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FEATURES 6 we weRe theRe – WERE YOU?

by Mark McCoy

8 DIGITS – APRIL RanDomness

20 watch evansviLLe – THAT’S MR. WATCH evansviLLe to you, busteR

67 RoLLeR giRLs of southeRn inDiana – ROSI REVEALED

by Brian Jackson

by Doug Messel

36 BRIEFS – EXTRA NEWS 4U

68 new haRmony HAPPENINGS – APRIL in utopia

by Bean Counters

by Dylan Gibbs

10 GUNS & HOSES III – IT’S (NOT) SO EASY

38 cReative spotLight – ANDREA WIRTH

by Dylan Gibbs

by Mark McCoy

12 B.B. KING – BLUES 101

60 LocaL pRo wRestLing – MORE LEGENDS IN TOWN

by Doug Messel

by Casey Carnage and norine Stice

14 JERRY SEINFELD – nonLineaR Logic

by Doug Meseel

15 LORD OF THE DANCE – anD a gaggLe of Lasses

by Doug Messel

16 USI SPRINGFEST – A LittLe bit countRy, a LittLe bit Rock & RoLL

by Casey McCoy & Valerie Wedding

17 LocaL chef spotLight

by Dylan Gibbs

18 BOURBON BLOG – A ROSE by any otheR name…

by Tom Fischer

62 KID’S PAGE – GET THE kiDs outta the house

by Lanea Stagg

63 GO LOCAL – IT’S a pawn Life

by Lanea Stagg

64 HENDERSON TRIFEST – WEEKEND BASH south of the ohio

by Dylan Gibbs

65 epo’s beethoven BIRTHDAY BASH – A LITTLE of the ‘oL LuDwig van…

by Lanea Stagg

69 STYLES – WHAT SUMMERTIME BLUES?

by Alison Sigman

70 evansviLLe museum CONTEMPORARIES – Reaching foR the staRs

publisher Bashar Hamami

Promotions Casey McCoy

business manager Sharon Tindle

Account Executives Carolyn Cummings Nick Doerter Keith LaCrosse

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GUIDES 21 RESTAURANTS 31 BANDS 32 CLUBS 39 NIGHT LIFE 80 ARTS & ETC. 82 ROAD TRIPS

71 no phone, no PROBLEM – NEW ONLINE oRDeRing seRvice

by Paul Dockery

72 SORE THUMBS – CLOSE the DRapes; stay insiDe!

by Dan Woolsey

by Matt rowe

94 sounDboaRD: the musician’s foRum

Director of Operations Amanda Smith

19 WINE 33 FOOD 34 PAGES 35 BEER 73 DOCUMENTARY 74 MUSIC 78 CONCERT 88 FILM

by Amy Mangold

FUN STUFF

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REVIEWS

69 fRom the stacks – MORE THAN BOOKS to check out

by Doug Messel

managing editor Dylan Gibbs

april 2010

by Matt rowe

66 STOLEN REMAINS – heavy stuff, man

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INTRO

[ Table of Contents ]

web programming Jeff Lingis

95 we’Re DoomeD: stiLL utteRLy DoomeD

by Brandon Kaelin

Production Supervisor Jaqulyn Woolsey art@news-4u.com

Graphic Artist Aisha Causey Staff Photographer Mark McCoy Staff Writer Doug Messel

contributors Casey Carnage, Paul Dockery, Tom Fischer, Jabez, Brian Jackson, Brandon Kaelin, Kristina Kercher, Amy Mangold, Paul Mattingly, Mark McCoy, Matt Rowe, Mel Runge, Alison Sigman, Lanea Stagg, Norine Stice, Tom Tindle, Valerie Wedding, Dan Woolsey, Todd Zachritz

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WE WERE THERE [ by Mark McCoy ]

Jay Johnson at Club Royale

Evansville Philharmonic Family Reunion

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One Horse Town at Gloria’s

The Van-Dells at Casino Aztar

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DIGITS

[ Random Edition]

1.6 million

number of miles the earth travels around the sun throughout the year

1970 year in which the first Earth Day was celebrated

22 Date in the month of April for Earth Day

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20 million

estimated number of people who participated in the first Earth Day

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149 Collective age of Iggy Pop,

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Robert Smith and the dork who edits this magazine.

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Date in the month of April of the birthday of Iggy Pop, Robert Smith of The Cure and the dork who edits this magazine.

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65%

Percentage of American adults who prefer milk chocolate to dark chocolate.

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700 million

Number of marshmallow Peeps bought

by Americans each Easter holiday season.

23% Percentage of kids who gobble their jelly beans a handful at a time.

70%

Percentage of children aged 6 to 11 who prefer to eat jelly beans one at a time.

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5% Percentage who favor starting with the bunnies’ feet.

4% Percentage of complete psychos who bite into the tail first.

76%

Percentage of Americans who believe chocolate Easter bunnies should be eaten ears first. infoplease.com • sustainability.und.edu • wikipedia credit wikimedia.org

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911 Gives Hope Presents: Let’s get something out of the way that 911 Gives Hope board members (and Evansville Police Department officers) Patrick Phernetton and Billy Bolin acknowledge as reality: A lot of people are going to show up at Guns & Hoses to see cops get punched. So, with that out of the way, we can move along to the rest of the story, as the late Paul Harvey might have said.

The backstory: Officer Phernetton was looking for a way to help the cause of funding research for Prader-Willi Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes sufferers to feel as if they are always hungry; Phernetton has a personal interest in this subject – his daughter Mickey was born with Prader-Willi.

After some modestly successful music festivals, Phernetton turned to Guns & Hoses, an established event in St. Louis, as a way to – at first – establish a fundraiser for P-W. The first year’s series of • 12 •

matches were held at the Coliseum, and to his, officer Bolin, and many of the other organizer’s surprise, the event was more popular than they’d expected.

One of these organizers was and is Mike Doran, Inspector with the Evansville Fire Department.

He picks up the story: “We sold the Coliseum out; I bet we had to turn away 500 people,” Doran says.

911 Gives Hope looked to the next step up – Roberts Stadium – to ensure that everyone who wanted to get in could.

Doran, a self-described “gym rat,” is not only a member of the board, he’s a trained boxer, having competed in the amateur ranks for 15 years, with three Golden Gloves experiences as well. But he, like the 15-member sub-board for 911 Gives Hope, Officers Phernetton and Bolin, all the other policemen (and women), fire department members and volunteers, do it for the organization’s higher purpose: To help not only Prader-Willi Syndrome, but to raise money for a host of children’s causes.

Every dime of the money raised at Guns & Hoses goes to charities for kids.

“We put on a drive, filled a 50-foot trailer full of toys to give away,” Doran says. “You know, I’d get in there [the boxing ring] with Mike Tyson if it would put some sunshine in some kid’s day.”

“I believe he would, too,” pipes in Phernetton.

Officer Phernetton takes a moment to explain more about what 911 Gives Hope is all about: “First and foremost, it benefits the lives of people with Prader-Willi Syndrome,” he says. “We were doing ‘Music for Mickey’ concerts – they were okay – they were fairly successful.”

After learning of the event in St. Louis, which is very successful, Phernetton turned to his friend, Officer Bolin, who played a key part in constructing the wonderful Kid’s Kingdom playground across from Sunset Park.

Knowing Billy Bolin’s knack for fundraising and organization and with a hunch that people in Evansville would want to see the same type of event, Phernetton pitched the idea to Bolin.

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Guns & Hoses III

“We decided to do it,” Phernetton says. “We put out some feelers in our department; the first day we had 15 people signed up. It was that popular right away.”

After alerting the Fire Department about doing an Evansville version of Guns & Hoses, “Mike [Doran] here stepped forward and just took the lead,” continues Phernetton. “It was the best of both worlds for us.”

After that first year at the Coliseum, organizers realized they were on to something bigger than they’d anticipated. As Phernetton relates: “We really believe it’s the best local event in Evansville. We really believe that, and it has the potential to make over $100,000 a year for charity,” he says. “So the more people we can affect, the better. Yeah, I’d love to take every penny and build group homes for people with Prader-Willi, but we figured out that we can help out a lot of other causes as well.”

From small-ish beginnings, Guns & Hoses II was a dynamo from start to finish. Held last March, the matches were exciting; the sound and lighting, rockstarlike. Fans – many of them women – swooned (ladies love a man in uniform, after all).

Attendance was way, way up over the previous year. “The official number was 4600,” says Officer Bolin. “We did make some rookie mistakes – about 45 minutes after [the event] started, we took the ticket-takers away from the doors, and there were people that kept coming up throughout the night.”

It’s obvious in talking with Phernetton, Bolin, Doran and others that their hearts are nearly too big to be involved in something that is, essentially, a blood sport. Charity is never far from their minds and according to Officer Phernetton – a man who sees the best and worst in people every day – the people of the community help drive him as well.

“I’m not from here,” Phernetton says, “but I’ve got to say, of all the places I’ve been, this is one of the most charitable when the chips are down. The tornado (of November 2005) is a good example.

“It’s the perfect sized community for an event like this,” he continues.

“You can get lost in a bigger city. In too small of a city, you just don’t have the numbers. Here in Evansville, almost everybody knows a policeman or fireman.

Or, unfortunately in our case, we’ve had to impact their lives – either positively or negatively – and they want to see us get hit,” he says, laughing.

OUR COVER SUBJECTS, Deputy Chris Roe of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Department, and Russ Word, a Private with the EFD, fought each other in last year’s event (Word won).

They’ll be mixing it up again this year as well. I asked them both about their expectations for this year’s fight, and what they’ve done differently to train.

“My expectation this year, of course, is to come out and get a win, make it a class act,” says Roe. “It all goes to a great cause and great charities.”

As for what he’s been doing to prepare, “This year I’m definitely doing more cardio,” he relates. “Instead of training two-minute rounds, I’m working threeminute rounds… just trying to go the extra distance.”

Russ Word is positive about the upcoming match: “I think it’s going to be a great match; it’s such a great event.”

His approach to training is perhaps more Zen-like: “This year I’m going to be more relaxed. Last year was the first time I fought; it was pretty nerve-racking. So in the gym I’m trying to stay busy, learning some new combinations. Last year I did kind of the basics, so this year we’ll see what happens.”

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For more information, visit 911giveshope.com. For a taste of what’s to come, check out some of the videos of last year’s event on YouTube. Search for Guns and Hoses 2009 Evansville. Pretty cool stuff.

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WE WILL SEE INDEED what happens as Guns & Hoses III comes to Roberts Stadium on Saturday, April 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets and ticketmaster.com, and at the Roberts Stadium box office. Reserved seating is $25 and $20, with general admission for adults at $15, $5 for kids.

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music. I don’t think it’s terrible, or anything. I understand how important it is in the framework of American music history. I just don’t take the time to explore it.

But say for argument’s sake I decide to try it. Where does a new listener begin? I guess I could ask some friends, but that kind of feels like cheating in this situation. I don’t want that Doug much help. I decide to go it alone. I’ll navigate blues on my Messel Staff Writer own.

I suppose the best way to figure out what you like is to listen to a lot of it at once, and from a wide variety of sources. I don’t work that way. I don’t load up a Pandora station. I decide to just sit down and listen to one album from a blues artist; one artist whose name is instantly recognizable.

Ah, hell. I’m going to finally, at the age of 23, get around to listening—and I mean really listen—to B.B. King.

Downloading the entire B.B. King discography begins at 9:00 p.m. on a Monday night, and I know it will undoubtedly take the entire night to finish.

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3.8 GB of music—a good chunk of hard drive space on my trusty laptop devoted to what is perhaps a rather silly experiment—is ready for consumption the next morning. If it’s anything similar to the other full discographies I’ve downloaded, I’ll barely scratch the surface before either getting rid of it or relegating it to an external hard drive. I am not by any means a comprehensive consumer of music.

With headphones on, I scroll through the folders, and 1968’s Lucille catches my attention. Seems like a good starting point. I queue it up in Winamp and sit back to listen.

It starts out well enough, with B.B. King and the band playing a slow, almost stereotypically blues tempo. He talks over the instruments, telling stories about Lucille, his favored guitar. It’s a great opening track, and even though it clocks in at 10 minutes and 16 seconds, doesn’t feel drawn-out. I’m really surprised. I’m more receptive to it than I thought. The rest of the tracks follow it in a smooth manner; suddenly, the recording’s over. Where the hell did those 40 minutes go? Did I listen to that entire album without even realizing it?

The fact that I’ve listened to the entire album without it registering in any meaningful form beyond “Wow, I dig the sound!” says more about me than www.News4UOnline.com • April 2010

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I don’t make a habit of listening to blues

it does about King. Maybe I’m too jaded and cynical to really appreciate classic blues. My hard-won existence as a middle-class, suburbanite magazine writer has not really been that much of a struggle. No woman has truly done me as much harm as would necessitate a song.

I look at it as something akin to the sudden flux of white suburban kids listening to N.W.A. in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. This trend continues; even at a 2006 multiple-artist concert at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., I was witness to thousands of young college students (many of whom were white) yelling “F*ck the police!” during a set from B-List recording artists Bone Thugz N Harmony. The police on standby stood with their arms crossed, grins plastered on their faces. I’m sure they were thoroughly amused.

But I digress.

Further attempts to immerse myself in King’s music are a little more successful. I’m more into the music; I check out King’s 1997 collaboration with Eric Clapton. I enjoy it more than the early recordings, I suppose. His live albums are pretty solid, too. There’s only so much time in a day, and I’ve got new indie rock to review.

There’s one bad thing about Lucille, though, and I feel it deserves mention for anyone trying the same experiment. It really distracts me more than my inability to connect to King’s lyrics on any deep level. Someone tried, in post-production, to create a pan effect to simulate a stereo recording. There are moments of clarity akin to even the most polished releases today, but these are followed by momentary lapses where at least one speaker sounds a little more muted than the rest. I’m not sure how to quantify it, but it really takes me out of the recording. I went through three sets of headphones before wondering if maybe the issue was my computer. Thankfully, it’s not.

The truth of the matter is that I can consider myself a passive, casual blues listener rather than enthusiast. I’ll explore the King discography further, of course, but a few people have already lined up suggestions. When I finish with King, I’ll move onto artists like Buddy Guy. Maybe someday I’ll be more enthusiastic about all aspects of the blues. Until then, however, I’ll respect it as a cultural force of which I have little understanding or aptitude.

Of course, if you are a fan of B.B. King, or live music in general, you can check him out at the Centre on April 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available through all the usual avenues, such as Ticketmaster outlets as well as via 1-800-745-3000 and ticketmaster.com.

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a REAL sTAND UP SORT OF GUY

Jerry Seinfeld’s got this new show on NBC. In what he hoped to be a triumphant return to television, he along with host Tom Papa came up with this idea called The Marriage Ref, which basically takes a married couple’s dirty laundry and airs it out before a panel of celebrities, all of whom put in their two cents before Papa makes a decision on who’s right and who’s wrong.

Sounds pretty lame, right?

Doug

Messel

Well, it premiered on February 27, 2010 to lackluster reviews which put the show’s future in jeopardy before it even took over its regular timeslot. It was panned by pretty much everyone on the internet; if you check Facebook, I bet your grandmother even wrote something negative about it.

A review in the Baltimore Sun went so far as to bluntly ask the million dollar question: “Who knew Seinfeld could be this unfunny?”

While it’d be easy to sit here and bash on Jerry Seinfeld’s decision-making, let’s focus on the positive: he gets a chance to redeem himself for Evansville stand-up comedy fans this month when he makes his appearance at the Centre on April 23. This show, for which tickets are already either sold-out or incredibly close, is Seinfeld’s second return to Evansville. His last show took place in 2008.

So to prepare for Jerry Seinfeld’s upcoming return to our city, we here at News 4U thought we’d make a little primer; if you’re not familiar with Jerry Seinfeld’s particular brand of comedy, check out these wonderful items.

“I’m Telling You for the Last Time” This concert DVD/CD features Seinfeld doing what he does best—standup. It’s funny, insightful, and unlike a lot of stand-up comedians, the material isn’t dated (even though this performance is 12 years old).

30 Rock Season 2, Episode 1 If you haven’t watched the funniest show on NBC that isn’t The Office, you’re truly missing out. While starting with the first season and working your way forward makes the most sense, for our purposes, the “Seinfeld-Vision” episode of 30 Rock works great. You get a sense of just how funny this show is. Not only that, but it pokes fun at NBC’s previous reliance on Seinfeld for ratings as well as Jerry Seinfeld’s characteristic delivery.

Seinfeld It’s impossible to talk about Jerry Seinfeld without mentioning the 1990’s television series that shares his name. Seinfeld plays an exaggerated, fictional version of himself, but that’s hardly the only thing great about this show. While the show itself might seem a little out of touch with today’s sense of humor, it was the funniest thing on television at a time when scripted programming was king and reality was something we used the TV to get away from.

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It’s true, perhaps, that I’m gushing a little bit because I’m a huge Jerry Seinfeld fan. That’s okay—it’s not every day that one of the most successful stand-up comedians of my generation comes to my city. If you’re into observational humor that doesn’t involve randomly screaming (I’m looking at you, Dane Cook), numerous obscenities, or absurdist leanings (think Adult Swim), try and check it out.

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TAPPING INTO THE CENTRE MICHAEL FLATLEY’S LORD OF THE DANCE

Nearly 15 years after its debut in Dublin, Flatley’s Lord of the Dance has become ingrained into the pop culture of not only its native country, but into that of the United States as well. Numerous touring troupes have delivered up-tempo performances of the lively program across the country for years, and thanks to television specials and Flatley’s own celebrity (he was the first guest judge to appear on the hit show Dancing With the Stars), the popularity of the Lord of the Dance franchise has grown steadily.

Flatley’s skills as a dancer and artistic director are undeniable: He originated the role of the Staff Writer Lord; he has held the title of Artistic Director of the program since 1996; Flatley is the first American to win the All-World Championship in Irish Dance. Mr. Flatley even holds a Guinness World Record; he possesses the worlds “fastest feet” at 35 taps per second.

For the uninitiated, Lord of the Dance is based upon Irish folklore, with the characters Don Dorcha, the Lord of Darkness, pitted against the lord of the light, aka Lord of the Dance. Themes include love and loss and the battle of man against man – all set against the backdrop of over 20 scenes of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance.

The Los Angeles Times regards this show as “a showpiece extravaganza,” while the New York Post has hailed it as “fascinating, rewarding, and above all, entertaining.”

To learn a bit more about Lord of the Dance, we got with Jason Gorman, the man currently starring as the good lord, the Lord of the Dance himself. The California native began with the Celtic Gold Academy of Irish Dance at the age of 13, danced competitively for three years and won regional and national titles, including the American Nationals.

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N4U: For our readers who haven’t heard of the show, what’s the basic story of Lord of the Dance?

JG: Lord of the Dance is a 90-minute dance spectacular based on Irish folklore. The story intertwines the basic concept of good vs. evil with a romantic subplot that has been entertaining audiences for over 15 years.

How did you get into dancing, and more specifically, how did you land this role? Is the audition process as grueling as I’ve heard?

I became involved with Irish dancing through my family. My cousin had been taking lessons for a while and I went to go see her in class. The teacher asked me if I wanted to join in and the rest is history. As far as auditioning for the role of Lord of the Dance, I had to try out four times before I was actually put up to perform. It is a very meticulous process as management wants to make sure you are prepared physically and creatively to handle the role.

How many times do you think you click your feet in a given performance? Hundreds? Thousands?

I have never recorded how many taps I perform a night, although I would imagine it is a very high number.

What’s your favorite part of touring in this production?

My favorite part of touring in this production is definitely the cast. After nine years of performing with the company, the cast has become my family and home away from home. It is hard to be gone for so long while on the road, but having such a great support system makes it easier.

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Who are some of your greatest influences as a dancer/performer?

I have been very fortunate in my career to dance with some of the greatest choreographers and teachers. I try and learn as much as I can from everyone. I really enjoy the work of choreographers Mia Michaels and Sonya Tayeh. And of course, Michael Flatley and Maire Duffy Pask!

Lord of the Dance will be performed one night only, April 21, at The Centre. Ticket prices start at $21 and may be purchased at The Centre box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or charged by phone at 800-745-3000.

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USI SPRINGFEST - TAKE IT OUTSIDE! April 9 and 10 USI has a festival, the likes of which have never been seen in Evansville, Springfest 2010 where country meets rock! We’re going big bringing in Grammy nominated country star Luke Bryan on Friday night and the alternative rock group, Motion City Soundtrack Saturday night. Start off the spring season with some carnival food booths, local live bands and fun! Tickets are available at www.usi. edu/springfest or at the USI bookstore, combo packs available for a nice big discount.

Some of you may know the songs, “Do I,” “We Rode in Trucks,” and “All My Friends Say.” Luke Bryan has been a favorite for those sweet summer nights; hanging out with friends, sitting down by the bonfire, hitting up Ohio River, or just looking to have a good time. With that sweet country voice and upbeat music, it’s hard not to like a country boy like Luke. Many people can relate to Luke Bryan’s heartfelt music.

Motion City Soundtrack has recently released their album titled My Dinosaur Life on January 19th of this year with hits such as “Everything Is Alright,” “A Lifeless Ordinary,” and “L.G. FUAD.” Motion City’s music has a certain spunk, with the “tongue-in-cheek” anthems and high energy that explodes on stage. They will be bringing three opening acts with them as well, Fun, Rocket Moon, and Sing It Loud!

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“Getting Luke Bryan and Motion City Soundtrack to play at Springfest is beyond huge. We’re able to give the surrounding community a great weekend full of activities and two different music genres for a great price” says Valerie Wedding, co-chair of marketing and advertising for Springfest Executive Committee. “Springfest 2010 will be much different from the ones in the past. We wanted to take it to another level.”

The FREE all day festival Friday and Saturday will include; live bands all day starting at 11a, a car and truck show sponsored by Alpha Kappa Psi to benefit the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Greater Inidiana (Saturday from 10a-2p), the first annual TRIKE-A-PALOOZA “GiNormous” Tricycle race to benefit the Jamal Lewis Education Fund in memory of Jeron Lewis, a “USIdol” competition to select the best vocalist at the University, and appearances by the Rollergirls of Southern Indiana just to name a few.

The concerts will take place at USI on the Disc Golf course and if weather conditions turn bad, the concert will be held in the PAC building. The tickets are all general admission so the earlier you get to the concerts the better your seats will be.

So come please your ears with great music, your taste buds with carnival food, and help out some

great causes! Based on this year’s turn out we should be able to continue bringing even bigger and even better concerts to you for years to come.

Tickets will be $15 for Luke Bryan and $20 for Motion City or you can purchase a combo ticket for both nights for$30, for people with student ID’s and just $5 more for the public.

--Casey McCoy and Valerie Wedding

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LOCAL CHEF SPOTLIGHT [ Paul Hoskins ]

Downtown E v a n s v i ll e ’ s newest place for great food, good friends and hot music, Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant is a mere 101 foot steps away from the new arena being built in the neighborhood there. And there’s a familiar face behind the name: Paul Hoskins, who’s a serious foodie, music lover and much, much more, Hoskins took some time out to answer my questions in this, the April edition of our Local Chef Spotlight:

N4U: What is your background related to food?

How did you get involved in the businsses?

PH: I started cooking when I was 10. I had a large family. Both parents worked. I began in the business at the age of 14. I was hired as a buss boy for fifty cents an hour. I became the manager of the buss help and the fountain staff... that’s right; I was the head soda jerk. After high school I worked odd jobs in kitchens and as service help for hotels. I studied mass communications, broadcasting, English, Literature, and language philosophy in college. I did a thesis on the correlation between ethnic cultural philosophy, religion, and ethnic foods (Simple idea, really... if you lived by the sea, you worshiped sea gods and ate seafood... if you lived in the mountains, you probably wouldn’t do either of those things).

After working in television and radio production for five years (I was still cooking on the side), I came back to Evansville and went to work with Funky’s Restaurant and Disco. I was restaurant manager at Good Time Bobby’s. I was General Manager of Pizzaroma of America. I took control of Funky’s 2 from 1982 to 1992. I started my catering company, The Savant Gourmet in 1992. I studied with a Hindu Brahman for four years to learn Ayurvedics (A philosophy of holistic living, cooking, eating, etc.).

I opened the Alley Savant in 2001. Mixed in with all of that are openings in other locations around the country which I did as a consultant, in New Orleans, Montana, Idaho.

What elements would constitute a perfect meal, to you?

A perfect meal must be a balance of energies represented by the preparation of foods which not only compliment each other but are suited to the

delicate balance of energies of the person eating them. Every person is different, but we are also the same. Food is the most basic exchange of energy which each of us conducts each second of our existence.

We are constantly involved in the process of giving and taking life. A perfect meal is one which is suited for both my physical and spiritual needs at that moment. I should feel energized after eating. It means understanding not only the chemical ramifications of taking in nourishment, but also understanding the exchange of life in which we are all involved, and the knowledge that there is always a balance maintained in the end.

What elements are necessary for the successful operation of a kitchen, be it yours or someone else’s?

A successful commercial kitchen runs on a simple paradigm of consistent repetitious pattern. Every item prepared should run within the parameters of that paradigm, without variance. Inherent in that pattern is a consistent knowledge of key elements of the operation in both the front and back of house, and a coordination of those elements by key personnel such as the kitchen manager and the front of house manager. It’s like magnetizing a whole box of needles to all point north – everyone should be moving in the same direction with the same goal in mind, and operating with the same set of ground rules to apply to each situation.

Foodies in the area should be familiar with your previous downtown Evansville establishment – Alley Savant – what motivated you to return downtown? What were some of the things you wanted to do both the same way and in different ways?

Actually I never left downtown. I’ve just been waiting for the rest of the city to catch up to the idea that the downtown is the coolest place to party, eat, work, play, etc...We’ve got it all. The Alley was a lot more just what I wanted Evansville to have. I wanted Evansville to want a cool off the main drag out of the way little cozy corner to relax and savor the lesser moments each of us has in their lives. I don’t think there was anything wrong with the Alley except that it was too much of a personal statement and not enough of a commercial statement. I have incorporated several of the menu items from the Alley into the Main Gate menu,

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i.e., the Cuban Chicken, the Moroccan Salmon, the Greek salad, and others. I’ve also geared the whole environment towards a little older demographic, just like the Alley.

As an independent restaurateur, what would you do or say to motivate people to frequent local establishments more often?

There’s not much you can do on an intellectual level to change someone’s personal habits or beliefs.

I often tell people that people are often most vocal about their religion, their politics, and their food... three things they probably spend the least [amount of] time actually thinking about. Local versus chain? Independent versus corporate? It’s all about preference. I prefer spending my money with someone I know, and for food I can tell had some love cooked into it.

What is the most personally satisfying part of cooking?

The finish, when the diner enjoys. That moment of ultimate intimacy when another person incorporates my creation into their life and is happy.

What dish would you prepare right now, for your own pleasure?

Pasta or rice with a spicy sauce (pesto, or marinara, or kari) and lots of garlic.

Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant 518/520 Main Street • 812-428-7776 • 19 •

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[ Bourbon Blog ] “I’m going to buy a barrel of Bourbon.” Wait, was that barrel or bottle? Take a look at our BourbonBlog.com logo and you can imagine that we aren’t playing around when we say “barrel.” One Bourbon distillery that certainly isn’t playing around when it comes to flavor is Four Roses. Four Roses is a brand that we’ve been enjoying for a while but has only recently been available in Indiana. Four Roses Master Distiller Jim Rutledge invites BourbonBlog.com to be a part of a private barrel selection.

Tom Fischer

“I’m looking for a Bourbon that will get your attention with a two-by-four,” Rick Jones tells us. Rick’s college roommate Ken and brother-in-law Paul are selecting their own barrel today. We are documenting the selection process from these three Lexington gentlemen for a BourbonBlog.com video episode.

Rick tells us that the three of them have drunk Contributor

enough Bourbon over the years to float a boat.

“Why do these men want their own barrel full of one Bourbon?” you may ask. The flavor of each barrel differs by age, placement in the warehouse, and recipe. When you open a few barrels that may look the same on the outside, you quickly discover how different there are. Four Roses is the only bourbon distillery that combines five proprietary yeast strains with two separate mashbills to produce ten distinct bourbon recipes, each with unique characteristics. This approach • 20 •

helps with consistency as several different of these recipes are often blended to create one particular Bourbon. For example, the Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon is a blend of four different recipes.

In the case of a Four Roses Bourbon private barrel selection, the barrel to be privately bottled will be uncut and not chill filtered. Most Bourbons on store shelves have been cut with water to reduce the alcohol content making them more palatable to the tongue and stomach. The same is true for many spirits.

A Bourbon that you buy at the store which is 80 to 90 percent alcohol might have originally been around 110 percent right out of barrel after aging for nine years.

Some whiskey lovers enjoy the real, uncut flavor of a “barrel proof” Bourbon. The purpose of chill filtering a whiskey is mainly cosmetic to remove the fatty acids, proteins, and fragments from the barrel. Again, there is some belief that this also removes the raw and real flavor.

“These bottles are as close as the customer can get to tasting straight from the barrel,” Four Roses Master Distiller Jim Rutledge tells us.

Most master distillers agree that sampling it right from the barrel is the most delicious way to experience a Bourbon. Rutledge has been in the business around 43 years. Yes, Rutledge knows his Bourbon and is responsible for making some of the finest Bourbons you can find.

While there ten unique recipes at Four Roses, there are only eight that are available for selection in the Four Roses Private Barrel Selection Program. “With ten recipes, we have a target formula. Then we can tweak the formula. We do that and we are very consistent. However, here will always be differences from barrel to barrel.”

As we film and await the samples of the Bourbons at the Four Roses Warehouse in Cox’s Creek, Kentucky, we notice the names of the recipes are atop each barrel of Bourbon like “OESK,” “OBSQ,” and “OBSV.” Jim Rutledge comes out and pours each of the recipes for us in a different glass using a whiskey “thief.” A whiskey thief is tool used to small portions of whiskey from the barrel.

Rick begins “nosing” the different glasses of Bourbon. “This smell is better than any perfume made. Any woman in Kentucky that would put a little of that behind her ear would have men followin’ her anywhere,” he says.

This is fun, educational and obviously a lively experience considering that the Bourbons are not only tasty, but also over 100 proof. We can’t forget that there is a decision that will have be made at some point this afternoon. Jim Rutledge tells that he is refusing to state which recipe he likes best because he wants them to come to a conclusion on their own.

One of Ken’s favorite of the mix, “OBSQ” was Rick’s least favorite. Some have spicy notes, some fruity, and I even taste some banana on the finish of one of the recipes. We all agree that there will be no bad decision here. The only bad decision is to stop sampling. With the different flavor palettes on the tongues of the Bourbon lovers in the room, it could take some time. They joke about arm-wrestling or finding another way to decide which Bourbon recipe to go with. Finally, they come to a decision. I won’t tell you how they go about deciding, I’ll just point you to BourbonBlog.com to watch the entire episode.

“This has been fine process and our wives have abused us unmercifully about doing this,” says Rick. “Plus our friends are all jealous which makes it worth a lot more,” adds Paul. Some of those friends may become the recipients of a barrel of this privately selected Bourbon because these three along with the liquor store they partnered with to do this selection, will be getting around 140 to 150 bottles from this one barrel.

To learn more about Private Barrel Selections at Four Roses and the requirements of making one happen, e-mail info@fourroses.us or call 502-839-3436. Special thanks to BourbonBlog.com filmmaker/photographer Jakob Bilinski. www.News4UOnline.com • April 2010

REVIEW [ Wine]

Don’t ForGet tHe CorKsCrew

Get these

spirits at On my first date with Marty, I brought the wine Varsity! and fine wine glasses but forgot the corkscrew.

687 North It would have been disastrous but home was Green River Rd. not far away (and she married me anyway). But having wine and no corkscrew is worse than (812) 477-9463 trying to eat a dip of ice cream without a cone or spoon. In do-or-die desperation one might try to push the cork into the bottle then hold the cork back with something like a straw while pouring. It can be done, but only as a last resort.

I now keep corkscrews in the car, in the picnic basket, in my overnight bag and, of course, in the kitchen and wine cellar.

Wine openers come in numerous types. Selecting one is a matter of personal preference as long as one important no-no is kept in mind. Do not use the post or auger type. The business end of a corkscrew or worm should be spiral with an open center similar to a pig’s tail. The auger style corkscrew drills a hole through the middle of the cork and has less leverage for pulling the cork out. When it fails removing the cork becomes especially difficult and most likely there will be bits of cork in the wine.

My preference, after using most types, has come to be the pocketsized waiter’s corkscrew. It looks much like a pocket knife. The worm and a knife blade for cutting the foil are folded safely away when not in use. This most common type of corkscrew is quick and easy to use after a little practice.

This type of corkscrew comes in many styles, some cheap and flimsy, others elaborate and costly. Apparently the first corkscrew of this type was developed in 1829 in the small French village of Laguiole.

The Laguiole opener has a graceful, curved handle. It’s a collector’s item.

The winged corkscrew is maybe as common as any. It has Pick the opener you prefer. a circular rim that is placed over Just don’t forget it. the lip of the bottle. As the worm is screwed into the cork, the wings go up. The wings are pushed down to remove the cork. Personally, I don’t like this type opener. My hands always get in the path of the wings.

Another popular, and very efficient, type of opener is the lever pull or rabbit corkscrew. The top of the bottle is gripped by squeezing two handles – pliers fashion—while a third lever is used to push the worm into the cork and then to extract it. Lever pull corkscrews come in counter top or standup models which are especially quick and easy to operate. Only drawback, another item, knife or foil cutter, is needed to remove the foil.

The two-pronged or Ah So opener has two slim metal prongs that are slipped into the bottle with a rocking motion at opposite edges of the cork – between cork and glass. Then a pull and twist removes the cork. This type of opener is also known as the “silent butler” because the cork can be removed without damage and thus the butler supposedly can sneak a sip without being caught.

The air pump opener works by pumping air into the space in the bottle between wine and cork until the pressure forces the cork to pop out. Wine enthusiasts, however, do not recommend pumping air into a fine wine.

So pick the opener you prefer. Just don’t forget it.

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[ Cancun Restaurant ]

– This is YOUR Tube WOW! What a month has just gone by! The Madness of March went a whole heck of a lot farther than the distance from the three-point line to the hoop this year, at least at WatchEvansville.com. It started when WE celebrated its First Official Birthday – woo hoo! How about this – in one year, without a dime’s worth of traditional advertising, WE has become Evansville’s #1 video-sharing and social-networking website, with nearly 400,000 video views in our first 12 months! The kicker came when WE was awarded a rare Silver Addy from the Advertising Club of Evansville as one of the top two new websites in the entire area in 2009 – that’s out of hundreds and hundreds of websites that went on-line locally last year. Interesting – the inside scoop is that some of the judges wanted to give WE the Gold Award, but the rest of the judges couldn’t figure out what the site was all about! It’s OK… WE realizes that the world of on-line streaming video BRIAN is still new to a lot of people. But YOU, a tech-savvy i-Phone-totin’ News 4U reader, GET IT; if you want to reach your friends, your family, JACKSON Contributor your team, your community, your world – whoever – with the good news of whatever it is you’re up to, MAKE A VIDEO! It’s easy, it’s fun, and when you upload to WE you actually get noticed by people in your own community. WE is full of examples of videos that have had 10-20 times as many views on our site as they have had on You-tube or any of the other monster sites – why?

1. Because people are generally curious about what’s going on in their own backyard, and WE lets them see it.

2. Because WE gets a lower number of new uploads a day, so it’s easy to check out ALL the new videos.

3. Because when you hit WE you never know when you’ll see a friend, a family member – even yourself!

Happens all the time.

Which leads me to this BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! WATCH EVANSVILLE’S FIRST VIDEO CONTEST! It’s Spring Break season, and WE wants your Spring Break video! Here are the very simple rules: 1. Upload your Spring Break Video to www.watchevansville.com BEFORE THE DEADLINE MIDNIGHT SUNDAY MAY 9 2010. You’ll need to join the site (easy as hitting a Google or Facebook, etc. transfer button) and certify your age. Done!

2. MAKE SURE you “tag” (keyword) your video “SPRING BREAK CONTEST.” That’s it! Then you can Facebook, Twitter and email all your friends to go to WE and vote for your video. On May 15 WE will close voting and the winner will be announced on WE, on News4uonline.com and in the • 22 •

June News 4U magazine. Prize?

Definitely! News 4U Magazine has put together a fantastic Night on the Town Grand Prize package for the winner. For all the details, check out www.news4Uonline.com. And you get bragging rights for Top Evansville Spring Break Video! TIP: for best chance to win, just remember: this ain’t Girls Gone Wild. Capeche?

A lot of organizations, clubs, notfor-profits and other gatherings of humanity are starting up outdoor activities, fundraisers, get-togethers, sports and all kinds of other events this time of year.

DON’T FORGET THE VIDEO CAMERA! Making a video of your event is the best way to share the fun witth other people – other people who might want to get involved if they knew what a good time you were having! And remember – your uploads to WatchEvansville.com can be automatically mirrored to your Facebook, Twitter or other social networking sites.

IMPORTANT: now is the time of year when investing a little hard work in your lawn will pay off in a LOT of hard work, later on… my advice?

Stay inside and watch sports.

April also holds an important anniversary in the world of mass media. It was on April 17, 1990 when East German Television started broadcasting commercials. It was great – finally, the whole country got to go to the bathroom… peace, out.

www.News4UOnline.com • April 2010

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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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

Casual tHeMe

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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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

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 Red Robin gourmet burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Expwy. 473-4100 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

kt’s fire grill 7247 Main St. 812-673-4996 Wadesville, IN $10 - $15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA,MC

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

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

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

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

Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416 Under $10/Casual/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

Fine DininG

Log inn Rt. 2 Haubstadt 867-3216 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted

Cavanaugh’s (Pavilion Level 2) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 433-4333 $20-$30/Reservations Recommended/ 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

Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron 479-6974 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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 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

Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474 $15-$25/Credit Cards/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 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

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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

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

Gerst Bavarian Haus 2100 W. Franklin 424-1420 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

GreeK

Japanese

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

Flavor of India 4612 Vogel Rd. 477-4482 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards taj mahal indian cuisine 900 E. Tutor Ln. 476-5000 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

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 • 28 •

EATS

[ Restaurant Guide ]

fujiyama Japanese steakhouse 917 North Park Dr. 962-4440 $10-$20/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/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 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

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EATS

[ Restaurant Guide ]

Korean

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

MeXiCan

La cabana 821 S. Green River Rd. 477-3351 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Las americas mexican 1016 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-3483 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 boston’s the gourmet pizza 3911 Venetian Drive 853-3400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards cici’s pizza 101-B N. Green River Rd. 477-2424 5625 Pearl Dr. Suite G 962-0034 Under $10/Casual/VISA, MC

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Dave’s Sports Den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ 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 mama Roma’s pizza & wings 2008 E. Morgan Ave. 422-1212 Under $10/Casual/Checks 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 muncheese pizza 1200 W. Colombia St. 437-3300 Under $10/Casual/Beer Only/VISA,MC nick’s pizza & wings 900 W. Buena Vista 401-6425 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/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 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 sandy’s pizza (ft. branch) 609 S. Main St. 812-753-3972 Under $10/Casual/Beer and Wine/All Major Credit Cards the slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/Beer and Wine/All Major Credit Cards

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EATS

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

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

kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 422-2230 $10 - $15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Lamasco bar & grill 1331 West Franklin 437-0171 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Little Cheers Restaurant & Pub 329 Main St. 423-9740 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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

main gate sports bar 518 Main St. 484-1066 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC, DISVR

puBs

Algonquin’s (henderson) 213 US Hwy. 41 270-827-4313 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accpeted/VISA,MC beef o’brady’s 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Accepted

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

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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

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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

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

Logan’s Roadhouse steakhouse 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 5645 Pearl Drive 421-0908 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Lone star steakhouse & saloon 934 N. Green River Rd. 473-5468 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Darmstadt inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 867-7300 Under $10/Full Bar/Casual/ VISA,MC

Longhorn steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 473-2400 $10-$15/Casual/Call Ahead Seating/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Diamond Lanes 2400 Hwy. 41 N. 424-4677 Under $10/Casual/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

Deerhead sidewalk cafe 222 E. Columbia 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Doc’s nightclub 1305 Stringtown Road 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Duck inn 4100 Pollack 479-8050 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Fat Boy’s Tavern 115 N. McCreary St. 812-753-9914 Fort Branch, IN Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/VISA,MC

EATS

fred’s bar Corner of Reed & Virginia 423-8040 Under $10/ Casual/Full Bar

[ Restaurant Guide ]

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

sportsman’s billiards & grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/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

maryland st. Lounge 2130 W. Maryland 424-2525 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar

thai papaya cuisine 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-8424 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards

ollie’s sports bar & grill 4920 Bellemeade 401-2125 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

veGetarian

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 st. phillip’s inn 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. 985-5558 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

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

Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards State Street Tavern 718 State St., Newburgh,IN 490-6614 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA,MC stockwell inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Cash Only

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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 Sin Eats the Apple 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 Paul Bunyon 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 Algonquins 213 U.S. Hwy. 41 S Henderson, KY (270) 827-4313 Ø area 51 5629 Oak Grove 4306-8830 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

Ø cheeseburger in paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 chilly willy’s 3039 Claremont 423-0726 club Royale 2131 W. Franklin St. 401-1699 corner bar 2668 Mt. Vernon Ave. 423-0933 corner pocket 1819 N. Fulton 428-BALL cricket’s 518 W. Main St. Newburgh, IN 858-2782 Darmstardt inn 13130 Darmstadt 867-7300

Brett & Rhonda’s place 763 W. Lincoln (812) 588-1010

Darren’s pub 713 N. Green St. Henderson, KY 270-827-2206

the brickhouse 201 W. Illinois St. 421-0024

Deerhead sidewalk café 222 E. Columbia 425-2515

bullock’s 401 Edgar St. 422-2800 buster & becky’s 1000 N. Garvin 423-7616 cecil’s bar & grill 420 N. Garvin 589-0706

extra innings (Holiday inn) 951 Wernsing Rd. Jasper, IN (812) 482-5555 fast eddy’s 507 N.W. Riverside Dr. 424-ROCK fox & hound english pub 5416 E. Indiana 473-5721 fred’s 421 Read St. 423-8040 ginny’s place 1602 Covert Ave. 477-0789 gloria’s 3101 N. Kratzville Rd. 423-0138 hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W Franklin 423-0796 hammerheads 317 Main St. 421-8492 Hob-Nob Tavern 1400 W. Maryland 425-6159

the Duck inn 4100 Pollack Ave. 402-4835

ns hollywood bar & grill North: 4428 N. 1st Ave. 423-0050 East: 4706 E. Morgan Ave. (Inside Showplace East) 402-5122

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

hoosiers Lounge (in Casino Aztar Pavillion) 450 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4100

Doc’s nightclub 1305 Stringtown 401-1201

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 the Jungle & fat cats bar 415 Main St. 425-5282 koodie hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN (812) 838-5202

Ø muncheeze pizza 1200 W. Columbia St. 437-3300 o’brian’s sports bar & grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 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

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

Rick’s 718 Lounge 718 3rd Avenue 423-0872

ns the pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121

sam & Jimmy’s hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker 491-6229

Ø Tinfish newburgh 300 W. Jennings 812-490-7000

Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin 423-6280

tJ’s stockyard inn 1217 Baker Ave. 402-9273

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

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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EATS

[ Finn’s Café & Bakery ] A very famous chain restaurant had as its major marketing message the phrase, “Have it Your Way.” Their statement was a counterpoint to other chains’ inflexibility – you couldn’t have it your way at the other mega-chain-box places.

I don’t know if said mega-chain still touts the “your way” slogan.

I do know that a relatively new, and certainly fresh, face on the Evansville dining scene not only lets you have it your way, they’ll actually work for it to make you happy. As co-proprietor Zach Baughman put it to me recently, “If I have the ingredients, or know 24 hours in advance, I can make whatever [customers might want].”

Dylan Gibbs

Here’s just one snippet about Finn’s Café & Bakery that I – as a lover of All Things Local – find terribly interesting. It sure would be easy enough to offer a menu and stick to it, but at Finn’s, pleasing the customer seems their first goal, as a series of visits I’ve made there have shown.

Baughman enjoys food. A lot. I came in after a lunch rush on cold, wet day after it had already been warm and sunny outside for several days. In fact, while I was getting ready to leave for work that day, the thought “French onion soup” flashed through my fuzzy, 5:30 a.m. brain. Remembering this thought hours later, it was definitely time to zip over to Finn’s – French onion soup is on the menu every day, and it is very, very good.

Served in the requisite crock, thick with sautéed onions in a rich broth, a perfect hunk of brown bread and a thick slice of melted provolone cheese on top was the cure for me that cold day.

Such interplay of flavors… similar soups I’ve had (I always compare them to the long-gone Daryl’s) are bland. Not with Finn’s. Exactly the proper infusion of herbs – in this case, thyme is the predominant seasoning. Compared to Daryl’s French onion soup, Finn’s is – gasp – better. There, I said it.

Don’t simply visit Finn’s for their soup.

Since acquiring the former Café Du Jour, John Finn set about balancing what previous customers had come to expect from the menu with his own, personal touches.

As he relates, “Some recipes were taken from the Du Jour menu and others were recipes of my mother’s and grandmother’s.

“I loved my mother’s cooking and baking [while] growing up,” he says, “and am glad to be able to have others enjoy those same tastes.”

These tastes are made from scratch, too, just as one’s mother would make. As Finn continues, “They’re [the customers] going to get everything fresh.” I saw this first-hand when I popped in to chat with Zach. He spends a lot of time planning out the daily specials, which range widely in flavors and choices, but often reflect his own yen for Southern/ homestyle cooking. He’d spent the morning preparing a big batch of beans and rice and fresh farm-raised catfish filets.

I snagged a few bites of the cornmealbattered catfish; it was succulent, moist and not fishy at all – Zach knows all too well that fish such as catfish should be soaked for some time prior to cooking to remove some of the lingering fishiness.

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I would be remiss if I were to neglect writing about more of what’s available at Finn’s. Being a café and bakery, a wide array of freshlymade sandwiches, salads and desserts are available, each and all prepared with the same love of food shown to me by both Finn and Baughman on my visits there.

Entrees are part of the repertoire as well – not just for lunch, but for dinner, which is a meal that wasn’t found at Du Jour. Here, Baughman’s Southern touch is found in such classics as chicken and dumplings, the Kentucky hot brown, Cajun-style orange roughy, and crab patties.

What’s the most popular item? “The Fajita melt,” says Finn. “It can be served on either fresh homemade Focaccia bread or a wheat or white wrap.

It consists of chicken breast grilled with special spices along with onions and green peppers.”

Breakfast is available as well – from traditional fare to more tips of the hat to the other side of the Mason-Dixon Line (Hot Cheesy Grits… yumm).

Whether it’s early, the middle of the day or even later, Finn’s caffeinated beverages are there Co-Owners John Finn (L) and Zach Baughman. for you: There’s plain brewed; about having your own independent restaurant? espressos; cappuccinos; lattes “Being able to bring together people and mochas, all there to satiate, invigorate and help and culture through food,” Finn says, “I lived in the the groggy of our fair town.

More cool facts I found out about Finn’s Netherlands for a short period and traveled much of Café and Bakery: Any meal can be made vegetarian with Europe and am glad to bring some of the European the use of a veggie burger or portabella mushrooms. culture back to the Tri-State area through our spices They also offer free Wi-Fi, catering for small and large and food.”

And don’t forget about Mr. Baughman’s events, private dining/meeting room, delivery to area businesses, take-out and the aforementioned “special” homestyle offerings… all this globetrotting has made me hungry again… ordering that is so rare now.

Finn’s is another locally-owned independent 920 Main Street (next to Someplace Else) restaurant I’m happy to keep supporting. I wanted to 812-962-3694 • You can be a fan of ask him something I try to remember to ask each local Finn’s Café & Bakery on Facebook owner I speak with: What’s the most rewarding thing

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[ Beer Reviews]

rollinG roCK eXtra pale

Hop Hound but I liked this one just a little better. I am slowly becoming a Sam Adams fan.

(st. Louis, mo)

Tom T: 3.5 Pale gold with a thick, frothy head. Nice aroma with citrusy hops. Sweet maltiness that finishes crisp and bitter, but not overly so. I am not a big fan of pilsners, but if I have to have one, this would be the one. sweet, with a nicely-balanced tartness. Quite a pleasant drink, and this one doesn’t need the orange slice to give it that zesty, crisp flavor. Solid.

Todd: 1 Pale is right, as is fizzy, artificial yellow appearance, and watery blah. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. This is beerflavored water. Maybe after a long day of lawn mowing in the summer, this would quench well enough, but as a tasting beer, Rolling Rock just lacks in every sense.

Jabez: 3.5 This beer is nothing flashy but just a decent beer for the money. It has a nice mild hop aroma with a light malt taste.

Good carbonation. A nice beer to drink after mowing the lawn, it’s just your average malt beverage. I just remember drinking this for the first time and thought it was suppose to be something special. It wasn’t, it’s just OK. Tom T: 2.5 Pretty standard pale lager appearance. Clear, straw yellow with a very light, bitter, almost skunky smell. It is very thin in the mouth with heavy carbonation. Taste is light, fizzy, and a little bland – not bad, but not really good.

Dylan: 2 A workman-like American beer that delivers more taste than the average mass-produced brew. Well-known forever and a day as the beer from Latrobe, since 2006, RR has been produced in New Jersey instead. And I may be mistaken, but it tastes differently than before – better, in my opinion that it did when it was made in Arnold Palmer’s Pennsylvania hometown.

two BrotHers - MonarCH wHite Beer

(chicago, iL) Todd: 3.5 This hazy golden Belgian-style wheat ale pours with a big frothy head and a lovely spicy citrus aroma (according to the label, it’s orange peel and coriander). Tastes rich and

Jabez: 4.5 This beer had a pretty strong hop aroma but poured a cloudy orange color with good carbonation. It did have a nice wheat flavor. I could also detect some spice and some fruit flavors. It reminded me of another beer, maybe Hoegarden but I am not totally sure. I liked this beer a lot.

Dylan: 4.5 I am a fan of many pilsners, and Jim Koch at Sam Adams has sold me again on another of the Boston-based brewery’s fine creations. For a beer with such focus on the hops, it is not bitter; rather, the floral nature of quality hops offers such a piquant counterpoint to this, a refreshing, delicious beer I’ll drink again.

MiCHeloB - GinGer wHeat

(St. Louis, MO – Available in a sample pack with shock-top, Dunkelweisse and hop hound only)

Tom T: 3.5 Cloudy golden color. Orange peel and a hint of coriander evident in the nose. All of the usual witbier flavors are there, but the sweetness and bitterness are better balanced than many beers of this variety. A nice warm weather beer.

Dylan: 4 A tame Belgian-style concoction – at least in terms of spice/ peppery notes, Two Brothers’ efforts are subtle and lively; there is a lot happening here both in the taste and the aftertaste, none of which can I pan. A beer with backbone, one not made of steel, but of something pliable. Delicious and highly recommended.

saMuel aDaMs - noBle pils (boston, ma)

Todd: 2.5 An unusual blending of citrus and spice with a zingy ginger flavor, this cloudy amber wheat ale boasts of a warm ginger aroma and a well-balanced taste. It’s not harsh or complex in any way, though not offensive either. In fact, this one seems too tame and lacks personality. A promising idea, but not fully delivering.

Jabez: 3 This beer looked like the Monarch with the cloudy orange color with a little better carbonation. I could taste the ginger and the wheat but both were somewhat subtle compared to the Monarch. I applaud Michelob with the recent attempts at making different beers but I just didn’t care for this one. I am not a fan of ginger in beer but I still look to see what new beers Michelob puts out.

Todd: 4 Brewed with five different Noble hops from around the world, this pours a golden yellow, with little discernable aroma, oddly. The abundance of suds subsides to reveal a clean, floral hoppy character (not a shocker, there) that’s light and smooth, with a nice “flavor roll,” which is the mark of a complex, quality brew to my taste buds. Superb.

Jabez: 4 This beer had a heavy hop aroma and poured a clear amber color. This beer was very crisp and loaded with hop flavor.

A lot of hop flavor. This beer was very similar to Michelob’s

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Tom T: 2.5 The ginger presence is unmistakable in the aroma and taste. It’s an interesting twist on a Belgian-style wheat ale. It’s a drinkable beer and would complement Japanese cuisine nicely, but I am not that interested in it otherwise.

Dylan: 2 Rather than applying the “great after mowing the lawn” set of descriptors to Rolling Rock, I’ll use it here. Only I would mix Michelob’s Ginger Wheat with 7-Up for a shanty… and I may well be the only person under the age of 60 who does such things.

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Alan Jackson A new album and new tour are on the docket for the long, tall veteran of country music. Jackson’s “Freight Train Tour” brings him to Evansville’s Roberts Stadium April 30 at 7 p.m. With over 20 years, 50 million albums, a truckload of hits and a healthy following, Jackson’s being joined by young guns Josh Turner and Chris Young.

Asked about the title track from his new album, Jackson replied, “It sounded different and just kind of stuck out,” he said.

“I guess when you really think about it, man, we’ve been rolling along here for a lot of years, just going like a freight train.” An appropriate observation, indeed.

Seats are $59.75 and $39.75 and are available at the box office at Roberts Stadium and The Centre, ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

Another Damn Loud Rock Show featuring Cavo Woody’s West continues making it LOUD at their new-ish Claremont Avenue location. This time they’re bringing in hard rock heroes Cavo on Sunday, April 11. With hit singles like “Crash” and “Champagne” under their belt, Cavo is set to crank it to 11 (or hell, maybe 12?) when they hit River City. Prepare for this big time, Damn

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Loud show with this info: Tickets are only $13 in advance – get ‘em at 103GBFRocks.com, Woody’s West or Chilly Willy’s.

Stand up for Hunger Comedy at Club Royale

INFO 2GO [ Briefs ]

Stand-Up for Hunger Comedy Show is a fundraiser for the Tri-State Food Bank, set for Thursday, April 15. The comics scheduled to perform are Keith McGill, who is a regular on the Bob and Tom Show, and Jamie Utley who tours clubs and colleges in the Midwest. Tickets are $10 at the door and $7 in advance at the TriState Food Bank. Have a laugh on tax day with great comedians – all for a great cause. Begins at 7:30 p.m.

Greasers and Bombshell party 8 p.m. at Blush Ultra Lounge on Saturday, April 17 – the $10 cover with partial proceeds go to benefit Keep Evansville Beautiful. Event includes free appetizers and drink specials. Mini lessons and dance provided by The Evansville Swing Cats. Burlesque Performances by Isobella De Las Muertos. Dress to impress and win prizes at our Greaser and Bombshell Contest. Shop local vendors Harlow Boutique and Mary Kay. A little bit of something for quite literally everyone… over the age of 21, that is…

Expect much riffage April 11 with CAVO at Woody’s West.

First Annual Funk in the City: Spring Edition Saturday, April 24 at Haynie’s Corner. A primer for the annual Funk in September – the event includes over 100 artists. Begins at 10 a.m. Only $5 admission for adults, kids admitted free.

Shoot an email to info@funkinthecity.com or call 812-575-9138 for more info.

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CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT [ Andrea Wirth]

sometimes in each of ouR personal journeys

MarK McCoY

Staff Photographer

here on the blue planet, our walk may seem filled with obstacles, our path in question, and our direction unclear.

If we’re lucky, once in a great while, we may happen to stumble upon just the right person at just the right time.

Though a rare occurrence, when it does take place it is immediately obvious, as this person enters your life on a whirlwind like a huge breath of fresh air.

As I turned my back to the chilly drizzle of a “not quite Spring yet” evening and entered the warmer confines of Doc’s Nightclub on Saturday, March 6, my own path seemed to be unsure, and my “walk” lacking direction. I had no idea that my own breath of fresh air was mere minutes away, and that what began as simple research for an article would develop into a solid and great friendship.

Andrea Wirth was not totally new to me. I had seen her perform once previously, playing with a five-piece band, and was taken immediately by her strong vocals and her clear and enthusiastic stage presence. What was about to sink in on this particular night at Doc’s were some other qualities Andrea possesses.

Behind the voice of an angel, lies a passionate performer with the soul of a troubadour and the heart of a true friend.

Andrea’s earliest childhood memories were the visits to Grandma and Grandpa’s house where a welcoming kiss was followed by a quick scamper to their piano. She was impacted at this young age by the encouragement of people around her. She vividly recalls a teacher at Bible school poking her head in the door upon hearing her playing just to say “Good job, Andrea.” I’m sure the teacher had no idea that this one seemingly simple and singular act of positive reinforcement would be the seed from which Andrea’s passion would sprout. Not just a passion for playing music, but a passion, and desire, to help other new or aspiring musicians as well.

In her own words: “Music was my salvation, it brought me out of my shell. It’s my fire, and it’s been everything good for me. I look back and see what music did for me, and I want to do everything that I can for others, especially the ones just starting out, because I want them to experience it too. It’s all about Da Musik”!

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in April, and the sneak preview I was fortunate enough to have experienced convinced me that she is on the right track.

Her present trio offers up beautiful harmonies by talented drummer Kim McGrady, and along with Zack Killebrew’s bass licks, is a musical treat for the soul. To watch Andrea perform is to witness a sheer and natural passion for performing.

You hear it in her voice; you see it clearly in her eyes, and her ever present smile. She absolutely loves what she does, and I am convinced this is what Andrea Wirth was put here to do.

Andrea interacts with her audience as though they are collectively her best friends.

She truly appreciates the love they show in return, and the opportunity to both perform, and to interact with them. Although she is humble enough to sometimes feel nervous or unworthy, like a true professional she tucks those emotions away, and it is clear to even the most casual observer that she is in her element, and perfectly at home on the stage!

Her joy in calling up fellow musicians to the stage is as obvious as it is refreshing. She moves around the stage, clearly in her element.

The girl plays from the heart and wears no disguise. Wirth the writer has penned a number of beautiful tunes and blends them with some awesome covers in a presentation guaranteed to satisfy.

I have quickly grown to eagerly anticipate watching and photographing her performances, but more importantly, I have been blessed with her friendship. I strongly encourage you to make some time in your busy

schedules to catch this talented girl while you still can as I sense bigger things ahead for her.

Above and beyond her musical abilities, Andrea Wirth is the sort of person whose presence, at a show, or in your life, lifts your spirits with humor, honesty and a genuine sincerity which is at once as special as it is hard to find.

I love this girl and I think you will too!

Her passion and personality will astound you. Her music and voice will enchant you. For a taste of what I’m talking about ask her to play her song “Remember” when you go see her play.

I can’t think of a better way to wrap this article up than to offer you an example of her character, in her own words: “Walk your walk, but don’t be so absorbed in your own walk that you miss opportunities to be a blessing along someone else’s walk ~ be a blessing, not a burden” -- Andrea Wirth Contact mark@markmccoyphotography.com with any comments or suggestions for any musicians, writers or artists forfuture articles.

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6:00 pm Casino Aztar Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- WPT Amateur Poker League

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tHursDaY, april 1 12:00 pm Duck Inn -- Free Pool 4:00 pm Winetree - North -- Wine Tasting

7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Karaoke Doc’s Nightclub -- Open Mic w/ Andrea Wirth TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- April Fool’s Party w/DJ RAJ 8:00 pm Club Royale -- Takin’ It Back Thursdays w/DJ Jon B Cricket’s -- The Whiskers (Rod Bennett & Co)

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/American Analog 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 11:00 pm Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke

FriDaY, april 2

4:00 pm 9:00 pm Winetree - Darmstadt Cecil’s Bar -- Wine Tasting & Grill -- Karaoke 5:00 pm & Dance Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar mix w/TW/ -- “All About Sports” live DJ Frost broadcast w/Dan Egierski Charazad Hookah 5:30 pm Lounge -Tin Fish - Newburgh Latin Dance -- Dave Weddle Music Gloria’s 6:00 pm Corral Club Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s -- Karaoke Piano Bar -- Bob Green & Dance Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick mix w/T.W. Smith (in the bar) DJ Frost/ Thirsty 7:00 pm Thursday Corner Pocket, The -- Pool Hootie Hoot & Cornhole Tournaments Saloon & Grill -- Big 8:00 pm Jon Rochner Casino Aztar-Hoosiers and Chris Lounge -- The Brat Pack Chrockrem Hobo Jungle -- Open 9 & Friends Ball Tournament Presented by Dons and Divas at Icon on April 2nd Marigold Bar Hollywood Bar & Grill -- Charlie’s East -- McFly Karaoke Hollywood Bar & Grill North 5:00 pm Show Me’s (East Side) --- Linda Smith Band Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar Kerry & The Double D’s Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- “All About Sports” live Show Me’s (West) -- Karaoke (in the bar) broadcast w/Dan Egierski -- Nick Hamilton TJ’s Stockyard Inn 5:30 pm -- The Crowd Trio Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Budweiser reminds you to Tropical Isle at Water’s choose a designated driver.

Traditional Session Edge -- WPT Amateur Poker League Woody’s -- Country

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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 -- The Free Spirit Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/ BK Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Southern Edge Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Nick Smith Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- The Crowd Trio

DJ Bene Ri Ra Irish Pub -Scott Winzinger Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- Reba & the Local Cast Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

saturDaY, april 3 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

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7:30 pm Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney 8:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Brat Pack Doc’s Nightclub -- Fuzzy Roxx

9:30 pm Club Royale -- Peacock Smitt y’s Little Tavern -- The Amazing Soul Crackers 10:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- TBA Casino AztarHoosiers Lounge -- The Brat Pack Charazad Hookah Lounge -- DJ & Dance Music Fast Eddy’s -American Analog/ Calling Corners Fox & Hound English Pub -Lindsey Williams Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke Icon Bar & Nightclub -- Dons & Divas Present Adina Howard Lamasco Bar -- Aaron Kamm & the One Drops/Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- O’Brian’s Karaoke Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke Woody’s -- Free For All Fridays w/DJ Raj/80s & 90s Hits 10:30 pm Lanhucks -- Dang Heathens Little Cheers -- Andy Norvell/ • 42 •

Get sMasHeD

with The Brat Pack, April 2nd and 3rd at Casino Aztar.

5:30 pm Tin Fish - Newburgh -- Dave Weddle 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 pm Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments

Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- McFly Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Linda Smith Band Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karaoke (in the bar) 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Chilly Willy’s -- Hussman Trio Cricket’s -- Woodsboro www.News4UOnline.com • April 2010

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Zion Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Dyonosis Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Nick Smith Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- TBA 9:30 pm Club Royale -- Peacock Smitt y’s Little Tavern -- The Amazing Soul Crackers 10:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- TBA Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Brat Pack Charazad Hookah Lounge -- DJ & Dance Music Fast Eddy’s -- DJ Mikus & Wax Factory Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Paul Bunyon Lamasco Bar -- The Funk O’Brians Sports Bar -- Calling Corners/ Dizzy Hollow/American Analog Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke Woody’s -- Gonzo’s Toybox/ Dance Party w/DJ RAJ 10:30 pm Lanhucks -- Dang Heathens Little Cheers -- Scott Winzinger Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Six Hills Giant Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- Me & My Gang Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

sunDaY, april 4 12:00 pm Corner Pocket, The -Cornhole Tournament 4:00 pm Lanhucks -- APA Pool 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 -- DJ Terry

7:00 pm Brickhouse, The -- Andrea Wirth Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke Someplace Else -- Karaoke 8:00 pm Hobo Jungle -- Sunday Acoustic Duet Lamasco Bar -- Michelle Shelton Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night 9:00 pm Chilly Willy’s -- Open Mic Night w/Jarod Heim Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 10:00 pm Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke

MonDaY, april 5 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 -- Bob Green 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Marlinaires 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 Fast Eddy’s -- Cornhole w/Bud Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost/College Night Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 10:00 pm Little Cheers -- Entertainment w/DJ Bene Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke

Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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10:00 pm Duck Inn -- Totally 80s Sing Along w/DJ Raj Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke

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tuesDaY, april 6 12:00 pm Duck Inn -- Free Pool 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 Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith (in the bar) 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Marlinaires TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Idol Night 8:00 pm Club Royale -- College Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by Sam & Julie 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 Charazad Hookah Lounge -- Belly Dancing Fast Eddy’s -- Cornhole Fox & Hound English Pub -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost/Crazy Tuesday Hobo Jungle -- Cheeko & the Man Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam-All welcome 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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10:30 pm Little Cheers -- Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark

weDnesDaY, april 7 2:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Free Pool 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 -- Bob Green 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Marlinaires Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- College Night 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 & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost/ Whiskey Bent 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 Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke Woody’s -- College Night w/DJ Raj www.News4UOnline.com • April 2010

12:00 pm Duck Inn -- Free Pool

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

4:00 pm Winetree - North -- Wine Tasting

10:30 pm Little Cheers -- Lindsey Williams

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

11:00 pm Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke

10:30 pm Little Cheers -- Casey Williams & DJ Bene Someplace Else -- College Night Karaoke

tHursDaY, april 8

FriDaY, april 9 5:30 pm Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Traditional Session 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- WPT Amateur Poker League 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Karaoke Doc’s Nightclub -- Open Mic w/ Andrea Wirth TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Service Industry Night w/DJ Raj 8:00 pm Club Royale -- Takin’ It Back Thursdays w/DJ Jon B Cricket’s -- Erica & Jimmy 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Charazad Hookah Lounge -- Latin Dance Music Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost/Thirsty Thursday Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Big Jon Rochner and Chris Chrockrem & Friends Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -Kerry & The Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Hamilton TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- The Crowd Trio Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- WPT Amateur Poker League Woody’s -- Country Night w/ Jason Clutter & Tim Smith Acoustic in the Sports Bar

4:00 pm Winetree - Darmstadt -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski Roberts Stadium -- Heritage Federal CU Home Show 5:30 pm Tin Fish - Newburgh -- Tom Small 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith (in the bar) 7:00 pm Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments 8:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Duke Boys Hobo Jungle -- Open 9 Ball Tournament Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- Descent Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Copperhead Creek Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karaoke (in the bar) 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost

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Chilly Willy’s -- Calabash Cricket’s -- Karaoke w/ Randy Marshall Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Sellouts Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/ BK Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Southern Edge Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Strolling Tones Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- TBA 9:30 pm Club Royale -- The Jimmies Smitt y’s Little Tavern -Jimmy & the Chets 10:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- TBA Charazad Hookah Lounge -- DJ & Dance Music Duck Inn -- Sam & the Babymakers Fast Eddy’s -- Pfreak Show Fox & Hound English Pub -- Lindsey Williams Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Flex Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -O’Brian’s Karaoke Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke Woody’s -- Free For All Fridays w/DJ Raj/80s & 90s Hits 10:30 pm Lanhucks -- Ashes & Rain Little Cheers -- Andy Norvell/DJ Bene Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Karl’s Kids Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- Family Feud Night w/The Carmichaels vs. The Summers Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

saturDaY, april 10 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 5:30 pm Tin Fish - Newburgh -- Tom Small

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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 8:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Duke Boys Doc’s Nightclub -- Amphigoria Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- Descent Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karaoke (in the bar) Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Copperhead Creek 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- USI Jazz Alumni Fox & Hound English Pub -- UFC 112: Invincible Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- The Strolling Tones Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Live Entertainment Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- UFC 112: Invincible/DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- UFC 112: Invincible/DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Dizzy Hollow 9:30 pm Club Royale -- The Jimmies Smitt y’s Little Tavern -Jimmy & the Chets 10:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- 1st ROSI After-Bout Party w/ Loko Davi & Special guest Charazad Hookah Lounge www.News4UOnline.com • April 2010

Little Cheers -Scott Winzinger Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs

5:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Greg Anderson Big Band Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller

11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- Simone/Chelsey & Nico and Local cast w/Special Guest Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Doc’s Nightclub -- Jay Johnson TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- DJ Terry

sunDaY, april 11

JaY JoHnson Mondays at Club Royale.

-- DJ & Dance Music Fast Eddy’s -- Pfreak Show Hobo Jungle -- Brando Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ KDogg Lamasco Bar -- Calabash O’Brians Sports Bar -- Peacock

Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge – Karaoke Woody’s -- Dance Party w/DJ Raj 10:30 pm Lanhucks -- Sister Brutal

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12:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- 4th Anniversary Pub Crawl Corner Pocket, The -Cornhole Tournament 1:00 pm Cricket’s -Spring Thaw Pub Crawl 4:00 pm Lanhucks -- APA Pool

7:00 pm Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke Someplace Else -- Karaoke Woody’s -- Damn Loud Rock Show w/CAVO 8:00 pm Lamasco Bar -- The White Monkey Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night 9:00 pm Chilly Willy’s -- Open Mic

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Night w/Jarod Heim Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 10:00 pm Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke

MonDaY, april 12 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 10:00 pm Little Cheers -- Entertainment w/DJ Bene Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke

tuesDaY, april 13 12:00 pm Duck Inn -- Free Pool

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Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Casey Williams Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz Woody’s -- Tournament Tuesdays

loKo Davi

April 24 at Duck Inn with Stolen Remains and The Shanks.

Loko Davi is also at Bullock’s April 10 and at T.J.’s Stockyard Inn April 16 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Good Seed 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 Fast Eddy’s -- Cornhole w/Bud Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost/College Night • 48 •

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 -- Bob Green Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith (in the bar) 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Good Seed TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Idol Night 8:00 pm Club Royale -- College Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by Sam & Julie

9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Charazad Hookah Lounge -- Belly Dancing Fast Eddy’s -- Cornhole Fox & Hound English Pub -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost/Crazy Tuesday Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam-All welcome Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke/College Night Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

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9:30 pm Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams

Edge -- Karaoke Woody’s -- College Night w/DJ Raj

10:00 pm Duck Inn -- Totally 80s Sing Along w/DJ Raj Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke

10:30 pm Little Cheers -- Casey Williams & DJ Bene Someplace Else -- College Night Karaoke

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

tHursDaY, april 15 12:00 pm Duck Inn -- Free Pool

weDnesDaY, april 14 2:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Free Pool 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 -- Bob Green 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Good Seed Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- College Night 7:30 pm Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney 8:00 pm Club Royale -- Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by BK Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Roster McCabe (reggae) 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 & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost/ Whiskey Bent 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 Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke Tropical Isle at Water’s

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 Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- WPT Amateur Poker League 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Karaoke Doc’s Nightclub -- Open Mic w/ Andrea Wirth TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Tax Day Party w/DJ RAJ 7:30 pm Club Royale -- Stand Up For Hunger Comedy Show w/ Keith McGill & Jamie Utley 8:00 pm Club Royale -- Takin’ It Back Thursdays w/DJ Jon B Cricket’s -- The Jimmies 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Charazad Hookah Lounge -- Latin Dance Music Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost/

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Thirsty Thursday Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Big Jon Rochner and Chris Chrockrem & Friends Lamasco Bar -- Stationary Odyssey/Dang Heathens/ Your Face (touring band) Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -Kerry & The Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Hamilton TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- The Crowd Trio Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- WPT Amateur Poker League

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11:00 pm Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke

welCoMe, evie!

All of us here at News 4U would like to congratulate Amanda & Grant on the beautiful new addition to their family!

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/Calling Corners 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

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FriDaY, april 16 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 -- Ty Buttrum 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith (in the bar) 7:00 pm Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments

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8:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Doug Stone Hobo Jungle -- Open 9 Ball Tournament Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- Copperhead Creek Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- McFly Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karaoke (in the bar) 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Cricket’s -- Karaoke w/Randy Marshall Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Shawn Needham & Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/ BK Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Southern Edge Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- The Funk Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Loko Davi/Stolen Remains 9:30 pm Club Royale -- Deja Vu Smitt y’s Little Tavern -- Midranger 10:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Dyonosis Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Doug Stone Charazad Hookah Lounge -- DJ & Dance Music Duck Inn -- Ashes & Rain Fast Eddy’s -- Gonzo’s Toybox Fox & Hound English Pub -- Lindsey Williams Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Reddy Rock Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -O’Brian’s Karaoke Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke Woody’s -- Free For All Fridays w/DJ Raj/80s & 90s Hits 10:30 pm Lanhucks -- Diversion Little Cheers -- Andy Norvell/DJ Bene Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Casey Williams Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs

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11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- Richard Cranium and Local Cast Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

saturDaY, april 17 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski Winetree-East -- Craft Beer Tasting 5:30 pm Tin Fish - Newburgh -- Ty Buttrum 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 pm Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments Roberts Stadium -- Guns & Hoses III 7:30 pm Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney 8:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Doug Stone Club Royale -- Wild Ride Meet & Greet Doc’s Nightclub -- Andrea Wirth Trio Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- Copperhead Creek Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karaoke (in the bar) Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- McFly 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Namaste Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Descent Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Carl Rodenberg & Friends Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke www.News4UOnline.com • April 2010

Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- HogMaw Blues Band 9:30 pm Club Royale -- Deja Vu Smitt y’s Little Tavern -- Burnt

sunDaY, april 18 12:00 pm Corner Pocket, The -Cornhole Tournament 4:00 pm Lanhucks -- APA Pool

tHe waYwarDs at Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill, April 24th.

10:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -Star Pupil w/guest Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Doug Stone Charazad Hookah Lounge -- DJ & Dance Music Duck Inn -- Blood Tribe/ Prowler/Hostile Apology Fast Eddy’s -- Gonzo’s Toybox Hobo Jungle -- Shatter the Odds/Anthem for A Massacre/ Displacement/As Forever Fades Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Mikus Lamasco Bar -- Guns & Hoses after party w/The Sell-Outs O’Brians Sports Bar -- Six Hills Giant Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge – Karaoke Woody’s -- Dance Party w/DJ Raj 10:30 pm Lanhucks -- Diversion Little Cheers -- TBA Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Scott Winzinger Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- Mr. Gay Evansville Pageant Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

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 -- DJ Terry 7:00 pm Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke Someplace Else -- Karaoke 8:00 pm Lamasco Bar -- Andrea Wirth Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night 9:00 pm Chilly Willy’s -- Open Mic Night w/Jarod Heim Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 10:00 pm Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke

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

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MonDaY, april 19 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 -- The Shagadelics TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Wii Bowling

9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Fast Eddy’s -Cornhole w/Bud Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost/College Night Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 10:00 pm Little Cheers -Entertainment w/DJ Bene Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke

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tuesDaY, april 20 12:00 pm Duck Inn -- Free Pool 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 Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith (in the bar) 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge

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-- The Shagadelics TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Idol Night

TGIFriday’s Restaurant -Admin Party/College Night

8:00 pm Club Royale -- College Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by Sam & Julie Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Sin Eats The Apple Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz Woody’s -- Tournament Tuesdays

7:30 pm Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney

9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Charazad Hookah Lounge -- Belly Dancing Fast Eddy’s -- Cornhole Fox & Hound English Pub -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost/Crazy Tuesday Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam-All welcome 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 Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke 10:30 pm Little Cheers -- Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark

weDnesDaY, april 21

(Happy Birthday, Bill Hein & Congrats….)

2:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Free Pool 4:00 pm Winetree-East -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

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 & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost/ Whiskey Bent 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 Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke Woody’s -- College Night w/DJ Raj 10:30 pm Little Cheers -- Casey Williams & DJ Bene Someplace Else -- College Night Karaoke

tHursDaY, april 22 12:00 pm Duck Inn -- Free Pool 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 Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Shagadelics Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker

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6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- WPT Amateur Poker League 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Karaoke Doc’s Nightclub -- Open Mic w/ Andrea Wirth TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- 80s Party w/DJ RAJ 8:00 pm Club Royale -- Takin’ It Back Thursdays w/DJ Jon B Cricket’s -- Common Ground

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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6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith (in the bar)

10:30 pm Little Cheers -- Lindsey Williams

evans Blue April 30th at Woody’s West.

9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Charazad Hookah Lounge -- Latin Dance Music Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost/Thirsty Thursday Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Big Jon Rochner and Chris Chrockrem & Friends Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -Kerry & The Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Hamilton TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- The Crowd Trio Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- WPT Amateur Poker League Woody’s -- Country Night w/ • 56 •

11:00 pm Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke

FriDaY, april 23 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 -Live Entertainment

7:00 pm Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments 8:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Endless Summer Hobo Jungle -- Open 9 Ball Tournament Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- Woodsboro Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Headliner Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karaoke (in the bar) 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Chilly Willy’s -- Calabash www.News4UOnline.com • April 2010

Cricket’s -- Karaoke w/Randy Marshall Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Funk Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/ BK Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Southern Edge Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Casey Williams Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- 2nd Story 9:30 pm Club Royale -- McFly Smitt y’s Little Tavern -John Hussman Trio 10:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- TBA Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Endless Summer Charazad Hookah Lounge -- DJ & Dance Music Fast Eddy’s -- DJ Mikus & BSR Fox & Hound English Pub -- Lindsey Williams Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Ant Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -O’Brian’s Karaoke Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke Woody’s -- Free For All Fridays w/DJ Raj/80s & 90s Hits 10:30 pm Lanhucks -- TBA Little Cheers -- Andy Norvell/DJ Bene Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Shawn Brashear Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- 1st Brickhouse Amateur Night w/Local Cast Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

saturDaY, april 24 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 5:30 pm Cancun Mexican Restaurant -- Mariachi Band 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 7:30 pm Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney 8:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Endless Summer Doc’s Nightclub -- Calabash Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- Woodsboro Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karaoke (in the bar) Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Headliner River City Eagles -- Starlight Prom Night Diner and Dance w/ The Daugherty Brothers 8:30 pm Dave’s Sportsden and Pizza Pub -- 2nd Anniversary Party Karaoke w/Stephne Wene 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Cricket’s -- Mercury (from Indy) Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Smoke Rings Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- The Waywards/Sparrow Bellows Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Casey Williams Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 pm Club Royale -- McFly Smitt y’s Little Tavern -John Hussman Trio 10:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -Meth Mouth w/guest Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Endless Summer Charazad Hookah Lounge

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-- DJ & Dance Music Duck Inn -- Loko Davi/Stolen Remains/The Shanks Fast Eddy’s -- DJ Mikus & BSR Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ KDogg Lamasco Bar -- The Amazing Soul Crackers O’Brians Sports Bar -- Static Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke Woody’s -- Girls Gone Wild/ Dance Party w/DJ RAJ 10:30 pm Lanhucks -- Prowler Little Cheers -- Scott Winzinger Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Deaf Megan Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- Cassidy Fellows and Local Cast Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

sunDaY, april 25 12:00 pm Corner Pocket, The -Cornhole Tournament

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4:00 pm Lanhucks -- APA Pool Woody’s -- Bike Night (weather permitting) 5:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Steve Greenwell Trio Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- DJ Terry 7:00 pm Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -WWE: Extreme Rules Show Me’s (West) -- WWE: Extreme Rules Someplace Else -- Karaoke

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 10:00 pm Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke

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MonDaY, april 26 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 -- Alan Hart Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night

7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Amazing Soul Crackers TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Wii Bowling

9:00 pm Chilly Willy’s -- Open Mic Night w/Jarod Heim

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 Fast Eddy’s -- Cornhole w/Bud Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost/College Night Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 10:00 pm Little Cheers -- Entertainment w/DJ Bene Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke

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tuesDaY, april 27

weDnesDaY, april 28

12:00 pm Duck Inn -- Free Pool

2:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Free Pool

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

4:00 pm Winetree-East -- Wine Tasting

6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith (in the bar) 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Amazing Soul Crackers TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Idol Night 8:00 pm Club Royale -- College Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by Sam & Julie Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Moccasins Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz Woody’s -- Tournament Tuesdays 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Charazad Hookah Lounge -- Belly Dancing Fast Eddy’s -- Cornhole Fox & Hound English Pub -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost/Crazy Tuesday Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam-All welcome 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 Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke 10:30 pm Little Cheers -- Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark

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 -- Bob Green 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Amazing Soul Crackers Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- College Night 7:30 pm Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney 8:00 pm Club Royale -- Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by BK Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Jason Nellis 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 & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost/ Whiskey Bent 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 Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke Woody’s -- College Night w/DJ Raj 10:30 pm Little Cheers -- Casey

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Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- WPT Amateur Poker League 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/Static 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 11:00 pm Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke

FriDaY, april 30 4:00 pm Winetree - Darmstadt -- Wine Tasting

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tHursDaY, april 29 12:00 pm Duck Inn -- Free Pool 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 -- Bob Green Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -WPT Amateur Poker League 7:00 pm

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Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Karaoke Doc’s Nightclub -- Open Mic w/ Andrea Wirth TGIFriday’s Restaurant -Singles Party w/DJ RAJ 7:30 pm Centre, The -- B.B. King 8:00 pm Club Royale -- Takin’ It Back Thursdays w/DJ Jon B Cricket’s -- Strolling Tones 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Charazad Hookah Lounge -- Latin Dance Music Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost/Thirsty Thursday Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Big Jon Rochner and Chris Chrockrem & Friends Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -Kerry & The Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Hamilton TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- The Crowd Trio

5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 5:30 pm Tin Fish - Newburgh -- Live Entertainment 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith (in the bar) 7:00 pm Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments Roberts Stadium -- Alan Jackson: Freight Train Tour 8:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Black Widow Hacienda-East Side -- Nick Hamilton Hacienda-North Side -- Karaoke w/Blue Sky Entertainment Hacienda-West -- The Strolling Tones Hobo Jungle -- Open 9 Ball Tournament Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- Amazing Soul Crackers Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Brian Mounts & the Lonely Riders Band Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karaoke (in the bar) Woody’s -- Damn Loud Rock Show w/EVANS BLUE

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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 -- Calabash Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/ BK Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Southern Edge Lamasco Bar -- The Soothsayers/ Barnacle Billy & the Zebra Mussels Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Matt Clark Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Dizzy Hollow 9:30 pm Club Royale -- Peacock Smitty’s Little Tavern -Jimmy & the Chets 10:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- TBA Charazad Hookah Lounge -- DJ & Dance Music Duck Inn -- Anthem for a Massacre/ Blood Tribe/Displacement Fast Eddy’s -- Static Fox & Hound English Pub -- Lindsey Williams Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Ant Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- O’Brian’s Karaoke Tropical Isle at Water’s Edge -- Karaoke Woody’s -- Free For All Fridays w/DJ Raj/80s & 90s Hits 10:30 pm Lanhucks -- Ashes & Rain Little Cheers -- Andy Norvell/DJ Bene Ri Ra Irish Pub -- 4-Seamer Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- Male Dancers Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs www.News4UOnline.com • April 2010

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more information: Call David Locker at 428-8237 ext. 4412.

April 12 – Members’ Choice Book Discussion – Sun, Stone, [ local libraries ] and Shadows: 20 Great Mexican Short Stories, 3:30 p.m. in Meeting Room, Oaklyn

by Amy Mangold, Branch, 3001 Oaklyn Dr. For Marketing & Communications Manager, more information: Call 428Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library 2834 ext. 5401.

April 4 – All Libraries Closed April 14 – Books for Lunch @ for Easter Holiday Red Bank – Miscarriage of Justice, 12:00 p.m. in Howard Room, Red Bank Branch, 120 S. Red Bank Rd. Register by calling Nancy Higgs at 428-8299.

April 14 – Lunch Lit @ McCollough – Talking with My Mouth Full, 12:10 p.m. in Meeting Room, McCollough Branch, 5115 Washington Ave. For more information: Call 428-8236.

Adult Programs April 14 – Film Movement Series, 6:30 p.m.

April 6 – North Park Book Discussion – Sun, in Browning Event Room B, Central Library, Stone, and Shadows: 20 Great Mexican For more information: Call 428-8200.

Short Stories, 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room, April 15 – Classic Film Series, 6:00 p.m. in North Park Branch, 960 Koehler Dr. For Browning Event Room B, Central Library, more information: Call Michelle Haywood For more information: Call Matt Rowe at at 428-8237 ext. 4409.

428-8200 ext. 1545.

April 8 – Classics Discussion – The April 21 – Women’s Fiction Book Club – Temptest, 1:00 p.m. in Meeting Room, Jane Austen Ruined My Life, 3:30 p.m. in North Park Branch, 960 Koehler Dr. For

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Study Room, Oaklyn Branch, 3001 Oaklyn Dr. For more information: Call 428-8234.

April 22 – Mystery Lovers Book Discussion – The Haunted Monastery, 4:30 p.m. in Meeting Room, North Park Branch, 960 Koehler Dr. For more information: Call David Locker at 428-8237 ext. 4412.

April 28 – McCollough’s Wednesday Book Discussion – The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane, 3:00 p.m. in Meeting Room, McCollough Branch, 5115 Washington Ave. For more information: Call 428-8236.

Teen Programs For information on any Teen Program at Central Library: Call Charles Sutton at 4288217.

April 6 – Books 2 Movies – The Informant: a True Story – You’ve read the book; you’ve seen the film, come share your passion for both, 3:45-4:45 p.m. in Browning Event Rooms, Central Library.

April 16 – Friday Flix – The Italian Job, 3:30-5:30 p.m. in Browning Event Rooms, Central Library.

April 28 – American Comics Club, 3:454:45 p.m. in Browning Event Rooms, Central Library.

not required, Grades K-3, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Meeting Room, McCollough Branch, 5115 Washington Ave. Registration required by calling 428-8236.

April 11-17 – National Library Week – coloring contest and guessing jar in Kids Zone, Central Library, For more information: Call 428-8225.

April 15 – Stories with the Mayor, Ages 3-5, 10:00-10:45 a.m. in Kids Zone, Central Library, For more information: Call 4288225.

April 20 – Mad Scientists – Ghost Writing theme, Grades K-6, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Children’s Activities Room, Red Bank Branch, 120 S. Red Bank Rd. Registration required by calling 428-8205.

April 22 – Green Thumbs – get your hands dirty with a little plant TLC, Grades K-6, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Meeting Room, McCollough Branch, 5115 Washington Ave. Registration required by calling 4288236.

April 26 – Earth Day Birthday – celebrate going green with recyclable crafts, Grades K-6, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Meeting Room, Oaklyn Branch, 3001 Oaklyn Dr. For more information: Call 428-8234.

Children’s Programs April 8 – Purplicious Princess Party – craft and refreshments, tiaras encouraged, but

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“seXaY” tiMe peRhaps best known woRLDwiDe for his work as Grand Master Sexay, a member of “Too Cool” working alongside Scotty 2 Hotty, Brian Christopher has come back to Evansville, Indiana, to put the likes of “J.C. Ice” Jamie Dundee and “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert in their places. He took time out of his busy schedule to discuss with me about his time in the wrestling business and his upcoming match at Legends Showdown on April 7, 2009. n4u: you began your career in the uswa (united states wrestling Association) right?

BC: Yes, I did. you made a big name for yourself as a top heel in that company and you feuded with many big names, including bill Dundee.

I feuded with “Handsome” Jimmy Valiant, Billy Jack Haynes, Jeff Jarrett, Jerry Lawler, Doomsday (now known as Kane), Tom Pritchard, Eric Embry, and “Nightmare” Danny Davis. And when I say feud, that’s not like what you hear nowadays where somebody wrestles somebody for a month straight or two months or three months. I wrestled Jeff Jarrett for a year and four months. I wrestled him every single night, six nights a week. That’s a real feud. It would be a good six months building up to a Tennessee Street Fight or a Lumberjack Match, or a Dog Collar Match.

i think the fans like it and that’s what really matters.” i know there is a big difference between watching a wrestling show on television and seeing it live, up close and personal. What do you think about Jamie Dundee’s Legends Showdown promotion?

I think the fans like it and that’s what really matters. There have been tremendous turnouts. For him to do that and consecutive times is really good. These people grew up with us every single week. They watched us bleed and cry and got attached to us. They really want to see us come back and wrestle in person.

What drew you to the squared circle and did you have a favorite wrestler, somebody you looked up to, or wanted to pattern yourself after when you were younger?

To answer the first part of your question, I watched wrestling as much as I possibly could growing up. I went to the wrestling matches every Monday night and sat on the front row and watched all of these legendary wrestlers come to Memphis. At that time, just about anybody who was anybody came to Memphis. That’s what drew me to become a professional wrestler. The second part of your question, I can’t wait to answer this one because I see him all the time and he reminds me of it from when I was a little kid. I was in the dressing room and my step mother asked me who my favorite wrestler was and my answer was “The Nature Boy” Buddy Landell. I told that story and it traveled and got back to Buddy • 62 •

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You have a tag team match at the upcoming Legends show: J.C. Ice & Doug Gilbert vs. Grand Master Sexay & a Mystery Partner.

To be honest with you, Doug Gilbert and I have a feud, a real feud for a long time. I haven’t mentioned Gilbert because I try to keep him out of my mind as much as possible. We had one of the toughest feuds I have ever been in.

I can’t tell you how many times he has busted my head open. He hit me with a crane hook and I nearly lost my eyesight and he has burned me with fire.

I know Doug Gilbert is a low down snake in the grass, but J.C. Ice has just recently got under my skin. We all know he’s a small human being and not much of a man. I’m going to eliminate him first. J.C. Brian Christopher returns to Evansville’s Coliseum Ice is going to hate seeing April 7 for another night of Legends. my partner and me as we walk through that curtain. and now he reminds me of it every single time Jamie Dundee, get ready. I don’t even know if he I see him. And he is my favorite wrestler of all will mess with this match. Once he sees who my time. I was scolded by my stepmom because she mystery partner is, he will probably jump out of couldn’t believe I liked Buddy Landell. He was the ring and leave. Doug Gilbert, it’s been a long a bad guy and she couldn’t believe I could like time coming but I’m going to give it my all as I the bad guy. always do every time to come to Evansville. But I’m going to make sure you never ever set foot in Most pro wrestlers dream about WWE the Veterans Memorial Coliseum again because and TNA and being a part of one of them. it is the home of Grand Master Sexay.

You have been a part of both. Do you have any words of wisdom for the guys and To have your opportunity to meet “Grand Master girls who have their sights set on getting Sexay” Brian Christopher, Ricky Morton & Robert there someday?

Gibson (The Rock N’ Roll Express), “The Nature I have a wrestling school in Henderson, TN, and I Boy” Buddy Landell, “J.C. Ice” Jamie Dundee, have worked with Rikishi at his wrestling school Dutch Mantell, & “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert on in Burbank, CA so I work with a lot of young April 7, 2010 at the Evansville Veterans Memorial wrestlers. The words of wisdom I would have Coliseum. Meet and greet is a 6pm with a bell given ten years ago are different than what I time of 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for ringside or would tell them now because the business has $15 for general admission. Advance tickets are changed so much. I would tell them to stay on available by calling 270-577-1823. top of their game and never get complacent because there is always somebody out there For more information about the authors, that can take your place. And eat well. You are please visit http://www.carnagecrew.net on the road and you travel so much, you have to get in the habit of eating well.

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KID’S PAGE [ tot time ]

Summer is right around the corner and April is the month for remembering our great Mother Earth. lanea So get the stagg kids prepped Contributor for a summer of fun and healthy activity by taking in some of these events:

The Dunigan Family YMCA 6846 Oak Grove Rd., Evansville 812-401-9622 YMCA Healthy Kids Day Saturday, April 17 --- 9:00am-12:00pm FREE and open to the public YMCA Healthy Kids Day is a free, fun-filled day of activities designed to promote healthy kids and families in spirit, mind and body. YMCA Healthy Kids Day community-based events, celebrate making fitness fun, and introduce kids to an array of YMCA programs that teach healthy behaviors and healthy ways to play—an essential lesson in learning how to take care of themselves throughout their lifetimes.

Lloyd Pool 6101 N. First Avenue 812-435-6085 Get your kids in the pool & practice up so they’ll be swimming like fishes when summer hits. This facility features a 50-meter pool, diving well and children’s wading area.

Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.

Howell Wetlands 812-479-0771 ext. 102 – Tekoppel at Broadway (West side of Evansville) Earth Day - Saturday, April 17, 2010, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (hourly hikes and other activities to begin at 8 a.m.)

Cost: Free Howell Wetlands is located west of downtown Evansville on Tekoppel at Broadway Ave. Additional parking and shuttle at the Howell Park on Barker and Broadway Ave. See the map at wesselmannaturesociety. org under the Howell Wetlands link.

Celebrate this annual environmental focus in one of our city’s most biodiverse urban green spaces. Festivities will include the following activities: Live raptor show; Earth Day crafts and games; water bug fishing; live animal encounters; guided hikes; living green tips and more.

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 1545 Mesker Park Drive 812.435.6143 Evansville Earth Event Sunday, April 18, 2010 There is no better place to celebrate Earth Day than at the Zoo with games, crafts, and conservation tips. 12 to 3 p.m.

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John James Audubon Park & Museum 3100 Hwy 41 N, Henderson, KY. Apr 2: 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 our focus. Fee: $20 (includes all four classes & materials) Pre-registration is required. 10:30-11:30am. (270) 827-1893, Kim. mcgrew@ky.gov or friendsofaudubon.org Apr 1- May 6: “Footsteps of Audubon” In celebration of John James Audubon’s birthday, April 26, the JJA Museum will host a 5th grade invitational student exhibit, from students of the Henderson County Elementary schools. Each participating class will have the opportunity to experience one or more outreach art programs, “Drawing Audubon Style,” by art educator Kim McGrew-Liggett. In addition the students will exhibit their works of art at the JJA Museum April 1st – May 6th. Students will be invited to attend the Audubon’s birthday celebration at the Audubon Museum, Sunday, April 25th. Open daily 10am5pm. Info: Kim McGrew-Ligget at (270) 827-1893, Kim.mcgrew@ky.gov or friendsofaudubon.org

Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville, Inc., (CMOE) – 22 S.E. Fifth Street, Evansville, IN 47708 Free Family Fun Night Admission is FREE from 5 to 8 p.m. the first Thursday of every month.

Check out cMoe’s calendar for all announcements at cmoekids.org.

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GO LOCAL

[ Goldman’s Pawn ]

Pawn Stars in Evansville Who needs the History Channel? Evansville has its own intriguing pawn shop full of fantastic merchandise (with fantastic prices), a super-hip atmosphere complete with jazz in stereo and attentive employees. Goldman’s Pawn Shop downtown Evansville, is said to be the oldest pawn shop in the State of Indiana, having started in the early 20th century and has been owned and operated by the Goldman family for five generations.

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In case you aren’t familiar with the TV program Pawn Stars, it airs on Monday evenings, 9:00 p.m. CST on the History Channel.

It’s filmed in Las Vegas at a store owned by the Harrison family: “The Old Man” Harrison, son, Rick and grandson, Corey “Big Hoss.” The 30 minute show is humorous, light and is full of interesting stories about rare and historical items that are brought in to the store to be pawned or sold. A lot of the items brought into the establishment are obviously done so to make for an interesting show and I’ve heard many times that artifacts such as those are almost never seen in local pawn shops. Nevertheless, it’s entertaining to hear stories about folks who are pawning their family treasures in order to make a car payment. Like any show, you just develop a fascination for the characters and this show is full of characters from the Harrison boys, to the customers, appraisers and employees.

I ventured into Goldman’s Pawn Shop at 107 S.E. 4th Street, next door to Siegel’s uniform store, and found it to be more entertaining and intriguing than spending my time in front of the TV. I literally could’ve been there for hours looking through the neatly organized and displayed inventory ranging from beautiful jewelry to musical instruments and sporting gear. Owner, Bob Goldman gave me a tour of his beautiful, historical building and filled me in on lots of details about his store.

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N4U: So Bob, what are some of the more bizarre items you’ve been offered as collateral?

BG: We’ve been offered, but have not taken: prosthetic limbs, mobility scooters, wheel chairs, a machine gun and works of art & craft. We have made loans on rare gold coins, fine jewelry & watches, antique & very high-end firearms, gold & sterling silver flatware, gold teeth, a unicycle. I remember from my youth (mid to late ‘50s) seeing such collateral as bicycles, horse saddles, bowling balls, men’s suits & overcoats.

Tell me about the customers, what kinds of folks do you come into contact with?

People are wonderful and colorful stories happen daily because we deal with people at a very basic level. They can be earnest, insincere, generous,

heartless, larcenous, dependent, defiant, greedy & selfless. Sometimes all at once. I think people would be surprised by who borrows money from a pawn shop. Both business suit types and sweat suit types use our services. White collar & blue collar.

Mercedes drivers and the unlicenseable. We help float more business deals than drug deals. Lend to more church goers than radicals. We finance the light bill as well as home renovation. We put the band on the road, the gas in the tank, the food on the table and sometimes help pay for the burial.

Tell me how this business operates.

Pawning is using collateral to borrow money, not selling. The borrower receives the money and a contract specifying the terms of the loan (interest rate, period of the loan, rights & regulations). We charge 9% on most loans below $1070 and the rate drops on loans over $1070. Far below the State mandated interest limit of 23% per month.

There are some small loans made at a higher interest rate. We hold collateral for six months before default. Nearly 80% of our customers redeem their property and mostly within 120 days. We don’t require any credit checks and we don’t even require that you pay us back. We offer a non-recourse loan. Worst case is you lose the collateral. No other form of credit is as care free. Default on our loan today and we will make you a loan tomorrow. No call-ups, no hassles, no credit problems.

Bob and his employees run a tight ship and the store has a great vibe to it. Take a peek at what Goldman’s has for sale in this local “diamond in the rough,” I think you’ll definitely find something you want to purchase and perhaps you might have to make a business deal with this local pawn star.

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Goldman’s Pawn Shop • 812-423-9631 Hours – 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

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Henderson Tri-fest

Over 20 years ago, the Henderson Breakfast Lions Club started a fundraising fling to help out churches and various other non-profit organizations. Since then, Tri-Fest has become the spring weekend in Henderson. And the fundraising aspect hasn’t been too shabby, either – over $300,000 has been collected from proceeds and given back to the community.

It’s a win-win. Funds are raised for quality causes and the people get what they want: Lots of food, fun entertainment like live music, rides, sports, games, contests and more. Let’s get to the meat of it all; here’s a partial schedule of events for this year’s Tri-Fest: Friday, April 16, 2009 11:00 a.m. – Food Booths Open 12:00 p.m. – Carnival Rides Open 4:45 p.m. – Hot Air Balloons Arrive-Redbanks Park 5:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. – Hot Air Balloon Rides 6:00 p.m. – Erika Jo-Central Park Main Stage 7:21 p.m. – Hot Air Ballon Glow Flight 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. – The Vincent Brothers Central Park Main Stage 9:00 p.m. – Fireworks 9:30 to 10:00 p.m. – The Vincent Brothers Central Park Main Stage Saturday, April 17, 2009 6:00 a.m. – Air Ballon Glow Flight RedBanks Park 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast Lions Club Tri-Fest Poker Run. Start Point Ohio Valley Financial Group Parking Lot 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Henderson County Humane Society Bark-in-the-Park Adoption Day Central Park 11:00 a.m. – Food Booths and Carnival Rides Open 12:00 p.m. – Tri-State International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 56, Central Park

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1:00 p.m. – Volunteer & Information Center Corn Hole Tournament-Central Park 1:00 p.m. – The Dance Factory-Main Stage Central Park 1:00 p.m. – Talk of the Town Clowns Face Painting and Balloons, Central Park 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. – Elvis Competition Semi-Finals- Main Stage, Central Park 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. – Ray Ligon- Main Stage, Central Park 4:30 p.m. – Elvis Competition Finals-Main Stage, Central Park 5:00 p.m. – Michael Porter Panther Creek Bank-Main Stage, Central Park 5:30 p.m. – Rawhide & Ruffles Western Dancers, Intersection at First and Main Street 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. – The Duke Boys, Main Stage-Central Park Sunday, April 18, 2009 12:00 p.m. – Food Booths Open 12:00 p.m. – Carnival Rides Open 1:00 p.m. – Morgan Book, Main Stage-Central Park 2:00 p.m. – Blend, Main Stage-Central Park 2:45 p.m. – The Vocalystics, Main Stage-Central Park

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – American Heart Association-Jump Rope for Heart, Ohio Valley Financial Group Parking Lot For each and all of the events happening at this year’s Tri-Fest, visit hendersontrifest.org or call 270-831-1527.

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Evansville philharmonic orchestra’s curtain call The Evansville Philharmonic Anniversary Season will conclude with

Orchestra’s

75th

a dramatic finale and birthday celebration on April 24 at the Victory Theatre. The program will begin with Franz Schubert’s Rosamunde, a nod to the orchestra’s debut on December 9, 1934, where this piece was performed. Rosamunde, scored for soprano, chorus, and orchestra, was composed in 1823 as incidental music for a play, “Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus.” Excerpts from this piece are among the composer’s most recognizable works, but a performance of the entire score, Matt Rowe lasting a full hour, is a rare treat.

Contributor Ottorino Respighi’s Fountains of Rome, follows Rosamunde. The Italian composer created a symphonic poem consisting of four sections, each depicting one of Rome’s many famous fountains at a specific time of day and night. Composed in 1916, it is considered one of the best examples of the symphonic poem.

After the intermission, the Philharmonic Chorus will join the orchestra onstage to perform the much anticipated season finale, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D Minor.

The great composer’s final symphony, also known as the “Choral Symphony,” is widely considered one of Beethoven’s masterpieces and a classic of the Western classical repertoire, noted for its use of voices in a symphony. During the final and dramatic movement, soloists and the chorus sing words form Friedrich Schiller’s 1785 poem, “Ode to Joy.” Everyone in attendance is then invited to continue the celebration by joining Maestro Savia and the orchestra in the lobby for complimentary champagne and birthday cake. If you see only one performance by the orchestra this season, let it be this one! You may reserve a seat by calling the Philharmonic Box Office at 425-5050. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: Translations will be projected on an overhead screen during this performance.

Visibility of this screen is limited from the back of the Main Floor.

Star-Spangled Spectacular EPO’s Pops Series for the 2009-10 season concludes this month with “Star-Spangled Spectacular,” a “greatest hits” of the songs associated with purple mountains’ majesty, amber waves of grain and real-life nephews of Uncle Sam. Featuring Stephen Mead, Euphonium virtuoso, along with Dylan the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus, two rousing concerts are Gibbs scheduled: Saturday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April Managing 11 at 2 p.m. at the Victory Theatre. Among the songs slated Editor for the program are “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” “Grand Ole Flag,” “God Bless America,” “America the Beautiful,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic” as well as the impossible-to-resist songs made famous

by John Philip Sousa.

Special Events Series Concludes in May Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestras I and II will perform their spring concert May 15 at 7 p.m. inside the Victory. All seats are only $7.50.

Online – evansvillephilharmonic.org April 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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lock up the shovels stolen remains Let’s have a look at one of

the newer bands to plug in and bring the thunder to the Evansville rock scene: Stolen Remains. The guys took some moments out of their day to chit-chat with News 4U. N4U: Basic info: Who’s in the band, who plays what Doug instruments, where Messel you’re from, maybe Staff Writer individual musical influences?

Lead vocals: Dave Hale, from Evansville; Lead Guitar: Mike Van Bibber, Chicago, IL., Guitar: Justin Rodenberg, Bass: Carlos Ross, Drums: Brandon Rodenberg – each from Evansville. Influences; Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, 80’s Metal in general... creating a new style is what we’re shooting for.

So how’d Stolen Remains get started?

Any crazy story behind it or did you guys just kind of fall into working together? Brandon Rodenberg and Keith Phillips started jamming with Mike Van Bibber one evening in November of 2008… Keith departed and Brandon and Mike never looked back. Justin was brought in to begin 2009. In Feb of ‘09 Dave Hale was asked to play bass; toting a nasty Kay bass he showed up and started “trying” to hang in there. The second practice was much like the first with Dave floundering miserably; he had an idea for a vocal line for the song they were working on. He was handed a microphone and started belting out some lyrics, the band stopped, Mike walked over and took the bass from around his neck and said “You just keep that microphone; we’ll find a bass player”! After trying several bass players, they contacted Carlos; by this time the band had 6 songs and was working on more. The July 4 th weekend brought the final piece of the puzzle and Stolen Remains was born.

How would you describe your sound?

Any particular genre you’re working with or do you just play a little bit of everything? We can’t pinpoint a band that we sound like, which is a point of pride. The best way to describe us is Heavy Groove, with a splash of melody.

Each member contributes his own style, and at the risk of sounding pompous we are the most original sounding band in the area!

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Where can Evansville music fans see you guys perform?

We have only played a handful of shows; Bullocks Tavern is kind of our home base, T.J.’s Stockyard Inn. Right now we have no gigs planned. Recording is the main focus for us right now; we feel that it’s fair to say that we should have a marketable product to distribute.

Any major plans in the next year as far as recording anything goes?

We’re planning to go to Nashville to record a 4 song EP, if that goes well we will add 4 more songs for a full length CD. By the summer we (barring snags) will be supporting the release with local shows as well as out of town gigs.

If you guys could go on tour with any band ever, which one would you pick?

We would love to be on tour period! It would be unfair to list one band; A Flock of Seagulls would be an excellent choice though.

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rolling sisterhood the coolest sorority in town When Skate World closes on Monday and Wednesday nights, the Rollergirls of Southern Indiana step into

Doug Messel

the building with purpose. Their scheduled practice approaches as each woman unzips a backpack or suitcase with all their gear. It’s a flurry of activity as they all strap on helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, and stick plastic or rubber mouth guards against their teeth.

ROSI, Evansville’s non-profit women’s roller derby league, started in August 2007 under the important principles of skaters managing and operating their own organization. They claim the first flat-track roller derby bout in Evansville (December 13, 2007). A few weeks ago, they were kind enough to let me sit in on one of their practices. Not knowing what to expect, I took a notebook and my trusty recorder; I figured I’d need lots of notes to understand what was going on. I was right.

You’d think using this cliché—sisterhood on the a roller derby team. They cheer for one another practice would be chaotic. That’s during their scrimmages even as what I thought, at least at first, when they’re crashing into one another I sat down at a table to watch the girls and jostling for position. I get the practice and try to get a grasp of what feeling this is what a sorority should the sport was all about. really look like, once it evolves past

On this particular Monday, all the stereotypical college crap. the group of 26 skaters that made up

After one girl spins and ROSI skated out onto the floor for a stumbles a little, Kimmie points to series of exercises in control. They the girl who bumped her. “Even formed a tight pack, grouped within though that just happened, they’ll inches of one another. It’s amazing hug each other later.” to watch them all maneuver around

It’s not all about the the track without trip or careen out of bumping and roughhousing for control. At times, I’d hear names being ROSI, however. They’re an active called out. These two skaters would part of the community through drift in front of the pack and skate various fundraising activities. In the separately from the group. past, they’ve donated to charities

The exercises, which such as the Vanderburgh Humane include stretching in a circle, serve to Society, breast cancer awareness, ready the girls for the main part of the American Red Cross, and other their practice; an extended scrimmage causes. Part of the benefit of being period broken up into thirty minute a non-profit group is that any money sections. During the stretching, the left over at the end of the season team discusses upcoming promotional goes to a good cause. events and other matters. This is no

The only time money gets disorganized meeting. Each girl serves used for the group is in order to fund on at least one committee, and all of the next event. Because their home them work together to make ROSI run rink, Swonder, is an affordable place smoothly off the track. to schedule bouts, the community

It’s during the scrimmage reaps the benefits. Roller derby period that I get most confused. events tend to last at least two hours Instead of doing the smart thing and and are a spectacle to behold, much ROSI pivot, Wallop of Daisy dominates the front of reading up on the sport, I figured it’d like any other sporting event: team the pack against the Derby City Rollergirls. be easier to grasp if I simply watched introductions, the National Anthem, it. Wrong. It takes a few sessions, or lots of action interrupted by timejams, before I begin to even grasp what’s going on. outs, penalties—it’s cheaper than seeing a major league sporting event but just

Kimmie S’more, as she’s known to fans and the other women on the as exciting. team, skates over to me during a break and takes a seat.

ROSI has their home opener on Saturday, April 10 at Swonder. They’ll

“Got it figured out yet?” she asks. When I just laugh, she launches in a be competing against the Chicago Outfit, who quite honestly do not sound half as quick (and helpful) explanation of what’s going on. bad-ass and friendly as the women of ROSI. Tickets are, like I said, pretty affordable

I’ll skip the lesson here because it really helps to see what’s going on at $6 in advance, $8 at the door, $5 for military personnel, and free for kids 10 and when it’s being explained. At the end, she just laughs and says, “Well, the rules are under. So go check out roller derby for a bone-crushing good time.

38 pages long.”

Mid-deadline update: ROSI is currently a Women’s Flat Track Derby Association

Kimmie, who started her roller derby career three seasons ago, joined Apprentice team; they are expecting full WFTDA membership sometime during the up when she came to a league meeting and essentially towered over the rest of the middle of the season. group. Her competitive streak shines through a little as she smiles.

“I knew I could take those girls,” she says.

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New harmony happenings mini road trip New Harmony, Indiana, is a peaceful little community with incredible choices to offer everyone in the family. New Harmony began nearly 200 years ago as a religious settlement for a sect named the “Harmonists” and it was the first of its kind. Today the place where there are many golf carts but no golf courses offers beautiful gardens, trails, art galleries, quaint lanea architecture, dining, shopping, parks and theatre. If stagg you want to escape for a day trip to N. H. you’ll be Contributor excited to find a serene town without the chaos of a big city.

It is suggested that you look up the website: www.newharmony.biz where you’ll find a wealth of information such as addresses, hours and admission rates for parks, hotels, restaurants, etc.

You’ll find restaurants such as: Church Street Gallery and Coffee House 500 Church Street – 812-682-3274

New Harmony’s Antheneum’s angled lines, unique design and stark whiteness make it impossible to overlook.

New Harmony Conference Center 504 North Street – 812-682-4491

Recreation Trails: The town of New Harmony is bounded on the north and west by the Wabash River. The riparian area is in the 100 year flood plain and commonly floods during the late winter and early spring. Flooding rivers deposit natural materials which decompose in wooded areas to create unique floodplain flora and fauna.

The Recreational Trails and Rapp Park along part of the Wabash River Erosion Project provide visitors opportunities for view which have previously been neither visible nor available to townspeople or visitors.

Enjoy the pathways, greenways, historic site, Rapp Park and vistas of the bends of the river along the Recreational Trails dedicated to the commitment of Jane Blaffer and Kenneth Dale Owen to New Harmony.

Main Street Market Corner of Main & Tavern Streets – 812-682-3898 Pops Grill and Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shoppe 516 S. Main Street – 812-682-3880 Red Geranium Restaurant 508 North Street – 812-682-4431 Samuel’s Place 518 N. Main Street – 812-682-3001 The White House 610 Church Street – 812-682-3455 Yellow Tavern 521 Church Street – 812-682-3303 Your meal wouldn’t be complete without a romantic (or family-friendly) carriage ride. Rides are available on Friday and Saturday nights; a 25 minute ride costs $30 per couple. Contact Apple Blossom Carriage at 812-673-4385 for more info.

I would begin a relaxing day in N.H. at one of the more beautiful sites, such as, the labyrinth, which was reconstructed in 1939. A labyrinth, which is an ancient symbol featured in literature and mythology was for the Harmonists a symbol of the difficulties of attaining true harmony and the choices one faces in life in trying to reach that goal. The labyrinth was a place of meditation for the Harmonists.

Check in at the Atheneum/Visitors Center, at the intersection of North and Arthur streets. It was named for the Greek goddess of wisdom and the arts, Athena and is used to exchange ideas and for learning. For tour details or a schedule of special programs please inquire at The Atheneum, open daily March through December. Tour prices range from $3 to $10.

If you are visiting with children, please inquire about special family rates.

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Harmonie State Park - 812-682-4821 Cabin and Camping reservations: 866-622-6746 Harmonie State Park is located four miles south of New Harmony on State Road 69. The park offers Class A camping, family housekeeping cabins, swimming pool, hiking trails, boat launching ramp, picnicking, fishing, and shelter houses The New Harmony Theatre, Murphy Auditorium 419 Tavern Street – 812-682-3115 Professional Equity theatre runs mid-June through August, presenting comedies, musicals, and plays with award-winning actors and designers each season. Call for current schedule and reservations. Toll free 877.NHT.SHOW. Be sure you mark your calendar for these upcoming events!

April 4 - East Sunrise Service at the Roofless Church and Breakfast at New Harmony Christian Church April 10 - Spring Art Stroll April 10 - Under the Beams Concert Series finale with Corky Siegel and Chamber Blues – begins at 8 p.m. at the Rapp-Owen Granary. Call the box office for info: 812-682-3128.

April 21-25 - Heritage Artisans Week: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Atheneum Visitors Center $10 admission, $5 for children, under 6 are free.

Annual celebration of 19th century crafts, featuring more than 20 authentic demonstrators with programs for children & adults. www.News4UOnline.com • April 2010

IN THE BAG

[ Shopping Styles ]

Let’s talk summer wardrobe! Yes, I am aware that the temperatures have finally risen to acceptable levels, but it is never too early to begin to buying those key pieces for summer. Better shop with a plan than not at all right?

The first thing you’ll need is denim. Jeans, skirts, and of course a hot item for the summer is the rolled denim short. Denim is always the easiest clothing choice. It’s comfortable, it matches everything, and ALISON it’s effortless.

SIGMAN Contributor The next item you’ll need is a versatile tank top. Versatile because you can wear it with jeans and flip flops, a skirt and heels, or shorts and Pumas. Basic sold colors blend into multiple occasions easier than a shirt with a lot of pomp and circumstance.

What is easier than a skirt to thrown on during the summer? When the sun has pushed past pleasant and become unbearable even denim shorts aren’t your friend. Choose one in linen or super-soft cotton for optimal comfort. Best yet the simplest skirts come in a variety of colors, one for every day of the week!

Just like the tank top, a t-shirt that can go anywhere, and do anything is a summer must. Make sure it’s not too basic, because this shirt needs a little personality.

This is for those summer nights when it is a little cooler outside, or when you feel like covering up a little more than usual.

It is always nice to have a sundress on hand. You never know when a function requires a little more polish, and a dress can be a quicker solution than separates.

Steer clear of polyester fabrics because these will trap heat and humidity during those long hot days. A good characteristic of a sundress is if it can be worn with flip flops, cute but casual wedges, and super flashy high heels. Just like every other piece of a great summer wardrobe versatility is key.

The final piece of any cohesive summer wardrobe is a cardigan, or some other lightweight long sleeve shirt. It’s Indiana, and we never know when the weather will turn on us. Having a piece like this ensures that you can stay warm and covered. It’s also a nice piece to have when transitioning from a day to evening look.

Aside from this list of interchangeable looks perfect for summer, the following is a list of hot trends for summer 2010.

• Rolled denim shorts • Paisley button up shirts • Floppy handbags in bright, bold colors.

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AT THE MUSEUM

[ Museum Contemporaries ] The Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science has kicked off the public portion of its “Reaching for the Stars” fundraising campaign in conjunction with the opening of the completely renovated Old Gallery. The event was hosted by Rita Eykamp, Campaign Chair, and Jeffrey Berger, Matt Chair of the Public Campaign. They have already Rowe Contributor raised $13 million from area corporations, foundations, and major donors. The final fundraising phase will focus on the remaining $4.5 million needed to complete the project with support from the community. The Old Gallery, the museum’s largest changing exhibition space, has already been completely renovated with new floors, walls, lighting, and the addition of the Charlotte M. Richardt Memorial Room. About 200 of the museum’s most enthusiastic supporters turned out for a buffet supper and ribbon-cutting ceremony to see the renovated gallery for the first time. Mary Bower, Curator of Collections, selected several gems, both paintings and sculptures, from the permanent collection to exhibit for the evening. Major funding for the renovation of the Old Gallery came from Old National Bank.

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Bob Zimmerman, Museum Board President, Rita Eykamp, Campaign Chair, Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel, David Keller, John Streetman, Museum Director, and Jeffrey Berger, Public Campaign Chair, cut a ceremonial ribbon to inaugurate the newly renovated Old Gallery as about 200 of the museum’s biggest supporters look on.

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hungry?

Online ordering goes local Your favorite menus are now only a click away. Ordering food online has never been easier, thanks to an Evansville company stepping up to offer both restaurants and their customers the benefits of online ordering for take-out or delivery orders.

Click4AMeal began a little over a year ago with the goal of providing online ordering not to the chains, but to independent restaurants. And in that short time, the company has helped a wide variety of different restaurants in our area – as well as independent restaurants in roughly 20 states – set up their own online ordering service.

Paul

Dockery

It’s not just pizza, either. True, Pizza King and Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar are on board with Click4AMeal. But, you can also order BBQ from Stepto’s, baked potatoes from Spudz N Stuff and Greek from Acropolis..

So how does this work? To find out, I waited until I was absolutely starving. Instead of doing what I usually do – picking up the phone to order carry-out – I went to the restaurant’s Web site. Registration took about 30 seconds, and right away, I was able to browse the eatery’s full menu. How cool… no need to ask an employee about prices, options, side items. I’m not wasting their time and I’m experiencing the same thing I would if I were physically in the restaurant, but with the added convenience of doing it all on my own time.

But like I said, I was starving. Instead of ordering my food in advance, I ordered it for immediate preparation and pick-up. From there, it was a simple series of clicks to choose exactly what I wanted. Then, the final ticket price with tax appeared, and my order was in. Just like that.

I remember ordering virtually the same thing from another restaurant over the phone a couple of weeks before, which was a completely different experience. It should go without saying that we’ve all been there – Contributor

being put on hold, feeling a little bad for the person on the other end when you ask about sizes, special offers and options, and so on.

My online ordering experience, by contrast, was as seamless as the purchases I’ve made online from retailers. I was in control of the transaction; it was convenient; it was quick, and as important as anything, the order was 100% accurate. The restaurant whose online ordering service I used will see me ordering more from them.

My take-away after this is: Online ordering from restaurants isn’t the future; it’s the here and now. I’m even more convinced of this after my experiences and learning more about Click4AMeal, which I’m urging all of my favorite restaurants to look into.

As of press time, the following local restaurants offered online ordering powered by Click4AMeal:

More Info at www.Click4AMeal.com.

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SORE THUMBS [ Gaming]

Money for Nothing

Over the years, I’ve amassed a “healthy” collection of plastic and silicon in the interest of gaming. While I can’t possibly use everything I have, I enjoy my collection and can’t see myself getting rid of it anytime soon. So when a video game service was announced that allowed for games to be played with no physical software, I had mixed feelings.

In March of 2009, the OnLive game service was revealed to the public with further launch Contributor details reported at E3. Rather than buying physical copies of your games and keeping the consoles around that run them, OnLive will allow you to do all of your gaming using a minimal amount of hardware that you probably already have.

This service has been in the works for 8 sneaky years, giving the current console makers little time to react once the announcement was made.

The service will let you use your Mac, PC, or TV to stream games right into your home with a 1MB browser plug-in or their MicroConsole if you’re playing on a TV. As long as your internet connection is up to snuff, you can even stream HD gaming.

An internet speed of 5 Mbps is required for HD (only 720p has been mentioned so far), while 1.5 Mbps will get standard resolution video flowing magically in front of you. Think of it as transparent cloud-computing tailored to video games. The OnLive game service will launch June 17th this year for PC/Mac and at a date yet to be announced for the MicroConsole TV adapter.

Here’s how the service works: newly developed ultra-fast servers at OnLive service centers run the games for you. Your controller input is sent to OnLive, this is then calculated, the game is affected, and the response is kicked back to you at home. New video compression algorithms have been developed to deliver the low-latency video.

You don’t need a blazing fast video card for your PC and you can forget dreading another Red Ring of Death on your Xbox 360 (I’m on my third console), since OnLive carries the hardware burden for you.

Consider this: if you have a computer and two TVs in your house, OnLive creates the possibility to turn those into 3 gaming devices. Every member of your household could be playing the same game online together, provided you have the bandwidth.

The two men that presented OnLive’s debut, Steve Perlman and Mike McGarvey, had previously

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headed up the creation of QuickTime, WebTV, and Eidos Interactive, so it’s safe to say they embrace unorthodox thinking. A recurring theme I took away from their presentations is that OnLive has taken lots of time and money to develop, so they plan on having it stick around for a while. The R&D has been done and now it’s time to let people enjoy it and, more importantly, watch the money come in.

I was and still am skeptical about OnLive. Steve Perlman even said that if you think it’s all “smoke and mirrors”, you should. He understands that what OnLive offers is seemingly impossible, and thinks it should be approached with a level of skepticism.

It’s also apparent that he is fully confident that they’ve come up with something truly amazing.

While console makers and retailers aren’t exactly thrilled about OnLive, third-party game developers have plenty to be excited about. This service

OnLive’s current price plan is $15 a month for their service, with additional fees for each game you rent or “purchase”. So, your $15 gives you nothing more than the privilege to spend more cash in the name of OnLive. No pricing structure has been announced for the actual games yet.

The rentals work pretty much how you would expect: you’re allotted a certain number of days to access the game before you must either rent it again or purchase the full title for unlimited access.

So the pricing structure isn’t great, but there’s another point to consider (and my biggest concern): when you cancel your OnLive service or if support eventually goes away, you’ll be left with very little to show for the money you’ve spent. Sure you’ll have some black boxes and maybe some controllers, but no gaming collection to speak of. The libraries of games you

eliminates the cost of manufacturing packaging and physical media for a new game’s release. This also means developers don’t need to worry about porting games over to different platforms. Another perk is that the usual console hardware limitations won’t be holding back a game’s technical possibilities; it’s all up to what OnLive’s GPUs can handle. There are already several companies that have announced their support for the OnLive service, with hopefully more to come as the launch draws near.

usually build up over the years won’t be there.

No games to loan to your friends, nothing cool you can show to your kids (that they won’t think is cool anyway), and not even a physical game to show for your money being gone. Since you never had an actual copy of the game in the first place, there’s nothing for you to sell used either.

Maybe this shouldn’t matter, but it will take a lot of getting used to if this is the direction the industry is going. www.News4UOnline.com • April 2010

TUNES

[ DVD Review ]

winemaking: Labor of Love, Sweat, and Blood

I recently had the chance to sit down and view Blood into Wine,

the new documentary on

Maynard James Keenan’s joint venture with Eric Glomski. Keenan and Glomski have been making wine in Arizona for almost a decade, and although they’re well-known among the “wine geeks,” they may not be popularly known as great winemakers. Blood into Wine seeks partially to remedy that, and it could very well succeed.

Doug

Messel

I know the notion of a winemaking documentary might not seem all that interesting, but there are two things to keep in mind; one, Maynard James Keenan is, after all, lead vocalist for three of rock music’s most popular bands—Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer.

That automatically should signify one thing: this will not be your father’s documentary.

The film spends a little time exploring Maynard’s music career, but the largest part of it is devoted to exploration of the wine-making efforts. Keenan and Glomski both know what they’re talking about.

Keenan, unlike most rock stars who adopt new hobbies on whimsy, actively participates in the winemaking efforts; we see him dig soil, work in the bottling facility, and perform other day-to-day tasks. Glomski knows the science— he’s Keenan’s mentor, and Maynard actively accedes to this fact.

The adventure of winemaking, for the two of them, involves more than simply buying land and planting grapes. There’s a pioneer spirit in their efforts; Arizona is not known for its wine country (at least not yet), even though one exists. It’s quite entertaining to see Maynard James Keenan in a black suit, talking about his product to a very large room of interested people. It’s a different atmosphere than what you’d find at a Tool concert, but Keenan conducts himself just as expertly.

The film does deviate from the main narrative at times. There are short segments about spirituality, connecting with nature, and ancient religions, but it’s at its strongest when it focuses on the Merkin Vineyards and the story. Even Glomski, who could be very heavyhanded in his explanations, is interesting when you realize that the science of winemaking is his passion. He makes the viewer feel that same passion, as does Keenan. He relates the story of the principal wine from Caduceus, which he calls Judith in tribute to his late mother.

All told, I’m always dismissive of wine. I’ve never liked it. Seeing this story, however… well, if it were legal to ship Caduceus wines to Indiana, I would be buying a bottle or two right this minute.

Staff Writer

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TUNES

[ CD Reviews ]

Gorillaz – Plastic Beach (Parlophone) 4

Music for parties is often a tricky beast. Do you queue up something that’ll engage the crowd and make them sing along? Maybe you want to take on something a little bit more low-key. I know no one actively Doug swaps out discs at parties, but Messel if you start spinning the third Staff Writer effort from Gorillaz, released just last month, you’ll be doing the second.

If there’s a definitive, chart-ready single on the album in the same vein as “Clint Eastwood” or “Feel Good Inc.,” I haven’t really found it on my first few listens. That’s a good thing, though. It means, in my opinion, it’s not going to be chopped up and sold piecemeal. To get the real effect, you’ve got to listen to the whole thing. There’s no other way to really enjoy it. I’m not trying to indulge in hyperbole; I’m just trying to make a point. Digital distribution makes it easy to just buy the tracks you want. I’m telling you right now, if you enjoy the hybrid hip-hop efforts of Damien Alburn’s animated band, then you must purchase this entire album now.

-- Doug Messel

Fear Factory – Mechanize (Candlelight Records) 5

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The heralded reunion of vocalist/ conceptualist Burton C. Bell and guitarist Dino Cazares shows the band with a renewed sense of urgency and power, and sounds every bit as incendiary as their early industrial-metal works from the 90s. With producer and keyboardist Rhys Fulber

(of Front Line Assembly) also returning, the title track is an extremely tight screamer that brilliantly showcases all of Fear Factory’s trademarks -- Bell’s gutteral-to-melodic singing voice, downtuned surgical-steel guitars, inhuman drumming (thanks to Dethklok/Strapping Young Lad drum-deity Gene Hoglan), and deeply cinematic electronic effects for mood. The tempo is unrelenting on “Industrial Discipline,” which could be an out-take from the band’s classic 1995 album “Demanufacture.”

It’s a maelstrom of entangled metal wires and diodes punctuating the eerie yet hard-hitting instrumental “Metallic Division,” too. And “Final Exit” is an epic eight-minute closer, with regal melodic breakdowns that give way to blindingly potent thrash around the edges. Killer stuff. My theory as to Fear Factory’s staying power is that so many metal bands are afraid to stray too far from the genre, whereas these guys have taken bits of everything from indie noise/rock to electronica and techno, gene-spliced it to raging industrial death metal, and in effect, helped to create a new sound. It’s nice to have them back. This is a grand return to form.

-- Todd Zachritz

Gary Allan - Get Off on the Pain (MCA Nashville) 4 Gary Allan’s gravel voice has been a constant presence in the country music scene since 1996 with several hit-radio singles.

Get Off on the Pain is a string of songs with a hard-rock twist that has a love-hate relationship with kristina country music fans. karcher The album starts off with a bang Contributor with the up-tempo title track “Get Off on the Pain,” but it immediately takes a slow turn with the songs that follow; one of these songs being Allan’s first single off this album, “Today,” a heart-wrenching song about a man

watching the girl he has loved and lost be happy with someone else.

The album picks up the tempo with “That Ain’t Gonna Fly,” which sounds like nothing but hook after hook. Allan also puts too much effort in giving this track a hard-rock feel that contradicts the country twang in his voice.

The first half of the album is about heartbreak, after heartbreak, after…you get the picture…and it is all literally about, well, getting off on the pain.

Of course the album starts off with “Getting Off on the Pain,” with lyrics like “I’m never really happy until the sky starts driving rain/…Cause I love the long shots/And the left out lost causes.” And the pain in Allan’s lyrics only gets worse with “Come on over/Drink my wine/Waste my candles/Waste my time/Tell me lies I won’t believe” in “Kiss Me When I’m Down.” Anyone who has loved someone who did not love them back can easily identify with the songs, but it does get to be a bit much.

Allan’s first transition away from heartache and lost love is “We Fly By Night” in which Allan tries to cram too many words into not enough beats, and ends up with a song that is not easy to sing along with.

The album’s weakest track is “Along the Way,” which goes right back to that hard-rock feel and uses that electric guitar that should have been left alone from the beginning. From here, the album moves away from the broken hearted to those cheesy, my-life-is-perfect-with-you-in-it songs with “We Fly By Night” that brings on an unexpected smile. But the album ends right back with heartache with the song “No Regrets,’’ which would seem more fitting on the first half of the album.

The albums seems to all start each song off sounding slightly different than the one before, but towards the middle of each track, you begin to forget which song you are listening to. They all seem to be played with the same chords just sometimes the tempo is picked up or slowed down, and with the lack of dynamic in Allan’s voice, the www.News4UOnline.com • April 2010

songs really start to blend together.

All in all, the album is one everyone should listen to at least once, and Allan deserves credit for cowriting the songs, but it sounds like the songs were written more to be commercialized for a large-radio audience, than to be enjoyed by a small group of fans.

--Kristina Kercher

David Olney – Dutchman’s Curve (Deadbeet Records) 4

Various artists – Ceremony - A New Order Tribute (24 Hour Service Station) 4

Featuring a host of artists who, for the most part, I’m unfamiliar with, this extended-length doublealbum is a tribute to one of the most influential electronic/pop acts ever, and is dedicated to famous Factory Records founder/New Order manager Tony Wilson. A portion of the proceeds from sales go to the Salford Foundation Trust’s Tony Wilson Awards, which benefit the education and nurturing of school-age artists. So you get a good cause, and a good set of tunes! That aside, the moody dance-pop of New Order’s classics emerge fresh and re-imagined here, with a selection that balances comfortably between indie rock and club techno (both of which New Order pioneered back in the early 80s). Standouts include Yes But No (consisting of 10-and-13-year old sisters Brianna and Skylar Ward) and their splendid and faithful version of the resonant “Ceremony,” The Dark Romantics’ U2-like “Crystal,” Christian Webb & Adam Knowles’ lovely “Run” (what an amazing song), The Sheaks’ dusky Western-shoegaze take on “Ceremony” (Can you tell this is one of my favorite New Order songs?). Other notables include Light Yourself on Fire, who shockingly convert “Chosen Time” into a growly metal monster, Xoxo’s solemn “Every Little Counts,” and Win Win Winter’s plaintive piano-driven “Regret.” And that’s not to mention a spoken intro from Peter Hook (of New Order) himself. So, you have some radical reinterpretations, plenty of (true?) faithful covers, and plenty of reverential and respectful tributes. A superb set for any New Order fan, and plenty of solid material for novices just as well.

-- Todd Zachritz

When Dutchman’s Curve arrived at News 4U command control, I was reminded – upon reading the liner notes – of another album right away: Southern Illinois-based singer-songwriter Stace England’s Salt Sex Slaves, an album based upon the events at what was known as “The Old Slave House,” located near the insanely ironicallynamed town of Equality.

The reason? Both albums’ songs are strung around a framework of real historic events, and both reveal their creators’ passion for their subject; in the case of Dutchman’s Curve, Olney draws upon the events of July 9, 1918. On that day in Nashville, the worst train wreck in American history took place. It killed over a hundred people and injured nearly 200. Dutchman’s Curve was the name of the spot where it happened.

Olney’s effort here is strong but subtle; each of the 13 tracks show a restraint you hear from really great musicians who realize that often it’s not what you play but what you do not play that makes a song work.

And what of the songs? Fans of roots and Americana-folk, with a tinge of blues here and there will enjoy the album, which is at times somber but ultimately hopeful. Olney’s composition makes the songs somehow seem both airy and dreamlike, while at the same time having a front-forwardness to them that makes it sound as if he (and his collaborators) is in your own living room.

-- Dylan Gibbs

Muse – Under Review DVD (Sexy Intellectual) 2.5 Muse are a band I’ve enjoyed, but their predilection for sounding like other bands has been their ultimate downfall, in my eyes. Their earliest records (never released here in the states) echoed Radiohead far too closely, and in more recent times, Muse have done the unthinkable, and referred painfully to Freddie Mercury and

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Queen - blustery, pompous, and even operatic at times. This unauthorized documentary DVD, billed as “An independent critical analysis”, does refer to these gripes, but generally goes off the deep end, citing Muse as great innovators, and one of the world’s greatest groups. Hooey, I say. Former managers, UK music writers, and past producers are interviewed, and they all speak adoringly (perhaps too much so) about Muse’s successes and glories. Taken with a grain of salt (or three), “Under Review” can be an entertaining look at the history of this epic stadium rock outfit, especially if you can get past the sycophantic spirit.

-- Todd Zachritz

Mark Growden – Saint Judas (Porto Franco Records) 3.5

From San Francisco comes this veteran songwriter whose gritty take on dark, bluesy Americana makes him a shoe-in for fans of artists like Tom Waits, Nine Simone, or the Low Anthem. His opener here, “Undertaker,” is a raw and soulful lament that recalls the great old bluesmen, though with stronger production. And his group, The Mark Growden Sextet, accents his worldweary voice with old-time arrangements and stylish textures. “Been in the Storm So Long” is another tortured dirty blues number, with a cool swampjazz vibe. He re-interprets the classic Leonard Cohen gem, “I’m Your Man”, and convincingly makes it his own. Other standouts include the haunting “Coyote”, and the melancholy “Inside Every Bird”. Certainly, “Saint Judas” is a strong, deep, and mature album for fans of blues that bleed realism, loss, sorrow, and redemption. Worthy.

--Todd Zachritz

Brian Bromberg – It Is What It Is (Artistry) 5 It Is What It Is: Bromberg’s 15th release and another addition in a long, thematic collection that began in 1986 with New Day; Bromberg proves that the bass can produce the most solid grooves and the coolest jazz. With • 78 •

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every one of his projects, Bromberg has smashed all barriers of how the instrument is supposed to be played. From his diligent beginning as a passionate teenager to his current cult status, he has proved himself a virtuoso and the envy of bass players worldwide.

Bromberg has released the funk with this latest recording. Just when his fans think they have him pegged, he lets loose that unpredictable magic and brings the jazz world just what it has been craving. It Is What It Is not only features a killer horn section but also has a host of the who’swho in smooth jazz. George Duke, Patrice Rushen, Jeff Lorber, Eric Marienthal, Gerald Albright, Richard Elliott and Rick Braun are peppered though this album and it spices up the recipe like

that favorite gumbo at Mardi Gras. This not only allows for a stellar production but is a credit to Brian Bromberg’s legacy in the music community.

Bromberg’s current release is an unapologetic, N-Ur-Face production that preserves the integrity of a classic jazz record. The title cut, “It Is What It Is,” has the big band groove that makes the listener want to coast to the coast. As with the rest of the album, it mixes that piccolo-bass sound with a great rhythm section.

The trumpet work of Willie Murrilo is stellar on this tune. The rest of the effort is a collision of straight ahead jazz and an urban validation that is fitting anywhere it is played. The song, “Mr. Miller,” dresses the funk up from the hip combo of Eric Marienthal and Gary Meek, adding a bed of Jeff Lorber’s keys the will cause all to salivate. In fact, Lorber is featured on six cuts on this album.

After listening to this already much requested release, I found the treatment of the two cover tunes to be quite enjoyable. The theme from the 70s sitcom, Sanford and Son, composed by that perennial master, Quincy Jones, has a horn section that would make Tower of Power blush.

Fans of the show, now in syndication all over cable, will come to wish that this version would have been the show’s moniker. And what really impressed me was Bromberg’s treatment of the B-52s’ “Love Shack.” This is well done version, even as jazz treatments go. It recreates the feeling

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that you had when you watched Fred Schneider and the girls acting all a-go-go.

Bromberg is a master at so many bass techniques that it sometimes catches the listener off guard. This is exemplified on the mid tempo tune, “Anticipation,” where it sounds as if the riffs are played on the guitar. In fact, it is just another great example of Bromberg’s patented piccolo bass technique. The piccolo bass is a bass instrument that is tuned an octave higher and is played like an electric guitar. On the tune “The Mirror,” Bromberg gives a class on how a great tenor bass should sound. On “Elephants on Ice Skates,” a WUEV request-line favorite, the sound is as large and audacious as the animal itself.

Throughout the entire album, Bromberg not only displays his arrangement prowess but also his unmistakable virtuosity. “Martinis at the Velvet Lounge” is this reviewer’s favorite cut on the album. With that infectious Latin beat, it has me dancing all around Studio A every time I play it.

The only drawback with It Is What It Is is that, even with the all-star cast of back-up musicians, it is all Brian Bromberg, all the time.

But, so what! There is nothing wrong with that.

After all, it is what it is.

-- Paul Mattingly

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[ Show Review ] Norah Jones, 3/12/10.

Whitney Hall, Louisville, Kentucky.

Four sections of chiffon curtain cascaded from the rafters to the stage, serving as the backdrop for one of the world’s most famous chanteuses. Whitney Hall, in the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, was bathed in ultraviolet and a rainbow array of color on this Friday evening, as a full house welcomed Norah Jones to Louisville. As I found my seat, the anticipation was palpable as the lights dimmed and the show began.

Paul Sasha Dobson, an experienced artist, opened the show.

Mattingly Sasha has an impressive pedigree; she began her on-stage Contributor career at the age of 12 and is the daughter of the late jazz pianist and composer, Smith Dobson, and the American jazz singer, Gail Dobson.

Her 2006 debut release, Modern Romance, garnered her notoriety as a new, desirable force in the jazz community.

Dobson walked on stage dressed in a red, slinky affair, accompanied by her partner, Steve Elliott. She would play several different guitars while Elliott would provide a tasty background of eclectic rhythm. Ms. Dobson has a long history with Norah Jones. They go back, as band mates, to the late 1990s New York club scene. Sasha is now part of Norah’s touring band as a backup singer and multi-instrumentalist.

This was only Dobson’s second appearance as opening act for the tour. Her six-song set list was in support of her latest, self-produced release

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entitled Burn. Sasha and Steve played together well. Yet, it sometimes seemed as though it was a rehearsal rather than a performance. Fortunately, the six songs were all the audience had to endure, although the crowd did finally warm up to the duo by the time they played the final song, “Family.”

They rocked it out a bit and it showcased Elliott’s technique and style. This stark performance, with all its stutter-steps, will most probably improve as the tour progresses.

The lights came up for a short intermission.

Whitney Hall’s design is similar to Aiken Theater in the Centre. The floor section, where I was seated, has those long rows without any center aisle. And, of course, everyone has to get up, come and go. In fact, the inconvenience of this design even prompts Norah Jones to comment about it during her set. As she looked out over the audience, she quipped that “…when someone has to ‘go’ everyone has to go.”

The intermission seems relatively short because of the activity of the packed house. Or maybe it is the excitement of the many NJ fans. Then, the lights dim and out walks the band. Then, a moment later, out walks Norah Jones to thunderous applause.

Ms. Jones enters center stage dressed in classic cocktail attire: black, red, and shiny. From top to bottom, with those consummate features that only the combination of Indian music and western dance could provide, Norah is the portrait of musical class and school-girl charm that has made her the favorite of millions around the globe. She is the enviable combination of talent that it takes some a lifetime to obtain. And she is a dynamic business presence that has sold almost 40 million units in slightly more than 10 years.

Norah began the set playing an electric guitar, opening with “I Wouldn’t Need You” from her latest release, The Fall. By the time she eased into the third song, Norah had moved to her electric piano. The tune, “Chasing Pirates,” has a catchy

Wurlitzer groove; “… Pirates” is also the song that Norah has played on the various television programs to promote her current tour.

As she and the band got to middle set, she was covering “Sunrise,” the title song from her smash 2004 release. She moved effortlessly through a rather massive list of material. She would continue to pepper this list with more songs from her current release. The introspective “Back to Manhattan,” her ode to lost love, was embellished with dusky rhythms from an upright piano. Bracketing this material, Norah switches back to guitar to do a version of Hank Williams’ “Cold, Cold Heart.” Then she kicked it up by doing a rockabilly version of the Johnny Cash hit, “Cry, Cry, Cry.” Wherever those two country music giants were at that moment, I know their toes were a-tappin’.

Norah’s band actually has an alumnus of Johnny Cash on primary guitar. Smokey Hormel played on Cash’s latest release, Ain’t No Grave, as well as on Tom Waits’ Mule Variations. The rest of the band has impressive credentials. The alreadymentioned Sasha Dobson has been involved with Ms. Jones for years and the drummer, Joey Wonaker, brought quite a thunder that made all the songs sound a bit beefier than NJ fans might remember them being in the past. Norah had stated that she wanted to be a bit different this time out and she has certainly accomplished that.

As the show came to a close, Norah soloed on several tunes, including another selection from her latest release, Man of the Hour. And, finally, at the end of an impressive 18-song set list, she brought the house down with “Come Away with Me.” This song, from the 2002 album of the same name, was Jones’ breakout million seller. There were two encores; the first was a front stage group of Jones, Dobson, and Hormel doing a cantina-style number, with Hormel strumming a Dobro. The second reunited the band to bring the concert to a final curtain with one more standing ovation.

Norah Jones showed that evening why she has a world-wide following. She played everything that even the most discerning fan could want. And she did it with an ease and panache that has made her not only a fan favorite but an industry giant. And as I exited to the streets of Louisville with all the rest of the satiated Jones fans, my only question was… why did I have to drive two hours to see such a great show.

Paul Mattingly can be heard on WUEV 91.5 FM on The Afternoon Jazzflight - Mondays (4-6 pm) and Fridays (3-6 pm).

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Ever y Wednesday :”Brown Bag ” Per forming Ar ts Series - Ever yone is invited to the Ar ts Council ’s weekly per formances, free of charge. Spend lunchtime on Wednesdays enjoying a spir ted hour of fun. Each Brown Bag event begins at noon.

Barnes & Noble Bookseller 812- 475 -1057 Ever y Friday: Children’s Stor ytime 10am

Apr 17: Tales & Scales Per formance: The Arabian Nights - Per formance at 2 p.m. T & S will also be at B & N on April 20 at 6 p.m.

Both are par t of Tales & Scales’ week-long (4/17 thru 4/23) Book Fair. Please call for more information.

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Apr 4: Memorial Baptist Church Easter Ser vice - Easter ser vice begins at 11 a.m.

More information available at w w w. memorialbaptchurch.com.

Apr 15: American Red Cross Heroes Banquet The 2010 Heroes Awards Banquet presented by the American Red Cross returns to the Centre on Thursday, April 15 at 6:0 0 p.m.

This event honors ever yday citizens who do ex traordinar y things in the communit y.

The American Red Cross is proud to live in a communit y filled with individuals who are not afraid to go above and beyond.

Admission tickets are $25 a person.

Apr 21: Michael Flatley ’s Lord of the Dance - Described by the Los Angeles Times as a ‘show piece ex travaganza,’ Michael Flatley ’s Lord of the Dance is a magical adventure of sight and sound that transpor ts its audience to a my thical time and place, lif ting the spirits and capturing the hear ts of all who experience it. Seats are $45, $29 and $19.

All tickets are subjec t to Ticketmaster Fees, Handling Charges and Facilit y Fees.

Per formance begins at 7:30 p.m.

Apr 27-28: Sesame Street Live! ‘Elmo Grows Up!’ - Sesame Street fans of all ages will love When Elmo Grows Up, coming to the Centre with three shows on Tuesday, April 27 at 7:0 0 p.m., Wednesday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m. or 7:0 0 p.m.

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Evansville Civic Theatre 812-425-2800

Apr 9-10, 16-17, 2325: The Sugar Bean Sisters - The Sugar Bean Sisters is an outrageous, out of this world Southern Gothic comedy featuring romance, murder, and alien abduction. We meet Faye and Willie Mae as they return home to their ramshackle swamp dwelling in Sugar Bean, Florida, after a disastrous daytrip to Disney World, where Willie lost her prized Eva Gabor wig on Space Mountain. A strange bird-like woman suddenly appears out of the darkness of the swamp, setting in motion a chain of extraordinary events. Lies begin to unravel and the truth is revealed as the sisters hatch a plan to summon the space people from their past.

Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

“A Conversation with Valerie Plame Wilson & Joseph Wilson: The Politics of Truth,” will be the first event in the University of Evansville Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana’s 2010 International Speaker Series.

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Apr 1: 47th Anniversary of High School Art Show - Continues in the Museum’s Old Gallery through April 18.

Apr 17: Grand Tour of Wines - There will be dozens of wonderful wines to sample and a savory collection of hors d’oeuvres. Many exciting items will be on display for bidding at the silent auction and live entertainment will be provided. Begins at 7 p.m.

Haynie’s Corner Arts District Apr 20: 1st Annual Funk in the City Spring Edition - A continuation of the tradition at Haynie’s Corner, the Spring Edition will look and feel very similar to the annual art fest in September.

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Apr 10: Art Stroll - Browse the art galleries and antique shops that line the streets of historic New Harmony, Ind. On display at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art is the work of Brian Collier, and Historic New Harmony also hosts a reception at the gallery to celebrate the town’s new natural science exhibit. Event time: 4-7 p.m.

Apr 20: Historic New Harmony: Heritage Artisans Week - Life in New Harmony in the 1800s is recreated in this annual celebration of craft and artistry. Continues through April 24.

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Apr 10: Under the Beams: “Songwriters in the Round” - The final performers of Under the Beams’ 10th anniversary season, Corky Siegel and Chamber Blues unite blues and classical music, blending the soul of BB King with an instrumental prowess to create a sound all their own. Begins at 8 p.m. www.News4UOnline.com • April 2010

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When Elmo Grows Up, coming to the Centre with three shows on Tuesday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.

University of Evansville Wheeler Concert Hall 812-423-8633

Apr 6: First Tuesday Concert Series: Salon Settings - A 19th century salon setting is the inspiration for the faculty of the University of Evansville music department performances of a series of solos, duets, and quartets.

Begins at 7:30 p.m.

USI Mallette Studio Theatre 812-422-3970

Apr 1-2: 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.

Apr 3-4: 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

Apr 10 & 11: Evansville Philharmonic’s ‘Star-Spangled Spectacular’ The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s Pops Concert ‘Star-Spangled Spectacular’ will be on Saturday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 11 at 2:00 p.m.. For more information, call the Philharmonic Ticket Office at 812-425-5050. The Philharmonic’s Ticket Office is located at 530 Main Street at the corner of Sixth and Main Streets. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9am-5pm. Day of Show the Victory’s Ticket Office opens two hours before each Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s performance.

Apr 20: A Conversation with Valerie Plame Wilson & Joseph Wilson Valerie Plame Wilson and Joseph Wilson, who spent more than four years in the headlines after Valerie’s status as a CIA agent was revealed by the late political columnist Robert Novak, will speak at The Victory at 7:00 p.m. on April 20. Their appearance, “A Conversation with Valerie Plame Wilson & Joseph Wilson: The Politics of Truth,” will be the first event in the University of Evansville Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana’s 2010 International Speaker Series. The event is free and open to the public. A book sale and signing will follow the lecture.

Apr 24: Evansville Philharmonic’s Beethoven 9th Birthday Bash - The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s Classic Concert ‘Beethoven 9th Birthday Bash’ will be April 24 at 7:30 p.m. and includes a cake and champagne celebration. For more information, call the Philharmonic Ticket Office at 812-425-5050.

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MarCH 31st The Last Song (buena vista) What do you get when you cross Miley Cyrus with a movie based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks? You get a movie-critic named Chad wanting to soak himself in Gasohol and fire up a Scripto®. In The Last Song, Cyrus stars as a rebellious teen sent to live with her estranged father (Greg Kinnear) for the summer.

Despite initial friction, they two eventually bond over a shared love of music.

My stomach is hurting just typing this. So much for the Party in the U.S.A.

april 16tH

Clash of the Titans (warner brothers) Can you believe it was in 1981 that director Desmond Davis first unleashed the Kraken? In retrospect, can you believe that he was able to round up names like Laurence Olivier and Maggie Smith for what was ultimately going to be a really cheesy-looking exercise in dated special effects technology? Well, special effects have come a long way, baby, and I cannot wait to see them unleashed on the Kraken in the redux! Along for the ride, Avatar star Sam Worthington, who stars as Perseus, the mortal son of Zeus (Liam Neeson), who suits up for battle with Hades (Ralph Fiennes) in order to prevent him from unleashing his special brand of hell on Earth! The new retelling of Clash is directed by Louis Leterrier, who, in 2008, worked his special effects magic with The Incredible Hulk, a movie much better than its star Edward Norton gave it credit for being.

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Death at a Funeral (screen gems) You will be hard-pressed in the 2010 movie season to find an idea worse than this! And, since we’re on the subject, whose hair-brained idea was THIS! I mean, really? Did director Neil LaBute really think it wise to cast Chris Rock (Ugh!), Martin Lawrence (Oh, Jesus!) and Tracy Morgan (Sh#t!) in his remake of Frank Oz’s 2007 British comedy Death at a Funeral? Given the fact that LaBute has a knack for remaking movies and destroying them, it’s entirely possible he’s to blame for what is going to be death at the theatre. After all, it was LaBute who directed the 2006 remake of The Wicker Man, hands-down the worst movie I have ever seen!

april 22nD oceans (buena vista) I’ll just tell you now. I am going to cry. Last year, Disney celebrated Earth Day with Earth, its majestic and breathtaking docudrama about the migratory patterns of polar bears, whales and elephants. This year, Disney enlisted the help of the two Jacques! Or Jacques’s! Or Jacqueses! Okay, so both directors are named Jacques and I have no idea what the plural spelling of that is. At any rate, Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud have teamed up to bring us a similar story set mostly underwater.

We know that three-quarters of the Earth’s surface is covered by our oceans.

Disney, thankfully without any singing crustaceans this time, wants to give us a mermaid’s view of just what’s going on Under the Sea!

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april 30tH a nightmare on Elm Street (new Line cinema) One, two, Freddy’s coming for you! It was 1984 that Wes Craven first introduced the world to Freddy Kruger, the charbroiled child killer who slashed and thrashed the teens of Elm Street in their dreams! After a handful of sequels and a crossover stint with Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th, Freddy is ready to re-launch his brand of terror! At the helm for this re-telling of the original film is director Samuel Bayer, who, until now, has made his living directing music videos for Metallica, Green Day, Blink 182 and Pat Benatar. Yeah, I know what you’re thinking.

That’s not exactly the resume you were expecting, right? But, remember! Pat Benatar sang about the Shadows of the Night and that’s exactly where Freddy lurks!

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april 6tH The Collector (Vivendi) First-time director Marcus Dunstan, who, until now, has made a living writing movies in the Saw franchise, gives us what I like to call the poor man’s horror film. If only Elvira had been on hand to welcome to the crowd to the theatre. In The Collector, Dunstan basically recreates the Saw movies and I will do my very best to summarize the plot for you. There’s a guy named Arkin (played by Josh Stewart, whoever the hell that is) performing some kind of contract work on some home in the country. At first, I really thought he was an exterminator and people were calling him Orkin®. How stupid would that have been?

But, anywho, this house in the country has a safe inside that protects a rare gemstone. While the family is away on weekend holiday, Arkin plans to break into the house and the safe and steal the gem. But, when he does break into the home, he realizes very quickly that he’s not alone. There’s another “collector” of sorts inside.

It’s THE COLLECTOR!! A deranged serial killer who has also targeted the house. In fact, he has shackled the family members in the basement (well, there goes the weekend vacation!), where he is subjecting them to brutal torture. Oh, and I almost forgot, he’s rigged the entire house with Saw-like booby traps that Orkin® or Arkin has to navigate in order to stay alive and set them free.

The Collector is full of sadistic violence and free of intellect. And that’s what ultimately separates the film from Saw. The Saw franchise at least makes you think a little and, consequently, has managed to maintain much of its core audience who comes to the movies anticipating that big twist ending! The Collector had no audience and, if I can help it, never will.

GraDe: F

april 20tH avatar (Fox) At press time, James Cameron’s epic special effects extravaganza has grossed roughly 750 million dollars domestically. It was nominated for multiple Academy Awards® including Best Picture (which, as you know by now, is a trophy it lost to The Hurt Locker). At this point, it doesn’t matter what anyone says about Avatar. It’s the most successful film in movie history. So, why don’t I get it? To me, James Cameron’s longawaited follow-up to Titanic is basically about giant Smurfs with tails. While I appreciate Cameron’s vision and his revolutionary special effects, I just have trouble caring about the Na’vi and their plight on the moon they call Pandora. It’s been said that, with Avatar, James Cameron has changed the way we watch movies. I certainly hope not. If Avatar is the future of film, I may actually have to start reading.

And it’s all because of a giant Smurf (with a long tail) who speaks with unusual consonant clusters.

GraDe: C+

april 20tH The lovely Bones (dreamworks) Peter Jackson is my crack. You can blame The Lord of the Rings. You can blame his masterful take on King Kong.

You can even blame 1994’s savage Heavenly Creatures, which features the first big-screen performance by Kate Winslet, who was as great then as she is now. When I hear Jackson’s name, I immediately start slapping at the veins on my forearm and trying to score rocks in dark alleys! I was thrilled when I learned that it was Peter Jackson who would bring to life the film version of Alice Sebold’s novel The Lovely Bones, about a young murdered girl who is trapped in a state of purgatory while her parents cope with loss and try to find her killer. But this is a disappointing mess. Saoirse Ronan (Atonement) is fine as the gone-to-soon Susie Salmon, but Jackson struggles to truly explain that character’s perspective. At times in the film the ghost of this girl seems like a helpless observer, but at other times actually seems to manipulate the living world. Mark Wahlberg, as Susie’s father, is completely out of his depth. His scenes lack the necessary emotional heft. Susan Sarandon’s grandmotherly character is woefully underwritten and she ends up playing “the drunk.” The only real saving grace in the film is the ubercreepy performance by Stanley Tucci. His turn as murderer George Harvey earned him a well-deserved Oscar® nomination for Best Supporting Actor. But his meaty work in the film isn’t enough to make up for all the bones that are bare.

GraDe: C+

april 20tH The Young Victoria (Sony Pictures) There’s no denying there’s a certain sense of déjà vu in Jean-MarcVallee’s The Young Victoria. One look at the film and it has the touch, the feel of Elizabeth and, even in some ways, the much more contemporary The Queen. But, thanks to a wily performance by Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada, The Wolfman), The Young Victoria still manages to be an engaging study of Royal Family history.

Victoria was so young when she assumed the throne, no one thought she was capable of ruling from it. There was so much wrangling for position between the power-players and would-be advisors close to her that Victoria was ultimately pulled away from her people, who began to resent the fact that their country was being ruled by someone so young, green, and impressionable. In fact, Vallee stages his film like an elaborate game of social chess. And it’s quite fun watching Emily Blunt prove that Victoria was no one’s pawn.

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Hi, this is Megan. I am a 22 young Hispanic female looking for new people to meet.

I am looking for people to talk to for love and adventure. So if you are interested, just box me.

Hi. I am a 34 DWF, with brown hair and brown eyes. I stand about 5’4. I enjoy a lot of things. I have two kids, and I have been divorced about a year, now. My kids are my life. I work full time and have my own vehicle. So if you want to know more, you can box me. Thank you.

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Hello. My friends call me “Little Red.” I have red hair and blue eyes. I am 5’3. I like dinner, dancing, and Karaoke. I don’t play head games. I am independent. I am just looking for someone to go out with who knows how to treat a woman and who is kind and loving. I am not looking for a one night stand or anything like that. I

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Hello, men. This is a 32 SWF currently located in Owensboro. I am looking for men between the ages of 28 and 36. I am considered very attractive. I have red hair and green eyes, a beautiful smile and a personality to go with it. If you are interested, box me back.

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Hey. I am a 5’9 SWM with blue eyes and brownish blond hair. If you are interested, box me.

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Hi. I am a 27 SWM calling out of Evansville.

I am basically on The System looking to meet new people for friends right now. I am interested in women between the ages of 21 and 35. I have no kids and I have never been married. I don’t smoke and rarely drink. I enjoy watching sports and going to movies, going out to eat and stuff like that. So if you are just looking for a nice guy to meet up with and try to be friends with, please send me a message.

Thanks.

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I am a 37 DWM. I have two kids that do not live with me. I am looking for someone who wants to spend time together, talk, and just have a good time. I am 6’ tall. I enjoy going out and sitting at home, as long as we are having a good time. I am looking for someone who feels the same. I live in Hancock County, KY.

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My name is Eric. I am a 25 SWM. I stand 5’8 ½. I work all day. I have a 4 month old daughter.

Age is open. I am tired of games, and I am looking for a long term relationship. If you like what you hear, box me and ask me any questions you would like to know.

and disease free, and I am looking to meet ladies for some adult fun. If you are interested, get back with me.

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This is a 39 year old white male. I am 6’ tall. I am looking for that special someone who is warm, sincere and energetic. I would like someone between the ages of 30 and 40. Give me a box back, and you can ask me any questions, and I’ll give you a straight answer, because I am honest and true. Thanks.

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I am a SWM. I stand 5’7. I am looking for someone to start out as friends and see how everything goes. I hope things will develop into a long term relationship. If there is anyone out there who is interested, just box me back.

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Hey gals. I am not looking for just sex.

I am actually looking for something more, like someone who can hold a decent conversation, who is interesting, and who has the same likes and dislikes as me. My name is Mark. I am a 25 SWM, with blond hair and blue eyes. Basically I am just looking for some casual conversation, and where it goes is where it goes from there. If you have any interesting things to say or want to talk, I can talk about anything. So if I sound interesting or if you want to know any more about me, just box me.

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Hi. I am 5’7, with short brown hair and blue eyes. I am just looking for some extra fun. I live a very busy lifestyle, and I don’t have time for the bars and such. I am just looking to meet up with somebody and see what we can do. I am very romantic and been told I am cute. If that sounds like fun, I would love to make your day.

Hi. My name is Michael. I am basically just looking to have some fun. If you would like to know anything else, you are more than welcome to box me back. Thanks.

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Hello. This is Eric. I am from Newburgh.

I am 5’9, with brown hair and brown eyes. I have a goatee and 1 tattoo. What I am looking for here on The System is friendship, to possibly develop into a long term relationship. If you are interested, just give me a box, and I will talk with you later.

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Well, hello there, ladies. I am looking for one female for a discreet relationship. I am 5’9, with brown hair that I keep pretty much shaved, brown eyes, and a goatee. My ears are pierced and I have several tattoos. I would like to meet someone who is clean, disease free, and who has no drama for an ongoing relationship. You have a good day, now.

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Hi. This is Clay. I am a white male who stands 5’6, with long blond hair worn in a ponytail.

I have a neatly cut beard and mustache. I am drug

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Daniel Rosas, Evansville, IN: 1. I’ve only been in a few bands. I never grew up with a lot of musicians in my town that I could have hooked up with to start a band. When I was younger, most of my time spent playing guitar was at home or at church.

My first experience in a real band setting was in a group called, ARC (1999-2000). I played my first gig with ARC; I do believe it was sometime in September in 1999 in Michigan. It was a national touring gig that did school assembly programs. It consisted of music, media & drama skits. We were our own production company with full lights & sound. We traveled in a 40-foot Ryder Truck and a 15 passenger van. We all shared some major responsibilities. Scary enough, I was the power tap guy & the road manager/booker & music producer.

SOUNDBOARD only musically but in our stories in our songs. Most, if not all the songs are very real life experiences and hopefully we can connect to the listeners. With only playing a few shows here in Evansville and some of our personal friends, we’ve been received better than expected. So, hopefully, we’ll be here to stay.

So, if you have a chance, come & check us out & come say Hi to us. We like meeting new people & hanging with old/new friends.

2. I can’t remember when it all started. I know that I was very young. My parents had a piano at the house & they would both kind of mess with it.

They showed me a few chords and I was hooked to music. I had an uncle that would come over & play the guitar. He would then take me to church with

[ Local Music Opinion ]

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?

5. Give us a story of the most memorable thing you’ve seen from the stage at a show.

American Analog

Daniel Rosas - pictured 4th from the left.

My band after ARC was called GSM (God Size Megaphone) (2001-2004). We were another national touring band that was signed to Spindust Records & nominated for 2 Dove Awards. We released two albums, Out Of My Mind and Beautiful World. This is the band that I’m more well known for. Chris Freeman & I were both lead players which made things fun for both of us. Our last album had a lot of world & eastern Indian influences, musically.

We even learned how to dabble around with a sitar for some of the recordings.

Currently, I’m playing with American Analog. This band has been a year in the making.

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him and place a bass on my lap. I think part of it was to prevent me from running around, screaming like a banshee and causing havoc and embarrassing my uncle during church service. Ah, the memories.

The whole performing & rocking out on stage, I believe, came from watching a lot of the old 80’s MTV music videos... stuff like STRYPER! Yeah… I’ll admit it. I actually saw them last year & they still kick butt!

3. I’ve been mostly a progressive rock fan. So, my biggest influence is John Petrucci from Dream Theater. He has great lightning speed licks and impeccable timing. I’ve always have admired his sound and song wise; they were insane.

Another artist I’m influenced by, yet is well known mostly for his vocals, is Jeff Buckley. His chording follows a lot of what the vocal melody is

doing and I’ve been a huge fan doing that technique for a long time, even before I had heard of Buckley.

He was inspiring in a way that he wasn’t stuck to one genre of music and I love artists and musicians that can pull that off well.

Lately, one of the most influential bands, to me, is Muse. I love their sound and how they don’t care on writing songs for the sake of, “Man, I hope this will be our next radio hit!” I love bands that write songs because it moves them & not just for the sake of their audience.

4. Right now, it would probably be “Kings and Queens” by 30 Seconds to Mars!

5. One of my favorite stories is when my old band, GSM, shared the stage with King’s X at Juanita’s in Little Rock. We were done playing and hanging at the side of the stage while King’s X were doing their thing. Then it happened: Doug Pinnick and his bass tech started pranking each other. Doug’s tech was doing his best to make Doug crack up while performing. Now, it doesn’t take much for Doug.

He’s a very laid back and good spirited person. So, while Doug is performing, his tech went to the bus, stripped down with only a couple layers of colorful undies and some earplugs taped to his nipples; he was dancing like a fool on the side of the stage. By the end of the night, Doug was jumping up & down till slowly; his pants fell to his ankles. He then, proceeded to dance in his undies for Jerry Gaskill (drummer for King’s X). It was such a good night.

Especially, being able to share the stage with some guys I grew up listening to their music. Indeed, a memorable night.

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OPINION

[ We’re Doomed ]

You know those slutty phone commercials on late night

TV appealing to horny, lonely, unattractive idiots, featuring chicks with giant fake tits wearing tight, revealing clothing, rolling around on a bed or couch with cordless phone in hand, urging you to call and talk to hundreds of sexy local singles just like them?

Well, that’s a lie.

Working the graveyard Brandon shift, my boss and I Kaelin Contributor are usually inundated during our lunch hour by those plastic STD ravaged sexpots begging us to call during commercial breaks of whatever cheesy Chuck Norris movie (don’t hate on Lone Wolf McQuade) is playing on This (Thisssss) TV. After about five hundred views, my boss finally relinquished, turned on the speakerphone and commenced dialing. Hundreds of local singles turned out to be a little overzealous; we were greeted with a mere three. Some black chick with nothing interesting to say about herself, a 21-year-old strawberry blonde that assured us she was attractive and not fat and a late 40s woman that was looking for something real, really really real.

Really, really real. Amen, sister.

For this installment, I think I’ll take it back to the basics, to the really, really real. I’m going to sit down, fend off the arm-licking cats, blast some Gojira, pound some MGDs, take a million pee breaks and bang out the old style.

LINDSAY LOHAN: THE ULTIMATE DOH! Herbie isn’t the only one fully loaded! I think you need to put down the vodka and lay off the rails, because your latest ploy for money is ridiculous beyond Tim Burton’s twisted realm of strangeness.

Quick recap for those not in the know: Lindsay Lohan claims E*Trade used her likeness to portray a “milkaholic,” boyfriend-stealing baby in a TV commercial that aired during the Superbowl, Olympics and whenever else, and she feels deserving of $100 million because E*Trade used her “name, characterization and personality,” without her permission, which she feels violates her privacy, because everyone knows she is the one and only LINDSAY, like Oprah, Prince, Cher, Madonna, Senior (#3) and that walking venereal disease, Snooki.

Maybe on planet Blohan (and to Courtney Love), this E*Trade lawsuit makes sense, but here on planet Earth, it’s about as

dumb as Sarah Palin talking about anything that’s not written on her hand.

Seriously, peach, you’ve got a better chance of squirreling 100 million clams by turning $25 tricks in Hyundai compacts than you do by triumphing in this cockeyed lawsuit.

Let it go and just OD already. I keep waiting for the day you finally do yourself in, but you keep prolonging the inevitable, like a stubborn stroke victim confined to a wheelchair that does nothing but breathe, moan and sh*t himself.

You’re beyond help; even if Dr. Drew cloned himself a thousand times over, and the Drews took over VH1 explicitly for you and your hopeful recovery, they couldn’t untangle the disillusioned imbroglio you’ve constructed for yourself. Everyone’s already seen your mommy parts anyway.

THE OSCARS Blah, blah, blah, I’m so important. Watch me stand up here on the stage, sweating expensive champagne, in my glamorous and

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extravagant outfit and attempt to use big words to convey philosophical meaning without crying and forgetting to thank everyone that nobody really gives a f**k about in the first place before the cease talking music drowns me out. God, my films are so good and I’m so important, it’s about time I get the recognition I deserve. I don’t care if there are kids in foreign lands sleeping in dirt, eating sticks and killing each other with automatic weapons, this is my night, dammit.

I’ve worked so hard---I deserve it! Tonight I can forget about the displaced in my own country begging passersby and offering hand jobs in back alleys for pocket change, hoping to buy a couple of Steel Reserve tallboys and a tasteless McDonald’s cheeseburger to suffer through another miserable night. The applause and adoration from my fellow peers (Ha! Losers!) is all that matters tonight. Whimsical daydreams, finally come true! Oh, and don’t forget to donate to Haiti, Chile and every other disaster that befalls us, even though you have sh*t incomes, unlike me!

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