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CONTENTS

May 2014

FEATURES

Cuisine & Dining

Reviews Pg. 82 Pg. 92

Four Hotspots for Your Consideration

Cooking Spotlight: Paradise Organics Pg. 32 What’s Cookin’: Hornet’s Nest Restaurant & Bar Pg. 33 Local Chef Spotlight: Terry Spindler of Just Rennie’s Pg. 34 Restaurant Guide

Pg. 74

Entertainment

Pg. 14

Pg. 31

Best of the Tri-State’s Burgers

Where’s the Beef? Right Here!

Pg. 50

Summer Bar Guide & Review

2014 Wedding Guide

Pg. 6

2014 Rockin River City Ride & Battle of the Bands

Rock & Ride for Charity!

Pg. 10

An Evening with Chicago at the Ford Center

Pg. 29

EPO Pops presents the Music of James Bond

Pg. 86

Celtic Woman at the Old National Events Plaza

An Interview with Original Member Walt Parazaider From Evansville with Love An Interview with Fiddler Mairead Nesbitt Editor’s Corner Pg. 4

Beauty & the Beef

Business Pg. 48

Smokefree Communities

Sports

Fit Profile

Established in 1991 by Bashar Hamami

Managing Editor & Writer Nick Durcholz

Publisher Brian Bennett

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VP of Operations John Hewins billing@evansvillemediagroup.com

Coupons Pg. 26

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Local Happenings

Drums Beat Cancer Zoo Brew 2014 It Takes a Village’s Canine Carnival & Mardi Paws Pg. 68 Evansville Streets Alive!

Pg. 85 Under the Beams Concert Series Pg. 102 Moving Pictures & Picnic in the Park on Franklin Street Pg. 28 Pg. 42 Pg. 57

ON THE COVER

Pg. 91 Metro Sports Center Pg. 101 Bob’s Gym Custom

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Mugshots: They Defied the Law…and Lost Pg. 54 In Town: Evansville Night Life Pg. 63 According to Kana Pg. 70 Local Talent: Josh Shotwell Pg. 71 Soundboard: Flat Stanley Pg. 72 How I Roll Pg. 73 Tattoos Across the Tri-State Pg. 84 Arts & Activities Guide Pg. 87 Games: Sudoku & More Pg. 88 Community & Family Pg. 92 Local Band Spotlight: Anchor Down Pg. 98 Dear Evansville: A Letter from a Not-So-Ordinary Citizen Pg. 100 20 Questions from a 20-Year-Old Pg. 110 Clubs & Pubs Guide Pg. 111 We Were There Pg. 27 & 30

Your Wedding Resource

Beer: Cure What Ales You Music

Model: Paige Nuelle Dress provided by Ella Park Bridal Jewelry provided by Tracy Zeller Jewelry Make Up by Kana Brown Burger provided by Old Chicago Photo by Tricia Hayden Burns of Hayden Burns Photography

Account Executives Mark Hackert mark@evansvillemediagroup.com

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Tim Wathen

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Production Manager, Designer & Layout Artist Christy Moore - Lively

Staff Writer Thomas Ellis

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Editorial Intern Justin Law

Graphic Designer & Web Sarah Foley Graphic Designer Zac Willett Director of Social Media Jen McKee

Contributors Nikki Davis, Claire Edwards, Jaimie Humbert, Julie Lockhart, Daniel Knight, Paul Bragin,

Contributors Cont..

Jabez Martinez, Jason Watson, Kana L. Brown, Johnny Fletcher, Abigail Adler

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Beauty & the Beef >> Readers, advertisers and friends of all sorts, What goes together better than brides and burgers? Well, a vast array of things to be honest. That being stated, the combo sure makes for an intriguing cover!

We are giddy and ecstatic for warmer weather here at the office, as I would imagine most everyone is, and we really wanted to start the summer with a blast! This issue is a blockbuster… It truly is one of our most dense issues to date. It contributes most of its heft to our special wedding section, best of summer bar guide and our brand new burger guide. So, if you happen to be planning a wedding, searching for burger bliss or a bar built for you in the tri-state, the three are great places to begin your journey!

Speaking of journeys, this issue marks two years that I have had the responsibility of managing editorial for News4U Magazine.

The time has raced by, but it has been populated by many memorable moments with the people I work with directly and indirectly, as well as with people I never thought I would ever be able to interact with period. For all of this, as well as support from family, co-workers (past and present), friends and loved ones, and all the kind responses from you… I am forever grateful!

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Also on the docket for this remarkable month of May, is Chicago rolling into town to rock the roof off of the Ford Center on the 21st.

Chicago extends the rocking this month, which will be started on the 9th and 10th by the Rockin’ River City Battle of the Bands, Rockin’ River City Ride and the Glow Run/Walk. Be sure to vote on their website, and then show up jumpin’ and jivin’ to support your favorite band at the Tropicana Evansville Pavilion. The day after, grab your bicycle and ride for the Junior League of Evansville, Evansville Morning Rotary, their charities and missions.

All of this and much more is inside 4U!

Rock on!

Nick Durcholz Editorial Manager & Writer Evansville Media Group

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2014 Rockin’ River City Ride/ Battle of the Bands & More!

by Thomas Ellis

Some fundraisers take time to catch on and build a following, but the Junior League of Evansville’s Rockin’ River City Ride was a winner right out of the gate.

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he unique event featuring a downtown bike ride on the riverfront and Battle of the Bands at Tropicana Evansville first appeared in April 2012 and received rave reviews – both for the athletic challenge and the entertainment value. Last year’s sequel again exceeded expectations, raising big dollars for the JLE and its charitable programs. Just days away, the 2014 Rockin’ River City Ride is sure to be another big success with even more bang for your buck.

This year’s event will take place over two days, Friday May 9 and Saturday, May 10. In addition to the popular bike ride and Battle of the Bands competition, the organizers are introducing an exciting three or five mile GLOW Run/Walk to Friday’s agenda. Participants will enjoy a music filled, glowing course out in the fresh air of a beautiful spring evening.

Friday’s agenda also features the much-anticipated Battle of the Bands at Tropicana Evansville. After 5,000 votes cast online at rockinrivercityride.org, the three finalists facing off for a $10,000 prize package and the right to be called the “Best Band in the Tri-State” are: Calabash, Jay Putty and Unforgettable Summer. Rest assured this trio of local talent will not disappoint; the competition promises to be fierce but with a party atmosphere.

After the GLOW Run/Walk and Battle of the Bands, the stage will be set for one of the area’s most scenic bike rides along the riverfront on Saturday.

Participants can choose a 5K, 25K, 60K

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or 100K bike ride that offers a true challenge for novice and experienced cyclers alike. Rockin’ River City Riders will enjoy numerous fully-stocked rest stops, excellent free route support, a bike park that includes food and merchant vendors, a kids’ park with bounce houses, games, prizes, a bike helmet give-away, a bike safety presentation and live entertainment all day.

Saturday’s agenda also features a 5K Heart Walk, the American Heart Association’s national campaign to get America moving. This non-competitive walk celebrates those who have made lifestyle changes and encourages many more to take the pledge to live healthier lifestyles while raising the dollars needed to fund life-saving research and education, advocate for health and save lives.

Funds raised through the Rockin’ River City Ride will be used to support the Junior League of Evansville, the Evansville Morning Rotary Club and their missions and charities. So, come on out and support this two day community celebration – and be sure to go online to read the full list of sponsors that help make the Rockin’ River City Ride not only possible but such a huge success.

For more information, including start times, routes and how to register as well as sponsorship and marketing opportunities, visit rockinrivercityride.org, call 812-434-6710 or email rivercityride@yahoo.com. To participate in the 5K Heart Walk, visit evansvilletristateheartwalk.org.

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An Evening with

at the Ford Center

PHOTO CREDIT CHICAGO

by Thomas Ellis

With a recent appearance at the Grammys and a new album on the horizon, Chicago is back in the spotlight – or, rather, the light is just a little brighter at the moment.

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ncredibly, the Windy City band with the horn-driven pop sound and decades of hits has never missed a tour in 47 years. Such mind-boggling longevity is a testament to both the musicianship and the melodies that have earned Chicago the #13 position on Billboard Magazine’s list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.

News4U (N4U): I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that the Beatles had just released Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band when you formed Chicago.

Walt Parazaider (WP): It’s funny you mention that, because it seems like just yesterday that that album came out and knocked us flat. And then there we were at the Grammys recently playing “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” and “Saturday in the Park” with Robin Thicke – and who’s sitting in the front row at the Staples Center but Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. It’s nice to be a member of an exclusive club like that.

The show starts at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit thefordcenter.com

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On May 21 at the Ford Center, the current line-up (including original members Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow and Walt Parazaider), will blast through two hours of classics and preview new material.

Saxophonist Parazaider kindly spoke with News4U about the history and legacy of the band.

N4U: Chicago started out releasing double albums but all these years later, the band has been putting out two songs at a time, digitally.

The music industry has obviously changed.

WP: It sure is different, isn’t it? Early on, we had so much material backlogged from rehearsing and just trying to get a gig that paid us enough to buy food. That was the reason for the double albums at the time.

But the creative process never changes, just the way that music is recorded and delivered.

What’s missing, however, is the social aspect of going into a record store and sharing musical knowledge with other people. But we’ve got a full, 11 track album mixed and ready for consumption. We had a lot of fun making it

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N4U: Some of the band’s biggest hits came during the 80s – soft-rock songs which did not highlight the famous horn section of the band.

Did you feel your talents were being ignored at the time?

WP: That’s a good question. First of all, the horn section has been playing together for 47 years, by far the longest run in the history of music. We’re really proud of that.

But to be honest, it wasn’t a happy time for me and Lee and James, and we started thinking we might have to look for another line of work. But what we decided to do is involve ourselves in other ways – play a little guitar or keyboard. Maybe it was good old Midwestern stubbornness, but we decided to stick it out, and we came out the other side roaring with music.

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Drums Beat Cancer

by Claire Edwards

In order to pursue their goals of raising cancer awareness and creating a sense of community among cancer sufferers and their families, Joe Meleski and Brad Wireman founded the project Drums Beat Cancer.

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he pair’s first venture began with a custom snare from Rocket Drum Works. The drum will be passed around to a variety of well-known drummers for them to sign and in some situations, play. The snare will eventually be gifted to a cancer patient. The men hope that this endeavor will serve not only to spread awareness about the struggles that those living with cancer face, but also to provide inspiration to survivors and their families. The project will take off on Monday, April 21st in Nashville at the Nashville Drummer Jam. Drummers from groups such as Rascal Flats, Sugar Land, Brad Paisley, Randy Houser, Paramore and The Low Cash Cowboys will be present at the event. These individuals will sign and possibly play the Drums Beat Cancer snare. In addition to the artists present at the jam, Meleski intends to use the contacts he has made through his work in broadcasting and through his many years as a drummer in the local music scene.

Meleski and Wireman have also made connections with Gilda’s Club Evansville which is a cancer support community that provides networking, support groups, workshops, educational programs and social activities for members. Gilda’s will likely receive the custom snare, possibly to auction off to raise funds for the club, if the current plan of gifting the drum to a cancer patient is unsuccessful.

In addition, Meleski’s band Flat Stanley will be holding a poker run on May 10 at 5:30 p.m. at KC’s Timeout Lounge in order to raise funds for Gilda’s and spread the word about Drums Beat Cancer. Meleski stated that his involvement in this project is rooted in a desire to help those living with cancer, and that Drums Beat Cancer is all about “what you can do to inspire someone.”

To support this worth cause on a local level, please attend the Ride & Rock with Flat Stanley Poker Run Fundraiser Event at KC’s Timeout Lounge on May 10th at 5:30 p.m.

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Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra presents:

by Jaimie Humbert MI6 sends its most suave British Secret Service agent on a mission to entertain audiences at the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s spy-themed production, “The Music of James Bond.”

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t’s no top secret that the 007 tribute will shake (not stir) the Victory Theatre on Saturday, May 17 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. featuring guest vocalist Hilary Kole, who goes undercover with Maestro Savia and the entire symphony orchestra. The night will include Bond selections such as “From Russia with Love,” “Goldfinger,” “You Only Live Twice,” and the “James Bond Theme,” the signature melody that accompanies the gun barrel sequence in almost every film.

Based on the fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, James Bond filled the silver screen with guns, gadgets and close getaways, and the films have been released continuously since the sixties. The Philharmonic’s Maestro Savia recalls going to the movies for his first Bond experience, Goldfinger. “I was about 11-years-old. Wow, those glistening bodies, eventually and fatally painted gold, made quite an impression, as did the music that went along with all those characters.”

Among the compositions for the Philharmonic’s Bond night are chart-toppers and award winners such as “Live and Let Die,” the first Bond theme-song to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. “One can’t imagine any parts of the films without this music,” says Savia. “That bold music that represented Bond and his action, and even harsher music for his nemesis in each film, together with the gentler, seductive music that accompanies his love scenes.”

Though audiences may associate Bond with his oncamera stunts, Savia promises that the power of the symphony “will focus the audience on this incredible, dynamic, sensual music in a whole new way.” He explains, “All the Bond films have incredible scores that all utilize the forces of a full symphony orchestra. It is the reason they are so ‘in your face’ and have such an impact in the movie theatre. Imagine those same scores played live with a full orchestra in the Victory Theatre.”

And itt doesn’t matter who your favorite Bond is, Connery or Moore, when Hilary Kole steals the show as the Bond girl. “I can’t imagine a Bond concert without a female vocal soloist, so Hilary Kole is an indispensable part of the concert,” claims Savia. The women of the Bond films are usually vital to the completion of the mission and, as Savia puts it, “not only does she become the love interest of James Bond (often a very complicated relationship) but … becomes his partner.”

The magic of cinema has brought the Bond characters, settings and twists-and-turns to the forefront of imaginations.

But, The Music of James Bond will be equally dramatic, allowing audiences to glimpse the confidential world of espionage. “Between Hilary Kole and myself, we will clue the audience into what’s happening with each musical selection,” says Savia. “And it is nearly always the case that any music in a Bond film that has voice - is that of a woman. The classic being, of course, Goldfinger.”

Tickets are available through the box office by calling (812) 425-5050 or online at evansvillephilharmonic.org.

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COOKING SPOTLIGHT Fresh, Local & Healthy Eats for Spring with

Paradise Organics

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aradise Organics, located about one mile north of Castle High school on the east side of SR 261 in Newburgh, is a retail health food store that has been serving the tri-state community since 1995.

According to owner E. D. LeMond, “At the time, there was a growing interest in ‘health food’ on the east and west coasts of the country. I had lived for a number of years on the west coast, and my brother had lived on the east. This movement, I was sure, would soon arrive here, and I wanted to be a part of it.”

To be on the forefront of the healthy movement, LeMond chooses organic foods. He shares, “Choosing organic is a healthier way to consume nutrients. No synthetic chemical pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers are allowed in certified organic farming. This is highly important by itself. But supporting organic practices and products is much more than how it affects a particular individual.”

He goes on to explain, “Until recent history, soil was alive. Alive with micro-organisms and alive with nutrients from previous decomposing vegetative growth. Crops were rotated, so that as nutrients are removed from the soil and incorporated into the current crop being grown, different nutrients are left behind for the next rotated crop to utilize.

[However] concentrated chemical run-off from non-organic farming contributes to groundwater, stream, river and even ocean contamination. There are dead zones primary caused by this run-off in lakes and oceans worldwide.

These dead zones cannot support normal marine life.”

So, the impetus for LeMond’s Paradise Organics store was, and continues to be, “based on personal observations, and on a growing number of professional third party reports on the health of us as individuals, and the health trends for our country and world. We have surely all observed that what you consume, and how you move, greatly affects how you think, and how you feel.”

LeMond elaborates, “Some scientists have described our juvenile obesity, and accompanying type two diabetic rates among this group, as an epidemic. Why is this? Has any constant that affects this group changed more than our food supply? Where chemical engineers, not soil and sun, are responsible for processed food tastes?” To that regard, Paradise Organics offers local (pasture raised, non-genetically modified organisms [GMO] fed) animal products: beef, bison, elk, pork, chicken and eggs. They also carry organic produce (local in season), hypo-allergenic

personal and household care products, and gluten-free shelf stable and frozen foods.

Garden of Life is a major supplement supplier for Paradise Organics.

According to LeMond, they have several of the country’s best sellers in their categories,whichincluderawandorganicproteinandmealreplacementproducts, as well as the Grow Bone system, which increases bone density in most people.

In terms of starting out your summer right, LeMond recommends a grilled bison burger with local tomatoes and greens, served with an organic charcoal baked potato. Regardless of your purchase, when purchasing organic, you should strive to hit daily recommendations for fruits and vegetables. Two to four servings of fruit are recommended daily. You can use whole fruits, canned fruits or juice. For your three to five suggested vegetables daily, you can liven up your meals with raw or cooked vegetables, or even drink vegetable juice.

Buying organic and local are beneficial to you and the community because you are purchasing food for your household that is free of fertilizers and artificial chemicals, you are supporting local business and you have access to fresher food that leaves less of a carbon footprint.

—Nikki Davis

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What ' s ‘ Cookin

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PHOTO CREDIT NICK DURC

Next, came the seafood, the Stuffed Roughy. The gracious portion of roughy was dusted with green and perfectly browned. The stuffing (mostly crab) boasted melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with a very mild savory taste of the sea. The less subtle taste of the roughy paired very well with the more savory taste of the crab.

Small bits of celery were present in the stuffing proving a slight crunch to break up the richness of the dish. This is one of the best seafood dishes I have had locally, a treat indeed!

Lastly, came the 10 oz. King Filet, quite the Hornet’s Nest staple. When it comes to steaks, I prefer very little to no pink in the center because I’m a weirdo.

That being said, event with that amount of heat, this hand-cut Black Angus steak held its moisture and flavor extremely well. The flavor was a bold savory and smoky that was pushed out of the stratosphere with the slice of bacon that wrapped it.

A side note: most steaks at the Hornet’s Nest are ordered between medium and medium-rare. The quality is very apparent here. This dish is a carnivore’s carnival!

So, make a trip to the north side of town and experience a piece of local history for yourself! All of Hornet’s Nest’s options are available at Kingmen’s Event Facility and anywhere open catering is allowed.

—Nick Durcholz

PHOTO CREDIT NICK DURCHOLZ

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t is that time again, time to experience a locally-owned restaurant that is probably within the top five names that would be uttered when thinking of a local eatery that truly represents Evansville (even though this one technically calls Earle home).

When I say it truly represents Evansville, I mean it is a place that has so much history etched into its walls that you can smell it. And it is supremely comforting. The Hornet’s Nest is over 150 years old, and while sitting inside of it (or even looking at it from the outside) you feel you can scan through the years like a flipbook seeing a multitude of different faces and decors come and go.

Currently owned by Derek & Amber Ungethiem, the Hornet’s Nest got its name from the building’s location being invaded annually by hornets. The Hornet’s Nest was originally frequented for its tavern, hotel and dance hall by travelers on their way south.

It wasn’t until the 1980’s, that the restaurant began to amp up the quality of its food and flesh out its menu to cater to the more expensive tastes that began populating the area close to the restaurant.

Nowadays, the Hornet’s Nest still takes immense pride in the quality of its food, providing attentive and very friendly service and most importantly, preserving its rich past while striving towards a bright future. Besides the history, the Hornet’s Nest has two fantastic traits: its balance of variety and quality and its appeal to the whole family. A classic staple of the Hornet’s Nest are their steaks. So, I acknowledged tradition while also picking out a few menu items you wouldn’t think about if you didn’t visit often.

Now, for the food…

First up was a wild card, the Chicken Stir-Fry. The smell grabbed me immediately. It was just as pleasantly fragrant as any dish you would find at an actual Chinese restaurant. Flavor-wise, the rice was a great mixture of savory and earthy. The chicken was very tender but not too heavy with a wonderful subtle nutty taste. If you are all about texture, this dish is for you. It changes and coalesces with everything bite. Of course all of the mushrooms, red and green peppers, all of the veggies were very fresh. The peppers stood out adding a slight tang to the flavor of the dish. So many flavors and textures, so little time…

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Terry Spindler

I have always enjoyed baking and working with food in general. It is very rewarding to go to work each day and create delicious food, but also, for people to take that food and enjoy it.”

— Pastry Chef Terry Spindler

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ust Rennie’s Pastry Chef Terry Spindler heralds from Haubstadt, Ind., and he holds an Associate Degree from Ivy Tech in Indianapolis.

He first learned to bake from his mother, and he has worked in the food industry all of his life. Spindler has chosen to reside in the Evansville area because his family lives here, and he shares that his decision to be a part of the Just Rennie’s family came about because “the people here really seem to enjoy what they do. The owners, Doug and Marla Rennie, have a passion for what they do and have a vision of where they want their business to go.”

In terms of what keeps Spindler passionate about his job, he shares, “I have always enjoyed baking and working with food

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in general. It is very rewarding to go to work each day and create delicious food, but also, for people to take that food and enjoy it.”

He goes on to tell that his favorite thing about Evansville is that, “It is close to home. I lived in Indianapolis for a couple of years while going to school, but I had no desire to remain up there. Southern Indiana is my home.”

Just Rennie’s Cookie Co. offers Chocolate Chunk, Chocolate Chunk Walnut, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk, Double Chocolate Chunk, White Chocolate Pecan, Oatmeal Raisin and Chef Doug’s Gourmet Cookies. Spindler has a hard time picking just one as his favorite, though. He shares, “Since I have a sweet tooth, there is not too much on the dessert menu that I don’t like. As for a favorite, I really can’t pinpoint one thing.”

Co-owner Doug Rennie adds, “I love to eat the Marla’s famous Just Rennie’s Cookies! We ship them to military bases and all over the United States. This year, we will be launching our cookies to be shipped all over the world. That should be really exciting!” Just Rennie’s Cookie Co. is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

This dessert side of the business is open all year long. They start by selecting the finest ingredients, like Callebaut imported Belgian chocolate, premium grade AA butter, eggs fresh from the farm, brown sugar and pure vanilla, and then they “pile up the dough and bake it just right to create the moistest, most satisfying cookie you’ll ever taste.”

On the other side of the coin is Just Rennie’s, which offers Deli Salads, Healthy Salads, Gourmet Panini Sandwiches, Wraps, Steak House Roll Sandwiches, Route 11 Gourmet Chips, Just Rennie’s Cookies, Gourmet Cookie Bars, Belgian Brownies and Panache Gourmet Coffees. They also sell the gourmet beans by the pound.

Just Rennie’s Catering offers a Tuscan Wine Room for 48 people, and they are available for corporate and home parties. They are also one of two exclusive caterers at the Old Post Office, which has room for around 300 to 350 people. They also cater to the Evansville Museum, Koch’s family Children’s Museum, the Pagoda and the Old Court House. The Old Post Office, though, also serves as base for part of their business. They rent space there where they manufacture their Just Rennie’s Cookies as well as cook their catering items.

As to why Spindler enjoys being a part of the Just Rennie’s family, he concludes, “I have known Doug and Marla for years, but when I came to talk to them about a position here, I could sense a vibrant energy about their attitude toward their business and wanted to be a part of it.”

—Nikki Davis

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R’z Cafe & Catering Co. (Ft. Branch, IN) 104 N. Main 812-615-0039 Under $15-$25/All Major CC/ Reservations Accepted/ Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Checks/MC/Visa/ Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol/Buffet-style menu

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Bandana BBQ 6636 Logan Dr. 401-9922 $10-$15/Reservations/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Hawg ‘N’ Sauce (Mt. Vernon) 1600 Leonard Rd. 812-838-5339 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.hawgnsaucebbq.com powered by Click4AMeal 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 Landmark BBQ 3901 Broadway Ave. 401-7427 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC Marx Barbeque & Catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 425-1616 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ Full Service Catering Memphis on Main BBQ (Newburgh, IN) 4946 St. Hwy 261 812-858-0111 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/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/ Beer & Wine

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Wilson’s General Store, Café & BBQ (Evansville) 11120 Broadway Ave. 812-985-0202 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major CC Wolf’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant 6000 First Ave. 424-8891 Under$10/Casual/Checks/ Reservations Accepted/VISA/ MC/Online ordering available –www.wolfsbarbq.com powered by Click4AMeal

CASUAL THEME

Allegra (Inside Holiday Inn Airport Hotel) 7101 Hwy 41 North 812-867-7999 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC/ No Checks Al Dente 318 Main St. Suite 100 492-4567 Under $10/All Major CC 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 Bar Louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd.

476-7069 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC Beans & Baristas 800 N. Green River Rd. 475-8566 (Eastland Mall) Under$10/MC/VISA Beef O’Brady’s (Newburgh, IN) 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-9464 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Break Time Bar & Grill 1323 Barker 490-9464 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

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 Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC 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 Hadi Shrine 6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/All Major CC Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Under $10/All Major CC J. Gumbo’s 1211 N. Tudor Ln. 473-2951 Under $10/No Checks/All Major CC/No Alcohol The King’s Kitchen (Henderson) 104 N Water St. (270) 212-2070 Under $10/VISA/MC/ Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

Logsdon’s Restaurant (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/All Major CC/ Full Bar 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 – wwwmajormunch.com powered by Click4AMeal 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 Mamma Mia’s (Inside Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 433-4227 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Inside Cold Stone Creamery) 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy 437-2653 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

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

Temptations Buffet Tropicana Evansville (Pavilion Level 2) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-4000 Under $10/All Major CC 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 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 423-1896 Under $10/Casual/Checks Beer & Wine/All Major CC China Super Buffet 127 N. Burkhardt Rd. 476-8788 Under $10/Casual/VISA/ MC/DSCVR China Village (Newburgh, IN) 8423 Bell Oaks Dr. 812-858-8238 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC/ DSCVR 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/No Reservations/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/ MC/DSCVR Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine 12500 N. Hwy. 41 812-868-8888 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ 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

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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/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC 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 Taste of China 4579 University Dr. 422-1260 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet 201 B N. Green River Rd 474-6660 Under $10/All Major CC/No Checks/No Alcohol Two Brothers 3806 N. 1st Ave. 423-6188 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ MC/VISA/DSCVR Wok ‘N’ Roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 479-3118 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar

DELI/CAFES

The Acropolis Express at the YWCA 118 Vine St. 424-7335 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ All Major CC

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Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake 204 Main St. 470-7763 919 North Park Dr. 470-7763 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/ Bagel Rama (Henderson) 230 2nd St. (270) 830-9224 Under $10/MC/VISA Bits & Bytes 216 NW Fourth St. 423-5713 Under $10/Checks/All Major CC Café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 401-8111 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC Choo Choo Café & Deli 915 Main St., Ste. Caboose 812-319-7816 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Cleo’s Bakery & Brown Bag Lunches 9 W. Jennings St. (Newburgh, IN) 812-789-6485 Under $10/Checks/All Major CC Coffee Cottage & Café 612 S. Weinbach Ave. 401-1930 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC Daily’s Bakery & Café 701 N. Main St. 484-6635 Reservations Accepted/ Under $10/Casual/Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/No Alcohol Diamond Deli (Inside Casino Aztar) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-6122 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards 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

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 101 N.W. 1st St. Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol 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 Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards 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 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 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 Planter’s Coffee House (Henderson, KY) 130 N. Main St. 270-830-0927 Under $5/Casual/ All Major CC Sweet Betty’s Bakery 5600 E. Virginia St. 402-3889 Under $10/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/ Salad World Healthy Cafe (North) 601 East Booneville NewHarmony Rd. 867-2741 (East) 3311 N. Green River Rd. 471-5083 (West) 4951 W. Lloyd Expwy.

467-7486 (Downtown) 200 Main St. 422-0898 (Newburgh) 4222 Bell Rd 812-490-6070 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

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Schlotzsky’s 301 N. Green River Rd. 471-4011 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC 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/No Alcohol/ No Reservations/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/ Online ordering available – www.spudznstuff.com powered by Click4AMeal Smiling Moose Deli 724 N. Burkhardt Rd., Ste. 700 477-3354 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Sweet Baby Cheeses (In Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 477-2253 Under $10/No Alcochol/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR 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/ No Reservations/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards 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/ All Major Credit Cards 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 Ellis Park-Clubhouse (Henderson, KY) Hwy. 41 North 800-333-8110 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards 5 Guys Burgers 5402 E. Indiana St. 401-1773 Under $10/Checks/All MajorCC/No Alcohol

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

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

Frontier Restaurant & Bar 12945 Hwy. 57 812-867-6786 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC/Reservations

Libby & Mom’s Café 2 Richardt Ave. 437-3040 Under $10/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/DSCVR

Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 473-3800 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

Log Inn (Haubstadt, IN) 12491 S. 200 E. 812-867-3216 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar

Gemeca Inn (Ft. Branch, IN) 802 E. Locust St. 812-753-4441 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/No Checks/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 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 IHOP 601 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-0510 Under $10, Casual/ No Reservations/No Alcohol Served/All Major CC

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 CReservations/ Checks Accepted/ The Redwagon Restaurant & Bar (Poseyville) Hwy. 165 & I-64 812-874-2210 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/All Major CC The Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 425-2261 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Checks Accepted/NoAlcohol 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 Red Fez (in Hadi Shrine Building)6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Rose Hill Cafe (Newburgh, IN) 8133 Rose Hill Dr. 812-853-8443 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/Cash Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol 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 The Yellow Rose Family Diner 4313 E. Morgan Ave. 401-2505 Under $10/All Major CC Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416 Under $10/All Major CC

FINE DINING

Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

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

Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$25/Causual/ Reservations Recommended/ All Major Credit Cards Delizio Italian Eatery (Henderson, Ky) 145 N. Main St. 270-212-3566 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards 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 Recommended/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar Red Geranium (New Harmony, IN) 504 N. St. 812-682-4431 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ Credit Cards

FROZEN YOGURT

Orange Leaf 701 Burkhardt Rd. 401-5215 Under $10/All Major CC Sweet CeCe’s Under $10/All Major CC (East) 4827 Davis Lant Dr. 477-5276

GERMAN

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

GREEK

The Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine and Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/No Checks/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.acropolisevv.com powered by Click4AMeal

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/ VISA/ MC/DSCVR Delizio Italian Eatery (Henderson, Ky) 145 N. Main St. 270-212-3566 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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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

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 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

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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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2014

by Abigail Adler, Marketing Director of Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

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favorite quote from a self-described “Ambassador of Cool” and devoted Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Zoo Brew attendee:

“It’s a good time; maybe even a great time. It combines some of my favorite things - many, many craft beers, eating with my hands, good music and watching peacocks and girls, with totally not ‘zoo hill-friendly shoes’ on, strut their stuff. If that’s not a GREAT time, then I don’t know what is!” - Three-time

Zoo Brew attendee and “Ambassador of Cool.” Wayne (age 31).

Mr. Ambassador, you did forget a few things, but we’ll blame the beer. Zoo Brew also offers wine sampling, an awesome outdoor atmosphere, LIVE bands, numerous food stations AND all proceeds directly support your zoo.

We feel confident in declaring it to be a night out unlike any other! Below we’ve compiled a list of the top five ways to enjoy Zoo Brew: 1.

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Wear sensible shoes. (or don’t—stilettos + craft beer + hilly terrain = EXCELLENT people watching!)

Go as a group. Think “group date,” it’s just more fun that way!

Be adventurous—just try it! You may never have a chance to try this many unique beer and wine samples again!

Consider VIP tickets. VIP tickets perks include: separate parking lot and VIP entrance and access to the indoor lounge with VIP food and drinks.

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is YOUR zoo, and Zoo Brew is a great way to both support and enjoy it.

The 2014 Zoo Brew takes place on June 7th from 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets are available online beginning the first week of May at www.meskerparkzoo.com. DO NOT DELAY! Zoo Brew has many repeat attendees and sells out very quickly! Wayne, and fellow “Ambassadors of Cool,” we look forward to raising our glass with you at Zoo Brew.

For more information, please visit www.meskerparkzoo.com or call (812) 435-6143.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill 499 N. Green River Rd. 471-4973 Under $10/All Major Credit CC El Charro 720 N. Sonntag Ave. 421-1986 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit CC/Beer & Wine El Maguey (Boonville, IN) 601 W. State Rd. 62 812-897-2028 3250 Warrick Dr. 812-897-6666 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/MC, VISA/Online ordering available – www.mymaguey.com powered by Click4AMeal El Patron Mexican 943 North Park Dr. 402-6500 Under $10/Reservations/All Major Credit CC/Full Bar El Rio Mexican 1919 Green River Rd. 812-471-1400 Under $10/Casual/ No Checks/Full Bar/CC Hacienda Mexican Restaurant (East) 990 S. Green River 474-1635 (North) 711 N. 1st. Ave. 423-6355 (West) 5440 Pearl Dr. 422-2055 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC Hot Head Burritos 5625 Pearl Dr. Suite A 437-5010 Under $10/All Major CC/ No Alcohol Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4044 Professional Ln. 490-2814 $5-$15/CasualReservations Accepted/Full Bar/Major CC La Cabana 821 S. Green River Rd. 477-3351 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar/Online ordering available – www.lacabanaevansville.com powered by Click4AMeal

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/No Alcohol Served/Non Smoking/VISA/MC 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. 270-830-7700 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Firehouse Subs 1031 N. Green River Rd. 477-2141 Under $10/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

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 Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

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 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/MC

Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy.

401-1400 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar/Online ordering available – www. evansvilleoldchicago.com powered by Click4AMeal Papa John’s Pizza 1244 Hwy 41 812-867-7272 (East) 303 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7700 (East) 5436 E. Indiana St. 473-5200 (North) 4204 N. 1st Ave. 425-2345 (West) 4814 W. Lloyd Expwy.

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

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

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Parkway Pizza 3911 Broadway Ave. 423-3339 Under $10/Beer & Wine/ Checks/MC/VISA Pizano’s Pizza and Pasta 4301 Hwy 41 N 604-1451 Under $10/All Major CC 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) W. Franklin St. 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 Roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 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 (East) 12731 N. Green River 812-867-7172 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC

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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 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 The Slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/All Major CC Talk of the Town Pizza 1200 Edgar St. 402-8696 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC

Turoni’s Forget-MeNot-Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7500 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards 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 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 Walther’s Golf ‘n Fun 2301 N. 1st Ave. 464-4472 Under $10/Casual/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

C.J.’s Party Place (Inside Willow Lanes) Virginia & Hwy. 41 422-6682 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary for Parties/All Major CC Edgewater La Veranda Banquest Room 5 E. Water St. (Newburgh, IN) 812-858-2443 Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC

Just Rennie’s Catering 100 S.E. 4th St.401-8098 $15 to $25/Banquet facilities for private parties up to 40 people/ Conference Calling/WiFi Internet/ AV Equipment/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Online ordering available – www.justrennies.com - powered by Click4AMeal The Event Gallery 956 Parrett St. 467-4255 $15 - $25/Banquet facilities/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 422-2230 $20-$50/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary/ All Major Credit Cards Old Post Office Event Center 100 NW. 2nd St. 812-253-2102 $10-$15/Full Bar Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566/812-774-6547 Under $10/Reservations Necessary/Checks Accepted/No Credit Cards

PUBS

Beertropolis 830 LST Dr. 297-2337 Under $10/Full Bar Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/CC KC’s Corner Pocket Bar & Grill 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 428-2255 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC 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 K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill 1121 S. Green River Rd. 437-9920 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR

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 Main Gate Sports Bar 518 Main St. 428-7776 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC/DSCVR The Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Cash Only Mojo’s Boneyard Sportsbar & Grille 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 475-8593 under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards On Deck Riverside Bar & Grill (Henderson, KY) 100 2nd St. 270-826-2424 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy.

401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Piston’s Bar & Grill 2131 W. Franklin St. 401-1699 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC The Pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Cards RiRa’s Irish Pub Tropicana Evansville 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

Joke Factory 217 Main St. 812-604-1936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/All Major Credit Cards Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • May 2014

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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 Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Gator’s Hot Fish 1203 N. Main St. 402-7775 Under $10/Casual Harbor Bay Seafood (Next to Showplace Cinemas) (East) 4706 Morgan Ave. 402-5122 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Major Credit Cards (North) 4428 N. First Ave. (In the North Park) 426-0133 $10-15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards 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

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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

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 Haub Steak House (Haubstadt, IN) 101 E. Haub St. 812-768-6462 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Hornet’s Nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky 422-0572 $15-$25//Reservations/Checks/ Full Bar Logan’s Roadhouse Steakhouse (East) 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 (West) 5645 Pearl Dr. 421-0908 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 473-2400 $10-$15/All Major CC/Full Bar

Double D’s (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC 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. 423-6280 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit CC 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

Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares Ave. 425-4929 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Buck’s Tavern 1015 N. Fulton Ave. 429-0055 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Checks/All Major CC Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7300 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/Full Bar

Diamond Lanes 2400 Hwy 41 N. 424-4677 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Major Credit Cards

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

Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/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

Fat Boy Tavern (Ft. Branch IN) 115 N. McCreary Ave. (812)753-9914 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 423-8040 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash Only/Full Bar 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

Lanhuck’s 321 E. Columbia St. 491-2222 Under $10/Casual/ Cash Only/No CC/Full Bar Legends (Inside River City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-74444 Under $10/Casual/ Major CC/Full Bar Lyle Sports Zone Pizza & Pub 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 425-7729 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ VISA/MC/Full Bar

Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards 711 Tavern 711 Virginia St. 422-0904 Under $10/Cash Only/Full Bar St. Phillips Inn (Mt. Vernon, IN) 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. 812-985-5558 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recom/Checks/Full Bar/CC Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/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

The Peephole Bar & Grill 201 Main St. 423-5171 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

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There is a

New Sheriff in Town

L

ast month, it was announced that IU Medical Center would be locating in the heart of the River City. Residents and local officials celebrated this announcement and what it means for Evansville; sharp young minds locating here for schooling, a financial stimulus to the city, and the furthering development of Evansville’s medical industry.

The IU medical school will undoubtedly have a positive impact for the city, but to fully capitalize on this new opportunity we have to keep the ball rolling. The old saying “if you build it, they will come” doesn’t always ring true. Sure, Evansville will have a brand new medical school, but we have to also provide a community to prospective students that will attract young people. As is proven with each passing spring and the college graduations associated with it, the best and brightest of our own community choose to start their professional lives out elsewhere. This migration of the educated young professionals that are vital to the growth of any community is driven by lack of career opportunities; but also by the lack of initiative of local government to do what it can with respect to public health and infrastructure.

In order for Evansville to shift from what it is to today to a city that retains our best young minds, several fundamental changes must be put into place. Most of the statewide and national headlines about Evansville have been about leading in categories such as the misery index, obesity, number of methamphetamine lab busts, or as happened most recently, the undoing of Evansville’s smokefree air ordinance.

During the 2011 campaign cycle, now Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and several city councilmen said they were fully committed to passing a comprehensive smokefree air ordinance, like the one Vanderburgh County has had for some time. The ordinance that eventually passed provided an exemption for the casino and was ultimately struck down because the state’s Supreme Court decided it essentially meant that the casino had paid the city off for their allowance to smoke.

The cliché movie theme where the casino runs the town has sadly become dangerously close to a reality for Evansville.

Mayor Lloyd Winnecke says the IU Medical School has a potential economic impact of $340 million by 2020, that’s over $56 million per year, while the casino contribution pales in comparison, coming in at about $12 million per year. If the city looks to their biggest funding contributor to set the tone for public health for the community, the casino should take note that there is a new sheriff in town.

It’s time to really start making some decisions about what we want the next headline regarding Evansville to read. It’s time for our Mayor and other local officials to start putting their campaign promises and their health initiatives into action. It’s time for local officials to start creating an environment for the success of the community at large. And to be a great host city to our new medical school, we should prioritize public health as issue #1 for the city of Evansville. The easiest place to start is with our smokefree air ordinance—the city should pass a new ordinance that protects every worker and levels the playing field for every business.

If you agree, we encourage you to read more about the Smokefree Evansville coalition on page 89 and get involved in the cause. Contact the Smokefree Communities office at 812-303-7378 to join our effort.

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Entertainment News4U.me T H U RS DAY, MAY 1 4:00 PM

Winetree (North) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

6:00 PM

Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty

7:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Green Band

8:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic w/ Monte Skelton & Shelly Long Bokeh Lounge -- Comedy Open Mic Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/ BK

9:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night with DJ Jon J Hobo Jungle -- Iron Monkey KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Karaoke with Up Next & DJ Aaron V Ri Ra Irish Pub – Karaoke & Beer Pong

9:30 PM

KC’s Corner Pocket -- KC’s Krazy College Night with DJ Jon B

10:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Drawing for Tickets to Brantley Gilbert Concert & Party w/ the Velcro Pygmys

F R I DAY, MAY 2 4:00 PM

Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

5:30 PM

Tin Fish -- Ben Jenkins

6:00 PM

The Red Geranium Restaurant -- Patio Jams with “Rock-it Man” Warren Batts

6:30 PM

Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory

7:00 PM

Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Mark Lowry & Russ Taff Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty

7:30 PM

Ford Center -- Brantley Gilbert

8:00 PM

Beertropolis -- Live Entertainment Roca Bar North -- The Honey Vines Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Naptown Boogie

Hammerheads -- Karaoke w/ Kim & Ryan

8:30 PM

Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

9:00 PM

Harbor Bay (North) -- Karaoke Bokeh Lounge -- Object Blue Boogie Nights -- The Loft

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Upstair at Boogie Nights Grand Opening!

Corner Bar -- Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- TBD Doc’s Nightclub -- Party w/ BK Harbor Bay (East) -- Karaoke Hobo Jungle -- Stolen Remains Koodie Hoos -- DJ & Karaoke w/ Greg Hays Legends -- Karaoke Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Live Entertainment OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Music

9:30 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Brantley Gilbert After Party with DJ Jon J KC’s Corner Pocket -- Tastes Like Chicken

10:00 PM

Boogie Nights -- Karaoke Hammerheads -- Effen Fridays with DJ Riko & VJ Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bad Medicine Lamasco Bar -- Eric Lambert & Friends Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan & Beer Pong

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Live Entertainment w/ DJ

SAT U R DAY, MAY 3

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Naptown Boogie

7:30 AM

8:30 PM

Historic Newburgh -- Newburgh Rivertown Trail 5K & 8K

8:00 AM

Ellis Park -- Derby Day

Harbor Bay (North) -- Karaoke Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) -- Kentucky Derby Party with Drew Aud & Tristan

9:00 PM

11:00 AM

Lincoln State Park -- Mr. Lincoln’s Neighborhood 5K Run/Walk

5:30 PM

Tin Fish -- Ben Jenkins

7:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

Bokeh Lounge -- Melissa Rose Boogie Nights -- Saturday Night Disco Dance-Off Harbor Bay (East) -- Karaoke Hobo Jungle -- Jay Johnson Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Derby Day w/ Live Entertainment OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Music

8:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Never Been Caught Beertropolis -- Live Entertainment Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Matt Clark Roca Bar North -- No Curfew

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9:30 PM

Doc’s Nightclub -- Derby Party with Soapbox Junkiez KC’s Corner Pocket -Tastes Like Chicken

10:00 PM

Boogie Nights -- Karaoke Hammerheads -- Dance Party on Two Levels! with VJ Ryan & DJ Riko KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bad Medicine Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Juneind Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Derby Party

S U N DAY, MAY 4 11:00 AM

Beertropolis -- Biker Day Brunch

4:00 PM

Someplace Else -- Tea Dance

5:00 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Ballard & Shivaree

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty

7:00 PM

The Sports Book Bar & Grill -WWE Extreme Rules

9:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Jon Wayne & The Pain Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

Entertainment News4U.me OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Music

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke w/ Carlo Coles Hammerheads -- May the Force be with You: A Star Wars Tribute & Costume Party

M O N DAY, MAY 5 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

7:00 AM

Evansville Country Club -Southwest Indiana Chamber Golf Classic for Cultivating Commerce

6:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -Amateur Night: Comedy, Poetry, Acoustic, Etc. Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty

8:30 PM

Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) -- Cinco de Mayo Party

9:00 PM

Lamasco Bar -- Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band

T U ES DAY, MAY 6 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool

6:00 PM

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Casey Williams

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Tin Man Brewing Co. -John Dodd Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty

7:00 PM

Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Celtic Woman: The Emerald Tour Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Mosquitos

8:00 PM

Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz

8:30 PM

Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday

9:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar – Girls, Guns & Glory

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Hillary & Carlo

W ED N ES DAY, MAY 7

8:00 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Open Mic KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bike Night with Beat Daddys

9:00 PM

Hobo Jungle -- Warren “Rock-It Man” Batts & Friends KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Bryan Pyle

4:00 PM

4:00 PM

6:00 PM

5:00 PM

Winetree (North) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

7:00 PM

7:00 PM

Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Monte Skelton Rockhouse at Wolf’s (Henderson) -- Open Mic Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Mosquitos

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Kim & Ryan

T H U RS DAY, MAY 8

4:00 PM

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- David Weddle Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -Bob Green

10:00 PM

French Lick Resort & Casino -- Evansville Philharmonic’s Golf Classic

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Free Darts

6:00 PM

KC’s Corner Pocket -- KC’s Krazy College Night with DJ Jon B

F R I DAY, MAY 9

Someplace Else -- College Night & Karaoke

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Mosquitos

8:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic with Monte Skelton & Shelly Long Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke with BK

It Takes A Village’s

Canine Carnival & Mardi Paws

9:30 PM

10:30 PM

Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

Winetree (East) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Karaoke with Up Next & DJ Aaron V Ri Ra Irish Pub – Karaoke & Beer Pong

Winetree (Darmstadt) -Wine & Spirits Tasting Studio Bee Community Youth Center (Boonville) -- 8th Annual “Believe” Dinner Auction

5:30 PM

Tin Fish -- Gary Ward

6:00 PM

The Red Geranium Restaurant -- Patio Jams with “Rock-it Man” Warren Batts

6:30 PM

Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory

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t Takes A Village Rescue Center, located at 1417 N. Stockwell Rd., is hosting the 3rd annual Canine Carnival and Mardi Paws on Saturday May 10th.

This family-friendly event begins at 2 p.m. and includes activities for children, adults and “four legged family members.”

The event includes but is not limited to a variety of arts and crafts options, pet photos, a dog costume contest, dog demos and a silent auction. Along with the crafts, kids that attend the Canine Carnival and Mardi Paws will also have access to face painting, animal balloons and carnival games.

In addition, there will be a kissing booth featuring some of the rescue center’s adoptable dogs. This booth provides a great opportunity for participants to become familiar with some of the animals at the center, and get to know some potential future family members. Also, a few local celebrities will be stopping buy for a go in the dunking booth. If all that wasn’t enough, the event also includes bar-b-q and a beer garden. The center is charging $25 for a slab of ribs and $7 for half a chicken. Additionally, there will be a number of local bands playing in the beer garden which has a $5 cover charge after 6 p.m.

Entry is free but donations are always encouraged. It Takes a Village’s Canine Carnival and Mardi Paws “is a great way to spend the day and save the lives of many dogs.”

— Claire Edwards

9:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night with DJ Jon J Hobo Jungle -- Iron Monkey

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7:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville -- Rockin’ River City Battle of the Bands Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

7:30 PM

Tropicana Evansville -- Rockin’ River City Glow Run

8:00 PM

Beertropolis -- Live Entertainment Roca Bar North -- Scott Winzinger Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Van Dells

8:30 PM

Harbor Bay (North) -- Karaoke Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) -- John Hurst

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9:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Deja Blu 5 Boogie Nights -- Friday Night Rocks!

Faithfully: Journey Tribute Band Corner Bar -- Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- TBD Doc’s Nightclub -- Party with BK Harbor Bay (East) -- Karaoke Hobo Jungle -- Katie Watts & The Ideas Legends -- Karaoke Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Diversion OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Music

9:30 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Brad Lemmons KC’s Corner Pocket -- Minx

10:00 PM

Boogie Nights -- Karaoke Hammerheads -- Effen Fridays with DJ Riko & VJ Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Flat Stanley Lamasco Bar -- The Waywards & The Dang Heathens Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan & Beer Pong

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Someplace Else -- Live Entertainment with DJ

SAT U R DAY, MAY 1 0 8:00 AM

Tropicana Evansville -- Rockin’ River City Ride

12:00 PM

Iron Order International MC -- Ride & Rock with Flat Stanley Poker Run for Gilda’s Club Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Event

2:00 PM

It Takes a Village Canine Rescue -- Canine Carnival with Live Music, Food & Drinks, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts for Kids, Silent Auction, Carnival Games, Pet Photos and More!

3:00 PM

Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Beauty & The Beast presented

by Children’s Center for Dance

4:00 PM

Winetree (Darmstadt) -Beer Tasting

5:30 PM

Carson’s Brewery -- Live Music by Robbie Toerne KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Ride & Rock with Flat Stanley Poker Run for Gilda’s Club Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Event The Evansville Memorial Coliseum -- Demolition City Roller Derby: Dynamite Dolls and Destruction Dames (2 Bouts) Tin Fish -- Gary Ward

7:00 PM

Tin Man Brewing Co. -- Firkin Fiesta Dinner & Beer Pairing Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty

8:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -Blaise Streets Band Beertropolis -- Live Entertainment Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Matt Clark Roca Bar North -- Deja Blu 5 Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Van Dells

8:30 PM

Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) -Scott Lindsey

9:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Calabash Boogie Nights -- Hot Moms Contest Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Katie Watts & The Ideas Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke Hobo Jungle -- Big City Backroads Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Diversion OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Music

9:30 PM

Doc’s Nightclub -- Kill the Day KC’s Corner Pocket -Minx

10:00 PM

Boogie Nights -- Karaoke Hammerheads -- Dance Party on Two Levels! with VJ Ryan & DJ Riko KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Flat Stanley Lamasco Bar -- Lost River Cavemen Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Honey Roy

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Live Entertainment with DJ

S U N DAY, MAY 1 1

11:00 AM

Beertropolis -- Biker Day Brunch

5:00 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty

9:00 PM

Hobo Jungle -- Jimtown Saints KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Music

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Carlo Coles

M O N DAY, MAY 1 2 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Free Darts

8:00 AM

Vanderburgh County 4H Center -- Cover Indiana Bike Tour - Habitat for Humanity

1:00 PM

Rolling Hills Country Club (Newburgh) -- Evansville Rescue Mission Golf Scramble

8:00 AM

Vanderburgh County 4H Center -- Cover Indiana Bike Tour Habitat for Humanity

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6:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Amateur Night: Comedy, Poetry, Acoustic, Etc. Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty

9:00 PM

Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic

T U ES DAY, MAY 1 3 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool

8:00 AM

Vanderburgh County 4H Center -- Cover Indiana Bike Tour - Habitat for Humanity

6:00 PM

Tin Man Brewing Co. -- Patrick Preston Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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7:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires

8:00 PM

Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz

8:30 PM

Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday

9:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar – Rigdon-Gatewood & the Hi-Rize Hillbillies

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Hillary & Carlo

W ED N ES DAY, MAY 1 4 Hawg Valley (Graham, KY) -- Hawg Valley Bike Rally with Live Music, Chico from Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners, Bike Show by Pinup Baggers, After Party at

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O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

8:00 AM

Vanderburgh County 4H Center -- Cover Indiana Bike Tour - Habitat for Humanity

4:00 PM

Winetree (East) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

6:00 PM

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -Katie Watts Old Chicago -- Carson’s Brewery Tap Takeover Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

7:00 PM

4:00 PM

8:00 PM

Holy Rosary Catholic Church -- Holy Rosary Parish Summer Social with Carnival Rides, Auctions, Raffles, Food & More!

Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Kyle Bledsoe Rockhouse at Wolf’s (Henderson) -- Open Mic Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires Bokeh Lounge -- Ladies Night Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Andy Jones KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bike Night with the Amazing Soul Crackers

9:00 PM

Hobo Jungle -- Warren “RockIt Man” Batts & Friends KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Bryan Pyle

10:30 PM

Someplace Else -- College Night & Karaoke

T h u rs day, May 1 5 Hawg Valley (Graham, KY) -- Hawg Valley Bike Rally with Live Music, Chico from Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners, Bike Show by Pinup Baggers, After Party at the Boogie Barn, Cornhole Tourney & More!

8:00 AM

Vanderburgh County 4H Center -- Cover Indiana Bike Tour - Habitat for Humanity

11:30 AM

Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- American Red Cross Heroes Awards Luncheon

Winetree (North) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

Evansville Country Club -YWCA 25th Annual Tribute to Achievement Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -Bob Green

7:00 PM

Ford Center -- Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires

8:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic with Monte Skelton & Shelly Long Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke with BK

9:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -College Night with DJ Jon J Hobo Jungle -- Iron Monkey KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Karaoke with Up Next & DJ Aaron V Ri Ra Irish Pub – Karaoke & Beer Pong

9:30 PM

KC’s Corner Pocket -- KC’s Krazy College Night w/ DJ Jon B Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Kim & Ryan

F R I DAY, MAY 1 6

Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

5:00 PM

Hawg Valley (Graham, KY) -- Hawg Valley Bike Rally with Live Music, Chico from Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners, Bike Show by Pinup Baggers, After Party at the Boogie Barn, Cornhole Tourney & More!

Lynnville Park (Lynnville) -- Occustock 2014

8:00 AM

Vanderburgh County 4H Center -- Cover Indiana Bike Tour - Habitat for Humanity

11:00 AM

Ford Center -- Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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4:00 PM

Holy Rosary Catholic Church -- Holy Rosary Parish Summer Social with Carnival Rides, Auctions, Raffles, Food & More!

5:30 PM

Tin Fish -- Byron Rohrig

6:00 PM

The Red Geranium Restaurant -- Patio Jams with “Rock-it Man” Warren Batts

6:30 PM

Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory Newburgh Old Lock & Dam Park -Grapes on the Grass Soiree

7:00 PM

Ford Center -- Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

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Beertropolis -- Live Entertainment Roca Bar North -- Retro Shock Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Two-Tone Express

8:30 PM

Harbor Bay (North) -- Karaoke

9:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Jayson Harper Boogie Nights -- Free-4-All Friday!

Corner Bar -- Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- TBD Doc’s Nightclub -- Party with BK Harbor Bay (East) -- Karaoke Hobo Jungle -- Downfall NSB Koodie Hoos -- DJ & Karaoke w/ Greg Hays

Legends -- Karaoke Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Live Entertainment OV Watersports Tiki Bar -Live Music

9:30 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Greg Burroughs & Corey Cox KC’s Corner Pocket -- Slick Willy

10:00 PM

Boogie Nights -- Karaoke Hammerheads -- Effen Fridays with DJ Riko & VJ Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Gonzo’s Toybox Lamasco Bar -- Shrub Highceratops Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan & Beer Pong

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Mr. & Miss Indiana

SAT U R DAY, MAY 17 Hawg Valley (Graham, KY) -- Hawg Valley Bike Rally with Live Music, Chico from Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners, Bike Show by Pinup Baggers, After Party at the Boogie Barn, Cornhole Tourney & More!

Lynnville Park (Lynnville) -Occustock 2014

8:00 AM

Vanderburgh County 4H Center -- Cover Indiana Bike Tour - Habitat for Humanity

11:00 AM

Ford Center -- Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After

12:00 PM

Newburgh Old Lock & Dam Park -- Wine, Art & Jazz Festival

3:00 PM

Ford Center -- Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After

4:00 PM

Winetree (North) -- Beer Tasting

5:00 PM

Holy Rosary Catholic Church -- Holy Rosary Parish Summer Social with Carnival Rides, Auctions, Raffles, Food & More!

5:30 PM

Tin Fish -- Byron Rohrig

7:00 PM

Ford Center -- Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty Victory Theatre -- EPO Pops: The Music of James Bond

8:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Deaf Megan Beertropolis -- Live Entertainment Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Matt Clark Roca Bar North -- Curt & Rod Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Two-Tone Express

8:30 PM

Harbor Bay (North) -- Karaoke Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) -- Drew Aud & Tristan

9:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Po Dunk Willies Boogie Nights -- Grease Lightning Saturday Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Object Blue Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

“As we go on/ We remember/ All the times we/ Had together/ And as our lives change/Come whatever /We will still be/ Friends forever.” – Vitamin C “Graduation (Friends Forever)”

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pril showers bring May flowers! May flowers being graduates! Congratulations to all the people graduating this May. I remember when I was graduating we all kept singing that song. Laughing - sometimes crying - reminiscing on great times. Graduation can be such a bittersweet time. You spend years on top of years with these people... And all of a sudden, it seems it’s ALL OVER. Let me be the first to tell you, it isn’t over. It is a beautiful beginning. I wasn’t a cool kid in high school or in a sorority in college, so although I did have good moments in school, I was very hopeful to see what was next. I am going to leave you hanging on what is next, just BE EXCITED.

In all your excitement, don’t forget to thank the woman that got you there! You know, the woman that had to change all your stinky diapers, participate in super late nights (not the good kind) and a lot of the times was your 24/7 bank/diner. Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Save some of that graduation cash and get your Mom the one thing she really wants, relaxation.

Facials, massages and sometimes, just peace and quiet are high up on their gift list. Let the summer freedom commence!

—Kana L. Brown www.kanabrown.com According2kana@gmail.com Special note for my Harrison High School class of 2007:

Let us remember and cherish our times we had with Katelyn Shea Beck & Sean Michael Malicoat. Sending constant positive vibes to their families! Rest in Peace.

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Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke Hobo Jungle -- The Blue Steel Band Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Joe’s Garage OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Music

9:30 PM

Victory Theatre -EPO Pops: The Music of James Bond

5:00 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Steve Greenwell Trio

Doc’s Nightclub -Kokomo #KKSS Tour Artist & DJ Luka Lansky KC’s Corner Pocket -- Slick Willy

6:00 PM

10:00 PM

Hobo Jungle -- Jimtown Saints KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Music

Boogie Nights -- Karaoke Hammerheads -- Dance Party on Two Levels! with VJ Ryan & DJ Riko KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Gonzo’s Toybox Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Smoke Rings Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Live Entertainment with DJ

S U N DAY, MAY 1 8 Lynnville Park (Lynnville) -- Occustock 2014

11:00 AM

Beertropolis -- Biker Day Brunch

12:30 PM

Garvin Park -- Evansville Streets Alive!

1:00 PM

Ford Center -- Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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2:00 PM

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9:00 PM

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Carlo Coles

M O N DAY, MAY 1 9 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Free Darts

9:00 AM

Rolling Hills Country Club (Newburgh) -United Methodist Youth Home 18th Annual Golf Scramble

6:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -Amateur Night: Comedy, Poetry, Acoustic, Etc. Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty

9:00 PM

Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic

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6:00 PM

Tin Man Brewing Co. -Monte Skelton & Shelly Long Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty

7:00 PM

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Jim McGary Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band

8:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Poetry Reading Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz

8:30 PM

Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday

9:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke w/ Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar – The Idgits

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Hillary & Carlo

W ED N ES DAY, MAY 21 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Free Darts

4:00 PM

Winetree (East) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

6:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -Monte Skelton Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

10:00 PM

7:00 PM

Someplace Else -- College Night & Karaoke

Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Katie Watts Rockhouse at Wolf’s (Henderson) -Open Mic Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band

8:00 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Michelle Shelton Ford Center -- An Evening with Chicago KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bike Night with Beat Daddys

9:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Bryan Pyle

10:30 PM

T H U RS DAY, MAY 2 2

Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

7:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band

8:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic with Monte Skelton & Shelly Long Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke with BK

9:00 PM

7:00 AM

Cambridge Golf Club -- 3rd Annual Best One Tire/Habitat for Humanity Golf Outing

4:00 PM

6:00 PM

Winetree (North) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night with DJ Jon J Hobo Jungle -- Iron Monkey KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

Hobo Jungle -- Warren “Rock-It Man” Batts & Friends

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O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/ Up Next & DJ Aaron V Ri Ra Irish Pub – Karaoke & Beer Pong

9:30 PM

KC’s Corner Pocket -- KC’s Krazy College Night w/ DJ Jon B

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Kim & Ryan

F R I DAY, MAY 23 4:00 PM

Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

5:30 PM

Tin Fish -- Likewise

6:00 PM

The Red Geranium Restaurant -- Patio Jams with “Rock-it Man” Warren Batts

9:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- No Thank You Boogie Nights -- Memorial Day Weekend Celebration!

Corner Bar -- Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- TBD Doc’s Nightclub -- Party w/ BK Harbor Bay (East) -- Karaoke Hobo Jungle -- Primo Legends -- Karaoke Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Live Entertainment

9:30 PM

Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory

6:30 PM

7:00 PM

10:00 PM

8:00 PM

Beertropolis -- Live Entertainment Murphy Auditorium (New Harmony) -- Swan Dive & The David Tanner Band Roca Bar North -- The Jimmies Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Passion

8:30 PM

Harbor Bay (North) -- Karaoke Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) -- Josh Merritt Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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Backstage Bar & Grill -- The Sellouts KC’s Corner Pocket -- McFly

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty

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Boogie Nights -- Karaoke Hammerheads -- Effen Fridays with DJ Riko & VJ Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Headbangers Ball Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan & Beer Pong

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- JM Productions Male Review

SAT U R DAY, MAY 24 5:30 PM

Tin Fish -- Likewise

7:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

8:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Sideshow Romance Beertropolis -- Live Entertainment Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Matt Clark OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Po Dunk Willies Roca Bar North -- The Beatle Brothers Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Passion

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller

9:30 PM

6:00 PM

Doc’s Nightclub -- Static KC’s Corner Pocket -- McFly

10:00 PM

Harbor Bay (North) -- Karaoke Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) -- Eric Harmon

Boogie Nights -- Karaoke Hammerheads -- Dance Party on Two Levels! with VJ Ryan & DJ Riko KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Goldylocks Lamasco Bar -- Gentlemen & Scholars Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Waywards

9:00 PM

11:30 PM

8:30 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Katie Watts Boogie Nights -- Memorial Day Weekend Celebration!

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Blind Playboys Harbor Bay (East) -- Karaoke Hobo Jungle -- Dames Rocket Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke with Sparky

5:00 PM

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- UFC #173 Barao vs. Dillashaw

Someplace Else -- Live Entertainment with DJ

S U N DAY, MAY 25 11:00 AM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Passion

9:00 PM

Hobo Jungle -- Jimtown Saints KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Music Someplace Else -- Evansville Snatch Game

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke w/ Carlo Coles Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

Beertropolis -- Biker Day Brunch

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KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Memorial Day Bash with Krackhead Suzy & The Shangri-La’s

M O N DAY, MAY 26

6:00 PM

Tin Man Brewing Co. -- Harmony Road Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Retro Shock

6:00 PM

8:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Amateur Night: Comedy, Poetry, Acoustic, Etc. Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty

9:00 PM

Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic

T U ES DAY, MAY 27 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz

8:30 PM

Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday

9:00 PM

W ED N ES DAY, MAY 28 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

4:00 PM

Winetree (East) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar – Kyle Bledsoe

6:00 PM

10:00 PM

7:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke w/ Hillary & Carlo

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -Katie Watts Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Zion Rockhouse at Wolf’s (Henderson) -Open Mic

by Justin Law

If you’re one of the many people who want something to do in Evansville, but lack the funds to do so, you have a fantastic opportunity on Sunday, May 18. The third annual “Evansville Streets Alive!” will be held on North Main Street and in Garvin Park this year.

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riginally held on Fulton Avenue, the Evansville Streets Alive! festival was moved this year so that Garvin Park could be utilized and to also help with the Jacobsville neighborhood renewal program.

“Streets Alive is what’s called an ‘open streets’ event, in which all vehicle traffic is blocked and the street is opened for people to walk, bike, skate, dance, etc.,” Roberta Heiman, president of the Evansville-Area Trails Coalition, says.

The event will feature the Delaware Dash, a 5k run/walk as a fundraiser for the Delaware School as the kick-off activity, bike repair and bike rides, Zumba and tai chi classes and two firsts to the event.

“Mass Community Yoga” at Bosse Field, and the “AWE-some Parade,” in which anyone can participate as long as they have a non-motorized ride to accompany them (bicycles, tricycles, skateboards, strollers, even wheelchairs).

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“The whole idea is to get people out of their cars and becoming physically active in a fun, social atmosphere, affordable for everyone,” Heiman says. “A secondary important goal is to boost businesses in the city neighborhoods where we hold the festivals.

Most of the businesses on North Main Street, for example, are small locally-owned restaurants and service companies.”

The event is organized by the Evansville-Area Trails Coalition, which partnered with various other organizations, such as Jacobville Join In, Smokefree Communities and the Emergency Management Agency.

Admission into the event is free and most of the events are free as well. The festival will begin at 12:30 p.m. and runs until 4 p.m.

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Retro Shock

Doc’s Nightclub -Karaoke w/ BK

8:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night w/ DJ Jon J Hobo Jungle -- Iron Monkey KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Old Salt Union with Clusterpluck O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Karaoke with Up Next & DJ Aaron V Ri Ra Irish Pub – Karaoke & Beer Pong

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Boren & Bourdeau KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bike Night with the Amazing Soul Crackers

9:00 PM

Hobo Jungle -- Warren “Rock-It Man” Batts & Friends KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -Karaoke

9:00 PM

9:30 PM

10:00 PM

KC’s Corner Pocket -- KC’s Krazy College Night with DJ Jon B

10:30 PM

Hammerheads -Karaoke with Kim & Ryan

Hammerheads -Karaoke with Bryan Pyle Someplace Else -- College Night & Karaoke

T H U RS DAY, MAY 29 4:00 PM

Winetree (North) -Wine & Spirits Tasting

6:00 PM

Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

7:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Retro Shock

8:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic with Monte Skelton & Shelly Long

10:00 PM

F R I DAY, MAY 30 4:00 PM

Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

5:30 PM

Tin Fish -- Live Entertainment

6:00 PM

The Red Geranium Restaurant -- Patio Jams with “Rock-it Man” Warren Batts

6:30 PM

Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory

7:00 PM

Hammerheads -Men of Playgirl Male Review!

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

8:00 PM

Beertropolis -- Live Entertainment Roca Bar North -Boscoe France Band Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -The Dynamites

8:30 PM

VJ Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Memorial Day Bash with Krackhead Suzy & The Shangri-La’s Lamasco Bar -- Copper Into Steel Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan & Beer Pong

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Live Entertainment with DJ

Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) -- John Hurst OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Keith Vincent

SAT U R DAY, MAY 31

9:00 PM

Rick’s Sports Bar -Cornhole Tournament & More! Fundraiser for Missy Mosby

Bokeh Lounge -- Honey Roy Boogie Nights -Madonna Weekend: Like a Virgin Friday Corner Bar -- Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- TBD Doc’s Nightclub -Party w/ BK Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke Hobo Jungle -- Nathan Bayne Koodie Hoos -- DJ & Karaoke with Greg Hays Legends -- Karaoke Leroy’s Tavern -Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Stompbox 40

9:30 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Nick Hamilton KC’s Corner Pocket -The Jimmy Six

10:00 PM

Boogie Nights -Karaoke Hammerheads -- Effen Fridays with DJ Riko &

10:00 AM

Downtown Henderson -- DHP Artisan Market

1:00 PM

4:00 PM

Winetree (East) -- Beer Tasting

5:30 PM

The Evansville Memorial Coliseum -- Demolition City Roller Derby: Dynamite Dolls and Destruction Dames (2 Bouts)

7:00 PM

cMoe Children’s Museum -- cMoe’s Way Late, Play Date with Dancing, Karaoke, Games, A Comedy Show & More!

Hawg N Sauce Barbeque & Grill -Avalanche Rose Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

8:00 PM

Entertainment Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Matt Clark Roca Bar North -Lindsey Williams

8:30 PM

Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke

9:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Brick Briscoe Boogie Nights -Madonna Weekend: Vogue Saturday Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe – Calabash Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke Hobo Jungle -Chowder Monkey Leroy’s Tavern -Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Soapbox Junkiez OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Music

9:30 PM

Doc’s Nightclub -- Men of Chippendale’s

10:00 PM

Boogie Nights -Karaoke Hammerheads -Dance Party on Two Levels! with VJ Ryan & DJ Riko KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Memorial Day Bash with Krackhead Suzy & The ShangriLa’s Lamasco Bar -- JEB Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -Venus Knight & Esther Seals

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Slick Willy Beertropolis -- Live

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localtalent Josh Shotwell

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t’s late at night, everyone else is asleep and Josh Shotwell puts on a pot of coffee and prepares to put brush to canvas. Oddly enough, he is the commonality between the Playboy mansion and Christina Ricci.

Shotwell has been an artist his entire life. He started out watching his mother, also an artist, and drew through most of high school. Now, his primary medium is paint and canvas.

He was a flight attendant for four years at the Evansville regional airport and got into painting when he was laid-off. His style has been described as similar to Tim Burton’s, who happens to be an inspiration for Shotwell, along with Van Gogh. “I like the idea of something being dark, but it’s colorful at the same time,” Shotwell says.

It was at the airport that he happened to chance upon Christina Ricci.

Ricci flew into Evansville Regional Airport and Shotwell was helping her with her bags, they got talking about what there was to do in town and Shotwell explained his major pastime was to paint at home. The two struck a deal that he would paint something for her if she signed a blank canvas for him to keep. On the canvas she signed he chose to paint Ricci as a slightly older Wednesday Addams. He still has the painting to this day and says he intends to keep it.

“She’s always been a favorite. So that was a huge thing, to meet her,” Shotwell says.

Emotions and life events really influence Shotwell’s work and he often needs music, a movie or a television show going in the background to help him concentrate, though he says he cannot work around other people. He says he

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paints late at night, when everyone else is asleep, because he feels like it helps with his head to feel like nothing is going on in the world. It also is nearly impossible for him to paint during the day.

In addition to painting, Shotwell works in stained glass, a very time consuming craft. He mostly works on vases and candle holders for the time being. He just donated five stained glass pieces and two paintings to Holly’s House. This is his second year donating.

The last painting Shotwell actually sold was of a phoenix, painted pink for breast cancer. He sold it to a man who lost his wife to breast cancer.

Aside from Christina Ricci, Shotwell also has two paintings hanging in the Playboy mansion, one of which was shown in an episode of E!’s The Girls Next Door.

One of Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends, Bridget Marquardt, commented on Shotwell’s work.

“I was big into Myspace at the time and I was friends with Bridget,” Shotwell says.

Shotwell decided to send her two paintings. The one that appeared on The Girls Next Door portrayed Hefner and his girlfriends. Hefner thought it was well done, so he sent Shotwell a letter, thanking him.

He has also painted David Henrie of Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place, as well as scenes of downtown Evansville, the tardis, from Dr. Who and scenes from A Nightmare Before Christmas.

As we all go to bed tonight, there is a good chance that Josh Shotwell will be brewing a pot of coffee, listening to some music and brushing his artistry across a canvas while all is quiet in the world.

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4/15/2014 10:50:09 AM

soundboard Flat Stanley

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nce upon a time, a trio of local boys fell in love with a group of glam rockers from New York.

Friends to this day, Sean Fuller (Florida Georgia Line), Jeremy Spencer (Five Finger Death Punch) and Joe Meleski (Flat Stanley) discovered the music of Kiss at an early age. All three would grow up to become hypertalented drummers thanks to the cat behind the kit, Peter Criss. For Meleski, his rhythmic style just made sense.

“I started seriously playing music then,” he says. “I was around music all the time. My brothers play guitar, and my mom plays piano and sings. In my family, you’re either going to be an artist or an engineer like my dad’s side. I didn’t want to sit around and do numbers all day.”

In fifth grade, Meleski played in the school band, moving from snare to bass to kettle drum. He finally got the opportunity to play a full set freshman year at Heritage Hills High School, but the instruction was short-lived. “I had the choice to either go on a business trip with my dad or attend band camp,” Meleski says. “The school said I would get an F if I missed camp, but I quit, anyway, and went with my dad. I started playing on my own and taking a few lessons from Greg Martin, a Berkeley graduate.”

As the 80s gave way to the 90s, Meleski was in full metal mode, worshipping the likes of self-taught, former Ozzy Osbourne drummer, Tommy Aldridge. He joined Nine Stitches, a heavy local band that briefly charted an

album on top 100 college radio – right alongside Metallica and Pantera. But after several mini tours that covered Nashville, Louisville and Indianapolis, the ride came to an end for Meleski when his wife got pregnant. He quit the band, cut his hair and vowed to grow up; but he didn’t leave music totally behind.

Meleski soon discovered there was money to be made in cover songs. With help from his brothers and other local talent, he played over 120 shows a year, eventually scoring his first (but not his last) drumming stint with popular local outfit Flat Stanley. At the time, the band’s set list included lots of pop metal and hard rock – a perfect fit for Meleski’s aggressive drumming style. But a burgeoning career in broadcasting became a priority, and he dropped out of the tri-state music scene all together.

Ironically, it was Meleski’s job that reignited his passion for music. Four years ago, at a broadcasting convention in Las Vegas, he was invited to see Monster Circus, a collection of former hair metal stars including Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider. After meeting and talking with some of his heroes, Meleski returned home full of fire.

He reconnected with Flat Stanley and once again began keeping time for a band whose repertoire had greatly expanded during his downtime. “We play everything from Robin Thicke to Florida Georgia Line to Motley Crue,” Meleski says. “I’ve played with lots of musicians in the area, and these guys are just really good people – all good fathers, too. They’ve done lots of charity work over the years like Toys for Tots. Our goal now is just to have fun and entertain.” The band has opened for national acts in Owensboro as well as played the biggest and best clubs in Evansville.

Meleski hopes his second stint in Flat Stanley is a long one and that an album of original material eventually surfaces. But he’s grateful for the opportunity to rock, regardless. “Music drives me and helps me maintain my sanity – it’s been around me my whole life.”

—Thomas Ellis

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Spring Wedding Guide 2014 The Sweet Side

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: In a city with so many bakeries, what sets you apart from what other bakeries offer?

Piece of Cake

Experience, customer service and attention to detail. We’ve been a locally owned, award winning business for 16 years.

We are fortunate to have a talented and dedicated staff that takes pride in the work they do. Our wedding cakes taste just as good as they look. Our made from scratch buttercream icing is the secret recipe that gives our cakes that smooth fondant like finish and delicious flavor. With our complimentary wedding consultations, we are dedicated to making the process of ordering your wedding cake as easy and worry free as possible.

We offer 24 wedding cake flavors and FREE Evansville delivery on wedding cakes serving 100 or more. We have a combined 60 years of cake decorating experience so you can be assured you will have beautiful, delicious cake of your dreams.

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: What are some of the ways you make your wedding cakes/ cupcakes stand out both visually and to the taste buds simultaneously? How do you cater to the couples creative preferences and suggestions?

Pinch of Sugar

Our goal is to provide a beautiful and moist wedding cake to our customers. We always try to cater to their wishes. However, if they suggest something that is not structurally possible, then we will offer them an alternative suggestion. We have made some very unusual wedding and groom’s cakes, one cake looked like a corset with a feather pin, another resembled the lace of their wedding dress, while yet another was draped with pearls. We have also made “Oogie Boogie” from the Tim Burton Film The Nightmare Before Christmas, a guitar, a plate of sushi for a groom’s cake, also tackle boxes, football helmets and stadiums. If they imagine it, we will deliver it! We also do a lot of fondant covered cakes, which give a very smooth appearance and have a layer of buttercream underneath. Our cakes are very moist and our buttercream frosting recipe isn’t too sweet and very light.

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: What can the bride and groom expect when they come for their consultation?

Daily’s Annex Bakery

We guide you every step of the way, working specifically with your vision and budget.

We even go as far as coordinating with your wedding colors and fabrics. We know pricing and cost are imperative. So, Daily’s has a wide-range of prices. We provide albums to look through so we can marry you and your spouse’s ideas to really make the cake special for your occasion. Daily’s provides the sophistication and variety that the couple wants with 40 working flavors of cake like Apple Pumpkin Spice, Amaretto Cherry and Pecan Maple. All fruit flavors of cake use fresh fruit. We even take time of year into consideration. No detail is overlooked. We use a 50-year-old buttercream recipe that is the real deal, and the bride and groom can watch as the icing is made.

Let the experience of a three generation, family-owned bakery work for you. Come join our tradition!

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Venues, Planning & More!

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: What makes your wedding planning company different from any of the others out there? Wouldn’t a planner take all of the fun out of doing it yourself? What if you don’t think you can afford a planner?

Handmade Vintage Events

I’m different from other planners because I do a lot hands-on with my brides. A wedding planner will usually help with budget, design, vendor recommendations and of course, managing your wedding day. I also help in other ways, like helping you design and print custom invites, handcraft thoughtful gifts for your bridal party and hunt down those must-have accessories for your reception. Having a planner doesn’t take away from the experience of planning your wedding; it just takes the stress out of it. You get to do as much or as little as you choose. In fact, I specialize in helping DIY brides, and love to get crafty. To accommodate brides of all budgets, my packages are very reasonably-priced, and I help you save money every step of the way. If you just need a little guidance, consultations start at just $50. So, don’t hesitate!

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: What size wedding receptions can you accommodate and what is included in your wedding packages?

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Holiday Inn Airport

Holiday Inn Airport has banquet and ceremony facilities that can accommodate 50 to 500 people. The hotel will provide a team member to help from the event’s start to its finish. To further simplify the planning process, the Holiday Inn Airport provides packages designed to fit every need and ensure that guests have an enjoyable and memorable experience.

Wedding packages include room set-up and dance floor, expert catering and banquet staff, various centerpieces, crisp white linens, table cloths and napkins, sparking china, silverware, crystal stemware, staging for head table and band, first class facilities to accommodate invited guests, complimentary room on wedding night, special room rates for overnight guests and complimentary parking for all guests.

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: What distinguishes your business from other rental businesses?

T.R.U. Event Rental Inc.

Where to start! We have the largest selection of inventory in the tri-state, excellent customer service, a large truck fleet to safely transport rental items, an in-house laundry facility to assure quality of our product, professional event design services, delivery service or customer pick up and last, but certainly not least, our employees have over 115 years of combined event design/ set-up experience. T.R.U. Event Rental Inc. provides everything needed to make your next event magnificent! Whether it’s an intimate dinner party, fundraising gala or large wedding celebration, we are your one-stop-shop for design, tables, chairs, tents, linen, draping, centerpieces, floral, lighting, dance floors, etc… With two large showrooms to browse, you are sure to find what you want!

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: What has made your business a go-to location for celebrations over the years?

The Pub

Versatility and convenience. Not to mention the food and the friendly and helpful staff! Our banquet facilities can hold up to 200 people. We can not only host your wedding reception but we can cater it as well offering you the Pub’s famous eats.

The Pub is an Evansville staple, it is a locally-owned bar and grill opened in 1972 by the infamous Bubbles, we are proud to serve the best pub food, the coldest beer and friendliest faces in the area. Our banquet facilities are also great for class reunions, club or company functions and birthday parties!

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: What makes your business the “perfect spot” for the “perfect event?”

Kingmen’s Event Facility

The secluded location on 10 sprawling acres only enhances the feeling that you’ve stepped into another world, free from the stress and grind of daily life. From the wedding to the reception and rehearsal dinner, as well as other special occasions that call for special accommodations, Kingmen’s Event Facility provides both an exceptional environment and exceptional services. A variety of options are available for planning events of any size!

Kingmen’s experienced event coordinator will assist in making those plans and details all come together. In addition, the trained staff at Kingmen’s can tailor your dining experience to meet your needs.

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Catering

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: Do you work from a set menu or do you tailor your menus to meet the customer’s needs?

R’z Cafe

We pride ourselves on customizing menus to fit your style and budget. Our catering consultants will gladly meet with you to determine your specific tastes and wishes for your special day.

Whether you want a full meal, or just cocktails and hors devours we can take care of all the details for you. Catering is more than just presenting food. It is catering a great experience.

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: What does your business do to ensure that both the couple and their guests have a memorable and hassle-free experience?

Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse

Once they have planned their meal with our chef, they can just relax. Our staff, from the kitchen to the bartender, work together to make sure everyone is on the same page regarding the event. We meet and go over every detail from the food to the decorations before the party, and have detailed notes ready for the staff working the event.

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: What are advantages of choosing your business for your catering needs?

Hornet’s Nest Restaurant & Bar

Hornet’s Nest’s motto is: “If you can dream it, we can do it.”

This opens up a wide range of options to meet your desires for the perfect bridal shower, reception or rehearsal dinner.

Hornet’s Nest can provide full bar service, catering anywhere in the tri-state and custom packages to meet your specific needs.

Also, you can have your rehearsal dinner or wedding reception at the Hornet’s Nest, for a group of up to 60 people. Al la cart pricing is also an option.

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: How does your business make the bride and groom’s special day or event hassle-free? How does your business meet the various budget demands from the couple?

Stoll’s Country Inn

Choosing Stoll’s to cater your special day’s events means them taking the culinary reigns and allowing you to truly enjoy your special event worry-free. That means Stoll’s shows up with the complete package: utensils, condiments, service-ware and beverages. Stoll’s tackles the set-up and the clean-up. The food arrives ready to serve and event coordinators will be onhand. Stoll’s offers several packages to cater to every budget.

If you decide you don’t want to go with Stoll’s services, there is no cancellation fee. They offer discounts when they cater to multiple events, which is essential for a full-blown wedding celebration. Stoll’s guarantees you will not run out of food, and if you do, you don’t get charged a dime for it. If you seek a banquet room for your celebration, Stoll’s has that covered too.

The room holds up to 100 people and if you choose their catering service the room is yours for no extra charge. The facility boasts big windows, spacious interior and a cozy fireplace.

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: What are the most popular dishes you see at weddings? Are there meals that are better served plated than buffet style? What advice can you offer couples when making the decision to serve a plated vs. a buffet style meal?

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Just Rennie’s Catering

The most popular dishes that we see at weddings are chicken and pork entrées because they please the majority of the guests. These entrees also fit within most couple’s budgets. We are currently seeing quite a few weddings that are serving beef tenderloin. The quality of the beef is very moist, tender and pleasing to a large crowd’s palette. When making a decision regarding whether your meal should be buffet style or plated, look at where the wedding reception will be located. If your venue has a large kitchen and your budget is more flexible, then a plated meal may be an option that is appealing to you. If your budget is smaller or you have a large crowd to feed, a buffet dinner may be more your style because you can feed the guests quickly and keep the food hot.

Dresses, Tuxes, Cosmetic Services & More!

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: If I buy your make-up bridal package, what can I expect to get with this service?

Perception of Beauty

The bridal package is $250. It includes a make-up consultation to go-over colors, different make-up styles, number of attendants and location. It also includes two trial make-up applications for the bride prior to the wedding and make-up applications for up to four attendants. The day of the wedding, I will travel to the bride and bridesmaids and apply make-up. I will stay for touchups for pictures, moments before the wedding and right before entering the reception.

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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.

Goose Island Beer Co. 312 Urban Pale Ale

Daniel Knight • 3

This relatively new APA (American Pale Ale) option from Goose Island looks great upon pouring with an eye-catching light copper color and ample, appetizing light beige head that leaves classic “ale lacing.”

Unfortunately, for me, that’s where the love affair ended. The aroma is mildly floral with citrusy hops but somehow funky, and a bit too unassuming. As for flavor, hops are just like in the scent except augmented a little bit, with the bitterness and spiciness stepped-up just a bit. Underneath the hops and spiciness there is some subtle malt flavor ending with a lingering light hop bite. You’ll not find this one on my shopping list.

Paul Bragin • 4.5

This amber beer formed no head when poured in the glass. The distinct smell of hops with pine notes are present in the first whiff from the beer. The first taste of the beer is balanced, with a pleasant hoppy aftertaste.

This beer has a lot of hops flavor with only a moderate amount of actual hops in it. This could be a good beer for hopheads as well as those who think they dislike hoppy beers.

Jabez Martinez • 4.5

This is a clear, light amber-colored beer. It is a very smooth and light beer that is very refreshing. The grainy flavors were good and like most Goose Island offerings, I enjoyed it.

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Two Brothers Revelry Imperial Red Ale

Daniel Knight • 4

Two Brothers of Warrenville, Ill. (Chicago suburb) has a long list of fine brews. Revelry (9.5% ABV) pours a hazy, dark copper color with a rich, thick beige head— nice lacing too. Smell is a pungent maltiness followed by a vanilla note and a light hop presence. The flavor is malty with a nice hoppy bitterness and citrus notes at the finish. I really enjoyed this brew but actually expected the flavor to be bolder. All-in-all, still a great ale that I’d never say no to.

Paul Bragin • 4.5

Kona Brewing Co. Longboard Island Lager

Daniel Knight • 3.5

From Hawaii comes this American Pale Lager that pours up a straw yellow-gold, essentially clear in appearance. It produces a loose white froth with a multitude of varying sized bubbles that are pretty but don’t last long. The taste and mouth-feel are light with a lean, classic malt profile. There’s a hint of spicy hops there too. It delivers a classic taste while being light (summer/hot weather beer) on the palette. Easy drinking with a balance of wheat and malt flavors, make this pretty good beer for its style.

Upon pouring, a decent white head forms that takes its time evaporating with this deep copper-colored beer. Citrusy hop notes fill the nose, followed by a faint scent of malt.

Hops first dominate the taste, followed by some toasted malt flavors. This will pair well with strong meat dishes, spicy dishes and hearty soups, like stew or chili. This beer may not be for everyone, but hopheads should definitely seek out this seasonal ale while it’s still available.

Paul Bragin • 4

Jabez Martinez • 4

Jabez Martinez • 3.5

This is a garnet-colored beer since it is Red Ale. I could handle the hopped-up flavors well because they were not over powering.

It did have a crisp finish and nice aroma. It also had a 9.5 % ABV, but it didn’t have the strong alcohol flavor other high alcohol content beers have.

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This golden-colored beer forms a thin, white head that quickly disappears. The familiar smell of malt and hops enters the nose. This beer has a low hop profile with a balance of malt that beer drinkers have come to expect from a typical lager. However, this is a big improvement over the mass produced lagers that dominate the market. This beer will be great to enjoy while watching the game or during outdoor events, like cookouts.

This is a hazy, yellow beer, and I would have to say, the least favorite of the Kona beers I have tried. It was a little fruity with some yeast, but nothing super. That being said, this brew is much better than your average domestic.

Stone Brewing Co. Go To IPA

Paul Bragin • 4.5

This beer forms an extremely thin white head that disappears almost instantly. The rich scent of hops fill the nose, mostly citrusy grapefruit notes, but some peach and melon flavors also come through. The grapefruit notes continue upon drinking the beer.

This beer will intimidate some drinkers, but hoppy beer aficionados will want to try this “session” IPA during the hot summer months.

It should pair very well with spicier foods.

Jabez Martinez• 3.5 Daniel Knight • 4.5

I take credit for single-handedly contributing to Stone Brewing Company’s financial success.

Go To IPA is billed as a “session brew.” It poursup a mostly clear, golden color with one and a half fingers of fluffy white head. Its aroma is citrus, very grapefruit with a light resin and hops touch. The flavor is delightful with lots of hops, herbal and citrus notes. Surprisingly flavorful, well-balanced and satisfying for such a low (4.5%) ABV. I recommend this one if you enjoy IPAs. If you’ve not tried an IPA before, this would make a nice intro brew as well with its light drinkability.

This is a light, golden yellow beer with a lot of fruity aromas. Like most IPA for me, the hops just knock out any other flavors. I am truly trying to come to the hop side, and to be fair, this beer is not bad. But in the end, like most IPAs, the bitterness coated my tongue and stifled all flavor.

Random Beer Facts!

Arthur Guinness signed a 9000-year lease for his beer factory!

Guinness is one of the most famous beers in the world. It was started by a man named Arthur Guinness in the late 1700’s and has since grown to capture worldwide attention. Arthur came from a prominent Irish family, in fact his godfather was an Archbishop of the Church of Ireland, and he originally received his first £100 from a will of a family member.

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arts & activities Evansville Civic Theatre 717 N. Fulton Ave. Evansville 812-425-2800 evansvillecivictheatre.org May 9, 10, 16-18, 23-25 – Sly Fox by Larry Gelbart & Ben Johnson

Take a little bit of Noises Off, sprinkle it with Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, cast the show in the gold rush of California and you’ve got the uproarious comedy, Sly Fox! Foxwell J. Sly is a scheming con-man bent on extracting fortunes from a trio of rich, greedy opportunists.

Call or visit the Evansville Civic Theatre’s website (info listed above) to purchase tickets.

Thursday, Friday & Saturdays’ shows begin at 7 p.m. Sunday’s show begins at 2 p.m.

The Ford Center 1 S.E. MLK, Jr. Blvd. Evansville, IN 812-422-1515 thefordcenter.com May 2 – Brantley Gilbert

The Country rocker will preview additional new material during his 22-city “Let It Ride” Tour, with special guests Thomas Rhett and Eric Paslay. To help make the announcement, Brantley called on the BG Nation to use the hashtag #LETITRIDETOUR on Instagram to post photos and videos. More information on the promotion and a gallery of fan-submitted content is available at www. brantleygilbert.com. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets for Brantley Gilbert are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Office or charge by phone at 1-800-7453000. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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May 21 – An Evening with Chicago

It’ll be an evening you’ll never forget! From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic vocalists, and a few dozen of ever-classic songs, this concert will be true celebration that no Chicago fan will want to miss. The line-up includes original band members such as, Robert Lamm on keyboards, vocals, Lee Loughnane on trumpet, James Pankow on trombone and Walt Parazaider on woodwinds, as well as Jason Scheff on bass, vocals, Tris Imboden on drums, Keith Howland on guitar, Lou Pardini on keyboards, vocals and Wally Reyes on percussion.

Tickets for An Evening with Chicago are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Office or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. The show begins at 8 p.m.

The Ivy Room at SWIRCA & More 16 W. Virginia St. Evansville 812-464-7804 swirca.org May 7 – Holiday Style Show & Luncheon

SWIRCA (The Southwestern Indiana Regional Council on Aging) will play host to this day of amazing food and uncanny style! The lunch menu includes: Lemon Herb Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Normandy Blend Veggies, tossed Salad and Raspberry Sorbet. Tickets are available at the SWIRCA & More activity Center and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, please call the number listed above or find them on Facebook.

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New Harmony Contemporary Gallery of Art 506 Main St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-3156 usi.edu/nhgallery May 1-30 – Stacey Reason

Stacey Reason is a visual artist and arts administrator currently living and working in Louisville, Ky. Her studio work is primarily in 2-D implementing drawing techniques in combination with intaglio and silk-screen for works on paper and in book form. For more information, please visit www.staceyreason.com.

Old Lock & Dam Park 9 W. Jennings St. Newburgh 812-853-2815 historicnewburgh.org May 17 – Historic Newburgh

Wine, Art & Jazz Festival Enjoy non-stop jazz, great food and an opportunity to support local artists by purchasing and perusing their art. The Ohio River plays as a backdrop to this magical evening. The entire event is under tent so we go rain or shine! Advance tickets are $15 individual & $25 a couple. At the door pay $20 individual and $30 a couple. To purchase tickets, please visit the website listed above. The event begins at noon.

Old National Events Plaza (Formerly The Centre) 715 Locust St. Evansville, IN 812-435-5770 centre.evansvillegis.com May 6 – Celtic Woman

Celtic Woman, under the distinct musical direction of Emmy®-nominated music

producer, David Downes, combines the talents of four gifted Irish women vocalists Lisa Lambe, Susan McFadden, violinist Mairéad Nesbitt and newcomer Mairéad Carlin. Together, their dazzling performances combine the sounds and sensibility of Irish traditional music with memorable original compositions and contemporary pop standards.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see Celtic Woman as you’ve never seen them before! The Emerald Tour will showcase inspiring performances of timeless music with the unforgettable, angelic voices of Celtic Woman. Learn more at: www.celticwoman.com.

Call the number listed above or visit the Old National Events Plaza’s website to purchase tickets. The show begins at 7 p.m.

May 10 – Beauty & the Beast presented by the Children’s Center for Dance Education

Take a trip downtown to witness “a tale as old as time” told through the magic of graceful human movement.

Enjoy a timeless story while also experiencing a wonderful organization at work that teaches the art of dance to the youth of the tri-state. The Children’s Center for Dance Education will perform Beauty and the Beast as their 2014 ballet at the Old National Events Plaza, formerly The Centre, on May 10 at 3 p.m.

All tickets are $10. For tickets, visit the CCDE website at www.childdance.org.

Ribeyre Gymnasium

Victory Theatre

603 S. Main St. New Harmony 812-682-3050 visitnewharmony.com

600 Main St. Evansville, IN 812-425-5050 evansvillephilharmonic.org

May 3, 4 – Arts in Harmonie

May 10 – EPYO/ EPYO II Spring Concert

The New Harmony Business Associates is proud annually to sponsor “Arts in Harmonie” - one of the largest exhibitions of artists and craftspeople in the tristate. “Arts in Harmony” is an open air fine arts, crafts & music festival in historic downtown New Harmony. More than 40 local and regional artists are expected to be present and there will be music by local and nationally know musicians. You’ll discover a wealth of arts and crafts, from paintings, handblown glass, sculpture and jewelry to ceramics, basketry, ironwork, woodwork and furnishings. Participating artists are selected based on originality, creativity and craftsmanship; commercial molds, kits and commercially fabricated forms are not permitted in the show. All of the work is handmade and all of the artists are present to talk about their artwork or demonstrate their talents. Admission to the Family Friendly “Arts in Harmony” is always free! Please visit www.newharmony.biz for more information as details are announced.

Enjoy an evening of uncanny classical music as performed by a very talented group of boys and girls. See as these youngsters not only show musical skill beyond their years but show their sharp enthusiasm for music. To purchase tickets for Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and EPYO II Spring Concert, call the EPO office at (812) 425 - 5050 or visit www.evansvillephilharmonic.org. The performance begins at 7 p.m.

University of Southern Indiana

May 17, 18 – EPO Pops: “The Music of James Bond”

Come celebrate the most suave secret agent to grace the silver screen, 007.

Vocalist Hilary Kole plays “Bond girl” as the Evansville Philharmonic performs the iconic music of James Bond, including “James Bond Theme” first used in Dr. No, and Academy Award nominated songs like “Live and Let Die” and “For Your Eyes Only.” To purchase tickets for Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra events, call the EPO office at (812) 425 - 5050 or visit www.evansvillephilharmonic.org.

Saturday’s performance begins at 7 p.m.

Sunday’s show begins at 2 p.m.

Under the Beams Concert Series presents:

Swan Dive & The David Tanner Band

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ew Harmony is not only one of Indiana’s best places to get away from the grind of fast-paced living, it’s also a wonderful place to experience the arts, particularly live music.

In May check out Swan Dive (Molly Felder and Bill Demain) and The David Tanner Band. It’s truly a homecoming concert for these Nashville-based acts, particularly for Felder and Demain who have scored several top 10 hits in Japan and Korea. Though not currently charting in the Far East, Tanner is a master of many instruments, including upright bass, drums, guitar and banjo as well as an accomplished vocalist.

Check out this fantastic double billing of brilliant musicianship and high energy on Friday, May 23 at the Murphy Auditorium.

—Johnny Fletcher

The show starts at 8 p.m. For tickets or information, call 812-682-3128 or visit underthebeams.org. Murphy Auditorium is located at 419 Tavern St. in New Harmony.

8600 University Blvd. Evansville 812-464-8600 usi.edu May 1-4 – USI’s 44th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition

The McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries at the University of Southern Indiana is proud to announce the 44th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition. The reception for the exhibition is on Sunday, May 4 at 1 p.m. Admission is free. This year’s juror is Elizabeth Lisa Petrulis, an artist and the curator of collection and exhibitions for the Sheldon Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute, Ind. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please contact Angie O’ Nan at amonan@usi.edu.

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Celtic Woman

PHOTO CREDIT DAVID CONGER

at Old National Events Plaza:

An Interview with

Mairead Nesbitt

“THE EMERALD TOUR”

by Nick Durcholz

The audile femme fatales of Ireland are returning to the tri-state bringing with them soaring vocals, searing string work and extravagant visuals.

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ake sure to witness their vibrant show at the Old National Event Plaza (formerly the Centre). In light of the performance, their balletic violinist/fiddler Mairead Nesbitt, set aside some precious time from the road to speak with News4U about everything from her musical upbringing to being a huge fan of Chris Thile.

New4U (N4U): Can you tell us the story of when you received your first violin?

Mairead Nesbitt (MN): Oh yeah! A friend of the family named Tommy Robinson was a violin dealer and before he would sell a violin, he would give me the violin to play for three or four months to open up the sound of the violin. They sound a lot better when they have been played a lot before you sell it, and of course, you get more money for it then (laughs). I would get to play really good violins. This is from when I was about 14 onward.

N4U: What can fans expect to see and hear that is new in the Emerald Tour?

MN: There are some news pieces in there

that people will absolutely love, that are very dynamic and very lively. There’s a really fantastic dance and percussion piece which has never been seen before. It’s absolutely beautiful. And, there is also Anthony Byrne, our Celtic bagpiper, he’s amazing. He does this fantastic new finale. Then, I get to do a really lovely solo in the first half with the band. I actually reworked a solo that the public wanted to hear again called “Butterfly.”

And of course, massive numbers that people really want to hear, they have all been newly arranged and are like a breath of fresh air.

N4U: While writing music, what do you find that a majority of your inspiration stems from?

MN: It depends… I think when I was writing my own album, Raining Up, my family was a big inspiration to me because a lot of my family played on that album with me. Also, I think that if you are writing music for other people communication is very, very important. Communication is a massive inspiration for me.

To purchase tickets, please call the Old National Events Plaza Box Office at (812) 435-5770 ext. 211 or visit their website www.centre.evansvillegis.com. The show begins at 7 p.m.

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community & family Angel Mounds

8215 Pollack Ave. Evansville 812-853-3956 angelmounds.org May 31 – “Healthier You” Walk by Deaconess Join them and walk your way to a “Healthier You” with Deaconess! Free and open to the public, the walk will begin at 9 a.m. and will take place on the Martin Trail at Angel Mounds State Historic Site.

For more information, visit www.deaconess.com/walk.

Evansville Country Club

3810 Stringtown Rd. Evansville 812-425-2243 evansvillecountryclub.org May 9 – 2014 Girl Scout’s Night of Adventure The theme for 2014’s Girl Scouts Night of Adventure fundraiser is “Sow What” and will focus on organic food and drink. Wine tasting, beer tasting, cooking with herbs, a smore making station are just a few of campsites that we are planning. The idea of the night is for guests to earn up to 10 “badges” for completing different campsites. All of our campsites are sponsored by area businesses. Last year some of the campsites included a putting contest, a newspaper toss, hop scotch, relay races, etc. We also have a silent auction going on throughout the evening. The dinner, however, is the best part – all of our entrees are encrusted with a different Girl Scout cookie! Last year Chef Blake of ECC made a

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“Lemondaes” encrusted salmon that way amazing!

The ticket price covers entry to the event and dinner.

Tickets are $50/per person or $40/for young professionals.

For more information, please contact Abby Maravich at abby.maravich@ oldnationalins.com.

The Ford Center

1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Evansville 812-422-1515 thefordcenter.com May 15-18 – Disney On Ice: Rockin’ Ever After Get ready to rock out with some of the hottest tunes and talent from across the kingdom in Disney on Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After! Jam to a Scottish jig as a group of royal contenders from the latest Disney-Pixar film, Brave, competes for the headstrong, sharp-shooting Merida, making her ice debut!

Experience a show-stopping performance as Sebastian makes waves with Ariel.

See a chorus of harmless hooligans from Tangled get a visit from the sassy and spirited Rapunzel and her charming ally Flynn and more! Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Office or charge by phone at 1-800745-3000. Thursday’s show is 7 p.m., Friday’s shows are 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday’s shows are 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday’s show is at 1 p.m.

Franklin Street

Between Wabash Ave. of Flags to St. Joe Evansville franklinstreeteventsassociation.com May 25 – Moving Pictures & Picnic in the Park Series Join us for a FREE movie in the West Library Lawn Park, 2000 West Franklin St. The movie series will run MaySept on Sunday evenings through the summer. It begins with the film The Iron Giant. Bring the family, picnic dinner in the park and watch a movie on the Franklin Street West Library Lawn! For more information, please visit the website listed above or find the Franklin Street Events Association on Facebook.

Hawg Valley

Corley Chapel Rd. Graham, KY 812-660-0584 hawgvalleybikerally.com May 14-17 – Hawg Valley Bike Rally (Adults Only Event) They’ve got a great location with paved roads, showers, vendors and plenty of RV hookups. Come party at Hawg Valley and have a blast... You’re invited!

Hang with “Chico” the new star from Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners.

The meet & greet with Chico is Friday & Saturday afternoon. The rally also includes bands like Evil Twin, Monkey Wrench and Troy Miller, a motorcycle show compliments of Pinup Baggers, the “Boogie Barn” with DJ Chris, a cornhole tournament & more! For more information, call the number or visit the website listed above.

Metro Sports Center

5820 Metro Centre Dr. Evansville 812-479-KICK (5425) metrosportscenter.net

ideal for keeping your children active this summer! Metro Summer Sports Day Camp is for children ages 5-12. First week of camp is $129 as well as a $100 deposit. There is a discount for multiple week and multiple sibling sign-ups. This camp with keep your kiddos energized in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Call or visit Metro Sports Center online to register.

Old National Events Plaza (Formerly The Centre)

715 Locust St. Evansville 812-435-5770 centre.evansvillegis.com May 2 – Mark Lowry & Russ Taft Mark Lowry and Russ Taff Mark Lowry has been making people laugh, cry and think for nearly 40 years. Singing publicly and recording albums and videos since age eleven, you could say that Mark has done this most of his life. Mark Alan Lowry is a Christian comedian, songwriter and singer, best known for co-writing the song “Mary, Did You Know?” Russell Taff is an American gospel singer and songwriter. He has sung a variety of musical styles throughout his career including: pop rock, traditional southern gospel, contemporary country music and rhythm and blues. Join them by welcoming Mark Lowry and Russ Taff to the Old National Events Plaza on May 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on-sale now!

May 15 – American Red Cross Heroes Awards Luncheon Join us as we conclude our Heroes Campaign with an inspiring luncheon honoring eight local heroes, including the Toyota Hero of the Year. For additional information, sponsorships or tickets, call 812-471-7200 or visit www.redcross.org/tristate.

May 27 Aug 8 – Summer Sports Camp If your children love sports of all kinds, this camp is the one for them. It is from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Early drop-offs and late pick-ups, lunch and snacks are all included. Daily activities at Metro Sports Center will include soccer,basketball, flag-football, dodgeball, gymnastics, volleyball, arts & crafts and much more! This camp is Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • May 2014

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Rolling Hills Country Club

1666 Old Plank Rd. Newburgh (812) 925-3336 rollinghillsindiana.com May 12 – Evansville Rescue Mission Golf Scramble 2014 The Rescue Mission is hosting our eleventh annual golf scramble this May. It will take place at Rolling Hills Country Club. Registrants will participate in an afternoon flight beginning at 1 p.m. and will enjoy a complimentary buffet luncheon beforehand. Every team will take home a prize and will have the opportunity to meet a few members of the Rescue Mission’s long-term P.A.C.E.S. program at the scramble. The scramble’s proceeds will directly offset general operating expenses associated with Camp Reveal’s Summer Camp for disadvantaged youth, allowing families to send their children to Camp Reveal’s Summer Camp practically for free.

You can also help by being a sponsor by visiting www.evansvillerescuemission.org and clicking “Donate Now” on the homepage and choosing “Golf Scramble Sponsor” to designate your gift. For more information, please contact Chris-Michael at 812.421.3800 ext. 1204 or at chris.morrison@ermstaff.org.

Vanderburgh County 4-H Center 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd. Evansville 812-962-2202 vanderburgh4hcenter.com

May 3, 4 – SWIMGA Plant Sale This annual event’s proceeds are used to fund varied projects and more than 21 gardens cared for by volunteer Master Gardeners throughout the Evansville area. For more information, contact Carolyn Ruminer at retiredruminer @aol.com. The event begins at 8 a.m.

May 17, 18 – Central Indiana Gun Show Their show hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is only $5 per person (children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult).

Food including breakfast and lunch as well as free parking are always available. All applicable local, State and Federal laws will be observed and enforced at our shows.

May 30 - Glow in the Park 5K Fun Run Glow in the Park has doubled the foam and will be adding special UV glow tunnels at each of the color stations! We are also including a Glow in the Park t-shirt with every registration received before May 16th! (Sign up by May 16th to guarantee your free shirt. Glowers who do not register before t-shirt ordering deadline will not be guaranteed a shirt with their packet, but may have a chance to purchase a t-shirt on the day of the event.) Packet pick-up is at 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. The event begins at 9:10 p.m. For more information, please visit www.glowintheparkrun.com/evansville2014/.

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Various Locations

Evansville, IN / Henderson, KY Localendar.com/public/evansvilledance May 1-31 – 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.)

Club/ Contact Coterie of Evansville www.coterie.info

Dances/Lessons Bi-monthly/None

Dance Hall www.thedancehall.org

Weekly/Weekly

Metro Sports Center

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*Eagle’s Club Weekly/Weekly Find the on Facebook (Evansville Eagles Aerie 427) *Evansville River City Bop Club Weekly/Weekly www.ercbopclub.com Evansville Swing Cats Weekly/Weekly Find them on Facebook (Evansville Swing Cats) Friday Night Dance Club Monthly/None fridaynightdanceclub@gmail.com Metro Ballroom Dance Club Monthly/Before Dances www.metroballroomdanceclub.com Come dance with us!

Various Locations (Churches) Tri-State Area Churches 812-962-2202 komenevansville.org

May 11 – Susan G. Komen Evansville/ Tri-State Pink Sunday Pink Sunday is a grassroots effort between the Komen Evansville Tri-State Affiliate and local religious organizations to educate their members on breast health and breast cancer. Contact the office at the number listed above to place your order for education packets.

Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve 551 N. Boeke Rd. Evansville 812-479-0771 wesselmannaturesociety.org

May 3, 31 – Nature Sleuthing Visit the nature center for short family-friendly hikes and a chance to chat with Indiana Master Naturalist / Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Debbie Goedde.

Free, no registration required. This event begins at 10 a.m. and ends at noon.

May 31 – Hoosier River Watch Training Hoosier Riverwatch is a state-sponsored water quality monitoring initiative. Cost is $5 per person. Pre-registration is required; please call 812-479-0771 x 102 or email ggarrett@wesselmannaturesociety.org to reserve your spot. The event begins at 9 a.m.

f you haven’t visited the Metro Sports Center lately, now is the time to come in and check out the two huge remodels that have greatly enhanced the playing experience at the tri-state’s premier athletic facility.

Completed at the end of April, the most recent remodel featured the installation of a Next Generation PROField Turf on the indoor soccer and multi-sport field. Metro is now the ONLY Midwest athletic facility that offers this new field turf. Imagine the feel of playing outdoors but with all the comforts of indoor activity, including a climate controlled environment, concessions and full locker rooms. It’s the perfect set-up for athletes of all ages who want to play soccer and many other sports all four seasons.

The other big remodeling project at Metro was completed back in September 2012. By popular demand, an additional volleyball/basketball court was installed, providing even more practice space and opportunity for competition. In fact, Metro now encompasses more than 35,000 square-feet of space with three indoor fields and courts that are used for a variety of sports and leagues.

There’s plenty of room for everyone at Metro, and the public can always rent space for practices, games, parties, events & reunions. “It’s always FUN at Metro Sports Center.”

—Johnny Fletcher

Metro Sports Center is located at 5820 Metro Centre Dr. in Evansville.

Call 812-479-KICK (5425) for more details.

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LOCAL BAND SPOTLI G HT

An ch o r D ow n ABOUT THE BAND: We are five best friends: Keaghan Holland (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Jake Stover (lead guitar), Ernesto Gonzalez (bass), Zach Young (drums) and Matthew Adam (keyboard). We went through lineup changes throughout 2013 until around the end of the year, when we finalized the group. In September, we added Zach and around December, we added Matthew. The band name came from a song by the Real Friends about standing up for yourself.

WHAT THEY COVER/ DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE: The only song we have covered live is “Dear Maria Count Me In” by All Time Low. Although, we are currently working on a cover of “Sugar We’re Going Down” by Fall Out Boy to play live. Otherwise, all of our originals stay around the genres of pop punk and alternative.

THEIR INFLUENCES: Our influences are Fall Out Boy, Real Friends, All Time Low, Foo Fighters and State Champs, as well as a majority of the punk scene.

WHERE YOU CAN CATCH THEIR PERFORMANCES: We have played Wired and The Hatch in Evansville. We have an upcoming show on May 5th in Bedford, Ind. Find us on: Facebook: AnchorDown812, Twitter: AnchorxDown812, Youtube: AnchorDownMusic, Soundcloud: anchordown. We also will be on iTunes, Spotify and more with our new single “White Girl Wasted.” The single should be out early May. Look for the links when we post them!

cd reviews Emily Kinney

Expired Love Em-K Music / Thirty Tigers 3/5 There are a number of actors who moonlight as musicians – most famously, Keanu Reeves and Jared Leto; even Johnny Depp rocks out when he’s not busy confounding critics.

But some people might be surprised to learn that “Walking Dead” star Beth Greene has been quietly carving out an indie pop niche since the release of her debut album, 2011’s Blue Toothbrush. The juxtaposition of her saccharine-sweet, shimmery sound against the violence and gore of the AMC hit show is jarring. But that just makes Expired Love all the more intriguing.

Speaking of juxtaposition, opening track “Expired Lover” is a tale of lost love set to a joyous soundtrack – peppy acoustic guitar, handclaps, chimes and Kinney’s cutesy vocal delivery. But with lyrics like “The truth is I can’t stand your face / when I think of all the love we made,” there’s clearly a tug of war between melody and message.

“Doctor” follows the same formula, a sugar rush of music and voice that’s equally conflicted: “No, I am not a doctor, but I’ve got some extra time / I’ve got some drugs I keep in stock called Vodka and red wine.” Backed only by strings and sparse guitar.

Expired Love may be miles away from zombies, but there’s just enough lyrical darkness to offset the adorable act.

Sideshow Romance This Means War EP Self-Released 4/5

Sideshow Romance has straddled the fine line between cover songs and original material for awhile. It’s a thankless job sometimes, trying to keep crowds happy while maintaining the drive to succeed on your own terms. Granted, the band has shared the stage with a number of hard rock heroes and built a sizeable following. But they somehow deserve more, because This Means War is a quantum leap in every way: musically, vocally and sonically. With incredibly solid production that dwarfs most area recordings and song craft indicative of a band that’s been in the trenches with the likes of Puddle of Mudd and Papa Roach, the EP is a wake-up call to record labels everywhere.

Crammed with a combination of heaviness and hooks, This Means War recalls the very best of classic metal and modern rock. “Flood” rides a rocking three chord riff that keeps building in power; the chorus is urgent and immensely catchy. The title track is introduced by a militaristic beat and spidery guitar that slowly picks up speed. Lyrically, it’s ominous: “It’s gonna end here tonight / when our two worlds collide.” “Goodbye” is all about fast fingers on the fretboard but never at the expense of melody. Ultimately, that’s what makes This Means War so good. This band means business.

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Shining

One One One Prosthetic Records 2.5/5 The third album in the “Blackjazz” trilogy, One One One is the latest offering from Norwegian metal outfit Shining. 2010’s Blackjazz and 2011’s Live Blackjazz both drew attention for an innovative mix of free jazz and distortion – a sound that sure looked odd on paper but in practice, blew minds. But rather than continue in the same exploratory vein, One One One dispenses with complexity and goes for the metal anthem jugular. Each track seems pieced together with various classic riffs from songs throughout the history of the genre. This time around, it’s all about the F-word – fun. But lost is the musical invention that Shining achieved on the previous two releases, reduced here to a metal mashup with relentless Marilyn Manson meets Lemmy vocals.

It’s not surprising then, that the best moments on the album are the occasional wigged-out musical packages that feature leader Jorgen Munkeby’s intense saxophone blitzkriegs (“I Won’t Forget” and “The One Inside,” in particular).

“How Your Story Ends” comes in blazing with a sax solo that cleverly becomes part of the opening riff of the song before the guitars fully take over – and the song immediately gets less interesting. Closing track “Paint the Sky Black” is four minutes of screaming and zero subtlety. That’s clearly the aim of One One One, but it’s exhausting.

Sevendust

Time Travelers & Bonfires 7 Bros. Records 4/5 It’s more and more common for bands to bankroll projects via fan-driven campaigns like PledgeMusic.

The popular fundraising site effectively cuts out the middle man (the industry), allowing albums like Time Travelers & Bonfires to be made free from outside influences – a win-win for everyone involved. Featuring re-recorded classics alongside six brand new tracks, Sevendust’s first acoustic album since 2004’s live Southside Double-Wide should please both the Dust diehards and attract new blood, too. The band manages to pull off a delicate balancing act: breathing life into old material with a fresh musical approach while still keeping the soul of the songs intact. Even more impressive, new compositions like “Come Down” and “Under It All” do not sound out of place – the transition from one period to another is seamless.

So often the intensity of heavy rock songs gets lost when the distortion is removed, but Lajon and the boys seem to relish the opportunity to strip their classics to the musical bone and build them back up. The best example is “Crucified” which features re-imagined verses but smartly sticks to the heartfelt chorus. “Denial,” while slowed to a crawl, loses none of the original version’s power and, in fact, sounds more musically relevant in 2014. Fan favorite “Karma” stays a bit truer to the Cold Day Memory recording but the acoustic reading seriously amplifies the melodies once veiled by feedback.

—Thomas Ellis

Japanther

Instant Money Magic Seayou Records

This colorful little duo, Japanther, got their start in Brooklyn, NY back in 2001, Japanther has become known for its unconventional performances, such as performing with large dinosaurs in the back of a moving truck.

The band has a punk rock sound, reminding me heavily of the Ramones. The duo’s new LP, Instant Money Magic is available now.

In The Valley Below Man Girl Capitol/Caroline Records

I give you In The Valley Below another interesting duo. Their voices blend together well to create an intense sound and rhythmical party for your eardrums. With only six tracks, three of which are differing renditions of the same song, the track that stood out the most was “Stand Up.” Both of their voices blend together to weave a dark little story that grows on me more each time I give it a listen. The band’s EP Man Girl drops May 6.

The Burning of Rome Year of the Ox Surfdog Records

Here we are with The Burning of Rome’s new album Year of the Ox. This is one of those rare bands that is both talented and bizarre enough to keep you listening from one song to another. The music itself makes me feel as if I am trapped somewhere in a science fiction film, and the lyrics are every bit as strange. The two songs that stuck out the most were “Terrible Tales From Tocqueville,” which I enjoyed, and “Space Age Stockholm Syndrome,” which I didn’t as much. Year of the Ox will be released May 20.

—Justin Law

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Weddings: a Special Advertising Section

Intimate Details

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: What advice can you give to a couple that likes the idea of lingerie, but may be a little inexperienced in buying it? Are there currently any popular items for men?

Exotica Romance & Fantasy Superstore

For the couple that may be new to the idea of lingerie, or may be a little embarrassed buying it for the ďŹ rst time, we suggest starting with a basic baby doll or teddy negligee. Go shopping for the items together so that each partner has an option in selecting the piece. Be sure to try on the clothing so that a proper ďŹ t is ensured before purchasing. For the more conservative man, may we suggest trunks? Which are cut shorter than boxers. For the individual that is a little more daring, thongs or briefs are popular options.

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Parties & More!

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: What makes your business an ideal location for a memorable bachelor or bachelorette party?

KC’s Time Out Lounge

KC’s is the spot for late night fun! If you are a bride-to-be, bring all the girls in your wedding party to dance on our massive hardwood dance floor to live music on any given weekend. Or experience karaoke with Shane Breedlove every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday while enjoying your favorite drink. If you are the groom-to-be and want to have a blast with your buds, KC’s has pool tables, darts, Golden Tee Golf and more to bring out the spirit of competition, all of course, while holding an ice cold beer in your hand. You can even sit outside and enjoy the wonderful weather on our covered patio. It is also a great setting for your engagement party or bridal shower.

Don’t forget about our fantastic food as well!

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Capturing the Moment

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: Do you supply props for the guests to wear?

What are some of the funniest props you have seen in photos?

FunShots Photobooth

Yes, a photo booth supplier should always include props for the guests to wear. It is the guest’s choice to dress up or not.

However, props really help the people who don’t usually like to have their picture taken to relax and have a good time.

At one recent event, a large group young men in their midtwenties came in mumbling to themselves, “I’m not going in there.” (Referring to the booth). Then, after a few drinks and a few hours, they emerged from the booth in pink fluffy crowns and boas, saying, “Come on guys, lets go!” It’s very popular among groups to coordinate hats, boas and glasses. They make fabulous group photos.

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Your Romantic Getaway

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: What are the advantages of using a travel agent for your honeymoon over booking online by yourself?

Destination Everywhere Travel

While online services are great tools for research purposes, they can’t do everything. My saying is: ‘Use a website to look and travel professional to book.’ When brides and grooms-tobe ask me why they should use my services, I make sure that I explain that I provide a service. Online booking services are rarely available if a question or circumstance arises. I am just a phone call, email or text away. My job doesn’t end once the balance is paid in full. Many perks come from hiring a travel agent, like free basic round trip transfers, champagne and breakfast in bed, room upgrades and more. Many of my vendors allow me to add special amenities for my honeymoon couples thanks to the professional relationships established through years of business.

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1. The last movie I saw in theaters was... Anchorman 2:

The Legend Continues.

2. My favorite spring activity is... just being outdoors. Walking my dog, picking daffodils or just enjoying the sunshine.

3. When I was 12, I wanted to be a(n)... rock star!

4. The first CD I ever bought was...

a Donny Osmond LP. I had an 8-track in my first car, then a cassette deck.

5. My first car was a(n)... silver

Oldsmobile Starfire (a little bubble car).

6. My favorite cartoon of all time is... Bugs Bunny.

7. My first concert was... Bruce

Springsteen & the E-Street Band at SIU Carbondale.

8. I spend and average of ____ minute(s) on Facebook a day. 20

9. True or False: I ran with the “popular” crowd in high school.

Both, I was somewhat in-between.

10. My favorite place to grab a burger in the tri-state is...

Sportsman’s on Franklin.

11. Finish this sentence: The American Red Cross is... the

most incredible humanitarian organization in the world!

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12. On a scale of 1-10, one being awesome, my tennis skills are a(n)... 8.

13. The first book I read that changed my life was... Talk Less Say

More by Connie Dieken.

14. My favorite cookie is a(n)...

Anything from Just Rennie’s Cookie Co.

15. My favorite beverage to enjoy on a warm, spring day is... lemonade.

16. If money were no object, my vacation home would be located... on a beach in the Caribbean.

17. If I could travel back in time, I would want to meet... Clara Barton,

founder of the American Red Cross.

18. The one song that embodies true romance is... “Always” by Lionel Ritchie.

19. True or False: I kissed my first crush. False.

20. The funniest person on the planet is... Showing my age…

Chevy Chase, Bill Murray and some of the original SNL clan.

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by Julie Lockhart

Bring a picnic and enjoy a FREE movie at the West Branch Library in beautiful Franklin Park located at 2000 W. Franklin Street in Evansville.

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he movie for the night will be The Iron Giant, a 1999 animated sci-fi film that creatively combines both traditional and computer animation - sponsored by Tin Man Brewing Company at 1430 W. Franklin St. This event is the first in a series of movies presented by the Franklin Street Events Association that will take place this summer from May through September on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m.

The outdoor movie series provide a great opportunity for friends, families and the entire community to come together and connect with nature in the tree-filled park, to appreciate the historical architecture of the West Branch Library that dates back to 1913 and to experience the art of moving pictures in a unique setting.

This free movie series event is just one of the many ways that the Franklin Street Events Association helps to bring about a sense of community that enhances the quality of art and entertainment along Franklin Street. The events also help to promote and support the local businesses in the area.

Find more information about the Franklin Street Events Association on Facebook or visit www.franklinstreeteventsassociation.com

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Al’s Corner Pub 301 W. Columbia St. (812) 909-2249

Buck’s Tavern 1005 N. Fulton Ave. (812) 429-0055

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

Buster & Becky’s 1000 N. Garvin (812) 423-7616 Carson’s Brewery Tasting Room 2404 Lynch Rd. (812) 759-8229

Archie & Clyde’s Newburgh, IN 8320 Bell Oaks Dr. (812) 480-7778 Babel Bar & Lounge 323 Main St. (812) 456-1745

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

Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. (812) 475-1074 Chilly Willy’s 3039 Claremont (812) 423-0726 Club Canopy (Above the Jungle) 415 Main St. (812) 425-5282

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

421 N.W. Riverside Dr. (Inside LeMerigot) (812) 433-4000

Corner Bar 26688 Mt. Vernon (812) 425-5059 KC’s Corner Pocket 1819 N. Fulton Ave. (812) 428-BALL

Boogie Nights 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 401-0460

Cricket’s 518 W. Main St. Newburgh, IN (812) 858-2782

Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. (812) 909-0388

Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt (812) 867-7300

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

Darren’s Pub 713 N. Green St. Henderson, KY (270) 827-2206

Tropicana

The Brickhouse 201 W. Illinois St. (812) 421-0024 Breaktime Bar & Grill 1323 S Barker Ave (812) 602-1756

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

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

Hobo Jungle 1321 S. Barker (812) 491-6229

Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown (812) 401-1201

(in Tropicana Pavillion)

Double Dukes Henderson, KY 2044 Hwy 41 Ramada Inn (270) 826-6600 Ellis Park Sports Bar 3300 U.S. Hwy. 41 North Henderson, KY (812) 425-1456 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) 423-0796

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

Hoosiers Lounge

O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. (812) 401-4630

450 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 433-4100

Old Chicago 6500 Lloyd Expwy.

(812) 401-1400

Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. (812) 475-0229

The Peephole Bar & Grill 2nd & Main St. (812) 423-5171

Iron Horse 203 N. McCreary Ft. Branch, IN (812) 753-9918

K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill Washington Square Mall (812) 437-9920 Koodie Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN (812) 838-5202 Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin (812) 437-0171 Lanhuck’s 321 E. Columbia (812) 491-2222

Legends 1050 S. Weinbach (812) 476-7444 Leroy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. (812) 464-8300 Lyle & Bill’s Sports Zone Pizza & Pub 1404 E. Morgan Ave. (812) 425-7729 Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. (812) 475-8780

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Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. (812) 421-8741 (East) 2004 Washington Ave. 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 Show Me’s (West) 5525 Pearl Dr. (812) (812) 402-7100 Show Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. (812) 401-7469 Sidetrack Tavern 664 E. Illinois St. (812) 423-0828

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

Tropicana

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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