News 4U Evansville – November 2011

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Health & Wellbeing

table contents

Entertainment

Pg. 16 - Dealing with Addiction Pg. 42 - Evansville Entertainment Pg. 64 - Club & Pub Guide DIY – How To Pg. 65 - Local Band Spotlight: Pg. 70 - Inside: Save Money Calabash On Energy this Winter Pg. 69 - Fantasy Football Pg. 71 - Special: Black Friday Pg. 72 - Arts & Activities Navagating the Crowds Pg. 73 - Reitz Home: Victorian Christmas

Lifestyle Pg. 18 - Holiday Catering Special Advertising Section

Pg. 74 - Community & Family Pg. 81 - Books: Library Events & Bestsellers Pg. 81 - Video Game Previer: Gears of War 3

Beauty Pg. 24 - Winterize Your Skin with Dukane Skin Care

Shopping

Pg. 86 - Local Talent: Alex Morgan

Finance Pg. 25 - Planning for those Holiday Expenses

Technology Pg. 84 - Android vs. Apple

Cuisine & Dining Pg. 26 - What’s Cookin’!

Logsdon’s

Pg. 27 - Local Chef Spotlight Kirby’s - Scott Schymik

Pg. 28 - Restaurant Guide Local Restaurant Guide Publisher Bashar Hamami Business Manager Sharon Tindle

sharon@atomapublishing.com

Director of Operations Amanda Smith

Features

Pg. 6 - News 4U’s 20th Anniversary -

Thank You, Tri-State!

Pg. 8 - The Ford Center

Interview with Scott Schoenike

Pg. 10 - A New Home for the University of Evansville Purple Aces Basketball Team Pg. 12 - Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars Tour

Pg. 87 - Soundboard: Brick Briscoe

Pg. 82 - Shopping: Winter Gear

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Interview with Tom Griswold

Pg. 94 - Road Trips:

The Highlights

Local Happenings

Reviews Pg. 66 - Beer: Cure What Ales You

Pg. 47 - Reba McEntire at The Ford Center November 11th

Pg. 91 - CD Reviews Pg. 93 - Katie Darby Recommends Pg. 96 - Cinema:

Pg. 58 - Icemen Bio

Pg. 98 - Cinema:

Todd Robinson

In Theaters

New Releases

Mark Cody

Pg. 63 - Icemen Bio Pg. 77 - Hadi Shrine Circus November 24th - 27th

We Were There Pg. 103 - WNIN Kid’s Fair

Account Executives Mark Hackert Leslie Head Keith LaCrosse

Production Supervisor Jaqulyn Woolsey

Web Programming Jeff Lingis

Staff Photographer Mark McCoy

amanda@atomapublishing.com

art@atomapublishing.com

Staff Writer Katie Darby-Mullins

Contributors Aimee Blume Nick Durcholz Joel Easton Miranda Knight Jabez Martinez Mark McCoy Brooke O’Shields Brian Ricketts Ann Utley Todd Zachritz

On the cover this month...

The Ford Center

Credit Amanda Smith

Bob Seger

Courtesy of VenuWorks

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Thank You, Tri-State!

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f it seems difficult to remember a time before an alternative publication in Evansville, that’s because News 4U has been around for twenty years. That’s a long time for any small business, but for a free, printed magazine, that’s remarkable. President and publisher Bashar Hamami says, “Small businesses have something like an 80% failure rate in the first couple of years. Our loyal readers deserve all the credit for the fact that we have not only survived but thrived for 20 years. I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to our 65,000 loyal monthly readers, hundreds of advertisers and some of the best employees that any company could ever wish for.”

For Hamami, everything comes back to the readers. He started News 4U when he saw a gap in other local news outlets—the local entertainment scene was largely underground. “I started it in 1991 primarily because, at the time, I was involved in a band management business. We would take those bands on tour, and in almost every city that we went to, we relied on publications like News 4U to help promote their performances. It became apparent to me that there was something missing in Evansville. Not having an alternative publication meant that there were so many things that were not deemed ‘worthy’ of coverage,” says Hamami.

Hamami approached the publication as a member of its intended audience: “I didn’t come at it from a journalism background or a marketing background—I came at it strictly from the perspective of someone who obviously chose to live in Evansville who was sick of hearing people say ‘There’s nothing to do’ when every time you start researching, you would find plenty to do in every respect. Whether you’re into fine arts, comedy or music, we really have quite a bit to offer and I wanted to make sure that people were aware of it.”

By covering everything from museums, galleries, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra to the bar scene, News 4U has also became a very unique and valuable advertising medium for the hundreds of loyal businesses that rely on the magazine to reach a very broad base

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4 Chestnut Street has been the home of News 4U Since 1991

News 4U President and Publisher, Bashar Hamami of potential customers. “For example,” Hamami says, “whether someone listens to Reba or KISS, B.B. King or the Philharmonic, they probably all like pizza. Other media outlets tend to be very targeted in terms of gender, age, and genre—which often means that a

business would have to buy advertising at several different radio or television stations in order to reach all of the prospective clients that can be reached with New 4U.” “When we do our readership surveys, I’m always amazed at the demographic diversity,” continues Hamami. “We have people in their 20s and some in their 50s, and every age in between and they all tell us that they can’t get the content they’re looking for anywhere else. Part of the reason is that all of News 4U’s content is local. That might not seem like a big deal, but when you look at most print publications these days, many of the articles are syndicated, which is a much more affordable way to produce content. It’s a whole lot cheaper for me to buy a syndicated column than it is for me to pay a writer to write it. I choose this path because I want the magazine to always be produced and written by local people. We try to be very, very faithful to that idea, and I think that has served us very well,” says Hamami.

10 years ago the company launched What’s Cookin’! magazine and EvansvilleDining.com to provide unprecedented coverage of the dining scene. Then in 2007, Tri-State Bride magazine and website was added providing brides with a comprehensive guide to all the products and services they need to plan their perfect wedding. Going forward, News 4U is continuing to expand the editorial content both in print and online, including contests as well as audio and video interviews that are now available at news4uonline.com.

Always keeping his readers in mind, however, Hamami asked me not to write too much, saying, “Readers won’t be interested in too long of an article.” Here’s to another twenty years of bringing original, local content to the Evansville market.

See page 51 for pictorial highlights from News 4U’s 20 years in the Tri-State!

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“Once they sit down for an event, they’re going to go, ‘Wow.’” — Scott Schoenike,

Ushering in a New Level of Entertainment

VenuWorks Executive Director

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ith all of the controversy surrounding the Ford Center, it’s easy to forget that this state-of-the-art arena is going to offer the Tristate amenities and performances that they haven’t ever had access to before. The Ford Center is going to be home to the Evansville Icemen hockey team, to both the men’s and women’s basketball teams out at UE, and to the myriad of events that roll through Evansville on a regular basis, which will kick off with Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band on November 9th.

“I was told when I came here that Evansville doesn’t like change,” says Scott Schoenike, the VenuWorks Executive Director, with a laugh. “But in the end, I think people will just walk in and be amazed at the building. It’s like a new car, you know? You’re used to your old car. You don’t buy a car for a couple of years and then you get in the new car and it’s like, ‘Wow, look at all the bells and whistles. It’s so much nicer!’ It’s a lot like that. It’s not your comfort zone, but it’s levels above where you’re used to being.”

Arenas have changed a lot since Roberts Stadium was built in 1956. Roberts, which actually seats 12,730 people (more than the Ford Center will with 11,000 seats), is a place many Evansville citizens hold dear because of the many events and teams it has hosted in the last 50 years.

In terms of sheer comfort, though, Schoenike says that the Ford Center will be a more enjoyable place to watch a show or a game.

Schoenike says, “Not a knock against Roberts, but it was almost 50 years old. Designing arenas now is an art: they’re designing multi use arenas that you can do hockey, basketball, concerts, rodeos, all one day, after the next, after the next. And with the amenities today of the wait

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staff, luxury boxes, clubs, all the chairs are padded, nothing smaller than a 20 inch seat—there are a lot of amenities that people are going to say ‘Wow.’ It’s a professional level building in Evansville. I’d be hard pressed if even the naysayers aren’t impressed, and say, ‘It’s so nice that we don’t have to go to St Louis, we don’t have to go to Indianapolis—we have [a comfortable arena] right here.’”

Part of what is attractive about the Ford Center is its location; the Ford Center is downtown, in the heart of the city. “Revitalizing the downtown area is part of my mission statement,” says Schoenike. The success of the building won’t always be about how busy we are—part of it is about being able to, five years from now, walk down Main Street and see what the night life is like there. That’s the goal here—to revitalize downtown and be the catalyst for that activity. If we don’t have an event, it doesn’t mean you don’t come downtown. You just come downtown because that’s the place to be.”

Not that the Ford Center won’t be offering plenty of events, especially during the next several months.

Schoenike says that every year in October, their busy season will kick off. “We hit it pretty hard starting—

we start with Bob Seger, but it starts before that with an exhibition basketball game on November 4th….

In the month of November, there are only really three days once we open up that we don’t have an active event.” In fact, if anything, there may be too much going on. “One of the hardest things is dates—we’ve got two solid tenants. We’ve got 33 hockey games, and this year 19 men’s basketball Scott Schoenike, games and 14 women’s VenuWorks basketball games. There are Executive Director 66 events that all happen between October and April.

Every year, it’s going to be busy between October and April, it’ll be non-stop every year because the Icemen will play here and UE will play here. It’s nice to have that core business. We’ll still have the staple events—Disney on Ice will be in March, monster trucks will be in January, Winter Jam is going to be in February—you’ll see us continually push things out as we book things,” says Schoenike.

Another change for people who are used to events in Evansville will be getting to know VenuWorks, the company who will be managing the Ford Center.

Schoenike says, “For all intents and purposes, we manage the building for the city. The building authority will be in charge of some of the maintenance, but for all practical purposes, we manage all aspects of it, including marketing, promotions, booking, PR, cleaning—stuff like that.” They’ll be continuing to bring artists like Seger and Reba McEntire, who will be playing on November 11th, to Evansville.

Though the construction may seem like it took forever to those whose work commutes were interrupted by the re-routing downtown, the Ford Center has actually been moving right on schedule.

“For us, the end of the construction is the beginning,” says Schoenike.“ The transition part is happening right now.

Most of these [VenuWorks] employees are event-related, so we get an adrenaline rush off of the events. It’s actually been a long time for me not to have an event, the six months of construction,” he says with a laugh. “That’s what we enjoy—you have to enjoy it to spend your nights and weekends working instead of playing like everyone else.”

Of everything that he’s excited about, Schoenike says that the most exciting part is “to bring Evansville into the next generation of arenas. When someone says I can’t do something, it makes me want to do it more so. As many naysayers as there are about the project, I will revel in the fact of getting them in there and having them say, ‘This is a pretty neat building.’ The Shriner’s Circus, they’ve been doing it in Roberts Stadium since 1956—and they are probably the biggest group who already know exactly how they do it there. But my goal is to set a record crowd for the Shriner’s Circus this year. That’s my self-reward. I’ve opened a lot of new buildings, but they’ve always been new markets—which is different, because your expectation level is different. They just don’t know—but here you’ve got people saying, ‘But this is how we did it at Roberts— we always did it this way.’”

The first musician to christen the new Ford Center arena will be Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, a group who is legendary for their classics like “Old Time Rock ‘n Roll,” “Main Street,” “Like a Rock,” and “Against the Wind.”

One of the first rock ‘n roll musicians to help define the “Detroit sound,” Seger has become synonymous with the American dream—blue collar characters defined by their grit and determination, as well as their desire for love.

Seger’s music is often described by his piano, an element that is usually absent in this type of classic rock.

He and his band have continued to record original music, releasing Face the Promise in 2006 and more recently, a cover of Tom Waits’s “Downtown Train” which is expected to be on his next record. After being inducted into the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, Seger continued to record, tour, and grow as an artist, even stepping outside of expectations and contributing vocals and keyboards to Kid Rock’s last record. Innovative and classic, Seger is the perfect representation of what can be expected from the new Ford Center.

Tickets for Bob Seger start at $52.65 and can be purchased at the Ford Center Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone by calling 800.745.3000 or by visiting Ticketmaster.com.

— Katie Darby-Mullins

Opens the doors November 9th

While at the Ford Center be sure to get your arm band that designates you as 21 or older. After the evening’s event wear it to Fast Eddy’s for free Admission!

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(New) Home Sweet Home

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arly 20th century author, the late Thomas Wolfe, said “you can’t go home again.” After the University of Evansville’s basketball team has seen their new digs at the Ford Center, they may not want to. The new Ford Center will become the home for the Purple Aces’ basketball teams for the 2011-12 season and head coach Marty Simmons couldn’t be more thrilled.

“The Ford Center is awesome. It’s very exciting.

(I think) it’s brought a lot of enthusiasm not only to our basketball program but the entire community.

To have such a beautiful state-of-the-art arena and the opportunity for our program to play there is something that’s really, really special.”

The Purple Aces will open up their season with two exhibition games at the Ford Center University of Evansville Purple Aces on October Head Coach Marty Simmons 29th against DePauw and on November 4th against University of Illinois-Springfield.

“There’s a lot of excitement around our basketball team,” Coach Simmons stated. “And then you add that to our non-conference schedule that we’ve been able to put together with the likes of Butler(University), Indiana(University) and Texas Christian(University); then going to (University of)North Carolina and I think our

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league (Missouri Valley Conference) will be as good as it’s been the five years we’ve been here. I think everything included, it’s just a lot of excitement and enthusiasm as we enter into the season.”

The first regular season game for UE is November 12th against former National Champion Runner-ups and rival Butler Bulldogs and just a few days later, takes on Indiana University at the Ford Center.

“The Butler game has been one, you can go all the way back into the 1950s or even earlier that that, has been a traditional rivalry for the University of Evansville for a long time,” Coach Simmons said. “And we just thought it’d be fitting if we had the opportunity to play them the first regular season game at the Ford Center.”

The Aces were one of only five teams to defeat Butler last season as the Bulldogs made their second consecutive appearance in the National Championship game versus the University of Connecticut.

Coach Simmons will be relying heavily upon junior all-conference guard Colt Ryan and a roster of veteran players for a successful season. Speculating his teams success this season, Coach Simmons said, “Colt Ryan is someone who’s really put a lot of time and effort into his game and has done a lot of great things for us.”

“And besides him, we’ve got eight returning guys.

We’ve had really positive contributions from pretty much

A peak inside the Aces’ new locker room.

everybody. We’re a pretty balanced team that can get scoring from a lot of different areas. I think the biggest key going into the season is getting more consistent play from more players. And if we can do that, I can see us being a very competitive team.”

Season tickets for Purple Aces basketball are already on sale as well as for individual games. Contact 812-488-ACES (2237).

— Joel Easton

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Small Club Vibe. Big Time Laughs.

World-renowned comedian Tom Griswold talks with News 4U about the upcoming Bob and Tom Comedy All-Stars Tour.

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ell me if you’ve heard this one: Three nuns walk into a bar. The fourth one ducked. Thankfully, better jokes will be heard November 4, 2011 at the Victory Theatre as the Bob and Tom Comedy All-Stars Tour makes a stop in Evansville. The show will consist of four headlining comedians and special appearances by Bob and Tom show characters.

Bob & Tom (right) Co-host of the internationally syndicated radio Bob and Tom Show, Tom Griswold, says the Comedy All-Stars Tour brings top comedy club talent to larger venues and theatres but still give off the small-club vibe.

“It just dawned on me that there were a lot of people who weren’t going to go to a traditional comedy club to see comedy shows. We just decided to experiment and do a couple of theatre shows; we did our first one in Anderson, Indiana, and they went so well we ended up filming two of them for Comedy Central specials.”

Griswold went on to explain that the idea of the Bob and Tom Comedy All-Stars tour happened, essentially, by accident as the initial show was set up as a benefit show.

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“I was doing a little survey from the stage and I said, ‘How many people have been to a comedy club.’

And literally one guy clapped his hands out of a couple of hundred.

The Victory Theatre is a natural stopping off place for the Tour.

Griswold had high praises of the venue as a host for the performance.

“At a place like the Victory Theatre in Evansville you get really great acoustics and have a (can) have a great time. It’s a good opportunity to give people an introduction to live stand-up comedy.”

Griswold says the comedian line-up for the Victory Theatre show covers an expanse of different styles and material. The four acts will include: Hannibal Burress, April Macie, Shane Mauss and Auggie Smith.

“We are trying to get a real cross-section with a couple of very young guys and both those guys

have had shows on Comedy Central,” Griswold said about Burress and Mauss. “April Macie is a beautiful young woman who has done a lot of stuff for the troops and gone over seas on several occasions.

And Auggie Smith is a veteran standup comedian and he has a new repertoire of stuff.”

The show will be hosted

by Bob and Tom Show News Director Kristi Lee and special guests will include show regulars Donnie Baker, Kenny Tarmac and Floyd the Trucker.

Parents should be aware, that the show will feature mature content which may not be suitable for younger ears.

Shane Mauss

Tickets are already available for purchase at Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 800-745-3000 or at the Victory Theatre box office.

— Joel Easton

April Macie

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Family, Holiday and the Oakridge Boys

he Oak Ridge Boys are bringing their Christmas show to Evansville again this year. Richard Sterban, who sings bass for the group (which is especially notable in their classic hits like “Elvira”), tells, “We enjoy doing what we do. One of the reasons that we have been around for so long and that we’ve been as successful as we have been for so many years is that even after all of these years, we still enjoy doing what we do—and we have a lot of friends and a lot of fans in the Evansville area.”

The Oak Ridge Boys started as a gospel group in the 1970s before transitioning to country and pop. They’ve won a Grammy and have even had one elusive double platinum single, “Elvira.” Known for their classic four-part harmonies and their cross-genre appeal, the Oak Ridge Boys were recently acknowledged for all of their success with an induction into the Grand Ole Opry.

Though the Oak Ridge Boys’ annual Christmas show has a few elements that are constant—it’s broken into three parts, one with original Oak Ridge Boys music, one with secular Christmas music, and one with religious Christmas music—they’re changing it up a bit this year. Due to a new association with Cracker Barrel restaurants and their latest CD, It’s Only Natural, which is only available through the

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Cracker Barrel stores, the show is going to have a more down-home feel than usual.

“We really never do the same show twice,” says Sterban. “We’ve changed it around this year—this year, we have a new down-home country theme to our Christmas show. Because of our new association with the Cracker Barrel, they’re allowing us to use some of their props and things. We’re going to create the feeling you get when you walk into a Cracker Barrel restaurant...There’ll be a fireplace and a lot of the antique things that you typically see in a Cracker Barrel,” says Sterban.

It’s Only Natural represents the best of the Oak Ridge Boys, both in its re-recording of old Oak Ridge Boys classics, and the five new songs that were written especially

for this disc.

“The thing about the CD that is really nice is there’s a balance—a nice medium of familiar titles.

We re-recorded seven of our hits from the past, including ‘Elvira,’ which Cracker Barrel requested, especially with this being the 30th anniversary [of “Elvira”] and six other Oak Ridge Boys hits. We also recorded five brand new songs…

Periodically, over the course of our career, we’ve been fortunate to be able to go into the studio and create new music and sort of reinvent ourselves a little bit,” says Sterban.

Though the show is Christmas themed, Sterban makes it clear that the holiday season is synonymous with “family” for the group. “We are very family oriented, and there’s nothing, as far as we’re concerned, more family friendly than the holiday season. There’s something very special about it. It’s a great show for the family. Everything the Oak Ridge Boys do is family oriented…We encourage families to come to see the Oak Ridge Boys and encourage parents to bring their kids to see the Oak Ridge Boys.

Our show is for senior citizens, children, and everyone in between, especially at the holidays,” says Sterban.

Sterban also says that the new album’s title reflects where the Oak Ridge Boys are in their career—they are working on music and shows that come naturally to them.

“It’s only a natural thing that the Oak Ridge Boys should be singing Christmas music around Christmas time. It’s who we are, it’s what we do, it’s a natural thing. We believe in all the aspects of Christmas: we have Santa, we have elves, and the kids have a lot of fun with that. We have a lot of fun with the secular side of Christmas,” says Sterban. “But we also believe in the true meaning of Christmas, which is the birth of Jesus, and we enjoy singing about that as well.

Though It’s Only Natural is only for sale at Cracker Barrel stores, it can also be purchased on the Cracker Barrel website (www.crackerbarrel.com).

The Oak Ridge Boys will be playing at the Aiken Theatre at the Centre on Wednesday, November 30th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

Seats are $42.50 and $32.50. Tickets are available at The Centre Box Office or any Ticketmaster outlet including Evansville’s WalMart West.

— Katie Darby-Mullins

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Addiction is Not an Individual Problem

he Evansville Treatment Center is a safe place for people who are struggling with opioid addiction in the Tristate area. “Most of us go through our lives dealing with lingering problems or issues.

For some, this involves addiction,” says Rick Hendrickson, the director of the Evansville Treatment Center. “Addiction affects multiple people— the individual, families, friends, co-workers, etc. It impacts, in a negative way, an individual achieving goals. It destroys relationships and smashes dreams. Treatment for addiction is hard work, but worth it. You can’t reach for recovery without sacrifice, and we have the people and resources to assist someone battling opioid addiction. Recovery can start today.”

Every treatment center deals with how to stop addiction differently, but Hendrickson says that the Evansville Treatment Center, “…offers individuals a chance to recover from opioid addiction, which is a nation-wide problem. The approach we take combines medication and counseling.”

Though some people are critical of medication assisted treatment (MAT), Hendrickson says that those criticisms don’t always consider that different people require different methods of treatment.

There are arguments that people suffering from addiction should go cold turkey or use counseling, but Hendrickson says, “I’ve been directing or administrating programs in health and human services for over 30 years.

I can tell you that addiction creates a level of dependency that cannot be dealt with by only one method. Some people, for example, when it comes to smoking, can handle cessation by going cold turkey, or perhaps by using only counseling.

But many others need medication or patches.

Opioid addiction is no different. Some individuals need the short- or long-term assistance of MAT. That would be true for other forms of addiction, as well.”

Hendrickson says that there is hope for people suffering from addiction and their families, even if counseling and going ‘cold turkey’ haven’t worked yet.

The Treatment Center is always willing to talk to people. “It’s best to contact one of our intake counselors at 812-424-0223, to schedule an Addiction creates a level of dependency that cannot be dealt with by only one method.

Some people can handle cessation by going cold turkey, or perhaps by using only counseling. Many others need medication or patches.

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intake. They will be glad to answer your questions and guide you through the process.”

Though the Evansville Treatment Center does charge, it’s considerably less expensive than having an

The Evansville Treatment Center is here to help.

Visit them at 1510 W. Franklin St., Ste. A, or call them at (855) 718-0605. Their hours are Monday–Friday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. — Katie Darby-Mullins

health & wellbeing

active addiction. Hendrickson says that though they accept cash, money order, or credit card, some people also qualify for private insurance.

Of course, it’s hard to put a price on recovery.

Hendrickson says that it’s not just the addiction that’s a stumbling block; even taking action and getting treatment for an addiction can sometimes cause a person to feel stigmatized. “Treatment for addiction can involve stigma. It can be a lonely walk through life, if you feel rejected and left out,” he says. “Treatment can help an individual find answers. People who are successful don’t look back; they look forward. We help individuals identify the obstacles to recovery, and together, we start the walk to a better life. There is strength in numbers, too. You’ll find support each step of the way.”

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Local Catering: A Special Advertising Section

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lanning holiday parties is stressful enough without having to deal with the food preparation and presentation. Luckily, there are plenty of local businesses that always make catering easy, but especially during the holidays. Whether you’re looking for a specific type of food, to create your own menu, to bring in desserts, or even to have a bar and bartender, somebody in the Tri-state has you covered.

ACROPOLIS

Owner Doros Hadjisavva (812) 475-9320, acropolisevv.com

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If you need something catered—anything—Acropolis has got you covered. Though the restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine, their catering will feature an even wider range of food. “We cater a lot of things,” says manager Doros Hadjisavva. “We are catering to the new events venue at the Old Post Office downtown. We do all kinds of events—it’s from our kitchen to yours. You just call us and we will deliver, or we will cook at your place. And not just Greek cuisine—we do everything from fried chicken, prime rib, lobster tail, American, Italian. The entire Acropolis menu plus all kinds of other cuisine.”

BEEF O’BRADY’S

Owner John Greenwell (812) 490-9464, beefobradys.com Though Beef O’Brady’s can cater fairly large events—up to 100 people—with food, what makes them really special is their license to cater alcohol. “We have an alcohol catering license, so we can cater weddings and big events with alcohol,” says owner John Greenwell.

“We bring the bartender, all the liquor, everything. As far as catering goes, we do full delivery. As far as the alcohol goes, we’re willing to cater weddings, social events, beer gardens, any of those things,” says Greenwell. With food ranging from salads to wings to taco bars, Beef O’Brady’s has plenty of variety.

CHINA SUPER BUFFET

Manager Sharon Guo (812) 476-8788, in-chinasuperbuffet.com China Super Buffet’s catering is focused on value, especially in the month of November. “We have a special going on in November where you can pick from more than choices that are under $20.

You could get 20 egg rolls for $14.99, or you can get a big party tray with dishes like chicken with broccoli for $19.99—those common Chinese dishes, we make it a party tray,” says manager Sharon Guo. “And if you order a large amount of food, we can deliver it to your location.” If you want to have your party there, you can. “We have a party room that we do catering in, also,” she says.

GOLDEN CORRAL

Manager & Catering Specialist Stephanie Foster (270) 869-9310, goldencorral.com Golden Corral can cater to any need you might have—breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Manager Stephanie Foster says, “We can do big or small.” They cater just about any event, as well: weddings, bereavement dinners, even catering for Head Start during the summers.

They can even do themes or outside parties. Foster says, “We provide linens and china; we can do it buffet-style or we can plate it and bring it to you. We can do whatever you need us to do.”

They’ve catered events for up to 400 guests at a time.

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JUST RENNIES

Owner Doug Rennies (812) 401-8098, justrennies.com Just Rennies is known for delicious cookies, but caters many different kinds of food. Owner Doug Rennies says, “What makes us special is that we use high-quality ingredients and make things from scratch. We give people the unexpected—we like to give everybody a good quality product at a fair price.

We go out of our way to make sure that we meet everyone’s expectations.” He

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says that as well as being personalized, they “like to do a little bit of everything: small parties, big parties, people can come in to our beautiful Tuscan wine office—and we’re about to move into the Old Post Office.”

KIRBY’S PRIVATE DINING Chef Scott Schymik (812) 422-2230 kirbysprivatedining.com

Kirby’s Private Dining features atmosphere as well as a personalized

menu. “We are centrally located downtown. We boast two old Victorian mansions that are conveniently connected by a ballroom, and we can seat 270 people,” says chef Scott Schymik. Though he was trained in haute cuisine by a master chef, Schymik says, “I can create any menu that you can desire through all sorts of different regions. We don’t really have set menus. It’s up to the customer to have a meeting with me and decide what would be best for their event.”

PENN STATION

Owner Kendra Kelsey (812) 402-PENN www.penn-station.com Penn Station’s catering focuses on making it as easy as possible for the customer, says owner Kendra Kelsey. “What makes it easy is that we can take your order over the phone, fax, or email, and we even have some people with us who have house accounts that text us their orders. It’s all made to order—we can cater parties from ten people to ten thousand, you name it. And it’s free delivery in the surrounding areas around the store,” she says.

PIECE OF CAKE

Owner Cate Sisco 812-424-2253 www.pieceofcakeevansville.com Piece of Cake caters delicious desserts—everything from wedding cakes to holiday cookie trays. Owner Cate Sisco says, “We do tons of weddings, but we also party trays. We do cookie trays and brownie trays, things like that. We do cheesecake bites. We can do chocolate with strawberries.”

She says that during the holidays, if you walk into the store,

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Local Catering: A Special Advertising Section Piece of Cake will help you put a cookie tray together in a matter of minutes.

NAGASAKI INN

Manager John Shiodaia (812) 473-1442, thenagasakiinn.com Manager John Shiodaia says that not only will Nagasaki Inn send food to your party, they’ll send a sushi chef! “We have a number of sushi chefs available to come out to parties. We are available to send them out to your party.” He also says, “We can cater up to maybe a hundred, maybe more. Depends on what kind of party and really budget is the most important part.”

T.R.U. EVENTS RENTAL

Owner Darrell LeMond 812-423-6744, trueventrental.com Though T.R.U. Events Rental doesn’t provide the food for catering, they often work hand-in-hand with the caterers to

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provide silverware, dishes, and basically everything else that’s needed to serve the food. Owner Darrell LeMond says, “We can do everything down to the table decorations on the buffet table. We work hand-in-hand with the caterer a lot of times.”

WESTERN RIBEYE

Owner Dan Nix (812) 476-5405, westernribeye.com Western Ribeye handles all of their catering needs in house. “We do banquets at the facility,” says owner Dan Nix. “People have parties and wedding receptions and Christmas parties here.

We give people a choice of three items, and we have a 52-item salad bar that comes with it. We can host up to 80 people or as small a party as 15 or 20, and we have a few different areas we can do that in,” he says. They feature a variety of meals.

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HADI RED FEZ

Food & Beverage Director Chad Keown (812) 423-4285, hadishrine.org Though Hadi Catering has been around for over 100 years, it’s only recently been opened up to the public. Food and Beverage Director Chad Keown says, “We’re a full service caterer, but with a private club background, I feel we offer more of a personalized service. We are non-profit, so we are a little more competitively priced.” As far as the food goes, they can do just about anything, Keown says—“We do anything from comfortfood fried chicken and mashed potatoes up to pasta and seafood or steak and lobster. We’re a full-service caterer.”

KANPAI

Owner Jayson Munoz (812) 471-7076, mykanpai.com Kanpai does catering a little differently. Owner Jayson Munoz says, “We do the normal catering where we prepare the food and put it out, but I also do a lot of private cooking. I’ll get together with ten people and we’ll plan out a menu together.

I make fusion dishes.” He says he can do a dinner party for anything from ten people to 200, but that what makes it different from other catering is that it’s more intimate. “I like to really interact with people. They come to me in the kitchen and I show people how to make it. You’re left with recipes, ideas, and I think it jump-starts people’s imaginations about what they can do in their kitchens,” says Munoz.

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D

Winterizing Your Skin

uring the winter, it gets more and more difficult to keep your skin moisturized and healthy. Anne Kuebler, who owns Dukane Skin Care with her husband, Dukane, said, “Living here in Evansville during the summer, we have a wonderful high level of humidity—but during the fall, things dry out around us, including our skin.” There are many ways to keep your skin healthy during the dry winter months, but Kuebler said often people go about the process backwards.

First, she said, you don’t want to moisturize—you want to exfoliate.

“Moisturizing commercials on TV show us an alligator walking across a floor and tell us to put a moisturizer on it because it’s easier to sell a moisturizer than an exfoliate.

Dry skin on the surface layer of your skin wicks away the moisture from the underneath sucking the moisture out of that layer which will go deeper and suck the moisture out of the next layer. Each layer depletes the layer underneath it of moisture.

When you keep the top surface First, you don’t want to moisturize— moist, you don’t have that beginning you want to exfoliate. rolling process of drying.”

Dry skin on the surface layer of your skin

There are three different wicks away the moisture. types of exfoliates, each of which has its own benefits and uses.

There is a physical exfoliate, which physically removes dead skin; a chemical exfoliate such as salicylic or glycolic acids; or, at spas like Dukane, there are ionized exfoliates that work like a magnet, attracting the dead skin away from your face using a charge that is opposite that of your skin. “Often people will use a chemical exfoliator to get the process rolling and then a physical exfoliate to get rid of the excess caused by the product,” Kuebler said.

However, it is essential to moisturize once you’ve exfoliated. The best way to do that is by using either a product with dimethicone or a serum. “Dimethicone products mimic the moisture that is produced by the moisture of our own skin.

Or you can use a serum, which is a massive amount of the active ingredient versus an emolliant (which is a product that has some active ingredient and lots of emollient base which isn’t making a change), works—most salons sell a cosmaceutical (cosmetic that has a physical effect on your skin) serum,” she said.

There are also more involved things you can do; for example, Dukane Skin Care offers specials on microdermabrasion in the winter. But it’s important to start by first exfoliating and then moisturizing.

To find out about the microdermabrasion specials in November or to learn more about Dukane Skin Care, call (812) 471-3223 or visit their website at DukaneSkinCare.com. — Katie Darby-Mullins

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finanCe Offsetting the Expense of the Holidays Ah, another day, another bill. The fact remains that some expenses can be controlled, while others cannot.

Utilities, insurance, mortgage payments, rent, and car payments are fixed expenses. This month, News 4U offers a few suggestions that may help offset the deficit usually attributed to holiday spending. Ultimately, only YOU can decide the importance of a purchase.

Dining out

• $5.00 a day for lunch (Monday – Friday) = $1,300 per year.

• $60.00 a week for dinner = $3,120 per year.

• $25.00 a week for pizza = $1,300 per year.

Grocery shopping

• Shop with a list • Buy store brands • Use coupons • Avoid convenience & prepared foods • Comparison shop with ad matching to get the best deal

Insurance

• Deductibles: Raising a deductible can sometimes drastically lower payments. Check with an authorized agent to determine what is best for your individual situation.

• On many policies, teenage drivers can receive a good student discount based on G.P.A. Again, check with an authorized agent.

Medical Statements/Explanation of Benefits (Health Insurance) • Review all statements to ensure that billing is correct and services listed were received.

• Do not hesitate to contact provider or insurance with questions or disputes.

Utility Budgeting

• Budget billing: Make the same monthly payment each month.

Check with area utility for details.

• Payment arrangements: Unexpected high bills can stretch any budget; check with local utility for payment arrangements and options.

Credit Cards

• When possible, pay the balance in full by the due date.

• Carrying a balance? Transfer balances to cards offering lower interest rates.

• Contact the card company and ask for a lower interest rate.

• Lost your job? Call and request “hardship” assistance.

• Late fees can be removed, but usually as a one-time courtesy only.

• Avoid late payments, which can cost money and hurt your credit history.

Landline and Cell Phone

• Determine if you really need both.

Balance Checkbook

• Overdrafts cost money.

Pay bills on time

• Late fees are equivalent to throwing money in the trash.

Distinguish needs from wants, find a balance between the two, and with a little luck, you may just find a little extra jingle in your pocket this year.

— Ann Utley Skipping a weekly carry-out or delivery pizza from your favorite pie shop will net you a savings of $1,300.00 a year on average.

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Logsdon’s Restaurant 1206 East Main Street • Boonville, IN (812) 897-8813

Logsdon’s Restaurant in Boonville has been open just a year and a half, but it has garnered a reputation for good food and a great atmosphere.

“We’re a completely family-run business,” said Rose DeWitt, who owns the restaurant with her husband Dave.

“Our son Mike is the general manager and chef in the evenings, and our son Chris is the floor manager and works in the bar. I make all the desserts and Dave is the all-around go-to guy.”

Some favorite menu offerings at Logsdon’s are the steaks and the new sautéed chicken and pasta dishes.

“We have a really good prime rib special on Saturday nights that is taking hold,” said Rose DeWitt, “and another really great dish is the breaded shrimp,” which Logsdon’s handcoats with their own seasoned breading mixture.

I stopped at Logsdon’s with my folks on a recent Saturday night. Even after 8 p.m., it was very busy, but we were seated right away.

We started with two appetizers—the beer-batter onion rings and the breaded mushrooms (reasonably priced at $4.95 each).

While both items were good, the onion rings stole the show. They were big, with thick, sweet slices of onion, and so was the generous portion. The batter was crisp, golden, and tasty without being greasy.

My father and I each ordered a 10-ounce rib eye, which came with a choice of side and a house salad.

The salads, which arrived with the appetizers, were large for side salads and topped generously with tomato, hard-boiled egg, grated cheese, bacon bits, and croutons. I enjoyed the house creamy Asiago peppercorn dressing.

Other choices included Logsdon’s own hot bacon dressing, vinegar and oil, and a variety of light options.

When our meals arrived, we found the steaks to be perfectly cooked, mediumrare as we requested, tender, juicy, and flavorful. This is a terrific steak dinner for $16.95. I chose the German fries for my side dish. The skin-on potato rounds were lightly browned and mixed with crunchy green and red pepper strips and a small amount of red onion. I expect German fries to be soft, greasy, and half onion, so I had to adjust my

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thinking a little on these, but they were good. The peppers added some bright colors to my plate, although they could have been cooked a little more.

Other entrees on the menu included additional steaks and chops, fried chicken, liver, catf ish filets, and more fried or grilled seafood dishes.

Possibly the most impressive dish on the table that night was my mother’s breaded tenderloin ($7.95).

This monster was a thick, pounded slice of white meat pork loin, hand-breaded and crunchy. The bun looked like a quarter balanced in the center of the large cutlet. The meat was very tender and nicely flavored, and not at all greasy.

It was accompanied by a large mound of hot, crisp fries.

Grilled or breaded chicken, a French dip, pulled pork, and fish sandwiches were also offered, as well as a variety of salads, soups, and homemade desserts.

Logsdon’s is located at 1206 E. Main Street in Boonville, IN. Give them a call at (812) 897-8813. Business hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.– 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, the kitchen is open 11 a.m.– 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, bar open 11 a.m.– ? (always closes by 1 a.m.) and Sunday 11 a.m.– 8 p.m.

—Aimee Blume

Scott Schymik

S

ometimes people know from a young age exactly what they want to be when they grow up. Other times, the perfect career materializes in an instant of opportunity.

“My father was a dentist,” said Scott Schymik, chef and owner of Kirby’s Private Dining, “and I thought I might want to take over the practice.

I started at the University of Tennessee in chemistry and biology, but I decided that wasn’t what I wanted to do.”

Schymik had returned to Evansville and was taking classes at USI when he attended a wedding at Kirby’s in 1995. “The quality and ambience, the whole atmosphere of the place, was so interesting,” he said. “The food was fabulous. I didn’t even know we had a place like this in Evansville.

That day, I approached the manager and asked for a job.”

He was hired as a server and began his career at Kirby’s. It was the first of a few smart and lucky moves for Schymik.

His second bit of luck was that the business was owned and operated

by Master Chef Horst Galow. Galow was from Prussia but had spent his life cooking all around the world.

He came to Evansville from the Dominican Republic, bringing all the knowledge and skill of a European Master Chef with him.

Schymik’s third instance of good fortune arrived when Galow’s sous chef left the job a few months after Schymik started. “Horst agreed to train me,” said Schymik. “I’d cooked at home, but I hadn’t done any commercial cooking. It was like an apprenticeship—like culinary school, but I got paid. Pennies, but I got paid, and I got to work under a Certified Master Chef for five years.”

Kirby’s Private Dining

1119 Parrett Street • Evansville, IN (812) 422-2230

Galow passed away in 2001, and in 2005 Schymik purchased the business from his wife, Pilar Galow.

He has continued to provide the same high quality and beautiful ambience at Kirby’s that he discovered there 17 years ago.

“Most of our dishes are French based, although I do some American dishes too, and I love to cook Italian,” said Schymik, whose menu contains such elegant classics as Lobster Thermidor, Breast of Chicken Forestiere, and Whitefish Creole. “We still have a few dishes with some of the Dominican influence that Horst brought with him. He had some great sauces, and it’s hard to mess with success.

“But the menu can be anywhere,” he added. “A few years ago, I did a pork tenderloin recipe with a white chocolate sauce for the Chocolate Affair, and someone who

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tasted it requested a change in the menu for their upcoming reception to include that dish.

The best thing about the job is when a client says ‘just do what you do’ and lets me go—when I have a party for 20 or 40 and they say ‘just cook for us.’”

The phrase “Private Dining” in the name means that Kirby’s is not a restaurant that’s open to walk-in customers; it is a venue for parties, large or small. Schymik caters anything from a luncheon for 8 to receptions for 250.

Kirby’s Private Dining is located at 1119 Parrett Street in Evansville.

Inquiries can be made by calling (812) 422-2230, by emailing Scott at kirbysdining@sbcglobal.net, or by logging on to www.kirbysprivatedining.com.

—Aimee Blume

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AMISH

Black Buggy Restaurant (East) 4920 Davis Lant Dr. 473-0012 Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Checks/MC/Visa/ Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol/ Buffet-style menu

BARBECUE

American Pit Bosses BBQ 1113 Riverside Dr. 425-5908 Under $10/No Reservations/ Catering Available/No Alcohol/ VISA/MC Bar-B-Q Barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 491-9868 Under $10/No Reservations/ No Alcohol/Checks/MC/VISA Hawg ‘N’ Sauce (Mt. Vernon) 1600 Leonard Rd. 812-838-5339 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.hawgnsaucebbq.com powered by Click4AMeal Hickory Pit Stop 1521 N. Main St. 422-6919 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/AMEX Landmark BBQ 3901 Broadway Ave. 401-7427 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC Marx Barbeque & Catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 425-1616 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ Full Service Catering Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn (Owensboro, KY) 2840 W. Parrish Ave. 800-322-8989 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted for parties of 10 or more/ Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine The Nisbet Inn (Haubstadt) 6701 Nisbet Rd. 812-963-9305 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted

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FOOD Restaurant Guide

Ralph’s Hickory Pit (Henderson, KY) 739 N. Green Street 270-826-5656 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Shyler’s Bar-B-Q 405 S. Green River Rd. 476-4599 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Southern Ride BBQ (New Harmony, IN) 1023 B Church St. 812-682-4227 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/DSCVR Stepto’s Bar-B-Q Shack 4430 1st Ave. 401-8227 Under $10-$15/Casual/ Beer & Wine/MC, VISA/ Online ordering available – www.thebarbqshack.com powered by Click4AMeal Thomason’s (Henderson, KY) 701 Atkinson St. 270-826-0654 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol Wilson’s General Store, Café & BBQ (Evansville) 11120 Broadway Ave. 812-985-0202 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards Wolf’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant 6000 First Ave. 424-8891 Under$10/Casual/Checks/ Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC/ Online ordering available – www.wolfsbarbq.com powered by Click4AMeal

CASUAL THEME

Applebee’s Bar & Grill (East) 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 471-0929 (West) 5727 Pearl Dr. 426-2006 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Bar Louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd.

476-7069 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Beef O’Brady’s (Newburgh, IN) 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-9464 Under $10/Causal/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar 615 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4700 $10-$15/Upscale casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Boston’s - The Gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 $10-$15/Casual/ Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 475-1510 $10-$15/ Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Gator’s Hot Fish 1203 N. Main St. 402-7775 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/No Credit Cards/No Alcohol Hadi Shrine 6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/AMEX J. Gumbo’s 1211 N. Tudor Ln. 473-2951 Under $10/Casual/ No Checks/VISA/MC/ DSCVR/No Alcohol

Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Major Munch (Old Post Office Place, Downtown Evansville) 437-2363 Under $10/ Casual/VISA/MC/Online ordering available – www.majormunch.com powered by Click4AMeal Max & Erma’s Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4258 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Mojo Boneyard Sportsbar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Logsdon’s Restaurant (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/ Full Bar Patio Bar & Grill (Henderson, KY) 104 N. Water St. 270-831-9955 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/ VISA/MC/Full Bar Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Exp. 473-4100 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Riverside Cookery (Inside Casino Aztar) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 433-4227 Under $10/Casual/ No Checks/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Riverview by Firefly (Inside Old National Bank) 1 Main St. 464-VIEW Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol Served/ All Major Credit Cards Show-Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 401-SHOW (West) 5501 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar/ Online ordering available – www.showmes.com powered by Click4AMeal Steeplechase Café (Clarion Inn Airport) 4101 Hwy. 41 N. 424-6400 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards Stoney’s Rockin’ Country 701 NW Riverside Dr. 402-9913 Under $10/No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

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Temptations Buffet Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-4000 Under $10/Casual/ Credit Cards Accepted T.G.I. Friday’s (In Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 491-8443Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/No Reservations/ No Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Trophy Club Lounge & Dining Room (Inside Indiana Downs) 5480 E. Indiana St. 473-8910 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Accepted Zoup Fresh Soup Co. (East) 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-2664 (North) 4660 N. 1st Ave. 423-1800 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards

CHINESE

Canton Inn Restaurant 947 North Park Dr. 428-6611 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ 315 E. Diamond Ave. 423-9897 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/MC, VISA China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 423-1896 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards China Super Buffet 127 N. Burkhardt Rd. 476-8788 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/VISA/MC/DSCVR China Town Buffet 5435 Pearl Dr. 425-8146 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC China Village (Newburgh, IN) 8423 Bell Oaks Dr. 812-858-8238 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/No Alcohol/VISA/MC/DSCVR

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FOOD Restaurant Guide

Chopstick House Restaurant 5412 E. Indiana St. 473-5551 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ Credit Cards Crazy Buffet 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 437-8833 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No checks/Credit Cards Golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 473-4855 (Newburgh, IN) 5066 S.R. 261 812-853-2680 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/VISA/MC/DSCVR Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine 12500 N. Hwy. 41 812-868-8888 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Grand Buffet Mongolian Grill 1356 N. Green River Rd. 476-6666 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Janbo Restaurant 4500 W. Lloyd Expwy.

422-8289 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/DSCVR Lincoln Garden 2001 Lincoln Ave. 471-8881 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant 4313 E. Morgan Ave. 479-5006 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/AMEX/MC Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 476-7088 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC

MAT. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd. 475-2888 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant 215 Main St. 464-2769 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards 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 Two Brothers 3806 N. 1st Ave. 423-6188 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ MC/VISA/DSCVR Wok ‘N’ Roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

DELI/CAFES

Abby Road Coffee Bean Emporium 422 N. Main St. 402-0842 Under $10/Casual/Visa/ MC/No Alcohol Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake 204 Main St. 470-7763 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/No Alcohol 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 Credit Cards

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 421 Riverside Dr. 433-6122 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop (West) 210 N. St. Joseph Ave. 426-1011 (North) 2128 N. 1st Ave. 426-2311 1031 E. Diamond Ave. 426-0011 (East) 5 N. Green River Rd. 479-0511 1950 Washington Ave. 477-2711 1200 Lincoln Ave. 402-4111 (Newburgh, IN) 3988 SR 261 812-858-9911 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream 206-208 Main St. 422-3026/422-7030 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ No Alcohol Enjoy It! Catering 919 North Park Drive 425-6569 Under $10/Casual/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Fresh Harvest Deli 101 N.W. 1st St. 421-0407 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA Grand Traverse Pie Company 6245 Vogel Rd. 477-7437 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ All Major Credit Cards The Granola Jar 1033 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 437-1899 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards The Great American Bagel 3901 Morgan Ave. 476-7212 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA Great Harvest Bread Co. 423 Metro Ave. 476-4999 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

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Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave. 479-8272 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 401-5400 (Newburgh, IN) 8680 Highpoint Dr. 491-7111 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Just Rennies Cookies 102 S.E. 4th St. 490-8098 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards ordering available www.justrennies.compowered by Click4AMeal La Sombra Coffee Company 318 Main St. 492-4567 Under $10/Casual/VISA/ MC/ DSCVR Market 323 323 Main St. 424-5801 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Maxine’s Cafe & Bakery 1322 N. Green River Rd. 473-3663 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.maxinescafebakery.com powered by Click4AMeal Panera Bread 220 Burkhardt Rd. 476-7477 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards Penn Station East Coast Subs (East) 137 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-PENN (7366) (North) 4827 David Lant 402-PENN (West) 5310 Pearl Dr. 434-PENN (Owensboro, KY) 3625 Frederica St. 270-683-1515 (Henderson, KY) 1111 Barrett Rd. 270-826-7361 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ All Major Credit Cards Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Piece of Cake 210 Main St. 424-2253 Under $5/Casual/No Alcohol/ No Reservations/Checks/ DSCVR/VISA/MC

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FOOD Restaurant Guide

Planter’s Coffee House (Henderson, KY) 130 N. Main St. 270-830-0927 Under $5/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Roly Poly Sandwiches 5702 E. Virginia St. 812-962-2326 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ VISA/MC Salad World Healthy Cafe (East) 3311 N. Green River Rd. 471-5083 (West) 4951 W. Lloyd Expwy.

467-7486 (Downtown) 200 Main St. 422-0898 Under $10/Casual/Cash/VISA/ MC/ DSCVR/No Alcohol Schlotzsky’s Deli 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 Riverview by Firefly (In Old National Bank Place) 1 Main St. 464-VIEW Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ All Major Credit Cards Twilight Bistro 221 Main St. 421-0606 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards

Vecchio’s Italian Market & Delicatessen (Newburgh, IN) 14 W. Jennings St. 490-7879 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ DSCVR

FAMILY/ HOMESTYLE

The Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine & Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-15/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available www.acropolisevv.com powered by Click4AMeal Black Buggy Restaurant (East) 4920 Davis Lant Dr. 473-0012 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/MC Bob Evans Restaurant (East) 1125 N. Green River Rd. 473-9022 (West) 5201 Pearl Dr. 812-425-5100 (Owensboro, KY) 3123 Kentucky Hwy. 54 270-683-3515 (Princeton, IN) US 41 & State Rt. 64 812-386-1228 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/No Alcohol/ VISA/MC Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) (East) 713 N. Green River Rd. 471-9464 (West) 5404 Pearl Dr. 471-9464 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Burger Bank 1617 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-2265 Under $10/Casual Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 479-6388 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Charlie & Barney’s 1801 W. Franklin St. 423-5355 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar Cleavers Restaurant 5501 E. Indiana St. 473-0001 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/ No Checks/VISA/MC

Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 479-8788 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania St. 422-6464 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/ Online ordering available – www. crosseyedcricketrestaurant.com powered by Click4AMeal Culver’s Frozen Custard Butter Burgers 1734 Hirschland Rd. 437-3333 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/DSCVR 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 Rd. 473-1063 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards Diner 41 4301 Hwy. 41 North 424-2881 Under $10/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol 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 Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Flying Saucer Café (Inside the Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 423-1113 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Frontier Restaurant & Bar 12945 Hwy. 57 812-867-6786 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC

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Gemeca Inn (Ft. Branch, IN) 802 E. Locust St. 812-753-4441 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/No Checks/ VISA/MC/AMEX Golden Corral (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd.

473-1095 (Henderson, KY) 1770 S. Green St. 270-869-9310 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks/ No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards The Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way 422-1757 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash/Check/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

Log Inn (Haubstadt, IN) 12491 S. 200 E. 812-867-3216 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 423-6388 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted

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 Credit Cards

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

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

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

Kippleville (Kipplee’s Partyhouse) 2322 Division St. 476-1936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

The Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 425-2261 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol

Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon, IN) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Libby & Mom’s Café 2 Richardt Ave. 437-3040 Under $10/Checks Accepted/ VISA/MC/DSCVR

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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 Credit Cards

Knotty Pine Cafe 500 N. Main St. 423-0014 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/ Cash Only/No Alcohol

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FOOD

Pop’s Grill (New Harmony, IN) 516 S. Main St. 812-682-3880 $10-$15/Casual/Checks Accepted/ VISA/MC Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 471-0024 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

St. Joe Inn 9515 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-9310 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7330 Under $10/Check MC/Visa/ Reservations Accepted/ No Alcohol/Buffet-style menu Taste of Perfection (Newburgh, IN) 8133 Rose Hill Dr. 812-853-8443 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Checks/Cash Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol West Siders Restaurant 4220 Broadway Ave. 423-5844 Under $10/Casual/Cash Only/ No Alcohol Wolf’s Tavern & Restaurant (Henderson, KY) 31 N. Green St. 270-212-1151 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards

FINE DINING

The Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine & Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.acropolisevv.com powered by Click4AMeal 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

The Edgewater Grille (Newburgh, IN) 1 E. Water St. 812-858-2443 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards The Jungle Restaurant 415 Main St. 425-5282 $10-$15/Reservations Reccomeded/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Lorenzo’s Bistro & Bakery 972 S. Hebron Ave. 475-9477 $15-$25/Upscale Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Milano Italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 484-2222 $10-$15/Reservations Recommended/Credit Cards/ Beer & Wine Red Geranium (New Harmony, IN) 504 N. St. 812-682-4431 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ Credit Cards Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 479-7600 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/AMEX The Trophy Club (Inside Indiana Downs) 5480 Indiana St. 473-8910 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/Credit Cards

GERMAN

Gerst Bavarian Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 424-1420 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/ 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

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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

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine 900 Tutor Ln. 476-5000 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/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 Charzad 519 N. Green River Rd. 473-2849 Under $10/Casual/VISA/ MC/DSCVR 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 St. 422-0572 $10-$20/Casual/Checks Accepted/Cash/Full Bar

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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

FOOD Restaurant Guide

Sushiyaki Buffet 4008 1st Ave. 468-8888 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Tokyo Japan 3000 N. Green River Rd. 401-1020 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards

Pita Pan 1375 Washington Ave. 476-1111 800 N. Green River Rd. (Inside Eastland Mall) 475-9333 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/VISA

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

KOREAN

JAPANESE

MEXICAN

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse 917 North Park Dr. 812-962-4440 $10-$20/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Reservations Accepted/ Credit Cards Iwataya Japanese Restaurant 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. 812-868-0830 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro 4593 Washington Ave. 471-7076 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.mykanpai.com powered by Click4AMeal Nagasaki Inn 5720 Virginia St. 473-1442 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

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

Acapulco Mexican (Newburgh, IN) 8480 High Pointe Dr. 812-858-7777 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/MC, Visa/Online ordering available – www.fiestaacapulco.com powered by Click4AMeal Cancun Mexican (Henderson) 341 S. Green St. 270-826-0067 (Newburgh, IN) 10640 Newburgh Rd. 812-490-9936 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.cancunhenderson.com - powered by Click4AMeal

El Charro 720 N. Sonntag Ave. 421-1986 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine El Maguey (Boonville, IN) 601 W. State Rd. 62 812-897-2028 3250 Warrick Dr. 812-897-6666 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/MC, VISA/Online ordering available – www. mymaguey.com powered by Click4AMeal El Rio Mexican 1919 Green River Rd. 812-471-1400 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/ No Checks/Full Bar/ Credit Cards Hacienda Mexican Restaurant (East) 990 S. Green River Rd. 474-1635 (North) 711 N. 1st. Ave. 423-6355 (West) 5440 Pearl Dr. 422-2055 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC/AMEX Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4044 Professional Ln. 490-2814 $5-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ Major Credit Cards La Cabana 821 S. Green River Rd. 477-3351 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar/Online ordering available – www.lacabanaevansville.com powered by Click4AMeal Los Bravos (East) 834 Tutor Ln. 474-9078 (North) 3534 First Ave. 424-4101 (West) 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy.

464-3136 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/ MC/AMEX Los Portales 3339 N. Green River Rd. 475-0566 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

Los Toribio’s (Henderson, KY) 2810 U.S. 41 N. 270-830-6610 1647 S. Green St. 270-831-2367 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/ VISA/MC/AMEX Los Tres Camino’s 12100 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8550 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar Moe’s Southwest Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

491-6637 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards/ Beer & Wine Qdoba Mexican Grill 922 Burkhardt Rd. 401-0800 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ MC/VISA 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 Accepted/ MC/VISA

PIZZA/ SANDWICHES

Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant (Newburgh) 8309 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-7778 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Visa, MC/ Online ordering available – www.archieandclydes.com powered by Click4AMeal Big M’s Pizzeria 1424 N. Main St. 434-6909 $10-$15/Casual/VISA/MC Boston’s - The Gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 $5-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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Cici’s Pizza (East) 101-B N. Green River Rd. 477-2424 (West) 5625 Pearl Dr. Ste. G 812-962-0034 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/Non Smoking/ VISA/MC Dave’s Sports Den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards The Duck Inn 4100 Pollack Ave. 402-4835 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC Firedome Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY) 2046 Hwy. 41 N. 270-830-7700 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812-868-8071 Under $10/Casual Geronte’s Pizza 4706 Vogel Rd. 474-1700 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC Greeks Pizzeria 240 S. Green River Rd. 402-4733 Under $10/Credit Cards Online ordering available – www.greeekspizzeria.com powered by Click4AMeal Heady’s Pizza 4120 N. First Ave. 437-4343 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Online ordering available – www.headyspizza.com powered by Click4AMeal Highland Pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 402-8900 Under $10/VISA/MC

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FOOD Restaurant Guide

Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Mama Roma’s Pizza & Wings 2008 E. Morgan Ave. 422-1212 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY) 2611 Hwy. 41 N. 270-826-1111 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/Beer & Wine/MC Noble Roman’s Pizza (East) 2403 Washington Ave. (Ross Center) 477-5347 (West) 4807 W. Lloyd Expwy.

424-0996 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/Credit Cards/ 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 (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 Parkway Pizza 3911 Broadway Ave. 423-3339 Under $10/No Alcohol/Checks/ MC/VISA Pizza Chef (Newburgh, IN) 4938 SR 261 812-853-3338 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ 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 (North) 2411 Stringtown Rd. 401-1060 (Newburgh, IN) Hwy. 66 & 261 812-853-3368 Under $10/Casual/Credit Cards/Beer available/Online ordering available – www.pizzakingevansville.com powered by Click4AMeal The Pizza Stop 1200 W. Columbia St. 402-5711 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Beer & Wine 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 Rd. 812-867-7172 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W. Delaware 423-3160 $10-$15/Casual/No Alcohol Samuel’s Place (New Harmony, IN) 518 Main. St. 812-682-3001 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Sandy’s Pizza (Ft. Branch, IN) 609 S. Main St. 812-759-3972 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards The Slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards

Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Talk of the Town Pizza 1200 Edgar St. 402-8696 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC

Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566/812-774-6547 Under $10/Reservations Necessary/Checks Accepted/ No Credit Cards Truffles Eatery & Catering (Newburgh, IN) 4833 State Rd. 490-6070 $10-$15/Casual/No Alcohol/ Checks Accepted/VISA/ MC/DSCVR

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

PUBS

Turoni’s Pizzeria & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871 (Newburgh, IN) 8011 Bell Oaks Rd. 490-5555 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar - In house Brewery/ All Major Credit Cards

Corner Pocket Bar & Grill 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 428-2255 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC

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

PRIVATE DINING

C.J.’s Party Place (Inside Willow Lanes) Virginia & Hwy. 41 422-6682 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary for Parties/All Major Credit Cards 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 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary/ All Major Credit Cards

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

Cricket’s (Newburgh) 518 W. Main St. 812-858-2782 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Darren’s Pub (Henderson, KY) 713 N. Green St. 812-827-2206 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Dave’s Sportsden Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards D.C.’s Pub 900 W. Buena Vista 401-6425 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks/ All MajorCredit Cards Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC Fast Eddy’s Burgers & Beer 507 N.W. Riverside Dr. 424-ROCK Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Fox & Hound English Pub and Grille 5416 E. Indiana St. 473-5721 Between $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

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Ginny’s Place 1602 Vann Ave. 477-0789 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill 1121 S. Green River Rd. 437-9920 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/VISA/MC/DSCVR Jazzy Grooves 217 Main St. 812-604-1936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 437-0171 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Main Gate Sports Bar 518 Main St. 484-1066 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/VISA/ MC/DSCVR Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy.

401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards The Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Cash Only The Pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Cards The Pointe Sports Bar 830 LST Dr. 425-4840 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar RiRa’s Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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FOOD Restaurant Guide

Roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Rookie’s Sports Bar (Henderson, KY) 117 Second St. 270-826-1106 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Tiki Time Bar & Grill 1801 Waterworks Rd. 425-1912 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Not Accepted/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Wolf’s Tavern & Restaurant (Henderson, KY) 31 N. Green St. 270-212-1151 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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 Shopping Center) 426-0133 $10-15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 477-9227 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar/Credit Cards Tin Fish (Newburgh, IN) 300 W. Jennings Station 490-7000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

SPANISH

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

STEAKHOUSES

Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Haub Steak House (Haubstadt, IN) 101 E. Haub St. 812-768-6462 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Hornet’s Nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky St. 422-0572 $10-$20/Casual/Checks Accepted/Cash/Full Bar

Logan’s Roadhouse Steakhouse (East) 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 (West) 5645 Pearl Dr. 421-0908 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon 934 N. Green River Rd. 473-5468 $10-$15/Casual/ No Reservations/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 473-2400 $10-$15/Casual/Call Ahead Seating/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar Logsdon’s Restaurant (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 474-0005 $10-$15/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Sirloin Stockade 4610 Bellemeade Ave. 473-0300 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/No Alcohol/ VISA/MC/DSCVR 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 Major Credit Cards

TAVERNS

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

Gloria’s Corral Club 3101 N. Kratzville Rd. 423-0138 Under $10/Casual/ Cash Only/Full Bar

Brett & Rhonda’s Place (Chandler, IN) 763 W. Lincoln 812-588-1010 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/VISA/MC

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

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

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

Cricket’s (Newburgh, IN) 518 W. Main 858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Corner Pocket 1819 Fulton Ave. 428-BALL Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7300 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/Full Bar Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards Accepted

Lanhuck’s 321 E. Columbia St. 491-2222 Under $10/Casual/ Cash Only/No Credit Cards/ Full Bar Legends (Inside River City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-74444 Under $10/Casual/ Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Lyle & Bills Sports Zone 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 425-7729 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/Full Bar The Peephole Bar & Grill 201 Main St. 423-5171 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/MC/VISA, DSCVR

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

Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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

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

Duck Inn 4100 Pollack Ave. 479-8050 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 423-8040 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/ Cash Only/Full Bar

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 Recommended/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/Credit Cards Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Accepted Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Cash Only/Full Bar T.J.’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. 402-9273 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Cash Only Yellow Tavern (New Harmony, IN) 521 Church St. 812-682-3303 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Checks Accepted/ Credit & Debit Not Accepted

THAI

Thai Papaya Cuisine 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-8424 Under $10/ All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www. thaipapayacuisine.com powered by Click4AMeal

VIETNAMESE

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

She Lounge 1104 Diamond Ave. 423-0814 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 11:00 AM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -Texas Hold’em 7:00 PM Club Royale -- Acoustic Night with Andrea Wirth 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Nick Smith Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 8:30 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Blind Dog Gatewood 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost Lamasco Bar -- Boscoe France 10:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Bar & Restaurant Appreciation Night with DJ Magic Mark

4:00 PM Liquor Locker (Weinbach) -- Beer Tasting 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -River City HiFi 8:00 PM Club Royale -College Night with Shawn Brashear Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Open Mic Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Someplace Else -Karaoke with Brenda/ College Night 8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Amazing Soul Crackers 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost Duck Inn -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Dave Flick O’Brians Sports Bar -Adam Blythe

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10:00 PM Lanhucks -Karaoke with Walt

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 11:00 AM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (St. Joe) -Beer Tasting 5:30 PM Scottish Rite – March of Dimes Signature Chef’s Auction 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussman Market 323 -Andy Paternoster O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Pool 6:30 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -DJ Magic Mark 7:00 PM Hoosier’s Lounge – Karaoke Contest 8:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Ladies Night 80’s Dance Party Ginny’s Place -Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost Club Royale -- Karaoke Game Night with BK Lanhucks -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth 9:30 PM Duck Inn -College Night with DJ Duck Ri Ra Irish Pub -- TNT Thursdays with DJ & Karaoke

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 5:00 PM Downtown Henderson Project -- Gallery Hop & Art Sale (Downtown Henderson) 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Blind Dog 6:00 PM Angelo’s -- Andy Paternoster Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Gregory Holy Spirit Campus -Chili Cook-Off 7:00 PM Holy Spirit Campus -Chili Cook-Off Live Auction/DJ 7:05 PM Ford Center -UE vs. Illinois-Springfield

9:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -- Karaoke with Stephne Wene Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke and DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Skelton’s Montourage Doc’s Nightclub -Karaoke with BK Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke with Amanda Payne Legends -- Karaoke Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Karaoke 9:30 PM Club Royale -Actual Size KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Minx Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Ladies Night 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Bosko Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Guts ‘n Glory O’Brians Sports Bar -Stompbox 40 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Scott Winzinger Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5

8:00 PM Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke with Josh Hoosiers Lounge – Sweet Trouble

10:00 AM Market 323 -Andy Paternoster

8:30 PM Logsdon’s -Nick Smith

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2:00 PM Henderson Fine Arts Center -- Tales & Scales presents “The Frog Who Wanted to be a Singer” 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- Open Pool Tournament APA & TAP Rules 5:30 PM Tin Fish -Blind Dog 6:00 PM Angelo’s -Andy Paternoster Metro Sports Center -- V.I.C.T. Pro Indoor Soccer Tournament

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6:30 PM Holy Spirit Campus -- Bingo 7:15 PM Ford Center -Evansville Icemen vs.

Fort Wayne 8:00 PM Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke with Josh Koodie Hoos -Appearance by Elvis!

8:30 PM Logsdon’s -Six More Miles 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke and DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk

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Cafe -- The Judah Hebner Band Doc’s Nightclub -Midranger Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke with Amanda Payne Lamasco Bar -- Fat Box Lanhucks -Sister Brutal wtih Roman Gnomes Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -Nick Smith/Iceme Home Opener Party The Pointe -- Jazz & Blues Show feat. Jonny Bluz Boy Robinson with Free Spiritz Band 9:30 PM Club Royale -Actual Size

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Minx

Entertainment

10:00 PM Duck Inn -- Exempt with Esoteric Burial Fast Eddy’s -- Bosko Ginny’s Place -Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Levex 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Deaf Megan Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -DJ Bryan

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11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Kendra James & Myesha Sinclair

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 12:00 PM Fast Eddy’s – Karaoke with Shane Breedlove 1:00 PM Holy Spirit Campus -Texas Hold’em

5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 8:00 PM Duck Inn -DJ Andrew Riddle KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Sever Appreciation Night Karaoke with Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke and DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM Ginny’s Place -Karaoke

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 7:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -WPTAPL Poker Night 8:00 PM Someplace Else -Pool Tournament 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -River City HiFi

11:00 AM Duck Inn -- Free Pool

7:30 PM Ford Center -- Bob Seger

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

8:00 PM Club Royale -College Night with Shawn Brashear Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Kennedy Rose Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Someplace Else -Karaoke with Brenda/ College Night

7:00 PM Club Royale -- Acoustic Night with Andrea Wirth 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Andy Jones Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pub Quiz 8:30 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Blind Dog Gatewood 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost Lamasco Bar -Boscoe France 10:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Bar & Restaurant Appreciation Night with DJ Magic Mark

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (Weinbach) -- Beer Tasting 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Free Darts

8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Amazing Soul Crackers 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost Duck Inn -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Jaik Willis O’Brians Sports Bar -Adam Blythe 10:00 PM Lanhucks -Karaoke with Walt

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 11:00 AM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 11:30 AM Scottish Rite -- Passion for Fashion Style Show & Luncheon to Benefit Easter Seals Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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4:00 PM Liquor Locker (St. Joe) -- Beer Tasting 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussman Market 323 -- Andy Paternoster O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Pool 6:30 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -DJ Magic Mark 7:00 PM Hoosier’s Lounge – Karaoke Contest 8:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -- Ladies Night 80’s Dance Party Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost Club Royale -- Karaoke Game Night with BK Lanhucks -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth 9:30 PM Duck Inn -- College Night with DJ Duck Ri Ra Irish Pub -- TNT Thursdays with DJ & Karaoke

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 8:00 AM Metro Sports Center -Evansville Obedience Club Dog Show

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1:00 PM Downtown Henderson Project -Christmas Open House (Downtown Henderson) 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Tom Small 6:00 PM Angelo’s -- Andy Paternoster Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Gregory 7:30 PM Ford Center -- Reba 8:00 PM Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke with Josh Hoosiers Lounge – BBI Koodie Hoos -- karoake 8:30 PM Logsdon’s -- Jacob Moyes 9:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -- Karaoke with Stephne Wene Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke and DJ with Christina Walker Club Royale -Stacy Mitchhart Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Honey Roy Doc’s Nightclub -Karaoke with BK Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke with Amanda Payne Legends -- Karaoke Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Karaoke

9:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Rachel & The Jimmies Ri Ra Irish Pub -Ladies Night 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s – Deaf Megan Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Guts ‘n Glory O’Brians Sports Bar -St. Rip 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Casey Williams Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Coleton Michaels & Vivian Thrust

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12

4:00 PM Lanhucks -- Open Pool Tournament APA & TAP Rules 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Tom Small 6:00 PM Angelo’s -Andy Paternoster 6:30 PM Holy Spirit Campus -Bingo 7:00 PM Henderson Fine Arts Center -- “The Last Christmas Parade” 8:00 PM Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke with Josh Hoosiers Lounge – BBI 8:30 PM Logsdon’s -Dustin Kaposta

1:00 PM Downtown Henderson Project -- Christmas Open House (Downtown Henderson)

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke and DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Goodnight June Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussman Trio Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke with Amanda Payne Lamasco Bar -- Calabash Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Lindsey Williams/UE Butler Party

2:05 PM Ford Center -UE vs. Butler

9:30 PM Club Royale -Pieces of the Day

8:00 AM Metro Sports Center -- Evansville Obedience Club Dog Show 10:00 AM Market 323 -Andy Paternoster

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Rachel & The Jimmies 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s – Lt. Dan’s New Legs Duck Inn -- Sister Change Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Union Shovel O’Brians Sports Bar -St. Rip 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Actual Size Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Lady Bejon

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 8:00 AM Metro Sports Center -- Evansville Obedience Club Dog Show 12:00 PM Fast Eddy’s – Karaoke with Shane Breedlove 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Ford Center -- Free Jersey Night! Evansville Icemen vs. Dayton

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eba McEntire is a woman whose name has become synonymous with entertainment. A star in the country music scene since the late 70s, Reba’s sound has often been compared to other country greats like Bob Wills, Patsy Cline, and Dolly Parton.

Famous for songs like “The Fear of Being Alone,” “I’m a Survivor,” and “Does He Love You,” as well as her successful covers of “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” and “Fancy,” Reba brings both attitude and a sense of humor to her music.

She also acts in movies, TV, and onstage. She had a popular television sitcom, Reba, which ran for seven seasons, was about a recently divorced mother who finds out her teenage daughter is pregnant.

Currently, ABC has ordered a pilot for her new series, Malibu Country, which, if it is picked up, will be about a divorced mother of three restarting her music career.

Reba McEntire’s career just keeps getting better. Earlier this year, she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame by her idol, Dolly Parton, and her most recent album All the Woman I Am featured the number one single, “Turn on the Radio.” Her “All The Woman I Am” tour will feature other country acts like The Band Perry, Steel Magnolia, and Eden’s Edge.

The “All The Woman I Am” tour will be performing at the Ford Center on Friday, November 11th at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now and start at $35.25. Ticketing fees may apply.

Visit www.Ticketmaster.com for more information or to reserve your tickets.

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7:00 PM Henderson Fine Arts Center -- “The Last Christmas Parade”

8:00 PM Someplace Else -- Pool Tournament

8:00 PM Duck Inn -DJ Andrew Riddle KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Sever Appreciation Night Karaoke with Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke and DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke 10:30 PM Someplace Else -Mr. & Mrs. Someplace Else Pageant

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 7:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -WPTAPL Poker Night

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 11:00 AM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -Texas Hold’em 7:00 PM Club Royale -- Acoustic Night with Andrea Wirth 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Katie Watts Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 8:30 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Blind Dog Gatewood 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost Lamasco Bar -Boscoe France 10:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Bar & Restaurant Appreciation Night with DJ Magic Mark

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (Weinbach) -- Beer Tasting 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -River City HiFi Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -UE Tailgate Party 7:05 PM Ford Center -- UE vs. IU 8:00 PM Club Royale -- College Night with Shawn Brashear Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- John Douglas Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Someplace Else -Karaoke with Brenda/ College Night 8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Amazing Soul Crackers 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost Duck Inn -- Karaoke

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Lamasco Bar -Scrapper & Blackwell O’Brians Sports Bar -- Adam Blythe 10:00 PM Lanhucks -Karaoke with Walt

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 11:00 AM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (St. Joe) -Beer Tasting 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussman Market 323 -- Andy Paternoster O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Pool 6:30 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -DJ Magic Mark 7:00 PM Hoosier’s Lounge – Karaoke Contest 7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Fort Wayne 8:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -- Ladies Night 80’s Dance Party Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost Club Royale -- Karaoke Game Night with BK Fast Eddy’s – The Original Thong Thursdays Lanhucks -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth 9:30 PM Duck Inn -- College Night with DJ Duck Ri Ra Irish Pub -- TNT Thursdays with DJ & Karaoke 12:00 AM Fast Eddy’s – The Original Thong Thursday Contest

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Gary Ward 6:00 PM Angelo’s -- Andy Paternoster Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Gregory 7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Missouri 8:00 PM Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke with Josh Hoosiers Lounge – Groove, Inc.

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n the early 1990’s, News 4U made a big splash in the Evansville market, filling a gap of local and national entertainment leisure reading. Through out the 90’s, News 4U has had great interviews and stories with national and local artists, incredible athletes and comedians such as…

Charlie Daniels

BB King Clint Black

Jon Bon Jovi

Boys II Men

Calbert Cheaney

Bryan Adams Joan Jett

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he latter part of the 1990’s brought even more national bands to our city of Evansville and News 4U was there to bring our readers the ins and outs of their life on the road.

We also covered what was on the horizon for upcoming talent as well as seasoned veterans. Stories that are dear to our hearts from this era include…

Aerosmith

Prince

KISS Carrot Top ZZ Top Alison Krauss & Union Station Toni Braxton

Motley Crue Reba McEntire

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he new millennium was upon us and News 4U entered 2000 with a bang! Great interviews with celebrities such as David Copperfield, BB King and Kid Rock were among some of our favorites and the great stories just keep on coming! We celebrated our 10th birthday by hanging out with comedians such as Jeff Dunham and music legends such as Buddy Guy.

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Willie Nelson

Buddy Guy

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Travis Tritt George Carlin

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Jason Aldean

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8:30 PM Logsdon’s -Shawn Brashear 9:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Karaoke with Stephne Wene Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke and DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -USI Jazz Band Doc’s Nightclub -Karaoke with BK Harbor Bay (East) -- Karaoke with Amanda Payne Lanhucks -- Dick & Jane Legends -- Karaoke Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Karaoke 9:30 PM Club Royale -- Akacia KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Ladies Night 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s – Gonzo’s Toybox Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Diversion 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Nick Smith Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ Bryan

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 10:00 AM Market 323 -Andy Paternoster 2:05 PM Ford Center -UE vs. Oakland City

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4:00 PM Lanhucks -- Open Pool Tournament APA & TAP Rules 5:30 PM Cancun Mexican Restaurant -- Mariachi Band Tin Fish -- Gary Ward 6:00 PM Angelo’s -- Andy Paternoster 6:30 PM Holy Spirit Campus -- Bingo 7:00 PM Clarion Inn -- 2011 Hadi Highlanders Tartan Ball Victory Theatre -- EPO presents “Raise The Roof with Rachmaninoff!”

8:00 PM Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke with Josh Hoosiers Lounge – Groove, Inc. 8:30 PM Logsdon’s -Randy Marshall Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke and DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Hog Maw Blues Band Doc’s Nightclub -- DK Wells with Jeff Ennis Harbor Bay (East) -- Karaoke with Amanda Payne Lamasco Bar -- Soulunique Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Po Dunk Willies

9:30 PM Club Royale -Akacia KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly 10:00 PM Duck Inn -Deliver Us From Evil Fast Eddy’s – Gonzo’s Toybox Ginny’s Place -Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Diversion 10:30 PM Lanhucks -- Prowler Ri Ra Irish Pub -The Trio Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs

11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -DJ Bryan 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Cadillac Seville

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Sever Appreciation Night Karaoke with Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis

12:00 PM Fast Eddy’s – Karaoke with Shane Breedlove

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke and DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -Lindsey Williams

5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller

10:00 PM Ginny’s Place -Karaoke

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

8:00 PM Duck Inn -DJ Andrew Riddle

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22

5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts

11:00 AM Duck Inn -ree Pool

7:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -WPTAPL Poker Night

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

8:00 PM Someplace Else -- Pool Tournament

7:00 PM Club Royale -Acoustic Night with Andrea Wirth

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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8:30 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Blind Dog Gatewood

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2011-2012 will be Mark Cody’s second season as an Evansville IceMan. Known both for his fearless performance on the ice and his reliability— being one of only two IceMen players who started all 66 games of the regular season last year— Cody is also a committed member of the community, and he won the IceMen Community Service award last year.

Favorite thing to do after winning a game with the Evansville IceMen?

Go out, grab a few waters…(laughs) Since we’ll be downtown in the new arena, I’m sure we’ll be going to the Main Gate Bar.

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost Lamasco Bar -Boscoe France 10:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Bar & Restaurant Appreciation Night with DJ Magic Mark

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (Weinbach) -Beer Tasting 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts

Favorite part of living in Evansville?

The Fresh Market’s now in town, and that’s a good place to go and get all sorts of fresh food. As far as the city goes, there’s always something to do, but it’s never too busy.

6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -River City HiFi

Favorite place to volunteer?

8:00 PM Club Royale -- College Night with Shawn Brashear Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Moccasins Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Someplace Else -- Karaoke with Brenda/College Night

I don’t have one favorite—just wherever they ask me to go! I like to offer a helping hand wherever it’s needed.

What made you want to be a hockey player?

Just growing up in Canada, being a kid and watching it on TV. When I was four I went to my first open skate, and that made me want to do it.

If you weren’t a hockey player, you’d be a…

I would probably like to be a firefighter.

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8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Amazing Soul Crackers

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost Doc’s Nightclub -Pre-Thanksgiving Party with River City HiFi Duck Inn -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -Drunksgiving Eve with The Smoke Rings Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -Thanksgiving Eve Party with Po Dunk Willies O’Brians Sports Bar -Thanksgiving Eve Party with The Molesters 9:30 PM Club Royale -Thanksgiving Eve Bash with the Jimmies KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Thanksgiving Eve Party with Pieces of the Day 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s – Pre-Turkey Day Bash with Gonzo’s Toybox Lanhucks -Karaoke with Walt 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pre-Thanksgiving Party with Actual Size 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -DJ Bryan

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 11:00 AM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 3:00 PM Ford Center -Hadi Shrine Circus 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (St. Joe) -- Beer Tasting 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -John Hussman Garvin Park -Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights Opens Market 323 -Andy Paternoster

O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Pool

Lanhucks -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth

5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Jimmy B

6:30 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -DJ Magic Mark

9:30 PM Duck Inn -- College Night with DJ Duck Ri Ra Irish Pub -- TNT Thursdays with DJ & Karaoke

6:00 PM Angelo’s -- Andy Paternoster Doc’s Nightclub -Nick Gregory Metro Sports Center -Turkey Bowl Pro Indoor Soccer Tournament

8:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Ladies Night 80’s Dance Party Ginny’s Place -Karaoke KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost Club Royale -- Karaoke Game Night with BK

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 1:00 PM Downtown Henderson Project -- Christmas Open House (Downtown Henderson) 2:00 PM Ford Center -- Hadi Shrine Circus

7:00 PM Ford Center -- Hadi Shrine Circus

8:30 PM Logsdon’s -Dustin Kaposta & Blind Dog 9:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Karaoke with S tephne Wene Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke and DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Bosco France Band Doc’s Nightclub -Karaoke with BK Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke with Amanda Payne

8:00 PM Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke with Josh Hoosiers Lounge – The Brat Pack Budweiser reminds you to Koodie Hoos -choose a designated driver. karoake

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Legends -Karaoke Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -Karaoke 9:30 PM Club Royale -The Jimmies Ford Center -Hadi Shrine Circus KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Pieces of the Day Ri Ra Irish Pub -Ladies Night 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s – Deaf Megan Ginny’s Place – Karaoke Hoosiers Lounge – The Brat Pack Lanhucks -- TBA O’Brians Sports Bar -Lindsey Williams 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Buzzkill Mofos Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 9:00 AM National Guard Armory -26th Annual Wonders in Wood Show & Sell to Benefit Easter Seals 10:00 AM Market 323 -Andy Paternoster 1:00 PM Downtown Henderson Project -Christmas Open House (Downtown Henderson) 2:00 PM Ford Center -Hadi Shrine Circus

11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -DJ Bryan

4:00 PM Lanhucks -Open Pool Tournament APA & TAP Rules Winetree (East) -Craft Beer Tasting

11:30 PM Someplace Else -Coleton Michaels

5:30 PM Tin Fish -Jimmy B

12:00 AM Hoosier’s Lounge – Brat Pack

6:00 PM Angelo’s -Andy Paternoster 6:30 PM Holy Spirit Campus -Bingo

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7:00 PM Ford Center -Hadi Shrine Circus 7:30 PM Metro Sports Center -New Focus Wrestling Event 8:00 PM Harbor Bay (North) -Karaoke with Josh Hoosier’s Lounge – Brat Pack 8:30 PM Logsdon’s -Touch of Grey 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke and DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Smoke Rings Doc’s Nightclub -Alll Put Together Harbor Bay (East) -Karaoke with Amanda Payne Lamasco Bar -Live Music Lanhucks -Chelsea Morning Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -Nick Gregory 9:30 PM Club Royale -The Jimmies Ford Center -Hadi Shrine Circus KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Pieces of the Day 10:00 PM Duck Inn -- Sister Brutal Fast Eddy’s – Deaf Megan Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Hoosier’s Lounge – Brat Pack O’Brians Sports Bar -- The Molesters

10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Jakob Freely Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -DJ Bryan 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Dakota Michaels 12:00 AM Hoosier’s Lounge – The Brat Pack

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 9:00 AM National Guard Armory -- 26th Annual Wonders in Wood Show & Sell to Benefit Easter Seals 12:00 PM Fast Eddy’s – Karaoke with Shane Breedlove 3:00 PM Ford Center -- Hadi Shrine Circus 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller 8:00 PM Duck Inn -- DJ Andrew Riddle KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Sever Appreciation Night Karaoke with Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis

Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke and DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -Lindsey Williams

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

10:00 PM Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke

7:35 PM Ford Center -- UE vs.

Alabama State

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 7:00 PM Beef O’Brady’s -WPTAPL Poker Night 8:00 PM Someplace Else -- Pool Tournament 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 11:00 AM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 5:15 PM Ford Center -- UE Women vs. Ball State

Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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7:00 PM Club Royale -Acoustic Night with Andrea Wirth

Entertainment

8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Lacey Chaddock Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pub Quiz 8:30 PM Beef O’Brady’s -Blind Dog Gatewood 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost Lamasco Bar -Boscoe France 10:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Bar & Restaurant Appreciation Night with DJ Magic Mark

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (Weinbach) -Beer Tasting

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5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -River City HiFi 7:30 PM The Center -The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show 8:00 PM Club Royale -College Night with Shawn Brashear Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Dustin & Blind Dog Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Someplace Else -Karaoke with Brenda/ College Night 8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Amazing Soul Crackers 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke with TW and DJ Frost Duck Inn -Karaoke Lamasco Bar -Delta Saint O’Brians Sports Bar -Adam Blythe 10:00 PM Lanhucks -Karaoke with Walt

Campus Connection The Beginning Conversational Spanish workshop will be held November 1 in the Orr Center from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Event fee $115.

Receive advice and feedback on writing grant proposals at the Grant Writing Workshop: Beyond the Basics. November 2 in the UC East, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Event fee $49.

Preschool Swimming Lessons (ages 3–5) and Swimming for Boys and Girls (ages 6–12) will be held in the Physical Activities Center, November 2 and 9.

Event fees $40 and $48 for each session.

Water Aerobics Lessons will be held November 3, 10, and 17. Event fee $48 for each session.

Learn how to prepare for retirement at Passport to Retirement, to be held in the UC East November 3, 10, 15, 22, and 29. Event fee $69.

USI art students welcome kids ages 6 to 14 for Saturday Art Workshop in the Technology Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., November 5 and 11.

Supplies and lunch will be included in the $30 fee.

USI invites alumni, friends, and family to USI Day at the Colts, as the Colts play the Atlanta Falcons at Lucas Oil Stadium. For ticket information, contact Nancy Johnson at (812) 464-1924.

Learn to create a productive and happy work Ropewalk Visiting Writers environment at Engaging Employees. The event Reading Series welcomes will be held in Carter Hall, November 8, from novelist Annam Manthiram to 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Materials, certificates, and Carter Hall, November 10 at 5 p.m., as she reads from her refreshments are included in the $295 event fee.

Understand the true costs of loans and novel After the Tsunami. investments at The True Value of Your Loans and Investments in the Business and Engineering Center at 4 p.m., November 8. Event fee $75.

Ropewalk Visiting Writers Reading Series welcomes novelist Annam Manthiram to Carter Hall, November 10 at 5 p.m., as she reads from her novel After the Tsunami.

Mallette Studio Theatre presents Rent, November 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Event dates also include November 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, and 18. Tickets $10–$15.

Rape Aggression Defense Instructor Classes will be offered in Carter Hall November 14, 15, and 16 for $400. For more information, contact Stephanie Walden-Schwake at (812) 461-5269.

For more information on all these events and others, visit www.usi.edu or contact (812) 464-1989.

— Brooke O’Shields Are you a current USI, IVY Tech or UE Student and want to contribute to the Campus Connection? Contact editor@atomapublishing.com.

Get to Know Your Evansville Icemen!

Todd Robinson Center

Center Todd Robinson signed a two-year contract with the Evansville IceMen in the off-season this year.

If you could watch any sport besides hockey, what would it be, and who would you cheer for?

I watch all sports, but I love baseball.

My favorite team is the Boston Red Sox—it’s been a very rough year.

I’m also big into fantasy football.

My team is actually undefeated right now. We have an IceMen league, actually.

Do you play sports besides hockey?

I’m on my way to a golf tournament with the IceMen. Yeah, I think everyone played a lot of sports growing up. Golf is easy for us to play because we’re off in the summers.

Favorite television show?

Modern Family. It’s funny.

If you weren’t a hockey player, you’d be a…

I would love to be a professional golfer.

What would you like for the Evansville community to know about you?

My wife’s name is Alexis, and I have a five-year-old daughter named Campbell and a two-year-old daughter named Harper. They really like it here.

My daughter’s in kindergarten, and she’s having fun every day.

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Algonquins 213 U.S. Hwy. 41 South Henderson, KY (270) 827-4313 NS Archie & Clyde’s Newburgh, IN 8320 Bell Oaks Dr. (812) 480-7778 Ø Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. (Inside LeMerigot) (812) 433-4000 Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. (812) 909-0388 Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares (812) 425-4929 Ø Boney June’s Music Venue 5525 Pearl Dr. Suite D (812) 421-6767 Brett & Rhonda’s Place 763 W. Lincoln Chandler, IN (812) 588-1010 The Brickhouse 201 W. Illinois St. (812) 421-0024 Buck’s Tavern 1005 N. Fulton Ave. (812) 429-0055 Bullock’s 401 Edgar St. (812) 422-2800 Buster & Becky’s 1000 N. Garvin (812) 423-7616

Cecil’s Bar & Grill 420 N. Garvin Ø Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. (812) 475-1074 Chilly Willy’s 3039 Claremont (812) 423-0726

The Duck Inn 4100 Pollack Ave. (812) 402-4835 NS Ellis Park Sports Bar 3300 U.S. Hwy. 41 North Henderson, KY (812) 425-1456

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

Extra Innings (Holiday Inn) 951 Wernsing Rd. Jasper, IN (812) 482-5555

Corner Bar 2668 Mount Vernon Ave. (812) 423-0933

Fast Eddy’s 507 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 424-ROCK

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

Fox & Hound English Pub 5416 E. Indiana (812) 473-5721 Fred’s 421 Read St. (812) 423-8040

Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt (812) 867-7300

Ginny’s Place 1602 Covert Ave. (812) 477-0789

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

Gloria’s 3101 Kratzville Rd. (812) 423-0138

D.C.’s Pub 900 W. Buena Vista (812) 401-6425 Deerhead Sidewalk Café 222 E. Columbia (812) 425-2515 Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown (812) 401-1201

Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin (812) 423-0796 Hammerheads 317 Main St. (812) 421-8492 Harold Singles Dance Club 2816 N. Cullen (812) 477-1752

Drunken Monkee (Formerly Woody’s West) 1301 Claremont (812) 468-9400

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

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

GoingOut Clubs & Pubs

Ø Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. (812) 475-0229

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

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

Ø Hott’s Grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. (812) 437-3377

Ø Main Gate Sports Bar 520 Main St. (812) 428-7776

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

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

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

Rick’s 718 Lounge 718 3rd Ave. (812) 423-0872

Jazzy Grooves 217 Main St. (812) 604-1936

Mojo’s Boneyard Sportsbar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave.

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

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

The Rock Yard 207 S. Fulton Ave. (812) 426-6998

The Jungle & Fat Cats Bar 415 Main St. (812) 425-5282 K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill Washington Square Mall (812) 437-9920 Koodie Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN (812) 838-5202 Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin (812) 437-0171 Lanhuck’s 321 E. Columbia (812) 491-2222 Legends 1050 S. Weinbach (812) 476-7444

Old Chicago 6500 Lloyd Expwy.

(812) 401-1400 The Peephole Bar & Grill 2nd & Main St. (812) 423-5171 Ø Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. (812) 421-8741 The Pointe Sports Bar 830 LST Dr. (812) 425-4840 NS The Pub 1348 Division St. (812) 423-2121

Safari Wine & Martini Bar 415 Main St. (812) 425-5282 Sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker (812) 491-6229 Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin St. (812) 423-6280 She Lounge 1104 Diamond Ave. (812) 423-0814 NS Show Me’s (West) 5525 Pearl Dr. (812) 402-7100

KEY: Ø = No Smoking • NS = Non-Smoking Section Available

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NS Show Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. (812) 401-7469 Sidetrack Tavern 664 E. Illinois St. 423-0828 Someplace Else 930 Main St. (812) 424-3202 Sportsman’s Grille & Billards 2315 W. Franklin St. (812) 422-0801 Stoney’s Rockin’ Country 701 NW Riverside Dr. (812) 402-9913 Tiki Time Bar 1801 Waterworks Rd. (812) 425-1912 Ø Tinfish 300 W. Jennings Newburgh, IN (812) 490-7000 TJ’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. (812) 402-9273 Ziggy’s Pub 16 Main St. Poseyville, IN (812) 874-2170

Bands Listings

ACOUSTIC Andy Norvell Adam Blythe “Blind-Dog” Gatewood Bobby Clark Byron Rohrig Calabash Chad Harvey Chad Nordhoff Chris Knight Clayton Daughtery 5th & Jackson David Fuller Dave Cogswell Dustin Kaposta Heath Eric J.T. Cusic Jay Johnson Jason Mann Keith Vincent Library Trio Lindsey Williams Matt & John Matt Clark Michelle Shelton Mike Z Nathan Mowery Nick Gregory Nick Hamilton Rik Hilborn Rob Bennett The Rocky Rhoads Scott Winzinger Sin Eats the Apple The Stockholm Robot The Strolling Tones Rowan Tree The Last Hurrahs Troy Miller

CHRISTIAN ROCK/ GOSPEL Kerusso Euphrates Jones

COUNTRY/ SOUTHERN ROCK A.S.R.B Aces & Eights Back In Time Common Ground 41SOUTH

Fields of Home Jason Clutter and the Broken Arrow Band Jason Mayfield and the One Bullet Band Joe and Line of Fire Midranger Modern Country Private Property Sons of Sisters Southern Edge Switchback Woodsboro

DJs Bryan Steel DJ Elo Enok Dougie Fresh DJ Jones Capone DJ Kodyman Freddy K Jon B Longbeard NickkyB Paul Bunyon Randy Marshall Romey Rome Shane Breedlove

HEAVY METAL/ HARD ROCK Aegaeon Amnezia Anthem for a Massacre Ashes Resurrected Black Water Redemption Blood Tribe Consume the Obscene eXesion Deliver Us From Evil Displacement Empty Lies the Tomb Factory Damage Far From Fallen God on Trial Gridlock Hostile Apology Life of Decay Cruicifuge Paradigum The Path

Prowler Secretariat Shatter the Odds Sister Brutal Visceral Throne

JAZZ Bob Ballard Bob Minnette & the Swingcats Bookie Buchenberger Jazzafloozie Jeff Harmon Jazz Shawn Needham & the Black Sheep

RAP/ HIP HOP Boop D Bradley-T Cas One Clusoe Crispy Cyclopean Super Hero Dew Dirt D-Trick E’ville J-Fill Kanine Kasper from the K KY Prophet Lac the GoGetter Laudi Lil’ Ace Loc the Great MC Till Menace the Untouchable Mic Nuke’em Raaqim Red 13 a.k.a. Rone Shadowman Reverend Fang Gory Scooter Sinumatic Wayward a.k.a.

Chessmaster Whydhe Write a.k.a.

Papale WSM Young Press

ROCK ‘N ROLL (Stuff like ABBA to Zappa & Everything In Between) Actual Size Akacia American Pie

AMPutee APT F. Anger Wish Anywhere But Here Bad Medicine Bamboo Needle Behold the Seraph Black Tar Gravy Blind Alley BNO Bobby Clark Band Bosko BSR Calling Corners The Classic Kings Cloudy with a Chance of The Cold Stares Damaged Goods Dang Heathens The Dead Livers Dead Weight Deaf Megan Descent Déjà vu Desperate Measures Detail Dishonest John Diversion dkWells Do Androids Dream?

Dominos DownFall The Duke Boys Dyonosis El Mocambo Trio Ever Dweller Fifth Wheel Band Flashback Flat Stanley 4-Seamer Fuzzy Roxx Gentlemen & Scholars Gonzo’s Toybox Goodnight June Hair Bangers Ball Hard Sunday The Hiding Hollywood Gutter Rats Iron Monkee JEB Jimmi & The Lounge Lizzards Joe’s Garage Joe Smith Trio John Hussman Trio Karl’s Kids Last Hour Left of Eden Leagacee Loko Davi Lucid Hue

The Marlinaires McFly Midnight Manifest MINX The Moccasins Namasté Never Been Caught The Painkillers Panacea Pale Runs the Ghost Pfreak Show Philpot Pieces of the Day The Pits Poptart Monkeys Quasimojo Rachel & the Jimmies The Relics Retro Shock Rukkus Second Story Shagadelics The Shanks Shark Weekend SixtyFourEast Six More Miles Slick Willy The Smoke Rings Static Stolen Remains Stompbox 40 Throne of Lions The CROWD Trio The Toddlers Top Dead Center The Velcro Pygmies Union Jacks Velvet Bombers Vicious Blondes

R&B/BLUES Amazing Soul Crackers Ashes & Rain Big Slick Black Widow The Blues Co-Op Blues 4U Brian Hunt Cartez DeeShea Hog-Maw Blues Band Hoosier Daddy The Library Trio Object Blue Small Train Shaggy Wonda Soulunique Stillwell-Rodenberg & Co. Twist of Fate Valentina Gibbs Will-C Yankee Dime

HELP US KEEP THIS LIST UPDATED! IF YOU ARE IN A BAND, PLEASE SEND US YOUR INFO! EDITOR@ATOMAPUBLISHING.COM

loCal band SPotlight

CALABASH

WHO: Paul Wiemeier (Guitar/Vocals); Jarod Heim (Guitar/Vocals); Zack Killebrew (Bass Guitar); Ryan “Cherokee” Hadley (Percussion); Dene Stephens (Percussion); Eli Green (Drum Kit).

ABOUT YOU: Calabash began as a collaboration between two aspiring songwriters in the heart of America’s music city, Nashville Tennessee. Quickly feeling the pressure of competing for shows in a town where Pop Country is king, Calabash took a chance moving home to Southern and the gamble paid off. With a unique mix of folk, rock, blues, and jam continue to earn the support and admiration of all generations of music lovers. No two shows are ever the same.

INFLUENCES: When it comes to writing original music, just about everything under the sun influences us, but mostly life experiences.

SONGS/ALBUMS YOU COVER: Our live performances consist mainly of original music, but you may hear the occasional Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic, or Pink Floyd cover.

HOW PEOPLE CAN FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR UPCOMING GIGS: Our upcoming scheduled performances, as well as live recordings, and lots of other info about Calabash can be found at www.facebook.com/ calabashband.

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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.

Guinness Black Lager (Dublin, Ireland)

Amanda Smith 4.0

This beer was my pleasant surprise of the month. I am typically not a Guinness fan; it’s just too heavy for me. Surprise! This beer takes the qualities I like from in Guinness, like the rich and creamy body, and weaves them into the qualities of a warm, German lager which happens to be my favorite style. Winner!

Jabez Martinez 3.5

I was excited to try this beer, but was somewhat disappointed. I had too much expectation for Guinness. It appeared to be your standard black beer, but I would consider this a Guinness Light. All the standard flavors were there, but it seemed a little watered down.

Todd Zachritz 3.5

Deep and black (as Guinness well should be), this new brew leaves a large but erratic lace on my pint glass. The nose is grainy like most lagers, barely hinting at the flavors to follow. It tastes mildly burnt/roasty, but is still light on the body, as opposed to the usual heavier stout. Very enjoyable, and though I’d rather sip on a warmed Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, this one hit the spot.

Great Divide – Hibernation Ale (Denver, CO)

Amanda Smith 3.5

This beer has a wonderfully smoky, robust earthy flavor.

Warm and filling,

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this beer is better warm, in my opinion, opening up the flavors and really making for a pleasant drinking experience.

A creamy cheese, such as brie, would add a salty element that would put this beer off the charts!

Jabez Martinez 4.5

This beer tasted great, but it had a funky smell to it. I thought it smelled like seaweed, but I liked the roasted malt flavor and the complex hops. I also liked the warming 8.7% alcohol content.

Great to drink but maybe a little hard to get over the smell.

Todd Zachritz 4.5

This dark red/amber English-style old ale pours with a massive and lovely retention on the glass; a strong start, for sure. The aroma says roasty, peaty malts. It is earthy, like wet leaves and yeast. Nice. Taste is huge: strong peatroasted malts, followed by a dry hops sharpness. The strong 8.7% alcohol isn’t too apparent, but it is there underneath all the powerful flavors. I get even more of a pungent licorice, raisin, and tobacco tastes upon slight warming.

Goose Island – Harvest Ale (St. Louis, MO)

Amanda Smith 2.0

The calling card of this beer is the surprising spice woven into this brew which leaves an odd aftertaste in your mouth. It is sharp in finish and strongly carbonated. It’s not bad, but I wouldn’t venture to say it’s a standout either.

Jabez Martinez 3.5

This is a dark amber beer with a nice aroma. It had a light fruity flavor but I would also consider this a light IPA. This

beer had a light grainy flavor to it, which I liked. I am a big Goose Island fan, but I consider this one average for them.

Todd Zachritz 4.0

This fall seasonal from Chicago’s fine Goose Island is a fittingly rusty amber, and boasts of an ample head and stunningly gorgeous spiderweb lacing. The aroma is malty - like fall leaves and grains...robust and sturdy. Tastes well balanced, with a biscuity malt profile at first, followed by a hoppy, sharp bitter finish. Very good, and a welcome break from the usual fall Marzen/Oktoberfest styles.

Widmer Brothers – Drifter Pale Ale (Portland, OR)

Amanda Smith 3.0

I don’t think I’ve ever said, “Is that grapefruit?” after drinking a beer.

What an odd citrus taste this beer has! It’s true to it’s name as being a light ale, but the flavor just isn’t pleasing to me. As a rule, I don’t care for citrus in my beer.

Jabez Martinez 4.0

A dark copper-colored beer and very similar to the Goose Island Harvest Ale, but I liked this one just a little better.

It had a fruity aroma, which was good.

It also had a fruity flavor with bready malt flavors added in. It had low carbonation but a clean finish.

Todd Zachritz 3.5

Nice, clean pine-amber color with a modest head and a slight but attractive lace. Easy-drinking hops presence, but very well balanced with the malts.

Flavor reveals more pine and orange/ citrus character. Fine and likeable, this is a superb session-worthy pale ale.

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I’m drinking Bourbon atop a snowy mountain some 11,000 feet above sea level. The snow under my feet makes this Bourbon and goes through quite a journey to arrive to the source down below at the distillery.

As you might have imagined, I am not in Kentucky.

Today I’m in Breckenridge, Colorado drinking Breckenridge Bourbon from the “Highest Distillery in the World” (9,600 feet above sea level) at Breckenridge Distillery.

If you were ever told that Bourbon must be made in Kentucky, you heard a misnomer. There are rules in America set forth to define how whiskey must be made and aged to be called a “Bourbon.” However, being produced in Kentucky isn’t one of those requirements.

BourbonBlog.com has been invited to the Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival 2011. These craft distillers across the country are popping up. Think of a “mom and pop” operation with fewer barrels than the big distilleries Jim Beam.

Whether it is whiskey, vodka or gin, hundreds of craft distillers are growing in a big way across the USA. A unique aspect we appreciate about craft distillers is that they are able to use American ingenuity when creating new products and not answer to large corporate bosses.

Around fifteen craft distilleries from mostly Colorado have gathered in Breckenridge during this weekend festival to showcase their spirits and allow the public to taste.

From an absinthe to a “barrel-aged gin,” all the way from a Brulee liqueur to a potato whiskey, my mission is to sample at least one spirit from all of them and showcase them via video on BourbonBlog.com.

Fortunately, mixed into these several days are 9 course meals to put plenty of meat on these whiskey soaked bones which no doubt will fight against higher altitudes that can lead to feeling the buzz from the alcohol in a “heightened fashion.”

I left your imagination upon a mountain in the beginning of this article. We started our day outside of the Continental Divide on a peak near “Hoosier Pass” where the water source begins and trickles down through mountains and land and becomes the Blue River.

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It becomes the perfect water for mashing Bourbon and blending water from with its minerality. It is like having salt on your food with elements they’re looking for like copper, manganese, magnesium and others. There is no big city municipal water source here as some mass produced spirits contain.

Did I mention Breckenridge Distillery also makes a killer Breckenridge Vodka? While I am a whiskey man, I often review and write on other spirits. I’ve tried many vodka and this one is at the top of my list for its purity and lovely flavor without having any additional flavors added.

Breckenridge Bourbon began in Colorado and now is in 16 states with more coming. It isn’t available in the Tri-State just yet, but their Vodka and Bourbon can easily be found online to order. Another bonus is Dude Sweet Chocolate, a sauce which has been aged in their used Breckenridge Bourbon barrels.

For a lot of bonus footage you can enjoy while sipping on your own whiskeys, log on to BourbonBlog.com — Tom Fisher

BourbonBlog.com’s Tom Fischer drinks Breckenridge Bourbon atop a mountain with Breckenridge Distillery CEO Bryan Nolt.

An open letter to National Football League players: Dear Guys, STOP GETTING INJURED. We all know you need to make a living playing our national sport, however, please take better care of your bodies. Our fantasy football league championship dreams are counting on you. Big point studs like Andre Johnson (Houston) and Rashard Mendenhall (Pittsburgh) are going to be limping through the next couple of weeks. Rising superstar LaGarrette Blount (Tampa Bay) is looking day-to-day after leaving early in a loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

But not all is a loss. We would like to thank Calvin “Megatron” Johnson (Detroit) for fighting through nagging injuries to become the first wide receiver to nab nine touchdown passes in five games.

Also, kudos go out to surprising point studs Stevie Johnson (Buffalo) and Fred Jackson (Buffalo) for exploding through early-season nicks and bruises.

The waiver wire observers out here have been able to capitalize on some of the ailing veterans.

Some of us have been able to find sleepers like Matthew Hasselbeck (Tennessee), Ben Tate (Houston) and Mike Wallace (Pittsburgh). We will, however, remain patient as many of the teams are coming up on bye weeks.

We know the importance of the next couple of weeks of the season. Some of us came out hot with strong performances and are undefeated. Some of us are wallowing in mediocrity and are ready to push the panic button. Dear players, it is your time to explode for big Calvin “Megatron” numbers soon. Those of us at or around the .500 mark for Johnson (Detroit) the season need to seriously start thinking about making is fighting through hefty trades. Beware, though, not to sell the farm on a nagging injuries marginal “stud” like BenJarvus Green-Ellis (New England) to become the first or Darren Sproles (New Orleans). The trap we fall into is wide receiver to that the quarterbacks for their respective squads, Tom nab nine touchdown Brady (New England) and Drew Brees (New Orleans) are passes in five games. notorious for spreading the ball around. Big points this week could mean a big old donut next week.

Speaking of quarterbacks, we would like to give heavy praise to you “slingers of the magic bean” for racking up huge amounts of yardage and touchdowns over the first few weeks. We have noticed a huge separation from the top-tier quarterbacks and the marginal mid-tier guys. Signal callers like Aaron Rogers (Green Bay), Brady, Brees and Phillip Rivers (San Diego) are virtual “notrade” guys. However, now is definitely the time to attack the owners of up-andcomers like rookie Cam Newton (Carolina), Ryan Fitzpatrick (Buffalo) and much the much maligned, Alex Smith (San Francisco). Those guys are putting up good numbers at a steady pace and are virtually safe bets if it’s your time to trade.

Players, we do appreciate your week in and week out effort and are sending you happy thoughts. Now, please take some time to take an extra ice bath and rubdown.

Success be yours (and more sincerely ours), Fantasy Football Owners of the World Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • November 2011

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ith the winter temperatures rolling in and energy bills shooting up, November is the perfect time to start learning about energy conservation. Commercials advertising cost-effective appliances bombard viewers, but Jeff Thompson, owner of Pro Energy Consultants, says that not all conservation will cost money upfront (though some will).

“There are many things you can do. Some will cost some money… others will cost you very little to nothing,” he says.

“Each home is a different beast and determining what will conserve energy and make a difference in the home can be very complicated,” says Thompson. One thing that he advises is a home energy audit. “During our home energy audits we determine what each homeowner needs to do to start saving money, whether it’s adding insulation to the attic, walls, or crawlspace, or if it’s just a matter of getting rid of that 30-year-old refrigerator in the garage… [that may come] close to costing you more in utilities than what it would to purchase a new EnergyStar refrigerator,” Thompson says.

Most household improvements will help with your energy bill. Thompson says that the good news is, “most things you do in the home, if it’s an improvement, will save you money.

It’s all a matter of determining which improvement will save you the most on an individual basis.”

But if major improvements are out of your price range, relax! There are plenty of lowcost energy saving tips. Perhaps the most important one is to watch your thermostat.

Thompson says, “The easiest way to save money is to adjust the temperature of

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your thermostat. A couple of degrees can easily make a big difference in your utility bill.” He says set it as low as you are comfortable with. “During the winter we wear sweatshirts around the house. It’s still comfortable, but makes a huge difference when that utility bill arrives. Also, programming your thermostat can easily save 10% or more on your winter and summer utility bills. A programmable thermostat will easily pay for itself in that first year and keep saving you money for years,” says Thompson.

Other helpful tips are: open the blinds and let the heat of the sun in during the day (but don’t forget to close them at night!); change the direction of your ceiling fan to counterclockwise, which will cause it to circulate warm air; caulk and weather strip around windows and doors; and close the fireplace damper when the fireplace is not in use.

Finally, Thompson says don’t misunderstand the advertisements you see. “I think the biggest misconception is to hear someone selling a product by saying, ‘by doing this new improvement it will save you 30% on your utilities,’” says Thompson. “What that usually means is it will save you 30% of what it will cost you to heat or cool your home. And when you figure that amount out, it’s going to mean it will be a long time before you get any return on your investment.”

Contact ProEnergy Consultants to have Jeff check your house for maximum efficiency.

Give him a call at (812) 909-1990. You may also visit Vectrenenergy.com to find other energy saving tips for the winter.

— Katie Darby-Mullins

evening. Otherwise, plan to arrive at least two or three hours before the store opens.

• Map your route based on store opening times.

Some stores open as early as 4:00 a.m. while others may not open until 6:00 a.m.

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child can send a parent into a major holiday meltdown with this one simple phrase, “Mom, it’s the ONLY toy I want for Christmas!” This request is usually for the “hot” toy of the year and probably next to impossible to find.

Vivid memories of frantic searching for the ever elusive Cabbage Patch Doll®, Ninja Turtle®, Power Ranger®, Tickle Me Elmo® or Fur Real Pet® seem to surface, while chaotic and sometimes violent visions of past Black Fridays dance in our heads.

Although the “hot” toys of the season change year after year, the unleashed frenzy to obtain them has not!

Top picks 2011 according to Squido.com are: • Let’s Rock Elmo® • FIJIT Friends® • I am T-Pain Microphone® The biggest shopping day of the year is the day after Thanksgiving, otherwise known as Black Friday in retail lingo.

Year after year, many wouldbe adventurers question whether the cost savings are actually dramatic enough to warrant risking life or limb. The following tips are for the would-be adventurer.

IN STORE

• Gather sale ads on the evening of Thanksgiving. Highlight/ note the Early Bird/Door Buster specials. Items are limited and when they’re gone, they’re gone, and rain checks are not available.

• Depending on the item, quantity and price, lines may begin forming at some retail stores on Thanksgiving

• Understand that crowds, on this “busiest shopping day of the season,” are completely different from regular retail crowds. Seasonal shoppers are usually festive individuals, except in the area of cutting in line.

• Black Friday is NOT the time to bring small children.

• Coffee sounds great on a cold morning but caution should be exercised. Drinking large amounts of coffee may force you to get out of line to use the restroom, and you may possibly lose your place in line.

• Team shopping can be very productive. Make shopping plans with a friend, select different stores and then reimburse each other.

• Some department stores are open 24 hours; do not let this deceive you since most will not sell the specials earlier than the times advertised. These items are usually placed on selected pallets and employees will remove the covering at the specified time. Note: Lines form at pallets also.

ONLINE

Retailers are now offering more incentives to shop online.

Black Friday online sales have spiked within the last two years, as consumers take advantage of these bargains directly from their own home. The following are some tips for the online Black Friday shopper.

• Sign up for emails from your favorite retailers and receive notices for sales and Black Friday ads.

• In addition to Black Friday sales, online Thanksgiving Day sales are increasing.

• Be sure you you receiving free shipping.

• Items sell out quickly online so be ready to click when the sale begins. Be sure to check time zones. Keep in mind that some sales begin at the time zone of the corporate office’s location.

• Using a dedicated credit card/debit card solely for online purchases can be a safe way to keep track of holiday spending.

With the shopping list complete, ads in tow, a full tank of gas and a merry heart, you are armed, equipped and ready to accomplish some serious SHOPPING! — Ann Utley Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • November 2011

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Autumnal Concerts from the EPO

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he Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra will present two special shows during the month of November: a fall choral concert on Saturday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m., which will take place at St. Benedict Cathedral; and Raise the Roof with Rachmaninoff on Saturday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Victory Theatre.

Of the chorus, Glenn Roberts, Executive Director of the Philharmonic, says it has grown to over 100 voices, and “you can hear each part [soprano, alto, tenor, bass] very distinctly when they make entrances at different times, and the blend when they come together in a single chord can give you goose bumps.” The focus on variety in the concert means that, although the theme is sacred music, it spans from 19th century Italian operas to contemporary works, from a Chorus of the Wedding Guests to a Chorus of Hebrew Slaves, with vocal music

by Handel, Mozart, Verdi, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and contemporary composers, such as Paul Basler and Howard Helvey. As if the music weren’t enough of a draw, Roberts says of the venue, “The setting is simply gorgeous. The Byzantine architecture and mosaic artwork in the sanctuary make you feel like you’ve stepped into an ancient cathedral in Eastern Europe. The acoustics are lively and warm—ideal for a choral concert such as this.”

At Raise the Roof with Rachmaninoff, the featured musician is percussionist William Shaltis, who is a member of the EPO. Roberts notes, “Bill is the EPO’s Principal Percussionist, and he’s sure to drum up excitement as he performs something you don’t hear every day—a Timpani Concerto. He will perform Raise the Roof by the American composer Michael Daugherty”—a special treat because Daugherty will be in the audience that evening!

To purchase tickets for either event, call (812) 425-5050 or visit www.evansvillephilharmonic.org.

— Katie Darby-Mullins

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715 Locust St. Evansville, IN (812) 435.5770 SmgEvansville.com November 29: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker – The Moscow Ballet is bringing its captivating performance of Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker to the Aiken Theatre at The Centre on Tuesday, November 29 at 7:30 p.m. Seats are $68, $48, $37.50, and $27.

Tickets can be purchased at The Centre Box Office and at all Ticketmaster outlets including Evansville Walmart West. Tickets can be charged by calling (800) 745-3000 or on the Internet at Ticketmaster.com.

Evansville Civic Theatre 717 N. Fulton Ave. Evansville, IN (812) 425-2800 Civic.Evansville.net

November 18: Evansville Civic Theatre Presents Dinner Theatre with Molly Hodgen – The Civic is bringing Dinner Theatre back to Evansville this year with a special concert series.

Well-loved Civic performers will be taking the stage in four separate one-night-only events, the second of which will feature Molly Hodgen on November 18. Tickets are $20 and include a traditional American-style dinner as well as the concert.

Evansville Museum of Art, History & Science 411 S.E. Riverside Dr. Evansville, IN (812) 425-2406 EMuseum.org

November 12: Teen Art Workshop – Taught by local artist Cynthia Watson, this class will focus on producing art, selfdiscovery, and fun. This class is for students from 12–17 and will run from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Supplies are included in the workshop fee. The fee is $80 for members and $85 for non-members. Register

by Nov. 9; 12-student maximum.

November 15: Let’s Travel to Tibet! – In partnership with the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center in Bloomington, seven monks from Labrang Tashi Kyil Monastery in Dehradun, India are touring the United States to teach Dharma, educate the public about the culture and religion of Tibet, and raise muchneeded funds for their monastery. For more information, visit emuseum.org.

Henderson Community College Theater Hall 2660 S. Green St. Henderson, KY (270) 827-1867 | haaa.org

November 5: Tales & Scales presents “The Frog Who Wanted to be a Singer” This jazz-infused, highly interactive Tales & Scales musictale is based on Linda Goss’s award winning

children’s book, an African American folk tale about the birth of the rhythm and blues. Tickets can be charged by phone at (270) 831-9800.

November 10 – December 20: Winter Wonderland Art Exhibit – Henderson Fine Arts Center Galleries.

Winter-themed, two-dimensional artworks will be on display.

For information on times, visit ohiovalleyart.org .

University of Evansville

1800 Lincoln Ave. | Evansville (812) 488-2000 | Evansville.edu Continuing through November 11: Art of & About Food – Fruits and vegetables, 1950s-style diners, and a giant fortune cookie are a few of the subjects in this food-themed art show featuring the work of Bob Zasadny, Connie Rae Bell, William F. Brown, Jane Schaefer Smith, and other local artists.

November 1: First Tuesday Concert Series: University Choir – Start time, 7:30 p.m.

November 3: Chili Bowl Sale – Select your ceramic masterpiece (made by UE art students), eat the chili for lunch, and keep the bowl. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

November 11-20: Gypsy – UE Theatre presents the Steven Sondheim musical, featuring classic songs like “Everything’s Coming up Roses,” “You Gotta Get a Gimmick,” and “Let Me Entertain You” in Shanklin Theatre. The story follows Mama Rose—one of the most memorable stage mothers of all time—and her two daughters, whom she is sure will be stars. Call for show times and ticket prices.

November 15: Eykamp String Quartet – Wheeler Concert Hall; show time is 7:30 p.m.

November 18: UE Schmidt Opera Series presents Die Fledermaus – Mistaken identity, love, betrayal, social climbing, and practical jokes are all mixed together in this comedy set in 1890s Vienna. Sung in

English with occasional German (which will be translated above the stage), the piece also has spoken dialogue and is similar to a traditional musical.

Admission is $5; show time is 7:30 at Wheeler Concert Hall.

University of Southern Indiana

2011 Victorian Christmas

8600 University Dr. | Evansville 812- 465-1668 | USI.edu

November 10: Ropewalk Visiting Writers Reading Series: Annam Manthiram – Novelist Annam Manthiram will read from her novel After the Tsunami in the University Center in Carter Hall D. A reception will follow. For more information, call (812) 464-1916.

Starting time is 5:00 p.m.

November 11-18: Rent – The Broadway rock musical Rent, based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera La Boheme, tells the story of a group of poor artists and musicians in New York City who t face both poverty and the looming threat of HIV/AIDS. It will be performed in the Mallette Studio Theatre, room number LA 0105. Tickets are $10 for USI students, $13 for seniors and non-USI students, and $15 for adults. For more info, call (812) 465-1668.

The Victory Theatre

600 Main St. | Evansville (812) 435-6287 | smgevansville.com November 19: Evansville Philharmonic’s Raise the Roof with Rachmaninoff! – Berlioz gets your blood boiling in his Rakoczy March, and Philharmonic percussionist William Shaltis drums up more excitement with Michael Dougherty’s timpani concerto Raise the Roof! Then Rachmaninoff brings the house down with his yearning and passionate Symphony No. 2. For tickets, call (812) 425-5050 or order online at evansvillephilharmonic.org.

Starting time is 7:00 p.m.

Do you have an event that you would like to submit for consideration in the monthly Arts Guide? Please send it to editor@ atomapublishing.com before the 15th of the month prior to your event.

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he Reitz Home Museum is pleased to announce the opening of their 2011 Victorian Christmas. This year’s theme is “A Reitz Home Christmas Adventure,” from the title of the children’s book being published by the Museum this year.

The book is authored

by Nick and Michelle Williams, with illustrations

by Connie McConaughy.

It will be sold throughout the holiday season in the Museum Shop. Interior decorators will decorate 14 rooms of the 1871 mansion. On Sunday, November 20, the Reitz Home will host a book signing with the authors, including activities for children, and a visit from Father Christmas. For more information, admission prices, and hours, visit www.reitzhome. com, or “like” Reitz Home Museum on Facebook.

— Matthew Rowe

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Angel Mounds

8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville (812) 853-3956 AngelMounds.org

“Get Dirty” 7K Run – November 5 It’s not just a run, it’s an adventure!

Featuring a 4-mile run with 9+ obstacles that takes you through nature at its finest. Waves start at 10 a.m. and continue every 15 minutes. Register at Runofluck7k. com/get-dirty.

Audubon Mills State Park (Henderson, KY) 111 N. Water St. | Henderson (270) 957-0370 | HendersonKy.org

Tiny Tot’s Turkey Time – November 4 Just for the little guys, ages 3-5.

Make “turkey” art and dress for a mess! Call (270) 827-1892 to preregister.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers 624 South Green River Rd. | Evansville (812) 475-1054 | BN.com

Friday Storytimes! – Every Friday Join B&N for Kid’s Story time every Friday at 10 a.m.

USI Student Writers Union Book Fair – November 5 Support the young writers from USI as they continue to hone their skills.

9 a.m.

L.A. Tripp Book Signing, “The Dating Doctor Diaries” – November 11 Meet this funny, wellknown author at 7 p.m.

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Cooking and Rock ‘n Roll are Perfect Together – November 12 Learn how to cook wonderful dishes while listening to old favorites. One sample, “Once Bitten Twice Baked Potatoes.” 2 p.m.

Let’s Get in a Muppet Mood Right Now! – November 12 It’s a day of Muppet crafts, stories and snacks in honor of the new movie! 3 p.m.

Getting Ready for Thanksgiving! – November 19

Enjoy stories about American history, tasty treats and neat crafts. Get ready to have fun! 3 p.m.

The Centre

715 Locust St. | Evansville (812) 435.5770 | SmgEvansville.com

Breakfast with the Sugarplum Fairy – November 12 This event is cMoe’s largest annual fundraiser with all proceeds going to the benefit the museum.

Performances start at 9 a.m. and the Breakfast and Style Show start at 10 a.m.

The Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe)

22 SE 5th Street | Evansville (812) 464-cMoe (2663) | CMoeKids.org

Story Stretchers – Every Thursday and Saturday

A special story time, including a craft, song, game or special activity, is offered for children ages 1-4 years.

Start time is 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Free Family Fun Night – Thursday, November 3 St. Mary’s Hospital sponsors free admission to cMoe on the first Thursday of each month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Downtown Henderson

(270)827-0016 | DowntownHenderson.org

Christmas Open Houses – November 11 & 12, 25 & 26 Kick off the shopping season with downtown Henderson retailers will have all holiday merchandise out as well as some will being having sales, refreshments and demonstrations. Will be during normal business hours.

Evansville Museum of Art, History & Science 411 S.E. Riverside Dr. | Evansville (812) 425-2406 | EMuseum.org

Oh The Places We Will See! 5K Walk/Run – November 12 A great 3.1 mile run/walk to raise funds for the museum.

Participants receive a t-shirt, snacks and awards. Start time is 9 a.m. Call or go online for registration.

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Central Library 200 S.E. MLK Jr. Blvd. | Evansville (812) 428-8200 | www.evpl.org East Branch 840 E. Chandler Ave. | Evansville (812) 428-8231 | www.evpl.org Red Bank Branch 120 S. Red Bank Rd. | Evansville (812) 428-8205 | www.evpl.org McCollough Branch 5115 Washington Ave. | Evansville (812) 428-8236 | www.evpl.org West Branch 2000 W. Franklin St. | Evansville (812) 428-8232 | www.evpl.org

Every Tuesday: Nighty Night Story Time (Red Bank Branch)

The library invites kids from ages 2-5 out for an evening story.

Start time is 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 5: Gingerbread Houses with the Gingerbread Lady (East Branch) Learn how to construct the perfect gingerbread house with Lori Taylor from 11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m.

Wednesday, November 16: Natural Crafts: How to Make Homemade Soap (Central Library) This workshop will walk you through the soap making process. Start time is 6 p.m.

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These fun-loving Hadi clowns are always on hand to make any child laugh, at the Hadi Shrine Circus.

Thursday, November 17: Mad Scientists: Conductors (Red Bank) Learn what does and does not make a good conductor as you build your own circuits and switches. Start time 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 22: Social Networking Workshop (Central) We will review the advantages and disadvantages of using sites such as Facebook and Twitter, as well as privacy concerns and netiquette.

Start time 6 p.m.

Ford Center

Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. | Evansville (812) 422-1515 | TheFordCenter.com

Hadi Shrine Circus November 24-27

The Hadi Shrine Circus has been a beloved Evansville attraction for 78 years. Performances at 3 p.m.

November 24 and 27, and at 9 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7 p.m., November 25 and 26.

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UE Men’s Home Basketball Schedule

Friday, November 4 – Illinois-Springfield, 4:05 p.m.

Saturday, November 12 – Butler, 2:05 p.m.

Wednesday, November 16 – Indiana, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, November 19 – Oakland City, 2:05 p.m.

Tuesday, November 29 – Alabama State, 7:35 p.m.

UE Women’s Home Basketball Schedule

Tuesday, November 29 – Ball State, 5:15 p.m.

Garvin Park

Main St. & Heidelbach Ave. | Evansville

Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights – November 24-January 1 One of the tri-state’s most popular holiday traditions—and an important fund-raiser for Easter Seals—gets underway on Thanksgiving. Hours are 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Sunday-Thursday and 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Tickets are available at the gate or in advance from any Ritzy’s

restaurant in Evansville. Admission prices per vehicle: up to 6 people–$7; 7–14 people–$10; 15 or more people–$25. Visitors

may choose a horse-drawn carriage ride for $30, which includes admission; no reservations necessary.

the 78th annual haDi

Henderson Community College Theater Hall 2660 S. Green St. | Henderson (270) 831-9800| Haaa.org

Tales & Scales presents “The Frog Who Wanted to be a Singer” – November 5

This jazz-infused Tales & Scales music tale is based on Linda Goss’s award winning children’s book, an African-American folk tale about the birth of R&B. Tickets can be charged by phone at (270) 831-9800.

Historic New Harmony

(812) 464-8600 | NewHarmony.biz

Fall Arts & Antiques Stroll – November 19

Enjoy an evening stroll at the galleries and shops in New Harmony, 4 p.m.

Holy Spirit Church

1800 Lodge Ave. | Evansville (812) 477-1738 | HolySpiritEvansville.com

Chili Cook-Off - November 4

starts at 6pm Chili Tasting Age 18 & Over, Alcohol Will Be Sold Silent and Live Auction, DJ Call for Info to Enter a Chili.

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Gardens

1545 Mesker Park Drive | Evansville (812) 425-5050 | MeskerParkZoo.com

Thank you, Veterans! – November 11

All veterans and active military personnel receive FREE admission with a one paid admission all day.

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or 78 years, the Hadi Shrine Circus has rotated exciting acts from around the world in their three rings, and that won’t change this year. However, with a new executive producer and a new venue, the Hadi Shrine Circus does have a plethora of exciting things happening.

Brian Ball, who manages public relations for the circus, says that even though the circus has been at Roberts Stadium since 1956, there’s a lot to look forward to at the Ford Center.

“We’ve got a few things that we’re going to have to work out for stories, but otherwise, I think it’ll be fantastic. It’ll be a better and brighter show than we’ve ever had. Overall, I think it’ll be a better venue for us,” he says.

Ball adds, “We also have a new executive producer this year. Our former producer, Paul Kaye, passed away this year after doing the circus for many years, and our new producer is Jody Jordan. He’s been coming to the circus for several years and helping out with the acts and novelties. He’s got some great new ideas, so there will be new things—but lots of traditional things too. The elephants will be there, high wire acts, trapeze—all the things you’d expect.”

With over a thousand performances under their belt, the Hadi Shrine Circus still seeks to retain some of its old-fashioned, traditional circus fun; they are one of the only circuses in the nation that still uses three rings and, to Ball’s knowledge, the only circus that still performs with a live orchestra. The Hadi Shrine Circus is also very much a Tristate production; though they’ve contracted with acts from all over the world, there are a lot of local performers and musicians in the circus as well.

The Hadi Shrine Circus rolls out the big show starting November 24 and continues through Sunday, November 27.

See page 59 for a complete schedule.To purchase general admission tickets to the Hadi Shrine Circus, contact a Shriner or stop by the Shriners’ box office downtown at Riverside and Walnut. Reserve tickets go on sale November 3 through Ticketmaster outlets and www.HadiShrineCircus.com.

—Katie Darby-Mullins

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Metro Sports Center

5820 Metro Centre Dr. | Evansville (812) 479-KICK | MetroSportsCenter.net

Youth Leagues Now Forming!

Winter Soccer – registration deadline November 7; U11-U18 Competitive Soccer – registration deadline is November 22; Youth & Co-ed Volleyball leagues – open enrollment.

National Guard Armory 3000 E. Division St.. | Evansville (812) 469-4021

26th Annual Wonders in Wood Show & Sell – November 26-27

Saturday, Nov. 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,and Sunday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is $3 and a portion of proceeds benefits Easter Seals. Free to children 10 and under or members of the military in uniform or with valid military ID.

Old Courthouse

201 N.W. 4th St. | Evansville (812) 435-5770 | EvansvilleGov.com

Christmas at the Courthouse – November 12-13

Take a wonder through the Old Courthouse and shopping at one of the area’s most popular craft shows!

Riverpark Center

101 Daviess St. Owensboro, KY (270) 687-2787 RiverParkCenter.org

Elmo Makes Music – November 15 & 16

Elmo, Zoe, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music. Show times are November 15 at 7 p.m. and November 16 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Get tickets by calling to box office or logging on to their website.

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St. Mary’s

3700 Washington Ave. | Evansville (812) 437-7233| HollysHouse.org

Holly Day Bazaar – November 4-5

A one-stop-shop for your holidays!

Friday is a preview night, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Come and browse the vendors on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Scottish Rite Cathedral 203 Chestnut St. | Evansville (812) 425-1396 ScottishRiteEvansville.org

March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction – November 3

The best chefs in southwest Indiana come together and each prepares a signature dish for you while you socialize and bid during the silent auction.

Passion for Fashion Style Show and Luncheon – November 10

Easter Seals presents a style show featuring Carolyn’s Fashions.

It includes a raffle of Holiday Showcase florals, music, an auction and more!

Proceeds fund therapy for individuals with disabilities. For details call Laura Roettger at 812-437-2627.

Even shy little reindeer like Santa! Bring in your four-legged kids to meet the Big Guy while helping raise money for the VHS.

5 p.m. while enjoying a $10 climbing session. All new carpet and padding systems have been installed for your enjoyment.

Black Friday Special – November 25 Shopping crowd have you climbing the walls? Join us! $10 climbing all day, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Vanderbugh Humane Society 400 Millner Dr. | Evansville (812) 426-2563 | VHSLifesaver.org

Pet Pictures with Santa – November 4 - 6

This will be the 26th year for the Vanderburgh Humane Society’s Pet Pictures with Santa. Starts at noon on November 4 and 6 and 10 a.m. , November 5.

Vertical Excape Climbing Center

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Grand Reopening! – November 12

Willard Library

40 First Ave. | Evansville (812) 425-4309 | Willard.lib.in.us

Victorian Christmas Customs – November 22

Join the Daughters of the Confederacy at Willard Library to get in the holiday spirit. 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Do you have an event that you would like to submit for consideration in Community Events? Please send it to editor@atomapublishing.com before the 15th of the month before your event.

Help Vertical Excape kick-off their grand reopening from 11 a.m. –

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Top Five - Week of October 23, 2011

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E-Book NonFiction Killing Lincoln Bill O’Reily HARDCOVER FICTION 1. Shock Wave John Sandford 2. The Affair Lee Child 3. Survivors James Wesley 4. Neverwinter - R. A. Salvatore 5. The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern HARDCOVER NONFICTION 1. Killing Lincoln Bill O’Reilly 2. Boomerang Michael lewis 3. Seriously… I’m Kidding Ellen DeGeneres 4. This Is Herman Cain! - Herman Cain 5. Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations Of Life With John F. Kennedy - Interview with Arthur M. Schlesigner, Jr. E-BOOK FICTION 1. Shock Wave John Sandford 2. The Affair - Lee Child 3. The Miller River Recluse Darcie Chan 4. The Help Kathryn Stockett 5. Can You Keep A Secret?

Sophie Kinsella E-BOOK NONFICTION 1. Killing Lincoln Bill O’Reilly 2. Boomerang Michael Lewis 3. Seriously… I’m Kidding Ellen DeGeneres

4. Heaven Is For Real - Todd Burpo 5. Unbroken - Laura Hillenbrand PAPERBACK ADVICE & MISC. 1. The Five Love Languages Gary Chapman 2. What to Expect When You’re Expecting Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel 3. Prosper - Ethan Willis and Randy Garner 4. Crazy Love - Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski 5. Forks Over Knives - Gene Stone CHILDREN’S PAPERBACK BOOKS 1. Pinkalicious And The Pink Pumpkin Victoria Kann 2. The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian - Sherman Alexie 3. The Book Thief - Markus Zusak 4. The Red Pyramid - Rick Riordan 5. Matched - Ally Condie CHILDREN’S CHAPTER BOOKS 1. The Son Of Neptune Rick Riordan 2. The Magic Of Reality Richard Dawkins 3. Every Thing On It Shel Silverstein 4. Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children - Ranson Riggs 5. The Lego Star Wars Character Encyclopedia - Hannah Dolan and Others

Wednesday, November 16 Meet the author of the One Book One Community selection.

This year’s One Book One Community program will conclude with a visit from Annie Barrows, author of The Great Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Join us at 7:30 p.m. at the Victory Theatre when Ms. Barrows will discuss the book, sign copies, and answer questions. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call 428-8223.

Monday, November 21 Is an eReader on your holiday wish list?

At 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room at Oaklyn Branch, get an up-close look at the latest eReaders and the features of each, and learn how to download eBooks for free from the EVPL website. This is the perfect opportunity to decide on an eReader for yourself or for that special someone on your gift-giving list this year. For more details, call 428-8234.

Tuesday, November 29 Take a pictorial walk through the zoo.

Enjoy the most beloved photos of the zoo, some never before published, at this Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden lecture. See the evolution of the zoo from 1929 to today. Copies of A Pictorial History of Mesker Park Zoo will be available for purchase at the program, which will take place at 6:30 pm in Browning Events Room B at Central Library. For more information, call 759-7625.

For more information on the classes, events and services that are available free of charge at the EVPL, visit evpl.org or on your smartphone at m.evpl.org.

— Miranda Knight, EVPL Marketing & Community Relations Specialist

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November Shopping Guide

As the cold weather takes over, here are five must have items to survive what is predicted to be one tough winter in Evansville.

North Face Men’s Winter Boot

$99.99, Dick’s Sporting Goods The North Face ® Chilkat II winter boot keeps you warm to -25°F while taking on the elements with its versatility. Features include waterproof, compression-molded EVA midsole for cushioning, and a rubber outsole for great traction.

Tough enough for winter’s harshest winters, but affordable enough for everyday use.

Preston & York Walking Coat $169.00, Dillard’s

Be stylish and warm with this wool coat.

Thanks to the length, you can be bundled up from knees to neck! Available in four colors: black, grey, red, and camel.

Mountain Boggan Slalom $99.99, Toys ‘R’ Us

Fun for the whole family! The Slalom is the first fully steerable toboggan. The sled’s wide stance makes it very stable and gives it excellent flotation in powder snow.

The Slalom seats two adults or three children. Perfect for a trip to Reitz Hill!

Craftsman 21” 179cc* Single-stage Snow Thrower with Electric Start $499.99, Sears

Make simple work of winter’s worst task.

Featuring great features like push button electric start and manual chute control. This snow thrower has a large, clearing path ideal for light snowfall conditions, and with a Snow Claw™ auger, it throws snow far out its discharge chute. This Craftsman Snow Thrower also includes a mitten grip starter handle, for a comfortable grip and better control during all types of snowy conditions.

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De’Longhi Tower Ceramic Electric Heater $59.98, Lowes

Save on your heating bill by only heating the rooms in your house in use.

This model selects the ideal power level based on your set temperature and current room temperature. Resulting in energy savings of up to 40%!

Motor-driven oscillation distributes warm air to multiple areas quickly and efficiently Digital controls with 24-hour programmable timer, 3 heat settings and adjustable thermostat and a remote control allows for easy and immediate control of all functions.

BacK to the GrislY, GiB-tastic GrinD with Gears oF war 3

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he third time is the charm for the monolithic Gears of War series.

The lurid love child of Microsoft Studios and Epic Games has speared almost every conceivable gaming related award out there including “Console Game of the Year,” “Overall Game of the Year,” and “Action/Adventure Game of the Year.” The third installment has arrived boasting surreal visuals, a poignant plot, and most importantly, the tumultuous game play that gets the pits sweating and the mouth cursing.

Gears of War 3 is the swan song to a series following the brutal battle between the Locust race and the Human race survived by central character Marcus Fenix and his Delta squad. The action has reached a fever pitch as they find themselves battling the infinitely more powerful Lambent virus with the Human race in shambles. The new game types include “Beast Mode” in which the player chooses a Locust monster to wreak havoc upon surviving Homo sapiens and members of the Delta Squad. The new weapons include a devastating sawed-off shotgun and a sniper rifle on steroids called the OneShot.

Veteran gears will enjoy the return of Horde mode, weapons from past games, and the break-neck multiplayer.

A large part of this game is the in-game mini achievements.

These open up personal insignias, weapon skins, and playable characters that will be sure to have any gamer grinding the lancer for a long time.

Gears of War 3 made its U.S. debut on September 20th, but with four game add-ons to come, the amount of content and the potential extra hours of play are dizzying.

The first of these add-ons is available for download on November 1st.

According to the official Gears of War website the new content will include three new maps (Blood Drive, Rustlung, and Azura), three new playable characters (Big Rig Dizzy, Bernie, and Onyx Guard), four new Horde fortification upgrades, and two new weapon skins (Jungle and Team Plasma).

For more information and updates visit GearsOfWar.xbox.com.

The ESRB has rated this game “M” for Mature due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, and Strong Language.

— Nick Durcholtz

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Get the Skinny on Wireless

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ith so many smart phones on the market, it’s hard to know which is the best for you— commercials and ads try to sway consumers, but they are usually all flash and no substance. Store manager Nick Doherty from the N. Green River Verizon store says that once you understand the basics of the phones, the best thing you can do is visit a store.

“I think it’s best to just come in and answer our questions that we ask you and together we can make a decision. Sometimes when people come in, they’ve already predetermined that they’re getting a certain phone, and a lot of times it doesn’t live up to what they thought it would do. Come in with an open mind and be willing to answer some lifestyle questions, and we’ll make sure you get the right phone,” he says.

First, there are several different smart phone models: “We have 18 here in the store,” says Doherty—and they all have different specialties.

The most important things to be aware of are the different operating systems and how that affects the models.

“The top manufacturers are the software packages Android and Apple, and some variation of those two are what we sell the most of,” Doherty explains. “Right now, [phones capable of]

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4G speed are probably the most popular type of a device just because you’re going to get those increased network speeds starting on the 20 th here in Evansville…Then the iPhone is probably the next most popular one.”

The Android OS features phones like the HTC Thunderbolt, the LG Revolution, and the Samsung Stealth—all of which offer touch screens and feature smart phone amenities like apps and Internet capabilities. Once the 4G capability is enabled, these phones will have new strengths, says Doherty.

“The speeds that you are going to see are 10 times faster than speeds we offer today at minimal performance,” he explains, “ and at their optimal performance, they’re going to be much, much faster than 10 times. Internet speed is going to increase tremendously; it will make streaming high-def videos, music, and movies more feasible.”

The other big difference will be face-to-face calling, which, while available on the iPhone, can only be used when on a wireless network. With the introduction of 4G, Doherty says, people will be able to use face-to-face calling while on the 4G network.

Though the different types of phones are relatively similar in terms of apps, the iPhone may have the edge in user friendliness, especially for someone who hasn’t used a smart phone before.

“It depends on how familiar the customer is with Apple and smart phones...If they have no familiarity at all, iPhone is easy to use. We just try to ask them the right questions and find out which phone is right for them. If you have Apple products, it’s a seamless transition between all of them; it communicates with your iPad and iPod. They all have their own advantages,” says Doherty.

Determining what you want and what you need out of a phone are the first steps to figuring out which model will be best for you: the next step is visiting a retailer for help.

Nick Doherty is the store manager of the N. Green River Verizon Store, located at 2001 North Green River Road.

Give him a call at (812) 473-4484 with your wireless questions.

— Katie Darby-Mullins

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Behind the Lens with Alex Morgan

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organ expresses his style through the most intelligent photography I have ever seen. His images gravitate towards people and moments that have a balance of raw and classic elements with an unexpected and quirky twist to them. Morgan is an incredibly talented landscape, fine art, special events, and commercial photographer based in Evansville, Indiana. He is well known for his ability to capture dramatic lighting along with the true essence of his subjects, daring the viewer to look intimately within the soul.

I couldn’t hold myself back from contacting him for an interview to learn more about his style and also discovered that he is a “straight-up drum-destroyer” in the band Deliver Us From Evil.

What are some highlights of your career?

As far as photography goes, my work with the French band Gojira took me to France in 2008 to document their first show with Metallica. I then did nine dates with Gojira in early 2009. I have since had four dates with Gojira, Lamb of God, and Metallica at the end of 2009 in their full US tour.

In 2010, I had a full spread published in Motor Cyclist Magazine (published by Motor Trend) for my work with the XDL Stunt Bike Championship.

In music, my band Deliver Us From Evil did a small tour with the national act, Daath. I also played drums with the band Silent Civilian for 27 shows starting in LA and touring all around the country, ending in Salt Lake City.

Afterwards, I flew to Tampa Florida to shoot a wedding.

Do you have a special style in your photographs, like strokes in a painting, that can single you out?

I would say so. In my landscapes, my clouds tend to set my work apart. In my wedding photography, my diversity in lighting and sense of capturing moments, and in photographing music, my understanding of music, and my anticipation of movement, lighting, timing, and composition set my work apart from others.

How do you as a photographer know if photos are really art?

To me, the people who appreciate photography make it an art form. AND, the people, places, and things that create a great photograph. For me, the art in what I do is in the way I capture a moment through my eyes. Part of that “uniqueness” comes from researching and understanding the subject matter.

The other thing that I think makes photography art is the body of work that that photographer produces.

For myself, a significant body of work for an artist is at least 100 solid pieces or more. Once these works are next to each other, and people can begin to recognize the artist by their work, that means they have developed a “style.” I think that

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when the work speaks for itself and draws a person in to a point where it affects them in some sort of way, whether it is negative or positive, it has an artistic quality.

Learn more about Alex or see his work at www.AlexMorganImaging.com.

— Tamatha Lant

soundboard Brick Briscoe

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rick Briscoe has been playing in the Tristate area for a decade; in addition, he writes music, produces records for other bands, and since the 80s, has worked in both making and scoring films— both his own and for other directors. This month, he’s releasing Travel and Leisure, his fourth LP, and finishing up a score.

N4U: How long have you been playing in and around Evansville?

What bands are you in?

BB: Mostly, I perform as a solo/duo/ trio under my own name. I am also a member of Tall Young Men, a rock band with longtime collaborator Theodore Klipsch.

Tell me a little bit about Travel and Leisure.

About three years ago I had a concussion, which messed with my memory pretty severely... The album is a veiled telling of the journey to get my mind back. I tried pretty hard to cover up most of it by writing about topical issues or relationships, but it is about feeling disjointed and living like you are in a new town every day when you wake up. It probably also deals with the idea of being a filmmaker and musician and living in a town of 2500 people... which is somewhat disjointed in its own right. Musically it is a rock record with definite punk, jazz, and trip-hop influences.

How would you define yourself as a musician?

pots and pans for percussion and had to write 45 minutes of music in a week!

I would love to find those tapes.

I’ve always scored my own films and have been asked to score a couple of indie features in the last two years. It is my favorite thing to do. As a filmmaker myself, I’d say I’m uniquely qualified to respect what the director wants and to use my own sensibilities to interpret scenes musically. I like the challenge of satisfying both the director and myself.

How did you get started scoring films? What do you like the most about it?

See Brick Briscoe November 4th at the Cherry Ghost in Washington, IN; grab his new CD Thanksgiving week on CDBaby.com or Bandcamp.com. Or, to simply learn more about Brick, look him

I’m hopefully still developing.

I’ve learned so much and grown as a guitarist from working with Stephen Horning and Eric Gettings from Namaste and drummer Victor Birkle, who plays in my trio and various other bands. I’ve found the key is to not think about it and just listen. I try to infuse my playing with all of my influences without really thinking about it… I’m a punk at heart with a love for jazz, techno, and opera.

My first scoring job was in 1985 for a

documentary about Bedouin tribes in Iraq. I only had a Fender Rhodes and

up on Facebook. — Katie Darby-Mullins

You’ve also produced bands from the Tristate area (like Namaste); do you enjoy the production side of music?

I love it. I like to work with folks who are open to the world and suggestions.

Oddly, those are the ones who don’t need as many! Right now, I’m producing a rock and hip-hop influenced instrumental CD with Paris based remixer and producer Jerome Bosco.

I would love to work with some solo folks or jazz folks... call me!

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igar Paradise is Evansville’s premiere cigar destination. This venue not only offers a place to purchase a wide array of cigars, pipes, and other tobacco products, but also a place to sit, smoke, and enjoy the company of others who enjoy smoking.

Cigar Paradise is the brainchild of owner David Hennig and his wife, Kathy. Together with their co-managers, Wally Johnson, Darren Miller, and Alex Jordan, Cigar Paradise is working on building a store and a fun atmosphere for their customers.

Cigar Paradise recommends a Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne for first-time cigar smokers or as an excellent gift.

“We opened July 25th basically to offer people a nice place to come and relax and have a cigar or a pipe and feel welcome with a homey experience,” says Hennig. “We offer good products at a fair price.” Indeed, their website promises that “no coupons [are] needed” when purchasing from their store.

Since the holidays are coming up and cigars make a great gift, Hennig is quick to recommend an item for first-time cigar smokers. Without hesitation, he said, “I’d recommend Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne.”

This kind of expertise and quick knowledge is part of what makes Cigar Paradise special.

The store is also the site of many special events, including one coming up in November: “We’re going to be having an event on November 4th with the Alec Bradley Cigar Company. They’re going to come out, have representatives, and we’re going to have specials and giveaways [at the store],” Hennig says.

Along with boasting a wide variety of products at reasonable prices (their website promises “no coupons needed”), Cigar Paradise offers a friendly atmosphere for all of their customers. Hennig promises, “We welcome anybody and everybody … [to] come in and have a cigar or pipe with us!”

Check out Cigar Paradise online at Cigar-Paradise.com, give them a call at (812) 402-7510, or visit their store located at 5625 Vogel Road on Evansville’s East side.

Store hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

— Katie Darby-Mullins

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Time to Get Dirty

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ud runs such as the Warrior Dash are becoming increasingly popular as more people develop an interest in extreme fitness. In these competitions, instead of just running a race, people are faced with obstacles—and, of course, mud—as they try to scramble to the finish line.

Jim Bush, race director for the Run Of Luck 7K here in Evansville, has recently taken on a new race—the Get Dirty, a mud run scheduled to take place on November 5th at Angel Mounds.

“It is riding a new trend that’s kind of hot with the Warrior Dash and all of the other mud runs out there. I’ve done a few myself,” says Bush.

“People are excited to finish it and wear their medals with pride.”

This year the race has sign-ups for individuals, but Bush hopes to build teams into the race over the next several years. “It’s more of a teambuilding contest as opposed to individuals and individual times,” he says.

“People can sign up for the race at www.runofluck7k.com/get-dirty.”

There are 500 registration spots, and race times will be staggered; 50 people will start every 15 minutes until everyone has started. The list of obstacles includes both a 6-foot and a 4-foot wall, the Tornatta Tire Field, and something called the ‘Kick in the Head,’ as well as several other natural and man-made obstacles. After the race, finishers will get medals, and everyone will have the opportunity to share a slice of Greek’s Pizza and, for those over 21, some Shock Top beer.

— Katie Darby-Mullins

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cdreviews The Hangmen

“Lost Rocks - The Best Of” CD (Acetate Records) 4 stars

Feersum Ennjin “Feersum Ennjin” CD (Dissociated Press)

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“The Eighth Pillar A Confession Of Faith” CD (Tesco) 3 stars

Cheesy band names aside, Feersum Ennjin is Paul D’Amour, a founding member of prog-metal heroes Tool, and this is his first full-length solo release. No surprise that there are several Tool-style rockers here. In fact, the opener, “Fishing Grounds”, will quickly appeal to fans of his old band. “The Wilderness” is an epic rocker that brings to mind Failure -- anthemic (and melodic) modern rock with progressive elements.

The Janks Raw and honest garage/roots punk from Los Angeles, these guys (and girl) have all the rock swagger and snarl of the greats.

There’s some Stooges, some Stones, some punk, Johnny Thunders...you get the picture.

“Bent” is a junkies lament, with a good amount of Americana thrown in for good measure.

This is top-tier, high-octane rock.

Some tracks are produced by Mike Ness (of Social Distortion), so you know the pedigree must be good, and fans of Social D will easily appreciate these gritty and streetwise songs. “Desperation Town” is nothing but a classic rock song you don’t yet know.

Ditto for “Wild Beast”. “Rotten Sunday” carries a massive guitar riff that’s as ugly as the Stooges and that’s a great thing in itself.

If you’re looking for balls-out rock without pretension, this is it.

All hail the Hangmen!

- Todd Zachritz

Originally released in 1992 by a small French label, this 5-track album by English noise artist Mike Dando is 41 minutes of old-school industrial. This is raw and primitive noisemaking, of a similar vein as early Throbbing Gristle or SPK. “Seven Pillars Of Wisdom” opens with an ominous gray static, punctuated by declarative and reverbed shouts with cascades of ghostly drone.

“Triumph” is more gray static with similar violent tendencies.

“Confession Of Faith” pulses for almost 17 minutes with odd and seemingly random sounds, including a choir, what seems like engine noise, drones, TV & tape voices, and Dando’s atonal yells. “The Eighth Pillar” closes it out with a collage of distant bells, howling winds, and calliope sounds in the distance -- at once lovely yet haunting. A fine album with plenty of mystery and sinister darkness to wile away the late late hours to.

— Todd Zachritz

“Hands Of Time” CD (Sprouted Records) Los Angeles-based indie pop band that channels both Freddie Mercury and Thom Yorke on “Billy The Kid”, which is both daring and pretty damned impressive. Other cuts of note include the rockier “Rat Racers”, the theatrical “Separation From Your Body”, and the playful “Child Prodigy”. Imagine if a less pretentious Muse were an American band, and you wouldn’t be too far off. Enjoyable.

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“The Falcon And The Pod” album (Pendu Sound Recordings) Featuring well-known actress Sasha Grey (look her up if this name doesn’t ring a bell), this avanteexperimental noise group crafts twisted electro-horror and post-industrial sounds that you won’t hear anytime soon in your gothy club. “A Secret Ratio” is like prime Throbbing Gristle or early Chris & Cosey, with otherworldly oscillators and submerged female voices. Other cuts are more ambient (“4AM”), but this whole release echoes the dark and primitive electronica vibe of TG or early Cabaret Voltaire. Enjoyable. — Todd Zachritz

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Untimely Demise “City Of Steel” CD (Sonic Unyon Metal) 3 stars

bilious vocals). Not a bad mix, if you ask me! “Hunting Evil” is ripe with wild guitar solos, whereas the title track is a potent and speedy assault of riff and rhythm. “Unmaker” begins as a melodic ballad at first, before erupting into a fury of anthemic metal mayhem. Superb work, and at only 32 minutes, a concise trip into a mad metal world.

— Todd Zachritz

Stemm This Saskawawan metal band has all the classic thrash elements down well, and “City Of Steel” is their full-length debut. Produced by former King Diamond/Megadeth axeman Glen Drover, “City Of Steel” is a driving set of energetic and evil tunes that recall both the excesses and economy of Megadeth as well as the Accused (with the shrill,

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Wolves In The Throne Room “Celestial Lineage” CD (Southern Lord)

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“Crossroads” CD (Catch 22/MVD Audio) 1 star Mainstream heavy rock with it’s feet firmly entrenched in metal, Stemm’s clean, punchy, melodic sound reminds me at times of Metallica, other times of Pantera, and other times of Creed or Nickelback, unfortunately.

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“Dead Inside”, for example, is a total concession to radio, being a clean and catchy modern ballad.

Ugh. I can see that Stemm are capable of some potent and heavy sounds, but littering it with power ballads does nothing to convince me. Not even a fairly reasonable cover of Sabbath’s “Supernaut” can save this one. No, thanks.

— Todd Zachritz

pening with the ethereal ambiance of the 12-minute “Thuja Magus Imperium”, complete with female vocals, it’s evident that this isn’t your typical black metal album. If anything, “Celestial Lineage” is a postblack metal album, delivering much more than just blasting beats and demonic vocal stylings.

Underneath it all, these eco-warriors eschew the genre’s trappings, and create majestic songs that herald a new age of back-to-nature idealism. In fact, both members (and their families) even live (and work) a natural lifestyle and grow their own food. But that’s beside the point. The music here blends black metal with ambient, psychedelia, post-rock, and drone in an unusually cohesive fashion.

Subterranean Initiation” is a bruising and fiery tempest of rolling metal that opens up to a low-and-slow psychedelic/krautrock thud, like a mix between Neurosis and Can, before refueling back to a torrent of cascading black metal stylings. “Woodland Cathedral” is a beautifully evocative stab at medieval Popol Vuh-style ambiance that conjures just what the title implies. “Astral Blood” is another dynamic and masterful 10-minute journey that blasts, lulls, and blasts again. The closing piece, “Prayer Of Transformation”, is an epic swell of symphonic post-metal rich with bombast and beauty. A tremendous work, “Celestial Lineage” is Wolves’ sonic tour-de-force.

— Todd Zachritz

Iggy And The Stooges

“Raw Power Live In The Hands Of The Fans” DVD (MVD VIsual) 4.5 stars

Robert Ellis What can I say about James Osterberg (aka Iggy Pop) that hasn’t already been said? He could be my father (or your grandfather, possibly), yet he’s more fit than me and could likely kick my a*s (or yours). The man is a marvel, to put it succinctly.

This DVD sees the remaining members of the “Raw Power” era band reunited on stage for the All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival. “In The Hands Of The Fans” refers to the fact that most of this was shot on video by actual Stooges fans. As in non-professionals. That said, the result is decidedly MUCH better than bootleg quality. Indeed, this is an excellent and well-done look at one of rock’s greatest bands, on stage and untamed.

The “fans” were chosen via contest, as the hardest-core Stooges fans (not because of any technical prowess), are also given a chance to interview the band after the show, which turns out candid and quite enlightening, too.

As for the content, you get stuff like “Search And Destroy”, “Death Trip”, “I Wanna Be Your Dog”, and plenty more. Iggy and the Stooges are tight, wild, and punker than you, mate. This is a must-see for any self-respecting Iggy/Stooges fan. A keeper, for sure.

— Todd Zachritz

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bout five minutes into the first time I saw Robert Ellis, I realized my mouth had been hanging open since the first chord; it is hard to believe that this sound exists at all anymore, much less from a 22-year-old out of Houston, Texas. Aside from being a wildly talented guitarist who picks so fast it is unbelievable, he is a fantastic lyricist who can tap into both long-form folk songs and the beautiful golden era of country music. Compared to classic country musicians like George Jones, it’s easy to see why Ellis is up-and-coming.

“What’s In It For Me?”, which you can download for free on his Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ robertellismusic, deals with a classic plot: the hard-working, long-traveling country singer comes home to an unappreciative partner. “All the reasons you love us/ Become the things you despise/I’ve tried and tried so hard, but it seems that I just can’t win,” croons Ellis. This song alone would be enough to prove the comparisons to Jones; the piano and slide guitar feel almost like a person wailing.

But his record, Photographs, is broken into a pretty regimented Side A and Side B, the first being comprised of folkier songs, and the latter being country. The record opens on a song called “Friends Like Those”, a beautiful ode to changing relationships. He talks about his friends having children he’s never met—who “wouldn’t know [him] from chocolate pudding”—but ends the song deciding that those relationships are still treasured. It is a huge conclusion in just five minutes, and is sweetly moving.

Ellis is a young man capable of many different musical styles and sounds, but what is most impressive about him are his range and his heart.

He is passionate and empathetic—two traits that always seem to rise to the top with the best songwriters.

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On the move? Be sure to check out News4UOnline.com for complete Road Trip listings.

ROAD TRIP TO CINCINNATI 20th Century Theater

513-731-8000 Nov 3: The Devil Makes Three w/ Brown Bird Nov 10: Jake Shimabukuro Nov 21: Sondre Lerche and Peter Wolf Crier

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ROAD TRIP TO INDIANAPOLIS

Bogarts

513-281-8400 Nov 6: Panic! At the Disco Nov 12: Saints & Sinners Tour feat. Between the Buried & Me Nov 19: City & the Colour

Old National Centre Egyptian Room 317-239-5151 Nov 4: The Civil Wars Nov 22: Kid Rock

The Vogue

317-259-7029 Nov 5: Ray Davies Nov 12: Airborne Toxic Event Nov 17: John McLaughlin Nov 19: Brandi Carlile Nov 25: Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band

MOTR Pub

513-381-6687 Nov 12: Gringo Star Nov 19: Buffalo Killers and Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter

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US Bank Arena 513-421-4111 Nov 5: Cincinnati Cyclones Opening Night Nov 8: Judas Priest Epitaph Farewell World Tour

The Vogue hosts Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band on November 25.

ROAD TRIP TO LOUISVILLE

Clowes Memorial Hall

317-940-9341/800-732-0804 Nov 1: Author John Green Nov 11: Naturally 7 Nov 19: John Mellencamp

Crackers Comedy Broad Ripple

317-255-4211 Nov 9-11: John Reep Nov 23-25: Scott Long

Paul Simon will be at the Bank of Kentucky Center November 22.

Paul Brown Stadium

513-621-3550 Nov 13: Bengals vs. Steelers Nov 27: Bengals vs. Browns

The Bank of Kentucky Center

859-442-2652 Nov 5: Casting Crows Nov 10: Mannhein Steamroller Nov 22: Paul Simon - So Beautiful or So What? Tour

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Indiana University Auditorium, Bloomington

812-855-1103 Nov 2: Madeline Albright Lecture Nov 20: Paul Simon - So Beautiful or So What? Tour

Lucas Oil Stadium

317-262-8600 Nov 6: Colts vs. Falcons Nov 13: Colts vs. Jaguars Nov 27: Colts vs. Panthers

Chris Robinson Brotherhood (formerly of the Black Crowes) plays Headliner’s Music Hall November 6.

Belterra Casino Resort Centerstage

888-235-8377 Nov 5: Air Supply Nov 19: Voices in My Head

Bomhard Theatre-Kentucky Center 800-775-7777 Nov 3: Brian Regan Nov 5: Over The Rhine Nov 6: Straight No Chaser

Comedy Caravan

502-459-0022 Nov 3-6: Spanky Brown Nov 10-13: Dewayne Hill

Headliners Music Hall

502-584-8088 Nov 6: Chris Robinson Brotherhood Nov 12: The Sea and the Cake Nov 18: District 97 Nov 20: MiMOSA

Horseshoe Casino

812-969-6000 Nov 4: Ronnie Milsap

KFC Yum! Center

502-690-9000 Nov 12: Katt Williams Nov 17: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

Louisville Palace Theater

502-583-4555 Nov 9: The Pixies with Surfer Blood Nov 13: John Mellencamp Nov 15: Joe Bonamassa

ROAD TRIP TO NASHVILLE

Cannery Ballroom

615-251-3020 Nov 5: Matt Nathanson Nov 7: Beirut Nov 17: City & the Colour Nov 19: MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA

LP Field

615-255-9600 Nov 6: Titans vs. Bengals Nov 27: Titans vs. Buccaneers

Mercy Lounge

615-251-3020 Nov 10: A.A. Bondy Nov 15: Fishbone Nov 18: Lucero Nov 19: Lucero

Ryman Auditorium

615-889-3060 Nov 3: Robert Earl Keen Nov 4-5: Opry at the Ryman Nov 10: Straight No Chaser Nov 11-12: Opry at the Ryman Nov 17: Indigo Girls & Brandi Carlile Nov 18-19: Opry at the Ryman Nov 21: Charlie Daniels Band & Friends Nov 23: Kid Rock feat. Ty Stone Nov 25-26: Opry at the Ryman Nov 27: Daniel Tosh Nov 30: Glen CampbellThe Goodbye Tour

ROAD TRIP TO TERRE HAUTE 812-299-8379 Nov 5: Good Rockin’ Live with Robert Shaw Nov 12: The Marlins Nov 19: Rockin’ Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band Nov 26: Goldwing Express

Wabash Valley Family Sports Center

3rd & Lindsley

615-259-9891 Nov 1: Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis Nov 17: Bobby Long Nov 27: Wynonna

The Fabulous Fox welcomes Jim Gaffigan November 19.

Firebird 314-535-0353 Nov 4: Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin Nov 5: Dr. Dog Nov 12: Mister Heavenly Nov 18: Warner Drive Nov 25: Ha Ha Tonka

Pop’s Nightclub

618-274-6720 Nov 1: Gwar Nov 4: STL Metalfest Nov 9: Tesla Nov 10: Panic! At the Disco Nov 13: Mastodon

Scottrade Center

Boot City Opry

Daniel Tosh brings the funny to Ryman Auditorium November 27.

ROAD TRIP TO ST. LOUIS

812-877-1388 Nov 21: 2011 NCAA Div. I Cross Country Championship (Gibson Championship Course)

scottradecenter.net Nov 4: St. Louis Blues Hockey Nov 8: St. Louis Blues Hockey Nov 18: Chris Tomlin

The Fabulous Fox

314-657-5016 Nov 15: Paul Simon So Beautiful or So What? Tour Nov 16: Tony Bennett Nov 17: Kirk Franklin Nov 19: Jim Gaffigan

The Pageant

314-726-6161 Nov 4: Chickenfoot Nov 7: Owl City Nov 8: New Found Glory Nov 10: The Jayhawks Nov 16: The City & The Colour Nov 18: The Urge

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NOVEMBER 4th

A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas Warner Bros. Pictures

Though A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas may start off with the protagonists in slightly more mature places in their lives—or at least with different friends, it pretty quickly becomes, well, a Harold and Kumar movie. As they prepare for separate Christmas celebrations, Kumar (Kal Penn) receives a mysterious package that he feels compelled to deliver to his now-distant friend, Harold (John Cho). It doesn’t go as planned, however, and ends with Kumar burning down Harold’s father-in-law’s Christmas tree. Instead of fessing up, Harold decides to use the 24 hours before his in-laws return home to search for a new Christmas tree—in New York City on Christmas Eve. Audience favorite Neil Patrick Harris will also be reprising his role as Neil Patrick Harris.

Tower Heist Universal Pictures An all-star cast featuring Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, and Alan Alda, Tower Heist is a twist on the classic Robin Hood story. Josh Kovacs (Stiller) is manager of the luxurious apartment building where his boss, financial giant and Wall Street billionaire Arthur Shaw (Alda), is held under house arrest. When Kovacs finds out that Shaw has not only swindled his investors out of two billion dollars, but that he’s going to walk away scot-free, he gets angry. The tower staffers are about to lose their life earnings, and instead of sitting back and watching, Kovacs recruits Slide (Murphy), a con-man himself, to help get the money back. Though they have nearly unbeatable odds—with both the security of Shaw’s house arrest and his financial genius—between Kovacs’s familiarity with the condominium and Slide’s cunning, they have a fighting chance.

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NOVEMBER 11th Immortals

Relativity Media Truly an epic story, Mickey Rourke stars as the vicious King Hyperion at the helm of his murderous Heraklion army. Their quest is to find the lost Bow of Epirus, with which King Hyperion will be able to overthrow the gods of Olympus and become the only ruler in the universe. Though they destroy everything in their wake, one man, a stonemason named Theseus (Henry Cavill), vows to avenge his mother, who was killed in one of Hyperion’s raids. Goaded by his meeting with the Sibylline Oracle, Phaedra (Freida Pinto), who tells him about her visions of his future as the key to stopping the destruction, Theseus manages to pull together a band of followers and prepares for what will be a battle for the fate of all humanity.

NOVEMBER 11th Jack and Jill Sony Pictures Adam Sandler has spent the last several years making movies that revolve around family, and while Jack and Jill certainly does that, it’s got a twist.

Jack Sadelstein (Sandler) is a successful advertising executive in Los Angeles, and seems to have it all— a beautiful wife, wonderful kids, and a job he likes.

However, every year, he dreads the same event— the Thanksgiving arrival of his twin sister (also Sandler). Jill seems to turn Jack’s entire life inside out during these visits with her passiveaggressiveness and neediness. Jack and Jill also stars Katie Holmes as his wife, and Al Pacino.

NOVEMBER 18th HAPPY FEET TWO Warner Bros. Pictures Audiences who loved Happy Feet will be happy to revisit the Antarctic in 3D. Mumble, called The Master of Tap, can’t seem to instill that same love of dance in his son, Erik, who is afraid to dance.

Erik decides to run away and meets a new role model—The Mighty Sven, a penguin who says he can fly. Mumble is heartbroken to have been replaced in his son’s eyes, but there’s not much time to focus on it before the penguins’ world is turned upside down.

Erik witnesses firsthand how brave his father is as Mumble organizes not just penguins, but legions of other animals as well, to make things right again.

NOVEMBER 23rd The Muppets

Walt Disney Pictures The Muppets are back! While in vacation in LA, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppets fan, and his friends Gary and Mary (played by Jason Segal and Amy Adams, respectively), who are from Smalltown, USA, discover a villainous plot—oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) plans to drill for oil underneath the Muppets’ old home, The Muppet Theater.

After Walter, Mary, and Gary help Kermit reunite the now-estranged Muppets, they decide to hold a telethon to raise the ten million dollars they need to save the theater.

— Katie Darby-Mullins Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • November 2011

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Everything Must Go Roadside Attractions

When Nick Halsey (Will Ferrell), a chronically relapsing alcoholic, comes home after being fired from his sales job, he discovers his wife has left him, changed all the door locks, and left all of his belongings sprawled across the lawn. Resigned to his fate, he buys some beer and sets up camp. But when the neighbors notice his bizarre behavior, his cop friend Frank Garcia (Michael Pena) advises him to get a permit for a yard sale in order to buy himself a few days and avoid being arrested.

With each possession he sells, Nick comes closer to discarding the pieces of his broken life and forging a new one.

The Review: Viewers expecting the usual zany, over-the-top performance typical of a Will Ferrell performance may be confused by the more subdued, measured approach of Everything Must Go. This is a character study of a man whose life is imploding. It’s a film about letting go of the past and moving forward. Fairly serious stuff, but Ferrell makes the transition seamlessly and with levity. The absurdity of a man living out his days from his front lawn naturally lends itself to many comic moments. With this level of depth and range, Will Ferrell may be our next Bill Murray.

“Ferrell steps more fully and confidently into dramatic terrain with a performance that reveals heretofore unplumbed depths.”

— James Kendrick, Q Network

X-Men: First Class 20th Century Fox

“Lacking a single memorable joke or striking image, First Class is as perfunctory and passionless as would-be franchise resurrections get.”

— Karina Longworth, Village Voice

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Like all archnemeses, Magneto (Michael Fassbender) and Doctor X (James McAvoy) were best friends until their opposing ideologies pitted them against one another.

X-Men: First Class is the story of their early years, as well as an alternate telling of the Bay of Pigs Cuban missile crisis.

At the brink of nuclear war, the mutants form an alliance, each discovering his own powers for the first time and finding solace in one another. But when lines are crossed, each must take a side.

The Review: As prequels go, X-Men: First Class does a fair job of giving us what we expect. How did this gang of mutants first join forces? What caused the falling out between Magneto and Doctor X? We even discover the origins of their various nicknames. But all in all, the film plays like a talkie and passionless B movie, lacking any distinctive element that grabs us. Perhaps it attempts to tell too many stories at once, or maybe the sometimes cheesy, camp-style is a poor fit for the X-Men. Nevertheless, fanboys will not be left wanting.

Submarine The Weinstein Company

“Submarine has its own specific miseries and darkly funny vibe. It makes quirkiness briefly seem like a good thing again.”

— Ty Burr, Boston Globe

Wily fifteen-year-old Oliver Tate (Craig Roberts) pursues classmate Jordana Bevan (Yasmin Paige) in hopes of both losing his virginity before his next birthday and achieving his goal of becoming the best boyfriend in the world. But lovely Jordana is flighty and requires more attention than he expected. Besides, Oliver’s got troubles of his own. His father (Noah Taylor) sits idly by while Graham (Paddy Considine), a self-professed New Age guru, attempts to seduce his mother (Sally Hawkins), and he’s the only one who seems to care. Can Oliver save his parents’ relationship while keeping the girl of his dreams?

The Review: Submarine is the coming-of-age story of Oliver Tate, an awkward yet articulate young teen attempting to save his parents’ marriage by any means necessary, while simultaneously wooing the socks off his one true love, Jordana.

He’s a quirky, lovable narcissist who can’t quite grasp that he’s not the center of the universe and that much of the chaos that surrounds him is out of his control. Even better, the film avoids the trap of quirkiness for quirkiness’ sake, using its singular voice to portray authentic teen angst and genuine pathos.

Bridesmaids Universal Annie’s (Kristen Wiig) life is a bad joke.

Her love life stinks, she hates her job, and now her best friend Lillian (Maya Rudolph) is getting married. At least as Lillian’s maid of honor, she’ll have this one last chance to prove she can get things right. Unfortunately, that’s not how things work out. The restaurant Annie recommends gives the other bridesmaids food poisoning, she gets drunk and belligerent on their flight to Las Vegas, and just generally makes a mess of things. All of this might be bearable if she didn’t have to compete for her best friend’s affection with Helen (Rose Byrne), her worst nightmare.

“At its best, Bridesmaids does that wonderful thing: tell the truth, indelicately.”

— Antonia Quirke, Financial Times

The Review: The premise of a down-on-her-luck thirty something who’s asked to be her best friend’s bridesmaid sounds like the setup for your typical, disposable, romantic comedy piece of fluff, but Bridesmaids is so much more. It’s that rarest of birds, a film that showcases female comedic talent without betraying the way women really are. It’s got it all: the complexity of their relationships with one another, the subtle undercurrent of competitiveness, and, oh yeah, raunchiness. This is a really, really funny movie that also rings true. — Brian Ricketts Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • November 2011

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WNIN KID’S FAIR The annual Kids Fest, presented by Bunny Bread was held Saturday, September 17. Characters such as The Cat in the Hat and Super Why as well as other entertainment such as a magician, dancers, and tumblers delighted children of all ages.

Vendors have a variety of hands-on activities to engage the crowd as well.

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