News 4U Evansville – March 2013

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Editor s Corner Pg. 4 – Month of Madness

Business Pg. 9 – The Lowdown on Lasik with the Vision Care Center’s Dr. Andrew Tharp Pg. 12 – Hybrid Talk with Jeff Wilson of Henderson Dempewolf Ford Pg. 88 – Local Band Spotlight: Pg. 28 – HR Solutions Crawl Pg. 53 – A Day to Remember Wedding Services Pg. 94 – Bourbon Blog Pg. 65 – Flex 151: Total Body Fitness Pg. 96 – We Were There

Sports

Pg. 21 – Holding Court with Brenna Wu

Cuisine & Dining Pg. 31 – Cooking Spotlight: Lenten Season at Tin Fish Pg. 32 – What’s Cookin’: Ri Ra Irish Pub Pg. 33 – Local Chef Spotlight: Jeremiah Galey from the Red Geranium Pg. 34 – Restaurant Guide

Entertainment

Reviews Pg. 76 - Beer: Cure What Ales You Pg. 80 – Book: Barking Signals (badly) During Goldwater by Garret Mathews Pg. 86 – Cinema: In Theatres Pg. 87 – Cinema: New Releases Pg. 88 – Music Pg. 93 – Video Game: Dead Space 3

Pg. 47 - 50 – Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union March on Main Food, Music, Drink & Family Fun Pg. 6 – Disney on Ice An Interview with Performer Alevia Peterson

Pg. 10 – Kid Rock at the Ford Center The Rebel Soul Returns Pg. 13 – George Jones at the Centre The Grand Tour Finale Pg. 14 – Jim Gaffigan at the Centre The White Bread Tour Pg. 24 – Evansville Philharmonic

Orchestra Presents: Pg. 8 – Around Town with Nancy Drake The Orient Express Pg. 16 – Mugshots: They Defied the Law…and Lost Pg. 17 – Is the King Still in the Building?

An Audio Excursion through Europe Coupons Pg. 18 – Dear Evansville: A Letter from a Pg. 26 – 28 – St. Patrick s Day Pg. 22 & 23 – Save Big! Not-So-Ordinary Citizen Celebration Guide Pg. 19 – A Cookie for Your Thoughts Pg. 40 – A Couple Thoughts Local Happenings Find Your Lucky Place Pg. 52 – In Town: Evansville Night Life Pg. 15 – Chemo Buddies Pg. 29 – 2013 Steel Cook Pg. 58 – Daughtry & 3 Doors Down at the Centre Pg. 43 – Missy Mosby: Pg. 60 – Evansville Icemen Trading Cards Competition Advocate of Public Input Pg. 66 – Local Talent: Ryan Wagner Pg. 57 – USI’s Run of Luck 7K Steaming Up Casino Aztar Pg. 67 – Soundboard: Honey Roy Pg. 62 – Mystery Dinner: Pg. 68 – Clubs & Pubs Guide Murder at the Speakeasy Pg. 69 – Road Trips Pg. 70 – How I Roll Pg. 71 – The Grand Tour Pg. 72 – Ask Shawnda Pg. 74 – 21 Questions from a 21-Year-Old L to R: Kenyon Smith, Ariel Barnes, Kailyn Mitchell Pg. 75 – A Month of Musical Class at UE and Dominique Dawson Pg. 78 – Arts & Activities Guide Photo by Daniel Knight, Studio B Pg. 80 – Recipe Records Pg. 81 – Games: Sudoku & More Pg. 82 – Community & Family

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Who has never, ever imagined being a magical Disney character? C’mon, you know you have imagined you were Cinderella or the Handsome Prince or even Mater or Tinkerbell.

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isney has always had a magical character for everyone, young and old. Well, imagine no longer. For 4 exciting days, the Ford Center is hosting Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy, starting on Wednesday, March 27th and ending on Saturday, March 30th. Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories! Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy includes some of your favorite characters from Cars, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan and Toy Story. From wheels to waves and playrooms to pixie dust, watch as your family favorite Disney tales come to life right before your eyes. Ironically, that’s the magical part—the characters are real.

Disney on Ice started in 1981 by the Walt Disney Company and featured then, as now, popular Disney characters in costume, ice skating in front of thousands of excited fans. “Princess Wishes,” which began in 2006, became so popular it was literally a national and international phenomenon, beginning the current princess revolution for little girls. Not only will you be enamored by the ice skaters, you will also be entranced with the singing, dancing and visual storytelling of the skaters. Disney on Ice has enjoyed worldwide acclaim from the U.S. to the Middle East to Southeast Asia, so we are extremely fortunate to have

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them right here in Evansville. If you are encouraging a budding ice skater, then this show is a must see. But, before skating off into the sunset, you might want to hear what life is like from the skater’s perspective.

Performing in 25 countries around the world, Disney skater Alevia Peterson, who plays Barbie in the Toy Story ice show says “Worlds of Fantasy is most certainly a unique show, great for both boys and girls alike. Of course, there are beloved princesses and fairies, but also we are the only show to have cars on ice with Lightning McQueen and Mater, as well as Toy Story’s Buzz Lightyear and Woody.” Like many people right here in Evansville, Peterson’s interest in skating peaked because of spending so much time at skating rinks with her family.

Now, she has been skating with Disney on Ice for nine years, playing Tinkerbell, High School Musical: The Ice Tour!, skating in Mulan and more. But before you or your child commits to a career of ice skating, there are some constraints to consider. “Ice skating isn’t easy. It requires hours of practice every day,” Peterson says.

She performs 6-12 shows in a week, which means as many as 3 shows in one day for a season lasting 9-10 months a year, beginning in September and ending sometime in May. On a normal show day, Peterson arrives at the arena about an hour before the show starts to get “prepped,” which includes makeup, hair, costumes, skating warm-ups and practices. Between travel, practice, prepping and shows, Peterson says, “Skating is my life.” That’s definitely something to consider before you commit yourself or your child to a career of ice skating. But, just think, right now, all you have to do is buy a ticket, show up a few minutes before show time, sit back and enjoy.

—Nicole Thompson (New Tech Institute)

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Parents, lock up your daughters. Kid Rock’s “Rebel Soul” tour featuring Buckcherry and Hellbound Glory is on a collision course with Evansville on April Fool’s Day.

f course, this is no prank. The 42-year-old, self-professed “American Bad A**” will raprock the Ford Center to its foundation with tracks from his latest album, “Rebel Soul,” and plenty of crowd favorites. From his early hit, “Cowboy,” to the current single, “Let’s Ride,” Kid Rock has been a constant presence on the charts – and on the road. His touring reputation is unvarnished. Whether entertaining thousands of fans across America or the troops in the Middle East, Kid Rock knows how to put on a show.

Christened Robert James Ritchie, Jr. at birth, Rock was hardly an overnight success. In 1990, he released his debut album, Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast.

A predominantly raporiented recording, it sold 100,000 copies and made Rock a semi-legend in his hometown of Detroit. But as often happens, his follow-up, The Polyfuze Method, failed to make near

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the impact, stalling at sales of 15,000. The album did, however, serve to introduce the rap-rock sound that would eventually bring Rock fame and fortune. After numerous singles did little to trouble the charts, he returned to the underground, recording demos that became known as The Bootleg Series. These releases spotlighted not just Rock but other Detroit rappers and garage rockers. In 1995, he created his own record label, Top Dog, and self-produced the album Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp. No doubt frustrated by yet another lukewarm reception, Rock promised to “go platinum” with the next release.

Everything changed in 1998. Rock signed to Atlantic Records and recorded the defining album of his career, Devil Without a Cause. Packed with anthems like “Cowboy,” “Bawitdaba” and “I Am the Bullgod,” it also included the ballad “Only God Knows Why.” Suddenly, Rock was all over mainstream radio and MTV and was on tour with Limp Bizkit and Staind. Meanwhile, the album continued to sell and did, indeed, go platinum – 11 times over. It would prove to be a very hard act to follow.

Cocky was released in 2001. Inevitably, it could not repeat the overwhelming success of Devil, but the countryflavored ballad, “Picture,” became Rock’s first top five single.

It kept his name in the papers and paved the way for another monster album in 2007.

Rock and Roll Jesus became Rock’s first number one album, driven by the global success of the single “All Summer Long.” Both the song and the album had incredible staying power, continuing to chart for months. Rock was nominated for two Grammy awards and won the respect of a previously unimpressed industry. Once again, Rock was faced with the unenviable task of following up a multi-platinum album.

2010’s Born Free may not have sold as many copies, but it received excellent reviews and the title track was a top 20 hit.

After touring extensively for the album, Rock began writing material for his latest release, Rebel Soul, which hit stores (and iTunes for the first time) on November 19, 2012. He eventually allowed iTunes to put his entire catalog up for sale in January. The move should introduce his music to a whole new generation of kids who listen exclusively to digital music and consider cd’s nothing but coasters with a hole in the middle.

—Thomas Ellis

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Hybrid Talk Jeff Wilson with

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News4U (N4U): Gas-electric models seem to be the most common hybrids out there, what are their strengths and weaknesses?

Jeff Wilson (JW): The strengths are better fuel economy, cleaner emissions and knowledge of doing what’s best for the environment.

The only weakness to having a hybrid is the initial cost, which is slightly higher than non-hybrid models.

N4U: What are some hybrid models that make great family vehicles?

JW: Both the C-max and Fusion hybrids make excellent family vehicles because of their versatility and spacious interiors.

The C-max gives you a very agile vehicle with excellent passenger volume and low cost of ownership. The Fusion allows you to enjoy the benefits of a hybrid and drive of an all new sedan with new packages for 2013 and a new styling that will make you proud to drive anywhere.

N4U: Are their any hybrid models that have a sporty feel to them?

JW: The Fusion has a sporty feel. It also has the look to convince you that it means business.

N4U: Are fully electric vehicles that practical as of yet?

JW: There is a market for fully electric vehicles. Unfortunately, in the mid-west we don’t have the luxury of charging stations or availability of fully electric vehicles. You will find most of this segment on the east and west coasts, where the greatest populations are.

N4U: How do hybrid vehicles positively affect the environment?

JW: They have lower emissions which help the environment and they also use much less fuel.

N4U: How do hybrid vehicles save you money?

JW: They allow you to drive past gas stations that you would normally stop at. Hybrids are a wonderful mix of gas and electric power that will give you many years of consistent performance and fuel savings.

—Oliver Mason Henderson Dempewolf Ford is located at 2530 U.S. 41 in Henderson, KY. For more information call 270-827-3566.

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It’s not an exaggeration to say that George Jones is country music. With a career spanning over 55 years, countless albums and hits, the 81-year-old has not just seen it all, but lived it too.

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ll of that experience has been documented in song to the delight of Jones’ devoted fans - many of whom weren’t even alive when he started recording back in the early 50’s.

The tireless country star has scaled his number of live shows back the last few years and plans to retire soon but not before heading out for one more “Grand Tour.”

When Jones pulls into Evansville on March 23, it will be the final opportunity to see this true living legend.

The lyrics of country music often describe bouts of drinking and general rowdiness. Some artists simply play up their party side or fabricate for effect but Jones is famous for his exploits; he once embodied the phrase “hard-living.” Ten years sober now, the star spent much of his career in bars, always hanging around until last call. The only thing he may have loved more than drink was women. While the combination of the two often proved more than Jones could handle, it did provide him with the life experience necessary to write some of the biggest and most revered songs in country music.

When Jones sings, you can hear and feel the emotion; his words come from the heart. The pain in his songs is very real but so is the love. This duality has made Jones an artist whose music continues to resonate with generation after generation of fans.

With Jones’ sustained run of hit songs and classic albums, it’s hard to take in the scope of his career. He first hit number one in 1957 with the song “White Lightening” and was still at the top 25 years later with “I Always Get Lucky with You.” In between, Jones recorded some of his most famous songs via duets with his wife at the time, Tammy Wynette. The couple created country magic in the 70’s with several charttoppers including “We’re Gonna Hold On,” “Golden Ring” and “Near You.” This period was both incredibly successful and tumultuous for Jones. While he was riding high on the charts, more popular than ever, his personal life was slowly unraveling due to alcoholism.

It was the inevitable downside of fame. But the selfdestruction never kept Jones from producing huge hits, and no song of his long career was bigger than his 1981 duet with Barbara Mandrell, “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.” It was a cross-over success that

caught the attention of pop music fans and made both artists household names.

Jones continued to record well up into the last decade but has since concentrated on playing live. After this tour, he hopes to spend more time with his family and enjoy the clarity that clean living has provided. It’s been a long and wild ride.

—Thomas Ellis

The Centre is located at 715 Locust St. in downtown Evansville.

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Wilson Fairchild is the opening act.

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Jim Gaffigan’s “White Bread Tour” is headed to the Centre on March 29. Known for his blindingly pale features, Gaffigan is one of the quirkiest and most successful comedians of the last decade; he’s a fixture on the stand-up circuit as well as on television and film.

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he show at the Centre will be a bit of a homecoming for Gaffigan, an Indiana native who attended Purdue University before transferring schools and ultimately pursuing a career in comedy. His current tour draws on over 20 years of experience working crowds all over the world.

Gaffigan started out like all aspiring comedians, performing material in every two-bit nightclub from coast to coast. His dead-pan approach initially caused some confusion, but audiences eventually warmed up to Gaffigan’s wry take on food and sloth-like behavior. Once the dam broke, his reputation for quick-witted asides and strange

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anecdotes spread. Gaffigan’s popularity soared and gave him the confidence (and cash) to record his first comedy album, Luigi’s Doghouse. It raised the comedian’s profile even more and led to a long-standing relationship with Comedy Central. After featuring some of Gaffigan’s material in a 2004 animated series, the cable channel filmed an hour-long comedy special based on his 2006 album, Beyond the Pale. A perfect storm of Gaffigan’s best material to date and Comedy Central’s growing popularity, it put the comedian on the map in a big way. He went from being just another funny guy to a major star in a few short months.

Consequently, more and more offers flooded in, including parts in films such as The Love Guru and 17 Again.

Most comedians dream of scoring a role on a sitcom; it’s the holy grail of jobs for joke-makers. Of course, Jerry Seinfeld set the bar impossibly high, but Gaffigan still must have been ecstatic when he landed a major part on the TBS comedy My Boys. The show received good feedback and ran for several seasons, an eternity in the fickle world of television. Soon after, Gaffigan appeared in an episode of the insanely successful HBO series, Flight of the Conchords. For my money, his portrayal of the band manager’s best friend is absolutely brilliant - dead-pan comedy at its finest. And yet, his recurring animated short, Pale Force, on (the nowdefunct) Late Night with Conan O’Brien may be even funnier.

Gaffigan cleverly mocks his and O’Brien’s sickly white skin and continually presents the TV host as a weak cry-baby who often wets himself. The two of them are hilariously rendered as crime-fighters with the superpower of paleness.

The last few years have been especially good for Gaffigan. Along with appearances on the HBO series Bored to Death and USA’s Royal Pains, he has starred in the movies Away We Go, It’s Kind of a Funny Story and Going the Distance. He has also released two more best-selling comedy albums, 2009’s King Baby and last year’s Mr. Universe. Don’t miss one of the nation’s best comedians at the Centre on March 29.

—Thomas Ellis

The Centre is located at 715 Locust St. in downtown Evansville. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

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y sister Karen, who was being treated for breast cancer at Oncology Hematology Associates (OHA) would often have me, her Chemo Buddy, assist other patients in the treatment room when they were there.

Karen and I co-wrote a proposal called Chemo Buddies that allows volunteers to be present in the infusion center.

It also provides companionship and practical support to patients because, as Karen wrote at the time, “no one should ever have to go through chemo alone.”

The program has been in place since February 2012, and the Chemo Buddy volunteer team has come alongside nearly 7,000 people receiving chemo.

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I, Jill Wilhite Kincaid, of Evansville, was inspired by the transformative impact that friendship and simple hospitality can make for patients undergoing chemotherapy.

For me, the goal is simple: be a friend. “I tell my volunteers to act as if that person in the recliner is sitting in their living room—to treat them with the same hospitality as you would a visitor in your home. Above all, don’t see them as patients, but as people. Chemo is a long day, and having a friend to sit and talk with is a major stress reliever. If a patient is sharing conversation with you about something in their lives, they aren’t sitting there focusing on their cancer or their fears.”

—Jill Kincaid

For more information on how to support Chemo Buddies or get involved, go to www.mychemobuddies.com. Karen Wilhite Williams, passed away on July 25, 2011, from Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Her kind heart and giving spirit are honored every day in the chemo room through the Chemo Buddies program, which she inspired.

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Is the Still in the Building?

Since his passing on August 16th, 1977, mysteries surrounding the death of Elvis Presley have given rise to a superfluous number of imaginative conspiracy theories, outlandish tabloid articles and to some, a glimmering hope that maybe, just maybe, the King hasn’t left the building after all.

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hese theories range in plausibility, from Presley entering the FBI’s witness protection program to those who believe he reinvented himself as the masked country music singer Orion. Some diehard weirdos even go so far as to believe that the King of rock and roll was an extraterrestrial and simply returned to his home planet.

Though the evidence supporting Elvis being from Mars is nil, the events circling Presley’s death could be described as odd to say the least. A thorough autopsy was performed and a prescription drug overdose was the presumed cause, but an official diagnosis was never given. Shortly after, a private autopsy was requested by the family, the contents of which have never been released. And, this is where things take a turn for the strange.

Accounts of Elvis’ funeral are hard to delineate as fact or fiction based on little evidence of reliability and a lack of an actual list of those attendance. There are however, several reoccurring phenomena which seem to be very nearly unanimously accepted as having been true. One: “Elvis” seemed to look very unlike himself (this is usually the consensus of people viewing a loved one in an open casket). Two: “Elvis’” left sideburn was detached from his face (some think a wax figure of Elvis was placed in the casket). Three: The “person” in Presley’s casket had hands that were soft, pudgy and smooth, far from resembling the calloused, worn hands of a man known for guitar playing and brick breaking (Elvis was a black belt in both Tae Kwon Do and American Kenpo).

The oddities continue. Elvis Aron (notice the single “a” spelling) was the name printed on Presley’s official birth certificate on January 8th, 1935. The reason for the odd spelling was in memory of Elvis’ identical twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley, who was delivered stillborn.

This unusual spelling of Aron was very important to Elvis, a very sentimental, even superstitious man. Thus, Presley’s gravestone reading Elvis Aaron Presley (Aaron with two a’s) is an oversight one wouldn’t think could be made easily.

It is known that Elvis attempted to aid the FBI in 1970 and wanted badly to become an informant. It is also a fact that Elvis had a bad run-in involving the sale of one of his planes with “The Fraternity,” a known crime circle associated with the mafia. Members of “The Fraternity” were arrested a tried shortly after the King’s death in 1977. This gives stock to those that believe Elvis did not die, but was placed in the witness protection program for divulging live-threatening information to the FBI. This would explain the vague autopsy report, the uncanny imposter in the casket and the misspelling of the name on the gravestone.

There it is, a brief glimpse at some of the oddities and curiosities that circle the death of Elvis. In the words of the X-Files:: the truth is out there.

For more information on conspiracy theories surrounding Elvis’ death and afterlife, I recommend watching the documentary Elvis: Dead or Alive, a decent investigative report by Bill Bixby (it can be found streaming on Youtube). And, definitely look up Orion. You won’t be disappointed.

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When it comes to serving up some major heat, Brenna Wu, a senior at Reitz Memorial High School, sears the neon felt right off the ball.

he brings such skill, intensity and dedication to the game of tennis it would make Andre Agassi do a double-take. Her talent has led her to sign a letter of intent to attend and play tennis at the University of Southern Indiana.

Wu was part of the Reitz Memorial tennis team that won the State Championship in Indiana last year and who intend on keeping their title secure this year.

News4U had a chance to have a chat with Wu to get to know the young lady behind the racquet.

News4U (N4U): How did you get into tennis?

Brenna Wu (BW): Tennis is a sport that someone could say ‘runs in my family.’

My Aunt Julie let my cousin Maria, play tennis and she loved it instantly.

I received the opportunity to go to watch some of Maria’s high school matches, and I loved the experience. After seeing some of her matches as well as talking to my aunt, my mom made the decision to put me into a tennis program at what used to

be Advantage Court and Fitness. I was 10 years old at the time.

N4U: How does it feel to be able to use your skill and talent to represent your school?

BW: I feel great pride in who I am as well as having great pride in my school. To be able to show my talents for my school and my God is truly a marvelous gift.

N4U: What are some of your interests outside tennis?

BW: I love to spend time with my family as well as my friends. I love to watch movies, listen to music and play other sports like volleyball, basketball or even ping pong. I also love to read, travel and bake.

N4U: What tips would you give someone who is new to tennis and wants to be really good at it?

BW: First, make sure to go out and continue to practice anytime an opportunity presents itself. Another thing I would say would be to set goals

for yourself. When I started to play my coaches let me set goals for myself, and I believe that setting those goals helped me to be where I am today.

N4U: What is your favorite memory tied to the sport?

BW: Last summer, my high school team went all the way to the state championships. At the state level, you have to win three matches in order to win the “final” trophy. I played doubles at the time, and as a team we won the first two matches. As a whole team, we were down to our final match playing against Cathedral, a school near Indianapolis.

My doubles partner and I were one of the first matches to win, and I remember the suspense waiting and watching my other teammates. I was watching our freshman play her match, and if she won, she won the state title for our team.

When she won the final point, I ran onto the court screaming and shouting. It was an amazing experience that I don’t think I could ever forget.

—Nick Durcholz

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Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra

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Although the original Orient Express passenger train runs its course no longer, the people of Evansville will have a special and rare chance to ride its rails once again as the Maestro Alfred Savia and the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra take you on a musical journey along the Orient Express.

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News 4U (N4U): Each piece of music selected has the intention of guiding the audience through some interesting cities in Europe on the Orient Express (Vienna, Austria, Venice, Italy, Bucharest, Romania, Budapest, Hungary and Prague, Czech Republic). Why was this route chosen?

Alfred Savia (AS): Those are actual stops that were on the real Orient Express and all the interesting musical pieces fit the journey, with Vienna being the most prolific with famous composers. We open with a touch of the Orient, since it IS the Orient Express after all, with a beautiful piece by the composer Bright Sheng, then roll into a little Viennese “bonbon” with the short Strauss polka piece, and the Vivaldi is a streaming, very light piece along the journey. The Romanian and Hungarian music is very robust and exciting, with the trip ending on a soaring piece by Dvorak. Also, my wife and I just went on a trip, a Blue Danube cruise, and advertised it during our concerts and on our website for music lovers to join us. Three nights in Budapest with stops in Austria, Vienna and Prague…

During the performance the audience will get to see pictures we took on that trip projected on a screen.

his is a one night only event, Saturday, March 16th at 7 p.m. at the Victory Theatre. It is part of the Passport to Passion 2012 – 2013 series. Concert-goers can expect to hear terrific music from prolific composers Bright Sheng, Antonio Vivaldi, George Enesco, Johann Strauss, Jr., Franz Liszt and Antonin Dvorak. News 4U caught up with the Maestro Alfred Savia to find out more about this intriguing concert.

N4U: Some of the pieces (Sheng, Vivaldi) have never been performed by the Philharmonic and others haven’t been performed in years. Are these performances going to be an exciting journey for the orchestra as well?

AS: Oh, I think so! This is the first time the orchestra is playing a piece by Sheng. He is a very talented composer and it’s exciting to do his piece. The orchestra we have now is more advanced and talented, but the Romanian and Hungarian pieces (most recognizable from the old Bugs Bunny cartoons) have fallen out of favor, and while it would have been known better back then by the members of the old orchestra, I think the current orchestra will find this new and challenging. The Dvorak will be like going back to an old friend, as it’s a very recognizable piece. It’s a great way to end a lovely musical journey.

The Orient Express concert will be on March 16 at 7 p.m. at the Victory Theatre in downtown Evansville.

—Julie Buente

Tickets can be purchased at www.evansvillephilharmonic.org/event/the-orient-express/ or by calling 812-425-5050. Ticket prices start at $16 apiece with applicable fees, student rush tickets (with valid student ID) are available one hour prior to the performance for just $8. This concert is also available for club2030 members. For more information on this concert and everything Evansville Philharmonic please visit www.evansvillephilharmonic.org.

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Knives pump like pistons, hot oil splashes like molten rock and terse commands pierce the thick steam as eight teams of local chefs/cooks pit their speed and skill against one another in a culinary clash.

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aid battle is the Steel Cook Competition which will take place on March 10 at 4 p.m. in the Casino Aztar Conference Center. In the spirit of Food Network’s shows Iron Chef and Iron Chef America, participants are given a ‘secret ingredient’ which they must prepare a full meal around. The eight teams participating in this year’s competition represent Biaggi’s, Acropolis, The Hornet’s Nest, Ivy Tech Community College, Cavanaugh’s, Lorenzo’s, Victoria National Golf Club and Owensboro’s Famous Bistro. The competitors’ will have to bring their talents honed and primed, but they must also be prepped to use their talents with the utmost speed. It is this mixture of speed and precision that gets the most experienced of cooks and chefs sweating like they are in a pressure cooker.

After the teams have finished their dishes, they are presented to a panel of six local judges to be critiqued on three things: Taste, presentation and use of the ‘secret ingredient.’ The judges will deliberate, and then choose which team will emerge victorious.

Those in attendance of the competition will provided a myriad of tasty appetizers from food booths represented by each of the Casino Aztar restaurants including Cavanaugh’s, Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar, Diamond Deli, Max & Erma’s, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Riverside Cookery, Temptation Buffet, Le Parisianne du Chocolat and Riverview Coffee Company.

All proceeds from the 2013 Steel Cook Competition will go to the Tri-Sate Food Bank who serve our community’s families and children by providing food for those in need through a network of other local charities.

News4U was able to catch up with last year’s winner Jayson Munoz of Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro to get a first hand glimpse into the heat in the Steel Cook kitchen.

News4U (N4U): What specifically do you think led to your Steel Cook victory in 2012?

Jayson Munoz (JM): Quick thinking on my feet. I have a lot of energy and not being limited to cooking one kind of cuisine. I am a true foodie at heart.

N4U: What advice would you give a chef/cook entering into the competition for the first time?

JM: Don’t be a sore loser, the event is for charity. Also, bring the person you are most comfortable cooking with. Have fun and

push yourself!

N4U: Which challenger this year do you think is the biggest threat?

JM: I think Doros (from Acropolis) has a good shot. He has been runner up the last two years. Third time is a charm. Plus, I won’t be there. (Laughs) N4U: What do you enjoy most about the Steel Cook Competition?

JM: The money it raises for the food bank. I love that…I love our city and anything I can do to help it- I jump in.

The Steel Cook competition is one of the most unique and exciting events not only for foodies but even for those who can’t boil water. The palpable excitement and energy in the air, not to mention the glorious smells, are enticing to all.

—Nick Durcholz

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at participating restaurants, Tri-State Food Bank by calling 812-425-0775, Premier Marketing Services by calling 812-499-4465, online at www.ticketleap.com and by email at tickets@steelcook.org.

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COOKING SPOTLIGHT Lenten Season at

Tin Fish

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he Lenten season is once again upon us and that means fish on Friday. Thankfully, the tri-state area offers any number of excellent seafood restaurants. Tin Fish, located at 300 W. Jennings St. in Newburgh, is among the very best.

Born and raised in New York, owner Morgan Castillo worked as a sous-chef in Florida and Colorado before moving to Newburgh in 2006. She took a position as a line/grill cook at Evansville Country Club but jumped at the chance to be a full-time chef at Tin Fish. When the original owners decided to sell the restaurant in 2007, Castillo was on the shortlist of prospective buyers. “It was a very big decision for me,” she explains, “but I come from a family of entrepreneurs, and it seemed like a good opportunity.”

Once in charge, Castillo worked tirelessly to achieve and maintain extremely high standards of quality and service. “I want to make sure my customers are happy all the time. My staff is amazing, and we all strive to ensure that people always get a fantastic meal every time they come in,” she says.

While the Tin Fish menu features one tempting seafood option after another, the restaurant has gained a reputation for certain items. “We’re famous for our fish and chips,” says Castillo. “It is North Atlantic cod served with crisp-cut fries and homemade slaw – which is sweet and sour, vinegar-based. We’re also known for our fish tacos. Our most popular ones are the cod and the grilled mahi-mahi. But my favorite is the calamari taco.” Tin Fish offers two different styles of tacos – the original and the tio chico which is named after Castillo’s uncle. Both come wrapped in an eight inch flour tortilla.

The original style features cabbage, homemade pico de gallo, shredded cheddar cheese and a little bit of white sauce and hot sauce. The tio chico is similar but with more of a kick. It features cabbage, homemade papaya salsa, hot sauce, cheese, fresh cilantro and lime. Most fish choices for the tacos come either fried or grilled.

As a connoisseur of fish tacos, I can say with the utmost sincerity that Tin Fish serves an absolutely amazing product. I had the pleasure of trying their classic cod taco, and the combination of cheeses and sauces drizzled on top of the flakiest, freshest fish imaginable made my day. I’m not ashamed to admit that I abandoned my normal table manners and ate

with alarming speed. So, Lenten season or not, I urge you to try Tin Fish – and personally challenge you to eat with dignity. It can’t be done.

It should be noted that while Tin Fish excels with seafood, they do also serve equally delicious chicken burritos, sandwiches, tacos and tenders – and burgers for meat lovers.

As stated above, there are many excellent seafood places in the area. One great option for Lent is Farm Boy Food Mart located at 2761 N. Kentucky Ave. It has an extensive selection of fish including cod, pollack, flounder, catfish/fiddlers and salmon, not to mention shrimp.

Another place to check out is Par-K Seafood located at 757 S. Green River Rd. Their selection includes speckled trout, grouper, tuna, mahimahi, red snapper, salmon and flounder as well as shrimp, crab, oysters and crawfish.

—Thomas Ellis Both Farm Boy Food Mart and Par-K Seafood have seafood available all year long.

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What ' s ‘ Cookin A

Ri Ra Irish Pub

701 N.W. Riverside Drive, Evansville, IN 47708 812-426-0000

figurehead in the Evansville night life scene for seven years, Ri Ra Irish Pub not only offers a kilt-raising good time with great music and libations but they also boast some of the most quality, reasonablypriced cuisine in the city.

Ri Ra prides itself on being a scratch kitchen; every dish is prepared on the spot using the freshest of ingredients. True to its name, Ri Ra slings dishes bursting with the flavor and luck of the Irish all year long. Their kitchen staff incorporates both immigrant and traditional Irish culinary ideas into the food.

Even some of the non-Irish menu items hold within them a bit of blarney.

“We have a food and beverage director who’s just insane about Irish cuisine and taking it to that next level. Everything we do is going to have a bit of an Irish twist to it,” said Ryan Bodine, General Manager of Ri Ra Evansville.

Walking into the pub, the traditional Irish tunes fill the space, the jolly notes coaxing you into a jig. It has the all the spirit of an old immigrant Irish tavern in a contemporary body. The dark, rich wood and textures invigorate and comfort at the same time.

The first offering delivered by Ri Ra Executive Chef Raul Sanchez is the Corned Beef and Cabbage. The Corned Beef is cooked to perfection. The texture is tender and neat to the point that the individual shreds of beef split from each other with the slightest effort. The accompanying parsley sauce added an earthy flair without hiding the uncanny freshness of the meat. There is also a faint but noticeable sweetness to the beef that intrigued my palate. The cabbage sports a mild flavor and brisk texture but keeps substance with help from the parsley sauce.

A side of coiffed mashed potatoes provided a rich and savory distraction.

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The second dish that came to the table was the Irish Stew. It is the epitome of stick-to-your-bones comfort food, like Mom’s pot-roast with carrots, stew meat, tomatoes and of course, some Guinness. Chunks of rich, tender beef and veggies swim in earthy goodness. A few distractions presented at the same time were Bangers, a medium-sized sausage with a subtle but still savory and smoky taste. Also, Irish Rashers thinly sliced and faintly sweet pork cuts, as well as White Pudding, a rich and savory sausage-disk with earthy tones.

Last to come to the table was Ri Ra Fish & Chips, a whole side of Haddock encased in a beautiful, bright amber batter. The Haddock is so tender it nearly melts in my mouth, the fish itself was perfectly moist and the batter comes in with a one-two punch of flaky, savory goodness. The beer batter was so flavorful and yet, the subtle taste of the Haddock itself stays intact. A side of Irish Remoulade brings sweet, tart and savory tones to the dish knocking the palate for a loop while a second side of an extremely zesty Tartar Sauce with a touch of mint awakens all the senses.

This dish is a flavor powerhouse.

Ri Ra Irish Pub has all the bases covered for a great time anytime of the year, but when it comes to St. Patrick’s Day, this place is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

—Nick Durcholz

localchefspotlight Jeremiah Galey

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osey County native Jeremiah Galey is the Executive Chef at the Red Geranium, located in New Harmony, IN. Galey lived in Wadesville, IN his entire life until his recent move to New Harmony. The North Posey High School grad spent one semester at Vincennes University for audio recording before deciding to follow his passion: music, through his local band Gentlemen and Scholars.

In addition to his love of music though, Galey has an “obsession” with food, specifically flavor combinations. Galey states, “I was fascinated by how I could loathe a certain taste or texture, but I could pair it somehow with another and change everything.”

At the Red Geranium, Chef Galey started as a dishwasher in 2005 and has since moved up to Executive Chef. Having started there in high school, Galey has always valued this area as his home. He shares, “I know the people in the area, and I feel I can relate to what they want.” He’s always had a drive to manage, though. So with the work ethic that his parents instilled on him at a young age, Galey enjoys “excel[ing] at the things [he] loves because in [his] mind, anything short of perfection might as well be a failure.” He also believes it’s important to constantly think about how he can improve things around him.

The Red Geranium 504 North St New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 682-4431

Galey enjoys having a seasonal menu at the restaurant. He states that “I love knowing what I’m about to order was designed to be perfect that exact day. It’s so personable.”

The history of the town and the restaurant are also important to Galey. “There’s still this sparkle in the air. So many people come through here. There will always be some untraceable quality about New Harmony.

Like a private little luxury, just for you.” He’s also excited about the upcoming 2013 50th anniversary of the Red Geranium, which he describes as “pretty impressive in today’s world.”

Galey’s favorite dish on the menu at the Red Geranium is their current featured salad: Spinach tossed in a new Sweet Pepper vinaigrette, topped with sliced Pears, chocolate covered Walnuts, and Bleu cheese crumbles. His favorite dish to cook though is the Sea Scallops. He shares that, “Their flavor mixes perfectly with the Potato Mousseline and Carrot-ginger sauce. And the dish looks incredibly appealing. Nice contrast with bright colors.”

For the lunch crowd, he recommends one of their seasonal salads. He adds, “Right now, we’ve still got the fall/ winter salads. I would get the Italian Salad in a heartbeat.

Fresh romaine, Feta cheese and our freshly-made Italian dressing? You can’t go wrong.”

For dinner, Galey recommends starting with the Caesar Salad. He shares, “The croutons are made that day, and the Caesar dressing is a recipe I feel I’ve perfected.”

Following the salad, Galey recommends the Roasted Duck.

Galey describes it as “really geared towards fall/winter right now, but on the new spring menu starting in April, it will be undeniable.” Then for dessert, he recommends the Butterscotch Bread Pudding with Bourbon Glaze, which he refers to as his “vice,” adding that he “can’t get enough of it.”

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AMISH

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

BARBECUE

Bandana BBQ 6636 Logan Dr. 401-9922 $10-$15/Reservations/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Bar-B-Q Barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 491-9868 Under $10/No Reservations/ No Alcohol/Checks/MC/VISA 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 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 (Haubstadt) 6701 Nisbet Rd. 812-963-9305 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted

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Shyler’s Bar-B-Q 405 S. Green River Rd. 476-4599 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Southern Ride BBQ (New Harmony, IN) 1023 B Church St. 812-682-4227 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major 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 Credit Cards 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/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC/No Checks Applebee’s Bar & Grill (East) 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 471-0929 (West) 5727 Pearl Dr. 426-2006 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

C.K.B. Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar (Henderson, Ky) 108 N. 2nd St. 270- 212-2133 $10-$15/Causal/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388 Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine 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/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 475-1510 $10-$15/ Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Hadi Shrine 6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/AMEX

Bar Louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd.

476-7069 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Hott’s Grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-9150 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC

Beans & Baristas 800 N. Green River Rd. 475-8566 (Eastland Mall) Under$10/Casual/MC/VISA

J. Gumbo’s 1211 N. Tudor Ln. 473-2951 Under $10/Casual/ No Checks/All major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

Beef O’Brady’s (Newburgh, IN) 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-9464 Under $10/Causal/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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

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

Patio Bar & Grill (Henderson, KY) 104 N. Water St. 270-831-9955 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/Full Bar

Lucky Joe’s Bar & Grill.

3300 US HWY 41 N. (Hend) 812-435-8908 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Exp. 473-4100 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Major Munch (Old Post Office Place, Downtown Evansville) 437-2363 Under $10/ Casual/VISA/MC/Online ordering available – www.majormunch.com powered by Click4AMeal Max & Erma’s Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4258 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/ Full Bar

Riverside Cookery (Inside Casino Aztar) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 433-4227 Under $10/Casual/ No Checks/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Inside Cold Stone Creamery) 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy 437-2653 Show-Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 401-SHOW (West) 5501 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar/

Online ordering available – www.showmes.com powered by Click4AMeal Steeplechase Café (Clarion Inn Airport) 4101 Hwy. 41 N. 424-6400 $10-$15/Full Bar/Checks / Credit Cards Temptations Buffet Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-4000 Under $10/Casual/ Credit Cards Accepted T.G.I. Friday’s (In Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 491-8443Under $10/ Casual/Full Bar/No Reservations/No Checks/ All Major CC Wayback Burgers 115 Cross Pointe Blvd., Ste. 4 475-9272 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/No Reservations/ No Alcohol/All Major CC

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

China Village (Newburgh, IN) 8423 Bell Oaks Dr. 812-858-8238 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC/ DSCVR

CHINESE

Canton Inn Restaurant 947 North Park Dr. 428-6611 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

Chopstick House Restaurant 5412 E. Indiana St. 473-5551 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/Credit Cards

Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ 315 E. Diamond Ave. 423-9897 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/MC, VISA

Crazy Buffet 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 437-8833 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/No checks/Credit Cards

China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 423-1896 Under $10/Casual/Checks Beer & Wine/All Major CC

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

China Super Buffet 127 N. Burkhardt Rd. 476-8788 Under $10/Casual/VISA/ MC/DSCVR

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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 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

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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

DELI/CAFES

Abby Road Coffee Bean Emporium 422 N. Main St. 402-0842 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC/No Alcohol 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 Fresh Harvest Deli 101 N.W. 1st St. 421-0407 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA 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 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 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Just Rennies Cookies 102 S.E. 4th St. 490-8098 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major CC ordering available -www.justrennies.compowered by Click4AMeal La Sombra Coffee Company 318 Main St. 492-4567 Under $10/Casual/VISA/ MC/ DSCVR 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 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 Credit Cards

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Roly Poly Sandwiches 5702 E. Virginia St. 812-962-2326 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ VISA/MC River Front Grille 1 Main St. 422-1800 Under $10/ All Major CC 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 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 YWCA Tea Room

by Mary & Martha 118 Vine St. 422-6922 Under $10, Casual/ No Reservations/All Major CC

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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

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

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

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

Hornville Tavern 2607 W. Baseline Rd. 812-963-0967 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ No Credit Cards/Checks Accepted

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/VISA/MC/ AMEX Golden Corral (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd.

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

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 Kippleville (Kipplee’s Partyhouse) 2322 Division St. 476-1936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards 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 Mr. Earl’s 1113 Riverside Dr. 474-5013 Under $10/Cash Only

O’Charley’s (East) 7301 E. Indiana St. 479-6632 (West) 5125 Pearl Dr. 424-3348 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC The Old Mill 503 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major C CReservations/ Checks Accepted/ The Redwagon Restaurant & Bar (Poseyville) Hwy. 165 & I-64 812-874-2210 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/All Major CC The Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 425-2261 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Checks Accepted/NoAlcohol Popeye’s Chicken 3300 N. 1st. Ave 401-1773 Under $10/All MajorCC/No Alcohol 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. 812-867-7330 Under $10/Check MC/Visa/ Reservations/Buffett YWCA Tea Room

by Mary & Martha 118 Vine St. 422-6922 Under $10, Casual/All Major CC Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

FINE DINING

Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

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

Red Geranium (New Harmony, IN) 504 N. St. 812-682-4431 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ Credit Cards

FROZEN YOGURT

Orange Leaf 701 Burkhardt Rd. 401-5215 Under $10/All Major CC Sweet CeCe’s Under $10/All Major CC (North) 12414 US 41 North 812-867-6228 (East) 4827 Davis Lant Dr. 477-5276 (West) 5625 Pearl Dr. 401-5232

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

GERMAN

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

GREEK

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 Lorenzo’s Bistro & Bakery 972 S. Hebron Ave. 475-9477 $15-$25/Upscale Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar

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

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

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/

Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar

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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 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. (812) 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 Zuki Japanese Grill & Sushi Lounge 1448 N. Green River Rd. 477-9854 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Beer & Wine Serviced/All Major Credit Cards

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KOREAN

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

LATIN AMERICAN

Los Alfaro 1704 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-8070 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/No Checks/ Beer & Wine/All Major CC

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 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

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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 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 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/

Big M’s Pizzeria 1424 N. Main St. 434-6909 $10-$15/Casual/VISA/MC

Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 402-8226 Under $10/Casual/VISAMC

Boston’s - The Gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 $5-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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

Cici’s Pizza (East) 101-B N. Green River Rd. 477-2424 (West) 5625 Pearl Dr. Ste. G 812-962-0034 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/Non Smoking/VISA/MC Dave’s Sports Den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

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

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

Firehouse Subs 1031 N. Green River Rd. 477-2141 Under $10/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

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

Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812-868-8071 Under $10/Casual

Highland Pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 402-8900 Under $10/VISA/MC

Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 473-3800 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Accepted Geronte’s Pizza 4706 Vogel Rd. 474-1700 Under $10/Casual/Checks / Beer & Wine/VISA/MC

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 Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY) 2611 Hwy. 41 N. 270-826-1111 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/Beer & Wine/MC

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

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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/No Alcohol/ 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

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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 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 Credit Cards

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

PUBS

Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Credit Cards 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 Dave’s Sportsden Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Full Bar/Checks/Major CCs

D.C.’s Pub 900 W. Buena Vista 401-6425 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks/All MajorCredit Cards Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC Fox & Hound English Pub and Grille 5416 E. Indiana St. 473-5721 Between $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Ginny’s Place 1602 Vann Ave. 477-0789 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 Mojo’s Boneyard Sportsbar & Grille 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 475-8593 under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy.

401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards The Pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Cards Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • March 2013

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The Pointe Sports Bar 830 LST Dr. 425-4840 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar RiRa’s Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar 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

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/

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Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Par-K Seafood 757 South Green River Rd 401-5222 $10-$15/Casual/Res Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards 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

Logsdon’s Restaurant (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 474-0005 $10-$15/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Sirloin Stockade 4610 Bellemeade Ave. 473-0300 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/No Alcohol/All Major CC Steak and Take Grill (Newburgh, IN) 4946 Hwy 261 473-0300 $10-$15/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC/DSCVR 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

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

Western Rib-Eye & Ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 476-5405 $12-$18/Casual/Reservations/ Full Bar/All MajorCredit Cards

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

TAVERNS

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

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

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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 Fat Boy Tavern (Ft. Branch IN) 115 N. McCreary Ave. (812)753-9914 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 423-8040 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash Only/ Full Bar 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/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ Credit Cards Lanhuck’s 321 E. Columbia St. 491-2222 Under $10/Casual/ Cash Only/No CC/Full Bar Legends (Inside River City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-74444 Under $10/Casual/ Major CC/Full Bar Lyle & Bills Sports Zone 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

Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar

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

T.J.’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. 402-9273 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Cash Only

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

VIETNAMESE

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FRIDAY, MARCH 1 5:00 PM Ellis Park -- Big Deal Drawing 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Gary Ward 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory Los Alfaro -- Family Night National Guard Armory -9th Annual Winstead’s USO Charity Show 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Carl Rodenberg Ford Center -- UE Lady Aces vs. Northern Iowa Panthers 7:30 PM Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Jazz Hat The Joke Factory -- Big Jon Richardson featuring Tucker Comic 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Herchel Bailey Band Harbor Bay (North) -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Skelton’s Montourage Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke with BK Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Dance Mix & Karaoke with DJ Dewit Harbor Bay (East) -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Karaoke by Full Throttle Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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Entertainment News4U.me Legends -- Bowl Your Head Off Special Legends -- Karaoke 9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Katie Watts Club Royale -- Live Entertainment Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Blame the Radio 10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Rachel & The Jimmies 11:00 PM Someplace Else -- Yara Sofia from Ru Paul’s Drag Race Sponsored by Pinnacle Vodka

SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Back Stage Bar & Grill -Ladies Night Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Dance Mix with DJ Kris (During Band Breaks) 9:30 AM The Centre -- Encore Dance Talent Competition 12:45 PM Someplace Else -- Yara Sofia from Ru Paul’s Drag Race Sponsored by Pinnacle Vodka 2:00 PM Ford Center -- UE Aces vs.

Indiana State Sycamores 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- Pool Tourney $5 Entrance Fee

5:00 PM Ellis Park -- Big Deal Drawing

& Grill -- Rachel & The Jimmies Lanhucks -- Bloodtribe

5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Gary Ward

10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Smoke Rings

6:00 PM Holy Spirit Campus -$10,000 Bingo 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:30 PM The Joke Factory -- Big Jon Richardson featuring Tucker Comic 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Herchel Bailey Band Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Hershel Bailey Band Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Boscoe France Band Doc’s Nightclub -- Joe’s Garage Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Sick Willy Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke Legends -- Bowl Your Head Off Special 9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Retro Shock Club Royale -- Live Entertainment 10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- DJ Jon B KC’s Time Out Lounge

& Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night - Unique Soundz Entertainment Karaoke withTravis

11:00 PM Someplace Else -- Drag Show featuring Chelsey Nicole Stephens (Second Show Follows)

MONDAY, MARCH 4

SUNDAY, MARCH 3

Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sports Night

12:45 AM Someplace Else -- Drag Show featuring Chelsey Nicole Stephens

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

1:00 PM Ford Center -- UE Lady Aces vs. Bradley Bears Winzerwald Winery -Scott Moore

7:00 PM The Centre -- Daughtry & 3 Doors Down

2:00 PM Casino Aztar (Conference Center) -- $40,000 Camp & Cash Bonus Entry Drawing 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- APA Pool League 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty 7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Cincinnati 8:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Live Music 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ

7:30 PM Someplace Else -- Ru Paul’s Drag Race Watch Party 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Beer Pong, Xbox 360 and Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Eight Stories High

TUESDAY, MARCH 5 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -- Texas Hold ‘Em Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

AWedding Day toServices, Remember LLC

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hen we started our business in 2007 it was with the goal of having an easy and affordable way for couples to get married.

There are too many times when couples have to travel out-of-state to find an officiant that will marry them.

We wanted to bring to our area a service that was much needed. Fast forward 5 years later and our goal remains the same!

We now have two ordained ministers that are able to officiate weddings in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. Our services are nondenominational and our ceremonies are fully customizable. Our officiants are not affiliated with a specific religious group nor are they tied to a local church. They can travel to the location of the couples choosing.

Over the years we have met so many wonderful couples and all their needs are different. We have married couples in their homes or backyards, at the Evansville and Newburgh Riverfront, private-party restaurants, event centers or venues, golf courses, country clubs, etc. We don’t always know where our next one will take us! Last year, we were able to travel to French Lick, IN and also Brown County State Park. This year we will be traveling to Jasper and…who knows?

We look forward to working with each couple and making their day A Day To Remember!

—Leah Dugan

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7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band Doc’s Nightclub -- Cornhole (Bring a Partner) 8:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz Showplace Cinemas (East & Princeton) -- IU vs. Ohio State 8:30 PM Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday 9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Club Royale -- Karaoke with BK Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Beer Pong, Xbox 360 and Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- College Night UniqueSoundz with Travis

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 5:00 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -Ladies Night Live Music 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Open Mic Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 7 Lucky Lady -- Ladies Night Someplace Else -- College Night with Beer Pong & Karaoke 12:00 PM Ford Center -- 2013 Deaconess GLVC Men’s & Women Basketball Championship Tournament 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty Los Alfaro -- Family Night Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band Doc’s Nightclub -- Blind Draw Cornhole 7:30 PM The Joke Factory -- Artie Fletcher featuring Mike Northington

8:00 PM TGI Friday’s Restaurant -- DJ 9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- College Night with DJ Jon J Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Club Royale -- Karaoke with BK Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Ladies Night Karaoke Hammerheads -- KAT NATION (Downstairs) Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Kim & Ryan (Upstairs) KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke Unique Soundz Lanhucks -- Karaoke by Full Throttle 9:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Shawn Broshears

Friday, March 8 12:00 PM Ford Center -- 2013 Deaconess GLVC Men’s & Women Basketball Championship Tournament 5:00 PM Ellis Park -- Big Deal Drawing 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Neal Yockey 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory Los Alfaro -- Family Night 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

7:30 PM Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Jazz Hat The Joke Factory -- Artie Fletcher featuring Mike Northington 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Burns & Poe Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- After Hours Jazz Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke with BK Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Dance Mix & Karaoke with DJ Dewit Hammerheads -- HIP-HOP Friday with DJ JAKE RYAN (Downstairs) Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke Legends -- Bowl Your Head Off Special Legends -- Karaoke 9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Lindsey Williams Club Royale -- Pieces of the Day Ri Ra Irish Pub -Blaggards 10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Flat Stanley Lanhucks -- Soul Harmonic 10:15 PM The Joke Factory -- Artie Fletcher featuring Mike Northington 11:00 PM Someplace Else -Drag Show (Second Show Follows)

Saturday, March 9 Back Stage Bar & Grill -Ladies Night Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Dance Mix with DJ Kris (During Band Breaks) 12:45 AM Someplace Else -- Drag Show 10:00 AM The Joke Factory -Comedy Workshop with Artie Fletcher 11:00 AM Showplace Cinemas (East & Princeton) -- UK vs.

Florida 12:00 PM Ford Center -- 2013 Deaconess GLVC Men’s & Women Basketball Championship Tournament 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- Pool Tourney $5 Entrance Fee Winetree (North) -- Beer Tasting 5:00 PM Ellis Park -- Big Deal Drawing 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Neal Yockey 6:00 PM Holy Spirit Campus -Bingo Night 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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7:30 PM The Joke Factory -- Artie Fletcher featuring Mike Northington 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Burns & Poe Harbor Bay (North) -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Thunder Dreamer Doc’s Nightclub -- Live Music Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Falter Hammerheads -- DJ Jake Ryan (Downstairs) Hammerheads -- DJ Kriss (Upstairs) Harbor Bay (East) -- Karaoke Legends -- Bowl Your Head Off Special 9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Greg Burroughs Club Royale -- Pieces of the Day 10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- DJ Jon B KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Flat Stanley Lanhucks -- Junkyard Stereo 10:15 PM The Joke Factory -- Artie Fletcher featuring Mike Northington 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Kelly Ann Thompson

Entertainment News4U.me SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Showplace Cinemas (East & Princeton) -- IU vs. Michigan 12:45 AM Someplace Else -- Drag Show featuring Jaidynn Diore Fierce, Jackie P. Lee & Morgan LeFaye 12:00 PM Ford Center -- 2013 Deaconess GLVC Men’s & Women Basketball Championship Tournament 1:00 PM Winzerwald Winery -- Adelta Blues (Ryan Rigdon & Blind Dog) 2:00 PM Casino Aztar (Conference Center) -- $40,000 Camp & Cash Bonus Entry Drawing 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- APA Pool League 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty 8:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Live Music

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Amazing Soul Crackers

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Hillory (Upstairs) KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night - Unique Soundz Entertainment Karaoke withTravis

MONDAY, MARCH 11 Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sports Night 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:30 PM Someplace Else -- Ru Paul’s Drag Race Watch Party 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Beer Pong, Xbox 360 and Karaoke

TUESDAY, MARCH 12 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty 6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -- Texas Hold ‘Em 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Ashley Buchart Band Doc’s Nightclub -Cornhole (Bring a Partner)

9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Club Royale -- Karaoke with BK Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Beer Pong, Xbox 360 and Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- College Night UniqueSoundz with Travis

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 5:00 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Ladies Night Live Music 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Ashley Buchart Band 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Darwin Initiative Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Comedy Night: Darryl Rhoads featuring Holly Lynnea Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Jameson Whiskey Dinner Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Ennis Clare Session

8:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Paddies Themed Pub Quiz

9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Amazing Soul Crackers

8:30 PM Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday

10:30 PM Someplace Else --Karaoke with a Drag Queen

THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Lucky Lady -- Ladies Night Showplace Cinemas (East & Princeton) -- Big Ten Tourney Someplace Else -- College Night with Beer Pong & Karaoke 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Los Alfaro -- Family Night Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session The Centre -- Ken Schmidt of Harley Davidson 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Ashley Buchart Band Doc’s Nightclub -- Blind Draw Cornhole Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Ennis Clare

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s the weather in the tri-state takes a turn for the better, it is time to retire those boots and break out your running shoes to participate in the University of Southern Indiana’s 2013 Romain Subaru Screaming Eagles Running Series.

The race is on March 16 the day before St. Patrick’s Day. Event festivities include a funfest for adults and children each day of the race from 8 a.m.-1p.m.The funfest will include the contest for best leprechaun.

Proceeds from this event will go toward scholarships and professional development funds for USI’s Sport Management program.

Awards are given to the top three in all divisions in each race.

—Brooklyn Solis Please contact Dr. Glenna Bower for more info at 812-465-1265 or by email at gbower@usi.edu

7:30 PM The Joke Factory -- Open Mic 8:00 PM TGI Friday’s Restaurant -- DJ 9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- College Night with DJ Jon J Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Club Royale -- Karaoke with BK Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Ladies Night Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke Unique Soundz Lanhucks -- Karaoke by Full Throttle Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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Daughtry and 3 Doors Down Live at

the Centre

9:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Sam Rice

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 5:00 PM Ellis Park -- Big Deal Drawing 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Byron Rohrig 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory Los Alfaro -- Family Night

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nother great live show is coming to the Centre on March 4. Hard rock veterans Daughtry and 3 Doors Down will co-headline the concert, each bringing an arsenal of hits and years of touring experience.

Daughtry got his big break on season five of American Idol. Capitalizing on the exposure, he released his selftitled debut album in 2006; singles “It’s Not Over” and “Home” helped to boost sales of over four million, making him one of the most successful Idol contestants since the show’s inception. 2009’s Leave This Town and 2011’s Break the Spell both continued Daughtry’s chart dominance, each producing further hit singles, including “No Surprise” and “Outta My Head.”

3 Doors Down first appeared on the radar in 2000 with the release of their debut album, The Better Life. The first single, “Kryptonite,” was a hugely popular song, charting in the top five.

The album eventually sold over six million copies. Many bands have crumbled under the pressure of following up such a massive success, but 3 Doors Down responded with a string of hits, including “When I’m Gone,” “Here without You,” “Let Me Go” and “It’s Not My Time.”

In 2011, they released the album Time of My Life and followed that up with a well-deserved greatest hits package last year.

—Thomas Ellis The Centre is located at 715 Locust St. in downtown Evansville.

The show starts at 7 p.m.

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6:30 PM Fraternal Order of the Eagles -- Mystery Dinner: Murder at the Speakeasy

9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Icemen After Party with DJ Jon B & Scott Winzinger Club Royale -- Never Been Caught Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Rory Connolly Band

7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Carl Rodenberg

10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly Lanhucks -- Cody Medcalf

7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Greenville Road Warriors

10:15 PM The Joke Factory -- Vic Clevenger featuring Ray Oscar Price

7:30 PM Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Jazz Hat The Joke Factory -- Vic Clevenger featuring Ray Oscar Price

11:00 PM Someplace Else -- Drag Show featuring Jodie Santana (Second Show Follows)

8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Devonshires Harbor Bay (North) -- Karaoke

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

Back Stage Bar & Grill -Ladies Night Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Dance Mix 9:00 PM with DJ Kris (During Band Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Breaks) Karaoke Gerst Haus -- St. Patrick’s Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe Day Celebration with -- No Curfew Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke Corned Beef & Cabbage, Reubens, Green Beer, Guiness & Tin Man Budweiser reminds you to Irish choose a designated driver.

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Corned Beef & Cabbage, Reubens, Green Beer, Guiness & Tin Man Irish Stockwell Inn -- St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Green Beer and Homemade Corned Beef & Cabbage 12:45 AM Someplace Else -- Drag Show featuring Jodie Santana 9:00 AM USI -- Run of Luck 7K 11:00 AM Los Alfaro -- Latin Food Expo 12:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Six Nations Rugby: Wales vs.

England 3:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Dave Huffman 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- Pool Tourney $5 Entrance Fee 5:00 PM Ellis Park -- Big Deal Drawing The Centre -- Night of Vision Gala 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Byron Rohrig 6:00 PM Holy Spirit Campus -Bingo Night 7:00 PM American Legion -- 2013

Ferdinand Folk Festival Lineup Announcement and Concert Fundraiser Event with Boscoe France Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Old Chicago -- St. Patty’s Day Bierstube: DJ & Gonzo’s Toybox Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams Victory Theatre -Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Orient Express

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly Lanhucks -- Prowler

3:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Dave Huffman

10:15 PM The Joke Factory -- Vic Clevenger featuring Ray Oscar Price

4:00 PM Ellis Park -- St. Patrick’s Day Buffet Lanhucks -- APA Pool League

7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Kalamazoo Wings

Gerst Haus -- St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Corned Beef & Cabbage, Reubens, Green Beer, Guiness & Tin Man Irish Showplace Cinemas (East & Princeton) -- St. Patrick’s Day with Corned Beef & Cabbage & Green Beer Sportsmans Grille & Billiards -- St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Corned Beef & Cabbage, Reubens, Green Beer, Guiness & Tin Man Irish

7:30 PM The Joke Factory -- Vic Clevenger featuring Ray Oscar Price 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Devonshires Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Vintage Rendition Doc’s Nightclub -- Old Bill Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Sixty-Four East Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke Legends -- Bowl Your Head Off Special 9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- St. Patrick’s Day Party with The Jimmies Club Royale -- St. Patrick’s Day Party with Never Been Caught 10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- DJ Jon B

10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pieces of the Day

SUNDAY, MARCH 17

8:00 AM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Breakfast Buffet 12:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Jim Staley Showplace Cinemas (East & Princeton) -- Nascar Sprint Cup - Bristol 1:00 PM Winzerwald Winery -- St. Patrick’s Day: Live Entertainment

5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Jason Lee Mckinney 8:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Honey Roy 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Hammerheads -- St. Patrick’s Day Karaoke with Hillory (Upstairs) KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- St. Patrick’s Day Party with The Pits KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night - Unique Soundz Entertainment Karaoke withTravis 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Blended Society

2:00 PM Casino Aztar (Conference Center) -- $40,000 Budweiser reminds you to Camp & Cash Bonus choose a designated driver.

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MONDAY, MARCH 18 Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sports Night 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:30 PM Someplace Else -- Ru Paul’s Drag Race Watch Party 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Beer Pong, Xbox 360 and Karaoke

TUESDAY, MARCH 19 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty 6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -- Texas Hold ‘Em 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Ballard Trio Doc’s Nightclub -- Cornhole (Bring a Partner) 8:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 8:30 PM Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday 9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 5:00 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -Ladies Night Live Music 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Ballard Trio 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Lacey Chaddock 9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Elliot Sublett & Friends 10:30 PM Someplace Else -- Karaoke with a Drag Queen

THURSDAY, MARCH 21 Lucky Lady -- Ladies Night Showplace Cinemas (East & Princeton) -- NCAA Road to the Final Four

Someplace Else -- College Night with Beer Pong & Karaoke

7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Reading Royals

6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty Los Alfaro -- Family Night Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session

7:30 PM Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Chuck Grady The Joke Factory -- Danny Browning featuring Preston Vaugh

7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Ballard Trio Doc’s Nightclub -- Blind Draw Cornhole

8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Naptown Boogie Harbor Bay (North) -- Karaoke

8:00 PM TGI Friday’s Restaurant -- DJ 9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -College Night with DJ Jon J Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Club Royale -- Karaoke with BK Double Dukes (Henderson) -Ladies Night Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke Unique Soundz Lanhucks -- Karaoke by Full Throttle 9:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Katie Watts

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 Showplace Cinemas (East & Princeton) -- NCAA Road to the Final Four 5:00 PM Ellis Park -- Big Deal Drawing 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory Los Alfaro -- Family Night 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Blended Society Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/ BK Double Dukes (Henderson) -Dance Mix & Karaoke w/ DJ Dewit Harbor Bay (East) -- Karaoke Legends -- Bowl Your Head Off Special Legends -- Karaoke 9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Icemen After Party with DJ Jon B Club Royale -- Akacia Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Troy Miller 10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bad Medicine Lanhucks -- Chelsea Morning Acoustic Trio 20th Anniversary Celebration (30th Anniversary of Lanhucks) 10:15 PM The Joke Factory -- Danny Browning featuring Preston Vaugh 11:00 PM Someplace Else -- Drag Show featuring Mysti Dawn (Second Show Follows) Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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Mystery Dinner: Murder at the Speakeasy

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ure, Mayor Winnecke knows how to make the tough day to day decisions for the greater good of Evansville, but can he act? We shall soon find out on March 15.

The Mayor and the first Lady Winnecke are starring in an upcoming Mystery Dinner titled “Murder at the Speakeasy” at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles on Old Boonville Highway.

The production starts at 6:30 p.m., and all proceeds benefit Camp Riley – an organization that helps inspire youth with physical disabilities to realize their potential as they become increasingly independent.

For those of you out of the mystery dinner loop, it’s a bit like playing a game of Clue in real life.

The players take on the roles of various suspects and act out a murder scenario.

Meanwhile, observers enjoy a delicious meal as they try to solve the crime.

In addition to dinner, a cash bar will be provided along with postmystery music by Hoosier Daddy. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first three dinner guests that correctly identify the murderer.

Tickets are $25. There is a limited number available for the production, so it is requested that you make a reservation, though you may pick up the ticket at the door.

Keep in mind, donations are still being accepted for the silent auction to also benefit Camp Riley. Area businesses are being asked to donate an item for this great cause.

—Thomas Ellis To reserve a ticket or make a donation, please contact: ESAsorority@yahoo.com or call 812-457-2245 (Megan) or 812-477-7627 (Linda).

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SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Back Stage Bar & Grill -Ladies Night Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Dance Mix with DJ Kris (During Band Breaks) Showplace Cinemas (East & Princeton) -- NCAA Road to the Final Four 12:45 AM Someplace Else -- Drag Show featuring Mysti Dawn 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- Pool Tourney $5 Entrance Fee 5:00 PM Ellis Park -- Big Deal Drawing 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Jordan Brooker 6:00 PM Holy Spirit Campus -Bingo Night 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Kalamazoo Wings 7:30 PM The Centre -- George Jones “The Grand Tour” The Joke Factory -- Danny Browning featuring Preston Vaugh

8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Naptown Boogie Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Smoke Rings Doc’s Nightclub -Velaire 7 Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Minx Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke Legends -- Bowl Your Head Off Special MoJo’s BoneYard -Crawl: Gerry Smoot / Greg Martin / Karle Moulden / Michael Gough 9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Blended Society Club Royale -- Akacia 10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- DJ Jon B KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bad Medicine Lanhucks -- Chelsea Morning Acoustic Trio 20th Anniversary Celebration (30th Anniversary of Lanhucks) Los Alfaro -- Latin Night 10:15 PM The Joke Factory -- Danny Browning featuring Preston Vaugh

Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Vintage Rendition

11:00 PM Someplace Else -- Drag Show featuring Venus Ann Serena, Morgan LeFaye, Mysti Dawn & Brock Harder (Second Show Follows)

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 Showplace Cinemas (East & Princeton) -- NCAA Road to the Final Four 12:45 AM Someplace Else -- Drag Show featuring Venus Ann Serena, Morgan LeFaye, Mysti Dawn & Brock Harder 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- APA Pool Tourney 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 5:30 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Minnette’s Swing Cats Tin Fish -- Jordan Brooker 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty 8:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Live Music 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Amazing Soul Crackers KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night - Unique Soundz Entertainment Karaoke w/ Travis

MONDAY, MARCH 25 Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sports Night 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty 7:30 PM Someplace Else -- Ru Paul’s Drag Race Watch Party 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Beer Pong, Xbox 360 and Karaoke

TUESDAY, MARCH 26 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty

Club Royale -- Karaoke with BK Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Beer Pong, Xbox 360 and Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- College Night UniqueSoundz with Travis

6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -- Texas Hold ‘Em

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27

7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires Doc’s Nightclub -- Cornhole (Bring a Partner) 8:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 8:30 PM Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday 9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke

5:00 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -Ladies Night Live Music 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires Ford Center -- Disney On Ice: Worlds of Fantasy

8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Katie Watts Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Comedy Night: Caroline Picard 9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Amazing Soul Crackers 10:30 PM Someplace Else -- Karaoke with a Drag Queen

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THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Lucky Lady -- Ladies Night Someplace Else -- College Night with Beer Pong & Karaoke 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty Los Alfaro -- Family Night Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires Doc’s Nightclub -- Blind Draw Cornhole Ford Center -- Disney On Ice: Worlds of Fantasy 7:30 PM The Joke Factory -- Open Mic 8:00 PM TGI Friday’s Restaurant -- DJ 9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- College Night with DJ Jon J Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Club Royale -- Karaoke with BK Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Ladies Night Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke Unique Soundz Lanhucks -- Karaoke by Full Throttle 9:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Shane Esplenaub

FRIDAY, MARCH 29 3:00 PM Ford Center -- Disney On Ice: Worlds of Fantasy 5:00 PM Ellis Park -- Big Deal Drawing

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Entertainment News4U.me 5:30 PM Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- The Original Small Batch Bourbon Tasting featuring the Jim Beam Bourbon Collection and more!

Tin Fish -- Blind Dog 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory Los Alfaro -- Family Night 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Ford Center -- Disney On Ice: Worlds of Fantasy The Centre -- Jim Gaffigan “White Bread Tour” 7:30 PM Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Chuck Grady The Joke Factory -- Jeff Bodart Victory Theatre -- Rodney Atkins 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Little Moe & the Atomic Two Tones Reunion Harbor Bay (North) -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Blame the Radio Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke with BK Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Dance Mix & Karaoke with DJ Dewit Harbor Bay (East) -- Karaoke Legends -- Karaoke Legends -- Bowl Your Head Off Special 9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Lindsey Williams Club Royale -- Live Entertainment Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Michaels

10:00 PM Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Gonzo’s Toybox KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Hoosier Daddy Lanhucks -- Sister Brutal 10:15 PM The Joke Factory -- Jeff Bodart 11:00 PM Someplace Else -Drag Show featuring Carmella Marcella Garcia sponsored by Cruzan Rum (Second Show Follows)

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Back Stage Bar & Grill -Ladies Night Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Dance Mix with DJ Kris (During Band Breaks) 12:45 AM Someplace Else -Drag Show featuring Carmella Marcella Garcia sponsored by Cruzan Rum 11:00 AM Ford Center -- Disney On Ice: Worlds of Fantasy 3:00 PM Ford Center -- Disney On Ice: Worlds of Fantasy 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- Pool Tourney $5 Entrance Fee Winetree (East) -- Beer Tasting 5:00 PM Ellis Park -- Big Deal Drawing 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Blind Dog

7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Ford Center -- Disney On Ice: Worlds of Fantasy 7:30 PM The Joke Factory -- Jeff Bodart 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Little Moe & the Atomic Two Tones Reunion Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Hog Maw Blues Band Doc’s Nightclub -Flashback Double Dukes (Henderson) -- Gonzo’s Toybox Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke Legends -- Bowl Your Head Off Special 9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Jason Lee Mckinney Club Royale -- Live Entertainment 10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- DJ Jon B KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Hoosier Daddy Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night (4 Bands)

11:00 PM Someplace Else -- Drag Show featuring Syimone (Second Show Follows)

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 12:45 AM Someplace Else -- Drag Show featuring Syimone 10:00 AM Ellis Park -- Easter Brunch Buffet 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- APA Pool Tourney 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty 8:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Live Music 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night - Unique Soundz Entertainment Karaoke with Travis

10:15 PM The Joke Factory -- Jeff Bodart 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Dave Huffman

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Total Body Fitness

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hese days obtaining a healthy lifestyle, staying in shape and being active are all concepts frequently blared through the megaphone of the government, media and healthcare community.

And for good reason, because through the same outlets and more we are bombarded with blizzards of information all pointing to how unhealthy our country is as a whole.

One of the most prominent excuses for not exercising regularly or being active all over the nation is: “I don’t have enough time.”

Fortunately, there is a place that can directly solve this prolific issue. Flex 151 boasts a program and a staff that caters not only to those forever busy folks out there but takes it much further.

Flex 151 offers a scientific, low-impact approach using research based protcols and computerized equipment to enhance their clients overall quality of life and health.

Because of its precision, they can help you do so in as little as 15 minutes once a week.

After a 40 minute consultation in which your body’s condition and performance are assessed, you choose one of multiple packages that best suits your budget and lifestyle and you are all set.

Flex 151 is accessible to a wide range of ages. It is also ideal for those who have been injured or have put a lot of stress and strain on their bodies in the past. Flex 151 will get you fit and healthy!

—Oliver Mason

Flex 151 is located at 300 West Jennings Street in Newburgh. Call 855-843-3539 for more information.

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localtalent Ryan Wagner

PHOTO CREDIT DAINEL KNIGHT STUDIO B.

environment. It’s a process. You have to stay up on the latest looks, designs and be very creative and knowledgeable on the technology. I wanted to branch out and be visible in everything I do with the designing, programming and meeting with the clients.

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yan Wagner, 36, is the mastermind, owner and all-out creative tour de force behind his graphics and website design business here in Evansville called VisualRush.

His self-made and self-run business specializes in being the jack of all digital and print trades. Not only does he do web design, domain name registration, mobile websites, web banners, SSL secure webforms, website maintenance (webmaster) services, web redesign and development and ongoing company website updates, but also branches into print services with custom business card design, logo design, print advertisement layout and design, custom graphics, letterhead and envelope sets, image retouching, vinyl banner design, flyers and promos, catalogue and magazine layout and direct mail design and printing. He’s a busy fellow doing what he loves to do, and he’s got an extensive and satisfied clientele list that is a testament to his hard work and talent.

News 4U (News4U): How did you get your start in graphic design and building websites?

Ryan Wagner (RW): When I was in college at Murray State I was an advertising major and minored in graphic design, and I was always drawing and painting.

I really liked that everything in that field was jumping to computers. It became an obsession and I loved learning the technology so I got into freelancing.

N4U: How long have you been on a professional/business level with your work?

RW: I’ve been doing it since 2001/2002. Every three years there is an upheaval of styles and trends, so you have to adapt to what the client wants in the current

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N4U: What sets your business apart from the rest?

RW: Every client is unique. My goal is to make them look good. We use their existing branding or create new logos using color for what they need and/or want. Consistently unique looks for my clients is key. I can meet with the client face to face, putting them on a personal business level so I’m not just the guy behind the keyboard. I try to get at the meat of what they want my product to portray for them and their own business, organization or whatever they need in print, web and/ or design. My clientele is mainly local, with a fast growing number on a national level as well as some international. I recently redesigned the logo for Go Mini and that is now being used for their national advertising campaign. This area is particularly unique in how well my business gets its name out there by word of mouth. It is how I’ve gotten a lot of my clients around here.

N4U: Any plans for future projects or expansion?

RW: I don’t have any definite plans to expand per say, but I do enjoy the freedom aspect of working anywhere I like and having the personal relationship with my clients. I have a wife and a daughter and love spending time with my family. It’s the best job I have ever had.

—Julie Buente To find out more about VisualRush you can check it out on facebook at www.facebook.com/ visualrushdesign or at www.visualrush.com.

soundboard Honey Roy

PHOTO CREDIT: MIKE MILLARD

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n the late 90’s, local soul musician and vocalist Roy Micah Carter was living in Bloomington, Ind. His band at the time was called Kung Fu Coalition, but Carter sensed the need for change.

Then one night he happened to see the 1992 comedy Diggstown, starring Lou Gossett, Jr.; the actor plays an aging prizefighter nicknamed “Honey” Roy Palmer. Struck by the coincidence, Carter knew that he had found a musical identity – though he now jokingly admits to being worried about a potential lawsuit. “I kept waiting for someone to say something or notice,” laughs Carter, “but no one ever did.”

Carter eventually left Bloomington behind in 1999 but not before an amazing thing happened: future superstars Train actually opened for his band.

“They were super cool – just passing through on their way to the East Coast. I have to question sometimes whether it really happened, but it did,” he says, still amused by the memory. A brief but fateful hold-over in Newburgh, Ind. followed. There, Carter met the love of his life. The two of them were soon bound for the Northwest, settling in Bend, Ore. where Carter attended college and played at a weekly open mic show. His soulful, energetic performances so impressed local musicians that he was able to handpick a backing band. To this day, Carter is in awe of the extreme reaction. “It was great. We did mostly original stuff and people went bananas,” he says. “I played the same songs before and after Oregon and didn’t ever get quite the same response. It was just the right mix of people at the right time.”

Life got a bit more complicated in 2004 after Carter married and prepared to become a father.

He and his wife returned to the Midwest and called Louisville, Ky. home for the next six years. During this period, Carter formed a new Honey Roy Band with a radically different make-up from previous incarnations. “All the musicians were gospel players – a strange thing but a really good experience,” says Carter. Soon, the band was gaining a reputation for earth-shaking live shows. But after Carter and his wife welcomed their second and third child, another move was imminent.

In 2010, the couple settled in Boonville, Ind. which afforded Carter the opportunity to join musical forces with his father, saxophonist Roy Carter, Sr. The two quickly formed a new version of the Honey Roy Band to play a house party. Over the last few years,

members have come and gone but the current line-up is as talented as any, featuring Bob Legate on guitar, John Hyneman on bass and Greg Tuley on drums. They primarily play covers – Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, Cee Lo Green, Zac Brown Band, Al Green, Stevie Wonder and Wilson Picket – just to name a few. But frankly, these guys can tackle any genre, any era. Their next show is at Doc’s Nightclub on 3/17.

Carter has also formed the Honey Roy Duo with former Namaste drummer, Tim Mitchell. The format allows them to try out different material and improvise. In fact, they are as busy as the main band, if not more so. Upcoming shows include Lorenzo’s on 3/7 and Lamasco on 3/10 (they also play the third Saturday of every month at the Bokeh Lounge). Still, even with two highly successful outfits, Carter has no plans for stardom. “I really love being home at night with my three kids. I have a friend who made it in the music industry, and he is gone all the time. I couldn’t make that sacrifice.”

—Thomas Ellis

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

Chilly Willy’s 3039 Claremont (812) 423-0726

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

Club Canopy

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

BackStage Bar 524 Main St. 424-5020 Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. (Inside LeMerigot) (812) 433-4000 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 Buster & Becky’s 1000 N. Garvin (812) 423-7616

Cecil’s Bar & Grill 420 N. Garvin Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. (812) 475-1074

(Above the Jungle)

415 Main St. (812) 425-5282

Club Royale 2131 W. Franklin St. (812) 401-1699

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

Corner Pocket 1819 N. Fulton Ave. (812) 428-BALL

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

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

Fox & Hound English Pub 5416 E. Indiana (812) 473-5721

Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt (812) 867-7300

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

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

Fred’s 421 Read St. (812) 423-8040

D.C.’s Pub 900 W. Buena Vista (812) 401-6425

Deerhead Sidewalk Café 222 E. Columbia (812) 425-2515 Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown (812) 401-1201 Double Dukes 2044 Hwy 41 Ramada Inn (270) 826-6600

Ginny’s Place 1602 Covert Ave. (812) 477-0789 Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin (812) 423-0796 Hammerheads 317 Main St. (812) 421-8492 Harpoles Main Street Exit Live 1031 Main St.

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

Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. (812) 475-0229 Iron Horse 203 N. McCreary Ft. Branch, IN (812) 753-9918

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 Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin (812) 437-0171 Lanhuck’s 321 E. Columbia (812) 491-2222 Legends 1050 S. Weinbach (812) 476-7444 Leroy’s Tavern 2659Mt.VernonAve. (812) 464-8300 Lyle & Bill’s Sports Zone 1404 E. Morgan Ave. (812) 425-7729

Los Alfaro 1704 S. Kentucky Ave. (812) 422-8070

Marigold Bar

2112 S. Weinbach Ave.

(812) 475-8780

Mojo’s Boneyard Sportsbar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. (812) 475-8593 O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. (812) 401-4630

Old Chicago 6500 Lloyd Expwy.

(812) 401-1400 On Deck Riverside Bar & Grill 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 Pointe Sports Bar 830 LST Dr. (812) 425-4840 The Pub 1348 Division St. (812) 423-2121 Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 Green River Rd. (812) 477-4088

MainGateSportsBar 520 Main St. (812) 428-7776

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RiRa’s Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 426-0000 Rick’s 718 Lounge 718 3rd Ave. (812) 423-0872 Rookie’s 117 Second St. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1106 Safari Wine & Martini Bar 415 Main St. (812) 425-5282 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

Someplace Else 930 Main St. (812) 424-3202 Sportsman’s Grille & Billards 2315 W. Franklin St. (812) 422-0801

Tiki Time Bar 1801 Waterworks Rd. (812) 425-1912

Tinfish 300 W. Jennings Newburgh, IN (812) 490-7000 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

Road Trip to

Road Trip to

Nashville

St. Louis

March 2 – P!NK with Special Guest The Hives – Bridgestone Arena

March 1 – Big Head Todd & The Monsters – The Pageant

March 6 – BON JOVI

Scottrade Center

Because We Can Tour – Bridgestone Arena

March 9 – Indigo Girls – Ryman Auditorium

March 12 – Queensryche – Wildhorse Saloon

March 16 – Nick Cave &

The Bad Seeds – Ryman Auditorium

March 18 – Alt-J with Hundred Waters – Cannery Ballroom March 21 – Sister Hazel – Wildhorse Saloon

March 22 – Eric Clapton – Bridgestone Arena

March 24 – Maroon 5 – Bridgestone Arena

March 27 – Family of the Year

plus The Mowgli’s – 3rd & Lindsley

March 2 – Chris Tomlin – March 1-3 – The Book of Mormon – The Fabulous Fox Theatre

March 6 – Imagine Dragons:

Night Visions Tour – The Pageant

Road Trip to

Indianapolis March 2 – Indiana Ice vs.

Muskegon Lumberjacks – Banker’s Life Fieldhouse March 7 – Gaelic Storm – The Vogue

March 8, 9 – Mike Epps Live –

Murat Theatre at Old National Centre

March 8, 9 – Yonder Mountain

March 9 – Gorilla Music presents Battle of the Bands – The Emerson Theater

March 9, 10 – New York City

March 11 – WWE Raw – Banker’s Life Fieldhouse

String Band – The Pageant

Ballet Moves – The Fabulous Fox Theatre

March 15 – Indiana Pacers vs.

– The Pageant

Los Angeles Lakers – Banker’s Life Fieldhouse

March 16 – St. Louis Blues vs.

March 16 – Supercross –

March 15 – They Might Be Giants Anaheim Ducks – Scottrade Center

March 19, 20 – Taylor Swift: The Red Tour – Scottrade Center March 23 – Owl City – The Pageant

Lucas Oil Stadium

March 21 – Milo Greene – Radio Radio March 22-24 – Seasame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music – Murat Theatre at Old National Centre March 29 – Bone Thugs N Harmony – The Vogue

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The University of Evansville Piano Series began in 1997. Since then, some 35 pianists from around the world visited the university to perform in concert.

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ome of the pianists who performed in the series include Evansville natives Nino Cocchiarella and Margaret Halbig. Internationally known pianists who performed include Marc-André Hamelin and Milica Jelaca Jovanovic. According to Dr. Garnet Ungar, Associate Professor of Piano at UE, the music department usually hosts four or five piano concerts each year depending on when the pianists’ schedules allow them to travel to Evansville.

The process for selecting which musicians perform at the university involves a three person committee. The final say belongs to Dr. Ungar. He receives input from Anne Fiedler, another piano professor at UE and Dr. Thomas Josenhans, the chair of the music department. “Most of the artists we host are known to me either in person or by reputation. Sometimes I contact them to determine their availability, sometimes they contact me offering to play,” Ungar said. “I pick the pianists whose playing I most admire. I usually also play a solo recital myself as part of the series, and Anne often does so as well,” he added.

The final Piano Series concert of the school year features Angela Park performing in Wheeler Concert Hall at the University of Evansville on Thursday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $5 for students. University of Evansville students receive free admission with their student ID. Park, a native of London, Ontario, began studying music at age 3 after her parents saw her bothering her older sister as she practiced. Park later became the youngest Gold Medal winner at the Western Ontario Conservatory of Music.

In addition to playing piano, Park studied violin performance for 10 years. She currently serves as a visiting assistant professor at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music.

Park’s concert will feature “Barcarolle”

by Chopin, Beethoven’s “Sonata No. 21” and Liszt’s Années de pèlerinage, Bk. I from Suisse. “The Chopin and Beethoven works are understandably some of the most well-loved pieces from the piano repertoire. I’m also looking forward to presenting the Liszt set,” Park said.

The Classical Guitar Society of Evansville began in 1982 and works to bring classical guitarists to Evansville for concerts. In addition to guitarists from the United States, musicians from Brazil, France,

Chile and Canada came to Evansville thanks to the efforts of the society. According Renato Butturi, Assistant Professor of Classical Guitar at the University of Evansville, the Society hosts four concerts each year.

The next guitar concert features Jordan Dodson performing on Friday, March 22 in Wheeler Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $5 for students. University of Evansville students receive free admission with their student ID. Dodson began playing guitar at age 11 due to his love of pop and rock music. After playing in some bands, he started playing classical guitar as a teenager. After meeting Professor Butturi at a classical guitar workshop at the University of Cincinnati (Dodson’s alma mater), he received an invitation to play a concert in Evansville.

“I’ll be playing some of my favorite repertoire pieces in the concert - two amazing show pieces

by Giulio Regondi, a sonata by Leo Brouwer, Bach and an amazing new piece by American composer Paul Lansky, among others,” Dodson said.

—Paul Bragin

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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.

Shock Top Honeycrisp Apple Wheat

Christy Moore • 4

The nose is very impressive, straight from the orchard. Now I know they always say “a few bad apples can spoil the bunch.” And my reply in this case is “Good!” Because this is what I call making the best of a bad situation! It has a honey golden transparency. If you want to get boozed up and enjoy the flavor of sweet cider at the same time, then you will equally like this handcrafted ale.

Jabez Martinez • 3.5

The beer pours an average, cloudy yellow and I can smell the apples a mile away. It had a heavy apple flavor which was sweet and tart, and only a slight wheat flavor. The apples pretty much dominate the flavor. I think they went a little overboard. I would consider this a cider rather than a beer because it didn’t taste like one.

Nick D • 4

The hue that this beer pours as is probably the only thing that is unappetizing about it, a murky, lukewarm yellow. However, the smell is as if you were lying on your back in the middle of an apple orchard in early summer with a beehive nearby adding the slight more saccharine scent of honey along with the wave of apple. The flavor is vibrant and tangy but doesn’t linger too long. Overall, it is a wellbalanced flavored brew.

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Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye

B. Nektar Meadery Zombie Killer Cherry Cyser

Christy Moore • 4 Christy Moore • 5

The color is a clear sappish amber with a nose that is very pine hops, which follows through with the taste. Death adorned with the flesh robes of feminine beauty carries both allure and symbolism of the passing of seasons on the label imagery. The underlying peppery spice is a good complement and helps even out and brings balance to this unique brew.

Jabez Martinez • 4

I am not an IPA fan, but I liked this one. This beer poured a dark, amber color with good carbonation. I could taste the bready malt but not knocked over by them. The hops were distinctive but didn’t coat your tongue like some IPA’s. The beer had a creamy finish to it.

Once again Sierra Nevada produces another good beer.

Nick D • 2.5

This IPA pours a brilliant light brown. The scent is very formidable; the hops come storming up the nostrils like diesel fumes but not quite as caustic. It is quite a sour and dingy smell but not exactly unpleasant. The first pull is a tough one, the texture is nice and even but the flavor is just too rank, like biting into a mossy tree trunk. An IPA lover would definitely enjoy this brew but the hops in this one aren’t subtle enough for me.

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Beer is a loose term regarding this not so disatant cousin to cherry robitussin. It pours to a pinkish hued gold. The killer resembles a wine with a tartness that offsets the extreme sweetness. I really like the intensity of the katana weilding fruit warrior in the art work.

To be honest it is a really good mead, but if you are looking for something with beer like quality to quench your thrist while you are lopping off the heads of your not so dead neighbors, then this one may not be the one for you.

Jabez Martinez • 4

First of all, I had to look up what a Cyser was…

It is mead (fermented Juice). It had an apple scent but it poured a pink color. The apple flavor was the dominant flavor with just a little cherry. This beverage was just a little too sweet for me. It did have a 6% ABV which I couldn’t tell by just tasting. I could only drink one of these; it is more a desert beverage.

Nick D • 3

This gruesome libation pours a clear blush, rose. The scent of the apples is apparently only in the first whiff then the alcohol becomes noticeable and with the cherry tinge it transforms into an odor reminiscent of Chloraseptic spray. The cherry teamed up with the carbonation gives this hybridbeverage a zesty punch then the apple comes in and mellows the tone. The honey is minute in the mix. It is very creative but almost too sweet.

Budweiser Black Crown

Jabez Martinez • 4

I really liked the bottle and I’m glad Bud is putting something else out there. This was an amber colored beer, a little darker than your average Bud. Another 6% ABV beer which was good and I could taste the beechwood. This was a really smooth beer and had a light, malty and caramel flavor. It had nothing overly distinctive about it but pretty solid overall.

Nick D • 3.5 Christy Moore • 4.5

The royal imagery makes sense seeing how it was brewed by the king of beers, but it carries with it a bit of confusion in the title, seeing how it is a golden amber lager. I’m not sure why they christened her Black Crown ? I was expecting a stout however it is not even remotely qualifying in that realm. The smoothness that is claimed by the description however is an honest admonition when setting an expectation. I’ll leave it up to you to decide if this buds for you.

To be honest it is not bad at all, but it doesn’t by any means stand out as exceptional for that matter either.

The color of this brew is nearly identical to its heftier cousin, vivid amber with the depth and clarity of a precious stone. The scent of the barley comes of very crisp and invigorating but manages to be sly and subtle as well. Distinctively smooth almost doesn’t cut it for the texture of this beer. It is like liquid velvet, a slight sweetness and the barley rises for a split-second hoorah then it is gone nearly without a trace. A solid beer but some might say too filtered.

Celebrate the Ides of March: The Bloody Caesar Cocktail • Celery salt • 2 dashes Tabasco sauce • 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce • Teaspoon of horseradish (optional) • 1½ ounces vodka • Clamato juice • Lime wedge • Choice of garnish: celery stalk, green bean and/or crispy bacon strip Prepare a Collins glass by wetting the rim with a lime wedge and then dipping the rim in a saucer of celery salt. Add about three ice cubes to the glass, then the Tabasco and Worcestershire. (Horseradish optional). Then stir, so that the flavors mingle with the ice.

Add the vodka, then top off with Clamato and stir again.

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arts & activities The Centre

715 Locust St. Evansville, IN 812-435-5770 centre. evansvillegis.com

March 4 – Daughtry & 3 Doors Down Daughtry’s set will feature the band’s new single “Start of Something Good,” from their new gold certified album Break The Spell along with a plethora of smash hits and fan favorites including “Home,” “It’s Not Over,” and “No Surprise.” Daughtry has won four American Music Awards, sold more than seven million albums and played sold out concerts around the world. 3 Doors Down set will include include songs from their nine #1 chart-toppers to the stage, including “Kryptonite,” “When I’m Gone, “Here Without You” and new tracks “One Light” and “Goodbyes.”

Since forming in 1995, the Mississippi rock quintet has garnered three Grammy nominations, two American Music Awards and five BMI Pop Awards for songwriting, including BMI’s coveted “Songwriter of the Year” award. Daughtry and 3 Doors Down will co-headline a concert at the Centre’s Aiken Theatre on Monday, March 4 at 7 p.m. The opening act will be Aranda. Tickets are $75, $59.50 and $39.50. They are on sale now at The Centre Box Office.

March 23 – George Jones “The Grand Tour” George Jones, the country music icon often referred to as one of the ‘greatest living country singers’ will mark the end of an era with

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“The Grand Tour,” a farewell tour for his fans. Jones was quoted as saying “It is tough to stop doing what I love, but the time has come”.

Jones will perform many of his hits such as “White Lightning,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” and “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair.” Jones also has 143 Top 40 hits to his name, two Grammy Awards, was a 2008 Kennedy Center Honor recipient, is a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, was presented with a GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award and holds a National Medal of Arts. The Grand Tour is coming to Evansville’s Aiken Theatre at the Centre on March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Wilson Fairchild is the opening act.

Tickets are on sale now! All seats are only $42.75.

March 29 – Jim Gaffigan “The White Bread Tour” Jim Gaffigan has proven himself a major talent beloved to a wide range of audiences, achieving accolades and awards for his stand-up comedy, acting and writing. His clever, quiet style has made him one of the top five most successful touring comedians in the country today. Gaffigan has had breakout guest appearances on many comedies and dramas ranging from HBO’s cult hits Flight of the Concords and Bored to Death to dramatic roles in all three versions of Law & Order. In recent years, Gaffigan has also become a mainstay on the big screen with memorable roles in Going the Distance, Away We Go and

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It’s Kind of a Funny Story. Jim Gaffigan “The White Bread Tour” sponsored by Comedy Central is coming to the Centre on Friday, March 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now! Seats are $49.75 and $39.75. Tickets are available at The Centre Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

Evansville Museum of Art, Science & History

411 S.E. Riverside Dr. Evansville, IN 812-425-2406 emuseum.org

March 2 – Kid’s Artfest Celebrate Black History Month! The Museum’s annual family event focuses on African and AfricanAmerican crafts, music and traditions for all ages. Enjoy live performances, create artistic crafts to take home, see Follow the Drinking Gourd in the Koch Planetarium and view the ceramics exhibit by Malcolm Mobutu Smith. The admission is free and it is a fun way to celebrate the rich and diverse culture in our country and our community!

The event begins at 10 a.m.

Evansville Public Library System

Multiple Locations Evansville, IN 812-428-8200 evpl.org

March 5, 12, 19, 26 – Paint It! Make It! Stitch It! Painted and printed papers will be created to use along with fabric and hand stitching to assemble textural collages.

You will need sketching paper, watercolor or acrylic paints, water container, Mod Podge or Gel Medium,

assorted “found” papers and fabric pieces, awl or paper punch, needles with eyes large enough to thread 6 strands of embroidery threads or yarns of choice, embroidery thread, assorted ribbons, cords, yarn, and beads to add texture.

Optional: found objects for attachment. This event will take place in the Auditorium at the East Branch and intended for Adults. It begins at 2 p.m.

March 13 – Teen Tech Week: Light Graffiti Experiment with digital cameras, flash lights and light stencils as we celebrate Teen Tech Week. This event will take place in the Browning Event Room B at the Central Branch and is intended for Teens. It begins at 3:30 p.m.

Contact Mike at 812-4288217 for more information.

New Harmony Contemporary Gallery of Art 506 Main St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-3156 usi.edu/nhgallery

March 1-10 – Teresa Paschke A passage from Paschke’s Artist Statement: My artwork utilizes surface design techniques of dyeing, embroidery, printing, and many other methods of manipulating cloth. I’ve become increasingly invested in the use of technology and its application within the fiber arts field. I’m intrigued by the expressive possibilities that exist when combining new tools with ancient and traditional practices; merging sophisticated technology such as digital

printing with the most modest ones—a needle and thread. Many of the processes I use, such as iron oxide transfer printing, recycled cloth that contains the byproduct (stains, marks, patterns) of earlier efforts, and photocopying directly onto cloth, suggest a relationship between rational and organic order, nature and culture, nostalgia and faith. Thread is used much like a pencil or pen and stitching serves as a form of notation to reinforce ideas about ‘women’s work,’ gender and identity. Dashes, circles, and scribbled lines appear as personal hieroglyphics that, in daily life, often take the form of grocery lists, recipes, and checkbook ledgers.

March 16-31 – Amy Brier/ Roliqueries Carved directly in stone, my work combines traditional carving techniques with contemporary art ideas such as public interaction and appropriation.

While my main means of production is carving, I do not limit my efforts to a single “signature” medium. Instead, I move between various media such as glass, stone, paper, metal and sand.

My art is unique on many levels. For example, in the Roliquery series, every image carved is either in the negative, which when printed becomes positive, or vice versa. The carved stone is a tool in the creation of an image, rather than being simply a singular art object; it impresses the fluid and fugitive sand with an image from the fixed and permanent stone. By interacting with my carvings people are moved from passive consumption of art as commodity to an active contemplation of contemporary art with a playful touch. The opening reception is March 16 at 5 p.m.

Austria. You can hear the train’s bells as it steams down the tracks and feel the anticipation of adventure!

Then, make a short stop in Venice, Italy with Vivaldi, before joining in on a whirling, romantic folk dance in Bucharest, Romania. The tour continues with a playful and jubilant celebration in Budapest, Hungary.

Your whirlwind tour ends with a rejuvenating stay in Prague, Czech Republic with Dvorak’s uplifting “Symphony No. 8.” It promises to send your spirit soaring! Tickets start at $16 plus applicable fees.

Call (812) 425-5050 or order online at: www.evansvillephilharmonic.org.

Groups of 10 or more save!

This concert is available for club2030 members. See website for details.

Student Rush tickets are available one hour prior to the performance for just $8 plus applicable fees based upon availability. Student ID is required. Programs, artists and dates are subject to change.

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Victory Theatre

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

March 16 – The Orient Express All aboard the Orient Express! Sit back and relax as your orchestra guides you on this lighthearted journey across Europe (without ever crossing an ocean). Depart the station on a fantasy ‘pleasure train’ bound for Vienna, Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • March 2013

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The novel is available for order at 7954 Elna Kay Drive in Evansville or online at www.pluggerpublishing.com.

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community & family Barnes & Noble Booksellers 624 S. Green River Rd., Evansville 812-475-1054 barnesandnoble.com

March 1, 8, 15, 22 – Friday Morning Story Time 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. This event takes place every Friday of the month at 10 a.m.

March 30 – Don’t Let the Blonde Hair Fool You With a background as one of the country’s most sought-after wedding and event designers, Tonya Shadoan uses her extensive personal experience to assists women-preneurs find their purpose and passion within their industry. Founder of the 3030-30 Business Challenge, she helps professionals and corporations expand their services, update their image, build or modernize their websites, build and train their staffs, utilize social media and employ other effective marketing techniques. Meet Tonya, who will discuss her book, Don’t Let the Blond Hair Fool You, have a Q&A and signing. This is sure to be an interesting afternoon.

The Centre

715 Locust St., Evansville 812-435-5770 centre.evansvillegis.com March 2 – Encore Talent Dance Competition The Encore Talent Dance Competition will be held at The Centre Aiken Theatre on Saturday, March 2. The competition starts at 9:30 a.m. and there is no admission for the audience.

For more information, contact Encore

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Talent at 513-759-5057. Check out their website at: www.encorecompetition.com.

March 14 – Ken Schmidt of Harley Davidson Ken Schmidt, former director of communications for Harley-Davidson Motor Co. will speak as part of the 2012-2013 Lecture Series presented by UE’s Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana, which is part of the university’s business school. Schmidt worked at Harley-Davidson from 1985-1997 and helped the iconic American company stage a major turnaround during that time. He has met with presidents and royalty, partied with movie and music legends and appeared numerous times on network news. As the former director of communications for HarleyDavidson Motor Company, he played an active role in one of the most celebrated turnarounds in corporate history - and got paid to ride motorcycles. Schmidt will speak at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at The Centre’s Aiken Theatre. This event has free admission and is open to the public with on tickets required.

Seating is first come, first served. For details, contact the Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana at 812-488-2455 or globalindiana@evansville.edu.

March 16 – Night of Vision Gala The Evansville Blind Association is holding its “Night Of Vision” Gala at the Centre’s Ballroom is March 16. The Black Tie Optional evening will start at 5 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, Silent Auction and then Dinner. The Pits will play at 7:30 p.m. Night of Vision Gala tickets are $100 each or a table of 10 is $1,000. All proceeds will benefit the Evansville Association for the Blind. To purchase tickets or for more information call 812-422-1181.

Evansville Public Library System Various locations Evansville Evpl.org

past. Of particular note, has been his work regarding Evansville’s World War II home front history. He has designed, researched, and installed a number of exhibitions focusing on the community’s key role during this era and helped formulate a World War II bus tour of Evansville. This event takes place in the Browning Event Room B at the Central Branch and is geared towards Adults and seniors. It begins at 6:30 p.m.

March 18 – Supporting Local Famers

March 8 – T-Shirt Pillows Bring your favorite old t-shirt, the one you don’t wear anymore but can’t throw away, and make it into a pillow you can keep! Registration is requested. This event takes place in the Auditorium of the West Branch and is geared towards Teens. The event begins at 3:30 p.m.

March 9 – Meet Your Legislators Area congressmen and representatives will be available to answer your questions and concerns involving Indiana state bills and issues. The 20122013 editon will feature 5 sessions.

The event will be presented by Micah Schweizer. It is open to the public and no registration required. For more information, plus videos of past events, visit www.evpl.org/meetyourlegislators.

This event will take place in the Browning Event Rooms A & B at the Central Branch and is geared toward Teens and Adults. Call Pam Locker at 812-428-8234 for more information.

The event begins at 9:15 a.m.

March 12 – WWII Speaker Series: Tom Lonnberg Tom Lonnberg, curator of history at the Evansville Museum, will discuss the Evansville Shipyard. The largest employer in the City’s history, the Evansville Shipyard was the foremost producer of Landing Ship Tanks, LSTs, during World War II. LSTs were essential to the amphibious landings in Africa and Europe, including Normandy, and were vital to the island hopping campaign in the Pacific Theater. In his 25 years at the Museum, Lonnberg has curated over 100 exhibitions with a major emphasis on interpreting Evansville’s

Have you heard of community supported agriculture and would you like to know more? Would you like to purchase local produce and support local farmers? Then stop by the North Park Library and meet Wendy Wilson of Vegetableland and learn more about CSA’s and how you can support local farms. This event takes place in the Meeting Room of the North Park Branch and is geared towards Adults, seniors and family. It begins at 6:30 p.m.

March 28 – Links to the Past: Genealogy and Local History Resources at EVPL & Beyond

Learn about all the genealogy and local history resources available through EVPL and how to use them to connect to the past. Ancestry.com, Heritage Quest, African American Heritage Quest, Sanborn and Historic Maps, and the Browning Local History and Genealogy Databases will be featured, along with the EVPL Local History Archive. It will be Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • March 2013

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presented by Larry Oathout. Online registration is available, but not required. This event takes place in the Large Group Room at the Central Branch and is geared towards Adults. Call Nathan J. at 812-759-7625 for more information. It begins at 6 p.m.

Germania Maennerchor

916 N. Fulton Ave. Evansville 812-422-1915 facebook.com/germania-maennerchor/ March 8 – Evansville Civic Theatre Concert Series presents Mike Kelley “The Irish Tenor” Civic is bringing Dinner Theatre back to Evansville this year with our special Concert Series! Some of your favorite Civic Theatre performers will take the stage in four one night only events over the course of the season right down the street at the Germania Maennerchor. Great Music! Great Food! Great Fun! Dinner Shows are only $20 Per Person and include a traditional American-style dinner and a concert performed by Civic Theatre performers. Doors open for cocktail hour at 6 p.m. sharp. Dinner served at 7 p.m. with the show beginning around 7:45 p.m. or as soon as dinner is finished.

John James Audubon State Park

3100 US Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-826-2247 parks.ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/john-james/ default.aspx March 1 – Tiny Tot’s Art: “Little Rembrandt’s” Funny Bunny Art Taking place in the museum, “Little Rembrandts,” ages 3-5 will meet the first Friday of every month, with a different theme.

March will be Funny Bunnies Art, so dress for a mess and discover the world of Art with Miss Kim. All children must be accompanied by an adult and pre-registration is required. Call Kim McGrew-Liggett at the Audubon Museum at 270-827-1893 for more information. Or email her at kim.mcgrew@ky.gov.

The classes take place at 10:30 a.m. and the cost is $5.

March 15 – Adult Artist Retreat The program will take place in the John James Audubon Museum Exhibit room. Beginning to advanced artists, are invited to participate in the all day Artist Retreats monthly from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your own artwork and supplies.

Lunch will be potluck. Special speakers and noon programs will vary monthly. Pre-registration is required. Contact Kim McGrew-Liggett at the Audubon Museum 270-827-1893 or at kim.mcgrew@ky.gov to register. Program fee is $15.

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Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Garden

1545 Mesker Park Dr., Evansville 812-435-6143 meskerparkzoo.com March 25-29 – Destination Discovery Spring Break Camp Have the little ones spend their Spring Break visiting several interesting attractions across Evansville. Call 812435-6143 ext. 414 for more information.

University of Southern Indiana 8600 University Blvd., Evansville 812-464-8600 usi.edu

March 16 – Run of Luck 7K The 7K will begin on USI’s campus, loop onto Schutte Road, and will finish on the Burdette bike path. This 13th Annual race historically has a large community following for the Evansville area, consisting of an average of 1,000 participants yearly. The race is part of the 2013 Romain Subaru Screaming Eagles Running Series whose purpose is to encourage the community to participate, interact, and get involved with the USI students and campus.

Packet pick-up is Friday night before each race from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday morning of the race starting at 7:30 a.m.

The schedule is as follows: 8 a.m.

-1 p.m. Funfest, 9 a.m. the Run/Walk/ Challenged Athlete division and 10:30 a.m. is the Wee Folk Dash.

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

March 2, 3 – Maple Brush Sugar Festival Pancake & Breakfast Experience the magic happening in the trees in Wesselman Woods in February.

The sugar maple trees awaken from winter and their sweet sap starts flowing. Try this sweet stuff from the trees of Wesselman Woods at the Maple Brush Sugar Festival Pancake & Breakfast on a steaming, fresh stack of flapjacks. Treat the family to all-youcan-eat pancakes, breakfast, live music, activities and more! The event begins at 7 a.m. and lasts until 1 p.m. Adult admission is $8 and for children ages 4-12 admission is $5. Children 3 and under are free! WNS members get a $1 discount.

March 9 – Bird Banding Assist with an ongoing research and conservation project as we catch, identify, band and record data on the birds of the Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve. This unique hands-on birding experience offers close up encounters with wild birds and demonstrations on banding techniques and bird identification. Participants can also help release them back to the wild. Bring your camera! For the safety of the birds, this program will be cancelled in adverse weather, such as days that the temperature dips below 32 degrees or during heavy rain. No pre-registration is required. It is free and open to the public. This event begins at 2 p.m.

March 23 – Saturday Sampler: Hook, Line and Sinker. Join us on the 23rd and experience the Nature Center lobby as it goes to the fishes, or rather the fishermen. You guessed it; March’s theme for the Saturday Sampler is fishing and visitors will have access to fishing experts, information and demonstrations to learn what it takes to be an excellent angler. Wesselman Nature Society members get in free.

For all non-members admission is $2.

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REVIEWS

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The Croods DreamWorks Animation It’s time to stop surviving and learn how to live! SCREEECH and CRASH! That’s not a pterodactyl slamming into a tree - it’s the sound of Grug’s brain crashing to a hault after facing the truth: at some point in your life, if you’re going to live and I mean really live, you gotta leave the comfy cave!

Grug (Nicholas Cage) is a typical over-protective dad who says things like, “New is always bad” and “Never not be afraid.”

Cut him some slack, though - he’s kept his family safe and sound in a world without burglar alarms. That is, until now. After their cave is destroyed by an earthquake, the family plummets into a brand new (beautiful) world where they must learn how to survive all over again.

Along the way, they cross paths with a prehistoric genius named Guy (Ryan Reynolds). Guy’s futuristic visions clash with Grug’s conservative views. Of course, Grug’s teenage daughter Eep (Emma Stone) falls for him. Guy tells them that the earthquake that destroyed their home was just the beginning. Will they pull together in a strange new world outside of their comfort zone in time to save themselves from “The end of the world!?”...Da-da-daaa!

Beautiful visuals with the conjoined artistic tones of Avatar and Madagascar are sure to delight. With DreamWorks behind the scenes and Chris Sanders directing (Lilo & Stitch, Lion King, Beauty and the Beast) I’m expecting a truly historic adventure!

March 8

Oz the Great and Powerful Disney The land you know. The story you don’t. The ending is no secret, but $200 million was spent making the prequel to one of the most beloved and well-told stories of all-time. So, maybe there is something more going on behind the curtain?

The ethically-challenged magician Oscar Diggs (James Franco) is hurled away in a symbolic hot air balloon, courtesy of a famous Kansas twister. With hopes of becoming a great man, he finds himself in a truly magical world being threatened by; you guessed it, the Wicked Witch. Maybe the real twister here is, “Which Witch Is Which?” Glinda (Michelle Williams) looks to be a good witch, Theodora (Mila Kunis), also apparently a good witch and Evanora (Rachel Weisz) not-so-much. Tornado aside, I’m hoping for a twist here. All three witches are supposedly helping Oscar live up to the prophecy that a great wizard from Kansas will set things right, but he’s just a two-bit magician and not the Great and Powerful Oz whom they need to go face-to-face with. Can Oscar believe in himself enough and trust the powers around him, in time to become Oz the Great and Powerful and save them all?

Apparently Robert Downey, Jr. and Johnny Depp were considered before Franco accepted the lead role. Franco has history with Director Sam Raimi from the shooting of The Spiderman Trilogy. I’m not sure if that or the fact that Warner Bros. still owns the original rights to the 1939 film is more interesting.

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REVIEWS

cinema new releases

Here Comes the Boom

Columbia When you think Kevin James, you assume perfect comedic lines and rolling on the floor laugher. So going into it, I expected nothing less than the best from one of my personal favorite comedic actors. Unfortunately, I was let down…hard.

James plays Scott Voss, a lazy biology high school teacher who decides to become a mixed-martial arts fighter in order to raise the $45,000 needed to keep the school’s music program, run by Henry Winkler’s character, up and running. James’ character figures this is the fastest way to raise the money because he gets paid win or lose, and he knows he is good at the latter. This movie is completely predictable from beginning to end: an immature man learns maturity from unsuspected sources and changes not only his life but the lives of children and, of course, gets the girl.

So predictability is no stranger to comedies, and witty lines and funny scenes keep viewers entertained and laughing, but Here Comes the Boom did not make me laugh out loud once. In fact, the only scenes that made me smile were scenes in which former MMA fighter turned yoga instructor, Niko (played by Bas Rutton, who frequently appears in several other Kevin James movies) is training Scott in exchange for tutoring so that Russian-born-and-raised Niko can pass his United States citizenship exam. (It was mostly disappointing to be let down by “The Fonz.”) This is a feel-good movie that I am glad I saw once, but I don’t think I will be adding this one to my collection.

Seven Psychopaths

CBS Films When too many big names come together in one movie, the film is often overshadowed by their presence. This is not the case in Seven Psychopaths.

Colin Ferrell is a screenwriter who only has two words to his new movie written, the title: “Seven Psychopaths.” In order to come up with his seven psychopathic characters, his friend Billy (played by Sam Rockwell, recently of Cowboys and Aliens) puts an ad in the newspaper looking for psychopaths’ stories. Woody Harrelson (most popularly known for his role on the television show Cheers) plays a gangster named Charlie with an unhealthy obsession for his little Shih Tzu. When that Shih Tzu is stolen by Ferrell’s oddball friends, blood is spilled in order to find answers.

This movie is a little gory and definitely a little on the crazy side, but was overall pretty entertaining to watch. (Of course, anyone who enjoys hearing stories about people much crazier than they are will definitely enjoy Seven Psychopaths.) The downside to this movie is that the scenes were either very interesting and entertaining or very boring and totally snooze-worthy, which made it a little hard to sit still though. However, the storyline was well scripted by Martin McDonagh (also the director, who recently made his way into the big leagues with In Burges, also starring Colin Ferrell), and I am a sucker for words.

Seven Psychopaths was definitely worth getting to the end and was overall entertaining to watch…for a psychopath.

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cd reviews Adam Ant

Adam Ant is The Blueblack Hussar in Marrying The Gunner’s Daughter R.E.D. Distribution 4 out of 5 sta

ABOUT THE BAND:

Crawl is Karle Moulden guitarist, singer/songwriter and a life-long musician. Michael Gough, singer, bassist and song writer, who has organized Blues societies and serves the community with the preservation of blues and soul music, Gerry Smoot has been in and around music all his life and plays multiple instruments masterfully and Greg Martin, who has won Grammys and has been featured in Guitar Player magazine. He has also made guitar instructional videos for big name educators.

WHAT THEY COVER/DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE: Hard-edge Rhythm & Grooves and we play some Blues.

THEIR INFLUENCES: Collectively our influences range from late 50’s and early 60’s Rhythm & Blues to Chet Atkins, from Gospel Spirituals to Delta Blues and from Merle Haggard to the Funkadelics.

WHERE YOU CAN CATCH THEIR PERFORMANCES: Anyone interested in what we are doing can go to any of our Facebook pages and keep up with us and where we’ll be next from there. We all have one. Gerry Smoot / Greg Martin / Karle Moulden / Michael Gough.

There’s a good chance that some of you reading this weren’t even alive the last time Adam Ant released an album – 17 years ago, in fact. The British post-punk icon has battled mental illness and become a father in the interim. Now he’s back with his strongest album since Friend or Foe in 1982.

If nothing else, Ant deserves mention for the most intriguing title in recent memory. But the music is equally so, ranging from near-ballads to pseudo-industrial. Opening track and first single, “Cool Zombie” defies expectations with an unprecedented near-country twang. It’s a bit of a let-down after so many years but also a red herring; Ant quickly rights the ship with “Stay in the Game,” a raw, glam-inspired song that harkens back to his 1979 debut Dirk Wears White Sox. Heavy tracks like “Shrink” and “Hardmentoughblokes” make the 58-year-old sound young again; Ant’s vocals are full of vim and vigor and British eccentricity. Still, he never shrinks from prettiness. “Valentine’s” and “Vivienne’s Tears” are ripped from the headlines of his own life, backed by lilting chord progressions.

Despite the long gap between albums, Ant hardly seems to have missed a beat - even if it’s not the tribal one he became famous for in the early 80’s.

Julia Kent Character The Leaf Label 5 stars

As a former member of the cello-based Rasputina and highly emotive Antony and the Johnsons, Julia Kent became an integral creative partner, both writing and arranging material. But while she thrived in a group setting, she also sensed a need to be in full control of the process. Two solo albums, Delay (2007) and Green and Grey (2011), gave Kent the autonomy to develop a string-driven, loop-based sound underpinned by field recordings from airports and nature. Character continues in this vein, culling the best elements from both albums.

All 10 instrumentals stand on their own merit as well as contribute to the album’s majestic, funereal flow; the death march is chilling yet unavoidably alluring. As Kent’s strings slowly build to a ghostly crescendo on tracks like “Intent,” the accompanying vibraphone and choral effect compound the unease. “Tourbillon” accentuates Kent’s past affiliation with Rasputina, grounded by an eerie string-loop straight out of The Omen. Darkest of all is “Kingdom.” It slowly bleeds out while random metal-on-metal strikes echo in the mix.

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Kent’s relentless dirge may be too suffocating for some, but she does end the album with a hint of hope. “Nina and Oscar” is the musical embodiment of beauty and the perfect end- note for a black celebration.

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Donkey Punch the Night EP Puscifer Entertainment

The Delta Saints

Death Letter Jubilee Self-released via Kickstarter 4 out of 5

In the musical climate of Mumford & Sons and the Black Keys, the Delta Saints fit in seamlessly.

But they also have a lyrical dark side that sets them apart from the pack.

Two EP’s and a tireless tour schedule have helped to build a devoted following both here and in Europe. After campaigning for a full-length release last year, fans ultimately funded Death Letter Jubilee through Kickstarter. It was money well-spent.

“Jezebel” crawls in from the backwoods, desperate for salvation. The sound is completely stripped-down with homemade percussion recorded in some far off room, and a lone acoustic guitar strumming the blues. Vocalist Ben Ringel wrings sweat and tears from lines like ‘Sweet Jezebel / won’t you tell me what it’s like to be straight from Hell.’ The driving “Boogie” resurrects the beat and wails with free-wheeling harmonica; it’s a perfect example of how the band breathes new life into old school, simple chord progressions. Another down-home rocker, “Devil’s Creek” offers fair warning to the reckless: ‘Don’t dip your feet in the Devil’s Creek.’

The Delta Saints may not have the commercial ambition of their peers, but the undiluted blues of Death Letter Jubilee should secure more than a cult following.

Jason Lee McKinney Band Troubadours, Vagabonds, & Thieves Self-released 4 out of 5

Jason Lee McKinney is right at home on his latest album. After tracks on 2010’s Strangers, Stages, & Cheap Hotels received airplay on The Country Network, he took commercial concerns out of the equation and began writing new material free from expectations.

Troubadours, Vagabonds, & Thieves is the product of this approach.

Never has McKinney sounded so comfortable. It’s as if the tape just happened to be running while he and some friends sat around strumming guitars and playing fiddles. “Long Long Gone” has a swagger and insistent beat as McKinney sings about escaping to Mexico and leaving the world far behind. “Strangest Places” is a real standout, a down-tempo acoustic song framed by banjo and simple but affecting lyrics: ‘I’ve found faith in the strangest places / and I’ve seen hope on stranger’s faces / and I’ve learned love from simple graces.’ McKinney never overreaches vocally, delivering his words with warmth and ease. His tone is as rich and assured as today’s country music stars.

In “Whole Lotta Texas,” McKinney proclaims ‘I’m just a simple Midwestern boy…but there’s a whole lotta Texas in me.’ It’s an apt summation of his music – natural and low-key yet destined for something bigger.

—Thomas Ellis

The newest morsel from eccentric and vocal specter Mr. Maynard James Keenan’s side project is sweet (and a bit salty) indeed. It sports two new tracks from the band that go from industrial sludge to celestial trance and back again. The album’s outright lascivious nature is sealed in refined latex that subtly seduces and teases. The two covers on the album are on-point and interesting as well. This EP is sly eroticism with sharp digital trim.

The Bolts

Wait ‘til we’re Young Bolts Broadcasting Co.

This album has some appealing aspects, a consistent pleasantly rounded bass line, smooth vocals and some catchy choruses but it is all under a commercial guide that is way too squeaky clean.

It has a manufactured feel reminiscent of the boy bands of the 90’s. The band takes the sealed, pristine and artificial aura of Hollywood and makes it audible. It is sappy and will inspire madness if focused on/listened to long enough.

Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite Get Up! Stax Records

This musical super-duo take the listener back to the Golden Age of blues Listen hard enough, and hints of raw pheromones, acrid smoke and cheap perfume begin to infiltrate the nostrils. Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite rekindle the spirit of olden days in a new generation with slow, marching heartbreakers to rollicking, harmonica-laden jams.

The album stays interesting with elements of playfulness and straight storytelling. This is a must have for blues fans!

—Nick Durcholz

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Video Games

Dead Space 3

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saac Clarke has returned along with his emotional and psychological baggage, in Visceral Game’s latest installment of the Dead Space series.

He is a widower with the scars of waging war in the most nefarious corners of space against a repugnant, relentless alien enemy. Clarke has proven his resolve and bravery time and time again but in the third part of the series his nerves of steel will be tested in a whole new forge.

Clarke must now face a human threat as well: The Unitologists. They are a group of religious extremists who worship twisted energy pillars called “markers” which actually transform humans into Necromorph monsters. He will also face the desolate arctic wasteland of the marker’s home planet Tau Volantis.

This planet is home to new breeds of Necromorph monsters, one of which are “feeders,” details aside, they dilate the pupils, chill the spine and make the heart race. Clarke will explore the planet to discover how to end the threat of the marker and the Necromorphs once and for all.

The frozen landscape of Tau Volantis is epic and clean. The graphic design in all environments is sharp and very detail. The player can’t help but notice the smooth movement of Clarke as he sprints or as he reloads his weapon. Even the monsters move with stilted but savage fluidity. The cut scenes and gameplay are melded together without a hitch and the characters and dialogue are very engaging. One of the most intense and immersive sequences in any game I’ve ever played occurs when Clarke and his team breach the atmosphere of Tau Volantis.

The equipment and armor Clarke has at his disposal are as varied and deadly as they are customizable. The player can even create his or her own weapons from spare parts using a blueprint. The upgrades for armor, air, stasis (think telekinesis) and weapons are just as varied.

This game boasts accessible controls, co-op campaign and ultimate adventure, all in a manner that makes A Nightmare on Elm Street look like Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. Dead Space 3 delivers in a momentous way.

—Mr. Farthington

The E.S.R.B. has rated this game ‘M’ for Mature due to Blood & Gore, Intense Violence and Strong Language.

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If you’re reading this, there is a good chance you like Bourbon. If so, would you happen be in the Evansville area on the evening of March 29 to taste some Bourbon with BourbonBlog.com?

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s I continue to tell to the story of Bourbon from my travels in News 4 U, I’ll bring some of those adventures to life as I host a special Bourbon tasting on Friday, March 29, at 5:30 p.m. at Blush Ultralounge in Le Merigot Hotel. During this event, called “The Original Small Batch Bourbon Tasting,” we’ll taste samples of the Jim Beam Small Batch Bourbon Collection which includes Baker’s, Bookers Noe, Basil Hayden’s, Knob Creek and Knob Creek Single Barrel.

I’ll walk you through the tasting notes and tell you stories about the heritage each of these fine Bourbons. Whether you’re a seasoned Bourbon drinker or have never tasted Bourbon in your life, we’ll all share a memorable “whiskeyful” evening together as we compare tasting notes. Along with delicious food tastings from Casino Aztar restaurants that will pair the samples, we’ll also taste a house cocktail and dessert martini.

If you can’t make it, the good news is I host private Bourbon parties and tasting for groups of any size which you can learn about by contacting me at tom@bourbonblog.com (must be of legal drinking age). If you’re able to attend on March 29th, there are only 30 spot available so book yours now! You’ll also receive a free gift Bag containing some gifts compliments of Jim Beam The cost for this tasting at Blush is only $30 (which includes everything above) and can be paid by cash or credit at the Le Merigot Hotel Registration Desk.

This Bourbon collection produced by Jim Beam was one of the first to carve out the niche in the world in the “Small Batch.” A small batch Bourbon typically refers to a whiskey that is made in smaller batches handpicked from select barrels.

To attend, you must be 21 years of age. Wrist bands will be distributed to all Bourbon Tasting guests. RSVP: Contact Kim Trice by calling 812-433-4059 between 8AM - 5PM Monday through Friday. If you plan on staying at Le Merigot for a few drinks, make evening out of it and take advantage of a special $89 Le Merigot Hotel rate and stay the night. Simply ask for this special rate when making your reservation.

—Tom Fischer BourbonBlog.com always encourages responsible drinking.

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