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Who We Are
WHAT WE SEE
16 The Crescent City
36 Archived Treasure
Why Evansville has this nickname
Pablo Picasso’s Evansville connection
17 Five People You
37 Connected to the
88 Touring Evansville
They have made an impact on local residents
Willard Library is your source for genealogical research
Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Bob Warren explains why Evansville should be your travel destination
18 Art Spark
38 Growing in
Need to Know
Learn to sing, dance, and knit
Past
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Peonies are this farm’s specialty
19 Community Vision Department of Metropolitan Development Executive Director Philip Hooper has big plans for Evansville
39 Designing Evansville Sarah Schuler of VPS Architecture talks about why she loves her job
20 Field of Dreams
40 The Missing Link
How soccer became even bigger
USI and Burdette Park team up to build a path
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55 Scene & Heard
92 Dog Paddle
A look at events in and around Evansville in 2013
Dogs go canoeing in this summer event
WHAT WE LIKE
94 For the Record
89 The Fastest Game on Two Feet
Lacrosse has a growing local fan base
90 The Language of Music Children as young as 3 learn to play the violin
Deaconess Health System gets comfortable with electronic medical records
96 Fulfilling its Mission St. Mary’s Medical Center increases its focus on preventive care
102 Dining Directory A comprehensive list of dining options around town
112 Resources Where to find it in Evansville
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Welcome to City View From the publishers of Evansville Living and Evansville Business, your complete 2013 guide to the city We know Evansville. Every day we report on our city, write about its happenings and history, and take pictures of its vibrant people and places. While we publish 12 bimonthly magazines annually — each completely focused on Evansville — it is in Evansville City View that we look to really put the shine on our city. The magazine in your hands is the front door to the city — it is the first impression of the city afforded to a family considering relocating here or just visiting. In the 112 pages of City View 2013 we give you more than a slice of life here. Through the magazine’s features — “Our City, Your Way,” “View from the Top,” and “Burgers Well Done” — we bring the city to life, and not just for newcomers and visitors. City View is a resource for longtime residents, as well, a key to knowing where to go, what to do, and who to see. The staff of Tucker Publishing Group enjoys creating this magazine. After all, we learn something exciting about our city each day. We hope City View 2013 serves you well all year. CV
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Who We Are
Take a tour: There are many ways to enjoy Evansville. A stroll along the riverfront is just one of the many options we’ve outlined in the feature “Our City, Your Way” on page 26.
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Who We Are
Crescent City key part of local nomenclature Nickname continues to this day To say that Evansville looks like it does because of the Ohio
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River would be an understatement. The gentle horseshoe bend that straddled the original town became its economic heart for transportation, commerce, and drinking water. The image of that bend from the esplanade of Riverside Drive is the same visage our grandparents saw from Dress Plaza, when they watched LSTs, or tank landing ships, roll downstream in the 1940s. Their own grandparents saw the old paddlewheel excursion steamers with their calliopes and colorful characters. The shape of the river — that crescent — has also played a role in the city’s development in terms of nomenclature and commercial image.“Business art,” which describes signage, symbols, and advertising, has used the crescent image since the records of Evansville commerce began. The Crescent City Brewery, for instance, was founded in Evansville in 1858, according to the Hoosier Beer Story website. The Aug. 18, 1890, special edition of the Evansville Journal gave its readers a glimpse of the businesses in the community and an overview of the “Men of Affairs,” as they were then called. In 1871, businessman Charles Reimer started the Crescent Steam Laundry. The enterprising Reimer also started the Crescent Cigar Box factory. Cigars were one of the city’s specialty products, and the Charles Denby cigar was named for the political celebrity, an Evansville native. John Klenck established the Crescent City Feed store in 1876. The Crescent Furniture Company was founded in 1889. The furniture store manufactured bedroom, dining, and kitchen furniture, the Evansville Journal said. Evansville, at the time, was experiencing a boom in the furniture industry because of the amount of raw timber in the area. The Ohio River and railroads were also able to ship the finished products. The area was dotted with coal mines, coal being the fuel for industry and home heating during the 19th century. The Crescent Coal Company was started by politician John K. Jennings, a Democrat who ran for mayor several times. He was never elected.
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What’s in a name? The bend in the Ohio River was the inspiration for all things crescent in Evansville. Above, an illustration of Crescent Cigar Box factory. Below, a metal stamp found on the sidewalk on S.E. First Street.
Records show in 1922 that Robert Eckler, a career telegraph company officer with Western Union, purchased an automobile dealership selling Maxwell Motor Cars, one of the stylish cars of the Jazz Age. He named his dealership the Crescent Automobile Company. A newspaper article from June 12, 1925, extols his business acumen, reporting that Eckler increased his vehicle sales from 250 cars in 1922 to 1,200 cars in 1925. Eckler was able to hire a fleet of salesmen at Crescent to handle mundane details, as he spent most of his time at the “country club playing 18 holes,” according to the article. The 20th century saw frequent use of the crescent from Crescent Plastics (now Crescent-Cresline Wabash) to the Crescent Dry Cleaners (whose blue signs were landmarks around the city at one time). Crescent Dry Cleaners is now owned by Pearl Laundry and Cleaners, but the old blue crescent sign is still at the 2712 Lincoln Ave. location. Meanwhile, Crescent Liquors and Crescent City Aviation were both owned by William Dorr. In 1947, Dorr flew one of his planes around the Downtown area, bombing the urban crowds on Main Street with free movie tickets celebrating Evansville’s 100th anniversary as a chartered city. Dorr would, 20 years later, crash at North Park Shopping Center in a helicopter, ferrying his friend Bill Bretz, who was dressed as Santa Claus. Both men were killed (see Evansville Living November/ December 2012). Today, one of the most recognizable uses of the Crescent name is Keller-Crescent, a longstanding pharmaceutical packaging and printing business in Evansville. Additionally, the University of Evansville Crescent Magazine, a student publication, carries the long Crescent tradition into the 21st century. — Kelley Coures
illustration of Evansville Cigar Box Factory courtesy of historicevansville.com. Metal stamp in Concrete by Laura M. Mathis
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Sam Featherstone Cancer took him away from us. Still, Sam Featherstone had a tremendous impact on the Tri-State area. The 2012 graduate of Reitz Memorial High School had been diagnosed with brain cancer in September 2009. We lost the 19-year-old on Jan. 2, not long after community members banded together with Featherstone to raise more than $200,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Sam’s fight can be remembered through the Sam Featherstone Memorial Scholarship established at his alma mater. For more information, visit www.samstrong.org.
Chase Kelley As the director of corporate communications for Vectren Corp. for 11 years, Chase Kelley, 36, knows how to weather a storm. After all, she’s the public face of the Evansville-based company that delivers gas and/or electricity to more than 1 million utility customers in Indiana and Ohio. And when rains down power lines or icicles damage meter assemblies, Kelley is working hard to let customers know that Vectren is doing its best to restore their service. “I am the voice and face of Vectren when it comes to outages and also anything related to the corporation as a whole,” she says.
Marcus Wicker Poetry stole him from law school. Then again, he didn’t really want to be there in the first place. Now the 28-year-old is an assistant professor of English at the University of Southern Indiana. Wicker’s latest work? A new book, Maybe the Saddest Thing, that he read from at USI’s annual RopeWalk Reading Series in November 2012. Wicker has received three fellowships in his poetry career and, in 2012, he was selected as one of 12 poets to be featured in a portion of Writers Magazine. Wicker has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award, and he was featured in the December edition of Ebony Magazine.
Kendall Paul As the executive director of the Vanderburgh Humane Society, Kendall Paul, 42, is more than just the top dog. This animal lover came to the nonprofit 19 years ago. She’s worked to reduce the number of animals surrendered to VHS and other shelters by opening the Davidson/Rausch Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic on the VHS campus located at 400 Millner Dr. in Evansville. Plus, she’s working on the second edition of Happy Tails & Those Who Make Them Wag, a fundraising vehicle for VHS. The picture book will offer donors the chance to be featured, with their pets, in a coffee table-sized publication that is slated to come out in the fall.
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Les Shively He’s been a well-known attorney in Evansville for years, working as an attorney for the Town of Chandler, Vanderburgh County Election Board, and the Warrick County Area Plan Commission. And for a time, Shively, 58, was also a local political TV pundit on WNIN. Now, the Indiana University graduate has been appointed to serve the two remaining years of Superior Court Judge David Kiely’s term after Kiely was elected to the position of Circuit Court judge. “I’m looking forward to serving the people of Vanderburgh County and working with the finest bar association in the state,” says Shively.
charitable giving
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The rough number of Tri-State families who received a box of food for their Thanksgiving feast from the Evansville Rescue Mission in 2012
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The number of area churches, schools, businesses, civic clubs, and families that donated food to the Evansville Rescue Mission around Thanksgiving 2012
123,000
The pounds of food given away during Thanksgiving at the Evansville Rescue Mission in 2012
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The grocery sacks of food delivered by the Rescue Mission to Downtown Evansville apartment complexes such as Kennedy and Buckner Tower during Thanksgiving 2012
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The number of meals served by the Evansville Rescue Mission in 2012
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The number of nights shelter was provided at the Evansville Rescue Mission in 2012
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All dressed up and no place to go? Why not go dancing with the Evansville Swing Cats? Don’t know how to Lindy Hop or Charleston? No problem. Dancing lessons are available every Thursday night at SWIRCA for the low cost of $5, or $3 with
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shop. There are a variety of teen craft events including coffee filter flowers, ink floating, and an introduction to claymation and computer animation. Adults can participate in the Dear Jane quilting club, Loom Lovers, or take a class in memoir writing. Activities are updated two months in advance and are constantly being changed up, so keep checking www.evpl.org for new ways to get your spark on. — Kate McKinney
The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library is a treasure trove of creative inspiration waiting to be unlocked with riches for all ages. Younger kids can explore their musical aptitude with classes geared at introduction to piano and ukulele, or they can participate in a writer’s workGet Inspired: Members of the Evansville Swing Cats dance at the Historic Newburgh Wine, Art, and Jazz Festival. Below, Connie Walts, Nancy Gordon, Lesa Holstine, and Margie Wilhite gather at the Loom Lovers meeting at Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library.
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If you don’t know what a purl is and you think casting on and off is something you do when you are fishing, it’s OK, because KnitWitts Yarn Shoppe on 6219 Vogel Rd. offers classes for every level of knitter. Beginning knitters can learn the basics in a series of three classes. Once you’ve mastered the basic dishcloth, you can move on to more advanced projects like hats, socks, and even cardigans, as well as learning variations on the basics to give your creations more finesse. Call 812-471-8540 or visit www.knitwittsyarnshoppe.com for information on classes including cost and schedule.
a valid student identification. No partner necessary! Evansville Swing Cats also participates in other events throughout the Tri-State to help spread the love of swing and preserve the history of the dance and its culture. You can catch them performing, demonstrating, and teaching at various events and fundraisers throughout the year. For more information, visit www.evilleswingcats.com or check out the Evansville Swing Cats Facebook group.
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Have you resolved to be more inspired? Want to sing or dance but don’t think you have a chance? Do you long to pick up a paintbrush or knitting needles but aren’t sure where to start? Evansville has plenty of opportunities to get your creative spark going in 2013. Persephone Music, located at 2017 W. Franklin St., has musical opportunities for all ages and abilities. Kindermusik classes incorporate story time with singing, dancing, and instrument play, and they are just right for children ages 5 and under. For the older child on up through adulthood, vocal instructor Jamie Hettenbach offers voice lessons to help improve a singer’s technique. Girls must be at least 10 years old, and boys must be at least 13 and past their vocal change. Kindermusik Adventure Camps, for ages 18 months to 7 years, features snacks, arts and crafts, as well as music and movement, and will be available over the summer. For more information, call 812-422-7990 or visit www. persephonemusic.com.
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Community Vision The Department of Metropolitan Development works to increase demand for the city With more than a year as the executive director for the Department of Metropolitan Development for the City of EvansvilleVanderburgh County, Philip Hooper, 33, is planning big things for our city. Hooper, a Castle High School and Wheaton College (Wheaton, Ill.), graduate, came to Evansville from a position as a senior project manager in Indianapolis, and he brings a fresh approach to community development and the talent needed to make things happen.
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City View: How would you describe Evansville? Philip Hooper: We’re a strong little city in the regional network, even though we’re third tier compared to big ones like Louisville, St. Louis, or Indianapolis. The current trend is to urbanize, where more and more people are moving back to cities, and in order to expand and improve we need to stop trying to be a suburb, and be more like a city.
CV: What is your role in improving our city? PH: The DMD looks for new partnerships and ways to promote assets, such as Downtown, including W. Franklin Street, North Main Street, Haynie’s Corner, and around the University of Evansville. These are the five urban destinations and anchors for positive growth for Evansville’s image. Look at Haynie’s Corner Arts District — every neighborhood in the country would be ecstatic to have a place like that, the same with W. Franklin Street. DMD’s goal is to get an asset-based model into the community. CV: What’s the biggest challenge? PH: The challenge is making ideas actual ideas. Not in a vacuum, but with partnerships and by listening to the community. We can’t just talk in our armchairs and do nothing, but we must find ways to increase the quality of life in the community. Adam Smith, considered the father of capitalism, said it the best: “Increase demand for the city.”
CV: In a nutshell, what are some of your general plans for the city? PH: The DMD’s strategic planning revolves around community development to capture the most dollars we can. For example,
lots of people are missing a Downtown grocery store, so we look at the budget and analyze the neighborhood’s grocery market. We are also focused on historic preservation, and we are developing a storefront façade grant program. Expanding emergency home repair will improve the look of neighborhoods, and we’ve doubled the efficiency and process for turning over vacant land.
CV: What are your plans for Downtown? PH: We are excited for this year and glad we’ve been taking smart steps forward in developing a prominent hotel and conference center Downtown. The hotel will be nestled on the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Walnut Street, on the site of the former Executive Inn. HCW of Branson, Mo., the company selected by the Evansville Redevelopment Commission to develop that property, brings a great level of experience working with hotel and convention center expansions. No other developer response had their breadth of financing, experience in similar-sized markets, and a holistic development proposal to anchor our investment in Downtown and bring the convention business back to life. It will be subsidized by public dollars, so we are making sure the public gets the best returns. We’re doing it right, so we don’t end up with a stale hotel that will need to be refurbished in 15-20 years. — Brennan Girdler
For more on the department of metropolitan development, visit www.evansville.in.gov.
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Field of Dreams Youth soccer brings competition, fun, and business to the city with annual tournament By Andrew Fendrich
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Good Sports: Started in 2001, the Veterans Invitational Soccer Tournament draws soccer teams from all over the Midwest to compete for first place. Last year, the invitational hosted 278 teams over two weekends in November. Below, roughly 300 attendees gather to take part in a ceremony honoring veterans and collecting goods for soldiers.
Photos by Jerry Butts
Growing up, 28-year-old North High School and Indiana University graduate Josh Tudela played a lot of soccer — enough to earn his 2007 debut in Major League Soccer. Yet outside of the school year, Evansville didn’t offer him competitive opportunities. For those, Tudela, along with any other serious soccer player in the Evansville area, had to accept the inevitability of travel. “When I was growing up, there weren’t too many good tournaments that Evansville hosted,” he says. “You had to go out of town, to Tennessee or Michigan, to play in the big tournaments.” That changed with the arrival of the Evansville Soccer Club’s annual Veterans Invitational Tournament the year before Tudela went to play soccer at IU. “It was pretty special to have a good intown tournament that had good competition and good teams,” he says of his experience in the tournament’s first year. “It’s an Evansville tournament, so that’s what makes it fun. You always want to win your home tournament.” That tournament, now in its 12th year, has a complicated history, according to an account by David Nicholson, the former president of the Evansville Elite Soccer Club. He and other members of the Evansville Elite were lobbying for a soccer complex as early as 1999. At the same time, they were working to finalize the initial phases of an annual regional tournament that came to be called the Veterans Invitational Tournament. The tentative plan was to build the complex on 65 acres of property directly north of Oak Hill Cemetery. What came to be called the Goebel Soccer Complex was to serve as the location for the inaugural tournament, to be held the first weekend in November 2001. The Evansville City Council, however, hotly debated the issue. In the end, they decided to build the complex just off Green River Road, northeast of the original tentative location.
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That meant that the first three Veterans Invitational Tournaments took place without a permanent home. In fact, the tournament games in those early years were spread across nine different locations in Evansville. “It was kind of the opposite of, ‘If you build it, they will come,’” Nicholson says. “We had them come, and then we built it.” Soccer players, it turns out, were happy just to be able to play. While only around 30 teams initially signed up for the first invitational before the registration deadline, many more teams actually took part in the tournament on Nov. 3-4, 2001. A total of 106 teams came to Evansville to compete that weekend from various locations in Indiana and the Midwest, Nicholson says. When the Goebel complex was completed in 2004, the tournament was able to reduce its locations from nine to four. These include the complex, James Price Park, the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. Double Cola Fields, and Harrison High School fields. These four locations still serve as the tournament’s only venues, though the popularity of the invitational has since compelled the directors to split the event into two weekends: one for girls and one for boys. Players at the tournament compete in age categories ranging from 9 to 19, each with a separate bracket. The tournament continues to draw more participants. Last year, the invitational hosted 278 teams from around Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin, among
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Who We Are As for the tournament itself, a crucial piece of its success is the ceremony honoring veterans. Roughly 200 to 300 attendees gather to take part in the ceremony each year, Nicholson says, including players in the tournament, veterans and their families, and other members of the Evansville community. Some of the players and teams in attendance have collected items such as canned goods, toothbrushes, and deodorant to be sent overseas. Others have written letters to soldiers. The ceremony, Nicholson says, has become an intergenerational event that unites children and heroes of American history. “We want to teach good soccer, and we have developed a lot of players who have gone on to college scholarships, but we felt part of our responsibility as a youth organization is to teach life lessons,” Nicholson says. “So we decided that rather than just calling it the Veterans Invitational, we wanted to teach life lessons to the kids — that they’re able to play soccer because of sacrifices in the military.” CV
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Discover Evansville (population
of 117,429; metro population of 358,676) from every angle. There’s more than one way to enjoy this river city. With feet in the street, our team of experts recommends five ways — to appeal to individual personalities and interests — to spend a day in Evansville. Have it your way!
__________ fireplace, color TV, and microwave. Some units offer a Jacuzzi whirlpool bathtub. 5301 Nurrenbern Road, 812-435-5602, www.evansville.in.gov
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Burdette Park Chalets Where to Stay
Just a stone’s throw from an aquatic center, hiking trails, mini golf, and a BMX track, these comfortable chalets allow easy access to Burdette Park’s 170 acres of scenic rolling hills and activities for every member of the family. Capable of housing up to eight people, each chalet has a breakfast bar, a 26 EVANSVILLE CITY VIEW 2013
Looking for a quick breakfast for a busy family on the go? Evansville’s own Donut Bank offers plenty of donuts, pastries, bagels, muffins, cookies, espresso drinks, specialty coffees, and smoothies. We especially like Donut Bank’s tiger tails, and their bagels are served with housemade flavored cream cheese. Eight locations in Evansville, Newburgh, Ind., and Princeton, Ind., www.donutbank.com
dynamic part of the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science’s campus. Outside, under a canopy, visitors can climb aboard a steam engine, club car, and caboose from the early 1900s. Inside Transportation Hall you’ll see the museum’s anchor exhibition, Charlotte’s Evansville, an intricate model railroad reflecting the City of Evansville in the late 1940s. 411 SE Riverside Drive, 812-425-2406, www.emuseum.org/transportation-center
Newburgh Country Store Light Snack
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Evansville Museum Transportation Center (EMTRAC) Sight to See
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Country Store. Offering hundreds of handmade confections and good oldfashioned candies at its retro candy counter, this historic store is the stop for a sugar rush, and much more. In the spring, the family gardener finds a large selection of herbs, perennials, and annual bedding plants. Founder Kurt Kluger purchased the old Catholic church in 1963 for the business, and today it’s run by the third generation of his family. 224 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, Ind., 812-853-3071, www.newburgh countrystore.com
GattiTown Lunch
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
Nagasaki Japanese Steak & Sushi
One of the oldest and grandest zoos in the state, Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden has offered visitors fun-filled days since 1928. Set in a 50-acre park with a lake on Evansville’s West Side, the zoo added the popular Amazonia indoor rainforest exhibit, home to two jaguars, in 2008. In the winter, Amazonia is a toasty place to spend the afternoon; in warmer months, the whole family will get a good workout on the zoo’s hilly terrain while visiting with the animals. 1545 Mesker Park Drive, 812-435-6143, www.meskerparkzoo.com
At Nagasaki, your family can enjoy dinner and a show. The longest opened Japanese steakhouse in Evansville, Nagasaki restaurant offers a children’s menu, a full bar for parents, and authentic Japanese cuisine and sushi for all. Sit next to a hibachi grill and watch a knife-wielding teppanyaki chef work, putting on a show while preparing your food. Who ever tires of flaming volcanic onions and egg roll jokes? 5720 E. Virginia St., 812-473-1442, www.thenagasakiinn.com
Afternoon Activity
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When Gatti’s Pizza came back to town (a Mr. Gatti’s Pizza operated here in the 1980s), it came back big with the opening of Gattitown (conveniently located in a shopping center next to Toys “R” Us). It offers an all-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salad, and dessert buffet, several big-screen TVs, and a midway to more than 100 high tech and virtual reality games. Build up points from the arcade and redeem them for prizes from the Gatti Goods store. You won’t just have lunch – you’ll have a blast. 316 N. Green River Road, 812-4733800, www.gattitownevansville.com
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Hampton Inn Airport We can’t direct visitors to a historic hotel. Unfortunately, the grand hotels here met the wrecking ball or are standing but no longer hotels. (The McCurdy Hotel awaits rehabilitation as luxury condominiums. Hotel Sonntag, part of the Victory Theater complex, now serves as part of Signature School.) However, we can recommend the new Hampton Inn Airport. Besides offering the convenience of location, you’ll be closer than you realize to history. Nearby is the former Whirlpool Corp. plant, vacated in 2010 and originally the site of Republic Aviation, producer of the P-47 Thunderbolt fighter aircraft. On Sept. 20, 1942, that powerful plane roared down a runway near the present day Hampton Inn. From then until the end of the war, roughly 8,300 Evansville folks produced around 6,093 aircraft. These days, however, those planes are gone, and you need not worry about a good night’s sleep. 5701 U.S. 41-N, 812-464-1010, www.dunnhospitalitygroup.com/ properties/hampton-inn-airport
Historic Downtown Evansville (Old Post Office, Reitz Home, LST 325, and more) Sight to See
Take your pick here, because even if you had no plan for the day — not likely, we know — you’d feel like you learned something.
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A good start is to purchase Evansville At Two Hundred: 18122012, published by the City of Evansville and designed and produced by Tucker Publishing Group for the city’s bicentennial celebration. It’s sold at the Evansville Convention Visitors Bureau, located at the Pagoda on the riverfront. Once you hit the streets, the Old Post Office & Customs House is an instant attention grabber. Completed in 1879, the building is on the National Register of Historic Places, though it’s been renovated since. On historic SE First Street, you’ll see the Reitz Home Museum, Evansville’s only Victorian house museum. Built by early Evansville philanthropist John Augustus Reitz, the Reitz Home will remain in your memory long after you’ve left its grand halls and wellmaintained floors. World War II buffs will appreciate the USS LST 325, which spent time in Algeria and Italy during the war. It also was part of the back-up forces during the D-Day Invasion of Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944. It left for Port Arthur, Texas, on Jan. 7 and is scheduled to dock in Evansville near the end of February. www.reitzhome.com, www.lstmemorial.org
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Lunch
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Where to Stay
Even historians need to take a break for lunch, and we can’t think of a better place than the Hilltop Inn. This former stagecoach stop for weary travelers
on the route from the Wabash River to the banks of the Ohio River is the perfect stop for you, especially if you’re a history lover who craves fried chicken. You’ll also find dumplings, pot roast, and roast beef on the menu. Television chef Alton Brown visited several years ago – for the Hilltop’s brain sandwiches. 1100 Harmony Way, 812-4221757, www.wegotbrains.com
Downtown Riverfront
Afternoon stroll/drive After lunch, take a stroll along the beautiful riverfront esplanade. The four towering ionic columns of the Four Freedoms Monument, erected in 1976 to celebrate the nation’s bicentennial, once adorned the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad depot. North of the monument is a buried time capsule filled with mementos from 1976 selected by school children.
Historic Downtown Newburgh/ Newburgh Museum
Afternoon activity
It takes less than 20 minutes to get to Newburgh from Downtown Evansville, and we guarantee it’s well worth the drive. Historic Newburgh was the first town north of the Mason-Dixon line to be captured by the Con-
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federates during the Civil War. Lore says some of the homes on the river were once part of the Underground Railroad. That may or may not be true, but what is clear is the view on the Ohio. For more history, take a short stroll to Preservation Hall, 200 State St., the site of the Newburgh Museum. This former church also was once a school. www.newburgh-in.gov
Western Ribeye & Ribs Dinner
Hungry yet? We don’t blame you. All that moseying around calls for a steak and salad bar, and Western Rib-Eye & Ribs is known for offering excellent examples of both. This restaurant was established in 1975 and became a second-generation business 10 years later. Not up for meat? They offer French Onion soup, too. As you eat your delicious meal, take a look at the vintage photos of Evansville that line the walls. 1401 N. Boeke Rd., 812-476-5405, www. westernribeye.com
Ellis Park
Afternoon Activity After all that exercise, it’s time to relax with a beer and a daily racing form at Ellis Park. And while it has a Henderson address, it’s actually on the Indiana side of the Ohio
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve Sight to See
When you’ve ended your stay at Harmonie State Park, drive on over to Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve — a 200-acre virgin bottomland hardwood forest in the heart of Evansville. Designated as a National Natural Landmark and State Nature Preserve, this shady, tree-filled wonder is quiet enough to attract deer, reptiles, amphibians and birds – and some peace of mind. 551 N. Boeke Rd., 812-479-0771, www.wesselmannaturesociety.org
Granola Jar Café & Bakery Lunch
All that time outdoors means you deserve some bacon, or maybe something healthi-
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Groups of six or eight may enjoy these beautiful log cabins at Harmonie State Park, just 25 miles northwest of Evansville. Trail runners love this well-maintained and shady park on the banks of the Wabash River. Running events have been held there during the dog days of summer. Grab a water bottle and your sunglasses and lace up your running shoes. This park is for you. 3451 Harmonie State Park Rd., New Harmony, Ind., 812-682-4821, www.in.gov/ dnr/parklake/2981
er. You can find both at the Granola Jar Café & Bakery. If the Jive Turkey Sandwich isn’t your thing (with bacon and spicy chipotle mayo), then settle for the When Curry Met Salad with creamy goat cheese. 1033 Mt. Pleasant Rd., 812-437-1899, www.granolajar.com
Willard Library Late Night
Willard Library is the perfect site for a budding genealogist who’s eager to learn about distant family members in Vanderburgh, Posey, and Gibson counties. This well-known library is open late in the early summers, just for genealogical research. It also offers visitors free access to Vanderburgh County records on microfilm, church records in several formats, and a Daughters of the American Revolution book collection. 21 N. First Ave., 812-425-4309, www.willard.lib.in.us
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Where to Stay
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River. The 29-day live racing season again opens on July 4 and runs through Labor Day. The Ellis Park Clubhouse is open 365 days and now offers nearly 200 instant racing machines, electronic pari-mutuel systems where players wager on historic horse races, as well as 27 big screen TVs, and Lucky Joe’s Bar & Grill. 3300 U.S. 41 N., Henderson, Ky., 812-4251456, www.ellisparkracing.com
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Downtown YMCA Bike Rental
The Downtown YMCA makes bicycling along the Pigeon Creek Greenway easy with its bike rental service. Park your car at the YMCA, rent a bike, and head off along the Greenway — the pedestrian and bike path stretching along Downtown Evansville from the river to Kleymeyer Park. You’ll get a tour of both historic homes and wide swaths of greenery. 222 NW 6th St., 812-423-9622, www.ymcaswin.org
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Afternoon stroll/drive
Tin Man Brewing Company Late Night
Conclude your tour of Evansville further down W. Franklin Street at the Tin Man Brewing Co., opened just last year, and one of only three breweries in the U.S. to use a mash filter. The Tasting Room at Tin Man
Brewing is located in a building that was constructed in 1869 and was home to a boarding house with a tavern on the bottom floor. This family-owned business also sells Gunslinger’s BBQ. 1430 W. Franklin St., 812-618-3227, www.tinmanbrewing.com
Gerst Bavarian Haus Dinner
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Gerst Bavarian Haus owners Jim and Jerry Chandler built their first restaurant to recreate a northern hunting lodge atmosphere. Though located in a historic building formerly home to a hardware store, the outdoor influence is easily seen in the “Gerst Haus.” Toast your day spent mostly outside with a draft beer from the bar’s expansive lineup of taps and refuel with sauerbraten. 2100 W. Franklin St., 812-424-1420, www. gersthaus.com (Visit the Chandler’s other Franklin Street restaurants – Sportman’s Pub and Billiards and Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse; also visit Gerst Haus in Nashville, Tenn.)
Le Merigot Hotel Where to Stay
The amenities and personalized service of Le Merigot at Casino Aztar’s The District make this riverside hotel a great destination for rest and fun. The 100-room hotel offers LCD flat screen televisions in the bedroom and bath, imported Italian bed linens, goose down duvets, and robes. Glass-enclosed showers feature body sprays and rainmaker showerheads. On the upper floor, five suites offer stunning river views in the spacious living/dining room area, master bedroom, and an oversized bathroom with a soaking tub. It’s such a treat to stay at Le Merigot you might not be tempted to wander out of your room; you must, though — you have a big day ahead. 615 NW Riverside Dr., 812-433-4700, www.casinoaztar.com/le-merigot-hotel
Bar Louie
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It’s never too early to hit the bar. For late risers aiming to break their fast with a bit
of a kick, come to Bar Louie for a brunch consisting of delicious donuts and a complimentary Bloody Mary (voted “Best Bloody Mary” by Evansville Living readers in our January/February 2013 issue. 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd., 812-4767069, www.barlouieamerica.com/ locations/evansville.aspx
Ford Center Sight to See
Less than two years after being built, the Ford Center, Evansville’s Downtown arena with the big name, eye-catching design, and modern amenities, is the pride of the city and an event hotspot. Designed by Populous, it is half the cost and size of Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center. (Populous also designed the Yum! Center. We think our arena is more attractive.) Plus, it’s home to the Evansville IceMen hockey team and the University of Evansville men’s and women’s basketball teams. 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Group tickets, 812-422-1515, Ticketmaster, 800745-3000, www.thefordcenter.com
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Jeanne’s Gelato Light Snack
Located near the University of Evansville in a small shopping center (also home to The Slice, offering the most innovative pizza in town, and a home décor shop, Barefoot Cottage), Jeanne’s Gelato serves up delicious frozen treats and tasty bargain-priced sandwiches. With a lower fat content and greater density, Jeanne’s gelato is available in standard flavors like milk chocolate and vanilla, as well as more exotic varieties including honey lavender and Turkish coffee. 2003 Lincoln Ave., 812-479-8272, www.jeannesgelato.com
Kanpai Sushi and Asian Bistro Lunch
With delicious, award-winning sushi and Asian cuisine (owner Jayson Munoz won the 2012 Steel Cook competition), the intimate setting of Kanpai hits the spot at lunch. Try the bento box lunch with a craft beer or cup of hot green tea. 4593 Washington Ave., 812-471-7076, www.mykanpai.com
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Take a mini-trip to Henderson, Ky., for a worthwhile visit to Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery. Ruby Moon wines are hand crafted in small batches from the winery’s estate-grown grapes and other locally grown fruits. Visitors can sample wines in the Tuscan-inspired tasting room, enjoy Kentucky made cheese, stroll through the vineyard, and relax on the blue stone patio. Visit from 6-8:30 p.m. on a Friday to take part in “Fabulous Fridays,” where patrons can taste all varieties of wine for $3.50 a glass. If your tasting lasts into the evening, Ruby Moon offers a well-appointed, private, one-bedroom “Sunset Suite” that can be rented out. 9566 U.S. 41 Alt., Henderson, Ky., 270-830-7660, www.rubymoonwinery.com
Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery Dinner
A staple of Evansville since 1963, Turoni’s is a warm place with friendly service, great value, and top-notch pizza. Try a slice of its signature crispy, thin crust pizza — we like the house special — and wash it down with a handcrafted lager or ale from
Turoni’s brewpub. Three locations in Evansville and Newburgh, www.turonis.com
Deerhead Sidewalk Café & Bar Late Night
For quality live music, Deerhead Sidewalk Café & Bar is the place to go. Visit on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday to enjoy fantastic bluegrass, blues, jazz, and rock performances — all with no cover charge. And if you’re still hungry, split a famous double-decker pizza or a Souvlakia sandwich. 222 E. Columbia St., 812-4252515, www.deerheadpizza.net
Casino Aztar
Even Later Night In the wee hours when everyone else is winding down, Casino Aztar, Evansville’s permanently docked riverboat casino, is open 24 hours and is as lively as ever. Enjoy live entertainment at the Hoosier Lounge open till 2 a.m. (1 a.m. on Sundays). Plus, you’ll be right across the street from your room at Le Merigot. 421 NW Riverside Dr., 800-3425386, www.casinoaztar.com
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Afternoon Activity
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Located just 30 miles west of Evansville near the Illinois border, New Harmony is the site of two of the country’s earliest attempts at utopian communities. Though both eventually failed, you will be rewarded with a stay at the New Harmony Inn, as picturesque as the town itself. Blanketed with forests of trees and rolling hills throughout the grounds, the small-town getaway boasts a sophisticated simplicity showcasing Shaker-modest furnishings and guesthouses with private gardens. Eighteen of the rooms have fireplaces and four have unique sleeping lofts. New Harmony is filled with unique works of art and sculpture, throughout the town and on the grounds of the Inn. So inspiring is the culture that artists and writers routinely make retreats to the Inn to work and rest. 504 North St., New Harmony, Ind., 812682-4431, www.newharmonyinn.com
Coffee Cottage & Café Breakfast Bite
Unique, cozy, and across from the University of Evansville, Coffee Cottage & Café has been a breakfast hit since it opened seven years ago. Serving baked goods, breakfast and lunch plates, and a divine picking of homemade desserts and specialty coffee drinks, the café’s colorful interior is often occupied by college students and business professionals alike. 612 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-401-1930, find on Facebook
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science Afternoon Activity
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When it comes to culture, the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science is a titan.
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Breaking ground on a $14.1 million capital project in 2009, the museum received renovations and an interactive science center. In its final phase, the project promises more 21st century advances, including an immersive planetarium theater and a grand pavilion entrance. Don’t be surprised to find works of Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, and Edward Hopper in this museum. (Please see related story, “Archived Treasure,” on page 36.) 411 SE Riverside Drive, 812-425-2406, www.emuseum.org
John James Audubon State Park Sight to See
Renowned artist and naturalist John James Audubon operated a mercantile business with his family in Henderson, Ky. A nature enthusiast, he spent time exploring the surrounding wilderness and sketching wild birds. Now known as the John James Audubon State Park, the preserve houses the world’s largest collection of Audubon artifacts and exhibits about his life’s work. 3100 U.S. 41-N, Henderson, Ky., 270-826-2247, www.parks.ky.gov
Just Rennie’s Cookie Co.
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Light Snack
Founded as a catering business in 2003, Just Rennie’s added a gourmet cookie company five years later. Using the finest ingredients – such as Callebaut imported Belgian chocolate and premium grade AA butter – Just Rennie’s keeps the cookies in the spotlight, serving yummy flavors such as chocolate chunk walnut and oatmeal raisin. 102 SE Fourth St., 812-490-8098, www.justrennies.com
Haynie’s Corner Arts District Afternoon Stroll
The Haynie’s Corner Arts District, adjacent to Evansville’s downtown and the Riverside Historic District, is home to galleries, festivals, and public art. Occupied mainly by artists, the neighborhood is the only section in the city where residential showrooms are allowed. View sculptures from SculptEVV installed around the district, and visit June 15 for the unveiling of the 2013 outdoor sculpture competition
finalists. Be sure to note the area’s many historic buildings, including the Alhambra Theatre, currently under restoration. Opened in 1913 as a movie theater, The Alhambra was one of many influenced by the Alhambra Palace in Spain. Near Downtown along Second and Parrett streets and Adams Avenue, find on Facebook, www.sculptevv.org, www.alhambratheatre.org
Cafe 111 Lunch
Located next door Brinker’s Jewelers and the gift and home accent store Brinker’s Etc., Café 111 offers a triple threat of gourmet soups, salads, and sandwiches over which to ponder your diamond or home décor purchase. We recommend the pear salad – a blend of fresh baby field greens, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, candied spiced walnuts, and crisp, fanned pear slices. 111 S. Green River Road, 812-401-8111, www.brinkersjewelers.com/cafe-111.html
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___________ _______ Madeleine’s: A Fusion Restaurant Dinner
As Evansville’s only fusion restaurant, Madeleine’s offers a weekly-changing menu uniquely its own. Using fresh seafood and meats, premium dining choices often include seared scallops, lobster salad, and Mako shark. Complementing the fusion flare, Madeleine’s wine cellar offers an impressive selection of wine; its bar features a fusion specialty, sake martinis. Visit before the theater or Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra concert in warm weather and dine on the lush patio. 423 SE Second St., 812-491-8611, www.madeleinesfusion.com
Bokeh Lounge Late Night Out
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During your afternoon stroll around Haynie’s Corner, you’ll note the Bokeh Lounge. We suggest you return for late night entertainment. After the revitalization of Evansville’s Arts District began in 2010, the opening of Bokeh Lounge caught the attention of many. The word “bokeh” is Japanese for the aesthetic nature of the blur in the background of a photograph, and the bar’s walls pay tribute to this theme, displaying rotating exhibits of photographs, paintings, and other artwork from local and regional artists. Bokeh delivers live music from local musicians, including Opal Fly and the Swatters and Monte Skelton’s Entourage. 1007 Parrett St., 812-909-0388, www.bokehlounge.com CV
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A rare Picasso is discovered at Evansville Museum Her eyes are disjointed, and the black outline of her fingers seems to slice the air. The red hat she’s known for tilts to frame the crown of her head, and her arm is draped casually over the top of a chair. Yet for 44 years, this Pablo Picasso painting, “Femme Assise Au Chapeau Rouge,” or “Seated Woman With Red Hat,” was stored in a darkened archive at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science. It is a portrait of Picasso’s mistress, model, and the mother of his child. And no one knew it was there. Then Arlon Ettinger called. The president of Guernsey’s Auction House in New York was researching Picasso’s glass works that were created through a technique called Gemmail. These translucent paintings are made from irregularly sized pieces of colored glass. Guernsey’s says glass shards are “joined together by the application of clear liquid enamel” and illuminated like stained glass. This allowed Picasso to create living art. At the Malherbe Studio in France, for instance, Picasso created 50 pieces, selling half and giving the rest to the Malherbe family. Ettinger, meanwhile, was just trying to connect the dots. He’d linked Les Gammaux (the plural of Gemmail) to Raymond Loewy, an influential French industrial designer who had purchased “Seated Woman With Red Hat” in the late 1950s. He was a good friend of the late Siegfried R. Weng, who directed the local art museum from 1950 to 1969. “Siegfried was a unique leader and very charismatic person,” says his wife, Carolyn, 83. “He could talk you out of the Rembrandt on your wall and made the gift possible.” Still, it took Ettinger’s phone call for the local museum to realize it had the piece in the first place. That’s because the painting had been incorrectly labeled under “Gemmaux.” The museum thought this was the name of an artist who was inspired by Picasso. But there is no such artist named Gemmaux. Mary Bower, the Virginia G. Schroeder curator of collections and current interim director, says staff members found the painting archived right where it was supposed to be. Carolyn Weng says it’s curious if her husband even saw the piece, as he no doubt had the training and background to identify it as a signed Picasso. Weng died in 2008 at the age of 103, however, and the mystery died with him. Due to the costs of securing and protecting the piece, the museum’s board of trustees decided last August that “Seated Woman
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Lady in Waiting: After 44 years in storage, “Seated Woman With Red Hat,” a Gemmail by Pablo Picasso, is back in the limelight. The painting is 36 inches high, 28 inches wide, and 3 inches deep. It rests in a wood support.
With Red Hat” wouldn’t have a place alongside the other five Picasso prints in the museum’s collection. (The collection of 30,000 pieces also includes a Georgia O’Keefe painting, Edward Hopper watercolors, and a Pierre-Auguste Renoir pastel drawing.) Instead, the museum has decided to sell the piece at private auction through Guernsey’s. Without being too specific, Ettinger says his company is working with three different parties for the sale. “A Picasso Gemmail hasn’t been sold in decades,” he says. “We’re certainly talking a lot of money — speculated (at) $30 million to $40 million.” But, at the end of the day, he says, “It’s worth what somebody will pay for it.” Bower adds that the estimated proceeds from the sale of this piece are unknown, and the museum will make no immediate decisions about utilizing funds from a sale. “We will continue to rely on the generous support of individuals and the business community who contribute through memberships, endowment gifts, and grants to sustain and continue the museum’s educational programming and exhibitions,” she says. — Brennan Girdler For more information on the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, visit www.emuseum.org.
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7 Number of years Newburgh native Michael Rosenbaum played the part of Lex Luthor in the Superman-inspired television series “Smallville”
Historic public library is a rare community resource icon. Located on First Avenue, its 9,500 linear feet of books suggest what any good library should: adventure, knowledge, and an escape into other worlds. The oldest public library building in Indiana, Willard’s walls breathe more revolutionary history than even many of those storybook heroes. Founded by its namesake, Willard Carpenter, the institution developed from the failed plans of a college. Carpenter was known for his involvement in politics and business within the community, and he originally advocated for a higher learning facility to be called Willard College. Funding couldn’t support such an institution, however, and Carpenter redirected his focus. The shelves of Willard Library were opened to Evansville on March 28, 1885. Just two days later, 98 people had registered as patrons of the library. Carpenter was determined to create a place that was useful to all people. In the late 19th century, this sort of space was revolutionary. Most public libraries that claimed to serve minority populations did so by separately providing other library facilities under the “separate but equal” law upheld in 1896, which legalized segregation. Today, Willard’s all-inclusive outreach continues with a multitude of services for all age groups. The Willard website hosts
several reading lists for art, gardening, romance, and mysteries. Meanwhile, library director Greg Hager says researchers consider Willard’s genealogy and local history collection to be one of the best in Indiana. Historical resources available at Willard include family histories in book, microform, manuscript, and loose-paper formats, including Vanderburgh County newspapers from 1821 to the present; newspapers from surrounding counties such as Warrick, Posey, and Gibson; and Vanderburgh County records on microfilm. Other events also take place at the library. The Midnight Madness genealogy program, scheduled for June 17-21, gives patrons extended hours to research and explore in the special collections department and archives. The Gray Lady Ghost Tours, scheduled for Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26, feature nighttime tales about the library’s alleged female ghost. “Because we have been here for 127 years, we’ve become the place where people can connect to their history,” Hager says. “We are the keeper of their family records, their history. And we take that role very seriously.” — Sarah McCullum
248 Number of million dollars that “The Blair Witch Project,” which was produced by former Henderson, Ky., resident Gregg Hale, grossed worldwide
1995 Year the Tri-State Cinema Society, a nonprofit that promotes an appreciation for film, was created
1993 Year the Ross Theatre, originally opened in 1949 at the corner of Washington and Boeke avenues, was demolished after serving as both a movie theatre and punk music venue
For more information on activities and events at Willard Library, visit WWW.willard.lib.in.us.
14,000 Number of watts of sound available for business meetings held at Showplace Cinemas Photo provided by Willard Library
Willard Library is a Victorian gothic
1955 Year the Holiday Drive-In Theatre opened alongside S.R. 161, in what is now Reo, Ind.
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pretty in pink: Kathy Fridley has managed Fragrant Farms’ daily operations for nearly 10 years. More than 5,000 peony plants bloom each year. On another six acres, grape fields stretch across Fragrant Farms, making it a home winemaker’s paradise.
Growing in Harmony New Harmony farm offers beautiful, pesticide-free flowers and grapes Down a stretch of gravel road in a quiet, peaceful area of historic New Harmony, Ind., sits Fragrant Farms. This cut flower garden and vineyard specializes in natural growing reminiscent of the founding Harmonists of the early 1800s. In December, the workers’ month of rest, the farm’s 24 acres are relatively empty and still. Yet as spring and summer draw nearer, the farm comes alive, bursting with vibrant color from blooming peonies and bustling with activity from dedicated workers and curious visitors. According to manager Kathy Fridley, Fragrant Farms is a rare find among the area’s many corn, bean, and wheat farms. The farm was originally opened in 1998 by owner Jane Blaffer Owen, the town’s muchbeloved, prominent benefactor. When Owen passed away in 2010 at the age of 95, ownership passed to her daughter, Annie Owen. Frid-
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ley has taken care of the farm’s daily tasks for nearly 10 years. “I kind of fell into working here,” Fridley says, adding that she was getting a haircut when her stylist recommended she apply. The next day, she had a new job. “I worked two years as an employee, and then the manager left, so I’ve been manager since 2005,” she says. “I love it.” Though the farm is a labor of love, still it is labor — and demanding labor, too. “Everything’s physical labor,” Fridley says. “Pruning the grapes takes six weeks, six to seven hours a day. It’s a lot of repetitive motion. It’s hard on a person.” Fragrant Farms does not own a mechanical harvester, and with one part-time and two full-time employees, the work can be long and tedious, even with occasional outside help. For home winemakers, though, the work
is worth the reward. Fridley allows wine enthusiasts who assist with the harvest to take home a percentage of the grapes they pick. That’s a treat for the volunteers and a great deal of help to the staff of Fragrant Farms. With two acres of red grapes and four acres of white, there’s plenty for picking. Fragrant Farms’ prize crop is the peony. The farm grows two acres of roughly 5,000 peony plants each year. At 1,200 plants per year, the largest crop is the popular light pink Sarah Bernhardt, named for the famous French stage and film actress. Others are a mix of white peonies (a wedding favorite) and various shades of pink peonies. “It’s a very hardy plant,” Fridley says of the peony. “It’s beautiful and fragrant with a lot of different varieties.” For those who can’t make it out to the peony fields in person, Fragrant Farms sets aside several peony buds to put in coolers, saving them to ship to eager flower aficionados across the country. Many of these customers are from southern states, as it is nearly impossible to grow peonies in hot climates. Fridley says the farm usually ships 12 stems. Once the stems arrive, all the customer has to do is put them in water. The plants are 100 percent natural, and Fridley believes that is one of the farm’s best qualities. “We don’t use any pesticides or chemicals on our flowers,” she says. “The peonies don’t have any predators.” Fridley says she knows of plant shops that receive flowers covered with so many chemicals that employees have to use protective clothing when handling them. Some places even spray-paint plants, she says. With full, naturally beautiful peonies, Fragrant Farms doesn’t have to. — Cara Schuster For more information on Fragrant Farms, call 812-682-4406 or visit www.fragrantfarms.com.
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Designing Evansville St. Phillips native sees a city on the move Schuler, 39, and her team at VPS Architecture in Downtown Evansville. A native of St. Phillips on the West Side of Evansville, Schuler graduated from Ball State University and is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Public Art Commission of Evansville. She and her husband, Chris Lautner, the chief estimator at Traylor Bros., have two children, Alayna and Drew.
City view: Why did you become an architect?
Sarah Schuler: Sometimes I think I didn’t have a choice. When I was very young, spaces always intrigued me. My imagination was very vivid. It was just something that was always there.
CV: Who and what inspires you? SS: I think I am most inspired by traveling to other cultures and then sitting in their spaces. I used to live in Berlin, Germany, and Frank Gehry did a building there (DZ Bank). You feel like you are in the belly of a fish. My favorite architect is Peter Zumthor, a Swiss architect. I think he’s brilliant at looking at each project that comes to him and throwing away every design idea that you’ve seen before. He did a very famous thermal bath in Vals, Switzerland. It’s a very contemporary building in a charming historic Swiss town. They did it to give the younger people a reason to stay in the town. It has all of these rooms that are made out of the stone from that area. It sits into the mountainside. It’s really well designed, down to every detail. CV: You spend a lot of time talking with clients about what they want in a building. What were you told about the Ford Center project, which was a collaboration between VPS, Hafer Associates, and designer Populous of Kansas City, Mo.? SS: There was a lot of study of public outreach to determine how many seats they wanted to have. And they wanted it to be
Photo by Jordan Barclay
If you’ve been in the Ford Center, then you’ve seen the work of Sarah
sustainable. They wanted LEED Silver certification, and we were able to achieve that. The arena advisory board did not say it had to look like something else. That was by design. I think that is just a beautiful building for Evansville — it’s a statement about being forward-thinking by the use of the materials, the form of it. We worked on the concepts. We took a lot of inspiration from what Evansville is. It has a lot to do with the river, with our natural resources like Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, but in a very fun and playful way. It’s like a reinterpretation of some of these design inspirations. You will see a lot of curving elements, and you will see it even from the exterior, the way one side of the building wraps over it like a wave. Then as you get into the inside, it comes out in the floor pattern on the main concourse level, in the way it’s built into the seats.
CV: You also designed Cedar Hall and North High and Junior High School. SS: Cedar Hall is unique in that it is truly a community school located in a neighborhood on North Fulton. It needed to respond to the context of the neighborhood, which we did through scale and form with the townhouse feel, and yet it had to be playful and exciting for the community. That is where we introduced the color, both inside and out. It is a very bright, light-filled school. North High and Junior High School is a large facility and
is designed for growth. Due to its size, the wings were designed to make the interior experience a little less overwhelming for students by having corridors scaled down. This allows departments or grades to be organized into smaller sections, and it allows all classrooms to have exterior views and natural light. The roof angles (they tilt downward, toward the center of the building) allow an immense amount of natural light into interior corridors and classrooms.
CV: What’s the culture like at VPS Architecture? SS: We do have a culture that really encourages everyone to get creative and to take ownership in the designs they are working on. Buildings are complex experiences, but to build a building is no easy feat. You have to fit each space individually and make it the best that it can be. There has to be a balancing of what the client can realistically afford and what they desire. CV: What are some architectural trends in Evansville and the Tri-State area? SS: It seems to me that one of the biggest trends is creating better-designed public buildings and outdoor spaces. The codes keep taking steps to make buildings more environmentally friendly. This adds to the overall quality of life and gets people from the outside to take notice of Evansville as a city on the move. — Victoria Grabner
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The Missing Link Evansville’s newest trail connects the University of Southern Indiana and Burdette Park For those in search of a new avenue to take part in Southern Indiana’s diverse and often underappreciated nature and wildlife scene, the recently completed University of Southern Indiana-Burdette Trail stands second to none. Meandering almost exactly three miles through field and forest, the trail connects USI and Burdette Park, and already it has gotten a lot of use from USI students and Evansville natives. Depending on whether you start at USI or Burdette (the two partners in the pathway’s construction and continued maintenance), the trail offers a nearly straight shot southeast or northwest. That said, the trail is full of nature’s charm, hooking around and over hills to maintain a less than five percent grade at any given section. USI owns the land used for the trail, which begins at USI’s University Boulevard between the Physical Activities Center and the Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center. The trail heads south for a little more than a mile until it reaches USI’s Broadway Recreational Complex on Broadway Avenue. From there, it crosses Broadway (one of only two road crossings along the trail) and dives into wilder terrain, where it continues for another mile or so along the southern Indiana landscape. It then crosses its second junction at Nurrenburn Road, where the trail cuts east past Burdette’s Discovery Lodge and finishes out at the park, making the trail a great place to experience nature on a jog or bike ride. It took more than 20 years to create this newest addition to the Evansville community’s network of paths and trails. As a student at USI and an employee at Burdette, Steve Craig (now
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Trailing off: The new, three-mile stretch of trail connecting USI and Burdette Park officially opened in October of last year. Perfect for bikers, strollers, or joggers, this path snakes through a beautiful patch of Evansville wilderness.
Burdette’s general manager) discussed upgrading what was at the time no more than a narrow dirt path from the campus to the park. The idea was tossed around over the years until 2005, when Burdette and USI began a trail location study. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in February 2007, and the first section of the trail in Burdette was completed by November of the same year. Construction continued bit by bit while Burdette and USI awaited matching grants from Vanderburgh County, Craig says. The final segments connecting USI and Burdette drew to a close in August 2012, meaning the three-mile stretch was completed in a little more than four years. Partnering organizations held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 10, 2012. For Craig, the beauty of the trail has
yet to be fully realized. To grasp the full potential of what the trail will offer, he says, residents will have to experience it over the course of a year. “It’s a four-season trail,” he says. “It’s gorgeous all year round — the fall was incredible, and (when) we get a little
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bit of snow, there’s no prettier or safer walk than that.” Craig also can’t wait to see how the trail can bring people together. Not long after the trail was completed, Burdette hosted a YMCA after-school group, and the kids in the program planted trees. Many of those children have brought family back to see their efforts. Trees also can be planted in memory of loved ones, offering a memorial that will pass down through generations, Craig says. “We see it more every day, people who are connected to it.” Craig hopes to see school groups take advantage of the trail’s educational outlets and return to outdoor basics. “It’s an outdoor classroom for people and kids to get connected with all the things they’re getting away from,” he says. “You bring kids out, and they have a blast.” USI has the same goal. It hopes the Evansville community will bike or walk in a nook not far from civilization. “The university campus is over 1,400 acres in size,” says Mark Rozewski, vice president for finance and administration at USI. “The core academic area only uses about 300 of those 1,400 acres, so the idea was to take this tremendous reservoir of very beautiful land and to introduce it to the broader community as an asset we can all share, and it has certainly achieved that goal.” Though Rozewski says USI has been a vital component of Evansville since the university’s formation, the trail has helped members of the community discover aspects of the campus that previously didn’t receive much attention. “Because of our location on the far West Side, it was geographically less accessible,” he says. “Now there are reasons to come here other than to visit our library or see a theater performance. It’s been great to see the number of people discovering USI for the first time.” The trail will likely only get better, too. USI already has constructed connecting pathways from dorms to the trail, and Craig says Burdette plans to embellish the trail to allow local residents to observe more wildlife. “We can definitely see it growing into a larger network,” says Rozewski. “It’s a spectacular recreational amenity for all of Evansville.” CV
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Photo of Harrison High School by John Blair
Views from the Top He couldn’t have known it then, back in 1812. The
Photo of Panoramic View of Downtown by Will Steward
settlement Hugh McGary Jr. started on the bend of the Ohio River has grown into the third largest city in Indiana. Today, Evansville is what it is because of families who’ve made neighborhoods their own and merchants who’ve strived to give back. In short, we are all here because of a simple belief: We can be better. These aerial views of Evansville depict a side of the city most never see. Looking down from the clouds, they are worlds away from what McGary saw when he first arrived
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By Victoria Grabner and Dan Kissel here, bought land, and started a family. Yet they are also the same. There is still that gorgeous bend in the river; there is still that fierce pride. In these shots — from the tops of buildings, from airplanes, and even from a pedestrian overpass — we see progress, change, development, and drive. We see not just Evansville, but expanded links to commerce, to athleticism, to family togetherness, to travel. We see us, on top of everyone else’s hard work, doing our best to be even better. This is Evansville, beyond our own two feet.
Harrison High School football field
Photo of Evansville Riverfront by John Blair
This $5 million facility at Harrison High School, opposite top, opened in September 2011. For a time, the East Side school named for the ninth president of the United States was one of a handful of Class 4A schools without its own football field. The synthetic turf field is named Romain Stadium after businessman Ron Romain, a 1969 graduate of Harrison High School.
Evansville riverfront looking north over Marina Point
Dusk view from the top of Deaconess Gateway
Panoramic view of Downtown Evansville from the top of the General Cigar building Now home to Tucker Publishing Group, the General Cigar building at the corner of Second and Court streets was originally the manufacturer of premium cigars until the company ceased operating in 1958. This panoramic shot from the top of the building, below, shows just a portion of the scope of the development in Downtown Evansville.
Sunlight sometimes doesn’t do this city justice. In this dusk shot, you are able to see how far Evansville’s reach continues to be. Also pictured in the distance is a sample of the area’s stunning sunsets, which are usually most pronounced in the summers.
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Photo atop Deaconess Gateway by Jerry Butts
Evansville is called the Crescent City for a reason. This view of the Ohio River’s sharp turn to the left, top right, also shows how the city grew out and around the bend in the river. Those who stroll along Dress Plaza can take an even closer look indeed.
Train in Union Township in southwest Vanderburgh County The former L&N Railroad, top, crosses the Union Township river bottoms as well as the Ohio River into Henderson, Ky. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad Historical Society says the L&N was once a 6,000-mile railroad system that served 13 states. CSX Transportation now owns the line.
Bend in the river, overlooking Henderson, Ky. This aerial shot of the bend in the Ohio River overlooking Henderson, Ky., top right, best represents the
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Tri-State area’s deep connection to the water. Evansville started out as a river town in 1812, and that bend is why it’s long been referred to as the Crescent City. Today, many boaters and fisherman take advantage of the river’s opportunities for fun and adventure.
Fall Festival lights the night sky This shot of one of Evansville’s most colorful evenings, below, was taken at the 2012 West Side Nut Club Fall Festival. The annual festival of food and amusement rides is a tradition for many Tri-State families who line up to sample unique flavors and take in the sights. It was named the “Best Local Festival” in the January/ February 2013 issue of Evansville Living.
This view from Reitz Hill is possible because of coal mines that began operating near Evansville in the 1850s. At that time, the hill was known as Coal Mine Hill. These days, runners who compete in the Evansville Half Marathon see this view when they tie on their running shoes in the fall. The hill is named after F.J. Reitz, an Evansville banker and philanthropist.
Photos of Fall festival and from reitz hill by Jerry Butts
Photos of Union township train and bend in the river by John Blair
View from Reitz Hill
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Dress Plaza Dress Plaza, below, is a brick paved walkway that offers scenic views along the iconic Ohio River. Easily accessible, the plaza is always a popular site for views of the Fourth of July Riverfront fireworks. It’s also a favorite path for walkers, runners, and families with children. Parking is available along the lower plaza.
University of Southern Indiana
Photo of Dress Plaza by John Blair. Photo of the University of Southern Indiana provided by USI.
The University of Southern Indiana, top, continues to expand. More than 10,000 students are enrolled at this West Side campus founded in 1965 that is situated on 1,400 acres. Students have a choice of 70 undergraduate majors, 10 master’s programs, and one doctoral program. The view of the quad from the Liberal Arts building displays its beauty.
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Photo of Airport by Jerry Butts
The traffic control tower at the Evansville Regional Airport — from where this shot was taken — casts its own shadow in this view. The airport was established in 1928 and has grown from two small runways and one hangar, to two concourses and three runways flying passengers to airline hubs in Atlanta, Chicago, and Dallas. In January, the airport added four new jet bridges for passengers to board and disembark planes.
Airport from Traffic Control
Ford Center at MLK and Main Street
Photo of ford Center by John Blair
Looking on from the Civic Center at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Main Street, dusk captures Downtown Evansville. The addition of the state-of-the-art Ford Center in 2011 has brought this area to life. The Evansville IceMen, of the Central Hockey League, and University of Evansville men’s and women’s basketball teams call the Ford Center home.
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Bosse Field
Photo of Bosse Field By Kristen K. Tucker
This view is from the rooftop of historic Bosse Field, originally built in 1915. It’s the third oldest professional ballpark in the United States still in use today. The field is the current home of the Evansville Otters of the Frontier League but also was used as the backdrop for scenes in the Hollywood film “A League of Their Own.”
Photo of lloyd expressway by Will Steward
Lloyd Expressway from Boeke Pedestrian Bridge
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This night view of the Lloyd Expressway is from the Boeke Road pedestrian overpass. The Lloyd Expressway was completed in July 1988 and links University Parkway on the West Side and I-164 on the East Side. Today, it remains Evansville’s key thoroughfare.
Downtown Evansville looking northeast from atop the old ONB
Photos of downtown Evansville and Eastbrook by John Blair
Lights fill the Downtown Evansville night sky looking northeast from atop the former Old National Bank offices at 420 Main Street. Evansville’s first bank and its oldest company, was founded in 1834. Old National Bank has been a staple of Downtown Evansville for years. It played a critical role in Evansville’s ability to grow and thrive.
Eastbrook Mobile Home Park Twenty Eastbrook Mobile Home Park residents were killed when a tornado swept through southern Indiana on Nov. 6, 2005. The tragedy led to the passing of C.J.’s Law, which requires new manufactured homes to be equipped with weather radios. Today’s aerial view of the park, above, demonstrates how relatively few people have returned to live there. CV EVANSVILLE CITY VIEW 2013 51
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Scene & Heard 2013 Calendar of Events by Month Jessica Burke — Graphite Drawings Feb. 1-27. The Jasper Arts Center
February Tiny Tots Art: “Little Rembrandts” — Hearts for Me & You Feb. 1. February’s Little Rembrandts theme will be “Hearts for Me & You.” The 2013 classes will be held at John James Audubon Museum on the first Friday of every month with a different theme each time. Dress for a mess and discover the world of art with Miss Kim. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. John James Audubon Museum, 3100 U.S. Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $5. 270-827-1893 or www.parksky.gov.
Kwanzaa Holiday Celebration Feb. 1. At its annual Kwanzaa celebration, the Evansville African American Museum invites all members of the community to share in food, fellowship, and fun to honor the city’s African-American heritage and culture. Evansville African American Museum, 579 S. Garvin St. 6 p.m. Free for members; $5 for non-members. 812-423-5188 or evansvilleaamuseum.wordpress.com.
presents a series of graphite drawings that function as a meditation on identity and gender politics as influenced by popular culture. A reception takes place Feb. 7 from 5-8 p.m., featuring Blue Heron Winery and a musical guest. Krempp Gallery Exhibit, Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; until 7 p.m. Thursday; noon-3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812482-3070 or www.jasperarts.org.
Rabbit Hole Feb. 1-17. The Theatre Workshop of Owensboro presents a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that portrays a fearlessly honest portrait of a couple bravely holding on to their life together in the wake of a senseless tragedy. Genuine, touching, and surprisingly witty, this is a play about humanity and resilience. Trinity Theatre, Theatre Workshop of Owensboro, Ky., 417 W. Fifth St. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $15 for adults; $10 for children; half-
price for members. 270-683-5333 or www. theatreworkshop.org.
Green St., Henderson, Ky. 7 p.m. $75. 270-826-2775 or www.redcross.org.
16th Annual “A Chocolate Affair” Feb. 2. Indulge in some of the most
21st Annual Holy Rosary Gala Feb. 2. For the 21st year, Holy Rosary
elegant chocolate desserts from Evansville’s finest restaurants and caterers — including Just Rennie’s and Piece of Cake — plus champagne, music, a silent auction, and dancing. All proceeds go to the services of Lampion Center, a counseling center for children and families.
Catholic Church is hosting its much-anticipated gala to raise funding for its parish school, Holy Rosary Catholic School. The event, themed “Fire & Ice,” includes a catered dinner from Just Rennie’s, dancing, and live and silent auctions.
Old National Bank’s Wayne Henning Atrium, 1 Main St. 7-10 p.m. $75 per person. 812-471-1776 or www.lampion center.com.
Cardinal Ball Masquerade in Red: A Mardi Gras Celebration Feb. 2. Disaster assistance is just one of American Red Cross’ many services, which receive a boost from this blacktie-optional gala. The evening includes dinner and dancing, as well as silent and live auctions. Henderson Fine Arts Center, 2660 S.
Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 307 Market St. 5:30 p.m. $80. 812-477-8923 or www.hrparish.org.
Mancini Magic Feb. 2-3. Experience the musical magic of one of America’s most beloved TV and film composers, Henry Mancini. Mancini is a legend of romance and intrigue, and his hits, such as “Pink Panther,” “Peter Gunn,” and “Moon River,” will reverberate the theater from the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus. Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $16 and up. 812-4255050 or www.evansvillephilharmonic.org.
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What we see Scene & Heard Super Bride Sunday Feb. 3. Brides-to-be can enjoy the area’s largest bridal show and participate in a “cake dive” in search of valuable prizes. Donations from cake dive entrants benefit the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 812-4248284 or www.eastersealsswindiana.com.
First Tuesday Concert Series: Start Spreading the News Feb. 5. University of Evansville’s faculty performs selections of solo and chamber music inspired by New York City. From Lincoln Center to Times Square, hear pieces written in, around, or about the Big Apple. Wheeler Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-488-2754 or music.evansville.edu.
Andiron Lecture: Matthew Knoester Feb. 6. The University of Evansville’s monthly Andiron Lectures offer stimulating research, commentary, and reflection from many fields of study. February’s guest speaker is Matthew Knoester, UE assistant professor of education, who will present “International Struggles for Democratic Education.” Eykamp Hall (room 252), Ridgway University Center, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 4 p.m. Free. 812-488-2589 or www.evansville.edu.
Alan Jackson Concert Feb. 8. Country superstar Alan Jackson brings his talent to Evansville’s Ford Center with special guests Gloriana and Greg Bates. Jackson has sold nearly 60 million albums worldwide and has received some of music’s most prestigious awards. Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. $25-$100. 812-422-1515 or www.thefordcenter.com.
Visiting friends or family,
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University Center’s Carter Hall, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 6 p.m. $25 (seating is limited). 812-465-1022 or mfulton@usi.edu.
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Antique and Garden Show of Nashville Bus Trip Feb. 8. The Reitz Home Museum has coordinated a
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chartered day trip to the Antique and Garden Show of Nashville again this year. Cost includes admission to the show, transportation, continental breakfast from Fresh Market, boxed dinner from The Mad Platter of Nashville, and beverages on the return trip. Includes an afternoon stop at The Mall at Green Hills, and a quick visit to Trader Joe’s before heading home. Leaves from parking lot of Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science.
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Theatre presents a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, the most recent Broadway revival of Three Days of Rain, that featured actors Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd, and Bradley Cooper. In the performance, main character Walker discovers a journal written by his father and becomes obsessed with discovering what happened on the cryptic “three days of rain” his father wrote about. Evansville Civic Theatre, 717 N. Fulton Ave. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $18 for adults; $16 for seniors (65 and over); $12 for students (21 and under). 812-425-2800 or www.evansvillecivictheatre.org.
The Really Big Game Show 2013 Feb. 9. A community variety show will be held at The Centre featuring comedy, music, and dance performed by local residents. The Really Big Show is written, created, and produced by a nearly allvolunteer cast and crew. Net proceeds from the
performance benefit Evansville ARC, a nonprofit agency dedicated to advancing independent lives for individuals with disabilities. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 7 p.m. $20; $10 for ages 12 and under. 1-800-745-3000 or www.evansvillearc.org.
Opening Reception for Teresa Paschke’s Textiles Feb. 9. The University of Southern Indiana’s opening reception for Teresa Paschke’s Textiles exhibition will be held in conjunction with the New Harmony Gallery Stroll from 4-7 p.m. The exhibition is on display through March 10. New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St., New Harmony, Ind. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. TuesdaySaturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812-682-3156 or www.usi.edu/nhgallery.
USI Homecoming Alumni Party & Greek Alumni Reunion Feb. 9. Join University of Southern Indiana alumni for an exciting homecoming celebration following the USI vs. Lewis University basketball games. The evening includes complimentary food sponsored by Sodexo Dining Services and live entertainment. Physical Activities Center, Room 200, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 5:30 p.m. Call for more details. 812-464-1924 or alumni@usi.edu.
USI Black Alumni Reception Feb. 9. Members of the University of
Southern Indiana Black Alumni Society are invited to gather for a reception to be held before the men’s basketball games. Complimentary refreshments will be offered. Physical Activity Center, Room 209, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 2-3 p.m. Call for more details. 812-465-7188 or www. alumni.usi.edu.
Second Annual Oak Hill World Bazaar Feb. 9. On the second Saturday in February, Oak Hill Elementary School’s gym is transformed into a marketplace with Fair Trade booths, student art booths, American quilt displays, and kids’ craft tables. Children will receive a passport to visit different countries and try their hand at traditional cultural games. The event also includes an international food tasting, where local restaurant owners donate specialty menu items. Proceeds from the event go to local food pantries. Oak Hill Elementary School, 7700 Oak Hill Road. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For details on price, call 812-867-6426 or email Alice Work at alice.work@evsc.k12.in.us.
Strawberries & Champagne Annual Scholarship Fundraiser and Silent Auction Centennial Gala Feb. 9. Evansville-Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., is pleased to announce its signature scholarship fundraiser, the Strawberries & Champagne Centennial Gala and Silent Auction. Proceeds from the event go to-
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Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. 7 p.m. $55. 812-457-1148.
Henderson Fine Arts Center, 2660 S. Green St., Henderson, Ky. 7:30 p.m. $27-$51. 270826-5916 or www.haaa.org.
Orchid Escape Feb. 9-March 16. When the tem-
Journey Feb. 12. Legendary rock band Journey
perature-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 16. 1545 Mesker Park Drive. For more information call 812-435-6143 or visit www. meskerparkzoo.com.
Tales & Scales: New Orleans Jazz Brunch Feb. 10. Tales & Scales invites the public to the third annual New Orleans Jazz Brunch to help support the ongoing programs and activities of Tales & Scales. Enjoy the Big Easy without ever leaving the River City! The Old National Bank Wayne Henning Atrium, 1 Main St. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $50 for adults; $25 for children 12 and under. Sponsorships available. 812-425-8741 or www.talesandscales.org.
Shrek: The Musical Feb. 10. Shrek: The Musical, based on the 2001 DreamWorks Animation film, comes to Henderson’s Fine Arts Center
returns to Evansville’s Ford Center for the concert that was previously postponed due to lead singer Arnel Pineda’s illness. They will be joined by Canadian rock group Loverboy. Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. $49.50-$89.50. 812-422-1515 or www.thefordcenter.com.
Faculty Recital: Garnet Ungar, Piano Feb. 12. Garnet Ungar, associate professor of piano at the University of Evansville, takes the stage this evening. He has appeared throughout North America as a piano soloist with orchestras, in recitals, and on radio stations. Wheeler Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 pm. Free. 812-488-2754 or music. evansville.edu.
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Feb. 14-17, 22-23. Back Alley Musicals presents this Valentine’s Day-appropriate performance that chronicles the lives of more than 20 characters, played by four actors, as they face the trials and tribulations of dealing with the opposite sex.
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What we see Scene & Heard Pangea Center, 1320 Carter Road. 6:30 p.m. opening night; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sunday. $18 advanced tickets; $20 general admission. 270-9254963 or www.backalleymusicals.com.
Personally Speaking Series Feb. 15. The YWCA Personally Speaking Series presents “Our Times: Creating a Community Newspaper” presented by Sondra Matthews, editor and publisher of Our Times Newspaper. YWCA Parlor, 118 Vine St. Noon. $6 (special discounts from series tickets). 812422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org.
Art Educators Feb. 15. Join local artists and art lovers as the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana opens its new show, “Art Educators”. The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, 318 Main St. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. 812-422-2111 or www.artswin.org.
Night with the IceMen Feb. 15. Mended Little Hearts of Evansville, an organization that supports, educates, and encourages families of children with congenital heart defects, is hosting a family fun night at the Evansville IceMen game. The professional hockey team will donate a portion of ticket sales to the organization. Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7:15 p.m. $12. www.mendedlittle heartsevv.org.
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USI International Food Expo Feb. 15. Through the International Food Expo, the University of Southern Indiana’s international students share their cultural food and customs with the community. Entertainment includes dancing, traditional costumes, and other performances. The Food Expo is the culmination of USI’s International Week.
Shanklin Theatre, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15-16, 21-23; 2 p.m. Feb. 17, 24. $14 for adults; $12 for senior citizens, UE faculty, and non-UE students. 812-488-2031 or theatre.evansville.edu.
Beethoven’s Kings & Emperors Feb. 16. Along with guest artist Nor-
USI, 8600 University Blvd. Call for time. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. (Advance purchase recommended as this is a sellout event.) 812-465-1248 or www.usi.edu.
man Krieger on piano, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra plays its rendition of Beethoven’s most beloved classics, including “King Stephen” Overture, Piano Concerto No. 5 (“Emperor”), and Symphony No. 7.
Harmoniefest Feb. 15. The University of Southern
Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. $16 and up. 812-425-5050 or www.evansville philharmonic.org.
Indiana’s annual community celebration of the founding of the Harmonie Society, co-sponsored by Historic New Harmony and Harmonie Associates. Sara’s Harmony Way, 610 B. Church St. 6:30 p.m. $15. 812-682-4488 or mparkison@usi.edu.
The Heidi Chronicles Feb. 15-17, 21-24. Wendy Wasserstein, winner of the 1989 Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, wrote this comedic and poignant play about the Baby Boom generation’s coming of age. The performance, at the University of Evansville, follows main character Heidi and her friends over 23 years, exploring the women’s rights movement and its effects on a maledominated world.
Marriage Insurance #1 Feb. 16. Marriage Insurance is the perfect way to prepare for your life after the wedding. So much time and money is spent on making the wedding day just right, but how much is spent on making the relationship just right? This Make It Last workshop, presented by Community Marriage Builders, gives couples the tools to strengthen their marriage. Discovery Lodge, Burdette Park, 5301 Nurrenbern Road.10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 812-477-2260 or www.community marriagebuilders.com.
Audubon Adult Art Series – “Basic Design” Feb. 16, 23. John James Audubon
Museum hosts “Basic Design,” a class for beginning and intermediate artists, introducing the elements and principles of design, simple perspective, and basic compositional patterns. Bring a sack lunch and a drink. Pre-registration is required. John James Audubon Museum, 3100 U.S. Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $40. 270-827-1893 or www.parks. ky.gov.
CMB Fundraising Banquet Feb. 16. Come support the Community Marriage Builders while enjoying dinner from Biaggi’s as well as an inspirational speaker and a testimonial. Discovery Lodge, Burdette Park, 5301 Nurrenbern Road. 6:30 p.m. $20 per couple. 812-477-2260 or www.community marriagebuilders.com.
Rodney Carrington – “Laughter’s Good” Tour Feb. 16. Texas native Rodney Carrington brings his act to The Centre. Carrington has been making audiences laugh for almost 20 years with his unique brand of stand-up comedy. The country music singer-songwriter has recorded eight major label comedy albums which have sold more than two million copies. Carrington is also an actor, having starred in his own ABC sitcom, “Rodney.” Aiken Theatre, The Centre, 715 Locust St. 8 p.m. $43.75. 812-435-5770 or centre. evansvillegis.com.
Montana Skies Feb. 16. Under the Beams Concert Series hosts
Sweetheart Weekend Feb. 22-23. Community Marriage Builders hosts
Montana Skies, a group that combines elements of classical technique, jazz improvisation, and the power and energy of rock n’ roll. While the music defies simple categorization, this fusion has been called everything from chamber rock to psychedelic strings.
a faith-based weekend for married couples that will use biblical principles to draw you closer as a couple and deepen your intimacy. It includes your room on Friday night, three meals (including lunch at the Red Geranium), and all your workshop materials.
Rapp-Owen Granary, 413 Granary St., New Harmony, Ind. 8 p.m. $28 single ticket; $15 student ticket. 812682-3128 or www.underthebeams.org.
New Harmony Inn, 504 North St., New Harmony, Ind. 6:30 p.m. $199 per couple. 812-477-2260 or www. communitymarriagebuilders.com.
The Gruffalo Feb. 17. Based on the 1999 children’s book by Julia
Startup Weekend Evansville Feb. 22-24. Come share ideas, form teams, and
Donaldson, this cleverly told story fits well into the Jasper Community Arts Family Fun Series. The performance follows the life of a small mouse whose cunning wit helps him to evade danger while on a stroll through the woods. Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. 3:30 p.m. $15 for adults and seniors; $8 for students and children. 812-482-3070 or www.jasperarts.org.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Feb. 19. Henderson Area Arts Alliance hosts Ladysmith Black Mambazo — led by founder and front man Joseph Shabalala — as the group celebrates 45 years of uplifting music that marries the intricate rhythms and harmonies of the band’s native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music. Henderson Fine Arts Center, 2660 S. Green St., Henderson, Ky. 7:30 p.m. $21-$31. 270-826-5916 or www.haaa.org.
A Chorus Line Feb. 20. Broadway comes to The Centre. In this 1975 musical, Broadway dancers audition for an opportunity to make it on a chorus line, the chance of a lifetime for these dancing queens who have trained all their lives to be stars on Broadway. The play is a winner of nine Tony Awards, including “Best Musical” and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
launch startups. After a successful Startup Weekend 2012 — the first to be held in this region — the University of Southern Indiana College of Business is again hosting an opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to make their dreams a reality. Sponsors include Vectren, GAGE, MadStache, and Evansville Commerce Bank. Call for details on location, time, and price. 812-4615257 or evansville.startupweekend.org.
Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 Feb. 22-March 1. University of Southern Indiana presents Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 by Anna Deavere Smith, a documentary drama based on eyewitness accounts of the 1992 Rodney King trial and verdict. Smith uses direct statements made by those who experienced the Los Angeles riots and the devastating human impact of the event. Mallette Studio Theatre, Liberal Arts Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 2 p.m. Sunday. Call for more details. 812-465-1668 or usi.edu/theatre.
Letters for Literacy Scrabble Tournament Feb. 23. The Literacy Center encourages teams of three to compete for the championship in the Letters for Literacy Scrabble Tournament. Two divisions, competitive or just for fun, attract a range of participants.
The Centre, 715 Locust St. 7:30 p.m. $21-$52. 812-4355770 or centre.evansvillegis.com.
Commons Area, Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 N. First Ave. 1 p.m. $50 per team of three. 812-429-1222 or www.litcenter.org.
USI College of Liberal Arts Community of Scholars Lecture Feb. 21. University of Southern Indiana welcomes
Evansville Day School Masquerade Ball Feb. 23. Support the Evansville Day School at this
Anthony Webster, Ph.D., associate professor of anthropology at Southern Illinois University. He will present “The Validity of Navajo is in its Sounds: The Poetics of Punning in Contemporary Navajo Aesthetic Traditions.” Kleymeyer Hall, Liberal Arts Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 3-4 p.m. Call for more details. 812-465-7065 or www.usi.edu.
“Celebrating 75 Years of Audubon” Exhibit Feb. 21-April 7. Audubon State Park is hosting
annual gala event, which includes dinner, dancing, and an auction. Proceeds from the gala benefit technology and enrichment programs at the school. Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. Check-in begins at 5 p.m. $80. 812-476-3039.
John James Audubon Museum, 3100 U.S. Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky. Opening reception Feb. 21 from 5-6:30 p.m. Free. 270-827-1893 or www.parks.ky.gov.
World Championship Ice Racing Series Feb. 23. Come to the Ford Center to experience the
Wheeler Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. $15 for adults; $5 for students; free for UE students with ID. 812-488-2754 or music.evansville.edu.
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an era of exhibits and events for 2013 celebrating its 75th year. “Celebrating 75 Years of Audubon” will be the first exhibit of the grand celebration. The invitational display is open to all members of the Audubon Arts Alliance, Tri-State Art Guild, Henderson Art Society, and the Owensboro Art Guild.
Classical Guitar Society Feb. 22. The Classical Guitar Society of Evansville
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Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Call for ticket prices. 812-422-1515 or www.thefordcenter.com.
Mountain Magic Feb. 23. Join the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra for Mountain Magic, performances that bring music of Appalachia such as Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring.” Concertmaster J. Patrick Rafferty presents
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What we see Scene & Heard a wonderful solo turn with the Kernis “Air for Violin” and the Beethoven Symphony No. 7, written in the mountains of Bohemia.
University of Evansville’s University Symphony Orchestra is composed of nearly 60 student musicians performing classic works to avant-garde masterpieces.
RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 7:30-9 p.m. $18.50-$40 for adults; $10.50 for students. 270-6840661 or www.theoso.com.
Neu Chapel, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-488-2754 or music. evansville.edu.
Jazz Society Guest Artist Series Feb. 24. The Evansville Jazz Society
IU Soul Revue Feb. 26. University of Southern
brings numerous well-known jazz artists to the University of Evansville through this annual concert series. Past appearances include Pat Harbison, Jamey Aebersold, and Dick Sisto Quintet.
Indiana’s Black History Month Event features the IU Soul Revue from Indiana University-Bloomington. The IU Soul Revue exhibits the timeless sounds of R&B, soul, funk, and contemporary urban black popular music.
Wheeler Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 4 p.m. $5-$10. 812-488-2754 or music.evansville.edu.
Carter Hall, University Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 7 p.m. Free. 821-465-7188.
Heroes Kick-Off Breakfast Feb. 25. To kick off the American Red
Breast Cancer: Ensuring Quality Care Symposium Feb. 27. This one-day symposium for
Cross Heroes Campaign, a nationwide project where volunteers pledge to raise money for disaster relief through May 16, local leaders and fundraisers from around the community come together for a delicious breakfast to inspire and encourage one another. Old National Bank, 1 Main St. 7:30 a.m. Free (RSVP by Feb. 18). 812-471-7200 or www.redcross.org.
University Symphony Orchestra Feb. 26. An ensemble open to both music and non-music majors, the
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nurses, health professionals, and breast cancer survivors is co-provided by the Evansville Tri-State Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the University of Southern Indiana. National and regional expert physicians will provide a comprehensive update on the latest in breast cancer research, recent advances in diagnosis, surgery, and systemic therapy. Carter Hall, University Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 7:50 a.m.-4:30 p.m. If purchased by Feb. 13: $75 for the public; $25 for breast cancer survivor and graduate students; $15 for undergradu-
ate students. 812-464-1989 or online at health.usi.edu.
RopeWalk Visiting Writers Reading Series Feb. 28. Chad Simpson, a teacher at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill., will read from his short fiction as a part of University of Southern Indiana’s RopeWalk Visiting Writers Reading Series. He is the winner of the 2012 John Simmons Short Fiction Award and a recipient of an Illinois Arts Council fellowship in prose. Traditions Lounge, University Center East, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 5 p.m. Call for more details. 812-464-1916 or usi.edu/ropewalk.
March USI College of Liberal Arts Faculty Colloquium March 1. An ongoing series in which University of Southern Indiana Liberal Arts faculty discuss current research. Susan Spencer, instructor in criminal justice, will talk about her work. Kleymeyer Hall, Liberal Arts Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 3 p.m. Call for more details. 812-465-7089 or usi.edu/ libarts/colloquia.
Tiny Tots Art: “Little Rembrandts” — Funny Bunnies March 1. Appropriate for ages 3 to 5, “Little Rembrandts” will meet the
first Friday of every month at the John James Audubon Museum with a different theme. March’s theme is Funny Bunnies Art, so dress for a mess and discover the world of art with Miss Kim. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and pre-registration is required. John James Audubon Museum, 3100 U.S. Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky. 10:3011:30 a.m. $5. 270-827-1893 or www. parks.ky.gov.
Mardi Bras March 1. Eclectic, classy, and fun, the AIDS Resource Group hosts Mardi Bras. This event incorporates a unique style show that showcases the artistic endeavors of the southwestern Indiana arts community. Professionals and amateurs alike are welcome to participate in the juried show under any or all categories, and it will feature artwork in the form of corsets, brassieres, or eveningwear. Casino Aztar Conference Center, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive. 7:30 p.m. $25 general admission; $125 VIP paired seating; $500 VIP table (8 tickets). 812-421-0059 or www.argevansville.org.
Beyond the Red Door Book Launch March 1. Take part in a launch party for MS: Beyond the Red Door, a book by Evansville-area health professionals Dr. Rick Yeager and Mary Ellen Ziliak, RN, both of whom battle
Multiple sclerosis. March is MS Awareness Month. Chancellor Center, 4055 Gateway Blvd., Newburgh, Ind. 5-7 p.m. Free. 812-454-8313.
Symphony of Color Art Contest Exhibition March 1-12. Encouraging creativity in local youth, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra teamed up with the Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville and the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science to showcase artwork from area students. The young pupils, grades 1-5, were given a song to listen to and then instructed to create a piece of art based on what they heard. Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville, 22 S.E. Fifth St. Museum hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. WednesdaySaturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Museum admission: $7. 812-425-5050 or www.evansvillephilharmonic.org.
Youth Art Month — High Schools March 1-13. The Jasper Community Arts Com-
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mission hosts an exhibit that features the artwork of local high school students. An opening reception takes place March 3 from 5-8 p.m. Krempp Gallery Exhibit, Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday; until 7 p.m. Thursday; 12-3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812-482-3070 or www.jasperarts.org.
Old National Bank’s Maple Sugarbush Festival and Pancake Breakfast March 2-3. This annual festival celebrates the maple sugar harvest from the trees of the Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve and includes educational experiences for all ages. It also offers a hearty breakfast, including sausage, all-you-can-eat pancakes with pure maple syrup, and juice, milk, and/or coffee.
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Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, 551 N. Boeke Road. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. $8 for adults; $5 for youth ages 4-12; free for children under 3. 812-479-0771 or www.wesselman naturesociety.org.
Trivia Tonight March 2. Gather a team of four to eight to
Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. 6-10 p.m. $75. 812-428-3246 or www.auroraevansville.org.
Spay-ghetti and No Balls Dinner March 2. Vanderburgh Humane Society’s second annual dinner works to raise funds for their spay/ neuter clinic. All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner includes salad, bread, drink, and dessert. Crescent Room, 621 S. Cullen Ave. 5 p.m. $10. 812-4262563 Ext. 218/214 or www.vhslifesaver.org.
Daughtry/3 Doors Down In Concert March 4. Witness a superstar concert with multi-platinum bands Daughtry and 3 Doors Down. Rock out to the music from these Grammy-nominated bands, which include hits such as Daughtry’s “Home” and 3 Doors Down’s “Kryptonite.” The Centre, 715 Locust St. 7 p.m. $39.50-$75. 812-4355770 or centre.evansvillegis.com.
Symphony Chorus Dinner Concert March 4-5. Join the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra chorus for its annual fundraiser dinner entitled “An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber.” Settle Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 E. Fourth St., Owensboro, Ky. 7-8 p.m. $20. 270-684-0661 or www.theoso.com.
Great Lakes Valley Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament March 7-10. The University of Southern Indiana is pleased to announce that the Great Lakes Valley Conference Basketball Tournament will make its first
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Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Call for time and price. 812-4221515 or www.glvcsports.com.
Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. each day. Free. 812-425-5050 or www.evansvillephilharmonic.org.
New Harmony Inn & Conference Center, 504 North St., New Harmony, Ind. Time to be announced. $124. 812-842-4356 or www.deaconess.com.
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Boonville Tri Kappa 1st Annual Style Show March 14. Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc., commonly known as Tri Kappa, is a philanthropic organization existing only within the state of Indiana. Raising funding to support local schools and charities through scholarships and donations, the Boonville Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa hosts its first annual style show, featuring fashions from The Graceful Lady.
Evansville presents the Pulitzer Prizewinning play Crimes of the Heart. In her play, Beth Henley tells the story of three sisters who survive one heartbreak after another in a small Mississippi town in 1978. Her use of seductive charm, dark humor, and razor-sharp dialogue creates fresh and fascinating characters.
RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 7 p.m. $45.50-$55.50. 270687-2770 or www.riverparkcenter.com.
Rolling Hills Country Club, 1666 Old Plank Road, Newburgh, Ind. 6 p.m. $25. Email Sheila Seiler at sheila@komen evansville.org for more details.
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Institute Speaker Series: Ken Schmidt March 14. The Institute for Global
May Studio Theatre, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. March 15-16, 18-21; 2 p.m. March 17. $10 for adults; $8 for senior citizens, UE faculty, and non-UE students. 812-488-2031 or theatre. evansville.edu.
Brothers Big Sisters of the Ohio Valley’s largest national fundraiser, raising more than $20 million annually for children in need across the country. Simply start a team of five or six members, secure sponsorships (a minimum of $100), and start bowling. Echo Lanes, 1896 Second St., Henderson, Ky. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 812-425-6076 or www.bbbsov.org.
Tia Fuller March 9. With saxophones and flute accompanied by piano and bass, Under the Beam Concert Series presents Tia Fuller. Fuller brings a jazzy groove and energy that’s uniquely hers. It’s no surprise that artist Beyonce has chosen Fuller for her tours and recordings. Rapp-Owen Granary, 413 Granary St., New Harmony, Ind. 8 p.m. $28 single ticket; $15 student ticket. 812-682-3128 or www. underthebeams.org.
The Local Chef’s Showdown March 10. The Steel Cook Competition will showcase several local chefs in the Tri-State area who will compete in two “flash” heats and a final faceoff. Proceeds will go to the Tri-State Food Bank. Executive Conference Center, Casino Aztar, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive. 4-7 p.m. For more information call 812-499-4465 or tickets@steelcook.org.
Andiron Lecture: Matt Rowe March 13. The University of Evansville’s monthly Andiron Lectures offer stimulating research, commentary, and reflection from many fields of study. March’s guest speaker is Matt Rowe, executive director of the Reitz Home Museum, who will present “Architectural Styles of Evansville’s Riverside Historic District.” Eykamp Hall (room 252), Ridgway University Center, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 4 p.m. Free. 812-488-2589 or evansville.edu.
Young People’s Concerts March 13-15. Throughout this three-day period, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra presents six free concerts for children in grades 3-5. Each year, more than 2,500 children attend
Enterprise, part of the Schroeder School of Business at the University of Evansville, kicked off its 2012-13 Institute Speaker Series, sponsored by Old National Bank, in October. This month’s speaker is Ken Schmidt, the former director of communications for HarleyDavidson Motor Co. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 6 p.m. Free. 812488-2455 or evansville.edu.
Youth Arts Month — Elementary Schools March 15-28. The Jasper Community Arts Commission features the artwork of local elementary students. An opening reception takes place March 17 from noon-2 p.m. Krempp Gallery Exhibit, Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday; until 7 p.m. Thursday; 12-3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812-482-3070 or www. jasperarts.org.
Tri-State Science and Engineering Fair March 15. The University of Southern Indiana’s Tri-State Science and Engineering Fair is an annual event that provides opportunities for talented K-12th grade students to showcase their interest in scientific research and receive community recognition for their achievements. Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call for more details. 812-228-5019 or usi.edu.
Personally Speaking Series March 15. YWCA players give this month’s Personally Speaking Series presentation, titled “HERSTORY: Evansville Women During the First 200 Years.” YWCA Parlor, 118 Vine St. Noon. $6 (special discounts from series tickets). 812422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org.
Women’s Weekend Away March 15-17. Tri-State women gather for a weekend of relaxation, rejuvenation, and reconnection. The Women’s Hospital’s main event is keynote speaker Tanya Abreu, president of the Spirit of Women, a coalition of premier hospitals in more than 100
The Crucible March 15-23. The Theatre Workshop of Owensboro features Arthur Miller’s 1953 play on the Salem witch trials. The play touches on topics that seem newly relevant to each generation. The TWO Opryhouse, Theatre Workshop of Owensboro, 417 W. Fifth St. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $15 for adults; $10 for children; half-price for members. 270-683-5333 or www. theatreworkshop.org.
Alcoa Foundation VEX Novice Program Competition March 16. The Alcoa Foundation and Ivy Tech Community College’s VEX Novice program is designed to provide young people with proper training in the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In fall 2011, Ivy Tech Southwest was awarded a grant from Alcoa to use toward training and VEX kits for 14 novice groups each year through 2014. Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 N. First Ave. 9:30 a.m. Free. 812-429-1479 or email gcoons2@ivytech.edu.
ern Indiana hosts an opening reception for Amy Brier’s Roliqueries that kicks off an exhibition that runs through May 8. New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St., New Harmony, Ind. 5-7 p.m. reception; gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. 812-682-3156 or usi.edu/nhgallery.
The Orient Express March 16. The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra takes the audience across Europe — from Austria to Italy to Romania — with some of the most famous classical musical numbers of all time, including “China Dreams: Fanfare,” “Pleasure Train Polka,” and “Romanian Rhapsody No. 1.” Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. $16 and up. 812-425-5050 or www.evansville philharmonic.org.
Night of Vision Gala March 16. At this year’s Night of Vision Gala, the Evansville Association for the Blind brings an evening filled with dinner, dancing, auctions (including a trip for two to Ireland), and live music from local band The Pits. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 5 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. dinner. $100. 812-422-1181 or www. evansvilleblind.org.
The River City Masquerade Ball and Auction March 16. SWIRCA & More is a community organization focused on helping individuals live their lives fully by providing homecare counseling and advocacy, social and wellness activities, and access to nutritious meals throughout the Southwestern Indiana region. The funds raised from the River City Masquerade Ball & Auction — which include opportunities to bid on travel, dining, tickets, jewelry, and more — help SWIRCA & More continue to offer these services at no charge to the community.
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Jim Gaffigan’s “The White Bread Tour” The Centre welcomes Indiana native Jim Gaffigan. With an impressive resume of accolades and awards for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, Gaffigan’s clever, quiet style has made him one of the top five most successful touring comedians in the country today. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 7 p.m. $39.75-$49.75. 812-435-5770 or centre.evans villegis.com
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started with The Rat Pack. Broadway comes to RiverPark with this spirited show that recreates one of the famous “Summit at the Sands” nights with Vegas’ four favorite sons: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, and Joey Bishop. The Rat Pack is Back! features uncanny vocal recreations, unbridled humor, and a live, 12-piece orchestra.
Crimes of the Heart March 15-21. The University of
Opening Reception for Amy Brier’s Roliqueries March 16. The University of South-
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What we see Scene & Heard Walnut Room, Casino Aztar, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive. 6-10 p.m. $75. 812-464-7800 or www.swirca.org.
Paintings Around the World March 18. Help the Reitz Home Museum support local artist Cedric Hustace’s painting exhibit, “Paintings Around the World,” at this kick-off luncheon. Reitz Home Carriage House, 224 S.E. First St. 11:30 a.m. $15. 812-426-1871 or www.reitzhome.com.
Eykamp String Quartet Recital March 19. Principal string players of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and artists in residence at the University of Evansville present an evening of classical music in an intimate setting. Wheeler Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-425-5050 or www.evansvillephilharmonic.org.
Victoria National Wine Dinner and Auction March 21. Pulmonary Fibrosis Partners, a nonprofit organization that helps victims of pulmonary fibrosis and their families, offers this sit-down gourmet, multi-course dinner and auction event inside Victoria National Golf Club’s clubhouse. The meal is paired with a special wine selected by William Woerz of Carroll and Co. A maximum of 80 seats will be available.
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UE Piano Series March 21. University of Evansville features William Aide. The pianist, author, and teacher received musical degrees from the University of Toronto and the Juilliard School in New York City. He will perform classical works by Robert Schumann, Ludwig van Beethoven, Maurice Ravel, and Frederic Chopin. Wheeler Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. $15 for adults; $5 for students; free for UE students with ID. 812-488-2754 or music.evansville.edu.
Friday Night in the Forum presents The Decameron (1971) March 22. University of Southern Indiana features a French film, in which a young man from Perugia is swindled twice in Naples, but ends up rich; a man poses as a deaf-mute in a convent of curious nuns; and a woman must hide her lover when her husband comes home early. Forum I, Wright Administration Building, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-465-7128 or usi.edu.
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Classical Guitar Society March 22. The Classical Guitar Society of Evansville returns to the University of Evansville with an exciting season of concerts featuring inspiring new artists from around the world. Wheeler Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. $15 for adults; $5 for students; free for UE students with ID. 812-488-2754 or music.evansville.edu.
Russian National Ballet Theatre presents Swan Lake March 22. Founded in Moscow in the 1980s, the Russian National Ballet Theatre has grown into its own institution with more than 50 dancers of singular instruction and vast experience. The Jasper Community Arts presents a full-length performance of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake — a timeless tale of romance and betrayal — performed by some of the world’s top dancers. Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. 7:30 p.m. $30 for adults; $27 for seniors; and $25 for students/children. 812-482-3070 or www.jasperarts.org.
Singles Weekend March 22-23. Community Marriage Builders’ exciting workshop for singles, entitled “How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk or Jerkette,” gives practical knowledge on avoid-
ing all the wrong kind of people. It’s all about following your heart without losing your mind. Register before March 14 and receive an added bonus of $50 upon completing the workshop, which includes an appetizer/mixer on Friday night, lunch on Saturday, and all workshop materials. New Harmony Inn, 504 North St., New Harmony, Ind. 5:30 p.m. Free. 812-4772260 or www.community marriagebuilders.com.
Eggstravaganza March 23. Join the Audubon Museum for its annual Eggstravaganza celebration for children ages 3-7. This kid-friendly event includes storytelling by professional storyteller Mary Jo Huff, a special guest from Equestrian Enterprises. Everyone must pre-register. John James Audubon Museum, 3100 U.S. Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. $7. 270-827-1893 or www.parks.ky.gov.
Magical Beatles March 23. The Owensboro Symphony Orchestra presents Magical Beatles. Magical Beatles brings back the great talents of the group Jeans ‘n Classics following their success with last year’s ’70s show. The Beatles’ music changed popular culture and included work with symphony musicians throughout all their studio albums. RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $18.50-$40 for adults; $10.50 for students. 270-684-0661 or www.theoso.com.
Jazz Society Guest Artist Series March 24. The Evansville Jazz Society brings numerous well-known jazz artists to the University of Evansville through this annual concert series. Past appearances include Pat Harbison, Jamey Aebersold, and the Dick Sisto Quintet. Wheeler Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 4 p.m. $5-$10. 812-488-2754 or music.evansville.edu.
Elvis Lives! March 25. A multi-media, live musical journey through the life of Elvis Presley, Elvis Lives! serves as a tribute to the iconic style that continues to intrigue audiences of all generations. This theatrical concert experience at RiverPark features finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises’ worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 7 p.m. $45.50-$55.50. 270687-2770 or www.riverparkcenter.com.
University Choir March 26. The University of Evansville University Choir, composed of the finest vocal talent on campus, performs this evening to a crowd of UE students, faculty, and the local community. Neu Chapel, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-488-2754 or music. evansville.edu.
Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy March 27-30. The Ford Center features Disney On Ice, taking audiences along the magical journeys of beloved Disney stars, including Tinker Bell, Ariel, and characters from “Cars” and “Toy Story.” Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. March 27-30; 3 p.m. March 29-30; 11 a.m. March 30. $15.25-$47.25. 812-422-1515 or www.thefordcenter.com.
Friday Night in the Forum presents The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover (1989) March 29. The University of South-
dents over the course of the 2012-13 academic year. An awards ceremony and reception will be held from 2-4 p.m. on April 7. USI McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries, USI, 8600 University Blvd. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812-228-5006 or usi.edu/libarts/artcenter-galleries.
First Tuesday Concert Series: Wind Ensemble April 2. The University of Evansville presents the Wind Ensemble, performing an evening of dance-inspired works for wind band, including pieces from Ron Nelson, John Barnes Chance, Alfred Reed, and Donald Grantham.
ern Indiana presents the Friday night film, in which the wife of an oafish restaurant owner becomes bored with her husband and considers an affair with a regular patron.
Neu Chapel, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-488-2754 or music. evansville.edu.
Forum I, Wright Administration Building, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-465-7128 or usi.edu.
Save a Child Luncheon April 3. Ark Crisis Child Care Cen-
Young @ Art March 29. Join local artists and art lovers as the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana opens its new show, “Young @ Art.” The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, 318 Main St. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. 812-422-2111 or www.artswin.org.
Jim Gaffigan’s “The White Bread Tour” March 29. The Centre welcomes Indiana native Jim Gaffigan. With an impressive resume of accolades and awards for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, Gaffigan’s clever, quiet style has made him one of the top five most successful touring comedians in the country today. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 7 p.m. $39.75$49.75. 812-435-5770 or centre. evansvillegis.com.
Easter at the Ford Center March 31. To observe this Christian holiday, Crossroads Christian Church brings together a worship service with a 200-member choir and a 70-piece orchestra to the Ford Center. Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 10 a.m. Free. 812-858-8668 or www. crossroadschristian.com.
April Kid Rock “Rebel Soul” Tour April 1. Backed by his band Twisted Brown Trucker, Kid Rock visits Evansville for his “Rebel Soul” tour, sharing music from his newly released album. The concert will also feature bands Buckcherry and Hellbound Glory. Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $25-$85. 812-422-1515 or www. thefordcenter.com.
43rd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition April 1-May 5. This 43rd annual exhibition features work created by University of Southern Indiana stu-
ter’s Save a Child Luncheon commemorates Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month by raising awareness about abuse and neglect in the community. Guests will enjoy a luncheon and an informative program, and hear stories from people who’ve been affected by abuse and neglect. St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, 3700 Washington Ave. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call for more details. 812-423-9425 or www. arkcrisis.org.
Andiron Lecture: Alfred Savia April 3. The University of Evansville’s monthly Andiron Lectures offer stimulating research, commentary, and reflection from many fields of study. April’s guest speaker is Alfred Savia, music director and conductor of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, who will present “Is Music the Universal Language?” Eykamp Hall (room 252), Ridgway University Center, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 4 p.m. Free. 812-488-2589 or www. evansville.edu.
Spring Break Bash April 3-4. Join the Audubon Museum for a hands-on journey with visual arts and nature, exploring wildflowers, birds, and reptiles. The bash is for students ages 6-12, and artist Kim McGrew and the naturalist staff will have the day filled with awesome art and nature programs. Bring a sack lunch and drink for the noon picnic. Pre-registration is required. John James Audubon Museum, 3100 U.S. Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $12. 270-827-1893 or parks.ky.gov.
Jane Vickers and Amy Rich — Found Object Sculptures April 3-28. Highlighting the work of two Evansville artists, the Jasper Community Arts Commission’s exhibit features sculptures and jewelry made from a variety of trash and recycled objects, including cloth, wax, metal, and glass. A reception takes place on April 4 from 5-8 p.m.
Krempp Gallery Exhibit, Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; until 7 p.m. Thursday; 12-3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812482-3070 or www.jasperarts.org.
Disney Institute: “Disney’s Approach to Quality Service” April 4. Sponsored by Ivy Tech Community College, this day-long workshop with the Disney Institute teaches businesses and individuals the difference between mediocre customer service and world-class, high-quality customer experience. As the largest media conglomerate in the world, The Walt Disney Co. knows a thing or two about making people happy. Hear discussions on quality service and standards, as well as service delivery systems. Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. 8 a.m-4:30 p.m. $399 per person (groups rates and early bird specials offered). 812-429-9810 or ivytech.edu/ disneyinstitute.
Centre’d on Kids: Junie B. Jones April 4. The Centre brings outspoken, precocious, lovable Junie B. Jones to the stage in a colorful, funny, fast-paced musical about new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, the annual kickball tournament, and other various first-grade, angst-ridden situations. Follow her adventures as she writes down the story of her life in her “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal.” This musical is based on four volumes in Barbara Park’s Junie B. Jones series of books. Aiken Theatre, The Centre, 715 Locust St. 9 a.m. and noon. $6. 812-435-5770 or centre.evansvillegis.com.
20th Annual Gala April 5. St. Mary’s Warrick Foundation holds its 20th annual gala with live and silent auctions and a focus on fellowship. The proceeds benefit residents of the local community who lack insurance and resources for medical care. St. Mary’s Manor, 3700 Washington Ave. 6 p.m. Price to be announced. 812897-7397 or www.stmarys.org.
Mark Twain Tonight April 5. Actor Hal Holbrook has performed his show Mark Twain Tonight! to audiences around the world, from Saudi Arabia to Scotland, since 1954. Making his stop in Evansville at The Centre, Holbrook brings the same wit and humor that Mr. Twain did a halfcentury ago. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 7:30 p.m. $21-$52. 812-435-5770 or centre.evansvillegis.com.
M*A*S*H April 5-6, 12-14, 19-21. One of the most beloved and longest running series in the history of television, M*A*S*H continues to use its comedic relief to entertain audiences in this theater production. Join unpredictable madcap surgeons Hawkeye and Duke as they shake up South Korea with their crazy shenanigans at the Evansville Civic Theatre.
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What we see Scene & Heard Evansville Civic Theatre, 717 N. Fulton Ave. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $18 for adults; $16 for seniors (65 and over); $12 for students (21 and under). 812-425-2800 or www. evansvillecivictheatre.org.
Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $26 and up. 812-425-5050 or www.evansville philharmonic.org.
Designed by Grace Spring Concert April 6. The University of Southern
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ohio Valley’s largest each year, helping to raise funds so more Bigs and Littles can be paired up, more friendships can be created, and improved outlooks on life can be started. Get a team of five and secure a minimum of $175 in sponsorships to participate.
Indiana’s gospel choir, Designed by Grace, presents its spring concert in the University Center’s Carter Hall. The concert is sponsored by the university’s Multicultural Center. USI, 8600 University Blvd. Free. 812-4657188 or usi.edu.
Fairy Tale Ball April 6. The inaugural Fairy Tale Ball, benefiting Ark Crisis Child Care Center, gives every child the chance to feel like a prince or princess for the day. This family event features an elegant kid-friendly meal, music, dancing, and photos with characters from their favorite fairy tales. Career and Technical Center, 1901 Lynch Road. 4-8:30 p.m. Call for more details. 812-423-9425 or www.arkcrisis.org.
Great American Cleanup Kickoff April 6. Keep Evansville Beautiful kicks off its biggest cleanup of the year this morning. Location to be announced. 9-11 a.m. Free. 812-425-4461 or www. keepevansvillebeautiful.org.
Marriage Insurance #2 April 6. An organization dedicated to providing couples with tools they need to have a successful marriage, Community Marriage Builders offers this Make It Last workshop for the second time this year. Engaged couples meet with counseling professionals as well as other couples, learning the dos and don’ts of married life. The workshop also includes a $100 incentive upon completion to help with the wedding day. Sweetwater Event Center, 8335 Eagle Lake Drive. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 812-4772260 or www.communitymarriage builders.com.
Fatoumata Diawara April 6. Inspired by Wassoulou tradition, jazz, and blues, Under the Beams Concert Series presents Mailian musician Fatoumata Diawara. Diawara has created her own unique contemporary folk sound with a distinctly African spin. Rapp-Owen Granary, 413 Granary St., New Harmony, Ind. 8 p.m. $28 single ticket; $15 student ticket. 812-682-3128 or www.underthebeams.org.
The Rat Pack April 6-7. Three Broadway stars, Sal Viviano (“The Full Monty”), Eric Sean Jones (“Chicago”), and Nat Chandler (“The Phantom of the Opera”), take the stage with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra in a recreation of The Rat Pack’s legendary Sands Hotel performances, featuring classic songs by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake of Posey County April 7. This national fundraiser is
Posey Lanes, 6401 Lower New Harmony Road, Mount Vernon, Ind. Noon-5 p.m. Free. 812-425-6076 or www.bbbsov.org.
Domestic Violence Awareness Training April 8-9. Co-sponsored by the Albion Fellows Bacon Center and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff ’s Office, this training is geared toward law enforcement, social service providers, and community agencies throughout the southern Indiana region. The featured speaker is Kristina Korobov, a senior attorney for the National Center for the Prosecution of Violence Against Women. Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 N. First Ave. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 812-422-9372.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault, & Gender Violence April 9. Join this sixth annual walk, co-sponsored by the University of Southern Indiana and the Albion Fellows Bacon Center, to educate the community about violence prevention and men’s role in this topic. Men from the community and USI campus wear women’s high heeled shoes to demonstrate their unification against violence. University Center Bridge, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 5 p.m. Free. 812-422-9372 or usi.edu.
Lollipop Concerts April 10-12. An ensemble of principal musicians from the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra present this 45-minute musical performance for pre-school, kindergarten, and day-care children. The concerts introduce classical music to young children and teach them about the instruments of the orchestra. Pre-registration is required. Former North High School Auditorium, 2319 Stringtown Road. 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. each day. Free. 812-425-5050 or www.evansvillephilharmonic.org.
Casting Crowns “The Acoustic Sessions Live” April 11. Contemporary Christian music band Casting Crowns brings their Grammy-nominated music to The Centre. The concert features special acoustic performances of their many moving hits. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 7 p.m. $20-$46. 812-435-5770 or centre.evansvillegis.com.
String Ensemble April 11. The University of Evansville features an unique ensemble of a select group of string performers with a focus on literature. The group has also performed in the Neu Chapel Bach Cantata Series, Vespers Concerts, Holiday Pops, Baroque opera, and campus recitals. Wheeler Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 6 p.m. Free. 812-488-2754 or music. evansville.edu.
Historic New Harmony Interfaith Dialogue Series Lecture April 12. The University of Southern Indiana welcomes spiritual leader Joan Chittister, a Benedictine Sister of Erie, Pa., presenting “God: the Feminine in the Divine.” Chittister is an international lecturer and award-winning author of more than 40 books. Her presentation addresses the feminine dimension of God in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Atheneum, 401 N. Arthur St., New Harmony, Ind. 7 p.m. Call fore more details. 812-682-4488 or mparkison@usi.edu.
Friday Night in the Forum presents Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) April 12. The University of Southern Indiana presents an Italian film with an epic story of a mysterious stranger with a harmonica who joins forces with a notorious desperado to protect a beautiful widow from a ruthless assassin. Forum I, Wright Administration Building, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-465-7128 or usi.edu.
Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 8 p.m. $20. 812-422-1515 or www. thefordcenter.com.
Romeo and Juliet April 12-14, 18-21. Arguably one of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays, Romeo and Juliet is a romantic tragedy that has graced stages all over the world since it was published in the late 1500s. The University of Evansville presents the timeless tale of star-crossed lovers and forbidden love, always an audience favorite. Shanklin Theatre, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. April 12-13, 18-20; 2 p.m. April 14, 21. $14 for adults; $12 for senior citizens, UE faculty, and non-UE students. 812-488-2031 or theatre.evansville.edu.
Avenue Q April 12-20. The University of Southern Indiana presents Avenue Q (music and lyrics based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty), a “Sesame Street” for grown-ups. Actors and puppets interact on stage in this hilarious coming-of-age modern musical parable that satirizes the issues and anxieties associated with entering adulthood. Mallette Studio Theatre, Liberal Arts Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 2 p.m. Sunday. Call for more details. 812-465-1668 or usi.edu/theatre.
Woodwind Chamber Ensembles April 13. Experience the delightful instrumentation of University of Evansville’s Woodwind Chamber Ensembles at this afternoon performance.
USI College of Liberal Arts Faculty Colloquium April 12. Jason Hardgrave, Ph.D.,
Wheeler Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 2:30 p.m. Free. 812-488-2754 or music.evansville.edu.
chair and associate professor of history at the University of Southern Indiana, will discuss his work at this series.
USI Day at the Zoo April 13. The University of Southern
Kleymeyer Hall, Liberal Arts Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 3-5 p.m. Call for more details. 812-465-7089 or usi.edu/ libarts/colloquia.
Jack Hanna’s “Into the Wild Live!” April 12. Recognized around the country as America’s favorite zookeeper, Jack Hanna has made countless television appearances since 1983 on many popular talk shows. Known as Jungle Jack, the adventurer took his infectious energy to the airwaves by creating two of his own nationally syndicated television programs, “Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures” and, most recently, “Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild.” Bringing a live version of the latter to Henderson Fine Arts Center, Hanna’s show features many of his favorite animal friends, as well as fascinating and humorous stories and footage from his journeys around the world. Henderson Fine Arts Center, 2660 S. Green St., Henderson, Ky. 7:30 p.m. $21$31. 270-826-5916 or www.haaa.org.
Neon Trees April 12. It might have started with a whisper, but now everybody can talk — Neon Trees will be at the Ford Center.
Indiana invites you to bring your family and friends for a day of fun, crafts, refreshments, and animal encounters at Evansville’s city zoo. Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for more details. Participants will receive discounted group admission. 812-4641924 or alumni@usi.edu.
“A Time of Celebration” 6th Annual Gala April 13. Enjoy an evening of dinner, raffles, and silent and live auctions while learning more about the services provided by the Albion Fellows Bacon Center. All proceeds from the gala go toward the center, which works to eliminate domestic and sexual violence in the community through advocacy, education, support services, and collaborative partnerships. St. Mary’s Manor, 3700 Washington Ave. 6 p.m. $75. 812-422-9372 or www.albion fellowsbacon.org.
“Celtic Spring Song and Dance” April 14. Lincoln Amphitheatre’s season will kick off in April with a Celtic-themed concert titled “Celtic Spring Song and Dance.” It will feature
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What we see Scene & Heard the Louisville-based four-piece Celtic band Guilderoy Byrne along with Kentucky’s Rose of Tralee Annie Wright and the McTeggart Irish Dancers for two performances. Lincoln Amphitheatre, 15032 N. CR 300 E., Lincoln City, Ind. 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. 800-264-4223 or www.lincolnamphitheatre.org.
Easter Seals Telethon April 14. Be a part of the live audience for the annual telethon hosted by anchors from WEHT Local, featuring local children and adults served by the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center. The telethon features clowns, costumed characters, games, and the Evansville Iron Street Rod Club’s “Cruise-In for Easter Seals.” 12-6 p.m. Free. 812-437-2627 or www. eastersealsswindiana.com.
Jazz Ensemble I April 14. Performances by University of Evansville’s jazz bands have always been a crowd favorite. Each concert includes a bit of jazz, swing, bebop, fusion, and neoclassical jazz. Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 4 p.m. Free. 812488-2754 or music.evansville.edu.
The Founding Gardeners Tour April 15-21. The Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association will be sponsoring this motor coach tour called “The Founding Gardeners.” The trip includes admissions to tours of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Charlottesville, Va., James Madison’s Montpelier in Vermont, and several other gardens, as well as 13 meals and lodging for five nights. $1,374 per person. For more details, contact Lifestyle Tours at 812-682-4477 or email lifestyletours1983@gmail.com.
University Symphony Orchestra April 16. An ensemble open to both music and non-music majors, the University of Evansville’s University Symphony Orchestra is composed of nearly 60 student musicians performing classic works to avant-garde masterpieces. Neu Chapel, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-488-2754 or music. evansville.edu.
Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries April 17. The Centre showcases an exciting new show, Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. The gang have been called upon to help crack an epic mystery. A trouble-making ghost is haunting a local theater and Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Scooby are called upon to solve it. Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries features a cast of world-class musical theater professionals, clever staging, and plenty of spooky special effects. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 6:30 p.m. $14.50-$62. 812-435-5770 or centre. evansvillegis.com.
Heritage Artisans Days April 17-19. The University of Southern Indiana and Historic New Harmony welcome back artisans who specialize in paper marbling, wood carving, beekeeping, silversmithing, and scherenschnitte (paper cutting), to name just a few. Also returning will be the oxen and period musicians. Throughout New Harmony, Ind. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. Call for more details. 812-682-4474 or mjwilliams2@usi.edu.
RopeWalk Visiting Writers Reading Series April 18. The University of Southern Indiana welcomes Donald Ray Pollock, who will read from his fiction book
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majors alike, consisting fully staged productions with lights, costumes, and sets. Past productions have included Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss and La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini.
Traditions Lounge, University Center East, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 5-6:15 p.m. Call for more details. 812-464-1916 or usi.edu/ropewalk.
Wheeler Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-488-2754 or music.evansville.edu.
26th Annual Style Show April 18. The Vanderburgh Medical Alliance works to benefit local charities. This annual style show sells out every year, and features multiple fashion vendors. Holiday Inn Evansville Airport Hotel, 7101 U.S. Highway 41 N. 10 a.m. Email Lisa Vaughan at lrhyand@hotmail.com for more details.
Friday Night in the Forum presents The Well-Digger’s Daughter (2011) April 19. The University of Southern Indiana highlights a film set in preWorld War II France, depicting a father torn between his sense of honor and the deep love for his saintly daughter when she gets in trouble with the wealthy son of a shopkeeper. Forum I, Wright Administration Building, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-465-7128 or usi.edu.
Personally Speaking Series April 19. Presented by Larry Caplan, extension horticulture educator at Purdue University, this month’s YWCA Personally Speaking Series discussion is titled “Taking it Up a Notch: Advanced Vegetable Gardening Tips.” YWCA Parlor, 118 Vine St. Noon. $6 (special discounts from series tickets). 812422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org.
3rd Annual MEO Tri-State IDOL Gala April 19. Marian Educational Outreach (MEO), a nonprofit organization providing funding for special education teachers’ salaries and professional development for educators in the Catholic Diocese of Evansville, presents its third annual IDOL competition, where local talented singers compete for cash prizes.
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Clarion Inn and Conference Center, 4104 U.S. Highway 41 N. 5:30 p.m. $75. 812402-6700, ext. 312 or www.meoidol.com.
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can broaden their knowledge at this Historic Newburgh and Evansville Living event by tasting wines produced across Indiana and attending seminars on wine production and selection. Take a break between tastings to buy one-of-a-kind art and sample food from restaurants and caterers. Old Lock and Dam Park, 9 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, Ind. Noon-9 p.m. $15 individual or $25 per couple in advance; $20 individual or $30 per couple at the door. 812-853-2815 or www.historicnewburgh.org
Knockemstiff, which won the 2009 PEN/Robert Bingham Fellowship. His work also has appeared in The New York Times and other publications. The Devil All the Time is his first novel.
Floyd Ultimate Light & Sound Experience, comes to Evansville’s Ford Center as a part of the Brit Floyd show tour. Enjoy three hours of note-for-note performances of five full album sides, including “Wish You Were Here,” “Animals,” “The Wall,” “The Division Bell,” and “The Dark Side of The Moon.” Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $25-$45. 812-422-1515 or www.thefordcenter.com.
Schmidt Opera Series: The Magic Flute April 19-20. The University of Evansville hosts this theatrical opera series, open to music and non-music
Evansville Earth Event April 20. Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve celebrates the birthday of Earth with a fun-filled day of family activities in the outdoors. Visit interactive displays and activities demonstrating eco-friendly practices and products, take guided hikes, enjoy children’s activities and hands-on crafts, and more. Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, 551 N. Boeke Road. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 812479-0771 or www.wesselmannature society.org.
Rockin’ River City Ride/Battle of the Bands April 20. Choose between a 5K walk, a 5K or 10K family bike ride, and a 25K, 60K, or 100K bike ride along the Evansville Riverfront. A charity event benefiting local nonprofit organizations, Junior League of Evansville and the Evansville Morning Rotary Club, the rides include plenty of fully-stocked rest stops throughout the paths, as well as food booths, merchant vendors, and live music. The day concludes inside Casino Aztar (421 N.W. Riverside Drive) with a Battle of the Bands music contest, which features five local bands vying for the title of Evansville’s best band. Evansville Riverfront. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. $25 before April 1; then $35. 812-423-9127 or www.rockinrivercityride.org.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake April 20-21. If anyone can put the “fun” in “fundraiser,” it’s the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ohio Valley. This bowling event accepts all rolls — and donations — for the nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring youth. Franklin Lanes, 1801 W. Franklin St. Noon-2 a.m. Call for more details. 812-425-6076 or www.bbbsov.org.
Ivy Tech Foundation’s Annual Gala April 20. Celebrating 50 years of service to the community, the Ivy Tech Foundation’s annual gala will include a formal dinner and dancing. Proceeds will fund student scholarships and faculty development. Seating is limited. Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 N. First Ave. 6 p.m. $150 per person (includes a $100 contribution to the Ivy Tech Foundation). 812-429-1408 or www.ivytech.edu.
Romantic Magic April 20. “Romantic Magic” joins together 200 regional chorus members and the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra for two Verdi works: “Te Deum” and “Stabat Mater.” Combined with the ultra-romantic “Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2” and the grandeur of William Walton’s royal “Crown Imperial,” it’s going to be a romantic evening for every taste.
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What we see Scene & Heard RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 7:30-9 p.m. $18.50-$40 for adults; $10.50 for students. 270-684-0661 or www.theoso.com.
USI Spruce Up April 21. Students, alumni, staff, and members of the community are encouraged to volunteer for a day of service on campus. Volunteers will work from 1-4 p.m. planting flowers, trimming shrubs, spreading mulch, and much more to get the University of Southern Indiana campus ready for graduation. Physical Activities Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 12:15 p.m. registration. 812-465-1215 or usi.edu.
Party for the Planet April 21. Celebrate Earth Day with Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden by enjoying games and crafts, and learning conservation tips. Organizations from around the community will be taking part in this fun event.
Old Post Office Plaza, 100 N.W. Second St. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $50. 812-4364221 or www.southwestern.org.
$15 for adults; $10 for children; halfprice for members. 270-683-5333 or www. theatreworkshop.org.
Ivy Room, SWIRCA & More, 16 W. Virginia St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $10. 812-464-7800 or www.swirca.org.
Take Back the Night April 25. Presented by Albion Fel-
4th Annual Spring Art Festival April 27. Located in the heart of the
lows Bacon Center and sponsored by community partners, this 15th annual event allows the community to honor survivors of rape, incest, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual violence by standing witness to the impact of the crime, screaming out loud to the community that it will not be tolerated, and by breaking the silence in a speak out.
Haynie’s Corner Arts District, Funk in the City features more than 100 artists/ artisans from Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. Come support the artists and enjoy great food vendors.
Alex Kiderman, Reid Norris — Current Works May 1-30. The Jasper Community
Casino Aztar Pavilion, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive. 5:30 p.m. Free. 812-422-9372 or www.albionfellowsbacon.org.
Jason Aldean “2013 Night Train Tour” April 25. Country music singer
Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call for price. 812-435-6143 or www. meskerparkzoo.com.
Jason Aldean — known for hit songs “Big Green Tractor” and “Dirt Road Anthem” — makes a stop at Evansville’s Ford Center with very special guests Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett, two accomplished country music stars in their own right.
Men’s and Women’s Choruses April 21. Hear the power of the
Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $25.75-$51.75. 812-4221515 or www.thefordcenter.com.
sexes as both the University of Evansville Men’s and Women’s Choruses combine their forces for one compelling performance.
Friday Night in the Forum presents Footnote (2011) April 26. The University of Southern
Neu Chapel, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 6 p.m. 812-488-2754 or music.evansville.edu.
University Band and Jazz Ensemble II April 22. Fusing their unique sounds together, the University of Evansville’s University Band and ever-popular Jazz Ensemble II create an unforgettable night of musical talent. Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-488-2754 or music.evansville.edu.
50th Annual WNIN Action Auction April 22-28. By donating to the Action Auction, your company and item will receive on-air exposure on WNIN, which reaches 842,000 households throughout the Tri-State. WNIN offers viewers the opportunity to bid on and buy more than 1,000 items and services donated by area businesses and individuals without having to leave their homes. WNIN Studios, 405 Carpenter St. 6 p.m. 812-423-2973 or www.wnin.org.
4th Annual Brim and Rim Event April 24. Join the Friends of Mental Health, an affiliate organization of Southwestern Healthcare, at their annual luncheon to raise funds and awareness for mental health in the local community. Guest speaker Dr. Linda Bennett, president of the University of Southern Indiana, discusses the importance of seeking mental health treatment for university-aged students. This year’s theme is “Higher Education for Higher Awareness.” All art auctioned off at the event is hand-painted by artists associated with the university.
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Indiana features a Friday night film. Eliezer and Uriel Shkolnik are father and son as well as rival professors in Talmudic studies. When both men learn that Eliezer will be lauded for his work, their complicated relationship reaches a new peak. Forum I, Wright Administration Building, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-465-7128 or usi.edu.
Lucky Stiff April 26-28; May 3-5. Black Alley Musicals presents a murder mystery musical, Lucky Stiff, based on the novel The Man Who Broke the Bank in Monte Carlo. The plot revolves around an unassuming English shoe salesman named Harry who is forced to take the embalmed body of his recently-murdered Atlantic City uncle on vacation to Monte Carlo. Should he succeed in passing Uncle off as alive, Harry stands to inherit $6 million. Pangea Theatre, 1320 Carter Road, Owensboro, Ky. 6:30 p.m. opening night; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $18 advanced tickets; $20 general admission. 270-925-4963 or www. backalleymusicals.com.
Dearly Departed April 26-May 12. The Theatre Workshop of Owensboro features the Baptist backwoods of the Bible Belt. One beleaguered family and their community of misfit neighbors prove that living and dying in the South is seldom tidy and often downright hilarious. Trinity Centre, Theatre Workshop of Owensboro, Ky. 417 W. Fifth St. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays.
Haynie’s Corner (Southeast Second Street at Adams Avenue). Time to be announced. $5 adult admission; children free. info@funkinthecity.com or www. funkinthecity.com.
Going Going Gone to the Dogs April 27. The largest fundraiser for the Vanderburgh Humane Society, Going Going Gone to the Dogs features a preview cocktail party, dinner, and both live and silent auctions. Now in its 18th year, the event provides funding to care for the homeless animals that are surrendered to the shelter. Holiday Inn Evansville Airport Hotel, 7101 U.S. Highway 41 N. 5:30 p.m. preview party. $75 per person; $125 benefactor; $1,000 for corporate table of 10. 812-426-2563, ext. 218/214 or www. vhslifesaver.org.
Verdi’s “Requiem” April 27. Arguably one of the greatest choral works ever written, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus and four talented soloists present the “Messa da Requiem” by Giuseppe Verdi. Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. $16 and up. 812-425-5050 or www.evansville philharmonic.org.
Wildflower Plantings April 27-28. Join volunteers at the first median south of the intersection of Highways 41 and 57 as they help nonprofit organization Keep Evansville Beautiful plant 8,000 wildflowers to beautify local highways. Across from Anchor Industries, 1100 Burch Drive. Time to be announced. Free. 812-425-4461 or www.keepevansville beautiful.org.
Spring Hat Luncheon April 28. University of Southern Indiana hosts a benefit to support Historic New Harmony’s bicentennial projects. Red Geranium Conference Center, 504 North St., New Harmony, Ind. Time and price to be announced. 812-682-4488 or mparkison@usi.edu.
May The River City Games Opening Ceremony & Style Show May 1. This kick-off bash for SWIRCA & More’s River City Games, a month-long celebration of active living, competitiveness, and fitness for those 50 years old and over, offers more than 17 events to choose from. Join the party, stay for lunch, enjoy the vendor fair and style show, and sign up for a River City Games event all in one day.
Arts Commission features Alex Kiderman and Reid Norris’ exploration of the world of abstract art through sculpture and paintings, translating human emotions and activating the spirit and senses. A reception takes place May 2 from 5-8 p.m. Krempp Gallery Exhibit, Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; until 7 p.m. Thursday; Noon-3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812-482-3070 or www.jasperarts.org.
Friday Night in the Forum presents Where Do We Go Now? (2011) May 3. The University of Southern Indiana Friday night film depicts a group of Lebanese women who try to ease religious tensions between Christians and Muslims in their village. Forum I, Wright Administration Building, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-465-7128 or usi.edu.
Tribute to Achievement May 3. The YWCA presents the 24th annual Tribute to Achievement, honoring individuals who have made an impact in the community in the areas of racial justice or women’s empowerment. This event also features the Berkley Ann Branson Young Women of Promise scholarship winners. St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, 3700 Washington Ave. 6 p.m. $75 for individual tickets; $100 for donor tickets. 812-4221191 or www.ywcaevansville.org.
Xanadu May 3-5, 10-12. The Evansville Civic Theatre presents Xanadu, the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, Calif., in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist to create the first roller disco. Evansville Civic Theatre, 717 N. Fulton Ave. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $18 for adults; $16 for seniors (65 and over); $12 for students (21 and under). 812-425-2800 or www. evansvillecivictheatre.org.
Bring the Derby Home May 4. 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 Reitz Home Museum event, which includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, participate in a Kentucky Derby hat contest, bid in live and silent auctions, and watch the race. Ellis Park, 3300 U.S. Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky. 3 p.m. $75 for members; $100 for nonmembers. 812-426-1871 or www. reitzhome.com.
Bloomin’ Zoo Garden Festival May 4-5. Beyond exotic animals, the Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
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Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. Time and price to be announced. 812-435-6143 or www. meskerparkzoo.com.
SWIMGA 2013 Annual Plant Sale May 4-5. Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association encourages plant sales. Purchases from this annual event help fund more than 21 gardens in Evansville, as well as various projects throughout the community. Show Barn Building, Vanderburgh County 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. Email retired druminer@aol.com for more information.
Lake Barkley Weekend May 4-5. Join the Community
Philharmonic Orchestra to continue its musical mission in providing live symphonic music and educational and outreach programs to more than 50,000 adults and children each year. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. French Lick Resort, 8670 W. State Road 56, French Lick, Ind. 10 a.m. Call for price. 812-425-5050 or www.evansville philharmonic.org.
EPYO/EPYO II Spring Concert May 11. Enjoy the vibrance of spring as the Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra showcases their final performance of the season. Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. $8 and up. 812-425-5050 or www.evansville philharmonic.org.
Little Hearts Hold Big Hopes Walk May 11. Enjoy a one-mile walk and day of family fun. Proceeds benefit Mended Little Hearts of Evansville, a support group for children with congenital heart defects and their families.
Marriage Builders for a weekend of marriage enrichment. Reconnect with your partner by using communication and conflict resolution tools specifically designed to help couples draw closer.
Casino Aztar Plaza, 421 N.W Riverside Drive. 8 a.m.-noon. Price to be announced. www.mendedlittleheartsevv.org or email events@mendedlittleheartsevv.org.
Lake Barkley Lodge, 3500 State Park Road, Cadiz, Ky. Time to be announced. Free. 812-477-2260 or www.community marriagebuilders.com.
9th Annual Evansville Rescue Mission Golf Scramble May 13. Take part in the Evansville Res-
Rock of Ages May 9. Experience a worldwide musical party at The Centre that features a mix of 28 ’80s tunes, including “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “We Built This City,” “The Final Countdown,” and “Wanted Dead or Alive.” The Centre, 715 Locust St. 7:30 p.m. $21-$54.50. 812-435-5770 or centre. evansvillegis.com.
Great Lakes Valley Conference Baseball Tournament May 9-12. The Great Lakes Valley Conference Baseball Tournament returns to historic Bosse Field and the University of Southern Indiana Baseball Field for a second straight season. For more details, visit www.glvcsports. com or www.usi.edu.
Girl Scouts Night of Adventure: Get Moving May 10. For information on this event, call or visit the Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana website. Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. 6 p.m. $50. 812-421-4970, ext. 323 or www.girlscouts-raintree.org.
ARC Fabric Mosaics May 10. Join local artists and art lovers as the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana opens its new show, “ARC Fabric Mosaics.” The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, 318 Main St. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. 812-422-2111 or www.artswin.org.
Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s 11th Annual Golf Classic May 10. Funds raised at this 11th annual event help the Evansville
cue Mission’s ninth annual golf scramble, a golfing event with all proceeds aiding the fight to end homelessness. Rolling Hills Country Club, 1666 Old Plank Road, Newburgh, Ind. 1 p.m. $500 for a team of four; $125 for an individual; sponsorships are available. 812-421-3800 or www2rescue.org.
Deaconess Classic for Women’s Health May 13. The Deaconess Foundation’s 19th 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 and pelvic ultrasounds. Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. 10 a.m. Prices to be announced. 812-450-3359 or www. deaconess.com.
Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship Exhibit: Jamie Williams May 15-June 30. The work of University of Southern Indiana graduate Jamie Williams is on display in the fellowship exhibit. Williams won the $10,000 Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship, a competitive award program that provides a highly motivated and talented recent graduate of USI’s Department of Art with the opportunity to develop a strong portfolio in preparation for graduate study. A reception will be held. USI McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries, USI, 8600 University Blvd. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812-228-5006 or usi.edu/libarts.
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United Leasing Championship at Victoria National As a part of a three-year contract, Victoria National Golf Club hosts the Web. com Tour’s United Leasing Championship at Victoria National for the second year. The premier development tournament for the PGA Tour, this weeklong event brings some of the sport’s best up-and-coming professional golfers to the Tri-State.
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also boasts exotic plants. Available for purchase are tropical bedding plants, unusual perennials, shrubs, bamboos, and ornamental grasses. The proceeds benefit the zoo’s community education programs.
Victoria National Golf Club, 2000 Victoria National Blvd., Newburgh, Ind. $10 for a day; $35 for a week; $60 or $80 for a hospitality ticket. For more information call, 812-746-8826 or visit www. unitedleasingchampionship.com. Tri-State Heroes Banquet May 16. The American Red Cross concludes the Heroes Campaign, a nationwide project where volunteers pledged to raise money for disaster relief, with an inspiring banquet honoring and recognizing local heroes who have gone above and beyond to help those in need across the local community. The Centre, Ballroom, 715 Locust St. 6 p.m. $25. 812-471-7200 or www.redcross.org.
Personally Speaking Series May 17. Local couple Alfonso and Daniela Vidal present this month’s YWCA Personally Speaking Series discussion, titled “Coming to America: The Latino Experience.” YWCA Parlor, 118 Vine St. Noon. $6 (special discounts from series tickets). 812422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org.
Grapes on the Grass Soirée May 17. Kicking off the popular Historic Newburgh and Evansville Living Wine, Art & Jazz Festival is this evening soirée along the Ohio River, where oenophiles taste some of Indiana’s top wines and vote for their favorites. Food from local restaurants and live jazz and big-band music also are planned. Old Lock and Dam Park, 9 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, Ind. 6:30 p.m. $50. 812853-2815 or www.historicnewburgh.org.
Wine, Art & Jazz Festival May 18. Wine lovers can broaden their knowledge at this Historic Newburgh and Evansville Living event by tasting wines produced across Indiana and attending seminars on wine production and selection. Take a break between tastings to buy one-of-a-kind art and sample food from restaurants and caterers. Old Lock and Dam Park, 9 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, Ind. Noon-9 p.m. $15 individual or $25 per couple in advance; $20
individual or $30 per couple at the door. 812-853-2815 or www.historic newburgh.org.
Opening Reception for Andrew Cozzens’ Mixed Media Transformational Sculptures May 18. University of Southern Indiana is pleased to announce the opening reception for Andrew Cozzens’ “Mixed Media Transformational Sculptures” exhibition is on display through June 23. New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St., New Harmony, Ind. 5-7 p.m.; gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Call for more details. 812-682-3156 or usi.edu/nhgallery.
Sci-Fi Night II May 18-19. Back by popular demand, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus presents two performances dedicated to everything sci-fi. Encouraged to wear themed costumes, the audience is transported to another galaxy as the orchestra performs music from some of sci-fi’s greatest works, including “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” and “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $16 and up. 812-425-5050 or www.evansville philharmonic.org.
Evansville Streets Alive! May 19. A car-free festival of physical activity and healthy foods, Healthier Evansville’s Evansville Streets Alive! is a new kind of celebration, turning a street into a place for people. You can bike, walk, skate, take a dance class, do yoga, or try the hula-hoop. Gather for a day of play, eat some healthy food, and be with friends and family. Between Fulton Avenue, Maryland Street, and Diamond Avenue. 1-4 p.m. Free. 812-435-5015.
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What we see Scene & Heard Tales and Scales presents Mice! May 19. The Evansville-based Tales and Scales performing group will present Mice! at Lincoln Amphitheatre. Based on the Aesop’s Fable Council of Mice, this performance tells the story of three mice and their quest to rid themselves of a frightening problem — the farmer’s new pet cat. Lincoln Amphitheatre, 15032 N. CR 300 E., Lincoln City, Ind. 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. A behind-the-scenes workshop at 3 p.m. Call 800-264-4223 for more details, or visit www.lincolnamphitheatre.org.
Alice in Chains May 22. Alice in Chains brings its
8th Annual Midwest Dragon Boat Racing Festival: International Dragon Boat Regatta & Family Fun Fest June 1. Funk in the City invites the whole family to Eagle Crest Lake on Evansville’s East Side to witness one of the fastest growing international water sports. Teams from around the region and neighboring states will compete head-to-head for the championship. Eagle Crest Lake, 220 Eagle Crest Drive. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free general admission; $500 team registration. info@midwest dragonboatracing.com.
USI Alumni Picnic June 2. The University of Southern
hard rock music to The Centre this spring. With eight Grammy nominations and over two decades of experience, Alice in Chains wows crowds with its many rock hits.
Indiana Alumni Association invites USI alumni and friends to the annual USI Alumni Picnic. Adults and children of all ages will enjoy clowns, a magician, petting zoo, and obstacle course.
The Centre, 715 Locust St. 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 812-435-5770 or visit centre.evansvillegis.com.
USI, 8600 University Blvd. 4-6 p.m. Call for more details. 812-464-1924 or alumni@usi.edu.
PFP Butterfly Tea May 24. Refreshments at this annual
Easter Seals Tribute Dinner June 5. Easter Seals Rehabilita-
event, provided by the Pulmonary Fibrosis Partners, will include selections of teas, coffees, and tasty food provided by a number of local restaurants. There also will be a silent auction. Evansville home of Debra Talley (address to be announced). 11 a.m.-1 pm. $35; $50 for patron. www.pulmonary fibrosispartners.org.
Evening on the River May 31. Stroll along the river and enjoy music, food, and libations while supporting the Evansville Parks Foundation and Keep Evansville Beautiful. The night will include stage and street performances, horse-drawn carriage rides, a silent auction, and a “moveable feast” from local restaurants, wine shops, caterers, and grocers. Riverside Drive between Casino Aztar and Pagoda. 6:30-10 p.m. Call for prices. 812-425-4461, www.keepevansville beautiful.org, or www.eveningonthe river.com.
Canine Classic Golf Scramble May 31. Bring three friends and sign up for an afternoon of fun and golf at Cambridge Golf Club. The event begins with lunch followed by 18 holes of golf, all to benefit the Vanderburgh Humane Society. Cambridge Golf Club, 1034 Beacon Hill. 11:30 a.m. $80 for individual; $300 for team of four. 812-426-2563, ext. 218/214 or www.vhslifesaver.org.
June Art in the Park June 1. This free event is the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana’s all-day summer art and music festival showcasing work from 60-plus artists and 10 local musicians. It also includes food and activities for all ages. Eykamp Boy Scout Center, 3501 E. Lloyd Expressway. Time to be announced. Free. 812-422-2111 or www.artswin.org.
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tion Center honors John and Diane Schroeder as well as the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity at this year’s tribute dinner for their efforts to better the lives of Tri-State children and adults with disabilities. Cresent Room, 621 S Cullen Ave. Reservations are required. 6 p.m. $50-$500. 812-437-2627 or www.easterseals swindiana.com.
A. Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale June 7–29. This two-act musical drama written and directed by Ken Jones tells President Lincoln’s Indiana boyhood story through theatre, song, and spectacle at the Lincoln Amphitheatre. A. Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale will educate and entertain audiences through Lincoln’s journey from Indiana pioneer to president of the United States. Lincoln Amphitheatre, 15032 N. CR 300 E., Lincoln City, Ind. Runs June 7-29, Wednesday-Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Call 800-264-4223 for details on matinees, or visit www.lincoln amphitheatre.org.
Zoo Brew June 8. Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden presents an adult-only event showcasing the increasing popularity of craft brew. Amazonia is swarming with more than 20 beer booths, and musicians entertain as attendees eat and drink. Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. 7 p.m. $30. 812435-6143 or www.meskerparkzoo.com.
River City Bicycle Classic June 8. For the second year, the River City Bicycle Classic hosts eight races for more than 200 professional to amateur cyclists. Evansville’s own cycling team, Team Guitar Lab, is pleased to be coordinating this event. There will also be a kids’ bike rodeo, a celebrity race, and a beer garden hosted by Tin Man Brewing Co. later in the afternoon.
Garvin Park, 1600 N. Main St. 10 a.m. Email info@rivercitybicycleclassic.com for pricing information, or visit www. rivercitybicycleclassic.com.
ping over whenever their international flights land at Orly Airport. He has it all worked out so the ladies never cross paths. What could go wrong?
Dancing with Our Stars, Evansville-Style June 8. This competition pairs
Murphy Auditorium, 419 Tavern St., New Harmony, Ind. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 812-682-3115 or www.newharmony theatre.com.
trained ballroom dancers with business, community, and political leaders to benefit St. Vincent Center for Children and Families, which provides care for hundreds of Evansville children. This event includes cocktails, dinner, and an all-dance after the winners have been announced. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 6 p.m. $100 for single tickets; $190 for two; $950 for table of 10. 812-424-4780 or www.stvincents daycarecenter.com.
12th Annual Golden Raintree Antiques Show & Sale June 8-9. Come to this annual indoor
Colon Screening for Life 5K Run/ 1-Mile Walk June 15. Colorectal cancer is a well-known, commonly-diagnosed condition that affects both men and women, and it is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. This eighth annual run benefits Colon Screening for Life, a nonprofit foundation with a mission to educate the community on the importance of early detection and prevention of colon cancer through regular screenings and a healthy lifestyle.
and outdoor antiques show and sale with dealers from Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee featuring antiques and collectibles only from American furniture, linens, quilts, jewelry, toys, primitives, glassware, tools, pottery, China, and books.
Old National Bank, 1 Main St. 8 a.m. $20. 812-477-6103 or www.colon screeningforlife.com.
Outdoor on Main Street and inside the Ribeye Gym on Main Street. Saturday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. 812-686-4811.
Indiana presents the second annual Sculpt EVV Outdoor Sculpture Show, on display through April 20, 2014. The national juried sculpture exhibition has selected works on a public, outdoor display in the Haynie’s Corner Arts District. Events include an art and music festival, free guided tours, a beer and wine garden at Bokeh Lounge, and Clay EVV and Inspired by Sculpture exhibitions in the Adams Art Gallery from 4 to 7 p.m. Sculpt EVV awards and prizes will be announced at 8 p.m.
Tour De Fleur (Garden Walk) June 8-9. Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association encourages a walk through the most beautiful 12 residential gardens in surrounding Indiana towns. Evansville, Newburgh, and Haubstadt. $15 in advance; $20 weekend of tour. For more details, visit www.swimga.org.
Heritage Open Golf Tournament June 10. Since this annual golf tradition started in 1981, the tournament has generated net revenue of more than $3.4 million to further the mission of St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation and its educational opportunities for patients and staff, endowments for special programs, and health services to the community’s poor.
Sculpt EVV Outdoor Sculpture Show Grand Opening June 15. University of Southern
Corner of Second and Parrett streets. Free. 812-464-1740 or www.sculptevv.org.
Pearls of Wisdom June 20. Girl Scouts of South-
Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. 7 a.m and 12:15 p.m. Sponsorships start at $750. 812-485-4936 or www. stmarys.org.
west Indiana invites local women to celebrate the commitment Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts, made to helping young girls grow into leaders by selling her precious pearls to continue the Girl Scout movement in its early years. Participants will enjoy a presentation about the beauty and timeless nature of pearls. Dress code: black attire and pearls.
National Clay Exhibition June 14. Join local artists and art lov-
Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. Time and price to be announced. 812421-4970 or www.girlscouts-raintree.org.
ers as the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana opens its new exhibition. The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, 318 Main St. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. 812-422-2111 or www.artswin.org.
Boeing Boeing June 14-23. The New Harmony Theatre presents the Tony Award-winner for best revival on Broadway in 2008, Marc Camoletti’s Boeing Boeing. Translated by Beverly Cross and Francis Evans, it is one of the theater’s greatest farces. One cosmopolitan male with an apartment in Paris is living the dream — he has three beautiful flight attendants stop-
United Leasing Championship at Victoria National June 24-30. As a part of a three-year contract, Victoria National Golf Club hosts the Web.com Tour’s United Leasing Championship at Victoria National for the second year. The premier development tournament for the PGA Tour, this weeklong event brings some of the sport’s best up-and-coming professional golfers to the Tri-State. Victoria National Golf Club, 2000 Victoria National Blvd., Newburgh, Ind. $10 for a day; $35 for a week; $60 or $80 for a hospitality ticket. 812-746-8826 or www. unitedleasingchampionship.com.
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ROMP 2013 June 27-29. Celebrate the roots and branches of bluegrass at the International Bluegrass Music Museum’s biggest fundraising event of the year. Yellow Creek Park, 5710 Kentucky 144, Owensboro, Ky. Entertainment begins at noon. Price to be announced. 270-926-7891 or www.rompfest.com.
USI Alumni Association Trip: London and Paris June 27-July 5. Join the University of Southern Indiana Alumni Association on a trip to London and Paris this June. See Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Also, enjoy a London theater performance, dine at the Eiffel Tower, and cruise the River Seine at night. Reservations made after Jan. 21 are based upon availability. For more details, call 812-464-1924 or visit www.alumni.usi.edu.
Opening Reception for Brandon Smith and Travis Townsend June 29. University of Southern Indiana announces the opening reception kick-off of Brandon Smith and Travis Townsend’s sculpture and painting exhibition, which will be on display through Aug. 18. New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St., New Harmony, Ind. 5-7 p.m.; gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. 812-682-3156 or usi.edu/nhgallery.
Big Ride for Kids’ Sake June (to be announced). To raise money for mentoring programs at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ohio Valley, the nonprofit organization is hosting its annual 100-mile motorcycle ride throughout southwestern Indiana. Call for details on starting location, time, and price. 812-425-6076 or www.bbbsov.org.
Dave Duell Memorial Golf Outing June (to be announced). This annual event attracts golfers and other charitable givers alike. Support Albion Fellows Bacon Center and the Santa Clothes Club by spending the day on the green. Location and price to be announced. 11 a.m. 812-4229372 or www.albionfellowsbacon.org.
July Dubois County Art Guild July 2-29. Jasper Community Arts Commission introduces its annual exhibit consisting of 20 or more local artists working in oil, watercolor, pastel, and much more. An opening reception is to be announced. Krempp Gallery Exhibit, Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; until 7 p.m. Thursday; 12-3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812-482-3070 or www.jasperarts.org.
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Wagon & Stroller Parade July 4. Bring the kids to Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden for some Fourth of July fun. Decorate a wagon or stroller and enter it in the zoo’s Fourth of July Wagon and Stroller Parade. Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. 9:30 a.m. registration; 10 a.m. parade. Price to be announced. 812-435-6143, ext. 409 or www. meskerparkzoo.com.
Historic Newburgh Fireworks Celebration July 4. Located on the riverfront, the Historic Newburgh Fireworks Celebration is a firework spectacular. Enjoy vendor booths with hotdogs, hamburgers, and Kiwanis ice cream. Old Lock and Dam Park, Newburgh, Ind. 9 p.m. or dusk. Free. 812-853-2815 or www.historicnewburgh.org.
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What we see Scene & Heard Traditional Fourth of July Celebration July 4. This University of Southern Indiana annual celebration features patriotic speeches, music, and a community picnic. The day-long event is co-sponsored by Historic New Harmony, New Harmony Kiwanis Club, and the Working Men’s Institute.
Posey County 4-H Fairgrounds, 111 Harmony Township Road, New Harmony, Ind. 812-838-1331 or www.poseycounty fair.com.
Disney’s “Beauty & the Beast” July 11-14. The Public Education
Atheneum, 401 N. Arthur St., New Harmony, Ind. 10 a.m. Call for more details. 812-682-4488 or mparkison@usi.edu.
Foundation presents its 25th annual Broadway-style production performed by high school students throughout Evansville. Audition information will be released in March or April.
Ellis Park Live Racing July 4-Sept. 2. Just north of the
The Centre, 715 Locust St. 7 p.m. Price to be announced. 812-422-1699 or www. pefevansville.org.
Ohio River but still in Kentucky, Ellis Park’s live thoroughbred racing season — one of the area’s most beloved pastimes — takes off running. Ellis Park, 3300 U.S. Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 12:50 p.m. through Labor Day. Free general admission. 812-4251456 or www.ellisparkracing.com.
Fences July 5-14. Troy Maxon is an aging athlete who never had the chance to break the color barrier in major league baseball and now struggles against the daily hardships besetting him. The New Harmony Theatre presents August Wilson’s Fences, conveying both the greatness and fallibility that co-habit the heart of a man denied greater opportunities. Murphy Auditorium, 419 Tavern St., New Harmony, Ind. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Call for more details. 812-682-3115 or www.newharmonytheatre.com.
2013 Posey County 4-H Fair July 6-13. This year’s Posey County 4-H Fair brings back all the fair favorites including live music, talent shows, animal showings, and tractor pulls.
“Print Explosion: The Ron Ruble Print Collection” and “Rudi Pozzatti: Master Printmaker” July 14-Sept. 15. University of Southern Indiana’s on-campus art gallery presents a celebration of printmaking: “Print Explosion: The Ron Ruble Print Collection” and “Rudi Pozzatti: Master Printmaker.” USI McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries, USI, 8600 University Blvd. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812-228-5006 or usi.edu/libarts/artcenter-galleries.
Evansville Bowl for the Cure July 17-19. Bowlers and non-bowlers alike can get in on the action for this “cosmic glow” event. Everyone is invited to join Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure’s 14th annual family-friendly event to “pin” breast cancer. Midnight bowling will be available again this year on Friday, July 19. CJ’s Willow Bowling Center, 1230 E. Michigan St. 5:30 or 7:30 p.m. $25 for adults; $15 for children ages 12 and under. 812-962-2203 or email info@ komenevansville.org.
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Evansville Iron Frog Follies Classic Car Show
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Approximately 4,000 vintage cars are on display at Evansville’s annual Frog Follies Classic Car Show. Saturday and Sunday feature a craft fair and car parts swap meet. Celebrity frog races take place Saturday at 3:15 p.m. Half-pot tickets are available for $2; 3 for $5; 7 for $10. Proceeds benefit the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center. Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. $5 admission to all events; children ages 12 and under admitted free. 812-428-3764 or www.eastersealsswindiana.com.
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Godspell July 19–Aug. 4. Godspell derives
Art in the City July 26. Join local artists and art
from the Gospel according to St. Matthew and is presented in a series of skits and songs with Jesus and his disciples presented as loving clowns and performed at the Lincoln Amphitheatre. This musical features a musical score of 16 songs by Stephen Schwartz.
lovers as the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana opens its new show, “Art in the City.”
Lincoln Amphitheatre, 15032 N. CR 300 E., Lincoln City, Ind. Runs WednesdaySaturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. July 19 to Aug. 3, with one matinee on Sunday, Aug. 4, at 2 p.m. Call 800-264-4223 for more details, or visit www.lincolnamphi theatre.org.
Brewfest July 27. Have an evening out on
Cotton Patch Gospel July 19-Aug. 4. New Harmony Theatre features a humorous and heartwarming bluegrass musical, Tom Key and Russell Treyz’s Cotton Patch Gospel, with music and lyrics by Harry Chapin. The musical retells the New Testament from a southern perspective that begins when the baby Jesus is born in an abandoned trailer behind a motel in Gainesville, Ga. A single storyteller performs multiple roles with help from his band of disciples. Murphy Auditorium, 419 Tavern St., New Harmony, Ind. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Call for more details. 812-682-3115 or www.newharmonytheatre.com.
Relay For Life July 20-21. 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 battling, Relay For Life comes full force this year. Metro Sports Center, 5820 Metro Ave. 6 p.m.-6 a.m. 812-475-9486 or www. relayforlife.org.
The Music Man July 20-21; 27-28. Back Alley Musicals presents Meredith Wilson’s beloved musical, The Music Man, which follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he arrives in River City, Iowa, and talks the citizens into buying instruments and uniforms for a community band he vows to organize. Songs in this performance include favorites such as “Ya Got Trouble,” “Gary, Indiana,” “Till There Was You,” and “76 Trombones.” Cannon Hall, RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $20.50 advanced tickets; $22.50 general admission. 270-925-4963 or www.backalley musicals.com.
Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair July 22-27. From clogging and singing contests to demolition derbies, the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair offers a week for people of every variety. Other festivities include pageants, animal shows, and tractor pulls. Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road. 812-867-6217 or www.vanderburghcountyfair.com.
The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, 318 Main St. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. 812-422-2111 or www.artswin.org.
the town at Bosse Field and sample every imaginable beer, wine, spirit, and margarita, as well as some of the best food and barbecue in the area, all while benefiting SWIRCA & More, a community organization that provides homecare counseling and advocacy, social and wellness activities, and access to nutritious meals. Bosse Field, 1701 N. Main St. 6-10 p.m. $35. 812-464-7800 or www.swirca.org.
16th Annual Warrick County Summer Musical July (date to be announced). Presented by the Warrick Public Education Foundation and the Warrick County School Corp., this year’s summer musical features dancing and music galore. Details of the performance will be announced. Castle High School Auditorium, 3344 Indiana 261, Newburgh, Ind. Time and price to be announced. www.warrickmusical.com.
August Volksfest Aug. 1-3. Germania Maennerchor, Evansville’s oldest surviving German singing group, celebrates its Deutsch heritage each August with authentic German dancing, beer, food, and music. Germania Maennerchor, 916 N. Fulton Ave. Call for more details. 812-422-1915 or www.evansvillegermania.com.
Patoka Valley Quilters Guild Aug. 1-29. The Jasper Community Arts Commission highlights exquisite quilts and pieces of fiber art by local artists that represent a wide variety of techniques from traditional pieced and appliquéd quilts, machine or hand stitched, to cutting-edge art and decorative pieces. Krempp Gallery Exhibit, Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; until 7 p.m. Thursday; 12-3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812482-3070 or www.jasperarts.org.
6th Annual Steak & Burger: Youth of the Year Lunch Aug. 8. Evansville’s Boys and Girls Club honors its mission of children as its top priority at the annual Youth of the Year Lunch, sponsored by Old National Bank. Here, the youth dine on steak, and the adults eat burgers. During the luncheon, one young person who has shown excellence among his/her peers is recognized as Youth of the Year. Boys & Girls Club of Evansville, 700 Bellemeade Ave. Noon. $25 per person. 812-425-2311 or www.bgclubevv.org.
Mid-America Institute on Aging Aug. 8-9. The sixth annual Mid-America Institute on Aging is a two-day, multi-disciplinary gerontology conference for nurses, social workers, professionals working in the field of gerontology, and older adults and lay persons interested in learning more about aging. National and local speakers provide practical tools and groundbreaking information. The institute is co-provided by the University of Southern Indiana and SWIRCA & More. University Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 8:15 a.m.4:15 p.m. $35-$170. 812-464-1989 or health.usi.edu.
Rock the Runway Aug. 10. Netting more than $20,000 last year, this fourth annual event features a unique jewelry style show with community celebrities as models. The show benefits the Albion Fellows Bacon Center, a nonprofit organization focused on eliminating domestic and sexual violence. Wayne Henning Atrium, Old National Bank, 1 Main St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75. 812-464-9555 or www.rock therunwayevansville.org.
Murder Mystery Gala Aug. 17. The Reitz Home Museum in Downtown Evansville sets the scene of a murder mystery resembling the classic board game Clue. Local celebrities will play the characters in a fictionalized version of a real-life political assassination in Evansville, and the evening concludes with a lavish dinner. Reitz Home Museum, 224 S.E. First St. 5:30 p.m. $100 for members; $125 for nonmembers. 812-426-1871 or www.reitzhome.com.
KEB/AASI Golf Outing Aug. 21. Join golf enthusiasts for a terrific day of
golfing. Proceeds benefit programs and projects of Keep Evansville Beautiful. Location to be announced. 11 a.m. $400 for a team of four; $475 with a sponsor. 812-425-4461 or www.keep evansvillebeautiful.org.
Keep the Ark Afloat Dinner & Auction Aug. 22. This 12th annual Keep the Ark Afloat Dinner & Auction is a fun-filled evening of live music, dinner, and a live and silent auction, including original artwork created by Ark’s children. All proceeds go to Ark Crisis Child Care Center. Sweetwater Event Center, 8335 Eagle Lake Drive. 5:309:30 p.m. Call for more details. 812-423-9425 or www. arkcrisis.org.
Frog Follies Classic Car Show Aug. 23-25. Approximately 4,000 vintage cars are
the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St., New Harmony, Ind. 4-7 p.m.; gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Call for more details. 812-682-3156 or usi. edu/nhgallery.
A Concert of Praise Aug. 24-25. Sing along with the 150-member Crossroads Christian Church Choir and Praise Band as they perform popular worship songs at this two-day event. Crossroads Christian Church, 10800 Outer Lincoln Ave., Newburgh, Ind. Times to be announced. Free. 812-858-8668 or www.crossroadschristian.com.
Art Noir Aug. 30. Join local artists and art lovers as the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana opens its new show, “Art Noir.”
on display at Evansville’s annual Frog Follies Classic Car Show. Saturday and Sunday feature a craft fair and car parts swap meet. Celebrity frog races take place Saturday at 3:15 p.m. Half-pot tickets are available for $2; 3 for $5; 7 for $10. Proceeds benefit the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center.
The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, 318 Main St. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. 812-422-2111 or www. artswin.org.
Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. $5 admission to all events; children ages 12 and under admitted free. 812-428-3764 or www.eastersealsswindiana.com.
community prepare dishes for guests to sample at this third annual fundraising event, which benefits Evansville’s Gilda’s Club, a nonprofit organization serving cancer patients in the local community.
Opening Reception for Bill Whorrall’s “Houses in Mixed Media” Aug. 24. University of Southern Indiana announces the opening reception for Bill Whorrall’s “Houses in Mixed Media” exhibition, which will be held in conjunction with the New Harmony Gallery Stroll. The exhibition is on display through Sept. 30 at
100 Men Who Cook Aug. 24. One hundred local “chefs” from the
Location to be announced. 6 p.m. $100. 812-468-0376 or www.oldnational.com.
September 20th Annual Juried Exhibit Sept. 4-29. Only artists who are current or former residents of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan,
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What we see Scene & Heard or Ohio can apply to be featured in this 20th annual juried exhibit, held at the Jasper Arts Center. Original works completed within the past three years and not previously exhibited in the Krempp Gallery will be accepted. A call for artists will go out in February, and an opening reception is to be announced.
Evansville Philharmonic Ball Sept. 7. Support the Evansville Phil-
USI Alumni Golf Scramble Sept. 13. Join the University of
harmonic Orchestra at its annual ball fundraiser. Enjoy dinner, silent and live auctions, and dancing to the music of the Philharmonic and local musicians.
Southern Indiana for the 18th annual Alumni Golf Scramble at Helfrich Hills Golf Course. Spouses and friends of USI alumni are welcome to play.
Krempp Gallery Exhibit, Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; until 7 p.m. Thursday; noon-3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812-482-3070 or www.jasperarts.org.
Casino Aztar, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive. 6 p.m. 812-425-5050 or www.evansville philharmonic.org.
Helfrich Hills Golf Course, 1550 Mesker Park Drive. Call for more details. 812464-1924 or alumni@usi.edu.
Music on the Hill Sept. 7. Next to Odonata Pond on
Macbeth Sept. 13-14. Lincoln Amphitheatre
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, Music on the Hill brings people together through good food, cold beverages, and musical performances from local and regional artists.
will host the National Players production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. It is not only one of William Shakespeare’s most renowned tragedies, but also President Lincoln’s favorite play.
Wesselman Woods Nature Center, 551 N. Boeke Road. Noon-10 p.m. $7.50 per adult; $5 for kids 13 and up; free for 12 and under. 812-479-0771, ext. 101 or www.wesselmannaturesociety.org.
Lincoln Amphitheatre, 15032 N. CR 300 E., Lincoln City, Ind. 7:30 p.m. Call 800264-4223 for more details, or visit www. lincolnamphitheatre.org.
Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards Gala Sept. 5. This gala recognizes those businesses, organizations, and individuals in the community who have contributed to creating a renowned arts culture within the city. Casino Aztar, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive. Call for more details. 812-422-2111 or www.artswin.org.
Day of Caring Breakfast Sept. 6. Hosted by the United Way of Southwestern Indiana, the annual Day of Caring event allows participating businesses and 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. Various locations. Free. 812-422-4100 or www.unitedwayswi.org.
33rd Annual Fall Classic Benefit Golf Outing Sept. 12. This event is one of the only play-your-own-ball tournaments in the city. Treat yourself, your colleagues, and your clients to a day of great golf and great food, all for a great cause. Proceeds support the comprehensive educational and recreational programming at the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville. Helfrich Hills Golf Course, 1550 Mesker Park Drive. $600 for a team of four; sponsorships available. 812-425-2311 or www. bgclubevv.org.
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French Lick Weekend Sept. 13-14. Join the Community Marriage Builders for a weekend of marriage enrichment. Reconnect with your partner by using communication and conflict resolution tools specifically designed to help couples draw closer. French Lick Springs Resort, 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick, Ind. Free. 812477-2260 or www.community marriagebuilders.com.
Halloween Weekends Sept. 13-14, 20-21, 27-28; Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26. Each weekend throughout the Halloween season, Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort transforms its grounds into a family-friendly ghost town with festivities such as bonfire ghost stories, trick-or-treating, site decorating, costume contests, kids’ carnival rides, games, and more. Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort, 78 N. Holiday Blvd., Santa Claus, Ind. Call for times and pricing. 877-478-3657 or www.santaclausind.org/events.
Fido Walk, Rock & Run Sept. 14. The Vanderburgh Humane Society’s annual event includes a onemile pledge dog walk, a 5K run along the greenway, and an evening of live music. Many activities for you and your four-legged friend include contests, games, food, and entertainment. Vanderburgh Humane Society, 400 Millner Industrial Drive. 3:30 p.m. registration. $20. 812-426-2563, ext. 218/214 or www.vhslifesaver.org.
Pony Express Mustang & Classic Ford Club Car Show Sept. 14. See how many animalthemed cars you can spot as you stroll through the Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. Then, vote for your favorite car.
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Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $8.50 for adults; $7.50 for children. 812-4356143 or www.meskerparkzoo.com.
Labor of Love Blood Drive Sept. 16. 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. American Red Cross, 29 S. Stockwell Road. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 812-471-7200 or www.evansvilleredcross.org.
USI Founders’ Day Luncheon Sept. 17. This celebration marks the founding of the University of Southern Indiana in September 1965. Sponsored by the USI Alumni Association, Founders’ Day is a day to remember the origin of the university and to recognize outstanding alumni and faculty who have contributed to its success. Carter Hall, University Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 11:45 a.m. Call for more details. 812-464-1924 or alumni@usi.edu.
Reitz Home Guild Style Show and Luncheon Sept. 17. John Augustus 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, but his giving spirit that led him to share his wealth with those less fortunate. His home on First Street, built in 1871, has now 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 helps support that preservation. Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. 11 a.m. Price to be announced. 812-426-1871 or www. reitzhome.com.
Institute Speaker Series: John Kao Sept. 17. The 2012-13 Institute Speaker Series, organized by the Institute for Global Enterprise at the University of Evansville, will conclude this month with guest speaker John Kao, an innovation activist dubbed “Mr. Creativity” by The Economist. Kao, the chair of the Institute for Large Scale Innovation, holds an MD from Yale Medical School and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He also is a Tony Award-nominated producer of Broadway plays and a jazz pianist. Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. Free. 812-488-2455 or evansville.edu.
Personally Speaking Series Sept. 20. Marcia Au, CEO and director of the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, presents this month’s YWCA Personally Speaking Series discussion titled “EVPL: Celebrating a Century of Service and Beyond.”
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Wandering Owl Wine and Beer Trail Want a more laidback gala experience? The Wesselman Nature Society offers guests an outdoor venue along trails where they sample wines, brews, and foods from local restaurants, distributors, breweries, and wineries. Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, 551 N. Boeke Road. 3-6 p.m. $35 in advance; $40 at the door. 812479-0771, ext. 107 or www.wesselmannaturesociety.org.
YWCA Parlor, 118 Vine St. Noon. $6 (special discounts from series tickets). 812422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org.
Ferdinand Folk Festival Sept. 21. Now in its fourth 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, small-town tradition. 18th Street Park, Ferdinand, Ind. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Free. 800-968-4578 or www.ferdinandfolkfestival.com.
2013 Southwestern Indiana AIDS Walk Sept. 21. As one of the oldest benefit walks in Indiana, the Southwestern Indiana AIDS Walk has become an Evansville tradition through the AIDS Resource Group. The event has brought hope throughout its 20-year run to those who live with HIV/AIDS, by supporting HIV prevention and care in southwestern Indiana. Old Courthouse, 201 N.W. Fourth St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $25. 812-421-0059 or www. argevansville.org.
ZooFari Wildfire Sept. 21. On this autumn evening in September, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden presents ZooFari WildFire, a night of art, wildlife, music, and dining as you stroll around the zoo. Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. 7 p.m. Price to be announced. 812-435-6143 or www. meskerparkzoo.com.
31st Annual Kunstfest German Fall Festival Sept. 21-22. Rich with German heritage, New Harmony, Ind., continues its German arts festival for the 31st year. In addition to the Deutsch food, Deutsch music, and Deutsch attire, this year’s festival includes panning for gold.
Main, Church, and North streets, Downtown New Harmony, Ind. Call for more details. 800-231-2168 or www. newharmony.biz.
Owensboro Pumpkinfest Sept. 21-22. The Owensboro Pump-
tation Center golf scramble is open to all adult golfers and features a $5,000 hole-in-one contest, longest drive and closest-to-the-pin contests, breakfast, lunch, awards dinner, goody bags, and silent and live auctions. Morning and afternoon shotgun starts are available. Quail Crossing Golf Club, 5 Quail Crossing Drive, Boonville, Ind. $1,250 for a prize sponsor; $600 for a team of four including a hole sponsor; $150 for individuals and hole sponsors. 812-437-2607 or www. eastersealsswindiana.com.
The 13th Annual Legacy of Style Luncheon Sept. 26. Kick off the fall season with Evansville’s premiere fashion show and luncheon, now in its 13th year, benefiting the Berkley Ann Branson Young Women of Promise Scholarship Fund and other programs of the YWCA. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 11:30 a.m. $45 individual tickets; $65 donor tickets. 812422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org.
31st Annual Native American Days Sept. 27-29. Learn new skills with hands-on activities at the Native American Days event at Angel Mounds State Historic Site. Learn how to make fire, manufacture stone toll, and process river cane. The annual fest also includes shopping at the Indian Market, traditional music, dancing, and intriguing storytelling. Enjoy traditional Native American foods such as Indian tacos and fry bread.
kinfest offers a family-oriented weekend with carnival rides, games, food, contests, a giant pumpkin patch, and live music. Friday evening concludes with a 5K Zombie Run, and Saturday afternoon includes the 92.5 WBKR Radio’s Pumpkin Princess Pageant.
Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Ave. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.7 p.m. Saturday; 812-853-3956 or www. angelmounds.org.
Owensboro Sportscenter, 1215 Hickman Ave., Owensboro, Ky. 4-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday. Free admission; $25 for the 5K. 270-683-1558 or www. wbkr.com.
cancer at the renowned Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in either the 3.1-mile race, the one-mile family run/walk, or the survivor parade.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Sept. 28. Join the fight against breast
Honest Abe Trail Run Sept. 22. This fifth annual race
Downtown Evansville. Parade at 8 a.m.; 5K at 9 a.m.; one-mile at 9:30 a.m. $25 for adults; $15 for youth; $100 for Komen VIP. 812-962-2202 or www.komenevansville.org.
focuses on being as environmentally friendly as possible while still enjoying a run through nine miles of Lincoln State Park’s hiking trails.
11th Annual Haynie’s Corner Art Festival Sept. 28. Located in the heart of the
Lincoln State Park, 15476 N. County Road 300 E., Lincoln City, Ind. 6 a.m. registration; 7:30 a.m. race. $30-$35 for 14K; $40-$45 for marathon. 317-850-9638 or www.honestabetrailrun.com.
Artists Elizabeth Mumford and Katie Hudnall Sept. 23-Nov. 3. Paintings by Elizabeth Mumford of Cape Cod, Mass., and sculptural furniture by Katie Hudnall, assistant professor of art at Murray State University, are on display in the University of Southern Indiana’s campus gallery.
Haynie’s Corner Arts District, Funk in the City features more than 100 artists/ artisans from Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, Ohio, Arizona, and Colorado. Come support the artists and enjoy great food vendors. Haynie’s Corner (Southeast Second Street at Adams Avenue). 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 adult admission; children free. info@funkinthe city.com or www.funkinthecity.com.
Kids Fest Sept. 21. WNIN's annual Kids Fest,
USI McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries, USI, 8600 University Blvd. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812-228-5006 or usi.edu/libarts/artcenter-galleries.
presented by Bunny Bread, brings in PBS Kids characters and other entertainment such as magicians, dancers, and tumblers. Booth vendors have a variety of hands-on activities to engage the children, as well as information on health and well-being.
Wesselman’s Golfing Fore Kids Sept. 26. This Easter Seals Rehabili-
WNIN Studios, 405 Carpenter St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 812-423-2973 or www. wnin.org.
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What we see Scene & Heard Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz & Wine Festival September (date to be announced). In its fifth year, the 2013
the abuser, safety strategies, and how to address concerns. YWCA Parlor, 118 Vine St. 8:30 a.m. Free. 812-422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org.
Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz & Wine Festival, produced by the Evansville Philharmonic Guild, brings more tents of wine and food to the popular festival that gives guests an evening of taste testing from local vintners and chefs. The one-day celebration will showcase non-stop entertainment in the heart of Evansville’s Downtown district.
Southern Indiana’s 2013 Interdisciplinary Studies Colloquium is “Roads,” which examines roads and pathways of all forms, their functions, and their impact through interdisciplinary approaches.
Downtown Evansville. Call for more details. 812-425-5050 or www.evansville jazzfest.com.
Carter Hall, University Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. Call for more details. 812465-1093 or usi.edu.
October
RopeWalk Visiting Writers Reading Series Oct. 4. Adam Johnson, an associate
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Oct. 1-31. Albion Fellows Bacon Center reminds everyone that October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Show your support for victims and add your voice toward ending domestic violence in the community. www.albionfellowsbacon.org.
The Clothesline Project Oct. 1-31. Since 1990, the Clothesline Project has continued to catch fire across the nation. For the entire month of October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the YWCA encourages women who have survived domestic abuse to hang shirts on clotheslines, showing how big the problem is in their community. The shirts are designed to represent each woman’s survival story. Various locations. Free. 812-422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org.
Chalk It Up to Awareness Oct. 1-31. In addition to the YWCA’s Clothesline Project, the organization also recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month with its communitywide campaign Chalk It Up to Awareness, which encourages community partners to create awareness about domestic violence using sidewalk chalk to draw images, facts, and statistics about the issue. All schools, groups, and businesses are welcome to participate. 812- 422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org.
Angel Mounds Corn Maze Oct. 1-31. Get lost in the maze! In the corn-growing tradition of its Native American predecessors, Angel Mounds State Historic Site is proud to introduce its newest fall attraction, the Corn Maze. Featuring a unique design, the maze is sure to be fun for all ages. Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Ave. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 1-4 p.m. Sun. $3. School field trip special rates available to all ages.
“Working Together to Address Concerns Regarding Domestic Violence” Oct. 3. Aside from its annual campaigns, the Clothesline Project and Chalk It Up to Awareness, the YWCA also hosts a roundtable discussion to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event highlights the warning signs of domestic violence, why victims stay with
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USI Interdisciplinary Studies Colloquium Oct. 4. The theme of the University of
professor of creative writing at Stanford University, reads from his fiction works at this month’s reading series at the University of Southern Indiana. A Whiting Writers’ Award winner, Johnson is the author of Emporium, a short story collection, and the novel Parasites Like Us, which won a California Book Award. Traditions Lounge, University Center East, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 5 p.m. Call for more details. 812-464-1916 or usi.edu/ropewalk.
Opening Reception for Sarah Northerner and Vesna Janonovic Oct. 5. University of Southern Indiana announces the opening reception for Sarah Northerner and Vesna Janonovic’s suspended figurative prints and mixed media drawings, on display through Nov. 18.
Kentucky. The Henderson County Tourist Commission event, held at John James Audubon State Park, includes artisan and craftsmen booths, artist demonstrations, food vendors, and live music. John James Audubon State Park, 3100 Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky. Times and prices to be announced. 270-926-4433 or www.gradd.com.
Happy Halloween Weekends at Holiday World Oct. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27. Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari is transforming its grounds to celebrate the Halloween season. Enjoy rides, corn and hay bale mazes, trick-or-treating, laser light shows, costume dances, and more. Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari, 452 E. Christmas Blvd., Santa Claus, Ind. Call for times. $19.95-$29.95. 877-463-2645 or www.holidayworld.com.
92nd Annual Fall Festival Oct. 7-13. From talent shows and carnival rides to sausage burgers and deep-fried Kool-Aid, the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival continues its familyfun traditions. West Franklin Street. Free. 812-424-4881 or www.nutclub.org.
Keep Evansville Beautiful Annual Awards Luncheon Oct. 9. The Keep Evansville Beautiful luncheon honors businesses and individuals who have made exceptional efforts to help beautify the city of Evansville. Location, time, and price to be announced. 812-425-4461 or www.keep evansvillebeautiful.org.
New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St., New Harmony, Ind. 5-7 p.m.; gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. 812-682-3156 or usi.edu/nhgallery.
Personally Speaking Series Oct. 11. Peter C. Macdonald, a retired
Buddy Walk Oct. 5. S.M.I.L.E. on Down Syndrome
YWCA Parlor, 118 Vine St. Noon. $6 (special discounts from series tickets). 812422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org.
is a nonprofit organization focused on bringing hope and support to families affected by Down syndrome. This 12th annual Buddy Walk gives these families a one-mile course to mingle and share stories.
Kentucky judge, will lead this month’s YWCA Personally Speaking Series discussion titled “Addressing Domestic Violence: A Changing Landscape.”
Colour of Humanity Gala Oct. 11. This fifth annual gala event is the main fundraiser for the Evansville African-American Museum.
Vanderburgh County 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road. 9 a.m.-noon. $30 registration fee (includes T-shirt). 812-449-4118 or www.smileon downsyndrome.org.
Casino Aztar, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive. 6 p.m. Price to be announced. 812-423-5788 or evansvilleaamuseum.wordpress.com.
Fall Fun Fest Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26. Families gather at
partner with the Friends of Lincoln State Park for the third annual Trail of Terror. This haunted maze features an array of fright each year in the surrounding woods of Lincoln State Park.
Lincoln State Park to enjoy a day of outdoor festivities with pumpkin painting, hayrides, crafts, and more.
Trail of Terror Oct. 12-26. Lincoln Amphitheatre will
Lincoln State Park, Spring Shelter, 15476 N. County Road 300 E., Lincoln City, Ind. Call for start time. $5 in-state or $7 out-of-state park admission; $2 per hayride. 812-9374710 or www.indianasabe lincoln.org/events.
Lincoln Amphitheatre, 15032 N. CR 300 E., Lincoln City, Ind. 7-10 p.m. on Oct. 12, 19, and 26. Call 800-264-4223 for more details, or visit www.lincolnamphitheatre.org.
41st Annual GRADD Arts & Crafts Festival Oct. 5-6. Even after 41 years, the
Willard Library employees and patrons have talked about the “Grey Lady,” the ghost that supposedly haunts the library. Learn more about the legend of this
GRADD Arts & Crafts Festival is still one of the oldest and largest craft festivals in
Ghost Tours Oct. 17-19, 24-26. Since the 1930s,
apparition when you tour the Victorian Gothic building. Willard Library, 21 N. First Ave. After library hours; call for times. Free; registration recommended. 812-425-4309 or willard.lib.in.us.
Arts Council of Doom Oct. 18. Join local artists and art lovers as the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana opens its new show, “Arts Council of Doom.” The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, 318 Main St. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. 812422-2111 or www.artswin.org.
Historic Newburgh Ghost Walks Oct. 18-20. The thrilling historical stories haunt the cold October nights with murder and mystery. Join the Water Street tour in Historic Newburgh for the horror stories of the Underground Railroad or the State Street tour for Civil War tales. Preservation Hall, 200 State St., Newburgh, Ind. Call for time and price details. 812853-2815 or www.historicnewburgh.com.
Old National Bank Boo at the Zoo Oct. 18-20; Oct. 25-27. To celebrate the Halloween season, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s Boo at the Zoo adds a slight spook to the normal zoo tours by offering treat stations, games, crafts, and a haunted tram ride for guests who dare to have fun with a little fright. Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. 5-8 p.m. $8 general admission; $6 zoo members. 812435-6143 or www.meskerparkzoo.com.
Wandering Owl Wine and Beer Trail Oct. 19. Want a more laid-back gala experience? The Wesselman Nature Society offers guests an outdoor venue along trails where they sample wines, brews, and foods from local restaurants, distributors, breweries, and wineries. Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, 551 N. Boeke Road. 3-6 p.m. $35 in advance; $40 at the door. 812-479-0771, ext. 107 or www. wesselmannaturesociety.org.
2013 Arthritis Foundation Bone Bash Oct. 19. This Bone Bash is a frightfully fun evening of dinner, dancing, and ghastly games — all in support of the Arthritis Foundation of Southern Indiana. Great music, swirling costumes, and friends make for a spooktacular night out. Location to be announced. 7 p.m. $50 per person; $400 for a table of eight. 812-4741381 or www.arthritis.org.
Reid’s Orchard Apple Festival Oct. 19-20. Just a quick drive from Evansville, Reid’s Orchard’s annual Apple Festival offers delicious food, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, and hayrides for two days of family fun. Reid’s Orchard, 4818 State Route 144, Owensboro, Ky. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Free (parking donation appreciated). 270-685-2444 or www. reidorchard.com.
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What we see Scene & Heard Archibald’s Birthday Bash Oct. 22. Join the University of Southern Indiana’s Student Alumni Association in celebrating Archibald T. Eagle’s birthday. Archie has invited several of his mascot friends from the Evansville community to join him for a piece of birthday cake on his special day. For those wishing to bring the USI’s beloved mascot a gift, please donate food items to Archie’s Food Pantry. University Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call for more details. 812-465-1215.
Harvest Festival & Hayrides Oct. 26. Experience the changing seasons at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve while enjoying the thrills and traditions of autumn at this family-oriented event. Take an educational horse-drawn hayride, meet the park’s inhabitants, take a guided night hike through the woods, and participate in hands-on learning experiences such as stargazing, insect identification, sensory games, and more. Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, 551 N. Boeke Road. 3-9 p.m. $6 per person; $20 per family (five people max); free for ages 3 and under. 812-479-0771, ext. 102 or www. wesselmannaturesociety.org.
26th Annual Cornette Ball Oct. 26. 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, which funds health programs and services within the community. West Baden Springs Hotel, 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick, Ind. 6 p.m. Sponsorships start at $1,400. 812-485-4936 or www.stmarys.org.
Trunk or Treat Oct. 31. Enjoy the classic car show while your kids trick or treat from car to car in the safety of a well-lit parking lot of Bethel Temple Community Church. For ages 3-12.
Bethel Temple Community Church, 4400 Lincoln Ave. 5:30-8 p.m. $5 for advanced tickets; $7 at the door. 812-477-9999 or www.1bethel.com.
Monday-Friday; until 7 p.m. Thursday; noon-3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812-482-3070 or www.jasperarts.org.
Contemporary Bride Expo Nov. 3. This annual event, presented by
Party of the Year Oct. 5. As one of Deaconess Foundation’s 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 who in need. Location, time, and price to be announced. 812-450-3359 or www.deaconess.com.
The Centre, 715 Locust St. Noon-4 p.m. $2. 812-449-4118 or www.contemporary brideexpo.com.
Victoria National Wine Dinner and Auction October (date to be announced). Offering a gourmet, multi-course dinner at the Victoria National Clubhouse, this event benefits Pulmonary Fibrosis Partners, a nonprofit organization helping victims of pulmonary fibrosis and their families. The meal will also be paired with a special wine selected by William Woerz of Carroll and Co., certified specialist of wine at Carroll Wine & Spirits. A maximum of 80 seats will be available. Victoria National Golf Club, 2000 Victoria National Blvd. $125 per person; $200 per couple. 6 p.m. (time subject to change). www.pulmonaryfibrosispartners.org.
November Nancy Nichols-Pethick — “Outside In” Nov. 1-27. Nancy Nichols-Pethick is professor of painting in the art department at Indiana State University. Her most recent oil paintings explore the transformations that young adults go through and the periods of apparent dormancy that seem so necessary to the success of those transformations. The Jasper Community Arts Commission announces a reception Nov. 7 from 5-8 p.m. Krempp Gallery Exhibit, Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Evansville Ballet Presents Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Evansville Ballet joins
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March of Dimes Signature Chef’s Auction Nov. 7. Organized by the March of Dimes Indiana, this chef auction event features signature dishes from local chefs as well as live and silent auctions, and supports the organization’s programs working to give babies a healthy start. Participants must be 21 years or older. Scottish Rite Cathedral, 203 Chestnut St. 5:30 p.m. $50 for individuals; $1,000 for corporate tables. 812-266-6005 or amurray@marchofdimes.com.
Pet Pictures with Santa Nov. 8-10. In its 28th year as an Evansville holiday tradition, the Vanderburgh Humane Society hosts Santa a month before Christmas. For their annual event, guests bring their cameras, kids, and of course, their pets for pictures with the man in the red suit. Donations go toward the sheltering of homeless and abandoned animals. Vanderburgh Humane Society, 400 Millner Industrial Drive. Noon-7 p.m. Nov. 8; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 9; and noon-4 p.m. Nov. 10. $25. 812-426-2563, ext. 218/214 or www.vhslifesaver.org.
Tri-State’s Largest Rummage Sale Nov. 8-9. The Tri-State’s largest rummage sale completely fills the National Guard Armory with a wide selection of donated items. The items are sectioned in departments for ease of shopping. For early access on Friday, all items are double the marked price. Proceeds support the small project grants of the Junior League of Evansville.
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National Guard Armory, 3000 E. Division St. 5-8 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. $5 Friday; $1 Saturday. 812-423-9127 or www.juniorleagueofevansville.org.
Senior Seminar Exhibition Nov. 10-Dec. 15. University of SouthPhoto by David Walker, Bravo Studios
with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra to present The Nutcracker, a classic holiday ballet in which a young girl and her toy nutcracker journey through a magical land. Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. Times and prices to be announced. 812-425-5050 or www. evansvilleballet.com.
local businesses including Davis Digital Photography and KISS 106.1, showcases some of the Tri-State’s trendiest wedding vendors — photographers, cakes, invitations, dresses, DJs, tuxes, etc. — to help make the big day perfect. All door proceeds benefit Holly’s House, a child and adult advocacy center for victims of intimate crimes.
ern Indiana’s Department of Art proudly presents work by the class of 2013 in the annual Senior Seminar Exhibition. USI McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries, USI, 8600 University Blvd. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812-228-5006 or usi.edu/ libarts.
“Passion for Fashion” Style Show and Luncheon Nov. 14. This annual Easter Seals
Rehabilitation Center event features a luncheon, fashion show, silent auction, and floral arrangements by local designers. Reservations are required. Scottish Rite, 203 Chestnut St. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $45 for individuals; $75 for friends; $100 for patrons; $450 for a sponsor table of eight ($600 preferred seating). 812-4372627 or www.eastersealsswindiana.com.
56th Anniversary Dinner & Auction Nov. 14. Help celebrate the 56th birthday of the Boys & Girls Club at this evening of fantastic food and beverage. The night also includes silent and live auctions and an opportunity to support the thousands of kids who benefit from the club’s programming. Boys & Girls Club of Evansville, 700 Bellemeade Ave. Time to be announced. Corporate tables beginning at $1,000. Individual tickets available. 812-425-2311 or www.bgclubevv.org.
Personally Speaking Series Nov. 15. The YWCA Personally Speaking Series presents “Your Home for the Holidays: Tablescapes and Décor” presented by Nick Williams, Lea Matthews Furniture and Interiors. YWCA Parlor, 118 Vine St. 12 p.m. $6 (special discounts from series tickets). 812422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org.
French Lick Weekend Nov. 15-16. Join the Community Marriage Builders for a weekend of marriage enrichment. Reconnect with your partner by using communication and conflict resolution tools specifically designed to help couples draw closer. French Lick Springs Resort, 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick, Ind. Free. Call for more details. 812-477-2260 or www.communitymarriagebuilders.com.
34th Annual Victorian Christmas Nov. 17-Dec. 29. Take a tour through the Reitz Home Museum as it’s transformed into a Christmas celebration. Opening day includes special activities for children such as a visit from Santa. Call for group tours. Reitz Home Museum, 224 S.E. First St. 11 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Tues-Sat; 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Sun. $7.50 for adults; $2.50 for students; $1.50 for children 12 and under. 812-4261871 or www.reitzhome.com.
Opening Reception for Alisa (“Al”) Holen’s Sculptural Ceramics Nov. 23. University of Southern Indiana announces the opening reception for Alisa Holen’s sculptural ceramics exhibition, which is in conjunction with the New Harmony Gallery Stroll. Holen is an assistant professor of art at the University of Southern Indiana. The exhibition is on display through Dec. 27 at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St., New Harmony, Ind. 4-7 p.m.; gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Call for more details. 812-6823156 or usi.edu/nhgallery.
Drumstick Dash Nov. 23. Burn off some calories before Thanksgiving at the Evansville Rescue Mission’s annual Drumstick Dash. Prizes will be awarded for the top male and female winners. Participants can dress in Thanksgiving costumes, race the turkey mascot, and grab a bite to eat. All proceeds benefit the Evansville Rescue Mission. Evansville Rescue Mission Residence Center, 500 E. Walnut St. 9 a.m. $20. 812-421-3800 or www.2rescue.org.
Gobbler Gathering Nov. 26. Treasure the spirit of giving at the Evansville Rescue Mission’s annual Gobbler Gathering. Donate canned and boxed food to needy families the week of Thanksgiving to make someone else’s holiday bright. Evansville Rescue Mission Residence Center, 500 E. Walnut St. For more information, call 812-421-3800 or visit www.2rescue.org.
Digitized Dec. 6. See how local artists and the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana are using digital technology to create artwork through photography, illustration, and disc-based works. The opening event includes food and a cash bar.
The Centre, 715 Locust St. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Canned food or financial donation. 812-428-3246 or www.aurora evansville.org.
Historic Newburgh Celebrates Christmas Dec. 7-8. Celebrate Christmas in downtown his-
The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, 318 Main St. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. 812-422-2111 or www.artswin.org.
toric Newburgh, Ind., with a scavenger hunt, Santa’s workshop, residents dressed in period costumes, a trolley ride, and a festival of Christmas trees.
Midwest Gingerbread Competition Dec. 7. Watch amazing gingerbread showpieces
Downtown Newburgh, Ind. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 12-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812-853-2815 or www.historicnewburgh.org.
being constructed on-site at the Midwest Gingerbread House Competition, benefitting Aurora and the homeless. While viewing the houses, guests can enjoy entertainment, holiday shopping, pictures with Santa, and edible kids’ activities.
Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus Dec. 7-8. Enjoy a hot buffet breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s Rainforest Grill. Children receive a treat
Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights Nov. 28-Jan. 1. This annual winter light show benefits Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center. The drive-through event features a mile of sparkling lights with over 60 elaborate “fantasyland” scenes. Horsedrawn carriage rides are available nightly (weather permitting) for an additional cost. Garvin Park, 1600 N. Main St. 5-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 5-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $7-$25 per vehicle, depending on number of people. 812-437-2627 or www. eastersealsswindiana.com.
North Main Christmas Parade November (date to be announced). Hosted by the Northside Kiwanis Club and the North Main Business Association, families are invited to bring kids early (1-3 p.m.) 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. Sycamore, Fourth, Walnut, and Ninth streets, Downtown Evansville. Times to be announced. Free. www.north mainchristmasparade.com.
December Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights Walk-Through Dec. 2. Nonprofit group Team J-Man Gives presents this walking tour of the winter wonderland of lights and holiday scenes at Garvin Park, which will be closed to all vehicles aside from strollers, wheelchairs, and other mobility devices on this day only. Proceeds help fund thousands of therapy sessions for disabled children and adults at the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center.
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Garvin Park, 600 N. Main St. 5-9 p.m. $5 per person; free for children ages 2 and under. 812-437-2627 or www. eastersealsswindiana.com.
Visual Arts Committee Dec. 4-20. The members on the Visual Arts Committee exhibit their own artwork for this Jasper Community Arts December display. An opening reception is to be announced. Krempp Gallery Exhibit, Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; until 7 p.m. Thursday; 12-3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812-482-3070 or www.jasperarts.org.
USI Madrigal Feaste Dec. 5-8. Start your holiday season off right with the stirring sounds of the University of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir as they take you back to Renaissance Ireland. Come join the feasting, singing, dancing, and fellowship.
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bag and enjoy making a special holiday craft. Guests also get up-close animal visits in Amazonia. Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. Time and price to be announced. 812-435-6143 or www. meskerparkzoo.com.
members to attend an annual memorial service to recognize individuals who have died while being homeless. Several names were collected locally dating back to 1990 and are currently memorialized on boards that hang in the lobby of Aurora’s main office at 1100 Lincoln Ave.
Reitz Home Museum, 224 S.E. First St. 5-7 p.m. $7.50. 812-426-1871 or www. reitzhome.com.
Evansville Ballet Presents Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Dec. 14. Evansville Ballet joins with
Home Annual Celebration Dec. 12. Aurora presents community members with the opportunity to come together to hear about the accomplishments and changes that have occurred in the city of Evansville to end homelessness. Organizations serving the homeless population will be available for questions from the public. Lunch will be served. Location to be announced. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $10. 812-428-3246 or www.destina tion-home.info.
Trinity United Methodist Church, 216 S.E. Third St. 5:15 p.m. Free. 812-428-3246 or www.auroraevansville.org.
the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra to present The Nutcracker, a classic holiday ballet in which a young girl and her toy nutcracker journey through a magical land.
Magic Cares Dec. 22. Proceeds from this annual family magic show go to Vanderburgh County CASA, an organization of courtappointed special advocates who ensure a safe home for abused and neglected children.
Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. Times and prices to be announced. 812-425-5050 or www.evansvilleballet.com.
2013 Jingle Bell Run/Walk Dec. 14. Jingle bells ringing on the streets of Evansville signal the start of the Arthritis Foundation of Southern Indiana’s annual Jingle Bell Run. The event features a 5K run, a 5K walk, and a Santa Chase for the kids. Participants tie jingle bells to their shoes and run or walk in support of those living with arthritis.
“Tastes and Treasures” Holiday Luncheon Dec. 12. Celebrate the holiday season and support the YWCA at the same time. Guests enjoy a delicious lunch as well as a holiday gift boutique showcasing local merchants.
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Location to be announced. 11:30 a.m. $45 individual tickets; $65 donor tickets. 812422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org.
Old National Bank, One Main St. 9 a.m. $25 early bird registration; $30 day of registration. 812-474-1381 or www. arthritis.org.
Reitz Home Museum Candlelight Tour Dec. 13. Enjoy a self-guided tour of
Homeless Memorial Service Dec. 17. Aurora invites community
The Centre, 715 Locust St. 2 p.m. Price to be announced. 812-424-5825 or www. vandcasa.com.
Christmas at Crossroads December (date to be announced). Crossroads Christian Church presents timeless classics and popular contemporary music from the church’s 200-member choir and 60-piece orchestra. Crossroads Christian Church, 10800 Outer Lincoln Ave. Time to be announced. Free. 812-858-8668 or www.crossroads christian.com. CV
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Touring Evansville Experienced tourism director touts Evansville’s friendly, generous residents
City view: What background do you have in tourism?
bob warren: I was the director of tourism in Galveston, Texas. In January 2000, I was hired as the president/CEO of the Panama City Beach Florida Convention and Visitors Bureau. I served in that capacity for just short of eight years. In 2009, I was hired to launch a new destination marketing organization in Galena, Ill. I found that organization to be one of my most challenging due to its size along with the fact everything had to be started from scratch. Galena has one major market: tourism. CV: You owned a full-service destination management company called Island Tours Unlimited before you became a tourism director. How did that experience impact your career in the tourism industry?
bW: There is a long story behind this that I’m very proud of. If there is a bottom line, it’s the fact that I understand the importance of the tourism industry from a private sector perspective. I understand making payrolls and paying for equipment, insurance, bank notes, and everything that goes with owning a business. I fully understand that what we do at the ECVB is about business, economic development, and that the people we serve in the tourism industry are in business to generate profits. They have invested in hotels, restaurants, attractions, and transportation services, and they provide goods and services to our industry. We operate a $523.6 million industry in Evansville and Vanderburgh County. The people we serve count on us to do our jobs, and we work hard to accomplish that task. 88 EVANSVILLE CITY VIEW 2013
CV: What do you like about working for the ECVB?
CV: What do you think Evansville lacks?
bW: My wife and I are really enjoying Evansville and Vanderburgh County. I personally enjoy the challenges of promoting Evansville as a premier destination for business and leisure travel. We are a magnificent destination with outstanding assets. The problem we’ve discovered is we are the only ones who know it. We need to tell the world. What I have found most impressive about our community is the warmth, friendliness, and generosity of the people who work and live here.
bW: From my perspective, the two most needed assets in the tourism industry are the convention center hotel to support the 280,000-square-foot Centre and a high-quality sports facility that will enhance the quality of life for our community while providing benefits to the tourism industry. The announcement on Jan. 23 that we have selected a developer for the convention center hotel is great news for our organization. In most destinations across the country, the meetings and conventions markets serve to generate millions of dollars in local economic impact. The ECVB, working in cooperation with SMG (the Centre) and the new hotel management team, should produce direct spending from the meetings and conventions markets with estimates of $8 to $12 million annually. Our team has a plan. We are ready to launch our promotions and sales of the convention center and hotel the minute we have a groundbreaking and a target completion date.
CV: What are your hobbies? bW: I enjoy boating, hunting, and an occasional round of golf. Having lived on the Gulf Coast for most of my life, boating is a favorite pastime activity. We have found that the Ohio River is a beautiful asset that should be better utilized for recreation and water-related activities. CV: What’s one thing about Evansville that you think most people here don’t know? bW: That would be the importance of tourism to Evansville and Vanderburgh County. Our industry is one of the major legs of our economic chair. Tourism represents $523.6 million in direct expenditures annually, we employ over 6,400 jobs, and we attract over 4.2 million visitors annually. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our other economic partners such as education, healthcare, manufacturing, small business, and the Port of Evansville in driving the economy.
CV: How far have you traveled to tell people about Evansville? bW: Most of my travel is local, regional, and state. We do, however, send our staff nationally in the promotion of tourism of our great destination. We promote, tour and travel, (take part in) conventions and meetings, (and promote) social, military, education, religious, fraternal, sports, special events, and leisure travel. — Victoria Grabner
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Bob Warren, 61, wasn’t born and raised in Evansville. Nevertheless, he’s still focused on promoting it to others. The executive director of the Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau has held his position here for 19 months. In all, however, he’s spent 26 years in the tourism industry, working in four destinations in four states. He and his wife, Vickie, have been married for 27 years. They have two children, Shane and Michelle, and three grandchildren.
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The Greater Evansville Youth Lacrosse Association introduces the Tri-State to the nation’s new favorite pastime Often referred to as “the fastest game on two feet,” lacrosse is Evansville’s fastest growing team sport for men and women at the collegiate, high school, and youth levels. “It’s a physical sport like hockey and football, but with a lot of the strategies of basketball or soccer,” says Larry Goldstein, president of the Greater Evansville Youth Lacrosse Association. That means there’s lots of movement on the field. Each team has 10 players, and each player is equipped with a stick that has mesh attached to its head. This mesh traps a small rubber ball that players pass to their teammates. The ultimate goal, as in hockey and soccer, is to get the ball in the opposing team’s goal. “It’s fun to play because there’s more goal scoring than in soccer or hockey, the action is continuous, and it’s physical and aggressive,” Goldstein says. Long a favorite sport on the East Coast, lacrosse got a foothold in Evansville when Goldstein moved here with his family from Philadelphia, Pa., in July 2003. His sons had been actively involved in lacrosse, yet the game barely existed here. Goldstein’s friend Brian Marston (then of Evansville, now of Boston, Mass.) had the same problem when he moved to the area. He had promised his son lacrosse in a city where there wasn’t any. That led Marston and Goldstein to found the Greater Evansville Youth Lacrosse Association in 2006. The first lacrosse clinics for students were held that June for children in grades 3-12. With
crucial help from Tim Clark of Boonville, Mark Turner of Evansville, and Bill Morrison of Newburgh, the organization grew from modest beginnings. The first clinics took place in a field area in front of Evansville Day School. “I call it a ‘field area’ because it wasn’t on the soccer field,” Goldstein laughs. “It was just grassy plains.” Still, interest grew, and in 2007, the group kicked off its first official season with 110 players. This year, Goldstein expects between 450 and 500 players. “People try it and they like it,” he says of the sport’s growing popularity. “It’s giving more students the opportunity to be student athletes.” The Greater Evansville Lacrosse Association splits players up based on grade level and gender, grouping third- and fourth-graders, fifth- and sixth-graders, seventh- and eighth-graders, and high school students into their own separate divisions. While the association is directly involved in all aspects of the elementary and middle school games, it simply serves as an organizational effort for the high schools, Goldstein says. The Indiana High School Lacrosse Association is actively involved with local participating high schools, which include Castle, Central, Harrison, Memorial, North, and Reitz. “Take the opportunity to watch a high school game this spring,” Goldstein says. “Come see what all the excitement is about.” — Cara Schuster
For more information on lacrosse clinics or to register your child for a team, visit www.evansvillelax.com.
Number of fights center Mario Boilard had during the Evansville Icemen’s 2011 professional hockey season, a team high according to www. hockeyfights.com.
50
Number of bases Evansville Otters player Joe Spiers stole during the 2011 baseball season, a team record.
15
Number of times city high schools have won a state title this past decade.
187
Number of instant racing betting machines at Ellis Park in Henderson in 2012.
12,112
Number of miles ridden by Bill Voegel of the Evansville Bicycling Club in 2012, breaking the previous record by nearly 3,000 miles.
88
The age of the oldest member of the Greater Evansville Runners and Walkers Club in 2012.
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The Language of Music It’s a Tuesday evening in late August. The Grabill Lounge, in the basement of Neu Chapel on the University of Evansville’s campus, is filled with students. Instead of 20-year-olds in sweatshirts studying tomes and making notes, these students have not even graduated from high school, and some are as young as 3. And the notes they’re making aren’t on paper. This is the first group lesson of the 2012-13 season for UE’s Suzuki Talent Education Violin Program, and there’s that fun, hopeful, anticipatory back-to-schoolbuzz in the air. Friends reunite, parents laugh, younger siblings sleep and play, and instructors tune violins. A calm settles, the students arrange themselves in rows based on height, and Carol Dallinger, Oramay Cluthe Eades Distinguished Professor of Music, welcomes them. This is her 40th year to greet such a group, and she is nationally recognized as a leader in the field of Suzuki pedagogy. Yet her smile, her easy jokes, and her clear love for both music and children all seem as fresh as if she’d just founded the local program this year. Shinichi Suzuki developed his philosophy in the mid-20th century and brought it to the U.S. in the 1960s. He hoped to help children acquire music skills the same way they acquire language. Principles for the Suzuki method include parent involvement, early beginning, listening to music (the way children listen to speech), repetition, encouragement, learning with other children, graded repertoire, and delayed reading of music. Gretchen Muchnick grew up in Evansville, learning to play the cello in the traditional way, but she performed with other musicians who had been trained by Dallinger in her Suzuki program. Hearing about the program and witnessing the 90 EVANSVILLE CITY VIEW 2013
kind of people and musicians these students were inspired Muchnick to involve her own children in the program. When she and her husband, Marc, moved back to Evansville from Cincinnati with their then-2-year-old, Katie, one of the first calls Gretchen made was to Dallinger to put Katie on a waiting list. Katie started her lessons when she was 4. “My husband had a little training in school,” Muchnick says, but he isn’t a musician the way she is. Still, he was equally on board with getting their children involved. “What’s so intriguing about the Suzuki philosophy is that Schooled by music: Children as young as 3 are encouraged to take part in the Suzuki Talent Education Violin Program, it’s not about creating a which is a blend of individual and hour-long group lessons. concertmaster or a solo Students who take part in the program are also expected to violinist. It’s really about practice throughout the week. Madeline Ballinger, above, is developing the character focused on her Suzuki instruction. Sitting on the floor are of each child,” she adds. students Rumi Kim and Suzana Josenhans. The Muchnicks now have four children. Katie, now 9, still plays have that level of involvement. So she’s in the Suzuki program, along with younger taken lessons as long as Katie has. She’s siblings Jack, who is 7 and started when he watched her children grow in the program, was 3, and Elizabeth, who is 5 and started and it’s clear that they have each benefited when she was 3 1/2. Their youngest, Reid, in different ways. “For my oldest, it’s given is 2. He will start when he is 3 or 4, de- her a sense of confidence,” Muchnick says, noting that having the opportunity to perpending on availability. The Suzuki Triangle — made up of the form violin at age 5 in front of a supportparent, the teacher, and the student — is a ive audience is an unusually encouraging key part of the program’s success. Parents experience for a child. “For my second are intimately involved in their students’ two children, particularly my son, it takes participation in the program, and while things that are large and complex and they aren’t always required to learn violin breaks them into smaller pieces. That is a with their children, Muchnick wanted to skill that will serve him throughout life. My
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Suzuki method teaches students as young as 3 to play an instrument
“It’s really about developing the character of each child.” youngest in the program is increasing her focus. We’re now up to 30-minute practice sessions, when we started at 15 minutes. I know for each of them, those gifts will change throughout the Suzuki program.” And Muchnick takes pride in knowing she’s not working with just any Suzuki program. “Carol is one of the pioneers of Suzuki in the United States,” she says, calling her a “rock star” in the field. Indeed, Dallinger founded Evansville’s program just a few years after it came to the U.S., in her first year at UE. The Department of Music chair at the time, Don Colton, had also just relocated. He’d witnessed a Suzuki program in a public school in Kenosha, Wis. “He asked me what I knew about Suzuki, and I said, ‘Oh man, hardly anything
at all,’” Dallinger says. “I was just out of graduate school. It wasn’t part of my training, plus it was fairly new. So I started doing workshops.” At the time, finding training was difficult, but Dallinger was able to travel to some workshops so she’d be ready to train her five-member group of students, several of whom were children of her colleagues in the music department. “The neat thing was that I had two performance degrees, but I hadn’t really found my calling in music,” Dallinger says. “I was looking for something that answered my desire for some human connection … Of course, I was a student in the Vietnam War era in the 1960s. I couldn’t figure out (how) playing a scale perfectly in tune was doing any service to humanity, and that’s kind of where my heart was. When I went to those Suzuki workshops, it was like a curtain opening. This is where music touches people, especially children. I felt like I had found my place.” This UE outreach effort now involves more than 100 students annually, so many that Dallinger now has four other instructors. Maria Mastropaolo, Sarah Pearce, Danette Coughlan, and Aryn Walton are called Suzuki specialists. The program has a waiting list. But when Walton, the newest instructor, began teaching in the fall of 2012, that allowed some students who had been on the waiting list
Teaching Excellence: Four Suzuki instructors assist Carol Dallinger. From left to right are Maria Mastropaolo, Dallinger, Sarah Pearce, and Aryn Walton. Danette Coughlan, another instructor, is not pictured.
for as long as seven years to begin to learn the Suzuki method. The 2012-13 group has 150 students, seven of whom are children of Dallinger’s former students. The semesters are 14 weeks. Each week, students attend one 30-minute individual lesson and one hourlong group lesson. They are also expected to practice throughout the week. In addition to Suzuki, Dallinger teamteaches freshman music theory, and she individually teaches private violin and viola classes and Suzuki pedagogy to UE students who wish to pursue a certificate in the program. These students have a particular advantage in that they get to observe the Suzuki program in its day-to-day functioning, seeing the details of how the program is implemented. Dallinger doesn’t feel she needs to shift her mindset based on her students’ age. “I think it’s all the same because Suzuki Talent Education is a philosophy as well as a method,” she says. “The philosophy of taking people where they are, helping them to mastery step-by-step, expecting that everyone can achieve a high level of skill, no matter their background — that’s my approach in teaching anybody, whether they’re 3 or 43.” — Shanti Knight
For more information about the University of Evansville Department of Music’s Suzuki Talent Education Violin Program, including tuition and its waiting list policy, please visit music.evansville.edu/outreach/suzuki/.
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Dog Paddle Last June, Neal Bogan, Evansville native and the Wesselman Nature Society’s Canoe Evansville’s program naturalist, launched Paddle With Your Pooch, a furry-friendly event that allows outdoor enthusiasts to bring their pets on a guided paddle tour of the Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area’s Loon Pit lake. Located a half mile off the Boonville-New Harmony Road exit from Interstate 164, these grounds boast 2,500 acres of open skies, more than 25 lakes, lush vegetation, wildlife sights and sounds, and a bevy of opportunities for hunting, fishing, and canoeing. Each May through October, Canoe Evansville offers a variety of paddle trips throughout local waterways such as Patoka River, the Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area, and Cypress and Pigeon creeks. As a frequent attendee of the annual St. Louis
Canoe Evansville offers oar and peace for you and your best friend Paddle With Your Pooch Boat Competition, Tim Jochim, Bogan’s assistant, pitched the idea to host a similar event (sans the race) in anticipation that the program will grow. “I know there’s a lot of people who are active with their pets,” says Bogan, “so we were curious to see how many would take interest.” Paddle With Your Pooch’s initial event met capacity by garnering 20 canoers, 17 dogs — cocker spaniels, Labradors, beagles, poodles, shih tzus, basset hounds, and others — and also served as a springboard for their second pooch outing one month later. The program is a two-hour tour of a reclaimed coal mine, which has been replanted with native and non-native vegetation — phragmites, cotton wood, willow trees, milfoil, etc. — and includes sightings of a beaver lodge, blue herons, song birds, and more.
The goal, says Bogan, is for owners to bond with their pets while familiarizing themselves with the mile- and onequarter-long lake. Too much paddling can make the canines anxious, however, which is why there are plenty of breaks and recreational opportunities. “The dogs really enjoy getting out in the water near the islands,” he says. Even if some participants and their dogs are rookies to canoeing, says Bogan, “it’s still a great opportunity to get people out and do something unlike they have ever done before.” With two successful dog events under its belt, Canoe Evansville is looking forward to the summer. This year’s Paddle With Your Pooch is from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on June 29 and Sept. 14. — Natalie Greer
For canoe dates and more information, visit www.wesselmannaturesociety.org or call 812-479-0771.
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For the Record Electronic medical records, concussion and fertility technology forge Deaconess into 21st century health care By thom wilder One of the requirements of the Afford-
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21st Century Changes: Dr. Greg Rodocker, medical director of the Deaconess Concussion Clinic, is well versed in MyChart, a secure, online health management tool that connects patients to their personalized health information at all times.
“This allows them to get that information in the most timely manner possible,” he adds. Information technology has been a major part of Deaconess’s overall strategy to keep the hospital at the forefront. It also means the facility is well positioned to be able to address the requirements of health care reform, Porter says. “We feel like one of the most important components of our ability to be successful and to be able to provide care to our patients in the best possible way mov-
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able Care Act is for hospitals to transition from a paper medical record to an electronic medical record. That will take a lot of work. But Deaconess Hospital has long been at the forefront of that type of technology. In fact, it is in the top 1.1 percent of more than 5,000 hospitals for its use of electronic technology. What’s more, these changes will help patients. MyChart is a secure, online health management tool connecting MyChart patients to their personalized health information from anywhere, at any time. The tool is available to any patient of Deaconess Clinic, Deaconess Critical Care, Deaconess Family Practice and Residency, and Deaconess Primary Care for Seniors centers. It allows patients to view important outpatient information, like test results. It also allows them to renew prescriptions, schedule appointments, and even to send messages to their doctor. This tangible, patient-friendly program is part of the Deaconess Hospital pledge to provide patients with complete, accurate, and timely information regarding their care, says Dr. James Porter, chief medical officer at Deaconess. “Information is power, and people feel more control over their situation — more engaged in their health care — if they have control over their information,” he says. “With the advent of smartphones and texting and Wikipedia and Google, people have different expectations for how they are going to access and have availability of information.” With MyChart, any physician using the Deaconess electronic medical record as their office electronic medical record can offer the availability of MyChart functionality to their outpatients. Deaconess Hospital is currently exploring the possibility of offering MyChart for inpatients as well, Porter says.
ing forward are fully integrated electronic medical records, which marries all the information from the ambulatory and inpatient setting and puts it in one place so that each patient has one chart anywhere they go in our health system,” Porter says.
Defining Concussions Beyond electronic records, Deaconess Hospital is also focusing on concussions, according to Dr. Greg Rodocker, medical director of the Deaconess Concussion Clinic.
1205 E. Riverside Dr. Evansville, IN 47714 The Mayo Clinic says concussions occur when the brain slides back and forth forcefully against the inner wall of the skull. Yet these traumatic events can be difficult to diagnose since, in many instances, there is no physical evidence that there has been an injury. “Historically when you look at it, the player would go right back into the game after a concussion,” Rodocker says. “You’d get your bell rung and get sent right back in the game. The problem is that it isn’t a physical injury, like a knee injury, that is easy to see.” A July 2012 state legislative mandate seeks to change that by educating the public and caregivers about concussions. Along those lines, the Indiana High School Athletic Association and the National Federation of High Schools have issued guidelines for playing rules and concussion management.
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Fulfilling Its Mission Health care reform seen by St. Mary’s as call to arms to prevent and treat disease By thom wilder it’s not your father’s hospital anymore.
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St. Mary’s expands: Northbrook outpatient facility, left and right, will provide North Side Evansville residents with on-site CT scans, X-rays, and mobile digital mammography services. Below is an artist’s rendering of Epworth Crossing, a state-of-theart outpatient facility to be located near Epworth Road and the Lloyd Expressway.
arms for hospitals to live out their mission and to be more accountable, Sandefur says. “Our mission reads in part that our Catholic health ministry is dedicated to spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities,” Sandefur says. Today’s communities also expect
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Gone are the crisp white nursing uniforms and the 1950s-era gender balance of physicians and nursing staff. Hospitals have changed dramatically, and they will continue to do so. For the entire existence of hospital-delivered health care, the mission has been to identify and treat existing conditions. While that approach has served the community well, hospital leaders see a new direction as they forge into the 21st century. Regardless of whether health care officials fully embrace the tenets of the Affordable Care Act, they do acknowledge at least one vital component — there has to be an increased focus on preventive care. “The ACA asks us to think through a future landscape where health care providers really do focus more on health and prevention rather than just fixing a patient once a disease has been identified, or focusing only on acute care standards,” St. Mary’s Health Chief Operating Officer Gwen Sandefur says. It has been far from an easy road to travel. “We’ve been treating illness and we’ve been doing that very, very well,” Sandefur says. “That just isn’t enough these days. Now, we need to begin teaching wellness as well. It’s been daunting because we have been very much focused on hospital care and acute care needs.” Health care reform is merely a call to
hospitals to be more than just leaders in health care and a valid resource for healthy choices. Hospitals must reach out to their communities rather than simply wait for already sick patients to come to them, Sandefur says. As part of that outreach, St. Mary’s now
offers pre-diabetes classes, trauma prevention programs, and nutrition outreach in schools, as well as a mobile dental clinic for kids and mobile mammography services for women. As one of Evansville’s largest employers, St. Mary’s also has reached out to fellow employers in the Tri-State region — nearly 50 in all — offering onsite programs and services ranging from healthy living coaching to occupational medicine to injury prevention. “Our biggest challenge going forward is to prove that wellness does make a difference,” Sandefur says. “It’s hard telling employers that they should invest money in wellness because the payoff is extremely long-term, and you don’t know sometimes if you have made an impact.”
Taking Health Care to the Community To meet the public’s needs, St. Mary’s is undergoing several expansion projects, one of the keys of which will be the construction
of Epworth Crossing. This state-of-the-art outpatient facility will be located near Epworth Road and the Lloyd Expressway. Ground was broken Oct. 31, 2012, on the 44,000-square-foot center — which will include a new and expanded breast center, a wellness center, primary care and specialty physician offices, MRI services, lab, digital X-ray, and ultrasound services, community space for activities such as healthy cooking classes, and a medical equipment and retail store. St. Mary’s isn’t stopping there. The hospital recently announced the completion of a major Emergency Department and inpatient bed expansion project at its main facility at 3700 Washington Ave. In June, the health center also opened a new Northbrook outpatient facility at 3838 N. 1st Ave., directly across from the Ivy Tech Community College campus. The facility will provide the residents on Evansville’s North Side with on-site CT scan, X-ray and mobile digital mammography services, as well as family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric physician practices.
Feeding Clinic Expansion During this process, St. Mary’s also expanded and renovated its Center for Children Feeding Clinic, which treats children who were born prematurely or have significant medical complications. The feeding clinic is one of only a few in the nation utilizing a team approach that includes a pediatric gastroenterologist, speech and occupational therapists, dieticians, and psychologists, says Dr. Elizabeth Clawson, a clinical psychologist at the center. “We’re a trans-disciplinary team, so we have multiple disciplines all working together that we cross train with each other’s knowledge,” Clawson says. “It’s far better to see a patient as a team than to have the patient go through multiple visits and collaborate on the backend.” Operating over capacity in 2011, the feeding clinic treated patients from as far away as Texas, Wyoming, and Puerto Rico. “Having a facility like this here really says a lot for Evansville,” Clawson says. CV
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Fred’s Bar & Grill Double Cheeseburger 421 Read St. • www.fredsbar.us
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Work the crossword, check your phone, or just sit and stare at the TV — Fred’s Bar is fine with it all. What’s not just fine at Fred’s Bar & Grill is the double cheeseburger. It’s delicious, in fact. But don’t expect frills. You want lettuce and tomato? Then you’ll have to ask for it. And when the barkeep gives you your burgers wrapped in wax paper and a paper bag, she’ll tell you you’ll have to add the ketchup and mustard yourself. Still, if you want a moist burger with chopped onions and enough cheese to make you wonder why you ever stopped eating bar food in the first place, then think of Fred’s — because that’s where you’ll get a burger and a smile.
G.D. Ritzy’s Double Ritz 4810 University Drive, 4321 N. First Ave., 601 N. Green River Road • www.ritzys.com
Sportsman’s Grille & Billiards Breakfast Burger
With locations on the West, North, and East Sides of Evansville, G.D. Ritzy’s is a convenient lunch, dinner, or snack spot for many people throughout the city. Modeled after the family-friendly diners of the 1940s and ’50s, Ritzy’s is complete with faux vintage decorating, employees in paper hats, and a delicious menu filled with fast food favorites. Along with its chili cheese dogs and original PB & Js, the Double Ritz burger is a top choice among customers. Two thin, perfectly-grilled patties topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles make this burger hard to resist. Add crispy shoestring fries and a scoop of homemade ice cream for a tasty, classic American meal.
2315 W. Franklin St. • Find Sportsman’s Evansville on Facebook A staple of the West Side, Sportsman’s Grille & Billiards is the place to go for a full bar experience. Equipped with plenty of space, a sturdy wooden bar, neon signs, several pool tables, and a friendly staff, it’s no surprise many patrons make this a go-to destination for a boys’ night out or a casual date night. The food is as warm and inviting as the bar itself, though Sportsman’s has something your average bar doesn’t: the Breakfast Burger. A bold combination of meals, the Breakfast Burger is a delicious, well-seasoned burger with lots of cheese, bacon, grilled onions, and to top it all off, a fried egg. The egg may seem like an odd addition, but it gives the burger extra texture — and protein — making it that much more tasty and intriguing.
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920 E. Riverside Drive, 102 W. Franklin St. • Find Zesto on Facebook The best thing about Zesto’s “Big Hug” burger is that there’s nothing small about it. So come hungry, and grab all the napkins you can. This cheeseburger with one very crisp onion ring drips with mayo, and they don’t skip on the lettuce and tomato, either. We went at dinner time when the line was minimal; one woman even held open the door. The staff? All smiles. If you’re hungry — and who isn’t? — then make a late-night stop at Zesto’s. Your hunger ends here. EVANSVILLE CITY VIEW 2013 99
Rí Rá Irish Pub Lamasco burger 701-B N.W. Riverside Drive • www.rira.com/evansville Built from the salvaged and restored interiors of an authentic Irish pub, Rí Rá brings some good “craic” (which means “fun” in Ireland) to Downtown Evansville. A two-level building, the first floor is a traditional, cozy pub, complete with floor to ceiling wood detail, a fully stocked bar, and low lights, while the second floor provides room to dance and an outdoor patio with wonderful river views. Though there are several great burgers to choose from, we endorse the Lamasco — a mix of fresh ground beef and pork with melted Swiss cheese, roasted sprouts, bacon, and garlic mayo, all on a pretzel bun. It’s a burger as tasty as it is unique. Just don’t be afraid of the mess. You might want a fork for this pub treat.
Five Guys Burger and Fries Double Cheeseburger 5402 E. Indiana St. • www.fiveguys.com
Burger Bank mini burgers 1617 S. Weinbach Ave. • Find the Burger Bank on Facebook Though the red, yellow, and white building that it occupies may vaguely bring to mind McDonald’s, Burger Bank is anything but a big corporation. In fact, everything about Burger Bank is quite small — including the burgers. The little local drivethrough has been a staple of the Southeast Side for some time, famous for its quick, friendly service and 90-cent mini burgers. These tiny delights consist of fluffy buns, thin patties, pickles, and lots and lots of chopped-up onions. They’re very tasty, but you may want a breath mint when you’re done. 100 EVANSVILLE CITY VIEW 2013
When you walk into Five Guys Burgers and Fries on the East Side, you can’t help being impressed by the many awards lining its walls. A chain restaurant praised across the nation, Five Guys is fast and convenient enough for a quick lunch, but nice and spacious enough for a casual family dinner. As for the burgers, there’s a reason Evansville Living readers voted it “Best Burger,” January/February 2013. Five Guys offers towering, weighty double cheeseburgers with as many free toppings as you want. Mayo, grilled mushrooms, steak sauce, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce are just a few of the options. Two juicy patties covered with cheese and all the toppings you could ask for — it’s a burger lover’s dream.
Peephole Bar & Grill classic Cheeseburger 201 Main St. • Find the Peephole Bar & Grill on Facebook The Peephole is so easy to get to (it’s on the corner of Second and Main streets) that you could just run in, grab a burger, and leave. But why would you? With its darkened corners and laid-back feel, this is the perfect place to glop ketchup on your fingers. You’ll get that chance with a juicy cheeseburger stacked to the brim with tomatoes, lettuce, and thick slices of white onions made right then.
Wilson’s General Store & Café BBQ Burger 11120 Broadway Ave. • www.wilsonsribs.com It may be a little far out for those not situated on the West Side, but for a taste of anything on the menu at Wilson’s General Store & Café, the drive is well worth the reward. Covered with old-fashioned signs, posters, photographs, and even a gold-suited Elvis cutout, Wilson’s is a pleasantly nostalgic trip back in time. With the solid philosophy of “great food every meal,” the restaurant aims to please with each bite — and if you sink your teeth into Wilson’s BBQ Burger, you will definitely be pleased. A half-pound burger topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, smoked pork, and Wilson’s special BBQ sauce, it’s a treat for burger and barbecue lovers alike. The BBQ sauce undoubtedly steals the show, but the combination of flavors and textures makes this an irresistible mealtime choice.
The Pub Ultimate Burger 1348 E. Division St. • Find The Pub-Evansville on Facebook With its dark green carpet and sturdy wooden tables, The Pub, a one-time hot spot for local politicos, hasn’t lost its ability to grill a delicious burger. The Ultimate is stuffed with green bell peppers, onions, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella. We ordered ours fully dressed and medium well, sitting near a poster advising us never to play leapfrog with a unicorn. The Pub has other tips, too. Ours? The Ultimate won’t disappoint. CV EVANSVILLE CITY VIEW 2013 101
Dining Directory Scene & Heard A comprehensive list of dining options around town 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 2013 “Best Of Evansville” winner
MA•T•888 BISTRO: 5636 Vogel Road, 475-2888. Specialties include lem-
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. H Cork ’n Cleaver: (Romantic Restaurant, 2013) 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: Main and Haub streets (next to railroad tracks), Haubstadt, 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.
ongrass fish, Peking duck, and chicken lettuce wraps. Lunch $6-$8. 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 A 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.
Upscale Casual Bonefish Grill: 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., 401-3474. Soup, salad, fish, steak.
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.
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Commonwealth Kitchen and Bar: 108 Second St., Henderson, Ky.,
270-212-2133. “Gastropub” serving high-end pub food. $5-$15. 11 a.m.11 p.m. Mon.-Sat. EDGEWATER GRILLE: 1 E. Water St., Newburgh, Ind., 858-2443. Fantastic 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. The restaurant also serves bread by the loaf, from whole wheat to Hungarian salad. 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.
Private Clubs EVANSVILLE COUNTRY CLUB: 3810 Stringtown Road, 425-2243. Executive 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
sandwich 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 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 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, sandwiches, salads, and homemade soups for lunch, gift baskets, and 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. Mon.-Sat.; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Catering available. Twilight Bistro and Market: 221 Main St., 421-0606. Soups, salads, sandwiches, marinated chicken breast, pork chops, and more. Iced tea is always complimentary. Open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Sat.; closed Sun. 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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cake, brownies. Drinks $1-$4, desserts $2-$4. Open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri., 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Abbey Road Coffee Bean Emporium: 422 N. Main St., 402-0842. Full service espresso bar, drip coffees, smoothies, iced coffees, scones, and soup-and-sandwich lunches. Meals: under $10. Offers catering, drive-thru, and live music. Open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. Beans & Baristas: Eastland Mall, 800 N. Green River Road, 475-8566. Full coffee bar, Italian sodas, and various pastry treats. Coffee price: $1.65 and up. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 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. Cleo’s Bakery & Brown Bag Lunches: 9 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, Ind., 853-0500. A full bakery with cookies, scones, muffins, cupcakes, coffee, and more, and lunches that include signature sandwiches paired with choices of chips, cabbage slaw, and homemade soup. Bakery: $2.50-$4.50; Lunches: $8. Open 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 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. Fresh Baked by Tracy: 833 S. Ninth Ave., Haubstadt, Ind., 615-0072. Homemade cupcakes, cookies, brownies, breads, and cakes, as well as soups, salads, and sandwiches. Price: $1.15 and up. Open 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 7 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun.; closed Mon. LA SOMBRA: 318 Main St., 492-4567. Single-estate coffees freshly roasted, 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. Pacetré Bake and Brew: 2734 Mt. Vernon Ave., 402-6005. 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. H Penny Lane Coffeehouse: (Coffeehouse, 2013) 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. STARBUCKS: Inside Barnes & Noble, 475-1054; 504 N. Green River Road, 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. GREEK’S PIZZERIA: 240 S. Green River Road, 402-4733. Pizza, pasta, and sandwiches. Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.
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HOMETOWN PIZZA: 403 W. Highway 68, Haubstadt, Ind., 753-1115. Spe-
cialty 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. Old Chicago: 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: Highway 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. Pizza, baked strombolitype 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 Highway 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, calzones, 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. Spankey’s Una Pizza: 714 N. Sonntag Ave., 402-6776. A pizza joint with a variety of specialty pizzas such as The Westsider with an assortment of meat toppings, and the Alfredo Chicken Bacon. Prices: $5$12. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 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.
Diners, Cafés & Family Restaurants 1820 Café in the Vineyard Bookstore: 5721 E. Virginia St., 479-8777.
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. Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake: 204 Main St., 470-7763. An eclectic blend of 40-plus cheesecake flavors including turtle, red velvet, peanut butter chocolate, strawberries and cream, and a lunch menu that includes Cajun smoked sausage, Chicago style hot dogs, and pork BBQ. Cheesecake slice: $4.50; meals: $3.99. Open 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Mon.-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, Ky., 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. Bandana’s Bar-B-Q: 6636 Logan Drive, 401-9922. Pork, beef, chicken, and ribs specially prepared over a pit of select hardwoods for a signature smoked flavor. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 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: (Bloody Mary, 2013) 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd., 476-7069. 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. 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 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. CAFÉ COURT (RIDGWAY UNIVERSITY CENTER): 1800 Lincoln Ave., 488-2951. 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., until-midnight Fri.-Sat. H Cheddar’s: (Restaurant Opened in 2012, 2013) 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. Sun.-Thurs.; until 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat.
CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE: 8301 Eagle Lake Drive, 475-1074. Cheese-
burger 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 E 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. Cross-Eyed Cricket: 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. Tues.-Sat. Lunch served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Sun. and Mon. 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. Downtown Diner: 122 First St., Henderson, Ky., 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. Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky., 425-1456 or 800-333-8110. Clubhouse dining Thurs.-Sun. year-round. Sky Theatre open during live racing, July-September. Weekend reservations recommended during live racing. FEED MILL RESTAURANT & BAR: 3541 Highway 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. Firehouse Subs: 1031 N. Green River Road, 477-2141. Hot and cold subs with toppings such as smoked turkey, sliced chicken, veggie, and white chicken salad. Meal: $6-$8. Hours: 10:30 a.m-9 p.m. Sun.Thurs.; until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. H Five Guys Burgers and Fries: (Burger, 2013) 5402 E. Indiana St., 812401-1773. 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.-7 p.m. Wed.-Sat., closed Sun.-Mon. Limited seating, carry-out, and lunch delivery available. No credit cards accepted. G.D. RITZY’S: Three Evansville locations: 4810 University Drive, 4258700; 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, ultra-thin 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. 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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, Ky., 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: 130 N. Cross Pointe Blvd., 4731095. Delicious, fully-stocked buffet. Open 10:45 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 7:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun. 1770 S. Green St., Henderson, Ky., 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. 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. HARBOR BAY: 4428 N. First Ave., 423-0050; 4706 Morgan Ave., 402-5122. 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. Hot Heads Burrito: 5625 Pearl Drive, 437-5010. Burritos, salad bowls, tacos, nachos, quesadillas to order with meat options including chicken, steak, pork, barbacoa, and taco meat. $7. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Wed., until midnight Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. House of Como: 2700 S. Kentucky Ave., 422-0572. Baked chicken dishes, lamb chops, fish entrees, and oversized steaks. $15. Open 4-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; until 9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Inlumi Café & Bakery: 4833 State Road 261, Newburgh, Ind. Various international dishes plus traditional country-style breakfasts and contemporary lunches. Can host private events and parties of up to 70. Breakfast: $6-$8; Lunch: $8-$10. Open 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun. 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. Jake’s Wayback Burgers: 115 Cross Pointe Blvd., 475-9272. Burgers, hot dogs, and hand-dipped thick milkshakes. Meals: $4-$6. Shakes: $3. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Accepts all major credit cards. 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. Logsdon’s Restaurant: 1206 E. Main St., Boonville, Ind., 897-8813. Casual, family dining with tasty, home-style dishes including barbecue pork chops, fried chicken, and chicken and dumplings. Completely smoke-free. Meals: $10. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 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. LUCKY JOE’S BAR & GRILL: 3300 U.S. 41 N, Henderson, Ky. 812-425-1456. Sandwiches, burgers, salads. Average meal under $10. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.
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. Mon.-Thurs., until 1 a.m. Fri., noon-1 a.m. Sat., and noon-11 p.m. Sun. Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn: 2840 W. Parrish Ave., Owensboro, Ky., 800322-8989. 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, Ind., 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, Ind., 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, catch-
of-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. Orange Leaf: 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. 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. Pita Pit: 1211 Tutor Lane, 402-6205. Flatbread pita sandwiches with choices of chicken, steak, turkey, prime rib, gyro, ham, tuna, veggie, vegan, and more. $3.50-$6.75. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 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, Ind., 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. R’z Cafe and Catering: 104 N. Main St., Fort Branch, Ind., 615-0039. Classic comfort food to modern cuisine, including breakfast and lunch combinations as well as daily specials. $10-$30. Open 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed.; 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. Thurs.; 10:30 a.m.9 p.m. Fri.; 4-9 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. 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.
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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. Red Lobster: 4605 Bellemeade Ave., 477-9227. Soups, salads, sandwiches, 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 Exp., 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 Drive, 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. 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; 601 E. Boonville New Harmony Road, 867-2741. 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. Shyler’s Bar-B-Q: 405 S. Green River Road, 476-4599. 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, pizza, 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. Sirloin Stockade: 4610 Bellemeade Ave., 473-0300. Steakhouse and buffet. Prices under $10. Southern Ride BBQ: 1023 Church St., New Harmony, Ind., 682-4227. Barbecue nachos, pulled chicken, loaded potato soup, and delicious pork platters. For carry out, enjoy pulled pork, chicken, ribs, and beef by the pound. Meals: $7-$9. Open 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.Thurs.; until 9 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; until 7 p.m. Sun. SPUDZ-N-STUFF: 5225 Pearl Drive, 402-8287; 815 S. Green River Road, 888620-9687; 101 N.W. 1st St., 402-7555; 192 Gardenmile Road, 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 Highway 261, Newburgh, Ind., 8537500. 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. Sun.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 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. Highway 41 N. (at the Clarion Inn), 4246400. 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 Ho-
tel, 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. 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 by Mary and Martha’s: 118 Vine St., 422-6922. Soup, salad, and soda combos and daily hot specials that include Monday meatloaf, Tuesday pot roast, Wednesday roasted chicken with mushroom gravy, Thursday smothered pork chop, and Friday fish. Meals: $7.99. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 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 Sun. $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: $6.75; Dinner: $8.99; Sunday: $8.99. 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.
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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. Ginmiya Asian Diner: 4827 Davis Lant Drive, Suite F, 471-8100. Asian cuisine includling hibachi dinners, sweet and sour chicken, sushi, and teriyaki dishes. Open 11 a.m.-10:15 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; until 10:45 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; until 10:15 p.m. Sun. 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 U.S. Highway 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. KanPai: 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. Roppongi Japanese Steak & Sushi: 7221 E. Indiana St., 437-5824. Sushi, filet mignon, New York strips, and hibachi. Meals: $10 lunch; $15-$20 dinner. Lunch hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Dinner hours: 4-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; until 10:30 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sat.; until 9 p.m. Sun. Full bar. 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. Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Grill: 201 B. N. Green River Road, 4746660. Asian buffet. Lunch: $6.99; Dinner: $9.99. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun.Thurs.; until 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 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 Highway 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, in-
cluding 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. YEN CHING: 406 S. Green River Road, 474-0181. 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. ZUKI: JAPANESE HIBACHI GRILL & SUSHI LOUNGE: 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 H Gerst Haus: (Reason to Go to Franklin Street, 2013) 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, Ind., 482-2640. Authentic German food. Prices range from $10-$20. Open 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, beef, lamb, salads. Will offer a portion of the menu at the Ford Center (1 S.E. Martin Luther King Blvd.). 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.
Irish Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant: 701-B Riverside Drive, 426-0000. Tradi-
tional 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. Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano: 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., 421-0800. 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. H Café Arazu: (Place for Al Fresco Dining, 2013) 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: 4222 Bell Road, Newburgh, Ind., 853-9555. Gyros, pitaburgers, shish kebabs, baklava. Meals $5-$10. Open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. H Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse: (Reason to Go to Franklin Street, 2013) 2109 W. Franklin St., 423-6280. Premium steak, pasta, pizza, Italian favorites. Items $15-$30. Open 3:30-10 p.m. Bar open to midnight or later, Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m., bar open to 3 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-9 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK.
Latin American Los Alfaro Restaurant and Dance Club: 1704 S. Kentucky Ave., 422-
8070. Central and South American cuisine including fried yucca, Salvadorian chorizo, and grilled tilapia. Meals: $8-$12. Open 11 a.m.-
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can 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 U.S. 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 H ECLIPSE SPANISH TAPAS BAR AND RESTAURANT: (Place for Small Plates, 2013) 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. Lunch hours: 11:30-2 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; dinner hours: 4:30-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 4:30-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun.
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. 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 Highway 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: (Bar for Live Music, 2013) 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. Sara’s Harmony Way: 610 B. Church St., New Harmony, Ind., 682-3611. Various wines, specialty beers, and an assortment of cheeses and salamis. Catering available. Open noon-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; until 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; until 5 p.m. Sun.; limited hours in January and February. 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, home-
made 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. H Tin Man Brewing Company: (Reason to Go to Franklin Street, 2013) 1430 W. Franklin St., 618-3227. Kansas City-style barbeque with choice of sides, and craft beer including pilsner, red ale, IPA, stout, and porter. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.9 p.m. Sun. 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. 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. 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. Frank’s Catering: 3012 Covert Ave., 475-9880 or 746-0214. Barbecue, ribs, baked macaroni and cheese, chess pie. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.
H Just Rennie’s Catering: (catering, 2013) 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. Specializing 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. 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 Allen’s Home Solutions . . . . . 95 American Legacy Fishing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Assembly of Faith . . . . . . . . . . 77 Atlas World Group . . . . . . . . . 41 Bamberger, Foreman, Oswald & Hahn . . . . . . . . OBC Bauer’s Grove Bauerhaus . . . . 93 Biaggi’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Bippus Frame Shop . . . . . . . . . 61 Brinker’s Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Casino Aztar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Castle Country Academics . . 59 Christ the King . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Cigar! Cigar! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Corporate Design . . . . . . . . . 110 Crossroads Christian . Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Deaconess Hospital . . . . . . . IFC Diet Doc, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Digestive Care Center . . . . . . 21 Dunn Hospitality Group . . . . . 56 Economic Development Coalition of Southwest . Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Evansville Christian School . . 105 Evansville Commerce Bank . . . . 7 Evansville Day School . . . . . . . 61 Evansville Museum of Arts, .
History and Science . . . . . . . 43 Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Evansville Regional Airport . . . . 4 Evansville Vanderburgh . Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors . . . . 3 First Security Bank . . . . . . . . . 62 Good Samaritan Home . . . . . . 24 Growth Alliance for . Greater Evansville . . . . . 12, 13 Hamilton Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Hilliard Lyons . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC Holy Rosary Church . . . . . . . . 78 Indiana University School of Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Landmark Realty & Development . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Landscapes By Dallas Foster, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Madeleine’s Event Gallery . . . . 83 Mater Dei High School . . . . . . 42 Memorial High School . . . . . . . 22 Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Montessori Academy . . . . . . . 56 Nicholson, David/ . Merrill Lynch . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Richardson, Mike/REMAX . . . 69
Riverside Antique Mall . . . . . . 95 Rug Merchant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Shepherd Insurance & . Financial Services . . . . . . . . 107 Sohn & Associates . . . . . . . . . . 59 Spurling Properties . . . . . . 55, 57 St. Benedict Cathedral . . . . . 103 St. Mary’s Medical Center . . . . 25 T.R.U. Event Rental . . . . . . . . . 97 The Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 The UPS Store . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Toyota Motor Mfg. . . . . . . . . 103 Tri-State Fire Protection . . . . . 64 Trinity United Methodist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Tucker Publishing . Group . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 81, 84 UE School of Business and the Institute for Global Enterprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 University of Evansville . . . 52, 53 University Of Southern Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Vectren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Victoria National . . . . . . . . . . 106 Walther’s Golf N Fun Center . 23 Weinzapfel & Company, LLC . 64 Women’s Health Care, P.C. . . . 1 Woodward Commercial Realty 9 WOW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Zehner Contracting . . . . . . . 104 EVANSVILLE CITY VIEW 2013 111
Resource Guide New to Evansville and still finding your way around the city? Here’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
To find a local post office:
223 N.W. Second St., Suite 200 812-426-2115 www.evansvilleliving.com
800 Sycamore St., 812-429-3411
For a question about city government: City of Evansville
Office of Mayor Lloyd Winnecke 1 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 302 812-436-4962 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:
U.S. Postal Service Main Post Office West Wabash
801 N. Wabash Ave., 812-423-6090
River City
1915 Washington Ave., 812-471-1966
Lawndale
Diamond Valley
600 Cross Valley Circle, 812-424-1830
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.senate.gov
U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly
200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 812-428-8200
10 W. Market St., Suite 1180 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-226-5555 www.donnelly.senate.gov.
840 E. Chandler Ave., 812-428-8231
McCollough
5115 Washington Ave., 812-428-8236
North Park
AT&T
800-288-2020
Insight
812-422-1167 or 812-838-2044
Sprint/Nextel
To register to vote:
Private Schools: Evansville Day School
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 951 Walnut St. 812-435-8453 www.evscschools.com
Charter Schools: Joshua Academy
3001 Oaklyn Drive, 812-428-8234
Civic Center Complex 1 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-435-5222 www.vanderburghgov.org
1230 E. Illinois St. 812-401-6300 www.joshuaacademy.com
Warrick County Voter Registration Office
610 Main St. 812-421-1820 www.signature.edu
120 S. Red Bank Road, 812-428-8205
Stringtown
2100 Stringtown Road, 812-428-8233
West
2000 W. Franklin St., 812-428-8232 www.evpl.org
To renew your driver’s license:
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles East Branch 6240 E. Virginia St., 812-477-7911
North Branch
4209 U.S. 41-N., Suite 10, 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
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Judicial Center 1 County Square, Suite 220 Boonville, Ind., 47601 812-897-6161 www.warrickcounty.gov
Trinity Lutheran School
To establish local cable service:
Vanderburgh County Voter Registration Office
Red Bank
120 E. Michigan St. 812-424-7252 www.evansvillelutheranschool.com
866-496-9669
WOW!
960 Koehler Drive, 812-428-8237
Oaklyn
Evansville Lutheran School
1401 W. Boonville-New Harmony Road 812-867-5279 www.trinitydarmstadt.org
812-467-0335
802 S. Green River Road, 812-473-4151
Central Library East
To establish local telephone service:
Signature School
Faith-based Schools: Catholic Diocese of Evansville
3400 N. Green River Road 812-476-3039 www.evansvilledayschool.org
Montessori Academy 4611 Adams Ave. 812-479-1776 www.montessorievansville.org
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
Keep Evansville Beautiful 209 Main St. 812-425-4461 www.keepevansvillebeautiful.org
Junior League of Evansville
4200 N. Kentucky Ave. 812-424-5536 www.evansville-diocese.org
123 N.W. Fourth St., Suite 422 812-423-9127 www.juniorleagueofevansville.org
City of Evansville (water/sewer/ trash)
Evansville Christian School East Campus
Vanderburgh Community Foundation
812-436-7846
4400 Lincoln Ave. 812-477-7777 www.evansvillechristian.org North Campus 4100 Millersburg Road 812-867-7777 www.evansvillechristian.org
To establish local utility service:
Solid Waste District (recycling) 812-436-7800
Vectren (gas and electricity) 800-227-1376 www.vectren.com
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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