News 4U Evansville - February 2012

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Health & Wellbeing

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Entertainment

Pg. 12 - A New Way to Work Out Pg. 24 - Local Talent: With Flex 151’s Shaun Angel

DIY – How To

Reanna Fuller

Make Your Own King Cake

Pg. 44 - Evansville Entertainment Pg. 66 - Club & Pub Guide Pg. 67 - Local Band Spotlight:

Lifestyle

Pg. 69 - Video Game Review:

Pg. 18 - General: Mardi Gras

Pg. 13 - Sewing is More Than it Seams

Pg. 6 - Pop Goes the Rock by Cirque Dreams

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon

Pg. 8 - Winter Jam 2012

The Highlights

Pg. 22 - Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Reviews

Finance

Pg. 70 - Beer:

Pg. 15 - Spring Break Planning

Technology

Cure What Ales You

Pg. 84 - Cinema:

Pg. 9 - Lady Antebellum Own the Night Tour

Pg. 10 - The Really Big Show Benefit for Evansville ARC

Pg. 44 - Make It Last with Community Marriage Builders Pg. 55 - Super Bride Sunday February 5th at The Centre

Pg. 46 - A Piece of (American Pie) with the Thomas Nicholas Band at Fast Eddy’s Pg. 68 - Icemen Bio:

Pg. 22 - Apps Worth Downloading Pg. 86 - Cinema: New Releases Pg. 23 - When Technology Breaks Pg. 89 CD Reviews With iPhone Todd’s Todd Veeck Pg. 26 - What’s Cookin’!

Interview with Billy Goodwin

Local Happenings

In Theaters

Cuisine & Dining

Features

The Sweetness

With Let’s Sew’s LaQuinta Schum Pg. 74 - Hot Stove Time Pg. 76 - Arts & Activities Beauty Pg. 78 - Community & Family Pg. 16 - Pamper Yourself Pg. 81 - Books: Library Events With Aesthetic Perfection’s Surbhi Surana Pg. 83 - Soundboard: Pg. 17 - Accessorize Manic Bloom With Tracy Zeller Jewelry Pg. 92 - Road Trips:

Shopping

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Jake Obermyer

Pg. 69 - Icemen Bio:

Pg. 94 & 95

Nick Schneider

Spudz -N- Stuff

Pg. 27 - Local Chef Spotlight Logsdon’s - James Edwards

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

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Director of Operations Amanda Smith

Account Executives Mark Hackert Leslie Head Keith LaCrosse

Production Supervisor Jaqulyn Woolsey

Web Programming Jeff Lingis

Staff Photographer Mark McCoy

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Staff Writer Katie Darby-Mullins

Contributors Aimee Blume

Molly Brady Arman Cooksey Nick Durcholz Joel Easton Tom Fischer Miranda Knight Tamatha Lant Jabez Martinez Lacey McCloud Brooke O’Shields Utah Ponce Pam Reiman Brian Ricketts Ann Utley Todd Zachritz

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Cirque Dreams

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The word “cirque” has become synonymous with epic acrobatics, defying gravity, and, overall, a show that makes memories. However, when Cirque Dreams “Pop Goes The Rock!” rolls into town on Tuesday, February 28th at 7:30 p.m., the show will be as focused on using your memories as it is on making new ones.

“The shows are so visually stunning to begin with… everyone is used to watching the spectacle on stage from these amazing performers. Now they get to see that while they’re hearing songs that spark a memory of a feeling or an impression in their mind,” says Neil Goldman, founder and artistic director of Cirque Dreams. “For some seasoned theatre goers and tour audiences, we use Frank Sinatra’s “Call Me Irresponsible” and Roger Miller’s “King of the Road,” but the song choices range all the way to Britney Spears’ “Womanizer” and Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful”.”

Cirque Dreams has been around since 1993. Goldman says, “In the late 1980s, I was producing entertainment for corporate America and there was a large corporation that engaged me to create a variety show for an international conference. The attendees were coming from all over the world, so I had 2 years to put the show together. I was able to

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start traveling the world…that was my original inspiration when I came back and started the show and formed the company in 1993.” Over time, as the Internet has made it easier for people to see art and culture from around the world with the click of a button, being truly surprised by a live show has become more difficult.

That is not the case with Cirque, though; a truly family-friendly show, the audience is often full of children, parents, and grandparents, all of whom are watching acrobats, dancers, and athletes perform feats of strength and amazement. Even though “Pop Goes the Rock!” has a musical theme, it is still a Cirque show—you can still expect mind-blowing performers. Goldman says, “There will be performers flying through the air and there will be amazing, world class acrobatics, and that’s going to be blended with the music to give the music a little bit of a different meaning than

what the lyrics were originally intended to mean. I think that’s one of the fun parts of the journey and the experience that the audience was going to have.

They’re going to hear a word like “jump” or “fly” or “never let me go” and think of something completely new.”

As if the show was not exciting enough, the sets, costumes, makeup, and performers are designed to reflect the environment of a carnival funhouse— further adding to a surrealist tableau.

“This Cirque Dreams show rocks. It’s a culmination of everything that Cirque Dreams has created since 1993 and that audiences have come to expect from a show that includes the word “cirque” in it. It’s taken over a year and a half to put together over 20 songs through special arrangements with Sony ATV music and find just the right songs—that span generations!—that will create this amazing entertainment experience for audiences of all ages,” says Goldman.

It is hard to believe that a show like this could be in a town like Evansville for one night only—it seems like the sets, costumes, and performers would not be mobile enough to justify just one show in each city. “Pop Goes the Rock!” would make sense in Vegas or on Broadway—however, due to the way the show is structured, Goldman says they are able to bring Vegas and Broadwaystyle shows to different venues.

“It’s a whole new layer and texture that’s never been brought to the stage. To be able to put it together under the cirque dreams brand…it’s a very big production, and to be able to bring it to places like Evansville for one night, it’s a unique experience.

And that’s what our brand is good for. It’s not just like a spectacle on Broadway and in Vegas, to have folks in their own backyard… it’s something the caliber of what they’re seeing on TV,” says Goldman.

“Pop Goes the Rock!” was not a show that Goldman came up with overnight; rather, he worked hard to ensure that all of the song choices were

appropriate for the acrobatics, and that the inspiration behind it—using nostalgia to build new memories—would be honored. “This is the fourteenth production that we’ve created, and we’re not running out of ideas, but I pay close attention to the fans and the audiences and what they’re watching and seeing. With social media evolving as quickly as it does—YouTube and Facebook— people’s attention spans are becoming so short,” says Goldman.

“Twenty years ago, I would go to the state school of contortion in Mongolia and I would get on a plane and fly over to China, and I would meet with an amazing acrobatic association… it was a lot more unique and special than it is today. Now you can Google that and within seconds see unusual forms of artistry around the world. In the last few years, the reality television show and talent show craze, there are very, very talented people around the world and they are not just in movies and on television shows. I started thinking how could we take this to the next level, how can we take things that people are used

to seeing and want to see but heighten the experience. Music evokes emotions.

And Cirque Dreams is a show that’s full of emotions. I wanted to combine those two together and let the audience create their own experience… The show, to date, has been my longest preproduction,” says Goldman.

Perhaps the most fun thing about the new “Pop Goes the Rock!” show is that no one knows exactly what it will look like yet—even Goldman says that shows evolve once they get in front of an audience, and as of now, the show is still in rehearsals. By the time it gets to Evansville, it will have only been on the road for two weeks. When asked if he could tell secrets about the show—much to the disdain of those of us with short attention spans—Goldman declined, saying, “There are a lot of special effects and moments that I don’t want to talk about yet— It’s a surprise!”

— Katie Darby-Mullins Tickets can be purchased at The Centre Box Office or www.ticketmaster.com, and start at $21.00.

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Russ Lee, Eddie Carswell, Billy Goodwin, Matt Butler, Jack Pumphrey, Mark Clay and Rico Thomas.

Goodwin allowed our publication to see into the inner workings of NewSong and their mission.

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he premier contemporary Christian music scene will sweep into Evansville in all of its monotheistic glory on February 2nd and the new Ford Center downtown will be ground zero.

Winter Jam is a homegrown concept planted and nurtured by one of the festival’s headlining bands, NewSong. According to NewSong guitarist and vocalist Billy Goodwin, it all started in Greenville, SC, sixteen years ago as a cure for cabin fever. “It was just one concert with a promoter friend and the idea was to have a neutral venue like an arena or a civic center and open it up to anybody without a ticket.” In a venue that only accommodated 6,000 people about 8,000 showed up, forcing the band to turn people away.

Since then the tour has branched out date by date, artist by artist and year by year to become one of the top-attended and top-grossing tours in the nation, and it no longer has to turn away anyone who is willing to listen.

Winter Jam’s casual approach to admittance is similar to a cover charge, asking only $10 at the door—music to any concertgoer’s ears. To provide maximum entertainment and inspiration for the paying masses, Winter Jam also boasts illusionist Brock Gill and speaker Nick Hall.

According to Winter Jam’s official website, this year’s tour includes ten bands/musicians such as Skillet, Sanctus Real, Kari Jobe, Building 429 and For King and Country.

These performers will be visiting 47 cities before the tour comes to an end.

“We have grown and exploded beyond anything we could have dreamed or imagined,” said Goodwin.

The fathers of the tour, NewSong, formed in 1981 in Valdosta, Georgia, at Morningside Baptist Church.

They are an accomplished band with a Grammy nomination, twenty #1 Christian radio singles and a #1 Adult Contemporary single all under their ecclesiastical belts. The band is quite a presence on-stage with half as many members as Parliament Funkadelic.

Its seven members include

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News4U: Who or what is your spiritual inspiration?

Billy Goodwin: My spiritual inspiration is basically Jesus, committing my life to him, living for him and basing all my decisions on what I think he wants me to do. Humanly speaking, there are so many people who have had an influence on me but one of the aspects of my Christian life is to not put too much faith or trust or hope into a human because they will all let you down. Billy Graham is one of my heroes, I love him and I believe he is one of the most godly men to live in my lifetime. Ultimately, I keep my focus on Jesus and the fact that he is never going to change.

I’m sure, then, through His teachings you have learned to forgive all those people that have wronged you and disappointed you in the past?

Absolutely. You can’t harbor grudges or hatred in your heart, it tears you up. If someone has done something to directly offend you, you make an effort to reconcile.

If it doesn’t come you have to forgive them and go on with your life.

What is the main purpose of Winter Jam? We are trying to point people to Jesus and to guide people into having a personal relationship with Him. That is the motivation behind all we do. That has been our motivation and our heart for over 30 years.

— Nick Durcholz Winter Jam starts at 7 p.m. on February 2nd at the Ford Center.

Tickets cannot be purchased through Ticketmaster. Admission is a $10 donation at the door for general admission seating.

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rguably one of the hottest country-pop acts in the past decade, it can safely be said that Lady Antebellum has achieved their well-earned international stardom the “old fashioned” way. The trio made up of members Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelly formed in 2006 in Nashville and took a very short amount of time to start creating a buzz.

Lady Antebellum then put out their first album which featured chart-toppers like “Love Don’t Live Here” and “I Run to You.” The trio’s early success would pale in comparison to the five-time Grammy winning album, “Need You Now.” “We never expected to be thrust into the international spotlight the way we were...from the success of just one song,” says Kelly. “It was six months or so after the album came out that we were finally able to play overseas. When we got there, we were floored at the life that ‘Need You Now’ had taken on. The power of that one song really changed the scope of our entire career at home and in all these places we had only dreamed of playing.”

“Need You Now” spawned three number one singles including “Need You Now,” “American Honey” and “Our Kind of Love.”

Lady Antebellum will be filling the Ford Center to capacity on February 27, 2012 as they bring their “Own The Night” Tour to Evansville in support of their new album. “Own The Night” features yet another number one hit “Just a Kiss” and recently released single “We Owned The Night.” All three members of the group are quite excited about the translation of the new album to their live performances.

“‘We Own The Night’ opens the album,” says Haywood, “and I really love this song. We reworked the title slightly to make it present tense for the album title- ‘Own The Night.’

When people come to our live show it’s a call to action.

Be confident, live in the moment and enjoy the experiences you are going through (and) own them. That’s the premise of what we wanted to say.”

Concert-goers will be treated to a live experience which was directly influenced by the band members. “Listening to the track (“We Own The Night”) inspired me to visualize our live show,” Scot said. “I grabbed a legal pad and began drawing out the stage. That was the first sign to me that the song would be a cornerstone of this third album.

Tickets are currently on-sale at the Ford Center box office, Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000.

— Joel Easton All quotations were taken from Lady Antebellum’s press releases.

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f you’re looking to support both local organizations and talent, The 2012 Really Big Show, coming to The Centre’s Aiken Theatre on Saturday, February 11th at 7 p.m., is a good way to go.

Put on by Evansville ARC, a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to advance the value of and respect for all individuals with disabilities, the Really Big Show contributes to the community by providing services that promote development, employment, and independence.

Jeff Lyons is back this year to host The Really Big Show.

The Really Big Show is a variety show in its 10th year, which means that though there are several performers and acts that people are excited to see again, there are also a lot of big surprises. Denise Seibert, Director of Development for Evansville ARC, says, “This year’s show will be another entertaining show for our audience. This year’s theme is ARC Trek: Boldly Going Where No Really Big Show Has Gone Before … We’ve never explored outer space during a show! An exciting part of The Really Big Show is the element of surprise. We try to keep the audience guessing as to what will happen next and who

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The group, Soundproof, take the stage at The Really Big Show in 2011. will be on the stage with a talent they did not expect!

And given that the show has a space theme, the audience can expect to see local residents playing some notable characters, such as Captain Kirk, Spock, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, and much more!”

That doesn’t mean your old Really Big Show favorites won’t be there, though; Seibert is quick to say,

“The audience can expect a lot of variety. We have Matt Grisham, an illusionist, and the Evansville Fire Family is making an appearance. Barbara Santora, a jazz singer, is performing, as well as The Classical Guitar Society of Evansville. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Really Big Show without Gina More singing. We also have Mayor Lloyd Winnecke performing, and Brad Ellsworth will be onstage at some point during the show. On top of that, Jeff Lyons, the Chief Meteorologist for 14 News, is hosting.”

Perhaps the most exciting thing about the Really Big Show is that it’s put on and produced locally; all of the talent comes from the Tristate. “The show is written, created, and produced by a nearly all-volunteer cast and crew. In 2011, 179 dedicated volunteers provided more than 1,665 hours of time and talent to bring The Really Big Show to the Centre stage. Net proceeds from the show benefit the areas of greatest need at Evansville ARC. In 2011, the show’s net proceeds were $93,000. In the past, we have raised as much as $125,000 to support our programming. Attendance for the show usually numbers between 1,400 and 2,000 people,” says Seibert.

Tickets are only $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and younger; they can be purchased at the Centre box office or Ticketmaster locations. You can also buy VIP tickets, which cost $100 but include prime seating and admission to the Curtain Call Reception following the show, through the Evansville ARC website, www.EvansvilleARC.org.

— Katie Darby-Mullins

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health & wellbeing

hough most people would say they would like to be stronger, fitter, and more active, often, the idea of spending the time to actually train a body in the ways that are necessary drives people away from the gym in droves.

The Flex 151 plan can help you achieve results in an unbelievable 15 minutes, once a week. It’s certainly not traditional exercise rhetoric, but the science behind it is solid.

Co-owner and personal trainer Shaun Angel explains that, “People are skeptical—and for good reason. People are told you aren’t doing enough, you need to do more days a week and lift more— but the answer isn’t more, it’s more quality. What we do is…a type of training called slow motion lifting. It’s basically high intensity training. We don’t measure repetitions or time on the clock for indicators of a great workout. With high intensity training, we measure time over tension (or load)—it’s basically how much is the muscle actually contracting and working during the workout minus the break period, talking and have somebody perform the lift until they can’t perform the lift any longer.”

This is also good for patients who have joint and mobility problems.

The workout is on top-of-the-line equipment called Exerbotics, also known as isovelocity computerized strength training equipment. What this means is that Angel or one of the other personal trainers at Flex 151 is able to gauge what intensity your workout should be from a computer in the machine and then they are able to program the workout specifically to your needs.

“We have a good program and we harness technology to get results in a safe way, but we do it with the least amount of injury that we’ve been able to find.

We computerize and control variables like how fast you move and if you put undue stress on the joints. That’s where I see the benefit,” says Angel.

And though it’s easy to disregard Angel’s opinion—after all, he does work there—he actually started as a client at Flex 151. “I started as a client and liked it so much that I wanted to start training— then we [he and his wife, Molly] decided we wanted to buy into the company.” Flex 151 makes it as easy as possible to try their methods and see if they match with your lifestyle. You don’t have to sign a long-term contract, you can make appointments online and best of all, they are affordable.

Angel says that for the cost of most people’s gym membership, they can attend Flex 151—with their own personal trainer.

— Katie Darby-Mullins

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Sewing is More Than It Seams

Sewing is not some foregone talent from the past; it is an activity that is alive, well and thriving in Evansville’s eastside. Sewing is a way of life for the experienced seamstress and an art form of intrigue for the beginner.

A gifted seamstress has the ability to take an ordinary piece of cloth and create an outfit tailored to fit an individual’s unique attributes.

Learning the skill of sewing can help to refurbish outdated clothing by redesigning, mending, or tailoring the clothing so that it fits once again, even when attributes have…well, shifted over the years.

News 4U contacted the owner of Let’s Sew, LaQuinta Schum, to learn more about the business of sewing.

What is Let’s Sew? Let’s Sew is a new twist on an old concept for fabrics stores. Our focus is on fashion sewing and textiles. Our soft opening was December 29, 2011, and we celebrated our grand opening on January 25, 2012. A few of our goals include: • Bringing high quality goods to the Evansville market • Educating the sewing and non-sewing community • Providing sewing tips/techniques to both experienced and beginners Tell us about your background and your interest in sewing.

Although I hold a CPA degree, my passion is sewing. My Grandaunt taught me how to sew when I was eight years old. While a student at SIU Carbondale, I studied textiles; I then began to teach sewing in the college lab as a proctor.

My credentials include: • The Martha Pullen Company Teaching License (September 2000) • Traveling and teaching through MPC as an educator • Being a certified Palmer/Pletsch Sewing Associate in Master LevelSewing Instruction and Pattern Fitting

• Being a Trained Sewing Instructor for the Sewing and Craft Alliance Can you explain a little bit about textiles?

When I speak of textiles, I am referring to cloths and trims. Our focus is fashion textiles. These fabrics are great for making fashion clothing. Below are a few of the fashion textiles that I endorse: • Wool – Italy, England and Europe (cashmere and camel hair suiting) • Cottons – Switzerland, Italy and the U.S. (organic cottons are also available) • Silk (various countries) • Polyester One of your goals is to educate the sewing and non-sewing community; are you offering sewing classes?

Yes we are. Currently, we are developing our class list. Our classes will instruct and encourage both experienced and beginning sewing enthusiasts. We will also be offering a series of classes for beginners to help them with their “Uh-oh” moments.

What sewing tips would you offer to beginners? Advanced?

Beginners: Purchase the best sewing machine you can afford, new or used.

Advanced: Take classes to improve your skills, and break projects into small units to maximize your time.

Do you offer discounts?

Yes. We have a 5% membership club discount as well as a student discount on supplies for people who are enrolled one of Let’s Sew’s classes.

— Ann Utley Visit or contact at Let’s Sew at 4400 E. Morgan Ave., online at LetsSew.com or phone at (812) 471 7945.

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The City of Romance

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aris is considered to be one of the most romantic cities in the world. When you think of Paris, the iconic spots that come to mind may be the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Those attractions are always great to visit, but, this time, take a trip off the beaten path to Paris’s top five most romantic sites.

1) Cimetiere de Pere-Lachaise

This cemetery is the resting place of many well-known figures. Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde are among the more famous buried here, but Héloïse and Abelard are by far the most romantic.

During the twelfth century, many aspects of life were dominated by the Church. Peter Abelard was an independent scholar and philosopher, who dared to question Church doctrine. Héloïse was the niece of Notre Dame’s powerful Canon Fulbert. Héloïse needed an education, so Abelard was hired to give her private instruction. The laws of the time would forbid such a relationship, but they soon could not resist the power of their physical desires. When Héloïse became pregnant, they had to flee Paris and marry in secret. When the news reached her uncle, he was enraged at the disgrace and sent a team of thugs to punish Abelard by castration. Disgraced, Abelard retired to a monastery and Heloise to a convent. Their passion carried on over the next two decades in perhaps the most famous series of love letters in history. In 1817 Josephine Bonaparte had them entombed together in Pere-Lachaise.

2) Pont des Arts

At one time the two riverbanks of the Seine were like different cities, royalty on the right and commoners on the left. In the nineteenth century, Napoleon commissioned this metal bridge crossing the Seine. It has always been a pedestrian bridge and a popular meeting point for lovers. Today, couples come here to declare their love by fixing padlocks to its metal side grilles and throwing away the key.

3) Square du Vert-Galant

This teardrop-shaped park was created as a tribute to Henri IV, who was known for his passionate affairs and whose statue overlooks the park. This centuries-old romantic hotspot is still the place where lovers come for quiet picnics and romantic strolls along the Seine.

4) Musée de la Vie Romantique

The building that now houses The Museum of Romantic Life was once the home of painter Ary Scheffer. His friends Frédéric Chopin and George Sand (Amantine Lucile Dupin) were lovers and among many influential artists of this period.

George Sand was a liberated woman and great novelist who managed to successfully divorce her husband and keep control of her children at a time when such actions by a woman were unheard of. The music of Chopin plays in the gardens where you can enjoy tea in the greenhouse.

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5) Basilique du Sacré-Coeur (Sacred Heart)

While the five-domed white church has the look of a twelfthcentury Byzantine church, its construction did not begin until 1875. The structure was a kind of penitence by the French after a siege by the Prussian army. The interior features an impressive mosaic in which Christ exposes his sacred heart burning with love and compassion for humanity. A climb of two hundred and sixty feet up the spiral stairs to the top of the dome gives an unobstructed panoramic view of Paris.

A visit to these romantic sites will make you fall in love with Paris all over again.

— Pam Reimann Pam Reimann operates Passport to Adventure and More custom tours and travel planning. You can reach her at 812-453-1771 or visit her website at www.pamspassport.com.

ith spring break coming up, people all over the nation are trying to scrape together enough money to go on a trip as the winter ends. Many people will head somewhere tropical like Florida or even somewhere out of the country like Cancun or the Bahamas; some people take a trip ‘across the pond’ to Europe; and some people spend the beginning of spring donating their time to alternative spring breaks.

But what is the one thing that all of these trips have in common?

You need to start saving now!

Luckily, there are some things that you can do now that will save you money in the near future. For example—

Have a plan

By having a plan going in, you can save a lot of money. Are you going to need a hotel room? Are you flying? Renting a car? How many beds will you need for you and your friends? If you start planning now, flight prices are much lower—and sometimes, on websites like Priceline.com and Hotwire.com, you can “bundle” a hotel and flight, saving you money on both.

Know what your money is worth

This is two-fold. If you’re staying in the States, knowing what your money is worth can be as simple as making sure not to indulge in a $20 cocktail—especially when you could buy all of the necessary ingredients to make said cocktail for much less. But if you’re going overseas, this means you literally need to know what your money is worth by being aware of conversion rates. If you’re headed south to Mexico, you’re in good shape, as the American dollar is worth more than the peso; however, you lose money on the conversion rates in Europe. Be aware of this and plan accordingly.

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Spring Break Planning

I know, we all learned this principle in kindergarten, but over spring break it’s more applicable than ever.

By sharing a car, you can split gas prices—the more passengers you have, the smaller the amount you have to pay. In fact, if one of your friends drives a gas-efficient car like a Prius, you can cut gas prices even more by taking their car—a sure-fire way to cut costs (and stress). By sharing a hotel room, you can also split that cost. But perhaps the least obvious (and easiest) way to share is to share dinner.

Most restaurants serve portions that are more than big enough for two people; by sharing a meal, you leave a little extra money for dessert.

Bon voyage, and have a good spring break!

— Katie Darby-Mullins

Alert your bank that you’re leaving town

You might know where you’re going months in advance, but the bank doesn’t Know what your money is worth. In Mexico, know your the Peso is worth less than the Dollar. plans. One But elsewhere, not knowing the conversion easy way rate could really hurt your bottom line. to find yourself in an unfamiliar town with no money and no hope of getting any is to use your debit or credit card when you’re out of town without telling your bank first. Often, banks have automatic alerts that show ‘suspicious use’ on debit and credit cards—and if they don’t know you’re supposed to be in Panama City, they’ll shut down access to your account.

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Esthetic Perfection

Everyone can benefit from a little “me” time now and then. Esthetic Perfection, which is located in Evansville’s east side, is a place where solace and pampering combined with an array of esthetic services can help you to look and feel beautiful inside and out.

We spoke with Surbhi Surana, the owner of Esthetic Perfection, about her background, her experiences, and the types of the many services offered at Esthetic Perfection, such as facial threading, full-body waxing, facials, and lash extensions.

N4U: How did you become interested in esthetics?

I used to watch my mother thread and began to experiment with threading myself at the age of nine.

Over time, I perfected this talent and began threading friends. Eventually, I realized the demand for threading as well as the demand for other beauty services, so I decided to pursue studies in esthetics. Originally, I opened the salon under the name, A Touch of India; however, I have since renamed the business Esthetic Perfection to better reflect the services we offer.

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What is unique about Esthetic Perfection?

Facial threading is a skilled technique and not widely available. We also offer Brazilian waxing. Brazilian waxing must be administered correctly, or hair will remain. At Esthetic Perfection, the hair is gone! We also provide all of our services in a relaxing atmosphere, and we are proud to be a sterile spa, as we do not “double dip” wax.

What are the most requested services?

Although all of our services (facials, make-up applications, and eyelash extensions) are quite popular, the most frequently requested services would be Brazilian waxing and facial threading.

What are your hours?

Our clients lead busy lives; therefore, we schedule by appointment only, seven days a week, to accommodate them.

— Ann Utley For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Esthetic Perfection, formerly known as Surbhi’s Touch of India, at 1741 Oak Hill Road, Suite D, or at (812) 491-SKIN, or visit their website at www.surbhistouchindia.com

Local Business Offers Beauty, Memories It’s FEBRUARY! The month in which we celebrate…Ground Hog Day! What?

Not your first thought?

February also ushers in Valentine’s Day, filling the air with love, romance, and beauty. For many people, the month of February evokes images of cards, chocolate hearts and, of course, jewelry.

News 4U asked jewelry expert Tracy Zeller, of Tracy Zeller Enterprises, to share her expertise and fine jewelry insight with our readers. What we learned will surprise you!

The beauty of the jewelry business, is the opportunity to see how lives can be impacted through jewelry. A simple purchase can become an heirloom three or four generations down the road. The original owner may hold only a few of the memories reflected in a single piece of jewelry.

From a business perspective, Tracy values her community, espousing the motto “Live to Give.” As a local jeweler, Tracy says she feels “privileged to live, work and give back to help support those who work so hard to meet the many needs within our community.”

Through restoration, beauty and joy can be found in old bent or broken pieces of jewelry. Antique or inherited jewelry often hides in the confines of a jewelry box; however, these treasures can be transformed into masterpieces to be cherished and worn.

Engraving is another way to personalize almost anything: a ring, a watch, a briefcase or even a wooden box top. As the only jewelry store in the tri-state with this capability, it is easy for Tracy to memorialize any occasion with a date, a poem, or even a child’s signature inside something as small as a ring.

Jewelry is a personal and sentimental investment that creates and instills lasting memories; therefore, it is imperative that you make an informed decision in any jewelry purchase. Selecting a personal jeweler you can trust is key. A personal jeweler does not just sell jewelry, but is genuinely interested in making sure that the recipient absolutely loves the piece. To help identify an ideal jewelry fit, many questions should be asked, such as, “Does the recipient wear white gold (silver) or yellow gold?” At the end of the day, whether you plan to spend $50 or $5,000, if the recipient does not absolutely love the jewelry, it will not be worn and the expenditure will be wasted.

Jewelry is not just a purchase, but rather a treasured memory investment that can last a lifetime… and beyond.

— Ann Utley Tracy Zeller Enterprises is located at 111 S. Red Bank Road, Evansville, IN 47712. For information or questions, contact Tracy Zeller at 812-423-4376 or visit their website at TracyZeller.com.

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hile most of the continental United States likes to celebrate Mardi Gras because of the colors, foods, and festivities, not everyone knows the history or significance behind one of the most important items at the Mardi Gras celebration: the king cake. There are so many requests for these cakes in the Tristate area that the Donut Bank actually makes the cakes for order from the beginning of the Epiphany season (which is January 6th this year) until Fat Tuesday.

Chris Kempf of the Donut Bank explains king cakes in this way: “It’s a round, sweet dough— some have filling, some don’t—but ours has a cinnamon paste filling. And it’s tradition during the time of Epiphany, a time of celebration.”

Kempf says one of the defining features of a king cake isn’t just the filling or ingredients inside it: “Inside each king cake was traditionally a baby or a gold coin—the baby was based on the Christ child—and during the parties that would

happen throughout that time of year, whomever would be served the slice with the baby or coin, folklore had it that they would have seven days of good luck.”

The king cake is known for its bright colors (and sometimes the inclusion of beads). Kempf says, “It’s decorated in the three colors of Mardi Gras, which are purple, green, and gold. And each one of those colors has a particular representation: purple is justice, green is faith, and gold represents power. We decorate it with those colors, and we’ll also put bead necklaces on the cake and bake them fresh every morning and sell them.

We have a very good package, too, it’s very, very festive, and we sell quite a few of them.”

Of course, making a king cake is fun (see inset for recipe), but if you need one in a pinch, you’re lucky to be in a town where you can order one—the Donut Bank takes orders through Fat Tuesday. Check out their website www.donutbank.com to find the location nearest you.

— Katie Darby-Mullins

King Cake Recipe One easy way to make a king cake at home is to take: • 4 ounces of cream cheese • 1/2 cup of brown sugar • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/4 cup raisins (it’s best to soak the raisins in hot water first, but this isn’t necessary)

• 1/2 cup pecans (also optional) for the traditional filling.

Rolls: You need two ‘rolls’ for the cake, which can be made from 12 crescent rolls from the can.

Icing: • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar • 3 1/2 tablespoons cream • 1 teaspoon vanilla • Mardi Gras colored — purple, green, or yellow sugar crystals or food coloring

Directions: Mix the ingredients for the filling together in a large bowl and then preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Then, you can use either a cookie tray or pizza tray on which to unroll the crescent dough—try to make sure the triangle edges all line up. Put the filling inside and fold the small points of the triangles over, closing the cake up. Make sure to put a coin or a baby (found at any holiday novelty shop) into the cake—and then bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Then mix the ingredients for the icing in a bowl and pour over the cake once it’s cooled.

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Valentine’s Day Shopping

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ew holidays are more gift-oriented than Valentine’s Day, which is part of why it strikes fear into the hearts of couples everywhere. What do you get a new boyfriend? What do you get your wife—who already has everything she wants? Fortunately, there are many ways to give gifts that don’t break the bank—or heart of your loved one. For example:

Technology

There are plenty of good techie gifts this season that can prove helpful your partner’s daily life; devices that both keep things organized and let you have fun while doing it. A GPS device, like a Garmin, is a great gift for someone whose love is always on the road. This gift says you’re thinking of them and that you want them to be safe—even when they’re traveling away from you. These gifts range from $79 to $599, so there are a variety of options for any budget. You can also give an ever-popular tablet, like an iPad or a Kindle Fire. Tablets range in price from $199 to $599.

Tickets Sometimes the best Valentine’s Day gifts are for things that you can do together. From something as simple as pre-purchasing movie tickets and a gift card for a nice dinner to buying tickets to one of the big events coming through the Ford Center soon, this gift is the promise of a date—and more importantly, of a night out where you guys can spend time together. Lady Antebellum will be at the Ford Center on February 26th; if your partner likes country music, this could be the perfect Valentine’s Day gift.

Tickets for the show range from $39.50-$49.50. The Evansville Icemen also play lots of games throughout the season—ranging from $8 to $39, you can see a fun game and support a local team.

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Entertainment Another way to really tailor your gift to your Valentine’s tastes is to buy movies or music—and then watch or listen together. A gift like this can even be part of a bigger plan; while a DVD or CD is not expensive (usually from $9.99 through $29.99, depending on the format), it’s easy to turn it into the center of a larger Valentine’s date. You can set up a restaurant at home and cook your sweetheart’s favorite cuisine—or even buy takeout at their favorite restaurant. Afterwards, it’s easy to spend the night on the couch watching a new movie or listening to a new CD. And if your partner is an audiophile, there are several places in town—like Joe’s Records on the West side—where you can still find both new and used vinyl.

Jewelry and Candy Of course, you can’t go wrong with the traditional standbys. Places like McCarty’s Jewelry - 250 S. Red Bank Road (812) 425-3916 have beautiful Shamballa bracelets that are sure to make your Valentine smile.

And if you’re looking for chocolate, there’s no place finer than Mike Lib’s - 864 S. Green River Road (812) 424-8750 – their pecan flipovers and assorted crèmes are to die for.

— Katie Darby-Mullins Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • February 2012

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APPS WORTH DOWNLOADING News 4U is proud to include students from the EVSC’s New Tech Institute as contributors.

Flixster 5/5 stars If you love watching movies, I strongly recommend downloading the movie app, Flixster. It is free for the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android, and Blackberry.

Not only does this app let me locate movie theaters near me, but I can watch official movie trailers, search for upcoming films and DVD releases, get local show times from theaters nearby, and find information on any movie in the theater or on DVD. I have Flixster downloaded onto my iPod Touch so that in my free time, I can check for upcoming movies at nearby theatres, locate the movie theaters that are near me, and get information on the theater, show times, running lengths of each movie, and the movie rating. If you’re at a computer, you can also visit the Flixster Web site.

I enjoy going to the movies with my younger siblings, but before we go, I always use the app to check the movie, its rating, and the trailer to make sure it is appropriate for them to watch.

If you love movies, you’ll love Flixster.

— Molly Brady

Gasbuddy 5/5 stars The free Gasbuddy App, compatible with Android and iPhone, allows you to type in your zip code or city and state along with the grade of gas you are looking to buy. It will then show gas stations and their prices from lowest to highest in and around your immediate location, conveniently providing the address of the gas station so that you can find it. If you are at a gas station, you can also update the price if it is different from the information the app gives you and earn points toward their prize giveaways.

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you might be at home.

Since you can enter the city and state, you do not necessarily have to have a GPS; however, if you do have a GPS in your phone, you can use the “find gas near you” option and not even have to know what city you are in!

Because of the useful information, moneysaving potential, and user-friendliness of this app, I would give it five out of five stars for any driver who purchases— and has to be budget-conscious about—gas.

— Lacey McCloud

Hello Wallet App 4/5 stars Have you ever had a problem with spending too much money and not budgeting so you could still pay your bills on time? If so, you need to know about the Hello Wallet App— which is an iPod Touch and iPhone App. This application provides location-based services to improve its budgeting capabilities for each person.

To start out, you have to enter the total amount of money you will spend on bills each month; then, of course, you have to enter the amount of money you will make each month, along with your pay dates and the dates that the bills are due. This app will then compare all of your bills to the amount of money you make to show you how much money you will have left over. It will also figure a budget day-by-day to show you how much money you should have based on your finances and when bills must be paid.

The only downside I see to this app is that it is only compatible with iPod Touch and iPhone. While it’s a great app, it is, unfortunately, just not compatible with a variety of mobile devices.

— Arman Cooksey

Tango Video Calls 5/5 stars

Do you ever feel like looking at someone face to face when you’re talking to them on the phone? Tango Video Calling App allows you to video chat with another person on your webenabled phone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Talking with someone is as simple as tapping their name in your contact list, which instantly starts the call. On the other end, the receiving person’s device will ring and a list of options will appear. A person receiving a call can ignore it, accept it, or accept it with audio only. Be careful though; if your device doesn’t have a front-facing camera, you and the person you’re talking to won’t be able to see each other at the same time; in fact, you might find yourself looking at a totally oblivious person across the room.

Tango even supports calling between different platforms, such as Apple and Windows phones. You can also leave a video message for someone if they can’t receive your call. The app comes with five free messages, but additional ones will cost you.

The app is available on iPod Touch (4 th Generation), iPhone, iPad, Windows PCs, Windows Phone, and almost any device running Android 2.1 or higher.

— Utah Ponce

When Technology Breaks…

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s technology expands and improves, it’s inevitable that we, its users, face bugs and software issues. Luckily for the Tristate, Todd Veeck, owner of iPhone Todd, repairs all sorts of phones and tablet devices – largely iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches, Xboxes, and HTC phones.

Veeck says, “I can fix anything. The main thing I see the most is screens. I can do anything from charging problems—batteries or charge ports, water damage, power buttons. And then on Xboxes, there’s the red ring of death, and I fix that.” iPhone Todd’s services are especially valuable in the Tristate area: The nearest Apple stores are in Louisville and Nashville, and that’s a pretty long drive to get a phone fixed. As far its business model, iPhone Todd started out the same way most businesses do – with the realization that there was an unmet need in the Tristate area for affordable phone and device care. “I’ve been doing it for about a year, and I started doing it because there are a couple places, but they’re charging anywhere from $20 to $100 more than me on some things. I was tired of paying that super high price to do something that I felt like I could do and love it,” Veeck says.

Not only does iPhone Todd promise “the lowest price in town;” it also advertises repairs that start at just $10—and puts a focus on fixing your phone fast. While it acknowledges that some repairs take longer, iPhone Todd can fix some phones in as little as 10-20 minutes. However, the company makes clear that it values doing the job right above doing the job quickly.

It’s good to know that in a time when we are dependent upon technology, there are people in the Tristate who can fix the occasional inevitable problem.

— Katie Darby-Mullins Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • February 2012

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localtalent Reanna Fuller

The Art of Business

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rt comes in different forms and sizes, and so does success. This has proven to be particularly true for Reanna Fuller, who has paved the way for arts and business in developing new partnerships.

Art works to connect culture and commerce and what people sometimes don’t understand is that there are a lot of public benefits associated with public art.

In my mind, Reanna has created two characters: the Artist Me and the Business Me. These two characters address the artist as well as the business of art—while one is committed to making art, the other one believes in the art enough to support and promote it.

Reanna Fuller is a business owner first and foremost: “I am one half of the dynamic duo that owns and operates The Ahh Spa, LLC.” Since graduating from Bodyworks Massage Therapy, she’s been cultivating her skills as Evansville’s most alluring Fashion Event Promoter. “The title of event planner and fundraiser came shortly after opening our office nearly 5 years ago.” Since then, Reanna has produced all kinds of events, but the most notable are her fashion trunk shows. These annual “Pin-Up” themed fashion fundraising events “host over a dozen local artists, dancers and performers and entertained over 300 people at this event which has benefited PAAWs Animal Rescue and Tri-State Food bank, as well as other local charities. We have also done many fashion shows around Christmas and Valentine’s Day, the Annual Red Hot Luau; and in 2011 marked the first annual Night Gallery Art Exhibit. The events typically take place in smoke-free bars in the Evansville area, and feature art, entertainment, dance performances, burlesque, comedy or fashion shows. 50 to 100% of the profits of the event go towards the chosen charity. We try to work with only local or family-owned businesses and organizations as we believe supporting our friends in the community and local economy comes first.”

To you, what is job satisfaction? Is your success only measured by the number of people through the doors?

“Before I opened Ahh Spa, LLC and started doing events on the side, I thought success was measured in money and all the things that come with keeping up with the Joneses. However, I learned that what really makes a

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job satisfying is making other people happy and being able to give back to the community. When I first moved from Louisville, KY to Evansville ten years ago, I felt fairly dissatisfied with the lack of cool events and things to do in the area. Now I realize, you just have to make your own fun. I love the freedom, the interesting people I’ve met, the friendships I’ve made and the fun I’m having.

And it’s great to see people pull out all the stops and get really dressed up for a night out on the town. It’s a LOT of work but it’s always worth it as we have been able to generate a lot of revenue for some great charities. I can’t imagine doing anything else with my life!”

So you are working on a big show for February called Mardi Bras? What can people expect when attending this event?

“Mardi Bras is Saturday, February 18 th at Casino Aztar Conference Center beginning at 7pm. This event was created by many fab ladies who were on The Aids Resource Group fundraising committee. It’s an amazing event that raises money for aids victims and testing in the Tri-State area! The event features a killer fashion show that showcases bras and lingerie created by local artists and people in the area. These bras are

auctioned off during the evening. We will also feature performances by the sassy and classy Burlesque Babes Behaving Badly, local belly dancers, and other entertainers. There will be themed drink specials and appetizers and art auctions as well. We encourage everyone to dress up as if they were attending a masquerade ball or carnival. It’s one of the most fun events that happens in Evansville and I’m thrilled to be involved.”

What projects do you have in the pipeline?

“Our upcoming projects involve a carnival-themed burlesque routine for Mardi Bras as well as helping the ARG gang plan the event, appearances by The Burlesque Babes Behaving badly at The Book Broker for Comic Book Day 2012, and then Pin-Up party and Night Gallery 2012!”

— Tamatha Lant Contact The Ahh Spa and ask for me at 812-471-4990. You are also welcome to email Reanna at Reanna1023@gmail.com.

Go to www.MardiBras.org for more info.

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Spudz -N- Stuff Multiple Locations Online: SpudzNStuff.com

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ason Dicken and his wife, Leah, own four local Spudz-N-Stuff restaurants, where they sell freshlymade salads, big Philly-style subs, pita sandwiches, and if you look hard enough under the piles of cheese, vegetables, meat, sour cream, various crunchy bits, and baked potatoes.

“I had the concept a couple years, before I actually had a place,” said Jason Dicken.

“I started with a chocolate shop in Washington Square Mall; then, we moved to doing baked potatoes, and then, I opened the first Spudz-N-Stuff on Pearl Drive about four and a half years ago.”

Now, Spudz-N-Stuff has locations on the east side, downtown, and in Henderson, as well, and Dicken plans to open two more locations in the next year.

I stopped by the East Side SpudzN-Stuff on Green River Road for lunch and was pleasantly surprised at the many menu offerings - almost 40 potato choices and another 20 salad and sandwich offerings, along with a kids section and brownies.

On my table, an upright sign held a picture of The Bronco potato and vowed that “Underneath the Jalapeno, Beef, Pork, BBO, Cheese, and Fried Onions, There’s a Baked Potato!” Another reminded me that Spudz-N-Stuff would be happy to cater my tater.

I chose the Philly Cheese Steak Potato. The cook sizzled thin-sliced beef on a panini press and split a steaming baked potato. He squeezed on copious melted buttery stuff and added Cheez Whiz, hot steak, sauteed onions, green peppers and grilled mushrooms – and topped it with a sprinkle of grated cheddar.

It was great, so big I couldn’t finish it, and the potato hiding under there was tasty all by itself, fluffy and creamy with a nice brown skin.

I’d have to describe a Spudz-N-Stuff potato as a two-pound, open-faced hot sandwich that uses a baked potato instead of a bun. Steak, ground beef, taco beef, pulled pork, chicken, ham and vegetarian selections are offered. It’s a treat for those of us who avoid wheat, which is difficult when eating out.

Is it healthy? Meh. It is noted that the American Heart Association has declared Idaho potatoes a heart-healthy food, and with lots of fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and a good bit of protein for a vegetable, they can be. Douse a potato

Spudz-N-Stuff Locations: Hours vary by location:

West Side 5225 Pearl Drive (Across from Wal-Mart) (812) 402-8287 East Side 815 S. Green River Road (Across from Baskin Robins)

(812) 402-7783

Downtown 101 N.W. 1st Street

(In the Old Post Office Plaza)

(812) 402-7555

Henderson, KY 192 Gardenmile Road (Near Kmart) (270) 212-1777 worth four servings of starch on its own with buttery stuff, taco meat, cheese sauce and sour cream, however, and it’s sort of like claiming Hardee’s Monster Thickburger is healthy if you ask for a whole-grain bun.

But hey, if you’re watching your calories, choose one of the salads or the chicken fajita pita; they’re good too.

A nod to worldly cuisine throughout the menu keeps it interesting. For example, the Ponzu Philly Steak Sandwich is splashed with Japanese citrus-flavored soy sauce and topped with a scattering of cilantro, and the Apollo Philly is garnished, Greek-style, with feta cheese and tzatziki sauce.

— Aimee Blume

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James Edwards

Logsdon’s

1206 East Main Street • Boonville, IN (812) 897-8813

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localchefspotlight Throughout his long culinary career, Chef James Edwards of Logsdon’s in Boonville has had a continuing love affair with his favorite food—meat. The man loves meat.

He learned the steak trade during a 12-year stint at the Hornet’s Nest, Evansville’s favorite north-side steak, chicken and catf ish institution.

“When I met Rose and David Dewitt, who own Logsdon’s, I was running the kitchen at the Hornet’s Nest while [long-time Hornet’s Nest Chef] Joe Wagner wasn’t there,” he said. “I was the meat cutter at Logan’s Roadhouse for six years during that time too, so that led into the whole steak house thing.”

When the DeWitts offered him a chance to put together a new steak-based restaurant with them, he moved to Chandler and got busy.

“I used what I learned in the places I worked to come up with what we serve here,” he said. “I got to work with a lot of great people over the years and collected a little bit here and a little bit there. Joe taught me most of what I know. He was really good about letting people experiment. So to make a new menu you go through what you cooked over the years, what worked, what you think people will like and what will sell. You have to make money.

So far it’s been working here—and I have great help, which is so important.”

The best-selling entree at Logsdon’s is a grilled 10ounce aged choice ribeye, but the most commented-on dish is German fries, which contain strips of red and green

Logsdon’s Meat Loaf Plate Lunch

bell pepper. “I get more comments on the German fries with the peppers,” said Edwards. “You eat with your eyes first.

We’re firm believers that the food has got to look beautiful going out.”

Another of his favorites is the homemade broccoli cheese soup.

“The broccoli cheese soup is a recipe I’ve used everywhere and people seem to love it,” he said, “but my favorite thing in the kitchen is still cutting James Edwards and grilling the steaks. I of Logsdon’s love meat. I love bacon.

And I really just want to give people good food at a decent price.”

This theory and the idea of beautiful food were both evident in the plate lunch I enjoyed while at Logsdon’s: a full steak-sized platter of homemade meatloaf (with tiny pieces of green pepper and a lightly caramelized ketchup topping, smothered in brown gravy) with mashed potatoes, green beans and bread. For $5.95. A leaf of purple curly kale adorned the plate, and the green beans were seasoned with just a touch of garlic, diced onion and the occasional red pepper flake.

Edwards’ dreams for the future?

“I would like to see this place grow and have one in Evansville. I love the challenge of opening up a new place. It’s worked out here—it really amazes me how well it’s doing, and so fast. It’s that whole theory of giving people good food at a fair price, and it’s shocking how word really spreads.”

— Aimee Blume Logsdon’s does not accept reservations. Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am – 9pm, Friday and Saturday: Kitchen - Open 11am – 10pm Friday and Saturday: Bar 11am - ? Always Closed by 1am Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • February 2012

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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 Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388 Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine Boston’s - The Gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Cambridge Golf Course 1034 Beacon HIll Rd. 812-868-4653 Reservations Accepted/ Under $10, VISA/MC/ DSCVR/Full Bar

Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 $10-$15/Casual/ 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

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

Daily’s Bakery & Café 701 N. Main St. 484-6635 Reservations Accepted/ Under $10/Casual/Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/No Alcohol

Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant 215 Main St. 464-2769 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Diamond Deli 421 Riverside Dr. 433-6122 Under $10/Casual/ 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

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 Honey Baked Ham & Café 1449 N. Green River Rd. 471-2940 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • February 2012

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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 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 Pacetré Bake & Brew 2734 Mt. Vernon Ave. 420-6005 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 Wrap It Up 815 John St., Ste. 120 470-1000.

Under $10/No Checks/Cash Only/ No Alcohol

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

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

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

Ellis Park-Clubhouse (Henderson, KY) Hwy. 41 North 800-333-8110 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Burger Bank 1617 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-2265 Under $10/Casual

5 Guys Burgers 5402 E. Indiana St. 401-1773 Under $10/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

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

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

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

Libby & Mom’s Café 2 Richardt Ave. 437-3040 Under $10/Checks Accepted/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Log Inn (Haubstadt, IN) 12491 S. 200 E. 812-867-3216 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 423-6388 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted

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

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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 Red Fez (in Hadi Shrine Building) 6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/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 Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$25/Causual/Reservations Recommended/ 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

FROZEN YOGURT

Orange Leaf 701 Burkhardt Rd. 401-5215 Under $10/All Major Credit Cards Sweet CeCe’s 4827 Davis Lant Dr. 477-5276 (Newburgh, IN) 8680 High Pointe Dr. 812-853-5276 Under $10/All Major Credit Cards

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GERMAN

Gerst Bavarian Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 424-1420 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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

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House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky St. 422-0572 $10-$20/Casual/Checks Accepted/Cash/Full Bar Manna Mediterranean 2913 Lincoln Ave. 473-7005 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Milano’s Italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 484-2222 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1100 N. Green River Rd. 473-2903 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/Credit Cards Pita Pan 800 N. Green River Rd. (Inside Eastland Mall) 475-9333 (Newburgh) 4222 Bell Rd. (812) 853-9555 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/VISA Raffi’s Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-9166 $10-$15/Dressy Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

JAPANESE

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

FOOD Restaurant Guide

Nagasaki Inn 5720 Virginia St. 473-1442 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Roppongi Japanase Steak & Sushi 7221 E. Indiana St. 437-5824 $10-15/Reservations Accpeted/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol 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 Zuki Japanese Grill & Sushi Lounge 1448 N. Green River Rd. 477-9854 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Beer & Wine Serviced/All Major Credit Cards

KOREAN

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

LATIN AMERICAN Los Alfaro 1704 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-8070 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ No Checks/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC/DSCVR

MEXICAN

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

Cancun Mexican (Henderson) 341 S. Green St. 270-826-0067 (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 Firehouse Subs 1031 N. Green River Rd. 477-2141 Under $10/All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812-868-8071 Under $10/Casual 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 Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not-Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7500 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Turoni’s Pizzeria & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871 (Newburgh, IN) 8011 Bell Oaks Rd. 490-5555 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar - In house Brewery/ All Major Credit Cards Walther’s Golf ‘n Fun 2301 N. 1st Ave. 464-4472 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

PRIVATE DINING

C.J.’s Party Place (Inside Willow Lanes) Virginia & Hwy. 41 422-6682 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary for Parties/All Major 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 $20-$50/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary/ All Major Credit Cards

Old Post Office Event Center 100 NW. 2nd St. 812-253-2102 $10-$15/Full Bar Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566/812-774-6547 Under $10/Reservations Necessary/Checks Accepted/ No Credit Cards Truffles Eatery & Catering (Newburgh, IN) 4833 State Rd. 490-6070 $10-$15/Casual/No Alcohol/ Checks Accepted/VISA/ MC/DSCVR

PUBS

Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Credit Cards Corner Pocket Bar & Grill 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 428-2255 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Cricket’s (Newburgh) 518 W. Main St. 812-858-2782 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major 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 Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • February 2012

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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 The Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Cash Only Mojo Boneyard Sportsbar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 475-8593 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ 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 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 Steak and Take Grill (Newburgh, IN) 4946 Hwy 261 473-0300 $10-$15/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC/DSCVR 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

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

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

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

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 Steak and Take Grill (Newburgh, IN) 4946 Hwy 261 473-0300 $10-$15/Checks Accepted/ 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 MajorCredit 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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n a time where an entire television network about food thrives, what’s better than seeing a live chef competition? Perhaps seeing a live chef competition that supports local restaurants and donates to a local charity, the Tristate Food Bank. The third annual Steel Cook competition is coming to Casino Aztar on Sunday, February 19 th from 5 to 9 p.m.

Brian Jackson, who co-founded the event with Julie Karger three years ago, says that the excitement that the competitive environment breeds is his favorite reason to watch Steel Cook: “If you’ve never witnessed [Steel Cook], it’s basically really fine chefs trying to make stuff up as they go along, us(ing) ingredients and a circumstance that’s really primitive, and nothing counts but creativity. What we’ve given them (are) backyard tools to cook with and a small common pantry with about 80 items, and in every round they have to deal with a mystery item. Last year we gave them spam in one round.”

Jackson explains how important ingenuity is to the competition: “If you don’t have a lot more up your sleeve than your elbow you’re not going to do well… we give you twenty minutes to create a sandwich and a side in the first two rounds. In the final round, you have forty minutes to create three dishes,” he says.

Jackson emphasizes that part of the appeal is the local aspect: “If you look at the list of chefs we’ve invited over the years, they’re all chefs in locally owned restaurants that have tremendous experience all over the country—and many of these people all over the world. They’ve ended up in Evansville for one reason or another and now we get to see them compete against each other. You don’t have to go to a chain store—you don’t have to go to a national franchise. Evansville has tons of great locally owned and operated restaurants that are designed to feed Evansville.”

If you want to watch, tickets are $25, but if you’d rather participate in the event, you get to taste things if you’re sitting at a corporate table.

This year, there will be three awards given: the Steel Cook award (given by the judges); the people’s choice (voted on by people at the corporate tables); and the fan’s favorite, which anyone can vote for.

Though Steel Cook is a fun night out—it’s at Casino Aztar, so even if you get tired of the cooking competition, you could easily step out for a game or a snack and come back—it’s also an important night for the community. “The Tristate Food Bank will be getting the charitable donation this year,” says Jackson. It seems fitting that an event centered on food would give food back.

For ticket and food booth pricing as well as more information, please visit www.steelcook.org.

— Katie Darby-Mullins

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maKe it last

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ommunity Marriage Builders hosts four yearly retreats that focus on strengthening the marriage bond—and with one coming up in March, registration is filling up fast.

Though the retreat itself will be held March 16–18 at Lake Barkley in Kentucky, early registration will end on February 10. Make sure you register early because odds

are all spots will be filled by then. Andrew Gries, marketing and Web administrator, says that these weekends “help couples who are having issues or to keep couples strong.”

So whether you and your spouse are having a rough season or the best one of your marriage, a weekend on the lake with Community Marriage Builders could be just what you need to keep moving forward together.

— Katie Darby-Mullins

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (Weinbach) -- Beer Tasting Winetree (East) -Wine Tasting 7:00 PM Club Royale -Royale Brew & Blues Night 7:30 PM Ford Center -Jeff Dunham 8:00 PM 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 & DJ with Christina Walker Duck Inn -- Karaoke with DJ Travis

Lamasco Bar -Brock Stahl Acoustic 10:00 PM Lanhucks -Karaoke with Walt

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 9:00 AM Duck Inn -College Night with DJ Duck 12:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (St. Joe) -- Beer Tasting 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Karaoke Wild Card Idol Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Ford Center -Winter Jam Spectacular 7:30 PM Lamasco Bar -Andy Fulton on Piano 7:45 PM Duck Inn -- Karaoke

8:00 PM Ginny’s Place -Karaoke MoJo’s BoneYard -BoneYard Trio 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis Lanhucks -Open Mic with Andrea Wirth 9:30 PM Lamasco Bar -Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -College Night with DJ & Karaoke 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -College Night with Lindsey Williams

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Blind Dog

7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker

O’Brians Sports Bar -Sideshow Romance

7:15 PM Ford Center -Icemen vs. Rapid City

10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -RiRa Live - John Hussman Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs

8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Blues Other Brothers Legends -- Karaoke

11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -RiRa Live - DJ Upstairs

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Skelton’s Montourage Lamasco Bar -Henhouse Prowlers MoJo’s BoneYard -Cody Medcalf

11:30 PM Someplace Else -Monica Hillz & Edible Paris

9:15 PM Duck Inn -- Michael Guess and the Tenstrip

4:00 PM Lanhucks -- Open Pool Tournament APA Rules

9:30 PM Club Royale -- Akacia KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Rachel and The Jimmies

5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Blind Dog

10:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Blues Other Brothers Fast Eddy’s -Hot Dance Party hosted

by Hot 96’s Claire Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Apt F

7:15 PM Ford Center -Icemen vs. Rapid City

12:00 AM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Blues Other Brothers

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker

Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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callinG all soon-to-Be BriDes!

uperBride Sunday is inching closer and closer—February 5th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.—and event director Nora Ferguson from South Central Media says that one of its most stunning features is how all-encompassing the day is. “Unlike other wedding events, SuperBride Sunday is an event that focuses ONLY on weddings. We have something for everyone— even guys—and it is free,” says Ferguson.

Perhaps the best way to make use of the resources of SuperBride Sunday is to be as prepared as possible— which can mean knowing what (or who!) to bring and making sure to register for VIP Bride status. “If I were a bride who wanted to attend SuperBride Sunday, I would invite my mom, my future mother-in-law, sisters, Get your copy of the friends, and everyone in my 2012 Tri-State at Super wedding party to make a day of it. I suggest brides bring a Bride Sunday. Or, log on to notebook to take notes. Plan TristateBride.com to register to visit ALL (of) the vendors. and request a copy free!

Each one offers something different,” says Ferguson.

As for VIP status, you can only register at Brinker’s Jewelers at 111 South on the corner of Green River and the Lloyd, or go to a SuperBride on the Road Remote Broadcast— which you can find by listening to WIKY, WSTO, The Wolf, and Jack FM. Ferguson says, “We literally roll out the red carpet for VIPs and their guests, and they get into SuperBride for a special VIP-only hour from 9 to 10 a.m. VIPs get special VIP Bride goody bags filled with special prizes and offers. They are also registered for the VIP Bride honeymoon package from Colleen’s Concierege Travel. Throughout the day on SuperBride Sunday, VIP Brides have the chance to bo_ok a VIP Bride hair consultation from Bliss Salon or participate in a VIP-only gourmet tasting from a caterer.”

But perhaps the best thing about SuperBride Sunday is that it offers some unique events: “I think one of my favorite parts of the day is the Cake Dive. We have developed a fantastic partnership with Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center to help them raise money for kids and adults with disabilities.

Besides helping out a great local charity, it is a great way to win beautiful jewelry from Kruckenmeyer & Cohn and see how cakes from the Cup Cakery taste,” says Ferguson.

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a Piece oF tHe (american) Pie at Fast eDDY’s

homas Nicholas (Kevin Myers from the American Pie movies) will be in Evansville on Friday, February 24th and Saturday, February 25th at Fast Eddy’s. The first night, he’ll be signing autographs and meeting fans, and on the next night, he and his band, the Thomas Nicholas Band, will be playing.

Nicholas has been familiar to movie-goers since the early 90’s when he was in Rookie of the Year, but it was American Pie that really made his career explode. “The success of the first American Pie opened a lot of doors for my career.

I’m very thankful for that. I love to work and create,” he says. “There’s a new sequel to American Pie called American Reunion that hits theaters April 6th. It’s with all the original cast coming back together.”

American Reunion is part of the reason that the Thomas Nicholas Band is on the road right now. “Universal Pictures currently has my band on a college tour to promote the release of American Reunion. We’re stopping at 20 schools in the Gibson tour bus. We’re giving away a chance to win a trip to the premiere of American Reunion,” says Nicholas. “I’m hoping to make Fast Eddy’s a regular tour stop for TNB.” That’s not to say that his band hasn’t been a priority for him in the last several years. The Thomas Nicholas Band has played over 350 shows and released three albums since 2008; they also have an EP scheduled for release in April.

American Reunion will feature one of their new songs.

Nicholas describes the band by saying, “I grew up listening to classic rock and grunge rock, so I think our sound lies somewhere in the middle of that.”

Though Nicholas has found a way to combine parts of his acting and music careers, he acknowledges that his passions are very different: “My favorite part is getting to express what I want to say. As an actor I get to play characters that are written for me and take direction to accomplish that goal. Music is more of an example of who I am,” he says.

— Katie Darby-Mullins

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8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Blues Other Brothers Legends -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Calabash MoJo’s BoneYard -Hi Fi Cultivation 9:15 PM Duck Inn -Deliver Us From Evil 9:30 PM Club Royale -Akacia KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Rachel and The Jimmies 10:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Blues Other Brothers Fast Eddy’s -Jefferson Tarc Bus Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Lamasco Bar -Barnacle Billy and the Zebra Mussels Lanhucks -- Union Shovel Los Alfaro -- Dance Club O’Brians Sports Bar -Lindsey Williams

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10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -RiRa Live - Jay Johnson Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -RiRa Live - DJ Upstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Tova Uravitch 12:00 AM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Blues Other Brothers

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 10:00 AM The Centre -Super Bride Sunday 12:00 PM MoJo’s BoneYard -Super Mo’ Sunday Celebration 2:00 PM Victory Theatre -EPO’s “A Salute to Heroes”

4:00 PM Lanhucks -- APA & TAP Pool Leagues 5:00 PM Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- Super Sunday Bash!

Club Royale -- Super Game Bash!

Ginny’s Place -Super Sunday Bash KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Super Sunday Party!

O’Brians Sports Bar -- Super Sunday Party!

7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker

7:45 PM Duck Inn -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Latasha KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -Server Appreciation Night with Unique Soundz Karaoke with Travis Lamasco Bar -Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM Ginny’s Place -Karaoke

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Free Darts

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7

7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Club Royale -Andrea Wirth

12:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool

8:00 PM Someplace Else -Pool Tournament

5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Bar & Restaurant Appreication Night

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

7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Club Royale -Blender Showcase 7:05 PM Ford Center -UE Men’s Basketball vs.

Creighton 7:45 PM Duck Inn -Karaoke

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If the mere mention of Mardi Gras makes you hungry for crawfish and jambalaya and anxious to be in New Orleans, you might be surprised to find out that you can stay home and have pretty close to the same experience— at least when it comes to the celebration. Local restaurants and bars are going all out, and if you want to participate, here are a few places you could go: Archie & Clyde’s

8309 Bell Oaks Dr. • Newburgh, IN 812-490-7778 • ArchieAndClydes.com

Archie & Clyde’s in Newburgh will be celebrating mostly by adding Cajun food to their menu. Co-owner Danny Bradley says, “We’ll be having all the food specials…crawfish, etouffee, jambalaya, gumbo, red beans and rice, po’ boys— we do them all.” And if the extended food menu isn’t enough to attract you, they’re also bringing in regional Louisiana beers—the Abitas.

Beef O’ Brady’s

8177 Bell Oaks Dr. • Newburgh, IN 812-490-9464 • BeefOBradys.com

Beef O’ Brady’s is a great place to get a meal and catch a game, and that atmosphere of fun is precisely why they’re a good place to celebrate Mardi Gras.

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Club Royale

2131 W. Franklin St. • Evansville, IN 812-401-1699 Facebook.com/Club-Royale-Nightclub

A normal night at Club Royale involves getting a drink and seeing a good show—and with Mardi Gras coming up, the club promises to be an unforgettable way to celebrate the beginning the Lenten season.

Doc’s

1305 Stringtown Rd. • Evansville, IN 812-401-1201 Facebook.com/DocsRocks

Mardi Gras is an exciting time to visit any bar or restaurant, and Doc’s is no exception. They’ll be having drink and dinner specials in addition to their already extensive food and drink menu.

Duck Inn

4100 Pollack Ave. • Evansville, IN 812-402-4835 • MySpace.com/TheDuckInn

The Duck Inn is celebrating with both food and entertainment. Owner Steve Roberson says, “We’re doing a full Cajun menu…and we still do live crawfish. We bring them up from New Orleans and cook them here.” They are also featuring the Drop Dead Darlings in a burlesque show (which will include dirty pillow wrestling), as well as featuring several bands like the Addiction Cure on Friday and Apartment F on Fat Tuesday.

Lamasco Bar and Grill

1331 W. Franklin St. • Evansville, IN 812-437-0171 Facebook.com/LamascoBarAndGrill

Lamasco Bar and Grill is known for always putting on a good show, but especially during Mardi Gras. Owner Amy Word says, “We have live crawfish

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boil, shrimp po’ boys, creole potato salad, beignets, hush puppies,” says Word. They’re also bringing bluegrass band the Flatland Harmony Experience in on February 18th, and blues band Boscoe France in on Fat Tuesday.

Fast Eddy’s

507 NW Riverside Dr. • Evansville IN 812-424-7625 • FastEddysEVV.com

1801 N. Green River Rd. • Evansville, IN 812-401-4630

going to have creole bread pudding with rum sauce.” There will also be live entertainment the whole week.

Mojo’s Boneyard

9420 Bellemeade Ave. • Evansville, IN 812-475-8593 Facebook.com/MojosBoneyard Fast Eddy’s is bringing the bayou to the Tristate with the help of 103 GBF. General manager Andrew Fisher says that they’re having a wet t-shirt contest, and they’re featuring a GBF live remote from 10 to midnight. “There will also be $3 liquid cocaine drinks… we’ll have beads and booze,” says Fisher.

Harbor Bay

4428 N. First Ave. • Evansville, IN 812-423-0050 4706 Morgan Ave. • Evansville, IN 812-402-5122 HarborBayRestaurant.com

If you want to get a drink and play pool, spend Mardi Gras at O’Brian’s where you can celebrate by partying with friends.

Someplace Else

930 S. Main Ave. • Evansville, IN 812-424-3202 MySpace.com/SomePlaceElseEvansville

Jeremy Wynn, owner of Mojo’s Boneyard, says that they’re doing the complete Cajun menu. “The crawfish, oysters, gumbo and jambalaya, we’re doing all the items. We’re going to have entertainment. We’ll probably have the typical Mardi Gras Hurricane drinks, and we always have $10 buckets of beer,” says Wynn.

Nick Nackery

201 E. Virginia St. • Evansville, IN 812-423-6425 NickNackery.com

Someplace Else is sure to have an exciting Mardi Gras celebration; they’re known for being colorful and fun as it is.

Check out their drink menu.

Stockwell Inn

4001 E. Eichel Ave. • Evansville, IN 812-476-2384

Since Harbor Bay’s menu already features seafood, this might be a good location to go if you are looking for

KC’s Timeout Lounge

1121 Washington Square • Evansville, IN 812-437-9920 KC’s Timeout Lounge is updating their menu with a few twists. Mickey Schultz, who’s in charge of the kitchen, says, “Food-wise, unless it changes, we’re going to do a crawfish and sausage gumbo, we’re going to have creole style hot wings, Cajun cheese fries, and sautéed crawfish tails…we’re also

Before you go out for Mardi Gras, you need to stop by the Nick Nackery so that you’re prepared. “We’ve got some special deals on beads and we’ve got some really great Mardi Gras masquerade masks– we, of course, have costumes and all of the party supplies you need,” says owner Susie Blesch. Odds are, before your Fat Tuesday is over, you’ll see some beads that came from Nick Nackery.

Stockwell Inn will also be celebrating Mardi Gras in style: “We will be having fresh crawfish boil, and we have them brought up from Baton Rouge—we do it the right way,” says co-owner Andrea Wills. They’re even going to have fried gator—and drink specials.

They will also be selling beads and donating the proceeds to Wish Upon a Star.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Andria Reed Ginny’s Place -Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Lamasco Bar -BLUESday with Boscoe France

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7:15 PM Ford Center -Icemen vs. Ft. Wayne - Youth Jersey Giveaway Night 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Tasha & Paul 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 & DJ with Christina Walker Duck Inn -Karaoke with DJ Travis Lamasco Bar -Dave Flick

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 12:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (St. Joe) -- Beer Tasting 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Karaoke Wild Card Idol

Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Ford Center -UE Women’s Basketball vs.

Creighton 7:30 PM Henderson Fine Arts Center -- The Carolina Chocolate Drops Lamasco Bar -Andy Fulton on Piano 7:45 PM Duck Inn -- Karaoke 8:00 PM Ginny’s Place -Karaoke MoJo’s BoneYard -BoneYard Trio 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Club Royale -- Karaoke Contest hosted by BK with 106.1 Kiss FM Duck Inn -- College Night with DJ Duck KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis Lanhucks -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth 9:30 PM Lamasco Bar -Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -College Night with DJ & Karaoke

10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- College Night with Lindsey Williams

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 9:00 AM Victory Theatre -The Color of Justice 12:00 PM Victory Theatre -The Color of Justice 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Jimmy B 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker 7:15 PM Ford Center -- Icemen vs. Dayton - Guns & Hoses Night 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- David Ball Legends -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Honey Roy Lamasco Bar -Karaoke MoJo’s BoneYard -- Shutting Down & Loko Davi

9:15 PM Duck Inn -- Vulpes 9:30 PM Club Royale -Gossamer KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bad Medicine 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Hot Dance Party hosted by Hot 96’s Claire Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Guts n Glory O’Brians Sports Bar -St. Rip 10:30 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- David Ball Ri Ra Irish Pub -- RiRa Live - Lindsey Williams Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -RiRa Live - DJ Upstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Tatianna Lestrange

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 9:00 AM Ford Center -- IHSAA Semi-State Wrestling Tournament Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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4:00 PM Lanhucks -Open Pool Tournament APA Rules

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5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Jimmy B 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker The Centre -The Really Big Show: Arc Trek 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -David Ball Legends -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Blended Society MoJo’s BoneYard -The Cold Stares 9:15 PM Duck Inn -- Adam Blythe 9:30 PM Club Royale -Gossamer KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bad Medicine 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Flat Stanley Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Calabash Lanhucks -- Sister Brutal

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Los Alfaro -- Valentine’s Latin Party O’Brians Sports Bar -St. Rip 10:30 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- David Ball Ri Ra Irish Pub -RiRa Live - DJ Upstairs Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -RiRa Live - Cory & Jordan 11:30 PM Someplace Else -The Lady-Alana

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 1:00 PM Ford Center -UE Women’s Basketball vs. Drake Hoops for the Cure 4:00 PM Lanhucks -APA & TAP Pool Leagues 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker

7:45 PM Duck Inn -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night with Unique Soundz Karaoke with Travis Lamasco Bar -Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Club Royale -Andrea Wirth 8:00 PM Someplace Else -Pool Tournament 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Bar & Restaurant Appreication Night 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Club Royale -Andrea Wirth 7:45 PM Duck Inn -- Karaoke 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Moccasins Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Lamasco Bar -- “Big Love Auction” with Heatbox

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (Weinbach) -- Beer Tasting Winetree (East) -Wine Tasting 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 7:00 PM Club Royale -Royale Brew & Blues Night Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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7:05 PM Ford Center -UE Men’s Basketball vs. N.Iowa 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Chuck Grady 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 & DJ with Christina Walker Duck Inn -- Karaoke with DJ Travis Lamasco Bar -Josh Roberts 10:00 PM Lanhucks -Karaoke with Walt

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 12:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool

4:00 PM Liquor Locker (St. Joe) -Beer Tasting

7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Karaoke Wild Card Idol Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Hacienda East – Carnival with Katie Watts 7:30 PM Lamasco Bar -Andy Fulton on Piano 7:45 PM Duck Inn -- Karaoke 8:00 PM Ginny’s Place -Karaoke MoJo’s BoneYard -BoneYard Trio Hacienda North – Carnival with Chuck Grady

Travis Lanhucks -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth 9:30 PM Lamasco Bar -Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -College Night with DJ & Karaoke 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -College Night with Lindsey Williams

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 5:30 PM Tin Fish -Tom Small 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Hacienda West – Carnival Karaoke with Party Time DJ

7:05 PM 9:00 PM Ford Center -Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Sears Bracketbusters: Poker UE Men’s Basketball Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with 7:30 PM Christina Walker Hacienda East – Club Royale -- Karaoke Carnival with Contest hosted by BK Andy Norvell with 106.1 Kiss FM Duck Inn -- College Night with DJ Duck KC’s Time Out Budweiser reminds you to Lounge & Grill choose a designated driver.

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8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Top Tier Band Legends -- Karaoke Hacienda North – Carnival with Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke MoJo’s BoneYard -Paul Blake & Tasha Goben 9:15 PM Duck Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration with Addiction Cure 9:30 PM Club Royale -Never Been Caught KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Hot Dance Party hosted

by Hot 96’s Claire Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Lanhucks -- Apt F O’Brians Sports Bar -Bosko 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -RiRa Live - Nick Smith Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -RiRa Live - DJ Upstairs

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 12:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Mardi Gras Party with Stillwell & Rodenberg The Centre -- Disney Live!

Three Classic Fairy Tales Vanderburgh County Fairgrounds -- Crop for the Cure 3:00 PM The Centre -- Disney Live!

Three Classic Fairy Tales 4:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Mardi Gras Party with Hog Maw Blues Lanhucks -- Open Pool Tournament APA Rules 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Tom Small 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Victory Theatre -- EPO’s “Viva Violin!”

Hacienda North – Carnival with The Moccasins

7:30 PM Hacienda East – Carnival with Strolling Tones 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Top Tier Band Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Mardi Gras Party with Skelton’s Montourage Legends -- Karaoke Hacienda West – Carnival with Samuel Rice 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker MoJo’s BoneYard -St. Rip 9:15 PM Duck Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration with Drop Dead Darlings Burlesque Show/ Stationary Odyssey 9:30 PM Club Royale -Never Been Caught KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Gonzo’s Toybox Ginny’s Place -Karaoke

Lamasco Bar -Pocket City Pushers & Flatland Harmony Experiment Lanhucks -- Prowler Los Alfaro -- Dance Club O’Brians Sports Bar -Bosko

7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Top Tier Band Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker

10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -RiRa Live Adam Blythe Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night with Unique Soundz Karaoke with Travis Lamasco Bar -- Lindsey Williams

11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- RiRa Live - DJ Upstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Tasha Salad

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 4:00 PM Lanhucks -APA & TAP Pool Leagues 5:00 PM Ford Center -Icemen vs. Arizona Heart Night 6:00 PM Hacienda East – Carnival with Karaoke with Stefne Wene

7:45 PM Duck Inn -- Karaoke

10:00 PM Ginny’s Place -Karaoke

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Club Royale -Andrea Wirth

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8:00 PM Someplace Else -Pool Tournament 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 12:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Bar & Restaurant Appreication Night

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Club Royale -- Fat Tuesday Party with Blender Showcase Lamasco Bar -Fat Tuesday BLUESday with Boscoe France and Crawfish Boil MoJo’s BoneYard -- Fat Tuesday Party with Hog Maw Blues Band O’Brians Sports Bar -- Fat Tuesday Bash with Bosko

7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Club Royale -Blender Showcase

9:15 PM Duck Inn -- Fat Tuesday Celebration with Apt. 21

7:30 PM Hacienda East – Carnival with Rachel and The Jimmies

9:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Fat Tuesday Party with the Lounge Lizards

7:45 PM Duck Inn -- Karaoke

10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Fat Tuesday Party with West T-Shirt Contest and DJ Jon B

8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Fat Tuesday with The Amazing Soul Crackers Ginny’s Place – Karaoke Hacienda West – Carnival with Scott Winzinger

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 10:00 AM Ford Center -Icemen vs. Arizona Education Day Game

4:00 PM Liquor Locker (Weinbach) -Beer Tasting Winetree (East) -Wine Tasting 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 7:00 PM Club Royale -- Royale Brew & Blues Night 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Judah & Theo 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 & DJ with Christina Walker Duck Inn -- Karaoke with DJ Travis Lamasco Bar -Aaron VanVooren 10:00 PM Lanhucks -Karaoke with Walt

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 12:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (St. Joe) -- Beer Tasting 7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Karaoke Wild Card Idol Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker 7:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Andy Fulton on Piano 7:45 PM Duck Inn -- Karaoke 8:00 PM Ginny’s Place -Karaoke MoJo’s BoneYard -BoneYard Trio 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Club Royale -- Karaoke Contest hosted by BK with 106.1 Kiss FM Duck Inn -- College Night with DJ Duck

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Unique Soundz Entertainment with Travis Lanhucks -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth 9:30 PM Lamasco Bar -Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -College Night with DJ & Karaoke 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -College Night with Lindsey Williams

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Live Entertainment 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker 7:15 PM Ford Center -Icemen vs. Witchita 7:30 PM Henderson Fine Arts Center -Cirque Mechanics “BoomTown!”

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8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Duke Tumatoe Legends -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Hog Maw Blues Band Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke MoJo’s BoneYard -Strolling Tones 9:30 PM Club Royale -Bosko KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- American Pie 10:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Duke Tumatoe Fast Eddy’s -Hot Dance Party hosted

by Hot 96’s Claire Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Lanhucks -Punk Rock Night O’Brians Sports Bar -Diversion

10:15 PM Fast Eddy’s -Meet & Greet with Thomas Nicholas (from American Pie movie)

10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -RiRa Live - Troy Miller Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -RiRa Live DJ Upstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Tirah Docom 12:00 AM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Duke Tumatoe

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 8:00 AM The Centre -Day of Dance 8:30 AM The Centre -Girls in Bloom

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9:00 AM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Cole Hansen & The Significant Others (Austin, TX) 2:05 PM Ford Center -UE Men’s Basketball vs. Missouri State 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- Open Pool Tournament APA Rules Winetree (East) -Craft Beer Tasting

5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Live Entertainment 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker 8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Duke Tumatoe Legends -Karaoke

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker MoJo’s BoneYard -The Cold Stares 9:15 PM Duck Inn -Jumpstart Your Heart 9:30 PM Club Royale -Bosko KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -American Pie

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10:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -Duke Tumatoe Fast Eddy’s -Thomas Nicholas Band (from American Pie movie) Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Lamasco Bar -Namaste with Shady Side All-Stars

Lanhucks -Full Circle Los Alfaro -Dance Club O’Brians Sports Bar -- Stompbox 40 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- RiRa Live - John Hussman Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs

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11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -RiRa Live DJ Upstairs 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Cadillac Seville 11:59 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Duke Tumatoe

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 2:00 PM Club Royale -Daytona 500 Party Ginny’s Place -Daytona Party Rick’s Sports Bar -Daytona 500 Party 4:00 PM Lanhucks -APA & TAP Pool Leagues 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Ford Center -Lady Antebellum with Darius Rucker and Thompson Square 7:45 PM Duck Inn -Karaoke

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night with Unique Soundz Karaoke with Travis Lamasco Bar -The Sweetness

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Club Royale -Andrea Wirth 8:00 PM Someplace Else -Pool Tournament 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 12:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Bar & Restaurant Appreication Night Rick’s Sports Bar -Meet Your Evansville Icemen (Meet & Greet) 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Club Royale -Andrea Wirth 7:30 PM The Centre -Broadway Series “Pop Goes The Rock” by Cirque Dreams 7:45 PM Duck Inn -Karaoke

8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Lacey Chaddock Ginny’s Place -Karaoke 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Lamasco Bar -BLUESday with Boscoe France MoJo’s BoneYard -The Sweetness

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29 4:00 PM Liquor Locker (Weinbach) -Beer Tasting Winetree (East) -Wine Tasting 5:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -Free Darts

8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Sweetness (Austin, TX) 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 & DJ with Christina Walker Duck Inn -Karaoke with DJ Travis Lamasco Bar -Nick Hamilton 10:00 PM Lanhucks -Karaoke with Walt

7:00 PM Club Royale -Royale Brew & Blues Night 7:15 PM Ford Center -Icemen vs. Witchita

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clubs & Pubs

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

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

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 Strolling Tones Rowan Tree Tom Small 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 Unstoppablet 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 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 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 Guts N Glory 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 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 Unstoppable 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 Velair 7 Will-C Yankee Dime

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THE SWEETNESS

WHO: Aly Tadros (vocals, classical guitar, vihuela), Chloe Charles (vocals, classical guitar), Sam Mclellan (vocals, upright bass), Douglas Jay Boyd (vocals, cajon/percussion) ABOUT THE BAND: The Sweetness is an Austin/Toronto based “antifolk” collective (soon to be Toronto/ NYC - we’re relocating!). Doug and Aly were touring as a singer/songwriter duo when they met Chloe at the 2010 International Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis, TN. Sam knew Chloe through the Toronto music scene she played in her band and worked on her record, so later that year Chloe brought Sam along to tour as a trio.

Exactly a year after they met Chloe, the four got together at Folk Alliance to perform as each other’s backing bands. Their showcases immediately picked up a buzz and before long people were asking why not just perform as a band?

WHAT THEY PLAY: Urban folk with a dash of soul/hip hop. We do a lot of four-part harmonies with heavy Cajondriven backbeats. Most people say they’ve never heard anything like it.

HOW PEOPLE CAN FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR UPCOMING GIGS: Find us on www.WeTheSweetness.com for Canadian & US dates.

LOCAL DATES: Feb. 26: Lamasco’s - 9PM Feb 28: Mojo’s Boneyard - 8PM Feb 29: Deerhead - 8PM

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Get to Know Your Evansville Icemen!

Jake Obermyer Defense

Jake Obermeyer is in his third full pro-season and first full campaign with the Evansville IceMen. A highscoring defenseman, Obermeyer is excited about both the game and the city.

Coolest thing that’s happened to you on the ice this year?

I’d say the home opener after we won. That was extremely fun.

Any pre-game rituals?

My pre-game ritual is always, before the game, I always like to nap for as long as I can. Eat lunch and go nap until I have to get ready to go to the game.

Favorite thing about the new Ford Center?

It’s fun to play there; it’s brand new, so it’s obviously a nice facility.

The locker room is extremely nice.

Favorite place to go to in Evansville?

A fun place to go after hockey games with all the guys is Main Gate.

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Campus Connection Basic orientation will be offered February 1 through 29. Times and fees vary.

Contact (812) 464-1989 for more information.

Chi Alpha’s Transformed! event will be held February 2,9, 16 and 23 in the Mitchell Auditorium at 7 p.m. Activities, prizes and food will be provided.

USI students are encouraged to expand their skills and understanding of religious diversity and interfaith cooperation at the Interfaith Student Workshop, held at Thrall’s Opera House. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and cost $10.

Study abroad information sessions will be held at 9 a.m. in University Center 2205 February 6, 15 and 21.

Short-term, semester and year-long study opportunities are available.

Academic Skills will offer study sessions in the Recreational and Fitness Center February 7, 14, 21 and Gamma Phi Beta will host Lip Sync, an annual event 28, between 6 and 9 p.m. to support the no-kill animal shelter P.A.A.W.S. Sessions will include math, The show will be held in Mitchell Auditorium at 7 p.m. anatomy, biology, chemistry, Donations and an entry fee will be taken at the door. physics, astronomy, geology, geography and Spanish.

Students are encouraged to show USI spirit at the women’s basketball game February 9, to win SAA’s Craziest Fan Contest. USI’s Student Organization will announce the winner February 11 at the men’s basketball game.

Registration is required in the Physical Activities Center before the start of the game.

USI Alumni and Greek Alumni Reunion will follow the Homecoming men and women’s basketball games held February 11. Food and entertainment will be provided in the Physical Activities Center, room 200.

Academic Skills will offer study sessions in Rice Library February 15 and 29, between 6 and 9 p.m. Sessions will include math, writing, anatomy, physiology, chemistry and Spanish.

Evansville State Hospital hosts STELLAR (Students and Elderly Linking Around Relations) February 17 for USI students at 3 p.m. The program is a service group planned to build relationships between college students and their elders. Contact Tori Daugherty at vadaughter@mail.usi.edu for more information.

February 23 is National Eating Disorder Screening Day. USI’s Counseling Center will offer free and confidential screenings about symptoms and signs of such disorders. Students who participate in screenings between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. will be given a free gift.

— Brooke O’Shields

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon

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product of gaming giant Namco Bandai games, the Ace Combat series has provided gamers with a front row cockpit seat to intense aerial combat action. The series’ latest major console release is Assault Horizon, which gives aircraft aficionados a variety of missions or “sorties” so the fray stays fresh.

The player straps on the drab flight suit of Colonel William Bishop— call sign “Warwolf 1”— using his aeronautical acrobatics and deadeye accuracy to stop a network of militant Russian terrorists. While flying as Colonel Bishop, the player usually engages in fierce dog fights or air-to-air combat weaving in, out and around hostile aircraft employing and evading sidewinder missiles and cannon fire.

There is a riotous rhythm to the dog fights; however, for someone who is new to facing difficult enemies in the campaign, the thrill of the chase can become stale. Colonel Bishop has a variable fleet of aircraft at his disposal such as the French Rafale M. “Squall,” the cutting edge American F-35B Lightning II and the acute Swedish JAS-39C Gripen “Griffin.”

On heavy ordinance air-to-ground missions, the player flies as or alongside Major Janice Rehl, raining thunder from a B-2 Spirit or spitting brimstone as the gunner on an AC-130 Gunship. As Captain Doug Robinson, the player enters the role of close air support commandeering a fearsome AH-64 Apache Longbow attack helicopter making for brutal urban air-to-air and air-to-ground battles.

The visual aspect of Assault Horizon is nearly infallible. The aircraft, characters, explosions and landscapes look surreal. Even the infrastructure and geographic variables of major metropolitan battlegrounds such as Miami, Moscow and Dubai look superb. Assault combat also has its fair share of bogeys.

At times, the controls become awkward and difficult; therefore, an Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 joystick would be the optimal choice. The online multiplayer is outrageously difficult and frustrating to new recruits of the series. Single player is very entertaining but still pretty challenging even in “Rookie” mode, which is the easiest setting. The game offers moderate replay value.

— Nick Durcholz *The E.S.R.B. has rated this game “T” for Teen due to Alcohol Reference, Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes and Violence.*

Get to Know Your Evansville Icemen!

Nick Schneider Defense

Defensive player Nick Schneider is in his third CHL season and his second with the Evansville IceMen. Favorite thing to do in Evansville?

I enjoy going out to the golf courses with some of the guys or going to the movies.

Coolest pro-hockey experience?

I was playing in Muskegon Robin Bouchard was going for a record for most goals scored in minor pro hockey, and to witness that—and I got an assist—that was kind of cool. He put in so many years, and for him to get a record was pretty cool. Unreal to be a part of. Me and Todd Robinson both had assists.

Sports teams?

I’m actually a pretty big Minnesota Twins fan, and then actually, growing up, I was a Toronto Mapleleafs fan.

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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.

BELL’S THIRD COAST BEER

BECK’S DARK (Bremen, Germany)

(Comstock, MI)

GOOSE ISLAND HONKER’S ALE (Chicago, IL)

Todd Zachritz – 2.0 This cloudy golden ale pours with some sediment, but the crisp lagery aroma is appealing enough. Taste is full, hinting at grains (barley, wheat), and there’s just enough of a hop bite to make this a formidable entry in the session ale category.

Quite good.

This dark ruby lager pours with a thick head of off-white carbonation.

Lace is pleasant if unremarkable.

Aroma is sweet and malty, and it tastes much like a regular Beck’s -- slightly skunky, but with a roasted burnt malt taste. Not very interesting or worthy, and not one I’d recommend.

Jabez Martinez – 4.0

Jabez Martinez – 2.0

Todd Zachritz - 4.0

When I poured this beer it reminded me of one of my favorite Bell’s beer -- Winter White. The cloudy yellow appearance is similar, but this has a bitter flavor to it. The grain and yeast flavors are a little more prevalent, but it’s pretty good.

Jaqulyn Woolsey – 3.0 As it poured, this beer had no head whatsoever. It’s super thin and light, and doesn’t have much flavor. It seems that most of the taste comes from the smell of the beer. I’d say this beer is drinkable, and forgettable.

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This was labeled a dark beer but it reminded me more of a Coke when I poured it. I am not a big Beck’s fan, and this did not sway my stance. It was very dry, with little flavor and not much to it. The carbonation was ok, but I’d consider this and average to poor beer.

Jaqulyn Woolsey – 2.0 I’m definitely weirded out by the dark green-bottle beer. It’s very dark on pour almost like a cola, and I picked up on the skunky notes right away. I don’t mind skunky beers from time to time, and enjoy the occasional Stella, but the dark malts in this beer are just not for me.

Todd Zachritz - 4.0 This clean and attractive amber ale is a nicely toasty English-style bitter, with a well-integrated and balanced aroma of mellow malts and lively hops. The taste is a clean marriage of roasted malts and citrusy hops.

Always a pleasure.

Jabez Martinez – 4.0 Honker’s Ale is a hazy coppercolored beer. It had that English hop smell, and was a little bitter, but with that English nutty flavor.

I have yet to try a bad Goose Island product and this one didn’t disappoint.

Jaqulyn Woolsey – 3.5 I like that this beer doesn’t punch you in the face with hops. It’s bitter but not too bitter; it drinks smooth with a bit of an aftertaste. It’s not overpowering and I like that about it ... it’s definitely a good winter beer!

FOUNDERS BREAKFAST STOUT (Grand Rapids, MI)

well. Absolutely a sublime taste experience, and a deliciously worldclass beer.

Jabez Martinez – 4.0 I could smell the coffee aroma in this beer the minute I poured it. It is a dark, almost black beer. I would consider this a light imperial stout.

I could detect some chocolate flavors, but the coffee flavor overpowered it. I really enjoyed this one.

Jaqulyn Woolsey – 2.0 Todd Zachritz - 5.0 This acclaimed and exquisite brew dares to combine coffee, chocolate, and oatmeal into a sleek, pitch-black stout. The aroma is very coffee-like, and the flavors echo that, with some heavy-duty chocolate presence as

This beer poured a very dark almost burgundy color. It’s very heavy on the coffee with a tiny hint of oatmeal, and also very chocolaty.

I’m guessing the oatmeal is meant to be more of a filler. I don’t typically enjoy dark beers, but can see how this one would earn high marks if you like this style of beer.

Random Beer Facts

Use them to impress your friends!

• 12 oz of a typical American pale lager actually has fewer calories than 2 percent milk or apple juice.

• A beer is NOT just a beer. All told, there are 27 different styles of beer, with a further breakdown of 49 substyles.

• The familiar Bass symbol, a red triangle, was registered in 1876 and is the world’s oldest trademark.

• Beck’s in not only Germany’s top export beer, it also accounts for 85% of all German beer exports to the United States.

Compiled from www.tobp.com

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“Leaving Manhattan” Winning Manhattan Recipe from Joanne Spiegel of Mercury Bar West

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soon to be released new expression of Woodford Reserve and a winning Manhattan recipe made with the original Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select. How much Woodford can you handle in one article? That’s what we thought, please read on and drink on...

First, BourbonBlog.com recently attended the final event of the Woodford Reserve Manhattan Experience in at Dream Hotel Downtown in Manhattan. The competitors for this Manhattan Experience finale event were bartenders and mixologists who won semi-finals competition in their respective cities across the country including Louisville, Denver, Chicago, Charleston and several others.

Mixologist from New York Joann Spiegel was the winner and was awarded with “Master of the Manhattan” with her “Leaving Manhattan” recipe. Originally from Ireland, Joann moved to New York in 1998. We’re including Joann’s winning recipe is below and you can view all the winning recipes from each city on BourbonBlog.com

Now to quench your thirst for a new Bourbon... Woodford Reserve just told us they will introduce their first permanent line extension with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. In March 2012, this new Woodford Reserve Bourbon – which twice barreled in White Oak -will be released after two unique barrels have been used to craft every bottle of Double Oaked.

The new Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is matured to perfection in handcrafted barrels created at Woodford Reserve’s own cooperage. The barrels are uniquely toasted and charred to create the rich flavor and color characteristics that are so distinctive in Double Oaked.

“Maturation in a new, charred oak barrel provides Woodford Reserve with all of its natural color and a great deal of its award-winning flavor. This Double Oaked expression has been uniquely matured in two separate, custom crafted barrels,” Chris Morris, master distiller for Woodford Reserve tells us.

• 2 oz. Woodford Reserve Bourbon® • 1/2 oz. Punt e Mes Italian vermouth® • 1/4 oz. Lapsang Tea Syrup*® • 1/4 oz. Dark Creme de Cocoa ® • 2 dashes Orange Bitters Instructions: • Combine ingredients over ice in shaker and stir.

• Strain into martini glass and garnish with dark chocolate stick with orange spiral. *Lapsang Tea Syrup – Use Lapsang tea bags and brew a strong cup of tea.

Use the tea to make a simple syrup with equal parts tea and sugar.

The Two Barrels Explained: The first Woodford Reserve barrel is crafted from oak that has seasoned out of doors for nine months and this is completely toasted and charred on the inside the second barrel has been toasted for more than twice as long as the first fill barrel and is then very lightly charred.

The second barrel: The secret to the Double Oaked character is in this barrel. A custom crafted barrel with a heavier toast allows flavors of honey, cream, vanilla to be magnified and a light char gives elegant sweet aromatic notes.

Read our review of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked on BourbonBlog.com. It will retail for around $50 a bottle and will be easy to find at Tri-State including Frontier Liquors near the end of March 2012.

— Tom Fischer

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Except for Woodford Reserve Oaked bottle, all Photos by Oresti Tsonopoulos, special thanks also to Matt Capucilli, Alexandra Stewart and David Capucilli.

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The “hot stove” is starting to cool down

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he “hot stove” is starting to cool down as the temperatures start to heat up. Well, in some regions of the country, that is. Specifically, in Florida and Arizona as baseball fans start shrugging off the winter hibernation and focusing on Spring Training. Pitchers and catchers are slated to report for assignments as early as February 18th with full-team workouts stating a week later.

There isn’t much of any slow-down in the bevy of activity as teams open up their checkbooks and ink key free-agents to long-term deals. In January, the Washington Nationals took a giant step forward in solidifying their 2012 rotation with the acquisition of Gio Gonzalez.

The Phillies bolstered the backend of their bullpen by picking up righthander Kyle The biggest free-agent (both literally Kendrick, and figuratively) fish left in the pond who will is still Prince Fielder. no doubt operate in a set-up role for new closer Jonathan Papelbon. Be on the lookout for the Phillies reestablishing themselves as the National League team to beat as they inquire into the services of veteran pitcher Joel Pinerio.

However, the biggest free-agent (both literally and figuratively) fish left in the pond is still Prince Fielder. The Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners

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The World Series Champions have been mostly quiet.

The biggest move for the Cards has been acquiring Carlos Beltran to bolster the outfield positions.

continue to be the front-runners for the former Brewers’ colossus.

In recent weeks, rumors are circulating that the Washington Nationals are courting Fielder. The “Nats” have made some other high-dollar moves which may dissipate their chances of landing the slugger, but they are willing to spend the money. However, don’t count out big bankrolling teams like the Miami (formerly Florida) Marlins and the Chicago Cubs. It would be a stretch for new Cubs General Manager Theo Epstein to open up the coffers for Fielder as they seem to be cost-cutting and trimming the fat of bad contacts.

The Cubs have dumped their former pitching ace, Carlos Zambrano, to the Miami Marlins and have announced that they intend on giving the number one role to youngster Matt Garza or veteran Ryan Dempster. With the number of acquisitions of younger players, it appears Epstein is building his team for the future.

This has elicited some mixed reviews from the fans of the NorthSiders, however, Epstein believes in building his franchise’s future around a core group of youngsters.

The St. Louis Cardinals, on the other hand, have been extraordinarily silent in their off-season moves. The World Series Champions have been quietly re-signing players and adding only a few position needs. The biggest move for the Cards has been acquiring Carlos Beltran to bolster the outfield positions, pitcher J.C. Romero in the bullpen and Rafael Furcal in the middle-infield.

— Joel Easton

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Do you have an event that you would like to submit for inclusion in the monthly Arts Guide?

Please send it to editor@atomapublishing.com for consideration before the 15th of the month prior to your event.

Angel Mounds

8215 Pollack Ave. | Evansville, IN (812) 853-3956 AngelMounds.org

Continuing through February 3rd—Winter Show Exhibit Presented by the Tri-State Art Guild and hosted at Angel Mounds, this show is composed of art that features a winter theme.

Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery 318 Main St. | Evansville, IN (812) 422-2111 ArtsWin.Evansville.net

Continuing through March 5th—Art by Architects This exhibit features art by architects and demonstrates the relationship between architecture and aesthetics.

Henderson Community College Theater Hall/ Fine Arts Center 2660 S. Green St. Henderson, KY (270) 831-9800 | haaa.org

February 9th—Carolina Chocolate Drops The Grammy award-winning Bluegrass band, Carolina Chocolate Drops, will be bringing their banjos, fiddles, guitars, snares, kazoos, jugs, and bones to their show in Henderson on the 9th—and if you’ve never seen an old-time string band, now is a good chance. Known for their energy and originality, the Carolina Chocolate Drops draw enthusiastic crowds their live shows.

arts&activities create ingeniously designed programs that interweave music with poetry and narrative. Divine! Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are $28.

Call (812) 682-3128 to purchase.

University of Evansville

1800 Lincoln Ave. | Evansville, IN (812) 488-2000 | Evansville.edu

February 2nd—Creative Writing Coffee Hour presents Rob Griffith From 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Associate Professor of Creative Writing Rob Griffith will be reading his poetry at the Melvin M. Peterson Gallery.

February 17th-26th— The Cripple of Inishmaan An Irish comedy based on actual events, this play is set in 1934 and tells the story of a Hollywood movie crew that arrives on an island to film a documentary.

Audiences will witness the frenzy that the villagers work themselves into as they all vie for screen time.

Continuing through April— Brown Bag Lunchtime Performance Series Get out of the office at lunchtime and take in a performance such as dance, opera, or jazz, among others.

Performances run from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

February 24th—Cirque Mechanics, “Boomtown!”

This show explores the relationship between man and machine. Inspired by early mining equipment and an atmosphere of adventure, the props and scenery are interchangeable in this high-energy, acrobatic performance.

The Centre

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University of Southern Indiana

February 4th — Anonymous 4 Famous for their heavenly vocal blend and virtuosic ensemble singing, these women combine musical, historical, and contemporary performances as they

January 19 —RopeWalk Visiting Writers Reading Series: Leigh Anne Couch and Kevin Wilson Poet Leigh Anne Couch and fiction writer Kevin Wilson will read from some of their works. This event is free and will be held in Carter Hall D at 5 p.m.

715 Locust St. | Evansville, IN (812) 435-5770 SmgEvansville.com

February 28th—Cirque Dreams: Pop Goes the Rock!

Featuring the acrobatics of a Cirque show as well as the music of yesterday and today, “Pop Goes the Rock” is an exciting trip through Rock ‘n’ Roll.

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The Victory Theatre 600 Main St. | Evansville, IN (812) 435-6287 SMGEvansville.com

February 4th— Evansville Philharmonic’s “A Salute to the Heroes” This concert features a symphonic voyage through patriotic, celebratory music that honors our troops, such as music from the WWII era, among others. Includes a performance of the 1812 Overture.

February 10th— The Color of Justice A play inspired by the events of the Brown vs. Board of Education case, The Color of Justice will be performed at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Victory Theatre. The events are told through the point of view of a courageous young girl, who provides her perspective of the battle for civil rights in the 1950s.

February 18th— Evansville Philharmonic’s “Viva Violin” Featuring renowned violinist and Grammy nominee Elmar Oliveira performing selections from Rossini, Puccini, Mendelssohn, and Samuel Barber.

Wired Coffee House

111 N.W. 4th St. | Evansville, IN (812) 962-0819 TheWiredCoffeeHouse.com

January 6th—Art Show Local artist Gary Logan Hobdy’s work will be on display 6-10 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public.

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he Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s season continues in February with the “Salute to Heroes” on Saturday, February 4th and Sunday, February 5th and the “Viva Violin!” concert on Saturday, February 18th. Both shows will be at the Victory, with Saturday night performances at 7 p.m. and Sunday afternoon performances at 2 p.m.

“Salute to Heroes” is a musical tribute to our armed forces. Executive director of the Philharmonic, Glenn Roberts, says the show was one of the first things the orchestra planned as it decided on programs for the 2011-2012 season, which is called “Celebrate the American Spirit”.

Air Force Band of Flight

“This season, we’re celebrating music which is uniquely American (rock ‘n roll, Broadway, movie music), and patriotic music fits the bill perfectly. The program includes marches, the ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic’ and ‘God Bless America’, and many more favorites. Without the sacrifice and dedication made by our men and women in uniform, we would not enjoy the blessings of living in a free country full of opportunity, and for that we are grateful and dedicate this concert to these heroes (and heroines),” says Roberts. The program will also feature the ‘Air Force Band of Flight’, which Roberts says will “add a jazzy twist to the evening.”

“Viva Violin!” will feature talented violinist Elmar Oliveira. Roberts says, “Elmar Oliveira is simply one of the finest solo violinists in the world. He is in such high demand that we were fortunate to be able to book him to play with us, and he will perform Samuel Barber’s ‘Violin Concerto’, which is one of the most difficult solo violin works in the repertoire. But have no fear; Elmar’s command of this piece is sublime. In fact, he received a Grammy nomination for his recording of this concerto with Leonard Slatkin and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra.”

The show will have many other special features. For example, Roberts says, “The concert will also feature the spectacular Evansville Philharmonic Chorus, and we’re honored to have USAF Major R. Michael Mench narrate a work titled, ‘I Am the American Flag’, by American composer James Beckel. We expect that people will leave the Victory Theatre with their chests bursting with pride to be an America.”

Even though he’s playing songs and symphonies from around the world, Oliveira is also a perfect representation of the American spirit: as Roberts says, “Elmar is also the only American violinist to nab the gold medal at Moscow’s Tchaikovsky International Competition.”

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Angel Mounds

8215 Pollack Ave. | Evansville, IN (812) 853-3956 | AngelMounds.org February 18 – Frigid Fools Duathlon Ready to jumpstart your 2012 triathlon season…the hard way? This duathlon begins with a 5K run, followed by a 15-mile bike ride, and ends in another 5K run. Kinda like a box of chocolates—“You never know what you’re gonna get”—rain, sleet, snow, or hail might fall on this duathlon, but no precipitation will stop the truly dedicated. The race starts at 10 a.m.

Find more information at www.gerwc. com/races.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers 624 South Green River Rd. | Evansville, IN (812) 475-1054 | BN.com Friday Morning Story Time Every Friday at 10 a.m.

Story Time with Paula Every Saturday at 3:00 p.m.

February 4 – Arthur Visits Story Time Special guest Arthur will visit during story time and may even bring along a few treats and crafts! 3:00 p.m.

February 11 – Valentine’s Day Party We will have special stories, crafts and plenty of treats to go around! This party is so popular that BN hosts it at two different times: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

February 11 – Cynthia Heights Multicultural Event Cynthia Heights will give a multicultural presentation to highlight their book fair in our store. Their presentation will feature Henry’s Freedom Box. Also, the Carver Fashion Academy will be having a kids’ fashion show, and artist Vickey Tyus will be displaying her art in support of the event. Start time is 1:00 p.m.

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February 18 – Hang On Sloopy Join author Randy Rohn in the store as he signs copies of his gruesome murder novel. 2 p.m.

February 18 – Fancy Nancy Party!

This party will feature a new Fancy Nancy story! Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet will be debuted along with crafts and treats to celebrate this special occasion. 3 p.m.

The Centre

715 Locust St. | Evansville, IN (812) 435-5770 | SmgEvansville.com February 11 – The Really Big Show! Arc Trek

The Really Big Show is a community variety show, hosted by 14WFIE meteorologist and Evansville ARC board member Jeff Lyons. It brings together some of the best musicians, dancers, comedians, and entertainers in the Tri-State. This year’s event, “ARC Trek: Boldly Going Where No Show Has Gone Before,” is followed by a Curtain Call VIP Reception that includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks, dancing, and a silent auction to benefit the Bayleigh Pauckner Endowment to support the Child Life Center. Proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorship benefit the area of greatest need in Evansville ARC. Showtime is 7 p.m.

Tickets are $20 for Reserved Seats. For more information, visit Evansville ARC at http://evansvillearc. org/events/index.htm. VIP tickets are now available for purchase at the same website or by contacting Jennifer Bayer at 812-428-4500, ext. 309.

February 18 – Disney Live!

Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales is coming to the Aiken Theatre on Saturday, February 18th at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Join familiar characters in an adventure through classic favorites such as Snow White

and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, and Beauty and the Beast. Other Disney characters—Mickey, Minnie, and more than 25 of their pals—will be making special appearances throughout the show. The story begins when Mickey and the gang find a storybook, and the scenes therein magically come to life right in front of your eyes. The set transforms throughout the show; coupled with the dancing, lighting, and costumes, it’s enough to whisk you away to a magical land. Familiar songs like “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo,” “Heigh Ho,” and “Be Our Guest” will be featured throughout the show. This is not only for kids, but also for anyone who fondly remembers their days as a Disney fan.

The cross-generational appeal will bring your family closer together as you watch the magic unfold.

Tickets are on sale now and range from $19.00 to $45.00. To order, you can call The Centre at (812) 435-5770, buy them at The Centre box office, or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

February 25 – Girls in Bloom

Girls in Bloom is an non-profit organization devoted to building positive self-esteem for girls in the fifth to eighth grade through a variety of educational programs and workshops dealing with diversity, self-exploration, and creative expression. This year’s theme is “Girls Meet World: Diversity, Challenges, Opportunities.” Reservations are required for the Girls in Bloom Expo 2012. Visit www.girlsinbloom.us for more information.

Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center

The Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe)

February 5 – Super Bride Sunday Cake Dive!

All proceeds of the Super Bride Sunday Cake Dive will benefit the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

22 SE 5th St. | Evansville, IN (812) 464-cMoe (2663) | CMoeKids.org February 2 – St. Mary’s Free Family Fun Night On the first Thursday of every month, Family Fun Night offers free admission to families from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Have you been thinking about checking out the museum? Now is the perfect time to see what you’ve been missing!

3701 Bellemeade Ave. | Evansville, IN (812) 479-1411 | In-Sw.Easterseals.com Throughout the month of February is the Cool Car, Cold Cash Giveaway Purchase a raffle ticket to enter for your chance to win a 2012 Dodge Challenger or other cash prizes!

Purchase tickets at any ONB branch, Wesselman’s, or Easter Seals’ office.

Each ticket is $50, or 3 for $100. The drawing begins March 1st at noon.

Throughout the month of February, Shine On Express Car Wash donates In February, Shine On Express Car Wash will be donating the proceeds of its monthly sales to the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center.

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Evansville Museum of Art, History & Science

411 S.E. Riverside Dr. | Evansville, IN (812) 425-2406 | EMuseum.org Every Saturday and Sunday – Koch Planetarium Enjoy a spectacular show of lights! Free to members. Only $3 for non-members and $2 for non-members ages 3-12.

Show times are 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Arrive early, because late admission is not allowed.

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Central Library 200 S.E. MLK Jr. Blvd. | Evansville, IN (812) 428-8200 |EVPL.org East Branch 840 E. Chandler Ave. | Evansville, IN (812) 428-8231 | EVPL.org Red Bank Branch 120 S. Red Bank Rd. | Evansville, IN (812) 428-8205 | EVPL.org McCollough Branch 5115 Washington Ave. | Evansville, IN (812) 428-8236 | EVPL.org West Branch 2000 W. Franklin St. | Evansville, IN (812) 428-8232 | EVPL.org Life-Size Bookopoly Friday, February 3, 3:30 p.m.

Red Bank Branch Test your knowledge of Diary of a Wimpy Kid with this life-size game of tricky trivia and fun physical challenges.

For grades 5-8. For more information, call 428-8205.

Storytellers’ Tales Saturday, February 4, 1:00 p.m.

READ Center, Central Library The whole family will enjoy this interactive and lively storytelling performance by two renowned storytellers, W.T. Johnson and Teju.

Hear spellbinding tales of African folklore and African-American history, and enjoy an exciting percussion performance. Call 428-8225 for information.

Pets: Good Choice or Bad? Tuesday, February 28, 4:30 p.m.

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READ Center, Central Library Is your family considering getting a pet? Hear the pros and cons of owning different types of pets before making the big decision. All ages welcome. For more details, call 428-8225.

Ford Center

Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. | Evansville, IN (812) 422-1515 | TheFordCenter.com Aces Basketball Men vs. Creighton – Feb. 7, 7:05 p.m.

Women vs. Creighton – Feb. 9, 7 p.m.

Women vs. Drake – Feb. 12, 1:00 p.m.

Men vs. Northern Iowa – Feb. 15, 7:05 p.m.

Sears Bracketbusters: Men – Feb. 17, 7:05 p.m.

Men vs. Missouri State – Feb. 25, 1:05 p.m.

Evansville Icemen vs. Rapid City Rush – Feb.y 3 & 4, 7:15 p.m. vs. Komets – Feb. 8, 7:15 p.m. vs. Gems – Feb. 10, 7:15 p.m. vs. Sundogs – Feb. 19, 5:00 p.m.; Feb.22, 10:30 a.m. vs. Thunder – Feb. 24 & 29, 7:15 p.m.

February 1 – Jeff Dunham Dunham’s sidesplitting performances have made him the top grossing live comedian in North America for three consecutive years as well as the top grossing worldwide for the last two years. Now, his ever-growing legion of devoted fans that flock to his shows year after year will meet the newest additions to his suitcase posse. Tickets start at $46.50 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online or by phone at (800) 745-3000.

February 2 – Winter Jam 2012 Tour Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, which is Christian music’s largest annual tour, will be headlined by Grammynominated alternative rockers Skillet. Tickets for Winter Jam 2012 Tour Spectacular are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Office, or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000.

John James Audubon State Park (Henderson, KY) Hwy. 41 North | Henderson, KY HendersonKy.org

February 3 – Tiny Tots Art The “Little Rembrandts” sessions take

place the first Friday of every month for ages 3-5. Class time is 10:30-11:30 a.m. and preregistration is required.

Call Kim at (270) 827-1893 for more information.

February 4 – Heart Healthy Families Gather the family together, both big and small members, and attend this health fair! Look inside a real (bovine) heart with Dr. Dan Adams. A nutritionist will be on hand serving snacks, as well.

Close the day with family exercise! Fair time 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

February 24 – “Walk on the Wild Side” Art and nature programs for toddlers ages 3-5, starting at 10 a.m. Cost is $2 per class, and you can call (270) 826-2247 for more information.

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Gardens

1545 Mesker Park Dr. | Evansville, IN (812) 425-5050 | MeskerParkZoo.com February 11-March 10: Orchid Escape Escape to the tropics this winter.

Hundreds of rare and unique South American orchids will be displayed throughout AMAZONIA. There is no additional fee for this special exhibition. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Metro Sports Center

5820 Metro Centre Ave. | Evansville, IN (812) 479-KICK MetroSportsCenter.net Call for more details about all classes.

Leagues are forming now!

Baseball lessons, SoccerTots, Baseball Buddies, Basketball Buddies, and Tumble Tots, plus much, much more!

St. Luke’s Church

4200 Epworth Rd. | Newburgh, IN (812) 746-5030 | Classes.StrollerStrides.net Weekly – Stroller Strides Looking for a way to get a workout into your routine and include your baby? Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It features power walking, broken up with intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller, and the environment. Classes meet at 9 a.m.

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Other classes are available, as well.

Swonder Ice Arena

209 North Boeke Rd. | Evansville, IN (812) 479-0989 | Swonder.Evansville.Net Call for all scheduled activity times.

Call for Open Skate Times.

University of Evansville

1800 Lincoln Ave. | Evansville, IN (812) 488-2000 | Evansville.edu February 19 – Kids Day Fun Fest 2012 Hosted at the UE Carson Center in the large gym, this fun-filled event lets every age group shake loose the cabin fever! Tons of activities and crafts to busy little fingers and minds. Enter to win a set of Alles Brothers bunk beds, as well! 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

University of Southern Indiana

8600 University Dr. | Evansville, IN (812) 465-1668 | USI.edu February 11 – Hearts on Fire 5k The University of Southern Indiana’s Hearts on Fire 5k will offer safe, fun, and exciting road races that encourage community participation. Registration is $20 before January 12 and $25 after that date. Race day registration is from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The 4k course begins at 11 a.m., and the 8k begins at 12 p.m. More information can be found at www.gerwc.com/races.

Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve 551 N. Boeke Rd. | Evansville, IN (812) 479-0771 | WesselmanNatureSociety.org

Every Wednesday – Toddler Tales Gather in the Nature Center for a nature story and craft session at 10:00 a.m.

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

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Local Libraries

Month of February Use EVPL resources for a chance to win!

Throughout February, you can enter for a chance to win prizes just by using the library’s resources. Our first annual Winter Warm-Up Challenge encourages you to explore the wonderful things the library offers. By visiting library locations, answering questions about using EVPL databases, attending Evansville Bicentennial programs, and more, you could win a $20 Visa gift card and a book bundle. For more details, visit evpl.org or pick up an entry card at any EVPL location.

Thursday, February 9 Discover your ancestors.

Have you ever considered researching your family’s roots? At Online Genealogy for Beginners, 9:30 am at North Park Branch, you’ll learn how to use library databases and suggested websites to start creating your family tree. The class will consist of both an informational presentation and hands-on computer time. Registration is required by calling 428-8237 or by visiting the events calendar at evpl.org.

Class size is limited. Reserve your spot soon!

Sunday, February 19 Celebrate Mardi Gras!

Join us for live music, King Cake, and beads! Special musical guests Dennis Stroughmatt et l’Esprit Creole will perform vibrant French Creole music at the library’s annual Mardi Gras Celebration at 2:00 pm in Central Library’s Browning Events Room.

The whole family will enjoy this event, which is free and open to all ages.

For more details, call 426-9790.

—Miranda Knight, EVPL Marketing & Community Relations Specialist 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.

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soundboard Manic Bloom

A group of serious musicians—but not so serious that they can’t have fun with each other—Manic Bloom is a combination of its influences. Driven by melody and a desire for meaningful lyrics, Manic Bloom is comprised of Jeff Brinkley (drums), Jeff Hildebrand (keys), Matt Lawrence (guitar), Andy Neale (bass), and Henderson native David Stevenson (vocals).

How would you describe Manic Bloom’s sound?

How do you achieve that sound?

We use the term “Epic Melodic Rock.” We all have extremely different influences, and we each have an equal hand in shaping our songs. I grew up listening to pretty much just country and gospel because that’s really the only thing that was played in my house, and started listening to rock in Junior High. It blew me away and connected with me on a much different level, and it didn’t hurt that it made my parents a little crazy. Andy listened to a lot of groove-based heavy rock, Matt and Brink listened to a lot of punk and Hildee listened mainly to pop. When we write, usually one person will bring an idea, and everyone else kind of destroys it. From there it’s a blank canvas that we all start creating together.

What song do you enjoy playing most and why?

That’s a really hard question because it really depends on the night and the crowd. Currently, I think my favorite to play is “Toynbee” because it kind of has everything in it— a slightly calm verse, a soaring chorus, and a lot of epic jams in between where I get to just dance around like I’m out of my mind. The crowd has way more power than they realize, though.

If the audience freaks out about a song, we’re going to feel that, and that energy is going to come out in the song.

just to go camping or grill out or something every once in a while, otherwise we could get steeped in the ‘business’ of the music. When we have fights about songs or disagree about something, we’re fairly quick to apologize and take responsibility for mistakes. It’s probably not very rock and roll to talk about brotherly love, but I love these guys and they love me. You know, in a really tough, manly way.

What is the best part of being on tour?

We mostly just play regional shows on weekends, with the occasional trip to Texas or New York or something if we have great opportunities. The best part about being on the road is that we’re getting to connect with fans, play music, and just hang out with each other…sometimes it’s nice to just have conversations with your best friends, even if it is because you’re trying to keep each other awake at 5am so that you can get back to work on time!

— Katie Mullins-Darby

What is your favorite thing that has come with being in Manic Bloom?

Overall, I’d say that the best thing about being in Manic Bloom is the brotherhood.

We’re there for each other, and we’re cheering each other on.

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FEBRUARY 3rd

The Woman In Black CBS Films

Daniel Radcliffe stars as young lawyer Arthur Kipps, who leaves his disabled son Edward in London to settle the affairs of a recently-deceased woman, Alice Drablow.

Her village seems paralyzed in fear: a series of unfortunate accidents and subsequent suicides forces families to barricade their children and themselves inside their own houses. The cause of the terror is the ghost of a scorned woman who was unable to save her own son and is back with a vengeance as The Woman in Black. Arthur must find a way to put the ghost at rest because until he does, every time her form is seen, a child will die.

Safe House Universal Pictures Directed by Daniel Espinosa and starring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds, Safe House is the story of a young CIA agent (Ryan Reynolds) who is charged with looking after—and monitoring— a former CIA-operative-turned-fugitive (Denzel Washington) in a safe house. Nothing is truly safe, though, and the South African safe house is attacked by mercenaries. The agents must begin to work together if they’ve got a chance of discovering who wants them dead—and if they want to make it out of South Africa alive.

FEBRUARY 10th The Vow

Sony Pictures Based on the true story of Kim and Krickitt Carpenter (and the book of the same name), The Vow is about a young woman who has amnesia following a car accident and can’t remember who she is. The movie tells the story of Paige and Leo (Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum, respectively) as they recover first physically and then emotionally from a devastating car accident that puts Paige in a coma. When she wakes up and can’t remember anything, Leo determines to win her heart all over again.

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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island New Line Cinema The sequel to the 2008 smash-hit Journey to the Center of the Earth, this 3D family adventure starts when Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson) receives a distress signal from a seemingly invisible island and worse, the signal is in code. The island itself is full of strange life forms, mountains of gold, deadly volcanoes, and of course, secrets. Sean’s stepfather Hank (played by Dwayne Johnson) tries to stop him from taking this dangerous journey, but once he realizes his efforts are futile, he joins the quest. Sean also enlists a helicopter pilot and his beautiful, bold daughter (Vanessa Hudgens) as they set out to find the island, rescue the lone dweller, and escape—all before the island is lost again.

FEBRUARY 17th

Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance Sony Pictures If you loved the first Ghost Rider movie, then no doubt you’ve been waiting for Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance in which Nicolas Cage reprises his role as Jonny Blaze. Blaze’s alter ego, the super hero Ghost Rider, is a flaming skull on a motorcycle. Johnny Whitworth stars as the antagonist Roarke Carrigan (also known as Blackout) who begins the movie as a human being, but is turned into Blackout by the Devil (Ciaran Hinds).

The Secret World Of Arrietty Walt Disney Pictures Starring Bridgit Mendler as Arrietty, a tiny, spirited 14-year-old girl and Will Arnett and Amy Poehler as her suburbanite parents, The Secret World of Arrietty tells how they exist in their garden home—which is not only tiny, but is unknown, even to the homeowner and her housekeeper (played by Carol Burnett). When a 12-year-old boy named Shawn (David Henrie) comes to stay in the home, he discovers Arrietty and a secret friendship blossoms. It must remain a secret, though, for Arrietty and her family to be safe. Written by Hayao Miyazaki, Mary Norton, Keiko Niwa, and Karey Kirkpatrick.

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes

“A reasonably muscular popcorn film with a surprisingly tender soul.”

20th Century Fox

This prequel to the original 1968 story, set in contemporary San Francisco 2009, explores the pitfalls of tampering with Mother Nature through genetic engineering. In this dystopian tale, the apes become so evolved, they want to take over. The film hearkens back to the social and racial subtexts of the original, showcasing the big-screen thrills of an apocalyptic war story between man and beast while examining the big questions of classic science fiction. James Franco plays the scientist caught in the middle, and for the first time in the history of the franchise, the apes are all CGI.

— Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness

The Review: Though the bad guys in the film often come off as caricatures of villainy – like South Park versions of evil military men – overall, the film effectively portrays humanity’s capacity for cruelty, greed and hypocrisy. In comparison, the apes seem justified in their violent uprising. Moreover, the film is visually stunning, and Caesar, the chemically-altered, super-intelligent leader of the apes, exudes as much warmth and empathy as his human counterparts. CGI has never been so well-balanced with the essential substance of good story-telling.

Apollo 18

The Weinstein Company Directed by Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego and written by Brian Miller, Apollo 18 begins with the premise that in 1973, a year after the last official manned mission to the moon, the US Department of Defense funded Apollo 18, a covert mission to return to the moon once again. What we see here, we’re told, is actual, never-before-seen footage from that mission, recently released on the internet. What this footage captures reveals why we’ve never gone back to the moon.

“It’s 80 minutes of dead air.”

— David Edelstein, New York Magazine

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The Review: Have you ever wondered what Blair Witch would have looked like if filmed on the moon? Me either.

It’s a promising-enough premise, but the film goes nowhere.

No time is spent on character development, so we’re never given a reason to care what happens to these lifeless astronauts, and the found-footage device should never be used as an excuse for loose story-telling and boring dialogue.

I’ve seen more entertaining home movies than this, and at least I cared about the people involved in them. Apollo 18 cost $5 million to make, and boy, can you tell.

“If you liked the first movie, you’re liable to like the second one; it’s the same film.”

— John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

The Hangover Part II Warner Brothers

The wolf-pack is at again in this follow-up to the hugely successful original. This time around, the setting is Thailand, where Stu (Ed Helms) is getting married. Still in shock from his and his buddies’ ordeal in Las Vegas, Stu plans a simple, quiet brunch, instead of a wild bachelor party. But of course, things go awry, and the gang wakes the next morning with no memory of the previous night. What’s worse is Teddy (Mason Lee) is missing. Now, the group must retrace their steps through the streets of Bangkok, to find Teddy and get back in time for Stu’s wedding.

The Review: Much like the original, The Hangover II is a strange hybrid, employing more suspense and intrigue than other films of its genre. At times, its darkness can be off-putting, sometimes more film noir than comedy, and some of the bizarre situations the characters find themselves in are just not funny (though Galifianakis is always hilarious). I mean, is it really that funny when a classical cellist loses his finger?

Often, the film seems more interested in exploring the darker side of humanity than it does in getting laughs, and maybe that is the point. What if, for one night, all your inhibitions were thrown to the wind? Would you recognize yourself?

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vansville has a number of unique venues that have become national draws. Two Austin, Texas bands, Kole Hansen & The Significant Others and The Sweetness, will be coming to Evansville in late February. Kole Hansen will play Saturday, February 25th at the Deerhead and Thursday, March 1st at Lamasco, and The Sweetness will play February 27th at Lamasco, February 28th at Mojo’s Boneyard, and February 29 th at the Deerhead.

Aaron Mauck, a bartender at Mojo’s Boneyard, says Aly Tadros (of The Sweetness) made Evansville a must-stop spot on her tours a few years ago. “They love Evansville so much that they always take a break here and spend four days to work three nights, where most cities they visit for one night, before hitting the road for their next show in a different city,” he says.

Music comes naturally for Kole Hansen; she has been performing since a very young age with her family. “Music was in my veins before my voice was,” she says. “Thanks to an incredible songwriter, my dad, I picked up a pen pretty young.” Songwriting isn’t the only kind of writing Hansen does, though: she’s been a motivational speaker, and she recently released a book that tells her life story, Someone Save Me, My Story, My Struggle. As if there weren’t enough on her plate, she’s also getting into TV: “Aside from the band, I have been asked to join Nfocus Entertainment on their new show ‘Hit Music Central USA’, to air on NBC. We start filming next month and air in April. I am excited to be handling the content development for the social media channels for this awesome new music show,” says Hansen. Between her upbeat attitude and reflective nature, Hansen is sure to create an intimate concert experience at the Deerhead and Lamasco.

The Sweetness is an Austin- and Toronto-based collective featuring Texas-based Aly Tadros (guitar, vocals, vihuela) and Douglas Jay Boyd (cajon, vocals) and Toronto-based Chloe Charles (guitar, vocals), and Sam McLellan (double bass, vocals), The Sweetness was formed between showcases at the Folk Alliance festival in Memphis.

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The Sweetness

“As soon as we started rehearsing, we started to work out four-part harmonies, and the sound… it just sort of exploded. Before we knew it, people were packing up our showcase, but they didn’t know if we were a band or solo project. That’s how The Sweetness got started,” says Tadros. Though this tour is the last one with the band in its current incarnation, The Sweetness has a lot to look forward to in 2012.

“This is going to be the first year that one of my projects has been selected as an official project at Folk Alliance, which is very competitive,” says Tadros.

Their project has come full-circle.

The one thing both acts have in common is their love for Evansville. “Everyone is so friendly and so welcoming,” says Tadros. “There are a couple of places that feel like going home; Evansville is one of those cities. We’ve got a lot of good friends there,” she says.

— Katie Darby-Mullins See the Band Spotlight on page 67 for more information on The Sweetness.

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Dead Milkmen

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Dead Milkmen

“The Unheard Music” DVD 5 stars

Originally released 25 years ago, this well-deserved reissue is a classic documentary of the legendary L.A. punk band X, recorded during their prime, and featuring the participation of all members of the band, most notably both John Doe and Exene Cervenka.

Interspersing live footage with interviews, behind-the-scenes images, and stock footage to illustrate the times, “The Unheard Music” examines a band at it’s peak, and at odds with the music industry. Major record company executives are, entertainingly, also interviewed expressing their confusion at X and their supposed “lack of commercial appeal”, while forgotten glam rock bands are mentioned as “the next big thing”. Just hilarious! But best of all are the candid and honest conversations with Doe, Cervenka, Billy Zoom, and D.J. Bonebrake. There’s plenty of prime live footage, as well, illustrating how very unusual and innovative X really were in melding their Americana/country-tinged rock with rockabilly and punk.

This movie often gets cited by those “in the know” as one of the great rock documentaries out there, and after seeing it, I’m not doubting the validity of that claim. Bravo!

— Todd Zachritz

“The King In Yellow” CD 3 stars

It’s been a long 16 years since the last Dead Milkmen album, and this comeback proves a worthy addition to this Philadelphia folk/punk band’s considerable back catalog. Having been college radio staples back in the late 80s, these guys held an important part of my adolescence. Having grown up with stuff like “Big Lizard In My Backyard”, “Eat Your Paisley”, and of course, “Punk Rock Girl”, the Dead Milkmen’s slackerly everyman delivery and fun-loving, cynical attitude immediately hooked me. They had some commercial success before splitting up in 1995, and with the unexpected death of member Dave Blood, it’s refreshing to hear these guys regrouping for more upbeat but deadpan songs like “She’s Affected” (where a hipster girl “dresses like Johnny Marr”), or “Meaningless Upbeat Happy Song”, which needs no explanation. Any old fan will not be disappointed, as “The King In Yellow” picks up right where the band left off. Cool.

— Todd Zachritz

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Haken

“Visions” CD Sensory/The Laser’s Edge

4 stars

Kid Yellow “Time Before Time” Album self-released

It may be a brief 7-song, 20-minute album, but Evansville-born songwriter Louie Stumpf’s charming indie-pop songs resonate with warmth and a keen attention to mood and texture.

The title track is my favorite, with some cool shoegazey elements (I am reminded a wee bit of Sigur Ros), but other cuts, like “Time Travelers”, also drift away nicely.

Abigail Williams

“Becoming” Album Candlelight Records

With their third album, veteran American metal act Abigail Williams bring symphonic elements to their otherwise primal black metal attack.

“Ascension Sickness” is a masterful work of transcendent darkness,with scathing metallic lashings tempered by some well-developed melodies and strings amongst the blastbeats and demonic howls.

Morkobot “Morbo” CD

Supernatural Cat

Featuring solely 2 bass guitars and drums, this Italian act’s raw sonic melee is surprisingly heavy and intricate. With hints of grimy noise, punk, and prog-style math rock, Morkobot’s weird tunings and thick, pulsing riffs and rumbling rhythms are both frenetic and tense, reminding me somehow of an instrumental Jesus Lizard meets the Melvins.

— Todd Zachritz

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English progressive metal outfit Haken’s second album is a huge and dramatic effort, packed with 71 minutes of well-done atmospheric and melodic metal.

The opener, the piano-and-stringsladen instrumental “Premonition”, brings a sense of fantasy to the table before erupting into a complex metal behemoth with weird jazz and pop juxtapositions.

It’s a promising and beguiling opening. “Nocturnal Conspiracy” follows, and showcases vocalist Russ Jennings’ rich vocals alongside a strong sonic palette that incorporates, again, classic metal with complex arrangements and an almost jazzy sense of jam and space. The remaining tracks follow in this pattern, taking the listener on a surreal and theatrical journey.

With high production values and top-tier musicianship, Haken’s “Visions” are clear and engrossing.

Fine work.

— Todd Zachritz

song-based. Opening with the instrumental electronic moods of “La Naissance”, these boys ratchet up the energy on the single-worthy “Never Back Down”.

Fans of stuff like 30 Seconds To Mars, Kill Hannah, or Muse (especially on the proggy “Toynbee”) will likely find something to enjoy in Manic Bloom, as the band’s sparkling melodies and cohesive, wellproduced sound is both deep and still radio-friendly. “In Loving Memory” boasts of several potential hit songs, and given the right backing, I’d expect to hear these guys again quite soon.

— Todd Zachritz

Black Cobra “Invernal” CD Southern Lord

5 stars

Manic Bloom

“In Loving Memory” CD Brinklebrand Records

3.5 stars

Nashville act Manic Bloom’s second release is an 8-song set of melodic rock tunes that punch with an edge, yet manage to stay clean, ear-friendly, and

The fourth album from this Bay Area duo is an absolutely massive and vicious juggernaut of pummeling aggression. “Invernal” hits hard from the start, with the opener, “Avalanche”, being an apt description. The next 7 cuts don’t falter from there, either. With

thick-as-molasses guitars and thunderous drums, Black Cobra singlehandedly crush most metal bands underfoot. Tracks like “The Crimson Blade” just seethe with tension, with as much lowend as the Melvins and as much speed as Slayer. Black Cobra just smoke, no doubt about it.

— Todd Zachritz

Contrastate

“A Live Coal Under The Ashes” CD

4 Stars

Kasey Anderson & The Honkies

Originally released as a limited vinyl LP/CD package back in 1992, “A Live Coal Under The Ashes” shows this now-defunct UK experimental group at their best. The title track (in 2 parts) melds an ominous drone with low-intoned chants, seeming much like the ritual sounds from some long-lost tribe or a late-night mystical gathering. “The Fingers Of My Foot” is another effective simple tribal/ritual trance piece.

“An End Marked By Pessimism” is 9 minutes of cinematic ambience using natural sounds, tribal drums, drones, and gray washes of electronics to great effect.

The final two minutes include a declarative bit of spoken poetry atop the percussive drones, reminding me of mid-period Test Department, even. A superlative album for fans of mystical postindustrial ambience.

— Todd Zachritz

he digital revolution has been both good and bad for music: Good because new artists have more opportunities than ever to share their music with fans, bad because there is so much music out there that it’s hard to sift through it all to find what you really like.

So, I’ll make this simple: Kasey Anderson & The Honkies are, quite simply, one of the tightest studio bands out there right now, and if you like classic rock and country—from the Rolling Stones to Steve Earle—you’re doing yourself a disservice by not knowing Kasey’s music.

The band reads like a who’s-who of the Northwestern music scene: Anchored

by Anderson’s thoughtful-yet-edgy lyrics and guitarist Andrew McKeag’s (Presidents of the United States of America) musical acrobatics, the group swings back and forth between rattling with the attitude of a runaway train and the vulnerability of youth. The band also features bassist Eric Corson (also of The Long Winters, another band I’d recommend) and drummer Mike Musburger (The Posies). All of them are ludicrously talented.

But don’t let the “Northwestern” part of the band description throw you off: this is straight alt-country, blues, and in places (especially songs like “Mercy” off of Heart of a Dog), it’s rock ‘n roll, not the pastoral folk music people have come to associate with the region.

In fact, if I had to name one record I spent time air-guitaring to in 2011, I’d have to say Heart of a Dog wins hands-down. I also had the fortune of seeing them live at SXSW. They manage to capture the same restlessness that comes across on their record without sacrificing the sound.

While I have several favorites per record (and I’m dying for the June release of their next record, currently titled Let The Bloody Moon Rise), the song I’d recommend starting with is the piano-driven “Exit Ghost”. An elegiac song about falling into—and then facing—addiction, Kasey writes, “Did you pick up the habit?

Heard you did/Hey kid, imagine my surprise/Nobody told you you’d be worried like this, a balled-up fist, hoping everything would be OK”—a stunningly vivid (yet empathetic) portrayal. He knows how to write gut-punch lyrics, and while it’s evident throughout his music, this song is the perfect example.

— Katie Darby-Mullins

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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 Feb 2: Andy Grammer with Ryan Star and Rachel Platten Feb 4: AJA a tribute to the music of Steely Dan Feb 19: Dr. Dog w/ Purling Hiss Feb 23: Leo Kottke

roadtrips

Taft Theatre

The Bank of Kentucky Cente 859-442-2652 Feb 16: Blake Shelton

ROAD TRIP TO INDIANAPOLIS

Bogarts

513-281-8400 Feb 3: George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic Feb 4: Anthrax and Testament Feb 17: Cody Simpson

Old National Centre Egyptian Room hosts the Dropkick Murphys February 23.

Bluebird Nightclub, Bloomington 812-336-3984 Mondays: Jason Groth Karaoke Feb 3: Main Squeeze Feb 17: Hairbanger’s Ball Feb 19: Charles Bradley Feb 26: Matt Nathanson

Buskirk Chumley Theater, Bloomington

513-381-6687 Feb 4: Kelly Thomas & the Fabulous Pickups Feb 11: Magnolia Mountain Feb 12: US, Today

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Formerly Murat Theatre

317-239-5151 Feb 12: The Art of Love: Featuring Jagged Edge Feb 25: Joe & J. Holiday 317-239-5151 Feb 10: Dark Star Orchestra Feb 18: Cody Simpson Feb 21: Steve Aoki & Datsik Feb 23: Dropkick Murphys Feb 25: All Star Weekend

859-957-2000 Feb 3-4: Eddie Griffin

MOTR Pub

Old National Centre

Old National Centre Egyptian Room

Funny Bone Comedy Club

Get down with George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic at Bogarts February 3.

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buskirkchumley.org Feb 24: Carolina Chocolate Drops Feb 1-4: Al Jackson Feb 8-11: Carlos Alazraqui Feb 15-18: Nikki Glaser Feb 22-25: Steve Rannazzisi

Lucas Oil Stadium 317-262-8600 Feb 5: Super Bowl

Radio Radio

317-955-0995 Feb 18: Heartless Bastards Feb 24: Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers Feb 27: Tennis

The Vogue

317-259-7029 Feb 16: Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe (play through the Rolling Stone’s “Sticky Fingers”)

ROAD TRIP TO LOUISVILLE Broadbent Arena (KY Expo Center) 502-367-5001 Feb 9-12: Kosair Shrine Circus Feb 24-25: Professional Bull Riders

Brown Theatre

502-584-7777 Feb 12: Nellie McKay Feb 18: Good vs. Evil: Anthony Bourdain & Eric Ripert Feb 19: Number the Stars Feb 26: Lewis Black: In God We Rust

Jump to the KFC Yum! Center to see Van Halen February 18.

Expo Five 502- 645-1820 Feb 18: MMA Cage Fight Feb 24: Children of Bodom

Headliners Music Hall

Catch the Drive-By Truckers at the Cannery Ballroom February 10 & 11.

Horseshoe Casino

Mercy Lounge

KFC Yum! Center

502-690-9000 Feb 4: University of Louisville Men vs.

Rutgers Feb 10: New Edition w. K-Ci & Jojo Feb 11: University of Louisville Women vs. Syracuse Feb 18: Van Halen

636-896-4200 Feb 29: Jeff Dunham

615-770-2000 Feb 17: Drake Feb 24: Jason Aldean

Cannery Ballroom

812-969-6000 Feb 3: Jim Gaffigan Feb 10: Robert Cray

Family Arena, St. Charles

Bridgestone Arena

502-584-8088 Feb 9: Drive By Truckers Feb 13: Heartless Bastards Feb 21: Charles Bradley Feb 24: Matt Nathanson Feb 25: Del McCoury Band

Pop’s Nightclub

615-251-3020 Feb 3: Rusko w/Alex English Feb 4: Ani DiFranco Feb 10-11: Drive-By Truckers Feb 17: An Evening with moe.

Feb 24: Randy Rogers Band 615-251-3020 Feb 4: The Dirty Guv’nahs Feb 10: Jordan Knight Feb 11: Cherub Album Release Feb 25: Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys

Ryman Auditorium

615-889-3060 Feb 2: Dierks Bentley Feb 3: Opry at the Ryman Feb 20: The Band Perry Feb 23: Needtobreathe

Tennessee Performing Arts Center

ROAD TRIP TO NASHVILLE

ROAD TRIP TO ST. LOUIS

3rd & Lindsley

Ameristar Casino

615-782-4000 Feb 24: Journey Feb 28: Puscifier

Powell Symphony Hall

314-286-4460 Feb 3-4: Schubert “Great” Feb 10: Black History Month Feb 11: Magical Music of Disney Feb 12: Magical Music of Disney Feb 17-18: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Feb 19: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Feb 24-26: Brahms Symphony No. 4 scottradecenter.net Feb 3: Blues vs. Kings Feb 7-8: Michael Jackson Immortal Tour Feb 11: Blues vs. Avalanche Feb 16: Blues vs. Islanders Feb 17: George Strait Feb 18: Blues vs. Wild Feb 25: Alexander vs. Maidana

The Pageant

866-MORE-FUN Feb 24: Dr. Zhivegas

Argosy Alton Belle Casino 800-336-7568 Feb 18: Chuck Berry

Edward Jones Dome

618-274-6720 Feb 2: Hurt Feb 3: Badfish Feb 4: Children of Bodom Feb 6: Me Talk Pretty w/Hawthorne Heights, Madina Lake, Something Heroic (& more) Feb 24: Juggalo Championship Wrestling

Scottrade Center

Louisville Palace Theater 502-583-4555 Feb 10: Trey Songz Feb 18: Kevin Hart

615-259-9891 Feb 8: Gallagher Feb 9: Joanna Smith Feb 13: Mingo Fishtrap Feb 14: Andy Grammer w/ Ryan Star Feb 17: Mike Doughty, the Book of Drugs: Reading, concert, Q&A Feb 19: Darrell Scott Feb 28: William Fitzsimmons

Dr. Zhivegas rocks Ameristar Casino February 24.

314-342-5201 Feb 4: Monster Jam Feb 23-26: Builder’s Home & Garden Show

314-726-6161 Feb 4: Big Head Todd & The Monsters Feb 18: LOTUS w/ Conspirator Feb 22: Jane’s Addiction Feb 27: Rusko Feb 28: Mutemath Feb 29: Eli Young Band

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Jimmy Di Martini on the fiddle.

ZAC BROWN BAND What a night it was December 28th when the band rolled into the Ford Center for a stellar performance. Taking the stage around 9 p.m. to a nearly-packed house, popular songs such as “Chicken Fried”, “Toes” brought the crowd to their feet as they cheered under a magnificent light show. The show’s openers Sonja Leigh and Nic Cowan also delighted the crowd.

Zac Brown’s smooth voice filled the stadium for two hours.

The light show was spectacular.

Photos By Amanda Smith

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS

Fancy footwork, sky-soaring slam dunks took over the Ford Center Saturday, January 14th when the Harlem Globetrotters came to town. The worldfamous group battled International Elite and eventually claimed a 105-97 victory.

Globetrotter Dizzy Grant was in town a few days early to speak with local schools as well as meet with the media.

Staff writer, Katie Mullins, tries her hand at ball spinning skills.

Photos By Katie Darby-Mullins

News 4U employee, Amanda Smith, spins a basketball on her finger with the guidance of Dizzy Grant.

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Special K poses for a quick snapshot between buckets.