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6 we were There – were you?

by Mark McCoy

FEATURES

INTRO

[ Table of Contents ]

63 Briefs – a little of the ‘ol this and that

by Dylan Gibbs

8 digits – Year of the Tiger edition

by Some Math Geek

64 exclusive interview – slayer’s dave Lombardo

by Dylan Gibbs

10 Three Days Grace – Praying for power chords

by Doug Messel

66 motorcycle Showdown! – Plus sMg’s concert connectivity

by Doug Messel

12 Watch evansville – no really, waTCh eVanSVille

by Brian Jackson

67 Monster jam – no, actually it’s not on SunDay SunDay SunDay!

by Doug Messel

13 evansville Philharmonic – a family reunion without all the awkwardness

by Doug Messel

68 creative spotlight – folk musician heath eric

by Dylan Gibbs

14 wwe raw – a locker room visit without the smells

by Dylan Gibbs

69 styles – When civility was the norm: Three fashion titans of yesteryear

by Alison Sigman

17 local Chef Spotlight – The Pub’s Bubbles Pollack

by Dylan Gibbs

72 under the Beams – swingin’, bluesy, out-there, but refined

by Dylan Gibbs

18 Bourbon Blog – Cocktails gone organic

by Tom fischer

73 evansville Museum contemporaries – Goings-on with the emC

by Matt Rowe

34 Sweet Georgia Brown Come to Town – globetrotter Moo Moo evans

by Dylan Gibbs

74 From the Stacks – more than books

by Amy Mangold

36 Go local i – harp’s Pets

by Dylan Gibbs

75 kid’s Page – song implant Time: “i believe that children are our future…”

by Mr. Mom

37 Go local ii – The Corner Pocket

by Dylan Gibbs

December 2009 GUIDES 21 RESTAURANTS 31 BANDS 32 CLUBS 38 NIGHT LIfE 70 ARTS & ETC. 77 ROAD TRIPS

REVIEWS 19 WINE 20 fOOD 33 BEER 84 MUSIC 88 fILM

83 sore Thumbs – Predictions reviewed: who was right; who blew it?

by Dan Woolsey

FUN STUFF 82 advice: do not follow this advice

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95 We’re doomed: new decade, still utterly doomed

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Contributors Contributors

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WE WERE THERE [ by Mark McCoy ]

Michael Kelsey Performance at Moore Music

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Evansville Christmas Parade 2009

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Square kilometers a tigress may claim as territory. This is over 14 square miles.

DIGITS

[ 2010: Year of the Tiger]

iT’s 2010, anD we’Ve all BuT GiVen up on driving in the air, ala The Jetsons. We don’t know anyone who has their own version of Rosie the Robot to do all of our menial chores, but we do still have sprockets and cogs in our everyday lives, along with sophisticated devices undreamt of by HannaBarbera.

The Chinese are years ahead of us, at least in terms of the man-made construct of the calendar. They give their years symbolic meaning; 2010 is the Year of the Tiger, an animal said to be lucky, lively, brave, honest and kind. So in lieu of our own personal jet packs, 2001: A Space Odyssey-like civilian space travel and robot au pairs, we’ll take the Tiger’s traits. Goodness knows we need them in these strange times.

1758

Year the tiger, Panthera tigris, was given its scientific name. Carl Linnaeus, the father of modern taxonomy (the science of finding, categorizing and describing organisms) first called the tiger Felis tigris.

113

Gestation period in days for tigers.

Human beings top out at 294 days.

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Lifespan in years of the Tiger Barb, a small schooling Asian fish popular in tropical freshwater aquariums.

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2009

7

Number of wins racked up by Tiger Woods in 2009.

Model year of the Cadillac Escalade Woods was driving the night he crashed into a hedge, a fire hydrant and a tree early in the morning on November 28.

298.4

Tiger Woods’ average driving distance, in yards. The PGA Tour average is 287. 9.

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1924 Year Koshien Stadium, home of Japan’s Hanshin Tigers baseball team, was built.

It is the oldest ballpark in Japan.

41,255

Capacity of the Tigers’ home field, Comerica Park.

April 7, 2004

Date of the last confirmed fatal, unprovoked attack from a Tiger Shark in the United States. The victim was a surfer who was attacked while off the west coast of Maui.

31,693

Average attendance for Detroit Tigers home games in 2009.

Sources: Wikipedia; International Shark Attack File; Pgatour.com; espn.com; freshwaterhobbyist.com.

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It’s a great time to be a music fan in Evansville when one night of kick-ass rock makes its way to Roberts Stadium this month, courtesy of a co-headline tour featuring Three Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin. These two established acts are joined by relative newcomers to the scene, Flyleaf.

Doug Messel

Three Days Grace

The guys from Three Days Grace aren’t taking things too slowly in the wake of September’s release of Life Starts Now, their third studio album. Debuting at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 charts, Life Starts Now is the highest debut ever for the band. “Break,” the first single from their latest album, has reached #1 on the Active Rock BDS Charts and Top 5 at Mainstream Rock.

It’s this kind of success that’s kept the band working hard since their 2003 debut, the self-titled Three Days Grace. That album launched them toward the top of Canadian charts with its inclusion of the single “I Hate (Everything About You).” Alt-metal fans know this song well, as it pretty much dominated the airwaves during the summer of 2003.

this year’s Life Starts Now. Each subsequent album shows a sort of growth in their songwriting—and with this upcoming tour, fans will get to experience the fruits of the band’s experiences live.

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Breaking Benjamin

That single, however, is hardly the only barometer of the band’s musical talent. Three Days Grace the album includes a few slower songs that still succeed, as do the two subsequent albums, 2006’s One-X and

Breaking Benjamin got its start in 2000 when guitarist Aaron Fink and bassist Mark James Klepaski left established alt-metal band Lifer to supplement Ben Burnley and drummer Jeremy Hummel. The result?

Four rockers from northeastern Pennsylvania started playing gigs around their hometown of Wilkes-Barre and earned their chops, ultimately catching the attention of local radio.

In August of 2002, the band released their full-length debut, Saturate, which includes the band’s first single, “Polyamorous.” We Are Not Alone, the group’s second effort, followed in 2004, and included collaboration www.News4UOnline.com • Evansville January 2010

Quick facts: Three Days Grace – founded in 1997 in Norwood, Ontario, Canada 1500 – Population of Norwood Total of Billboard #1 charting singles for Three Days Grace – 4 Breaking Benjamin – founded in 2000 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 9 – Number of singles released by Breaking Benjamin

with Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins fame. It led to a spot on Evanescence’s tour that year as well as two high-charting singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock lists. Another two year period followed before August 2006 brought Phobia, their third album, and a nationwide headlining tour with new drummer Chad Szeliga.

It’s their newest album that spurs their current tour. This past summer, the band released Dear Agony and its first single, “I Will Not Bow,” which is in constant rotation on local rock stations. Dear Agony debuted at # 4 on Billboard’s Top 200, and at #1 on the iTunes album chart.

“I’m looking forward to touring with the Three Days Grace guys again,” said lead singer Ben Burnley. “This is going to be a kick ass night of music for the fans.”

Flyleaf

Pantera, White Zombie, Slipknot – just a few of the bands BB’s first majorlabel producer, Ulrich Wild, had worked with.

Flyleaf – formed in 2000 in Belton, Texas Played on the main stage at the Family Values Tour in 2006

They haven’t been established as long as other bands, but that doesn’t mean the Has a song, “Tina,” Texas-based quintet Flyleaf can’t rock featured on Guitar Hero 3 just as hard. Touring in support of their newest release, Memento Mori, the band are set to share the stage with Three Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin and bring their “compelling blend of bold guitars and soaring melodies” to Evansville. Their original self-titled debut, released in 2005, featured the intense singles “I’m So Sick” and “Fully Alive,” and the latest album’s inclusion of “Again”—charting high on Active and Modern Rock lists—sets the band up for continued success. Memento Mori debuted at #8 on the Billboard 200.

Flyleaf doesn’t necessarily embrace the moniker of a “Christian band,” but that message certainly exists in their music. All five members of the band openly proclaim a belief in Christianity, but somehow they manage to exist as a coherent, enjoyable listening experience.

It doesn’t hurt that Lacey Mosley’s vocals are ridiculously intense.

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– This is YOUR Tube Man, wasn’t it just last week we were all running around like chickens with our heads cut off waiting for the Y2K Disaster to strike – planes crashing, power blackouts, BRIAN famine, disease, pestilence – was JACKSON that really 10 years ago? But here Contributor we are, 2010, the date that will go down in history as “The Year of On-Line Streaming Video.” And WatchEvansville.com, along with our esteemed partner News4Uonline. com and their associated sites (TriStateBride.com and GoTeamMagazine.com), will be there on the cutting edge of this new medium, right along with you. Interesting; some traditional media people are so scared of us they cross to the other side of the street rather than pass us on the sidewalk. NEWS FLASH: WE is actually harmless! WE represents what tens of thousands of Tri-Staters want – a cool source of on-line videos all about our home, the place where we live and work and play; a website where our neighbors can see our videos about what we’re up to, and where we can see their videos about what they’re up to. So don’t be scared – join in! WE has enough bandwidth for everybody.

If Santa didn’t get the message, scrape up what’s left of your holiday cash and invest in a Flip camera so you can be part of the festivities. If you’ll browse through the videos on WatchEvansville.com you’ll quickly find that you are just as creative and have just as much to say as anybody else on the site.

Maybe even more! And honestly, if an old fart like me can get the ropes of making videos, you can, too.

Yours might beat the pants off mine. OK, I CHALLENGE YOU TO A DUEL – VIDEOS AT TEN PACES!

One cool thing on the site right now is our Best of 2009 – the top videos submitted to WatchEvansville.com from the entire year, according to the WE Staff. If you’re new to WE there’ll probably be a bunch of stuff you haven’t seen yet, and I can tell you that narrowing it down to a handful was no

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mean feat. So when you’ve got some time to waste – like when you’re at work and the boss is in a meeting – instead of playing Solitaire on your office PC, do a little rummaging through the uploads on WE. It’s not only more entertaining, it’ll get your wheels turning about the people and events in your world that should be videos on WE.

Here’s another news flash: WE’s first big event is coming Sunday, January 31 in the Atrium of the Holiday Inn on 41 North. It’s THE FIRST EVANSVILLE STEEL COOK – an 11 a.m.-9 p.m. food fight where chefs from eight top Evansville restaurants will square off in head-to-head competition to see whose fare is beyond compare! Proceeds go to The Junior League of Evansville to help fund all the neat

“The Year of On-Line Streaming Video.”

WatchEvansville.com, along with our esteemed partner News4Uonline.com, will be there on the cutting edge of this new medium,

right along with you

community-improvement stuff they do. There’ll be tons of great food, a cash bar, entertainment like crazy and – of course – the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat and enough Extra Virgin Olive Oil to grease a diesel train. Get your tickets in restaurants

where you see the Steel Cook signs, from any Junior Leaguer, or call the Junior League office (423-9127) or the WE office (437-4800). Props to Sysco, Sitex, The Holiday Inn North, Evansville Living Magazine, Premier Marketing Services and everybody else who has pitched in to make this one of the coolest events ever. If you’re a foodie (and who isn’t?) this ticket is definitely “get it or regret it.” For a list of competitors, contributors and the full schedule, click on the “Steel Cook” banner on WE’s front page.

Here’s one way I know I’m getting old: radio stations are playing NEW songs over and over ‘til I want to puke that are “remakes” of OLD songs they USED to play over and over til I wanted to puke!

Will somebody for the love of Pete write a new song already? Geez, I’m like freakin’ John Mayer here… “waiting… waiting for the song to change!” I’ve had to switch off sports-talk radio because I really don’t give a rat’s rear end how many women Tiger Woods went to bed with and news-talk is just one boring airbag after another; I’m down to the Raving, Foaming-atthe-mouth Fundamentalist Religious station – and even they’re playing the same sermon three times a day! How about a station that plays the sound of sour milk dripping from a leaky balloon onto a tin plate 24/7? Now THAT’s entertainment! Damn, I’m starting to sound like my grand-dad…”HAND LOTION? When I was your age we didn’t have no hand lotion! All we had was a can of lard! If your hands got rough you just grabbed you some lard – AND WE WAS GLAD TO GET THAT CAN OF LARD!” I know, I’m ranting…maybe we’ll all get lucky and I’ll drop dead before I get any grumpier.

But anyway, here we are. The economy’s in the crapper, Obama’s turned into Bush III, our peeps in the Middle East are still getting shot at and our sewers stink to high heaven. But hey – we’re getting a new Downtown Arena! So praise the Lord and pass the lard, I’m ready for a good concert. I’ll have to hock my car to afford a seat, but who cares?

Walking is good for you. Happy New Year! Peace out.

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Coming Home EPO Hosts Reunion Concert Fans of the Evansville

Doug Messel Staff Writer

Philharmonic Orchestra should be excited to hear about their upcoming “Family Reunion” concert. The Orchestra, recently visited by Paula Leggett Chase and Steve Morgan for their Peppermint Pops concert, will welcome more esteemed guests for this show on Saturday, January

23 at 7:30 p.m.

The 75th Anniversary of the EPO continues this season when current conductor and music director Alfred Salvia shares his duties with guest conductor (and former music director) Stewart Kershaw. Kershaw, who served the EPO in his capacities as conductor and music director from 1980-1988, will reunite with violinist Delmar Pettys (1977-1986), the EPO’s concertmaster during the “Kershaw years.” Current violinist Gared Crawford will take the spotlight in a performance of Dvorak’s Romance for Violin & Orchestra.

Pettys isn’t the only concertmaster to make a return during this concert. John Macfarlane (2003-2007), Michael Jinsoo Lim (1995-2000), and Brennan Sweet (1989-1994) will also be making appearances during the show. Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons is set to be played during the show, with each of the former concertmasters taking one of the “seasons.” The Four Seasons, if you need to brush up on your classical music, is a set of four violin concertos composed in 1723 by Antonio Vivaldi, the Italian priest and virtuoso violinist. Each concerto possesses a varied texture in order to resemble its respective season. “Summer,” for example, contains music which is meant to evoke a thunderstorm in its final movement. “Winter” features staccato notes on the high strings, which are supposed to bring to mind icy rains.

Other pieces being performed are the fifth movement of Brahms’s Serenade in A, op. 16 (1859), On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring by Frederick Delius (composed in 1912), Galanta Dances

by Kodaly (1933), and Rimski-Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumblebee, composed in 1899-1900 for his opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan.

Flight of the Bumblebee is probably, alongside The Four Seasons, the classical piece mostlikely recognized by casual listeners or non-fans alike.

Within the context of the opera, it closes Act III, Tableau 1, where the magic Swan-Bird changes Prince Gvidon Saltanovich into an insect in order to visit his father. While there is a vocal part, most listeners will be familiar only with the orchestral arrangement, which by its nature makes it easy to extract as an orchestra concert piece.

Delmar Pettys

Gared Crawford

Brennan Sweet

So how does a large scale event like the Family Reunion concert come about? Music Director and conductor of the EPO, Alfred Savia, explains:

“As we started thinking about the 75th anniversary season, we actually formed a committee of some people with some history with the orchestra—former board members, musicians, that sort of thing. It was actually a former board president who suggested that, rather than bring in one big name violinist, wouldn’t it be interesting to tie into the history with the orchestra to bring back a reunion concert of many of the past concertmasters.”

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Michael Lim

Stewart Kershaw

Savia continues to explain that the idea has been in the works for about a year and a half, and the biggest issue was deciding who to invite and how long they’d need to have served in the EPO. All the returning concertmasters have served the EPO for at least three years.

With Kershaw’s return, Savia says, “Then I had the idea to expand upon that because Stewart Kershaw was my predecessor—to see if he were available, and he was, and was interested in the event—and he’s the only other living music director of the orchestra. Then we decided to limit it to concertmasters who have either worked with him or me.”

Savia is excited about this upcoming show, and for good reasons. For people who share knowledge of EPO history, it’ll be something of a trip backward in time once both Kershaw and Pettys take the stage. For those who aren’t intimately familiar with the Orchestra, this concert will be a great opportunity to hear some of classical music’s famous works as performed by very talented artists, each with a local connection.

You may phone 812-425-5050 or visit evansvillephilharmonic.org for more information.

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It’s Real to Me – WWE Raw Full disclosure: I have not watched a professional wrestling match since Ronald Reagan was president. But when I did, the stories, the characters, the drama and the violence – we mustn’t forget the violence – were all wondrous. WWE (then of course called WWF) was on the rise as one of the biggest-drawing spectacles of any type of event in the country. The names Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Iron Sheik, Rowdy Roddy Piper and Randy “Macho Man” Savage were known to people who’d never watched a minute of action on TV. And for people like me who grew up in this area then, the regional federation that piped in matches from Memphis on Saturdays was the thing to see after Saturday morning cartoons were over (remember those?).

On the screen: WRESTLING. A sculpture of two intertwined men rotated slowly as Richard Strauss’ “Also sprach Zarathustra” played. The tympani drums built the anticipation for what was to come: Television that made for “water cooler” talk for us the following Monday at school.

Now the sport is global and flashier than a new Ferrari. It has made athletes into multidimensional superstars (think Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson). Pro wrestling flew miles away from the regional curiosity it was thirty-some-odd years ago.

The bread and butter of the WWE is Monday’s Raw on the USA network. To produce the show, the athletes must travel, travel, travel – just like in the old days. And travel they will, to Roberts Stadium, where, on January 23, a star-studded lineup of Raw wrestlers will enter the squared circle.

One such luminary of the WWE is Cody Rhodes. The young Georgian and I talked about all things wrestling in a recent phone interview: N4U: I assume you’re traveling?

CR: Actually yeah, traveling, but no shows this weekend, so I’m heading back home. Marietta, Georgia. I just bought the house I grew up in, actually.

Cool. So it all comes back around…

It does, yep.

A weekend off must be rare. How many weekends off do you have in a year?

To be honest, probably four or five.

I have to be honest here too; I’ve not kept up with modern wrestling, but when I was a kid, I watched your dad, Dusty Rhodes – Jerry Lawler, Ric Flair – those kinds of cats.

Oh yeah… Jerry Lawler’s at ringside; he’s been our color commentator on Raw for 15 years.

I want to talk about The Legacy, you and Ted DiBiase and Randy Orton each have deep roots in wrestling.

Deeper than people realize, too. My partner, Ted DiBiase, is obviously the son of Ted DiBiase, but actually his grandfather wrestled and even his grandmother wrestled. It’s a pretty stout family tree, from Randy Orton, myself and Ted… it’s very impressive.

You went from Ohio Valley Wrestling into the WWE. What kind of things did you do to prepare for that transition? What were your feelings like when you went from one to the other?

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entirely up to you to kick it down and make an impression for yourself. You have to try your best to carve out your own legacy. My dad – no offense – he was a big, overweight, bleached-blonde guy; he could talk, he could jive, he had this whole rhythm to him. Whereas me, I have jet-black hair; I’m nowhere near as out of shape as my father; I’m actually, jokingly, the only Rhodes who ever had abs (laughs).

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And you’ve earned it; you’ve got the belts to prove it. You were an outstanding wrestler in high school… … you’re gonna say real wrestler?

No, I meant was it your plan to be a pro wrestler then?

I never wanted to do anything but wrestle. It was always what was interesting. I by no means was encouraged to do it; my father – a lot like Ted’s dad – didn’t want me to get into it, because when he was in the industry it was a lot different.

The travel was a lot more hectic; I don’t know if he wanted me to have that life. It’s funny now, though, he’s my biggest fan ever.

up once you go through that curtain, but this guy will scare anyone. I’ve seen local Union guys get freaked out by it; it’s a good thing, actually.

So take us in the locker room; do you have a pre-match routine you go through before you go out?

Yeah, I do, and it’s funny because I have a long, simple stretching routine that I’ll do, plus I’ll try to get an abridged workout with resistance bands and a pull-up bar; the dichotomy is always so interesting. It’s funny to see me doing all this and then you’ll see my partner, Ted. He’ll just sit there, take a few deep breaths, do five pushups, and he’s ready to go.

So do you get a big jolt out of all the boos and hisses?

I mean, how does that make you feel? It’s almost like you’re like commanding an orchestra, the way fans react to what you do…

Wow… very good point, man. You’re very smart for realizing that. You definitely have to have fun with it. That’s what we’re going for. At the end of the day, when everyone’s going home and the guys are cleaning up the popcorn in the stands, I want the people to think they got something from the match – that they enjoyed it. Whether it was enjoying me getting my butt kicked or enjoying what we had to say to ‘em – t h a t ’s the thing, man. The WWE always offers a payoff. You can’t honestly go to a WWE event like we’re talking about and walk away disappointed.

Without naming any names, do you see somebody who has what you might say is a really odd or unusual routine they do?

One guy in particular… it’s a simple thing, but it’s really scary.

He slaps his face twice, harder than I’ve ever seen anyone get slapped by somebody. It’s very intense. Backstage everything is very low-key; obviously everything is turned

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LOCAL CHEF SPOTLIGHT

[ Bubbles - from the Pub ] A fixture on the Evansville food-scape, Bubbles Pollack wears a lot of hats: Restaurant owner; chef; bartender; storyteller;philosopher; coach; dad; husband; friend. He’s all of these things and more to countless people not only here, but in places all over the country.

The Pub is one of those places where locals go to relax and unwind, watch a game, enjoy a Sunday brunch after church with the family, throw a party, or just pop in for a gyros lunch or Pub Burger with steak fries. And even people with a connection to Evansville who live a thousand miles away visit The Pub when they’re in town. They may come for the food or the ambiance, but chances are, they come to see what Bubbles is up to.

In our ongoing series of chef spotlights, here we talk with Bubbles about The Pub, the food, and why he thinks it’s an important place for so many people.

N4U: Larry Aiken started things there; how did you acquire The Pub? BP: The Pub opened March 15, 1978. At that time, I’d been working for Larry for six or seven years, doing assorted things – running a nightclub, road manager for a band, etc., etc., I was managing the Theatre A, which he owned next door. In April I was managing The Pub also.

And I managed it for three years. Then I proceeded to buy The Pub, and I’ve been there ever since.

Where did the menu come from? Was it something you kind of inherited? Did you start to tweak it right away?

Well, the menu was a lot smaller than what we have now; we’ve expanded it over the years. The menu was put together by Tony Weller; Tony came from Hunter’s Hideaway to run The Pub. He’s the one that brought the gyros to town – Hunter’s actually served the first gyros in town. We made that the focal point of our kitchen when we opened. But basically when we first opened we only had about five or six sandwiches, and spaghetti – things like that. Over the years we increased it – not necessarily taking on new things, but just using what we had and made different dishes with it.

Any and all people like coming to The Pub. Can you put a reason to that?

The Pub itself is very comfortable. You feel comfortable when you walk in; you don’t worry about getting hassled by anybody. You can just come in and have a good time and relax, meet friends or bring a special lady or guy for a date. And for the last 30-plus years we’ve supplied a quality product, via food and beverages, and we provide good service. I think that makes a difference. When we first opened, obviously the east side wasn’t as developed, nor was the west side. There were a few chains here in town, but there weren’t very many.

You were a front-row witness to the building of the Lloyd; what kind of effect did that have on you… or did it at all?

It made it a little more difficult for people to get to The Pub, but we still had Division Street there, running all the way through. It was accessible, though. We did have to battle construction woes – noise and dirt – that kind of stuff. But again, there still wasn’t the kind of development like now on each side of town.

When did you open up the banquet facilities back where the theater was?

Yeah, Theatre A was there, but actually it was built as the Rosedale Theatre – the neighborhood we’re in was called Rosedale. Larry resurrected it in 1969 as Theatre A, and it ran probably until the early 80s. What happened was, The Pub was so busy, and being on the main thoroughfare through town, there wasn’t

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a whole lot of parking. A movie time comes around seven o’clock, all the parking spaces are taken up by Pub patrons, and there’s no place for the Theatre patrons to park, so eventually it just kind of killed it. We opened up a bar to go hand-in-hand with the Theatre for a beverage and something to eat before or after a movie, but we were so busy, nobody could go to the movies (laughs).

Larry (Aiken) used it as Democratic Party headquarters for several years, and then I ended up purchasing the theatre from Larry… again. We’ve probably been there about 20 years now, in the banquet room.

The menu has some items named after customers.

What are some of the stories behind them?

One was Bill Schmidt, a businessman who now lives in Sarasota. We started a little menu on the side, kind of experimenting with certain products, and I gave it to Bill one day and he says, ‘What’s this chicken sh*t?’ So I told him, and he tried it and said, ‘You can’t put that on the menu calling it that. Why don’t you just name it after me?

Sh*t and Schmidt rhyme together. (Laughs) Linzy Chicken – Jerry and Mary Linzy are very good friends, and great customers of mine. Jerry does a lot of traveling around with his business, and he came across this product on a west coast trip and he came back and told me about it.

So we played with and came up with it, and named it the Chicken Linzy. We have the Fitz Pasta from Kay Fitzpatrick – at that time she worked at Keller Crescent… we didn’t have to add any new products or anything; we kind of threw it all together. So I just kind of honor those people by putting their name on the menu.

You may not get a menu item named after you, but if you ask, and they have it, they’ll probably be able to concoct your own custom entrée. The standard fare on the menu is all pretty dang good, too. Stop in and say hello to Bubbles sometime soon. He makes killer soups, and The Pub’s famous Irish stew is now available all year. Save room for Pumpkin Delite.

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[ Bourbon Blog ] Is everything going organic?

Perhaps even your favorite cocktail? The first organic cocktail book ever has now been written by Paul Abercrombie called Organic, Shaken and Stirred: Hip Highballs, Modern Martinis, and Other Totally Green Cocktails. Paul has written for The Washington Post, Wine Enthusiast and National Geographic Traveler. He joins us on a podcast interview on

Tom Fischer

BourbonBlog.com.

Contributor

BourbonBlog.com: Are you drinking a cocktail right now?

Paul: I’m having a Manhattan at the moment.

will ask me to write for them occasionally. Actually, I’ve mostly seen that friends and acquaintances will ask me to bartend their parties.

Is it an organic Manhattan?

Not until someone produces an organic version of Bourbon.

How long did the book take you to compile and where did you get the recipes from?

It took a few years. From the time I sold the project to publish, almost two years. Most of the two years were spent very productively making and seeking out drinks, mooching them from all corners of the Earth. Mooching recipes and expertise and tormenting people for recipes. I have so much booze in my house that I have a speakeasy here.

If you want a drink then walk by house and I can probably pull off anything.

What gave you the idea to do an organic cocktail book?

I started getting into organic foods. A few years back, I was writing for Wine Enthusiast magazine and I met mixologists who were tinkering around with organic spirits. I thought it might make a good book.

What do you do with Bourbon whiskey? I read something about a Roasted Red Pepper Julep, what is in that?

It has a purée. You have to being willing to play with it a little bit. About half the recipes in the book are pretty easy. Another fourth are a little more difficult. And then the other fourth you have to geek out to make. With this Julep, you have to make a Roasted Red Pepper Purée. But you get an excuse to completely indulge in your pyromaniac side. You can put those peppers on a broiler or even roast it on top of a stove top. It also has bourbon, mint, and simple syrup in it.

Tell me about some other bourbon recipes.

Cherry Snaps is a ridiculously simple. A full bottle of Bourbon, 6 cups of organic black cherries stemmed and pitted, 4 ounces of ginger infused simple syrup and it all becomes a punch. Combine ingredients and put in the refrigerator overnight. There is another one called Kentucky Christmas which is rather austere [it’s] made with organic cranberries, cranberry juice and Bourbon.

Many people might ask you, “Why write an organic cocktails book?”

The organic distillers who care how these spirits are made usually take the time to make good booze.

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and vegetables which make for a tasty drink. Some of it is a matter of the ecology of it with no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers and the other part is that it simply tastes better.

What are some organic spirits you have your eyes on right now? Even aside from Bourbon.

Cachaça, the Brazilian sort of rum, is getting more and more popular. Gins may as well. The Bainbridge Distillery in the state of Washington will be making some great organic whiskey once they release it. There are a number of organic whiskies out there with several in Scotland. Some of them are incredibly small batches and nearly impossible to find the States.

What has the feedback been like on this book and where has it taken you?

I’m flabbergasted how many people have posted reviews on Amazon. They are remarkably flattering; I almost feel embarrassed and I’m amazed that people would write 500 to 1,000 word reviews. Magazines

Where do you want this book to take you and the organic cocktail movement?

Organic cocktails have become the last bastion of the kitchen and table that have not gone organic until now. Part of the inspiration for this book was seeing these wonderful organic meals of fruits, vegetables and meats in restaurants. However, they would start the meal with a cocktail that was so artificial that it was not even close to something you had seen in nature. I couldn’t understand the disconnect of starting with awful and then going to sublime. I’m hoping that people who are into organics will find this as a gateway to learning more about cocktails and what they can make behind the bar.

What is an organic cocktail experiment of yours that either went really well or really not so well?

I made one with organic snap peas which I thought would be horrifying but actually worked. It has black pepper in it too. A recipe is just a starting point. You can do whatever you want to it. If you like it sweeter, do that. It is not that orthodox. It’s just a drink, so make it taste like you like it. For every cocktail that you invent, that is wonderful, you’ll probably have ten more that aren’t so great.

To listen to our entire interview with Paul and for a few of his recipes, visit www.BourbonBlog.com.

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There is a Bourbon called Old Whiskey River and supported by Willie Nelson; I’ve heard he used the by products to fuel his tour bus.

I think he smokes it actually.

REVIEW

[ Wine & Spirits ]

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Get these spirits at Varsity!

Varsity liquors is excited to offer the largest 687 North Green River Rd. selection of Luxury Spirits in the Tri State area.

(812) 477-9463 Whether enjoyed “on the rocks” or mixed in your favorite cocktail, the staff at Varsity liquors will assist you in finding just the right fit for your personal tastes. Here are a few of the favorites.

The old rip Van winkle Distillery is home to the highest rated whiskeys in the world. In a blind taste test of whiskey labels from around the world, The Beverage Tasting Institute in Chicago gave the 20-year old Pappy Van winkle’s Family reserve a 99 out of 100 rating, higher than any other bourbon whiskeys.

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A limited edition Don Julio 1942 tequila is also available at Varsity Liquors.

This tequila undergoes a second distillation in a special still known as Pot Still 6, which refines the flavors to add to its exclusivity. You will enjoy rich, sweet aromas of caramel and toffee layered with a fresh vanilla fragrance and hints of red fruits like cherry mixed with caramel and almonds.

The Tour Du Monde X.O. Grande Champagne Cognac is the kelt x.o. Cognac.

This extra old cognac is the on X.O. to be awarded a Platinum Medal in the World Spirits Championship. The taste is a dark, amber, mahogany with delicate scents of flowers: narcissus, jasmine and honeysuckle. The Kelt is velvety and sophisticated on the palate and is the model of balance between tastes and aromas.

Johnnie walker Blue label is the pinnacle whisky of the Striding Man Society-it is the epitome of blending. Created to reflect the style of whiskies in the early 19th century, it is created using some of the rarest casks from the Johnnie Walker stocks, the largest in the world. Johnnie Walker Blue Label unfolds a slow, intense, rich, deep and multilayered experience. The layers of flavor develop and the finish continues with more and more flavors developing of smoke and pepper, ending with a glorious touch of spice.

You might also want to try the gran Patron Platinum Tequila. This is the world’s finest agave, triple distilled and aged which creates the World’s Finest Super /ultra Premium Platinum Tequila. Every Bottle is handmade (lead free) crystal with an etched label, surrounded in a velvet bag .

For all of your Luxury Spirits and Liquor endeavors, come in and explore the possibilities at Varsity liquors located at 687 N. Green River Road.

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[ 2 Daddy’s Pizza ] So what happens when a culinary school graduate with an entrepreneurial spirit decides to open up a pizza place? You get a selection of menu items that doesn’t cut corners with inferior ingredients. You find Dylan Gibbs locally-purchased meats and Managing other products used for not Editor only a 2 Daddy’s pizza, but for entrees such as lasagna, classic grinder sandwiches and more. And you also get a wealth of knowledge derived from owner Andrew Klipsch’s time at not only one of the top culinary schools in the nation, but at over 30 different restaurants Klipsch has had a hand in opening throughout his career.

Klipsch is an Evansville native, but his relationship with food has taken him to locations as far-flung as Massachusetts, Detroit, Las Vegas, Indianapolis, Chicago and various points in between. All that traveling, working and learning helped lead him to develop the starting point for what would become 2 Daddy’s Pizza.

“I noticed when I was living in Las Vegas,” Klipsch says, “is that there were no good pizza places.

It was all chains. One of the places that had decent pizza was the New York Casino; they had a decent pizza styled after the pizza that’s popular in New York. But it paled in comparison to whenever I would fly to New York and have pizza there; I could get better pizza on the street [in New York] than what they had in the casino.”

That experience lingered, and reemerged when it was time for Klipsch to come home. He and his wife and kids came back to Evansville after many years of traveling. A partner of his suggested that Klipsch open a pizza place in Evansville as part of a successful small chain of Chicago pizzerias that both enjoyed. “But the supply chain wasn’t here,” Klipsch • 22 •

says of that plan. “We couldn’t get the products [to use in the restaurant] down here”

Undeterred, Klipsch decided to make his own pizza and do things independently. He experimented with some recipes – making a point of using locally-sourced ingredients – and the result was a pizza that was better than the product coming from the small chain Klipsch was thinking of operating.

And I can personally attest that that – better pizza – is a near-understatement. After eating (okay, eating is the wrong word… devouring would be more apt) several kinds of 2 Daddy’s pizzas, and most recently the “Kitchen Sink,” I can safely say that I’ve had the best pizza in Evansville I’ve enjoyed in years.

The handmade crust, the freshness and quality of the toppings, the savory/sweet sauce, and the combination of flavors all add up to flat-out delicious stuff.

The notion of combining flavors is something I think is one of the more interesting aspects of Andrew Klipsch’s and 2 Daddy’s Pizza’s story. Being a culinary school graduate, Klipsch is trained in the ways flavors play with and against each other. Taking the basics of sweet, savory, salty and bitter, addressing the notion of an ingredient’s texture into the mix and giving thought to the proportions used, Klipsch’s masterwork, the Kitchen Sink, is the best example of a calculated flavor profile that’s just perfect. I had the Kitchen Sink most recently on Daddy’s crust, the Chicago-style crust that I must recommend you try (they also do hand-tossed). And the ingredients aren’t what I would normally consider putting together: Sausage; mushrooms, ham, onions, green peppers, pepperoni (okay so far…); black olives, banana peppers and pineapple.

Here’s where Klipsch’s knack for exploiting the best of each ingredient comes in. The proportions of each item are on the pizza in such a way as to achieve a sort of Yin/Yang harmony of sweet and savory, crunchy and soft, chunky and smooth. The Kitchen Sink represents the best a pizza can be: A flavor explosion, full of complexity and somehow, simplicity at the same time.

My experience with 2 Daddy’s lasagna was similarly impressive. There’s nothing particularly fancy about it – it’s your standard lasagna, at least in terms of the way it’s put together. But again, Klipsch’s culinary training shows in the way the meats and cheeses work with the pasta and all the myriad seasonings to create yet another example of how a person who knows the way flavors play nice with each other – if they’re combined a certain way.

2 Daddy’s Pizza has been open for nearly a year, and is the exclusive restaurant for Little Cheers. Both share the underground space in the Hilliard Lyons Building at the corner of 4th and Main in downtown Evansville. They also do something else unique – offer delivery to any place in Vanderburgh County. Their 2 Daddy’s thick crust pizzas will stay hot more matter where you may be in the county (Klipsch has tested this), so whether you’re calling from the east side of County Line Road or from Lost Creek Drive off Petersburg Road, an awesome 2 Daddy’s Pizza is a quick phone call away.

Klipsch also offers a chance for people to dine on other fare he’s perfected through Chef’s Table Catering, a service handy for meetings, themed parties, receptions of any kind or just about any other event that has a number of hungry people in attendance. The catering menu offers a vast array of choices, from pizza to sushi, steaks and upscale hors d’ouvres.

Give 2 Daddy’s Pizza a call at 812-455-9052 or 812454-1097 for delivery or more information.

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[ Restaurant

Amish

Black Buggy restaurant Lynch & Green River Rd. 473-0012 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Stoll’s Country inn 9820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7731 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ No Alcohol/VISA,MC

BAr-B-Que

Bar-B-Q Barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 491-9868 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC Bar-B-Q Shack 4430 1st Av. 401-8227 Under $10-$15/Casual/ Beer &Wine/VISA, MC

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 landmark BBQ 3901 Broadway 401-7427 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC marx Barbeque & Catering 3119 W. Maryland St. 425-1616 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC

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

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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. 461-7270 Under $10/Casual

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hadi Shrine 6 Walnut St 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards 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

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[ Restaurant Guide ] 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

chinese

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 Steamboat annie’s 7766 Fruitwood Dr. Newburgh, IN (812) 853-7766 Under $10/Casual/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

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

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[ Restaurant Guide ]

(east) 5 N. Green River Rd 479-0511 Washington Ave. 477-2711 (newburgh) 3988 SR 261 858-9911 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Accepted

lucky Dragon Chinese 4313 E. Morgan Ave. 479-5006 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer and Wine/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

emge’s Deli & ice Cream 206-208 Main St Walkway 422-3026, 422-7030 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted

ma. T. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd 475-2888 $10-$15/Casual/full Bar/ Reservation Accepted/ VISA,MC,AMEX

Finn’s Café & Bakery 920 Main St. 962-3694 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

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 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 Choo Choo Cafe & Deli 915 Main St. 429-0283 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Diamond Deli 421 Riverside Dr. Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards donut Bank Bakery & coffee (west) 210 N. St. Joseph 426-1011 (north) 2128 N 1st Ave 426-2311 1031E. Diamond Ave. 426-0011

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 (henderson) 1111 Barrett Rd. 270-826-7361 Piece of Cake 210 Main 424-2253 Under $5/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards riverview by firefly 1 Main St. 465-7206 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards roly Poly Sandwiches 5702 E. Virginia St. 962-2326 Under $10/Casual/VISA, MC

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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 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

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

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[ Restaurant Guide ] culver’s frozen custard Butter Burgers Burkhardt Rd. 437-3333 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards 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 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 Cards hootie hoot saloon & grill Hwy 261 & 66 490-9135 Under $10/Casual/full Bar/ Checks Accepted

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[ Restaurant Guide ] hornville Tavern & catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 963-9318 Under $10/Casual/full Bar/ Checks Accepted/ 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

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 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

Marvin’s Pub 100 State Rd. 62 West Boonville, IN 490-2619 $15 - $25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

cork ‘n cleaver 650 S. Hebron 479-6974 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Recommended/full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

merry-Go-round restaurant N. 2101 N. U.S. Rt. 41 423-6388 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted north main annex 701 N. Main 425-4535 Under $10/Casual/Wine/VISA,MC o’Charley’s (east) 7301 E. Indiana 479-6632 (west) 5125 Pearl Dr. 424-3348 $10-$15/Casual/full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

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

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lorenzo’s Bistro & Bakery 972 S. Hebron Ave. 475-9477 Between $15-$25/Reservations Accepted/full Bar/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Accepted madeleine’s restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards red Geranium 504 N. New Harmony, Indiana 812-682-4431 Between $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Szechwan Chinese restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 479-7600 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards The white house 610 Church St. New Harmony, IN (812) 682-3455 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

GermAn

gerst Bavarian haus 2100 W. franklin 424-1420 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Greek

The acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine and Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Major Credit Cards

inDiAn

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

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[ Restaurant Guide ] Dilegges italian 607 N. Main 428-3004 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/full Bar/VISA, MC house of Como 2700 S. Kentucky 422-0572 $9-$12/Casual/Reservation Suggested/full Bar manna mediterranean 2913 Lincoln Ave. 473-7005 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards milano’s italian Cuisine 500 Main Street 484-2222 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards The olive garden italian 1100 N. Green River Rd. 473-2903 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards raffi’s italian & Mediterranean 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-9166 $10-$15/Dressy Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

jAPAnese

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

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EATS

Jalisco mexican restaurant 4044 Professional Ln. 490-2814 $5-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/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

la Cabana 821 S. Green River Rd. 477-3351 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

[ Restaurant Guide ]

koreAn

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

mexicAn

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

las americas mexican 1016 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-3483 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/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 los Toribio (henderson) 1739 S. Green St. (270) 831-2367 2810 US 41 N. (270) 830-6610 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards moe’s Southwest Grill 6401 E.Lloyd Expwy. 491-6637 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards Qdoba mexican Grill 922 Burkhardt Rd 401-0800 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ VISA,MC Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 402-8226 Under $10/Casual/VISA,MC Tequila’s mexican (mt. Vernon) 408 Southwind Plaza 812-838-2392 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/full Bar/VISA,MC

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

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

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[ Restaurant Guide ] nick’s Pizza & wings 900 W. Buena Vista 401-6425 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards 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 Pop’s Grill (new harmony) 516 S. Main St. 812-682-3880 $10-$15/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA,MC 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

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EATS

[ Restaurant Guide ] 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

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 Chilly willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726 Under $10/Casual/full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Accepted

smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. franklin St. 423-6280 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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

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

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

Turoni’s Forget-me-not inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7500 Under $10/Casual/Reservations /full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Darren’s Pub (henderson) 713 N. Green St. 270-827-2206 Under $10/Casual/full Bar/ MC,VISA

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

dave’s sports den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/full Bar/Checks accepted/All Major Credit Cards

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

Fast eddy’s Burgers & Beer 507 N. W. Riverside 424-ROCK Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/full Bar/VISA,MC

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

Fox & hound english Pub & Grille 5416 E. Indiana 473-5721 Between $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Ginny’s Place Covert & Vann 477-0789 Under $10/Casual/full Bar/All Major Credit Cards lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 West franklin 437-0171 Under $10/Casual/full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Little cheers restaurant & Pub 329 Main St. 423-9740 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/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

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ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 401-2125 Under $10/Casual/full Bar/All Major Credit Cards The marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave.475-8780 Under $10/Casual/full Bar metro Sports Center Pub 5820 Metro Dr. 479-5425 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/VISA, MC The Pub 1348 Division 423-2121 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ full Bar/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards rira’s irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr.426-0000 Under $10-$25/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar / All Major Credit Cards roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave 422-7782 8309 Bell Oak Dr. 490-7778 506 E. 4th St. Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5000 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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

rounder’s Pizza 510 W. Mill Rd. 424-4960 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Beer and Wine/ VISA, MC

logan’s roadhouse Steakhouse 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 5645 Pearl Drive 421-0908 Under $10/Casual/full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. franklin 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Accepted/ 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

seAFooD

Bonefish grill 6401 E Lloyd Expwy.

401-3474 $15-$25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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

Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake 475-1074 Under $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana 474-0005 $10-$15/Casual/full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

red lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave 477-9227 $10-$15/Casual/full Bar/All Major Credit Cards • 32 •

rookies Sports Bar 117 Second St. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1106 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Accepted/ full Bar/Checks/Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Sirloin Stockade 4610 Bellemeade Ave. 473-0300 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Texas roadhouse E. Lloyd Expwy. 477-7427 $10-$15/Casual/full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Tumbleweed Southwest Grill (west) 4600 University Dr. 423-9590 (henderson) 1868 U.S. 41 N. (270) 869-9800 $10-$15/Casual/ full Bar/VISA,MC western rib-eye & ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 476-5405 $12-$18/Casual/Reservations Accepted /full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

TAverns

Bob’s lounge 907 N. fares Ave. 425-4929 Under $10/Casual/full Bar Brett & rhonda’s Place 763 W. Lincoln (812) 588-1010 Under $10/Casual/ full Bar/VISA, MC Cricket’s 518 W. Main 858-2782 Under $10/Casual/full Bar Darmstadt inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 867-7300 Under $10/full Bar/Casual/ VISA,MC Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Diamond lanes 2400 Hwy. 41 N. 424-4677 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

EATS

[ Restaurant Guide ]

fat Boy’s Tavern 115 N. McCreary St. 812-753-9914 fort Branch, IN Under $10/Casual/ full Bar/VISA,MC Fred’s Bar Corner of Reed & Virginia 423-8040 Under $10/Casual/full Bar 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 maryland St. lounge 2130 W. Maryland 424-2525 Under $10/Casual/full Bar ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade 401-2125 Under $10/Casual/full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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 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 Thai Papaya Cuisine 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-8424 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards

veGeTAriAn

rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872 Under $10/Casual/full Bar/ 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

Sam & Jimmy’s hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker Ave. 491-6229 Under $10/Casual/full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

vieTnAmese

St. Phillip inn 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. 985-5558 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards

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

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BANDS

[ A Listing ]

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

chrisTiAn rock/ GosPel Kerusso Last Hour Euphrates Jones

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

Djs Enok Dougie fresh DJ Kodyman freddy K Jon B NickkyB Randy Marshall Romey Rome Shane Breedlove Syimone

heAvy meTAl/ hArD rock Amnezia Anthem for a Massacre Ashes Resurrected Blood Tribe Consume the Obscene eXesion Deliver Us from Evil 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 Bad 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 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 The Brickhouse 201 W. Illinois St. 421-0024 Bullock’s 401 Edgar St. 422-2800

Club royale 2131 W. franklin St. 401-1699 Corner Bar 2668 Mt. Vernon Ave. 423-0933 Corner Pocket 1819 N. fulton 428-BALL Crawdaddy’s at the water’s edge 20 Walnut St. (Inside the Riverhouse) 422-1891 Cricket’s 518 W. Main St. Newburgh, IN 858-2782 Darmstardt inn 13130 Darmstadt 867-7300 Darren’s Pub 713 N. Green St. Henderson, KY 270-827-2206

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

Deerhead Sidewalk Café 222 E. Columbia 425-2515

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

The Duck inn 4100 Pollack Ave. 402-4835

Ø Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074

nS ellis Park Sports Bar 3300 U.S. Hwy. 41 N. Henderson, KY (812) 425-1456

Chilly willy’s 3039 Claremont 423-0726

extra innings (holiday Inn) 951 Wernsing Rd. Jasper, IN (812) 482-5555 Fast eddy’s 507 N.W. Riverside Dr. 424-ROCK

hoosiers lounge (in Casino Aztar Pavillion) 450 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4100 Ø hooter’s 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229

Fox & hound english Pub 5416 E. Indiana 473-5721

hootie hoots Saloon & Grill Hwy 261 & 66 490-9135

Fred’s 421 Read St. 423-8040

Ø hott’s grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. 437-3377

Ginny’s Place 1602 Covert Ave. 477-0789 Gloria’s 3101 N. Kratzville Rd. 423-0138

Ø icon Bar & nightclub 111 S. Green River Rd. Suite f 471-4872

iron horse 203 N. McCreary ft. Branch 753-9918

The Jungle & Fat Cats Bar 415 Main St. 425-5282

hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W franklin 423-0796

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

hammerheads 317 Main St. 421-8492

lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. franklin 437-0171

hob-nob Tavern 1400 W. Maryland 425-6159 nS hollywood Bar & Grill North: 4428 N. 1st Ave. 423-0050 East: 4706 E. Morgan Ave. (Inside Showplace East) 402-5122

lanhuck’s 321 E. Columbia 491-2222 legends 1050 S. Weinbach 476-7444

Leroy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. 464-8300 Little cheers 329 Main St. (812) 423-9740

GOING OUT [ Clubs & Pubs ]

marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780

Brett & rhonda’s Place 763 W. Lincoln (812) 588-1010 Under $10/ Casual/full Bar/ VISA, MC

maryland St. lounge 2130 W. Maryland 303-7196

rick’s Sports Bar 1531 Green River Rd. 477-4088

Ø muncheeze Pizza 1200 W. Columbia St. 437-3300

nS rira’s irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000

o’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630

nS roca Bar newburgh 8320 Bell Oaks Dr. 812-480-7778

old Chicago 6500 Lloyd Expwy.

401-1400

rookie’s 117 Second St. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1106

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

rick’s 718 lounge 718 3rd Avenue 423-0872

Ø Paradise Pavilion 6299 Oak Grove Rd Newburgh, IN 858-7931 The Peephole Bar & Grill 2nd & Main St. 423-5171

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

Ø Penny lane coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741

smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. franklin 423-6280 Shane & kelly’s Corner Pub 1200 N. Main 422-7030

nS Show me’s (west )5525 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 nS (east) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 401-7469 sidetrack Tavern 664 E. Illinois St. 423-0828 Someplace else Main & Sycamore St. 424-3202 Sportsman’s Grille & Billards 2315 W. franklin St. 422-0801 State Street Tavern 718A State St. Newburgh, IN 490-6614 nS The Pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121 Ø Tinfish newburgh 300 W. Jennings 812-490-7000 TJ’s Stockyard inn 1217 Baker Ave. 402-9273 woody’s west 3200 Claremont Ziggy’s Pub 16 Main St. Poseyville, IN 812-874-2170

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ON TAP

[ Beer Reviews]

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along with another old fashion cousin, Heineken. Always has been a favorite of mine with a big meal, as it isn’t remotely heavy – but as light beers go, and like any regular Amstel Light drinker knows, it doles out more flavor than many (if not most) other beers in the “Light” category.

flavorful enough to be quite satisfying.

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Goose islAnD hex nuT BroWn Ale Tom: 1 Straw colored with an almost “skunky” aroma and harsh carbonation.

A lot of light beers are almost devoid of flavor.

Unfortunately, this one is not. It’s been many years since I’ve had an Amstel Light and I now remember why.

Todd: 2.5 Pouring a clear pale gold (with little lacing), this unassuming and simple lager is crisp, light, and malty. It’s well-balanced and not in the least bit challenging. A perfect example of a light lager, this one’s more on the watery side. Likeable for what it is, though not one I’d seek out or stock at the house. jabez: 3 This is a slightly dark gold lager. This beer smelled a little skunky to me. It was hard to review this beer when I was drinking the others.

It did have a light grainy flavor but nothing that stuck me very hard. It also has decent carbonation. It was very easy to drink and it was just your average lager. dylan: 2 Not really a craft beer, but I’ve always really enjoyed Amstel Light; it’s a good old lager that refreshes and stays clean, unlike the bitterness that comes

Tom: 3.5 Deep brown color with reddish hints and a creamy tan head. The nose is surprisingly weak, but the flavor has a nice fruity maltiness to it that is fuller than the aroma suggests. A very drinkable winter beer.

Tom: 4 Dark reddish brown with a decent tan head. Nice sweet, nutty malt aroma.

Nicely textured with good carbonation and a nutty toasted flavor with a hint of hops. A very satisfying beer that I’ve had before and will have again.

Todd: 3.5 This brown ale gives the appearance of being almost a stout, with its rich and deep, almost black appearance. The initial taste heralds a malty chocolate note, with a pleasant sweetness that’s not overbearing nor artifical-tasting.

Tasty and enjoyable stuff. jabez: 3.5 This beer poured a clear brown with a small tan head. I could smell hints of caramel in it but nothing major. It was nutty and had some caramel in flavor also. Would consider this an average nut brown beer in this market. dylan: 3.5 Deep brown, near-black color with a creamy head. Initial shot of semi-sweet maltiness that lingers, but only for 10 seconds or so. Balanced – the malt/ hop proportions keep it fairly middleof-the-road – which suits me just fine.

Compared to English brown ales, the “tone-downedness” of this one is tame, and suited for American tastes, but it still manages to be rich and

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Todd: 4 This dark, opaque amber ale hits the palate with a zingy citrus punch at first, followed by a hoppy bitterness and burnt nuttiness. Quite a unique and flavorful taste experience, this winter warmer is 7% but the alcohol presence is fairly obscured by what I call a profound “flavor roll”, whereas different taste elements evolve on the tongue. An invigorating and impressive beer. jabez: 4.5 This was my favorite of the group. It was a very dark and clear but not cloudy. I could smell a little bit of bananas and cloves in this beer. I was presently surprised by the spiciness of this beer. I could also taste the cloves in this beer.

It did have 7% alcohol content. This beer was very smooth. dylan: 4 Black in my pint glass with a thin head – aroma is musky, spicy, warm – traits associated with the winter season.

Like the Goose Island Nut Brown, malt predominates, and is similarly tempered so as not to be “sickly sweet,” which can happen when a brewer gets too malt-happy. The G. Island is Pyramid’s closest counterpart this month, and is overall a more approachable dark ale, but Pyramid offers more start to finish satisfaction.

Tom: 4 Medium copper color with a dense, lasting head. Strong, hoppy aroma with hints of citrus and a full, creamy mouthfeel. The sweet, hoppy flavor nicely masks the strong alcohol presence. A nice beer for this time of year.

Todd: 3.5 An intensely floral hoppiness emanates from the bottle at once, certainly a good opening scent. This one’s a nicely amber-red in appearance. It’s “only” 7.5% ABV, but this hop-monster packs a bitter wallop -- certainly not for beginners. Actually this is a pretty traditional IPA, and not too fanciful or unique. Solid, but not outstanding. jabez: 4 This beer almost appeared to have a dark orange color to it. I could really smell the hops but also could detect a grapefruit odor. This beer did seem to be a little syrupy. It did have a nice smooth carmel taste and the 7.5 % alcohol was nice. I could also detect a hint of pine for some reason but a very good beer. dylan: 4.5 Gorgeous deep-amber hue that starts cloudy and turns clear. Heavy hops give it the requisite floral nose plus a trace amount of an herbaceous aroma.

The first sip reveals a complexity I didn’t expect from an India Pale Ale; the flavors exploit each taste receptor on the tongue; any given sip offers sweetness, bitterness, even a hint of saltiness – and each subsequent drink reveals different flavors in difference proportions. A surprise in each sip, and an impressive accomplishment by the brewmaster at Mendocino.

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It All Comes Back Harlem Globetrotters at Roberts Why does it come back around?

On October 28, 1956, the first sporting event was held at the then brand-new Roberts Stadium. The game?

It was the Harlem Globetrotters vs. The Washington Generals. It’s been more than 50 years, and the Globetrotters are still dribbling their way to the hearts of kids all over the globe. And they’ll return to where it all began (for the Stadium, that is) to face the same hapless Generals on January 15 at 7 p.m.

A five-year veteran of the team, Tennessee native Moo Moo Evans, talked with me about all things Globetrotter-related.

N4U: Where on the Globe are you at the moment?

MME: Actually, I’m in Toledo, Ohio as we speak.

Your tour is starting in China, and basketball is huge there; what’s it like playing in front of an international audience?

It’s a lot of fun. The language barrier can be a little rough, even though they may understand a little bit of English. But laughter is a universal language, and that’s what we bring, wherever we go. That’s the whole thing; it brings laughter and fun, and it’s a great reception wherever we go. Traveling all over the world is the great part of this organization. I’m glad to be part of it.

When you get to a city and to the venue where you’re going to play, do you go through the same drills and routines you do during the game?

Yeah, just to get used to the floor and the arena. You know, how your eyes are, the depth in the arena may trick you a little bit. We’ll scrimmage a little bit, get a couple of runs, get a couple of shots, you know, do anything any basketball team would do.

How did you become a Harlem Globetrotter?

One of my teammates – actually former teammate now – he basically got me a tryout with the Globetrotters. He saw me playing when I was in Memphis, and told me to come down, because they were looking for some new guys; they had some spots open. I went down there, not thinking that I would make the team, just giving it a shot.

Next thing you know, they call me like two weeks later and told me to come down – they were gonna fly me to Phoenix. I played in front of the CEO at the time. My first city was Baltimore, Maryland, and it’s been five years now.

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Is that a fairly typical way a guy gets on the team?

Everybody has their own story about how they got on the team; everyone has a unique story. Some of the guys, we have a tryout that’s open to the public and to people that we draft.

To get back to the traveling aspect of it – is it hard to stay on a healthy diet while you’re on the road? Are you blessed with a high metabolism, so you don’t have to worry about it?

I think I am blessed with a high metabolism, but at the same time, you have to use common sense; you can’t go out there and eat McDonald’s and Burger King each and every day. We all eat salads and fruits so we don’t blow up – there’s a lot of things we take into account; we have a trainer on the team who tells us what to watch. Don’t get me wrong, I do have a burger from time to time. And we do have a nutritionist who comes to training camp every year.

So, Moo Moo – you got because you drank a lot of milk when you were a kid, right?

I love milk; when I get home I at least go through a gallon or two, maybe three.

Whole milk? Two percent?

Mostly two percent. Skim milk, sometimes I’ll try that, but it’s too watered down.

I see you’ve gotten to do some fun things like swim with sharks at the Newport Aquarium; you get a lot of perks from being a Globetrotter. What are some of the things you’ve gotten to do because of your job? Who have you gotten to meet being a Globetrotter?

Just last week I got to meet Dusty Baker and many of the Cincinnati Reds. Met Patrick Ewing, Dr. J. I met the Prince of Morocco. Moses Malone, Maurice Cheeks – a lot of athletes I get to meet.

You mention Moses Malone and Dr. J – a couple of all-time greats. Who are some of the athletes who’ve been influential to you?

Allen Iverson is one. I’ve met Pat Summitt, the Tennessee Volunteers Women’s coach; I really like her and how she shows leadership – she’s a real stand-up lady. She’s dedicated to teaching the game of basketball. Dr. J, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic – they’ve been really influential to how I play. Back in those days, they were dedicated to the game. Those are the people I look up to.

You mentioned Pat Summitt at Tennessee; if you ever get a chance to meet Bruce Pearl, you should – he’s a great guy, and he has an Evansville connection as the former coach at the University of Southern Indiana.

He was actually out of the office the day I met Pat Summitt. I was gonna meet Coach Pearl, but he was out; their offices are right by each other. Maybe this year, we may get a chance to go over and meet him.

The Globetrotters are really accessible to fans. Is there something a fan has said to you, a kid or a grown-up, that really stuck with you for some reason?

One experience that really stuck with me would be when a little girl came to a game – she game me a [rubber] wrist band, I think it was her favorite. And I wore it out on the floor, and she was hysterical; she was so happy, smiling from ear-to-ear. At the end of the game, we have a 30-minute autograph session, and they’d made it down to get our autographs. Her mom told me that it was very special for me to wear her wrist band on the floor, because no one had ever done anything like that for her. And she started crying – she hadn’t seen her daughter smile as much as she’d smiled that night; she hadn’t smiled once in three weeks. That has stuck with me forever. That experience – and staying true to yourself – it helped me to help somebody else to make them smile.

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GO LOCAL [ Harp’s Pets ]

PeTS are So imPorTanT To PeoPle. Whether furry, feathered or finned, there’s something about pet keeping that must be somehow ingrained in our genetic code. People have been doing it for millennia, as the feline-worshipping ancient Egyptians proved. A very, very long time ago, a hungry wolf decided to make friends with people (or at least with the people’s food), and thus one of the most intriguing and complex relationships – man and canine – was formed.

Harp’s started out back when 1309 N. Green River Road was fairly isolated. There was no mall, no Eastland Place, a single restaurant/bar, a go-cart track and skating rink, but that was about it. The Harp family, Gary, Janie, Earl and Alison, has watched the development from the front row, from the construction of the mall to the expansion of Green River and vogel Roads. And they’re still there, providing new generations of people with the pets and supplies they need.

“Go Local” looks to highlight locally owned businesses that do unique things, and Harp’s certainly qualifies. To look back at the beginning and trace the Harp’s story to the present day, I talked with company president Gary Harp, a familiar fixture in the fish room there since the very beginning.

n4u: so how did it all begin, gary?

GH: I was an aquarium hobbyist back in the late ‘60s, early ‘70s. And I worked for my dad (Earl Harp) at the fish market – Harp’s Fish Market – and there became a space available, and so I asked my dad if I could put some aquariums in there and start selling tropical fish and aquarium and that kind of stuff. And he agreed, and backed it up. That was in 1973. And really the main reason that I thought that I could do well in business was because when I was a hobbyist, the places I used to go – I remember one in particular – I’d go in and they would have dead fish in the aquariums with a quarter inch of fuzz on ‘em, which would have meant that they’d been there for days. I can remember as a teenager thinking, ‘Man, I can do better than this.’ how many aquariums did you start off with?

I had 22 – twenty 15-gallon aquariums and two 29-gallon aquariums. And we had some dry goods, gravel and stuff like that. And it was in the fish market; it wasn’t free-standing like it is now. We

operated off of that wall for a couple of years, and in 1975 it was going pretty well; we decided to build on to the building. So we built on a 50-by-50 space; I took about two-thirds of it and made a real aquarium store – built racks and put in a fish room and had an • 38 •

actual store. You still got to it through the fish market, but it was an area devoted just to fish and aquariums and all that stuff. when did the other kinds of animals start to show up?

The aquarium thing was going good, and I had decided that we could get into other pets, too, and so we cleared out the other half of the building I was in and opened it up, and then I built the pet store part, where I had reptiles and birds, dogs and small animals. It was really small. That was around 1979, 1980. at any given time around then, how many people did you have working for you?

Back then, I probably had about five or six employees, plus me and my wife. It was pretty small. But then in around 1985 we built on another 50 feet, and tore out all of the store part that I had and I designed it, laid out the floor plan, and had a company come and build this larger place that was about 50-by-100, and that was still next to the fish market. But we had closed off the entrance from the fish market and actually had an outdoor entrance for the first time. and that was when that boardwalk was still there?

Yeah, it was still there. Boy, that’s such a long time ago; it’s hard to remember details. But we kept going, and got more and more customers.

And finally, in 1991, my dad retired from the seafood business, and I was busy – I didn’t want to carry it on because I had my own thing going – so I just decided

to expand the pet store into the existing part of the fish market, made some changes in the floor plan, remodeled. I basically sat down with some graph paper and some triangles and a ruler and just drew all that stuff out how I wanted it. what’s your personal take on why pets are so popular?

It’s a family thing, to a large degree. I’ve always said that as long as people keep having kids, I’ll keep having a successful business. Basically, there’s no demographic boundaries; I have everyone from small children who come in with their parents, through every age group, on up to senior citizens.

Pet ownership does indeed span the generations; Harp’s has been running strong for long enough that people who shopped there 30 years ago now have children and grandchildren coming in. The store is located at 1309 N. Green River Road, at the intersection with vogel Road. Their phone number is 812-476-7387; Harp’s is also online at harpspetstore. com.

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The Corner Pocket A cool spot to eat, relax with a drink, shoot some stick and catch some music (live and via karaoke) is right up Fulton Avenue. The Corner Pocket is virtually right in the middle of town, so whichever of the Cardinal points you’re coming from, you’ll have an easy way there. To learn more about the place, we got some inside info from owner Jackie Crawford.

Are you a pool player yourself? Do you compete in the leagues or just for fun?

I have played pool in leagues for years. We have a pool table at home. Joe & I do play on a league. We have a new TAP League exclusively at The Corner Pocket. This league is designed for the players, NOT the league owner operators. This league offers cash paybacks to the players at the end of the session. It is a new league & it is growing quickly. It is exclusively played in house at The Corner Pocket. We have leagues Sun - Thursday & pool tournaments on Friday & Saturday nights - sign up at 7:00 p.m. with cash pots.

Pool players tend to be creatures of habit, and a lot of familiar faces come in day-in, day-out. What do you think it is about Corner Pocket that’s so appealing to people who’ve become regulars?

Often imitated, however never duplicated, it takes more than a building with pool tables to be a Corner Pocket. We have created an environment that makes people want to come back. We are 5000 square feet of open building that looks as new today as it did in 2005. A one of a kind family neighborhood bar, regardless of where your neighborhood is. We are a family business with a great clientele. We are all like one big family. Customers have made some really great friends here. We have a really great atmosphere here. We offer daily drink specials Monday through Thursday.

Let’s tell about the food - where do the recipes/ menu items come from?

Family? Friends? Random selections? Some of both?

Homemade Chili, Meatloaf & spaghetti recipes come straight from the kitchen of my mom & dad, (Jack & Julie Czoer). We have daily plate lunches for $5.00. THESE PLATE LUNCHES CAN BE ORDERED FROM OPEN TO CLOSE OF BUSINESS. You can choose from Country Fried Steak, Grilled Pork Steak which is so large it barely fits on the plate, Slow cooked seasoned open face roast beef, polish sausage & kraut, Spaghetti, & Lasagna. We off a featured plate lunch of the day for $5, however you can order any plate lunch anytime if you are not in the mood for our featured one for $5.50. Each comes with a potato & vegetable. We also have stuffed baked potatoes which we generously fill with ingredients such as broccoli, chicken, bacon & cheese, BBQ chicken, roast beef, cheese & chili. We have a sizeable appetizer menu. We also have main course salads which include Grilled Chicken, Breaded Chicken, Buffalo Chicken & Taco Salad. We have Breaded Jumbo Shrimp & Fries & a Chicken Wrap for those watching calories.

I’m always rushing around too much for breakfast, but I hear you have a great deal on a great breakfast - please tell readers about your breakfast items and what kind of value you offer.

We have a full breakfast menu. Everything from Steak & Eggs, French Toast, Pancakes, Biscuits & Gravy, Omelets, which ALL CAN BE ORDERED ANYTIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT. We offer a breakfast special Monday - Saturday from 7 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. of two eggs anyway you like, two pieces of bacon or sausage, homemade skin on fried potatoes with onions -(not the frozen kind) and two pieces of toast for $3.00.

If you can’t make it there before 10:30am, you can order this anytime after 10:30 for $5.00. We also bring this special back on band night for $3.00 from Midnight to 3 a.m. Most people go for breakfast after a night out anyway; why not get it here?

I have had some killer sandwiches there - do you still offer the BLT? This is the best BLT on the planet, as far as I’m concerned.

Our BLT (More B than LT is pretty famous & is better than any you will find. (A mound of bacon, lettuce & tomato inside 2 pieces of Texas Toast.) We offer appetizers, soups & salads, amazing sandwiches such as our 1/2# burger for $3.75. We have a Giant Breaded Tenderloin that is unbelievable at $4.75. Philly Melts with onions & green peppers, Fish, Grilled Chicken Breast, Fried German Bologna, Hot Ham & Cheese, Ribeye, Stromboli & Club. Our motto is if we have it in the kitchen to put it together, you can order anything. Some of our customers create a sausage, egg & cheese biscuit. We are really blessed with great cooks.

Any other parting thoughts? I want to promote local places as much as possible here...

The Corner Pocket is a family owned and operated business. We offer NTN Texas Hold e’m & Trivia. We have Corn Hole Boards which has been a lot of fun with customers. Those who are unfamiliar with The Corner Pocket are surprised by the top of the line 50 cent Diamond Pool Tables (can’t go anywhere else & pay that), the friendly, family atmosphere & our extensive menu. Once people come in, they come back.

The Corner Pocket is at 1819 N. Fulton Ave. Give them a ring at 812-428-BALL. Entertainment and karaoke nights are nicely varied – check out the Nightlife pages for the who and when at Corner Pocket.

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photo: mark mccoy

Tell everyone the story of how Corner Pocket began.

The Corner Pocket was created due to a fire loss of the Polock Bar. We decided: New building, new bar, new reputation, new name. I have worked in Real Estate for 15 years & The Corner Pocket was supposed to be a side venture but it has quickly become a full time job. I still sell Real Estate for First Class Realty as I am fortunate I can be in & out. My husband, Joe DeVasier, is a local iron worker who helps out every chance he gets. We are a great team.

Was pool/billiards something that was a major consideration from the beginning? Billiards was a major consideration as there are a lot of skilled, devoted pool players in Evansville & surrounding areas. We tried to create an environment that we often looked for when we played pool.

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FriDAy, jAnuAry 1 (hAPPy 2010!)

10:00 aM Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science -- 41st Annual Mid-States Craft Exhibition 12:00 PM Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science -- Views of a City: Images from the Donahue Collection 4:00 PM Winetree - Darmstadt -- Wine Tasting 5:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski Garvin Park -- Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 8:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Brat Pack Hobo Jungle -- Open 9 Ball Tournament Hollywood Bar & Grill North -Karoke w/Josh 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost

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Cricket’s -- Karaoke w/Randy Marshall Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Skelton’s Montourage Frontier Restaurant & Bar -Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- 80s Night Karaoke w/DJ Stubby Hollywood Bar & Grill East -Common Ground Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Southern Edge Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Chaz Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 PM Club Royale -- The Jimmies 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Stompbox 40 Fox & Hound English Pub -Lindsey Williams Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke Icon Bar & Nightclub -- Gonzo’s Toybox & DJ Mikus O’Brians Sports Bar -- Static Woody’s -- free for All fridays w/DJ Raj 10:30 PM Lanhucks -- TBA Little Cheers -- John Hussman Trio Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Scott Winzinger Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs

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BlAck ouT PArTy

DJ Paul Bunyun will be spinning the tunes at Icon on January 2nd for the Don’s and Diva’s Black Out Party.

11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

sATurDAy, jAnuAry 2 12:00 PM Hobo Jungle -- Open Pool All Day River City Eagles -- Cornhole Tournament 5:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski Garvin Park -- Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights

6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Karaoke

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7:30 PM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ frost Cricket’s -- Strolling Tones Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Roy Carter & friends Fox & Hound English Pub -UfC 108: Evans vs. Silva Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- Common Ground Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Sons of Sisters Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke

8:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Brat Pack Doc’s Nightclub -- Troy Miller Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karoke Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver. w/Josh

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Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke w/Chaz Show Me’s (East Side) -- UFC 108: Evans vs.

Sliva/DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- UFC 108: Evans vs.

Silva/DJ & Karaoke 9:30 PM Club Royale -- The Jimmies Corner Pocket, The -- Fuzzy Roxx

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She hunts. She fishes. She wears the latest in Mossy Oak Break-up apparel and lives on mostly cereal, fast food and soft drinks... and now she can legally add beer to that list.

If you are out on the 3rd and see Jenni, wish her a happy 21st.

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10:00 PM Brickhouse, The -- The Gang Fast Eddy’s -- Stompbox 40 Hornet’s Nest -- Karaoke w/IDJ Entertainment

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Icon Bar & Nightclub -- Dons & Divas Black-Out Party w/DJ Paul Bunyun O’Brians Sports Bar -- Static Woody’s -- Pop Tart Monkeys 10:30 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -- Hip-Hop Saturdays Lanhucks -- TBA Little Cheers -- Scott Winzinger Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Trio Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Upstairs

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sunDAy, jAnuAry 3 (hAPPy 21sT, jenni!)

12:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Sunday funday 2:05 PM Roberts Stadium -- U of E Aces vs. Creighton 5:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Doc Stocker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Garvin Park -- Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 PM Corner Pocket, The -- Karaoke Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Karaoke

Lamasco Bar -- Lamasco Acoustic Night/Michelle Shelton Someplace Else -- Karaoke 8:00 PM Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night 9:00 PM Chilly Willy’s -- Open Mic Night w/Jarod Heim Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

monDAy, jAnuAry 4 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 Lamasco Bar -Wii Competition 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 Chilly Willy’s -- John Hussmann Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

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TAsTe BuD Time

Join Ron Hull at the Winetree on Wednesdays for Wine Tasting

10:30 PM Little Cheers -- Karaoke w/AC Entertainment

6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green

TuesDAy, jAnuAry 5

7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Marlinaires Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam Night TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke

10:00 aM Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science -- Toddler Tuesdays: Snowmen at Night

by Caralyn Buehner 12:00 PM Duck Inn -- free Pool 5:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

8:00 PM Club Royale -- College Karaoke w/The Experience Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Andria Reed Gloria’s Corral Club -- Taco Tuesday Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz

Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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Hollywood Bar & Grill North -Acoustics w/John Gauer TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke 7:05 PM Roberts Stadium -- U of E Aces vs. Illinois State 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 Fox & Hound English Pub -Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance Mix w/DJ Stubby Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke/College Night Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Chaz Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke

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Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

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9:30 PM Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams

4:00 PM Winetree-East -- Wine Tasting

10:00 PM Duck Inn -- Totally 80s Sing Along w/DJ Raj O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke 10:30 PM Little Cheers -- Open Mic/Karaoke Contest 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 -- The Marlinaires Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker

10:00 PM Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Flex Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke Woody’s -- College Night w/DJ Raj

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mADison skyliGhTs Boney June’s Music venue springs alive with Madison Skylights/Give A Boy A Gun/Glitch/Empty Lies the Tomb on January 9th.

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Fast Eddy’s -- Karaoke w/Freddy K/Whiskey Wednesdays Fox & Hound English Pub -Wicked Wheat Wednesdays/ Nick Smith Band Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance Mix w/DJ Stubby/ Wacky Hat Wednesday Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Chaz Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- Kerry & The Double D’s

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7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Karaoke Hollywood Bar & Grill East -Karaoke w/Josh-Best & Worst Contest 8:00 PM Club Royale -- College Night w/ John Hussman Cricket’s -- Mercury 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance Mix w/DJ Stubby/College Thirsty Thursday Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Troy Miller & friends Big Jon Rochner and Chris Chrockrem 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

BArAnAcle Billy & The ZeBrA mussels Bivalves and cling-ons alike make your way to Lamasco’s on January 9th 10:30 PM Little Cheers -- Casey Williams/ College Night Someplace Else -- College Night Karaoke

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4:00 PM TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Don & Cheryl’s Sociable Thursdays Winetree - North -- Wine Tasting 4:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Andy fulton on Piano

5:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 5:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session

10:00 PM fast Eddy’s -- 2nd Story Fox & Hound English Pub -John Gauer Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke Woody’s -- Live Music in the Sports Bar

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10:30 PM Little Cheers -- Lindsey Williams Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Ri Ri Acoustic Session

FriDAy, jAnuAry 8 4:00 PM Winetree - Darmstadt -- Wine Tasting 5:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:30 PM Roberts Stadium -- Thunder Nationals Monster Jam 8:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Endless Summer Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/ BK Hobo Jungle -- Open 9 Ball Tournament Hollywood Bar & Grill North -Karoke w/Josh 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Cricket’s -- Karaoke w/Randy Marshall Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The funk Frontier Restaurant & Bar -Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- 80s Night Karaoke w/DJ Stubby Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- The Hiding

Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Southern Edge Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Chaz Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- The Crowd Trio 9:30 PM Club Royale -- Akacia 10:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Endless Summer Fast Eddy’s -- Six Hills Giant Fox & Hound English Pub -Lindsey Williams Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Ant Lamasco Bar -- Barnacle Billy & Zebra Mussels O’Brians Sports Bar -- Pieces of the Day Woody’s -- free for All fridays w/DJ Raj 10:30 PM Lanhucks -- Sister Brutal Little Cheers -- John Hussman Trio Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Michaels Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Upstairs

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sATurDAy, jAnuAry 9 12:00 PM Hobo Jungle -- Open Pool All Day River City Eagles -- Cornhole Tournament

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2:00 PM Henderson Area Arts Alliance-Henderson CC -- Doktor Kaboom! family Science Comedy 5:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -Clayton Daugherty 7:00 PM Boney June’s Music Venue -- Madison Skylights/Give A Boy A Gun/Glitch/Empty Lies the Tomb Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke 7:30 PM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney Roberts Stadium -- Thunder Nationals Monster Jam 8:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Endless Summer Doc’s Nightclub -- Canary & the Coal Miners/Yankee Dime Historic New Harmony -- Under the Beams Concert Series at the Granary: Erin Bode Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karoke w/ Josh River City Eagles -- Karaoke w/Jammin’ Jeff 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Calabash Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- Troy Miller Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- The Hiding Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Mercury

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Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke w/ Chaz Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- 2nd Story 9:30 PM Club Royale -- Akacia Corner Pocket, The -- Common Ground 10:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Endless Summer Duck Inn -- Rich Hardesty/Jay Johnson Fast Eddy’s -- Six Hills Giant Hobo Jungle -- Vengence Hornet’s Nest -- Karaoke w/IDJ Entertainment Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ K-Dogg Lamasco Bar -- Barnacle Billy & Zebra Mussels O’Brians Sports Bar -- Pieces of the Day Woody’s -- DJ Figure & DJ Raj 10:30 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -- Hip-Hop Saturdays Lanhucks -- Amphigoria Little Cheers -- Scott Winzinger Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Buzzkill Mofos Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

sunDAy, jAnuAry 10 12:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Sunday funday VFW of Pollack Ave - Texas Hold’em tournament sign-up

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2:00 PM VFW of Pollack Ave - Texas Hold’em tournament 5:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Greg Anderson Big Band Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 PM Corner Pocket, The -- Karaoke Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Lamasco Acoustic Night/Jay Johnson Someplace Else -- Karaoke 8:00 PM Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night 9:00 PM Chilly Willy’s -- Open Mic Night w/Jarod Heim Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

monDAy, jAnuAry 11 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 -- Good Seed

WickeD Whiskey & FreDDy

Freddy K serves up the tunes and your favorite bartender serves up the whiskey on Whiskey Wendesdays at Fast Eddy’s.

Lamasco Bar Competition

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8:00 PM Club Royale -- Jay Johnson Show Me’s (West) -- UFC FIght Night: Maynard vs. Diaz Someplace Else -- Pool Tourney 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Chilly Willy’s -- Pieces of the Day Show Me’s (East Side) -- UFC fIght Night: Maynard vs. Diaz / DJ & Karaoke

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Show Me’s (West) -- UFC FIght Night: Maynard vs. Diaz/DJ & Karaoke

6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green

10:30 PM Little Cheers -- Karaoke w/AC Entertainment

7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Good Seed Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam Night TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke

TuesDAy, jAnuAry 12 12:00 PM Duck Inn -- free Pool 5:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

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

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T minus one monTh AnD counTinG...

It’s one month until valentine’s Day! Start planning something spectacular for your sweetie!

Indulge in the Chocolate Lover’s Getaway Package at the New Harmony Inn. visit newharmonyinn.com or call (812) 682-4431 for more info.

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Moccasins Gloria’s Corral Club -- Taco Tuesday Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Fox & Hound English Pub -Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance Mix w/DJ Stubby Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke/College Night Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Chaz Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

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9:30 PM Old Chicago Williams

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10:00 PM Duck Inn -- Totally 80s Sing Along w/DJ Raj O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke 10:30 PM Little Cheers -- Open Mic/ Karaoke Contest w/DJ Magic Mark

WeDnesDAy, jAnuAry 13 4:00 PM Winetree-East -- Wine Tasting 5:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Good Seed Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker Hollywood Bar & Grill North -Acoustics w/John Gauer TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke 7:30 PM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney 8:00 PM Club Royale -- Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by BK Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Casey Williams 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Fast Eddy’s -- Karaoke w/Freddy K/Whiskey Wednesdays

Fox & Hound English Pub -Wicked Wheat Wednesdays/ Nick Smith Band Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance Mix w/DJ Stubby/ Wacky Hat Wednesday Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Chaz Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- Kerry & The Double D’s 10:00 PM Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Flex Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke Woody’s -- College Night w/DJ Raj 10:30 PM Little Cheers -- Casey Williams/ College Night Someplace Else -- College Night Karaoke

ThursDAy, jAnuAry 14 11:00 aM Roberts Stadium -- U of E Lady Aces vs. Creighton 12:00 PM Duck Inn -- free Pool 4:00 PM TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Don & Cheryl’s Sociable Thursdays Winetree - North -- Wine Tasting

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4:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Andy fulton on Piano 5:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 5:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Idol Karaoke Contest Hollywood Bar & Grill East -Karaoke w/Josh-Best & Worst Contest 8:00 PM Club Royale -- College Night w/ John Hussman Cricket’s -- Andy Norvell 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance Mix w/DJ Stubby/ College Thirsty Thursday Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Troy Miller & friends Big Jon Rochner and Chris Chrockrem 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 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Buzz Kill Mofos Fox & Hound English Pub -John Gauer • 52 •

Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke Woody’s -- Live Music in the Sports Bar 10:30 PM Little Cheers -- Lindsey Williams Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Ri Ri Acoustic Session

FriDAy, jAnuAry 15 4:00 PM Winetree - Darmstadt -- 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

8:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Bobby Clark Band Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory Hobo Jungle -- Open 9 Ball Tournament Hollywood Bar & Grill North -Karoke w/Josh 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Chilly Willy’s -- Calabash Cricket’s -- Karaoke w/Randy Marshall Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- HogMaw Blues Band Frontier Restaurant & Bar -Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- 80s Night Karaoke w/DJ Stubby Hollywood Bar & Grill East -Fuzzy Roxx Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Southern Edge Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Chaz

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Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Dark Matter/The Hiding 9:30 PM Club Royale -- American Pie 10:00 PM Duck Inn -- Blood Tribe/Shatter the Odds/Hostile Apology fast Eddy’s -- Mcfly Fox & Hound English Pub -Lindsey Williams Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke Icon Bar & Nightclub -- Gonzo’s Toybox Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Six Hills Giant

counTry rooTs

Take in some country in the form of Midranger at the Corner Pocket January 16th. www.News4UOnline.com • Evansville January 2010

Woody’s -- free for All Fridays w/DJ Raj 10:30 PM Lanhucks -- TBA Little Cheers -- John Hussman Trio Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Scott Winzinger Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

sATurDAy, jAnuAry 16 12:00 PM Hobo Jungle -- Open Pool All Day River City Eagles -- Cornhole Tournament 2:00 PM Roberts Stadium -- U of E Lady Aces vs. Drake 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 Gloria’s Corral Karaoke

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7:05 PM Roberts Stadium -- U of E Aces vs. Drake 7:30 PM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney

Hornet’s Nest -- Karaoke w/IDJ Entertainment Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Mikus Lamasco Bar -- Akacia O’Brians Sports Bar -- Six Hills Giant Woody’s -- DJ figure & DJ Raj

8:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Bobby Clark Band Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/BK Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- Brice & Cynthia Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karoke w/Josh River City Eagles -- The Rivertown Jammers

10:30 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -- HipHop Saturdays Lanhucks -- TBA Little Cheers -- Scott Winzinger Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Usuals Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ frost Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Moccasins w/Canary & the Coal Miners Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- Fuzzy Roxx Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Switchback Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Chaz Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Bad Elmer & the Stink Puppies

11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

sunDAy, jAnuAry 17 12:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Sunday funday 5:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Bob Minnette’s Swing Cats Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller

9:30 PM Club Royale -- American Pie Corner Pocket, The -Midranger

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

10:00 PM Duck Inn -- The Cold Stares/ Loko Davi Fast Eddy’s -- Red Eye Max Hobo Jungle -- 50s & 60s DJ & Dance Budweiser reminds you to Contest

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Gloria’s Corral Club -- Taco Tuesday Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz

Doo-WoP Trio

See the van-Dells at Casino Aztar on January 22nd.

7:00 PM Corner Pocket, The -- Karaoke Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Lamasco Acoustic Night/Shawn Needham & The Black Sheep Someplace Else -- Karaoke 8:00 PM Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night 9:00 PM Chilly Willy’s -- Open Mic Night w/Jarod Heim Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

monDAy, jAnuAry 18 5:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski • 54 •

6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Shagadelics Lamasco Bar -Wii Competition 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 Chilly Willy’s -- John Hussmann Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 10:30 PM Little Cheers -- Karaoke w/AC Entertainment

TuesDAy, jAnuAry 19 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 7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Shagadelics Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam Night TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke 8:00 PM Club Royale -- College Karaoke w/The Experience Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Amphigoria

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Fox & Hound English Pub -Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance Mix w/DJ Stubby Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke/College Night Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Chaz Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 PM Old Chicago Williams

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10:00 PM Duck Inn -- Totally 80s Sing Along w/DJ Raj O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke 10:30 PM Little Cheers -- Open Mic/ Karaoke Contest w/DJ Magic Mark

WeDnesDAy, jAnuAry 20 4:00 PM Winetree-East -- Wine Tasting

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5:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -Clayton Daugherty 7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Shagadelics Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker Hollywood Bar & Grill North -Acoustics w/John Gauer TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke 7:30 PM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney 8:00 PM Club Royale -- Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by BK Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -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 Fox & Hound English Pub -Wicked Wheat Wednesdays/ Nick Smith Band Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance Mix w/DJ Stubby/ Wacky Hat Wednesday Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Chaz Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- Kerry & The Double D’s 10:00 PM Icon Bar & Nightclub -DJ Flex Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke

Lanhucks -- Karaoke Woody’s -- College Night w/DJ Raj 10:30 PM Little Cheers -- Casey Williams/ College Night Someplace Else -- College Night Karaoke

ThursDAy, jAnuAry 21 12:00 PM Duck Inn -- free Pool 4:00 PM TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Don & Cheryl’s Sociable Thursdays Winetree - North -- Wine Tasting 4:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Andy fulton on Piano 5:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 5:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Karoke Idol Contest Hollywood Bar & Grill East -Karaoke w/Josh-Best & Worst Contest

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7:30 PM Centre, The -- ‘Underground Revival’ Gospel Play 8:00 PM Club Royale -- College Night w/John Hussman Cricket’s -- The Jimmies 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance Mix w/DJ Stubby/ College Thirsty Thursday Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Troy Miller & friends Big Jon Rochner and Chris Chrockrem Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- Kerry & The Double D’s

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Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Hamilton TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- The Crowd Trio 10:00 PM fast Eddy’s -- Dyonosis Fox & Hound English Pub -John Gauer Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke Woody’s -- Live Music in the Sports Bar

sAy GooDniGhT

Pieces of the Day will be exiting the building permanently as they perform their last show at Club Royale on Franklin St. on January 23rd.

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Ashes AnD rAin They’ll be at Hollywood East on January 22nd.

10:30 PM Little Cheers -- Lindsey Williams Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Ri Ri Acoustic Session

FriDAy, jAnuAry 22 4:00 PM Winetree - Darmstadt -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 8:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Van-Dells Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/BK

Hobo Jungle -- Open 9 Ball Tournament Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karoke w/Josh

TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- 2nd Story 9:30 PM Club Royale -- Pieces of the Day Corner Pocket, The -Tommy Stillwell

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ frost Cricket’s -- Karaoke w/ 10:00 PM Randy Marshall Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Lounge -- The Van-Dells Eight Stories High Fast Eddy’s -- Deaf Megan Frontier Restaurant & Bar Fox & Hound English Pub --- Karaoke Lindsey Williams Gloria’s Corral Club -- 80s Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke Night Karaoke w/DJ Stubby Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Hollywood Bar & Grill East Mikus -- Ashes & Rain Lamasco Bar -- Aarom Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill Kamm & the One Drops -- Southern Edge O’Brians Sports Bar -Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Detail Karaoke w/Chaz Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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6:00 PM Casino Aztar Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke 7:30 PM Cricket’s -Dart Tourney Roberts Stadium -WWE Raw Live Victory Theatre -Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Family Reunion” Concert 8:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The VanDells Doc’s Nightclub -- The Sellouts Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karoke w/Josh River City Eagles -Karaoke w/Jammin’ Jeff Woody’s -- free for All fridays w/DJ Raj 10:30 PM Lanhucks -- TBA Little Cheers -- John Hussman Trio Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Casey Williams Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Upstairs

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sATurDAy, jAnuAry 23 9:00 aM Top Spot Outdoors -- Day Hike at Hemlock Cliff s: Meet at Top Spot 12:00 PM Hobo Jungle -- Open Pool All Day River City Eagles -- Cornhole Tournament 5:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Smoke Rings Frontier Restaurant & Bar -Strolling Tones Hollywood Bar & Grill East -Ashes & Rain Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Rich & Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Chaz Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke

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Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- TBA 9:30 PM Club Royale -- Pieces of the Day-Final Performance Corner Pocket, The -- Desperate Measures 10:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Van-Dells Duck Inn -- August Christopher CD Release Party Fast Eddy’s -- Deaf Megan Hornet’s Nest -- Karaoke w/IDJ Entertainment Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ K-Dogg Lamasco Bar -- Aarom Kamm & the One Drops O’Brians Sports Bar -- Detail Woody’s -- DJ Figure & DJ Raj 10:30 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -- Hip-Hop Saturdays Lanhucks -- TBA Little Cheers -- Scott Winzinger Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Live Music Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Upstairs

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sunDAy, jAnuAry 24 12:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Sunday funday 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 7:00 PM Boney June’s Music Venue -Between the Trees/Rookie of the Year/Action Item Corner Pocket, The -- Karaoke Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Lamasco Acoustic Night/Andrea Wirth Someplace Else -- Karaoke 8:00 PM Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night 9:00 PM Chilly Willy’s -- Open Mic Night w/Jarod Heim Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

monDAy, jAnuAry 25 5:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -Wii Competition 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 Chilly Willy’s -- John Hussmann Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 10:30 PM Little Cheers -- Karaoke w/AC Entertainment

TuesDAy, jAnuAry 26 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 -- Bob Green

Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam Night TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke 8:00 PM Club Royale -- College Karaoke w/The Experience Gloria’s Corral Club -- Taco Tuesday Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Echo-Plexes Fox & Hound English Pub -Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance Mix w/DJ Stubby Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke/College Night Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Chaz

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

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

9:30 PM Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams

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

10:00 PM Duck Inn -- Totally 80s Sing Along w/DJ Raj O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke 10:30 PM Little Cheers -- Open Mic/ Karaoke Contest w/DJ Magic Mark

WeDnesDAy, jAnuAry 27 4:00 PM Winetree-East -- Wine Tasting

7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Amazing Soul Crackers Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker Hollywood Bar & Grill North -Acoustics w/John Gauer TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke 7:30 PM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney 8:00 PM Club Royale -- Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by BK Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The funk

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Fast Eddy’s -- Karaoke w/Freddy K/Whiskey Wednesdays Fox & Hound English Pub -Wicked Wheat Wednesdays/ Nick Smith Band Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance Mix w/DJ Stubby/ Wacky Hat Wednesday Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Chaz Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- Kerry & The Double D’s

mAkinG An enTrAnce

Lieutenant Dan’s New Legs waltz into Fast Eddy’s on January 29th.

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10:00 PM Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Flex Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke Woody’s -- College Night w/DJ Raj 10:30 PM Little Cheers -- Casey Williams/ College Night Someplace Else -- College Night Karaoke

ThursDAy, jAnuAry 28 12:00 PM Duck Inn -- free Pool 4:00 PM TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Don & Cheryl’s Sociable Thursdays Winetree - North -- Wine Tasting 4:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Andy fulton on Piano 5:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 5:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Karoke Idol Contest Hollywood Bar & Grill East -Karaoke w/Josh-Best & Worst Contest Roberts Stadium -- U of E Lady Aces vs. Wichita State

8:00 PM Club Royale -- College Night w/ John Hussman Cricket’s -- Anna Beth w/Gary Ward 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke & Dance Mix w/DJ Stubby/ College Thirsty Thursday Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Troy Miller & friends Big Jon Rochner and Chris Chrockrem 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 10:00 PM fast Eddy’s -- Amputee Fox & Hound English Pub -John Gauer Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke Woody’s -- Live Music in the Sports Bar 10:30 PM Little Cheers -- Lindsey Williams Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Ri Ri Acoustic Session

FriDAy, jAnuAry 29 4:00 PM Winetree - Darmstadt -- Wine Tasting

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

Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- TBA

6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green

9:30 PM Club Royale -Mcfly Corner Pocket, The Midranger

7:00 PM Roberts Stadium -- Three Days Grace/Breaking Benjamin/Flyleaf 8:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Rob Caudill’s Tribute to Rod Stewart Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory Hobo Jungle -- Open 9 Ball Tournament Hollywood Bar & Grill North -- Karoke w/Josh River City Eagles -- The Crowd 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ frost Chilly Willy’s -- Calabash Cricket’s -- Karaoke w/ Randy Marshall Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Shawn Needham & The Black Sheep Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- 80s Night Karaoke w/DJ Stubby Hollywood Bar & Grill East -- Woodsboro Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Southern Edge Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Chaz Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke

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NIGHT LIFE News4UOnline.com

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10:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Rob Caudill’s Tribute to Rod Stewart fast Eddy’s -- Lieutenant Dan’s New Legs Fox & Hound English Pub -Lindsey Williams Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke Icon Bar & Nightclub -Open Casting Call: Hosted

by Cyrus of MTV’s The Real World & Road Rules Challenge Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Akacia Woody’s -- free for All Fridays w/DJ Raj 10:30 PM Lanhucks -- TBA Little Cheers -- John Hussman Trio Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Karl’s Kids Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

sATurDAy, jAnuAry 30 10:00 aM Centre, The -- Kentuckiana Motorcycle Showdown

12:00 PM Hobo Jungle -- Open Pool All Day River City Eagles -- Cornhole Tournament 2:00 PM Roberts Stadium -- U of E Lady Aces vs. Missouri State 5:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 5:30 PM Cancun Mexican Restaurant -- Mariachi Band 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty 7:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Karaoke

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7:30 PM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney 8:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Rob Caudill’s Tribute to Rod Stewart Doc’s Nightclub -- Canary & the Coal Miners/Yankee Dime Frontier Restaurant & Bar -- Byron Rohrig

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The shAnks

Hollywood Bar & Grill North -Karoke w/Josh

TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- The Shanks/2nd Story

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/TW/DJ Frost Chilly Willy’s -- The John Hussmann Trio Cricket’s -- Jay Johnson Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Namaste Hollywood Bar & Grill East -Woodsboro Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Strolling Tones Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Karaoke w/Chaz Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

9:30 PM Club Royale -- Mcfly/Wild Ride Meet & Greet 10:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Rob Caudill’s Tribute to Rod Stewart Fast Eddy’s -- Wax Factory Hornet’s Nest -- Karaoke w/IDJ Entertainment Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Ant Lamasco Bar -- Calabash O’Brians Sports Bar -- Akacia Woody’s -- DJ Figure & DJ Raj

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10:30 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -- Hip-Hop Saturdays Lanhucks -- TBA Little Cheers -- Scott Winzinger Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Amputee Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs

2:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session

11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

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5:00 PM Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Martini Corner Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller

8:00 aM Top Spot Outdoors -- Ski Paoli Peaks with Top Spot Outdoors: Meet at Top Spot

6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -Bob Green

12:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Sunday funday

7:00 PM Corner Pocket, The -- Karaoke Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Lamasco Acoustic Night/ Alan Hart Show Me’s (East Side) -- WWE Royal Rumble

Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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2:05 PM Roberts Stadium -- U of E Aces vs. Indiana State

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Show Me’s (West) -- WWE Royal Rumble Someplace Else -- Karaoke 8:00 PM Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night 9:00 PM Chilly Willy’s -- Open Mic Night w/Jarod Heim Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

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INFO 2GO [ Briefs ]

Stoney’s – Not all about country The questions have poured in since it was first announced: “When is that new place going to open up where Jillian’s used to be?” The answer is mid-January, and the other question: “Will they have both kinds, country and western?” is the wrong question to ask. Stoney’s will have country music, but any connections people are making to Urban Cowboy are a little off the mark.

Casino Aztar’s Entertainment District newest resident will offer a little bit of everything for everyone. Country, rock music, Top 40, even comedy – all is in the works for entertainment at the venue conceived by Las Vegas-based owner Stoney Gray. Expect to see a mix of people who don’t fit the mold of a country music-themed nightclub. Suits and ties, casual wear and yes, boots and buckles – all are welcome at the new club.

A couple of really cool features inside Stoney’s are the dance floor and the mechanical bull. The dance floor is sunken, which makes it possible – if you’re in the crowd and not on the dance floor, to see over everyone’s heads to get a good view of the band. The bull is there for people to ride, and if you’ve never been on one and think it’s easy, go check it out and see if you still think that way once you’ve been flung onto your butt… they are really a lot of fun.

In total, Stoney’s will have three bars, a Mexican restaurant, facilities for receptions and banquets, plenty of pool tables and live entertainment from local, regional, and national acts as well.

Keep tabs on what’s up at Stoney’s at StoneysRockinCountryEvansville.com.

Woody’s Grand Re-Opening

It didn’t take long for Zak Grimes to get back in the game. Woody’s West, located at 3200 Claremont Avenue, is up and ready to go with more live entertainment, DJs, Old School ‘80s dance nights, laser light shows and of course, drink specials on beer, spirits and cocktails.

You can get the lowdown on all that’s happening at the new Woody’s by checking out page four and throughout the Nightlife guide. And then be sure to get out there and say hey to Zak.

Underground Revival Gospel Play The Underground is a place where signed and unsigned artists (singers, musicians, comedians, etc.) go to sharpen their skills and to network. You never know what will happen or who will take the stage, but one thing you can count on is the D-List.

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Led by Darius McCrary, the D-List is the house band at the Underground. They are also the chief musicians at the church they were raised in, The First Church of God. The group consists of seven friends (and lovers) who were not only taught to play together, but to pray together. Over time, their musical gifts have given them something most church folk never get the chance to experience in the real world.

The Pastor of the First Church of God, Reverend Johnson, is old school.

He believes that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Light. No man cometh to the Father, but by him; he believes in knockdown, drag-out, Holy Ghost-filled church services.

The Underground is an interactive musical theatrical event and gospel play coming to The Centre on January 21 at 7:30 p.m. Seats are $40 and $30. All tickets are subject to Ticketmaster Fees, Handling Charges and Facility Fees.

Tickets can be purchased at The Roberts Stadium Box Office, The Centre Box Office, All Ticketmaster outlets including fye in Eastland Mall and Evansville Schnuck’s West. Tickets can be charged by phone by calling 1-800-7453000 or on the Internet at Ticketmaster.com.

Penny Lane Happenings January 8: Cannonhands; January 9: The Toddlers; January 22: Canary & the Coal Miners; January 23: Eric DeLong; January 29: Troubadours of Divine Bliss. Call 4218741 for more info.

Next Month in News 4U

“It’s like This is Spinal Tap, only it’s real.” That’s what I heard about Anvil! The Story of Anvil, a metal band with tremendous promise that sort of fell by the wayside along the way. A friend and fan of the band, Sacha Gervasi, decided to film them, and the result was a movie that has blown people away – critics and audiences alike.

We’ll be rolling out an exclusive interview with Anvil drummer Robb Reiner in next month’s issue. It’s fantastic and full of many of the same kind of ups and downs that drove the film.

So stay tuned. February sees concerts coming – Willie Nelson and Rascal Flatts among them. Look for Valentine’s Day weirdness, ala gift ideas and things you can do to salvage your relationship with your significant other.

Mardi Gras time approaches, so we’ll be sure to give you the heads-up on where to debauch yourself on Fat Tuesday. And it will still be cold, so there will be a shivering wild card in there somewhere…

Keep an eye out for some other interview surprises, too. We’re working on some cool people to talk to…

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Back on the Throne Slayer’s Dave Lombardo

Metallica did it with Death Magnetic, and now Slayer’s done it with World Painted Blood.

Both bands came up in the 80s as dictionary-definition groups. And both have – with the afore-mentioned records – gone back to the basics that made them the seminal groups they are. Slayer is out on tour this month, and Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium will be the closest they’ll be to us, on January 31 with Megadeth and Testament.

Dave Lombardo is looked upon as one of the great drummers or our time, not only in metal, but, as his work with Mike Patton and Buzz Osborne in Fantomas shows, in music. I chatted with Dave recently; here’s what we talked about: N4U: Out of nowhere question, and I hope you’ll indulge me here. You’re a native of Cuba, and I was wondering what you think about some of the chatter coming from the Obama administration about maybe relaxing relations with them.

DL: I look forward to establishing relations with Cuban metal record companies. Maybe in the future there could be some work or production that I could do there, molding or even nationalizing the Cuban metal scene. What I think they should do is allow people to listen to the music they want to listen to. Right now, metal in Cuba is underground.

The only mainstream, accepted music in Cuba is the typical music of that area.

This kind of comes around to what I wanted to talk about – when I was a kid, there was Def Leppardtype metal and Iron Maiden and that kind of stuff, but what you guys were doing was underground here. You kind of had to know people to get into it.

Yeah. We definitely weren’t part of the mainstream.

It’s funny that glam style of music, that was the norm. That was what was accepted.

To be corny, when I first heard you guys, it was like opening a bottle of champagne; nothing sounded like that.

Absolutely. That feeling of how music can uplift you.

Especially to teenagers at that time. This happens to me often, when I discover new bands or a style of music or something, I get just as excited as I did when I was a kid. I’m always searching out for bands that do that to me – looking for the ultimate sound.

When you’re looking for new sounds, are you primarily looking at heavy music?

Anything in general, just as long as it has like a… I mean, not all music, because I do enjoy classical, and piano. But for the most part, it has to be heavy.

And it has to have dark overtones, whatever that is.

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It doesn’t matter what genre or style, just so that it has those elements. It doesn’t have to be metal.

So we’re in a time machine and we’re at Slayer’s practice pad back in the beginning. What would we have heard and seen?

I think you would have seen four guys determined to continue playing music for the rest of their lives.

We were creating a band, and we were excited – trying to figure out what name to call the band, discussing what songs we would cover – go from Judas Priest to Iron Maiden. It went on and on and on; it developed and grew. We were excited: ‘Hey, when are we gonna practice again?’

Do you remember a Eureka moment, like when you thought, ‘We’re taking this heavy music and playing it like this – really fast – and it’s really cool?’

Yeah, I think the first time we stepped out of

Southern California and went up to San Francisco.

And we saw the reaction of the fans, you know, moshing and jumping off the stage, crowd-surfing. I mean this was ’82, ’83.

Was the style born like, you’re playing these cover songs and speeding them up? Was it just a natural thing that happened?

Oh it was really natural. It was like an evolution, almost. We would listen to Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, but then Jeff (Hanneman) shaved his head, got into punk music, and showed up at rehearsal with all this different music. I thrived on it – like, ‘Wow, this is amazing; I relate. I can relate to this musical rush.’ I think it inspired the fusion between metal and punk – that energy.

What was the first Slayer gig like? Paint that picture for us.

The first time we played was probably at Southgate

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Auditorium; it was on Halloween; we got together in summer of ’82, so October of ’82. There’s one picture that I have, and I need to get it back, that shows the band. Jeff has his K.K. Downing hat, you know, white with the black ribbon around it. And Kerry with his little polo shirt (laughs).

Reign in Blood – it’s been called everything from the pinnacle of speed metal to the Sgt. Pepper of metal. How have your feelings about it changed over the years?

I think we’re very lucky to have something like that. Not every band has that, so for us to have that title, to have a record like that under our belt, I mean it only brings good things. It put us on the map.

Fast-forward to when you came back to Slayer after your time away. What was your first feeling when you first sat on the drum throne with the band?

When I looked from my drum riser down to Jeff and Kerry, I thought to myself, ‘What the hell am I doing?’ I just couldn’t believe that I was back in the band – a band that I thought I would never ever come back to. It was an odd feeling; I wasn’t sure if I wanted to stay. But it turned out to be cool; everything turned out great. We’re still enjoying it, and we’re still having fun. We’re stronger than ever, I think. There’s deeper stuff than just the music that connects us together.

When you’re just walking around, are you sort of cursed to find rhythms everywhere?

It’s horrible. It’s like an illness. Yes, absolutely. It’s really annoying. I’ll be driving on the freeway and the lines on the road create a pattern, and there goes my mind… but the worst thing is a dryer with clothes or shoes in it… the most annoying pattern ever.

There was no way to fit everything in here, so go online to news4uonline.com to hear the full interview. Lombardo and I talk about the Cuban metal scene, inside the studio for the recording of the new album, the possibility of more from Fantomas, the demands – physical and mental – of metal drumming and much more.

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There’s a Way There 3rd Annual Kentuckiana Motorcycle Showdown Despite the downtown

Doug Messel Staff Writer

mess caused by the Executive Inn’s demolition, the Kentuckiana Motorcycle Showdown returns for its third year at the Centre on January 30 and 31. The convention hall looks to host a weekend of bikes, music, and food as the event looks to utilize all 40,000 square feet of

available space.

A lot of the hubbub over this year’s convention comes as a result of the Executive Inn’s closure. With the convenience of the downtown hotel gone this year, motorcyclists will have to stay at other hotels. Not a problem, claims motorcycle blog Owensboro Biker News.

“Several alternative room accommodations have been offered to provide vendors and overnight show participants excellent lodging at attractive rates,” their website reads.

as well. Perhaps the most exciting addition comes in the form of a “motorcycle giveaway” during the show’s closing on Sunday.

“Some lucky patron will ride away the winner,” says Barney Lain, one of the event organizers.

Along with these additions, the usual show attractions will still be there. Saturday afternoon features prize drawings and other announcements, as well as interviews with bike builders and other notable personalities throughout the day. Tattoo judging commences at 1:00 p.m. with prizes for that awarded at 3:30 p.m.

Sunday’s line-up of events includes another day of tattoo judging as well as the annual Bike Show awards, when the voting closes at 4:00 p.m. so the awards can be presented an hour later. At 5:15 p.m., the motorcycle giveaway winner will be announced before the show closes at 5:30 p.m.

With all the events, prizes, and contests slated this year, one would think the admission price to be completely ridiculous—not so. Lain says, “Admission prices are unchanged…Adults, $12. 12 years and under are free.”

The 411 on SMG511

More importantly, this year’s show touts an impressive lineup of additions, including a reception on Friday evening for vendors and other participants, featuring hors d’oeurves and a cash bar. A greater advertising and media presence is expected this year • 68 •

SMG—you know, the organization responsible for all the concerts Evansville enjoys at Roberts Stadium, Mesker Park Amphitheatre, the Centre, and the Victory—have a new service available in the area. SMG511, which takes its name from a combination of SMG and Owensborobased Agent 511, allows users to receive concert information directly in the palm of their hands.

Of course, with the advent of broadband technology on phones, the question about this service isn’t “How do I sign up?” but “Why?” Internet access on your iPhone or BlackBerry makes navigating to websites just as easy, one would assume. SMG is prepared for that very question; customers who sign up for SMG511 will gain access to exclusive presales not offered to anyone else.

Of course, while signing up for SMG511 is free, standard text message rates do apply. In order to sign up, all that’s needed is a quick trip to www. smgevansville.com, where customers can pick and choose which events or announcements they want sent to them. It took me about five minutes to sign up—one caveat, however. The SMG web site didn’t seem to want to play nice with Mozilla Firefox, so you may need to switch over to Internet Explorer if you don’t normally use it. That issue aside, things seemed to work great for me.

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Monster Jam: Herculean Feats on Four Wheels Feld

Entertainment’s

Monster Jam Thunder Nationals crashes through Roberts Stadium this month, thanks to sponsors Dairy Queen and Advance Auto Parts. The intensity and carcrushing excitement starts on Doug Friday, January 8 and Saturday, Messel January 9. Tickets run $18 for Staff Writer general seating for adults and $8 for kids. Gold Circle tickets will set you back $30.

Monster Jam is one of the many “monster truck” organizations sanctioned by the United States Hot Rod Association, or USHRA. It touts itself as the most popular monster truck tour and performs for over 4 million fans a year in stadiums and arenas across the world. Monster Jam shows specifically feature three elements—pit parties, races, and freestyle.

The pit party is the event which gives fans the chance to get up close and personal with trucks and their drivers, and will be held at the Evansville event on January 9 between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. Dairy Queen restaurants have been offering pit passes at Evansville locations for weeks, which are required for entry into this part of the event.

The Evansville show itself is slated to feature a diverse collection of monster trucks.

Black Stallion, originally built by Mike Vaters in the early 1980’s, is one of those trucks in the industry

that pioneered a lot of monster truck conventions.

Monster Jam claims it to be the first monster truck with specially designed shocks. Moreover, in 1999, Vaters successfully jumped over another monster truck in his vehicle. Black Stallion is a staple of the Monster Jam series of events.

Of course, Black Stallion is hardly the only vehicle worth mentioning. Raminator and Rammunition, owned by the brothers Mark and Tim Hall, are a pair of 2009 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty trucks that are set to dazzle the crowd. Trey Myers has driven the Iron Warrior in a handful of Monster Jam seasons, but gained much of his experience from watching Mike Vaters in the Black Stallion.

Virginia Giant, a 2006 Ford driven by Diehl Wilson, and Full Boar, Ed Eckert’s 2005 Ford Superduty.

All of these vehicles are slated to rumble at this year’s Monster Jam at the Stadium, although the card is subject to change; keep tabs on updates at smgevansville.com and monsterjam.com.

Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. the nights of January 8 and 9. Tickets can be purchased at The Roberts Stadium Box Office, The Centre Box Office, All Ticketmaster outlets including fye in Eastland Mall and Evansville Schnuck’s West. Tickets can be charged by phone by calling 1-800-745-3000 or on the Internet at Ticketmaster.com. All tickets are subject to Ticketmaster Fees, Handling Charges and Facility Fees.

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CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT [ Heath Eric ]

SOMETIMES LIFE THROWS YOU A WEIRD PITCH AND IT OUT OF THE BALLPARK. Heath Eric did something like that. After a long career in marketing and PR, his lifelong love of and skills in music come bubbling out when the chance came.

The chance came when the Executive Inn in Owensboro took its last breath. Eric wore a suit and tie there every day, and when the news came that the “Big E” was to be no more, he was able to get to work on what he really loves: Music. And now, Heath Eric’s home run is still sailing; he has a new, critically-acclaimed album, Finally Gettin’ It, inclusion in the prestigious Performing Arts Directory of the Kentucky Arts Council, exposure on the Discovery Channel’s The Imploders (on which he played his original song “Big Pile of Bricks” while crews filmed the razing of the Executive Inn – the show was the last performance on the grounds there, which had seen thousands of big-name concerts). Eric’s trajectory is still going up in 2010, and we both took some time recently to talk about his new life, and how he “finally got it.” n4u: Talk about the album, and how it came to be.

HE: It was a journey of truth for me. After the hotel closed, I knew life was just too short not to do what I love. Right after it closed, I took my oldest son on a kayaking and fishing trip; we were gone almost a week. I was going through this stretch of, ‘I lost my job; what am I going to do?’ One day out on the river, it was a beautiful day, and it hit me. I had an epiphany that life’s too short to not do what you love. One of the songs on the album, “Fishin’ in the Creek with My T,” came to me that day. I knew right then and there that’s what I was going to do. And every song on there is 100% true. I can’t tell you how liberating it was.

To backtrack some, your start as a musician – what’s the story about that?

My granddad bought me a guitar for Christmas when I was six years old, and he would give me a quarter for every song I would learn. I’d travel around with my mom to bluegrass festivals as a kid. Through high school and college I played a little bit of everything from guitar to being a singer – I did the rock thing.

I got my start professionally out west in Flagstaff, Arizona, playing coffee shops out there. Then life sort of took over; I’ve always played music and been involved in music, and never really stopped, but with kids and jobs and careers, the music sort of took a back seat. Until now, I’d never been able to focus on just being an artist full time. I’m happier than I’ve ever been in my life.

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name-drop some about the people who you’ve worked with throughout this project.

There’s such incredible talent right here in our back yard. I collaborated on two songs with Rick Miller, who’s a fabulous, award-winning songwriter; I’ve done a lot of projects with him. Randy Lanham – one of the most incredible fiddle players and one of the best people I’ve ever know. Jon Rochner and Danny Erkman on bass and guitar. You can’t get any better.

Molly Troutman sings with me; she sang the duet with me and several others. One of my best friends in the world, Bill Blakely, he tours with me now. Molly, Bill and I are the core of the show right now. what’s next? new songs?

I’m writing songs; I’m actually working on the second album. It’s gonna be more what I call ‘acoustic

soul’ music. The first album I did – I hate to use the word ‘traditional,’ but for me, it’s much more of a straightforward album. My actual style, if you will, has a lot more soul to it. That’s what I’m working on now. It’ll be driven with a lot of rhythmic guitar strumming, heavy harmonies with Molly. Bill plays an upright bass now, and I do a lot of Latin and African percussion. I’m working hard to have this album out by next spring. And I’m ready to get on the road. I’m piecing together a spring tour that hopefully will get me out to the west coast, see a lot of old friends, play a lot of neat places, kind of take off for a month or so and see what happens.

Whatever happens is sure to be original and honest, just like Mr. Eric. It pays off to know more about the man from Rumsey, Kentucky. You may easily do so by checking out heatheric.com. There, you can find out more about the artist, follow his Facebook, Myspace and Twitter sites, order his music and more.

The full version of our discussion includes more esoteric musings on the nature of songs and songwriting, the studio Eric built, teaching music, and much more available online at news4uonline.com.

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after being away from it, what’s it like now getting up and playing in front of people?

Being able to tell my story – and that’s what my show’s about – telling stories and playing my music – is one of the greatest feelings ever, and I love it. I have a lot of great people that perform with me and who helped me with the album. The shows are going great.

IN THE BAG

[ Shopping Styles ]

When fashion was King (or Queen, if you will) America’s fashion choices have changed dramatically since those Puritan times of the Revolution.

We, along with the rest of the world, changed with the times, and when the popularity of the jean came about, we American’s took it one step further. Our fashion choices now revolve around uber-causal pajama pants that we take out into public places and oversize T-shirts with a myriad of

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logos and phrases. If we are to be saved by our sloppy indiscretions, we need to resurrect these great designers of the past.

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The Grand Dame of 20th Century style, Coco Chanel.

Coco Chanel: The grand dame of fashion is probably rolling over in her at the carelessness of fashion today. While ready-to-wear designers come out with new and innovative looks each season, the amount of items that are actually wearable off the runway is slim-tonone. Coco was queen of the tweed suits, a look that is still fashionable today. And, never, ever did denim enter into her fashion equation.

Givenchy made trench coats fashionable for everyone – not just private detectives and flashers.

Hubert de Givenchy: Personal designer for Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Givenchy was an industry great, and helped costume designer Edith Head win an Oscar for his work for the movie Sabrina. His evening wear and day dresses were his bread and butter, but he knew casual too. Inventor of the black crop pant, he’s best known for making the trench coat an all-occasion piece. Put it over jeans and flats, and you’re done!

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Halston caption: Iowa-born, Evansville raised, Halston set standards for fashion that endure to this day.

Halston: Roy Halston Frowick, Evansville native and Bosse High School graduate, reigned in the 1960s and ‘70s with his all-American sportswear, and luxurious eveningwear. He wasn’t afraid to push the casual boundaries, and is known for creating some of the most popular silhouettes of the time.

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Centre, The 812-435-5550

Jan 10:Wedding & Prom Showcase - The premiere local Wedding & Prom event is coming to The Centre on Sunday, January 10 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Say ‘I do’ to making your day the best that it can be! The Weddings & Prom Showcase features more than 100 exhibit booths focused on your special day - your wedding - or your prom! Bridal and prom retailers will share their products and services with attendees while extraordinary fashion shows, minievent presentations and prize giveaways will take place throughout the day. So, mark the date, Sunday, January 10, and make your wishes come true. Tickets for the Weddings & Bridal Showcase will be available at the door on Sunday, January 10 at 10:00 a.m.

Admission is $4 per for those 13 years and older. 12 years and under are free.

Jan 21 7:30 PM:’Underground Revival’ Gospel Play - The Underground Revival is an interactive, musical theatrical event that is not to be missed! This gospel play is coming to The Centre on Thursday, January 21. The Underground is a place where signed and unsigned artists (singers, musicians, comedians, etc) alike go to sharpen their skills and network. You never know what will happen or who will take the stage, but one thing you can count on is the D-List.

Seats are $40 and $30.

Jan 11:Museum Classes for Children & Adults: How to Use a Telescope - Wondering how to use that shiny new telescope you received over the holidays? Having trouble finding things in the night sky? This course in everything astronomical is taught by Mitch Luman.

The George and Dorothy Eykamp Director of the Koch Science Center and Planetarium. Participants will see a planetarium show, learn how to find things in the night sky, receive tips on the best places to watch the stars, and receive expert instruction on how to use that new telescope. Participants are urged to bring their telescopes – new or old – with them to the class. Families are encouraged to enroll. Adults may accompany children at no extra charge. Begins at 10 a.m. Ages 10 and up. Fee is $12 for members/$17 for non-members. Registration due by January 15 with a maximum of 10 students.

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Jan 1:41st Annual Mid-States Craft Exhibition - The juror for this six-state competition is Jane Sauer, Director of the Jane Sauer Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Known for her outstanding reputation among art collectors, museum curators, art critics, and artists, Jane has 34 years of experience as both an innovative studio artist and gallery director. The exhibition will continue through January 31.

Jan 1:Views of a City: Images from the Donahue Collection Provides Visually Intriguing Look at City’s Past - The Town Hall exhibition features images produced from the late 1940s through the early 1990s by Donahue Studios, a leading commercial photography studio in Evansville. This exhibition will be open until further notice.

Jan 5:Toddler Tuesdays: Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner - Bring your toddler to the Museum the first Tuesday of each month and enjoy a story and activity related to items in our collection. Each visit will include a story and game or special activity.

Toddlers ages 2-3 are welcome to participate in this admission-free event along with an adult. Toddler Tuesdays begin at 10:30 a.m. and last approximately 45 minutes.

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[ Arts Guide ]

Garvin Park 812-435-6141

Jan 1:Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights - The largest winter light show in Indiana benefits local children and adults with disabilities. The drive-through event features a mile of sparkling lights on elaborate “fantasyland” scenes. Horse-drawn carriage rides available nightly.

Continues through January 3.

Home Depot (east 812-471-1132

Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science

MORE POISE, LESS NOISE

Jan 2:Home Depot’s Kids Workshops - The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and an achievement pin. Designed for kids ages 5-12 years.

The same event will be held at the westside location the same day as well. Call for more info. The westside Home Depot’s phone number 812-423-6710.

Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe) 812-477-4339

Jan 2:Saturday Morning Story Stretchers - This weekly preschool story time at 10 a.m. takes familiar stories and stretches them to include art, movement and more and is free with regular museum admission.

Rapp-Owen Granary 812-682-3128

Jan 9:Under the Beams Concert Series: Erin Bode - The annual season kicks off this month with acclaimed Erin Bode. The Erin Bode Group creates music forged from the Americana of its members’ midwestern roots, infused with jazz grooves and made magic by Bode’s bell-like voice. Sophisticated

Erin Bode kicks off the acclaimed “Under the Beams” series in New Harmony this month. arrangements and attention to phrasing, both vocal and instrumental, further distinguish the band’s fresh sound. Their most recent release, A Cold December Night, was released in November 2008. 8 p.m. Visit underthebeams.org for updates on the remaining three concerts in the series.

SWIRCA Activity Center 812-464-7804

Jan 15:SWIRCA Activity - In celebration of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the birthday of the late Civil Rights pioneer. Begins at 1 p.m.

Top Spot Outdoors 812-476-8677

Jan 23:Day Hike at Hemlock Cliffs - Beginners welcome total distance approx 2.5 miles. Meet at Top Spot at 9:00 a.m. Call for more information.

Jan 31:Ski Paoli Peaks with Top Spot Outdoors Prices will be group rates based on the number of reservations. Meet at Top Spot at 8:00 a.m.

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University of Evansville Wheeler Concert Hall 812-423-8633

Jan 12:Faculty Recital - Kelly Sulick, Flute, and William Shaltis, Percussion. 7:30 p.m. start time.

Jan 22:Classical Guitar Society Guest Artist Series Adults $15; Students $5; UE Students Free with ID. Starts at 7:30 p.m.

Jan 26:Faculty Recital - Kelly Sulick, Flute, and William Shaltis, Percussion. 7:30 p.m. start time.

Victory Theatre 812-435-5550

Jan 23:Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Family Reunion” Concert - Current concertmaster Gared Crawford takes the spotlight in “Romance for Violin & Orchestra.” in a special performance of Vivaldi’s famous “The Four Seasons”, each season will feature a former concertmaster. Former conductor Stewart Kershaw will take the podium and reunite with Delmar Pettys, concertmaster during the “Kershaw years.” And what happens when you mix a bunch of violin show-offs with “Flight of the Bumblebee”?

Begins at 7:30 p.m.

Jan 25:Victory For Kids ‘Harry The Dirty Dog’ As part of the Victory For Kids Series 2009-2010 Series, Harry The Dirty Dog is coming The Victory

on Monday, January 25 with two shows at 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Harry has everything a little white dog with black spots could want. There’s just one problem: he hates taking baths. He hates them so much, in fact, that one morning he runs away. After a wonderful day spent playing in the dirt, Harry gets so grubby that he turns into a little black dog with white spots and returns home to find that his family doesn’t recognize him! ArtsPower’s new musical, based on the classic book by Gene Zion with illustrations by Margaret Bloy Graham, captures both the whimsical humor and touching dedication to family found in Harry’s story. Tickets are $5.00 a person.

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Wednesdays & Fridays in January:Toddler Tales Interaction with nature is important in a child’s early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old.

Toddler Tales is held every Wednesday at 10 a.m., and it is Free; donations accepted. No reservation required.

Jan 10:Winter Bird Banding - Join Master Bird Bander Scott Kramer for an ongoing conservation project as

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we catch, identify, tag, and release birds from the Nature Preserve. This avian research program is a great opportunity for pictures, so bring a camera. $4 per person/$12 per family. Note: for the safety of the birds, this program will be cancelled if it is raining, snowing, or if the temperature dips much below 32 degrees. Begins at 1 p.m.

Jan 11:Indiana Master Naturalist Course Begins - An introductory program of nature discovery and service learning for adults. Course provides an introduction to our local natural history and develops skills for interpretation through lectures, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and a guided outdoor field trip.

Class meets for a three-hour class once per week for thirteen weeks through April. Registration required.

Call to 812-479-0771 ext 102 to register.

Willard Library 812-425-4309

Jan 25:Beginning Genealogy Class - Lyn Martin, the Special Collections Librarian, will instruct an hourlong beginning genealogy class. This class is free and open to the public. Reservations are requested. Event will be held in the Special Collections Department on the 2nd floor of the historic 1st Avenue institution.

Begins at 6 p.m.

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Sonic Perfection Under the Beams

Erin Bode pronounces her last name with long vowel sounds and two syllables, but that, as with most talented recording artists, isn’t the most remarkable thing about her.

Bode’s unmistakable doug messell soulful voice comes from both Staff Writer an incredible talent and an education from talented jazz pianist and vocalist Christine Witt. The most exciting thing about Erin Bode? Local music fans will be able to enjoy the wonderful sounds of her band, the Erin Bode Group, this month as the Under the Beams concert series gets underway on January 9.

Bode was born in Minnesota before moving to St. Louis, where she sang in a choir as a teenager and shortly thereafter discovered jazz and big band music. For her college experience, she initially chose to study at the University of Minnesota. It wasn’t long, however, before she decided to transfer to Webster University in St. Louis.

At Webster, she earned her degree in music performance and foreign languages before deciding to stick around and pursue a music career in St. Louis. In 2001, she self-produced an album (Requests), featuring a cover of Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time” that became very popular among local listeners. That popularity gave her the props needed to get signed to Maxjazz, a record label based in St. Louis. Maxjazz released 2004’s Don’t Take Your Time, which featured a new rendition of “Time After Time” inspired by jazz artist Eva Cassidy.

It was this album which provided her with more national exposure. Erin Bode’s latest album, A Cold December Night, was released in 2008. A Christmas album, it features a well-crafted, eclectic mixture of original tracks and traditional fare.

Bode’s show in January should be a delight to fans of sophisticated arrangements and jazz grooves, emphasized by the group’s Midwestern roots. It’s an excellent way to kick off the 10th anniversary of the Under the Beams series.

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Ms. Bode’s concert begins the annual winter series; future shows include Evgeni Bozhanov, Bulgarian pianist and a finalist and top winner in the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (think World Series for concert pianists). Bozhanov has also taken top honors at competitions throughout Europe during his career.

March’s concert will likely sell out quickly (the chances are good that each will, for that matter). One of the finest guitar virtuosos of our time, Fareed Haque, will appear at the Granary March 13. To say that Haque possesses talent would be the understatement of the millennium; from jazz to classical from collaborations with World musicians as well as rock artists, Haque’s range is seemingly limitless. The Granary serves as a perfect venue for the incredible sounds this man is capable of producing.

Corky Siegel & Chamber Blues round out the series on April 10. Somehow the sextet of eclectic musicians take Beethoven and B.B. King, mash it together, and create classical blues… or something such as that. You’ll just have to come to see and hear it.

We’ll be profiling each of the artists coming to Under the Beams in subsequent issues; stay tuned for more.

Tickets are available at the Events of Harmony at 527 Church St. in New Harmony and by calling (812) 682-3128. Tickets for all four concerts run $100, but single show passes are $28.

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AT THE MUSEUM

[ Museum Contemporaries ] Currently showing at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science is the 41st Mid-

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States Craft Exhibition. This annual juried show attracts regional artists working in traditional craft mediums such as wood, metal, glass, clay and fiber. The Evansville Museum Contemporaries sponsored a $500 Purchase Award for this exhibit.

It was awarded to Peggy Wyman, of Macomb, Missouri for her fiber sculpture, Green Momentum. The 41st Mid-States Craft Exhibition will remain at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science until January 31.

“Green Momentum is my attempt to capture that exquisite feeling that comes once a long, cold winter at last gives way to spring and, under the spell of sunshine, grass and flowers begin to push up out of the ground, tree buds swell into leaves and all Nature hums with new life.” -- Peggy Wyman

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FriDAy, jAnuAry 15

after new Year’s Party for Teens (ages 12 +) 2:00-4:00 p.m., Browning Events Rooms, Central Library Party like it’s 1980! Games, music and food!

For information: Call 428-8229 or email erikaq@evpl.org.

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by amy Mangold, Marketing & Communications Manager, Evansville vanderburgh Public Library

monDAys, jAnuAry 11 & 25

jAnuAry is “AmnesTy monTh” AT The evPl.

songwriting Workshop 6:00 p.m., Browning Room A, Central Library Learn the basics of songwriting and composing with David Schnerr.

For information, call 428-8217.

TuesDAy, jAnuAry 12 Books & Movies club – My Sister’s Keeper Ages 12-18

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Friday Flix For Teens – aeon flux (Pg-13) 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Browning Events Rooms, Central Library For information: Call 428-8217.

Come to Central to see the giant Monopoly board and to bring back those long overdue materials. If you have materials that are over 60 days late, bring them back from January 4 – January 30 to get your account cleared and your fees forgiven. You must return your materials to a circulation clerk – you cannot return them in the book drop.

TuesDAys, jAnuAry 19 & 26 family festivities 6:00 p.m., READ Center, Central Library Games and activities for the whole family.

For information: Call 428-8225.

monDAy, jAnuAry 25 3:45 p.m., Browning Events Rooms, Central Library For information: Call 428-8217.

where the wild Things are Grades K-6

TuesDAy, jAnuAry 26 Dragon Day Grades K-6 3:30 p.m., McCollough Branch

ThursDAy, jAnuAry 14 Mock caldecott awards 8:00 a.m., Browning Events Rooms, Central Library Review the best children’s books of 2009.

Register by calling 428-8225 or email melissad@evpl.org.

find out about dragons and make a dragon craft.

For info: 428-8236.

3:30 p.m., Oaklyn Branch For information: Call 428-8234.

Call

holiDAy closinGs january 1 – new Year’s day • january 18 – Martin Luther king, jr. day

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KID’S PAGE [ tot time ]

by Mr. Mom .....................................

My children have taken over the old sofa in the garage. It was supposed to go to a friend with a son in college who needed one, but the kiddos did everything but plant a flag in it and claim in for the Motherland. I could be stern about this and reclaim it (it is mine after all), but on the other hand, it does keep them busy and quiet. You can’t buy quiet on my budget, so I think I’ll have to make up a story about how the sofa was stolen. Yes, I was at knife point, and the only way for me to survive was to relinquish the couch. Yes. And they demanded the circular saw I borrowed from him three years ago…

Events, I tell ‘ya!

Victory for Kids Harry the Dirty Dog The kid-friendly series at the Victory Theatre continues this month with Harry the Dirty Dog with two shows on January 25 at 9 a.m. and noon. This new musical, based on the classic book by Gene Zion, and illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham, tells of Harry, a pooch with everything in the world – except good hygiene. He can’t stand taking a bath, so much so that one day, faced with the prospect of yet another hated dunking, he runs off and spends a joyous day rolling in the dirt and mud. Only trouble is, he gets so dirty, that when he finally returns home, his family doesn’t recognize him.

Of course, this is a problem that – I will go out on a limb to suggest – ends happily.

Harry… is about an hour long; tickets are $5. For more information call the Centre Box Office at 812-4355770 ext. 211. All tickets are subject to Ticketmaster Fees, Handling Charges and Facility Fees. Tickets can be purchased at The Roberts Stadium Box Office, The Centre Box Office, All Ticketmaster outlets including fye in Eastland Mall and Evansville Schnuck’s locations. Tickets can be charged by phone by calling 800-745-3000 or on the Internet at Ticketmaster.com.

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It’s cold. Stay inside… remember what a board game is?

They are still made and enjoyed and a new one called Maori was ranked as a “Recommended Family Game for 2009” by the website BoardGameRatings.com.

In Maori, tiles are used on a placement board where players try to find new worlds of their own. Once they’ve “landed” on their own island, they can start building, planting and surviving. You can trade shells with other players, acquire more islands and so on… sort of like Risk meets Monopoly meets Facebook’s Farmland.

Maori is based on the ancient theme of island discovery among the native Maori people of New Zealand.

The game is for two to five players, ages eight and up and the average play time is 30 minutes. So c’mon, you’re stuck inside, you don’t have to be bored to play a board game, and your kids are all burned out on the new Wii, Xbox and PS3 games they got for Christmas. Right?

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dear gentleman, i was taught from an early age to love and respect women, but as the years have gone by, i’ve found myself more judgmental - and frankly - somewhat misogynistic. is there anything to this or am i a normal guy?

Thanks, steve in st. Meinrad

Steve, Sometimes it’s okay to be judgmental. I was shopping in Brooks Brothers the other day and saw a woman in a t-shirt and jeans. It was disgusting. However, you need to balance your misogynistic behavior with something compelling. For example, when trying to pick up a girl in a pub (never a bar—bars are for uncultured people), approach her and quietly say, “Your outfit makes you look beautiful, now come home with me and let me own you.” This has never failed me.

sir, hello, how can i get my boyfriend to improve his look? he has no sense of style, and if it wasn’t for me, he would still be wearing the exact same clothes he did in high school. any tips?

Fashionably Challenged

Fashionably Challenged, Trying to improve someone’s look is always a tricky thing. The first thing you can do is to identify the first thing you notice when you see a man. For example, some women take notice of shoes. At this point, hint at this article of clothing on the other men. With any luck, he will take the hint and buy a new pair of shoes that look similar/identical to the ones you’ve mentioned liking.

If this doesn’t work—and I get the impression it won’t, because your boyfriend seems especially stupid—you may have to do what I did to a woman once—take him shopping, and refuse to leave until he purchases one whole outfit. My favorite stores have a mixture of casual and dress wear, and the staff is usually very helpful about what items to purchase. With any luck, you should be able to see a turnaround quickly.

dear sir, My wife insists we buy a minivan now that we have two kids. i say we can get by just fine with the suV we’ve had for a few years. But she’s serious about the van and is holding it over me. how can i get out of this and keep her happy too?

i jusT goT “friendZoned” BY This girL i’Ve Been seeing offand-on for The LasT year. She GaVe me The usuaL: i’M a nice guY BuT She JuST wanTS To Be friends. of course, ThiS iS unaCCePTaBle. whaT ShoulD i Do? i can’T “jusT Be friends” wiTh her.

Henpecked, Rent a van over the weekend and make sure you invest in the rental insurance, because you’re going to need it. Pile the family in for a trip—it doesn’t matter how long. While driving, make sure you crash the van.

Completely destroy it in such a way as to allow your family to survive, but do make an effort to injure them in some way.

At the hospital, make sure you mention to your wife how much safer you feel in your SUv.

sir, i just got “friend-zoned” by this girl i’ve been seeing off-and-on for the last year. she gave me the usual: i’m a nice guy but she just wants to be friends. of course, this is unacceptable. What should i do? i can’t “just be friends” with her.

De-Balled in Decatur

De-Balled, In order to prove your feelings to her, you’ll have to do something some might see as morally repugnant.

You must put aside your compassion for this woman and sleep with someone close to her. This could be her best friend, sister, or even mother. I know, this may sound terrible, but somehow it always works out. She will spontaneously discover she does love you, and wants to be with you. Make sure that the other party knows that your dalliance was strictly business, and has no doubts about your compassion for them.

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heya, i need some suggestions for some music to play for a dinner date at my place. This guy i met at the grocery store is coming over and i’m making coq au vin and fresh fruit parfait for dessert, if that helps. one thing, though - this is my first date... as a woman. if things get too hot, he’ll probably catch on about me (i’m not all the way transgendered yet).

That might not be a problem (he may really get into it), but i’m thinking the right soundtrack along with this great dinner might help - if we do get naked at some point. in Between Days

In Between Days, You seem to be in quite a pickle. Your choice of culinary wooing is consistent, and I take pride in your choice to have the date at your apartment. It puts you in control of the situation.

So you have to decide on music. I would suggest taking a cue from your name and listening to The Cure. Another group you might dig for dinner music is Depeche Mode. It’s really up to you. Make sure you pick music that sends the right vibe—if you don’t want sex, don’t play something that will make him think of sex.

To that end, you should probably just listen to some old George Jones. Yeah, that’ll do nicely.

henpecked in Poseyville

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TODAY WAS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW Shouldn’t we all be zipping around in flying cars or have a house full of robots by now? It’s 2010, but apparently we aren’t as far along as everyone thought we should DAN WOOLSEY be. Speculations are Contributor just that, and they don’t always pan out.

Before we go getting all futuristic this year, let’s take a look back at some video game predictions and quotes and see what happened.

“THIS IS THE KIND OF BUSINESS WHERE YOU CAN MAKE MONEY OUT OF A SIMPLE IDEA, AND WHEN PEOPLE SAY ‘WE ARE GOING TO MAKE A ‘MOVIETYPE GAME’, THEY ARE SAYING ‘LET’S SPEND SO MUCH MONEY ON THE GORGEOUS GRAPHICS AND SOUND’.”

– Nintendo designer and producer Shigeru Miyamoto, Sept. 3, 2002 Wow. When Miyamoto said this, he had just been talking about the Gamecube, but this seems to be prophetic of the currently unstoppable Wii. Miyamoto is a smart man who knows how to make money and his “simple idea” led to Nintendo getting back on top in the console wars. The technology of the Wii blew socks off of feet when it came out, but it really is a somewhat simple concept if you think about it. The Wii remote combines an infrared remote (which is nothing new) with an accelerometer to allow for your actions to be translated on-screen. It’s not too farout, but it was innovative and captivating.

As for the graphics and sound, the Wii does not support High-Definition video output or HDMI cables of any kind. In the sound department, you’re stuck with left and right stereo cables that at best can get you Dolby Pro-Logic II separation. Digital sound output via optical or HDMI cables are not an option. All of this sounds sub-par when compared to the competing consoles (that support all of the above), but it obviously doesn’t matter. The Wii is currently the best-selling console on the market, proving Miyamoto right.

“YOU’RE LIVING RIGHT NOW IN THE YEAR OF THE DREAMCAST” – Official Dreamcast Magazine, Issue #4, March 2000 This statement was so painfully and literally correct. The Sega Dreamcast launched on September 9, 1999 (9/9/09) with successful launch sales. The console was eventually the leader in sales, but only for about a year.

As 2000 came to an end, so did the success of the Dreamcast. Sega couldn’t compete with the Playstation 2 that launched only a year later.

On January 31st, 2001, Sega announced they would stop producing the Dreamcast hardware (not even two years after its launch). The Xbox hadn’t even been released at the time the Dreamcast was killed.

This would also be the last hurrah for Sega’s hardware endeavors.

These days Sega sticks to software; publishing and developing games for companies that were once their rivals. Some of their notable current-gen titles are House of the Dead Overkill, Valkyria Chronicles, and the refreshingly weird Bayonetta. Since fleeing the hardware scene, they’ve even put Sonic in games with Mario, which would have been sacrilege when I was growing up.

“ARE THERE TWO VERSIONS OF THE XBOX 360 THAT PEOPLE WANT TO BUY? I DON’T KNOW. I LOOK AT THESE FORMATS. IT JUST CONFUSES THE AUDIENCE. THEY DON’T KNOW WHICH ONE TO BUY, DEVELOPERS DON’T KNOW WHICH ONE TO CREATE FOR, AND RETAILERS DON’T KNOW WHICH ONE TO STOCK. SO I THINK WE WOULDN’T TAKE THAT STRATEGY. WE WOULDN’T CREATE CONFUSION.” - former representative director of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. Phil Harrison, August 31, 2005 Confusion is, in fact, what Sony has created with their different versions of the Playstation 3. There are five different versions of the original non-slim PS3, each with a different hard drive size (20, 40, 60, 80, and 160 GB) and varying features that have been added or removed such as backwards compatibility of PS2 software, number of USB ports, and flash memory readers. Now there is a slim version with a 120 GB hard drive. Are you confused yet?

“OUR STUDIES HAVE CONCLUDED THAT THE NETWORK WON’T BE IN PLACE TO DO DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION OF FULL GAMES UNTIL 2020 TO 2025.”

– Gamestop COO Dan DeMatteo, Sept. 8, 2008 You wish, Dan. There are currently 82 full games that can be downloaded on Xbox Live. Yeah, 82 games that were once on a disc can now be downloaded without leaving your house. The Playstation Network and Virtual Console on the Wii also have downloadable titles of previous-gen games.

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“WE DON’T PICK UP GAMES THAT DON’T HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE EXPLOITED EVERY YEAR ON EVERY PLATFORM WITH CLEAR SEQUEL POTENTIAL…” – CEO & President of Activision-Blizzard Bobby Kotick, November 5, 2008 This was very apparent when 8 “Hero” games were launched in 2009 (five Guitar Hero iterations, plus Band Hero and DJ Hero). Activision also dropped games such as Brütal Legend, Ghostbusters, and The Chronicles of Riddick when they bought the company Vivendi Games. I guess they just didn’t have “sequel potential”. When EA picked up Brütal Legend, Activision filed a lawsuit like a jealous ex-spouse.

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A sort of compromise Marshall Mathers announced back in November, Relapse: Refill bridges the gap between the May 2009 release, Relapse (which started with that creepy dream/conversation with “Dr. West,” who advises that PAul the best way to deal with temptation Dockery Contributor once Marshall gets out in the world is to just “take a drink… you know, take the edge off…”) and the promised Relapse 2. Alas, Relapse 2 didn’t come out when initially announced, and so I imagine there was some scrambling at Aftermath (and parent company Universal Music Group, to be sure) to get something out.

So there’s this – Relapse in its entirety with an extra seven tracks presumably not fit to make the cut for Relapse (which was a mediocre album at best to begin with, especially considering the wait and anticipation leading up to it).

But the additions are relatively fresh, varied and satisfying. The first of the new tracks is “Forever,” a dirty old-school lyrical party that sees Kayne West, Lil Wayne and Drake kick in their thoughts on romancing ‘da ladeez. “Hell Breaks Loose” is vintage Eminem, with some signature Dre beats that harken back to The Chronic-era West Coast sounds that revolutionized the game. “Buffalo Bill” could have been left on the cutting room floor where it started – Eminem does his best Cypress Hill impression here – and it doesn’t really work. “Elevator” is another vintage Shady track, full of mind-melting, hilarious lines and that trademarked chorus right where it should be. DJ Hero players will find track “Taking My Ball,” which was previously available only through the game.

“Music Box” – another of Mathers’ “lost little boy” songs – and the righteous party track “Drop the Bomb On ‘Em” round out this compromise album, one that borrows from itself, but at the end, offers some stuff that helps bolster a fairly lackluster offering and give it an extra star to achieve average status.

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Over the course of some twentyfive years and eighteen albums, composer Jeff Greinke has proven his mastery of fourth-world ambient sound. This new release combines his trademark spacious, exotic, and earthly atmospheres ToDD with more traditional instruments ZAchriTZ to form classically-structured Staff Writer chamber music, accented with cello, piano, and trumpet. During “Slow Rise,” Christiana Morgan’s cello plays a major role, grounding the sounds in an earthy, harmonic fashion. “Night Flyers” weds what sounds like field recordings of nocturnal frogs with treated piano and choral voices.

“Abandoned Place” is a shadowy, almost sad classical/ ambient piece, with mournful strings and piano.

“Before the Storm” is beautifully self-explanatory, with an air of impending darkness. It’s the calm before a potentially serious weather pattern, where the initial winds pick up to herald the oncoming storm. “Partial Light” also manages to convey a peaceful solitude, but not without some darker force underneath the fragile hull. It’s this dichotomy that makes virga so successful.

Greinke balances the tender, fragile beauty of strings and shifting melodic strokes with undercurrents of regret, tension, sorrow, and uncertainty, without being cold or calculated in his approach or execution.

To put in succinctly, this is ambient music with soul and feeling, and that makes virga a real winner.

-- Todd ZachriTZ

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[ CD Reviews ] Mudvayne – Mudvayne (epic) 2

Easily the most interesting aspect of this, the Peoria, Illinois-grown band of alt/nu-metal half-wits, is the album art. The Edvard Munch-like, fly-eyed, creepy guy on the cover is visible only under a black light.

A neat trick, I suppose, for an otherwise forgettable, trite and predictable collection of eleven tracks that continue the 21st Century’s first decade of this alltoo-ubiquitous genre. Why won’t it die? Kids who might have liked this stuff (or even some of the band’s decent stuff on early records such as L.D. 50 and The End of All Things to Come) are now out of college, having, I suppose, moved on to other things than the blunt and stupid, formulaic crap they might have enjoyed when being a tortured soul was something they wore on their sleeve.

If there’s a track to perhaps download, it’s “I Can’t Wait,” a death metal drenched song that offers a few minutes of enjoyment, I guess. But the rest, especially the end, a pathetic, acoustic ditty called – what else? – “Dead Inside,” is something to skip altogether, unless you’re an avid fan who must own everything by the band. And if this is you, then you’ll ignore any criticism or praise for this self-titled thingamabob.

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them to fans of kindred spirits like Tool, Isis, Jesu, Mono, or Sunn o))). “The Creeper” features some guest guitars from Greg Anderson, himself of Sunn o))), but the music is purely Pelican. The twin guitar attack of Laurent Schroeder-Lebec and Trevor de Brauw interweaves delicate melodies below seas of monolithic riff. Pelican’s heavy (and heady) music leaves behind any semblance of ego or pretense, as these players create songs that sometimes sweep and float, at other times twist into a tumultuous firestorm of angst and thunderous momentum. Tracks like “Strung up From the Sky” epitomize everything that Pelican stands for – strong, muscular, and tight riffing, softer passages, a monstrous rhythm section, and melodies wafting around the gargantuan (song) structure. Nothing here is tired, rote, overplayed, or showy. Superb work, and perhaps Pelican’s finest thus far.

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robin Thicke – Sex Therapy: The Experience (star Trak, LLc) 1

Grant hart – Hot Wax (mVD audio) 4

Pelican – What We All Come To Need (Southern lord) 4 Chicago’s progressive/metal act migrates to Southern Lord for their forth album, and this one follows much in the path of their past work – lengthy, intricatelydeveloped instrumental rock that takes aspects of heavy indie, doom metal, drone, and even math rock and adds a monumental heaviness that will endear

Mt. Zion, but even this is overshadowed – probably for the better, due to Hart’s fine, mature, and welldeveloped songwriting skills. “You’re The Reflection of The Moon on The Water” is a superb, raved-up rock song that admittedly owes much to Patti Smith.

“Barbara” is a sweet bit of 60’s-style English baroque pop, and “School Buses Are For Children” is a wellwritten and heartfelt classic rock-style song that showcases Hart’s considerable skills as a vocalist – a fact seemingly forgotten and overshadowed by his years in the background. “California Zephyr” is a simple pop song that’s effectively catchy and narrative, as is the 60’s pop of “Sailor Jack.” Taken as a whole, Hot Wax is an amazingly well-composed collection of diverse, tuneful, clever, and timeless songs that will withstand. Full accolades!

-- Todd ZachriTZ

Best-known as drummer for Minneapolis punk icons Husker Du, some would be surprised to hear this new solo record from Hart, his first in nine years. All but abandoning his more raucous punk roots, Hot Wax sees collaborations with members of Canadian post-rock acts Godspeed You Black Emperor/A Silver

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The progeny of Alan Thicke (who played a therapist on the hokey-ass sitcom Growing Pains… I wonder if there’s a subliminal connection with that and the title of Thicke the Younger’s new album?) offers a step backward in his career as a rather polished and professional purveyor or pop/R&B. Sex Therapy: The Experience is a flat-footed homage to all things carnal.

What’s more, it seems designed to appeal to tweens and kiddos in general, which is an immature U-Turn away from the sounds of the successful and criticallyacclaimed The Evolution of Robin Thicke, which had an appeal to older fans of R&B. Here, we get inane lyrics such as the title track’s “You are my love, you are my love/Let me be your medicine…” and “The doctor’s here for you/ Take you like Twilight, I’ll bite your neck.” Ugh. I’m the farthest thing from a prude, but the content on Sex Therapy… is so obviously engineered to appeal to kids, the explicit content – which is never ironic, funny or even that sexy – just rubs me the wrong way. Contributions from Snoop Dogg, Kid Cudi and Nicki Minaj not only don’t kick • 87 •

in much in the way of style or substance, and to me, show that the suits at Star Trak/Interscope thought to themselves, “Hey, let’s see what we can get away with selling this to 12-year-olds…” Like I said, I’m not offended by anything but lies and disingenuousness, but Sex Therapy… feels like it’s full of at least the latter. It sounds and feels like a calculated move to market a product (and that’s all it is – a cog in a machine of money turned by the whims and tastes of kids barely into puberty), and that’s not art; it’s yet another example of the cynical, cash-grab mentality that’s pervaded the industry at the expense of bands and artists who struggle with a DIY mindset to get noticed – without the help of a famous daddy best known as the dad on a stupid TV show from the 80s (Although to give Thicke the Elder some credit, he did write for a couple of shows some of the catchiest theme songs ever: Facts of Life and Diff’rent Strokes).

Justin Timberlake does sexy better (and he’s a more talented singer), Robbie Williams does funny/ironic better, and this white boy’s raunchy has been executed with better style from countless artists, from Eazy-E to R. Kelly – and in my humble opinion, each of these guys bring more to the table than Thicke. Here’s another one to download, if you need some juvenile, sexed-up crap for your mp3 player.

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includes only songs from Voivod’s legendary first 10 years. Classic progressive/metal/thrash songs like “Voivod,” “Panorama,” and “Nothingface” prove that these guys still have the chops, and the vision to transcend normal “thrash” or “metal.” Complex arrangements, futuristic lyrics, and moments of 4-onthe-floor power integrate seamlessly with spacier elements, as in their closing cover of Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd (the amazing “Astronomy Domine”), which the band dedicates to their fallen brother, Piggy. A superb, engrossing, and enjoyable show from a band that’s inspired many from both the metal and punk camps. A lengthy interview (actually gushing fanletter in video form) with Dave Grohl is included as a bonus, as is a documentary, some additional recent live footage, a more. As inventive, progressive, metal goes, Voivod are still kings of the court, and this DVD aptly proves it.

-- Todd ZachriTZ

Subarachnoid Space – Eight Bells (Crucial Blast) 4

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As a straight, red-blooded male version of the frail species Homo sapiens, I confess I’d much prefer to see this live concert than simply hear it. But what they hey? Like the eye candy that Kylie herself is, this is pure pop ear candy, all packaged tidily for the most loyal fans of the durable Down Under songstress.

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iPod for shuffle and/or custom playlist purposes, but for general listening, unless you’re a die-hard fan, skip this and rent/buy one of her concert DVDs. -- PauL dockerY

kylie minogue – Kylie Live in New York (Parlophone)

Voivod – Tatsumaki - Voivod Japan 2008 (DVD) (mVD Visual)

In the world of Canadian metal, Voivod are something of an enigma, and had carved a niche for themselves as one of the most forward-thinking heavy rock acts around through the 80’s and early 90’s. But when guitarist and founding guitarist Denis “Piggy” D’Amour passed away of cancer in 2005, the band went into a tailspin, and members splintered.

Fast forward a few years to 2008, and several original members reconvened with new guitarist Dan Mongrain (Martyr, Gorguts) for a tour, including this show in Japan as filmed by a TV crew. It’s a surprisingly intense show, filmed with multiple cameras, and

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Because that’s about the only people who’ll download, let alone buy this concert-on-disc.

Kylie’s talent is undeniable; in concert her voice is as strong and polished as it is in the studio. In fact, for a modern pop star, her chops are impressive.

And it’s fairly well-established she’s an excellent dancer, but the sound – the production of what’s coming off the stage on …Live in New York is piss-poor.

It sounds like it was recorded from the audience, rather than from the board. Crowd noise is abundant; the bass is thin and the vocals are tinny, reverb-ey. For a product of a major international superstar like Kylie Minogue, it’s downright amateurish and distracting.

I could see this dropped into a well-stocked

Psychedelic music is frequently seen as silly, hippie peacenik stuff. Not so with Portland’s Subarachnoid Space. They dispense with that notion with reckless abandon on this, the group’s eighth full-lengther.

Now, I hadn’t heard any of this group’s music for probably nearly a decade, so I was surprised to see them still around. Eight Bells brings a more song-oriented direction, and also finds them with an even heavier approach than I remember.

Leader Melynda Jackson and cohorts lash a ferocious, fuzzed-out, instrumental guitar rock attack with dark, aggressive, and screeching psychedelic effects and an appropriately strong rhythm section – Jefferson Airplane this ain’t, kiddies. “Lilith” opens with an oppressive and scalding series of riffs and rhythms.

“Akathesia” dives in for more overloaded and dense guitars with lysergic effects, while “Hunter Seeker” is an ultra-heavy set of doomy, drone-metal riffage and thunderous drums – a truly heavy psyche track that smokes more than a little reefer, man. Subarachnoid Space’s mind-melting, brain-scarring jams are enough to please even the sturdiest metalheads, and spacey enough for fringe travelers anywhere. Unequivocally a wild (and worthy) trip.

-- Todd ZachriTZ

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some oF The BesT A Serious Man (Focus Features) Though their No Country for Old Men won a Best Picture Oscar, the Coen brothers, Ethan and Joel, royally pissed off a lot of filmgoers with that movie’s abrupt and incomprehensible ending. In A Serious Man, however, the Coens save the best for last! Rooted in deep traditions of Hebrew storytelling, A Serious Man rolls out the Yiddish and presents us with the story of Larry Gopnik (Michael Stuhlbarg), a seemingly cursed Midwestern Jew who, for all he tries to be good, can’t escape the bad. Tempted constantly to do the “wrong” thing, Gopnik always chooses the noble alternative. That is until he’s just had enough and, for the first time in his life, chooses a dishonest path. In that very instant, two things happen. The phone in his office rings and a tornado brews outside. If Larry Gopnik thought he was cursed before, just wait to see what the angry gods have in store. This is Serious!

District 9 (TriStar) If Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Lovely Bones) throws his name and weight behind your film, you know you must be doing something right! And that’s exactly what happened to director Neill Blomkamp. Jackson fell in love with Blomkamp’s story, of an alien race of “prawns” who find themselves relegated to the ghettos of Johannesburg, South Africa, then made sure the rest of us got to see it. District 9 is startlingly original, political and moving. When I find myself crying for a creature that looks like a crawfish, I know I’m having a truly unique theatre-going experience. This is visionary.

at the end of the film, Mo’Nique, who normally makes her money as a stand-up comic, delivers a gut-wrenching monologue of admission, rage, and guilt that is so good she makes a despicable character sympathetic. And how about Mariah Carey? As Precious’ social worker, Carey gives a grounded, understated and multi-layered performance which proves that all that Glitters is sometimes gold!

The Cove (roadside attractions) Louie Psihoyos’ takes on this heart-breaking story about dolphin capture and slaughter in Taiji, Japan much in the way John Carpenter would. He stages it like a thriller. One look at this daunting Japanese cove through Psihoyos’ lens and you just know bad things happen here. And Psihoyos, with the help of Richard O’Barry, who captured and trained dolphins for Flipper then had a massive change of heart about the true nature and consequence of captivity, is hell-bent on breaking Japanese law and exposing us to those horrors. The Cove is educational, infuriating, pulse-pounding and just downright bloody. The next time you have the urge to swim with dolphins or go to Sea World you should stop and consider the dolphins that didn’t make it out of The Cove.

An Education (Sony Classics)

Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire (lionsgate)

Simply put, this movie is a showcase of powerhouse acting. Virtual unknown Gabby Sidibe melts into the title role. As Precious, a mentally and physically-abused 16-year-old Harlem girl who’s pregnant by her own father for the second time, Sidibe shines and inspires. And, • 90 •

Carey Mulligan, who snagged this season’s first Best Actress award from the National Board of Review, is turning heads in director Lone Scherfig’s tale of Jenny, a 16-year-old prep school girl lured away from her studies by the attentions and affections of an older man (Peter Sarsgaard). David exposes Jenny to society, art, culture, and wealth. But her real “education” is coming and those around her know it. Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense) stars as Jenny’s teacher Miss Stubbs, who can’t fathom this talented and intellectual student wasting her potential on a man. Emma Thompson is devilish and delightful as the school’s headmistress, who is just waiting for her opportunity to tell Jenny, “I told you so.”

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[ The good, the bad and the just plain fugly! ]

The 2009 moVie SeaSon iS oVer! Cue the Tabernacle Choir and tell those mormons to belt out the hallelujah chorus! The movie year, for all practical purposes, was a disappointment. while i chad gave I Love You, Man an “a” way Benefield Contributor back in March, i didn’t assign another letter grade that high until november! 2009 was slim-damn pickins, Peeps! While there were lots of floating turds in the hollywood waters, there were some shining stars. so, here goes . . . some of the best movies of the year (in no particular order) and some of the worst! keep in mind, my deadline for this column was December 15th and the true “best film of the year” could have possibly been released after press time!

Every Little Step (Sony Classics) In 1976, choreographer/director Michael Bennett took Broadway by storm with the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Chorus Line. Some thirty years later, directors Adam Del Deo and James D. Stern turn their cameras on the team in charge of casting the revival. Many members of that team are old cronies of Bennett and characters in A Chorus Line are actually based on their lives. So it’s fascinating to watch them audition hundreds and hundreds of talented hopefuls trying to find younger versions of themselves. That audition process is grueling and emotional. And, speaking of emotional, watch Jason Tam’s riveting audition as A Chorus Line character “Paul.” You will never see a finer display of acting.

I Love You, Man (Paramount)

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cicadas, tornados, crossword puzzles and Thomas Haden Church. And, let’s not forget my favorite line of the movie, when Sandra Bullock says to a trucker, “Thanks for not raping me.” Well, Sandra that’s a nice sentiment. But, I’m the one who needs a cotton swab in the cookie.

[ Best & Worst ‘09 ] 2009 movie season with this side-splitting comedy romp. Paul Rudd stars as Peter, who, because he has absolutely no candidates for a “best man” at his upcoming wedding, is encouraged by his fiancé to find some male friends. He eventually bromances Sydney, played by Jason Segel (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) and the two forge a friendship that is unconventional and hilarious. This is, hands-down, the funniest movie of the year and one of the best comedies of the entire decade.

#2- Observe and Report (Warner Bros.)

into Mandela by Morgan Freeman make Invictus the real touchdown. It’s rousing, politically-charged and triumphant.

Food, Inc. (Magnolia)

THE WORST MOVIES OF THE YEAR #5- The Box (Warner Bros.)

Speaking of cookies, when Seth Rogen’s bipolar mall cop takes on a serial flasher, we get eye level with every inch of junk in the trunk. God help my retinas!

There is not enough Visine in the world to get this red out! A horrible movie that should never have gotten a studio green light.

#1- Year One (Sony Pictures) I said in my November column that I haven’t stopped thinking about Robert Kenner’s documentary on our nation’s food industry since I saw it. Since that column, I have watched Food, Inc. again and have lost even more of my appetite. At this point, I’m one more missed sandwich away from being an Olsen twin. I said a couple of months ago and am fully prepared to say it again . . . Food, Inc. should be required viewing for every carnivore in this country.

Why? Because Robert Kenner takes his cameras deep into the chicken houses, meat processing plants, and food factories of America. His hypothesis is simple.

The way we eat has changed so drastically because of industry that now we barely even know what it is we’re eating. Scary!

Invictus (Warner Bros.)

Nothing is more unifying than sports and newlyelected South African president Nelson Mandela knew it. That’s precisely why, in 1995, he looked to Francois Pienaar (played here by Matt Damon) and the South African rugby team to aim for the World Cup title. They won it and, in the process, united a nation and encouraged its people to celebrate beyond the bounds of color. The average theatre-goer will look to Sandra Bullock’s The Blind Side as the feelgood sports story of the year. But stellar direction

by Clint Eastwood and an amazing transformation

Question for Cameron Diaz . . . If I push that button what happens to you?

#4- Orphan (Warner Bros.)

One of best comedies of the year! Only, it’s not a comedy! It’s a suspense thriller about a serial killer with a rare form of dwarfism. Are you sh*tting me?

#3- All About Steve (20

Century Fox) Sandra Bullock “blindsided” us all with this romantic comedy attempt complete with three-legged babies,

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If you read my October column, you likely saw this one coming. Director Harold Ramis’ (Analyze This, Bedazzled, The Ice Harvest) aimless and laugh-free “comedy” stars Jack Black and Michael Cera as two guys named Zed and Oh, who are forced out of their primitive tribe and embark on a journey through the early days of man. I have been in portable toilet facilities that stink less than this film. In fact, I once visited the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in the offseason and used one such facility that hadn’t been tended to in months. When I opened the door of that particular Port-O-Let, a swarm of 10,000 flies flew out of the structure onto my face. That was more pleasurable than this movie.

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am looking for a man who I can spend some time with, get to know, and see where it leads.

I’m not looking for anything serious right off the bat, but I want to date and see what happens. So, if that sound interesting to you, let me know.

1521 Hi, my name is Heather. I’m 33 and I stand 5’3. I have black hair, and rusty-green eyes. I am recently divorced. I just want to find someone who likes to hug and cuddle, who is kind of a homebody, and who also likes to go out, do things, and enjoy stuff. I want to find someone who likes to enjoy life. So, if you like what you hear, give me a box back, I’d love to hear from you. Bye. 3799 Hey guys, this is Kaylynn. I’m 24 years old, sexy, fun, and smart. If you’re interested in getting to know me, let me know. Bye. 1904 This is Mary. I’m 31 years old, and I’m just looking for some guys to talk to right now and maybe date later.

3061 Hey guys, this is box 3061. I’m a 42 year old female who has just moved back to the Evansville area, and I got on The System to just kind of get in touch and see what’s going on. If you’re interested, box me.

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4453 Hi there, I’m a non smoker, very light social drinker, and I’m looking for someone who is the same. I’m looking for someone who likes to do things, go places, travel, fish, camp, etc. I’m just getting tired of looking at four walls and being alone. So, if you like what you hear, and you like to do things, give me a box. Bye. 2125 Hi, my name is Debbie; I am 55. I want a sincere person--someone who doesn’t want to play head games and somebody who wants somebody who has something upstairs and who isn’t so concerned with what’s downstairs. I’m going to keep this short and sweet, and that’s it. If you want to know more, you can check back with me. Thank you, Bye.

1634 Hey guys, I’m new to The System. I’m a 25 year old SWF. I’m 5’1 and I am a red-head with blue eyes. I’m new to The System, tired of head games, and tired of the drama. I just want to live my life - move on and move forward. If you think that’s interesting, hit me up.

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3211 Hi, I am in search of a SWM ages 45-75. I am down to earth, and I am looking for the same in a man. I enjoy going out to eat, going to movies, being with family and friends, spending time at home with that special man watching movies, holding hands, kissing, and long drives. I do not drink, smoke, or do drugs, and I am looking for the same. I drink maybe occasionally. So, if you’re out there and would like a good woman, give me a box. Thanks.

3212 Hey everyone. I am a 24 year old white female calling from Evansville. Right now, I am just looking for someone to talk to on the phone. If we enjoy talking with each other, then maybe one day we can meet up and things can go from there, but I am perfectly o.k. with talking on the phone.

I am 5’9 with brown hair and blue-grey eyes. I am very attractive. I have two children. I like to go out and play pool, go camping, going out to bars, and having fun. If this sounds interesting and if we have anything in common, let me know.

4631 Happy Holidays . . . Hello gentlemen, are you going to be spending Christmas alone? Well, I am too. So, why not give me a box and let’s see if we can’t spend the holidays together and ring the new year in right. I am a soon to be 51 year old DWF with a medium to average build and hazel-green eyes. I’m looking for a non-smoking gentleman between the ages of 51 and 64 who is a non-smoker, is not a couch potato, and who loves to spoil his woman rotten. So, why not give me a try. Give me a box, and you won’t be sorry.

Thanks, have a happy holiday.

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9484 Hey ladies, this is Daniel. I stand 6 ft, and have brown hair and brown eyes. My hobbies are playing basketball, going down by the river, and playing poker. My age is 22. Everybody calls me teddy bear. If you like what you hear, give me a call.

9328 Hello ladies, I am a 46 year old SWM. I’m 6’ tall with brown hair, green eyes, a goatee, and a mustache. I live in Evansville. I own my own home and vehicles, and I am financially secure. I like to do just about anything outdoors as far as camping, fishing, and hiking. I also enjoy listening to country music and some of the older rock and roll. I am a smoker and a social drinker. I am looking for somebody to date and hopefully it turns into a long-term relationship so no games please. If this interests you, box me.

5506 Hello, I’m 6’2 with brown hair and blue eyes. I really like sports, participating more so than watching--softball, bowling, golf, basketball, etc. I’m an avid reader of fiction and mysteries. I would like to find somebody just to get to know and get together with. Give me a box.

7137 Hi, my name in Jim. I’m 5’6 and I’m 64 years old. I’m looking for somebody to settle down with and to have a nice loving relationship. I’m 5’6 and 64. I live in the Evansville area. I’m a DWM and I would treat any woman with respect; so, that’s the way I would like to be treated myself. I have been divorced for five years, and I’m looking for somebody to fill a void that’s there.

I’m just hoping like crazy to meet someone. My box is 7137.

6223 Hi there ladies, this is Mike. I stand 5’9, and I have blonde hair, blue eyes, a goatee, a tan, and a muscular build. I am looking for some ladies to chat with, maybe meet up with, and go from there. So, if you’re interested, give me a box.

Thanks.

8600 Hi, this is a 36 year old SWM. I am father of two, I have a son who is eleven and a daughter who is ten. They both live with me. Family is very important to me. I am 6’2 and athletically built. I still run and stay active and have a college education. I really love the outdoors. I live in Western KY. I’ve got a place in Evansville where we like to go to camp, fish, ride horses, and do that kind of stuff. So, if this interests you, give me a box.

9028 I am a white male looking for women to hang out with and have fun. If you’re interested, give me a box. Bye.

7004 Hello, this is Ty, happy holidays. I like to bike and run, and I would prefer to have somebody taller, and of course female, to train with and spend time with. I prefer somebody in Henderson or Owensboro. I like the pace down there its just a little slower, and the people are pretty friendly.

I have toys to play with—a four wheeler and a motorcycle—I like to ride. I have weekends off generally. I work for myself. I would very much enjoy running into somebody, and like I said, I’d like to have somebody a little bit taller. I’m 6’4.

I’m in shape, 40, athletic, and college educated.

6489 Hi, my name is Steve.

I’m 34 and 5’11. I have two girls; I am divorced; and I enjoy going camping and four-wheeler riding.

I have a Harley and enjoy riding it. I am looking for a female 20-40 years old with a small to medium build. If you like what you hear, box me, and I’ll tell you more. I look forward to hearing from you.

7164 Hello, my name is River. I’m 6’2 and I’m very muscular. I am into body building and weightlifting. I am a full-blooded Cherokee. I’m looking for somebody to get to know and just see where it goes from there. I love to ride my Harley, and I love to have fun.

7579 Hi, I am a white professional male who is 57 years old. I stand 5’8 and I am just looking for somebody to go out to eat with, go to movies, and that kind of stuff. If you’re interested, please give me a box back. Thank you.

If this sounds interesting to you, let me know. Bye. 8968 Hi, this is John. I’m 44 years old. I’m currently single, and I’m looking for a single or divorced woman anywhere from 30-45 years old. I am looking for somebody who takes care of themselves because I do take care of myself. If you’re into the drinking game or the drugs and all that craziness, I have no use for it. I need somebody who has high morals. I’m 6ft., and I’m just looking to see what’s out there. Have a good day.

9496 Hi, I’m tall; I have waist length brown hair, and brown eyes.

I’m attractive.. Just looking to see what’s out there.

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This Month’s Questions...

1. Please name off the bands you’ve been a

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of Indianapolis – Evansville native

4. “Groove is in The Heart” by Deee-Lite. Another extremely difficult question!

5. Boobs. Really nice ones.

Jon Lutz & Gregg Martin Roy Carter & Co.

1. I’ve been in (chronological order here): Luna Clara, Lunar Event, Svetlana, and Yuki, which is my current band. My first gig was on the same day as my SAT; I spent the night before and the day of throwing up from utter nervousness--when I stepped on stage and grabbed the mike stand, you could see my hands (whole body, for that matter) visibly shake. Thankfully, I had a lot of friends in the audience who made me feel more comfortable.

2. I was in a singing troop called the Broadway Babies when I was in middle school; I really enjoyed the crowd reaction (when they weren’t nodding off in the nursing home, they were quite enthusiastic in their praise). Later in high school, my friend Jack approached me to start a band, and I thought, “Why not?” Simple as that. I was also attracted to the fact that I could pick my own stage clothes, rather than wearing a top hat with a red sequined tube top and tap pants.

3. This was a very difficult exercise, thank you very much. Lamb, New Order, Radiohead and The Primitives… I know, that’s four. Lamb and Radiohead make the list for sheer musical innovation and beautiful vocals and lyrics; their music has a power that is undeniable. New Order and The Primitives inspire me by their pop genius and simplicity---great feel-good music.

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1. Gregg - After Hours, Sibeco, Blues 4U and dozens more. First paying gig, 1974, I was 16.

Jon - Little Moe and the Atomic Two-Tones, Blue Basil and lots of one nighters and theater shows. My first paying gig was 1973.

part of and when you played your first gig.

2. When did first you 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 your 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.

because they tried everything. The Beatles wrote folk songs, rock songs, riff songs, waltzes, shuffles, you name it. Number 2 is local guitarist Matt Kincaid.

I was always fascinated by Matt’s playing. He can play any style, classical, jazz, acoustic flat-picking and do it extremely well. I used to ask him questions about how he played. He finally told me to go take lessons from Ron Pritchett, who is number 3. I’ve taken many years of lessons from some terrific teachers but Ron really put it all together for me with respect to understanding how music actually works. He also taught me what a bass player’s job is in a band. I use those lessons every time I play.

4. Gregg – “Take the Money and Run” 2. Gregg - When I saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, February 1964. Jon – “Breathe” by Pink Floyd. If I have to sing I always try to do some deep breathing and vocal Jon - I grew up watching guys like Elvis, Ricky Nelson, warm ups. I usually do it in the car on the way to the Johnny Cash and Buck Owens playing on TV. It looked gig because they sound pretty weird but I always like a pretty great job to me and then the Beatles regret it if I don’t do them. came along and the girls went crazy. All the girls in my school were in love with them. Who wouldn’t want 5. Gregg - Frankie Avalon scowling at me because I that job? didn’t have brushes for his song “Venus.” Silly me for 3. Gregg – Beatles for incredible musicality and style, Gary Burton for his artistry on the vibraphone, Steve Gadd for playing the best drum tracks on recordings he was part of. Oh yeah and Steely Dan for some great songwriting and studio performances. (I know that’s 4, sorry).

Jon – Number 1 has to be the Beatles. The first thing I did when I got a guitar was go out and buy a songbook that had every song the Beatles had ever recorded. It was really a great learning experience

thinking it was a rock concert.

Jon- I was playing guitar one night and our bass player passed out and took a nose dive headfirst off the stage. Fortunately he was OK when he sobered up.

Roy Carter & Co. will be at the Deerhead January 2 and downtown’s Taste… January 16. Both are instructors; Gregg teaches percussion and Jon teaches guitar and bass at Guitar Lab.

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OPINION

[ We’re Doomed ] Welcome to 2010, you frail sacks of meat and gristle… who happen to be doomed! Here’s what the future year holds: more perpetual stupidity. Skynet will not overcome us, cars will not fly and Will Ferrell movies will still be garbage. It’s dead certain people will act like total plonkers, MENSA membership will slide, Viacom brands will continue to pump out lousy reality shows for mass consumption and local news will be riddled with meth-related malarkey. Lindsay Lohan might tumble through another year without snuffing herself, more Duggar children will be hatched into the enormous brood and George Michael will be caught

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getting lewd in public with random blokes and a stash of coke somewhere on his person. But whuuuut about that bastard Tiger? Poor Elin. More like poor rich Elin. Will his marriage survive? Who cares! That turkey should’ve learned a lesson from Bill Bellamy in How to Be a Player.

As for me, I don’t intend to deviate far from cynical... about everything. Nickelback? Sucks. Country music? Reeeally sucks; just ask

twanged-times-a-thousand Miranda Lambert. NFL Football? Pff. Concussion this, concussion that--for the amount of money those clowns make, I’m expecting on-field decapitations. Guidos from tha shore? Vomit in my mouth. It doesn’t matter how many Nic Cages you throw at the throngs of disparity plaguing our planet, we are still doomed.

KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDAZZZZZIANS: A SPECTRUM OF FUTILITY Tucked away somewhere in Olympic accomplishments the exorbitant, silicone hills of in 1976) and a slew of California, lives a girl named Kim. blood and step siblings, Fathered by an Armenian lawyer each attempting to garner (now deceased) famous for their own undeserved defending The Juice, murderer slice of celebrity. The most and former football superstar apparent and publicized with large hands, and a Scottish/ siblings are Kim’s blood Dutch mother, Kim was blessed sisters; one resembling a with striking looks, even more hermaphrodite gorilla with striking measurements and dense arm hair and flared undeserved celebrity. Simply nostrils and the other a famous for being famous, Kim more attractive, glaringly has grown to live a superfluous cretinous preggo that lifestyle, posing for millions of plans to breast-feed her pictures and contributing bodies child until the age of five of work (total crap) to society. years. Both sisters have Kim’s had a failed marriage, a chosen mediocre mates; sporadic relationship with a the gorilla securing an football star (with large hands) average basketball player and a pornographic sex tape with unflattering features with a flopped R&B singer and and the other, stringing parasitic pervert that inspired along the impregnator, thousands of hormonal males a relative unknown and across the globe to reach for accused deadbeat. wads of Kleenexes and lone

Replacement socks. Embarrassed and shamed, father Bruce, who is Kim coped with the humiliation secretly alien, does by posing sans outfit in the near not mesh well with the Keeping up was never so boring, vapid and stupid. six decade sustained erection, superficial glitz and inanity Hugh Hefner’s, famous and of his human socialite family. longstanding Playboy magazine.

Often dressing in baggy, plain clothing to offset

Kim partakes in a reality television his tight, expressionless David Aames from Vanilla series, based around keeping up with her family, Sky face (post accident), Bruce protrudes from including the Scottish/Dutch mother, replacement the equation like a urine soaked tramp walking father Bruce Jenner (an American figure a red carpet next to stunning and sexy Jennifer proclaimed as “The World’s Greatest Athlete” for Anniston. Despite having spent the better part

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of two decades infiltrating the Kardashian family unit by marrying Kim’s Scottish/Dutch mother and sitting around awkwardly in the family’s oversized furniture trying to figure out what the hell is going on, common topics of conversation within the family evade Bruce, leaving him addled, trying to decode the messages swirling around him to one day report back to “home base.”

Not surprisingly, “home base” will be extremely disappointed, if not appalled by the torrential foolishness Bruce reports back to them.

Deeming the retrieval project a complete failure and total loss, the powers that be will ascertain there is nothing of redeeming substance to be utilized in present day or relative future from planet Earth, where Bruce has been working covertly over the last sixty years. Massive kill squads will engage, armed with ruinous nuclear extermination devices. Bruce becomes expendable, as more advanced infiltrating aliens with more adaptable capabilities have been developed since his deployment. Instant incineration of the planet occurs once the extermination devices have been discharged, scattering the remaining puff into the eternal depths of the universe. Galaxies far and away breathe a collective sigh of relief knowing this moronic dwelling (society) that occupied Earth has been forever eliminated from the collective life force of the universe.

Take that global warming. *Note: Yeah, I know the glaringly cretinous preggo recently bore her spawn. I don’t care. And no, I don’t watch the show.

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