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FEATURES 6 we were there – WERE YOU?

34 EPO HAPPENINGS – you have My cello

by mark mccoy

by Lanea stagg

8 DIGITS – ST. PAT’S EDITION by bean counters

68 evansvIlle MuseuM CONTEMPORARIES – featured afrIcan art

38 Go local: upspoken art studIo

69 froM the stacks – MORE THAN BOOKS to check out

38 BRIEFS – EXTRA NEWS 4U

by amy mangold

by dylan gibbs

by doug messel

12 TOBYMAC/SKILLET – INFO and eXclusIve quotes by doug messel

14 lIpIzzaner stallIons – THANK GENERAL patton. really. by doug meseel

15 DAVE FORD – LOCAL Guy Makes Good

39 ROLLER DERBY QUEENS – que the croce sonG here

70 under the beaMs – EXCLUSIVE Q & A wIth fareed haque

by barry heath

by doug mesell

63 southern IndIana HALF-MARATHON – runnInG Into lIfe

71 STYLES – AR-O-MAT-IC

64 rodney carrInGton – WE CENSORED ourselves thIs tIMe

17 local chef spotlIGht – BRENT THARP

73 FINE ART – AT anGel Mounds

by Joanne demaio

74 SORE THUMBS – we’ve seen the future, and It Is Good by dan woolsey

66 KID’S PAGE – GET THE kIds outta the house

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by Lanea stagg

67 RUN OF LUCK – NOT eXclusIve to the IrIsh

18 bourbon bloG – EXCURSION TO the bIG apple

by doug messel

by tom fischer

FUN STUFF 62 toon: lIttlwhItet by andrew miller

94 soundboard: the MusIcIan’s foruM

21 RESTAURANTS 31 BANDS 32 CLUBS 39 NIGHT LIFE 75 ROAD TRIPS 80 ARTS & ETC.

by mark mccoy

by Casey Carnage and Norine Stice

by brian Jackson

19 WINE 20 FOOD 33 BEER 83 MUSIC 88 FILM

GUIDES

72 creatIve spotlIGht – SHAGGY WONDA

by bob yehling

65 local pro wrestlInG – CONTINUING A deep tradItIon

16 WATCH EVANSVILLE – better than sMellInG It, for sure

REVIEWS

by alison sigman

by dylan gibbs

by Lanea stagg

March 2010

by Jane owen

by dylan gibbs

10 MartIna McbrIde – INTERVIEW’S STILL forthcoMInG… supposedly

by dylan gibbs

INTRO

[ Table of Contents ]

95 we’re dooMed: new decade, stIll utterly dooMed by brandon kaelin

publisher publisher Bashar BasharHamami Hamami business businessManager Manager Sharon SharonTindle Tindle

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Managing Managingeditor editor Dylan DylanGibbs Gibbs

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Director Promotiof onsOperations Amanda Smith Casey McCoy amanda@news-4u.com

Promoti Accountons Executives Casey McCoy Carolyn Cummings Nick Doerter Account Executives Keith LaCrosse Carolyn Cummings webDoerter programming Nick Jeff Lingis Keith LaCrosse Producti on web programming Supervisor Jeff Lingis Amanda Smith art@news-4u.com

Producti Graphicon Artist Supervisor Jaqulyn Woolsey Jaqulyn Woolsey Staff Photographer art@news-4u.com Mark McCoy Graphic Artist Aisha Staff Causey Writer DougPhotographer Messel Staff Mark McCoy Staff Writer Doug Messel

contributors contributors Casey Carnage, Joanne DeMaio, Tom Fischer, Barry Heath, Jabez, Brian Jackson, Brandon Kaelin, Amy Mangold, Paul Mattingly, Mark McCoy, Andrew Miller, Jane Owen, Laura Perry, Tom Tindle, Alison Sigman, Lanea Stagg, Norine Stice, Dan Woolsey, Bob Yehling, Todd Zachritz

on onthe thecover cover this thismonth... month...

Marti na McBride: dauGhtry

Sony Music Central Photograph: tobyMac: courtesy aeG NewDMagazine.com

trace adkins:

the Records crowd Capitol Photograph: rodney carrington: courtesy EMI Publicityof the crowd shinedown: WMA.com

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WE WERE THERE [ by Mark McCoy ]

Super Bride Sunday at The Centre

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DIGITS

[ Luck of the Irish]

13 million

Number of pints of Guinness consumed on St. Patrick’s Day.

1759

Guinness–freewebs.com

5.5 million Number of pints of Guinness consumed on any other average day.

The year Arthur Guinness began brewing. He started with ales; it wasn’t until the 1840s that Guinness began selling stouts.

1762

Year of the first St. Patrick’s Day parade. It was held not in Ireland, but in New York City by Irish soldiers serving in the English military.

44

Street number that the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins upon.

86

Street number on which the Parade ends.

3 million

Number of spectators at the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It’s the longestrunning civilian parade in the world, and boasts roughly 150,000 participants.

Sources: history.com; wikipedia.org; nyc-st-patrick-day-parade.org; news-nationalgeographic.com • 10 •

DublinSt.PatParade–theodora.com

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1962

The first year the Chicago River was dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. The tradition began by accident; city workers used green dye to trace the source of illegal sewage discharges; that year, they released 100 pounds of green vegetable dye in the river, enough to keep it green for a week.

400,000

ChicagoRiverGreen–pjreillydesign.files.wordpress.com

Number of spectators at Dublin, Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Dublin parade is only about 75 years old.

390 A.D.

Approximate year the real-life St. Patrick was born. He was born in England, not Ireland.

St.PatsParade–manhattan.edu

10,000

Number of three-leaf clovers for every four-leaf clover.

St.Patrick–catholictradition.org

461 A.D.

4leafclovers–justmakingitup.files.wordpress.com

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Year in which St. Patrick died.

The date was March 17.

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Shine all night -

Country’s Ms. McBride and mr. Trace adkins Less than a month after two big concerts rocked Roberts Stadium, another tour is set to roll into Evansville on March 6. This month proves to be a solid treat for country fans, as Martina McBride and Trace Adkins drop by on their co-headlining effort, the Shine All Night tour.

Doug Messel

Martina McBride

Martina McBride earned her success the way most musicians do—hard work and dedication, combined with talent nursed during her youth.

The country star’s current effort, a co-headlining tour with Trace Adkins, comes to Roberts Stadium this month.

McBride’s story begins in Sharon, Kansas, where she was born Martina Mariea Schiff in 1966. McBride discovered country music rather early, thanks to her father and his local band, the Schifters. As she grew older, McBride took over a vocal role in the band, as well as a place behind the keyboard. Although she loved singing, she never expected to make a career of it.

Staff Writer

After obtaining a recording contract with RCA in 1991, McBride took the position as Brooks’ opening act on his 1992 tour. Her debut album, The Time Has Come, featured a myriad collection of styles, but none of its singles generated sufficient airplay to become hits. That honor belonged to her 1993 follow-up, The Way that I Am. “My Baby Loves Me,” the lead-off single, rose to the second spot on Billboard’s country chart, while “Life #9” did respectably as well. This album also contained “Independence Day,” McBride’s song about domestic abuse. It charted, but didn’t reach the top ten because of its subject matter—which radio programmers strongly objected.

“Independence Day,” however, remains one of McBride’s signature hits, along with her first #1, 1995’s “Wild Angels.” Many hits followed, including the crossover hit “Valentine” in 1997, 2003’s “This One’s for the Girls,” and “Ride,” from her latest album, 2009’s Shine. In the interim, McBride has recorded an album composed completely of covers (2005’s Timeless), and a Christmas release (1998’s White Christmas). Her recording career is already prolific after 17 years, as is evident by her 11 album releases, including a “greatest hits” release in 2001.

Trace Adkins

That all changed shortly after high school, when McBride attended college for one semester before realizing her true passion was music. In 1987, she rented rehearsal space near the studio engineer John McBride, whom Martina would later marry. The two of them moved to Nashville two years later, in an attempt to begin successful careers in country music. John joined Garth Brooks’ sound crew and eventually became his concert production manager. Martina occasionally joined John on the road—where working with Brooks changed everything.

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Trace Adkins’ roots lie in Sarepta, Louisiana, where his father, Aaron Adkins, taught him to play guitar. His high school years are marked by membership in a gospel group known as the New Commitments, as well as time spent in FFA (Future Farmers of America). Adkins is a graduate and football veteran of Louisiana Tech University.

After graduating, Adkins started to work on an oil rig, where he was involved in an unfortunate accident with a bucket and a knife.

Despite losing his pinky finger, Adkins asked doctors to reattach it at an angle. His reason? To keep playing guitar.

The early 1990s were spent playing honky tonk bars in Nashville, where he was quickly signed by Capitol Records. His debut album, Dreamin’ Out Loud, spawned several high-charting singles, including “Every Light in the House” and “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing.”

Adkins has repeated his success with the first album several times, particularly in the last decade. Songs About Me, a 2005 release, featured some controversy in the form of its second single, “Arlington,” which details in the first-person the

life of a soldier soon to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” a crossover success, followed shortly thereafter.

2006 brought his seventh studio album, Dangerous Man, featured Adkins’ first Number One single since 1997, “Ladies Love Country Boys.” In 2007, he released “I Got My Game On” and “You’re Gonna Miss This.” Both of which enjoyed a great deal of success.

Adkins isn’t just a country artist; like his tour-mate, he’s a supporter of a cause close to his heart. On 2008’s season of The Celebrity Apprentice, he played for the Food Allergy &Anaphylaxis Network, which serves to raise awareness and research support for families who deal with serious or life-threatening food allergies. His 6-year-old daughter, Brianna, suffers from life-threatening allergies to peanuts, milk and eggs. He nearly won the competition, but lost to tabloid editor Piers Morgan.

Tickets for the Shine All Night tour, sponsored by Sunny D, are already on sale at the Roberts Stadium Box Office, Centre Box Office, and Ticketmaster outlets like fye and Schnuck’s West. You can also call 1-800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com.

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Tobymac keeps the faith

I went to a TobyMac show once. There

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was a ridiculous amount of activity on the stage, like the usual singing, dancing, public professions of faith, prayer.

Wait. What?

Doug Messel Okay, so it wasn’t exactly Staff Writer a concert, since his set took place in the middle of this two-day Christian conference at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, but I say it still counts.

Why?

It was dope.

Ignore for a moment the fact that Toby McKeehan grew up in the northern Virginia suburbs. Ignore the stigma that comes with McKeehan’s time spent in dc talk,

how they’re not stale or boring or anything of the sort. TobyMac’s like that, too. When the members of dc talk decided to go their separate ways in 1999, McKeehan spent some time considering his options. Instead of just slipping into obscurity, he decided (after some serious prayer time) to release a solo project. Momentum, that effort from 2001, was released to some pretty solid success.

I remember hearing its first track after a youth group meeting one night and not immediately hating it. Even when I’d rather spend my time singing Nirvana covers with a few buddies, I had to stop and take a listen. Not bad, I thought.

Now I’ll admit I didn’t go out and actively pursue a copy of Momentum. I didn’t even listen to any of his subsequent records,

the Christian rap group he co-founded with Michael Tait and Kevin Max Smith in the late 1980s. Ignore the fact that I’m gushing over an artist whose concerts I haven’t attended since 2005, and that I still use words like “righteous” and “dope.”

Imagine instead one of those few Christian artists who manage to overcome the stereotype of being a crappy musician.

A few months ago I wrote about Flyleaf, and

unless I happened to be in a room where they’re played. I am not, in fact, generally a fan of “Christian music,” and all the negative connotations that phrase implies. But when you hear a TobyMac song—or rather, when you see a TobyMac show—you’re not immediately overwhelmed by the lyrical content. You simply think, Wow. That’s good music, or even, Wow. What a kick-ass stage show. www.News4UOnline.com • March 2010

extrA exClusiVe Quotes froM toByMAC: “I listen to Bob Marley. His music was so spiritual but so open to society, like U2. It’s been a great inspiration lyrically that you can write about the deeper things than what’s just going on on the outside.”

“Melodically, I’ve always loved Hall and Oates and I’m a fan of Kravitz. There is a bunch of stuff like Run-DMC and Beastie Boys from back in the day.”

“I hope my music offers some hope. I hope it allows them to dialog with people about certain subjects.

Maybe about faith, maybe about God…” “It’s something I have hope and faith in and I’m not going to cram it down your throat but let these lyrics wash over you because we are really both facing the same giants.”

McKeehan doesn’t think his music’s for a specific audience either. He says, “Yeah, my music is for everyone. It’s not made for an insulated few. It’s a music that talks about life and I think everyone can relate to it. I don’t think anyone’s going to be put off by it. I think the only time people are put off is when artists put such a hard title on it and place it in this box labeled Christian music. You just

open up our ears and listen to it I think there is something there for everybody. And I don’t say that in a sales way. It’s just about things that you and I face.”

TobyMac returns to Evansville this month with a show at Roberts Stadium on March 12 with opening support from Skillet. Seats are $37, $27 and $12. All tickets are subject

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to Ticketmaster Fees, Handling Charges and Facility Fees. Tickets can be purchased at The Roberts Stadium Box Office, The Centre Box Office, All Ticketmaster outlets including fye in Eastland Mall and Evansville Schnuck’s West. Tickets can be charged by phone by calling 1-800-745-3000 or on the Internet at Ticketmaster.com.

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fans of horses tthat aren’t exactly interested in rodeos have a chance to see something different this month, as the Lipizzaner Stallions return to Evansville. Making their way to Roberts Stadium on March Doug 27, the show promises to bring Messel the best in equestrian events, Staff Writer featuring riders from all over the world.

So what exactly is a Lipizzan? It’s a rare breed whose history and culture is known worldwide. General George S. Patton played a role in preserving the Lipizzans for our enjoyment.

The Walt Disney movie The Miracle of the White Stallions, depicts Patton saving them at the end of World War II. It was this film that created an even greater world-wide interest in the Lipizzaner breed. Thanks to Patton, we get to experience the majestic show.

It’s the 40 th anniversary of the show, which promises an experience with completely new music, choreography and routines.

Particular attention is being paid to the historical background and foundation of the Lipizzaner breed.

Beginning with its breeding and use as a warhorse to its use by the nobles and aristocrats. Finally, the Lipizzaner Stallions will be shown as a living form of equestrian art. The show emulates the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, Austria, in that it presents the Lipizzans in a fairly traditional and entertaining performance, much like what a spectator would see at the Spanish Riding School of Vienna.

Also included is a segment called the “Airs Above the Ground.” These equestrian works of art are the spectacular leaps and maneuvers, once used by riders in saddle to protect and defend themselves on the battlefield.

“When you see the Lipizzans perform, it is like stepping back four hundred years and viewing one of the greatest equine ballets in history.”

There’s quite a bit of history behind the Lipizzaner Stallions, raging clear back to ancient times. According to a brief history of the Lipazzaner Stallions available on their website, “It is believed that the forerunner of the Lipizzan was bred in Carthage, more than 2,000 years ago. The Carthaginian stock was bred to the Vilano, a sturdy Pyrenees horse, and with Arab and Barbary strains.

The result became the fabled Andalusian of ancient Spain.”

It’s this ancestral forefather of the Lipizzan that shares the spotlight, featured in a high school presentation with special wardrobe themed to traditional Spanish music.

Not only is the Andalusian shown in saddle, but also in a unique presentation where the rider performs all the maneuvers of the Grand Prix Olympic level dressage on the longline, all while guiding the horse through his paces from behind.

The conclusion of The “World Famous” Lipizzaner Stallions includes a traditional Grand Quadrille, featuring six to eight Lipizzaner Stallions with their riders performing an intricate, ballet-like routine, exhibiting maneuvers through the highest level of dressage. The horses prance, march and intricately weave their way across the floor to the music of the Masters in a “spectacular ballet of four-footed white dancers.”

If these place names and terms aren’t immediately familiar, don’t sweat it. I had to spend some time doing research just to remember where Carthage was located on the map, or figure out what “dressage” means. Ultimately, what matters is that this program isn’t one you’ll want to miss. It’ll be a nice change of pace from the usual sweat and grit of horse-related events at Roberts Stadium.

More: Lipizzaner.com; ticketmaster.com; facebook.com/LipizzanerStallions

it is believed that the forerunner of the lipizzan was bred in Carthage, more than 2,000 years ago.”

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local band’s connections yield big exposure

Evansville’s Guitar Center, a music super store on Evansville’s East Side, has a celebrity in

lanea stagg

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the house. Local musician, 24 year-old Operations Assistant, David Ford, is a member of a local band that was chosen for a nationwide CD released by Guitar Center titled “Fresh Cuts” which showcases incredible talent found amongst its employees. The compilation CD is the fifth release by G.C. and it contains 12 tracks hand chosen by platinum-selling band New Found Glory. It contains a new release

by NFG as well.

David’s band, Exesion, described as “progressive metal,” was chosen for their song “Double Speak” and features David as the bass player; Ryan Key, guitar; Xach Lively, vox; Brandon Rainkin, drums and Andrew Riddle, keys. You can purchase (and I highly suggest it) Exesion’s CD Promise Waste and Rot for $10.73 at Guitar Center. The guys recently recorded a video for “Double Speak” and it will be out in a couple of months. Keep tabs on announcements at myspace.com/exesion. If you are dripping with cool metalhead energy, then plan to roadtrip to Nashville in April to see Exesion at The Muse.

David took precious time away from his activities to answer a few questions for N4U: N4U: Tell us the story behind your song “Double Speak” which appears on the album.

DF: The song is about anger, it’s about the progression that everyone that is conscious takes, from youth until you wake up in a world that you no longer recognize, and if you share any feelings with us, it manifests in the form of a world that disgusts you in its lack of integrity and pursuit of the freedom that is drifting from reach, there are obviously Orwellian overtones but there is a much less deeper rooted tribute to the spirit of standing up for something that many are losing site of.

Was that song your first choice to submit for consideration?

No we really didn’t have a choice per say. We submitted the entire album and this just happened to be selected.

How did you come up with the name Exesion?

Ryan (guitarist) found the name in a medical dictionary that states it to be the gradual deterioration of superficial tissue. And it seemed to carry a message that made sense.

That’s how we try to present ourselves with the hope to allow what is not important to be left as such, to fade away. To bring attention to surfacing some form of truth that we feel deserves attention.”

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What are some of the coolest things you find about working in a music store on a day-byday basis?

Well first off I love everything about music, so being around what you love everyday is a good thing. The best perk of the job is that you get gear at a discount, second is it is a good place to network yourself and your band, Also you can go on tour leave and still keep your job.

What would be one thing you’d like people to know about Fresh Cuts as a select member of the club that had the chance to appear on the album?

I, for one, am pleased by the scope of music that is presented and the exposure that it has given all involved. I mean obviously everyone may not listen to it and may not be touched by what it truly takes to put a piece of yourself into what you are writing, and the time involved to rehearse the material over and over again in a dirty basement or garage to perfect what you want to display to the world. There are a lot of critics but seldom do I see people take a step back and realize this is hard. It takes a lot of work to write a good song, but it takes peoples appreciation to recognize that song and make it truly a great piece of music.

What is ahead for you and Exesion?

We try to live day to day and not get to caught up in the current trends and that’s how we hope to maintain ourselves moving forward. We have shot a video that ties together the last album and are currently trying to follow up Promise Waste and Rot with something that shows improvement and our struggle to challenge ourselves because ultimately that’s who you have to be playing music for… if you aren’t making yourself happy then what are you doing it for to begin with?

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BRIAN JACKSON

Faith and begorrah, ‘tis March at last, and the wonderful Feast o’ St. Paddy’s is near us! It makes me stop and think of the monthly parade of drinking holidays around here. February brings us Mardi Gras, March is St. Patrick’s Day, April – well, that’s a tough one, but there is Earth Day, and Arbor Day; God knows tree-hugging makes SO much more sense after the third or fourth round. May is Cinco de Mayo, and June? Hey, the first day of summer is plenty of excuse to get loaded. July is Independence Day (alcohol and explosives – what a wonderful combination!) and August – OK, I admit I got stuck on August until I found out it’s home to the First Day of Ramadan, the annual Islamic holy period. They can’t drink, but the rest of us sure can! September is Labor Day, October is Halloween, November brings Thanksgiving and December is crammed with Christmas parties and, of course, New Year’s Eve. But what about January?

That poor neglected month gets overlooked altogether. planning next year’s competition. Keep checking WatchEvansville.com for I mean, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day hardly seems videos of the biggest food fight in Evansville history! appropriate as an opportunity to unplug the jug and dance March also marks the first anniversary of the public release of the gay tarantella. Honestly, we need to address this weak link in the inebriate WatchEvansville.com, and it appears that we will celebrate our 400,000 th chain of events. After some research I have found that our friends the Serbians, video view this month, easily making WE the Tri-State’s most popular videoevery 14th of January, celebrate Saint Vasilis Day (obviously, the Patron Saint of sharing website. We couldn’t have done it without the genius of our Chief Vaseline, and where on earth would we be without that wonderfully slippery of Internet, Scott Hendrickson, or the tough love of our CEO Julie Karger. So stuff? I dated a girl in Louisville once what’s next on WatchEvansville.com? who – but that’s another story, really) More fruits of our terrific partnership and so I hereby propose that we, the with News 4U and its associated citizens of the Tri-State, in honor of websites GoTeammagazine.com and our Serbian brethren, in homage to TristateBride.com, as well as more Vaseline and in order to secure a more new toys and technology, more socialperfect schedule of monthly bingemedia interfaces and more videos drinking, do now approve and adopt from people just like you who have St. Vasilis Day as a regularly scheduled an interest and a camera. So jump in holiday. I think it best to move it to the the video swim! You can join WE on 3rd Saturday in January – that avoids Facebook, follow WE on Twitter and conflict with the aforementioned see WE on the new Househunter.com commemoration of Dr. King, and interactive kiosk at Eastland Mall. Like places the event squarely between I told you, 2010 is The Year of On-line New Years’ and Fat Tuesday. Who’s Streaming Video, and the very best with me on this? way to get your talent, your hobby,

Wa t c h E v a n s v i l l e . c o m ’s your group or club, your business or First Ever “Evansville Steel Cook” your opinion NOTICED is to invest a competition at the Holiday Inn North few bucks in a flip-style camera, take Atrium last Jan. 31 was a rip-roaring the five minutes necessary to learn success. WE asked: “Is cooking a Windows Movie Maker or i-movie, spectator sport in Evansville?” and the and become a video producer in this resounding “YES, it IS!” could be heard brave new medium! Never before Scott Schmik, winner of the First from the airport to the river. Thanks in the history of mass media have Annual Steel Cook Competition to Evansville Living, Sitex, Sysco, The so many had such access to so much Holiday Inn North, Khaotic Productions, empowerment, enlightenment and Paradise Productions and The Junior League of Evansville for helping make it entertainment – and WatchEvansville.com is your free ticket the cutting edge happen. Kudos also to Angelo’s, Firefly, The Old Mill, Pie Pan, Zuki, Just Rennie’s of it all. and Rolling Hills Country Club for sending their chefs to compete. And major Let me also plug the new Social Media Club of Evansville, IN, which props to Chef Scott Schymik of Kirby’s Private Dining for walking away with held its first meeting Feb. 15th at Ri Ra’s. Look for us on Facebook and join in! the Evansville Steel Cook trophy. It was a fantastic event, and we’re already Til next month, Erin go Bragh! Peace out.

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LOCAL CHEF SPOTLIGHT [ Brent Thorn ]

A familiar name on the local dining scene, Brent Thorn was with the Red Geranium for many years. Now, he’s still cooking, and still in the kitchen in Posey County, but he’s moved on to the Feed Mill, where his decades of experience come through in the menu that’s worth checking out despite – or even because of – its somewhat out-of-the-way location.

Here, Thorn answers the questions area foodies want answers to:

What was your first food-related memory? What was the first “real” meal you prepared and how old were you?

My favorite food related memory was working in my aunt’s restaurant (Laura’s Cafe) in Illinois chopping vegetables and washing dishes. I was very young. I grew up in the restaurant industry and have prepared a large variety of foods.

Where did you learn the ropes? What is your training? Tell about the first serious experience you had in a professional kitchen.

I took a little bit of knowledge from every restaurant I have worked in and each person I have worked with. Gary Gerard has played a big role in everything I have become.

My first serious experience in a kitchen was working at the Radisson cooking for large banquets.

You were with the Red Geranium for a long time.

How did you get started there, and what did you do in terms of crafting the menu, working with the staff and management, etc.?

The chef from the Radisson had left and went to the Red Geranium, he called me for a grill cook position and in less than six months I was the Chef at the Bayou Grill. I created all the restaurant, catering and conference menus.

When the Bayou closed and became the New Harmony Conference Center I created the menus for the banquets and brunches. I also sculpted the ice carvings. Training of the staff has always been very important that it remain consistent.

You are still in Posey County. Tell people about life at the Feed Mill. What do you bring to their kitchen from your many years as a professional?

I bring many years of experience to the Feed Mill. We have many new roads to explore. The Monday after Easter you are going to see new things starting to happen, such as we will now be open for breakfast Monday through Sunday and to accompany that on the weekends we will have breakfast buffets and Sunday brunches. We are now featuring a new banquet and catering menu which will soon be posted on line. I see nothing but good things to come for the Poseyville Feed Mill.

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What is your favorite kind of food to prepare for your own enjoyment?

I like to cook all foods for me to pick just one it would impossible. I have a smoker that I built myself. It is large enough to cook a whole hog on. I have used it several times for friends and family cook outs.

I have had 30 whole chickens on it at once for graduation party. I really enjoy cooking for large groups of people. Whether it be professionally or personally I take pride in what I do.

What are a few things you would tell someone just starting out in cooking - not professionally, but at home?

For someone starting out in cooking I would tell them to be creative always keep trying new things.

I always tell my daughter to be inventive.

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[ Bourbon Blog ] “Would you like to come to New York City, speak about Bourbon, drink a lot of it for a whole day along with some beer

Tom Fischer

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and BBQ?” “Yes,” I reply, “I’ll be right there.” BourbonBlog.com heads to the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival in Manhattan and takes on the Big Apple in a big way.

Because we were headed to NYC, I started thinking “Big.”

It comes to me while in the shower, “What if we created a Beer, Bourbon & BBQ cocktail?” I quickly begin Googling those three ingredients to see if it had ever been done. No, not from the shower, but this is yet another Google product you could soon see. The conclusion is clear: When BourbonBlog. com creates a Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Cocktail, it will be a first ever in the world.

I call my favorite mixologist Stephen Dennison and tell him my idea. We quickly begin brainstorming and a few days later, we meet at Varanese Restaurant in Louisville where I film the creation process of our new cocktail. I invite you to watch this process on video on BourbonBlog.com. I would hate to give away all the ingredients without you taking a peak at this video...more on the cocktail in a moment.

From Louisville, BourbonBlog photographer/filmmaker Jake Bilinski and I begin our journey to NYC where we stay up way too late and enjoy a few Bourbons with publishers of The Bourbon Review Magazine the night before we leave. Why schedule such an early flight? To get to the City to start hitting some Bourbon bars.

Fast forward several hours from a Southwest flight where they take pride in serving Wild Turkey 101 because Southwest co-founder Herb Kelleher is quite fan. We are told there is more to that story and we intend to investigate.

After a short layover in D.C., a few more Bourbons, and an entertaining cab ride you can watch on BourbonBlog.com, we start our Friday night off at Blue Smoke, world famous for BBQ, Bourbon and extremely delicious tastes of America. Kenny Callaghan is the Executive Chef and Partner, a.k.a. the man responsible for this Heaven on Earth. He greets us with some delicious Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year Old Bourbon, followed by Shrimp Corn Dogs, to die for, plus mac & cheese, and a generous sampling of Memphis Baby Backs, Kansas City Spareribs and Texas Beef Ribs. Next in this feast comes more signature cocktails and a homemade desserts sampler including a warm apple crisp with a homemade rum raisin ice cream. By the way, this is not even part of the Festival we came here for; we simply decided to enjoy a few stops like this to bring you more video episodes on BourbonBlog.com. It tough to visit a place like Blue Smoke, but it is all for you the viewers. Ok, I can’t fool you, this ain’t a bad job.

So let’s tackle more flavors. The next stop is Brandy Library in Tribeca. Brandy Library is basically what sounds like as this dimly lit, scholarly lounge amasses over 900 bottles of whiskies from around the world. There is one large wall dedicated to their Bourbon selection, with several bottles which are very rare. This place is the real deal and no library card required.

Experience it for yourself as we interview Ethan Kelley Spirit Sommelier for Brandy Library on BourbonBlog.com as we drink more Bourbon. Aren’t we forgetting something? The Festival is tomorrow (Saturday that is). Fortunately, it starts at 12 noon.

Fast forward through a few hours of sleep and welcome to our cab ride to the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival. Along the way, we stop at Kessler Liquor store in Midtown Manhattan and we are surprised to find Buffalo Trace’s White Dog Mash #1 for sale. This clear spirit is 125 proof and basically what Bourbon is before it goes into the barrel. Some think of it as similar to “Moonshine,” but it is a bit more refined because this is the actual Buffalo Trace Bourbon recipe. It is only the barrel and the aging that gives Bourbon • 20 •

the flavor and color that you come to expect.

We buy a bottle of White Dog and a very rare Rittenhouse Rye 21 Year Old from Heaven Hill Distilleries to share with those festival goers who attend our session. Our arrival to the Festival is one of absolute maddening joy. Of course, this venue is indoors on a cold January day. We find our way through a wall to wall presence of over 5,000 Bourbon, Beer and BBQ lovers.

I quickly look for the kitchen where I am to prepare the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Cocktail in mass quantities. No, not for 5,000, but an expected a large number. The kitchen I am ushered to by the Festival organizers is pretty much a janitorial closet and my mixing gets creative when I’ve given clean buckets to mix my ingredients in. No worries though, it’s the flavor that matters and not where it was prepared. After our sessions is over, we’re gonna hit the sampling hard. Photographer/Filmmaker Jake Bilinski captures all of this for you to see on BourbonBlog.com

BourbonBlog.com’s session was a hit, we joined Art of the Drink’s Anthony Caporale and Thrilllist.com’s Hayden Lynch. It is here we unveil to the world our Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Cocktail. The world likes it! So does Maker’s Mark Master Distiller Kevin Smith who is speaking at the Festival too.

Check out www.BourbonBlog.com to watch our complete NYC Coverage and also visit BeerandBourbon.com to learn more about the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival that travels across the country. We highly recommend you attend this Festival somewhere in the country!

Special thanks to Festival Director Greg Nivens, Chris Mills, Jake Bilinski, Bourbon Review Magazine publishers and everyone who made our trip a blast. www.News4UOnline.com • March 2010

REVIEW [ Wine]

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Green River Rd. Both wine and food can benefit from the (812) 477-9463 right pairing. The right wine can accentuate unexpected gastronomical aspects of food and vice versa, wine can shine in a new light when accompanied by the right dish. In order to savor the splendor of such combinations, one does not need to frequent expensive restaurants and buy overpriced wines. Rather, when combining food and wine it is one’s intuition and curiosity that are of paramount importance.

It is a pleasure to the palate and it teases the senses when you combine fine dining with a glass of good wine.

White wine is excellent when you are dining on fish or chicken, while red wine goes perfectly with red meat dishes.

You might be confused when it comes to classifying the kinds of wine manufactured by vintners. Wine-makers use the word “varietal” to refer to the type of wine made, as there are many variants to choose from. France and Italy are amoung the leading countries when it comes to exporting wine all over the world. In the United States, you can find great wine producers in California. Wines can be named according to the wine-maker, the vintage which indicates the year when the grapes were grown - and the place where the wines were made.

However, most wine names are derived from the grape they are made from.

Here’s a quick look at the general types of wines that you can choose from to suit your taste:

spArkling Wine This is more popularly known as champagne. Sparkling wine takes the form of a bubbly clear liquid which is most often used to signify a celebration.

They are further divided into different types. There is a type of sparkling wine which is very dry and they are light and a bit sweet when tasted. There are champagnes made from white or red grapes, and they are more popularly known as Blanc de Blancs.

reD Wines Red dinner wines are best served with red meat dishes or pasta. Cabernet Sauvignon is a popular red wine brand.

rose Dinner Wine This is related to the red wine variety and is also known as “blush wine” or pink wine. It has a lighter color and a sweeter flavor than the regular red wine.

White Wine White wine best complements fish or chicken meal. It brings out the natural aroma of food and further enhances flavor when served chilled. Chablis and Chardonnay are examples of white wines.

tABle Wine Table wines can be red, white or pink wine which have no more than 14% alcohol content.

Dessert Wine Sweet sherry is an example of a dessert wine which is mostly of the sweet variety. from all these wine types and more – you get to take your pick of which bottle you would like to take home, sip and enjoy.

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EATS

[ Cancun Restaurant ] “A friendly little bar.” That’s the simple but apt description given by both Rick Kennedy and his sister, Tina Byrns, about their establishment located virtually in the heart of River City at Dylan (where else?) 718 3rd Avenue, Gibbs right along Columbia Street.

Managing Editor

When I came in on a chilly, snowy afternoon recently, Rick’s 718 was in the middle of their Mardi Gras celebration.

And so to begin with – and in a departure from the form I usually like to employ – I’m going to describe a menu item you’ll not find there the rest of the year. But it was so incredibly good that I can’t help myself. Here it is: I had the best raw oyster, still alive and kicking, and just shucked from a shell the size of a circa-1989 cellular phone, that I’ve ever eaten in Evansville. Or anywhere else more than a few miles from any coastline.

I bring this up because it shows that this “friendly little bar” goes the extra mile when selecting the items they serve to their customers. The oyster was so fresh, so delectable, so satisfying, that it didn’t need the typical sprinkle of hot sauce or side of cocktail sauce in which to dunk the doomed mollusk.

Now, on to the rest of the story, as the late Paul Harvey would have said. “My mom kind of raised all of us up in a bar… the Silver Dollar, Gemeca Bar, there were several our mother worked in,” Kennedy says.

After a career in the concrete business, Kennedy decided it was time to get in the bar business that he’s been around for so long. So, in June of 2007, he acquired the business and set about to putting his own local touches to the place.

“We wanted to give people home cookin’. We don’t cheap it,” he relates. “The mashed potatoes are real potatoes – they’re not instant or anything like that – we use good-quality meats. Most of the stuff, we get from Farm Boy Food Mart and Dewig’s up in Haubstadt. The ground beef is always fresh, never frozen – we get that from Wesselman’s – all ground chuck.”

This use of local ingredients at a wholly-locally owned and operated establishment is refreshing for those of us who appreciate such things. And it speaks to Ricks’ ability to provide a menu that Evansvillians want on a day-to-day basis.

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With five employees, Rick’s 718 satisfies the breakfast, lunch and dinner cravings of anyone over the age of 21 who wants homemade, homestyle food.

Rick’s personal favorite is the open-faced beef, cut from fresh top round and served with fresh mashed potatoes and gravy. And it’s a steal at a price of under $5.

According to both Kennedy and sister Tina, Strombolis are a big hit with the public, as are their brain sandwiches, a tasty treat served at only several select area restaurants. But, in keeping with the “keep it local” theme, Rick

Kennedy knows what people in Evansville like to eat, and so he delivers on that.

An Evansville (and in a greater sense, Hoosier) favorite is the wonderful tenderloin sandwich. “I make my own,” says Kennedy. “Then slice them myself, tenderize, batter dip and fry them.” The wonders of a well-made tenderloin sandwich can’t be overstated.

The savory, tender pork chops at Rick’s are hand cut in house from a larger portion as well, and are featured as the plate lunch meat item on Tuesdays.

Plate lunches – another Evansville favorite – are something to look forward to throughout the week at Rick’s 718. Staples include Thursday’s country fried steak and fish on Fridays.

Wild card selections can be found on Mondays and Wednesdays, where the choices may include anything and everything from chicken Cordon bleu to spaghetti to chicken and dumplins to meatloaf, goulash and lasagna. Each and all are prepared with the same affection and eye to quality as the rest of the regular menu selections. And at a price of only $5.25, a choice of two side items and bread, lunches during the work week are a tasty, filling, homestyle break to look forward to, no matter where in the city you may find yourself.

After all, Rick’s 718 is within minutes of virtually everyplace in Evansville proper, particularly downtown and the Deaconess campus, where so many people work day-in, day-out.

A word has to be said of Rick’s 718’s breakfast. Thirdshifters – or anyone hungry for a homestyle way to start the day (and support their local business, for fewer dollars than the chains) will find plenty on the morning menu, the items of which are served from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Eggs made any way, including loaded omelets, fresh breakfast meats, French toast, biscuits and gravy, fried potatoes and hash browns, pancakes – all atre offered at a price that doesn’t go over $6 (the Western omelet, big enough for the hungriest person out there is only $5.55).

Local local local. That’s the underlying theme at Rick’s 718. It’s all done with love and affection, and of course, in keeping with their motto, friendliness.

Do visit Rick’s 718 soon. I can vouch for the quality and taste. You’ll have to go for yourself to be welcomed like an old friend.

Rick’s 718 • 423-0872 • Hours – Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 12:20 a.m.

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Corky’s Ribs & barbecue 1) Guide ] (Pavilion 421 N W Riverside Dr. 433-4227 Under $10/ Casual/FullBar / All Major Credit Cards

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[ Restaurant

AMish

black buggy restaurant Lynch & Green River Rd. 473-0012 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

stoll’s country Inn 9820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7731 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol/VISA,MC

BAr-B-Que

hawg ‘n’ sauce 1600 Leonard Rd. Mt. Vernon, IN 838-5339 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations/ Accepted/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards hickory pit stop 1521 N. Main 422-6919 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards, Diner’s Club

bar-b-q barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 491-9868 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC

landmark bbq 3901 Broadway 401-7427 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC

bar-b-q shack 4430 1st Av. 401-8227 Under $10-$15/Casual/ Beer &Wine/VISA, MC

Marx Barbeque & Catering 3119 W. Maryland St. 425-1616 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC

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the nisbet Inn 6701 Nisbet Station Rd. 963-9305 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Accepted/Full Bar/Checks/Accepted/VISA,MC north Main annex 701 N. Main 425-4535 Under $10/Casual/ Wine/VISA,MC R.J.’s Smokehouse 1013 S. Weinbach Ave. 421-8020 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards shyler’s bar-b-q 405 S. Green River 476-4599 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Wilson’s General Store & Café 11120 Broadway Ave. 985-0202 Under $10/Casual// VISA, MC,DSCVR wolf’s bar-b-q restaurant 6000 First Ave. 424-8891 Under$10/Casual/ Reservations/Accepted/ Checks Accepted/VISA, MC

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Applebee’s Bar & Grill 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 471-0929 5727 Pearl Drive 426-2006 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards bar louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd. 476-7069 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards boston’s the Gourmet pizza 3911 Venetian Drive 853-3400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar 615 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4700 Between $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards cheeseburger in paradise 8301 Eagle Lake 475-1074 Under $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River 475-1510 $15-$25/Casual/ Reservations/Accepted/ Full Bar/Checks/Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Choo Choo Cafe & Deli 915 Main St. 429-0283 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards house of como 2700 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-0572 Between $9-$12/Casual/ Checks/Accepted/Full Bar Firefly Southern Grill 6636 Logan Dr. 402-2354 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Accepted Gator’s hot fish 1203 N. Main St. 461-7027 Under $10/Casual hadi shrine 6 Walnut St 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

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hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards koodie-hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN 838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Max & Erma’s 421 N.W. Riverside (Pavilion Level 1) 433-4258 $10-15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 401-2125 $10-15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards red robin Gourmet burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Expwy. 473-4100 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards show-Me’s (west) 5501 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 (east) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 401-7459 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Steeplechase Café (Holiday Inn & Conference Center) 4101 Hwy. 41 N. 424-6400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Temptations Buffet (Pavilion Level 1) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-6059 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards The Granola Jar 1033 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 437-1899 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards t.G.I. friday’s (Inside Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 491-8910 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards zoup fresh soup co.

6240 E. Virginia St. 477-2664 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

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[ Restaurant Guide ]

Chinese

canton Inn restaurant 947 North Park Dr. 428-6611 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards charlie’s Mongolian bbq 315 E. Diamond Ave. 423-9897 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ VISA,MC china king 590 E Diamond Ave. 423-1896 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Beer and Wine/ Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards China Super Buffet 127 N. Burkhardt Rd. 476-8788 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/VISA,MC,DSCVR China Town Buffet 5435 Pearl Dr. 425-8146 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC china village 8423 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh, IN 858-8238 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards Chopstick House Restaurant 5412 E. Indiana 473-5551 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer and Wine/All Major Credit Cards Golden buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 473-4855 5066 S.R. 261 853-2680 Under $10/Casual/Full Service Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Janbo Restaurant 4500 W. Lloyd Expwy. 422-8289 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/Major Credit Cards lucky dragon chinese 4313 E. Morgan Ave. 479-5006 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer and Wine/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Ma. t. 888 china bistro 5636 Vogel Rd 475-2888 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservation Accepted/ VISA,MC,AMEX

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[ Restaurant Guide ] Mandarin Garden chinese 2013 Green River Rd. 476-7088 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/VISA,MC shing-lee chinese restaurant 215 Main 464-2769 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards taste of china 4579 University Dr. 422-1260 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted two brothers 3806 N 1 St. 423-6188 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards two brothers 3806 N 1 St. 423-6188 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards wok ‘n’ roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 479-3118 Under $10/Casual/VISA,MC, DSVR yen ching chinese restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Deli/BAkery

Amity Jo’s 202 E. Locust St. Ft. Branch 753-1230 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Coffee Cottage & Café 612 Weinbach Ave. 401-1930 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA,MC

Cards Accepted Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream 206-208 Main St Walkway 422-3026, 422-7030 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted Finn’s Café & Bakery 920 Main St. 962-3694 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Fresh Harvest Deli 101 NW 1st St. 421-0407 Under $10/Casual/MC,VISA Great Harvest Bread 423 Metro 476-4999 Under $10/Casual/Checks/All Major Credit Cards Jimmy John’s Gourmet sandwiches 701 N. Burkhardt Ste C 401-5400 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Just Rennies Cookies 102 S.E. 4th St. 490-8098 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards La Sombra Cofffee Company 318 Main St. 492-4567 Under $10/Casual/VISA,MC, DSVR Maxine’s cafe and bakery 1322 N Green River Rd 473-3663 Under $10/Casual/Checks/All Major Credit Cards Penn Station Subs Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards (east) 137 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-PENN (7366) (west) 5310 Pearl Dr. 434-PENN (7366) (north) 4827 Davis Lant 402-PENN (owensboro) 3625 Frederica St. 270-683-1515 (henderson) 1111 Barrett Rd. 270-826-7361 piece of cake 210 Main 424-2253 Under $5/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Choo Choo Cafe & Deli 915 Main St. 429-0283 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Riverview by Firefly 1 Main St. 465-7206 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

diamond deli 421 Riverside Dr. Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

roly poly sandwiches 5702 E. Virginia St. 962-2326 Under $10/Casual/VISA, MC

Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee (west) 210 N. St. Joseph 426-1011 (north) 2128 N 1st Ave 426-2311 1031E. Diamond Ave. 426-0011 (east) 5 N. Green River Rd 479-0511 Washington Ave. 477-2711 (newburgh) 3988 SR 261 858-9911 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit

schlotzsky’s deli 301 N. Green River Rd. 471-4011 Under $10/Casual/VISA,MC Spudz -n- Stuff 5225 Pearl Dr. 402-TATR Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA,MC

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The Granola Jar 1033 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 437-1899 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Twilight Bistro 221 Main St. 421-0606 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Vecchio’s Italian Market & Delicatessen 14 W. Jennings St. 490-7879 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/MC, VISA, DISVR

Family & Homestyle

The Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine and Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Black Buggy Restaurant Lynch & Green River Rd. 473-0545 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Bob Evans Restaurant 1125 N. Green River Rd. 473-9022 5201 Pearl Drive 425-5100 Under $10/Casual/VISA,MC Boonville Cafe 713 E. Main St. 812-897-2912 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/VISA,MC Buffalo Wild Wings 713 N Green River Rd. 471-9464 5404 Pearl Drive 423-9464 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 479-6388 Under $10/Casual/VISA,MC Charlie & Barney’s 1801 W. Franklin St. 423-5355 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/ VISA,MC Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 479-8788 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania 422-6464 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted Culver’s Frozen Custard Butter Burgers Burkhardt Rd. 437-3333 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

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[ Restaurant Guide ] Denny’s Classic Diner 5212 Weston Rd. 424-4472 19501 Elpers Rd. 867-7156 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Denny’s Restaurant (North) 4301 Hwy. 41 N. 423-9459 (East) 351 N. Green River Rd. 473-1063 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards Dogtown Tavern Old Henderson Rd. 423-0808 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/VISA, MC Ellis Park-Clubhouse Hwy 41 N. (800) 333-8110 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards The Feedmill - Poseyville Hwy. 165 & I-64 (812) 874-2210 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Flying Saucer Café (Inside the Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 423-1113 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards Frontier Restaurant & Bar 12945 Highway 57 812-867-6786 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/MC, VISA Golden Corral (West) 5301 Pearl Dr. 423-4930 (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd. 473-1095 (Henderson) 1770 S. Green St. (270) 827-0345 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards The Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way 422-1757 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit CardsHootie Hoot Saloon & Grill Hwy 261 & 66 490-9135 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted Hornville Tavern & Catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 963-9318 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/

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[ Restaurant Guide ] Ihop restaurant 601 Burkhardt 471-0514 Under $10/Checks Accepted/ Casual/VISA,MC,Discover K&D Dutch Korner 13935 St. Wendel Rd. 963-9370 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Cash Only kt’s fire Grill 7247 Main St. 812-673-4996 Wadesville, IN $10 - $15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA,MC

the old Mill 503 New Harmony Rd. 963-6000 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards the pie pan 905 North Park Dr. 425-2261 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards pop’s Grill (new harmony) 516 S. Main St. 812-682-3880 $10-$15/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA,MC Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 471-0024 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Kippleville (Kipplee’s Partyhouse) 2322 Division St. 476-1936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Under $10/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

red robin Gourmet burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Expwy. 473-4100 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Knotty Pine Cafe 500 N. Main 423-0014 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted

St. Joe Inn 9515 St. Wendel Rd. 963-9310 Between $10-$15/Casual/Reservations/ Recommended/Full Bar

koodie-hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN 838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

stoll’s country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/VISA,MC

log Inn Rt. 2 Haubstadt 867-3216 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted Marvin’s Pub 100 State Rd. 62 West Boonville, IN 490-2619 $15 - $25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Merry-Go-round restaurant N. 2101 N. U.S. Rt. 41 423-6388 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted north Main annex 701 N. Main 425-4535 Under $10/Casual/Wine/VISA,MC o’charley’s (east) 7301 E. Indiana 479-6632 (west) 5125 Pearl Dr. 424-3348 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

fine Dining

Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474 $15-$25/Credit Cards/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Cavanaugh’s (Pavilion Level 2) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 433-4333 $20-$30/Reservations Recommended/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron 479-6974 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards the edgewater Grille 1 E. Water St., Newburgh, IN 858-2443 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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The Jungle Restaurant/ fat cats bar 415 Main St. 425-5282 Between $10-$15/Reservations Recommended/Two Full Bars/ VISA, MC Lorenzo’s Bistro & Bakery 972 S. Hebron Ave. 475-9477 Between $15-$25/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Accepted Madeleine’s restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards red Geranium 504 N. New Harmony, Indiana 812-682-4431 Between $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards szechwan chinese restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 479-7600 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards the white house 610 Church St. New Harmony, IN (812) 682-3455 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

gerMAn

Gerst Bavarian Haus 2100 W. Franklin 424-1420 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

greek

the acropolis fine Greek cuisine and spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Major Credit Cards

inDiAn

EATS

[ Restaurant Guide ]

itAliAn/ MeDiterrAneAn angelo’s 305 Main Street 428-6666 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

biaggi’s ristorante Italiano 16401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 421-0800 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA, MC dilegges Italian 607 N. Main 428-3004 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA, MC house of como 2700 S. Kentucky 422-0572 $9-$12/Casual/Reservation Suggested/Full Bar Manna Mediterranean 2913 Lincoln Ave. 473-7005 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Milano’s Italian cuisine 500 Main Street 484-2222 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards The Olive Garden Italian 1100 N. Green River Rd. 473-2903 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Raffi’s Italian & Mediterranean 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-9166 $10-$15/Dressy Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

JApAnese

Flavor of India 4612 Vogel Rd. 477-4482 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse 917 North Park Dr. 962-4440 $10-$20/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

taj Mahal Indian cuisine 900 E. Tutor Ln. 476-5000 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

Iwataya Japanese Restaurant 8401 N Kentucky Ave 868-0830 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Jaya’s 119 S.E. 4th St. 422-6667 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer and Wine

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[ Restaurant Guide ] kanpai 4593 Washington Ave. 471-7076 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards nagasaki Inn 5720 Virginia St. 473-1442 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Required/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Tokyo Japan 3000 N. Green River Rd. 401-1020 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Zuki Japanese Grill & Sushi Lounge 1448 N. Green River Rd. 477-9854 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

en el rio (henderson) 104 N. Water St. 270-826-0099 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards hacienda Mexican restaurant (east) 990 S. Green River Rd. 474-1635 (north) 711 N. 1st. Ave. 423-6355 (west) 5440 Pearl Dr. 422-2055 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4044 Professional Ln. 490-2814 $5-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards la cabana 821 S. Green River Rd. 477-3351 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

koreAn

las americas Mexican 1016 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-3483 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

MexiCAn

Los Bravos (east) 834 Tutor Lane 474-9078 (north) 3534 First Ave. 424-4101 (east) 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy. 464-3136 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Jaya’s 119 S.E. 4th St. 422-6667 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted//Beer and Wine

acapulco Mexican (east) 3339 Green River Rd. 475-0566 (newburgh) 8480 High Pointe Dr. 858-7777 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards cancun Mexican restaurant (henderson)341 S. Green St. (270) 826-0067 (newburgh) 10640 SR 662 490-9936 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards el charro 720 N Sonntag Ave 421-1986 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards El Maguey - Boonville 601 W. St. Rd. 62 897-2028 3250 Warrick Dr. 897-6666 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/MC, VISA el rio 1919 Green River Rd. 471-1400 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

los toribio (henderson) 1739 S. Green St. (270) 831-2367 2810 US 41 N. (270) 830-6610 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Moe’s southwest Grill 6401 E.Lloyd Expwy. 491-6637 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards qdoba Mexican Grill 922 Burkhardt Rd 401-0800 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ VISA,MC taco tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 402-8226 Under $10/Casual/VISA,MC tequila’s Mexican (Mt. vernon) 408 Southwind Plaza 812-838-2392 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA,MC

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pizzA

2 daddy’s pizza 329 Main St. 455-9052 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar 8309 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-7778 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Mama Roma’s Pizza & Wings 2008 E. Morgan Ave. 422-1212 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

boston’s the Gourmet pizza 3911 Venetian Drive 853-3400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings 2611 Hwy 41 N. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1111 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/VISA,MC

cici’s pizza 101-B N. Green River Rd. 477-2424 5625 Pearl Dr. Suite G 962-0034 Under $10/Casual/VISA, MC

Muncheese pizza 1200 W. Colombia St. 437-3300 Under $10/Casual/Beer Only/VISA,MC

Dave’s Sports Den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Nick’s Pizza & Wings 900 W. Buena Vista 401-6425 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

deerhead sidewalk cafe 222 E. Columbia 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Firedome Pizza & Wings 2046 Hwy. 41 Henderson, KY (270) 831-1977 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812-868-8071 Under $10/Casual Gerontes pizza 4706 Vogel Rd. 474-1700 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/VISA, MC Greek’s pizzeria 240 S. Green River Rd. 402-4733 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Hollywood Bar & Grill (east)E. Morgan Ave. (Inside Showplace Cinemas) 402-5122 (north) 4428 1st Ave. 426-0133 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Hott’s Grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. 437-3377 Under $10/Casual/Beer/VISA, MC kipplee’s stadium Inn 2350 Division 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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[ Restaurant Guide ]

noble roman’s pizza 2403 Washington Ave. 477-5347 4807 W. Lloyd Expwy. 424-0996 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Exp. 401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 401-2125 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards pizza chef Hwy 261 (812) 853-3338 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/VISA,MC pizza king (north) 2411 Stringtown 401-1060 (newburgh) Hwy. 66 & 261 853-3368 (east) 1003 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-4941 (west) W. Franklin St. 424-7976 Under $10/Casual/Beer only (except Weinbach location)/ All Major Credit Cards roca bar (west) 1618 S. Kentucky Ave 422-7782 (Mt. vernon) 506 E. 4th St. 812-838-5000 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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[ Restaurant Guide ] rounder’s pizza 510 W. Mill Rd. 424-4960 12731 N. Green River Rd. 867-7172 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/VISA, MC samuel’s place (new harmony) 518 Main St. 812-682-3001 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards

kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 422-2230 $10 - $15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Marx Barbeque & Catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 425-1616 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC

puBs

algonquin’s (henderson) 213 US Hwy. 41 270-827-4313 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accpeted/VISA,MC

sandy’s pizza (ft. branch) 609 S. Main St. 812-753-3972 Under $10/Casual/Beer and Wine/All Major Credit Cards

beef o’brady’s 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Accepted

the slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/Beer and Wine/All Major Credit Cards

chilly willy’s pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Accepted

Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Corner Pocket Bar & Grill 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 428-2255 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA,MC

talk of the town 1200 Edgar St. 402-8696 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/MC

cricket’s 518 W. Main, 858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

turoni’s forget-Me-not Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7500 Under $10/Casual/Reservations /Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

darren’s pub (henderson) 713 N. Green St. 270-827-2206 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ MC,VISA

Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery 408 N. Main 424-9871 Under $10/Casual/Reservations /Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Dave’s Sports Den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks accepted/All Major Credit Cards

walter’s Golf ‘n fun 2301 N. 1st Ave. 464-4472 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

priVAte Dining

CJ’s & Party Place (Inside Willow Bowling Center) Virginia & Hwy 41 422-6682 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations/All Major Credit Cards Just Rennie’s Catering 100 S.E. 4th St. 401-8098 $15 to $25/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Fast Eddy’s Burgers & Beer 507 N. W. Riverside 424-ROCK Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA,MC Fox & Hound English Pub & Grille 5416 E. Indiana 473-5721 Between $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Ginny’s place Covert & Vann 477-0789 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 West Franklin 437-0171 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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Little Cheers Restaurant & Pub 329 Main St. 423-9740 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Main Gate sports bar 518 Main St. 484-1066 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC, DISVR Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Exp. 401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 401-2125 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards the Marigold bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave.475-8780 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Metro sports center pub 5820 Metro Dr. 479-5425 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/VISA, MC the pub 1348 Division 423-2121 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards rira’s Irish pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr.426-0000 Under $10-$25/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar / All Major Credit Cards roca bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave 422-7782 8309 Bell Oak Dr. 490-7778 506 E. 4th St. Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5000 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards rounder’s pizza 510 W. Mill Rd. 424-4960 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer and Wine/ VISA, MC Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

seAfooD

Bonefish Grill 6401 E Lloyd Expwy.

401-3474 $15-$25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards cheeseburger in paradise 8301 Eagle Lake 475-1074 Under $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards de’nadda’s seafood Restaurant & Lounge 20 Walnut St. 425-6700 $15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards red lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave 477-9227 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards tin fish seafood restaurant newburgh 300 W. Jennings Station 490-7000 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

steAkhouses

Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron 479-6974 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards haub steak house (haubstadt) Main and Haub, 768-6462 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards Hollywood Bar & Grill 4428 N. First Ave. 423-0050 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards hornet’s nest Old Petersburg Rd. 867-2386 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards house of como 2700 S. Kentucky 422-0572 $9-$12/Casual/Reservations Suggested/Full Bar logan’s roadhouse steakhouse 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 5645 Pearl Drive 421-0908 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon 934 N. Green River Rd. 473-5468 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards longhorn steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 473-2400 $10-$15/Casual/Call Ahead Seating/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards outback steakhouse 7201 Indiana 474-0005 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards rookies sports bar 117 Second St. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1106 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks/ Accepted/All Major Credit Cards sirloin stockade 4610 Bellemeade Ave. 473-0300 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards texas roadhouse E. Lloyd Expwy. 477-7427 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards tumbleweed southwest Grill (west) 4600 University Dr. 423-9590 (henderson) 1868 U.S. 41 N. (270) 869-9800 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar/VISA,MC Western Rib-Eye & Ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 476-5405 $12-$18/Casual/Reservations Accepted /Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

tAVerns

bob’s lounge 907 N. Fares Ave. 425-4929 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Brett & Rhonda’s Place 763 W. Lincoln (812) 588-1010 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/VISA, MC cricket’s 518 W. Main 858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 867-7300 Under $10/Full Bar/Casual/ VISA,MC

EATS

deerhead sidewalk cafe 222 E. Columbia [ Restaurant Guide ] 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations st. phillip’s Inn Accepted/ 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards 985-5558 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards diamond lanes 2400 Hwy. 41 N. 424-4677 Smitty’s Little Tavern Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All 2109 W. Franklin St. Major Credit Cards 423-6280 Under $10/Casual/ duck Inn Reservations Accepted/Full 4100 Pollack 479-8050 Bar/All Major Credit Cards Under $10/Casual/ State Street Tavern Reservations Accepted/Full 718 State St., Newburgh,IN Bar/All Major Credit Cards 490-6614 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Fat Boy’s Tavern VISA,MC 115 N. McCreary St. 812-753-9914 Fort Branch, IN stockwell Inn Under $10/Casual/ 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384 Full Bar/VISA,MC Under $10/Casual/ Reservations fred’s bar Accepted/Full Bar/Cash Only Corner of Reed & Virginia 423-8040 Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille Under $10/Casual/Full Bar 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Gloria’s Under $10/Casual/ 3101 N. Kratzville Rd. Reservations Accepted/Full 423-0138 Bar/All Major Credit Cards Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Hornville Tavern & Catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 963-9318 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted The Knob Hill Tavern 1016 Hwy. 662 W. 853-9550 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards legends 1050 S. Weinbach 476-74444 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Maryland st. lounge 2130 W. Maryland 424-2525 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade 401-2125 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker Ave. 491-6229 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Yellow Tavern 521 Church St. (New Harmony) 682-3303 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ Check Accepted

thAi

thai chow Rt. 1 Ft. Branch, IN 753-3878 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Required/Checks Accepted thai papaya cuisine 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-8424 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards

VegetAriAn

Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards

VietnAMese

vietnamese cusine 4602 Vogel Rd. 491-1884 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/VISA, MC

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BANDS

[ A Listing ]

ACoustiC Andy Norvell Adam Blythe “Blind-Dog” Gatewood Bobby Clark Byron Rohrig Calabash Chad Harvey Chad Nordhoff Chris Knight Clayton Daughtery 5th & Jackson David Fuller Dave Cogswell Dustin Kaposta J.T. Cusic Jay Johnson Jason Mann Keith Vincent Lindsey Williams Matt & John Matt Clark Michelle Shelton Mike Z Nathan Mowery Nick Gregory Nick Hamilton Rik Hilborn Rob Bennett Scott Winzinger The Stockholm Robot The Strolling Tones Rowan Tree The Last Hurrahs Troy Miller

ChristiAn roCk/ gospel Kerusso Last Hour Euphrates Jones

Country/ southern roCk A.S.R.B Aces & Eights Back In Time Common Ground Jason Clutter and the Broken Arrow Band Jason Mayfield and the One Bullet Band Joe and Line of Fire Midranger Modern Country Sons of Sisters Southern Edge Switchback Woodsboro

DJs Enok Dougie Fresh DJ Kodyman Freddy K Jon B NickkyB Randy Marshall Romey Rome Shane Breedlove Syimone

heAVy MetAl/ hArD roCk Amnezia Anthem for a Massacre Ashes Resurrected Blood Tribe Consume the Obscene eXesion Deliver Us From Evil Diversion Factory Damage Far From Fallen God on Trial Gridlock Hostile Apology Killarus Kingdom Paradigum

The Path Prowler Secretariat Shatter the Odds Sister Brutal With Monday Brings Massacre

JAzz Bob Ballard Bob Minnette & the Swingcats Bookie Buchenberger Cytnthia McDonald & Bob Green Jeff Harmon Jazz Shawn Needham & the Black Sheep

rAp/ hip hop Boop D Bradley-T Cas One Clusoe Crispy Cyclopean Super Hero Dew Dirt D-Trick E’ville J-Fill Kanine Kasper from the K KY Prophet Lac the GoGetter Laudi Lil’ Ace Loc the Great MC Till Menace the Untouchable Mic Nuke’em Raaqim Red 13 a.k.a.

Rone Shadowman Reverend Fang Gory Scooter – Sinumatic Wayward a.k.a.

Chessmaster Whydhe Write a.k.a. Papale WSM Young Press

roCk ‘n roll (Stuff like ABBA to Zappa & Everything In Between) Akacia American Pie Amphigoria AMPutee Anger Wish Anywhere But Here wBad Medicine Bamboo Needle Behold the Seraph Black Tar Gravy Blind Alley Bobby Clark Band Bosko BSR Cadillac Whiskey Calling Corners Chowder Monkey The Cold Stares Dang Heathens The Dead Livers Dead Weight Deaf Megan Descent Déjà vu Desperate Measures Detail Dishonest John Do Androids Dream?

The Duke Boys Dyonosis Fifth Wheel Band Flashback Flat Stanley 4-Seamer Fuzzy Roxx Gentlemen & Scholars Gonzo’s Toybox Goodnight June Hair Bangers Ball Hard Sunday The Hiding Hollywood Gutter Rats JEB Joe’s Garage Joe Smith Trio John Hussman Trio Karl’s Kids Left of Eden Leagacee Loko Davi Lucid Hue The Marlinaires McFly

Midnight Manifest MINX Namasté Never Been Caught The Painkillers Panacea Pale Runs the Ghost Pfreak Show Philpot Pieces of the Day The Pits Poptart Monkeys Quasimojo Rachel & the Jimmies The Relics Rukkus Second Story Shagadelics Six Hills Giant SixtyFourEast Six More Miles Slick Willy The Smoke Rings Static Stompbox 40 Throne of Lions The Toddlers Top Dead Center The Velcro Pygmies Velvet Bombers Union Jacks

r&B/Blues Amazing Soul Crackers Ashes & Rain Big Slick Black Widow Blues 4U Brian Hunt Hog-Maw Blues Band Hoosier Daddy Object Blue Small Train Shaggy Wonda Soulunique Stillwell-Rodenberg & Co. Roy Carter & Co. Twist of Fate Will-C Yankee Dime

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2 daddy’s pizza 329 Main St. 455-9052

chilly willy’s 3039 Claremont 423-0726

algonquins 213 U.S. Hwy. 41 S Henderson, KY (270) 827-4313

club royale 2131 W. Franklin St. 401-1699

Ø blush ultra Lounge & tapas bar 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. (Inside LeMerigot) 433-4000 bob’s lounge 907 N. Fares 425-4929 Ø Boney June’s Music venue 5525 Pearl Dr. Suite D 421-6767 Brett & Rhonda’s place 763 W. Lincoln (812) 588-1010

corner bar 2668 Mt. Vernon Ave. 423-0933

fred’s 421 Read St. 423-8040 Ginny’s place 1602 Covert Ave. 477-0789

cricket’s 518 W. Main St. Newburgh, IN 858-2782

Gloria’s 3101 N. Kratzville Rd. 423-0138

darmstardt Inn 13130 Darmstadt 867-7300 darren’s pub 713 N. Green St. Henderson, KY 270-827-2206

the brickhouse 201 W. Illinois St. 421-0024 bullock’s 401 Edgar St. 422-2800

the duck Inn 4100 Pollack Ave. 402-4835

Buster & Becky’s 1000 N. Garvin 423-7616

ns ellis park sports bar 3300 U.S. Hwy. 41 N. Henderson, KY (812) 425-1456

Ø cheeseburger in paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074

Fox & Hound english pub 5416 E. Indiana 473-5721

corner pocket 1819 N. Fulton 428-BALL

deerhead Sidewalk Café 222 E. Columbia 425-2515

Cecil’s Bar & Grill 420 N. Garvin 589-0706

fast eddy’s 507 N.W. Riverside Dr. 424-ROCK

extra Innings (holiday inn) 951 Wernsing Rd. Jasper, IN (812) 482-5555

hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W Franklin 423-0796 hammerheads 317 Main St. 421-8492 Hob-Nob Tavern 1400 W. Maryland 425-6159 ns hollywood Bar & Grill North: 4428 N. 1st Ave. 423-0050 East: 4706 E. Morgan Ave. (Inside Showplace East) 402-5122 hoosiers lounge (in Casino Aztar Pavillion) 450 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4100

Ø hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229

Little Cheers 329 Main St. (812) 423-9740

Hootie Hoots Saloon & Grill Hwy 261 & 66 490-9135

Ø Main Gate sports bar 520 Main St. 428-7776

Ø Hott’s Grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. 437-3377

Marigold bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780

Ø Icon Bar & nightclub 111 S. Green River Rd. Suite F 471-4872

Maryland st. lounge 2130 W. Maryland 303-7196

Iron horse 203 N. McCreary Ft. Branch 753-9918

Ø Muncheeze pizza 1200 W. Columbia St. 437-3300

The Jungle & Fat cats bar 415 Main St. 425-5282

o’brian’s sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630

koodie hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN (812) 838-5202

old chicago 6500 Lloyd Expwy.

401-1400

Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin 437-0171

ollie’s sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade 401-2125

lanhuck’s 321 E. Columbia 491-2222

the peephole Bar & Grill 2nd & Main St. 423-5171

legends 1050 S. Weinbach 476-7444 Leroy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. 464-8300

Ø penny lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741 rick’s sports bar 1531 Green River Rd. 477-4088

GOING OUT [ Clubs & Pubs ]

ns rira’s Irish pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 ns roca bar newburgh 8320 Bell Oaks Dr. 812-480-7778 rookie’s 117 Second St. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1106 rick’s 718 lounge 718 3rd Avenue 423-0872 Sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker 491-6229 Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin 423-6280 Shane & Kelly’s corner pub 1200 N. Main 422-7030 ns show Me’s (west )5525 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 ns (east) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 401-7469

someplace else Main & Sycamore St. 424-3202 sportsman’s Grille & Billards 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 state street Tavern 718A State St. Newburgh, IN 490-6614 ns the pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121 Ø Tinfish newburgh 300 W. Jennings 812-490-7000 TJ’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. 402-9273 tropical Isle 20 Walnut St. 425-6700 woody’s west 3200 Claremont ziggy’s pub 16 Main St. Poseyville, IN 812-874-2170

Sidetrack Tavern 664 E. Illinois St. 423-0828

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tWo Brothers BreWing the Bitter enD pAle Ale (Warrenville, IL)

Todd: 3 A nicely clouded golden ale, this seasonal macro features a balanced blend of Northwest hops and sweet malts.

It’s an appealing combination with hints of citrus and caramel notes, and not as bitter or biting as the name suggests. Hop Hound is easygoing, and not too complex, but more than drinkable. A nice starting point for the inexperienced beer drinker.

Todd: 1 Maybe the 8% ABV is meant to obscure the fact that this one commits abominable and atrocious acts on the tastebuds? It tastes like an alcoholic grape soda, with no discernable hint of hops, just a weird, artificial fruity flavor that lingers like a Wild Irish Rose in beer-like form.

Ugh. Avoid.

Tom T: 2 Just a blueberry wine cooler and decent as far as wine coolers go. It does earn bonus points for being 8% alcohol.

Jabez: 2.5 This beer had a nice copper color and I could smell a citrus scent to it. This is a very bitter beer with an average malty taste, but the bitterness overpowered that very quickly.

Todd: 4 A nice, sweet, and floral aroma immediately permeates the air around this one. Certainly a promising opening!

Tastewise, it’s a smooth and hoppy character with a well-balanced malty presence that counteracts the more acidic and bitter elements that other pale ales exhibit. A standout, and a fine example of the style. Highly enjoyable.

Dylan: 3 I expected to dislike this (fruity beers usually suck in uncountable ways), but I was pleasantly surprised. The blueberry flavor was prominent, but not too forward, and the tannins of the fruit even lurked around in there.

MiCheloB - hop hounD AMBer WheAt (st. louis, Mo)

Jabez: 4.5 Boasts a flowery hop nose that’s nice. I could taste a caramel malt flavor to this beer and some nice hops flavors that flowed together. It is a nice refreshing beer.

It is nice to see one of the big brewers make something like this.

(St. Louis, MO)

Dylan: 3 To paraphrase the old Wendy’s commercial: “Where’s the hops?” I expected more of the big floral wallop that comes with a heavy hit of hops, but this lacked said quality. But it’s a fine beer nonetheless.

Blue DAWg BreWing - WilD Blue BlueBerry lAger (Baldwinsville, NY)

Tom T: 3 Amber-colored ale with medium carbonation and a definitive hop presence in the aroma and taste. The hop levels are moderate, but they are too much on the sour, floral end of the spectrum for me.

Dylan: 4 Lovely amber color when poured into my trusty pint glass. The taste is reminiscent of other American pale ales I’ve had, and compares nicely. Fans of this style won’t be disappointed here.

sChlAfly no.15 Ale

Tom T: 3 A hazy, golden-amber ale with better foam and lacing than anticipated. A mild aroma of wheat, malt, and citrusy hops. Taste is crisp, slightly sweet, and mildly hoppy – unoffensive, but only average.

Jabez: 3 I was really to rip this beer apart but I had to attempt to be fair. When the label says, “Wild Blue”, you have to expect some sort of funky beer. It didn’t look like beer when I poured it, it was a plum color. The flavor was more a weak grape taste than a blue berry. It tasted more like a wine cooler than a beer but what do you expect? I was ready to dump this one down the drain but my friend Joe convinced me to give it a chance. It was a little odd but the 8% alcohol was nice. It was OK for something different but you have to read the label before you drink.

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Jabez: 4.5 I am a fan of anything Schlafly puts out. This beer poured a cloudy orange color and had good carbonation. I could smell a fruitiness to this beer. I could taste some wheat with hints of nutmeg and other spices. I would consider this a lighter version of the Pumpkin Ale Schlafly puts out in the fall. It also had a creamy finish to it. I loved this beer.

Todd: 4.5 This nice amber wheat ale brings a frothy appearance and a fragrant spice aroma - delectable! The first impression is a well-balanced maltiness, with a hint of citrusy spice. Compares (very) favorably to its mainstream counterpart, Blue Moon, and in fact, a source close to me (who happens to enjoy Blue Moon) rated this one better. I do, too. Pick of the month.

Tom T: 3.5 Pours a cloudy light amber color with a nose of wheat, fruit, and cloves. The fruits and clove come through in the taste. A decent beer, but lacked texture and character. A little too understated for me.

Dylan: 5 Yep. A+

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THE EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC CHORUS & ORCHESTRA WELCOME SPRING Mark your calendar for two spectacular concerts that will “spring” you into a fresh frame of mind. The Evansville Philharmonic Chorus will present its Spring Choral Concert titled “Baroque and Beyond”, on Saturday, March 13, 7:30 p.m., at the elegant St. Benedict’s lanea Cathedral. Last year’s concert was not only a feast stagg for ears, but for eyes as well and this year’s concert is Contributor certain to be a repeat.

Evansville’s Philharmonic Chorus is conducted by Dr. Dennis Malfatti who was appointed to the position at the commencement of the 2008-2009 concert season. He is also the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Evansville, a position he has held since August 2007. His work at the University of Evansville includes conducting the University Choir, Women’s Chorus, Men’s Chorus, and the Kantorei chamber choir.

The spring choral concert will feature the following talented musicians: Kristin Jones, Pianist/Organist; Celia Teoh, Pianist; Timothy Zifer, Trumpet/Cornet; Timothy Smith, Trumpet/Cornet; Kevin Wilson, Cornet; Matt Calvert, Trombone; and Greg Downes, Trombone. They are scheduled to perform selections such as “Ave Verum Corpus,” “Not Unto Us O Lord” and “Great Love Hath No Man” to name a few. The concert is proudly sponsored by Dr. & Mrs. Mell B. Welborn, Jr.

Admission is $11. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Philharmonic Box Office at 812.425.5050. If tickets are still available on the night of the concert, they can be purchased at the door. Tickets can also be purchased in advance online at www.evansvillephilharmonic. org. There is an additional $2 per ticket online fee.

Your second spectacular opportunity to enjoy the elegance of spring is at the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert “Beauty & Grandeur”, part of the Classics Series, on Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m., at the Victory Theatre. You will lose yourself in the beauty and elegance of one of the few musical pieces to be written for a flute and harp solo combination.

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The first half of the program opens with Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus Overture.”

Then, the spotlight shines on harpist Megan Stout and flutist Kelly Sulick as they join the orchestra as featured artists during Mozart’s “Concerto for Flute & Harp.” Megan and Kelly are both principal players (first chair or head of their instrumental section) of the orchestra.

The orchestra will also perform the emotionally charged Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 5.”

I found that a fantastic opportunity is being offered by Maestro Alfred Savia. All ticket holders are invited to join Maestro Alfred Savia for “Concert Conversations” beginning at 6:45 p.m. inside the Victory Theatre. “Concert Conversations” provides an opportunity for the local community to gain a greater appreciation for orchestral music.

During this informal discussion, guest artists and speakers offer insight about composers and the orchestral repertoire for the evening.

They point out special moments you can listen for in certain pieces. These insights help provide a more enjoyable and enriching concert experience. “Concert Conversations” is hosted by Music Director Alfred Savia and held on the Victory Theatre stage prior to

Classic Series concerts. You shouldn’t pass up a fantastic educational opportunity such as this.

This great concert is sponsored by The Martha & Merritt deJong Foundation and Mrs. John Philip Robertson.

Tickets start at just $15. Service and facility fees apply. As with all Philharmonic

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events, tickets can be purchased online at www.evansvillephilharmonic.org or by calling the Philharmonic Box Office at 812.425.5050.

Student Rush tickets are available at the door to full-time students for $10.50 (includes fees) one hour prior to the performance. Student ID is required.

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GO LOCAL [ Unspoken Art ]

THIS MONTH WE VISIT AN ART STUDIO – WHERE THE GALLERY IS THE HUMAN BODY. Tony Trip, chief proprietor, sat down and answered some questions about the business. n4u: talk about your involvement with tattooing.

When did you start out? Do you remember the first tattoo you gave someone?

TT: I started after I dropped out of school, I had to find a way to make it in Chicago that would be socially acceptable with the community I was living in and still legal.

My pops and step pops were into [tattooing] as a hobby when I was younger so I kinda followed into their footsteps, but made a career out of it. The first person I tattooed was an ex- girlfriend years ago under the supervision of a buddy that taught me.

What was your own first tattoo, and where on your body is it?

My first tattoo was one that I have on my arm.

It’s a jack in the box with a skull face I drew when I was around 16. I threw it in the trash. Well my high school chick kept it because she thought it was awesome. So when it came to picking a design for my first tat she pulled it out and got it tatted!

How long have you been an artist? Are you into other forms of artistic expression (painting, music, sculpture, etc.)?

I have been an artist all my life. I remember drawing the spot with sunglasses from the old 7-Up commercials in crazy poses to make people laugh. It

was a way to let someone know how I feel without telling them. I can draw something that will make you change your mood. Good or bad. And I saw that at an early age. I love painting. It doesn’t have to be perfect or pretty.

Acrylics and now airbrushing are what I am really into. There is something that people see in painting that blows my mind.

How did your current operation start out? What things motivated you to begin the Studio?

I got the offer to do the studio I’m at and had to jump on it. I see stuff at shops I don’t like and just choose to do things my way. I make my customers use their brains. 98 percent of the people that come into my studio are not artists, nor do they know the potential of an artist. So most of the time they just settle for the first suitable thing they find. Not here. I will make you tell me the meaning about the tattoo, and design a tattoo around the entire story. So that the tattoo is something you can’t ever regret and you can look down and remind yourself of that time in your life. walk us through the process. let’s say I make an appointment - what happens from there? 1. If I’m a first-timer 2. If I already have ink but have never had work done from you.

The website is a big help. (www.UnspokenArtStudio. com) It has complete instructions and videos about everything you would need to know. I require a $50 deposit for an appointment. That’s to make sure you don’t waste time. When you come in, we sit down and work one on one with your tattoo. No distractions. If you pay for my time then my time is for you. Not for everyone else that wants to ask a million questions.

Not for a bunch of smoke breaks and chit chat.

This is a professional art studio. Not a tattoo shop.

How have you seen the business, art and craft of tattooing change since you began?

When I started I did it to pay my rent and eat. I worked part time at a few places but can’t stand authority, or doing $30 an hour jobs for $7. I love the evolution of art and the new wild stuff that’s coming out. Hi Fructose is a good magazine to check out for crazy art. But Graffiti, my one true love, has evolved into this beautiful hurricane of colors and designs that is blowing my mind, and just keeps getting better and better!

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What are several of the most important things, in your opinion, that a responsible tattooist should know and practice?

It’s a tattoo artist’s job to make sure your customer gets a killer piece. Not just to do whatever they pick out because you’re too lazy to draw something. Don’t be too proud to pass on a tattoo to someone that feels more comfortable with the style. Take the time to make it unique. Also keep your stuff clean. I think everyone should switch to Disposable Grips in stead of reusing metal ones.

Where do you see the Studio a year from now? Five years from now?

Maybe bigger? There is a few artists I would like to have on my team that can’t fit right now but I will tat with ‘em at their shops. Maybe in five years all the good artists will be in one shop. But for now I’m going to keep traveling and doing guest spots. I like kickin’ it with all tattoo artists and have!

Except one, and he’s not getting his name in my Q&A. more info: 812-589-7380 812-453-3648 • unspokenartstudio.com

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Much like the funnel that collects all those beautiful quarts of new 10W30 into your poor, poor auto, here we pour fresh ingredients into the engine of fun in these here parts:

Paoli Peaks Carnival Weekend – 80s in the Snow 80s? In March? At our regional ski resort? Yes. But here we’re talking the 80s of Madonna, Hypercolor, slouch socks, Swatch watches and Rubik’s Cubes…. Were you around in the 80s? The relics of that time survive as curiosities, if, at the same time, the groundwork for much of the socio-political world paved down then live on in the form of – well, almost everything.

Whether you were there or not makes no difference. Just show up dressed for the decade (some of us still have that Swatch, Hypercolor shirt and ugly, Bill Cosbyesque sweater). If you weren’t around back then, watch some episodes of Family Ties, Square Pegs, 21 Jump Street or Dynasty and you’ll get the idea. Load some Prince, Huey Lewis & the News, Oingo Boingo, Level 42, and Thriller to Bad-era Michael Jackson in the mp3 player. Dust off an old VCR and load in a dub of a dub of a dub of MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball (before that leech Riki Rachtman hosted). Douse yourself in Polo (or Coty Wild Musk, if you’re a lady). Head to Paoli.

What’s going on there? March 6 and 7 sees the slopes come alive with plenty of cool contests, tasty food, races and much more. For a full rundown of events, directions, tips for newbies, and other info, type paolipeaks.com into your Commodore 64 and go.

Or if you’re still living in the 80s in some respects, use the phone: 812-723-4696.

INFO 2GO

[ Briefs ] Oh… the surprise ISN’T that the members of Shinedown will be in the house that night (they really will be). You’ll just have to go and find out what it is.

For more info and updates, check out Woody’s on Facebook.

Fashion for Charity: 3rd Annual “Runway Red” The Community Baptist Church (1026 Pebble Creek Drive, Henderson) hosts the Third Annual “Runway Red,” a fundraiser for Matthew 25 AIDS Services, a local clinic that supports, educates, and treats those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Attendees will enjoy a catered lunch, door prizes and the opportunity to see modern fashions from area boutiques and shops.

“Runway Red is a great opportunity to spend the afternoon viewing spring fashions and raising awareness for HIV/AIDS,” says Sally Welch, Director of Community Services at the Clinic.

For more information about this oneof-a-kind event, call 270-826-0200, or send an email to swelch@matthew25clinic.org or dwinstead@matthew25clinic.org.

Celebrate Spring: An Abundance of Song & Dance

Orchestra Kentucky’s “Beatle Madness”

The Arts Council offers another month of great performances for its March Brown Bag Performance Series. Performances take place EVERY WEDNESDAY at noon, in the Orchestra Kentucky provides the orchestral Arts Council’s Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation The 2009-10 season at the Henderson backbone for the Henderson Area Arts Gallery. The public is invited to attend any Community College’s Henderson Area Arts Alliance’s March 13 show, “Beatle Madness.” or all of the scheduled Brown Bag series Alliance has already seen a diverse and wonderful performances, free of charge. The Gallery is array of talent. From new Americana and folk located at 318 Main Street in Innovation Pointe. from Nashville’s Madi Diaz to an appearance by the Grammy®-Award nominated pop

songstress Joan Osborne, HAAA is poised to host yet another great show.

Orchestral music and The Beatles’ music go hand-in-hand. And on March March 3 – Gina Moore: Local singing legend, Gina Moore, is back by popular demand!

13, the Arts Alliance will host the Bowling Green, Kentucky-based Orchestra Kentucky, an orchestral group composed of musicians from all around the world. Pairing with OK March 10 – Liberty Missionary Baptist Church Choir: Members from this high-energy will be a nine-piece band whose mission is to provide the rock sounds that defined, church choir will perform a medley of their favorites – guaranteed to rev up spirit, heart & soul! shaped and changed the world of music, beginning nearly 50 years ago.

Many of the original Fab Four’s most memorable hits will be reproduced in this evening of massive music with a mission – as Orchestra Kentucky’s official goal March 17 - John Michael O’Leary Jazz Ensemble: This wonderful jazz ensemble performs standards of American popular melodies & lyrics made famous by big bands reads: “To change lives, one note at a time.”

Tickets are available online at haaa.org/tickets; phone orders may be and crooners in the golden age of jazz & swing. Band members include Chuck Eakins, placed by calling 270-831-9800 in the Henderson area or toll-free at 800-291-3402. piano; David Tester, bass; Pat Moore, drums; Bret Birkhead, trumpet and flugelhorn; John Michael O’Leary, vocals.

“Beatle Madness” begins at 7:30 p.m.

March 24 – Children’s Theatre for Dance Education: Lite-hearted and upbeat performance of Carnival of Animals by the Homeschool division.

Woody’s West Hosts Shinedown After-Party

It’s late on Tuesday, March 30, and you’re still revved up and ready to party after the loudness at the Stadium… so, what’re gonna do? Get thee to 3200 Claremont Avenue to Woody’s West and throw down with the official Shinedown After-Party, with hot live rock from local rockmeisters Calling Corners and some surprises as well. Look, I know it’s a weeknight, but, you live once – and you can sleep when you’re old. And if it’s too loud, you’re too damn old.

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Visitors are invited to bring a lunch from home or your favorite downtown eatery and spend the lunch hour listening and looking at all the BSF Gallery has to offer, including the current visual art display and a consignment shop filled with local artists’ works.

The BSF Gallery hours are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call 422-2111 for additional information or visit the Arts Council website at www.artswin.evansville.net for updates on current arts events in the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, as well as those in our community. www.News4UOnline.com • March 2010

roller derby season is upon us So, what is roller derby? Roller derby is first and Barry Heath foremost a contact sport. It is not, though, your father’s or grandfather’s roller derby. The roller derby that was seen on TV in the 50s, 60s and early 70s that became more like WWF wrestling on a banked track with scripted fights featuring girls being flipped over the rails. That is not what today’s roller derby is. Roller derby today is on a flat track and has actual rules and genuine competition. There is no “clothes-lining” an opponent, no pulling a player down from behind, no tripping, no elbows.

Real rules; rules that are enforced with penalties.

There are still some vestiges of the old roller derby, though. Fish net hose are still popular, as are shorts and short skirts; each player still takes a “derby name.” Names such as Maully Olly Oxenfree, Shelby N Pain, Godjilla, Smearlyn Monroe, Megan M Hurt and Elle on Wheels appear on the roster in leagues like the Demolition City Roller Cerby; some interesting, playful names; some names with a message.

But there is nothing playful about the “bouts,” as they are called. Last year, the DCRD girls suffered a concussion, a separated sternum, a broken collarbone, a leg broken in two places, a torn ACL and various other injuries.

The DCRD league here currently consists of two travel teams, the Dynamite Dolls and the Destruction Dames, and there are plans to expand. The league currently has over fifty skaters in various stages of development, so there are other teams in the pipeline. Also, they are continually looking for two types of people: (1) Other fearless eighteen-year old---and older---women who are seeking the fun and excitement of the roller derby experience, and (2) volunteers to join the nearly thirty support staffers.

Each team consists of a maximum of fourteen skaters. Each bout consists of two thirtyminute halves containing a series of “jams” with a thirtysecond break between jams. A jam consists of a group of defenders from each team, the “pack,” and each team’s “jammer.” The jammer is the only skater who can score points, while the blockers have a dual role. The blockers assist their own jammer while “discouraging” the opponent’s jammer. The jam begins with the pack positioned at the “pivot” line with both teams’ jammer, identified by a star on her helmet, positioned at a line thirty feet behind the pivot line. Each team’s defenders are lead by their “Pivot.” The pack begins rolling on a single whistle blast from the official. Once the rear of the pack has reached the pivot line, the referee whistles the jammers to begin their sprint with two short whistle blasts. The jammers must pass through the pack while avoiding the “discouragement” of the opposing team’s blockers. The jammer registers points as she passes the opponent’s skaters during her second and subsequent trips through the pack. The jammer is permitted to lap the pack as many times as possible during the twominute jam, but the “lead jammer,” the first jammer legally passing through the pack, may call off the jam at any time deemed beneficial to her team.

The DCRD league began in January, 2007 as the tri-state area’s first-ever roller derby league. The girls began the 2008 season as a single, inexperienced team--the Dynamite Dolls---after spending the prior year practicing under the tutelage of Indianapolis’ Naptown Roller Girls. Naptown is a member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, something to which all roller teams aspire. DCRD has now been accepted

The Dolls competed against “B” teams from Akron; Lexington; Paducah; Springfield, Missouri; Joplin, Missouri; and Florence, Kentucky, and they took their lumps. During the 2009 season, the Dynamite dolls began increasingly and successfully competing – home and away – against Midwestern “A” teams, teams from cities such as Bloomington, Chicago, Nashville, Springfield (MO) and Louisville. The Destruction Dames were also formed during the 2009 season and began competing against “B” teams going undefeated in their first four bouts.

The DCRD girls also participate in local charitable fundraisers. In addition to volunteering for such organizations as Habitat for Humanity, Easter Seals, CJ’s Bus and others, a portion of the receipts from each home bout is donated to a local charity. To date, DCRD has contributed over $20,000 to local charities and non-profit agencies.

More info on the web for DCRD: demolitioncityrollerderby.com Info on the Southern Indiana Roller Girls (who will be featured next month): rollergirlsofsin.com.

--Barry Heath

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Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Nick Smith

6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty

5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

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7:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Shagadelics TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Wii Bowling

6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty

8:00 pM Club Royale -- Jay Johnson Someplace Else -- Pool Tourney

7:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Shagadelics TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Idol Night

9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost

8:00 pM Club Royale -- College Karaoke w/The Experience hosted

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by Sam & Jimmy Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Andria Reed Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz Woody’s -- Tournament Tuesdays 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Fox & Hound English Pub -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke w/ DJ Stubby/Midnight Madness Lamasco Bar -- Benefit for Haiti w/Open Jam Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke/College Night Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 pM Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams

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10:00 pM Duck Inn -- Totally 80s Sing Along w/DJ Raj O’Brians Sports Bar -- Spring Break Tuesdays w/DJ Jon B 10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark

WeDnesDAy, MArCh 3 4:00 pM Winetree-East -- Wine Tasting

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5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Shagadelics Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- College Night TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke 7:30 pM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney 8:00 pM Club Royale -- Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by BK Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Michelle Shelton 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Fast Eddy’s -- Karaoke w/Freddy K/Whiskey Wednesdays Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke w/ DJ Stubby/Wacky Hat Wednesday Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- Kerry & The Double D’s 10:00 pM Fox & Hound English Pub -- The Nick Smith Band Icon Bar & Nightclub -- Wet Wednesdays w/DJ Flex Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Peacock Woody’s -- College Night 10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Casey Williams Someplace Else -- College Night Karaoke

thursDAy, MArCh 4 4:00 pM Winetree - North -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 5:30 pM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Traditional Session 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 pM Roberts Stadium -- U of E Lady Aces vs. SIU TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Service Industry Night w/DJ Raj 8:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Idol Karaoke Contest Club Royale -- Takin’ It Back Thursdays w/DJ Jon B Cricket’s -- The Whiskers (Rod Bennett & Co) 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke w/ DJ Stubby/College Thirsty Thursday Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Troy Miller & Friends Big Jon Rochner and Chris Chrockrem Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Brian Steele Show Me’s (East Side) -Kerry & The Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Hamilton TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- The Crowd Trio

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Woody’s -- Country Night w/ Jason Clutter & Tim Smith Acoustic in the Sports Bar 10:00 pM Fast Eddy’s -- Original Thong Thursdays w/Jon B & music w/Deaf Megan Fox & Hound English Pub -- John Gauer Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark

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10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Lindsey Williams

friDAy, MArCh 5 4:00 pM Winetree - Darmstadt -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 5:30 pM Tin Fish - Newburgh -- David Wendall 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 pM Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments 8:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Dangerous Jim & the Slims Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory Hobo Jungle -- Open 9 Ball Tournament Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karaoke

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9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Cricket’s -- Karaoke w/ Randy Marshall Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Shaggy Wonda Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- One Horse Town Band Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- Descent Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Southern Edge Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Brian Steele Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- The Crowd Trio 9:30 pM Club Royale -- Peacock Smitty’s Little Tavern -Anywhere But Here 10:00 pM Fast Eddy’s -- Deaf Megan Fox & Hound English Pub -- Lindsey Williams Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke Icon Bar & Nightclub -- Dons & Divas present Bobby Valentino & DJ Knitti Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Akacia Woody’s -- Free For All Fridays w/DJ Raj/80s & 90s Hits 10:30 pM Lanhucks -- Sister Brutal Little Cheers -- Andy Norvell Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Fisticuffs www.News4UOnline.com • March 2010

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Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pM Someplace Else -Show Upstairs

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5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 5:30 pM Tin Fish - Newburgh -- David Wendall 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty

8:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Dangerous Jim & the Slims Doc’s Nightclub -- Andrea Wirth & Kim McCreedy Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karaoke 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke &

get your 90’s on Buzzkill Mofo’s will be playing Rira’s on March 6th.

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Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Cricket’s -- Woodsboro Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Waywards Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- Bad Elmer Gloria’s Corral Club -- One www.News4UOnline.com • March 2010

sunDAy, MArCh 7 12:00 pM Corner Pocket, The -Cornhole Tournament 5:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Doc Stocker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 6:00 pM Casino Aztar Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Karaoke w/Terri

BeAuty AnD the BeAst A theatrical version will be at RiverPark Center March 8th & 9th

Horse Town Band Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- Descent Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Common Ground Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Byron Rohrig Marigold Bar -Charlie’s Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke w/Brian Steele Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Gasoline Alley 9:30 pM Club Royale -- Peacock Smitty’s Little Tavern -- Anywhere But Here

10:00 pM Fast Eddy’s -- Deaf Megan Hornet’s Nest -- Karaoke w/IDJ Entertainment Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Paul Bunyon Lamasco Bar -- Namaste O’Brians Sports Bar -- Akacia Woody’s -- Mad Hatter Party/DJ Raj 10:30 pM Lanhucks -- Dang Heathens Little Cheers -- Scott Winzinger Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Buzzkill Mofos Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pM Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

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7:00 pM Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke Someplace Else -- Karaoke TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Oscar Party Viewing Night Woody’s -- Metal Showcase w/Deliver Us From Evil 8:00 pM Lamasco Bar -- Strolling Tones Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night 9:00 pM Chilly Willy’s -- Open Mic Night w/Jarod Heim Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Tommy Stillwell & the Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

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“Lonesome Larry,” “The Wizard of Oz,”

“A Mad Scientist,” and “Evansville’s Entertainment Guru” – he was directly responsible for numerous concerts of every genre, as well as Broadway series shows: not to mention his dabbling in a multitude of other ventures – from restaurants such as Chelsea’s, Greeley’s and The Pub to transforming the local radio station WGBF to its current “rock” format. He is even responsible for bringing the Bob & Tom Show to tri-state audiences and to audiences in over 150 markets.

One of the very last of the great independent promoters in the country, Aiken Management produced 1700 shows over 36 years, and his support of News 4U in the early Nineties helped the publication gain a foothold and we personally feel he deserves some of the credit for the magazine’s survival and success.

And so, in remembrance of Mr. Aiken, here are some select quotes from an interview with us conducted shortly before “An Evening with Lonesome Larry,” a jovial roast of the man who helped make Evansville a cooler place to be.

“I didn’t feel ever that I was mandated to do my work. It always felt like a fun challenge.”

“The Beatles were an act I wish I would’ve done. We had an outside chance to be one of three promoters when they came to Constitution Hall in D.C. but were doing a lot of Williams/Mancini dates around that time. I kick myself for not being an open promoter on that date.”

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“My first restaurant was The Pub in 1978. When we opened that, we thought it would be a good companion piece to Theatre A, next door. It ran theatre A out of business because The Pub was chewing up all the parking. When the movies started in the evening you had to park three blocks away because of all the people cramming into The Pub.” “I bought GBF in ’87, when the gross was only 200,000 and we brought the gross to two million a year by ‘96 and part of that was being the first in the nation to feature Bob and Tom on the air [syndicated]. We were the first station to get Bob and Tom from Indianapolis where they started.

[Now] they are on air in 157 cities.”

“I met people like Frank Sinatra, but Harry [Chapin] started talking about feeding the hungry in the U.S. before the idea of solving world hunger was popular.

All the money from his acoustic shows would go to feed the city he was in.” www.News4UOnline.com • March 2010

6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty

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MonDAy, MArCh 8 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Shagadelics River Park Center -- Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (theatrical) TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Wii Bowling 8:00 pM Club Royale -- Jay Johnson Someplace Else -- Pool Tourney 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Nick Smith

tuesDAy, MArCh 9 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

7:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Shagadelics River Park Center -Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (theatrical) TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Idol Night 8:00 pM Club Royale -- College Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by Sam & Jimmy Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Lacey Chaddoce Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz Woody’s -- Tournament Tuesdays 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Fox & Hound English Pub -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke w/ DJ Stubby/Midnight Madness Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke/College Night Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 pM Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 pM Duck Inn -- Totally 80s Sing Along w/DJ Raj O’Brians Sports Bar -- Spring Break Tuesdays w/DJ Jon B 10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark

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7:00 pM TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- It’s Not Easy Being Green Party/ Service Industry Night w/DJ Raj

let theM MAke An iMpression on you The Impressions will be at Casino Aztar March 12th & 13th.

WeDnesDAy, MArCh 10 4:00 pM Winetree-East -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Shagadelics Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- College Night TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke

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7:30 pM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney

O’Brians Sports Bar -- Peacock Woody’s -- College Night

8:00 pM Club Royale -- Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by BK Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Shawn Needham and the Black Sheep

10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Casey Williams Someplace Else -- College Night Karaoke

thursDAy, MArCh 11 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Fast Eddy’s -- Karaoke w/Freddy K/Whiskey Wednesdays Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke w/ DJ Stubby/Wacky Hat Wednesday Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- Kerry & The Double D’s 10:00 pM Fox & Hound English Pub -- The Nick Smith Band Icon Bar & Nightclub -- Wet Wednesdays w/DJ Flex Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke

4:00 pM Winetree - North -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 5:30 pM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Traditional Session 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty

8:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Idol Karaoke Contest Club Royale -- Takin’ It Back Thursdays w/DJ Jon B Cricket’s -- Common Ground 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke w/ DJ Stubby/College Thirsty Thursday Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Troy Miller & Friends Big Jon Rochner and Chris Chrockrem Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Brian Steele Show Me’s (East Side) -Kerry & The Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Hamilton TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- The Crowd Trio Woody’s -- Country Night w/ Jason Clutter & Tim Smith Acoustic in the Sports Bar 10:00 pM Fast Eddy’s -- Original Thong Thursdays w/Jon B & music w/Dyonosis Fox & Hound English Pub -- John Gauer Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark

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10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Lindsey Williams

friDAy, MArCh 12 4:00 pM Winetree - Darmstadt -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski Ri Ra Irish Pub -- St. Pat’s Party w/Jim Staley 5:30 pM Tin Fish - Newburgh -Live Entertainment 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 pM Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments Roberts Stadium -- Toby Mac/Skillet 8:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Impressions Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke Hobo Jungle -- Open 9 Ball Tournament Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karaoke 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Chilly Willy’s -- Hussman Trio Cricket’s -- Karaoke w/ Randy Marshall Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Hog-Maw Blues Band Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- One Horse Town Band Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- McFly Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Southern Edge Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- The Amazing Soul Crackers • 52 •

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Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Brian Steele Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- 2nd Story 9:30 pM Club Royale -- The Jimmies Smitty’s Little Tavern -- Diversion 10:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Impressions Fast Eddy’s -- Static/DJ Mikus’ Video Show Fox & Hound English Pub -- Lindsey Williams Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke Icon Bar & Nightclub -Project Pat & Juicy J Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke/Shoot For the Championship O’Brians Sports Bar -- Six Hills Giant Woody’s -- Free For All Fridays w/DJ Raj/80s & 90s Hits 10:30 pM Lanhucks -- Ascended Little Cheers -- Andy Norvell Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Scott Winzinger Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pM Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

sAturDAy, MArCh 13 1:00 pM Old Chicago -- St. Pat’s Beerstube: John Hussman

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3:00 pM Old Chicago -- St. Pat’s Beerstube: Jimmy & Erica 4:00 pM Old Chicago -- St. Pat’s Beerstube: Adam Blythe 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski Ri Ra Irish Pub -- St. Pat’s Party w/Jim Staley 5:30 pM Tin Fish - Newburgh -Live Entertainment 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Old Chicago -- St. Pat’s Beerstube: Veesugee 6:30 pM Gloria’s Corral Club -- Leather & Lingerie Show Presented by ABATE 7:00 pM Centre, The -- Rodney Carrington Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments Old Chicago -- St. Pat’s Beerstube: Andy Norvell 7:30 pM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney 8:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Impressions Doc’s Nightclub -- Yankee Dime w/Canary & the Coal Miners Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- Alan Hart Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karaoke 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Smoke Rings

Fox & Hound English Pub -- UFC 111: St. Pierre vs. Hardy Gloria’s Corral Club -- One Horse Town Band Hobo Jungle -- Brandon “Live” Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- McFly Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Midranger Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Old Chicago -- St. Pat’s Beerstube: Lindsey Williams Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Brian Steele Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- HogMaw Blues Band 9:30 pM Club Royale -- The Jimmies Smitty’s Little Tavern -- Diversion 10:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Impressions Fast Eddy’s -- Static Hornet’s Nest -- Karaoke w/ IDJ Entertainment Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ KDogg Lamasco Bar -- Calabash O’Brians Sports Bar -- Six Hills Giant Woody’s -- Pop Tart Monkeys/DJ Raj 10:30 pM Lanhucks -- Ascended Little Cheers -- Scott Winzinger Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Jason Lee Mckinney Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:00 pM Old Chicago -- St. Pat’s Beerstube: John Hussman Trio 11:30 pM Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

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sunDAy, MArCh 14 12:00 pM Corner Pocket, The -Cornhole Tournament 5:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Greg Anderson Big Band Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Karaoke w/Terri 7:00 pM Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke Someplace Else -- Karaoke 8:00 pM Lamasco Bar -- Andria Reed Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night 9:00 pM Chilly Willy’s -- Open Mic Night w/Jarod Heim Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Tommy Stillwell & the Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

MonDAy, MArCh 15 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Shagadelics TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Wii Bowling • 54 •

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8:00 pM Club Royale -- Jay Johnson Someplace Else -- Pool Tourney 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Nick Smith

tuesDAy, MArCh 16 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Shagadelics TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- March Madness Party/Idol Night 8:00 pM Club Royale -- College Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by Sam & Jimmy Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Jason Nellis Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz Woody’s -- Tournament Tuesdays

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9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Fox & Hound English Pub -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke w/ DJ Stubby/Midnight Madness Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke/College Night Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 pM Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 pM Duck Inn -- Totally 80s Sing Along w/DJ Raj O’Brians Sports Bar -- Spring Break Tuesdays w/DJ Jon B 10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark

WeDnesDAy, MArCh 17 4:00 pM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- St. Pat’s Party w/Jim Staley Winetree-East -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 5:30 pM River City Eagles -- St. Patrick’s Party w/The CROWD Trio 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Ri Ra Irish Pub -- St. Pat’s Party w/Rowan Tree 7:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Shagadelics Corner Pocket, The -- St. Patrick’s Day Party

Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- St. Patrick’s Day Party/College Night TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke 7:30 pM Cricket’s -- St. Patrick’s Day Party/Dart Tourney 8:00 pM Club Royale -- St. Patrick’s Day Party/Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by BK Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- St. Patrick’s Day Party Doc’s Nightclub -- St. Pat’s Party w/Tommy Stillwell & the Amazing Soul Crackers Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- St. Patrick’s Day Celebration w/BK & the Experience O’Brians Sports Bar -Kyillindi Pipes & Drums 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Chilly Willy’s -- St. Pat’s Party w/Calabash Fast Eddy’s -- St. Patrick’s Day Party w/Stompbox 40 Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke w/ DJ Stubby/Wacky Hat Wednesday Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- St. Patrick’s Day Party Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- St. Patrick’s Day Party Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- St. Patrick’s Day Party w/The Hadi Shrine Highlanders Show Me’s (East Side) -- St. Pat’s Party w/DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- St. Pat’s Party w/Kerry & The Double D’s 9:30 pM Smitty’s Little Tavern -- St. Patrick’s Day Party w/The Dang Heathens

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5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski Ri Ra Irish Pub -- St. Pat’s Party w/Jim Staley 5:30 pM Tin Fish - Newburgh -- Jimmy B

CAsey WilliAMs Catch Casey Wednesdays at Little Cheers!

10:00 pM Fox & Hound English Pub -- The Nick Smith Band Icon Bar & Nightclub -- Wet Wednesdays w/DJ Flex Lamasco Bar -- St. Patrick’s Day Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Peacock Woody’s -- St. Patrick’s Party w/The CROWD

5:30 pM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Traditional Session

10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Casey Williams Ri Ra Irish Pub -- St. Pat’s Party w/Deaf Megan Someplace Else -- College Night Karaoke

8:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Idol Karaoke Contest Club Royale -- Takin’ It Back Thursdays w/DJ Jon B Cricket’s -- The Jimmies

thursDAy, MArCh 18 4:00 pM Winetree - North -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski • 56 •

6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Greg Anderson 7:00 pM TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Service Industry Night w/DJ Raj

9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke w/ DJ Stubby/College Thirsty Thursday Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Troy Miller & Friends Big Jon Rochner and Chris Chrockrem Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke

Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Brian Steele Show Me’s (East Side) -Kerry & The Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Hamilton TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- The Crowd Trio Woody’s -- Country Night w/ Jason Clutter & Tim Smith Acoustic in the Sports Bar 10:00 pM Fast Eddy’s -- Original Thong Thursdays w/Jon B Fox & Hound English Pub -- John Gauer Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark 10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Lindsey Williams

friDAy, MArCh 19 4:00 pM Winetree - Darmstadt -- Wine Tasting

6:00 pM Bud’s Harley-Davidson-East -Harley-Davidson Garage Party Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Greg Anderson 7:00 pM Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments 8:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Devonshires Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory Hobo Jungle -- Open 9 Ball Tournament Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karaoke 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Chilly Willy’s -- Andy Brasher/Elliot Sublett Cricket’s -- Karaoke w/ Randy Marshall Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Skelton’s Montourage Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- One Horse Town Band Hollywood Bar & Grill East www.News4UOnline.com • March 2010

-- The Hiding Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Southern Edge Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- TBA Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke w/Brian Steele Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- DJ Greg 9:30 pM Club Royale -- McFly Smitty’s Little Tavern -- Deja Vu 10:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Devonshires Duck Inn -- Blood Tribe/ Battlecross/Deliver Us From Evil Fast Eddy’s -- Stompbox 40/ DJ Mikus’ Video Show Fox & Hound English Pub -- Lindsey Williams Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Flex Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- BSR Woody’s -- Free For All Fridays w/DJ Raj/80s & 90s Hits 10:30 pM Lanhucks -- Dang Heathens Little Cheers -- Andy Norvell Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Michaels Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pM Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

sAturDAy, MArCh 20 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Jim Staley 5:30 pM Tin Fish - Newburgh -- Jimmy B

6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 pM Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments 7:30 pM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney Victory Theatre -Evansville Philharmonic: ‘Beauty & Grandeur’ 8:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Devonshires Doc’s Nightclub -- Gooch Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- Byron Rohrig Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karaoke 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Chilly Willy’s -- Hussman Trio Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Calabash Gloria’s Corral Club -- One Horse Town Band Hobo Jungle -- Burnt Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- The Hiding Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- DJ Randy Marshall Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- TBA Marigold Bar -Charlie’s Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke w/Brian Steele Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- The Shanks/Loko Davi 9:30 pM Club Royale -- McFly Smitty’s Little Tavern -- Deja Vu

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10:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Devonshires Duck Inn -- Deliver Us From Evil/Of Us All/LTC/Battlecross Fast Eddy’s -- Stompbox 40 Hornet’s Nest -- Karaoke w/IDJ Entertainment Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Mikus Lamasco Bar -- Akacia O’Brians Sports Bar -- BSR Woody’s -- Dance Party w/DJ Raj 10:30 pM Lanhucks -- Dang Heathens Little Cheers – Live Music Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Scott Winzinger Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pM Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

sunDAy, MArCh 21 12:00 pM Corner Pocket, The -Cornhole Tournament 5:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Bob Minnette’s Swing Cats Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Karaoke w/Terri 7:00 pM Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke Someplace Else -- Karaoke

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Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost

he hAsn’t stoppeD rAppin’ Too Short will be rockin’ the mic March 26th at ICON!

8:00 pM Lamasco Bar – Anna Beth & Gary Ward Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night Show Me’s (East Side) -- UFC Live Show Me’s (West) -- UFC Live 9:00 pM Chilly Willy’s -- Open Mic Night w/Jarod Heim Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Tommy Stillwell & the Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

MonDAy, MArCh 22 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

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6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Nu Corp Band TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Wii Bowling 8:00 pM Club Royale -- Jay Johnson Someplace Else -- Pool Tourney 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Nick Smith

tuesDAy, MArCh 23 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Nu Corp Band TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Idol Night 8:00 pM Club Royale -- College Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by Sam & Jimmy Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Sin Eats The Apple Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz Woody’s -- Tournament Tuesdays 9:00 pM

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Fox & Hound English Pub -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke w/ DJ Stubby/Midnight Madness Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke/College Night Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 pM Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 pM Duck Inn -- Totally 80s Sing Along w/DJ Raj O’Brians Sports Bar -- Spring Break Tuesdays w/DJ Jon B 10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark

WeDnesDAy, MArCh 24 4:00 pM Winetree-East -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Nu Corp Band www.News4UOnline.com • March 2010

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Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- College Night TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke 7:30 pM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney 8:00 pM Club Royale -- Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by BK Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Amphigoria 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Fast Eddy’s -- Karaoke w/Freddy K/Whiskey Wednesdays Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke w/ DJ Stubby/Wacky Hat Wednesday Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- Kerry & The Double D’s

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10:00 pM Fox & Hound English Pub -- The Nick Smith Band Icon Bar & Nightclub -- Wet Wednesdays w/DJ Flex Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Peacock Woody’s -- College Night 10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Casey Williams Someplace Else -- College Night Karaoke

thursDAy, MArCh 25 4:00 pM Winetree - North -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

5:30 pM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Traditional Session 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Greg Anderson 7:00 pM TGIFriday’s Restaurant -Service Industry Night w/DJ Raj 8:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Idol Karaoke Contest Club Royale -- Takin’ It Back Thursdays w/DJ Jon B Cricket’s -- The Strolling Tones 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke w/ DJ Stubby/College Thirsty Thursday

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Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Troy Miller & Friends Big Jon Rochner and Chris Chrockrem Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Brian Steele Show Me’s (East Side) -Kerry & The Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Hamilton TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- The Crowd Trio Woody’s -- Country Night w/ Jason Clutter & Tim Smith Acoustic in the Sports Bar 10:00 pM

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Country night

Come see Jason Clutter & Tim Smith Acoustic, Thursdays in the Sports Bar at Woody’s West.

Fast Eddy’s -- Original Thong Thursdays w/Jon B & music w/2nd Story Fox & Hound English Pub -- John Gauer Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark 10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Lindsey Williams

friDAy, MArCh 26 4:00 pM Winetree - Darmstadt -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 5:30 pM Tin Fish - Newburgh -- Gary Ward

Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 pM Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments 8:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Most Wanted Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke Hobo Jungle -- Open 9 Ball Tournament Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karaoke 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Chilly Willy’s -- Calabash Cricket’s -- Karaoke w/ Randy Marshall Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Panacea Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- Karaoke

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7:30 pM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney Roberts Stadium -- World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions 8:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Most Wanted Doc’s Nightclub -- The Sellouts Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karaoke

they DAre you to CoMe see theM Shinedown will be at The Centre on March 30th.

Gloria’s Corral Club -- One Horse Town Band Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- Woodsboro Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Southern Edge Icon Bar & Nightclub -- Too Short Live: The Freaky Tale Edition Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke w/Brian Steele Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Gasoline Alley

10:30 pM Lanhucks -- Diversion Little Cheers -- Andy Norvell Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Karl’s Kids Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pM Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

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9:30 pM Club Royale -- Akacia Smitty’s Little Tavern -- JH3

5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

10:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Most Wanted Duck Inn -- Calling Corners/Anthem For A Massacre/Far From Fallen Fast Eddy’s -- Gonzo’s Toybox/Bud Light Shoot for the Champ Finals Fox & Hound English Pub -- Lindsey Williams Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Peacock Woody’s -- Free For All Fridays w/ DJ Raj/80s & 90s Hits

5:30 pM Cancun Mexican Restaurant -- Mariachi Band Tin Fish - Newburgh -- Gary Ward

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6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 pM Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments

9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Cricket’s -- JEB Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Namaste Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- Troy Miller Gloria’s Corral Club -- One Horse Town Band Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- Woodsboro Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Fuzzy Roxx Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- TBA Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke w/Brian Steele Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke/UFC 111 Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke/UFC 111 TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- 2nd Story 9:30 pM Club Royale -- Akacia Smitty’s Little Tavern -- JH3 10:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Most Wanted Duck Inn -- The Cold Stares/Loko Davi Fast Eddy’s -- Gonzo’s Toybox Hornet’s Nest -- Karaoke w/IDJ Entertainment Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ KDogg Lamasco Bar -- Hoosier Daddy O’Brians Sports Bar -- Peacock Woody’s -- Dance Party w/DJ Raj

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10:30 pM Lanhucks -- Diversion Little Cheers -- Scott Winzinger Ri Ra Irish Pub -- 4-Seamer Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pM Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

sunDAy, MArCh 28 12:00 pM Corner Pocket, The -Cornhole Tournament 5:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Steve Greenwell Trio Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Karaoke w/Terri 7:00 pM Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- WWE Live Show Me’s (West) -- WWE Live Someplace Else -- Karaoke

6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Amazing Soul Crackers TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Wii Bowling 8:00 pM Club Royale -- Jay Johnson Someplace Else -- Pool Tourney 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Nick Smith

tuesDAy, MArCh 30 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty

8:00 pM Lamasco Bar -- Shawn Needham & The Black Sheep Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night

7:00 pM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Amazing Soul Crackers TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Idol Night

9:00 pM Chilly Willy’s -- Open Mic Night w/Jarod Heim Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Tommy Stillwell & the Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke

7:30 pM Centre, The -- Shinedown

MonDAy, MArCh 29 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

8:00 pM Club Royale -- College Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by Sam & Jimmy Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Object Blue

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Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz Woody’s -- Tournament Tuesdays 9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Fox & Hound English Pub -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke w/DJ Stubby/Midnight Madness Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke/College Night Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

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7:00 pM Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- College Night TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke

9:30 pM Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams

7:30 pM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney

10:00 pM Duck Inn -- Totally 80s Sing Along w/DJ Raj O’Brians Sports Bar -- Spring Break Tuesdays w/DJ Jon B Woody’s -- Shinedown After-Party w/Sore Eyes

8:00 pM Club Royale -- Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by BK Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Funk

10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark

WeDnesDAy, MArCh 31 4:00 pM Winetree-East -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 6:00 pM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty

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NIGHT LIFE

9:00 pM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Fast Eddy’s -- Karaoke w/Freddy K/Whiskey Wednesdays Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke w/ DJ Stubby/Wacky Hat Wednesday Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- Kerry & The Double D’s 10:00 pM Fox & Hound English Pub -- The Nick Smith Band Icon Bar & Nightclub -- Wet Wednesdays w/DJ Flex Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Peacock Woody’s -- College Night 10:30 pM Little Cheers -- Casey Williams Someplace Else -- College Night Karaoke

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the ultimate running test Comes to evansville in a big way

Nothing equals the feeling. You’ve trained for months, taking impossibly long runs on nasty winter days. You’ve fought injuries, missed days, altered schedules and your own doubts. You’ve likely changed your diet and taken on some supplemental stretching and strengthening exercises you didn’t know existed a year ago.

You’ve prepared. For the past few hours, you’ve run your race. Now you’re passing the 26-mile mark, where every step feels like stone. Then you see it: the finish line. The crowds cheer. They know a supreme feat when they see one. With each passing stride on your tired, sore legs, the feeling grows.

What a feeling to finish a marathon! The best news? It doesn’t diminish much in successive marathons, either. Which is why Southern Indiana’s running and fitness community and runners from throughout the U.S. eagerly await the Southern Indiana Classic Marathon and Half Marathon.

The event takes place Sunday, April 11 at the Vanderburgh County 4H Fairgrounds just north of Evansville. Wheelchair competitors roll out at 6:45 a.m., followed at 7 a.m. by the marathon and halfmarathon field. An entire day of family fun and the Michelob Ultra Beer Garden will await competitors, families and friends, culminating with the awards ceremony at 3 p.m. Orthopaedic Associates and ProgressiveHealth is the title sponsor.

In addition to being the area’s first-ever Boston Marathon qualifier, the Southern Indiana Classic Marathon and Half Marathon is an integral part of the new Indiana Distance Running Series (www.indianarunningseries.com), which also includes the Fort4Fitness Half Marathon, Sunburst Full and Half Marathon, Geist Half Marathon and Indianapolis Marathon and Half Marathon. Because of that, the overall field is expected to hit the maximum 6,000 entries — which makes it important to register early.

Through April 5, entry fees are $80 for the marathon and $65 for the half marathon. If registration is still available at the Race Expo on April 9-10, fees will be $90 and $75.

The Southern Indiana Classic doesn’t seem like a first-time staging of a marathon. Not at all.

Every aspect of the race, from course management to sponsorship involvement to entertainment, features personal touches reflective of long-time races. President and Race Director Jill Gehlhausen, a runner herself, has populated her advisory board—“a working board,” she states—with veteran marathoners, event organizers and coaches whose expertise is incorporated into every mile and activity associated with the race.

“We’ve had people come out of the woodwork,” Gehlhausen said. “Any idea or dream that our Board has thought up, we make it a reality if it can be used for this event. We have big dreamers.

It may not be as big of an event yet as the others, but

it’s something people are going to be talking about for a long time.”

The day’s plans bear out Gehlhausen’s comment. In addition to the beer garden, a family fun area and an all-youcan-eat after party tent with live music (the party is free to competitors, $2 for others), there will be entertainment acts at every mile along the course. Also inside the after-party tent will be 20 massage tables; expect them to be busy. Among the numerous volunteers, the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club will assist the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office with motorcycle traffic control.

The course will move through some of Southern Indiana’s prettiest countryside and rural communities, heading through gently rolling hills toward Interstate 64 before proceeding back to the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center. The course offers subtle changes in terrain that, according to course director and former national-class racer Gordon Benfield, actually works better for runners.

“It’s a rolling course, no doubt,” Benfield said. “When you’re in a long race like this, you wake up your muscles going up hills and down hills; it definitely helps a little bit. There are no large hills on this course, just some upgrades.”

“Even though we’ll be out in the country, runners will never go more than a half-mile without seeing someone or something going on. Like the whole event, this course was put together by veteran marathoners who know what they like in marathons.”

Benfield has also assisted with a Southern Indiana Classic group training program. According to Gehlhausen, nearly 200 people have been turning out for weekly long runs during a cold Midwest winter—solid pre-event enthusiasm.

On the course, great attention will be given to runners’ needs. In addition to the entertainment breaks, there will be hydration stations at every mile, serving water and sports drinks. Every five miles, food will be available, including orange slices, bananas, gels, sponges and other instant energy items familiar to marathon and half marathon runners. Massage chairs will be available every five miles beginning

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at the 10-mile mark. The personal touch will begin at registration, when race materials and assorted goodies will be given to competitors in 18-inch gym duffel bags.

Even the awards speak to the instant impression the Southern Indiana Classic is sure to make. Every marathon and half marathon finisher will receive medals. However, marathoners who qualify for Boston can trade in their medals for a distinct Boston Qualifier medal—a unique touch among marathons in the United States.

“We’ve covered everything we can possibly think of — and if other things pop up, we’ll cover them as well,” Gehlhausen said.

Other awards include trophies to the top 3 male and female overall marathon and half marathon finishers, top male and female master (40over), 3-deep age-group awards at 5-year increments for men and women; and Marathon Relay trophies for the top men’s, women’s and co-ed teams.

All proceeds from the Southern Indiana Classic will benefit the American Diabetes Association.

Springtime marathon…Boston Qualifier… packed field…touches befitting a long-time race.

While it will be up to competitors to experience the feeling of finishing and performing well, the Southern Indiana Classic is set to become a perennial cornerstone of the American marathon community.

“It’s ramping up to be smoking awesome!”

Gehlhausen said.

BOB YEHLING is a high school track and cross-country coach, three-time Boston Marathoner, and editor of the Greater Evansville Running & Walking Club newsletter. An author, he’s working on a memoir, Running Into Life.

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stand up and be counted rodney carrington swoops into e’ville

THE WHAT & THE WHO:

Rodney Carrington, star of the small and large screen, stages, multi-million record seller, author, family man and all-round nice feller, returns to River City for a one-night-only gig.

Dylan Gibbs

Managing Editor

THE WHEN:

Saturday, March 13 at 7 p.m.

THE WHERE:

Downtown Evansville’s The Centre

THE DETAILS:

Tickets available at The Centre box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 423-7222.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Seven major-label record releases, multiple millions in sales • Two Gold records • Number four best-selling comedy act of 2009, according to Pollstar • Pollstar Top 100 grossing act since 2001 • Collaborations with Toby Keith and Trace Adkins, among others

DISCOGRAPHY:

• Hangin’ With Rodney • Morning Wood • Live: C’Mon Laugh You Bastards • Nutsack • Greatest Hits • King of the Mountains • El Nino Loco • Make it Christmas

EXCLUSIVE ‘RODNEY TO US’ QUOTES: “I envy me. I sometimes look in the mirror and say, “MAN! Are you lucky!”

I’m not kidding you; I’m the luckiest bastard I know.”

“My dad tells me how he can’t believe that I get paid to do the things that he’s been doing his whole life for free. It’s true because I drink beer and I tell stories.”

“There’s nothing that I won’t talk about. One thing about it is my wife. I talk about her a lot and people always ask me if my wife gets offended about some of the things that I talk about and the answer to that question is no.”

“I’ve always said that if I ever had any real success then I’m not going to wait until I was 60 years old to enjoy myself. I’m not afraid to spend a little money. I would hate to think that I died and had money in the bank. I want to die owing every human being on the planet.”

AND COMING SOON:

Check news4uonline.com March 1 for a new, exclusive interview with Rodney. We’ll be checking in with what’s happened in the four years since we last shot the breeze…

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Professional Wrestling at the coliseum on march 3rd!

When a person walks into the Evansville Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the overwhelming feeling of its rich legacy as it engulfs their senses. Having housed many events in the past and present, such as music concerts, roller derby, and professional wrestling, the woodworked trimming houses many memories.

On March 3, 2010, a new memory will take place that local wrestling fans will love to possess, as Coliseum

Championship Wrestling (CCW) presents “Jamie Dundee’s Legends Showdown,” with doors opening at 6 p.m. CST for a meet and greet of stars before the bell time of 7:30 p.m. CST.

From the 60s to the 90s, “The Coliseum” was a regular stop for the NWA/AWA/USWA/CWA grapplers. Notable characters such as “Superstar” Bill Dundee, “The Rock N’ Roll Express” Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson, Brian “Grand Master Sexxay” Christopher, “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert, and Jamie

“J.C. Ice” Dundee have entertained fans around the tristate area, giving what is arguably known as the best wrestling in the history of the business. All of these stars, along with former WWE Tag Team Champion, one half of the New Age Outlaws of Degeneration X, Brian “Road Dogg Jesse” James, as well as some of the best talent the local area has to offer, such as Johnny Punch and Rudy Switchblade (collectively known as “Knuckles & Knives”), Cody Strong, and “Superb” Scott Sexton.

“This area is full of wrestling history,” Jamie Dundee states, “and I wanted to bring back the memories of it by having these pro wrestlers come back and remind people what made them love professional wrestling in the first place with a setting that is up close and personal, and give people time to meet some of their heroes and have new memories. As long as it is a success, we will continue to run these ‘Legend Showdown’ shows once a month, as well as CCW running their shows weekly on Wednesday nights for those people who need their professional wrestling more often.”

Tickets are available at the door for $20.00 Ringside, and $15.00 General Admission, with advance tickets available by calling the Jamie Dundee wrestling school at (270) 5771823. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and Bell Time is 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www. jamiedundee.com.

“As with last month’s ‘Legends Showdown,’” Jamie says, “this event promises to be great time for the entire family, so bring yourself, your spouse, the kids, and your momma and daddy to see some of your favorites of yesterday and today.”

This article is contributed by the staff of Carnage Crew.

To learn more about Carnage Crew, their radio show, along with professional wrestling news and articles around the world, please visit www.carnagecrew.net.

For more information, details, etc., send an email to casey@carnagecrew.net.

--Casey Carnage and Norine Stice

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KID’S PAGE

Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve

After the rough winter we’ve had... I think we all deserve to get out of the house and enjoy our city! Evansville lanea always has stagg great activities Contributor if you do a little investigating and N4U has taken the guess work out of where to take the kids this month!

March 21 Spring Bird Banding (1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.) at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve. Celebrate the first weekend of spring by getting outdoors in this fascinating close up look at the birds visiting or residing in the Nature Preserve. Join Master Bird Bander Scott Kramer for an ongoing conservation project as you catch, identify, tag, and release birds from the Nature Preserve. This avian research program is a great opportunity for pictures, so bring a camera! $4 per person/$12 per family. Note: for the safety of the birds, this program will be cancelled if it is raining, snowing, or if the temperature dips much below 32 degrees.

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551 North Boeke Road Evansville 812-479-0771 wesselmannaturesociety.org

The USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc. 840 LST Drive Evansville, IN 47713 www.LSTMemorial.org

Angel Mounds State Historic Site 8215 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN (812) 853-3956 www.angelmounds.org Angel Mounds State Historic Site is nationally recognized as one of the best preserved prehistoric Native American sites in the United States. From 1100 to 1450 A. D., a town on this site was home to people of the Middle Mississippian culture, who engaged in hunting and farming on the rich bottom lands of the Ohio River. The Mississippian people built mounds and eventually deserted it for unknown reasons. Take in these cool exhibits and let the kiddos run around the historic grounds.

Thru March 19, 2010: “Toys Through Time” - Angel Mounds State Historic Site will be displaying a unique collection of toys on site for only a short period of time. The collection includes items that date from the 1930s all the way up to the 1980s. An exclusive display, this is a collection you should not miss!

Thru March 26, 2010: “Abstracts Show” - The Abstracts Show is an exhibit put together by the Tri-State Art Guild and hosted by Angel Mounds State Historic Site.

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Closed Mondays, Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5p.m.

Admission: $4.00 for adults - $2.00 for children (12 and under) - $3.50 for seniors (55 and up).

Reitz Home Museum 224 S.E. First Street Evansville, IN 47713 (812) 426-1871 Show your kids what life was like in the 1800’s by touring the Reitz Home Museum which is Evansville’s only Victorian house museum located in the downtown Historic Preservation District. It is noted as one of the country’s finest examples of French Second Empire architecture. John Augustus Reitz made his fortune in lumber in the mid-1850’s and in1871 built this home to reflect his station in life. Authentic period furniture, much of it original, is arranged as if the family is about to return.

Admission for The Reitz Home: $7.50/adult; $2.50/students; $1.50/12 & under.

They are open Tuesday thru Saturday from 11:00 – 3:30 and Sunday 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.; you must arrive by 2:30 for the last tour.

The awesome LST (Landing Ship Tanks) were produced during World War II and the Evansville riverfront became the largest inland producer of LST’s in the nation, producing 167 LST’s and more. LST 325 is the last navigable LST in operation today. She has been fully restored and is in tip-top shape, according to her crew. In 2005, her new home address became Evansville and we couldn’t be happier. Guided tours are lead by proud military veterans, taking about 30 minutes. Note: the entire family gets in for fabulous rate of $20. I guarantee you’ll learn more here & create a better memory than taking everyone to a movie.

CLOSED ON MONDAYS Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sunday: Noon-4pm Admission: Adults - $10 & Children 5-18: $5 Children under 5: Free Family packet: $20 (limited to parents and their children) Group Rates available. Require advance reservations and are subject to conditions.

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Swonder Ice Arena 209 North Boeke & Lloyd Expressway Evansville, IN Info: 812-479-0989 www.swonder.evansville.net Swonder’s ice skating spring session begins the week of March 15. If you don’t want to commit to lessons – at least take in a public skating session or take your inline skates to the Sk8 Park at Swonder & cut loose.

Keep in mind that summer is right around the corner & Swonder offers a FANTASTIC summer camp for kids. Registration begins in March and fills up quickly so don’t delay in registering your child!

Swonder also has a fantastic fitness center with no membership fees & low monthly rate.

Check with the Rink for times and rates.

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somewhere over the rainbow March 13, 2010 will be the 10 th Running of the St. Patrick’s Day Run of Luck, presented by Shoe Carnival. Events begin at 9 a.m. with a 7K Run, Walk, and Racewalk along with a One-Mile Shamrock Shuffle and FREE Wee Folks Kids Dash. All events begin and finish at The Centre in downtown Evansville.

This year we have a goal of collecting 10,000 pairs of gently worn shoes for Soles 4 Souls. In return Soles 4 Souls will donate a total of 3,500 pairs of new shoes to Evansville

Christian Life Center, The Dream Center, Chandler United Methodist Church, and The Spencer County School Corporation. With this goal of 10,000 pairs of shoes we hope to challenge the current Guinness World Record of Longest Chain of Shoes!

We are also collecting food and clothes for Evansville Christian Life Center and collecting pet food and items for Caring Paws Animal Rescue, a no-kill animal shelter.

7K and 1 Mile Participants that register by March 6 get an extra entry for the $1000 Pot of Gold Giveaway by Tri-State Contracting. 7K and 1 Mile Participants that are 18 years of age or older and finish their event are eligible to win the Pot of Gold Giveaway. The first 800 Registered 7K & 1 Mile Participants are guaranteed a race shirt and reusable cloth shop bag. The Wee Folks Kids Dash is free and 1 st 200 registered are guaranteed a t-shirt. Registration is available online at

www.RunOfLuck7K.com. Post race fun will include Celtic Music, Kids Activities, Costume contest and Awards Ceremony.

Each year the race uncovers special people that are highly passionate about supporting our cause. Long time supporter, North High School Art Teacher, Jon Siau was able to get his school involved in collecting shoes. By doing that Jon’s 87-year-old Aunt Margie Sutton was motivated by the challenge.

Margie has challenged Jon & North High that

she will collect more shoes than they will!

Currently she has collected over 300 pairs of shoes and is toe to toe with Jon’s collection efforts.

Volunteers are always are crucial part of being a successful event. Without our volunteers we wouldn’t be here for our 10 th running! Volunteers always get a special race shirt and this year will be entered into their own special Thank You Leprechaun Giveaway to win a Wii Console!

Come on out to run, walk, dash or volunteer for a good community event. Oh – and bring lots of gently used shoes with you!

For more information visit www.RunOfLuck7K. com or email JimBush@RunOfLuck7K.com --Lee Ann Gaines, MD – Run of Luck Assistant Race Director

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AT THE MUSEUM

[ Museum Contemporaries ] Spring is in the air and one of the best events in the Tri-State should be on your April calendar. The 13 th annual Grand Tour of Wines, a fundraiser for the Evansville Museum Contemporaries, will be held April 17 th , from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Evansville Museum of Arts History and Science. This really is the best wine tasting event in the entire TriState Area! You are invited to sample over 50 wines, enjoy foods from some of your favorite restaurants and view great art – all at one event! Matt Clark and Corey Christie will add musical atmosphere to the event. There will be exciting silent auction items to bid on as well.

This event will also be your last chance to enjoy our budding local artists showcased at this year’s High School Art Show.

Come mix and mingle with friends while helping the Evansville Museum. Tickets for the event are $30 in advance and $40 at the door.

There were over 300 attendees at this event last year, therefore tickets in advance are recommended.

For more information or to purchase your tickets, visit the Evansville Museum website at www.emuseum.org or call (812) 425-2406. For obvious reasons, this event is for those over 21 only.

--Jane Owen

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FROM THE STACKS

[ local libraries ] Thursday, March 25

by Amy Mangold, Marketing & Communications Manager, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library The EVPL is adding Saturday hours to our Neighborhood Locations – East Branch on Chandler Avenue, Stringtown Branch on Stringtown Road, and West Branch on Franklin Stree Joanne DeMaio t – effective March 14, 2010. This change is in response to recent customer feedback and will increase weekend accessibility in the neighborhoods served. In addition, a review of customer use showed that Tuesday evenings and Thursdays were historically the slowest traffic times for these locations. Consequently, the hours at these locations will be changed to the following: Mon – Wed: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thurs: CLOSED Fri – Sat : 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sun: CLOSED A variety of materials to remind customers of this change will soon be available at all library locations. The change in hours will correspond with Evansville’s change to Daylight Savings Time on March 14, 2010.

Part III – Polishing Your Interviewing Skills 6:30 p.m., Central Library Large Group Room 200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

This free workshop will help you prepare for an interview, including what to wear, what might be asked, and what questions are illegal.

Registration is required. Call Melissa Davis at 4269790 or email melissad@evpl.org.

Other March EVPL Programs Thursday, March 4 German For Kids

Thursdays @ 4:30 p.m.

READ Center, Central Library

For information: Call 428-8225.

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For information: Call 428-8217

Thursday, March 25 Writing Fan Fiction 6:00 p.m., Red Bank Branch 120 S. Red Bank Road Registration is required. Call 428-8205.

Wednesday, March 31 Computer Help Session 9: 30 a.m., Oaklyn Branch 3001 Oaklyn Dr. Registration is required. Call 428-8234.

Tools to Get the Job You Want – Career Assistance Series Thursday, March 11 Part I – Finding a Career that Fits You 6:30 p.m., Central Library Large Group Room 200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

This free workshop will help you find a career that matches your talents, skills and abilities.

Registration is required. Call Melissa Davis at 4269790 or email melissad@evpl.org.

Thursday, March 18 Part II – Perfecting Your Resume 6:30 p.m., Central Library Large Group Room 200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

This free workshop will help you create cover letters, a readable resume and will also cover application forms.

Registration is required. Call Melissa Davis at 4269790 or email melissad@evpl.org.

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under the beams concert series fareed haque

In January, Erin Bode played a great show for the Under the Beams Concert series in New Harmony. This month, guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque brings his unique musical style to the same venue for what promises to be

Doug Messel Staff Writer

an entertaining experience for music fans of the Tri-State.

Haque was born in 1963 to parents of Pakistani and Chilean origin. He traveled extensively growing up, staying for long periods in Span, France, Iran, Pakistan, and Chile. It was in these places that Haque was exposed to all kinds of music from a very early age. There’s a noticeable effect in his music that this eclecticism has created; he’s able to perform in all sorts of ensembles or settings. One performance could be a fusion of jazz or funk, and the next take place in a concert hall with a symphony orchestra. Described as a renaissance man on the guitar, Haque is capable of playing all styles; classical, Spanish, Indian classical or American jazz—he can do them all.

Still need proof of his skill? On nine different recordings, Fareed Haque acts as band leader. His latest, Flat Planet, was released in 2009.

He’s been featured on scores of television shows and has contributed to other artists’ albums. He actively transcribes baroque period music. He truly is a renaissance man.

Haque, however, isn’t content to simply perform music. He’s a very active teacher, holding an associate professorship at Northern Illinois University. It’s here that he teaches in jazz and classical guitar studies. But that’s not the only way he teaches. Jumping on the technology bandwagon, Fareed Haque teaches guitar over the internet for $100 an hour. It cuts out the middleman of tuition and room and board costs. Plus it just seems like a very cool idea.

Haque’s concert — if it isn’t already sold out — takes place on March 13 at the RappOwen Granary in New Harmony, Ind. Tickets are available by calling 812-682-3128. If you need more information, you can always visit www. underthebeams.org. It may be a little bit of a drive out there, but the music will totally be worth it. I promise.

Bonus – last minute-arrival of this exclusive interview with Fareed!

N4U: For our readers who haven’t heard your music before how would you describe it?

FH: The Flat Earth Ensemble is a fun dancing funky Hindustani groove jazz group.

Tell me a little bit about the new album and some of the inspiration behind it.

It’s taken years to find musicians who understand east and west INSTINCTIVELY not just intellectually. I’ve finally hooked up drums tabla jazz guitar with the feel of bhangra and the swing and melody of jazz. This CD Bing Bang Boing is fun to listen to, fun to dance to and its jazz with all of the harmonic twists and turns that make jazz so rich.

Tell me a little bit about the upcoming concert?

What can listeners expect when they come to see you perform?

Tabla, Sitar, Jazz guitar as well as a jazz rhythm section. We will be seated on the floor as in most traditional Indian music, but we will funk out and get your booties shakin’.

How did your music career get started? When did you really know it’s what you wanted to do?

I always played guitar for fun, never thought it’d be a career. Then the phone started ringing. When it stops I’ll go back to paleontology!

I’m interested in how you, having been established for awhile, feel about the internet’s role in the business. Has it done more harm than good for your career?

Oh it has definitely helped. In the past I was dependent on business to define me in the market place. Now I can do that for myself. For better and

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for worse! But in the end, if I create something that people like, well then I can continue to do what I do.

If you could pick three guitarists (living or dead) to go out on tour with you, who would you pick?

Well guitar duo is not a great combination, unless it’s well rehearsed. But it’d still be fun to play with John Williams. John McLaughlin and I could do some nice things together as our styles would blend well.

And I’d give almost anything to jam with Fernando Sor, S.L Weiss, John Dowland and esp. heitor Villa Lobos....

What’s your “guilty pleasure” when it comes to music? Anyone you listen to that would surprise your fans?

I love Queen, Heart. ANN WILSON I’m yours when ever where ever you want me.

www.News4UOnline.com • March 2010

IN THE BAG

[ Shopping Styles ] Spring Break means fun, sun, and sandy beaches depending on where you vacation. The biggest obstacle of spring break

ALISON SIGMAN

planning is always knowing what to pack (some might argue what NOT to pack, but this ain’t my gig – ed). This is especially important on two levels. One, if you are flying out and don’t want to get stuck paying more on baggage fees than the actual plane ticket. Two, you must pack according to your destination. You wouldn’t take a parka to Myrtle Beach would you?

And believe it or not, all sunny beaches are not made equal. Let’s break down the ins and outs of fashion at some of the busiest spring break destinations.

Contributor

Panama City Beach: Probably the easiest destination to prepare for. During the day, a denim skirt, bathing suit, and flip flops. At night, denim skirt, tank top, and open toe sandals. Two skirts and several tops and you’re good to go!

Chicago: It’s not a nation-wide spring break hotspot, but when we’re this close to the nation’s third largest city it’s a clear contender. Weather in the Windy City, is a tricky thing to pin down, so it’s imperative to layer. T-shirt, jeans, a jacket, and comfortable yet stylish shoes are must-haves. At night, well what would you wear out in Evansville? Yeah, wear that.

Miami: This city is hot, and I’m not talking about the temperature. Brightly colored maxi dresses and wedges are perfect for daytime strolls around South Beach. At night, it’s a whole new ball game. Slinky shirts, short skirts, and stilettos are mandatory items in any club.

South Padre Island: This Texas island has a style that walks the line of casual and classy. Opt for linen shirts instead of denim along with breezy tank tops over your bathing suit. The nightlife here, is all about casual items worn in a dressy way. Skirts, wedges, basic tank tops, along with bright bold pieces of jewelry are all you need.

Cancun: The number one travel spot in Mexico, this spring break destination doesn’t disappoint.

Day and maxi dresses can be interchanged to cover both day and night, just all depends on the styling.

Switch out flip flops for heels, and no jewelry for a classy amount.

PLUS! Smells Like… Something Better Than Teen Spirit (do they still make that?)

Eastland Mall seems to always be changing. New stores coming in, old stores going out, and then there are stores that play ring-around-the-rosy. These are the stores that move from one section of the mall to another, usually to upgrade for more space.

Perfume Plus did just that last August. After fifteen years of kiosk living, the operation moved up and took occupancy of a vacant spot between Trade Secret and Trade Home in the J.C. Penney wing. The store still offers discounted prices on the most popular fragrances, as well as having some of those hard to find scents. If you want it, they probably have it, and if not in the store, they’ll work with distributors to see if they can locate it for you. Talk about great customer service!

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CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT [ Shaggy Wonda]

so, It’s the week before chrIstMas, and I’M out doInG soMe last MInute holIday shoppInG with the wife, when my cell phone rings. “Hey, whatcha doin’ man? Wanna go check out this band, Shaggy Wonda tonight?”

Through my job, and my musical circle of friends, I’ve been blessed to get to know some special people, some of whom have become close friends.

It was one of those friends, Rod Austin, whose voice was on the other end of the line, beckoning me away from the flustercluck and kiosk carnival barkers of the mall. Not a tough decision. “Give me an hour and I’ll meet you there!” I replied.

I’d heard of Shaggy Wonda, but had never seen them, so I tossed Staff my soon to be “junk destined to Photographer clutter the house” into the back seat of my truck, all tucked away nice and warm in their Christmassy splendor, and headed to The Deerhead Tavern. My thinking being that whether I liked the band or not, 2 hours at the Mall qualifies you for at least one Crown and Coke— TALL! The times I’ve come to treasure the most are those magical/musical times when you just stumble across something special. No advanced planning; no expectations.

That “Yeah” moment happened on this chilly December evening. Suddenly it wasn’t so cold and dreary anymore.

MArk McCoy

I was pretty sure from the first notes of Teddy Jones’ soulful saxophone, that, this night had the potential to be something special, and by the band’s 3rd set, as they ended the evening by playing one of my all-time favorite tunes: Soulshine (by Warren Haynes), such a rush of musical emotion had flowed that you couldn’t escape having been caught up in it.

The Funk Brothers; the rhythm section behind many of the old Motown hits were famous for adding that extra beat; that syncopation which made • 74 •

their music so great. That’s what Shaggy Wonda does! There’s always that extra something….that funk…that groove.

The guys are thoroughly grounded in the old “roots” rock, blues and jazz, which have been lovingly nudged into the 21st Century by these 4 talented and dedicated musicians from Bloomington, Indiana. They’ve been together since 2006 and have gravitated from their home base of Bloomington Indiana to venues throughout the Mid West, picking up new fans in every town they play. shaggy wonda is: Steve Laine on Bass – Probably the most laid back and quietest one of the bunch, but a guy who lays down some solid and powerful Bass! colby Miller – Guitar and lead vocals.

Colby is the quintessential front man. The love of music, and “positive waves” just flow through Colby, and he plays a pretty mean axe!

Teddy Jones – One badd-ass saxophone player. Doubt me? Check him out!

Zach “Panama” Martin – Zach doesn’t so much play the drums as he seems to be one with the drums, laying down the funky beat that drives the band.

This band has a real dynamic. Their music WILL loosen your inhibitions. You’ll sense yourself immediately swaying and bobbing your head to the music, and whatever worries or troubles may have been on your mind prior to the show, will have taken a back seat to the music! Those in attendance were visibly “chillaxed” a few notches and were completely immersed into the sounds these guys were laying down.

This is definitely FEEL GOOD music!

Everyone was smiling, talking, dancing… simply having an enjoyable evening, and that’s what these guys bring to the table!

Did I mention they play primarily original tunes? All very well written, and the covers they do aren’t your everyday pop radio covers. They do tunes like The Band’s, Stagefright; The Allman Brothers’ “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed”, and the previously mentioned, “Soulshine.”

Shaggy Wonda is a band well worth checking out! To catch them “live” is an enjoyable and

memorable experience! They impressed me enough that I accepted their invitation, and centered my end of the year holiday plans on their New Year’s Eve show at The Crump Theatre in Columbus Indiana, along with Madison Indiana’s “Samesoul,” acoustic duo, “Rooks and Tran,” and solo acoustic artist, Nikki Gill from Columbus Indiana, and her addictively soulful voice.

Shaggy Wonda will be returning to The Deerhead on March 5 at 9:00 p.m.

If you enjoy good music and like to feel good when you hear it, grab your wife; snag a friend; hell, fly solo if you have to. But put a Shaggy Wonda show on your calendar as soon as you can. check their schedule online at: www.shaggywonda.com or on their Myspace page at: www.myspace.com/shaggywonda Contact mark@markmccoyphotography.com with any comments or suggestions for any musicians, writers or artists for future articles.

www.News4UOnline.com • March 2010

angel mounds fine art exhibit 3rd annual 4 Winds Native American Fine Arts Bazaar

Angel Mounds State Historic Site is proud to be hosting their 3rd annual 4 Winds

Native American Fine Arts Bazaar this year from March 27th and 28th. 4 Winds is an event centered on Native American art, expressed in various mediums to satisfy all walks of life. 4 Winds has been expanded this year to now feature a total of seven artists. Presented at this year’s event are award-winning, nationally recognized artists, Mitch Battese, Abraham Begay, Daniel Bigay, Marty Gradolf, Victoria McKinney, Katrina Mitten, and Sapphira Scott.

Returning to this year’s event are Navajo Silversmith, Abraham Begay, and Katrina Mitten, an outstanding beadwork artist of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. Abraham Begay Wood Pecker Gourd is considered by some to be

by Daniel Bigay one of the leading silver jewelry makers of his time. He is a master of his art who creates contemporary pieces that mix modern with traditional. Katrina Mitten is a multi-award winning artist who placed first at numerous Native American art shows for her fantastic work with beading. Also returning to the site is Sapphira Scott, a Navajo Natural Jeweler. Although Sapphira has never attended 4 Winds, she was one of the prominent art vendors at last year’s

traditional Cherokee stories can be seen in his inlay designs and carvings.

Marty Gradolf is the third new artist for 4 Winds. She considers herself “a contemporary nontraditional Native American” artist. Of full-blooded Winnebago heritage and working in the ancient art of weaving, she creates pieces that are focused on the stereotypical images of Native Americans that continue to exist even today in society. In previous years she has won numerous awards for her weavings in the past few years at venues such as the Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market in Indianapolis and the Cahokia Contemporary Indian Art Show. She is an accomplished artist whose work has earned her reputation as an outstanding creator of unique and insightful art.

The final new artist for this year’s art show and sale is Victoria McKinney, who is both a Native American artist and potter. She incorporates the graphic designs of the Mound Builders of both the Woodland and Mississippian Period of occupation.

Victoria is inspired by the ancient people that are part of her cultural heritage and she

Woodlands Apothecary

Old Lady Sunset

Little People

by Victoria McKinney

by Mitch Batese

by Victoria McKinney

Native American Days. With a unique style that uses the materials and methods of her ancestors and the style and fashion of today, Sapphira’s designs her work with specific materials in mind to complement not only a person’s appearance, but to encourage the best in a person.

One new artist to 4 Winds is Mitch Battese. Mitch is a descendant of the Prairie Band Potawatomi, is a nationally recognized painter who has shown his work at venues such as Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of the American Indian.

Examining and crossing cultural boundaries and illustrating stories of sacred sites, Mitch challenges the viewer with his work to step out of his or her comfort zone and travel the United States and Canada through visions of art.

A member of the Echota Cherokee Tribe is Daniel Bigay, also new to the event. Daniel is a renowned multi-media artist from eastern Tennessee. Creating contemporary pieces with traditional methods and designs, Daniel has become famous for his flute making, as well as his gourd, copper, and shell art. In his flutes, he uses the designs mainly from ancient Mississippian motifs. His inspiration from March 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

is dedicated to doing what she can “to honor them and to expand people’s knowledge of their designs.” With an extensive listing of awards under her belt, including taking a 1st place award under the “Contemporary Pottery” category at the Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market in 2009, Victoria has captivated many with her distinctive contemporary style that has a prehistoric twist.

A two day event, 4 Winds will be taking place this year on Saturday, March 27 - Sunday, March 28, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and is free and open to the public.

An opening night reception will be held on March 26 at 6:00 p.m. The reception will be showcasing both a live and silent art auction and will also feature a wine tasting by Blue Heron Winery, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Angel Mounds. If you would like to join us for the reception, please RSVP by Wednesday, March 24. If you can’t make it to the show, be sure to stop by the Friends of Angel Mounds Gift shop, which already features artwork by previous years’ participants.

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SORE THUMBS [ Gaming]

We Don’t Need No Stinking Controller!

Or do we? Apparently Microsoft thinks it’s time to move past the thing that has come to symbolize video games: the controller. Project Natal is their high-tech attempt at Dan changing games forever. Announced at E3 in June of 2009, Woolsey Project Natal is a controller-free way to play games. I thought Contributor the name “Natal” would have had some mystical origin, but it turns out it comes from a city in Brazil, in which one of the developers was born. If you really wanted to read into it you could say that it connotes the system being reborn, since the word “natal” has to do with birth and the Xbox 360 is halfway through its projected 10 year life-cycle. Either way, Microsoft has confirmed that Project Natal will be compatible with all existing Xbox 360 consoles and will be available this holiday season.

It’s arguable that the ultimate goal in video game progression has been ultra-realism. Graphics and sound quality increase (usually by double) with each new generation of hardware, but the controller has always been your means of interaction. The Wii changed how games were played, but you still held a controller. It was the new ways you used the controller that made it innovative. At the same time Natal was announced, Sony announced “Project Arc” (or so it’s called for now) in order to climb aboard the motioncontroller bandwagon. Their new tech involves a controller that measures movement in all directions, similar to the Wii, but with more accurate Z-axis responses. The thing that sets Project Natal apart from the competition is that it completely removes the need for a controller. Your voice will turn the system on, automatically logging you in by recognizing your face as you walk into the

room. Menus will be navigated ala Johnny Mnemonic (or Minority Report for you young punks) as you push or pull items around. The games then would be played using, well, yourself. Microsoft says “you are the controller,” with Natal.

Microsoft has shown us a handful of demos for Project Natal, with hopefully more to come soon. Paint Party allowed the player to throw paint on a canvas to create a picture. Colors were switched by calling them out and different gestures were used to change how the paint was applied (which allowed for a Jackson Pollockesque degree of control). A sort of 3D Breakout­ style game, called Ricochet, has also been shown with the player using all parts of their body to knock bouncing balls down a corridor. Demos have • 76 •

surfaced of the racing game Burnout being played using Natal as well. For this game, players mimed holding a steering wheel as Natal would pick up on their hands rotating for turning. Braking and acceleration was handled simply by moving your foot pretty much how you would expect. The Milo sequence from Lionhead Studios was intriguing, but I have a hard time believing all of it.

At times, it seems as if the person in the video is “interacting” with rendered CG, not real-time software. Also, the studio’s creator, Peter Molyneaux, has a tendency to promise more than can be delivered, but it’s worth keeping an eye on.

I’ve come to accept that Natal won’t be able to pull off certain types of games.

The shooter genre has been Microsoft’s bread-and-butter for many years (Halo, Call of Duty, Gears of War, Left 4 Dead) and I’m not sure Natal will be able to handle them, but maybe it’s not meant to. It’s been reported that Natal can pick up movements within 1.5” accurately, so a trigger-pull seems out of the question with no buttons available. How would precise aiming be handled without the use of something else being held? The idea of having no barriers between you and your entertainment is appealing, but at the same time, it isn’t unnatural to use your hands to hold and manipulate objects either. It will all come down to the software that is developed to utilize the strengths of each type of technology. Natal’s games may be very similar to Wii titles that already exist; minus the controller. To succeed though, Natal will have to create entirely new experiences that wouldn’t be possible on any other system.

2010 will be a very interesting chapter in the console wars. With Nintendo claiming victory for the last couple of years, the competition has taken action to keep up. Sony and Microsoft will continue the fight to please the hardcore-gamer, while attempting to bring in the Nintendo-dominated casual market. Sony and Microsoft have positioned themselves as a blockbuster action movie might with the biggest, loudest, and fastest of everything, but now they want to appeal to a wider audience who might not care about all of that. Nintendo showed them that simplicity sells and they’ve taken note.

Whoever it is that ends up pulling ahead at the end of the year, they will be the victor of a hard fought battle.

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Mar 10:David Peterson & 1946 Mar 11:Cadillac Sky Mar 13:Jim Lauderdale Mar 18:18 South Mar 19:Harley Allen Band Mar 24:Newfound Road Mar 25:The Quebe Sisters Band Mar 31:Tin Pan South

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Mar 17:Decadence/Out of Order/ Press and Hold/Bakkslap/Bravado Mar 25:Polkadot Cadaver/Vampire Moose/Ideamen/Karen Page/ Cult of the Flag/Cut Slingload

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WYNTON MARSALIS: COOL NIGHTS & HOT JAZZ

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at Sheldon Concert Hall March 13.

Hum Drum/Theodore Mar 7:Dave Black Mar 12:Dulad/The New Thang/Shut In Mar 13:Bridgeton Air Defense/ Adult Fiction/Gasrat Mar 14:John Farrar Mar 19-20:Stout & Oyster Festival Mar 21:Brian Curran Mar 25:Li’l Jenni & The Waterhead/ Peck of Dirt/Bob Reuter Mar 26:Triceratops/Birdleg/Franklin Felix Mar 28:Dizzy Atmosphere

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Mar 11:Willie Nelson & Family Mar 12:North Mississippi Allstars/Hill Country Revue Mar 13:G. Love & Special Sauce/ Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Mar 15:Killswitch Engage/The Devil Wears Prada/Dark Tranquility Mar 18:Five For Fighting/Matt Wertz Mar 19: STS9 Mar 20: STS9 Mar 23:Black Rebel Motorcycle Club/Band of Skulls Mar 25:Slightly Stoopid Mar 26:Patty Griffin w/Special Guest Buddy Miller Mar 27:Chuck Berry (all-ages show)

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314-516-4100 Mar 2:The Chieftains Mar 4:”The Importance of Being Earnest” Mar 5:”The Importance of Being Earnest” Mar 6:”The Importance of Being Earnest” Mar 6:Mike Super Mar 10:”The Importance of Being Earnest” Mar 11:”The Importance of Being Earnest” Mar 12:”The Importance of Being Earnest” Mar 13:”The Importance of Being Earnest” Mar 13-14:Alexandra Ballet: Giselle Mar 19:David Gray/Phosphorescent Mar 19-20:Madco in Concert Mar 26-27:Aszure Barton & Artists Mar 28:Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra

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812-853-3956 Mar 27-28: 4 Winds Native American Fine Arts Bazaar - Centered on Native American art, expressed in various mediums to satisfy all walks of life, 4 Winds has been expanded this year to now feature a total of seven artists. Presented at this year’s event are awardwinning, nationally recognized artists, Mitch Battese, Abraham Begay, Daniel Bigay, Marty Gradolf, Victoria McKinney, Katrina Mitten, and Sapphira Scott. Times are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the event is free and open to the public.

Audubon Museum, J.J. Audubon State Park 270-827-1893 Mar 5: Time For Tots - Tiny Tot’s Art is designed for the curious little artist, who is ready to explore the World of Art with mom, dad or grandma. Dress for a mess and have loads of fun with 2D and 3D projects with Miss Kim. The series of four classes will let you and your child dabble in various art mediums to create art.

Lines, shapes, color and design will be the focus. Fee: $20 (includes all 4 classes & materials) Pre-registration is required. 10:30 a.m.-11:30am. Info: Kim McGrewLigget at (270) 827-1893, Kim.mcgrew@ky.gov or www.friendsofaudubon.org.

Mar 6:Nature’s Survivor: American Bald Eagle - From balancing on the brink of extinction to being removed from the Threatened and Endangered Species list in 2007, the American Bald Eagle has stood as a symbol of greatness and perseverance. Learn about this amazing creature’s story and where you see them in our area.

This program is held in conjunction with the Henderson, KY 2010 Audubon Bicentennial. Info: Julie McDonald at (270) 826-2247 or juliea.mcdonald@ ky.gov.

Mar 12: Audubon Adult Artist Retreat - Beginning to advanced artists are invited to attend the all day, monthly retreats at the Audubon Museum. Bring your own artwork and supplies , as we share and network techniques, ideas and exhibits. Throughout the year, we will offer various noon speakers, critiques, optional workshops, tours and group art trips. Potluck lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Fee: $15. Pre-registration required. Info: Kim McGrew-Ligget at (270) 827-1893, Kim.mcgrew@ky.gov or www.friendsofaudubon.org.

Centre, The 812-435-5550 Mar 11: Tri-State Business Expo - The EXPO is designed to give both event exhibitors and attendees access to a broad knowledge base, successful business practices and top notch decision makers - all in an effort to stimulate the creation of new ideas, new jobs and enhanced economic activity in Southwest Indiana.

The RC/Chamber Tri-State Business EXPO will kickoff with Small Business Awards Brunch, at 10:00 a.m.

This brunch will showcase 20 of the area’s best small businesses in the following categories, The Give Back Award, The Entrepreneur of the Year Award, The NonProfit of the Year Award and the Small Business of the Year Award. Admission is free, but a business card is required. Exhibit Hall open from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science 812-425-2406 Mar 1-14: Art of Africa: Objects From the Collection of Warren Robbins - In Africa, art is central to life in traditional societies. At every stage of the human life cycle, hand-crafted visual forms are used to fulfill spiritual and practical needs. Art forms are visual representations of certain deities and ancestral spirits, which serve as intermediaries between humans and the spiritual world headed by a supreme deity. The 65 objects in this exhibition, including sculpture, textiles, beaded clothing and jewelry, broadly represent the creativity and diversity of artistic expressions of 30 cultures of sub-Saharan Africa.

Mar 1-28: Dogon Sculpture Exhibtion - On display in the Museum’s Main Gallery through March 28.

This mask, created by the Edo People, is part of the exhibit, “Art of Africa: Objects From the Collection of Warren Robbins.”

Glema Mahr Center for The Arts, Madisonville 270-821-ARTS Mar 13: Pilobolus Dance Theatre - Pilobolus Dance Theatre began in 1971 as an outsider dance company, and quickly became renowned the world over for its imaginative and athletic exploration of creative collaboration. Pilobolus has been featured, with great popularity, on broadcast media: in 2004, CBS’ 60 Minutes; in 2007, the Academy Awards, and shortly thereafter, The Oprah Winfrey Show; and most recently on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Sponsor: Juanita Badgett Performing Arts Endowment. This presentation of Pilobolus Dance Theatre is an American Masterpieces project, supported by the Southern Arts www.News4UOnline.com • March 2010

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Angel Mounds State Historic Site

Federation and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art, and in partnership with the Kentucky Arts Council.

MetLife Foundation is the official tour sponsor of Pilobolus Dance Theatre. Begins at 7:30 p.m.

Mar 27: Paducah Symphony Orchestra - The Glema Center is hosting the 2010 Southern Watercolor Society National Juried Exhibit. We will kick off this exhibit by presenting the Paducah Symphony Orchestra in a concert that celebrates the connections between music and visual art. Exhibit Reception begins at 6:30 p.m.

Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe) 812-477-4339 Mar 22-26: Spring Break Camp at cMoe - cMoe’s popular Camp Kaleidoscope for children aged 5 to 11 (currently in grades K to 5) offers a different theme each day for a week of educational fun! Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and extended care is available from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 5:30 p.m. for an additional daily fee. Choose a one day mini-camp or join us for a whole week of fun! Info: Karen Cox at 812-464-2663, ext. 230 or www.cmoekids.org.

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Gardens (812) 435-6143 ext. 409 Mar 1-8: Orchid Escape - Inside the fabulous AMAZONIA exhibit will be hundreds of beautiful orchids. Escape the winter blues while strolling through a tropical paradise of South American orchids. Everyone is sure to

appreciate the beauty of the flowers and the exhibit’s lush, tropical environment. There will be no additional charge for visitors to see this special exhibition.

St. Benedict Cathedral 425-5050 Mar 13: Evansville Philharmonic Chorus, Spring Choral Concert - Under the direction of Dennis Malfatti, the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus presents its annual Spring Choral Concert. 7:30 p.m.

USI Mallette Studio Theatre 812-422-3970 Mar 18-19, 27-28: A Doll’s House - Part of the USI Theatre’s Reperatory Project: Two Plays in Rotation, the Ibsen play has show times of 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

Mar 20-21, 25-27: Hamlet - The Prince of Denmark comes to life as part of USI Theatre’s ambitious Reperatory Project: Two Plays in Rotation along with A Doll’s House. 7:30 p.m. shows on Saturday; Sunday matinee begins at 2 p.m.

Victory Theatre 812-435-5550 Mar 16: Victory For Kids ‘Jigsaw Jones, the Case of the Class Clown’ - Athena Lorenzo has been slimed and she doesn’t think it’s very funny. Someone in Ms. Gleason’s class is playing practical jokes. Theodore ‘Jigsaw’ Jones claims to be the very first detective in the whole school.

It’s up to Jigsaw and his friend Mila to investigate the sliming and track down the class clown. This could be their stickiest case yet. Brimming with music, charm,

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and humor, ArtsPower’s new production - based on the book by renowned author James Preller - will make audiences laugh and think as they learn the secret codes that Jigsaw must decipher to solve the mystery.

Tickets are $5.00 a person. Shows at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Approximately one hour in length.

Mar 20: Evansville Philharmonic’s ‘Beauty & Grandeur’ - The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s Classic Concert ‘Beauty & Grandeur’ will be March 20 at 7:30pm. Kelly Sulick on flute and Megan Stout on harp will be featured. For more information, call the Philharmonic Ticket Office at 812-425-5050.

Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve 812-479-0771 Mar 6-7: Maple Sugarbush Festival - Take the opportunity to sample some of Wesselman Wood’s home grown maple syrup during the Maple Sugarbush Festival and Pancake Breakfast. This event is a celebration of the maple sugar harvest from the trees of the preserve. Visitors of all ages will be guided through the woods to observe how sap harvested from the sugar maple trees becomes the pure maple syrup that we all love to pour over hotcakes. Each visitor is served a hearty breakfast that includes sausage, all you can eat pancakes with pure maple syrup and a beverage.

Mar 17: ”Green Tea” - Go “green” and welcome the season of spring with the Wesselman Nature Society.

At this second annual eco-friendly event, guests snack on an assortment of tea sandwiches and breads and sip, of course, green tea. Begins at 11 a.m.

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[ CD Reviews ] Easton Corbin – Easton Corbin (Mercury Nashville) 4.5

Easton Corbin makes his debut into the world of country music with a strong self-titled album, which features the single “A Little More Country Than That.”

The album opens with “Roll With It,” a laid back love song about falling more in love with someone through the simplicities of life. It’s hard to make a love song that isn’t so sappy you think your ears might actually bleed if you listen to much more, but kristina Corbin seems to accomplish the task of a listenable love song karcher not just once, but again with “The Way Love Looks.” The latter Contributor song is full of cutesy lyrics and an upbeat tune, and as Corbin personifies love in the line “I like the way love looks/The way he looks on you,” you can’t help but enjoy it.

Corbin’s strongest song is “A Little More Country Than That” in which Corbin paints us a picture of the country life that’ll bring a smile to our faces and a chuckle to our lips: “Picture a small town/With an old hound/Laying out front/ Of the courthouse/While the old men chew the fat/I’m a little more country than that.”

“I Can’t Love You Back” is his forgivable love song. Although the song is cheesy enough to make anyone picture a couple dancing to it, the chorus has a kick to it with an increased melody and louder pitch; so just when you’re about to fall asleep listening to the verse, he kicks you in the head with a change in the frequency, and you’re released from your boredom.

Corbin does not disappoint with his first album as he sings us country fans into a reverie with his deep, country-twanged voice and catchy tunes. In this case, simpler is better.

-- Kristina Kercher

Nitzer Ebb – Industrial Complex (Artists Addiction/Alfa Matrix) 3 In the roughly 15 years since the last new Ebb material, Nitzer Ebb’s instrumentalist Bon Harris has spent time programming for bands like Smashing Pumpkins and Marilyn Manson, while vocalist Douglas McCarthy has worked with Ebb-inspired dance producer Terrence Fixmer, as well as Alan Wilder’s electroblues project, Recoil. But these influential English electrodance-punks reunite with the impressively strong “Industrial todd Complex”, and they do a right good job reclaiming the harsh zachritz sequencer-driven sound of their earliest work (a la “That Total Contributor Age”), especially on the energetic opener, “Promises” (which made it’s debut on the “NCIS” soundtrack). The sloganeering and authoritarian March 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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Surprisingly good, sturdy, and potent work from a group that has successfully resurrected itself from the ashes.

--Todd Zachritz

Corinne Bailey Rae – The Sea (EMI) 3.5

ranting of their old days is gone, though, replaced by more developed songwriting and production. There are also softer electro ballads like “Going Away”, which reminds of (old friends, tourmates, and collaborators) Depeche Mode. No coincidence that Depeche’s Martin Gore himself guests on “Once You Say”, which bears a similarity to Mode’s “I Feel You” a wee bit. But that’s not to say this is a mope-fest by any means. Cuts like “Hit You Back” are more rock-oriented, echoing their later work on albums like “Ebbhead”. And the thunderous “Payroll”, originally heard on the “Saw IV” soundtrack, is a welcomed injection of aggressive electronics and McCarthy’s half-rap-shouted vocals. “I Don’t Know You” is a retroedged bit of synth-driven hypnoticism that shows Ebb’s DAF-meets-Die Krupps roots more than amicably. “My Door Is Open” continues this trend, and is easily among the duo’s more intense offerings since 1991’s “Godhead”. “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” is another stomper that could be wicked on a dancefloor, but probably rocks too hard for most club-goers. It all ends on a lighter note with “Traveling”, which is a more song-based piece that’s as close to a pop song as this lot goes.

Doug Messel

This one’s been out for about a month, but it’s a decent follow-up to her debut album. I don’t have much to say, other than that it’s worth a listen but maybe not a full-on purchase.

As with most albums these days, I advise checking out the iTunes samples or tracking down the full cuts on YouTube before buying.

-- Doug Messel

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Shrinebuilder – Shrinebuilder (Neurot Recordings) 4

Heavy and and melodic psychedelic metal here, from a new project from prominent members of Om, Melvins, and Neurosis, with Wino (from the Obsessed) on vocals. “Shrinebuilder” draws on everything from stoner rock to classic metal to drone/tribal hybrids to lysergic improv, and to good effect. “Solar Benediction” evolves from heavy groove to mellow psychedelia in it’s almost 9-minute duration, while “Pyramid To The Moon” is a huge and head-nodding slab of post-Sabbath groove, albeit with added spaceout textures. “Blind For All To See” is a slow, churning drone-stone wanderer, sounding like a massive epic jam from another time and space. If big, monstrously heavy and monolothic doom metal is your thing, Shrinebuilder are certainly a must-hear.

--Todd Zachritz

Josh Turner – Haywire (MCA Nashville) 2.5

After Josh Turner’s last album Everything is Fine went gold, Turner set the bar high for his following release; sorry fans, but Haywire falls way below that bar.

The up-beat opening song “Why Don’t We Just Dance” gave me hopes for a great album as I made the chorus my ringtone, but my hopes and dreams were shot as the music carried on. The whole album sounds like a soundtrack to a bad romance

film; if you want nothing but sappy love songs, look no further than here.

“As Fast as I Could” is a potential hit-radio song, but as for the concept, I think it’s been done.

The song reminds me of a happier-tuned Rascal Flats’ God Bless The Broken Road with lyrics like “I ran full speed ahead/ Without stopping to rest/ Not knowing where I was headed to/Now that I’m here/It is perfectly clear/That I was making my way to you.”

The album continues with a promise that each song will sound just like the one before it, and that each song will be full of lousy rhymes. The song “I’ll Be There” is a great example, and with lyrics like “I’ll be a tear dryer/A paper airplane flyer/A monster runner-offer when you get scared/I’ll be a sap/I’ll be a sucker/A story maker-upper” what kid wouldn’t want a song like this to take them to, as Turner says, “sleepy town?”

Other songs like “Friday Paycheck” and “The Answer” show Turner’s lack of originality.

“Friday Paycheck” teased me with its title, as I was sure that this song would be cheesy-romance free, but I was yet again disappointed as Turner croons about needing his Friday paycheck because he has “a little hunny” depending on him, and how he needs the money to take her out on the weekend.

The album’s final song “The Answer” begins with the same piano chords and organ sounds as Garth Brooks’ “We Shall Be Free,” just lacking the choir in the background. After that beginning, I couldn’t get into the song knowing that a legend had been ripped off. (Also included on this album: an unworthy version of Don Williams’ 1987 Top 10 hit “I Wouldn’t Be A Man.”)

Haywire also comes in a deluxe version that includes a live version of Turner’s previously released songs “Long Black Train” and “Your Man,” but I wouldn’t say that’s a selling point.

-- Kristina Kercher

Incognito - Tribes, Vibes, & Scribes (Verve) 5

Incognito released its first recording in 1981 with Jazz Funk. By the time the band released its third effort in 1993, Tribes, Vibes, & Scribes, the band was becoming a force on the acid jazz scene. In the UK, this form of music was originally called “jazz funk.” There was a

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house music movement that combined the DJs and bands that morphed into what was called the “acid house movement.” Bands like Incognito, Brand New Heavies, and Jamiroquai where playing at these gigs.

When the music was playing it was said that people got “high” on the dance floor. So was coined the term “acid jazz.” The release also ushered the band’s rise as a global phenomenon. The band’s frontman is composer, record producer, guitarist and singer JeanPaul ‘Bluey’ Maunick. In the over 30 years since the band’s first effort, Maunick has hosted some of the most impressive players and vocalists in the world of jazz, acid jazz, and jazz funk (over 1500 musicians in 31 years).

Incognito’s third album, Tribes, Vibes & Scribes (Talking Loud Records, 1993), gives creedence to the fact that this band is solidly grounded in jazz, funk, and soul. The 11-member band adds a Latin feel to the snazzy cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing,” while “Magnetic Ocean” has a Weather Report ballad-like vibe. “Change” combines Maysa Leak’s channeling Chaka Khan with a great backwash of strings. And “Need to Know” gives props to Roy Ayers and Rick James. The band is at its best showcasing Leak and/or featuring soloists, as on “Colibri” and the Mandrill-sounding “Closer to the Feeling.” And while “L’Arc en Ciel de Miles” sounds more like Chuck Mangione than Prince of Darkness, it shows the band’s versatility. This cut also put an early mark on the fledgling smooth jazz scene.

The band flows with a soulful horn section, ready to get up and jump at any moment and still take the listener back with an original Motown groove. There is a lot of programming and synthesizer on this album. The audiophile of today takes that for granted. Over twenty years ago, Incognito was in the forefront of using this to produce the club and dance scene for public consumption.

The release features so many great muscians that I can’t spend space to individually credit and congratulate each of them. However, I must give credit and a great deal of love to Maysa Leak. After graduating from college, Maysa headed to California to perform with Stevie Wonder’s female backup group Wonderlove. While with Wonder, Maysa was a vocalist on the Jungle Fever soundtrack and performed on numerous television shows including Arsenio Hall, Oprah, and The Tonight Show.

Maysa got the Incognito gig during an over-thetelephone audition. She then relocated to London and was feature on Tribes, Vibes, & Scribes for the first time. Since that time, she has appeared on seven of the band’s recordings.

Jean Paul ‘Bluey’ Maunick interest in music started in his childhood years while he was growing up on Mauritius Island near Madagascar.

His musical desires were fueled by the sailors who’d visit the island, spinning exciting, harrowing tales of the Amazon, Bail, and the Nile along with the various beach musicians jamming throughout the seasons.

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the R&B/jazz band Light of the World in 1978. A prestardom Sade was featured on the cover of the band’s debut LP, entitled Light of the World. Light of the World then evolved into Incognito. The two original members were Maunick and a 16 year old bass player named Paul “Tubs” Williams. Since 1979, Maunick has led Incognito, releasing thirteen studio albums, three albums of remixes and two other albums by bands largely made up of previous members of Incognito.

I am now a featured DJ on WUEV 91.5 FM with an “Afternoon Jazzflight” shift on Mondays (4-6 p.m.) and the “Jazz Café” on Fridays (3-6 p.m.).

However, I spent a good part of my worklife on the railroad, traveling over the highways and by-ways in pursuit of the almighty dollar. During one stint of traveling, my work partner, a brother of a different color named Ralph, turned me on to this jam. It has since become one of my favorites. If you want to drive, dance, or… whatever you like to do, this is allpurpose love for your soul.

-- Paul Mattingly

Megasus – Megasus (20 Buck Spin) 4

Dense, large, and rumbling aggro-doom-metal from some Rhode Islanders who collect their paychecks from (“Rock Band” and “Guitar Hero” video game developers) Harmonix, and a drummer who plays bass in Lightning Bolt. This is their debut, and it whacks handily with mighty riffage and pummeling drumming, akin to some of the better stoner-metal acts around. “Swords” is a massive, primal mountain of droning riffs and thunderous drums, laying waste to the modern world. It’s not for the faint-hearted, for sure. “Hexes/Szaadek” is another behemoth of loud, bonecrushing aggression, like if Slayer teamed up with the Melvins, got high together, and then got into a raging fist-fight. “Red Lottery” is another speedy assault of dangerous noise and fury. This is some evil and engrossing metal of remarkable acumen. Fully worthy.

--Todd Zachritz

The Bird and the Bee – Guiltless Pleasures Vol. I: A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Oates (Blue Note) 4.5

When I first picked this up, I figured I’d hate it. I mean, I really dig The Bird and the Bee, and their song “F*cking Boyfriend” is one of my favorite tracks, but an entire album full of Hall and Oates? Really? I skipped straight to “Maneater” as a matter of pure curiosity and was underwhelmed. Surely that can’t bode well for the entire thing, right?

God, was I wrong. This whole thing (after much repeated listening) is great. A lot of the songs benefit from what feels like a stripped-down treatment, and Inara George’s vocals are pleasantly surprising.

It’s an album full of covers, but a lot of these songs feel new and fresh in the group’s capable hands.

When this thing comes out on March 23, go buy it.

Immediately. I’ve been listening to it on repeat as much as possible.

-- Doug Messel

Wesley Willis’s Joy Rides – DVD (Eyeosaur Productions/ MVD Visual) 4

“demons”), brought a larger-than-life spirit and overthe-top personality to whoever would lend an ear.

This touching documentary succeeds in capturing the essence of what made his life so unusual and so inspiring. It’s a non-stop joyride, to use one of Wesley’s favorite expressions. Seeing him hawking his CDs on the streets, or reveling in the audience’s applause (or chatting with the barbers during a simple haircut) proves to be a funny, entertaining, and charming experience. His simplistic, sometimeschildlike songs were based around his day-to-day experiences, and he wrote songs for nearly everyone he befriended. Directors Bagley and Shively have compiled footage of Wesley in his later years, and it’s a fitting tribute to the man and his legend, and includes interviews with Wesley’s family, as well as his closest friends. It’s evident the filmmakers were close to Wesley, as this loving portrait of an artist who, in his own way, changed the world for the better. He had a larger-than-life joviality and sense of wonder about the world that made him an icon and a character like no other. This DVD is a harmony joy bus ride.

--Todd Zachritz

A Hero En Route – therefore, I fled (The Room Studio) 3.5

A Hero En Route’s therefore, I fled isn’t a bad album.

It’s not great, either. The title names seem to follow the trend started by bands like Fall Out Boy and Panic at the Disco, wherein we have to use full sentences, but that’s not my only real gripe.

Most of the tracks on this EP seem derivative and really out of place, and by that I mean the whole thing should have been released about 7 years ago. It reminded me instantly of bands like Brand New, Thrice, and Finch—which wouldn’t be bad, if you ignore the fact that these bands reached their heyday in 2003 or 2004.

If I had to pick a favorite track, it’d be “Thick as thieves,” and that’s really just because I dig the opening bars.

-- Doug Messel

Chicago-born artist and musician Wesley Willis passed away a few years back, but not before he found a receptive and enthusiastic international audience through his music and drawings. The unlikely (and self-proclaimed) rock star, who was tormented by chronic schizophrenia (and some tumultuous inner • 88 •

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TUNES

[ Show Review ] Skelton’s Montourage Live @ Penny Lane 4.5 I have had the privilege of working as a Jazzflight DJ at WUEV 91.5 fm since 2007. I have met many great musicians and a lot of passionate Paul jazz fans in the Tri-State. Presently Mattingly the station manager and producer Contributor of the Afternoon Jazzflight on WUEV is Monte Skelton. He is also, among other things, the front man of Skeltons’ Montourage.

Most of the fans in the area know Monte as a killer sax player, as well as a multi-instrumentalist. The Montourage is a unit comprised of some of the heart and soul of the Evansville jazz scene.

Filling out this fine band it Alex Smith (trumpet), Matt Courtney (bass), Jordan Green (guitar), Jeremy Stevens (keys), Eli Green (percussion), and last, but not least, Jon Kern (drums). Late last year they played at the Penny Lane Coffee House in one of the last gasps of music at this storied establishment.

October 24 was the evening their music was recorded “live” for all to hear. Skelton’s Montourage Live @ Penny Lane was the effort and brain child of Ms. Robin

Church to initiate the James W. Church & Gary Hester Jazz Assistantship at the University of Evansville. This project is part of an ongoing fundraiser to benefit the talented musicians at the university. It was also a labor-of-love that honors her late father and son.

Also featured on this CD is Tina KernRaibley (keys), Andy Gillespie (trumpet0, and Alex Schnaupz (baritone sax). It presents an interesting

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capsule of the band in its present form. The Montourage is a band that is a must-see, regardless of the venue. This evening they wowed the crowd and left us fortunate-few wanting more.

The Montourage rolls through the classics like “Blue Bossa,” “Afro Blue” or “Watermelon Man” with a modern flair that, at the same time, gives the respect due to the original intent of the composers.

Their rendition of “Crazy,” the Gnarls Barkley tune is always a fan favorite. And when they kick it with “Frankenstein” and “Superstition” that’s when the dancing begins.

The recording and production was done

by Greg Loomis. He had a small area to work with and handled the limitations of the environment as well as he could. The final product is a good snapshot of this band at that time. My only disappointment is that there is very little bottom and the “presence” of the actual performance is sadly lacking. But, all in all, it is worth being in my collection. Plus, mine is autographed!

Next time you see Paul and Heidi Krause of Penny Lane, thank them for all the great music they allowed the Tri-State to see and hear. And if you would like to get a copy of Skelton’s Montourage Live @ Penny Lane contact Robin Church at churchbird@ insightbb.com --Paul Mattingly

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CINEMA

[ The Oscar® Preview ]

WELCOME TO MY ATTEMPT AT JOINING THE PSYCHIC FRIENDS NETWORK®. The 82nd Annual Academy Awards will be televised Sunday, March 7th on ABC and I, as I typically do, will try to look deep into my crystal balls in an effort to forecast the winners.

This will be an interesting year for the Oscars. Gone is all the pretense of former Academy Awards broadcasts. Out of Africa? Best Picture of 1985? Really? I mean, I love you Meryl, but could you pull the tranquilizer dart out of my neck? The English Patient? Best Picture of 1996?

Really? I watched it and felt compelled to cut myself to feel alive? This year, the Academy, trying to steal some of the spectacle back from the Red Carpet outside, chose to name ten Best Picture nominees instead of the traditional five. The move was genius. Because, as you will see, some of nominees for Best Picture of 2009 were also some of the biggest blockbusters of the year. But who deserves to win? Any student of Academy Award history knows that the person/film who deserves the trophy isn’t always the one wins it. I mean, Jesus! Halle Berry and Mira Sorvino have won Oscars! I smell dangling chads!

Best piCture avatar the blind side district 9 An Education the hurt Locker inglourious basterds Precious: based on the novel ’Push’ by sapphire a serious man up up in the air

Five of the movies listed (A Serious Man, District 9, Precious, The Hurt Locker, and An Education – January 2010 issue – ed.) actually hold down positions in my annual Top Ten list. But only one has a chance of actually winning the Oscar. If any film has the power to stop the box office battering ram that is Avatar, it is The Hurt Locker, Kathryn Bigelow’s gripping study of an American soldier with an insatiable need to tempt and cheat death. Avatar is on the precipice of box office history, though I honestly have no clue what all the fuss is about. While I appreciate James Cameron’s vivid imagination and his gift of the special-effects gab, I personally think the Na’vi look like gigantic Smurfs. But, what the hell do I know? Avatar is shattering box office records and is poised to win the big prize. That is unless history of another kind is made. No woman has ever won an Oscar for Best Director.

But Kathryn Bigelow, who ironically is James Cameron’s ex-wife, could do it. If she does, she just may put the “hurt” on Avatar for Best Picture!

Chad Benefield Contributor

Best ACtor in Motion piCture Jeff Bridges – crazy heart George Clooney – up in the air Colin Firth – a single man Morgan Freeman – invictus Jeremy Renner – the hurt Locker

Jeff Bridges has been nominated for four Oscars. He’s been nominated in the Supporting Actor category three of the four times (for The Last Picture Show, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, and The Contender). In 1984, he was nominated as Best Actor for his role in Starman. After a nearly 40-year wait, he’s finally going to take home the top prize. For his role as fallen country music singer “Bad Blake” in Crazy Heart, Bridges has taken home nearly every acting trophy around. On March 7th, he’s going to claim the only one he’s been missing.

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[ The Oscar® Preview ]

Best ACtress in A Motion piCture sandra bullock – the blind side Helen Mirren – The Last Station Carey Mulligan – An Education gabourey sidibe – Precious: based on the novel ‘Push’ by sapphire meryl streep – Julie & Julia

personally don’t get it. Tarantino has made much better films, likely the widely overlooked Kill Bill series. But for me, Inglourious Basterds had one saving grace and that was Colonel Hans Landa, the most glorious bastard of them all. As Hans, actor Christoph Waltz chewed up the scenery and his enemies and painted, like a genius, the portrait-perfect rendering of evil. Having won the Golden Globe and the SAG, Waltz is a sure bet to win the Oscar. But don’t expect to understand a damn word he says. I mentioned Sandra Bullock gives great speeches. Christoph Waltz is the antithesis to that.

Best supporting ACtress in A Motion piCture Penelope cruz – nine Vera farmiga – up in the air maggie gyllenhaal – crazy heart anna kendrick – up in the air mo’nique – Precious: based on the novel ’Push’ by sapphire Though I realize it’s probably rude and insensitive to refer to Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep in thoroughbred racing terms, the Best Actress category truly is a two-horse race. But, as we head down the final stretch, I think Sandra Bullock is the favorite among odds makers and the photo finish will show she wins by a nose! Bullock has been the unlikely darling of this awards season. She came out of nowhere really (did you see All About Steve?) to claim a Golden Globe and the Screen Actors Guild Award and gave impeccable acceptance speeches at both events. And the Academy likes good acceptance speeches. It really, really likes them! Hollywood sweetheart Julia Roberts won her Oscar for playing the ballsy, sassy and brassy Erin Brockovich. It’s only fitting that Sandra Bullock, whose career, like Julia’s, has been a series of hits and misses, is going to claim her first trophy for playing the similarly ballsy, sassy and brassy Leigh Anne Tuohy.

Best supporting ACtor in A Motion piCture Matt Damon – Invictus woody harrelson – the messenger Christopher Plummer – The Last Station stanley tucci – the Lovely bones christoph waltz – inglourious basterds

Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds has been gathering steam as we approach the Oscars. In fact, it won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the Screen Actors Guild Awards (their equivalent to Best Picture). I March 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

Maggie Gyllenhaal is surely thanking Jeff Bridges for her surprise nomination (it was believed Julianne Moore would get the final nod in this category for her work in A Single Man). While accepting his bounty of trophies, Bridges praised his costar’s work in Crazy Heart endlessly and the Academy took notice. But notice is all Gyllenhaal will leave with. This trophy belongs to Mo’Nique, who, in Precious, gives a heart-breaking performance as a woman torn between the man she loves and the duties required of a good mother. Mo’Nique is so unbelievably convincing in this movie she manages to make a truly despicable woman worthy of our pity.

It’s an amazing performance that will earn this stand-up comic Oscar gold!

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healthy long-term relationship. I look forward to talking to you soon.

8548 This is Ryan. I am a SWM from Evansville.

I am 6’ tall, 30 years old, but don’t look it. I am looking for a SWF from her early to late 20’s, preferably with no kids. If you are interested, box me back.

8844 I am looking for a very attractive SWF, for some exciting “no strings attached” fun. She must be clean, disease free, and attractive.

9095 Hello ladies. This is Lee. I am a 5’7 DWM with short brown hair, brown eyes, and 4 tattoos.

I am a no BS type of guy and I have no kids. I was divorced in 1999. I have been in a couple of relationships since then that didn’t work out, so I took some time off, but I am ready to try again.

So if you consider yourself an attractive female between the ages of 25 and 40, give me a box if you like what you hear.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

doing. I have a wide variety of interests, from going camping to amusement parks, to staying at home. I am looking for somebody who is nice, compassionate, and affectionate. I like someone who can communicate well. She would be looking for a guy who just wants to have a good time and see what progresses. So if you like what you hear, give me a box back, and we will go from there.

9745 Hi there. I am looking for women between the ages of 21 to 45 who are in good shape and like to have fun. I am looking for casual friendships and casual get-togethers. So box me and let me know if you girls are interested.

9742 Hi there. I am a 31 SWM. I stand 5’10, with short brown hair and blue eyes. I go to the gym 4 days a week, and I have a 31 inch waist. I am a non-smoker, and I rarely drink. I am the type of person who believes you have fun based on the company you are with, and not necessarily what you are

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SOUNDBOARD [ Local Music Opinion ]

David Miller, Evansville, IN:

This Month’s Questions...

1. Talk about the bands you’ve been in and when/where you played your first gig.

2. When did you first decide, “Hey, I want to get up in front of people and play music?”

3. Try to narrow it down to three - which bands/ artists have you been most influenced by in your playing and why?

4. If you routine before a show had a theme song, what would it be?

1. I’ve always been this responsible dad and found time for music between Boy Scout leadership and Ballet classes for the girls.

That didn’t leave much time otherwise so I got hooked up with some guys that were doing the same. Once a week we would go to Bud’s House, Bud Gardner, and we fooled around with a loose list of covers. Bud would play drums and had all kinds of recording equip and sequencers and stuff. Jeff Wilhite was playing lead guitar and Charlie Carper on bass. Every once in a while Jon Vessel would play keys and it was complete. We tossed around the idea of naming the band Jampact.

After Bud moved away it was up to Jeff and me [to] just to meet up in my garage. The rest is recorded on our website www.tdcrocks.com

Top Dead Center had their first gig at Lanhuck’s opening for Hog Luv Dog and the Gasguzzlers on 02/23/2007. That was an exhilarating show and my wife said I was dropping the F Bomb every ten seconds... lesson learned.

2. When I was four or five years old I watched the late sixties TV shows and movies and there was talent ranging from Elvis to The Beatles to Sammy Davis Jr... I remember watching that stuff and getting so pumped up that my sister and I would go play and act like we were entertaining people on stage (more embarrassing stuff).

The first time [I] actually did it was at Penny Lane Coffeehouse and that was unnerving.

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5. Give us a story of the most memorable thing you’ve seen from the stage at a show.

doing a one man show is some tough stuff.

Kudos to Troy Miller (no relation).

3. Number one Roy Orbison. My mom and dad had Orbison OCD when I was younger and they would play his stuff on the record player. Led Zeppelin was influential to me in an artistic way. Not to emulate them so much but seeing the way it was arranged and written and performed. Lastly KISS, I mean come on, who couldn’t watch a KISS show and not want to become a rock star?

Duh. 4. “Will it Go ‘Round in Circles”… My biggest enemy is electricity. Will all of my vintage equipment work right? Nervous energy is there, all right, but it’s usually directed at performing NOT Not performing. Know what I mean?

5. Man boobs (OMG Face). A friend of the band was at a show one night and flashed me. I made a comment after the song and some female members of the audience were nice enough to try and erase my memory of that. Didn’t turn out that bad after all.

Dave’s new band, The Waywards, will be performing their first gig at The Deerhead on Saturday, March, 6 at 9 p.m.

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OPINION

[ We’re Doomed ]

CYNICISM: THE SKELETOR TO THE “JUST KEEP LIVIN” HE-MAN

For operational purposes, cynicism will be described in modern terms:

“an attitude of scornful or jaded negativity, especially a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of others.”

Brandon Kaelin Contributor

Man, if only we could all channel the psyche of Matthew McConaughey. We could

score sh*tty movie roles with ease, nail hot chicks, chief a little tree, get nude and beat the fire out of Cuban percussion instruments until the cops come knocking.

People bash McConaughey and his sometimes oddball, hippie-ish behavior. Associations like nut-job and kook are tossed around more than selfless humanitarian and acknowledged (see: $$$$$) actor. He oozes positivity in a world that harbors oppressing, venal gloom. He’s like Hanson’s pop overdose “Mmmbop!” in rotation on a black metal channel, or like Stuart Smalley affirming at a blazing, cross-burning hate rally--he just doesn’t fit. Bleak and skeptical cynics scoff at McConaughey and his cheesy creed and compass, “Just keep livin,” yet it’s hard to disparage the efficacy of his motto.

Undeniably, McConaughey is successful and (begrudging moan) happy. He’s got fame, fortune, health and family (see: a smoking Brazilian model girlfriend and two blessed children). He’s been People’s “Sexiest Man Alive,” guts out triathlons, has his own foundation dedicated to “helping teenage kids lead active lives and make healthy choices to become great men and women” and dated chicks that most of us can only dream about (and “self-abuse” to).

Balancing all of that with a positive outlook, integrity and a little herb, it’s clear he’s done a better job at figuring out and conquering life than most of us slackers and scapegoat slaughterers.

I am not a Matthew McConaughey fan. I think his movies suck. Every time I’m pummeled with previews from whatever load of crap he’s starring in, my stomach churns and vomit pools on my tongue. His incessant good mood and brotherly love for everything makes my skin crawl. We are opposite poles: his philosophy repels mine, no matter how furiously you try to jam them together.

Over the years, life has beaten cynicism into me like Ike used to slug authority into Tina. I live in a world engulfed in chaos, crime and stupidity.

Even meandering from the safety of my humble dwelling to surrounding idiotchocked vehicular thoroughfares, I find my fuse of patience growing shorter, fueling my hate for people and society even more. I keep a baseball bat in the backseat of my car and extremely potent pepper spray in my glove box. I’ve got a heavy duty Maglite at arm’s reach and I’ve been suppressing the urge to obtain a pistol with enough caliber to blow a torso into a plume of gore (mostly because I’m afraid I’ll use it and end up in prison, negotiating sexual favors for Dorito’s and toothpaste... yeah, not so appealing is it?). Max Cavalera screaming kill messages and death sounds at me from my Pioneer speakers doesn’t help thwart the rapidly boiling William “D-Fens” Foster animosity much either.

I find hostility and disdain resonating through most dimensions of my life. I holler obscenities when I drop ice on the floor from the freezer, grind my teeth and furl my brow when the phone rings and nearly murdered my cat berserkergang style with a hammer when I was hanging curtains in our March 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

living room (and I LOVE cats... yes, I’m that guy.) I’m overwhelmingly uptight and slightly unhinged in every facet of my life, yet I’ve got the stones to judge Matthew McConaughey as a total ass-bag because of the wretched acting he inflicts upon us and his daffy “go life!” philosophy he so effortlessly facilitates and adheres to. I’m snapping like a rat trap in a garbage filled alley in New York City, and he’s kicked back on a beach, Brazilian babe alongside, soaking up the sun and smiling. One of us is doing something wrong here, and it appears to be the guy writing a crappy opinion column called “We’re Doomed.”

In one of his final moments hosting The Tonight Show, Conan O’Brien cautioned viewers about being cynical. He said, “I hate cynicism--it’s my least favorite quality and it doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen. I’m telling you, amazing things will happen.”

Conan is right. So is McConaughey, and everyone else famous or not that preaches positivity with sincerity and points to hope rather than loathing. Being a tightly wound cynic like me is not the way to navigate life. The landscape around us is despairing enough as it is, and people will always act like unenlightened, boorish fools, but running them off the road, disabling them with 3.5 million SHU of pepper spray and bashing their skulls to a bloody pulp with a chrome Maglite isn’t going to alleviate the grand problem; it will only create more. I know this column, based on cynical thinking, screams otherwise, but I can’t debate results. I’d probably be somewhere besides sitting at my computer in an uncomfortable chair writing this bunk if I paralleled positive thinking and abandoned my seething rage and contempt for humanity. Somewhere like a beach, with shades, bongos and a bong, instead of this desolate, stagnant environment, grinding daily for the hypothetical MAN, drowning in debt, barely surviving without a Brazilian babe in sight.

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