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Sports Pg. 63 – Bob’s Gym Custom Fit

Pg. 13 – High School Football

Frenzy: Area SIAC Teams Face Off

Pg. 7 – Philip Lawrence at the

Victory Theatre: Bruno Mars’ Partner in Crime Returns Home

Pg. 8 – Susan G. Komen Evansville Race for the Cure: Think Pink!

Pg. 10 – Warrick Humane Society’s Dogs & Suds: A Canine Good Time!

Pg. 12 – Tommy Emmanuel at the

Victory Theatre: Interview with the

Fingerstyle Phenom

Pg. 28 – Creed Bratton at the Victory Theatre: Interview with The

Office Oddball

Pg. 51 – Destination Henderson Pt. 5:

Lots of Reasons to Cross the Bridge

Pg. 80 – Ferdinand Folk Festival: Interview with Headliner Todd Snider

Pg. 84 – Vanderburgh Humane

Society’s Fido Walk, Rock & Run:

Walk, Rock or Run for Man’s Best Friend Editor’s Corner Pg. 4 – Back to Work Ye Scurvy Dogs!

Business Pg. 40 – Evansville Says “No!” Pg. 86 – Smokefree Communities features Franklin Lanes

Cuisine & Dining Pg. 30 – Jason Watson Food Critic Pg. 31 – Cooking Spotlight: Fresh, Quality Breads at Edgewater Grille Pg. 32 – What’s Cookin’: Parkway Pizza Pg. 33 – Local Chef Spotlight: Alma Soto of El Rio Restaurant & Latin Club Pg. 34 – Restaurant Guide Entertainment Pg. 11 – Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Centre Pg. 24 – A Cookie for your Thoughts Pg. 26 – Dear Evansville: A Letter from a Not-So-Ordinary Citizen Pg. 30 – Ask Shawnda Pg. 48 – Bar Guide Pg. 53 & 69 – Mugshots: They Defied the Law…and Lost Pg. 54 – In Town: Evansville Night Life Pg. 70 – Local Talent: Daniel Epperson Pg. 71 – Soundboard: The Waywards Pg. 72 - How I Roll Pg. 73 – The Grand Tour Pg. 74 - 21 Questions from a 21-Year-Old Pg. 78 – Arts & Activities Guide Pg. 81 – Games: Sudoku & More Pg. 82 – Community & Family

Pg. 88 – Local Band Spotlight: Project CBS Pg. 93 – Burdette BBQ, Bands & Brew Festival Pg. 94 – Clubs & Pubs Guide Pg. 95 – We Were There Reviews Pg. 49 – Bar: Leroy’s Tavern Pg. 76 – Beer: Cure What Ales You Pg. 87 – Cinema: In Theatres & New Releases Pg. 88 – Music Coupons Pg. 22 & 23 – Save Big! Local Happenings Pg. 57 – 2nd Annual Brewbeque Pg. 58 – American Legion Kapperman Post 44 Bierstube Pg. 64 – Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz & Wine Festival Pg. 75 – Evansville Youth Hockey Association’s G.O.A.L. Program

L to R (Back Row): Dylan Powell, Austin Fuchs, Jordan Summers, Maliek Parker (Middle Row): Carrington Crutcher and Kelsey Coslett (Front): Nolan Goebel

Photo by Daniel Knight Studio B

Editor’s Note:

A Cookie for your Thoughts (August): Article was written by Conor O’ Daniel of Foster, O’ Daniel, Hambidge & Lynch, Attorneys at Law Pinup Baggers (August): Dates of the Pinup Bagger’s one year anniversary party are September 20th and 21st.

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Back to Work Ye Scurvy Dogs! >>Readers, advertisers and buckos of all sorts,

September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day and to lighten the mental and emotional load of returning to school and going back to grind that axe at work, the rest of my piece will be written as no Hoosier landlubber…

Music lubbers! Why not point the prow of thy family clipper northeast and sail near an hour’s time to the port of Ferdinand, Ind. for the Ferdinand Folk Festival. Drop ye kellick, regain ye land legs and dance a merry jig in a peaceful, pretty place. Next, handsomely steer ye ship south to the port of Owensboro, Ky. to sit down with a scurvy lot of rapscallions that ye can count on to teach ye to pick and strum away on the mandolin. It is the Monroe-Style Mandolin Camp and with its merriment and smart music everyone will be ye hearty! Finally, bring a spring upon her cable westerly to ye home port of Evansville to the Victory Theatre for a local lad by the name of Phillip Lawrence who jotted many a tune with a strapping young lad all the lasses fall for, Bruno Mars. Also, the seasoned Jack Tar and finger-style guitar player Tommy Emmanuel, hailing from the shores of Australia, sails into port!

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For those buccaneers who like to be doin’ a little bit o’ good while they parley with grog and spirits, it is the Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz & Wine Fest where the wine comes in hogsheads and the music be smooth as a mermaid’s tail.

Last for ye TRUE land lubbers, is the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and the VHS Fido Walk so ye can do leagues of good and stroll about upon ye land legs until you are loaded to the gunwalls with it.

And avast! Don’t ye dare forget to check out the special section for the pigskin picaroons, those lads of the tri-state, the Tigers, Bears, Knights, Huskies, Colonels, Bulldogs, Warriors, Wildcats and Panthers, argh! Which one would ye place yer last doubloon upon? Find ye favorite and more in this booty of an issue!

Weigh anchor and haul wind!

Nick Durcholz Editorial Manager & Writer Evansville Media Group

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Philip Lawrence Live at

the Victory Theatre

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he Memorial High School graduate may not be immediately recognizable in name, yet he is responsible for co-writing – along with musical partner Bruno Mars – some of the biggest hits of the last four years starting with Flo Rida’s “Right Round” in 2009. Since then, Lawrence has helped Mars become a global superstar, chalking up number one hits like “Grenade,” “Just the Way You Are” and “Locked Out of Heaven.”

He returns to Evansville September 14 at the Victory Theatre in support of his new solo album Letters I Never Sent.

Lawrence spoke with News4U while on tour with Bruno Mars.

News4U (N4U): You’ve been out in Los Angeles for years. When was the last time you performed in your hometown of Evansville?

Philip Lawrence (PL): That’s a great question. It’s probably been since high school, so it’s going to be like a big homecoming. I’ve been away so long that most people probably won’t have a clue who I am (laughs)!

N4U: After writing and performing with Bruno Mars, is it daunting to strike out on your own with Letters I Never Sent?

PL: The album is mainly a cathartic release for me, allowing my voice to be heard again. I actually recorded about 95% of the material in 2009 when Bruno was about to take off. The title comes from the fact that these are songs that were almost never heard – letters to friends and family, in effect.

N4U: You’ve had incredible success as a songwriter. What were the early years like before hitting the top of the charts?

PL: It’s been a strange journey, indeed. I basically flunked out of college – had no interest in it whatsoever. But my parents were fully supportive of my dream to be an entertainer, especially since almost everyone in my family sings. After college, I followed my brother down to Florida where he was going to study to be a recording engineer and ended up getting a job performing at Disney World. That lasted from 1995 to 2001.

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Evansville has produced a number of successful entertainers throughout the years, but few have reached the heights of Philip Lawrence.

N4U: Did the experience prepare you for bigger things?

PL: I really learned a lot about myself and came into my own as an artist. Soon after, I met some producers who encouraged me to write songs and through them, I started to do some work on Steven Seagal soundtracks and his debut album. He eventually moved us out to Los Angeles. That’s right: Steven Seagal’s money helped me move to LA (laughs)! That’s a true story.

N4U: What was your initial impression of Los Angeles?

PL: For the first six months, I was living in a beautiful penthouse in Santa Monica, and I was thinking that this is how life’s going to be out here (laughs). But eventually, we stopped working with Steven Seagal and were making no money. Some tough years followed – I was totally broke and down on my luck. But just when I was about to give up, I got a call to come out to a producer’s studio to meet a young talent who needed a writing partner. It was Bruno Mars.

When I saw how talented he was, I made a conscious decision to put my own artistic career on hold and help make him a star.

From that day forward, we have worked together on everything.

The show starts at 7 p.m. with a performance by Lawrence’s brother and sister. Doors open at 6 p.m. Visit victorytheatre.com for more information.

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Susan G. Komen Evansville Tri-State

Race for the Cure 2013

By Abigail Adler

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Time. You can’t slow it down, you can’t speed it up, but you can make it count for something.

hat’s exactly what the volunteers who make the local Race for the Cure possible do, donate their time and make it count. The Susan G. Komen Evansville Tri-State Race for the Cure® invites you to contribute your time for the cure. From individual participants to teams to volunteers, the investment of your time is invaluable to finding a cure for breast cancer.

The local Komen Race for the Cure event takes place on Saturday, September 28, 2013 in downtown Evansville. It takes nearly 700 volunteers to make the event possible.

Organizers are aiming for 16,000 participants

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and $175,000. 75% of all funds raised remain in the tri-state to aid breast cancer patients and local treatment centers. The remaining funds are contributed to collaborative efforts to find a cure. Now in its 16th year the Susan G. Komen Evansville Tri-State Race for the Cure® serves 28 counties in Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois. 212,847 total participants have raised over $6,000,000.

While the race would not be possible without the efforts of many, there’s one team in particular that has stood out in the local event from the start. The “MaudeSquad” has participated every year and consistently raises over $10,000 for each race. Started

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by Maude Logsdon, who passed away at the age of 33 after an 8-year battle with breast cancer, this lively group has continued on and is committed to supporting this event.

If you see the MaudeSquad at the event this year, take some time to “dance like nobody’s watching;” Maude’s motto and evidence of someone who made sure the time she had counted for something.

For more information, please visit the local affiliate’s website at www.komenevansville.org.

To volunteer, send an inquiry e-mail to komenevansvillevolunteers@gmail.com to see how your time makes a difference.

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Warrick County Humane Society’s 3rd Annual

Dogs & Suds

By Jessie Hellman

Those who are looking for fun and have a soft spot for animals should consider attending the Warrick County Humane Society’s 3rd annual Dogs and Suds event.

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arrick Humane Society was incorporated in 1983 and opened its No Kill shelter on Vann Road in 1997. Their mission is to end the animal overpopulation crisis in the community, to find homes for homeless and neglected animals and to provide educational programs and community services for the mutual benefit of animals and people.

The event, which takes place from 2 to 10 p.m. Oct. 5 at Newburgh Old Lock & Dam, is the humane society’s largest fundraiser every year and helps it remain a no-kill shelter, said the society’s Executive Director Lindsey Byers.

“It’s important because we don’t receive any funding from the government,” Byers said. “All the funding we raise at this event goes to help the animals.”

The event includes kids games, a 5k run/walk, food, pet parade, pet pictures, live music and vendors, she said.

Admission is free, but there is a $2 cover charge to see the bands and enter the beer garden.

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“People can also take advantage of the low-cost rabies vaccination and microchip clinic that will be available from 2 to 4 p.m.,” Beyers said. “The more people we get at the fundraiser, the more successful it will be. The more people; the more fun for everybody.”

“The Warrick County Humane Society is one of the few no-kill animal shelters in the area. People should come out just to help support their local humane society and no-kill shelter,” she said.

For more information about this event, please call 812-858-1132 or visit them online at www.warrickhumanesociety.org.

at the Centre

By Claire Edwards

A combination or lingerie, dark humor and musical numbers, The Rocky Horror Picture Show attracts a unique and versatile audience.

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he show made its debut in 1973 and went on to become a motion picture in 1975. At the time, midnight showings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show became increasingly popular and before long, the film had collected a cult following. These midnight showings allowed viewers to dress up, often in little more than underwear and fishnets.

Many of the costumes crossed gender lines due to the gender bending theme present in the show, best represented by Dr. Frank

N’ Furter, a main character in the show who identifies as a transvestite. The film follows Brad and Janet, a newlywed couple, as they stumble upon Dr. Frank N’ Furter’s home inhabited by himself and his two servants, siblings Rif Raf and Magenta; all of whom are aliens from the Planet Transylvania. The house also holds Columbia: a Dr. Frank N’ Furter fan girl and Eddie: whose brain is split to provide life for Rocky, Dr.Frankenfurter’s creation.

At 11 p.m. on September 21, The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be screened at The Centre located on 715 Locust St. The venue will offer “survival kits” which include a prop bag containing rice, newspaper, water pistols, rubber gloves, confetti, toilet paper, toast and playing cards. Each of these items is used at a specific time during the film so instructions will be provided for first timers detailing when and how to use the items.

Patrons are encouraged to dress up because there will be a costume contest including the categories the “Fishnet King and Queen,” “We Ain’t in Kansas Anymore,” “Hottest Thing Since Fire” and “Most Likely To Be Mistaken For a Transvestite.”

Tickets are $6 in advance, $8 at the door or $10 with prop bag. Tickets can be charged by phone by calling 800-745-3000 or on the Internet at Ticketmaster.com. All tickets are subject to Ticketmaster Fees, Handling Charges and Facility Fees.

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Guitar Guru: An Interview with

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hen most 4-year-old boys were pushing around toy tractors or hitting surfaces with a toy hammer, little Tommy Emmanuel had a guitar.

The well-traveled Australian will be performing at the Victory Theatre in downtown Evansville on September 20. Emmanuel employs a ‘fingerstyle’ technique on guitar stretching its sound profile. In his hands the acoustic guitar acts the part of lead, rhythm, bass and drums. It is an intense style that can be furiously fast and supremely serene.

While touring in England, Emmanuel took time out of his schedule to chat with News4U.

News4U (N4U): You received your first guitar when you were four, but when did you feel that you really grew into it and truly appreciated it?

Tommy Emmanuel (TE): I discovered when I was in my teens that if I practiced hard then I could really improve. It was one of those moments that changed my life and it was purely because I put in the effort to learn something that inspired me so much. When I worked at it and worked out how to play it, it was such a sense of “Oh! okay…”

It was an awakening. It was like, ‘If you get to work, you can really do something with this.’

N4U: You have played with so many talented people. Is there a special collaboration that comes to mind at the present moment?

TE: I just did some dates with the great Stochelo Rosenberg, a gypsy-jazz player. I love playing with Stochelo. It’s like an education every time.

N4U: I’m sure out of all the individuals you’ve played with; everyone always asks you what performing with Eric Clapton was like…

TE: He’s amazing. What a wonderful person he is, a very generous soul.

I really enjoyed working with him. Chet Atkins was also one of the best people that I’ve ever known, and did so much for me just by being in my life.

N4U: In creating the new album with Martin Taylor, The Colonel & the Governor, what about the experience was different from your other albums?

TE: Firstly, it was a collaboration with one guy who has a totally different style, and that was fun and challenging. It was a joy to make. I hope it’s the first of many. It was recorded in a few days and everything went down as if we were playing onstage. It’s almost like a live recording. We’ve got our fingers crossed for some Grammy nominations with the album, so it’s all exciting for me and working with Martin Taylor has been wonderful.

N4U: What did you learn as a musician and performer when you were with the rock band Dragon?

TE: The thing that I learned the most was how important it was that the songs were all strong, and you didn’t try to get too clever. You played music that everybody could get a hold of. Also, that you could tell a story, you could really say something and take people on a journey, just with the music. That was an important part of my life.

Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including victorytheatre.com, the Victory Theatre Box Office (day of event only) and the Ford Center Ticket Office. The show begins at 8 p.m.

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Henderson County Colonels

The Colonel’s are back for the 2013 season and ready to take command of the green and white-striped battlefield that is the gridiron.

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ead Coach Tony Lewis, formerly of the Evansville F.J. Reitz Pathers was made general of the Colonels in 2013. This is a smart move on Henderson County High School’s part considering Coach Lewis’ coaching experience and his W-L record with Reitz at an outstanding 53-11.

As far as the Colonel’s offense goes, Coach Lewis said, “Cole Roberts (right guard) is one of our senior captains and does a great job of communicating the calls to his fellow linemen. We want a lot of players to touch the ball offensively so that the defense can’t zero in on one player.”

On the defensive side, “We want our best players to play defense and in doing so, we want to get the offenses we face in uncomfortable situations in terms of down and distance. We want to gang tackle and be aggressive in our philosophy. Alex Greubel and

Mason Galloway are both senior captains who play linebacker. Both players will be expected to provide leadership throughout the year,” said Lewis.

“The Henderson County Football Program looks forward to an exciting year. We have a tough schedule that hopefully will prepare us come playoff time. We want to improve on a weekly basis and be playing our best football come playoff time,” said Lewis.

—Nick Durcholz

For more information on Henderson County High School, please visit www.henderson.kyschools.us/hchs/.

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Central Bears The Central Bears have come out of their hibernation to the 2013 season and they are hungry to meet their competitors.

Coach Owen was quoted in the 2013 Indiana Football Digest as saying, “We have another group of seniors that enjoy football.

They have an understanding of the commitment it takes to be successful. They are a hardworking, close knit group with good chemistry and great character. They should be great leaders. Our juniors are more athletic with playmaking abilities. They are very committed.

Our sophomores have been very successful and are working hard in the weight room and we also have a very good group of freshmen.”

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he six-year den leader, Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator Andy Owen remains more than steadfast for the Bears with a W-L record of 41-26. In 2012, he finished 6-4. At his side is Defensive Coordinator Ron Kane.

The Bear’s offense holds no jabs using multiple offensive schemes keeping their enemies guessing. Five starters will be returning of the offensive side including senior quarterback Austin Fuchs and senior running back Avion Sullivan who rushed for 867 yards last year.

On the defensive side, the Bears are just as unpredictable using multiple defensive schemes to protect their territory. The defense only has two returning starters: Sullivan as defensive back and junior Ben Williams also as defensive back. Last year, the Bear’s defense averaged a loss of 143 rushing yards and 150 passing yards per game.

—Nick Durcholz

For more information on Central High School, please visit www.evscschools.com/central.

NORTH HUSKIES After their first year with their own football stadium, the Huskies have a new sense of pack pride and they are ready to dominate.

“Coaching North football is both an incredible challenge and an exciting opportunity.

I am grateful to have been chosen to lead such an outstanding group of young men, and to represent such a terrific school and community.

We are a very young and inexperienced team that will certainly get better as the season progresses.

There is an air of excitement and enthusiasm on the northside of Evansville right now regarding football, and I am thrilled to be a part of it,” said Szabo.

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ut this year, they must do so with a new alpha male and pack leader: Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator Bret Szabo.

This first year with North is far from Coach Szabos first hunt. He comes with 10 years of varsity head coach experience and has a career W-L record of 62-44. To his right, head to the wind is his Offensive Coordinator, Tim Millikan.

The Huskies boast multiple offensive schemes and hold their ground using at 4-4 defensive scheme. Some returning starters include quarterback Jesse Millikan and kicker Zach Turi. They may not be the most experienced team, but according to Coach Szabo they continue to improve themselves physically.

—Oliver Mason

For more information about North High School, please visit www.sites.evscschools.com/north.

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Mater Dei Wildcats

eteran leader of the hunt is Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator Mike Goebel who is entering into his 17th season with the cats with a career W-L record of 159-49. He is flanked on the hunt by his Defensive Coordinator Darin Knight.

On offense, the Wildcats weapon of choice is the spread scheme. Four starters are returning to the side including Top Returning Rusher, senior Nolan Goebel with a total of 1,711 yards rushed and Top Returning Receiver, senior Seth Kruse with a total of 550 yards and 6 touchdowns.

On defense, the Wildcats utilize a 4-3 scheme – last year, giving up 143 rushing yards per game and 109 passing yards per game.

Three starters will be returning to help hold the competition at bay including junior linebacker Logan McCann boasting 99 tackles and senior defensive back Jacob Fleming with 47 tackles.

Coach Goebel was quoted in the 2013 Indiana Football Digest as saying, “We have questions concerning several key positions that will need quick answers if we are to be competitive. However, the coaches feel very strongly that the mix of players from each class will contribute to forming a typical Mater Dei team. We do not have great depth, but we do have a great mixture of size in some players and quickness in others.”

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The Mater Dei Wildcats slink among the grass of gridiron with muscles bunched ready to pounce upon their competition.

—Oliver Mason

For more information on Mater Dei High School, please visit www.materdeiwilcats.com.

F.J. Reitz Panthers

In the midst of a change in leadership the Panthers are entering into the 2013 sharpening their teeth and claws to prepare to uphold their winning record.

Malik Higgins with 25 catches for a total of 265 yards.

On defense, Reitz will be using a 3-3 stack scheme to protect their territory. The defensive side boasts six returning starters including senior defensive linemen Ashton Carter and Link Dierks as well as senior defensive back Kenny Hansen.

Coach Hape was quoted in the 2013 Indiana Football Digest as saying, “We need our seniors to lead by example and work hard to help the younger players learn the new schemes.” The new coach seems confident but reasonable in his new position saying, “It comes down to being willing to work for what you want.”

—Oliver Mason

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he new leader of the Panther hunt is Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator Andy Hape. While Hape is fresh to the coaching world he has a history with Reitz where he graduated in 1994 as an all-state linebacker and is a 2008 inductee to their Football Hall of Fame. He played collegiately for WKU and was an assistant at Franklin College but his blood remains blue and grey as his father Bill Hape coached the Panthers from 1983-1990. For Hape, the pressure is on. He will be flanked by his Defensive Coordinator Mike Moers.

On offense, the Panthers will be using a multiple pro scheme. This side boasts six returning starters including senior wide receiver Jordan Summers with 70 passes caught for a total of 924 yards and junior wide receiver

For more information on F.J. Reitz High School, please visit www.evscscools.com/reitz.

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Tigers

The Memorial Tigers are ready for a rumble in the green and white-striped jungle. They lurk in the shadows claws at the ready with Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator John Hurley in his fifth year with a W-L record of 41-26.

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he coaching staff also includes Defensive Coordinator Rip Collins, Varisty Assistant and J.V. Head Coach Matt Weber and Varsity Assistant and J.V. Defensive Coordinator Zach Nero.

The Tiger’s hunting method of choice is a spread offensive scheme. The team has a total of six returning offensive starters including top returning passer and receiver Will Durchholz and top returning rusher McKinley Warren with a total of 1,105 yards rushed. Last year, the Tiger’s offense put up 145.7 passing yards and 112 rushing yards on average per game.

On the defensive side the Tigers utilizes a 4-3 (Tampa Two) scheme. It boasts five returning starters including 1st Team All Conference senior

linebacker Kelsey Coslett as well as senior defensive tackle Jeremy Barnes.

Coach Hurley was quoted in the 2013 Indiana Football Digest saying, “We have good team speed and good team chemistry. Our seniors are a blue collar group and very close knit while our juniors are more athletic despite the fact they lack size. I think we need to play as a team and as a unit. In short, our players need to be selfless.”

—Nick Durcholz

For more information on Reitz Memorial High School, please visit www.reitzmemorial.org.

Castle Knights The Knights are back in full shining armor from their 12-1 W-L record last season and they are ready once again to get medieval on the gridiron.

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ead Coach Doug Hurt has ruled the Castle football court for seven years and boasts a career W-L record of 58-26. On his left and right at the round table are Defensive Coordinator Andrew Slepsky and Offensive Coordinator Geoff Bennett.

On offense, the Knight’s lance of choice is the one-back offensive scheme. The side will have three returning starters including senior running back Andrew Finch with 1,252 yards rushed on 233 carries last year, senior tight end Blake McNutt and senior guard Andrew Gearhart.

On defense, Castle will be using a 4-3 (Tampa Two) scheme which led them last year to surrender on average 150 yards rushing and 111 passing yards per game. The side boasts four returning starters including senior linebacker Clay Seitz who Coach Hurt has dubbed, “The best player in the senior class.”

Coach Hurt was quoted in the 2013 Indiana Football Digest as saying, “While we graduate a lot of talent, the program has never been stronger. The coaches and players must continue to do things the ‘Castle Way.’ We have a talented group of young players. We just don’t possess a lot of experience. However, we have 113 players in the program grades 10-12 compared to 55 in my first season.”

—Oliver Mason

For more information about Castle High School, please visit www.castlehs.com.

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William Henry Harrison

Warriors

The Warriors of William Henry Harrison High School are dancing to the rhythm of the war drums to ready themselves to bring the rage on the football field. including linebackers O’Bryan “Obie” Brown and David Pruitt, as well as strong safety Lawan Rollins.

According to Coach Brunson’s pre-season outlook, “The players have done a great job over the summer. On offense and defense there have been a lot of changes. On offense you will gradually see a fast-paced style of offense that utilizes our players’ strengths. On defense we will want to fly around and use our speed and quickness.”

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hey go to battle under the command of a new chief: Head Coach Cody Brunson.

Last year, the Warriors had an overall W-L record of 1-9. So, it is safe to say Coach Brunson has his work cut out for him, but he has confidence and plenty of Warrior spirit.

“Harrison football is a historical football powerhouse of the past. The past few seasons it has fallen back, but it’s going to change. The kids are working hard and are getting a lot better.

The potential is there to get the program back to the past,” said Brunson.

The Warriors boast five returning offensive starters including offensive tackle Keenan Warren, center Landon Moon and fullback Kyndrick Hancock. On the defensive side, the Warriors have 3 returning starters

—Nick Durcholz

For more information on William Henry Harrison High School, please visit www.evscschools.com/schools/high-schools/harrison-high-school.

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ead Coach and Offensive Coordinator Andre Thomas enters into his second year as top dog, with a W-L record of 3-20. He is flanked by his Defensive Coordinator Eric Schnur.

The Bulldogs use multiple offensive schemes to keep their enemies on their toes and this year they boast six returning offensive starters. These starters include top returning passer Ian Nunley and top returning rusher, Best of the Midwest Carrington Crutcher with a total of 1,534 yards under his collar. All said, the Bulldogs averaged 172.1 rushing yards per game in 2012 and 71.4 passing yards.

To protect their turf, the Bulldogs utilize a 3-3-5 defensive scheme and are bringing nine returning defensive starters to the table.

These starters include senior linebackers Aaron Boone and DeAngelo Crenshaw as well as senior defensive back Bo Burkhart.

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The Bosse Bulldogs are squared-up and ready for brawlin’ on the gridiron in the new season.

Despite his first year record, Head Coach Thomas’ spirit is still very strong. When asked what Bosse football means to him, he responded: “Bosse Football to me is life. It’s not just football it’s Bosse High School. We live, breath and eat red and grey. Everything else is just secondary.”

—Nick Durcholz

For more information on Benjamin Bosse High School, please visit www.evscschools.com/bosse.

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Creed Bratton Victory Theatre Live at the

By Thomas Ellis

After nine ground-breaking seasons, NBC’s flagship sitcom “The Office” said goodbye last May with a sentimental finale that neatly tied up all loose ends.

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hile the episode featured the triumphant return of former boss Michael Scott, it was the criminally underused, wonderfully off-the-wall character Creed Bratton who provided the most poignant moment. His on-camera performance of the real-life Creed Bratton’s original composition “All the Faces” provided a moving soundtrack to the end of a beloved show. For many viewers, Bratton’s musicianship may have come as a surprise. But, in fact, he started his entertainment career as a member of The Grass Roots back in the late 60’s.

The group scored numerous hits including “Live for Today” and maintains a strong following decades later.

Currently on tour to promote his ambitious new solo release, Tell Me About It, Bratton will perform at the Victory Theatre on September 21st. He kindly spoke with News4U about his resurgent music career.

News4U (N4U): Some of the songs on your new release

N4U: Your performance of “All the Faces” on The Office finale

N4U: The track “Unemployment Line” on your new album has a particularly timely message.

CB: I think that song is a real sleeper, a little bit of a downer - but I hope people get a chance to hear it. I wrote it 40 years ago when I was out of work and had actually been standing in an unemployment line waiting to get my check. I thought I saw an old girlfriend walk by, and I was filled with shame – felt like I had totally failed. I had gone from the pop star experience with The Grass Roots to serving people in a catering line. I’ve had some real ups and downs, there’s no doubt about it.

N4U: With your live performances, how do you bridge the gap

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date back many, many years. Why has it taken so long for the material to see the light of day?

Creed Bratton (CB): I just figured that no one was going to give me a shot with my music or take me seriously because of my age and my work as a comedic actor. My biggest fear was that people wouldn’t realize that I’ve been doing this for 50 years. I recorded demos over the years and put them up on cdbaby.com but never made any money, of course. But I’m fortunate enough to be in a position to make albums now. It’s a true labor of love.

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really stole the show, so to speak. Did you expect it to receive such a strong reaction?

CB: After we shot the scene, Greg Daniels (creator of The Office) watched it back and said to me, “you really knocked it out of the park with that one.” That song came to me fully formed – the lyrics, the finger-picking and the melody. I often try to overintellectualize my songs after the initial idea comes through, but the simplest arrangements work best because rock and roll is dumb (laughs). between Creed Bratton, “comedic actor” and Creed Bratton, “serious musician”?

CB: My shows are like a storyteller session – I explain the history of The Grass Roots, etc. The laughs often come from the stories behind the songs – it’s like a troubadour kind of thing. So, you get a nice mix of comedy and music.

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Bratton’s new album Tell Me About It is available on iTunes or can be purchased on vinyl at creedbratton.com.

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ask shawnda Hot 96 FM radio personality, mother and the "Oprah of Evansville," Shawnda McNeal answers your questions each month on life, love and more.

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He offered his guest bedroom to her without consulting me first.

Q Shawnda,

My boyfriend’s college sweetheart is coming to town. He offered his guest bedroom to her without consulting me first. This caused a HUGE fight. He swears they no longer have feelings for one another. I told him he is cheating and the invite was disrespectful. Should he have consulted me first? Is the invite cheating?

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JASON WATSON FOOD CRITIC

Dave's Sportsden Pizza & Pub 701 N Weinbach Ave., Evansville, IN (812) 479-8887 I’ve known Dave for a long time (I don’t think he realizes it). Being from the restaurant and liquor biz, and spending many an evenings in his establishment, I’ve known what to expect. I began my birthday feast with Matt’s Cheese Fries. Plenty of melted, shredded, real, freakin’ cheeses sit on top of crispy French fries. We all love bacon, and these are no bits. Rather, large chunks of fresh crispy bacon.

Oooooweeee! Next, the Italian beef. First a perfectly toasted hoagie, topped with garlic butter and Parmesan. Thinly-sliced, marinated strips of beef are melt in your mouth good and covered in plenty of mozzarella cheese. Dessert was pizza, like seriously, pizza?! A mini pepperoni with jalapeno, my favorite… This crispy, Una style pizza is lightly sauced and topped with fresh sliced mozzarella. The sauce is just slightly sweet, but they go thin. I think it’s a good fit for anyone, unless you like a ton of sauce. Daily food and drink specials are just one more reason the check out “the Den.”

Hi Stacey,

I can almost hear your “freak out” voice when reading this. I try to be as neutral as possible when answering relationship questions. If you’re not leaving anything out and this situation really went down…I would FREAK too.

YES! He should have talked to you about it first. Having an ex hanging around is never a good idea (unless kids are involved). As much as you want to trust that nothing will happen…you will always think about it. You’ve told him how you feel. If he goes through with it and allows her to stay with him…KICK HIM TO THE CURB.

Xoxo :)

- Shawnda McNeal

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Eric's Corner Carryout 4220 Broadway Ave., Evansville, IN (812) 402-9788 Eric’s Corner Carryout is exactly that, a quaint little carryout joint, with a couple of tables to accommodate some fair weather dine-ins.

Let me quickly say, this place was clean, nearly spotless, and to me that goes a long, long way. To the food we go. Starters were tomato soup and fresh cucumber salad. The soup had a very silky consistency and was complimented with a pinch of heat and sweet basil. The cucumber salad, which always has a place in my heart, is prepared with thinly-sliced cukes and red onion, resting in an abundance of vinegar, and seasoned with salt, pepper and sugar. This was a treat.

Let’s move to the Tuna Salad. A mixture of tuna, mayo, bell peppers, celery, egg, pickle and red onion, nestled atop Panini-grilled slices of Italian white bread. The sandwich can be topped with a variety of veggies and dressings if you prefer, a great hot day lunch. All and all, a nice experience, with nice people, perfect if you’re looking for some quick corner carryout.

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stand around and wait to be served.” She sees the same people coming in time and time again. “Once someone has eaten our bread, they always come back to buy it. That’s a nice stamp to put on something you own.”

Schen looks forward to growing the bakery side of the business in the future. “I’ve got the flavors in my head, and Dougie’s got the expertise to make them. But we don’t want to spread ourselves too thin. If you keep to what you do well, you increase your productivity and quality.”

—Thomas Ellis

The baking at the Edgewater Grille also extends to the pizza doughs and sandwich rolls, too.

The Edgewater Grille is located at 1 E. Water St. in Newburgh 812-858-2443.

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years is a long time in the restaurant business, but Jacqueline Schen still loves to see the smiles on customers’ faces after they’ve eaten at the Edgewater Grille.

“We aim to please,” she says with a warm smile. “Whatever we need to do to make people happy, we’ll do.” Owner Schen is quick to point out the restaurant’s unique positioning on the Ohio River and the amazing view it offers. “That’s a nice claim to fame – it really makes us stand out,” she says. Scenery aside, the restaurant stands out for its varied menu of seafood, chicken, pork, beef and seasonal salads. And lately, customers are really starting to take notice of the homemade breads – baked on site with the finest ingredients.

“In the last year and a half, I’ve reinvented the bakery here,” explains Schen. “I have an excellent baker, Dougie – I call him Uncle Dougie. He has years of experience and a real passion for bread. Together, we explore and create, always searching for ways to improve.” The quality of the breads comes from the ingredients which Schen takes pride in detailing. “We use durum flour from a supplier in Indianapolis, semolina pasta flour – which is lighter and has a different taste to it – and lots of whole wheat and natural products. There are no preservatives or additives.

Some of the breads have a touch of honey or egg in them – like a brioche.”

For just $4, you can purchase a 17 ounce loaf of these homemade creations. Choices include ciabatta, cranberry walnut, garlic or rosemary garlic bread, French baguette and more – usually about eight different flavors.

According to Schen, the newest addition is a low-carb bread. “It’s all flax – sunflower seeds, very earthy,” she says. Specialty breads are also a feature of the bakery.

“We often create new items for the holidays,” Schen explains. “For example, last Easter we made cherry, chocolate bread - that was incredible.”

Breads can be special-ordered at any time – just a little notice is all they need. And it couldn’t be easier to stop in for a loaf. “You can pull right up to the restaurant, run in one of the sides, grab a loaf and be on your way,” says Schen. “It’s like going to a market – you don’t have to

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Parkway Pizza

3911 Broadway Avenue 812-423-3339

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hen it comes to family-friendly pizza joints it seems that every side of town has their favorite, and for west-siders, Parkway Pizza is it.

Parkway had humble beginnings; current Owner and Operator Gary Schnell’s father started Parkway in 1975 and spread the word by good old fashioned footwork. He would pass out sample slices to those in line waiting to get into the west side drive-in movie theater. Needless to say, the taste spread like wildfire and the movie goers always came back to him for more.

Gary started in his father’s business when he was 15 and currently, has devoted 24 years of his life to it. According to Gary, staying local and fresh is how he keeps Parkway a west side staple.

“It is the ‘old school’ methods. We make our own dough. We use fresh meat from local butchers.

We have fresh veggies daily. We make our own sauce and we use a gas-fired brick oven, not an electric one,” said Schnell.

Upon entering the building it automatically felt familiar to me though I had never been there before. Parkway is a homey hybrid with elements of a sports bar, home-style family restaurant, small town dive and golden age food stand with the simple but spacious outdoor patio out front and a touch of your grandparent’s basement. The emphasis is not on style but on comfort and warm welcomes. It is unfiltered Americana.

Now for the eats…The first dish brought to the table was Parkway’s Stromboli sandwich. It is subtle, melt in your mouth savory goodness. The beef has a slight spice that that comes in a minute or two after you have swallowed and the cheese is melty but not too heavy. This theme describes the sandwich as a whole: Satisfying and savory without making you feel like you need to go to the hospital after you leave.

Next up was the Chicken Bacon Melt. It had tender, smoky chunks of chicken with sizable bits of bacon and a gooey cheese on a buttery, toasted baguette bun, same as the strom. The flavor of the chicken was prominent in this sandwich, which with other sandwiches I’ve had similar to this one, the

chicken is masked too much by the other components of the sandwich. But here, the ingredients work together in complete harmony and it makes for one savory Shangrila of a sandwich.

Third to the table was the King of the Hill Pizza. It is named after Gary’s right hand man in the kitchen and it boasts 13 toppings! It is a texture and flavor smorgasbord. It is earthy, spicy, savory, slightly sweet and smoky in a crunchy, tender and melty frame. Naturally, it is a hefty pizza but the kaleidoscope of flavors balanced with the multiple textures make this Una-style pie truly decadent. You will feel like you deserve a crown after this one.

Lastly, was the Buffalo Chicken pizza. Parkway’s entry of my one of my favorite pies was a much more subtle color than other buffalo chicken pizza I’ve had and the taste mirrored the appearance. The spice was a mere suggestion at the end but flavor itself was interesting. Within the buffalo zing was a slight sweetness, almost a citrus presence that I really enjoyed. It may not be that bold or spicy but it was unique, and it kept me reaching for another slice.

So, without further hesitation, step out the normal routine and over to the west side to experience this deep-rooted, family-oriented Evansville eatery for yourself!

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Alma Soto

I have learned everything I know from my ancestors, and my hard work in life.”

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— Alma Soto Cook and Co-Owner

t El Rio Restaurant and Latin Club on Green River Road one can find authentic cuisine thanks to Co-owner and Cook Alma Soto and her husband Gustavo.

Alma Soto is from San Luis Potosi, Mexico, home of the Huastecos population, and while she did not attend school, she shares, “I have learned everything I know from my ancestors, and my hard work in life.”

Alma Soto’s hard work is evident at the well-reviewed El Rio, which boasts authentic, delicious and reasonably priced Mexican food with the best margaritas in town. The restaurant has a 4.5 out of 5 star rating on Urbanspoon, and not only does the restaurant provide food, but it also has Latin music from 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. on Saturday nights.

El Rio Restaurant & Latin Club

Soto, though, came from humble beginnings, “I was a poor little girl who had nothing for herself but the love and advice from her mother. And when I was a young woman, I wanted to come [to the United States], like many others did, for a better opportunity in life.” She goes on to share, “I think that Mexican food is a very ancient art that deserves to be transported to the future.”

When asked what brought Soto specifically to Evansville, she states, “I believe that destiny showed me the way to Evansville, but what brought me to the great USA was the extreme poverty I lived as a child. My grandmothers and my mother taught me to cook and I wanted to share what I learned from them.” And share she does.

The wonderful dishes that are created at El Rio come from a special place in her heart. Soto shares that how she cooks comes from “love, it pushes me to do what I do. It is love for my family and humanity.

Cooking for these wonderful people, to me, is like making a fiesta to life. I wake up every morning with the goal to give our customers a chance to eat something more natural and less processed foods, and to give the[m] [the] real taste of [the] food.”

Now that Soto is a resident of Evansville, she states, “My favorite part about Evansville is the people. Everybody here is nice and polite. I can walk down the street and without knowing me, they smile and say hello.”

In terms of Soto’s favorite item to prepare, she enjoys making the pork chops because she likes the mix of ingredients. She thinks that the mix gives her pork chops “a unique flavor, taste and texture.”

Her favorite item to eat though is their new item in the menu, Enchiladas Potosinas. “Everything about this dish is made by hand... from the taste, to its colors, even to its special aroma,” she shares.

For the lunch crowd, Soto recommends, “Lunch Number Two, which is a combination of one chicken enchilada, a side of rice or beans and a guacamole salad. I recommend this dish for its freshness, its delicious taste, it is quick to serve and [because it is] economical for the customer.” For the dinner crowd, Soto shares, “My top pick for our dinner crowd is Triple El Rio, [which] consists of grilled ribeye (thin slices), chicken and shrimp, served on a hot sizzling skillet, with onions, bell peppers, tomato and mushrooms. This dish includes tortillas (corn or flour), [and] customers can add hand-made tortillas to their meal for a dollar more.”

Regardless of what she prepares, though, Soto puts a bit of her heart and soul into each meal. She says, “My mother, may she rest in peace, would say ‘the best ingredient for any food is cooking with love and joy, it is like having the opportunity to cook for God.’”

—Nikki Davis

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

BARBECUE

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 for parties of 10 or more/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine The Nisbet Inn (Northern Vanderburgh Co.) 6701 Nisbet Rd. 812-963-9305 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ Full Bar/No Checks/All Major CC

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Shyler’s Bar-B-Q 405 S. Green River Rd. 476-4599 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit CC Thomason’s (Henderson, KY) 701 Atkinson St. 270-826-0654 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol Wilson’s General Store, Café & BBQ (Evansville) 11120 Broadway Ave. 812-985-0202 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/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 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 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/Beer & Wine/All Major CC J. Gumbo’s 1211 N. Tudor Ln. 473-2951 Under $10/No Checks/All Major CC/No Alcohol 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 (Henderson) 104 N Water St. (270) 212-2070 Under $10/VISA/MC/ Online ordering available – wwwmajormunch.com powered by Click4AMeal Max & Erma’s Casino Aztar (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

Riverside Cookery (Inside Casino Aztar) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 433-4227 Under $10/No Checks/Full Bar/ 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

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Inside Cold Stone Creamery) 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy 437-2653

Zoup Fresh Soup Co. (East) 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-2664 (North) 4660 N. 1st Ave. 423-1800 Under $10/All Major CC

Show-Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 401-SHOW (West) 5501 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 Under $10/ Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar/ Online ordering available – www.showmes.com Steeplechase Café (Clarion Inn Airport) 4101 Hwy. 41 N. 424-6400 $10-$15/Full Bar /CC Temptations Buffet Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-4000 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 Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ 315 E. Diamond Ave. 423-9897 Under $10/Casual/ 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 Janbo Restaurant 4500 W. Lloyd Expwy.

422-8289 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC/DSCVR

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Lincoln Garden 2001 Lincoln Ave. 471-8881 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant 4313 E. Morgan Ave. 479-5006 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/AMEX/MC 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. 474-0181 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

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DELI/CAFES

Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake 204 Main St. 470-7763 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/No Alcohol 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 Credit Cards/No Alcohol

Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream 206-208 Main St. 422-3026/422-7030 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ No Alcohol Enjoy It! Catering 919 North Park Drive 425-6569 Under $10/Casual/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/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) 421-0407 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC The Granola Jar 1033 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 437-1899 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards 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 Inlumi Cafe & Bakery 4833 Hwy 261 812-490-9205 Under $10/Reservations/No Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol 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

Maxine’s Cafe & Bakery 1322 N. Green River Rd. 473-3663 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.maxinescafebakery.com powered 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 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards 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/Casual/No Alcohol/ No Reservations/Checks/ DSCVR/VISA/MC 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/Checks All Major CC/No Alcohol Roly Poly Sandwiches 5702 E. Virginia St. 812-962-2326 Under $10

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 Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • September 2013

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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/Cash/VISA/ MC/ DSCVR/No Alcohol/No Checks 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/Casual/No Alcohol/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 Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 479-6388 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Franklin Lanes Coffee Shop 1801 W. Franklin St. 423-5355 Under $10/All Major CC/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar 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/ Online ordering available – www. crosseyedcricketrestaurant.com powered by Click4AMeal

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Culver’s Frozen Custard Butter Burgers 1734 Hirschland Rd. 437-3333 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/DSCVR

Golden Corral (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd.

473-1095 (Henderson, KY) 1770 S. Green St. 270-869-9310

The Old Mill 503 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major C CReservations/ Checks Accepted/

FINE DINING

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

The Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way 422-1757 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash/ Check/All Major CC/Full Bar

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

Cavanaugh’s Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4333 $20-$30/Reservations Recommended/No Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ 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 Frontier Restaurant & Bar 12945 Hwy. 57 812-867-6786 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC/Reservations Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 473-3800 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Gemeca Inn (Ft. Branch, IN) 802 E. Locust St. 812-753-4441 $10-$15/Casual/ 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

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 KT’s Fire Grill (Wadesville, IN) 7247 Main St. 812-673-4996 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar Reservations/VISA/MC Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon, IN) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Libby & Mom’s Café 2 Richardt Ave. 437-3040 Under $10/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/DSCVR Log Inn (Haubstadt, IN) 12491 S. 200 E. 812-867-3216 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 423-6388 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted O’Charley’s (East) 7301 E. Indiana St. 479-6632 (West) 5125 Pearl Dr. 424-3348 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC

The 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/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 471-0024 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards 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

Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

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

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

Sweet CeCe’s Under $10/All Major CC (North) 12414 US 41 North 812-867-6228 (East) 4827 Davis Lant Dr. 477-5276 (West) 5625 Pearl Dr. 401-5232

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 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/

FROZEN YOGURT

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

Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416 Under $10/All Major CC Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • September 2013

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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 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

Pita Pan (Newburgh) 4222 Bell Rd. 853-9555 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/VISA 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 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards 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 Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • September 2013

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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 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 by Click4AMeal 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 Service Bar/All Major CC Los Tres Camino’s 12100 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8550

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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/ Reservations Accepted/ 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/VISAMC Tequila’s (Mt. Vernon, IN) 408 Southwind Plaza 812-838-2392 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ 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 Big M’s Pizzeria 1424 N. Main St. 434-6909 $10-$15/Casual/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

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

Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria (Henderson, KY) 2201 HWY 41 270-212-2352 Under $10/All Major CC/ No Alcohol

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/Checks / Full Bar/All Major CC

Greeks Pizzeria 240 S. Green River Rd. 402-4733 Under $10/Credit Cards Online ordering available – www.greeekspizzeria.com powered by Click4AMeal

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/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards

Firedome Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY) 2046 Hwy. 41 N. 270-830-7700 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ 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

Heady’s Pizza 4120 N. First Ave. 437-4343 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Online orderingavailable – www.headyspizza.com powered by Click4AMeal 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

Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY) 2611 Hwy. 41 N. 270-826-1111 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Beer & Wine/MC Rockhouse at Wolf’s (Henderson, KY) 31 N. Green St. 270-212-1400 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar

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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 Parkway Pizza 3911 Broadway Ave. 423-3339 Under $10/Beer & Wine/ Checks/MC/VISA

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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 Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W. Delaware 423-3160 $10-$15/Casual/No Alcohol Samuel’s Place (New Harmony, IN) 518 Main. St. 812-682-3001 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Sandy’s Pizza (Ft. Branch, IN) 609 S. Main St. 812-759-3972 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major CC

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Spankey’s Una Pizza 714 N. Sonntag 402-6776 $10-$15/Checks Accepted/ MC/ VISA/ The Slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards Talk of the Town Pizza 1200 Edgar St. 402-8696 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not-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 (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

PRIVATE DINING

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

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 Joke Factory 217 Main St. 812-604-1936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/All Major Credit Cards 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

Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566/812-774-6547 Under $10/Reservations Necessary/Checks Accepted/No Credit Cards

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

PUBS

On Deck Riverside Bar & Grill (Henderson, KY) 100 2nd St. 270-826-2424 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

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

Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy.

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

Beertropolis 830 LST Dr. 425-4840 Under $10/Full Bar

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/Casual/Reservations Accepted/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 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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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 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 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 Par-K Seafood 757 South Green River Rd 401-5222 $10-$15/Casual/All Major CC

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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/Checks/ VISA/MC

STEAKHOUSES

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/Casual/No Res/ Checks/Full Bar/All Major CC Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 473-2400 $10-$15/Casual/Call Ahead Seating/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Logsdon’s Restaurant (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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/ Sirloin Stockade 4610 Bellemeade Ave. 473-0300 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ All Major CC 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

Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 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

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

Legends (Inside River City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-74444 Under $10/Casual/ Major CC/Full Bar

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/Full Bar/ All Major CC Hornville Tavern & Catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 812-963-9318 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks Accepted The Knob Hill Tavern (Newburgh, IN) 1016 Hwy. 662 West 812-853-9550 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/ Checks/Full Bar/Credit Cards

Lyle Sports Zone Pizza & Pub 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 425-7729 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ VISA/MC/Full Bar The Peephole Bar & Grill 201 Main St. 423-5171 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/ MC/VISA, DSCVR Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker Ave. 491-6229 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major CC 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

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Sept 7: DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR Starts at The Depot, 101 N. Water St. 10 a.m. This fun, free guided tour starts at The Depot Community Room and continues throughout downtown’s historic district. View homes and businesses and hear interesting stories about Henderson’s past.

Tour is approximately one hour. If you have a large group, please call ahead so that the staff can best accommodate you. For more info visit www.hendersondepot.org or call (270) 830-9707.

Sept 14: FERNWOOD CEMETERY TOUR Fernwood Cemetery. This tour had its popular start in 2011 and will continue with new stories and historic folklore. The cemetery tour features stories about some of Henderson’s most interesting residents. Actors are set up at various locations to tell these stories. Tour is appropriate for children. For more info visit www.hendersondepot.org or call (270) 830-9707.

Sept 14: ART OF THE OHIO 5K Redbanks Park, Water St. Registration 3-4p.m. Race starts at 4 p.m. A fun color run along the Ohio River. Proceeds benefit the Riverbend Academy. For more info please visit www.artontheohio5k.com or call (270) 827-9420.

Sept 14 & 21: MONARCH BUTTERFLY MIGRATION MYSTERIES

Audubon State Park, Highway 41N. Two programs per day 8 a.m.noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Bid a farewell to the Monarch Butterflies migrating south for the winter. We will meet at the Audubon Museum for a 45-minute introductory indoor presentation. Next, we will carpool to the Sloughs Wildlife Management Area for some outdoor Monarch tagging. The outdoor portion (two to three hours) is weather dependent. Please wear long pants and closedCall for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • September 2013

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toe shoes and prepare for weedy and potentially marshy conditions.

Tags and nets will be provided. For more info call (270) 826-2247 or send an email to juliea.mcdonald@ky.gov.

Sept 20-Nov 2: CATES FARM CORN MAZE AND PUMPKIN PATCH

Cates Farm, 8132 Pruitt Agnew Rd. Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. -7 p.m. 12 acre interactive corn maze and 10 acres of pumpkins. Hay rides, straw maze, corn box and games. Great for the whole family. For more info call (270) 823-6150.

Sept 21: COMMUNITY YARD SALE Central Park. 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Community members are invited to rent booth space and sell items during this annual community event.

For more info call (270) 827-0016, email info@downtownhenderson. org or visit www.downtownhenderson.org.

Sept 21: HENDERSON CO. DIABETES DINNER COMEDY SHOW

Holy Name School Cafeteria. 6 p.m. A dinner to benefit diabetes.

For more info please call (270) 826-8636.

Sept 21: AUDUBON BEER & WINE FESTIVAL

Join with craft beer lovers for this fun event, held in downtown Henderson! The purpose of this event is to introduce regionally and nationally known craft beers and wines, and expand the culture of Henderson and the surrounding areas throughout the cultivation of the arts. Live music, art and entertainment. For more info please visit www.audubonbeerwinefest.org.

Sept 21: SECOND ANNUAL THUMBS UP FOR LANE GOODWIN FALL FESTIVAL

Henderson County Fairgrounds. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Games, rides, food, music and auctions. All funds benefit the Lane Goodwin Foundation. For more info visit www.thumbsupforlane.org or send and email to seshbaugh11@gmail.com.

Sept 26-28: OHIO VALLEY RIVER

PAINT OUT

Various locations. Watch artists create and paint outdoors for this weekend event. Art sale will also take place in Central Park. For more info please visit www.ohiovalleyart.org.

Sept 28: WHITE ON MAIN Main Street. 6-9 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor picnic in downtown Henderson. Community members invite you to rent table and bring food or order from several local eateries. For more info please call (270) 827-0016, email info@downtownhenderson.org or visit www.downtownhenderson.org.

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S U N DAY, S EPT EM B ER 1 Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Sports Night 4:00 PM Lanhuck’s -- APA Pool leagues 5:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Fuel (Lindsey Williams Opening) Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 6:00 PM Red Brush Rifle Range -Combat Focus Shooting 8:00 PM Roca Bar North -- Curt & Rod Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Ballard & Co. 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -- Andrea Wirth 10:00 PM Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Hillory

M O N DAY, S EPT EM B ER 2 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Free Darts Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Sports Night Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

Entertainment News4U.me 6:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Amatuer Night (Comedy, Poetry, Acoustic, Etc.) 7:00 PM Lanhuck’s -- APA Pool League (8 Ball) 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic

T U ES DAY, S EPT EM B ER 3 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Free Pool 6:00 PM Tin Man Brewery Company -- Stephen Horning 6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -- Texas Hold ‘Em 7:00 PM Lanhuck’s -- APA Pool League (8 Ball) Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Matt Clark & Friends 8:00 PM Roca Bar North -- Scott Winzinger 8:30 PM Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday 9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Karaoke

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Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- RigdonGatewood & the Hirize Hillbillies 10:00 PM Hammerheads -Karaoke with Hillory

W ed n es day, Sept em b er 4 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Free Darts 6:00 PM Roca Bar North -- Bike Night 6:30 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Ladies Night with Danielle Muehlbauer

& Karaoke KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Beat Daddy’s Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke

T h u rs day, Sept em b er 5 Lucky Lady -- Ladies Night 7:00 PM El Rio -- Trivia Night Lanhuck’s -- APA Pool League (9 Ball) Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Karaoke 8:00 PM Beertropolis -- Karaoke with the Experience hosted by BK

7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Zion Lanhuck’s -- APA Pool League (9 Ball) Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Matt Clark & Friends

9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- College Night with DJ Jon J Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lanhucks -- Karaoke by Full Throttle with Hot Rod

7:30 PM The Centre -- Indiana Comedy Festival

9:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Shawn Broshear

8:00 PM Dave’s Sportsden and Pizza Pub -- Karaoke with Randall Marshall Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Open Mic Hammerheads -- Local Brew Night

10:00 PM Hammerheads -Karaoke with Kim & Ryan Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke

9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ

10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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FRI DAY, SEPTEM B ER 6 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Jimmy B

6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Gregory The Red Geranium Restaurant -- Patio Jams with “Rock-it-Man” Warren Batts 6:30 PM Ford Center -- Sesame Street Live’s “Make a New Friend” 7:30 PM Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Casey Williams 8:00 PM Beertropolis -- Live Entertainment OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Entertainment Roca Bar North -- Blame the Radio Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -McKenzie’s Mill 8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) -Drew Aud & Tristan 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Skelton’s Montourage Doc’s Nightclub -- BK Karaoke Legends -- Karaoke Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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Entertainment News4U.me Leroy’s Tavern -Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Katie Watts & The Ideas 9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Nick Hamilton 10:00 PM Hammerheads -- DJ Jake Ryan KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Tastes Like Chicken Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lanhuck’s -- TBA (Check Online) 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- David Huffman 11:00 PM Someplace Else -- Drag Show with Jaidynn Diore Fierce (2nd Show follows at 12:45 a.m.)

SAT U R DAY, S EPT EM B ER 7 Swonder Ice Arena -- Welcome Back 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament (Find details at eyha.us) 10:00 AM The Centre -- Kentucky Reptile Expo 10:30 AM Ford Center -- Sesame Street Live’s “Make a New Friend”

12:00 PM Metzger ’s Tavern (Henderson) – Biker Saturday 2:00 PM Ford Center -- Sesame Street Live’s “Make a New Friend” 4:00 PM Lanhuck’s -- Open Pool Tournament, APA Rules, $5 Entry Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Beer Tasting

hosted by Kimberly Robbins with DJ Jake Ryan & DJ Kriss KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Tastes Like Chicken Lamasco Bar -- Blended Society Lanhuck’s -- Idder & Jordan Miller plus One More Band 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pieces of the Day

5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Jimmy B

11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Drag Show with Jodie Santana & Jaidynn Diore Fierce

6:00 PM Holy Spirit Campus -- Bingo

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8:00 PM Beertropolis -- Live Entertainment Doc’s Nightclub -- Chippendales Legends -- Ed Rodimel: One Man Monster OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Entertainment Roca Bar North -- Andy Norvell Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- McKenzie’s Mill 8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) -- Troy Miller 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Boscoe France Band Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Live Entertainment 9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Tenstory 10:00 PM El Rio -- Latino Party! Music, Dancing & Drink Specials Hammerheads -- Saturday Night Hype!: 2 Levels of Entertainment

Swonder Ice Arena -- Welcome Back Parent Meeting Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sports Night 1:00 PM Ford Center -- Sesame Street Live’s “Make a New Friend”

The Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds hosts

Brewbeque 2013

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onsider yourself a beer connoisseur?

A barbeque fan? Join Guardianship Services for their 2nd Annual Brewbeque on September 21st from 12-6 p.m. at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds.

According to Director Arin Norris, there will be 65 craft beers from all over the world available to sample, paired with a delicious barbeque menu sure to satisfy a hearty appetite. “The best part about planning the Brewbeque is seeing people get the chance to try craft beer,” said Norris.

All proceeds help fund Guardianships Services, which is a non-profit organization that provides legal aid to elderly, disabled people in our community. There will be a $10 entry fee and individual beer tickets sold for $.75. You must be 21 to enter and have a valid ID.

—Brooklyn Solis

4:00 PM Lanhuck’s -- APA Pool leagues 4:30 PM Ford Center -- Sesame Street Live’s “Make a New Friend” 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Minnettes Swing Cats 8:00 PM Legends -- Ed Rodimel: One Man Monster 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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American Legion Kapperman Post 44

Bierstube T

he long tradition of the American Legion Bierstube continues September 14th at Kapperman Post 44 in Newburgh.

An annual fundraiser dating back over 60 years, the event began as a stag party – known as the “Elmer Party” – but, not surprisingly, the guys eventually got tired of showing up alone. A new co-ed era dawned, and the rest is history. But all these years later, the American Legion still has the same mission: make money to give it away.

Last year, the event drew over 400 people. This year, the organizers expect to attract even more people with a great line-up of music and activities. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. At 4 p.m., local favorite Junkyard Stereo will take the stage and play until 7:30 p.m.

After an hour intermission, another crowd-pleaser, Hoosier Daddy will rock the party for the duration. While the music plays, gaming activities such as Texas hold ‘em, blackjack, and 7 card/5 card stud will be in full swing.

Though inflation has taken its toll on the economy, you can still count on the American Legion for the cheapest beer in town. All night long, a 16 ounce glass will be yours for just 50 cents. That’s not a misprint. What more motivation do you need to attend?

—Thomas Ellis The entrance fee is $10. Kapperman Post 44 is located at 711 State Street in Newburgh.

For more information, please call 812-858-9069.

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Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -- Dumptruck Butterlips 10:00 PM Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Hillory

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O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sports Night

9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Jimtown Saints

6:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Icemen Radio Show

10:00 PM Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Hillory

7:00 PM Lanhucks -- APA Pool League (8 Ball)

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic

6:00 PM Roca Bar North -- Bike Night

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T U ES DAY, S EPT EM B ER 1 0 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool 6:00 PM Tin Man Brewery Company -Cannon Hands 6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -- Texas Hold ‘Em 7:00 PM Lanhucks -- APA Pool League (8 Ball) Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Ballard Trio 8:30 PM Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday

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O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

6:30 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Ladies Night with Danielle Muehlbauer 7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -Jake Tapley Lanhucks -- APA Pool League (9 Ball) Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Ballard Trio 8:00 PM Dave’s Sportsden and Pizza Pub -- Karaoke with Randall Marshall Hammerheads -- Local Brew Night 9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke

T h u rs day, Septem b er 1 2 Lucky Lady -- Ladies Night 7:00 PM El Rio -- Trivia Night Lanhucks -- APA Pool League (9 Ball) Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Karaoke 8:00 PM Beertropolis -- Karaoke with the Experience hosted by BK 9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- College Night with DJ Jon J Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lanhucks -- Karaoke by Full Throttle with Hot Rod

9:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- David Huffman 10:00 PM Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Kim & Ryan Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ

F r i day, Septem b er 1 3 Int’l Bluegrass Music Museum -Monroe-Style Mandolin Camp 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Likewise 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory The Red Geranium Restaurant -- Patio Jams with “Rock-it-Man” Warren Batts

7:30 PM Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -Andrea Wirth 8:00 PM Beertropolis -- Live Entertainment OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Entertainment Roca Bar North -- Boat Monkeys Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Little Moe & the Atomic Two Tones Victory Theatre -- Summer Country Nights Concert Series: No Justice 8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) -- Joe Greulich & Tim Smith Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Drury Quartet Doc’s Nightclub -- BK Karaoke Legends -- Karaoke Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Pieces of the Day 9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Nick Smith Trio 10:00 PM Hammerheads -- DJ Jake Ryan KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Never Been Caught Lanhuck’s -- Blood Tribe with Other Bands 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Smoke Rings 11:00 PM Someplace Else -- Drag Show with GiGi’s Girls (2nd Show follows at 12:45 a.m.)

SAT U R DAY, S EPT EM B ER 1 4 Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Cold Stares, Lindsey Williams, Casey Williams, DJ Jon J Int’l Bluegrass Music Museum -- Monroe-Style Mandolin Camp

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Entertainment News4U.me 9:00 AM Bud’s Harley-DavidsonEast -- Fall Open House 10:00 AM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Annual 9 Ball Pool Tournament 12:00 PM Metzger ’s Tavern (Henderson) – Biker Saturday 2:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Cornhole Tournament 3:30 PM American Legion Kapperman Post #44 -BierStube, Live Music & Cards 4:00 PM Lanhuck’s -- Open Pool Tournament, APA Rules, $5 Entry Vanderburgh Humane Society -- Fido Walk, Rock & Run Winetree (North) -- Beer Tasting 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Likewise 6:00 PM Holy Spirit Campus -Bingo 7:00 PM 4-H Exhibit Halll (Boonville) -- Sweet Sixteen Party St. Jude’s Fundrasier

Four Freedoms Monument -- Rolling Thunder Chapter 6 Cadlelight Vigil to Honor all Fallen TriState Veterans Victory Theatre -- Philip Lawrence 8:00 PM Beertropolis -- Live Entertainment Legends -- David Wells Band (CD Release Party) OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Entertainment Roca Bar North -- Katie Watts Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Little Moe & the Atomic Two Tones 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Idgets Doc’s Nightclub -- The Waywards Leroy’s Tavern -Karaoke with Sparky 9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Blended Society 10:00 PM El Rio -- Latino Party!

Music, Dancing & Drink Specials Hammerheads -Saturday Night Hype! 2 Levels of Entertainment hosted by Kimberly Robbins with DJ Jake Ryan & DJ Kriss KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Never Been Caught Lamasco Bar -- Calabash Lanhuck’s -- Deja Blu 5

10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Casey Williams 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Drag Show with Cassidy Fellows Sommers

S u n day, S ept em b er 1 5 Bud’s Harley-DavidsonEast -- The Pink Ribbon Run Int’l Bluegrass Music Museum -- MonroeStyle Mandolin Camp Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Sports Night 9:00 AM Red Brush Rifle Range -- Fundamentals of Combat Focus Shooting 4:00 PM Lanhuck’s -- APA Pool leagues 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -- Big Idea 10:00 PM Hammerheads -Karaoke with Hillory Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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M O N DAY, S EPT EM B ER 1 6 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sports Night 6:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Amatuer Night (Comedy, Poetry, Acoustic, Etc.) 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic

T U ES DAY, S EPT EM B ER 17 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool

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6:00 PM Tin Man Brewery Company -Randy Pease & Tim Piazza 6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -- Texas Hold ‘Em 7:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaries 8:30 PM Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday 9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Alonzo Pennington 10:00 PM Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Hillory

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Entertainment News4U.me W ED N ES DAY, S EPT EM B ER 1 8 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts 6:00 PM Roca Bar North -- Bike Night 6:30 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Ladies Night with Danielle Muehlbauer 7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -Monte Skelton Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaries

8:00 PM Dave’s Sportsden and Pizza Pub -- Karaoke with Randall Marshall Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Katie Watts Hammerheads -- Local Brew Night 9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Joe’s Garage Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke

T h u rs day, Septem b er 1 9 Lucky Lady -- Ladies Night 7:00 PM El Rio -- Trivia Night Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Karaoke

8:00 PM Beertropolis -- Karaoke with the Experience hosted by BK 9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- College Night with DJ Jon J Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lanhucks -- Karaoke by Full Throttle with Hot Rod 9:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Katie Watts 10:00 PM Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Kim & Ryan Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ

F r i day, Septem b er 20

5:30 PM Tin Fish -- The Honey Vines 6:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Daniel Epperson Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory The Red Geranium Restaurant -Kunstfest Kick-Off! Beer Tasting with “Rock-it-Man” Warren Batts 7:30 PM Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -Casey Williams 8:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- DJ Jon J Beertropolis -- Live Entertainment Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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6th Annual Kenny Kent Lexus

Jazz & Wine

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he Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz & Wine Fest is back for the sixth year running and better than ever. Along with another fantastic line-up of jazz musicians and fine wines from the tri-state’s best wineries, the 2013 edition also includes a chance to win a free weekend at West Baden, French Lick, Ind. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 21st from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. in downtown Evansville between 2nd and 6th Streets with gates opening at 3:30 p.m.

Individual wine and food tents sponsored by the tri-state’s best wineries and restaurants will line the sidewalks as the music plays.

Nationally renowned jazz and classical pianist Stef Scaggiari is a new addition this year alongside an impressive list of talented musicians: After Hours, Barb Santora & Jazzin, Bob Minnette Quintet, Bookie Buchenberger Trio, Brian Hunt, Browne Sisters, Carl Rodenberg & Tommy Stillwell, Jeff Harmon Jazz, Karen Ellerbrook, Matt Clark, Monte Skelton Montourage, Philharmonicats, The Jimmies and Tom Drury Trio. An all star jam session (also new this year) kicks off at 10:45 p.m.

—Thomas Ellis

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the gate. Call 812-425-5050 or visit evansvillejazzfest.com.. You may also purchase tickets at the Evansville Philharmonic Box Office, 410 S.E. Sixth St., Suite 105. A limited number of advanced reserved tables are available for $275. Call 812-479-9061. The sign-up for the free weekend is between 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. with the drawing at 7 p.m. You must be present to win.

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OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Entertainment Roca Bar North -- No Curfew Talk of the Town -- Party on the Patio with Stillwell & Rodenberg & Company Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Naptown Boogie Victory Theatre -- An Evening with Tommy Emmanuel 8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) -- Drew Aud & Tristan 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Three Questions Doc’s Nightclub -- BK Karaoke Legends -- Karaoke Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Live Entertainment 10:00 PM Hammerheads -- DJ Jake Ryan KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -McFly Lamasco Bar -- New Old Cavalry Lanhuck’s -- Indy Rock Nite with Various Bands 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- TBD 11:00 PM Someplace Else -- Male Revue with ‘ The Men of Arrow’ (2nd Show follows at 12:45 a.m.)

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11:00 AM 18th Street Park (Ferdinand) -Ferdinand Folk Festival Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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Entertainment News4U.me 12:00 PM Metzger ’s Tavern (Henderson) – Biker Saturday Vanderburgh County Fairgrounds -- 2nd Annual Brewbeque 1:00 PM Swonder Ice Arena -- EYHA G.O.A.L. Program 4:00 PM Downtown Evansville -- Kenny Kent Jazz & Wine Festival Lanhuck’s -- Open Pool Tournament, APA Rules, $5 Entry 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- The Honey Vines 6:00 PM Holy Spirit Campus -- Bingo 8:00 PM Beertropolis -- Live Entertainment Dave’s Sportsden and Pizza Pub -- Karaoke with Randall Marshall OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Entertainment Roca Bar North -- Troy Miller The Corner Pocket -- Evansville Fire Family Fire Show Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Naptown Boogie Victory Theatre -- Creed Bratton 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Smoke Rings Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Lindsey Williams

9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Greg Burroughs 10:00 PM El Rio -- Latino Party! Music, Dancing & Drink Specials Hammerheads -- Saturday Night Hype!: 2 Levels of Entertainment hosted by Kimberly Robbins with DJ Jake Ryan & DJ Kriss KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -McFly Lamasco Bar -- ClusterPluck Lanhucks -- Suspekt 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Indiana Boys (Ri Ra’s 7th Birthday with Prizes & Giveaways) 11:00 PM The Centre -- Rocky Horror Picture Show

11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Drag Show with Blanche DuBois, Sierra Skye D’Leight & Rochelle D’Leight

S u n day, S ept em b er 2 2 Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sports Night 1:00 PM Swonder Ice Arena -- EYHA G.O.A.L. Program 4:00 PM Lanhuck’s -- APA Pool leagues 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Jazzy Hat 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The

Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -- Steely James 10:00 PM Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Hillory

M o n day, S ept em b er 23 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sports Night 6:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Amatuer Night (Comedy, Poetry, Acoustic, Etc.) 7:00 PM Lanhucks -- APA Pool League (8 Ball) Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic

League (8 Ball) Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band

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8:30 PM Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Free Pool 6:00 PM Tin Man Brewery Company -- Kennedy Rose 6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -Texas Hold ‘Em 7:00 PM Lanhucks -- APA Pool Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Kyle Bledsoe 10:00 PM Hammerheads -Karaoke with Hillory

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W ED N ES DAY, S EPT EM B ER 25 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Free Darts 6:00 PM Roca Bar North -- Bike Night 6:30 PM Doc’s Nightclub -Ladies Night with Danielle Muehlbauer 7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Katie Watts Lanhuck’s -- APA Pool League (9 Ball) Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band

Entertainment News4U.me 8:00 PM Dave’s Sportsden and Pizza Pub -- Karaoke with Randall Marshall Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Aaron Mauck Hammerheads -- Local Brew Night 9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Beat Daddy’s Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke

T h u rs day, S ept em b er 26 Lucky Lady -- Ladies Night 11:30 AM The Centre -- YWCA Legacy Style Show & Luncheon 7:00 PM El Rio -- Trivia Night Lanhuck’s -- APA Pool League (9 Ball) Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Karaoke Victory Theatre -- Water for People Benefit Concert: American Pop 8:00 PM Beertropolis -- Karaoke with the Experience hosted by BK

9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -College Night with DJ Jon J Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lanhucks -- Karaoke by Full Throttle with Hot Rod 9:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Sam Rice 10:00 PM Hammerheads -Karaoke with Kim & Ryan Lamasco Bar -- Calabash 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ

F r i day, S ept em b er 27 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Neal Yockey

6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory The Red Geranium Restaurant -- Patio Jams with “Rock-it-Man” Warren Batts 7:30 PM Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Casey Williams 8:00 PM Beertropolis -- Live Entertainment OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Entertainment Roca Bar North -Boscoe France Band

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Burns & Poe 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Vintage Rendition Doc’s Nightclub -- BK Karaoke Legends -- Karaoke Leroy’s Tavern -Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Live Entertainment 9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Lindsey Williams Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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10:00 PM Hammerheads -- DJ Jake Ryan KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Jimmy 6 Lamasco Bar -- Fat Box Lanhuck’s -- TBA (Check Online) 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Blame the Radio 11:00 PM Someplace Else -- Drag Show with Mister Gay United States Colton Bacall (2nd Show follows at 12:45 a.m.)

Swonder Ice Arena -EYHA G.O.A.L. Program 4:00 PM Lanhuck’s -- Open Pool Tournament, APA Rules, $5 Entry Winetree (East) -- Beer Tasting 5:30 PM The Evansville Memorial Coliseum -- Demolition City Roller Derby: Dynamite Dolls and Destruction Dames (2 Bouts) Tin Fish -- Neal Yockey

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6:00 PM Holy Spirit Campus -Bingo

8:00 AM Swonder Ice Arena -Officiating Seminar

8:00 PM Beertropolis -- Live Entertainment OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Live Entertainment Roca Bar North -- Retro Shock Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Burns & Poe

6:30 AM Downtown Evansville -- Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

11:00 AM Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) -- Wounded Veterans Fundraiser 12:00 PM Metzger ’s Tavern (Henderson) – Biker Saturday Swonder Ice Arena -Equipment Swap 1:00 PM Burdette Park Pavilion -- Burdette BBQ , Bands & Brew Festival Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- No Curfew Doc’s Nightclub -- JEB Leroy’s Tavern -Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Live Entertainment

Hammerheads -Saturday Night Hype!: 2 Levels of Entertainment hosted by Kimberly Robbins with DJ Jake Ryan & DJ Kriss KC ’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Jimmy 6 Lamasco Bar -- Lost River Cavemen Lanhuck’s -- Punk Rock Nite with Various Bands 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Vintage Rendition 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Drag Show with Mister Gay United States Colton Bacall & Layla Stevens

S U N DAY, S EPT EM B ER 29 12:00 PM Swonder Ice Arena -Equipment Swap

1:00 PM Red Brush Rifle Range -- Introduction to Defensive Handguns Swonder Ice Arena -EYHA G.O.A.L. Program 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- APA Pool leagues 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller

9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Never Been Caught

5:30 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Club 55 Party: The Steve Greenwell Trio

10:00 PM El Rio -- Latino Party!

Music, Dancing & Drink Specials

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke

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Entertainment News4U.me Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -- Jon Wayne & The Pain 10:00 PM Hammerheads -Karaoke with Hillory

M O N DAY, S EPT EM B ER 30 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Free Darts Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Sports Night 6:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Amatuer Night (Comedy, Poetry, Acoustic, Etc.) 7:00 PM Lanhuck’s -- APA Pool League (8 Ball) 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic

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Daniel Epperson

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p and coming musician Daniel Epperson is not only winning over fans, but he is also taking home some impressive titles as well.

In July, Epperson placed first in the Owensboro, KY Coca Cola sponsored music competition, which earned him a spot at the next level in Louisville. He was a finalist in WBKR’s “Battle for the Big O,” and Epperson was also the winner of WRUL Radio’s Country Showdown in Carmi, IL, in early August.

That win came with a small cash prize as well as earning him a spot in the state finals at the end of August.

Performing for the last three years, Epperson broke out around eight months ago and has been performing regularly on the weekends since. During the week, he helps build grain bins for Midwest Ag in Rockport, IN, but when he’s not working, he’s busy songwriting and performing. Epperson sings and also plays piano, guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass and “a little bit of everything.” He spends a great deal of his time songwriting, and he shares, “Most of the time I’m just writing away in hopes of writing that one song that relates to the guy that might be the one to sign me to a label.”

Epperson got his start performing at a small church in Richland, IN, that was having a Valentine’s Day banquet and asked if he would come play a few songs. Since then, he’s been busy starting his music career, which has included the highlight of recording and producing the song “Redneck Heroes.” According to him, that turning point “just fueled me to excel and find out if I have what it takes to make it.”

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To find his writing inspiration, Epperson goes on 40 day, free-writing spree once every six months or so. He describes the process as, “I will write for 40 days, every night, every chance I get. Every night being a different idea or topic. Then at the end, I combine the bits and pieces and see what I can come up with.”

In addition to those concentrated writing times, he also adds, “I play every single night and usually write when a feeling comes to me [that] I know others can relate to.”

Epperson’s favorite songs to perform are his acoustic originals. He says, “I love sharing my story with nothing but a guitar in my hands. I love seeing how other people relate with the stories I write through song.”

He goes on to say, “God has put me together in a crazy, complicated way… The mindset I carry is so different than what others seem to carry. It’s all a thought process for me. I see things much different than most people.” His roots in Rockport have also played a part in his music. Epperson says, “Life influences my songs and my work every day. If I go through something in life, maybe a troubled time, that’s just a door waiting to be opened. When I write that song, that just opens a door between us and now you’ve been inspired or see how others have experienced the same thing you have.”

When not playing music, Epperson shares that he loves, “hunting, fishing and playing music.” He goes on to add, “I thank God for all He’s done and I give all credit and honor to Him for what He’s done through my music.”

—Nikki Davis For more information on Daniel Epperson, you can find him online at danielepperson.com as well as on his Facebook fan page.

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ack in the mid to late 80’s, the old Ross Cinema and Alhambra Theatre played host to a vibrant alternative music scene in Evansville.

One of the most intriguing groups from that era was The Falling Sky, led by guitar virtuoso Toby Ellis. The band’s sound was dark and jagged and totally of its time. But the times change, of course. Eventually, the scene started to fracture and fade as the 90’s approached.

Grunge took over and Evansville lost a bit of its musical identity. Now, almost 25 years later, things have come full circle, and Ellis is once again at the forefront of a healthy local music scene with his new group The Waywards.

After disbanding The Falling Sky, Ellis cut his losses and headed for Cincinnati. There, he made musical inroads as a sideman in various Americana bands. His skills were in demand – particularly his prowess on pedal steel guitar and the Dobro. “I worked in guitar shops from 1991 to 1998 and knew every musician in the city,” Ellis says. “The Americana scene was starting to take off, and I just kind of got swept up in it.” But as much as he enjoyed his role as a sideman, Ellis missed the creative process. To that end, he formed the first incarnation of The Waywards with other

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The Waywards

local hired guns – the ultimate sideproject, so to speak. The music reflected what the members were listening to at the time: Buddy Miller, Gillian Welch, Wilco and Son Volt.

That initial version of The Waywards called it a day when Ellis joined another Cincinnati outfit called The Hiders and headed to Nashville to record an album in February of 2006. In April, he moved back to Evansville to marry his girlfriend but didn’t stay long. “I went right out on the road with The Hiders that summer as a steel guitar player. The tour lasted through the fall, and then I was back in Evansville without a job, living off my savings,” Ellis says. But it wasn’t long before he made friends with several local musicians - chiefly, Dave Miller from Top Dead Center. They recruited a couple more players and performed as Toby Ellis & Friends, a rather generic billing. ”It just got aggravating. It’s such a terrible name,” Ellis says with a laugh,

“so we went back to The Waywards.” Over the last several years, the band has changed members a few times but now boasts a solid five-piece line-up that is reportedly firing on all cylinders.

In addition to Ellis and Miller on guitar and vocals, the band also includes Steve “The Animal” Bennett (drums), Dustin Bredemeier (bass) and Nathan Jocum (keyboards).

The chemistry and fresh approach of the new line-up inspired Ellis to completely re-record Drive, the band’s debut album. “It’s a bit like a greatest hits of all the stuff I’ve been writing since being back in Evansville,” he explains. “But even though some of the songs are old, they sound great with the new members.”

Still, Ellis insists that to fully appreciate The Waywards, you need to see them live. “The album is really a calling card - the live show is where we really shine. There’s a little bluegrass, a little blues, a little roots-rock – pieces of everything we do. It appeals to a lot of people, but there aren’t many local bands that try to put all of those styles into one show.”

—Thomas Ellis A CD release party is scheduled for September 14th at Doc’s Nightclub. Drive will also be available on iTunes, amazon.com and other major sites.

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Evansville Youth

Hockey

Association G.O.A.L. Program

By Thomas Ellis For many years, the Evansville Youth Hockey Association (EYHA) has been committed to providing the tri-state with a forum for kids to learn the fundamental skills of one of the most challenging and rewarding games.

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he volunteer, non-profit organization not only offers the most comprehensive youth hockey programs in the tri-state but also strongly believes in fostering an educational atmosphere. Kids emerge from these programs with a stronger sense of self and knowledge that can be applied to life outside the rink.

One of EYHA’s most successful programs is G.O.A.L. It’s free and available to boys and girls ages 4 to 12 who have never been in an EYHA league or program. A great introduction to the sport of hockey, G.O.A.L. gives kids a chance to learn the basics: forward strides, stops/starts, turns/crossovers, backwards skating, passing, shooting and more. Each participant is encouraged to actively participate in fun drills geared toward his or her skill level. EYHA Hockey Director, Craig MacDonald sees the challenge of playing on ice as a positive for these young novices. “While it’s more difficult in the beginning to pick up hockey as a brand new sport, that is also part of its appeal,” he explains. “Because it’s difficult and challenging, the kids take great pride in the early successes. Falling is not failing. That’s a huge mindset change. Once kids understand that, the sky is the limit.”

The G.O.A.L. program is scheduled for September 21st, nd 22 , 28th and 29th at Swonder Ice Arena. Kids will be on the ice from 2 to 3 p.m. on those days. Free equipment is available from EYHA. A $65 deposit is required which will be returned when the equipment is returned on the 29th.

Register online at www.eyha.us. Swonder Ice Arena is located at 209 N. Boeke in Evansville. Questions: call Craig MacDonald, 812-471-9811 or email hockeydirector@eyha.us.

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

This month’s beers are available depending on supply & demand at all 5 Liquor Locker locations.

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Spaten Optimator

Hop Head Red Ale

Humboldt Brown Hemp Ale

Daniel Knight • 4 Brewed by Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu GmbH, which is the oldest privatelyowned brewery in Munich established in 1363. Optimator pours a very dark reddish brown. It has a minimal, tan head that dissipated almost immediately.

I sense raisen, caramel and toasty malts and earthy hops (unlike citrusy IPA hops) at the start. There’s also a sweet maltiness and overall fruitiness while the 7.6% ABV creates a boozy warming effect. I truly enjoy this Doppelbock! I’d order a second with a designated driver.

Daniel Knight • 3.5 From Green Flash brewing in San Diego this is an American Red Ale with an emphasis on hoppiness. It pours up with a rich, creamy, tan 3/4” head that sticks around for a while. The aroma is earthy, pungent and hoppy. I like. The initial upfront flavor was somewhat disappointing for me. The malt flavor is a little weak, but… the hoppiness roars back at the finish. Overall, I enjoyed this one. Yes, I’ll have another someday.

Daniel Knight • 3 Brewed by Nectar Ales in California, it displays a thick, bubbly and beige head that hangs around for at least five minutes. The aroma is mildly roasted, bready malts, some nuttiness and a bit of spice. Pretty low key. I taste mostly light cocoa and faint hints of roasted malt, maybe some molasses. I don’t know what hemp tastes like but didn’t experience a particularly unique flavor. Frankly, I am somewhat unimpressed. It’s drinkable, but I don’t think I’d order another unless my options were limited.

Paul Bragin • 5 This widely popular German doppelbock fills the glass with an opaque brown to black liquid and a noticeable tan head that disappears quickly. Smelling the beer packs the nose with a scent of deeply roasted malt. The roasted malt flavor on the tongue is great. There is little to no hop bitterness. It is easy to see why this beer is popular at German events like Oktoberfest. This is arguably one of Germany’s best exports.

Jabez Martinez • 2.5 I think this one may have been skunked but I am not sure. It did have a deep copper color and I could smell the yeast and sweet caramel. It has a 7.6 % ABV. I am always a fan of the pumped up beers but this one was not very good. It has good carbonation but it really hangs onto the pallet.

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Paul Bragin • 4 This deep red beer that is a cross between a red ale and an India pale ale produces a thick, tan head that hangs on for some time before evaporating. The nose gives off a very strong hop scent with citrus and pine notes. The hop flavor continues while sipping the beer. This beer is not for the faint of heart, but aficionados of hoppy beers should definitely seek out this one.

Jabez Martinez • 2.5 This beer had a strong hops aroma like the label might imply and has a tint of red to it also. All I could taste was the strong hops flavor. It coated my tongue and created a bitter finish. I am not an IPA fan but anyone who enjoys IPA’s would probably enjoy this brew.

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Paul Bragin • 4 The rich, dark brown beer has a thin, creamy head that quickly evaporates.

The enjoyable scent of roasted malt immediately hits the nose. Some hop bitterness balances out the malt sweetness in the beer. The bottle says the beer is brewed with hemp. The addition of hemp did not seem to add much to the beer, but this is still a phenomenal beverage. This beer could become a favorite as the colder months approach.

Jabez Martinez • 3 This is a brownish beer with an amber hue. It has good carbonation and an above average hops flavor. It has the standard caramel flavor but also a very bitter finish. It says it has hemp in it but this gimmick was lost on me.

Summit Horizon Red Ale

Daniel Knight •3.5 This American Red Ale pours an expected reddish copper color with a healthy, 3/4” off-white head that lasts for several minutes. It starts off with a caramel-like, malt character before the bitterness of the hops takes over. After the bitterness lingers for a bit, bready and slightly burnt tasting malt kicks in along with the citrus of the hops. This brew is sort of a Red Ale/IPA hybrid. I’d order another and probably enjoy it more than the first.

Paul Bragin • 4 This beer pours a pleasantly deep red color in the glass and has a white head that rests at the top of the glass for a minute before dissipating. There is a very noticeable hop scent. The taste is hoppy and citrusy, but the malt presence balances out the flavor.

Pair it with spicy foods and smoked foods like barbecue. It might not be for everyone, but hopheads should definitely give this beer a try.

Jabez Martinez• 2.5 This is another brown beer like the others that were reviewed this month.

It has a slight red tint to it but other than that, it tasted like all the rest. It seemed to be an IPA disguised as a Brown Ale. I usually like other Summit beers, but not this one.

Cigar Review: A Great Bourbon

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hat cigar should be smoked with a great bourbon? At the Liquor Locker, we have a wide selection of cigars which range from mild to full-flavored, and the wonderful beverages to go with them. A medium-bodied cigar such as a NUB Cameroon 460 or the CAO Cameroon play well with medium strength drinks such as single barrel bourbons like Evan Williams, Elijah Craig and Eagle Rare.

Medium-bodied cigars are also tasty with rich red wines, rum and single-malted whiskeys like Benromach or Glenfiddich. For those who like to experiment, this is a good way to relieve the tension of the day while thinking noble thoughts and dreaming of the future. It is also a lot of fun to have these parings with close friends!

—Skip Seaman

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arts & activities Angel Mounds State Historic Site 8215 Pollack Ave. Evansville, IN 812-853-3956 angelmounds.org September 1-6 - Tri-State Art Guild’s “Transportation” Show

Sponsored by Tri-State Art Guild and the Friends of Angel Mounds. The Tri-State Art Guild is an independent, nonprofit association of artists, artisans and photographers.

Our members include professional and emerging artists, photographers and 3-D artisans working in a variety of mediums.

The show is sponsored by Tri-State Art Guild and the Friends of Angel Mounds. Exhibit hours: Tues. – Sat., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call 270-826-6674 or 812401-3076 for exhibit information or visit www.tri-stateartguild.org.

Exhibit is FREE and open to the public. A reception, also open to the public, will be held on August 3 from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

September 8-30 – Tri-State Art Guild’s “Anything Goes” Show

Sponsored by Tri-State Art Guild and the Friends of Angel Mounds. The Tri-State Art Guild is an independent, nonprofit association of artists, artisans and photographers.

Our members include professional and emerging artists, photographers and 3-D artisans working in a variety of mediums. Exhibit hours: Tues. – Sat., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call 270826-6674 or 812-401-3076 for exhibit information or visit www. tri-stateartguild.org. Exhibit is FREE and open to the public.

An opening reception, also open to the public, will be held on September 14 from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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The Centre 715 Locust St. Evansville, IN 812-435-5770 centre.evansvillegis.com September 26 – YWCA Legacy Style Show & Luncheon

Kick off the fall season with Evansville’s premiere fashion show and luncheon! The 13th Annual Legacy of Style Show will be at the Centre on Thursday, September 26 at 11:30 a.m. It will benefit the Berkley Ann Branson Young Women of Promise Scholarship Fund and other YWCA programs for Women and Girls. This event is the chic way to give! Individual tickets are $45 and donor tickets are $65. Visit www.ywcaevansville. org for details or call the YWCA at 812-422-1191.

Downtown Evansville Main St. in between 2nd & 6th Streets Evansville, IN 812-425-5050 evansvillejazzfest.com September 21 – Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz & Wine Festival

Entering into its sixth year, the 2013 Evansville Jazz & Wine Festival will feature the smooth sounds of jazz, delectable wines from the region’s top vintners and delicious food from 14 local restaurants. The one-day celebration will showcase non-stop entertainment from 15 bands. This event is for those 21 and over only and runs from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Haynie’s Corner District 2nd Street and Washington Ave. Evansville, IN sculptevv.org September 1-30 – Sculpt EVV

Sculpt EVV Outdoor Sculpture Show, on display through April 20,

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2014, is a national juries sculpture exhibition, with selected works on a public, outdoor display in the Haynie’s Corner Arts District. Events include an art and music festival, free guided tours, a beer and wine garden at Bokeh Lounge and Clay EVV and Inspired by Sculpture exhibitions in the Adams Art Gallery from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Awards and prizes will be announced.

International Bluegrass Museum 207 E. 2nd St. Owensboro, KY 270-926-7891 bluegrass-museum.org September 13-15 – MonroeStyle Mandolin Camp

At the Monroe-Style Mandolin Camp, you will spend three days with the finest mandolin faculty and luthiers and up to 50 of the coolest mandolin students you’ll find on Planet Earth. The camp’s intimate environment allows for ample opportunities to receive personal, hands-on instruction from each of these legends of Monroe-Style mandolin. Jam with new friends, eat great barbeque and experience rare performances by master musicians. Enjoy a total immersion in bluegrass music’s homeland, history and future at the world’s only bluegrass music museum dedicated to preserving the international history and performance art of bluegrass music. Compare, sell or swap mandolins with other players. Be part of the museum and let it become an integral part of your life and music. Call to register or email Chris at chris@bluegrassmuseum.org.

New Harmony Contemporary Gallery of Art 506 Main St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-3156 usi.edu/nhgallery September 15 – Primitive Rug Hooking for Beginners

Instructor Rita Davis will teach students how to hook a mat, trivet, or other simple rug-hooking project during this beginner’s workshop.

Rita will cover many aspects of this increasingly popular craft, have examples of her work on display, and will give one-on-one student instruction during the workshop.

Students will receive a kit that contains the design backing, wool, and hook. Hooking frames will be available to use during the class.

Students should bring a pair of sharp scissors. Registration fee for this course is $75 and it runs from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

September 1-30 – Bill Whorrall Restrospective

Bill Whorrall has been creating art professionally since 1966. He has a B.S. in art education, an M.S. in secondary education and an M.F.A. in print making, all from Indiana University. He has exhibited and taught in Australia, New Zealand and Italy. His work is in collections around the country including: The Chicago Board of Trade, Standard Oil, The Indianapolis Museum of Art, The Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, The Creative Discovery Museum (Chattanooga, TN), J.N. Bergstrom Museum (Neenah, WI), Wabash College (Crawfordsville, IN) and The Anderson Art Center (Anderson, IN). The Opening Reception and Art Stroll for this exhibit will take place on August 24 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Vanderburgh County 4-H Center 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd. Evansville, IN vanderburgh4hcenter.com 812-867-6217 September 22, 23 - Harvest of Quilts X Show: Bee-Dazzled by Quilts

Hundreds of quilts will be on display along with vendors for shopping. The two-day event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased at the door for $6. Hours are Saturday 9 a.m. -5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The event is sponsored by Raintree Quilters Guild, Inc. The Raintree Quilters Guild offers learning, friendship and the opportunity to share for quilters of all skill levels - from nationally award-winning quilters to published authors to the beginning quilter who has just completed, or has yet to make, their first quilt.

Victory Theatre 600 Main St. Evansville, IN 812-425-5050 evansvillephilharmonic.org September 13 – Summer Country Nights Concert Series presents No Justice

No Justice is a country band originally from Stillwater, Oklahoma. Stillwater has also produced musical talents such as Jimmy LaFave, Garth Brooks, The Great Divide, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Stoney LaRue, Mike McClure and Jason Boland & the Stragglers. Having been a fixture in Stillwater since 2001, No Justice developed a large following across Oklahoma and Texas, averaging more than 200 shows a year, all leading to the band’s signing in 2010 by Carved Records. No Justice is singer/guitarist Steve Rice, guitarist Jerry Payne, bassist Joey Trevino, drummer Armando Lopez and lead guitarist Cody Patton. Tickets for Summer Country Nights Concert Series: No Justice are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including victorytheatre.com, the Victory Theatre Box Office (Day of Event ONLY), and the Ford Center Ticket Office. The show begins at 8 p.m.

September 14 – Philip Lawrence

Philip Lawrence is a multiple Grammynominated Songwriter and Producer of two Platinum Selling Albums, Doo-Wops and Hooligans and most recently Unorthodox Jukebox. He is one-third of the world famous Songwriting/Production team The Smeezingtons, which also includes Bruno Mars and Ari Levine. A portion of the proceeds from this concert will benefit The Mission of Grace, a

ministry of Grace and Peace Lutheran Church of Evansville, IN. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets for Philip Lawrence are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including victorytheatre.com, the Victory Theatre Box Office (Day of Event ONLY), and the Ford Center Ticket Office. The show starts at 7 p.m.

September 20 – An Evening with Tommy Emmanuel

Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia’s most respected musicians.

The legendary guitarist has a professional career that spans five decades and continues to intersect with some of the finest musicians throughout the world. A household name in his native Australia, Tommy has garnered hundreds of thousands of loyal fans worldwide. Tommy’s unique style – he calls it simply “finger style” – is akin to playing guitar the way a pianist plays piano, using all ten fingers. Rather than using a whole band for melody, rhythm, bass, and drum parts, Tommy plays all that – and more – on one guitar. Tickets for An Evening with Tommy Emmanuel are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including victorytheatre.com, the Victory Theatre Box Office (Day of Event ONLY), and the Ford Center Ticket Office. The show begins at 8 p.m.

Warrick County Humane Society Grounds 5722 Vann Rd. Newburgh, IN animalpalooza.net 812-858-1132 September 7 – Animalpalooza: Animal Benefit & Music Festival

This year’s event features to headliner Leigh Robbins, performers this year include BlindDog Gatewood, Blended Society, Calabash, No Curfew, Rita Doubiagio & Howlin’ Woof featuring Ryan Rigdon and Andria Reed. This year’s event also features the high-flying action of DockDogs, the independent governing and sanctioning body for dock jumping and dock diving canine performance sports. Throughout the show, Dockdogs will present the Big Air Wave competition accompanied by an Extreme Vertical and Speed Retrieve competition for both competitors and spectators to enjoy.

Animalpalooza is a rain-or-shine event. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. – music until 8 p.m. Admission is free for children 12 and under. Every penny raised goes to the animals.

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Ferdinand Folk

Festival 2013: An Interview with Headliner

Todd Snider

By Claire Edwards

Taking place on September 21 starting at 11 a.m., the Ferdinand Folk Festival is a daylong event that offers music by both local and nationally recognized artists, food, art and environmental awareness booths.

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ome of the acts featured this year at the festival include the Dirty Guv’nahs, a six-piece rock n’ roll collective from Knoxville, Tenn., a young ‘rootsgrass’ band from Ann Arbor, Mich. called Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys and local blues guitar prodigy Boscoe France and his band. In addition to the enjoying the many musical acts performing at the festival, patrons can also peruse the art market which showcases works from local and regional artists.

Also offered are a variety of activities such as a songwriter’s workshop focusing on how to harmonize, multiple kid’s activities and a falconry demonstration. The friendly environment and large number of available attractions makes attending the Ferdinand Folk Festival a unique and fun experience, comparable to a full-scale outdoor music festival but FREE!

Below is an interview with Todd Snider, headliner of this year’s festival.

News4U (N4U): What where some of the goals you hoped to achieve with your latest release Agnostic Hymns and Stoner Fables?

Todd Snider (TS): I didn’t have any goals. The point was just to create something.

News4U (N4U): Does the emotional level of many of your songs on this release affect your live performance?

TS: Yeah, if I can’t really get into a song then I hate performing it. Even if the audience wants to hear a song and I’m not feeling it then I won’t play it. When I was in my twenties I would write songs about broken hearts even when I was perfectly happy because I really liked performing them live.

N4U: What is your greatest inspiration?

TS: Probably 70’s television, because that’s what I grew up with and it reminds me of that time in my life. I feel like that’s all music or art is. Painters and musicians are just trying to preserve stuff, if you get what I mean.

N4U: How do you feel your music has evolved since your first album Songs for the Daily Planet?

TS: I at least hope it’s become humbler and maybe more wise. When I was younger I thought that by being a musician I had already achieved everything, now I put a lot more thought into my music because I’m not just making music for the sake of making music anymore.

N4U: What do you feel is the most important message your music conveys?

TS: Just creativity and whatever the song means to the listener.

N4U: What is your favorite aspect of performing a live show?

TS: Well, it sounds shallow, but I really like when people clap for me. I mean, that’s really the point. The rush you get from the applause and the energy.

For more information, please visit www.ferdinandfolkfestival.com.

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community & family Angel Mounds State Historic Site

8215 Pollack Ave. Evansville, IN 812-853-3956 angelmounds.org September 27-29 – 31st Annual Native American Days Angel Mounds’ paramount event returns! A culmination of everything Angel Mounds has to offer, Native American Days spans space and time to present a full narrative of Native American life/ways. The event includes numerous demonstrations and hands-on activities, an Indian market, performance area, and concessions. So whether you’re into music and dancing, or just love to shop and eat, this funfilled weekend is for you. As one of the largest events focused exclusively on Native American culture in the tristate, this is a one-of-a-kind enrichment experience you won’t want to miss!

Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children 3-12 (kids 2 and under are free).

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

624 S. Green River Rd. Evansville 812-475-1054 barnesandnoble.com

September 6, 13, 20, 27 – Friday Morning Storytime Don’t be alarmed on Friday mornings if you hear laughter coming from Barnes & Noble Jr. It’s just another of our regular Friday story times. From chuckles to belly laughs, you’ll know the little ones are having fun! The event begins at 10 a.m.

September 14 – Kristi Valiant Book Launch After graduating magna cum laude from Columbus College of Art and Design as an Illustration major, Kristi Valiant worked in the graphics department at an educational

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publisher. Now she writes and illustrates children’s books. Join her for the exciting book launch of her book, Penguin Cha-cha. There will be reading, signing, craft, kids’ dance lesson and refreshments. Valiant’s other books include The Little Wings Series, Do You Love Me More?, Dancing Dreams and Oliver’s First Christmas. The event begins at 2 p.m.

CJ’s Willow Bowling Center

1230 E. Michigan St. Evansville 812-422-6682 willowbowlingcenter.com September 4-9 – Fall Bowling League Season Bowling leagues are a great way to have fun, meet new people, and stay fit. We offer a wide variety of leagues for bowlers and non-bowlers alike.

Whether you are serious about the game or just like to have some serious fun, give us a call or email us today for more information and to sign up for one of our fall leagues! Brandon@ WillowBowlingCenter.com. The various leagues include the Boogie Mixed League with great music and glow bowling, Trio Mixed League with great music and party atmosphere and Friday Morning Senior Mixed League with coffee and classic oldies tunes.

The Centre

715 Locust St. Evansville 812-435-5770 centre.evansvillegis.com September 7 – Kentucky Reptile Expo The Kentucky Reptile Expo is held each month in different cities throughout Kentucky and now at The Centre in Evansville. The show features captive bred reptiles and supplies from some of the top breeders in the country. It is an

excellent opportunity to see fascinating reptiles, amphibians, spiders, insects and more! This is your chance to talk with the experts to learn about what you need to care for these pets. It’s a great way to save money since almost all animals and products are offered at wholesale prices, which may be over 50% lower than those of pet stores.

It’s only here one day so don’t miss the Kentucky Reptile Expo on Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Come see over 60 vendor tables full of amazing reptiles, amphibians and other exotic animals! Admission is $6 per adults and children ages 6 and under get in free.

Downtown Evansville

Riverside Dr. & Cherry St. 812-962-2202 komenevansville.org September 28 – Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Participate in the 16th Annual Susan G. Komen Evansville Tri-State Race for the Cure® on Saturday, September 28, and show everyone whose life you are running for. Are you running for your mother, your sister, a co-worker, a friend? Are you running for your own life? Or are you running for the future?

No matter whose life you are running for, now is the time to get involved and run for their life! You can register Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27 at Old National Bank in downtown Evansville using a paper registration form (coming soon). You can also sign up on race morning starting at 6:30 a.m. All funds from the Komen Race for the Cure go to research, education, screening and treatment programs.

(Up to 75% goes to local grants. The remaining 25% goes to breast cancer research.) We want 16,000 participants at the 2013 Race, so start recruiting your team now! We plan to raise $175,000 in donations with this event and we need your help to reach our goal!

Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science 411 S.E. Riverside Dr. Evansville 812-425-2406 emuseum.org

September 8 – Kids & Grandparents Day Get ready for Kids and Grandparents Day! On Sunday, September 8, join them at the Museum to celebrate the diverse generations in our families! The event is presented in partnership with Bunny Bread. Admission is free. The noon – 4 p.m. event will include special performances, including the Children’s Center for Dance Education, the 501st Legion, exhibits, information booths of community service organizations and more! Not a parent or grandparent? Join us anyway for an afternoon of fun!

September 15 – Chemistry Day Presented in partnership with Red Spot Paint & Varnish Co., INC. Ever wonder how chemicals react? Why do some things react when you combine them and others seem to do nothing? From simple to complex, chemical reactions play an important role in our daily life.

Join them Sunday, September 15 when they present their annual Chemistry Day with help from the Chemistry Department at the University of Southern Indiana. At 1 p.m., Dr. Jeff Sieler, professor of chemistry at USI, will conduct exciting experiments such as Exploding Balloons, Elephant Toothpaste, Genie in a Bottle and Burning Water.

Following the show, USI students will offer hands-on children’s activities at stations throughout the Old Gallery until 3 p.m.

The Ford Center

1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Evansville 812-422-1515 thefordcenter.com September 6-8 – Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend No matter where you’re from or where you’ve been, everyone is special - so join in! Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • September 2013

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VHS Fido Walk, Rock & Run

By Abigail Adler

explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies! Join the fun and make a memory with your friends and family!

Tickets are on sale now. Tickets for Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Office or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Ticket prices subject to change.

There is one show on Friday beginning at 6:30 p.m., two shows on Saturday, one at 10:30 a.m. and one at 1 p.m. and two shows on Sunday at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Garden 1545 Mesker Park Dr. Evansville 812-435-6143 meskerparkzoo.com

Who doesn t love a dog in a costume? Come experience all the fun while raising funds for our four-legged friends.

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his year’s Fido Walk, Rock & Run will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 14 at the Vanderburgh Humane Society located at 400 Millner Industrial Drive.

This event transforms the VHS grounds into a park-like setting with activities for all ages and abilities.

Highlights of the afternoon include the Fido 1-Mile Pledge Walk, 5K Run, and Rockin’ Evening with activities for adults, kids, and dogs alike! Check-out the VHS website at www.vhslifesaver.org for complete details on the Fido 2K Fetch, Dog Costume Contest, off-leash play area, microchipping station, food, music, vendors and a beer garden.

The scope and impact of this popular event continues to grow as the pet-loving members of our community continue to rally around the mission of the VHS. Pre-registration is recommended and incentive prizes are offered for the top fundraising participants.

The Vanderburgh Humane Society is committed to the elimination of pet-overpopulation in our community, the prevention of animal cruelty & neglect and the promotion of the human-animal bond. The VHS serves as a surrender and adoption agency for unwanted pets. In addition to finding homes for animals, the VHS also works to build public awareness of the problem of homeless and abandoned pets. Through special events, media coverage and other outreach activities we hope to reduce the flow of animals to our shelter. So far in 2013, VHS has helped 871 animals find homes through the pet adoption program.

Mark your calendar for September 14th, and join in on the fun at the Fido Walk, Rock, & Run to benefit our furry friends.

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September 14 – Pony Express Mustang & Classic Ford Club Car Show The Pony Express Mustang Club was originally called the River City Mustang Club when first started in March, 1979 by a group of people who enjoyed getting together, talking and comparing their cars. The group soon grew to include many dedicated enthusiasts determined to keep “Mustang fever”

alive. The name changed in 2002 to the Pony Express Mustang and Classic Ford Club to include all makes and models of Fords and Mustangs. In 2008 the club incorporated and is now the Pony Express Mustang & Classic Ford Club, Ltd. The Pony Express is the “original” Mustang club started in the Evansville and tri-state area. See how many animal themed cars you can spot as you stroll through the Zoo and vote for your favorite car! The show runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Morganfield Legion Park

701 E. Main St. Morganfield, KY 270-952-8222 September 7 – Corn Festival Poker Run All vehicles are welcome at this fun and helpful event. It benefits Union County Happy Packs which supplies over 4,000 Happy Pack Meals to Union County School children each year. These packs go home each Friday and will feed the child over the weekend.

Also 426 meat baskets were distributed to these children and their families. Meat baskets will feed a family of four for about a week to ten days. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Riders are $15, passengers are $10 and an extra hand is $10. Price includes meal and drink. There will be cash Prizes for Best Two Hands and Worst Hand. Also, a Silent Auction before and after ride.

Vanderburgh County 4-H Center

201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd. Evansville 812-867-6217 vanderburgh4hcenter.com September 7 – County Yard Sale Come on down to the 4-H center to peruse a mass of goods. Chances are you will find exactly what you are looking for and at a low, low price! The sale begins at 7 a.m. and runs until 8 a.m.

September 21, 22 - Harvest of Quilts X Show: Bee Dazzled by Quilts This event will be held at The Vanderburgh 4-H Center Auditorium on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 & 22, 2013. Hundreds of quilts will be on display along with vendors for shopping.

The two-day event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased at the door for $6. Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The show is sponsored by the Raintree Quilter’s Guild, INC. September 28 – Brewfest 2013 It is the second annual craft beer festival benefiting Guardianship Services of Southwestern Indiana, Inc. The mission of GSSWI is to provide a continuum of temporary and permanent guardianship services and other law-related and case management services for incapacitated

adults who are under the jurisdiction of the Probate Court in Vanderburgh County. 2012 attendees wanted MORE music...so they’re planning to have two bands this year. They are also considering setting up a V.I.P. tasting room. Guests at Brewfest 2012 wanted more knowledgeable bartenders in 2013, so they’ve invited several Mid-western Brewers. The event begins at noon and runs to 6 p.m.

September 28, 29 - The Extension Homemakers Fine Arts and Crafts Show The 41st Annual Extension Homemakers Fine Arts and Crafts Show is set for Saturday and Sunday, September 28 & 29, 2013. It takes place at the Vanderburgh 4-H Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The Extension Homemakers are a non-profit organization. Proceeds from the craft show support the Vanderburgh 4-H Center and the Cancer Research Endowment of the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association as well as the 4-H Program, youth and adult scholarships, and educational lessons in Vanderburgh County.

Victory Theatre

600 Main St. Evansville 812-422-1515 victorytheatre.com September 21 – Creed Bratton Singer-songwriter and actor-comic Creed Bratton, best-known for the quirky former 60’s rock-star character he portrayed on the NBC TV hit comedy series The Office will be at the Victory Theatre for one show only. Tickets are on sale now! Tickets for Creed Bratton are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including victorytheatre.com, the Victory Theatre Box Office (Day of Event ONLY), and the Ford Center Ticket Office. Ticket prices subject to change.

The show begins at 8 p.m.

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Local Business Spotlight

Smoke-Free Communities: After sitting down and talking with David King, Franklin Lanes owner, it didn’t take long to realize how much great history this local attraction has.

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roudly displayed on the back wall of Franklin Lanes is every 300 game ever bowled there, with the first perfect game dating back to 1944. King began working at Franklin Lanes in 1958 and later purchased it in 1985. He told me great stories, like how in July of 1945 the alleys were covered with plywood to create a dance floor. This dance floor wasn’t just created for any old sock hop, but for jazz legend, Duke Ellington.

Franklin Lanes has all the amenities you would expect in a bowling alley, including one of the best burgers in town, which I can personally attest to. Franklin Lanes offers open bowling on most nights and time bowling, where you pay by time on the lanes rather than per game. Franklin Lanes also offers many different types of adult and youth leagues. An adult and youth league will be starting October 6th as well as a bumper league for children 8 and under beginning on September 7th. Franklin Lanes is also a great place for hosting parties and fundraisers.

If you have been to Franklin Lanes in the past year, one thing you probably immediately noticed was that there is no longer any cigarette smoke. One aspect typically associated

with bowling alleys has been the smoky atmosphere, but no more. Having worked in the bowling industry for over 50 years, King has seen a lot of changes and going smokefree was one he personally enjoys. According to King, the alley’s smokefree status has made the bowling alley more family-friendly and has increased the amount of birthday parties and fundraisers held at Franklin Lanes. It has also had no negative effect on their league participation. Being smokefree has definitely made the cleaning duties at Franklin Lanes much easier. The place just looks nicer and smells better.

So if you’re looking for something to do, check out Franklin Lanes. The alley has a fun atmosphere, rich history and it’s always great to support a locally owned business. And if you’re in the mood, King is definitely not short on interesting stories. While there still may be an occasional gutter ball, one thing you can count on is having a great time and breathing clean air.

—Casey Williams, Assistant Director for Healthy Communities Partnership

Tobacco Free Initiative and Smokefree Communities Franklin Lanes is located at 1801 West Franklin Street in Evansville, IN. Reservations and league registrations can be made by calling 812-423-6204 or check them out at www.franklinlanes.net.

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reviews

cinema new releases

Oblivion

Universal Tom Cruise plays Jack Harper, a drone repairman in the year 2073.

He lives and works on Earth with his significant other, Vicka (Andrea Riseborough).

After an invading alien species called “Scavs” destroys our Moon and we nuke the planet to save ourselves, humanity is evacuated.

Oblivion starts off well enough, with a post-apocalyptic sci-fi plot full of palpable mystery and beautiful cinematography, but literally dies half way through and what little emotion it had, is forgotten and disregarded.

If the filmmakers could have spent more time on the human condition and less time trying to out-do the previous plot twist with the next, Oblivion would have had a better chance of being remembered.

These ambiguous titles are starting to scare me.

Mud

Lionsgate Matthew McConaughey plays Mud, a fugitive held up on a small island in the Mississippi River outside the almost-as-small Arkansas town where he grew up.

The story builds gradually and effectively through the eyes of Ellis, a 14 yearold hopeless romantic who still thinks that love conquers all. Almost any dialogue exchange where the two boys are involved is top notch entertainment. Ellis’s coming-of-age tale and his evolving relationship with Mud is heartwarming and at times tiptoes behind becoming classic. However, the focus of this film is as clear as its title. In the end, we do not know if our hearts should belong to Ellis or Mud. As a protagonist, Mud was the clear choice for me, but all of the emotion belonged to Ellis. These ambiguous titles are starting to scare me. —Ben Clark

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September 13 The Family

Relativity Media After mafia boss Giovanni Manzoni (Robert De Niro) snitches on fellow mafia leaders, his family falls under the protection of CIA Agent Stansfield (Tommy Lee Jones) and is relocated to Normandy, France.

This is basically what would happen if The Sopranos moved to France. For the rest of the world the film will be titled Malavita after the novel written by Tonino Benacquista, which is available in English as Badfellas. Malavita is the name of the family dog who follows De Niro’s character everywhere he goes. With a clever setup and a novel worth of material, let’s hope the filmmakers can bring this one home.

September 13 Prisoners

Warner Bros.

After his 6-year-old daughter and her best friend are kidnapped and the only suspect is released by police, a desperate father kidnaps the kidnapper and tries to find answers on the whereabouts of the two girls.

Hugh Jackman plays Keller Dover, the father who unravels when police hit a dead end. Terrence Howard and Viola Davis play Franklin and Nancy Birch, and are having Thanksgiving dinner with Keller and his wife, Grace (Maria Bello), when the girls go missing. Jake Gyllenhaal plays Loki, a dedicated but young police detective assigned to the case.

The film was written by Aaron Guzikowski, who was credited on the recent film Contraband starring Mark Wahlberg. Canadian director, Denis Villeneuve, is a three-time winner of the Genie Award for Best Director and Best Picture. It will be interesting to see how in-depth these filmmakers can go into blurring those lines between saving a kidnapped child and losing your soul in the process.

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LOCAL BAND SPOTLI G HT Project CBS

cd reviews Puscifer

All Re-Mixed Up Puscifer Entertainment 4/5 ABOUT THE BAND:

Project CBS is a jazz, fusion power trio led by myself (Shawn Needham) on guitar, Bryce Klueh on bass and Charles Johnson on drums. We’ve been together for about a year.

I’ve known Bryce since 2007 and we have played in many bands together including the Black Sheep and Velair 7. I met Charles at the Guitar Center drum off and was blown away by his amazing playing. I knew we had to play together.

WHAT YOU COVER/DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE:

We are mostly original music. I write all the material and draw influences from all over the musical spectrum. The tunes are complex but with an emphasis on funky grooves.

The few covers we do are some of my favorite fusion artists. Weather Report, Mike Stern, Oz Noy, Pat Martino, etc…

THEIR INFLUENCES:

As a group, we draw influences from all over the map. I listen to and draw influences from anything from some country guitar players to fusion, to straight ahead jazz to disco. I like to draw ideas from jazz horn players as well.

WHERE YOU CAN CATCH THEIR PERFORMANCES:

We play once a month at Mojo’s Boneyard from 9-12 p.m. and starting September 11 we will be playing every Wednesday night at the Jungle from 6-9 p.m.

It’s no surprise that All Re-Mixed Up is self-released by Puscifer. Not many record labels these days are in the market to promote a track-by-track reconfiguration

of an old album.

It’s their loss. This project may have had disaster written all over it, but it succeeds on every level. Then again, Maynard Keenan rarely puts a wrong foot forward – his quality control is legendary. In fact, the remixes are so good that it’s virtually an entirely new album often better than the original.

“Telling Ghosts” is a good example of this. Re-imagined by Carina Round, the track begins with a dissonant, industrial blast but soon makes way for Keenan’s melancholy vocals – only to then shift again and go off on an even heavier, no-wave tangent before crashing to a halt. “The Weaver” receives an aural facelift from Aaron Harris, the track seemingly swallowed up in layers of reverb until the dark synths and distant vocals virtually become one.

“Man Overboard” is the star of the show. Alain Johannes creates an oppressive soundtrack that suffocates with its looped vocal samples and Keenan’s multi-tracked sermon. Like “The Weaver,” the voices and instruments are virtually indistinguishable by the end.

Cynics may view All Re-Mixed Up as nothing but the re-packaging of an old album. The fans know better.

Baroness

Live at Maida Vale – BBC Relapse Records 4/5

There’s no doubt about it, BBC recordings rock. So, it was a foregone conclusion that one of America’s best metal bands would tear it up at Maida Vale studios.

Rest assured Baroness does not disappoint. The Georgia quartet blitzes through four tracks from 2012’s Yellow & Green with abandon. That album may not have received the red carpet treatment of 2009’s Blue Record, but you’d never guess it from the way these songs come across like instant metal classics.

“Cocainium” begins like a Rogers Waters tribute with appropriately sleepy finger-picking before building to a simple guitar assault that leaves plenty of room for the dual vocals and beguiling lyrics: “Tell me when the blood stops flowing / let it rest, it’s run into the ground / just in case the dogs are feeding / shut the door so they won’t hear the sound.”

“Take My Bones Away” is full-on from beginning to end with a distinct Queens of the Stone Age vibe while “March to the Sea” briefly simmers before reaching maximum impact. It’s reminiscent of Killing Joke’s “Democracy,” albeit sludgier. Finally, “The Line Between” takes Metallica’s “Fuel” riff and ramps it up before sneaking in the sort of catchy metal chorus that James Hetfield wants to write but can’t.

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dk Wells

Thank God for Thomas Edison Self-Released 4/5 It’s hard to imagine how local producer/ director/ publisher/ writer/ promoter/ photographer/ consultant/ entrepreneur dk Wells even found the time to record an album, but thank God he did.

And thank God for Thomas Edison, too, because he inspired one of the catchiest songs you’re likely to hear all year. The opening track on Wells’ selfproduced new release is a five minute, hook-filled musical salute to the great inventor. Over a simple three chord progression, he croons quite humorously about his love for the man: “Thank God for Thomas Edison / he made my favorite medicine, made it possible to play / thank God for Thomas Edison / he made me favorite medicine - electric blues to chase the night away.”

“Holiday Inn” is a cheeky re-write of “Wild Thing,” detailing some sort of (fictional?) lascivious rendezvous at the budget hotel: “One room, two twins/ behind closed doors, let the party begin.” But just when you thought it was all fun and games, Wells gets all sentimental. “Wondering Aloud” is a gorgeously orchestrated lament that builds quite dramatically to an abrupt conclusion, seemingly unfinished but powerful in its brevity.

Is there nothing Wells can’t do? Perhaps, but it’s clear that “musician” belongs on his resume.

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Thunderdog Punch Five Records

John Pedigo and Taylor Young combine a relaxed bluegrass sound with feel-good lyrics to create Thunderdog, their latest release. This album’s sound is reminiscent of releases from The Punch Brothers and Mumford and Sons.

Additionally, the upbeat nature of Thunderdog begins right from the start with the opening song “Outlaw” which expresses feelings of freedom and joy in a way that is easily relatable to most listeners. Though there are a few pieces that aren’t as happy-go-lucky, they still maintain the album’s laid-back and joyous nature.

Overall, Thunderdog is an uplifting listen with a classic style.

SOiL

Whole Pavement Records

The Waywards

Drive Self-released 4.5/5 Local guitar hero Toby Ellis is back to reclaim his rightful place in the pantheon of brilliant Evansville musicians.

It’s been 25 years since he first appeared on the local scene with the alternative duo (plus drum machine) The Falling Sky, but Ellis has only improved with age. While the roots-rock sound of Drive may be at odds with his pseudo-gothic past, it feels completely natural and effortless.

Reportedly re-recorded after Ellis finally solidified the ultimate band line-up, the album represents the fruits of his musical labor over the last several years.

Title track “Drive” is a dark, mysterious journey with a lyrically open-ended chorus: “Gonna get on the road / take a long time / turn up the radio / take a little drive.” The destination may be up in the air, but the band is on fire. Guitars communicate like old friends, the bass and drums are securely locked and the keys come and go right on cue. “Come Back to Me” is a Spanish-flavored tribute to a lost love. Ellis’ guitar work is straight off an Ennio Morricone soundtrack, sweeping and cinematic, indeed.

“Surf’s Up” takes things home as advertised. A nod to 60’s-era bands like The Ventures, its dueling guitars and organ flourishes make you long for riding a wave – take Drive for another spin.

—Thomas Ellis

Angry and loud, this album is standard rock n’ roll.

Although the sound is fairly generic, it serves a purpose. The aggressive lyrics and heavy fast-paced guitar provides a perfect outlet for listeners. Songs such as “The Hate Song” and “Psychopath” help to solidify the album’s violent themes. Whole’s overall sound and hostile nature are relatively consistent with that of their previous releases. The album’s themes are tied together by the album artwork made to look like a bullet hole dripping blood.

Von Grey

Self-Titled Music VG Records

This sister group’s debut EP features a melodic, yet alternative style with strong vocals. The release sounds like a fusion of the blues and folk styles, which help it appeal to a wide range of listeners. Although the songs lack lyrical depth, the passionate vocals help listeners connect to the album’s emotional theme. The gentile nature of the songs provides an easy though unremarkable listening experience. This self-titled EP captures the unique qualities of the Von Grey sisters and portrays an authentic though not unusual overall sound.

—Claire Edwards

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By Jessie Hellman

Those looking to show off their barbecue skills will have a chance to do just that at the Burdette Park Blues and Barbecue Festival.

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he festival, which takes place from 1 to 8 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Burdette Park Pavilion, will include a barbecue competition, music, food, beer and fun said event organizer Kathy Embry.

“We will be going into the fall, and the park is beautiful at that time of year,” Embry said.

Admission to the event is free, but $7 tasting cups can be purchased and used to sample the barbecue available. All money raised will be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s’ Hospital. Teams can enter the barbecue competition and win the top prize of $600, second place earns $200 and third place earns $100. A prize for “people’s choice” is also available with a reward of $300.

Local bands No Curfew, Andrea Wirth & the Honey Vines, Blind Dog Gatewood & Ryan Rigdon and the Dave Flick Band will play blues music throughout the day with the barbeque contest winner announcements taking place at 6 p.m.

“Come out to enjoy bands and music, donate to the charity by doing tasting and voting and have lots of barbeque and good food,” Embry said. “We’re just looking to show people what Burdette has to offer. This will be the first of many events we would like to do at the park.”

Those interested in entering the contest can call 812-435-5602 or visit the Burdette Park Facebook page.

The deadline for entry is Sept. 20.

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

Buster & Becky’s 1000 N. Garvin (812) 423-7616

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

Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. (812) 475-0229

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

Cecil’s Bar & Grill 420 N. Garvin

Double Dukes Henderson, KY 2044 Hwy 41 Ramada Inn (270) 826-6600

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

Archie & Clyde’s Newburgh, IN 8320 Bell Oaks Dr. (812) 480-7778

Babel Bar & Lounge 323 Main St. 456-1745 BackStage Bar 524 Main St. 424-5020 Beertropolis 830 Lst. Dr. 456-1745 Blush Ultra Lounge &Tapas Bar 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. (Inside LeMerigot) (812) 433-4000 Boogie Nights 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. (812) 909-0388 Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares (812) 425-4929 The Brickhouse 201 W. Illinois St. (812) 421-0024 Buck’s Tavern 1005 N. Fulton Ave. (812) 429-0055

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

Club Royale 2131 W. Franklin St. (812) 401-1699 Corner Pocket 1819 N. Fulton Ave. (812) 428-BALL Cricket’s 518 W. Main St. Newburgh, IN (812) 858-2782 Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt (812) 867-7300

Darren’s Pub 713 N. Green St. Henderson, KY (270) 827-2206 Dave’s Sports Den 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Deerhead Sidewalk Café 222 E. Columbia (812) 425-2515

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

The Joke Factory 217 Main Street (812) 250-1376 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

Fat Boys Tavern (Ft. Branch, IN) 115 McCreary St. (812) 753-9914

Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin (812) 437-0171

11 Frame Lounge 1801 Franklin St. (812) 423-5355

Lanhuck’s 321 E. Columbia (812) 491-2222

Fred’s 421 Read St. (812) 423-8040

Legends 1050 S. Weinbach (812) 476-7444

Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin (812) 423-0796

Leroy’s Tavern 2659Mt.VernonAve. (812) 464-8300

Hammerheads 317 Main St. (812) 421-8492

Lyle & Bill’s Sports Zone Pizza & Pub 1404 E. Morgan Ave. (812) 425-7729

Old Chicago 6500 Lloyd Expwy.

(812) 401-1400 On Deck Riverside Bar & Grill Henderson, KY 100 Second St. (270) 826-2424 The Peephole Bar & Grill 2nd & Main St. (812) 423-5171

Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. (812) 421-8741 The Pub 1348 Division St. (812) 423-2121

Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 Green River Rd. (812) 477-4088 RiRa’s Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 426-0000 Rick’s 718 Lounge 718 3rd Ave. (812) 423-0872

Highland Inn 6620 N. 1st Ave. (812) 402-2544

Marigold Bar

2112 S. Weinbach Ave. (812) 475-8780

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

Hoosiers Lounge (in Casino Aztar Pavillion) 450 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 433-4100

Mojo’s Boneyard Sports bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. (812) 475-8593

Safari Wine & Martini Bar 415 Main St. (812) 425-5282

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Sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker (812) 491-6229

Smitty’s Italian Steak House 2109 W. Franklin St. (812) 423-6280 Show Me’s (West) 5525 Pearl Dr. (812) 402-7100 Show Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. (812) 401-7469 Sidetrack Tavern 664 E. Illinois St. 423-0828

Sportsman’s Grille & Billards 2315 W. Franklin St. (812) 422-0801 Tiki Time Bar 1801 Waterworks Rd. (812) 425-1912 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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