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CONTENTS

April 2014

FEATURES

Cuisine & Dining

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Best of the Tri-State’s Wings

Pg. 50

Summer Bar Guide & Review:

Don’t be Chicken - Check it Out!

Four Hotspots for Your Consideration

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Guns & Hoses VII at the Ford Center:

A Colossal Clash for Charity

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Lady Antebellum Take Me Downtown Tour at the Ford Center: Take a Trip Downtown with

Country’s Hottest Trio

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WWE Live! at the Ford Center:

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Smash Mouth and Love & Theft at the Ford

An Interview with WWE Villain Titus O’Neil Center: An

Jason Watson Food Critic Cooking Spotlight: Mike Libs & the Chocolate Factory Pg. 32 What’s Cookin’: Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake & Cafe Pg. 33 Local Chef Spotlight: Matt Barker of Oak Meadow Country Club Pg. 34 Restaurant Guide Pg. 30 Pg. 31

All-Star Interview with Steve Harwell and Paul De Lisle

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EPO presents: “Gershwin & Friends” and “Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony”:

One Part Pops, One Part Classics

Pg. 42 RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles at the Old National Events Plaza: An Interview with Jimmy “John

Lennon” Irizarry

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Here Come the Mummies at the Victory Theatre: An Interview with Java Mummy

Reviews

Beer: Cure What Ales You Cinema: In Theatres & New Releases Pg. 88 Music Pg. 76 Pg. 87

Coupons Pg. 22 – 24

Save Big!

Local Happenings

Entertainment

Pg. 9 A Cookie for Your Thoughts Pg. 27 & 69 Mugshots: They Defied

the Law…and Lost Pg. 54 In Town: Evansville Night Life Pg. 70 Local Talent: Jacob Drone Pg. 71 Soundboard: Shannon Lawson Pg. 72 How I Roll Pg. 73 Tattoos Across the Tri-State Pg. 74 20 Questions from a 20-Year-Old Pg. 78 Arts & Activities Guide Pg. 80 Brantley Gilbert at the Ford Center Pg. 81 Games: Sudoku & More Pg. 82 Community & Family Pg. 86 According to Kana Pg. 88 Local Band Spotlight: Factor Primo Pg. 94 Clubs & Pubs Guide Pg. 95 We Were There

Pg. 28 2nd Annual Earth Day Trashion Show at Studio 421 Pg. 55 Youth First’s Passport to Adventure Auction Pg. 57 Bud’s Harley-Davidson 2014 Spring Fling Pg. 59 17th Annual Evansville Philharmonic Guild Homes of Note House Tour Pg. 64 2nd Annual Parkinson’s Smoke-Out Pg. 82 Earth Day on Franklin Street

Editor’s Corner

Pg. 4 The Wings of Spring Business Pg. 48

Sports Pg. 49

Smokefree Communities

Bob’s Gym Custom Fit Profile

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Publisher Brian Bennett

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THE WINGS OF SPRING >> Readers, advertisers and friends of all sorts, April provides the ideal soundtrack to the alleviation and soothing of the scars left by the unusually heavy hand of old man winter this year.

The scope of April’s tunes gives a little something for everyone to grove to. For all you youth of the 90’s out there, Smash Mouth rolls into the Ford Center with their infectious brand of scratchy-voiced beachy, poppy ska-punk to get you walking on the sun. Rescheduled from November, Lady Antebellum woos the Ford Center making country boys’ and girls’ hearts rise and fall. Here Come the Mummies strut on down to the Victory Theatre resurrecting the wind-blistered, cold-blooded masses with pure passionately-suggestive funk that is full of fun. Don’t let their ancient facades fool you, their funk is the freshest! Also, bringing to the table a style of music not quite as old as the mummies themselves, but just as entrancing and impressive, is the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra with two performances: “Gershwin & Friends” and “Mahler’s Ressurection.” Then, to top it all off comes the RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles to the Old National Events Plaza making all the flower children bloom!

Aside from the music, April is a month when the communities of the tri-state come alive with events raising money for those in need. Who doesn’t want to watch a firefighter and a cop duke it out?

Guns & Hoses 7 goes down at the Ford Center this month and it is

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quite the attention-grabber, but there are so many more great events for fantastic causes this month: The Evansville Kidney Walk, Shoe Carnival Shoe Shuffle 5K Run/ Walk, 10K Spring Into Fitness, Youth First “Passport to Adventure” Benefit Auction, ISAF’s Walk for Autism and many more.

On the home front, April marks the revamp of something old and the introduction of something new. New is the “Best of Wings” guide. It is all you need to find the wings fit specifically to your taste buds. Or, if you have already found the wings of your dreams, check it out to see how they pleased our palates. Finally, returning with a new focus is the trusty Bar Guide with a few bests of its own.

You will find all of this and much more inside!

Happy Earth Day!

Nick Durcholz Editorial Manager & Writer Evansville Media Group

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PHOTO CREDIT MARK MCCOY

at the Ford Center

Guns & Hoses VII

by Thomas Ellis

Evansville Police Department (EPD) Detective/School Resources Officer Patrick Phernetton is on a mission.

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he driving force behind the local charity boxing event Guns & Hoses, he is laser-focused on making the upcoming seventh edition the most successful yet. And he is taking another major step towards his ultimate goal: building a group home in the community for children afflicted with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Phernetton’s daughter, Mykenna (“Mickey”) is one of the more than 400,000 individuals around the world living with this rare genetic disorder. The disease creates a sense of constant hunger and if left unattended, sufferers of PWS will literally eat themselves to death.

Each year since its inception, Guns & Hoses has raised thousands of dollars for the cause, not to mention the up-keep of Kids Kingdom Playground and countless other charities for children with disabilities.

Phernetton spoke with News4U about the April 12th event that pits local police departments

against local fire departments in a battle royal inside the ring.

News4U (N4U): How did the idea for Guns & Hoses initially come about?

Patrick Phernetton (PP): Well, they say the best ideas are stolen (laughs). I used to work in St. Louis, and they have been staging a similar event there for many years. It’s extremely popular and has raised a ton of money.

N4U: What makes this event such a success?

PP: Well, it’s part rock concert, part boxing matches. We really try to emphasize the entertainment value. People always love our openings – they’re always flashy and patriotic. And this year, there will be a pretty moving video by the late Officer Nathan Schreor that we are going to play in his honor. As for the matches, there will be about 15. Thankfully, we always have plenty of volunteers, so I don’t have to fight (laughs)! The crowd really gets into the action and loves seeing the two departments clash.

N4U: What’s the relationship like between the EPD and the EFD? PP: This event has done wonders for the relationship. There will always be a natural rivalry between the two departments – it’s just built in. But since Guns & Hoses, we now have a common

cause. You’ll see at the event – after each fight, the boxers will hug and hold each others’ hands in the air. When we’re out in the community serving the public, we have a lot to talk about with each other now because of this charity.

N4U: How close are you to realizing your dream of building an area group home for PWS children?

PP: Based on the money raised from Guns & Hoses, we’re about four or five years away from the goal. There are only a handful of homes around the country, and I have no doubt that once we open it, we will receive requests from all over. So, my hope is that we keep raising money and building more homes as time goes on.

N4U: Who are the people that have helped make this event a reality?

PP: My fellow 911 Gives Hope board members have been invaluable: Billy Bolin, Chris Reiter, Matt Garnett, Dave Weis, Sallie Jung and Darin Harmon. And I can’t sing the praises of EFD Inspector Mike Doran enough. I do this because my daughter has a disease, but these guys do it because that’s the kind of people they are – just good citizens.

Every single penny raised goes to charity, so come cheer (and boo) the blue and the red at the seventh annual Guns & Hoses on April 12th. The beat-downs begin at 7 p.m. Visit thefordcenter.com or 911giveshope.com for more information.

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An Earth Day to Remember It was the Earth Day, 1990, and I was handing out tree saplings on the lawn of the Methodist Church with the Student Council of the Brown County Junior High. For a thirteen-year-old, an entire day of dipping newspaper wrapped saplings into freezing cold buckets of water equals: champion of saving the environment one redbud at a time!

Perhaps the true champion of the day was the genius who rolled a big TV/VCR cart out on the lawn and run extension cords so all could watch a pre-recorded loop of Bette Midler as “Mother Nature” preach about “Reduce-Reuse- Recycle” and how we must “teach the children.” I can still see her in her fake moss covered get up. While the delivery was cheesy, I remember her message—Earth is our home and we should try our best to be good stewards.

Now, I’m not taking on any hypothesis or passionate debates on human impact to our planet. Nope, just the fact that no side of any argument can deny –we live on Planet Earth. It is the home we share. Does anyone like a trashy home? Of course not! There seems to be more options than ever to be good “housekeepers.” I hope you will consider your role in our collective housekeeping this spring season.

Earth Day is in April, and while I can’t say my participation has ever matched the 7-hours of tree sapling distribution, I am going to do “Mother Nature Bette” proud this year and teach the children. My family and I will be at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden for the “Party for the Planet” on April 26th (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Leading by example is a proven winner. So, we are going to take a few hours to enjoy natural beauty and learn how we can help with the “housekeeping.” I hope you’ll join us.

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

“Party for the Planet” takes place on April 26, 2014 at Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden. Regular Admission Rates Apply.

Zoo Members are FREE! For more details, visit www.meskerparkzoo.com.

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“ TA K E M E D OW N TOW N TO U R 2 014 ”

by Thomas Ellis

AT THE FORD CENTER

The wait is finally over. After postponing the first leg of the “Take Me Downtown Tour” last November to accommodate the deluxe re-issue of Golden, Lady Antebellum is back and ready to own the night at the Ford Center on April 10.

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espite the delay, enthusiasm for the show has only grown, and a full house is expected to welcome Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood to Evansville’s biggest stage. The trio is no stranger to stadiums, of course.

With a string of hits that began with “Love Don’t Live Here” in 2008, Lady Antebellum has been on a massive roll, ascending to the very top of country music while also achieving crossover success on the pop charts. It’s been six incredible years with no let-up. Now, after a brief respite, the band is intent on making 2014 the biggest year yet.

Lady Antebellum formed in Nashville in 2006, and the trio quickly made its mark on the local music scene. Just one year later, Capitol Records Nashville signed the group. It was sweet revenge for Scott, who was reportedly rejected twice by American Idol.

But the daughter of country music singer Linda Davis had the last laugh when Lady Antebellum’s self-titled debut went straight to number one, a singular achievement for a new country group.

And yet, it was only the beginning.

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Following the success of the debut album and an opening slot on country star Martina McBride’s 2008 tour, the trio released the song that would change everything: “Need You Now.” The title track to Lady Antebellum’s sophomore album not only scaled the heights of the country charts but also reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100; its mass appeal made stars out of Scott, Kelley and Haywood and helped send 2010’s Need You Now to the top of both album charts. Two more huge singles from the album, “American Honey” and “Our Kind of Love,” tightened the trio’s stranglehold on the music industry.

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Fittingly, awards came fast and furious, including Grammys for Song of the Year and Record of the Year.

Just a year later, Lady Antebellum was back with Own the Night which, like its predecessor, topped both the country and Billboard album charts. It featured three top ten singles, including the number one country hits, “Just a Kiss” and “We Owned the Night.” 2011 proved to be another monster year for the trio, capped off by a Grammy Award for Best Country Album.

The tour for Own the Night kept Lady Antebellum on the road for the better part of 2012, but once home, Scott, Kelley and Haywood were eager to record a follow-up. “Downtown,” the first single single, was released ahead of the album and went top ten. When Golden appeared in May of 2013, it marked the third consecutive time that the trio reached number one on both the country and Billboard album charts.

Six months later, a deluxe edition of Golden featuring the single “Compass” was released. With its folk/pop sound, the song signaled a change in musical direction that both attracted new fans and delighted the old. 2014 should be big, indeed.

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Special guests include Kip Moore and Kasey Musgraves. For ticket information, visit thefordcenter.com.

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ER CENT D R E FO AT TH

by Thomas Ellis

For the superstars of the WWE, it’s time to put up or shut up. Judgment day has arrived.

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n April 27, John Cena, Bray Wyatt, Daniel Bryan, Kane, Titus O’Neil and many more of the world’s best professional wrestlers will face-off at the Ford Center to settle old scores and create new rivalries. Expect tempers to flare and bodies to fly as they battle and trade barbs with trash-talking fans.

A towering target of abuse, O’Neil kindly spoke with News4U about the evolution of professional wrestling and his journey from Arena Football League player to WWE villain.

News4U (N4U): I grew up watching old school wrestling stars like Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes and Andre the Giant. What’s your take on the difference between that era and WWE 2014?

Titus O’Neil (TO): It’s completely different. We have a larger platform now.

We’re being aired in over 120 countries weekly in over 35 different languages.

The level of the athletes on the roster now is completely different than it was back in the day. Those guys were grown men who worked through so much. That’s not to say that we don’t have any grown men now, but the entertainment value and opportunities and platforms that we have now are ridiculous compared to how it used to be. Those guys would have been twice if not four or five times the megastars they were then if they were in this era. And now with the WWE Network, we’re doing something that no one else has ever done – it’s over the top.

This company is all about being new and innovative.

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N4U: You played both college and professional football. Was pro wrestling a natural progression?

TO: A good friend of mine suggested that I try out after my AFL career ended, but what I really wanted to do was coach.

And that’s exactly what I was on my way to doing. But then one day I was driving in south Tampa and saw the NXT facility – back then it was FCW. I stopped and walked in the back door and said that I wanted to talk to somebody about being a wrestler. Two weeks later, I was training to be a WWE superstar.

N4U: What’s the key to being a great villain – or a “heel” as it’s called?

TO: Fortunately, for me, what I’m doing on television is really just an extension of myself. As far as being a heel is concerned, I try to just do things that, for example, former teammates have done that I didn’t like. Nobody wants to be told to shut up or be told that someone is smarter than them. I just try to take all

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these things that are real and flip them in to the mode of being a jerk. I do have two degrees, so I also try to use the fact that people always told me I’d never go to college and succeed, never play college football, as fuel. All that stuff is real.

N4U: What can your fans – and many haters – expect from you at the Ford Center?

TO: I’m probably going to be kicking Baron’s ass again. I just can’t seem to get rid of him – he keeps coming back for more. But it is WrestleMania season, so things can always change. He may find a different target between now and then, and I may find one, too. But I do know that if he doesn’t find one and keeps barking up this tree, there’s going to be some problems for him come April 27th.

WWE Live! starts at 5 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m.

For ticket information, visit thefordcenter.com.

WrestleMania XXX is scheduled for April 6 in New Orleans. Visit wwe.com for information.

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Q&A

& Love and Theft

at the Ford Center

by Nick Durcholz

From sleek, bright pop to crunchy, raspy ska, Smash Mouth holds a multitude of sonic cards from their 20 year career to play at any point that are guaranteed get you moving.

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lanked by country duo Love & Theft, both will fill the Ford Center in downtown Evansville with a palpable multi-genre energy on April 11 in conjunction with the University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana.

Hailing from the Golden State, Smash Mouth has accumulated a number of hits over the years, some original and some covers including: “Walkin’ on the Sun,” “All Star” and “I’m a Believer.” Their debut album Fush Yu Mang (1997) is primarily punk/ska, but switch to their latest album Magic (2012) and they transform into a refined pop rock machine before one’s very ears.

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News4U (N4U): 20 years down the road and you guys are still jamming, how does it feel?

Paul De Lisle (PDL): I can honestly say it feels the same as it did 20 years ago, because Steve and I literally have not stopped. It would feel weird not doing it.

N4U: How did your experience with F.O.S. (rap) evolve into starting Smash Mouth (rock)?

Steve Harwell (SH): After starting FOS, it gave me a good taste of the music business and really helped me see the things that I didn’t want. It was a great experience but the rap thing just wasn’t what I wanted to do long term. I knew it would be hard to change styles but I also knew that I could do it, and would be much happier.

N4U: Can you describe the process of how you brought the island or “beachy” sound to the band?

PDL: Greg and I were skateboarders and surfers from California. We both possessed an inherent understanding of the culture and its history. To us, Dick Dale was more important than Eddie Van Halen.

N4U: What made you gravitate towards the bass guitar?

PDL: Aesthetic. At 12-yearsold, a Fender Precision was simply the coolest-looking thing I’d ever seen. For me, an electric bass guitar had the same sleek-appeal as a Corvette or a surfboard.

N4U: How did you get into singing?

SH: When I was a kid I was a huge Elvis fan (still am). I would watch him on TV and sing along. I knew then, that I wanted to be a singer and a performer.

N4U: Which Smash Mouth song do you think holds the title of “Tastiest Bass Line?”

PDL: Its gotta be “Walkin’ on the Sun.” It’s the cornerstone of the song. And, it’s so greasy it’s almost obscene. That bass line is high in cholesterol.

N4U: Can you describe the feeling you get while playing live to a really receptive and energetic crowd?

SH: It’s truly indescribable.

Simply the greatest feeling a performer can experience.

PDL: Grateful… And a tiny bit drunk.

Tickets for Smash Mouth & Love and Theft are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Office or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Ticket prices subject to change. The show begins at 8 p.m.

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2 Annual Earth Day nd

trashion show at Studio 421

by Sarah Dyson

If you’re looking for a fun, eco-friendly way to spend time with your family as spring makes its appearance, then come to the Trashion Show on April 19 at 2 p.m. at Studio 421 located at 421 North Main Street in Henderson, Ky.

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tarted just last year, Lornal Littrel and her team work hard to not only promote art and fashion, but also to raise awareness about the importance of recycling for all ages. Plus, this creative fashion show is held outdoors, and with the coming warm weather, it is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the shedding of our winter coats and welcome the spring time - especially since we’ve all been practically frozen for all of winter. Also, lawn chairs are acceptable to bring for this event, so you and your loved ones can watch the show as comfortably as possible. As for the actual materials that are used to create these wonderful pieces of art, they vary from things such as high-end fashion magazines to trash bags/ grocery bags and almost

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everything else that your imagination can think of. In fact, practically anything that can be made into something new in a creative way is welcome at the Trashion Show with open arms! And, to make this already amazing deal even sweeter, admission is free. That is right, admission for this event is free due to it being for awareness only, and this may just be me, but I can not just pass up free events!

So, if your looking to go to an event where creativity and imagination are highly encouraged, or even just want to get out of the house after being cooped up in it for so long, then come to the Trashion show where recycling and fashion come together to create a very unique form of art.

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The Evansville Philharmonic present:

“Gershwin & Friends” & “Mahler’s Resurrection”

by Jaimie Humbert

From Broadway numbers to symphonic tradition, the Evansville Philharmonic’s April finale comes in like a lion and goes out with the lamb.

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he influence of the roaring twenties and the sounds of old Hollywood clash in the Philharmonic’s production of “Gershwin and Friends,” featuring pianist Richard Glazier, who promises a night of storytelling and memories. Gershwin’s overtures will be seamlessly blended to create a “flow that the audience will enjoy.” After Holy Week, the Philharmonic is joined by choral talents from USI with an emotional ending to Easter in the form of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection.”

“Gershwin and Friends” pays homage to the songs of George and Ira Gershwin and popular artists who were inspired by their music, including Johnny Green and Hugh Martin, on Saturday, April 5 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m. at the Victory. From Tin Pan Alley to Fred Astaire musicals, the Gershwin tribute is narrated by Indiana native Richard Glazier, who tickles the ivories alongside the symphony orchestra. For Glazier, it is “without question,” returning to Indiana to perform is a special treat.

Building to the exciting climax of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, a composition that marks the first time a musical arrangement was created for both piano and orchestra; Glazier acclaims Rhapsody in Blue as the “voice of America.” Inspirited by the ideals of immigration and dreams, the song speaks to “the melting pot, [the people who] came to America for a better life. It represents the American culture that we all share.”

Glazier, who worked with Maestro Savia in the late 1990s, narrates the evening with historical backstory and “my experiences with the composers.”

When he was only twelve years old, Glazier met his musical idol, Ira Gershwin. Ira prompted young Glazier to play a Gershwin melody on the very piano that once belonged to George Gershwin, a “life-defining moment” which forever ignited Glazier’s dedication to the Gershwin repertoire and the American Popular Songbook. To Glazier, a passion for all things Gershwin became “something you devote your life to.”

The night with “Gershwin and Friends” features Glazier’s introductions to the musical selections, film clips and personal stories. As a classically trained pianist, some of Glazier’s memorable production pieces include “Embraceable You,” “The Man I Love” and “Man That Got Away.”

The Philharmonic’s production marks the premiere of Glazier’s staging of “Meet Me in St. Louis” and “Body and Soul,” melodies for piano and orchestra written specifically for him. At the end of Easter week, on Saturday, April 26 at 7 p.m., the Evansville Philharmonic presents Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony, accompanied by the USI Chamber Choir, the USI Women’s Choir and solo vocalists Susan Platts and Martha Guth. The Second Symphony captures Gustav Mahler’s life-long view of the splendor of resurrection and the afterlife.

A classics concert paired with the remembrance of Easter promises to blossom and renew hope. The final movement, after delving into the doubts and questions of our existence, ends with a heartfelt belief in everlasting, transcendent renewal.

Joining the springtime celebration of “Resurrection” are the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus and the University of Southern Indiana’s Chamber and Women’s Choruses. Led by Daniel Craig, Director of Musical Activities at USI, Craig also serves as Director of Music at Old North United Methodist Church in Evansville.

Guest vocalists Platts and Guth supply a greater depth to Mahler’s symphony. Mezzo-soprano Platts is esteemed for her performances of Mahler’s works.

Her recognitions include her recent London and Berlin debuts in John Adams’ Nixon in China.

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

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5225 Pearl Dr. Evansville, IN 47712 (812) 421-3572

Azzip Pizza is not just your usual little pizza joint. These guys have taken the old school pie and given it new style, making your experience: Personal, fast, fresh, & delicious. Azzip welcomes you with a clean, modern setting and a sparkling kitchen, ready to serve you up the pizza you want in “a zip.” I indulged in what I called a sausage grinder pizza. A crispy crust with a soft chew, both sauces, cheese, sausage, pepperoni, spicy giardiniera mix and a little garlic…Grab a ½ and ½ if you’re in the salad mood, fresh baked pie built by you, but only on one half, with a fresh tossed salad topping the other half once pulled from the oven.

What a great concept Azzip brings to Evansville. Quick, FRESH, tasty, affordable, personal...Well done, and in A Zip!

The Sports Book Bar & Grill @ Tropicana Evansville 701 NW Riverside Dr. Evansville, IN 47708 (812) 401-0309

The Sports Book Bar & Grill at Tropicana has got something for everyone: plenty of TV’s, plenty of seating for the family or friends, stocked bar and a solid “bar food” menu. Bring on a Turkey Club Wrap and a massive Buffalo Fried Chicken Sandwich.

The Club is a fresh spin on a classic, wrapped up and topped with melted cheddar and is more than enough for one. The Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is two full breasts, fried and spun in house-made sauce, topped with crumbled bleu cheese, shaved carrots and celery. Let’s talk dessert. I had one, and only one Ghost Chili Chicken Wing, the star of the Wing Challenge. If you like heat, you found your new hot spot. Whether it’s for the game, the goods or the pain, The Sports Book at Tropicana is a downtown staple.

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cooking Spotlight Easter Treats by

Mike Libs & the Chocolate Factory

It all started with Libs Candies, Inc. created by Bob and John Libs in 1950. After WWII, Bob learned the business of candy making out in a store in Eureka, CA. It was there that he dreamed of starting his own candy business. John, who was a half a continent away, had a similar notion. So, when John and his wife Loraine visited Bob during the summer of 1950, Bob taught John the art of making candy.

The two brothers then launched their new business on Main Street in Evansville on Thanksgiving Day in 1950. In the years that followed, they owned three shops and supplied 75 resellers. In 2002, that business closed, and Mike carried on the family name by starting a new candy business that was located in Pat Coslett’s furniture store. The idea was that the candy store would appeal to the same demographic as those shopping for furniture, so space was allotted right in the middle of the store. It was there that Mike Libs & the Chocolate Factory was created, and during the first year, the business specialized in their world renowned Pecan Flips. Mike shares, “We started off making Pecan Flips. People would wait up to an hour and a half for a box.”

Three years later, Mike relocated the business to Green River Road in front of Lawndale Shopping Center, where it still resides today. They now offer over 250 kinds of candies, and almost all candy creation is done in-house. Mike estimates that 90% of their business is in chocolate, but they also specialize in a wide variety of cream candies and nutty candies such as Pecan Rolls and Heavenly Hash Bars.

This Easter, the store will be offering Easter candies ranging from Easter chocolate eggs to solid bunnies (2.5-24 oz.), as well as selling baskets and other items ranging in price from $3-$100+. Two weeks after Easter, they will also be celebrating their annual Chocolate Covered Strawberry Festival on the weekend before Mother’s Day.

According to Libs, what sets them apart from other businesses is the “way they make things. We are not a mass manufacturer. Most all of our candy is handmade, and our recipes go back generations. Everything is tried and true. Additionally, what sets us apart is the combinations of chocolates and fillings that we use. We look to combine different elements so that the flavors complement each other.” What motivates him to stay in business is that it’s a “family business and avocation for [him].” He also enjoys pursuing this career as a way to carry on the family name.

Libs’ favorite thing about the business is the positive attitude of all of his customers. According to Libs, the act of purchasing candy for yourself or to give as a gift “creates an aura of positivity. We’re all kids in a candy store, so act like one!”

—Nikki Davis For more information, please call (812) 424-8750 or visit them online at www.libschoclates.com.

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o walk into Mike Libs and the Chocolate Factory is one of this candy lover’s most memorable experiences. Having become accustomed to big chain box stores’ manufactured candy, the change of pace of locally-made sweets was a breath of fresh air.

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What’ ' s ‘ Cookin’

Anthony's Heavenly Cheesecake & Cafe

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t seems like every two months or so, rumors begin to re-circulate that Evansville is destined to get our very own, the holy grail of chains: The Cheesecake Factory.

Well, my friends, Evansville being gifted this culinary treasure would be a moot occurrence. Why? Because we have Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake & Cafe… Anthony’s boasts twice the number of homemade cheesecake varieties to choose from as the Factory and doubles as a tasty, fresh and affordable lunch and breakfast destination. Stop by for dessert with a special someone to enjoy one of Anthony’s four inch “couple’s” cheesecakes or drop-in for a quick lunch and a slice of personal indulgence.

Two other strong suits, that are nearly instantaneously noticeable, are Anthony’s (and the staff’s) friendliness and Anthony’s affinity for ingenuity and creativity.

“I saw that there was a niche for homemade cheesecake – not frozen – offering many different varieties. I’m always doing something new,” said Anthony Christian, Co-Owner of Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake.

A glance at the menu sheds light on Christian’s creativity - some may even say bravery. They even have several different kinds of “Savory” cheesecakes. The line-up includes: Jalapeno, Greek, Asian Chicken, Pepperoni, Veggie Trio and many more. They don’t sound like the most appetizing flavors to have in cheesecake do they? The truth is, don’t knock any of these until you try them. More on these savory treats to come…

The beef holds a moderate peppery and smoky taste without being too heavy. Can’t lay off the fruit salad! It’s a pinwheel of flavors. It is interchangeably tart, sweet, savory and earthy, jump-starting the palate and making you smile.

Next out was the Key Lime Cheesecake. Time for dessert already?

Ummmmm… yes. Studded with a triangular lime gummy, this gorgeous cake holds an incredibly - dare I say - sinful texture. Makes you long for tropical locales, and the mind-blowing tangy sweetness it contains seems bold enough to actually take you there! Uncanny flavor aside, please do be mindful of how rich these cakes are.

Last on the docket, and I don’t think this quite qualifies as a dessert, was the Tomato Basil Cheesecake. And yes, this is one from the “Savory” offerings. I was at least a little skeptical, but directly after I got a taste that doubt completely fell away. It had a fluffy texture that lifted the sharpness of the tomato and the earthiness of the basil to new heights. Accept this flavor and the others into your heart (and stomach) and prepare for an angelic chorus from your taste buds.

The proof is all in the name. Anthony’s cheesecake (sandwiches, soups, wraps & sides) are most certainly divinely-inspired.

—Nick Durcholz For more information, please visit www.ahcheesecake.com or Like them on Facebook!

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Now for the food…

First out was the Italian Beef Sandwich with a side of Anthony’s Homemade Fruit Salad.

For those out there who love the heat, you are going to want to ask for the spicy relish on this one… The sandwich boasts a wonderful slow spice and with a dip in the au jus, the savory and spicy flavors really pop. The sandwich gives a great variety of textures too. Crispness from the outside of the bread into the extremely tender beef, then come the crunch of the peppers.

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919 N Park Dr, Evansville, Indiana 47710 (812) 470-7763

localchefspotlight PHOTO CREDIT OAK MEADOWS

Matt Barker

To me, good food makes good memories.”

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— Head Chef Matt Barker

ak Meadow Country Club Head Chef Matt Barker is originally from Elberfeld, Ind. There Barker learned to cook by working with his mother from an early age. Barker states, “She would cook every evening, and as soon as I could reach the counter I would try to help. After that, I was given a wok at an early age, and from there the trial and error of different spices and combinations of flavors started.”

As a child, Barker also enjoyed the bounty from his parents’ extensive garden. He describes it as such, “Rows of sweet corn, a variety of tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans and a large asparagus bed. My grandmother raised cattle in northern Indiana, and I raised chickens when I was younger.

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During high school I worked at the local GUU Club where I was introduced to bird hunting. In the evenings I would run the dog and dove hunt. It was my job to prepare the doves and grill sweet corn for the hunters and dog trainers.”

After high school graduation, Barker went to Vincennes University for culinary school for a brief amount of time, and from there, he moved to Evansville to bus tables and do prep work in local restaurants. From there, Barker began working at Oak Meadow Country Club. He shares, “I enjoy being a part of people’s lives through food, whether it is an anniversary for two or a wedding of 250. It is amazing to me to see the satisfaction that good food brings to an event or evening out.

Also, the reminders from members and families that have celebrated memories at the club from years past show me how I have made a difference in their experience on such special occasions.”

Barker also shares, “What keeps me going is the challenge of work. Going from cooking for swim meets, [to] golf outings and weddings, always presents different obstacles that motivate me. I also love the challenge of cooking different styles of food, starting at the country classics all the way to ethnic dishes. The variety of food that I cook each day, such as snow cones and hamburgers during the day, to a five course gourmet dinner in the evening, allows me to cater to all members and ages. Many challenges arise from day-to-day that teach me new techniques and ways to provide an excellent meal.”

Barker describes himself as a “very simple guy” who enjoys a “classic American meal.” His favorite dish to cook is Cornmeal Crusted Trout because it reminds him of “fishing in my youth and the sauce that compliments the dish is a cucumber dill sauce that to me captures the scents of summer.” His top lunch pick at Oak Meadow is the Hot Brown, which includes smoked turkey, house made cheddar cheese sauce and is topped with Applewood smoked bacon. His top pick for the evening crowd is the Thai Glazed Salmon. He describes this dish as a “seared flank salmon that gets covered in a peanut, ginger and red pepper sauce. The sauce holds in all the moisture so the salmon is never dry and the flavors [pair] with our ever changing wine selections.”

He invites you to Oak Meadow Country Club for a wonderful meal, event and social experience, and he concludes by sharing, “To me, good food makes good memories. Memories are often created by cooking in the kitchen with others who take pride in cooking. ” —Nikki Davis Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • April 2014

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AMERICAN

The Nisbet Inn (Northern Vanderburgh Co.) 6701 Nisbet Rd. 812-963-9305 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/No Checks/All Major CC

AMISH

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

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

BARBECUE

Bandana BBQ 6636 Logan Dr. 401-9922 $10-$15/Reservations/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Hawg ‘N’ Sauce (Mt. Vernon) 1600 Leonard Rd. 812-838-5339 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.hawgnsaucebbq.com powered by Click4AMeal Hickory Pit Stop 1521 N. Main St. 422-6919 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards J & B Bar-B-Cue (Henderson) 48 S. Holloway 812-270-830-0053 Under $10/No Reservations/ No Alcohol/Checks/MC/VISA Landmark BBQ 3901 Broadway Ave. 401-7427 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC Marx Barbeque & Catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 425-1616 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ Full Service Catering Memphis on Main BBQ (Newburgh, IN) 4946 St. Hwy 261 812-858-0111 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/All Major CC/ No Alcohol Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn (Owensboro, KY) 2840 W. Parrish Ave. 800-322-8989 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/ Beer & Wine

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

CASUAL THEME

Allegra (Inside Holiday Inn Airport Hotel) 7101 Hwy 41 North 812-867-7999 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC/ No Checks Al Dente 318 Main St. Suite 100 492-4567 Under $10/All Major CC Applebee’s Bar & Grill (East) 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 471-0929 (West) 5727 Pearl Dr. 426-2006 (Henderson) 1950 Us Hwy. 41 N. (270) 826-9427 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Bar Louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd.

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

C.K.B. Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar (Henderson, Ky) 108 N. 2nd St. 270- 212-2133 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388 Reservations Accepted/full bar Cambridge Golf Course 1034 Beacon HIll Rd. 812-868-4653 Reservations Accepted/Under $10, VISA/MC/DSCVR/Full Bar Cheddar’s 2100 N. Green River 491-9976 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 475-1510 $10-$15/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major CC DeLizio Italian Eatery (Henderson, Ky) 145 N. Main St. 270-212-3566 $10-$15/Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Hadi Shrine 6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/All Major CC Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Under $10/All Major CC J. Gumbo’s 1211 N. Tudor Ln. 473-2951 Under $10/No Checks/All Major CC/No Alcohol The King’s Kitchen (Henderson) 104 N Water St. (270) 212-2070 Under $10/VISA/MC/ Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

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

3300 US HWY 41 N. (Hend) 812-435-8908 Under $10/No Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar Major Munch (Old Post Office Place, Downtown Evansville) 437-2363 Online ordering available – wwwmajormunch.com powered by Click4AMeal Max & Erma’s Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4258 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 Under $10/Checks Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Exp. 473-4100 Under $10/Full Bar/All MajorCC Mamma Mia’s (Inside Casino Aztar) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 433-4227 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Inside Cold Stone Creamery) 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy 437-2653 Show-Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 401-SHOW (West) 5501 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 Under $10/ Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar/ Sportsbook Bar & Grill 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 401-0309 $10-$15/Full Bar Steeplechase Café (Clarion Inn Airport) 4101 Hwy. 41 N. 424-6400 $10-$15/Full Bar /CC

Temptations Buffet Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-4000 Under $10/All Major CC T.G.I. Friday’s (In Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 491-8443Under $10/Full Bar/No Reservations/No Checks/All Major CC The Vault 329 Main St. (Basement) 4244316 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Zoup Fresh Soup Co. (East) 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-2664 (North) 4660 N. 1st Ave. 423-1800 Under $10/All Major CC

CHINESE

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

Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ 315 E. Diamond Ave. 423-9897 Under $10/Casual/ China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 423-1896 Under $10/Casual/Checks Beer & Wine/All Major CC China Super Buffet 127 N. Burkhardt Rd. 476-8788 Under $10/Casual/VISA/ MC/DSCVR China Village (Newburgh, IN) 8423 Bell Oaks Dr. 812-858-8238 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC/ DSCVR Chopstick House Restaurant 5412 E. Indiana St. 473-5551 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/Credit Cards

Crazy Buffet 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 437-8833 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/No checks/Credit Cards Golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 473-4855 (Newburgh, IN) 5066 S.R. 261 812-853-2680 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/ MC/DSCVR Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine 12500 N. Hwy. 41 812-868-8888 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Grand Buffet Mongolian Grill 1356 N. Green River Rd. 476-6666 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

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Lincoln Garden 2001 Lincoln Ave. 471-8881 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 476-7088 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC MAT. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd. 475-2888 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant 215 Main St. 464-2769 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 479-7600 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/AMEX Taste of China 4579 University Dr. 422-1260 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet 201 B N. Green River Rd 474-6660 Under $10/All Major CC/No Checks/No Alcohol Two Brothers 3806 N. 1st Ave. 423-6188 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ MC/VISA/DSCVR Wok ‘N’ Roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 479-3118 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar

DELI/CAFES

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

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Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake 204 Main St. 470-7763 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/No Alcohol 919 North Park Dr. 470-7763 Bagel Rama (Henderson) 230 2nd St. (270) 830-9224 Under $10/MC/VISA Bits & Bytes 216 NW Fourth St. 423-5713 Under $10/Checks/All Major CC Café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 401-8111 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC Choo Choo Café & Deli 915 Main St., Ste. Caboose 812-319-7816 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Cleo’s Bakery & Brown Bag Lunches 9 W. Jennings St. (Newburgh, IN) 812-789-6485 Under $10/Checks/All Major CC Coffee Cottage & Café 612 S. Weinbach Ave. 401-1930 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC Daily’s Bakery & Café 701 N. Main St. 484-6635 Reservations Accepted/ Under $10/Casual/Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/No Alcohol Diamond Deli (Inside Casino Aztar) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-6122 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop (West) 210 N. St. Joseph Ave. 426-1011 (North) 2128 N. 1st Ave. 426-2311 1031 E. Diamond Ave. 426-0011 (East) 5 N. Green River Rd. 479-0511 1950 Washington Ave. 477-2711 1200 Lincoln Ave. 402-4111 (Newburgh, IN) 3988 SR 261 812-858-9911 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream 206-208 Main St. 422-3026/422-7030 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ No Alcohol Eric’s Corner Carry-Out 4220 Broadway Ave 402-9788 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Fresh Harvest Deli 1 Main St. (in Old National) 424-5801 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Gayla Cake 422 N. Main St. 454-9791 All Major CC The Great American Bagel 3901 Morgan Ave. 476-7212 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA Great Harvest Bread Co. 423 Metro Ave. 476-4999 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Honey Baked Ham & Café 1449 N. Green River Rd. 471-2940 101 N.W. 1st St. Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave. 479-8272 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 401-5400 (Newburgh, IN) 8680 Highpoint Dr. 491-7111 130 N. St. Joe Ave 402-9944 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Just Rennies Cookies 102 S.E. 4th St. 490-8098 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major CC ordering available -www.justrennies.compowered by Click4AMeal Maxine’s Cafe & Bakery 1322 N. Green River Rd. 473-3663 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ /All Major Credit Cards Panera Bread 220 Burkhardt Rd. 476-7477 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards

Penn Station East Coast Subs (East) 137 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-PENN (7366) (North) 4827 David Lant 402-PENN (West) 5310 Pearl Dr. 434-PENN (Newburgh) 8887 High Point Dr. 812-401-7366 (Owensboro, KY) 3625 Frederica St. 270-683-1515 (Henderson, KY) 1111 Barrett Rd. 270-826-7361Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/All Major CC Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741 (East) 2004 Washignton Ave. Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major CC PG Art Gallery & Cafe 1418 W. Franklin 402-4445 Under $10/Beer & Wine/All Major CC Piece of Cake 210 Main St. 424-2253 Under $5//Checks/All Major CC Pita Pit 1211 Turor Ln. 402-6205 Under $10/No Alcohol/All Major CC Planter’s Coffee House (Henderson, KY) 130 N. Main St. 270-830-0927 Under $5/Casual/ All Major CC Sweet Betty’s Bakery 5600 E. Virginia St. 402-3889 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Roly Poly Sandwiches 5702 E. Virginia St. 812-962-2326 Under $10 R’z Cafe & Catering Co. (Ft. Branch, IN) 104 N. Main 812-615-0039 Under $15-$25/All Major CC/ Reservations Accepted/ Salad World Healthy Cafe (North) 601 East Booneville NewHarmony Rd. 867-2741 (East) 3311 N. Green River Rd. 471-5083 (West) 4951 W. Lloyd Expwy.

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

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Schlotzsky’s 301 N. Green River Rd. 471-4011 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Spudz –N– Stuff (East) 812 S. Green River Rd. 401-7783 (West) 5225 Pearl Dr. 402-8287 (Downtown) 101 NW 1st St. 402-7555 (Henderson, KY) 192 Garden Mile Rd. 270-212-1777 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ No Reservations/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/ Online ordering available – www.spudznstuff.com powered by Click4AMeal Smiling Moose Deli 724 N. Burkhardt Rd., Ste. 700 477-3354 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Sweet Baby Cheeses (In Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 477-2253 Under $10/No Alcochol/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Twilight Bistro 221 Main St. 421-0606 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Vecchio’s Italian Market & Delicatessen (Newburgh, IN) 14 W. Jennings St. 490-7879 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ DSCVR

FAMILY/HOMESTYLE Bob Evans Restaurant (East) 1125 N. Green River Rd. 473-9022 (West) 5201 Pearl Dr. 812-425-5100 (Owensboro, KY) 3123 Kentucky Hwy. 54 270-683-3515 (Princeton, IN) US 41 & State Rt. 64 812-386-1228 Under $10/VISA/MC

Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) (East) 713 N. Green River Rd. 471-9464 (West) 5404 Pearl Dr. 471-9464 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Burger Bank 1617 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-2265 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

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Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 479-6388 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Cleavers Restaurant 5501 E. Indiana St. 473-0001 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/ No Checks/VISA/MC Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 479-8788 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania St. 422-6464 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted Culver’s Frozen Custard Butter Burgers 1734 Hirschland Rd. 437-3333 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/DSCVR Denny’s Classic Diner (West) 5212 Weston Rd. 424-4472 (Newburgh, IN) 19501 Elpers Rd. 812-867-7156 Under $10/Casual/Formal/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Denny’s Restaurant (North) 4301 Hwy. 41 N. 423-9459 (East) 351 N. Green River 473-1063 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Ellis Park-Clubhouse (Henderson, KY) Hwy. 41 North 800-333-8110 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards 5 Guys Burgers 5402 E. Indiana St. 401-1773 Under $10/Checks/All MajorCC/No Alcohol

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gemeca Inn (Ft. Branch, IN) 802 E. Locust St. 812-753-4441 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/No Checks/All Major CC Get and Go Casserole 6840 Logan Drive 475-8830 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Checks/No Alcohol Golden Corral (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd.

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

Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 423-6388 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted O’Charley’s (East) 7301 E. Indiana St. 479-6632 (West) 5125 Pearl Dr. 424-3348 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC The Old Mill 503 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major C CReservations/ Checks Accepted/ The Redwagon Restaurant & Bar (Poseyville) Hwy. 165 & I-64 812-874-2210 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/All Major CC The Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 425-2261 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Checks Accepted/NoAlcohol Popeye’s Chicken 3300 N. 1st. Ave 401-1773 Under $10/All MajorCC/

Pop’s Grill (New Harmony, IN) 516 S. Main St. 812-682-3880 $10-$15/Casual/VISA/MC Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 471-0024 Under $10/Casual/ /Full Bar/All Major CC Red Fez (in Hadi Shrine Building)6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Rose Hill Cafe (Newburgh, IN) 8133 Rose Hill Dr. 812-853-8443 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/Cash Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol St. Joe Inn 9515 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-9310 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Check MC/Visa/ Reservations/Buffett The Yellow Rose Family Diner 4313 E. Morgan Ave. 401-2505 Under $10/All Major CC Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416 Under $10/All Major CC

FINE DINING

Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

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

Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$25/Causual/ Reservations Recommended/ All Major Credit Cards Delizio Italian Eatery (Henderson, Ky) 145 N. Main St. 270-212-3566 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards The Edgewater Grille (Newburgh, IN) 1 E. Water St. 812-858-2443 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC The Jungle Restaurant 415 Main St. 425-5282 $10-$15/Reservations Reccomeded/Checks Accepted/All Major CC/ Full Bar Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar Red Geranium (New Harmony, IN) 504 N. St. 812-682-4431 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ Credit Cards

FROZEN YOGURT

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

GERMAN

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

GREEK

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

INDIAN

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

IRISH

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

ITALIAN/ MEDITERRANEAN

Angelo’s 305 Main St. 428-6666 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 16401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

421-0800 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Café Arazu (Newburgh, IN) 117 W. Jennings St. 812-842-2200 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/ VISA/ MC/DSCVR Delizio Italian Eatery (Henderson, Ky) 145 N. Main St. 270-212-3566 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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

JAPANESE

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

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

KOREAN

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

MEXICAN

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

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

by Click4AMeal Chipotle Mexican Grill 499 N. Green River Rd. 471-4973 Under $10/All Major Credit CC El Charro 720 N. Sonntag Ave. 421-1986 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit CC/Beer & Wine

at the Old

National Events Plaza

by Thomas Ellis

Acknowledged as the longest running and most successful Beatles tribute show in the world, RAIN is coming to the Old National Events Plaza on April 1st. t’s a stunning production that meticulously recreates the look, feel and sound of the band that changed the world. From the exuberant, infectious melodies of the early years to the artistic, studio-driven late period, RAIN is a note-for-note performance of the greatest pop songs ever written.

Jimmy “John Lennon” Irizarry spoke with News4U ahead of the show.

News4U (N4U): You grew up idolizing the Beatles. How surreal is it to be fronting a universally beloved tribute band?

Jimmy Irizarry (JI): I didn’t really think I’d be doing this for a living, but I’ve been doing it now for 10 years. It’s been fantastic - especially the nine month run of RAIN on Broadway.

N4U: The show has been revamped over the last year in terms of

the lighting, film footage and the set list. What new songs have been added?

JI: Some of the early songs like “Please Please Me” and “From Me to You” have been added, and we might include an acoustic number from Hard Day’s Night. The show needed more early material to fit the new format that we have.

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit centre.evansvillegis.com.

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

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

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

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

PIZZA/ SANDWICHES

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

Cici’s Pizza (East) 101-B N. Green River Rd. 477-2424 (West) 5625 Pearl Dr. Ste. G 812-962-0034 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/Non Smoking/VISA/MC Dave’s Sports Den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/Checks / Full Bar/All Major CC Firedome Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY) 2046 Hwy. 41 N. 270-830-7700 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Firehouse Subs 1031 N. Green River Rd. 477-2141 Under $10/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812-868-8071 Under $10/Casual Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 473-3800 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Accepted Greeks Pizzeria 240 S. Green River Rd. 402-4733 Under $10/Credit Cards Online ordering available – www.greekspizzeria.com powered by Click4AMeal Heady’s Pizza 4120 N. First Ave. 437-4343 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Highland Pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 402-8900 Under $10/VISA/MC Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria (Henderson, KY) 2201 HWY 41 270-212-2352 Under $10/All Major CC/ No Alcohol 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/Checks/ Beer & Wine/MC Rockhouse at Wolf’s (Henderson, KY) 31 N. Green St. 270-212-1400 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar

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

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Parkway Pizza 3911 Broadway Ave. 423-3339 Under $10/Beer & Wine/ Checks/MC/VISA Pizano’s Pizza and Pasta 4301 Hwy 41 N 604-1451 Under $10/All Major CC Pizza Chef (Newburgh, IN) 4938 SR 261 812-853-3338 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/Checks Beer & Wine/MC/VISA Pizza Depot 11845 Old Petersburgh Rd. 812-867-9131 Under $10/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

Pizza King (East) 1033 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-9441 (West) W. Franklin St. 424-7976 (Newburgh, IN) Hwy. 66 & 261 812-853-3368 Under $10/Casual/Credit Cards/Beer available/ Online ordering available – www.pizzakingevansville. com -powered by Click4AMeal Roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Rounder’s Pizza (North) 510 W. Mill Rd. 424-4960 (East) 12731 N. Green River 812-867-7172 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC

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Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W. Delaware 423-3160 $10-$15/Casual/No Alcohol Sandy’s Pizza (Ft. Branch, IN) 609 S. Main St. 812-759-3972 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major CC Spankey’s Una Pizza 714 N. Sonntag 402-6776 $10-$15/Checks Accepted/ MC/VISA/ Susan Bobe’s (Princeton, IN) 101 W. Broadway 812-385-2554 $10-$15/MC/VISA The Slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/All Major CC Talk of the Town Pizza 1200 Edgar St. 402-8696 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC

Turoni’s Forget-MeNot-Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7500 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Turoni’s Pizzeria & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar - In house Brewery/All Major Credit Cards

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

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

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

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

PRIVATE DINING

Edgewater La Veranda Banquest Room 5 E. Water St. (Newburgh, IN) 812-858-2443 Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC

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

PUBS

Beertropolis 830 LST Dr. 297-2337 Under $10/Full Bar Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/CC Corner Pocket Bar & Grill 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 428-2255 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Cricket’s (Newburgh) 518 W. Main St. 812-858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Darren’s Pub (Henderson, KY) 713 N. Green St. 812-827-2206 Under $10/Full Bar/VISA/MC Dave’s Sportsden Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Full Bar/Checks/Major CCs Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill 1121 S. Green River Rd. 437-9920 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR

Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 437-0171 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Main Gate Sports Bar 518 Main St. 428-7776 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC/DSCVR The Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Cash Only Mojo’s Boneyard Sportsbar & Grille 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 475-8593 under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards On Deck Riverside Bar & Grill (Henderson, KY) (CLOSED FOR SEASON) 100 2nd St. 270-826-2424 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC (Closed for Season!)

Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy.

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

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

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Rookie’s Sports Bar (Henderson, KY) 117 Second St. 270-826-1106 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar

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

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

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

Tiki Time Bar & Grill (CLOSED FOR SEASON) 1801 Waterworks Rd. 425-1912 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Not Accepted/ VISA/MC/DSCVR (Closed for Season!)

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

SEAFOOD

Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

401-3474 $15-$25/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Gator’s Hot Fish 1203 N. Main St. 402-7775 Under $10/Casual Harbor Bay Seafood (Next to Showplace Cinemas) (East) 4706 Morgan Ave. 402-5122 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Major Credit Cards (North) 4428 N. First Ave. (In the North Park) 426-0133 $10-15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Lure Seafood & Grill (Owensboro, Ky) 401 W. 2nd St (270)686-8202 $15-$25/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar

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Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 477-9227 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar/Credit Cards Tin Fish (Newburgh, IN) 300 W. Jennings Station 490-7000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

SPANISH

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

STEAKHOUSES

Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Haub Steak House (Haubstadt, IN) 101 E. Haub St. 812-768-6462 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Hornet’s Nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky 422-0572 $15-$25//Reservations/Checks/ Full Bar Logan’s Roadhouse Steakhouse (East) 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 (West) 5645 Pearl Dr. 421-0908 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 473-2400 $10-$15/Casual/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

Logsdon’s Restaurant (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar N.W. Chop House & Wine Bar (Newburgh, IN) 7799 St. Hwy 66 812-853-9500 $10-$15/Reservations/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 474-0005 $10-$15/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/ Smitty’s Italian SteakHouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit CC Texas Roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd.

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

TAVERNS

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

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

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

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

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

Fat Boy Tavern (Ft. Branch IN) 115 N. McCreary Ave. (812)753-9914 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 423-8040 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash Only/Full Bar Highland Inn 6620 N. First Ave. 402-2544 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Checks/ All Major CC Hobo Jungle 1323 S Barker Ave, 491-6229 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar All Major CC

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

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

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SMOKEFREE AIR AIR WAS CLEANER:

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n April 1, 2014, residents, business owners and workers would have celebrated the two-year anniversary of Evansville’s smokefree air law. The law, which protected most workers and patrons from the known cancer-causing chemicals in secondhand smoke, was ruled unconstitutional due to the exemption for the gaming floor of the casino. The vast majority of Evansville adults (86%) feel that all Evansville workers (including casino workers) should be protected from exposure to secondhand smoke in their workplaces. Smokefree Communities agrees!

In an effort to gauge public support and effectiveness, Smokefree Communities commissioned several studies.

According to a one recent survey, an overwhelming majority of Evansville residents (87%) rate exposure to secondhand smoke at least a moderate health hazard, with 67% rating it a serious health hazard. The public seems to be mostly informed and the scientific evidence is incontrovertible: inhaling secondhand smoke is deadly.

Among Evansville adults, 74% supported the smokefree air law. What’s more – research also found that the majority of Evansville adults found it more enjoyable to go out to restaurants and bars while the law was in effect (58%) and found restaurants and bars to be healthier during that time (89%). The vast majority of Evansville adults reported that their patronage at bars and restaurants either stayed the same or increased while the law was in effect (84%).

Particle pollution, which swirls through the air of smoky nightspots, dropped 93% when Evansville’s smokefree air law was in effect. The study clearly demonstrates the health benefit that the smokefree air law provided. It also indicated that employees and patrons in smoke-filled workplaces are exposed to indoor air pollution higher than air quality levels designated as healthy by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The smokefree law could continue to be a celebrated success, but first the city council has to enact a new ordinance protecting ALL workers.

ALL WORKERS SHOULD RECEIVE EQUAL PROTECTION:

Consider the stories of Vincent Rennich and Cheryl Rose. Both were former casino employees who received more than just a paycheck for the time they spent working on casino gaming floors. Mr. Rennich, a games supervisor for over twenty-five years at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, received lung cancer. Ms. Rose, originally from Evansville, served as a slots director for 22 years. She passed away from lung cancer at the age of 62. Neither of these individuals had ever smoked. Rather, the common characteristic that Mr. Rennich and Ms. Rose share is their type of employment, and each of them attributed their health problems to their exposure to secondhand smoke while working on casino gaming floors.

Both of these tragedies would have been prevented if the casinos they worked in had been smokefree.

Evansville has the opportunity to be a positive role-model for other cities throughout the state of Indiana. We have the opportunity to have the best smokefree air law in the state.

For more information on the polls released by a coalition of health groups on April 1, 2014, visit

www.SmokefreeCommunities.com

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Entertainment News4U.me T U ES DAY, APRI L 1 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool

6:00 PM

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

7:00 PM

Phoenix Nightclub -- Phoenix Rising Vocal Competition Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Ballard Trio

7:30 PM

Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles

8:00 PM

Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz with Gavin & Cliff

8:30 PM

Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday

9:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Josh Roberts Phoenix Nightclub -- Dance Party & Karaoke DJ Travis Roberts

10:00 PM

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

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W ED N ES DAY, APRI L 2 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

4:00 PM

Winetree (East) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

6:00 PM

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

7:00 PM

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

8:00 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Open Mic

9:00 PM

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

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Bryan Pyle

10:30 PM

Someplace Else -- College Night & Karaoke

T H U RS DAY, APRI L 3 Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Ballard Trio

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

Evansville Riverfront -- 2nd Annual Parkinson’s Smoke Out

5:30 PM

Tin Fish -- Gary Ward

Winetree (North) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

6:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:30 PM

Evansville Riverfront -- 2nd Annual Parkinson’s Smoke Out Southern Indiana Career & Tech Center -- Youth First’s Passport to Adventure Auction

6:00 PM

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

Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Roy Carter

7:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty USI Liberal Arts Center -- USI Theatre and New Harmony Theatre present Next to Normal

8:00 PM

7:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Ballard Trio

Phoenix Nightclub -- Phoenix Black Phridays Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Duke Boys

8:00 PM

8:30 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic with Monte Skelton & Shelly Long Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke with BK Phoenix Nightclub -- Party South Beach Style with DJ Dance Party

9:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night with DJ Jon J Boogie Nights -- 90’s Night Hobo Jungle -- Iron Monkey KC’s Corner Pocket -- College Night DJ & Karaoke with DJ Jon B KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Karaoke with Up Next & DJ Aaron V Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Beer Pong

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Kim & Ryan

F R I DAY, APRI L 4 4:00 PM

Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) – Spring Thaw Party with Drew & Tristan

9:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Deja Blu 5 Boogie Nights -- First Friday Cougars & Cubs Ball Doc’s Nightclub -- Party with BK Hobo Jungle -- Jay Johnson Koodie Hoos -- DJ & Karaoke with Greg Hays Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Live Entertainment

9:30 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Josh Roberts

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Effen Fridays with DJ Riko & VJ Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Diversion Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan & Beer Pong Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

“Passport to Adventure” Auction

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mbark on the ultimate bidding experience on April 3rd at Youth First’s Passport to Adventure Auction, presented by United Companies, at the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center.

Imagine being a part of the excitement at the NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis in March 2015 or planning an exotic getaway with a $1500 travel certificate. Bid on a shopping spree from Tracy Zeller Jewelry or a personal batting lesson with Don Mattingly. Take a chance on a David Yurman necklace or tickets to see the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. These are only a few of the unique experiences and items that will be available.

The event is free, open to the public and includes refreshments. The excitement gets underway at 5 p.m. with a silent auction. A live auction including the popular “Heads or Tails” game will follow at 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit Youth First’s prevention programs and mission to strengthen youth and families.

Other great items include:

•Four one-day Hopper Passes to Disneyworld •Florida Georgia Line autographed guitar •Weekend getaways, including West Baden Resort and Nashville Loews Venderbilt Vacation packages, gift certificates, gift baskets and much more!

—Thomas Ellis Contact Youth First for more information, to make a donation or a reservation. Call Ali Langen at 812-421-8336, ext. 103 or email alangen@youthfirstinc.org. Visit youthfirstinc.org for the full list of auction items.

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11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Live Entertainment with DJ

SAT U R DAY, APRI L 5 Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Duke Boys

9:00 AM

Ford Center -- 67th Heritage Federal Credit Union Home Show Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Heritage Federal Credit Union Home Show

11:00 AM

Carson’s Brewery -- Hog Roast with Gary, Big ‘B’ and the Other Guy (1st Barrel-Aged Beer Release) Evansville Riverfront -- 2nd Annual Parkinson’s Smoke Out Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve -- KEB Great American Clean Up Kick Off

4:00 PM

Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Beer Tasting

5:30 PM

Tin Fish -- Gary Ward

6:00 PM

The Event Gallery -- Fiesta Night

7:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty USI Liberal Arts Center -- USI Theatre and New Harmony Theatre present Next to Normal Victory Theatre -- EPO Pops: Gershwin & Friends Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Matt Clark

8:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Travis Dukes Phoenix Nightclub -- DJ Dance Party!

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Duke Boys

8:30 PM

Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) -- Spring Thaw Party with Sean Lawson

9:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Josh Roberts Boogie Nights -- Saturday Night Disco Dance-Off Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Deja Blu 5 Hobo Jungle -- 5th Degree Burn Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Never Been Caught

9:30 PM

Doc’s Nightclub -- The Relics

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Rockstar Saturday with VJ Ryan & DJ Riko Party on Two Levels KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Diversion Lamasco Bar -- Flatland Harmony Experiment Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Honey Roy

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Live Entertainment with DJ

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T U ES DAY, APRI L 8

The Sports Book Bar & Grill -- WWE Wrestlemania XXX PPV

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool

8:00 AM

St. John’s East -- Bach’s Lunch Concert: Encore and Extras

Shoe Carnival (East) -- Shoe Shuffle 5K Run/Walk to Benefit Hadi Shrine Transportation Fund

11:00 AM 6:00 PM

Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Heritage Federal Credit Union Home Show

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -Justin Waddington Tin Man Brewing Co. -- Sassafras Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty

2:00 PM

7:00 PM

9:00 AM

USI Liberal Arts Center -- USI Theatre and New Harmony Theatre present Next to Normal Victory Theatre -- EPO Pops: Gershwin & Friends

5:00 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Minnette’s Swing Cats

6:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Tea Dance

9:00 PM

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

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Kamikaze Karaoke with Carlo Coles (Prizes)

M O N DAY, APRI L 7 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

6:00 PM

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

9:00 PM

Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic

Phoenix Nightclub -- Phoenix Rising Vocal Competition Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Acklen USI Liberal Arts Center -- USI Theatre and New Harmony Theatre present Next to Normal

8:00 PM

Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz with Gavin & Cliff

8:30 PM

Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday

9:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Tuesday Phoenix Nightclub -- Dance Party & Karaoke DJ Travis Roberts

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Carlo Coles

W ED N ES DAY, APRI L 9 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

4:00 PM

Winetree (East) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

2014 Spring Fling

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ith 43,000 square feet full of 100% Harley-Davidson, it’s a motorcycle lover’s paradise at Bud’s spacious headquarters.

If you haven’t checked out the incredible selection of motorcycles or experienced the culture and history of the riding lifestyle, there’s no better time to find out what you’ve been missing. On Saturday, April 19, Bud’s Harley Davidson will host the 2014 Spring Fling, a day to welcome new customers as well as say thank you to the die-hard fans who have helped make the business such an enduring success. Bud’s has been around for nearly 50 years and just keeps getting bigger and better. Come in and check out one of the area’s top motorcycle shops during the

2014 Spring Fling. Events include:

Psychedelic pancakes and sausage served in the lounge from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Qualified donors earn 15% off licensed products.

The opportunity to toss a smiley face ball into a retro graphics pit and earn 15% 25% off licensed products.

Details on For Sale by Owner, the Harley-Davidson rider-to-rider financing program.

No motorcycle enthusiast should miss this day-long celebration. You’ll feel right at home hanging out and soaking up the atmosphere.

—Johnny Fletcher

Bud’s Harley-Davidson is located at 4700 E. Morgan Ave. in Evansville. For more information, visit buds-harley.com or call (812) 473-2837.

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6:00 PM

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

7:00 PM

Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Zion Rockhouse at Wolf’s (Henderson) -Open Mic Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Acklen USI Liberal Arts Center -- USI Theatre and New Harmony Theatre present Next to Normal

8:00 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Casey Williams

9:00 PM

Hobo Jungle -- Warren “Rock-It Man” Batts Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Bryan Pyle Lamasco Bar -- Corey Cox

10:30 PM

Someplace Else -- College Night & Karaoke

T H U RS DAY, APRI L 10 4:00 PM

Winetree (North) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

6:00 PM

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

7:00 PM

Christian Fellowship Church -- Audio Adrenaline & Kutless Concert

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7:30 PM

Ford Center -- Lady Antebellum Take Me Downtown Tour 2014

8:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic with Monte Skelton & Shelly Long Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke with BK Phoenix Nightclub -- Party South Beach Style with DJ Dance Party

9:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night

with DJ Jon J Boogie Nights -- 90’s Night Hobo Jungle -- Iron Monkey KC’s Corner Pocket -- College Night DJ & Karaoke with DJ Jon B KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Karaoke with Up Next & DJ Aaron V Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Beer Pong

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Kim & Ryan

F r i day, Apri l 11 4:00 PM

Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

5:30 PM

Tin Fish -- David Weddle

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Tastes Like Chicken

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Effen Fridays with DJ Riko & VJ Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Minx Lamasco Bar -- Fresh Hops Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan & Beer Pong

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Live Entertainment with DJ

Sat u r day, Apri l 12 Van Auto Motorsports -- Grand Opening!

9:00 AM

Evansville Civic Center Courtyard -- Walk MS: River Valley

11:30 AM

6:00 PM

Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory

CVS Pharmacy (Oak Hill & Lynch Rd) -- Ribs & Butts United Caring Services Fundraiser

6:30 PM

1:00 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Roy Carter

7:00 PM

LifeSong Behavior Networks -- LifeSongs Autism Fun Fest

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green USI Liberal Arts Center -- USI Theatre and New Harmony Theatre present Next to Normal

4:00 PM

7:30 PM

7:00 PM

USI Forum 1 -- Free Movie: Collaborator

8:00 PM

Ford Center -- Love & Theft and Smash Mouth Phoenix Nightclub -- Phoenix Black Phridays Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Lipstick Blonde

9:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Backstage’s 2nd Year Birthday Bash with Factor Primo Bokeh Lounge -- Katie Watts Boogie Nights -- Superhero Friday!

Doc’s Nightclub -- Party with BK Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke with Sparky

Winetree (North) -- Beer Tasting

5:30 PM

Tin Fish -- David Weddle

Ford Center -- 911 Gives Hope: Guns & Hoses 2014 Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Tropicana Evansville (Conference Center) -- Fabulous After Thirty Evansville “Lights, Camera, Action” Charity/ Fundraiser USI Liberal Arts Center -- USI Theatre and New Harmony Theatre present Next to Normal Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

17th Annual

Evansville Philharmonic Guild Homes of Note House Tour

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ow that the polar vortex has finally left us in peace, it’s time to get out and start living again.

In a case of perfect timing, the 17th Annual Evansville Philharmonic Guild Homes of Note House Tour is scheduled for April 26 in Newburgh.

This year’s tour features five homes that showcase both the historical grandeur and contemporary architecture of the downtown area. With the promise of warmer weather and blue skies, a stroll through the heart of Newburgh should be on everyone’s agenda. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the arrival of spring and see inside some truly beautiful homes.

This year’s Homes of Note are: •Misti Fraser: 200 E. Jennings •Kelly and Marilyn Haley: 409 E. Jennings •Troy Wells: 212 W. Main St. •Dr. Alan and Marie-Paule Marty: 214 W. Water St. •Lockmaster Cottage: 550 Hwy. 662

The Homes of Note House Tour benefits the EPO’s and Guild’s commitment to youth music education.

Tour hours are 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. A trolley will operate between the elementary school on 261 and the historic district.

—Thomas Ellis

Tickets are available at Schnucks, Wildflower, Paul’s Menswear and the Evansville Philharmonic Box Office (812-425-5050) or online at evansvillephilharmonic.org.

The Cost is $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the event at House of White Bridal, 3 Market St. in Newburgh.

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9:30 PM

Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) -- John Hurst

8:30 PM

Hammerheads -- Rockstar Saturday with VJ Ryan & DJ Riko Party on Two Levels KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Minx Lamasco Bar -- Max Allen Band Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan

9:00 PM

11:30 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Kenny Warren & Whiskey Haze Phoenix Nightclub -- DJ Dance Party!

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Lipstick Blonde

Bokeh Lounge -- Deja Blu 5 Boogie Nights -- 80’s Prom Party Extravaganza!

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Vintage Rendition Hobo Jungle -- Fat Willie & The Damn Rey Boys Koodie Hoos -- Adam Blythe Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Blame the Radio Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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Doc’s Nightclub -- All Put Together

10:00 PM

Someplace Else -- Live Entertainment with DJ

S U N DAY, APRI L 13 2:00 PM

USI Liberal Arts Center -- USI Theatre and New Harmony Theatre present Next to Normal

5:00 PM

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

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

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Kamikaze Karaoke with Carlo Coles (Prizes)

M O N DAY, APRI L 14 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

6:00 PM

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

9:00 PM

Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic

T U ES DAY, APRI L 15 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool

6:00 PM

Tin Man Brewing Co. -- Gary, Big B & the Other Guy Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty

7:00 PM

Phoenix Nightclub -- Phoenix Rising Vocal Competition Final Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires

8:00 PM

Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz with Gavin & Cliff

8:30 PM

Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday

9:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Art the Dude CD Release Party Phoenix Nightclub -- Dance Party & Karaoke DJ Travis Roberts

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Carlo Coles

W ED N ES DAY, APRI L 16 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

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

7:00 PM

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Monte Skelton Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -Jake Tapley Rockhouse at Wolf’s (Henderson) -- Open Mic Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires

8:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Ladies Night Extravaganza Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Katie Watts

9:00 PM

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

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Bryan Pyle

10:30 PM

Someplace Else -- College Night & Karaoke

T H U RS DAY, A P R I L 17 10:00 AM

Tropicana Evansville (Conference Center) -- VMA’s 27th Annual Style Show: Going Places... Again

4:00 PM

Winetree (North) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

4:00 PM

Winetree (East) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

6:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bike Night with Live Entertainment

Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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6:00 PM

Penny Lane Coffeehouse -- Singer/ Songwriter Sam Hadfield Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

7:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires

8:00 PM

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6:00 PM

Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory

6:30 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic with Monte Skelton & Shelly Long Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke with BK Phoenix Nightclub -- Party South Beach Style with DJ Dance Party

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Roy Carter

9:00 PM

USI Forum 1 -- Free Movie: Bunti Aur Babli Victory Theatre -- Here Come the Mummies

Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night with DJ Jon J Boogie Nights -- 90’s Night Hobo Jungle -- Iron Monkey KC’s Corner Pocket -- College Night DJ & Karaoke w/ DJ Jon B KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Karaoke with Up Next & DJ Aaron V Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Beer Pong

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Kim & Ryan

F R I DAY, APRI L 18 4:00 PM

Winetree (Darmstadt) -Wine & Spirits Tasting

5:30 PM

Holiday Inn - Airport -- Hat’s Off to Holly’s House Gala Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

7:00 PM

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

7:30 PM

8:00 PM

Phoenix Nightclub -- Phoenix Black Phridays Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Wright Brothers

9:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- The Idgits Boogie Nights -- Discfunktn’l Groove Doc’s Nightclub -- Party w/ BK Hobo Jungle -- Fabulous Decline Koodie Hoos -- DJ & Karaoke with Greg Hays Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Diversion Phoenix Nightclub -- 1st Annual Pink & White Affair

9:30 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Lindsey Williams

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Effen Fridays w/ DJ Riko & VJ Ryan

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KC’s Corner Pocket -- Grand Opening with Slick Willy KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Pfreak Show Lamasco Bar -- Henhouse Prowlers Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan & Beer Pong

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Open Stage

Sat u r day, Apri l 19 9:00 AM

Buds Harley-Davidson-East -- 2014 Spring Fling: Breakfast of Psychedelic Pancakes & Sausage, Games, Blood Drive & For Sale By Owner Motorcycle Sale

10:00 AM

Franklin Street -- Earth Day on Franklin Street: Art Crawl, Color Me Fun Run & More!

2:00 PM

Studio 421 (Henderson) -2nd Earth Day Trashion Show

4:00 PM

Winetree (East) -- Beer Tasting

5:30 PM

Tin Fish -- Byron Rohrig

7:00 PM

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

7:30 PM

Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Matt Clark Veterans Memorial Coliseum -- CCW 13 Pro Wrestling 13Year Anniversary Event

8:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Bad Medicine Phoenix Nightclub -- DJ Dance Party!

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Wright Brothers

8:30 PM

Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) -- Josh Merritt

9:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Brick Briscoe Boogie Nights -- Easter Eggstravaganza!

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- No Curfew Hobo Jungle -- Deja Blu 5 Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke with Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Diversion

9:30 PM

Doc’s Nightclub -- Party w/ John B

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Rockstar Saturday with VJ Ryan & DJ Riko Party on Two Levels KC’s Corner Pocket -- Grand Opening with Slick Willy KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Hairbanger’s Ball Lamasco Bar -- Old Salt Union Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Smoke Rings

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Easter Show featuring Jodie Santana and Blanche DuBois

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Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Green Trio Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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The 2 Annual Parkinson’s nd

9:00 PM

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

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Hammerheads -- Kamikaze Karaoke with Carlo Coles (Prizes)

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he 2nd Annual Parkinson’s Smoke Out will be packed full of food vendors, two stages for the bands, 66 BBQ competitors, beer gardens and hopefully, all of you!

Robert Morphew along with 65 other BBQ competitors will be showing off their very best briskets, chicken, ribs and more, for a chance at the $10,000 prize purse, in a sanctioned Kansas City BBQ Society completion. Watch, learn and be amazed by these pros, as they put time, food and pride on the line to help raise money to fight Parkinson’s Disease. While the teams’ smoky goods are for judges only, there will be plenty of vendors for the public to indulge in. The event will take place on Evansville’s Riverfront from Cherry St. to Court St. Times and dates are as follows: April 3rd at 5 - 11 p.m., April 4th at 5-11 p.m. and April 5th 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 100% of the funds raised go to the charity.

The focus of the Smoke Out is to raise money and awareness in hopes to help battle this horrible and often misunderstood disease. Parkinson’s struck a high school classmate of Morphew’s and myself over a decade ago. His name is Tommy Garrett and he battles this disease every day. I didn’t know much until speaking with Morphew, but after our chat and some research, I found this disease causes so much more than just a shaky hand. It affects the body, the brain and everyone it touches literally and figuratively. So please, come enjoy our city and what it can offer, while helping fight a disease that needs all of our attention and resources.

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

6:00 PM

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

9:00 PM

Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic

T U ES DAY, APRI L 22 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool

9:00 AM

Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Are You My Mother?

11:00 AM

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

8:00 PM

Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz with Gavin & Cliff

8:30 PM

Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday

9:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Derik Howard Solo Phoenix Nightclub -- Dance Party & Karaoke DJ Travis Roberts

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Carlo Coles

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Swonder Ice Arena -- KEB Arbor Day Celebration

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

12:00 PM

4:00 PM

Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Are You My Mother?

6:00 PM

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -David Weddle Tin Man Brewing Co. -- Live Music Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty

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7:00 PM

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Winetree (East) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

6:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bike Night with Live Entertainment Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

7:00 PM

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

7:30 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Voice 2 Competition: Registration & First Night

8:00 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Boren & Bourdeau

9:00 PM

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

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Bryan Pyle

10:30 PM

Someplace Else -- College Night & Karaoke

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Winetree (North) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

6:00 PM

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

7:00 PM

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

8:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Hunks: The Show Bokeh Lounge -- Comedy Open Mic Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke with BK Phoenix Nightclub -- Party South Beach Style with DJ Dance Party

9:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night with DJ Jon J Boogie Nights -- 90’s Night

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

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Kim & Ryan

F R I DAY, A P R I L 25 4:00 PM

Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

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5:30 PM

Tin Fish -- Neal Yockey

6:00 PM

Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory

6:30 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Roy Carter

7:00 PM

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

7:30 PM

USI Forum 1 -- Free Movie: Chasing Ice

8:00 PM

Phoenix Nightclub -- Phoenix Black Phridays Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Decian McGarry

8:30 PM

Lyle’s Sports Zone (formerly Ford’s Bar) -- Drew & Tristan

9:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Jayson Harper Boogie Nights -- Cher the Love Weekend!

Doc’s Nightclub -- Party w/ BK Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Downfall

9:30 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Nick Hamilton

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Effen Fridays with DJ Riko & VJ Ryan KC’s Corner Pocket -- Never Been Caught KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Tastes Like Chicken Lamasco Bar -- Glostick Willy Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Live Entertainment with DJ

SAT U R DAY, A P R I L 26 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- UFC 172 Jones & Teixeira

7:00 AM

National Guard Armory -Spring Fair Rummage Sale to Benefit Weekday Christian Education

7:30 AM

Burdette Park -- St. Jude Give Hope Run

9:00 AM

Historic Newburgh -- 2014 Evansville Philharmonic Guild Homes of Note House Tour Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Gardens -- Party for the Planet

5:00 PM

Carson’s Brewery -- Bad Mojo cMoe Children’s Museum -Girl’s Night Out PJ Party!

5:30 PM

Tin Fish -- Neal Yockey

7:00 PM

Victory Theatre -- EPO Classics: Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony

7:30 PM

Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Matt Clark

8:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Dylan Scott Phoenix Nightclub -- DJ Dance Party!

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Decian McGarry

9:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Honey Roy Boogie Nights -- Cher the Love Weekend!

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Primo Hobo Jungle -- Downfall NSB Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke with Sparky Phoenix Nightclub -- Angry Nerdz Mix Tape Release Party!

9:30 PM

Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Tommy Stillwell

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Kendra James Big Birthday Bash

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M O N DAY, A P R I L 28 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

5:00 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Ford Center -- WWE Live!

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Steve Greenwell Trio

7:00 PM

Doc’s Nightclub -- Blame the Radio

Victory Theatre -- Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Two Man Group

10:00 PM

9:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Rockstar Saturday with VJ Ryan & DJ Riko Party on Two Levels KC’s Corner Pocket -- Never Been Caught KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Tastes Like Chicken Lamasco Bar -- Calabash Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Kamikaze Karaoke with Carlo Coles (Prizes)

Boogie Nights -- Electric Disco (3 DJs) KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke

6:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Amateur Night: Comedy, Poetry, Acoustic, Etc. Tin Man Brewing Co. -- Cannonhands Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

9:00 PM

Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic

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T U ES DAY, A P R I L 29 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool

6:00 PM

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

7:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Green Trio

8:00 PM

Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz with Gavin & Cliff

8:30 PM

Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday

9:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Tuesday Phoenix Nightclub -- Dance Party & Karaoke DJ Travis Roberts

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Carlo Coles

W ED N ES DAY, A P R I L 30 O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

4:00 PM

Winetree (East) -- Wine & Spirits Tasting

6:00 PM

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Monte Skelton KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bike Night with Live Entertainment

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7:00 PM

Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -Katie Watts Rockhouse at Wolf’s (Henderson) -- Open Mic

8:00 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Lacey Chaddock

9:00 PM

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

10:00 PM

Hammerheads -- Karaoke with Bryan Pyle

10:30 PM

Someplace Else -- College Night & Karaoke

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localtalent Jacob Drone

“Those are crucial things that any tattoo artist needs to know way in advance before they even start to think about tattooing,” Drone says.

At the time he actually began tattooing people, at age 18, it was still not largely socially acceptable to get a tattoo.

Drone would sometimes go two or three weeks with only a couple clients. “Now people seem less hesitant to get a tattoo,” Drone says.

Though tattoos and piercings seem to be growing in popularity, they have actually been around for almost as long as humans have been. In Sept.

1991, a naturally preserved mummy was discovered in an Austrian glacier.

The mummy man is called Ӧtzi and lived around 3,300 B.C. Ӧtzi had several tattoos on his body.

“Things have definitely progressed as far as the pigment that’s used and the machine quality is better, but it is still a very primitive form of art,” Drone says.

Drone suggests not going price shopping for a tattoo, going quality acob Drone lives in pigment. He’s an artist in various mediums, but his shopping. “Tattoos are not done by main focus involves pigment, often referred to as “ink,” a gun with several machines. They are done by hand, so it is tiny needles and human skin. important to find a good hand.”

“It was something that I thought would be cool to do. It just sort of Drone says a lot of people, grabbed hold of me and I didn’t want to do anything else,” Drone says. especially young people, don’t understand Drone has worked at Earthborne Studios, off of Washington Avenue, for permanency. about two and a half years. But he said his interest in tattooing started much “It’s your body, it’s a big deal.” earlier while sitting in his friend’s room as a kid, and drawing on him with an ink Drone says patience is key to people pen. Drone says he has always drawn. His father used to take him to car shows really getting what they want and enjoying and monster truck shows. He grew up mimicking drawings in a muscle car their tattoos. It is important to look calendar his dad had. through an artist’s portfolio and see their “Then it evolved from that into like zombies, and monsters and naked work, if they don’t have a portfolio it is chicks, and fire, and robots… Stuff like that,” Drone says. probably a big red flag.

When he was 15, Drone had his mother go into the local tattoo shop “There are a lot of people you may in a small town in Saline County, Ill., where they were living at the time, and run across, as you move on to a different ask what he would need to do to get in. The tattoo artist laughed at his mom place, that may be just covered and it may initially, but a year later, Drone started hanging out in the shop. seem crazy to a lot of people, but for them, “It was a very loose apprenticeship… It basically all started just running that may be how they feel comfortable. errands for him,” Drone says.

That’s how they express themselves and it Drone said there were many things he had to learn before he ever may be kind of like armor for them.” touched a tattoo gun, such as how to sterilize the equipment and stay —Justin Law organized.

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f anybody knows the frustration of trying to get a foothold in the music industry, it’s Nashville singersongwriter Shannon Lawson.

His story is all too familiar, a classic tale of taking one step forward and two steps back, of success so tantalizingly close yet still out of reach. But after years of near misses and false starts, Lawson’s latest songwriting effort is steadily climbing the country charts. Written with and performed by Big & Rich, “Look at You” may be a game changer.

To say music is in Lawson’s blood is hardly a cliché. “My whole family plays and sings – our musical history goes all the way back to the Civil War,” he explains. “I’ve been on the stage since I was three years old. My uncle had a big red Epiphone hollow body that I would strap on and literally beat on until I had blisters on my fingers.”

By the time Lawson turned 13, he was dead serious about guitar. “I was really into Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan” he says. “And I had the influences of my brothers and sisters, too – everything from ELO to Marshall Tucker. Dad was into everything from Spanish guitar to bluegrass.”

With a cocktail of sounds swirling in his head, Lawson moved from his home in Taylorsville, Ky to Louisville just after his 18th birthday. He occasionally attended classes at U of L but spent most of his days studying the music

scene. ”I was dragging my guitar around with me everywhere I went. I ended up getting hired on the spot to play in a blues band on Louisville’s west side. It was a great experience, a real education,” he says.

Lawson took what he learned and formed the Galoots, a bluegrass jam band that packed venues throughout the Midwest, including Nashville’s Station Inn. A publishing deal soon followed and then a contract with Universal/MCA six months later. But despite recording a strong debut album, the celebration was short-lived; mass firings at the label killed the momentum. Down but not out, Lawson next signed and recorded for Equity, an independent label that folded shortly after.

Unable to launch a solo career, Lawson joined the MuzikMafia, a loose collective of country musicians founded by Big & Rich. “It was really big for a while,” says Lawson. “We toured America and lots of huge stars sat in with us – from Bon Jovi to Kid Rock. It was crazy.” But in true industry fashion, egos got in the way, and it eventually fell apart.

Lawson got divorced around this period and coupled with the Mafia’s break-up, he needed a fresh start – in life and particularly in music. The relative anonymity of Evansville and the surrounding area gave him the opportunity to perform without the baggage of his musical past. Shows at places like Crickets in Newburgh won Lawson some enthusiastic new fans, including Boonville chiropractor Dr. Mitch Hayman. Bowled over, he offered to help book local shows and trumpet Lawson’s talent.

Now, in addition to building a new fan base, Lawson is busy developing El Camino, an ambitious side project formed with John Nicholson. The two are currently recording a concept album – a Mexican opera that features horns, big guitars and string sections.

“It’s some of the best work I’ve ever done in my life,” Lawson says.

But whether the El Camino material finds an audience or the Big & Rich song conquers the country charts is ultimately not important to Lawson. “I don’t give a (bleep) about being famous.

The only thing I’ve ever cared about is making enough money to survive well and do what I love to do.”

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1. My favorite deli in the tri-state is...

Emge Deli Downtown.

2. When I was 10, I wanted to be a(n)... Pediatrician.

3. In high school, I hung out the most at... church, summer bible camp and all. Yep, a preachers kid!

4. Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt? Ice Cream and lots of it!

5. My favorite sports team is... whoever my husband likes. I’m not a huge sports follower.

6. I spend an average of ____ minute(s) on Facebook a day. 60

7. If I could travel back in time, I would want to meet... Duke Ellington, Dr. Charles Drew and Shirley Chisholm.

8. The first concert I ever attended was... Full Force & the Jets.

9. My ideal spring day consists of... riding my bike and letting the wind hit my face.

10. On a scale of 1-10, 1 being awesome, my musical skills are a(n)... 4. I love to sing!

11. My favorite mobile game or app (tablet or phone) is... Candy Crush, of course!

12. The best party song is... “The Wobble” by V.I.C.

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13. Finish this sentence: Children are... our most valuable resources and deserve our love, wisdom and time.

14. If I had a vacation home, it would be located... in Florida.

15. I own ____ compact discs. 3, all

by Whitney Houston.

16. If I could pick one fictional character to hang out with on a regular basis, it would be... Madea.

17. The funniest person in the world is... a toss-up between Kevin Hart, Steve Harvey and Martin Lawrence. I love pretty much any comedian that will make me laugh ‘til my stomach hurts.

18. My go-to brand of shoes is... none. My feet are too big to have a favorite brand. I get what I can.

19. If I could be any animal, I would be a(n)... hummingbird. So I could soar above it all – and make sweet sounds while doing it.

20. The first movie that impacted me was... not sure if it was the first movie, but A Time to Kill with Samuel L. Jackson. It is always a good reminder for me to stand for what is right even in the midst of adversity.

Also, to remain open to getting to know someone that is not like me.

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Victory

by Nick Durcholz

Ten dim and dry-rotted visages arise from the hallowed crypts of an ancient land known as Music City, USA, their life force restored specifically to carry out their eternal mission of funking your contemporarily-living face off. ere Come the Mummies rhythmically jaunt their way into Evansville on April 18 to funk the roof off of the Victory Theatre. They are made up of a group of Nashville-based musicians whom, due to allegiance to multiple music labels, wrap themselves in the fashion of the pharaohs of old to cloak their true identity. They are shielded from discovery, but they let powerful rays of funk shine through.

With their identities hidden, both their splendid tom-foolery and their music remain pure. Their latest album Cryptic was

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News4U (N4U): How does one who is undead help uphold such a tight and tasty beat?

Java Mummy (JM): Our libido is the key to our success, the driving force, if you will. And let me tell you, we could drive nails.

N4U: What is Java’s favorite sound-making tool in his funky arsenal and why?

JM: That would be my Acme Siren Whistle, for no one can resist smiling when they hear it. For pure groove, however, you can’t beat the congas: the sparkles enhance the sound.

N4U: The true identities of the mummies are as mysterious as the crypts they come from... What would it take to unravel Java’s wraps?

JM: Sharon Stone.

released last year. The current undead line-up includes Mummy Cass (guitar, lead vocals), Eddie Mummy (drums, vocals), Spaz Mummy (keyboards), K. W. Tut (bass, vocals), Mummy Rah (tenor sax), The Flu (baritone sax), Midnight Mummy (baritone sax), The Pole (bass), B. B. Queen (trumpet) and Java Mummy (percussion, vocals).

The bullhorn of the group, Java Mummy or J Mummy Love, took a gracious minute from his tomb to have a word with News4U.

N4U: Any significance behind the black & red paint that decorates your slowly deteriorating mug?

JM: I always wished I was at least half-black.

N4U: What inspired Java to get into percussion?

JM: I lost the coin toss with Eddie over who got to play drums.

N4U: How does it feel to make the living dance, writhe and shout with joy at a live performance after hundreds of years of not-so-eternal rest?

JM: There is nothing better than making women dance and writhe. When they are under our spell, you know you can get them to do anything. This is how we keep our tour bus clean.

N4U: Is there a mummies’ track that is inspired specifically by Java?

JM: I would say “Libido Knievel,” (of course) because I like stunt sex and always travel with a helmet.

N4U: In a non-musical sense, what does Java bring to the mummies?

JM: For some unknown reason, I am the only mummy that can talk. This means that I have to often be the band’s mouthpiece with the public. It also means that I always get what I want on our pizza.

N4U: For the ladies out there, is it possible to resist the ancient and mesmerizing Java charm?

JM: Nope... [For] some dudes too.

Tickets for Here Come the Mummies are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including victorytheatre.com, the Victory Theatre Box Office (day of event only) and the Ford Center Ticket Office. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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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.

The Bell’s Brewery label instantly sets a high standard in my book. Smitten pours a nice hazy, orangey-yellow color with a two-finger head and nice lacing. The nose presents light floral and citrus aromas, also bready malts with an even lighter touch of rye spiciness.

Much like its aroma, the flavor has a light citrus hop presence and some maltiness.

Again, the rye is oh, so subtle, but enhances the somewhat bitter finish. Its mouthfeel reveals good carbonation. It is light and drinkable with a slightly bitter finish. I’m accustomed to Bell’s brews being richer and more flavorful but, admittedly, this will be a great session ale.

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Busch Signature Copper Lager

Bell’s Smitten Golden Rye Ale

Daniel Knight • 3.5

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

Daniel Knight • 2

AB calls this one an American Amber/Red Lager. When I poured it up I was taken aback.

Its color is brown/orange, like watered-down root beer. It produced a weak half-finger head that dissipated in less than 30 seconds.

Within less than a minute, it looked like a glass of colored water. The nose is mainly faint and sweet, like most any mass produced domestic lager. Flavor follows scent here with plain, grainy flavors (including corn) initially. The aftertaste actually has an everso-light touch of hops. I have nothing good to say about this beer. Probably wouldn’t take one if it were handed to me.

Paul Bragin • 3

Shock Top Honey Bourbon Cask Wheat

Daniel Knight • 2.5

AB presents this one as though it’s a craft beer. Sorry, I’m not buying it. It pours up orange and cloudy (unfiltered, good) with a measly half-finger head that dissipates quickly. It smells like artificial honey. Sorry, too pronounced and sweet to be real. Some breadiness, malt and hops… maybe. I’m not finding the bourbon. Taste is HONEY! I’m thinking artificial but, the verdict is out. It doesn’t taste bad, and at least it tastes like something. This one could be popular with people who don’t really like beer that much but enjoy sugary cocktails and soft drinks.

I have to admit. I didn’t finish my sample beer.

An extremely thin white head forms on this beer, but it disappears almost instantly, leaving behind a golden liquid. The citrusy smell of hops fills the nose. The hop presence continues while tasting the beer, and some rye malt notes also come through. The hop taste remains on the palate long after drinking. This is a spring seasonal offering, so hopheads will want to get their hands on this one while it is available.

This copper-colored beer has a white head that disappears as quickly as it forms.

The scent is definitely malty. The taste is mediocre, but definitely an improvement over the average mass produced offering from Busch. This beer is supposed to appeal to drinkers of Yuengling. Yuengling is a much better choice, but this beer will suffice if nothing else is available. Another good choice for someone who is a novice to the world of craft beer.

Paul Bragin • 3.5

Jabez Martinez • 3.5

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Paul Bragin • 4.5

This is a cloudy golden-colored beer with a fruity aroma. I first detected the hops flavor and some citrus. I would classify this as a light IPA and wished they didn’t dial the hops flavor up as much. I am a Bell’s fan and this one was a little better that average, but not by much.

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This is a nice, clear copper-colored beer. It has a light, crisp lager flavor and some have chalked it up to a rival of Yuengling. I can see where that might be the case, but this is on a little bit of the lighter side compared to a Yuengling. I went out and purchased some more of this and was pretty impressed with this beer. I am not a Busch drinker but I liked this one.

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A thin white head tops this caramel-colored wheat beer. The scent of honey is the most dominant article. The honey features continue while drinking the beer, with mild bourbon notes from the bourbon stave aging process lightly coming through on the mouth. People who prefer sweeter beers would definitely enjoy this one. This is nice as an occasional treat, but this might not be the best choice for an everyday drinking beer.

This beer is an amber-colored brew. This is the most complex beer that Shock Top has put out. I am still waiting for them to sell the chocolate wheat by itself. You can taste the bourbon and some vanilla. I was not sure what to think of the beer at the first drink, but when you read the label, you see it is packed with different flavors. This is a very sweet beer and very filling.

New Belgium Snapshot Wheat

would be welcome while working in the yard on a hot Saturday afternoon. I wouldn’t turn it down if another was handed to me.

Paul Bragin • 2.5

Daniel Knight • 3

An American Pale Wheat Ale from a solid Colorado Brewer. It pours a dingy beigeyellow with a foamy white head that quickly disappears. The aroma is under-whelming to me, mostly yeast, citrus and floral notes.

Initially, I sense light flavors of grainy malts and wheat with a subtle sourness to it.

Definitely some citrus notes there too with some yeast at the finish. A very mild bitterness that fades quickly too. In my opinion, there’s nothing wrong with this brew. That said, I’m not impressed either. It’s very drinkable and

This yellow beer forms a thin white head when poured. The scent is reminiscent of what you expect to find in a wheat beer, with notes of wheat and light banana. Upon drinking the beer, light carbonation fills the mouth. The taste is lacking for someone who is familiar with wheat beer. This could be a good choice for summer or for someone who is hesitant to drink something other than mass produced lagers.

Jabez Martinez• 4.5

The appearance of this beer was a little odd.

It was a yellowish-white color with a tint of green. I could taste the wheat, but it was very light and I liked the sweet malt flavors.

I could also taste some citrus, spice and just a little pepper. I would consider this a great session beer.

Random Beer Facts!

Beer has officially been made in space!

Barley was grown for five months in the Zvezda Service Module on the International Space Station. It had extremely limited results, though.

The barley was only able to produce 250 six packs of beer. They were produced

by Sapporo. The six packs will be sold through a lottery system for 10,000 yen, or roughly $110 each, unfortunately; only people in Japan are eligible for the lottery, but all proceeds will go to charity.

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arts & activities Evansville Civic Theatre 717 N. Fulton Ave. Evansville 812-425-2800 evansvillecivictheatre.org April 3-6 – Proof by David Auburn

On the eve of her twentyfifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions, the arrival of her estranged sister Claire and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit? Proof won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play. Call or visit the Evansville Civic Theatre’s website (info listed above) to purchase tickets.

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

Evansville Public Library System Various Locations Evansville, IN evpl.org April 12 – DEAR Bookmark Making

Celebrate National Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) Day by making your own bookmark at the library!

Read here for 15 minutes (or one book with your parents)

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and you will receive heaps of craft materials to make your own wacky bookmark. All ages welcome! This all-day event takes place at the Red Bank Branch. Call Lauren at 812-428-8205 for more information.

April 22 – Earth Day: Sun Prints

Celebrate Earth Day today!

Create sun prints on light sensitive fabric and paper using leaves, grass, flowers and other natural things. This event is geared towards teens.

It will take place in the Café Garden at the Central Branch.

The event begins at 3:30 p.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Mike at 812-428-8217.

The Ford Center 1 S.E. MLK, Jr. Blvd. Evansville, IN 812-422-1515 thefordcenter.com April 10 – Lady Antebellum’s “Take Me Downtown Tour”

Rescheduled from November 2013, the seven-time Grammy award-winning trio Lady Antebellum will bring their headlining “Take Me Downtown Tour” 2014 to the Ford Center on April 10. Tickets are on sale now.

Tickets for Lady Antebellum “Take Me Downtown Tour” 2014 are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Office or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Haynie’s Corner District 2nd Street and Washington Ave. Evansville, IN sculptevv.org April 1-20 – Sculpt EVV

Sculpt EVV Outdoor Sculpture Show, on display through April

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20, 2014, is a national juries sculpture exhibition, with selected works on a public, outdoor display in the Haynie’s Corner Arts District. Events include an art and music festival, free guided tours, a beer and wine garden at Bokeh Lounge and Clay EVV and Inspired by Sculpture exhibitions in the Adams Art Gallery from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Awards and prizes will be announced.

New Harmony Contemporary Gallery of Art 506 Main St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-3156 usi.edu/nhgallery April 1-12 – Maidens of the Cosmic Body Running

This exhibit features works from three extremely talented women: Denise Burge, Lisa Siders and Jenny Ustick.

Denise Burge works in a variety of media, including drawing, film, and quiltmaking. Her quilt work has been widely commissioned and collected, and was included in two Quilt National exhibitions. Lisa Siders has a wide range of media practices, including fibers, sculpture and film. She has also worked as a freelance artist and designer.

Jenny Ustick has taught at several universities, with her most recent appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor of Art at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI. She returned to Ohio in 2011 to teach and continue her artistic practice. Jenny works in a wide range of media, including drawing, painting, sculpture and film.

April 19-30 – Stacey Reason

Stacey Reason is a visual artist and arts administrator currently living and working in Louisville, Ky. Her studio work is primarily in 2-D implementing drawing techniques in combination with intaglio and silk-screen for works on paper and in book form. For two years, she have been organizing an artist group, the Louisville Artists Syndicate, making art possibilities on the local level for creativelycharged Louisvillians. Her personal mission statement: “Building a community through creativity, optimism and reason.” For more information, please visit www.staceyreason.com.

Old National Events Plaza (Formerly The Centre) 715 Locust St. Evansville, IN 812-435-5770 centre.evansvillegis.com April 1 – RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles direct from Broadway! RAIN performs the full range of The Beatles’ discography live on stage, including the most complex and challenging songs that The Beatles themselves recorded in the studio but never performed for an audience. Together longer than The Beatles, RAIN has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, delivering a totally live, notefor-note performance in this multi-media concert, that’s as infectious as it is transporting.

This adoring tribute will take you back to a time when all

you needed was love, and a little help from your friends! This stunning concert event takes place at the Old National Events Plaza’s Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

Seats are $48, $31 and $21. Call or visit the Old National Events Plaza’s website (info listed above) to purchase tickets.

take place at 7:30 p.m. except the two Sunday shows which begin at 2 p.m.

University of Evansville

From their days in Tin Pan Alley and Broadway, to Carnegie Hall and their final years in Hollywood, George and Ira Gershwin, along with songwriter Johnny Green and composer Hugh Martin, were popular music royalty. Pianist Richard Glazier, featured on many PBS specials, is a master storyteller. To purchase tickets for Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra events, call the EPO office at (812) 425 5050 or visit www.evansvillephilharmonic. org. Saturday’s performance begins at 7 p.m. Sunday’s show begins at 2 p.m.

1800 Lincoln Ave. Evansville 812-488-2000 evansville.edu April 4-6, 10-13 - UE Theatre presents As You Like It

From William Shakespeare, moving between the wickedness of the royal court and the revivifying Forest of Arden, Rosalind and Orlando play out their sweeping and romantic courtship against a backdrop of political rivalry and exile. Guest director Curt Tofteland served as the Producing Artistic Director of the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival for twenty years and is the Founder and Producing Artistic Director of Shakespeare Behind Bars. The show will take place in UE’s Hyde Hall, Shanklin Theatre. All performances take place at 7:30 p.m. except for the Sunday shows which begin at 2 p.m. Please contact the Shanklin Theatre Ticket Office at 812488-2031 to purchase theatre tickets to UE Department of Theatre productions. $15 adult, $13 for UE faculty/staff, senior citizens and any non-UE student.

University of Southern Indiana 8600 University Blvd. Evansville 812-464-8600 usi.edu April 4-13 – USI Theatre & New Harmony Theatre present Next to Normal

Next to Normal is a rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music

by Tom Kitt. Its story concerns a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness and the attempts to alleviate it have on her family. The musical also addresses such issues as grieving a loss, suicide, drug abuse, ethics in modern psychiatry and the underbelly of suburban life. Various showings will take place at USI’s Mallette Studio Theatre in the Liberal Arts building room 0105. For more information, please contact Angela Torres at altorres@usi.edu or call (812) 465-1668. All performances

Victory Theatre 600 Main St. Evansville, IN 812-425-5050 evansvillephilharmonic.org April 5, 6 – EPO Pops: “Gershwin & Friends”

April 18 – Here Come the Mummies

Here Come the Mummies will bring the funk back to the Victory Theatre stage Friday, April 18. Eddie Mummy, Java, K.W. Tut, Mummy Cass, Spaz, The Pole, Midnight, Mummy Rah and The Flu will start the party at 7:30 p.m. According to Java, music from their album Cryptic is “sexy, funny, sweet, low-down, hikedup and basically kicks ass.” Tickets for Here Come the Mummies are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including victorytheatre.com, the Victory Theatre Box Office (Day of Event ONLY), and the Ford Center Ticket Office.

April 26 – EPO Classics: “Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony”

A greatly expanded Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra is joined by the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus and two superb soloists for our season finale, Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, Resurrection, performed at the end of Easter week. To purchase tickets for Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra events, call the EPO office at (812) 425 - 5050 or visit www.evansvillephilharmonic.org.

The performance begins at 7 p.m.

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BRANTLEY GILBERT “LET IT RIDE TOUR”

at the Ford Center

by Thomas Ellis

With a rock-infused sound and swagger to spare, Brantley Gilbert has made a career out of defying country music expectations.

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long the way, he’s scored three number one songs – “Country Must Be Country Wide,” “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” and “Bottoms Up” – and co-written huge hits like Jason Aldean’s “Dirt Road Anthem” and “My Kinda Party.” Gilbert’s tough image and willingness to push musical boundaries may upset the traditionalists, but he’s definitely a rebel with a cause – and a rabid fan base.

His country-rock disciples will be out in force when the “Let It Ride Tour” coasts into the Ford Center on May 2nd.

Gilbert’s second headlining tour is a hard-earned reward for the years dedicated to becoming a sought-after songwriter in Nashville. But with such talent and natural charisma, it only made sense to launch a solo career. In truth, his fans virtually demanded it after packing local bars and venues to hear Gilbert perform songs he’d written for other artists.

Released in 2009, Modern Day Prodigal Son made it clear that Gilbert wasn’t going to play nice. The sound of his

debut album veered towards rock, even metal at times, announcing a new brand of grittier, heavier country music delivered by a brash, cocky singer. While half of Nashville cringed, the other half started downloading; Gilbert’s career was off and running.

2010’s Halfway to Heaven expanded his audience with the number one party anthem, “Country Must Be Country Wide.”

The video for it and “Kick It in the Sticks,” in particular, perfectly captured Gilbert’s rebel persona. But he had a softer side, too. A deluxe edition of Halfway to Heaven released in 2011 featured “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” an emotionally charged ballad that became his biggest hit yet.

Nearly three years later, the long-awaited Just As I Am is finally set to drop in May. The new album was preceded by another number one single, “Bottoms Up,” last October. With a riff reminiscent of Metallica’s “Welcome Home (Sanitarium)” and lyrics referencing Bonnie and Clyde, the song is yet more proof that the reigning ACM New Male Artist has no time for tradition.

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Special guests include Thomas Rhett and Eric Paslay. For ticket information, visit thefordcenter.com.

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community & family Earth Day on Franklin St. Barnes & Noble Booksellers 624 S. Green River Rd. Evansville 812-475-1054 barnesandnoble.com

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n April 19th, The Franklin Street Events Association will be having a family oriented Earth Day celebration.

The event will start off with a Color Me Fun Run at 9 a.m. The race starting line is located on the west library lawn at 2000 West Franklin Street. Children 12and-under are permitted to participate in Color Me Fun Run for free, however, adults must pay a registration fee of $35 in advance or $40 the day of. That charge also secures the individual a t-shirt and a packet of paint to use during the race.

Beginning at 10 a.m. there will be an art crawl along Franklin Street. As part of this event The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana and the University of Southern Indiana will both be proving art projects for children to complete, Gretchin Irons will be hosting a sidewalk chalk art competition, and The Arts Council of Doom will be setting up a number of booths displaying the work of local artists. The day will end with free bluegrass music performance starting at 6 p.m. featuring Old Salt Union and The Giving Tree Band.

Between the Color Me Fun Run, the children’s activities, the art displays and sales and the live music, there is something at this event for everyone to enjoy. Again, this fun for the whole family event is on April 19th from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

—Claire Edwards

For more information, please visit www.franklinstreeteventsassociation.com or on Facebook at Franklin Street Events Association.

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April 4, 11, 18, 25 – Friday Morning Storytime Don’t be alarmed on Friday mornings if you hear laughter coming from Barnes & Noble Jr. It’s just another of our regular Friday story times. From chuckles to belly laughs, you’ll know the little ones are having fun! The event begins at 10 a.m.

April 12 – Author Book Signing Meet B.W. Wrighthard at the signing of their newest book, A Needle and a Haystack. Also written by B.W. Wrighthard is Ghost Orchid.

This event begins at 2 p.m.

Evansville Country Club

3810 Stringtown Rd. Evansville 812-425-2243 evansvillecountryclub.org April 5 – Magical Fairy Tale Ball The Magical Fairy Tale Ball will benefit the Ark Crisis Child Care Center, giving every child a chance to feel like royalty for a day. This event is family-friendly and features an classy, kid-friendly meal, music, dancing, crafts, family photos and an auction. They can dress as their favorite character or in their most spiffy dubs and spend the evening with their favorite princesses and fairy tale characters. Adults can also become “Fairy Godparents” and sponsor an Ark child to attend the Fairy Tale Ball.

Ark Crisis Child Care Center’s mission is to keep children safe and strengthen families in stress. They do this by providing free, short-term child care.

For more information, please call 812-423-9425 or visit www.arkcrisis.org.

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April 8 – History of Evansville Breweries Joe Engler, owner of historicevansville. com and author, will discuss the history of breweries in Evansville. Follow along as he highlights the once strong brewing industry from its origins, through Prohibition and its demise, and the recent resurgence in local brews. This event is geared towards adults and will take place at the Central Branch in Browning Event Room B. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Please call Renny M. at 812428-8218 for more information.

The Ford Center

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

Evansville 812-422-1515 thefordcenter.com April 12 – 911 Gives Hope presents Guns & Hoses VII Guns & Hoses is a charity boxing match between local Police Officers and Firefighters. This is the best of the best!

Come and watch the tri-state’s finest and bravest square-off in 15 exciting boxing matches. Each fight is 3 rounds.

At the end of the night the team with the most victories takes home the traveling Guns & Hoses Championship Belt. Watch as these brave men and women, who risk their lives on the job every day, put it all on the line in the ring for charity. “Their pain is the children’s gain!” Tickets for 911 Gives Hope: Guns and Hoses 2014 are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Office or charge by phone at 1-800-7453000. Ticket prices subject to change.

The event begins at 7 p.m.

April 27 – WWE Live!

Don’t miss WWE Live in Evansville for the first time in 2014! You’ll see all of your favorite WWE superstars

in action, including John Cena & The Rhodes Brothers vs. Bray Wyatt & The Wyatt Family in a Six Man Tag Team Match, as well as Daniel Bryan vs. Kane.

Appearances will also be made by Sin Cara, Alberto Del Rio, Christian and many more! Tickets for WWE Live! are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Office or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Ticket prices subject to change. The show begins at 5 p.m.

Franklin Street

Between Wabash Ave. of Flags to St. Joe Evansville franklinstreeteventsassociation.com April 19 – Color Me Fun 5K Taking place at 9 a.m. is the 2nd Annual Color Me Fun 5K on Franklin Street. Join the Franklin Street Events Association for the 2nd annual Color Me Fun 5K, the most colorful and fun run to hit the streets of Evansville, on the jewel of the west side, Franklin Street! Just like last year, children 12 and under are free, $35 for early registration and $40 for day of registration. You will also receive a fabulous Color Me Fun t-shirt! Stay after the run to celebrate Earth Day!

325 participated in several operations; most notable was D-Day at Omaha Beach, Normandy. She was there for Operation HUSKY, the invasion of Sicily in 1943. She sailed as support for the invasion of Salerno, Italy later that year. This ship has seen 70 years of history and survived as the last fullyoperational WWII LST. Come walk these decks and feel the connection to our shared past.

Old National Bank Downtown

1 Main St. Evansville 812-464-1425 oldnational.com April 26 – Evansville Kidney Walk 2014 Kidney Walk is the nation’s largest walk to fight kidney disease. Held in nearly 100 communities, the event raises awareness and funds lifesaving programs that educate and support patients, their families and those at risk.

Check-in time is at noon and the race begins at 1 p.m. For more information, please contact Janine at jmoore@ kidneyindiana.org or call 1-800-3829971.

Old National Events Plaza (Formerly The Centre)

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

LST Memorial 325

840 LST Dr. Evansville 812-435-8678 lstmemorial.org April 28-30 – Spring Work Week Volunteers from all over come to stay aboard ship to complete large projects and open the ship for spring weather.

If you’re interested in participating, contact the office at 812-435-8678 or 325office@lstmemorial.org. USS LST

April 5, 6 – Heritage Federal Credit Union Home Show The 67th Annual Heritage Federal Credit Union Home Show is the place to learn what’s new in remodeling, decorating, landscaping, home construction and much more. At the Old National Events Plaza, formerly The Centre, some of the attractions featured on the Main Stage are HGTV Special Guest Kelly Edwards, HGTV Design Star Abby Vasek and Party and Entertaining Expert Martie Duncan.

While you’re here be sure to check out The Man Cave, Funtastic Children’s PlayWorld. The 67th Annual Heritage Federal Credit Union Home Show Saturday & Sunday, April 5th & 6th, 2014 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Tickets available at the door for $5, children under 12 get in for free.

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April 22 – Are You My Mother?

Based on P.D. Eastman’s classic picture book for young readers, Are You My Mother? is ArtsPower’s enchanting musical about Baby Bird’s journey – an adventure that overflows with love, dedication and friendship. Adapted for the stage by playwright and lyricist Greg Gunning and composer Richard DeRosa, Are You My Mother? shows children and adults alike how loss can be turned into empowerment and how Baby Bird ends up finding more than she is looking for. Bunny Bread is presenting this original production at the Aiken Theatre on Tuesday, April 22 with two shows at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Seats are $6.25 a person. For more information or special offers call the Centre Box Office at 812-435-5770 ext. 211 or email at: centreboxoffice@gmail.com. Tickets can be purchased at The Centre Box Office or any Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets can be charged by phone by calling 1-800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Shoe Carnival

805 N. Green River Rd. Evansville 812-479-6208 shoecarnival.com April 6 – Shoe Carnival Shoe Shuffle 5K Run/ Walk Shoe Carnival is hosting a 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Hadi Shrine Transportation Fund. 5K Race begins at 8 a.m. Bring the family out to help cheer and celebrate with the Hadi Shriners!

All ages are welcome to Participate! Participants10-and-under are free, but they still need to be registered online with the Kids 1-10 Free Option. For anyone else, registration is $25.

Awards will be given to the overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place run and walk finishers in both male and female divisions. Prizes will be issued at approx. 9:15 a.m. inside Shoe Carnival at the mic stand. To register, please visit www.raceit.com. For more information, contact Jessica at 812-867-4238 or via email at jwildeman@scvl.com.

Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center 1901 Lynch Rd. Evansville (812) 435-8438 sictc.com

April 3 – Youth First “Passport to Adventure” Benefit Auction Support Youth First by attending the 12th Annual Passport to Adventure Benefit Auction. The evening’s festivities begin

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at 5 p.m. with a silent auction and hor d’oeuvres. The live auction begins at 7 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to bid on unique experiences and great items like tickets to NCAA Final Four, MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby, LA Dodgers games, personal batting lesson with Don Mattingly, vacation packages, home décor items, gift certificates, gift baskets and much more! Admission is free!

University of Southern Indiana

8600 University Blvd. Evansville 812-464-8600 usi.edu April 12 – 10K Spring Into Fitness As part of the USI Screaming Eagles Running Series, this race will feature a full-round trip on the 3-mile Burdette bike path. The focus of this series is to increase the health and well-being of the Evansville community, while providing hands-on experience for students in the Sports Management Program. Registration is $20 by April 5, late registration $25 after April 5.

To register, call 812-464-8600 or visit usi.edu/running.

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

April 12 – IASF’s 2014 Walk for Autism IASF will host their 3rd annual Walk for Autism on Saturday April 12th. They had over 600 walkers last year and hope to exceed that number this year! Help spread awareness and raise funds to help local families receive support and services. Registration is available now through www.eventbrite.com. The walk begins at 9 a.m.

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

April 12 – Bird Banding Workshop 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! Free and open to the public; donations accepted. The workshop begins at 2 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m.

April 12 – Nature Sleuthing: Moths (Moth Origami Craft) Visit the nature center for short family-friendly hikes and a chance to chat with Indiana Master Naturalist / Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Debbie Goedde. Free, no registration required. This event begins at 10 a.m. and ends at noon.

April 26 – Nature Sleuthing: Butterflies (Butterfly Craft) Visit the nature center for short family-friendly hikes and a chance to chat with Indiana Master Naturalist / Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Debbie Goedde. Free, no registration required. This event begins at 10 a.m. and ends at noon.

April 26, 27 – Collectors Carnival Flea Market & Antique Sale Quality dealers sell an array of antiques and collectibles including advertising, Americana, books, china, clothing, coins, crystal, dolls, furniture, glassware, jewelry, linens, militaria, postcards, pottery, primitives, quilts, silver, smalls, sports memorabilia and toys. The event begins at 9 a.m. both days.

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SPRING IS HERE!... Or coming…

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n the tri- state area we can never really be sure. I am just going to put it out there and hope that good ol’ Mother Nature hears me.

April is the month that holds National “Put Your Phone Down, Go Outside and Appreciate Mother Nature Dammit” Day. If you have to hashtag that it’s #PYPDGOAMND, not that it makes it any shorter, OR that you should be on your phone to use Twitter that day.

Most people know this day actually, as Earth Day. When is the last time you celebrated Earth Day? Earth Day strums up memories of arts and crafts for me, so I know it has been way too long since I have personally.

This year I am changing that! I have started a somewhat natural journey about a year ago and it continually amazes me what our earth provides for us. We can breathe; there is an abundance of food and water to keep us nourished and on top of it all, our earth is down right beautiful! Look at her, seriously look at her!

If you were looking for some fun ways to celebrate Earth Day, April 19th this year, here in Evansville the Franklin Street Association has a full and fun Earth Day schedule filled with a 5K color run, children’s art and science activities on the lawn of library and a bluegrass concert later in the evening.

Not only will I start partaking in Earth Day now as an adult, but I also want to start treating and appreciating every day like it’s Earth Day. Because, where would we all be if she (of course the earth is a woman) gave up on us?

Respect our home! Plant a tree. Go forth and do some hippie stuff this month!

—Kana L. Brown www.kanabrown.com According2kana@gmail.com

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April 2nd

Dom Hemingway

Fox Searchlight Pictures Jude Law (The Talented Mr. Ripley) plays the ill-tempered and foul-mouthed, boozing and drug-using, always opinionated, not to mention womanizing: Dom Hemingway. He is a safecracker who did not rat out his sources, recently released from a twelveyear stint in prison… and he wants to make up for that lost time! In the street-wise and masculine Guy Ritchie-fashion, director Richard Shepherd (2005’s The Matador, and 2007’s The Hunting Party) and producer Jeremy Thomas (2000’s Sexy Beast, staring Ben Kingsley) plunge us into the realm of the seedy British underworld. A place where the vile and seemingly unlikable Dom Hemingway is actually, very likeable in his own way… despite his deplorable and disgusting lifestyle. If you like movies like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels or Snatch than this might be your cup of tea.

April 4th

Under the Skin A24 Films

Based upon first-time novelist Michael Faber’s strange, psychosexual tale—similar to the likes of the weird, old-school David Lynch, combined with the terrifyingly realistic David Cronenberg bodily horror—this film might not be for some tastes. This daring and evocative work by director Jonathan Glazer (Sexy Beast and Birth) stars the immensely talented, beautiful Scarlet Johansson (The Avengers) as the alien femme fatale, who picks up random men on the outskirts of Scotland and devouring them once she gets them back to her place. The brave Johansson has never taken on a roll quite like this: it is revealing, disturbing and unsettling.

As I stated, this movie is not for everyone… It is very strange in style and demeanor. This is not popcorn entertainment, but hard science fiction used to move minds.

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Out of the Furnace Relativity Media

In this fast, hard-hitting and unflinchingly brutal melodrama, we follow the hardships of two brothers: one trying to make an honest living as a steel mill worker (Christian Bale), and the other just returned from the war in Iraq (Casey Affleck). The latter cannot seem to give up the fight within himself. After spiraling into the dangerous world of underground street-fighting, he finds himself in over-his-head with a savage crime syndicate from the backwoods of the Appalachians. All of the performances are excellent, especially Woody Harrelson, the crude and menacing, drug-addled, ruthless leader of the redneck gang. By the end, we have experienced an emotional onslaught comparable to the films it seems to have borrowed from, such as Monster’s Ball and The Deer Hunter. A violent and fascinating, tragic character study with tour de force performances from all, including Willem Dafoe and Forrest Whitaker.

Gravity

Warner Bros.

Sandra Bullock and George Clooney are the only humans we see onscreen. That being said, the burden on actor and actress has intensified, both exponentially, as there is nothing that can divert our attention from what they are both doing and not doing, onscreen and off. The unknown is just as important as the known... And that mystery is part of the appeal of the movie.

The technological wizardry used in the creation of this Oscar-winning, painstakingly digital beast was four years in the making, and the many assortments of technical teams learned as they went. Keeping in mind that there are only two, although giant (and beautifully-aged) personalities onscreen, real human emotion is happening here; despite the occasional, obvious lapses in dialogue. Technically, the movie is groundbreaking with a beautiful and frightening visual audacity, intricacy and believability. Go to space.

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LOCAL BAND SPOTLI G HT

Fa c t o r P r i m o ABOUT THE BAND:

Monte Skelton (bass, sax and EWI), Ed Sein (lead guitar), Dekar J. “Beat-maker” Baker (drummer) and Patrick Preston (keyboard, programming and keytar). The band started off as just a fantasy created in our heads that would summon a few of the most talented musicians known throughout the tri-state.

WHAT THEY COVER/ DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE:

We cover many types of music from numerous artists and decades. Being a funk band that plays covers, with our “F:P flavor” we make these songs rock as well as make them dance-worthy. With our seamless time transition scheme, it is quite easy to get lost in time and mistake our live band for a DJ with continuous grooves. Our original material could be described as Funk Fusion.

THEIR INFLUENCES:

There are a countless amount of influences that range from nearly every corner of the world. From Earth, Wind and Fire to Nirvana. From Robert Glasper to Justin Timberlake.

WHERE YOU CAN CATCH THEIR PERFORMANCES:

Find and follow us on Facebook and you can catch us at local venues like Mojo’s Boneyard on April 5, Lamasco Bar & Grill on April 4 and Backstage Bar & Grill on April 11!

cd reviews Art the Dude

Lake Minneola on My Mind Self-Released 4/5

It takes a small village to record an Art the dude album – or, more specifically, the cream of the crop of local musicians; such is the scope of the dude’s musical vision. It also takes a lifetime of experience. From humor to heartbreak, Lake Minneola on My Mind is an emotional journey, decades of living packed into 14 songs. No wonder then that the dude called on the big guns to help realize such an ambitious album: Bob Green, Monte Skelton, Greg Tuley, Gina Moore, Katie Watts, Matt Clark, John Miller and Jeff “Stick” Davis are just some of the incredibly talented musicians that signed on for the opportunity to work with an equally gifted songwriter.

In the liner notes of Lake Minneola, Art the dude invites us to “keep rockin’, bluesin’ and countryin’.” It’s a pinpoint description of his sound – sometimes swinging, sometimes grooving but always moving. Opening track “Happy to be here” has a tropical, Jimmy Buffet feel with a storyteller vibe. “Social Media Makeout” is a lighthearted 12 bar blues that parodies society’s obsession with cell phone shorthand. It’s sure to put a smile on your face.

A classic country ballad, “If Lovin’ You Ain’t Right” has just the right amount of grit and gravity. The dude abides.

The Scavengers Bombast Megaton Records 4/5

The Scavengers have been quietly assembling an arsenal of fun, fuzzed-out home recordings over the last few years in the Vincennes area. Bombast is the latest, the fourth and best album from the duo of Chuck Sanders and Jarvis Slade. A DIY affair in the best sense, this is music made for the sheer joy of it, no pretensions and no studio trickery – just four tracks and a lot of beer (I assume).

“Lost in Bakersfield” opens with an ominous news report about animals mysteriously dropping dead in Britain, Scotland and Wales.

A Black Sabbath-inspired riff then emerges, and it all seems to be getting rather heavy. But once Sanders comes in with his humorous, affected vocals, levity wins out. From here on, Bombast both rocks and amuses.

“Lotto” tells the story of a lucky bastard who never has to work again and is not shy about letting you know. “Famous for Nothing” implores the Kardashians of the world to “just say no.” Both tracks are pure ear candy with hooks that would kill in a live setting.

“Face Hugger” is harder to decipher, and maybe that’s for the best.

Regardless, the metal guitar and siren wail recalls early Metallica – totally bombastic. Check the Scavengers out on facebook. Contact: jarvis_slade61@yahoo.com / morgan_deron@yahoo.com.

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A Tribute to Jackson Browne

Looking into You Music Road Records 4.5/5 One of America’s most revered singer/songwriters, Jackson Browne is long overdue for a tribute album.

The fact that Looking into You is a two cd collection that dares to omit several of Browne’s greatest hits in favor of deeper cuts speaks volumes about his legacy. But Browne’s contribution to music is even more apparent in the first rate cast assembled for this project.

From Springsteen to Bonnie Raitt, the stars of rock and country lined up to pay homage. Their presence only adds authenticity to songs that stand as the most emotionally honest ever written.

There’s not a weak link amongst the 23 tracks on Looking into You. The Indigo Girls really nail “Fountain of Sorrow,” effortlessly capturing the melancholy of lost love. Amy Ray’s vocals have just the right balance of resignation and cautious hopefulness. Ben Harper takes on “Jamaica Say You Will” and delivers a wonderfully subtle, bluesy performance. His interpretation of the key, closing line – “We will sail on until our waters have run dry” – is a real highlight.

But leave it the Boss to steal the show. Springsteen sidesteps preconceptions and gives “Linda Paloma” a delicate, flamenco reading, sharing vocals with his wife, Patti Scialfa. It’s the sort of tribute that legends like Browne surely dream of.

cd sidebar Big Head Todd & the Monsters Black Beehive Shout! Factory

Bands that play together stay together. Big Head Todd and the Monsters formed in the 80’s and have been developing ever since. The band dropped its latest album, Black Beehive in February.

The music video for the song “Josephina,” can be found on YouTube, and it has a very “old school” feel. The song’s story reminds me greatly of songs typically in the folk genre, but combined with the classic rock sounds of the instruments, gives the band a very unique sound that’s easy on the ears.

Secret Colours

Positive Distractions (Part I & II) Self-Released

The Shackeltons

Records TLE Records 3.5/5 Pennsylvania post-rockers the Shackeltons are back with their first album in six years. An often frenetic mix of bands like Fugazi, the Pixies and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Records is long on energy but just a touch short on originality. It’s not a deal breaker, though. While hardly groundbreaking, the songs mostly work and generally avoid being saddled by similarities. Still, the Shackeltons veer dangerously close at times to aping their influences rather than building on them. But Records sounds great at maximum volume, regardless.

“Lights” mirrors the opening of Fugazi’s classic, “Promises,” but slowly diverges with chord changes reminiscent of Interpol. The slightly distorted, understated vocals are its saving grace, adding a nice emotional touch. Less derivative “Black Mary” is a dark, desperate plea for relief from the pain caused by a loved one’s passing. As the guitars swell, the speak-singing morphs into an anguished cry; seven minutes of tension seem go by in a heartbeat. It’s the highpoint of the album.

“Kindest Words” is pure Pixies from the Joey Santiago riff to the Black Francis howl. Like much of Records, it reminds you of something else. Thanks for the (good) memories, Shackeltons.

—Thomas Ellis

Rockin’ and rollin’ its way out of Chicago, Secret Colours has a self-titled album out, as well as an album called Peach, released last year. Now the band is set to release Positive Distractions (Part II), Part I already having been released digitally in February. Its physical release is April 29 for parts I and II and will both be released on vinyl only later this spring. The band is somewhere between pop rock and the Smashing Pumpkins.

Polar

Shadowed By Vultures In At the Deep End Records

Fan of metal? If you are check out Polar’s newest album Shadowed By Vultures. Polar is a UK metal-core band, which stays true to a lot of the “old school” metal bands. “Black Days” in particular had a great sound, the music itself held my attention. Polar rose to popularity with their album Iron Lungs, released in 2012. Shadowed By Vultures is set to release on April 15.

—Justin Law

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carson’s Brewery Tasting Room 2404 Lynch Rd. (812) 759-8229 Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. (812) 475-1074 Chilly Willy’s 3039 Claremont (812) 423-0726 Club Canopy (Above the Jungle) 415 Main St. (812) 425-5282

Beertropolis 830 Lst. Dr. (812) 297-2337 Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. (Inside LeMerigot) (812) 433-4000 Boogie Nights 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 401-0460 Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. (812) 909-0388

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

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

Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares (812) 425-4929 The Brickhouse 201 W. Illinois St. (812) 421-0024 Breaktime Bar & Grill 1323 Barker (812) 490-9464

Ellis Park Sports Bar 3300 U.S. Hwy. 41 North Henderson, KY (812) 425-1456 Extra Innings (Holiday Inn) 951 Wernsing Rd. Jasper, IN (812) 482-5555 Fat Boys Tavern (Ft. Branch, IN) 115 McCreary St. (812) 753-9914 11 Frame Lounge 1801 Franklin St. (812) 423-5355 Fred’s 421 Read St. (812) 423-8040 Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin (812) 423-0796

Hammerheads 317 Main St. (812) 421-8492

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

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

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

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

Hoosiers Lounge (in Tropicana 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

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

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Old Chicago 6500 Lloyd Expwy.

(812) 401-1400 The Peephole Bar & Grill 2nd & Main St. (812) 423-5171 Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. (812) 421-8741 (East) 2004 Washington Ave. Phoenix Nightclub & Event Center 111 S. Green River Rd. (812) 401-5949 Piston’s 2131 W. Franklin St. (812) 401-1699

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

The Pub 1348 Division St. (812) 423-2121

Legends 1050 S. Weinbach (812) 476-7444

Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 Green River Rd. (812) 477-4088

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

RiRa’s Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 426-0000

Lyle & Bill’s Sports Zone Pizza & Pub 1404 E. Morgan Ave. (812) 425-7729 Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. (812) 475-8780

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

Rick’s 718 Lounge 718 3rd Ave. (812) 423-0872 Rookie’s 117 Second St. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1106

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

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

Sportsman’s Grille & Billards 2315 W. Franklin St. (812) 422-0801 Sports Book Bar & Grill 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 401-0309 Tin Fish 300 W. Jennings Newburgh, IN (812) 490-7000 Tin Man Brewing Co. 1430 W. Franklin (812) 618-3227 TJ’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. (812) 402-9273 Xcess Gentlemen’s Club 207 S. Fulton Ave. (812) 426-6998 Ziggy’s Pub 16 Main St. Poseyville, IN (812) 874-2170

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