk shakes. Average meal $5.25. Open 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No checks. The Grand Buffet: 1356 N. Green River Road, 476-6666. An international buffet including Japanese, Chinese, and American cuisine. Open 11 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Gasthoff Amish Village: County Road 650 E., off Hwy. 50, Montgomery, Ind., 486-4900. Amish-style buffet. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. GATOR’S HOT FISH HOUSE: 1203 N. Main St., 402-7775. Icelandic cod, catfish, pork chops, burgers. Meals $5-$8. Open 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. No checks. GATTITOWN: 316 N. Green River Road, 473-3800. Buffet-style pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts. Buffet with drink $9. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Gemeca Inn: 802 E. Locust St., Fort Branch, 753-4441. Steaks, chicken, seafood entrees, soups, salads, vegetable side dishes. Meals $12-$15. Open 4-10 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Reservations OK. Gene’s Restaurant and Barbecue: 1095 N. Green St., Henderson, 270-827-8576. Country breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunches, fiddlers, barbecued pork, ribs, chicken, mutton, steak, chops. Average breakfast $4; average lunch and dinner $5.50. Open 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., until 6 p.m. Sun. No reservations. Golden Corral Family Steak House: 5301 Pearl Drive (Lloyd Expressway at Red Bank Road), 423-4930; 130 Cross Pointe Blvd., 473-1095; 1770 S. Green St., Henderson, 270-869-9310. Large buffet selections, steaks, shrimp, chicken. Breakfast 7:30-11 a.m. Sat.-Sun., lunch 11 a.m.4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; dinner 4-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 4-11 p.m. Sun. Breakfast and lunch $7.09, dinner during the week $9.59, dinner Fri.-Sun. $9.99. GRAND TRAVERSE PIE COMPANY: 6245 Vogel Road, 477-7437. More than 50 pie favorites, sandwiches, quesadillas, and wraps. Meals $7. Open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. The Granola Jar Café & Bakery: 1033 Mount Pleasant Road, 437-1899. Specializes in housemade granola, breads, vegetarian, vegan options. Open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., closed Sat. and Sun.

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Seafood, steak, and chicken dishes including crab legs, oysters on the half shell, gumbo and chowder, and grilled and fried fish. Average meal $6-$13. Open 11 a.m. daily. HAWG ‘N’ SAUCE: 6580 Leonard Road, Mount Vernon, Ind., 838-5339. Barbecue entrees and home-style side dishes. Meal: $8. Open 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. The Hornet’s Nest: Old Petersburg Road (at Boonville-New Harmony Road), Earle, 867-2386. Soups, sandwiches, salads, daily lunch specials, steaks, seafood, chicken. Sunday buffet 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $9. Family-style meals for parties of 15 or more, weeknights only, $11. Meals $6-$13. Kitchen open 11 a.m. daily, closes 9 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 10 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. No checks. J. Gumbo’s: 1211 N. Tutor Lane, 473-2951. Cajun and Creole classics such as gumbo, jambalaya, and bumblebee stew. Meals: $7. Open 11 a.m.9 p.m. Mon.- Sat. and noon-7 p.m. Sun. Jeanne’s Gelato and More: 2003 Lincoln Ave., 479-8272. Variety of gelato flavors: peanut butter, pumpkin, bubble gum, and more. Sandwiches, soups, salads, coffees, cookies, and smoothies. Meals: $5-$7. Open 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Just Rennie’s Cookie Co.: 102 S.E. Fourth St., 490-8098. Gourmet lunches, chicken salad sandwiches, club wraps, cookies. Meals $5$7. Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., closed Sat.-Sun. Knotty Pine Café: 500 N. Main St., 423-0014. Country cooking, fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, burgers, breakfast specials. Meals $4-$8. Open 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Breakfast served all day except Sun. No credit cards. Checks OK. LIBBY AND MOM’S: 1307 N. Heidelbach Ave., 437-3040. Home-cooked meals for breakfast and lunch. Average meal $5. Open 5:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 5:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., Closed Sun. Log Inn: Warrenton Road (at Old State Road), 867-3216. Fried chicken, ham, roast beef, fiddlers, served family-style for parties of three or more. Dinner $9.75 per person (children 4-12, $4.75). Open 4-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No credit cards. Logan’s Roadhouse: 1 N. Burkhardt Road, 471-8403; 5645 Pearl Drive, 421-0908. American fare including handcut steaks, baby-back ribs, mesquite-grilled chicken, appetizers, salads, seafood. Average lunch $8. Average dinner $13. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks. Lone Star SteakHouse and Saloon: 943 N. Green River Road, 473-5468. Steakhouse-style menu for lunch and dinner. Meals $7-$11. Lunch 11

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a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Dinner 4-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK for 12 or more. No checks. Longhorn Steakhouse: 320 N. Green River Road, 473-2400. Steak, chicken, ribs, seafood, sandwiches, burgers. Prices for entrees range from $12-$22. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. MAJOR MUNCH: 101 N.W. First St., 437-2363. Cheeseburgers, chili, grilled chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese, hot dogs. Meals: $5-$7. Open Mon.-Fri. for breakfast 7-10 a.m.; lunch 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 8 p.m. Fri. Marx BBQ: 3119 W. Maryland St., 425-1616. Barbecue chicken, pork, ribs. Weekday specials. Meals $5-$10. Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. No reservations. MAX & ERMA’S: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Casino Aztar), 433-4258. Burgers, sandwiches, steaks, pasta dishes. Average dinner $12. Average lunch $6. Open 10:30 a.m.-midnight daily, bar open until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. No checks. Maxine’s Café and Bakery: 1322 N. Green River Road, 473-3663. Featuring gourmet salads, soups daily, vegan, vegetarian dishes and desserts. Average meal $7. Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. No reservations. Merry-Go-Round Restaurant: 2101 Fares Ave., 423-6388. Traditional American cuisine. Lunch $5-$7. Dinner $6-$9. Open 6:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Mon.-Sat. No credit cards. Meals and More: 7801 Bussing Ave. (inside Evansville Regional Airport), 423-1113. Traditional American fare. Meals $5-$10. Open 5 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Weekend hours often extended. Mojo’s BoneYard Sports Bar & Grille: 4920 Bellemeade Ave., 4758593. Bar food including chicken wings, burgers, and strombolis. Meals: $5-$10. Open 4-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, until 1 a.m. Friday, noon-1 a.m. Saturday, and noon-11 p.m. Sunday. Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn: 2840 W. Parrish Ave., Owensboro, 800-3228989. Barbecue chicken, ribs, pork, mutton, beef, fiddlers, ham, burgoo, sandwiches. Dinner $7-$11. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. The New Harmony Inn & Conference Center: 504 North St., New Harmony, 682-4491 or 800-782-8605. Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. lunch, 5-9 p.m. dinner Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. lunch, 5-10 p.m. dinner Fri.; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. breakfast/lunch, 5-10 p.m. dinner Sat.; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. breakfast/ lunch, 5-8 p.m. dinner Sun. Reservations OK. NISBET INN: 6701 Nisbet Station Road, Haubstadt, 963-9305. Homemade soups, desserts, barbecue. Lunch $6. Dinner $12. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Sat., closed Sun.-Mon. Reservations OK. O’Charley’s: 7301 E. Indiana St., 479-6632; 5125 Pearl Drive (at Red Bank Road and Lloyd Expressway), 424-3348. Soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees. Meals $8-$15. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. No weekend reservations. Old Mill: 5031 New Harmony Road, 963-6000. Steaks, chicken, catchof-the-day, sandwiches, soups, salads. Meals $7-$14. Seafood buffet Fri., $13; Land and Sea buffet Sat., $14. Kitchen open 4-10 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 4-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. H Orange Leaf: (Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt, 2012) 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 401-5215. Up to 70 flavors of yogurt including gingerbread, eggnog, snickerdoodle, and red velvet. Pay by the weight. Open daily from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Outback Steakhouse: 7201 E. Indiana St., 474-0005. Specialty steaks, chicken, seafood entrees, salads, vegetable side dishes. Meals $14$18. Open 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4-11 p.m. Fri., 3:30-11 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Call ahead for seating. No checks. OV WATER SPORTS GRILL: 1801 Waterworks Road, 425-1912. Burgers, hot dogs, gyros, small pizzas, fish dishes, and cold drinks. Meal: $5. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Open seasonally. Pacetré Bake and Brew: 2734 Mt. Vernon Ave., 420-6005. Custom cupcakes with unique flavors for each day of the week including mimosa, snickerdoodle, and red velvet. $3. Open 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.Fri., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.. Closed Sun. and Mon. Catering offered. Paradise Pavilion Restaurant: 6299 Oak Grove Road, Newburgh, 858-7931. Full bar and Friday night seafood buffet. Steak, seafood, chicken, soups, salads, dessert. Kids menu. Open daily at 5 p.m. The Pie Pan: 905 North Park Drive, 425-2261. Traditional American cuisine. Average breakfast $3. Plate lunch $4.25. Homemade pies sold by the slice and by the whole pie. Open 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., until 2 p.m. Sun. No reservations. No credit cards. The Pointe: 830 LST Drive, 425-4840. Sandwiches, wraps, tacos, hot dogs, and ice cream. Average meal: $6-$7. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every day. Bar available from 4 p.m.-12 a.m. every day. POP’S GRILL AND OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM SHOP: 516 S. Main St., New Harmony, 682-3880. 1950s and ’60s-inspired diner era fare: hot dogs, burgers, ice cream treats, and dinner specials. Average meal $5-$15. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun-Mon. Rafferty’s: 1400 N. Green River Road, 471-0024. Soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees. Lunch under $10. Dinner $7-$17. Open 11 a.m.10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No reservations. No checks. Ralph’s Hickory Pit: 739 N. Green St., Henderson, Ky., 270-826-5656. Breakfast available daily. Barbecued mutton, pork, ribs, chicken, beef, turkey, ham, vegetable, salad side dishes. Open for breakfast 6

a.m. daily. Closes 7:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK.

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wiches, seafood entrees, fresh-catch, daily specials. Meals $8-$18. Open 11 a.m. daily. Closes 10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No reservations. No checks. RED ROBIN: 6636 E. Lloyd Expressway, 473-4100. A variety of hamburgers including the “Banzai Burger,” the “Royal Red Robin Burger,” and the “Whiskey River BBQ Burger.” Full bar menu. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. The Red Wagon: 6950 Frontage Road, Poseyville, Ind., 874-2221. Catfish, oyster, shrimp scampi, and grilled salmon. Meals: $9. Open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Bar open 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.. Riverside Cookery: 421 N.W. Riverside Dr., 433-4227. Located in Casino Aztar’s Riverfront Pavilion and offers dishes including jambalaya, frog legs, and fresh Florida alligator. Meals: $8-$10. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. RIVERVIEW BY FIREFLY: 1 Main St., 464-8439. Southern fare and downhome country food. Meal: $5-$7. Open 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. ROOKIES SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT: 117 S. Second St., Henderson, Ky., 270-826-1106. Angus beef steaks, seafood, pasta, chicken, sandwiches, Arabian salad. Meals $9-$15. Kitchen open 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Reservations OK. Non-smoking facility. Salad World: 3311 N. Green River Road, 471-5083; 4951 W. Lloyd Exp., 467-7486; 200 Main St., 422-0777. Soups, grilled appetizers, wraps, grilled pitas, sandwiches, full entrees. Average meal $5-$7. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. No checks. Shoney’s: 2452 U.S. 41 N., Henderson, Ky., 270-826-2214. Breakfast buffet 6-11 a.m. Mon.-Fri., $5; until 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun., $6. Salad and hot bar open 11 a.m.-closing Mon.-Fri., until 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Late-night breakfast buffet open 9 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. Lunch $5-$7. Dinner $7-$9. Restaurant closes 10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., midnight Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks. Show-Me’s Restaurant: 5501 Pearl Drive, 402-7100; 1700 Morgan Center Drive, 401-7469. Wings, burgers, chicken breasts, crab legs. Average meal $7. Open 11-3 a.m. daily. H Shyler’s Bar-B-Q: (Barbecue, 2012) 405 S. Green River Road, 4764599. Memphis-style barbecue pork, chicken, beef, pork ribs. Lunches $4-$6, dinners $7-$10. Open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Catering available. No reservations. SILVER BELL RESTAURANT: 4424 St. Wendel Road, 963-0944. Sandwiches, salad bar, steaks, fiddlers, ham, vegetable side dishes. Family-style fried chicken dinner specials. Meals $5-$10. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. No checks or credit cards. Sirloin Stockade: 4610 Bellemeade Ave., 473-0300. Steakhouse and buffet. Prices under $10. SPUDZ-N-STUFF: 5225 Pearl Dr., 402-8287; 815 S. Green River Rd., 888620-9687; 101 N.W. 1st St., 402-7555; 192 Gardenmile Rd., Henderson, Ky., 270-212-1777. Steak potatoes, steak fajitas, chicken and mushroom potatoes, taco potatoes, pitas, and more. Meals $7. Open 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Steak And Take Grill: 4946 State Hwy. 261, Newburgh, Ind., 853-7500. All meats are butchered daily with dishes including a meatball sandwich, a 14-ounce rib-eye steak, salmon, and shrimp and beef kabobs. Meals: $9. Open 4-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, until 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Available for carry-out and delivery. Steak ‘N Shake: 7929 E. Lloyd Exp., 475-1400, open 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.Thurs., until midnight Fri.-Sat.; 4850 W. Lloyd Exp., 424-8526, open 24 hours. Burgers, sandwiches, fries, chili, fried chicken strips, salads, desserts. Breakfast served midnight-11 a.m. daily. Average meal $5. No reservations. No checks. Steeplechase Restaurant: 4101 U.S. 41 N. (at the Clarion Inn), 424-6400. Full breakfast buffet and dinner. Open 6 a.m.-10 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.11 a.m. Sat.-Sun., 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Sun. No lunch served on weekends. STEPTO’S BAR-B-Q SHACK: 4430 First Ave., 401-8BBQ. Ribs, pulled pork smoked barbecue, grilled chicken, variety of side dishes. Average lunch $5. Average dinner $8. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. No checks. Stoll’s Country Inn: 19820 Castle Creek Drive, 867-7730. Lunch buffet $7.50. Dinner buffet $8.50. Breakfast buffet (Sat.-Sun. only) $6.50. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri., 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Sweet CeCe’s: 8680 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, Ind., 853-5276; 4827 Davis Lant Road, Suite B, 477-5276. Custom creations made with a choice of eight frozen yogurt flavors, including fat-free, non-dairy, and low-sugar options. Toppings include candy, cookies, and fresh fruit. Priced by weight; average frozen yogurt dessert is $3-$4. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-8 p.m. Sun. Temptations Buffet: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive, inside Casino Aztar Hotel, 433-6059. Breakfast served daily, 6-10:30 a.m.; lunch served daily, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Texas Roadhouse: 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd., 477-7427. Ribs, steaks, side items, fresh baked bread. Meals $9-$12. Catering services also available. Open 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10

p.m. Sun. No checks.

TF Ice Cream: 1002 E. Walnut St., Boonville, Ind., 812-715-3367. Ice cream,

sherbet, and more. Price: $0.75 baby cone-$1.75 large cake cone. Open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. and Sun., 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. TGI Friday’s: 800 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Mall food court), 491-8443. Specialty salads, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, chicken, pasta, seafood entrees. Meals $6-$14. Open 11-midnight Sun.-Wed., 11-1 a.m. Thurs.-Sat. No reservations. No checks. THE TIN FISH: 300 W. Jennings St., inside Jennings Station in Newburgh, 490-7000. Fresh fish flown in daily, clam chowder, gumbo, salads, sandwiches. Open Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Average meal $10. No checks. The Trophy Club: at Indiana Downs, 5480 Indiana St., 473-8910. Sandwiches, soup, salads. Average meal $7. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No checks. TOUCH OF HOME CAFÉ: 209 E. Water St., on the riverfront in Mount Vernon, Ind., 831-3655. Unique sandwiches, specializing in the Cuban, Krispy Kreme Burger, soups and salads. Home cooked daily specials: salmon patties, Beef Manhattan, roasted pork loins, mini-meatloaves. Average meal: $6. Open 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri. TRUFFLES EATERY & CATERING: 4833 State Road 261, Newburgh, 4906070. Breakfast entrees including grits with spiced apples, pumpkin stuffed French toast, a cremini mushroom and pepper omelet, and corned beef hash and eggs. Meal: $7. Open 6-10:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat. TWILIGHT BISTRO: 221 Main St., 421-0606. Breakfast served all-day, spinach chicken crepes, biscuits and gravy, omelets. Lunch buffets, roasted pork loin, black chicken breast, baked fish. Dinner, marinated chicken breast, steak, tilapia. Average meal $8. Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. lunch, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. dinner Mon.-Sat. Vecchio’s Italian Market and Delicatessen: 14 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, Ind., 490-7879. Italian sandwiches, imported cheeses and meats, Italian soups, and more. Meal: $6.50. Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Wiley’s Café and Bakery: 115 First St., Henderson, Ky., 270-827-1500. Breakfast and lunch items ranging from 1-inch thick quiche to a variety of salads and sandwiches. Most meals around $5. Café open 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Fri. with takeout until 6 p.m. Open Sat. 8 a.m.- 4p.m. WILSON’S GENERAL STORE & CAFÉ: 11120 Broadway Ave., 985-0202. Smoky barbecue menu. 4-8 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.2 p.m. Sun. No checks. Wolf’s Barbecue: 6600 N. First Ave., 424-8891. Barbecued pork, chicken, beef, pork ribs, large variety of vegetable side dishes, homemade soup, chili. Lunch $6-$8. Dinner $8-$12. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Reservations OK. Wolf’s Restaurant & Tavern: 31 N. Green St., Henderson, Ky., 270212-1151. Steak, seafood, chicken, salads, sandwiches. Lunch $5-$10. Dinner $8-$12. Open 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Reservations OK. Nonsmoking facility. YWCA Tea Room: 118 Vine St., 422-1191. Soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts. Average meal $5. Open 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Reservations OK for groups and those using facility for meetings. No credit cards. ZESTO: 102 W. Franklin St., 424-1416. Hamburgers, fish and chicken sandwiches, tenderloins, soups, and ice cream. Average meal $5. Open 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Zoup! Fresh Soup Company: 6240 E. Virginia St., 477-2664; 4660 N. First Ave., 423-1800. Soups, salads, and desserts. Low-fat, vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free options. Meals $6.50. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. (until 7 p.m. at North Side location).

Ethnic Asian/Oriental CANTON INN: 947 North Park Drive, 428-6611. Appetizers, soups, poultry,

beef, pork, seafood dishes. Average lunch $6. Average dinner $8. Lunch buffet $5.83, Mon.-Sat. evening and Sunday $7.42. Lunch buffet 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Dinner buffet 5-8:30 p.m. Reservations OK. CHARLIE’S MONGOLIAN BARBEQUE: 315 E. Diamond Ave., 423-9897. Large selection of Asian-style vegetables and meats cooked on a hot griddle while you watch. Lunch $5. Dinner $6. Salad and dessert bar $2. Open 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No checks. China King: 590 E. Diamond Ave., 423-1896. Traditional Chinese entrees. Average meal $6.50. Open 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.10 p.m. Sun. China Super Buffet: 127 N. Burkhardt Road, 476-8788. Open 11 a.m.10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Lunch $5.25, Dinner $7.25, Sun. $7.25. China Village: 8423 Bell Oaks Center, Newburgh, Ind., 858-8238. Open Sun.-Sat. Lunch 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner 5-8:30 p.m. Buffet $7.25. CHINATOWN BUFFET: 5435 Pearl Drive, 425-8146. Chinese buffet with several extras including mussels, dim sum, and sushi. Lunch 11 a.m.-4

p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun., $5. Dinner 4-8:30 p.m. Sun.Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., $7. Chopstick House Restaurant: 5412 E. Indiana St., 473-5551. Chinese buffet. Lunch $4.75. Dinner $7.25. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sun. Crazy Buffet: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 437-8803. Chinese buffet. Open for lunch 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Dinner: 3:30-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. FUJI YAMA: 915 North Park Drive, 962-4440. Soups, salads, noodles, rice, sushi, hand rolls, chicken, beef, shrimp dishes. Lunch $6-$10. Dinner $10-$15. Lunch 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Dinner 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Reservations OK. No checks. Golden Buddha: 3221 Taylor Ave., 473-4855; 5066 SR 261, Newburgh, 853-2680. Lunch $4.25. Dinner $7.25. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. GRACIE’S CHINESE CUISINE: 12500 Hwy. 41 N., 868-8888. Lunch buffet $5.25. Dinner buffet $7.45, $8.45 on weekends. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Reservations OK. IWATAYA JAPANESE RESTAURANT: 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. (at Mount Pleasant Road), 868-0830. Traditional Japanese dishes, sushi menu. Lunch $7-15. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Dinner $11-$25. Dinner 5-9:20 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks. Janbo Restaurant: 4500 W. Lloyd Exp., 422-8289. Hunan, Szechuan, Cantonese, Mandarin cuisine. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun., Closed Mon. Jaya’s Restaurant: 119 S.E. Fourth St., 422-6667. Authentic Korean cuisine and sushi. Lunch $5-$7. Dinner $7-$10. Lunch hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Dinner hours: 5-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.Sat. Closed Sun. Reservations OK. H KanPai: (Fresh Ideas, 2012) 4593 Washington Ave., 471-7076. International fare, Japanese sushi bar, beer, wine, sake. Lunch $6-$9. Dinner $10-$20. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. No checks. Lincoln Garden: 2001 Lincoln Ave., 471-8881. Chinese appetizers, soups, lunch platters and entrees including crab Rangoon and General Tso’s chicken. Average price $6. Hours 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.; lunch special $4.99. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sushi to go. Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant: 4313 E. Morgan Ave., 479-5006. Average meal $8. Open 4:30-8 p.m. Mon., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-8 p.m. Sun. No checks. MANDARIN GARDEN: 2013 N. Green River Road, 476-7088. Lunch buffet $5. Evening buffet $6-$8. Seafood buffet Fri.-Sat. Carryout, private parties available. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Reservations OK. No checks. Nagasaki Inn, Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar: 5720 Virginia St., 4731442. Meals $8-$14. Sushi priced separately. Open 4-9:30 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 4-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 4-9:30 p.m. Sun. Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations OK. No checks. Shing Lee: 215 Main St., 464-2769. Cantonese menu. Average lunch $4. Average dinner under $10. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri., dinner 4:30-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks. Taste of China: 4579 University Drive, 422-1260. Open 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., until 9 p.m. Sun. Lunch $3.95. Dinner $6.25. No checks. Thai Chow, oriental foods: Route 1, Fort Branch, Ind., 753-3878. Classic Thai food. Meals $7-$10. Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., until 6 p.m. Sat. Reservations OK. No credit cards. THAI PAPAYA CUISINE: 6240C E. Virginia St., 477-8424. Authentic Thai cuisine, including phad Thai, papaya salad, spicy prawn soup, and satay. Meals $8-$10. Open 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Free private dining now available to accommodate 25-30 people. TOKYO JAPAN RESTAURANT: 3000 N. Green River Road, 401-1020. Hibachi grill: chicken, beef, shrimp, and scallops. Meals $7-$10. Open 11 a.m.9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., closed Tues. Triple Dragon Buffet: 7844 Hwy. 66 (Apple Center in Newburgh), Ind., 853-1900. Open 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 10:30-11 p.m. Fri.Sat. Lunch buffet $6.95. Dinner buffet $9.95. Two Brothers: 3806 N. First Ave., 423-6188. Authentic Chinese food prepared in Cantonese, Hunan, Szechuan styles, buffet and menu items. Lunch under $6. Dinner under $10. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. No checks. VIETNAMESE CUISINE: 4602 Vogel Road, 479-8818. Vietnamese fare, including traditional noodle dishes. Meals $7-$10. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Tues., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. WOK ‘N’ ROLL: 311 S. Green River Road, 479-3118. Sweet and sour chicken, General Tso’s chicken, egg rolls, egg drop soup, crab Rangoon. Average meal: $5. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Closed Sun. H YEN CHING: (Chinese Restaurant, 2012) 406 S. Green River Road, 4740181. Weekday lunch specials $4, evening menu items $7-$12. Sunday buffet 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $7.75. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., until 9 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. No checks.

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H ZUKI: JAPANESE HIBACHI GRILL & SUSHI LOUNGE: (Sushi 2012) 448 N. Green River Road, 477-9854. Sushi and hibachi-grilled foods. Average meal $15. Lunch open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.-Sat. Dinner open 4-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 4-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No checks.

German Gerst Haus: 2100 W. Franklin St., 424-1420. Soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees. Traditional German cuisine. Large imported beer list. Meals $7-$14. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. No weekend reservations. Schnitzelbank Restaurant: 409 Third St., Jasper, 482-2640. Authentic German food. Prices range from $10-$20. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

Greek Acropolis Authentic Greek Cuisine & Spirits: 501 N. Green River

Road, 475-9193. Fine Greek dining, Greek-American cuisine, chicken, Average lunch $6. Dinner $10-$20. Open 11 a.m-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK.

Indian TAJ MAHAL: 900 Tutor Lane, 476-5000. Tandoori chicken, paneer tikka,

panjabi curry, kadai paneer, and more. Lunch buffet daily. Around $8. All-day buffet Sun. Dinner $10-$14. Open 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Sun.

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H Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant: (Downtown Hot Spot, 2012) 701-B Riverside Drive, 426-0000. Traditional Irish pub cuisine. Wide range of bottled and tap beers. Average meal $10-$13. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon., 11 a.m.- midnight Tues.Wed., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri., 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Sat., noon-9 p.m. Sun. No checks. Discover not accepted.

Italian/Mediterranean ANGELO’S: 305 Main St., 428-6666. Pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, pizzas.

Lunch $4-$5. Dinner $10-$15. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri. 4-10 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. Full bar. H Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano: (Service, 2012) 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., 4210800. Italian cuisine. Lunch $5-$10. Dinner $6-$16. Carryout available. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun., until 9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. Café Arazu: 17 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, 842-2200. Pitas, wraps, shish kebabs with lamb, chicken, and beef. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Closed Sun. DiLegge’s: 607 N. Main St., 428-3004. Plate lunches, soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta specialties. Lunch $5-$8. Dinners include pasta specialties, Italian veal, seafood, chicken entrees. Dinner $13-$18. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 4-10 p.m. Sat. (sandwiches and appetizers available to 11 p.m.). Closed Sun. Reservations OK. House of Como Restaurant: 2700 S. Kentucky Ave., 422-0572. American and Arabian specialties. Meals $8-$20. Open 4-9 p.m. Tues.Thurs., 4-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. MANNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL: 2913 Lincoln Ave., 473-7005. Stuffed grape leaves, gyros, shish kebabs. Meals $10-$15. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Closed Sun. MILANO’S ITALIAN CUISINE: 500 Main St., 484-2222. Pizzas, pasta, baked sandwiches, dinner entrees. Lunch $5. Dinner $10-$12. Lunch 11 a.m.2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Dinner 4:30-8:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 9:30 p.m. Fri. 4:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. Reservations OK. No checks. Olive Garden: 1100 N. Green River Road, 473-2903. Soups, salads, pasta, luncheon entrees. Average lunch $6. Dinner adds larger portions to lunch menu. Dinner $8-$15. Opens daily 11 a.m. Closes 10 p.m. Sun.Thurs., 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. PITA PAN: 1375 Washington Ave., 476-1111; 800 N. Green River Road, 4759333; 4222 Bell Road, Newburgh, Ind., 853-9555. Gyros, pitaburgers, shish kebabs, baklava. Meals $5-$10. Open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.

Mexican/Tex Mex ACAPULCO: 8480 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, 858-7777. Authentic

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Mexican dishes, grilled steak dinners, and more. Dine-in or carryout. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., until 9:30 p.m. Sun. CANCUN MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 10604 State Road 662, Newburgh, 4909936. Fajitas, quesadillas, nacho platters, taco salads, and chimidogs. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. No checks. EL CHARRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 720 N. Sonntag Ave., 421-1986. Occasional mariachi band performances. Specialties include paella and chimichangas. Meals $5-$8. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Sun. EL RIO: 1919 N. Green River Road, 471-1400. Authentic Mexican dishes. Lunch starting at $3.50. Combos including soft drink $5.99. Dinner $6-$12. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Reservations OK except Friday. No checks. Hacienda: 990 S. Green River Road, 474-1635; 711 N. First Ave., 423-6355; 5044 Pearl Drive, 422-2055. Tex-Mex menu available all day. Average lunch $6, dinner $10-$12. Open 11 a.m. daily. Kitchen closes 10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks.

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant: 4044 Professional Lane, Newburgh,

490-2814. Authentic Mexican cuisine. Average meal $10-$15. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. No checks. LA CABAÑA: 821 S. Green River Road, 477-3351. Authentic Mexican entrees and seafood. Most lunches under $5. Most dinners under $8. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. La Paz Mexican Restaurant: 528 S. Main St., Henderson, Ky., 270-8263636. Traditional Mexican food. Average meal $10. Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Reservations OK. Los Bravos: 3534 N. First Ave., 424-4101; 834 Tutor Lane, 474-9078; 4630 W. Lloyd Exp., 464-3163. Traditional Mexican menu. Most lunches under $5. Most dinners under $10. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., to 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks. Los Portales Mexican Grill: 3339 Green River Road, 475-0566. Authentic Mexican dishes, grilled steak dinners, and more. Dine-in or carryout. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., until 9:30 p.m. Sun. LOS TORIBIO: 1647 S. Green St., Henderson, Ky., 270-831-2367; 2810 U.S. Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, 270-830-6610. Traditional Mexican cuisine. Lunches $4-$6. Dinners $6-$11. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., closed Sun. Reservations OK. Los Tres Caminos: 12100 Highway 41 N., 868-8550. Authentic Mexican cuisine including chimichangas, burritos, Mexican pizza, and quesadillas. Meals: $8. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Moe’s Southwest Grill: 6401 E. Lloyd Exp. (inside The Evansville Pavilion), 491-6637. Fresh Mexican cuisine. Meals $4-$8. Beer, wine, margaritas. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Qdoba Mexican Grill: 922 N. Burkhardt Road, 401-0800. Fresh Mexican cuisine, bottled beer, margaritas, and catering. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No checks. Taco Tierra: 420 S. Green River Road, 402-8226. Mexican fast food. Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. & Sat., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. No checks. Tumbleweed Southwest Grill: 1868 U.S. Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky., 270-869-9800. Southwestern-style meals, chicken, steak, fajitas, salads. Lunch $5-$7. Dinner $9-$12. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No checks.

Spanish ECLIPSE SPANISH TAPAS BAR AND RESTAURANT: 113 S.E. Fourth St., 463-

6040. Cold and hot tapas including olives, nuts, cheeses, paella (saffron rice with seafood, chicken, and Spanish chorizo), and seafood dishes, plus Spanish wines, beers, and sangria. Tapas $5-$12. Open 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5:30-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK.

Tavern Food CORNER POCKET BAR & GRILL: 1819 N. Fulton Ave., 428-2255. Soups, sal-

ads, sandwiches, plate lunches, pizzas, stuffed baked potatoes and appetizers. Breakfast available all day. Plate lunches $5. Open 7 a.m.2 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-3 a.m. Sun. Smoking facility, 18 and over. Live entertainment Sun. Darmstadt Inn: 13130 Darmstadt Road, 867-7300. Soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunches. Dinner entrees include steaks, fried chicken, seafood. Most lunches under $6. Dinner $8-$12. Kitchen open 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., sandwiches available until 10 p.m. daily except Sun. No reservations. DAVE’S SPORTSDEN PIZZA & PUB: 701 N. Weinbach Ave., #110, 479-8887. Lyleboli, TNT burger, Brew City fries. Meals $5. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe: 222 E. Columbia St., 425-2515. Soups, salads, sandwiches, double-decker pizzas. Meals $7-$10. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight Sun. Reservations OK. Smoking facility. FAST EDDY’S: 507 N.W. Riverside Drive, 424-7625. Must be 21 to enter. Half-pound burgers ($2.99), peel-and-eat shrimp (3/$1), half-pound French fries ($1.50), steak kebabs ($4.99), pork and chicken kebabs ($2.69). Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Tues., 11 a.m.-midnight Wed., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Thurs.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat., noon-1 a.m. Sun. No reservations. No checks. Smoking facility. Fox and Hound English Pub and Grille: 5416 E. Indiana St., 473-5721. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees. Meals $5-$14. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Large beer list, pool tables. Reservations OK. No checks. Smoking facility. Fred’s Bar and Grill: 421 Read St., 423-8040. Bar and family room. Classic tavern menu. Meals $5-$8. Kitchen open 11-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Sat. Closed Sun. Reservations for large groups only. No checks. No credit cards. Smoking facility. Hickory Pit Stop: 1521 N. Main St., 422-6919. Barbecue chicken, turkey, pork, mutton, variety of side dishes. Average meal $6. Kitchen open 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun. Reservations for large groups only. Smoking facility.

The Hilltop Inn: 1100 Harmony Way, 422-1757. Sandwiches including

brains, fried bologna, fried fish, salad bar, steaks, chicken, seafood entrees. Meals $6-$14. Kitchen open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No weekend reservations. Hooters: 4620 Lincoln Ave., 475-0229. Appetizers, including cooked and raw oysters, soups, salads, sandwiches. Average meal $6. Open 11 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Reservations for large groups only. No checks. Hornville Tavern: 2607 W. Baseline Road, 963-9318. Soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees including 16-oz. smoked pork chops, fried chicken, steaks, daily specials. All items available all day. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. HOTT’S GRILL: 122 N. Weinbach Ave., 437-3377. Philly cheese steaks, strombolis, super cheese fries, specialty pizzas. Average meal: $6$10. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. K.C.’S TIME OUT LOUNGE & GRILL: 1121 Washington Square Mall, 437-9920. Shrimp jammers, loaded fries, fried ravioli, egg rolls, southwest burger, pulled pork sandwich, Italian beef and gravy, and more. $6$10. Open 11 a.m.-3 a.m. seven days a week. Kipplee’s Stadium Inn: 2350 Division St., 479-1542. Fried appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza. All meals available all day. Average meal $6. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. No reservations. No checks. Knob Hill Tavern: 1016 Hwy. 662 W., Newburgh, 853-9550. Soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees including shrimp, steak, chicken, fiddlers, hand-tossed pizzas. Meals $8-$15. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., noon-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. No reservations. Smoking facility. KT’S FIRE GRILL: 7247 Main St., Wadesville, Ind., 673-4996. Rib-eye and filet steaks, barbecued chicken, ribs, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, strombolis, and seafood. Average dinner price: $5-$8. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Saloon hours: 10 a.m.volume. H Lamasco Bar & Grill: (Plate Lunch, Place for Live Music, 2012) 1331 W. Franklin St., 437-0171. Basic tavern menu including soups, salads, sandwiches. Meals $5-$9. Steak dinners available Fri.-Sat. Kitchen open 7 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Sun. Reservations OK. Smoking facility. MAIN GATE SPORTS BAR AND RESTAURANT: 518/520 Main St., 4287776/484-1066. Grilled pork tenderloin, hot ham and cheese on a hoagy, Greek salads, nachos and cheese. Average meal: $7-$10. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-close Fri.-Sat. O’BRIAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL: 1801 N. Green River Road, 401-4630. Irish tavern food, reubens, burgers, soup, salad. Lunch $5.45. Dinner $7.50. Open 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. No checks. OLLIE’S SPOrTS BAR & GRILL: 4920 Bellemeade Ave., 401-2125. Tavern food. Meals $5-$7. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.Sat., closed Mon. except during football season. PEEPHOLE BAR & GRILL: 201 Main St., 423-5171. Cheeseburgers, onion rings, fries, and the splitter (a fried hot dog). Meals $5. Open 11 a.m.3 a.m. daily. The Pub: 1348 Division St., 423-2121. Burgers, gyros, specialty sandwiches, salads, pita pizzas, Greek pastries, dinner entrees. Meals $6-$11. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri., 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. SMITTY’S LITTLE TAVERN: 2109 W. Franklin St., 423-6280. Pizza, sandwiches, chili, appetizers. Items $5-$12. Open 4-11 p.m. Bar open to midnight or later, Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight, bar open to 3 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-10 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. SPORTSMAN’S BILLIARDS AND GRILLE: 2315 W. Franklin St., 422-0801. Hamburgers, chicken breasts, catfish plates. Meals $5-$10. Open 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. St. Joe Inn: 9515 St. Wendel Road, 963-9310. Soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunch specials, fiddlers, steaks, fried chicken dinners. Meals $4-$7. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Reservations OK. No credit cards. Smoking facility. Not handicap accessible. St. Philip Inn: 11200 Upper Mount Vernon Road, 985-5558. Soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunch specials. Dinner after 4 p.m. including fried chicken, steaks, shrimp, roast pork. Average lunch $5.50. Dinner $7-$8. Kitchen open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily except Sun. Smoking facility. Stockwell Inn: 4001 E. Eichel Ave., 476-2384. Plate lunches, homemade soup, salads, sandwiches, steak, pork chops, fiddlers, brain sandwiches. Meals $5-$10. Bar open 11-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Kitchen open 11-1 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Reservations OK. Smoking facility. Yellow Tavern: 521 Church St., New Harmony, 682-3303. Must be 21 to enter. Traditional American food. Meals $9-$12. Carryout available. Open 11 a.m.- close Mon.-Sat. No credit cards.

Catering ACROPOLIS AUTHENTIC GREEK CUISINE & SPIRITS: 501 N. Green River Road, 475-9193. Fine Greek dining, Greek-American cuisine. On- and offsite catering. Restaurant includes 50-person banquet room. Acropolis Banquet Hall, 2508 Highway 41 N., caters up to 300 people.

Bauerhaus Mobile Catering: 759-9000. Customized menus from

simple party trays with gourmet hors d’oeuvres to elegant sevencourse meals. Specialize in private residential parties and grand corporate affairs with professional event coordination. Licensed bar services available. Exclusive caterer to The Pagoda Visitors Center. No party size limit. www.thebauerhaus.com. Black Buggy Restaurant: 4920 Davis Lant Drive, 473-0012. Choose from meats, side salads, homemade bread, and more. Three style catering; buffet, cafeteria, and full-service. Carry-out and delivery options available. Will service groups from 15-2,500 guests. Cacao: 1218 Washington Square, 401-4044. No party limit. CATERING BY ROBYN: 453-2679. Complete meals to go, party appetizers, dinner parties, business luncheons. Cheryl Mochau, Personal Chef: 499-4631. Specializes in preparing and teaching others to prepare food for low-fat and special diets, including Atkins, salt-free, wheat-free, sugar-free, and others. Can cook for one to 12 people. Dinner For You: Scot Mangold, Personal Chef. 204-5906. Specializing in fresh foods that meet your taste and style. Also catering for inhome private parties up to 30 people. www.dinnerforyou.com. Edgewater Grille Catering: 858-2443. Specializes in cooking Smoked Pork Jacqueline and Salmon Elizabeth. No party size limit. THE EVENT GALLERY BY MADELEINE’S: 956 Parrett St., 467-4255. Your first choice in banquet facilities. From intimate gatherings to receptions up to 400 guests. FIREFLY SOUTHERN GRILL: 402-2354. From box lunches to full service events, the upscale, down-home comfort food restaurant caters groups from 10 to 400. Licensed bar services available. Just Rennie’s Catering: 401-8098 or 455-7927. Specializes in fine foods. No party size limit. Kirby’s Private Dining: 1119 Parrett St., 422-2230. Open by reservation only to private parties, receptions up to 250. Minimum $500 food tab. Menu arranged in advance with chef. Hours negotiable. Kokies Food Service & Banquet Centers: 423-8229. Can prepare anything from tacos to lobster for clients. No limit to party size.

Madeleine’s A Fusion Restaurant: 423 S.E. Second St., 491-8611. Spe-

cializing in unique ingredients to make one of a kind dishes. Private party rooms available or let Madeleine’s come to you. Mary & Martha’s Catering: 220 N.W. 4th St., Suite 202, 424-7200. Fullservice catering with dishes that include smothered pork chops, corn pudding, sauteed cabbage and onion, and chess pie for dessert. Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Scheduled catering on weekends). Call for pricing. Nagasaki Inn, Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar: 5720 Virginia St., 4731442. Sushi and Asian cuisine. On and off-site catering. For special arrangements, call with plenty of time for planning. The New Harmony Inn & Conference Center: 682-4491 or 800-7828605. Caters within a 50-mile radius of New Harmony, Ind., and offers a variety of food from steaks to sandwiches. Will serve up to 500. The Old Post Office: 200 N.W. 2nd St, 253-2102. Caters up to 350 people for wedding receptions, banquets, holiday parties, and corporate entertainment. Choice of food from Acropolis or Just Rennie’s. Penn Station East Coast Subs: 137 N. Burkhardt Road, 479-7366; 4827 Davis Lant Drive, 402-7366; 5310 Pearl Drive, 434-7366; 1111 Barrett Blvd., Henderson, Ky., 270-826-7361; 3525 Frederica St., Owensboro, Ky., 270-683-1515. Off-site catering with free delivery. From 1010,000 people. Perfect for business meetings, outings and showers. Choose from: boxed lunches, sandwich platters, and cookie platters. Tea and lemonade available by the gallon. Schnitzelbank Catering: 888-336-8233. Caters all types of food, including smoked pork chops, fried chicken, Schnitzelbank country biscuits with apple butter, potato casserole. On the spot with mobile kitchens. Party size range is 20-20,000 people. TOUCH OF HOME CATERING: 480-0310. Corporate lunches, weddings, special occasions. Home cooked food for groups of 15 to 500. TRUFFLES EATERY & CATERING: 490-6070. Corporate or casual events, private parties, and lunch or dinner groups. VenuWorks: 515-232-5151. Offers catering and concessions, including all concession stands at the Ford Center (1 S.E. Martin Luther King Blvd.). CV

Advertiser Index Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Alcoa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 American Senior Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Assembly of Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Atlas World Group . . . . . . . . . . 66 Bamberger, Foreman, . Oswald & Hahn . . . . . . . . . OBC Bauer’s Grove Bauerhaus . . . . . 72 Biaggi’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Bippus Frame Shop . . . . . . . . . . 52 Casino Aztar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Castle Country Academics . . . . 22 Centre, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Cigar! Cigar! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 cMoe Children’s Museum of Evansville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Combs Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Court Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Crossroads Christian Church . . . 71 Deaconess Hospital . . . . . . . . . IFC Dunn Hospitality Group . . . . . . 22 Economic Development Coalition . . of Southwest Indiana . . . . . . . . 10 ERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Evansville Christian School . . . . 60 Evansville Commerce Bank . . . . . . 9 Evansville Day School . . . . . . . . . . 4 Evansville Integrative Medicine, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science . . . . . . . . 98 Evansville Philharmonic . Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Evansville Regional Airport . . . . 63

Evansville Super Bike Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95, 97, 99 Evansville Value Place, LLC . . . . . 87 Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Evansville Vanderburgh School . Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors . . . . . . 5 Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . 43 German American Bank . . . . . . 42 Gill Orthodontics . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Good Samaritan Home . . . . . . . 100 Good Shepard School and Parrish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13 Hilliard Lyons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC Holy Rosary Church . . . . . . . . . . 51 Impulse Hair Studio & Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Indiana University School of Medicine - Evansville Center . 93 Landmark Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Landscapes By Dallas Foster, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Loeffler Painting Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Madeleine’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Mater Dei High School . . . . . . . 86 Memorial High School . . . . . . . . 40 Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Montessori Academy . . . . . . . . 43 New Harmony Theatre . . . . . . . 56

New Urban Homes, LLC . . . . . 39 Nicholson, David/Merrill Lynch . . 14 Oakland City University . . . . . . 75 Old National Bancorp . . . . . . . . . . 3 Patton Heating and Air/Air Duct Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Rug Merchant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Shepherd Insurance & Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . 77 Sohn & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Spurling Properties . . . . . . . . 87, 89 St. Benedict Cathedral . . . . . . . 56 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . 77 St. Mary’s Medical Center . . . . . 49 Swonder Ice Rink . . . . . . . . . . . 56 T.R.U. Event Rental . . . . . . . . . . 39 Texas Roadhouse . . . . . . . . . . . 95 The UPS Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Toyota Motor Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . 88 Tri-State Fire Protection . . . . . . 99 Trinity United Methodist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Tucker Publishing Group . 65, 74, 86 University of Evansville . . . . . . . 50 University Of Southern Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Vectren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Walther’s Golf N Fun Center . . 22 Weinzapfel & Company, LLC . . 96 Women’s Health Care, P.C. . . . . . 1 Woodward Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 WOW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Zehner Contracting . . . . . . . . . 52

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Resource Guide New to Evansville and still finding your way around the city? Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a list of commonly needed contact information, from finding the post office to choosing the best school for your child. To subscribe to Evansville Living and Evansville Business: Tucker Publishing Group 223 N.W. Second St., Suite 200 812-426-2115 www.evansvilleliving.com For a question about city government: City of Evansville Office of Mayor Lloyd Winnecke 1 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-436-4962 www.evansvillegov.org For a question about county government: Vanderburgh County Commissioners Civic Center Complex, Room 305 1 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-435-5241 www.vanderburghgov.org To find a branch of the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library: Central Library 200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 812-428-8200 East 840 E. Chandler Ave., 812-428-8231 McCollough 5115 Washington Ave., 812-428-8236 Oaklyn 3001 Oaklyn Drive, 812-428-8234 Red Bank 120 S. Red Bank Road, 812-428-8205 North Park 960 Koehler Drive, 812-428-8237 Stringtown 2100 Stringtown Road, 812-428-8233 West 2000 W. Franklin St., 812-428-8232 www.evpl.org To renew your driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license: Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles East Branch 6240 E. Virginia St., 812-477-7911 North Branch 4209 U.S. Highway 41 N., 812-425-8289 West Branch 2421 Allens Lane, 812-424-3102 www.in.gov/bmv

To find out about local bus service: Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) 812-435-6166 www.evansvillegov.org To find a local post office: U.S. Postal Service Main Post Office 800 Sycamore St., 812-429-3411 104 EVANSVILLE CITY VIEW 2012

West Wabash 801 N. Wabash Ave., 812-423-6090 River City 1915 Washington Ave., 812-473-1966 Lawndale 802 S. Green River Road, 812-473-4151 Diamond Valley 600 Cross Valley Circle, 800-275-8777

To contact your congressman or senator: U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon Evansville District Office Winfield K. Denton Federal Building 101 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-465-6484 www.bucshon.house.gov U.S. Sen. Daniel Coats Evansville District Office Winfield K. Denton Federal Building 101 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-465-6500 www.coats.house.gov U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar Winfield K. Denton Federal Building 101 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-465-6313 www.lugar.senate.gov

To register to vote: Vanderburgh County Voter Registration Office Civic Center Complex 1 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-435-5222 www.vanderburghgov.org Warrick County Voter Registration Office Judicial Center 1 County Square, Suite 220 Boonville, Ind. 812-897-6161 www.warrickcounty.gov

To establish local utility service: City of Evansville (water/sewer/ trash) 812-436-7846 Solid Waste District (recycling) 812-436-7800 Vectren (gas and electricity) 800-227-1376 www.vectren.com To establish local telephone service: AT&T 800-288-2020 Insight 812-422-1167 or 812-838-2044 Sprint/Nextel 812-467-0335 WOW! 866-496-9669

To establish local cable service: AT&T 800-288-2020 Insight 812-422-1167 or 812-838-2044 WOW! 866-496-9669 To learn about local events and attractions: Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau 401 S.E. Riverside Drive 812-421-2200 www.evansvillecvb.org To find out more about local schools: Public Schools: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation 1 S.E. Ninth St. 812-435-8453 www.evscschools.com Charter Schools: Joshua Academy 1230 East Illinois St. 812-401-6300 www.joshuaacademy.com Signature School 610 Main St. 812-421-1820 www.signature.edu Faith-based Schools: Catholic Diocese of Evansville 4200 N. Kentucky Ave. 812-424-5536 www.evansville-diocese.org Evansville Christian School, East Campus 4400 Lincoln Ave. 812-477-7777 www.evansvillechristian.org Evansville Christian School, North Campus 4100 Millersburg Road 812-867-7777 www.evansvillechristian.org Evansville Lutheran School 120 E. Michigan St. 812-424-7252 www.evansvillelutheranschool.com Trinity Lutheran School 1401 W. Boonville-New Harmony Road 812-867-5279 www.trinitydarmstadt.org

Private Schools: Evansville Day School 3400 N. Green River Road 812-476-3039 www.evansvilledayschool.org Montessori Academy 4611 Adams Ave. 812-479-1776 www.montessori.evansville.net Higher Education: Ivy Tech Community College 3501 N. First Ave. 812-426-2865 www.ivytech.edu/evansville University of Evansville 1800 Lincoln Ave. 812-488-2000 www.evansville.edu University of Southern Indiana 8600 University Blvd. 812-464-8600 www.usi.edu

To get involved in the community: Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana 318 Main St., Suite 401 812-425-8147 www.ccswin.com Downtown Rotary Club of Evansville Rotaract Club of Evansville 402 Court St. 812-962-4687 www.evansvillerotary.com Keep Evansville Beautiful 209 Main St. 812-425-4461 www.keepevansvillebeautiful.org Junior League of Evansville 123 N.W. Fourth St., Suite 422 812-423-9127 www.juniorleagueofevansville.org Vanderburgh Community Foundation 401 S.E. Sixth St., Suite 203 812-422-1245 www.vanderburghcommunityfoundation.org United Way of Southwestern Indiana 501 N.W. Fourth St. 812-422-4100 www.unitedwayswi.org CV

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