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March 2015

FEATURES Cover Story:

A Quick Note from the Editor 4 You Asked for It

29 Mugshots 60 20 Questions from a 20-

Reviews 76 Beer: Cure What Ales

50 Best of the Tri-State 2015 Find Out Who’s Leading the Pack

Beauty 22 Beauty Date with

61 In Town & Around 71 More Mug Shots 72 How I Roll 74 Local Talent: Sarah

86 Film: Fifty Shades of

6 Guns and Hoses VIII Their pain, the Community’s Gain

Dakyissa

Business 27 Bob’s Gym

8 EvilleCon 2015 More Everything

Coupons 90 Save Big!

10 EPO Classics: Concertos for Orchestra Audience Meet Musicians

Cuisine & Dining 31 Restaurant Spotlight:

12 Haynie’s Corner First Fridays A Long Overdue Monthly Art Tour

32 What’s Cookin’: Smiling

16 The Crunk Chronicles Pt. 3 The Unavoidable Conclusion 18 The Lure of Instagram You just can’t Look Away 24 The Bokeh Lounge Expansion Bigger Really is Better

Leroy’s Tavern Moose Deli

33 Local Chef Spotlight:

Nick Weisenborn of NW Chophouse 34 Restaurant Guide 40 Fresh from the Kitchen with Chef Doug Rennie Entertainment 20 My City: Andy Herbertz 25 Little Big Town &

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Wolfe 75 Soundboard: Lo and the Lolifes 78 Arts & Activities 79 Local Writer Spotlight: John Thurgood 80 Words from Whitney 81 Brain Games: Crossword 82 Community & Family 84 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 88 Local Band Spotlight: Guilty As Charged 93 We Were There 94 Club Guide

You

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87 DVD Reviews/Fletcher’s

Finds

Sports 14 Elite 8 NCAA Division II

Men’s Basketball

66 Evansville IceMen

Profiles

Local Happenings 82 Heidi Garza Dance

Studio 4th Anniversary

92 AAF-GE Social Media

TobyMac Live 26 My Random Sh*t 28 Tri-State Ink

Seminar

Brain Games Crossword Answers: ACROSS: 3. Shoemaker 6. Hope 8. Boston 9. Ireland Forever 10. Chicago 11. Fairies DOWN: 1. Truman 2. Maewyn Succat 4. Shyness 5. Death 7. Shillelagh 8. Britain

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This is the main event we’ve all been waiting for. In one corner of the ring, the area’s finest members of the police department; and in the other, the top drafts from the fire department. Bragging rights are on the line as both sides battle in the name of charity for the eighth year running.

Guns & Hoses always draws huge crowds to the Ford Center and keeps everyone on the edge of their seat as the heroes of our community box for glory, but the real winners are the local children with disabilities who benefit from the money raised annually, especially those afflicted with Prader-Willi syndrome. In fact, the event was initially conceived as a way to help EPD Detective Patrick Phernetton’s daughter Mykenna (“Mickey”) who has the disease. Over the years, Guns & Hoses has brought in thousands of dollars, much of which will go towards the building of a group home for kids just like her – kids that suffer from a sense of constant hunger. If left unattended, people with Prader-Willi syndrome can literally eat themselves to death.

Last year, the Hoses unarmed the Guns, and the men in blue have been impatiently waiting for a shot at revenge. Of the 15 matches scheduled,

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there is one in particular that is hotly anticipated: Henderson Fireman Willie Curry vs. EPD Deputy Chris Roe. Curry is undefeated, 6-0. But Roe’s record is nearly as good having lost only once his first time out. Since then, no one’s been able to take him down, and he’s primed to give the champ a run for his money. “I’ve been training off and on, but I really stepped it up in January,” Roe says. “I’ll hit it hard all the way up until two weeks before – don’t want to take the chance of getting injured.” He acknowledges that Curry is a beast between the ropes and a very tough opponent. “He moves well, has a lot of power and he brings the fight to you. He’s a good athlete.” But Roe is no slouch, either. By coincidence, his neighbor is a former prize fighter. The two have trained together and the results speak for themselves.

But no matter what happens, the departments have nothing but total respect for each other. “We have a good rapport,” Roe says. “It’s kind of cool because Guns & Hoses has really brought us closer, and we look forward to seeing each other at the event.” – TE For ticket info, visit thefordcenter.com or 911giveshope.com.

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Eville Con started the same way so many great ideas do – with a brainstorm. Some years ago, members of the former local anime club Otona no Otaku were hanging out discussing all things Japanese when they hit upon the possibility of holding a convention in Evansville. That initial, casual conversation amongst friends quickly turned into a serious proposal and in 2009, an inaugural, free mini-con was staged. Though it would ultimately pale in comparison to subsequent conventions, the building blocks were in place.

“After the mini-con, several members of the club decided to host EvilleCon in earnest and formed Evansville Anime Convention, Inc., a non-profit organization consisting of a Board of Directors, who would oversee the annual convention,“ EvilleCon Co-Chair Robert Grimwood explains.

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In 2010, the first official, full anime convention was hosted at the Old National Events Plaza (then known as The Centre), drawing around 300 people but most importantly, the attention of the tri-state. With name recognition and great wordof-mouth, attendance continued to increase each year. In fact, EvilleCon brought in 2000 fans in 2014 and expectations for the upcoming March convention are obviously quite high. “This year EvilleCon returns bigger and better than ever,” Grimwood says. “We are bringing more special guests, more panels, more events, live action role playing, video game tournaments, trading card game tournaments, table top role playing games and so much more!”

Despite the growing stature of the convention, Grimwood and his fellow EvilleCon creators have not lost sight of the big picture. “We’ve done all of this while maintaining our mission to teach about and grow the appreciation for Japanese anime, culture and manga in Evansville and the surrounding community,” he says. And that’s impressive considering the amount of planning that goes into each convention, particularly now that it has reached a much wider audience.

“We start at least a year in advance,” Grimwood explains. “As soon as the convention has closed, we basically start heavily planning for the next one. It is a year-round labor of love for the Board of Directors and EvilleCon staff.”

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Their dedication to staging a great event trickles down to all aspects of the convention. According to Grimwood, suggestions for improving EvilleCon, including special guest requests from fans through social media sites, are seriously considered and accommodated if possible. This year’s line-up features Caitlin Glass, Cristina Vee, Karen Strassman, David Vincent, Carl Martin, Micah Solusod, Ayu Sakata, Junko Fujiyama and Shane Moore.

But there’s so much more to EvilleCon 2015.

Highlights include a CosPlay contest, talent show, human chess match, musical performances, an interactive murder-mystery and unique presentation panels. Attendance is expected to reach upwards of 2500-3000 fans. Not surprisingly, Grimwood is already looking ahead to next year and beyond. “The future of EvilleCon will see continued increase in attendees and partnerships with local businesses and organizations,” he says.

“This growth will enhance Evansville’s image and bring prosperity to the community. As we grow, we will be able to have a greater impact on improving education through our community programs.” – TE Times: 3/27 (11 a.m.-12:30 a.m.); 3/28 (8 a.m.12:30 a.m.); 3/29 (8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.). For tickets, visit evillecon.com. The ONEP is located at 715 Locust St.

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Time flies when you’re having fun, and the 2014-2015 EPO season has been a blast – so much so that the finish line is already in sight. Only a few performances remain, but they have saved the best for last, including the much-anticipated Ultimate Glee Club show in April and the dynamic conclusion, Disney Live in Concert: Pirates of the Caribbean in May. But before the EPO wraps up the season, it’s time to get to know the individuals who make the orchestra such a local treasure.

Spend an evening with Maestro Savia and his team as they present Concertos for Orchestra. Co-sponsored by Mrs. John Philip Robertson, the concert is a showcase for the highly respected members of the EPO. You’ll meet them section by section as they perform works that spotlight their talents, including pieces by Dukas, Elgar, Bartok, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Debussy and Beckel – a virtual who’s who of classic composers.

This is your opportunity to become more acquainted with the musicians who have put the EPO on the map and who continue to dazzle us every season with inspiring, incredibly varied performances that touch on all genres.

But that’s not all that the Philharmonic has in store for March. Prior to the EPO showcase, it’s all about the annual Spring Choral Concert coming to the North High School Auditorium. Featuring the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus and sponsored by Friends of the Chorus, the performance is sure to be a highlight of the season, especially considering the EPC’s sheer diversity: the 150 members range in age from teenagers to senior citizens.

But together, they are completely unified, a variety of voices merging to create a magnificent sound. Last year, the EPC tackled the complexity of the “Durufle Requiem,” a stirring piece in nine movements. Expect something just as challenging and enjoyable this year. – TE For ticket info, visit victorytheatre.com or evansvillephilharmonic.org.

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock or have gone completely off the grid, then you’re aware that the Haynie’s Corner Arts District is moving and shaking. Every day seemingly brings a new development. From the recent opening of Scott Schymik’s new Italian restaurant Sauced and the Bokeh Lounge expansion to the Alhambra Theatre renovation and ongoing construction of the revolutionary eatery and bar, The Dapper Pig, the area is bringing a new energy to downtown Evansville. It’s an exciting time for the city and a sure sign that things are heading in the right direction.

Adding to the buzz of late is the planning of a new monthly art tour called First Fridays, set to begin in March and run through October.

It’s a partnership between the Haynie’s Corner Arts District Association and the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana that seeks to provide a showcase for the community’s

deep pool of creative talent. Few outlets exist for local artists, but that is starting to change.

And First Fridays is a huge step forward.

Beginning March 6, area businesses will team up with the arts community to both promote local artists and spur economic activity for Haynie’s Corner. Participation is free for the artists, performers and businesses.

While the idea of a downtown event dedicated to the arts is certainly not new – Funk in the City, for example, is a much beloved annual festival – First Fridays looks to build on that foundation and give local artists more opportunities to express themselves and, in turn, grow the community’s appreciation for the arts. Time and again, talented people in the area choose to leave Evansville in search of cities that not only value creativity but promote it all year round. By supporting First Fridays, we can give local artists a reason to stick around and make them feel like

their ideas are appreciated and welcome here. Ultimately, it’s all about having a more diverse community which benefits us all.

– TE First Fridays Calendar • March 6 • April 3 • May 1 • June 5 • July 3 • August 7 • September 4 • October 2 All events 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Look forward to art, music & wine!

For questions about the application process or to find out how your business can become a sponsor, contact Reva Bourgasser: reva.bourgasser@artswin.org.

Participating artists and businesses include: Sauced, The Dapper Pig, Patchwork Central, Soap Solutions, Penny Lane Coffee House, Stef L’s Amour, The Beauty Room, 22 Jefferson Art Studios & Gallery, Heather Landry, D’Alto Studios, Jenna Citrus, Matt Fitzgerald, Keith Boyd, Emily Gartner and more! For the full list, visit hayniescorner.com.

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March Madness isn’t just for the big name, Division 1 schools.

When it comes down to crunch time, the excitement of NCAA basketball is over-the-top at all levels of play, and the Elite 8 Division II tournament is a prime example of just how fevered the action can get. Evansville has been lucky enough to host the event in the past and this year, the season-ending battle for basketball supremacy will once again be decided at the Ford Center.

In late March, the eight teams that survive the preliminary rounds of the Division II tourney will meet in Evansville, all chasing their championship dream. Sponsored by the Evansville Sports Corporation and the University of Southern Indiana, the Elite 8 puts the city of Evansville in the national spotlight. The coverage is a major boost to our community and helps draw attention to the area, particularly the ongoing downtown renovations. But while all the perks of hosting the event are certainly appreciated, it’s the action inside the Ford Center that really makes it all worthwhile; eight teams playing at the peak of their abilities, all vying for the top spot and the privilege of cutting down the nets. – TE For ticket info, visit thefordcenter.com. Start times: 3/25 (12 p.m.); 3/26 (6 p.m.); 3/28 (2 p.m.).

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So, this is it – the final chapter in the Eddie Crunk story. It’s been a bumpy ride at times but endlessly entertaining. For the last two N4U issues, I’ve charted the course of Fancy Free, Crunk’s genre-unspecific band (a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll, etc.) as they met with seemingly every bit of bad luck imaginable for the better part of 25 years, the carrot forever left dangling. And yet, they admirably kept giving it a go, forever switching out members to find the perfect permutation, convinced that the big break was just right around the corner. Was it blind optimism, the naivete of youth (middle age and beyond)? Or did they simply get the incredibly short end of the stick? There are no easy answers, so perhaps it’s best to chalk it up to the old saying, ‘that’s rock and roll.’ But as I noted above, Fancy Free was difficult to categorize. It’s probably more accurate to say, ‘that’s kind of rock

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and roll, bordering on country with a hint of pop.’ It doesn’t matter in the end. The fact is that Crunk and his many cronies were right there – right on the precipice. Most bands never even make it that far and even fewer stick with it when doors keep closing. But Crunk and his ultra-reliable drummer Judy Morris, in particular, stayed the course, united in defeat. It’s not unlike the story of Anvil that so captured everyone’s attention several years back.

The two main players, Lips and Robbo, made a pact as teenagers to shove their metal mayhem up everyone’s ass for eternity regardless if anyone was listening. That’s what it’s all about. So even though Fancy Free inevitably fizzled out, they put up one hell of a fight and nearly scored a knockdown once or twice before hitting the mat.

Crunk eventually got up and dusted himself off and somewhere around 1997 made a u-turn into hosting karaoke, a surprising choice. “As a musician, I made fun of karaoke, but then when I got involved with it, it didn’t seem so bad,” he says. What’s not surprising is that he went at it with passion and ingenuity, quickly making his mark by becoming one of the first in the U.S. to go digital. Once computerized, Crunk’s show really took off and the money started rolling in – money that he promptly put back into securing the best amps, speakers and microphones on the market. From the nowdefunct Ginny’s in Evansville to Bully’s in Madisonville, he made the rounds, so popular that he had to hire extra DJs to cover all the gigs. By the end of 2002, Crunky Karaoke (“the name was a little bit off the wall and caught attention”) employed no less than 10. But even at the height of the business, Crunk still couldn’t shake the curse of Fancy Free. An award for top karaoke in town presented to Ginny’s listed his name as “Krumk.”

Crunk/Krumk shrugged off the slight and continued to build his reputation on the karaoke circuit.

Soon, he was rocking a whole new crowd all together. “So many people by now were familiar with what I was doing that I started getting calls for weddings,” he says. “I realized that I’m really good at it. I’ve not DJ’d a wedding yet where the party did not happen.” To date, Crunk has DJ’d more than 300 receptions and still finds time to do so despite owning two bars. And he still keeps in touch with old band mates. Reliable as ever, Morris currently helps Crunk out in several capacities at both at Elixirs and Milligan’s in Owensboro.

But as enjoyable and occasionally lucrative as karaoke and wedding gigs can be, Crunk still misses the days of Fancy Free and the thrill of performing. “I was extremely sad that it ended. We could still be playing now – where we wanted and when we wanted.”

– TE

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Whit's Picks

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@chelseahandler: Recent controversy over topless photos has done nothing but boost the number of followers on this host/comedienne/activist’s IG. Fighting rumours, promoting, and entertaining, as always, Chelsea handles her business. #freethenipple

@jennyslate: The dry and loveable actress/ comedienne’s IG account appears to be a pretty common play-by-play of her life: pets, friends, husband. It’s the captions that make the grade.

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16 Million Followers @mileycyrus: Real life, Smiley style.

Whether original edits by MC herself, fan art, or adventures with the Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne, Miley’s not afraid to be extra weird. It’s all day-glo sideboob, pizza, tongue, and high-cut bikinis. #whatwouldmileydo

@hanktheferret: The beloved pet of a local lesbian couple, Henrietta, aka Hank, has aspirations of her own career in the public eye. Her posts are adorable and opinionated, and her singing (thanks, in part, to her distinguishable accent) and dancing skills are unparalleled.

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Instagram is an endless tool for all things visual. Hashtagging allows an unlimited world of art, photography, memes, food, tattoos, music, edits, the ferociously loved/hated selfies, and for celebrities who do their own 'gramming, a super creepy inside look inside their personal lives. Most folks, even as avid social media cynics, have an IG account, but you'd never know until their clumsy scrolling thumb double-taps a post. Love it or hate it, IG is a colorful, engaging, eclectic, voyeuristic excess of guilty (or not) pleasure.

-Whitney Patterson

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@hypemusicfest: Your one-stop-shop for all the best locations of music festivals with pretty lights and such. Follow all your favorite jam bands from the comfort of your couch, and don’t miss all the trippy photos and crowd shots of sweaty, arm-banded bros in tank tops. #basic

@nickkroll: Yes, a platform to (mostly) promote Kroll Show on Comedy Central.

And it works. Get sneak peeks of comedy happening all over, and spend a lot of time wondering how Nick Kroll and Jenny Slate aren’t siblings.

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452 K Followers @awkwardfamilyphotos: Holidays are always good for laughing at old family/ school photos. On this IG, however, you can laugh all year long. Between tears you’ll be asking yourself, “Is this for real?” And it is.

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@beigecardigan: A great collection of various kinds of memes, it’s for the feelgood aspect of your IG feed. Basically, if you put anything stupid on the Interwebs, it will end up here, guaranteed. #instalaugh

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For example, each time I sit down to create, the blank page stares back at me, intimidating and challenging me to be brilliant. Whether or not that happens is debatable, but eventually a logo or design or ad copy finds its way through the pencil to the surface and communicates something.

I’ve had the pleasure of working on several local high school and civic productions with each show being so different from the others.

There’s something magical about transforming a bare stage into a comic strip, or a western town, or a cruise ship or a secret garden. If you’ve ever been to the theatre, you understand my point.

Andrew Herbertz

And, if you remember Sunset Park on Evansville’s downtown riverfront and the vacant lot across the street, you can appreciate the impact Tropicana Entertainment has had on the city. Today, Tropicana Evansville is a thriving regional entertainment destination, and the 17 years I’ve spent with the company are filled with examples of making something out of nothing.

In 1989 I moved to Evansville where I knew one person. Just out of college, my goal was to find my niche in the advertising profession.

Go.

I can now honestly call Evansville “My City” but not entirely for the reasons mentioned above. Evansville is home because of the friends and acquaintances I’ve made since I moved here 26 years ago.

Ultimately, these relationships are my biggest accomplishment. And that one person I mentioned in the beginning of this letter? Well, that person continues to be my everything. And that’s something!

Advertising & Public Relations Manager for Tropicana Evansville / President of the American Advertising Federation of Greater Evansville

After one week, I found my first job at an outdoor sign company. One year later, I found myself working at a local television station. My third and current job is in the Marketing Department at our local casino as the Advertising & Public Relations Manager. Everyday I employ various media to promote the casino and its hotels, restaurants and entertainment. I did it. I made something out of nothing.

In retrospect, I find that phrase, “Something out of nothing” echoes through my years in Evansville. On the blank page. The bare stage. In a vacant lot. An empty spot.

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-Andrew Herbertz

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Carl @ the Franklin St Mardi Gras Grand Parade

You’re simply not going to find a nicer, more genuine and giving business owner than Terri Carl. Always quick with a smile, she has a knack for making people feel welcome and truly enjoys taking care of her customers. Carl treats them and her employees the same way: with love and respect. It’s no wonder then that Leroy’s Tavern – one of the “bookends” of the Franklin Street scene – is doing so well under her direction. Hard to believe, but the soon-tobe-60 dynamo has only been in the game for just over three years.

Carl officially took over Leroy’s at the beginning of 2012 after her dad passed away and her mom decided she didn’t want to run the family business alone. Since then, Carl has added some tasty new sandwiches, including the popular bratwurst as well as German bologna and breaded tenderloin (all featuring Dewig meats) to complement Leroy’s famous pizzas.

It all started way back in 1970. “My parents – Leroy and Shirley Baize – opened the business and they just sold alcohol and beer and little sandwiches that were microwavable, crackers and cheese, that kind of stuff,” Carl explains. On the same lot, they transformed a gas station into a place called the Pizza Pump, selling pizza, of course, and ice cream. But eventually, Carl’s parents remodeled Leroy’s and built a big kitchen. As the business grew, they introduced pizza on the menu and the rest is history – 45 years in August, to be exact.

As a main player on the west side, Carl is very active with the Franklin Street Events Association and works closely with other bar and restaurant owners, particularly Amy Rivers-Word and Cindy Reitz.

Together, they created 12 Months of Giving as a way to help out

non-profit organizations year round. Carl’s month is April. “I chose that because I’m going to turn 60 on April 25, and I plan to throw a big blow-out and raise money for the United Caring Shelter,” she says. “We’ll have plenty of food and entertainment – just bring a little monetary donation, and we’ll give that to the UCS.” But that’s just one example of Carl’s philanthropy. “On holidays, we always give away food. Everybody brings in covered dishes,” she says. “I’m all about give-back days. Customers will either donate money or canned goods/non-perishable items or clothes. We give to the food bank – huge amounts each year.”

For St. Patrick’s Day, Carl plans to make a “big vat of brew” and sell shots for a buck. Every dollar will go to the UCS. But drinks will be even cheaper when the big 6-0 rolls around. To celebrate her milestone in style, Carl intends to sell draft beers for just 60 cents.

It’s just one more way to pay it forward. No doubt, Carl’s dad would be very proud of the way she has carried on the family business, especially her dedication to making Leroy’s Tavern such a charitable operation.

Of course, Carl can’t do it all by herself. Her husband Dave (“I call him superman”) is always right there, supporting her at every turn.

And her employees are some of the friendliest around, hardly surprising considering who’s in charge. “They’re instructed by me to remember that they are the first face of Leroy’s in my absence,” Carl says. “I want to make sure that everyone who comes in has a good experience.” - TE

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What ' s Cookin ‘

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ith only two locations this side of the Mississippi, the Smiling Moose Deli is a rare sight. We got lucky when local owner Dave Deisher opened his own franchise to give us something he believed to be fresh and different.

Based out of Denver, Smiling Moose Deli has more than just sandwiches, offering homemade soups, a build-your-own salad bar and an extensive kids' menu. In addition, they serve breakfast all day and cater to vegetarians and those with gluten allergies. In fact, when Dave first opened the doors at SMD, he recalls having an interaction with a customer who he thought "...was going to hug me because she couldn't find gluten-free bread in town, and she said, 'Now my son can pack a sandwich in his lunch like everyone else.'" SMD even has their own version of Subway's Jared; a local stockbroker swears he's lost 40 lbs just by eating there.

When I admitted it was my first time, Dave prepared several menu items for me, a feast fit for a queen. His reasoning was simple – “You just have to try it." Lines continue out the door for the salad bar during lunchtime, and it's easy to taste why.

The plethora of items, including both typical and more unusual fare, are cut fresh every day and made to order, personalized and chopped into bite-size pieces so that you can actually enjoy your salad the moment you sit down.

The Mighty Mo, their most popular sandwich, is a Stromboli/ cheeseburger hybrid that is bursting with flavor. Served on a baguette, the "cheeseburger grinder" is filled with chopped sirloin, perfectly melted American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, banana peppers, mayo and oil and vinegar, which give it that something extra.

Not last and definitely not least, I tried Liz's Reuben, piled high with salty Pastrami (cut in-house daily), Swiss cheese, a choice of sauerkraut or coleslaw and thousand island dressing on a mild marble rye. It was the best I've had in a really long time and definitely the best around. With a home-made sidekick of spicy cream-of-tomato basil soup, I was sold.

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Finally, I had the Harvest Wrap. Mine was on whole wheat with grilled chicken breast, dried cranberries, candied pecans, red onions, romaine and their specialty orange rosemary dressing.

Filling yet light, this would be a perfect summer sandwich. I had to wave the white flag at this point, but a return is inevitable.

I would say that Smiling Moose Deli is the best of its kind, implying that there are other upscale quick meal restaurants like it, but that's not true. What it is is a fresh, one-of-a-kind, affordable adventure in taste. – Whitney Patterson

local chef spotlight Nick Weisenborn of NW Chophouse Wine & Bar 7799 W. State Rd. 66 Newburgh, IN 812-853-9500

NW Chophouse & Wine Bar owner and executive chef Nick Weisenborn was born and raised in Collinsville, Ill., just outside of St. Louis, but eventually moved to the Newburgh area to be closer to family.

Previously a pilot for Vision Airlines, he graduated with a degree in Aviation Management and received his commercial pilot license from the North American Institute of Aviation. His interest in cooking dates back to his teen years when he worked in various kitchens. “Since I was a boy I have always worked in upscale restaurants,” he explains. “From the beginning I was a busboy, a dishwasher and then a waiter for many years until I started managing.”

Upon moving to Newburgh with his three daughters, Weisenborn returned to his culinary roots and opened NW Chophouse,

known for great tasting food that’s prepared fresh with the highest quality of ingredients. “I’m driven to have the area’s prime destination for upscale dining to provide the area with the highest quality dining experience,” he says. Located at the intersection of Highway 66 and State Route 261, NW Chophouse features fresh fish flown in daily and expertly butchered 100% organic beef plus a wide variety of nutritious meals and a full service bar. The restaurant is open for dinner throughout the week.

Though it’s difficult for Weisenborn to pick a favorite dish on the menu to cook, he is partial to the fresh catch. “We have fresh fish flown in from Hawaii, the preparation and cooking techniques are challenging and [the] quality of fish is the best in the world,” he says. For the dinner crowd, he

recommends the daily feature, but every meal served at NW Chophouse is special.

“We use only the highest quality ingredients, and the skill and knowledge of my staff sets us apart,” Weisenborn says. “From our wine and bourbon list to being the only restaurant in the tri-state that truly butchers their own meat, we do things better than anyone.”

Weisenborn is looking forward to a great year and beyond at NW Chophouse, and there’s no reason to doubt his optimism.

With his culinary skill and expert staff, the sky is the limit. ”We have big plans in the future to keep growing so that we not only offer a prime dining experience but also a prime location to better serve the people of Evansville and Newburgh.” – Nikki Davis

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AMISH

Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Checks/MC/Visa/ Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol/Buffet-style menu/ Call for Catering

BARBECUE

Bandana BBQ 6636 Logan Dr. 401-9922 $10-$15/No Alcohol/All Major CC

Thomason’s (Henderson, KY) 701 Atkinson St. 270-826-0654 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol

Bar-B-Q-Barn, The 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 491-9868 $10-$15/No Alcohol/All Major CC

Wilson’s General Store, Café & BBQ (Evansville) 11120 Broadway Ave. 812-985-0202 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major CC

Flame’s Grille 1200 W. Colombia St. 205-4704 Under $10/Beer & Wine/All Major CC/Call for Catering

Wolf’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant 6000 First Ave. 424-8891 Under$10/Casual/Checks/ Reservations Accepted/VISA/ Call for Catering

Hawg ‘N’ Sauce (Mt. Vernon) 1600 Leonard Rd. 812-838-5339 $10-$15/Beer & Wine/ All Major CC/Call for Catering Hickory Pit Stop 1521 N. Main St. 422-6919 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards J & B Bar-B-Cue (Henderson) 48 S. Holloway 812-270-830-0053 Under $10/No Reservations/ No Alcohol/Checks/MC/VISA/ Call for Catering Marx Barbeque & Catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 425-1616 Under $10/VISA/MC/ Full Service Catering Memphis & Main BBQ (Newburgh, IN) 4946 St. Hwy 261 812-858-0111 (Boonville, IN) 118 W. Locust St. 812-646-7110 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/All Major CC/ No Alcohol Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn (Owensboro, KY) 2840 W. Parrish Ave. 800-322-8989 $10-$15/All Major CC/Beer & Wine The Nisbet Inn 6701 Nisbet Rd. 812-963-9305 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/CC

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Peak Bros. Bar B Que (Waverly, KY) 6353 Hwy 60 270-389-0267 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/All Major CC

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Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 475-1510 $10-$15/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major CC DeLizio Italian Eatery (Henderson, Ky) 145 N. Main St. 270-212-3566 $10-$15/Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Allegra (Inside Holiday Inn Airport Hotel) 7101 Hwy 41 North 812-867-7999 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC/

Double D’s (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/All Major CC/Full Bar

Applebee’s Bar & Grill (East) 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 471-0929 (West) 5727 Pearl Dr. 426-2006 (Henderson) 1950 Us Hwy. 41 N. (270) 826-9427 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

Hadi Shrine 6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/All Major CC

Bar Louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd.

476-7069 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC

The King’s Kitchen (Henderson) 104 N Water St. (270) 212-2070 Under $10/VISA/MC/

Beef O’Brady’s (Newburgh, IN) 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-9464 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC/ Call for Catering C.K.B. Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar (Henderson, Ky) 108 N. 2nd St. 270- 212-2133 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388 Reservations Accepted/full bar Cambridge Golf Course 1034 Beacon HIll Rd. 812-868-4653 Reservations Accepted/Under $10, VISA/MC/DSCVR/Full Bar Cheddar’s 2100 N. Green River 491-9976 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC

Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Under $10/All Major CC

Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

Lucky Joe’s Bar & Grill.

3300 US HWY 41 N. (Hend) 812-435-8908 Under $10/No Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar Major Munch (Old Post Office Place, Downtown Evansville) 437-2363 Online ordering available Mama Mia’s (Inside Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 433-4227 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Max & Erma’s Tropicana Evansville (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4258 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 Under $10/Checks Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Exp. 473-4100 Under $10/Full Bar/All MajorCC

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Inside Cold Stone Creamery) 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy 437-2653 Royal Suite 4706 Morgan Ave. 812-402-5122 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC Show-Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 401-SHOW (West) 5501 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 Under $10/ Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar/ Sportsbook Bar & Grill Tropicana Evansville 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 401-0309 $10-$15/Full Bar Steeplechase Café (Clarion Inn Airport) 4101 Hwy. 41 N. 424-6400 $10-$15/Full Bar /CC Temptations Buffet Tropicana Evansville (Pavilion Level 2)

421 Riverside Dr. 433-4000 Under $10/All Major CC

Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

The Uptown Event 518 Main St. 812-550-1404 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Catering Reservations Accepted

Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ 315 E. Diamond Ave. 423-9897 Under $10/Casual/

The Vault 329 Main St. 812-402-0133 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Catering T.G.I. Friday’s (In Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 491-8443Under $10/Full Bar/No Reservations/No Checks/All Major CC Zoup Fresh Soup Co. (East) 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-2664 (North) 4660 N. 1st Ave. 423-1800 Under $10/All Major CC

CHINESE

Canton Inn Restaurant 947 North Park Dr. 428-6611

China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 423-1896 Under $10/Casual/Checks Beer & Wine/All Major CC China Village (Newburgh, IN) 8423 Bell Oaks Dr. 812-858-8238 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Chopstick House Restaurant 5412 E. Indiana St. 473-5551 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/Credit Cards Crazy Buffet 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 437-8833 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/No checks/Credit Cards

Golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 473-4855 (Newburgh, IN) 5066 S.R. 261 812-853-2680 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Full Bar/All Major CC Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine 12500 N. Hwy. 41 812-868-8888 Under $10/Casual//Checks All Major Credit Cards Grand Buffet Mongolian Grill 1356 N. Green River Rd. 476-6666 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Lincoln Garden 2001 Lincoln Ave. 471-8881 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 476-7088 Under $10/Casual/

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MAT. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd. 475-2888 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant 215 Main St. 464-2769 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 479-7600 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/AMEX

Choo Choo Café & Deli 915 Main St., Ste. Caboose 812-319-7816 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet 201 B N. Green River Rd 474-6660 Under $10/All Major CC/No Checks/No Alcohol

Cleo’s Bakery & Brown Bag Lunches 9 W. Jennings St. (Newburgh, IN) 812-789-6485 Under $10/Checks/All Major CC

Two Brothers 3806 N. 1st Ave. 423-6188 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ MC/VISA/DSCVR

Coffee Cottage & Café 612 S. Weinbach Ave. 401-1930 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC

Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar

DELI/CAFES 2nd St. Treats (Henderson, Ky) 221 2nd St. Under $10/All Major CC The Acropolis Express at the YWCA 118 Vine St. 424-7335 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ All Major CC Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake 919 North Park Dr. 470-7763 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/ Bits & Bytes 216 NW Fourth St. 812-423-5113 Under $10/Checks/All Major CC

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The Cake Stand 223 Second St. (Henderson, Ky) 270-854-1305 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

Taste of China 4579 University Dr. 422-1260 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol

Wok ‘N’ Roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 479-3118 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

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Café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 401-8111 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC

Daily’s Bakery & Café 701 N. Main St. 484-6635 Reservations Accepted/ Under $10/Casual/ Diamond Deli (Inside Casino Aztar) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-6122 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop (West) 210 N. St. Joseph Ave. 426-1011 (North) 2128 N. 1st Ave. 426-2311 1031 E. Diamond Ave. 426-0011 (East) 5 N. Green River Rd. 479-0511 1950 Washington Ave. 477-2711 1200 Lincoln Ave. 402-4111 (Newburgh, IN) 3988 SR 261 812-858-9911 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC (Henderson, Ky) 2638 Hwy 41 270-212-0181 Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream 206-208 Main St. 422-3026/422-7030 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ No Alcohol

Eric’s Corner Carry-Out 4220 Broadway Ave 402-9788 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Fresh Harvest Deli 1 Main St. (in Old National) 424-5801 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Gayla Cake 422 N. Main St. 454-9791 All Major CC The Great American Bagel 3901 Morgan Ave. 476-7212 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA Great Harvest Bread Co. 423 Metro Ave. 476-4999 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Honey Baked Ham & Café 1449 N. Green River Rd. 471-2940 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/ Call for Catering Jason’s Deli 943 N. Green River Rd. 417-9905 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave. 479-8272 Under $10/Casual/Checks/Major CC Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 401-5400 (Newburgh, IN) 8680 Highpoint Dr. 491-7111 130 N. St. Joe Ave 402-9944 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/ Call for Catering Just Rennies Cookies 102 S.E. 4th St. 490-8098 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major CC ordering available -www.justrennies.compowered by Click4AMeal McAlister’s Deli 2220 N. Green River Rd. 618-2050 $10-$15/All Major Credit Cards Panera Bread 220 Burkhardt Rd. 476-7477 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards Penn Station East Coast Subs (East) 137 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-PENN (7366)

(North) 4827 David Lant 402-PENN (West) 5310 Pearl Dr. 434-PENN (Newburgh) 8887 High Point Dr. 812-401-7366 (Owensboro, KY) 3625 Frederica St. 270-683-1515 (Henderson, KY) 1111 Barrett Rd. 270-826-7361Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/All Major CC Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741 (East) 2004 Washignton Ave. Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major CC PG Art Gallery & Cafe 1418 W. Franklin 402-4445 Under $10/Beer & Wine/All Major CC Piece of Cake 210 Main St. 424-2253 Under $5//Checks/All Major CC Pita Pit 1211 Turor Ln. 402-6205 Under $10/No Alcohol/All Major CC/ Call for Catering Planter’s Coffee House (Henderson, KY) 130 N. Main St. 270-830-0927 Under $5/Casual/ All Major CC R’z Cafe & Catering Co. (Ft. Branch, IN) 104 N. Main 812-615-0039 Under $15-$25/All Major CC/ Reservations Accepted/Call for Catering Salad World Healthy Cafe (North) 601 East Booneville NewHarmony Rd. 867-2741 (East) 3311 N. Green River Rd. 471-5083 (West) 5625 Pearl Drive 467-7486 (Downtown) 200 Main St. 422-0898 (Newburgh) 4222 Bell Rd 812-490-6070 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Sidewalk Cafe (Henderson, KY) 228 2nd Street 270-831-2233 Under $10/Casual/ All Major CC Sweet Betty’s Bakery 5600 E. Virginia St. 402-3889 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • March 2015

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Schlotzsky’s 301 N. Green River Rd. 471-4011 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC/ Call for Catering Sidewalk Cafe 228 2nd St. (Henderson, Ky) 270-831-2233 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Spudz –N– Stuff (East) 812 S. Green River Rd. 401-7783 (West) 5225 Pearl Dr. 402-8287 (Downtown) 101 NW 1st St. 402-7555 (Henderson, KY) 192 Garden Mile Rd. 270-212-1777 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/ Call for Catering Smiling Moose Deli 724 N. Burkhardt Rd., Ste. 700 477-3354 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol The Cake Stand (Henderson, KY) 223 Second St. 270-854-1305 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Twilight Bistro 221 Main St. 421-0606 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Vecchio’s Italian Market & Delicatessen (Newburgh, IN) 14 W. Jennings St. 490-7879 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ DSCVR

FAMILY/HOMESTYLE Bob Evans Restaurant (East) 1125 N. Green River Rd. 473-9022 (West) 5201 Pearl Dr. 812-425-5100 (Owensboro, KY) 3123 Kentucky Hwy. 54 270-683-3515 (Princeton, IN) US 41 & State Rt. 64 812-386-1228 Under $10/VISA/MC Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) (East) 713 N. Green River Rd. 471-9464 (West) 5404 Pearl Dr. 471-9464 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major CC Burger Bank 1617 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-2265 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

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Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 479-6388 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/CC Cleavers Restaurant 5501 E. Indiana St. 473-0001 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/ No Checks/VISA/MC Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 479-8788 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania St. 422-6464 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted Culver’s Frozen Custard Butter Burgers 1734 Hirschland Rd. 437-3333 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/DSCVR Denny’s Classic Diner (West) 5212 Weston Rd. 424-4472 (Newburgh, IN) 19501 Elpers Rd. 812-867-7156 Under $10/Casual/Formal/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Denny’s Restaurant (North) 4301 Hwy. 41 N. 423-9459 (East) 351 N. Green River 473-1063 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Elberfeld Korner Inn (Elberfeld, In) 15 W. Main St. 812-983-4200 Under $10/Full Bar/All MajorCC Five Guys Burgers 5402 E. Indiana St. 401-1773 Under $10/Checks/All MajorCC

Flying Saucer Café (Inside the Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 423-1113 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

KT’s Fire Grill (Wadesville, IN) 7247 Main St. 812-673-4996 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar Reservations/VISA/MC

Red Fez (in Hadi Shrine Building)6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Franklin Lanes Coffee Shop 1801 W. Franklin St. 423-5355 Under $10/All Major CC/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar

Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon, IN) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

The Redwagon Restaurant & Bar (Poseyville) Hwy. 165 & I-64 812-874-2210 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/All Major CC

Frontier Restaurant & Bar 12945 Hwy. 57 812-867-6786 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC/Reservations Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 473-3800 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Gemeca Inn (Ft. Branch, IN) 802 E. Locust St. 812-753-4441 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC Get and Go Casserole 6840 Logan Drive 475-8830 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Checks/No Alcohol Golden Corral (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd.

473-1095 (Henderson, KY) 1770 S. Green St. 270-869-9310/Call for Catering Highland Inn 6620 N. First Ave. 402-2544 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC/ The Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way 422-1757 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash/ Check/All Major CC/Full Bar Hornville Tavern 2607 W. Baseline Rd. 812-963-0967 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ No Credit Cards/Checks Accepted/Call for Catering IHOP 601 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-0510 Under $10, All Major CC Ivy Cafe @ Swirca 16 W. Virginia St. 464-7800 Under $10/Full Bar Ivy Room/ All Major CC

Libby & Mom’s Café 2 Richardt Ave. 437-3040 Under $10/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/DSCVR Log Inn (Haubstadt, IN) 12491 S. 200 E. 812-867-3216 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 423-6388 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted O’Charley’s (East) 7301 E. Indiana St. 479-6632 (West) 5125 Pearl Dr. 424-3348 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC The Old Mill 503 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major C C/ The Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 425-2261 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol Popeye’s Chicken 3300 N. 1st. Ave 401-1773 Under $10/All MajorCC/ Pop’s Grill (New Harmony, IN) 516 S. Main St. 812-682-3880 $10-$15/Casual/VISA/MC Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 471-0024 Under $10/Casual/ /Full Bar/All Major CC

Rose Hill Cafe (Newburgh, IN) 8133 Rose Hill Dr. 812-853-8443 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/No Alcohol Scheller’s Carriage Inn (Haubstadt, IN) 103 E Gibson St 812-768-6131 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/Full Bar St. Joe Inn 9515 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-9310 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Check MC/Visa/ Reservations/Buffett/ Call for Catering Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416 Under $10/All Major CC

FINE DINING

Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$25/Causual/ All Major CC The Edgewater Grille (Newburgh, IN) 1 E. Water St. 812-858-2443 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC The Jungle Restaurant 415 Main St. 425-5282 $10-$15/Reservations Reccomeded/Checks Accepted/All Major CC/ Full Bar Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations/ Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar N.W. Chophouse & Wine Bar (Newburgh, IN) 7799 Hwy 66 812-853-9500 $10-$15/Reservations/ Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar Red Geranium (New Harmony, IN) 504 N. St. 812-682-4431 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ CC/Call for Catering

FROZEN YOGURT

Orange Leaf 701 Burkhardt Rd. 401-5215 Under $10/All Major CC

Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

401-3474 $15-$25/Credit Cards/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar

Sweet CeCe’s Under $10/All Major CC (East) 4827 Davis Lant Dr. 477-5276

Cavanaugh’s Tropicana Evansville (Pavilion Level 2) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4333 $20-$30/Reservations Recommended/No Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Gerst Bavarian Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 424-1420 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All CC

CKB (Henderson, Ky) 108 N. 2nd St. 270-212-2133 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC

INDIAN

Taste of India 4700 Vogel Rd 909-2880 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major CC Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine 900 Tutor Ln. 476-5000 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

IRISH

RiRa’s Irish Pub Tropicana Evansville 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/

ITALIAN/ MEDITERRANEAN

Angelo’s 305 Main St. 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 Café Arazu (Newburgh, IN) 117 W. Jennings St. 812-842-2200 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major CC

GERMAN

GREEK

The Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine and Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Call for Catering

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Dilegge’s Italian 607 N. Main St. 428-3004 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.dileggesrestaurant.com powered by Click4AMeal House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky 422-0572 $15-$25//Reservations/Checks/ Full Bar Little Italy Italian 4430 1st Ave. 479-7777 Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria (Henderson, Ky) 2201 Hwy 41 N. 270-212-2352 $10/Casual/All Major CC Manna Mediterranean 2913 Lincoln Ave. 473-7005 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Milano’s Italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 484-2222 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1100 N. Green River Rd. 473-2903 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/Credit Cards Raffi’s Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-9166 $10-$15/Dressy Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Smitty’s Italian SteakHouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC/ Call for Catering

JAPANESE

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse 917 North Park Dr. 812-962-4440 $10-$20/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards Ginmiya Asian Diner 4827 Davis Lant 471-8100 Reservations/ $10-$15/No Checks/ All Major CC/ No Alcohol

Iwataya Japanese Restaurant 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. 812-868-0830 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro 4593 Washington Ave. 471-7076 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.mykanpai.com powered by Click4AMeal Nagasaki Inn 5720 Virginia St. 473-1442 Checks Accepted/Reservations Accepted/All Major CC Okami Japanese Sushi & Hibachi 5435 Pearl Dr. 424-3413 Checks Accepted/Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC/DSCVR Roppongi Japanase Steak & Sushi 7221 E. Indiana St. 437-5824 $10-15/Reservations Accpeted/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Tokyo Japan 3000 N. Green River Rd. 401-1020 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Zuki Japanese Grill & Sushi Lounge 222 Main Street 1448 N. Green River Rd. 477-9854 $10-$15/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Tokyo Teppanyaki Japanese Cuisine (Henderson, Ky) 2222 Us Hwy 41 N. 270-869-1968 Under $10/All Major CC/Full Bar

KOREAN

Jaya’s 119 S.E. 4th St. 422-6667 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

MEXICAN

Acapulco Mexican (Newburgh, IN) 8480 High Pointe Dr. 812-858-7777 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/MC, Visa/ Online ordering available – www.fiestaacapulco.com powered by Click4AMeal Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • March 2015

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Cancun Mexican (Henderson) 341 S. Green St. 270-826-0067 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www. cancunhenderson.com - powered

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Los Bravos (East) 834 Tutor Ln. 474-9078 (North) 3534 First Ave. 424-4101 (West) 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy.

464-3136 (Boonville) 3311 Liberty Blvd 812-897-3442 (Jasper) 198 S Newton 812-482-7564 (Loogootee) 502 W Broadway 812-295-2069 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC/AMEX Los Portales 3339 N. Green River Rd. 475-0566 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Checks/All Major CC/ Full Bar Los Toribio’s (Henderson, KY) 2810 U.S. 41 N. 270-830-6610 1647 S. Green St. 270-831-2367 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Los Tres Camino’s 12100 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8550 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar Moe’s Southwest Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

491-6637 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/ Beer & Wine Qdoba Mexican Grill 922 Burkhardt Rd. 401-0800 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ MC/VISA Riviera Mexican Grill 10604 SR. 662 (Newburgh) 490-9936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 402-8226 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Tequila’s (Mt. Vernon, IN) 408 Southwind Plaza 812-838-2392 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations/MC/VISA

PIZZA/ SANDWICHES

Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant (Newburgh) 8309 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-7778 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/Visa, MC/Online ordering available – www.archieandclydes.com -powered by Click4AMeal Azzip Pizza 5225 Pearl Dr 401-3572 $10/VISA/MC/No Alcohol Big M’s Pizzeria 1313 N. 1st Ave. 434-6909 $10-$15/VISA/MC Boston’s - The Gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 $5-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Cici’s Pizza (East) 101-B N. Green River Rd. 477-2424

(West) 5625 Pearl Dr. Ste. G 812-962-0034 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Cleavers 5501 E. Indiana St. 812-473-0001 Under $10/All Major CC Dave’s Sports Den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/Checks / Full Bar/All Major CC Firedome Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY) 2046 Hwy. 41 N. 270-831-1977 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Firehouse Subs 1031 N. Green River Rd. 477-2141 Under $10/All Major CC Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812-868-8071

Under $10/Casual Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 473-3800 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Accepted Greeks Pizzeria 240 S. Green River Rd. 402-4733 Under $10/Credit Cards Online ordering available – www.greekspizzeria.com powered by Click4AMeal Heady’s Pizza 4120 N. First Ave. 437-4343 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Highland Pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 402-8900 Under $10/VISA/MC Jimmy John’s 701 N Burkhardt Rd Ste. C 812-401-5400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542

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Lombardi’s New York Pizza (Henderson, KY) 513 Barret Blvd.

270-854-4391 Under $10/All Major CC/

Rockhouse at Wolf’s (Henderson, KY) 31 N. Green St. 270-212-1400 Under $10/All Major CC/ FullBar

Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria (Henderson, KY) 2201 HWY 41 270-212-2352 Under $10/All Major CC/ Mama Roma’s Pizza & Wings 2008 E. Morgan Ave. 422-1212 3115 E. Covert Ave. 477-6262 3904 First Ave 421-3000 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Mama Mia’s Tropicana Evansville 421 NW Riverside Dr, 433-4000 Under $10/VISA/MC Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY) 2611 Hwy. 41 N. 270-826-1111

Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy.

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812-423-7272 Under $10/Credit Cards (Newburgh) 3955 Hayley Dr. 812-858-7272 (Henderson) 418 Center St. 270-826-4444

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Parkway Pizza 3911 Broadway Ave. 423-3339 Under $10/Beer & Wine/ Checks/MC/VISA Pizza Chef (Newburgh, IN) 4938 SR 261 812-853-3338 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/Checks Beer & Wine/MC/VISA Pizza Depot 11845 Old Petersburgh Rd. 812-867-9131 Under $10/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Pizza King (East) 1033 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-9441 (West) 220 N. St Joe Ave. 424-7976 (Newburgh, IN) Hwy. 66 & 261 812-853-3368 Under $10/Casual/Credit Cards/Beer available/ Online ordering available – www.pizzakingevansville. com -powered by Click4AMeal

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Roca Bar South 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Roca Bar North 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Rounder’s Pizza (North) 510 W. Mill Rd. 424-4960 Rounder’s Too 12731 N. Green River 812-867-7172 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W. Delaware 423-3160 $10-$15/Casual/No Alcohol Sandy’s Pizza (Ft. Branch, IN) 609 S. Main St. 812-759-3972 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major CC

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Spankey’s Una Pizza 714 N. Sonntag 402-6776 $10-$15/Checks Accepted/ MC/VISA/ Susan Bobe’s (Princeton, IN) 101 W. Broadway 812-385-2554 $10-$15/MC/VISA

Turoni’s Pizzeria & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar - In house Brewery/All Major Credit Cards

The Slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/All Major CC

Turoni’s Pizza (Newburgh, IN) 8011 Bell Oaks Rd. 490-5555 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar - In house Brewery/All Major Credit Cards

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

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

Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not-Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7500 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Woody’s Pizzeria (New Harmony, IN) 518 S. Main St. 812-682-6666 Under $10/All Major CC

PRIVATE DINING/ BANQUET

Edgewater La Veranda Banquest Room 5 E. Water St. (Newburgh, IN) 812-858-2443 Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Call for Catering Just Rennie’s Catering 100 S.E. 4th St.401-8098 $15 to $25/Banquet facilities for private parties up to 40 people/Call for Catering Ivy Room at Swirca 16 W. Virgina St. 464-7800 Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Call for Catering

The Event Gallery 956 Parrett St. 467-4255 $15 - $25/Banquet facilities/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/ Call for Catering Kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 422-2230 $20-$50/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary/ All Major Credit Cards/Call for Catering Old Post Office Event Center 100 NW. 2nd St. 812-253-2102 $10-$15/Full Bar/ Call for Catering Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566/812-774-6547 Under $10/Reservations Necessary/Checks Accepted/No Credit Cards/Call for Catering

Main Street Comedy Club 217 Main St. 812-453-7636 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Reservations Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 437-0171 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards The Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Cash Only

PUBS

Mojo’s Boneyard Sportsbar & Grille 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 475-8593 under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards

Blush Ultra Lounge 421 NW Riverside Dr (812) 433-4000 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/CC

Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy.

401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards

Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/CC

Piston’s Bar & Grill 2131 W. Franklin St. 401-1699 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC

Beertropolis 830 LST Dr. 297-2337 Under $10/Full Bar

CKB (Henderson, Ky) 108 N. 2nd St. 270-212-2133 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC Cricket’s (Newburgh) 518 W. Main St. 812-858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Darren’s Pub (Henderson, KY) 713 N. Green St. 812-827-2206 Under $10/Full Bar/VISA/MC Dave’s Sportsden Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Full Bar/Checks/Major CCs Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC KC’s Corner Pocket Bar & Grill 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 428-2255 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill 1121 S. Green River Rd. 437-9920 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR

The Pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Cards/Call for Catering RiRa’s Irish Pub Tropicana Evansville 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Call for Catering Roca Bar South 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Roca Bar North 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar The Vault 329 Main St (812) 402-0133 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar/Call for Catering Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • March 2015

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Rookie’s Sports Bar (Henderson, KY) 117 Second St. 270-826-1106 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Tiki Time Bar & Grill 1801 Waterworks Rd. 425-1912 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Not Accepted/ VISA/MC/DSCVR (Closed for Season!)

Tin Man Brewing Co. 1430 W. Franklin St. 618-3227 $10-$15/Casual/Beer & Wine/ All Major CC

SEAFOOD

Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

401-3474 $15-$25/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar Lure Seafood & Grill (Owensboro, Ky) 401 W. 2nd St (270)686-8202 $15-$25/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar

Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar Par-K Seafood 757 South Green River Rd 401-5222 $10-$15/Casual/All Major CC Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 477-9227 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar/Credit Cards Tin Fish (Newburgh, IN) 300 W. Jennings Station 490-7000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

SPANISH

Eclipse Tapas Bar & Restaurant 113 SE 4th St. 463-6040 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/CC

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STEAKHOUSES

Cavanaugh’s Tropicana Evansville 421 NW Riverside Dr 433-4333 Over $25/Reservations/Full Bar/All Major CC Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Double D’s (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Haub Steak House (Haubstadt, IN) 101 E. Haub St. 812-768-6462 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

423-6280 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Call for Catering Texas Roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd.

477-7427 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ No Reservations/ No Checks/VISA/MC/ DSCVR Western Rib-Eye & Ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 476-5405 $12-$18/Casual/Reservations/ Full Bar/All MajorCredit Cards

TAVERNS

Hornet’s Nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares Ave. 425-4929 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar

House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky 422-0572 $15-$25//Reservations/Checks/ Full Bar

Buck’s Tavern 1015 N. Fulton Ave. 429-0055 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Checks/All Major CC

Logan’s Roadhouse Steakhouse (East) 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 (West) 5645 Pearl Dr. 421-0908 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7300 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/Full Bar

Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 473-2400 $10-$15/All Major CC/Full Bar Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar N.W. Chop House & Wine Bar (Newburgh, IN) 7799 St. Hwy 66 812-853-9500 $10-$15/Reservations/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 474-0005 $10-$15/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/ Smitty’s Italian SteakHouse 2109 W. Franklin St.

Diamond Lanes 2400 Hwy 41 N. 424-4677 Under $10/Full Bar/Major CC Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major CC

Fat Boy Tavern (Ft. Branch IN) 115 N. McCreary Ave. (812)753-9914 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

Hornville Tavern & Catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 812-963-9318 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/Call for Catering

Fester’s Sportsbar & Grill (Mt Vernon In) 10301 Old Hwy 62 W 812-985-7333 Under $10/No Checks/All Major CC

The Knob Hill Tavern (Newburgh, IN) 1016 Hwy. 662 West 812-853-9550 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/ Checks/Full Bar/Credit Cards

Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 423-8040 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash Only/Full Bar Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin 423-0794 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Highland Inn 6620 N. First Ave. 402-2544 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Checks/ All Major CC Hobo Jungle 1323 S Barker Ave, 491-6229 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar All Major CC

Legends (Inside River City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-74444 Under $10/Casual/ Major CC/Full Bar LeRoy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. 464-8300 Under $10/All Major CC/Full Bar

The Peephole Bar & Grill 201 Main St. 423-5171 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 S. Green River Rd 812-477-4088 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Riverbend Food Factory(Henderson Ky) 713 N Green Street 270-827-2206 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC 711 Tavern 711 Virginia St. 422-0904 Under $10/Cash Only/Full Bar

Lyle Sports Zone Pizza & Pub 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 425-7729 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ VISA/MC/Full Bar

St. Phillips Inn (Mt. Vernon, IN) 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. 812-985-5558 Under $10/Casual/ /Checks/Full Bar/CC

The Nisbit Inn 6701 Nisbit Rd 812-963-9305 Under $10/Cash Only/Full Bar/ Call for Catering

Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All CC

Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384 Under $10/Casual/Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar T.J.’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. 402-9273 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Cash Only Yellow Tavern (New Harmony, IN) 521 Church St. 812-682-3303 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/No Credit & Debit

THAI

Thai Papaya Cuisine 1434 Tutor Lane 477-8424 Under $10/ All Major CC/Online ordering available – www. thaipapayacuisine.com - powered

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VIETNAMESE

Vietnamese Cuisine 4602 Vogel Rd. 491-1884 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC

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1. Last time I used duct tape… The night took a turn for the worse.

2. I look forward to St. Patrick’s Day because… I can wear my lucky charms boxers.

3. Favorite horror film… A Nightmare on Elm Street – it messed with my mind.

4. I have a fear of… Public speaking (and answering 20 questions).

5. Macarena or Gangnam Style… Macarena. I’m not coordinated enough for Gangnam.

6. Something that always makes me laugh… “Oh, you’re from Canada. Do you know so and so?”

7. If my life was a song title, it would be… “Livin’ on a Prayer” 8. Last time I dropped the F-bomb… The last time my flight got canceled.

9. Celebrity I could live without… Fabio Lanzoni.

10. Biggest show to date at Bokeh Lounge… It’s a tossup between Mardi Gras and Halloween.

11. A reoccurring dream I have… Drinking umbrella cocktails in the French Riviera.

12. Best American band of all time… The Eagles – hands down.

13. My exercise regimen… Scurrying from meeting to meeting.

14. What I think when I look back on my childhood… How blessed I was, without a care in the world.

15. Pasta or pizza… Pasta. I like sauces.

16. Talk radio or rock out… Rock out! Definitely.

17. Most annoying catchphrase… Let me take a “Selfie.”

18. If money was no object, I would… Build Bokeh II.

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19. Favorite night of the week at Bokeh Lounge… Bourbon Monday or Acoustic Wednesday. It’s less busy and I can talk with patrons.

20. How excited I am about 2015… “Wet my pants” excited about Bokeh’s new expansion but also about the renewed arts movement happening in our fine City.

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In Town & Around It may be the middle of the week, but don’t let that stop you from getting out and enjoying one of the best holidays of the year. Take a look and see what’s on tap!

Allegra Lounge: Live music from Shane Espenlaub @

5:30 p.m.

Archie & Clyde’s: All day St. Patrick’s Day celebration!

Backstage Bar & Grill: Early celebration on 3/14 w/

party presented by Sailor Jerry and live music from Blaire Hanks @ 9 p.m.

Boogie Nights: Early celebration on 3/14 - Shamrocks & Shenanigans @ 9 p.m.

Elixirs: DJ & karaoke w/ Matt Adams @ 9 p.m.

KC’s Time Out Lounge: Early celebration on 3/14 w/ Gonzo’s Toybox & DJ Jon B @ 10 p.m.

Lamasco Bar: Live music from the Kyle Bledsoe Duo @ 9 p.m.

Lyle’s Sportszone: Live music from Josh Merritt @ 8:30 p.m.

O’Brian’s Sports Bar: Largest St. Patrick’s Day Party in

Evansville w/ Kylindi Pipes & Drum @ 7 p.m. and Calabash @ 10 p.m.

Old Chicago: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration w/ all day

beer specials and Grand Charity Giveaway. Main event @ 6 p.m.

Ri Ra Irish Pub: St. Practice Day on 3/14 w/ Jim Staley (5

p.m.); Osiella (9 p.m.); Calabash (10 p.m.). St. Patrick’s Day: Irish breakfast, 7 a.m.-11 a.m. Live music from Jim Staley (5 p.m.); Osiella (9 p.m.); Clusterpluck (10 p.m.).

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosier’s Lounge): Live

music from The Marlinaires @ 7 p.m.

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Friday, February 27 5:00 PM St. Benedict Cathedral -- Fish Fry 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Family Friendly Live Entertainment 6:00 PM River City Recreation -- Friday Night Bowl Your Head Off Special!

7:00 PM Ford Center -- UE Women vs. Indiana State Sycamores

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville -- Rob Caudill’s Tribute to Rod Stewart Victory Theatre -- The Keystone Light Friends of the Bob & Tom Show Comedy Tour 8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone -- John Hurst 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night Backstage Bar & Grill -- Brad Lemmons Bokeh Lounge -- 2 Miles Back Boogie Nights -- Disco Rodeo Cricket’s -- Karaoke w/ Randy Marshall Elixirs -- Dance Party w/ DJ Dew-It KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ Koodie Hoos -- Joel Knapp & Cassy Jo Anderson Legends -- Michelle Shelton Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky The Vault -- DJ Sammich 10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Fox Family Lamasco Bar -- Roots of a Rebellion O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Sideshow Romance 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Open Stage

Saturday, February 28 1:00 PM Ford Center -- UE Men vs. Illinois State Redbirds 4:00 PM Winetree (North) -- Beer Tasting 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Family Friendly Live Entertainment 7:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt

Victory Theatre -- “It Takes a Village” (musical stage play) 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Highway Run Legends -- Karaoke w/ DJ Bruce Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Karaoke w/ Jamming Jan Frye Tropicana Evansville -- Rob Caudill’s Tribute to Rod Stewart 9:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Deja Blu 5 Boogie Nights -- Saturday Disco Dance Fever Boogie Nights -- Karaoke in the Loft Cricket’s -- Live Entertainment Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Calabash Elixirs -- Minx KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky The Vault -- DJ Sammich

10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- LoCash Lamasco Bar -- vessel O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Throw the Horns featuring Joe Smith Sunday, March 1 11:00 AM National Guard Armory -- Vanderburgh Humane Society

Spay-ghetti & No Balls Dinner to Benefit VHS Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic 12:00 PM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Kidabaloo 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 6:30 PM Someplace Else -- Tea Dance 9:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ The Vault -- Lindsey Williams

Monday, March 2

Elixirs -- Free Pool O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts 9:00 AM Tropicana Evansville -- Club 55 Monday Slot Tournament Tropicana Evansville -- Club 55 Money Madness 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard 7:30 PM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Disney’s Beauty & The Beast

Tuesday, March 3

Elixirs -- Free Pool Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Wine Down Tuesday O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool 5:30 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Tuesday Tasting (Working Distributors) 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 6:30 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Curt N Rod 7:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Touchables 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Tuesday Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Karaoke w/ Jamming Jan Frye Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Trivia 8:30 PM Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday 9:00 PM Elixirs -- DJ & Karaoke w/ Matt Adams KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ / College Night Lamasco Bar -- Casey Williams 10:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Open Mic

Wednesday, March 4

De Vonna’s Wine Bar -- Wine Down Wednesday (1/2 liters for $10-12, 1/2 price dessert w/ wine purchase) O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts 3:00 PM Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Craft Beer Tasting 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark

6:30 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Ben Dahlquist 7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Jake Tapley

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Touchables 7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Kalamazoo Wings 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Open Mic 9:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Acoustic Wednesday w/ Zion Elixirs -- Dance Party w/ DJ Dew It KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 10:30 PM Someplace Else -- Karaoke

Thursday, March 5 8:00 AM Tropicana Evansville -- Club 55 Senior Stretch 6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Tradtional Irish Session

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia Ford Center -- UE Women vs. Wichita St. Shockers Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Touchables 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic Thursday Elixirs -- Karaoke w/ Mama Judy KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Live Entertainment

Friday, March 6

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Fire Up Fridays presented by Jack Daniels 5:00 PM St. Benedict Cathedral -- Fish Fry 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five Tin Fish -- Family Friendly Live Entertainment 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines 7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville IceMen vs. Indianapolis Fuel 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Van-Dells 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Josh Roberts Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night Bokeh Lounge -- Katie Watts Boogie Nights -- Evansville IceMen 80s Night and Rosie’s Birthday Bash Elixirs -- Dance Party w/ DJ Dew It Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Bari Leigh The Vault -- DJ Sammich 10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Slick Willy Lamasco Bar -- Joe Marcinek Band O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Downfall 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Venus Knight

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Saturday, March 7 2:00 PM Ford Center -- UE Women vs. Missouri St. Bears 3:00 PM De Vonna’s Wine Bar -- Painting Classes 4:00 PM Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Beer Tasting 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Family Friendly Live Entertainment 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt

7:00 PM De Vonna’s Wine Bar -- Open Mic Night (anything slow/

smooth, bring your vocals, guitar or brass for blues & jazz) Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Van-Dells 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Van-Dells Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Van-Dells 8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Jenny’s Bad Hair Day 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Ashley Wolfe & The Howl Bokeh Lounge -- Honey Roy Boogie Nights -- Karaoke in the Loft Boogie Nights -- Saturday Disco Dance-Off Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- No Curfew Elixirs -- Slick Willy Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky The Vault -- DJ Sammich 10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Your Girlfriend Lamasco Bar -- Max Allen Band O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Downfall O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Downfall 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Venus Knight

Sunday, March 8 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller

Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Wheeling Nailers Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Social Sundays w/ Bob Minnette’s Swing Cats 6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Eunan McIntyre 9:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Lindsey Williams

Monday, March 9

Elixirs -- Free Pool O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts 9:00 AM Tropicana Evansville -- Club 55 Monday Slot Tournament Tropicana Evansville -- Club 55 Money Madness 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard 8:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Monday

Tuesday, March 10

Elixirs -- Free Pool Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Customer Appreciatio Day (10% off everything)

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Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Wine Down Tuesday O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool 5:30 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Tuesday Tasting (RNDC Vodka) 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Chapel Park Trio 7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Wheeling Nailers 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Tuesday Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Karaoke w/ Jamming Jan Frye Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Trivia 8:30 PM Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday 9:00 PM Elixirs -- DJ & Karaoke w/ Matt Adams KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ / College Night Lamasco Bar -- The Idgits 10:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Open Mic

Wednesday, March 11

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Shop, Stay & Play De Vonna’s Wine Bar -- Wine Down Wednesday (1/2 liters for $10-12, 1/2 price dessert w/ wine purchase) O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts 3:00 PM Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Craft Beer Tasting 5:30 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Katie Watts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Monte Skelton Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Chapel Park Trio 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Michelle Shelton 9:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Acoustic Wednesday w/ Angel Rhodes & Rod Hawkins Elixirs -- Dance Party w/ DJ Dew It KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Tuatha Dea 10:30 PM Someplace Else -- Karaoke

Thursday, March 12 8:00 AM Tropicana Evansville -- Club 55 Senior Stretch 5:30 PM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- 20th Annual

Celebration of Leadership 6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Tradtional Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Chapel Park Trio 7:30 PM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Little Big Town “Pain Killer Tour” 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic Thursday Elixirs -- Karaoke w/ Mama Judy

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Traveling, Broke and Out of Gas w/ Strangled Darlings The Vault -- Live Entertainment

Friday, March 13

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Fire Up Fridays presented by Jack Daniels 5:00 PM St. Benedict Cathedral -- Fish Fry 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Family Friendly Live Entertainment 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt 7:00 PM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Toby Mac w/ Mandisa & Capital Kings 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Radio Incorporated 8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone -- John Hurst 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Lauren Mink Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night Bokeh Lounge -- Jayson Harper Boogie Nights -- 90s Night and Hoop Jam w/ Hoops of a Feather Elixirs -- Dance Party w/ DJ Dew It Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Beat Daddys The Vault -- DJ Sammich 10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Gonzo’s Toybox Lamasco Bar -- Boscoe France Band O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Slick Willy 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Flashback Weekend 80s & 90s

Saturday, March 14 3:00 PM De Vonna’s Wine Bar -- Painting Classes 4:00 PM Winetree (East) -- Beer Tasting 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Family Friendly Live Entertainment 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt 7:00 PM De Vonna’s Wine Bar -- Open Mic Night (anything slow/smooth,

bring your vocals, guitar or brass for blues & jazz) 7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Radio Incorporated 8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Scott Lindsey 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- St. Paddy’s Day Bash presented by Sailor Jerry w/ live music from Blaire Hanks Bokeh Lounge -- Widows & Crows Boogie Nights -- Shamrocks & Shenanigans Boogie Nights -- Karaoke in the Loft Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Honey Vines Elixirs -- Kyle Whitaker Band Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- St. Practice Day w/ Osiella The Vault -- DJ Sammich 10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- St. Patrick’s Day Bash w/ Gonzo’s Toybox & DJ Jon B Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • March 2015

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Lamasco Bar -- Fat Box O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Never Been Caught Ri Ra Irish Pub -- St. Practice Day w/ Calabash 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Flashback Weekend 80s & 90s Someplace Else -- CHelsey Stevens & Jackie P Lee

Sunday, March 15 10:00 AM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- St. Paddies Day Run 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller

Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears Ri Ra Irish Pub -- St. Practice Day w/ Jim Staley Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Social Sundays w/ the Marlinaires 9:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Lindsey Williams

Monday, March 16

Elixirs -- Free Pool O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts 9:00 AM Tropicana Evansville -- Club 55 Monday Slot Tournament Tropicana Evansville -- Club 55 Money Madness 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard 8:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Monday

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Tuesday, March 17

Elixirs -- Free Pool Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Wine Down Tuesday O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool 5:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Jim Staley Ri Ra Irish Pub -- St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 5:30 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Shane Espenlaub Backstage Bar & Grill -- Tuesday Tasting (Glaziers Wine) 6:00 PM Old Chicago -- St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark Duo 7:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- St. Patrick’s Day Patry w/ Kylindi Pipes & Drum Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Tuesday Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Karaoke w/ Jamming Jan Frye Lyle’s Sports Zone -- St. Patrick’s Day Celebration w/ Josh Merritt Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Trivia 8:30 PM Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday 9:00 PM Elixirs -- DJ & Karaoke w/ Matt Adams KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ / College Night Lamasco Bar -- St. Patrick’s Day w/ Kyle Bledsoe Duo Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Osiella 10:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- St. Patrick’s Day Party w/ Calabash O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Open Mic Ri Ra Irish Pub -- ClusterPluck

Wednesday, March 18

De Vonna’s Wine Bar -- Wine Down Wednesday (1/2 liters for $10-12, 1/2 price dessert w/ wine purchase) O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts 3:00 PM Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Craft Beer Tasting 6:00 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Jenny’s Bad Hair Day Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Katie Watts Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Angel Rhodes 9:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Acoustic Wednesday w/ Harmaleighs Elixirs -- Dance Party w/ DJ Dew It KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 10:30 PM Someplace Else -- Karaoke

Thursday, March 19 8:00 AM Tropicana Evansville -- Club 55 Senior Stretch

6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Tradtional Irish Session

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic Thursday Bokeh Lounge -- Comedy Showcase (hosted by Rachel Goldman) Elixirs -- Karaoke w/ Mama Judy KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Live Entertainment

Friday, March 20

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Fire Up Fridays presented by Jack Daniels 5:00 PM St. Benedict Cathedral -- Fish Fry 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Family Friendly Live Entertainment 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt 7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Two Tall 8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Corey Rowe 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Brad Lemmons Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night Bokeh Lounge -- Elle Maze Boogie Nights -- Fast Forward Friday Elixirs -- Dance Party w/ DJ Dew It Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Blairs West The Vault -- DJ Sammich 10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Flat Stanley O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Osiella 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Skylar Lewinsky & Amaya Sexton

Saturday, March 21 3:00 PM De Vonna’s Wine Bar -- Painting Classes 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Family Friendly Live Entertainment 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines

7:00 PM De Vonna’s Wine Bar -- Open Mic Night (anything slow/ smooth, bring your vocals, guitar or brass for blues & jazz) Victory Theatre -- EPO Classics: Concertos for Orchestra 7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Two Tall 8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Jenny’s Bad Hair Day 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Icemen After Party with DJ Jon J Bokeh Lounge -- Grand Opening w/ Osiella Boogie Nights -- Karaoke Roulette in The Loft Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Katie Watts Elixirs -- Josh Merritt Band Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • March 2015

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Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams The Vault -- DJ Sammich 10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Pfreak Show Lamasco Bar -- Calabash O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Stompbox 40 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Skylar Lewinsky & Amaya Sexton

Sunday, March 22 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Social Sundays w/ Bob Green Band 9:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Lindsey Williams

Monday, March 23

Elixirs -- Free Pool O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts 9:00 AM Tropicana Evansville -- Club 55 Monday Slot Tournament Tropicana Evansville -- Club 55 Money Madness 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard 8:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Monday

Tuesday, March 24

Elixirs -- Free Pool Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Wine Down Tuesday O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool 5:30 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Tuesday Tasting (RNDC Whiskey) 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Tuesday Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Karaoke w/ Jamming Jan Frye Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Trivia 8:30 PM Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday 9:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Poetry Reading hosted by Bill Sovern Bokeh Lounge -- Poetry Reading Elixirs -- DJ & Karaoke w/ Matt Adams KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ / College Night Lamasco Bar -- Honey Roy Duo 10:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Open Mic

Wednesday, March 25

De Vonna’s Wine Bar -- Wine Down Wednesday (1/2 liters for $10-12, 1/2 price dessert w/ wine purchase) O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

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12:00 PM Ford Center -- Elite 8 NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball 3:00 PM Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Craft Beer Tasting 5:30 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Katie Watts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Lindsey Williams

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Steven Tyner 9:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Acoustic Wednesday w/ Andy Jones Elixirs -- Dance Party w/ DJ Dew It KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 10:30 PM Someplace Else -- Karaoke

Thursday, March 26 8:00 AM Tropicana Evansville -- Club 55 Senior Stretch 6:00 PM Ford Center -- Elite 8 NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball

Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Tradtional Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic Thursday Elixirs -- Karaoke w/ Mama Judy KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Live Entertainment

Friday, March 27

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Fire Up Fridays presented by Jack Daniels 11:00 AM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- EvilleCon 5:00 PM St. Benedict Cathedral -- Fish Fry 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Family Friendly Live Entertainment 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Two-Tone Express 8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Matt Sneed 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Downfall NSB Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night Bokeh Lounge -- 2 Miles Back Boogie Nights -- Disco Rodeo Elixirs -- Dance Party w/ DJ Dew It Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky The Vault -- DJ Sammich 10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bad Medicine

Lamasco Bar -- Digeometric O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Over Drive 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Surprise Night!

Saturday, March 28 8:00 AM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- EvilleCon 2:00 PM Ford Center -- Elite 8 NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball 3:00 PM De Vonna’s Wine Bar -- Painting Classes 4:00 PM Winetree (North) -- Beer Tasting 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Family Friendly Live Entertainment 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt 7:00 PM De Vonna’s Wine Bar -- Open Mic Night (anything slow/

smooth, bring your vocals, guitar or brass for blues & jazz) 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Two-Tone Express 8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Drew Aud 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Kenny Warren Bokeh Lounge -- Calabash Boogie Nights -- Karaoke in the Loft Boogie Nights -- Saturday Disco Dance Fever Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Idgits Elixirs -- Minx Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Rory Connolly Every The Vault -- DJ Sammich 10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Never Been Caught Lamasco Bar -- Osiella O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Lindsey Williams 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Tyler Christians & Paige Morgan

Sunday, March 29 8:30 AM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- EvilleCon 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller

Ford Center -- Evansville IceMen vs. South Carolina Stingrays Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Social Sundays w/ Bob Ballard & Shivaree 9:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Lindsey Williams

Monday, March 30

Elixirs -- Free Pool O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts 9:00 AM Tropicana Evansville -- Club 55 Monday Slot Tournament 12:15 PM Tropicana Evansville -- Club 55 Money Madness Cash Drawing 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard 8:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Monday Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • March 2015

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Tuesday, March 31

Elixirs -- Free Pool Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Wine Down Tuesday O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool 5:30 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Michelle Shelton 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Ballard & Shivaree 8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Tuesday Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Karaoke w/ Jamming Jan Frye Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Trivia 8:30 PM Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday 9:00 PM Elixirs -- DJ & Karaoke w/ Matt Adams KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ / College Night Lamasco Bar -- Ryan Rigdon & the Hi-Rize Hillbillies 10:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Open Mic

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localtalent Sarah Wolfe

As if by design, Sarah Wolfe’s artistic career began with a drawing of Alfred E. Neuman. The Mad Magazine cover boy inspired her as a young child to put pencil to paper and produce her first significant work. For the former owner of the Farmer’s Daughter Bakery in Princeton, it was the first time that people stopped and said, “You can do this.” Considering Wolfe’s sense of humor and tendency towards mischief, there could not have been a more appropriate start to it all.

Wolfe’s early drawings convinced her parents to foot the bill for private lessons: once a week for 10 years. Her instructor, Brenda Wick, provided an invaluable spark and, most importantly, plenty of leeway. “The wonderful thing about her is that she recognized my ability early on,” Wolfe says.

“She really let me do my own thing which was fantastic.” Unfortunately, this free and accepting environment did not carry over to higher education – at least not from Wolfe’s perspective.

Just a year and a half into a double major at the Savannah College of Art and Design, she abruptly left the program over a disagreement relating to a series of sculptural pieces which the school found inappropriate. “[The pieces were] female busts made out of various materials,” she explains. “I

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was surprised that that happened, and I was mad enough about it that I quit.”

Wolfe’s decision to walk away started a domino effect that eventually resulted in a long sabbatical from art. During the chaos of it all, she got a job at a restaurant and the “radio dial flipped.” Almost overnight, she fell in love with cooking and the camaraderie of the business. “Art can be very isolating, and I found that I needed something more than being holed up in the studio by myself,” she says. The situation was compounded by an unhappy relationship that further stymied Wolfe’s creative output. Soon, she stopped working on art altogether, a moratorium that lasted nearly six years.

Back in Indiana and finally unfettered, Wolfe opened the Farmer’s Daughter in 2012, a move that in turn reignited her creative fire. In the apartment above the restaurant she had “enough room for an art studio and nobody there to criticize the process.” Ideas came fast and furious – from striking portraits to intricate sculptures incorporating everything from bones to paraffin wax. She also began a series of eye-catching yet divisive bird nest pieces that hark back to her

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infamous college days, a fact not lost on Wolfe.

“Now I understand why some people might not like some of my sculptures and find them unattractive,” she explains. “However, many of them are mementos of a certain time or memory or an effort to preserve those things.”

Interestingly, though Wolfe never uses a brush and, in fact, admits to being “kind of terrible at it,” her portraits created with colored pencils and oil pastels are often mistaken as paintings. “I enjoy the reactions to my work, how people respond to it – and I enjoy seeing what the limitations are with my materials,” she says. As the years go by, Wolfe’s appreciation for art only deepens, and it’s clear that she never wants to revisit such a dark period of inactivity. “It’s been a wonderful return to my roots after having not done it for a long time. Art is my golden ball that I get to polish in my corner. It was almost something that I buried or hid, to be honest, because it was easier that way.” – TE Visit saatchiart.com/swolfe to view and purchase Sarah’s art. Also, stay tuned for her joint restaurant venture with Amy Rivers-Word, The Dapper Pig, coming soon to the Haynie’s Corner Arts District.

Not every band dreams of making it big.

For some, the simple joy of hanging out and playing music together is more than enough reason to exist. Such is the case with local folk(ish) group, Lo and the Lolifes.

Fronted by Lauren McMillen (vocals, banjo, ukulele) and featuring Chris Cubley (guitar), Randy Boreman (guitar, mandolin) and Callie Sanders (percussion), the band materialized out of long-standing friendships and, perhaps, divine intervention. “Lo and the Lolifes just kind of fell into our laps,” McMillen explains.

“Chris and Randy and I have known each other for five years. We all actually started playing on our praise team at the church where my parents went to at the time. It really just kind of went from there.”

What began as “goofing around” – halfhearted rehearsals that were more of an excuse to drink a few beers and have fun than anything else – slowly developed into something more promising as the eclectic tastes of each member coalesced into a unified sound. McMillen, in particular, listens to a wide swath of music. Her

influences include obvious favorites like the Avett Brothers but also country artist Mindy Smith, Alice In Chains and Metallica.

Throw her love for musical theater into the mix, and you’ve got a pretty strange brew.

But it all makes sense when you consider McMillen’s upbringing and the fact that her mom was a classically trained soprano who majored in music and accounting. Polar opposites on the surface, these two subjects actually complement each other quite well.

In fact, McMillen eventually followed in her mom’s footsteps and went to school for music management with the long-term goal of breaking into the business as a band/ tour manager or working at a recording studio. But right now, she’s “really enjoying Evansville and what it has to offer.”

A big reason why McMillen is so content with life here right now is Lo and the Lolifes.

Having recently graduated from living room jams to well-attended shows at places like Penny Lane Coffeehouse and the Gumbo Cookoff on Franklin Street, the band keeps making progress but still doesn’t take itself

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too seriously. “If we mess up, we mess up,” McMillen says. “It’s a good laugh for us, and we hope everybody else finds it as funny as we do. Otherwise, you kind of lose the bounce and spring of what it is.” And people seem to like what Lo and the Lolifes are – four very talented musicians who can bounce and spring from one genre to another. A recent set list included songs by The Beatles, Joy Kills Sorrow and Dolly Parton plus originals

by Boreman, all funneled through the band’s folk front. But the spontaneity of their performances is not just limited to choices in music. At Penny Lane, in lieu of a proper percussive instrument, Sanders simply beat on the back of McMillen’s chair. Yes, Lo and the Lolifes play it loose and free, a byproduct of the band’s philosophy – and general lack of practice. Even with the uptick in activity and raised profile, their once-a-week rehearsals can still devolve into a good time with friends. But that’s just fine with McMillen.

“For us, this is just fun. We all just genuinely love music – that’s the whole purpose of this.” – TE

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Ratings are given from 1-5. “5” is the best rating a reviewer can give, meaning they were very pleased with the beer and would strongly recommend it. “1” is the lowest rating a reviewer can give, meaning they did not enjoy the beer at all.

This month’s beers are available depending on supply & demand at all 7 Liquor Locker locations.

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Sam Adams Rebel Rider IPA

Lagunitas Brown Sugga’ Ale

Spaten Dunkel

Daniel Knight • 2.75 At a low 4.5% ABV, Sam Adams tags this one as a session IPA. It pours a yelloworange color with a one finger head that fades down to a wispy layer. The nose is grainy with some light grassy and floral hop tones. Not especially exciting.

The flavor follows suit with a biscuity, light on the hops and malt overall taste experience. Creating a truly satisfying “session IPA” is apparently a brewer’s challenge. I feel other brewers have met the challenge more successfully.

Daniel Knight • 4 Here’s an American Strong Ale that lives up to its name at a hefty 9.99% ABV. I’ve already bought a couple of these at a local watering hole. It pours up a copperish red color with an appetizing khaki head that settles quickly and leaves a telling lace display. Its aroma is sweet and roasty with maybe some molasses. The taste has flavors of caramel malts and American hops along with a light hop bite and careful balance of maltiness that plays well with the smooth finish and aftertaste. I don’t pick up a booziness as one might expect.

Give this one a try. You won’t regret it.

Daniel Knight • 2.75 A Dunkel is a dark German lager. This one pours up a dark brownish amber color with a two finger head that quickly dissipates with no lacing. Its aroma reminds me subtly of dark fruit; perhaps raisin with some expected yeast smell.

The taste is less pronounced than its aroma with lots of malt and something else I can’t make out. It’s very typical tasting for a dark German beer in my opinion.

Paul Bragin • 4 A thick white head crowns this golden beer but never totally disappears. A blend of citrus and pine notes from the hops play back and forth across the nose. The hop flavor continues when drinking the beer, with a strong emphasis on citrus flavors in the very long finish. The low alcohol content makes it a great session beer, but it’s not for the faint of heart. Hop lovers will want to drink it while it’s fresh.

Jabez Martinez • 2.5 This is a yellow-colored beer and very light as IPAs go. I have slowly come over to the IPA arena – or I can at least tolerate them – but this one is not very good. It has the classic hopped-up flavor but it is very weak on the finish. It seems that most IPAs make a real statement, but this one was more of a whisper.

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Paul Bragin • 2.75 A generous off-white head rests on top of an amber beer. A mixture of malt, hop and sweet notes from brown sugar balances the scent. The sweet notes remain at first when sipping the beer.

The aftertaste is difficult to pin down accurately. It’s interesting to try once, but more of a novelty than a go-to choice for a drinking beer.

Jabez Martinez • 4 I had never heard of this beer and was a little unsure about what I was getting.

It has a nice brown color with great carbonation. I could smell the sweet hops. I could taste the smoky, brown sugar flavor, and it reminded me of baked beans. That may sound bad, but it was actually pretty good.

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Paul Bragin • 5 An off-white head forms above the brown lager when poured into a beer mug. The sweet scent of malt with a hint of hops so familiar to German beers fills the nose. The malt flavors remain during tasting, with a just a hint of the hop presence in the finish. This classic German dark beer will pair well with hearty German dishes like sausages and potatoes. It’s a must for anyone.

Jabez Martinez • 2 This is a clear brown beer and it looked pretty inviting. It had a light sweetness to it, but also a funky flavor I could not put my finger on (nor did I like). It sort of had that Lowenbrau funky flavor but it just was not very good. I have had other Dunkel beers but this was not close to them.

Carson’s RIPA

Daniel Knight • 4 I’m pleased to have the opportunity to review this Evansville brewed Red IPA from Carson’s. It pours up a pretty semicloudy, dark copper color with a light beige one finger head that fades to a thin layer and leaves a little lacing as you drink it down. The nose is pleasant with citrus hops and a biscuit-like yeastiness.

The taste displays a hop flavor that’s slightly different than what my palate is accustomed to, but after only a few sips I was enjoying it very much. There’s a

definite malt presence there as well that balances the taste experience. I recommend this brew and certainly give it a thumbs up.

Paul Bragin • 5 A thick white head tops the deep, goldenred ale below it. A strong pine scent from the hops dominates the scent of the beer.

Citrus and more pine notes from the hops first come through when drinking, with a little sweetness from the malt in the aftertaste, followed by more hops.

Pair it with spicier dishes. Hopheads will definitely enjoy this offering that shows why Carson’s is at the forefront of brewing in Evansville.

Jabez Martinez • 4.5 This is a light-brown colored beer with great hops flavor. It just feels like it has character behind it and has a complex yet simple flavor. I pretty much love everything that Carson’s has to offer and love to stop by to get a growler filled and get other offerings not found in local stores. You can’t go wrong with Carson’s.

Keep up the good work.

Random Beer Facts!

1.) There’s about 2.5 pints of CO2 dissolved in a pint of beer.

2.) Light that’s bouncing inside the head on a pint is what makes it a different colour to the beer.

3.) When someone pulls you a pint, they are actually pushing the beer.

4.) The glass you drink out of affects the taste of your beer.

5.) When you open a bottle of beer, the air in the bottle suddenly depressurises, condensing into a tiny cloud of water vapour. http://www.factslides.com/s-Beer

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arts & activities Mar. 1: Clue – A Mystery at Casa Finale to benefit the Alhambra Theatre This Clue Murder Mystery event is not just good fun; it’s also for a great cause. Proceeds benefit the Alhambra Theatre renovation project which ultimately benefits the Haynie’s Corner Arts District.

The Clue script was penned by Gretchin Irons and the event will be hosted by Kirk and Sherry Wright at Casa Finale. Food will be catered by Kirby’s Private Dining and a cash bar will be available.

Tours start at 1:30 p.m. and run each hour. Tickets are $40.

Casa Finale: Downtown Evansville Mar. 1-15: Art Studio and Design Faculty Exhibition The studio art and design faculty members of the USI Art Department will display their current creative endeavors at the McCutchan Art Center/ Pace Galleries in a special 50th anniversary exhibit. Artworks ranging from wood sculpture to digital animation will be featured.

USI: 8600 University Blvd. 812-464-1933. 6 p.m.

Mar. 2: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Evansville! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast!

Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., 812-435-5770. 7:30 p.m.

Mar. 6: Theatre for the Cure – War Grooms The Stage Theater Actors of Greater Evansville (STAGE) are proud to present “War Grooms,” a play written and directed by Mark Clem.

All the proceeds from the event will benefit the Susan G. Komen of Evansville Tri-State organization. Tickets are $10.

Studio 321: 321 N. Congress Ave. 812-401-3321. 7:30 p.m.

Mar. 7: EVPL Young Authors Event Here’s a great opportunity for tri-state kids to show off their creative side. Celebrate the work of area young authors as local schools, EVPL and other organizations showcase student work.

Special guest author appearance to be announced. Call for details.

Central Library: 200 SE MLK Jr. Blvd. 812-428-8225 Mar. 7: “Pretty Minnie in Paris” Style Show Enjoy a wonderful luncheon and fashion show featuring adult clothing by CAbi and children’s clothing by Hooray! Meet local author and illustrator Kristi Valliant, who illustrated Danielle Steele’s picture book “Pretty Minnie in Paris.” Tickets are $40 and proceeds

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will be used to buy Kristi’s picture books and donate them to libraries in Warrick and Vanderburgh County schools.

Rolling Hills Country Club: 1666 Old Plank Rd. 812-490-0133. 11 a.m.

Mar. 12: Little Big Town “Pain Killer Tour” Grammy Award-winning country group Little Big Town - consisting of members Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, Phillip Sweet, and Kimberly Schlapman - are bringing The Pain Killer Tour to the Old National Events Plaza on March 12 at 7:30 p.m. The foursome just released their sixth studio album Pain Killer which features the hit single, “Day Drinking.” The group always brings their unique blend of vocal harmonies and country music to venues everywhere.

Asserting themselves with attitude and musical prowess, their live show never disappoints. Expect an evening of bluesy grit and country mettle. Special guest Chris Stapleton’s voice has the raw power that grabs you the moment he starts to sing. The award winning singer/songwriter has been described by some of today’s most credible artists, including Adele, Sheryl Crow, Luke Bryan and Vince Gill, as the best voice in Nashville, and that whiskey-soaked sound with its punch-you-in-the-gut soul is the standout focus of his first studio album.

Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770. 7:30 p.m.

Mar. 13: TobyMac w/ Mandisa & Capital Kings Grammy Award-winners TobyMac and Mandisa, along with electronic pop duo Capital Kings will hit the road with a new tour this March, performing in Evansville on Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m.

Making stops in 11 U.S. cities, TobyMac will most certainly perform audience favorites from his most recent album Eye On It, which soared to the very top of the Billboard charts and earned a Grammy Award. With a new release coming May 2015, audiences will likely hear a new track or two as well. TobyMac recently released Eye’m All Mixed Up featuring 11 tracks from Eye On It, including hits “Me Without You,” “Speak Life” and “Steal My Show.”

Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770. 7 p.m.

Mar. 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29: The Great Gatsby In 1925, one of the greatest pieces of American literature hit the shelves at the same time the Evansville Players took the stage for the first time. We celebrate these two great moments together with our production of The Great Gatsby. Jay Gatsby passionately pursues the elusive Daisy Buchanan as Nick Carraway is drawn into their world of obsession, greed and danger. Breathtaking glamour and the decadent excess of the Jazz Age come to the stage in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American tale.

Evansville Civic Theatre: 717 N. Fulton Ave. 812-425-2800. Show times: Fri/Sat, 7:30 p.m. & Sun, 2 p.m.

Mar. 14: Spring Choral Concert Featuring the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus and sponsored by Friends of the Chorus, the annual Spring Choral Concert is always a muchanticipated display of local vocal talent. Last year’s concert featured a stirring performance of the “Durufle Requiem,” a moving piece written by the French composer Maurice Durufle. Expect another incredible performance this year. The EPC is made up of about 150 singers ranging in age from 15 to 80. Bring the whole family for this very special EPO special event!

North High School Auditorium: 15331 Hwy. 41 N. 7 p.m.

Mar. 21: Concertos for Orchestra - Showcasing Musicians of the EPO Get to know the individuals who make the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra a local treasure. Meet the musicians of the Orchestra section by section as they perform works that showcase their talents.

Co-sponsored by Mrs. John Philip Robertson, the concert will feature pieces by Dukas, Elgar, Bartok, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Debussy and Beckel.

Victory Theatre: 600 Main St. 812-422-2215. 7 p.m.

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“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” -William Arthur Ward Well, that’s just like, your opinion, man.

Ladies, have you ever just been sitting there- minding your own business, pondering work, romance, school, the meaning of life, or maybe wondering who came up with those little buttons on throw pillows that serve no purpose whatsoever?

You’re deep in your thoughts, not unhappy about it, maybe actually the happiest you’ve ever been, and some strange guy busts in uninvited with something like, “You’d be prettier if you smiled more” or “You look upset. Why don’t you give us a smile?” Really? To quote a wise and sassy friend, “Sure, let me rearrange my face so it’s more pleasing to you.” Smiling is fantastic; laughter is the best medicine, yeah, yeah. We get it, but constantly grinning ear to ear like some crazed individual is not required to be a happy person. Or maybe, you know, that woman isn’t having the best day. Pro-tip: your unwarranted advice and/ or assumptions probably aren’t going to help. And if she doesn’t respond immediately with a genuine, beaming smile afterward, the last thing that will help is taking it personally, getting angry, or being dramatic about the fact that a person you’ve never met before isn’t responding well to your antics. That’s just further proof

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that you probably never cared about her well-being in the first place, and it was probably just some lame attempt to get her number.

So, guys, the next time you see a woman who doesn’t seem to be bubbling over with excitement, instead of telling her what to do with her face, tell a (clean) joke, comment on the beautiful weather, or better yet, mind your own business.

Chances are, she’s got this, and that’s just the way her face looks.

Signed, Whitney Patterson, Owner of a bitchy resting face

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community & family Mar. 1: Kidabaloo Parents, grandparents and kids alike can get out of the house and into some fun at KIDABALOO! Give the little ones a chance to engage in multiple fun and educational activities under one roof! Cold weather rules out parks and outdoor play, but we’re creating an indoor fun center for families to play and bond during winter months. PLUS, “Dez,” a guest from the Disney Channel’s Austin & Ali TV show,” will be there!

Admission is $25 for the Family 4-pack or $7 per person. VIP tickets (limited quantity).

There will be inflatables, games, prizes and fun!

Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., 812-435-5770. 12 p.m.

Mar. 1: Ultimate Wedding Expo Join the area’s trendiest wedding vendors to help you plan your big day! From photographers to cakes, invitations, dresses, DJs, tuxes and more, find just what you are looking for to get started or wrap up everything you need for the perfect wedding!

Vanderburgh County 4-H Center: 201 E. Boonville New Harmony Rd. 12 p.m.

Mar. 1-16: Orchid Escape Enjoy the beauty of a tropical jungle full of blooming orchids, waterfalls and exotic animals in Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s Amazonia! There will be orchids for sale as well as to enjoy. Exhibit continues through March 16.

Mesker Park Zoo: 1545 Mesker Park Dr. 812435-6143.

Mar. 1-28: Ballroom & Swing Dance Lessons & Clubs Evansville has dance clubs and lessons for you to enjoy throughout the month. Take inexpensive group lessons, improve your skills, make new friends and fill your social calendar every week! No partner? No problem! (* = Means no partner needed for lessons.)

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Club/ Contact

Dances/Lessons

Coterie of Evansville www.coterie.info *Dance Hall www.thedancehall.org

Bi-monthly/None Weekly/Weekly

*Eagle’s Club Weekly/Weekly Find them on Facebook (Evansville Eagles Aerie 427) *Evansville River City Bop Club www.ercbopclub.com

Weekly/Weekly

*Evansville Swing Cats Weekly/Weekly Find them on Facebook (Evansville Swing Cats) Friday Night Dance Club fridaynightdanceclub@gmail.com

Monthly/None

Metro Ballroom Dance Club Monthly/Before Dances www.metroballroomdanceclub.com

Come dance with us! Visit localendar.com/ public/evansvilledance.

Mar. 2: Read Across America Join us March 2 at 7 pm for a special event celebrating Read Across America Day. Participate in Storytime and activities featuring Dr. Seuss favorites Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, The Cat in the Hat, and Green Eggs and Ham. Barnes & Noble: 624 S. Green River Rd. 812475-1054. 7 p.m.

Mar. 6: MSA Hospice’s Breaking Bread MSA Hospice’s Breaking Bread group is designated to provide socialization and support for those who have lost a loved one. The group is social in nature and is very informal. Breaking Bread meets monthly at area restaurants. MSA Hospice of Evansville hosts the Breaking Bread groups; however, the cost of food and beverages is paid for by the individual that is attending the group.

Everyone is welcome!

Carousel Restaurant, 5115 Monroe St. Info, call Debbie Folz, 812-468-0000. 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Mar. 7: Shake Your Booty (for Colorectal Cancer Awareness) Shake Your Booty while you celebrate Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March 7 at the Old National Events Plaza from 6 p.m.-10 p.m.! Join Colon Screening For Life for an evening of Fun for the whole family,

featuring Dr. Arruffat’s band String Theory!

Enjoy the pizza buffet, cash bar, door prizes, photo booth, dancing and plenty of fun as we raise awareness for the fight to end colorectal cancer. Come learn more about this preventable, beatable and treatable disease! Survivors attending the event will be recognized in a special ceremony at 6:45 p.m., so make sure to invite your friends and family to join you! Be sure to wear blue in honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! You can purchase tickets online at shakeyourbooty2.eventbrite.com.

Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770. 6 p.m.

Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27: Friday Storytime Every Friday morning is a special Storytime in Barnes & Noble, Jr! Bring the young ones for a fun reading adventure that will keep them thoroughly entertained.

Barnes & Noble: 624 S. Green River Rd. 812475-1054. 10 a.m.

Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28: Saturday Storytime Every Saturday afternoon is a special Storytime in Barnes & Noble, Jr.! Bring the little ones for a laughter-filled event complete with a story, treats and a craft.

Barnes & Noble: 624 S. Green River Rd. 812475-1054. 3 p.m.

Mar. 12: The 20th Annual Celebration of Leadership Leadership Evansville is pleased to partner with the Evansville Courier and Press to bring the Jefferson Awards to Celebration of Leadership. The Jefferson Awards are a national program coordinated by the American Institute of Public Service and sponsored by locally by the Evansville Courier and Press. One outstanding community individual will be selected to receive this award. Every individual nominated for Celebration of Leadership will also be considered for the Jefferson Award.

Nominated leaders can be volunteers or professionals from the following categories: Arts, Education, Environment, Government/ Public Service, Health/Social Service and Neighborhood/Community. Leadership Evansville intends to demonstrate and celebrate the depth of our citizens’ commitment to our community.

Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., 812-435-5770. 5:30 p.m.

Mar. 13: “Walk on the Wild Side” - It’s Easy Being Green!

These 1hr. interactive programs for children 3-5 years old will explore what nature has to offer. With each new topic youngsters will discover how wildlife and nature shapes the world we live in. Each program will involve one or more of the following activities: games, crafts, live animal visits, hikes or songs. It’s Easy Being Green! Let’s help out nature by recycling! Did you know that much of what we throw away can be recycled?

Let’s be green for St. Patrick’s Day in a nature-friendly way!

Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 901 Frederica St. 270-826-2247. 10 a.m.

Mar. 15: Big Bingo & Big Auction This fantastically fun evening includes 20 games of Big Bingo, 2 Big Auctions, 6 Giant Half Pots, Pull Tabs, Dinner, Dessert, Complimentary Beverages and Snacks all evening and Irish Entertainment! Join the other 1,000 plus people who will attend this year and enjoy the Luck O’ The Irish!

The Evansville Catholic interparochial high schools’ Big Bingo and Big Auction is the largest “fun-raising” event for Memorial and Mater Dei high schools. Doors will open at 4 p.m., followed by dinner at 5 p.m. and bingo at 6 p.m. Contact Sarah Wagner for more information: swagner@evvmaterdei.org, 812-421-5727 ext. 405.

Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770. 4 p.m.

Mar. 25-28: NCAA Elite Eight National Championship Elite Eight Division II National Men’s Basketball Championship in Evansville!

Games begin Wednesday, Mar 25th at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. with Family Fun Night ($5 tickets and $1 popcorn!) at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Thursday night the Final Four play at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The Championship game is Saturday at 2 p.m. televised nationally from the Ford Center.

The Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Blvd. 812-4221515

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Mar. 27-29: EvilleCon

OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA MARCH 2 @ 7:30 PM The 2014-15 Broadway in Evansville Series continues its magical run with a new stage production of one of the most treasured fairytales of all time. Since its publication in 1756, Beauty and the Beast has captured the hearts and minds of people all over the world. In 1991, Disney released a full-length animated feature based on the life-affirming love story that quickly became a classic. The success of the film ultimately led to numerous Broadway productions that have played to over 35 million fans. In celebration of the 20th anniversary on stage, a new touring production put together by the original creators is making its way across the country, wowing both the young and old with dazzling sets, inspired choreography, incredible costumes and, of course, unforgettable songs, including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title track.

Director Rob Roth and choreographer Matt West were part of the talented team that first brought Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to the stage. Together with the original designers, they have drawn upon 15 years of experience to create something fresh and exciting yet true to their initial vision. The new production features the film’s award-winning score with music by the incomparable Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman plus additional songs with lyrics by Tim Rice.

Don’t miss this musical re-telling of a timeless love story that continues to win new fans the world over. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is back on Broadway and better than ever!

For ticket info, visit oldnationaleventsplaza.com or call 812435-5770. The ONEP is located at 715 Locust St. in downtown Evansville.

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Evansville’s own Japanese anime convention, EvilleCon, returns for 2015. EvilleCon 2015 has events, panels, special celebrity guests and more to satisfy all of your anime needs. It’s fun for the whole family, kids and adults alike! Some of the events that will be at EvilleCon include the following: 1. A Cosplay Contest where attendees show off their amazing costuming skills 2. EvilleCon’s Got Talent - an anime-inspired talent show 3. Animystery - an anime-inspired murder mystery show 4. Karaoke 5. Japanese anime, manga, and culture themed presentations 6. Live action role playing 7. Table top role playing games, including Pathfinder 8. A video game center running the length of EvilleCon that will host multiple video game tournaments 9. Trading card game tournaments including Yu-Gi-Oh and Cardfight! Vanguard 10. And so much more!

Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., 812-435-5770. Times: 3/27 (11 a.m.-12:30 a.m.); 3/28 (8 a.m.-12:30 a.m.); 3/29 (8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.).

Mar. 28: Easter Eggstravaganza at the Duncan Family YMCA Begin a new family tradition by joining the Y for a pre-Easter celebration. Kids ages 1-9 can get their faces painted, have their picture taken with the Easter bunny, visit the petting zoo, bounce around in our fun inflatables and go on a giant Easter Egg Hunt.

Event is free to YMCA members and $2 per child for non-members.

Registration is required prior to event. Contact Alex Strohm at strohm@ymcaswin.org or visit our website at ymcaswin.org for more information.

Dunigan YMCA: 6846 Oak Grove Rd. 812-401-9622. 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Mar. 28: Easter Egg Hunt Bring the kids to Henderson Community Park for a good old fashioned Easter egg hunt! 10,000 eggs will be spread around for both the young and the old to find. Get outside and enjoy the beginning of spring!

Henderson Community Park: 920 Madison St. 270-831-1274. 10 a.m.

Do you have an event that you would like to submit for inclusion in the monthly guide? Please send it to: tommy@evansvillemediagroup.com for consideration before the 10th of the month prior to your event.

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Horns (R) Radius-TWC

The Honey Vines

As much of a Dracula-type romance as a fantasy/horror film, there’s a lot going on in Horns. Based on the novel of the same title by Joe Hill (Heart-Shaped Box), the film follows Ig Perrish (Daniel Radcliffe) on his quest for the truth after being accused of murdering his long-time girlfriend, Merrin (Juno Temple). In a close-knit logging town, citizens have banded together against Perrish, completely disregarding his cries of innocence, leaving only a childhood friend, Lee (Max Minghella), standing by his side. After a drunken night with another friend, Glenna (Kelli Garner), Ig awakens to find her displaying incredibly strange behavior that is almost overshadowed by protrusions growing from his forehead. With the introduction of his horns, the film switches darkness into overdrive, gifting Ig with supernatural powers to assist in his search. From dark comedy to gory horror, each revelation finds the tone of the film increasingly more sinister. Radcliffe’s performance is award-worthy; the script is a bit scattered and long-winded. Directed

by French horror aficionado Alexandre Aja (High Tension, The Hills Have Eyes), Horns is suspenseful, with a great cast and an original plot.

Sunday Morning EP

The local scene’s welcome trend in original music continues with The Honey Vines. The in-demand duo with the beautiful harmonies has been quietly plugging away in the studio, stealing time between day jobs and gigs to produce the Sunday Morning EP. In reality a two-track single, it neatly highlights both members; Andrea Wirth takes the lead on the emotional, piano-driven title track and Melanie Bozsa shines on the understated, acoustic “To the Moon and Back.” As advertised, their voices come together at just the right moments to lift the songs to higher places. “Sunday Morning” especially ascends during the climactic refrain: “Sing me a song / make it real.” Like an exquisite hybrid of Wirth’s favorite melodies, the track is pure release. Remarkably, Bozsa captures the same feel in “To the Moon and Back” with only soft strumming and her honey-coated vocals. More, please.

The Two Faces of January (PG-13) Magnolia Based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith (The Talented Mr. Ripley, Strangers on a Train), Magnolia takes place in Greece. While on vacation, American swindler Chester McFarland (Viggo Mortensen) and his wife Colette (Kirsten Dunst) meet another American, hustler tour guide Rydal (Oscar Isaac). After forming a reluctant friendship, the couple quickly becomes beholden to Rydal after he becomes aware of an incident between McFarland and a private detective who followed him to Greece. After fleeing their hotel, unable to return, they realize they have left their passports behind. Their only option is to trust Rydal to help them escape arrest and get back to the states, although it seems to come easier to Colette than Chester. Tensions run higher and higher as the situation becomes more entangled and lines of decency become blurred. Writer/director Hossein Amini achieves a certain brand of anxiety that is rare in today’s cinema. With beautiful ‘60’s European scenery, a striking blonde leading lady, and intimate cinematography, the film is understandably reminiscent of Hitchcock with a soundtrack to match.

– Whitney Patterson

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LOCAL BAND

SPOTLI G HT

Guilty As Charged Rock/Classic Rock/Dance Rock/Original Based out of Washington, IN Joe Joe Weekend / Guitars, Vocals Playing professionally since the age of 12. Toured the country and other parts of the world with notable bands such as Why On Earth and The Godz and shared the stage with Kiss, Iron Maiden, Rick Springfield, Cheap Trick and many more.

Rick Leffler / Lead Vocals Playing professionally since the age of 20. Spent adult life in rock bands and owns a rock club in Florida. Music is his life and love.

John Vanover / Drums, Vocals Been around drums everyday of his life, never stopped for any length of time. Studied under Greg Martin and Kenny Aronoff.

L. Beau Basham / Bass Guitar, Vocals Headed to Nashville after high school to work in music studios, eventually started touring. Brings years of experience to GAC and a style inspired by Paul McCartney.

Booking Info: Joe Howard / 812-617-1059 / joepom60@hotmail.com Rick Leffler / 812-202-9836 / rlefleur@gmail.com Facebook.com/Guiltyaschargedrocks

cd reviews Smashing Pumpkins Monuments to an Elegy Martha’s Music/BMG

To be honest, I’ve pretty much considered myself done with the Smashing Pumpkins since after Mellon Collie. Machina was cuddly enough, but sometimes you should just peak and shut up. Of course, my opinion is just that, and I can absolutely tilt my head back in the sun and sing every word to every SP tune from their salad days. And no, I don’t think fans are stuck in the past or unwilling to grow along, but perhaps we’ve just trailed off somewhere with no intersection in sight. It almost seems, at this point, that Billy just can’t get enough of himself, even though every one else is pretty damn full.

“Tiberius” and “Anaise!” are beautiful in a familiar way; ”Being Beige” is just that. Tepid at best, it could be served on a plate at a nursing home. Tracks “Run2me” and “Anti-Hero” are just bewildering. WTF and yaawwwn. Well-enough couldn’t be left alone with Oceania; the new deal requires Monuments and the upcoming Day for Night. The saving grace is always the voice, the incomparable sound of our angsty youth. According to the man himself (who else is in the band?), Day for Night will be trading in coos for thrashing. I’ll believe it when I hear it.

Deja Blu 5 Deja Blu 5 Self-Released

I’m ashamed to say I’ve never seen a live performance by the whole band, and I’m probably not the only one, but that doesn’t stop this hard-working local group from making sure everyone knows who they are. Frontwoman Angel Rhodes is on it, and with the upcoming release of the 5’s first album, she’s also been dabbling in solo performances, charming audiences with her infectious redlipsticked smile and Jagger-esque self-conducting.

The first track surprised the hell out of me. Never for one second did I imagine a blues band making such a Portland-meets-Long Beach tune. Vocals hint ever-so slightly of a child of Sleater-Kinney and Gwen Stefani. “Empty Castle” brings the blues back around, and in an impressive way. Musicianship is solid throughout the entire album; the men are definitely not new to the game, and although mostly cohesive, the tracks are often genre-fluid. We could easily see “Drink It Away” on CMT, and the tremolo on “Bump in the Road” is beautiful, with a hell of a hook in the chorus. My personal favorite is the final track, with ska-soaked vocals and riffs that would make Santana proud. Okay, okay. Guess I’ll have to check out a show now, like maybe their CD release party at Bokeh on April 11.

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cd sidebar Marilyn Manson

Father John Misty I Love You, Honeybear Sub Pop

The Pale Emperor Hell, Etc.

Marilyn Manson is outwardly about as different as they come, attracts beautiful ladies, has created and embraces a persona so fully that we occasionally forget that deep down, Brian Warner is just a man.

Google “Marilyn Manson in the TRL audience before he was famous” if you’re not convinced. As human as he may be, that man is a musical genius who’s not afraid to do as he damn well pleases. On his ninth studio album, MM does just exactly that, roping in memorabilia from the past, twisting it around, and presenting it in a fashion that’s both new and old... and mostly excellent.

“Killing Strangers” opens the album with that familiar, visceral sneer. Lyrics are sociopolitical throughout, covering religion, violence, war, and slavery, with a certain nudity to Manson’s (sometimes strangely Jim Morrison-esque?) vocals, which have been a bit over-manipulated in the past. At times the album feels more like a score, which makes sense as it was co-produced by Tyler Bates, and that’s quite all right; it’d be a great soundtrack for a horror film. In the central theme, Manson compares himself to Faust in “The Mephistopheles of Los Angeles,” and has been quoted saying that “...(the Pale Emperor is) payment in full...” I would have to agree. Sorrow breeds beautiful creativity- the album is dedicated to his late mother.

Björk

Vulnicura One Little Indian Releasing her first album at 12, and now pushing 50, the Icelandic siren has put her stamp on the international music industry in a way that not many can claim. Loved across the globe, but often the subject of ridicule for her eccentricity (the image of the Oscars’ swan dress is forever burned into my brain and people are still talking about it), Björk is a savant, a trailblazer, a role model for women, and more than deserving of all of those Grammys she keeps missing.

Vulnicura plays out in the fashion of an impending breakup and the aftermath (sorry, Matthew Barney, that your shortcomings are on blast). It opens with “Stonemilker,” a prophetic shrug toward the end of a relationship, but leads into “Lionsong,” where she appears to get a second wind: “Maybe he will come out of this/ maybe he won’t/ somehow I’m not too bothered either way.” Later on, the startling realization of pain takes over in “Black Lake”and regret in “Notget.” This album could be the longest, saddest love song, covering every stage of grief in such a celestial, orchestral way that it makes the despair more bearable. Well played.

This is by far her best album in years. -Whitney Patterson

Singer-songwriter Josh Tillman, ex-member of Fleet Foxes, is bored and in love. That’s the gist of his great new album under his moniker Father John Misty. On first listen, I Love You, Honeybear is a country/ folk album sung by a man with a beautiful, soulful voice. But that beautiful voice has a lot to say. Nearly every song is a great satirical commentary about love and life as a bored, white American.

Viet Cong Viet Cong Jagjaguwar

A few years ago, art-rock group Women released a couple albums and then disbanded after their guitarist died. Since then, the remaining members have reformed as Viet Cong, a darker, more brooding rock band.

Their self-titled debut is a near-perfect postpunk amalgamation. You can hear bits of Joy Division, Interpol, and others woven into the sounds of Viet Cong. If you’re a fan of the genre, this is a must-listen.

Yung Kurt

webBoy Self-released Evansville’s very own Yung Kurt is back at it with his first project since 2014’s albums with 3D33P. On webBoy, Yung Kurt has gone full internet. Though he travels back in time to the 90s on tracks like “Tommy” and “Lyke Genesis,” Yung Kurt is nothing short of the future. Jumping on the current trends of internet hip hop, webBoy shows an artistic improvement not seen as clearly on his previous releases. You can download the EP for free at yungkurt.bandcamp.com. - Russell Finn

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Carson’s Brewery Tasting Room 2404 Lynch Rd. (812) 759-8229

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Club Canopy (Above the Jungle) 415 Main St. (812) 425-5282

BackStage Bar 524 Main St. (812) 424-5020

Corner Bar 26688 Mt. Vernon (812) 425-5059

Beertropolis 830 Lst. Dr. (812) 297-2337 Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar

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Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares (812) 425-4929

Dave’s Sports Den 701 N. Weinbach Ave. (812) 479-8887

The Brickhouse 201 W. Illinois St. (812) 421-0024

Deerhead Sidewalk Café 222 E. Columbia (812) 425-2515

Breaktime Bar & Grill 1323 S Barker Ave (812) 602-1756 Buck’s Tavern 1005 N. Fulton Ave. (812) 429-0055

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Elberfeld Korner Inn 15 W. Main (812) 983-4200 Extra Innings (Holiday Inn) 951 Wernsing Rd. Jasper, IN (812) 482-5555 Fat Boys Tavern (Ft. Branch, IN) 115 McCreary St. (812) 753-9914 11 Frame Lounge 1801 Franklin St. (812) 423-5355 Fred’s 421 Read St. (812) 423-8040 Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin (812) 423-0794

Hammerheads 317 Main St. (812) 421-8492 Highland Inn 6620 N. 1st Ave. (812) 402-2544

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Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. (812) 421-8741 (East) 2004 Washington Ave.

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Phoenix Nightclub & Event Center 111 S. Green River Rd. (812) 401-5949 Piston’s 2131 W. Franklin St. (812) 401-1699

The Pub 1348 Division St. (812) 423-2121 Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 Green River Rd. (812) 477-4088 RiRa’s Irish Pub Tropicana 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 426-0000 Rick’s 718 Lounge 718 3rd Ave. (812) 423-0872 Rookie’s 117 Second St. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1106 Safari Wine & Martini Bar 415 Main St. (812) 425-5282

Smitty’s Italian Steak House 2109 W. Franklin St. (812) 423-6280

Sidetrack Tavern 664 E. Illinois St. (812) 423-0828

Sportsman’s Grille & Billards 2315 W. Franklin St. (812) 422-0801 Sports Book Bar & Grill

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701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 401-0309 Tin Fish 300 W. Jennings Newburgh, IN (812) 490-7000 Tin Man Brewing Co. 1430 W. Franklin (812) 618-3227 TJ’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. (812) 402-9273 Xcess Gentlemen’s Club 207 S. Fulton Ave. (812) 426-6998 Ziggy’s Pub 16 Main St. Poseyville, IN (812) 874-2170

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