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Health & Wellbeing

Entertainment

Pg. 18 – The Peak of All Workouts with Vertical Excape

Pg. 42 - Evansville Entertainment Pg. 64 – Local Talent

DIY – How To

Pg. 65 – Soundboard

Pg. 14 – Bat Kite

Create Your Own Nocturnal Flyer

Lifestyle

Gary Hobdy

David Schnerr

Pg. 66 – Club & Pub Guide Pg. 67 – Local Band Spotlight

Evansville Otters Preview

It’s About the Trip & Destination

Reviews

Travel

Pg. 68 – Beer

The Smoke that Thunders in Africa

Technology

Pg. 78 – Cinema

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2013

Cuisine & Dining

Pg. 82 – Music

Pg. 25 – Cooking Eat Healthy for Life

Pg. 26 – What’s Cookin’!

The Nagasaki Inn

New Releases

Coupons

Web Programming Jeff Lingis

sharon@atomapublishing.com

Editorial Manager & Writer Nick Durcholz

NicholasD@atomapublishing.com

Pg. 60 – 2nd Annual Hoosier Hog Daddy BBQ Challenge Get Your Meat On

Pg. 75 – U.S.I. Campus Connection - Go Geocaching Pg. 76 – African American Museum 5th Anniversary Pg. 77 – cMoe Way-Late Play Date: Just for Grown Ups Music and Laughs for the Big Kids

Pg. 28 – Restaurant Guide Business Manager Sharon Tindle

Local Happenings

A Celebration at The Centre

Pg. 94 & 95

James Weflen

Account Executives Mark Hackert Keith LaCrosse

Evansville Style

Presents: Peter Pan

Pg. 27 – Local Chef Spotlight

Publisher Bashar Hamami

Pg. 12 – Dancing With Our Stars:

Pg. 72 – The Evansville Ballet

In Theatres

Pg. 80 – Cinema

Grapes on the Grass

It’s A Jungle Out There

Cure What Ales You

Spotify, Gorillacam & Sky Map

with Jamey Johnson

Pg. 43 – Zoo Brew 2012

Pg. 73 – Video Game

Pg. 20 – Brand New Apps

Staind, Godsmack & Halestorm

Pg. 10 – Historic Newburgh Jazz, Wine & Arts Festival

McCarty’s Diamonds

Pg. 16 – Victoria Falls

Pg. 6 – Mass Chaos Tour 2012: Pg. 8 – Hank Williams Jr.

Pg. 74 – Community & Family Pg. 15 – Inner Beauty Embrace the Image of Your Positive Future Pg. 75 – From the Stacks Pg. 84 – Road Trips Shopping Pg. 13 – Gifts for Mom

Features

5th Degree Burn

Pg. 19 – Positive Youth Development Pg. 70 – Arts & Activities The Equestrian Lifestyle Pg. 72 – Sports

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Production Manager & Layout Artist Christy Moore

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Graphic Designer Jeramy Mills Staff Photographer Mark McCoy

Contributors Abigail Adler, Aimee Blume, Paige Bosler, Alyssa Bugher, Joel Easton, Miranda Knight, Tamatha Lant, Jabez Martinez, Jae Mills, Brittney Nash, Pam Reiman, Brian Ricketts, Todd Zachritz

On the cover this month...

Staind & Godsmack Credit: P.R. Brown

Halestorm Credit: Chris Phelps and Alex R, Kirzhner

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Fellow New England platinum rock bands, Staind and Godsmack, two of the hardest-rocking bands in the biz, join forces for a summer co-headlining tour. Opening the show will be hard rock quartet Halestorm. This line-up is a fistful of rock!

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taind’s latest release, the self-titled “Staind,” thrives on the group’s signature sound, but it’s marked with a new synergy, making it the band’s most powerful and intense collection of songs to date. The debut single “Not Again” was the fastest rising single of the band’s career.

Loudwire declared, “The band has returned to the grittier, bottom-heavy, down-tuned sound that defined its commercial breakthroughs, 1999s ‘Dysfunction’ and 2001s ‘Break the Cycle.’” Staind has had nine Top 10 singles across multiple radio formats, with four of those songs hitting No. 1, including the most played song of the decade, “It’s Been A While.”

Godsmack is considered one of the definitive alternative hard rock bands of contemporary music.

“The Oracle,” Godsmack’s last album, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, marking the third consecutive album in a row by the band to debut in the top slot.

Recharged and refocused, Godsmack members channel their raw and intense sound into their first live album, “Live and Inspired,” set for a mid-spring release.

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Acclaimed as one of hard rock’s most explosive acts, Halestorm spawned two Top 10 singles, “I Get Off” and “It’s Not You.” The first single from the album, “Love Bites (So Do I),” is currently No.11 at Active Rock radio and is the fastest-rising single of the band’s career. The follow-up album, “The Strange Case of…,” hit the streets last April. Lzzy Hale is not only the face of Halestorm, but she plays a mean guitar and is an incredible songwriter as well. Revolver magazine nominated her as one of the sexiest woman in rock today. Halestorm has performed alongside such artists as Shinedown, Avenged Sevenfold, Megadeth, Bullet for My Valentine, Papa Roach and Disturbed.

Sully Erna, Godsmack’s lead vocalist, Mike Mushock, Staind’s lead guitarist, and Lzzy (Elizabeth) Hale, Halestorm’s front person, recently took time out of their hectic schedule promoting their MassChaos Tour to answer a few of my burning questions. Here’s how it went down.

is consistent, that there was a theme, everything was on 10.

And with this new one, we just kind of let it be what it was going to be. And it’s extremely flattering that Revolver said it is the most anticipated or they consider it one of the most anticipated, because the anticipation is killing me, because I want it to be out there now! But definitely the sound on this record is a lot more human than the last record.

I decided to be brave on this record and go to all extremes.

Godsmack:

News 4U: The band’s first live album, “Live and Inspired,” will be out this spring and will include 13 of your favorite live songs and a bonus disc of four cover tracks. Tell me, what can your fans expect from the live shows on this tour?

Sully Erna: I think we just have the mentality of going out for kind of the greatest hits tour, and out of that supporting new music. So, we’re just going to put together a really fun set.

Obviously we'll have the drum battle that me and Shannon do and we’re just going to try to put together the best songs we can, the most energetic songs that we can and stuff that we feel is going to be the most interactive for the audience.

This is kind of ‘let loose and have fun with it.’

Halestorm:

News 4U: Your second full-length album, “The Strange Case Of…,” is set to drop this coming April. It was named one of Revolver’s Most Anticipated Albums of the Year. How would you describe the sound for the new album?

Lzzy Hale: Wow! Well, this new record was a lot of fun to make and it kind of came together – it’s us really not boxing ourselves in. On our last record, we paid so much attention – we were trying really hard to make sure everything

News 4U: After the success of your first CD, what aspects of the new release are you most excited about right now?

Lzzy Hale: Everything. I’m so proud of this record. With this record, we had just a better concept of our fans, and a lot of what we did was inspired by them and the feeling that we got during our live shows. Also, the music is bridging the gap between what we do live and what we can do in the studio.

This was lost on our last record, so for the people that are geeks about this stuff, we recorded drums to two-inch tape and we hashed out most of the stuff, just the four of us sitting in a room as a band. So, it’s a nice step up from the last record! There’s more energy and also more intimacy.

You’re going to be hearing and tasting a lot of different sides of Halestorm on this record. I’m excited about what people are going to think!

Staind:

News 4U: How did the songwriting and recording process for your recent album “Staind” differ from your older material?

Mike Mushok: Well, we have a drummer now; that’s one big difference. Look, I think what we tried to do on this record is kind of come back to what Staind of ’99 was. That was really the idea behind it, to get a little more aggressive, and really the reason why we started the band was to play more aggressive music. We went on this journey and I think the last record you lose the progress; really kind of took us as far away from that. And I enjoy the journey. I love some of the songs on the last record, but I think after completing that, we said, “Let’s come back to why we started the band,” and that’s really what the idea was behind the album.

News 4U: Since your last studio album you’ve had a lineup change. How did Sal come to join the band?

Mike Mushok: Sal has been with the band since ’99 and previous to that he was in bands that we used to play gigs with. So we always knew he was a great drummer and when it came time, it just seemed like the perfect fit. He’s been on the road with us for twelve, thirteen years. He was already part of the family.

— Tamatha Lant Staind, Godsmack and Halestorm will be performing in Evansville on May 6th at The Ford Center. Doors open at 5:30pm, music is set to begin at 6:30pm. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including TheFordCenter.com, the Ford Center Box Office or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and range in price from $29.50 - $45.00.

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t is highly recommended that you mark your calendars and make extra preparations for extra guests in May. Hank Williams, Jr. and all of his rowdy friends are coming over.

Old Bocephus, as he was affectionately referred to by his late father, the country music legend Hank Williams, is slated to take the Ford Center stage May 11, 2012 along with Jamey Johnson and 38 Special. Williams received his well-known moniker shortly after his birth. The story is told that Hank Williams saw ventriloquist Rod Brasfield at the Grand Ole Opry and bestowed the name of his dummy to his newborn son. Hank Williams would close his concerts by saying, “Don’t worry Bocephus, I’m coming home.”

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Just a few short years later, however, Hank Williams passed away at the age of 29 when Williams was just three years old.

It didn’t take long for Williams to realize that his life in the country music, and mainstream spotlight, would follow the path his father had started. Williams wrote in his autobiography, Living Proof, “Other kids could play cowboys and indians and imagine they’d grow up to be cowboys. I couldn’t do that. I knew that I would never grow up to be a cowboy or a fireman or the president of the United States. I knew I’d grow up to be a singer. That’s all there ever was, the only option, from the beginning.”

Being raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Williams was surrounded by many of the most influential people in country and rock n’ roll music at that time. Williams learned the banjo from Earl Scruggs and learned piano licks from Jerry Lee Lewis. At the ripe old age of 15, Williams strode across the Grand Ole Opry stage and sang one of his father’s most famous hits, “Lovesick Blues.”

Williams career then progressed through many peaks and deep, dark valleys. After an attempted suicide in 1974 and a subsequent mountain-climbing accident Williams’ life and music changed. And it didn’t take long for the rest of the country music world to catch up with his new style and sound. Williams’ career awards tallies include five entertainer of the year awards, four Emmys, 10 #1 singles, and 13 #1 albums.

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Tickets for the rowdy night are on sale at the Ford Center box office by contacting 800-745-3000 or at any Ticketmaster outlets; including online. Tickets range in price from $25.00 to $125.00 and group rate discounts are available.

All quotations and facts were taken directly from Hank Williams, Jr.’s website at www.hankjr.com.

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Jazz, Wine and Art: Need I say more?

Well I will ... new this year, there’s a beer garden too.

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o you like music, fine wine and art?

If so, the Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival should be right up your alley. Or, in his case, right down the road at the historic Newburgh Old Lock and Dam. This festival is split into two parts.

If a black tie affair suits your fancy, put your wine knowledge to the test at the “Grapes on the Grass Soirée.” You can sample the fruits of various wineries and indulge in culinary brilliance from Edgewater Grille, Cafe Arazu , Tin Fish, Taste of Perfection, Biaggis, and Jennies Gelato Friday from noon to 9 p.m. This is when yo’'ll sample Indiana wines and get your chance to put in your vote for the People’s Choice Award. You’ll be judging Indiana wines by categories: dry white, dry red, sweet white and red, and dessert.

Winners will be announced on Saturday. Tickets for Friday night are limited. Keep that in mind and check www.HistoricNewburgh.org for ticket info.

The event takes a less formal turn on Saturday with wine, live jazz and more food and art. Also, if you’re

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not an expert on wines, this is the day to come and learn.

Offerings will include World Class Wines from Around the World courses. For the forgetful wine taster, also new this year, there will be a My Favorites labeling system brought to you by Wasson Pioneer Realty.

If wine is not your thing, check out the beer garden from Turoni’s. There’s a little something for everyone this year.

Looking for something entirely alcohol free?

If you just want to bring the kids out or check out the fantastic art, the Art Market is free for the browsing.

Smooth jazz, fine wine, beer and cool art! It gets even better. All of this fun in the sun, and moonlight, benefits a wonderful cause. This is Historic Newburgh Inc.’s largest fundraiser.

— Jae Mills Friday, May 18, 7 to 9 p.m.: “Grapes on the Grass Soirée” with the 2nd Street Band from Owensboro & David Goodwin Saturday, May 19: light jazz from noon to 3 p.m. with the Jon Patton Band 3 – 5 p.m.: Internationally known, cool jazz with Barbara Santora & Jazzin 5 – 7 p.m.: After hours jazz with Michael and Cary Gray’s band 7 – 9 p.m.: Hoosier Daddy Friday tickets are limited and are $50 per person.

Advance Saturday single tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple.

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Dancing with Our Stars: Evansville-Style 2012

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tars in our local communities and businesses, these men and women have made a name for themselves with their figurative skills of moving and shaking. The question is, how well do those skills translate onto the dance floor?

Since 2009, this event has offered light entertainment, a touch of class, and an evening of laughter and fun. Featuring a squad of professional dancers to help local stars bid good riddance to their second left foot, this year promises to deliver more of the same. The audience will be treated to a variety of traditional and contemporary dances. On top of a full dining experience, guests will be treated to sublime waltzes, tangy tangos, fierce foxtrots, and carnal cha-chas.

Dancing with Our Stars 2012 will be a fitting showcase for each participant’s personal style. Some may fare better than others, but all have been trained almost to dancing perfection and have worked diligently to reach that goal. In line with the syndicated show on ABC, the audience will take on the role of judging each couple. After the votes have been tallied and the winners crowned, the dance floor will be open for all in attendance to enjoy.

This year’s stars include Gina Moore, who recently celebrated three decades of employment at the YMCA and 25 years as part of a singing duo with her sister, Joan, as the Browne Sisters. Other dancers include Jeff Feyen, who was the manager of Packaging Engineering at Bristol Meyers–Squibb before his recent retirement, and Chase Coslett, an Evansville native who works at Toyota, where he uses his higher education in international business and logistics. Another participant is Chuck Byrnes, the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Accuride Corporation.

Other stars are Stephanie Roland, the Vice President and Community and Reinvestment Manager of Fifth Third Bank, and Claire, HOT 96 night-time talk show host and Evansville native. Also taking to the floor are Julie Stucki, who is the national spokesperson for WomenHeart, a nation-wide coalition for women and heart disease, and Debra Talley, who has served with several nonprofit organizations such as the Evansville Philharmonic Guild, Vanderburgh Medical Alliance, and the Junior League.

Of course, the individuals most vital to this night of fun are the professional dancers. These talented individuals are Brandon Lee Sears, Sadia Brimm, Teresa Sheets, David Bell, Scott Bishop, Sarah Nellis, Jaime Reininga, and Mike San Angelo.

These fearless hoofers will be turning novices into veterans and those with some experience into hot shots in a matter of weeks.

This night of extravagance has another agenda besides a good time. All proceeds from the 2012 Dancing with Our Stars:

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Evansville-Style will go to benefit the St. Vincent Center for Children and Families, which provides much-needed care for hundreds of children in the Evansville area.

— Nick Durcholz This year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 5 in The Centre Ballroom. Cocktails will be served at 6 pm, followed by dinner, and the competition is set to begin at 7 pm. Single tickets are $100, couples tickets are $190, and tickets for a table of 10 are available for $950. For early voting or ticket information, call 812-424-4780 or visit www.stvincentsdaycarecenter.com.

Mother’s Day Shopping Shambala Bracelet Great for a shopper who is looking for a type of jewelry that is a little off the beaten path. The bracelets come in a variety of styles and colors and they are studded with Swarovski crystals. They are a gift sure to intrigue and amaze any mom.

Tree of Life Pendant Show mom you are digging a little deeper this year. The tree of life pendant is ideal for metaphorically showing thanks for the gift of life and showing respect for the woman that brought you into it. This poignant gift is made of sterling silver and is sure to solicit a few tears of joy.

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McCarty Diamonds

Ribbon Ring These rings are a less flashy but stylish gift for mom, sporting a face of vertical curves in an elegant pattern. The ribbon ring comes in both 14 carat gold and 14 carat white gold.

Oval Pendant with Birthstones This vibrant piece is self explanatory. Made out of sterling silver, the pendant is speckled with the birthstone of your choice. Unlike many traditional birthstone settings that design is attractive, fresh and unique. Mom will be proud to wear this one.

Bengal Tiger Tear Drop Pendant & Earrings This gift is as exotic as it sounds. Add some spice to Mother’s Day with a classic layout of rich striped stone mingled with the vivid sparkle of Swarovski crystals. This eye catching piece is the perfect gift for a mom who loves to accessorize.

All of these beautiful and quality products are available at McCarty’s Diamonds on Evansville’s West Side at 250 South Red Bank Road. For more information on the aforementioned pieces and others please call 812-425-3916.

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Lets Go Fly A Kite! dIY - HoW to

Create, run, and fly! Kite flying is fun to watch, but it’s more fun to do. You can add creativity and invention to the fun. Of course, you could choose to make any number of characters or creatures to soar through springtime’s blue skies. This one is cool, simple to make, and perfect for flying right before sunset. Don’t be afraid to add eyes or faces—make this project your own by getting creative.

These are just the basics to get you started. It’s Bat Kite!

Instructions: Step 1. Draw a bat pattern on a piece of

cardboard. Cut out the shape using scissors.

This will be your pattern.

Step 2. Place one yard of black fabric

(polyester or cotton) on a flat service. Place the bat pattern on top of the fabric. Trace around the pattern onto the fabric with white chalk.

Step 3. Cut out the bat pattern from the

fabric with scissors. Cut 3 long strips out of the fabric that is left. You will use these later to make the tails.

Step 4. Fold in the sides of each wing a half inch. Stitch the fold to create a tube. This is where you will anchor the wire frame.

What you need: • Cardboard • Scissors • Wire Cutters • 1 yard of polyester or cotton fabric (black) • White chalk • 1 wire coat hanger • Needle • Thread • String

Step 5. Clip the long bottom edge of the coat hanger with wire cutters. You can sand the edges for safety. Bend the wire into a half-crescent and insert it into the wing tubes. Stitch ears to the top of the wire with small loop shapes made with the thread.

Step 6. Stitch the 3 tails that you cut in step 3 onto the

bottom of the bat pattern. Stitch each tail on separately and try not to overlap them.

Step 7. Insert string into the tubes and form a loop with the string. Tie the end of the string to the string line at the bat’s bottom side, at the center. Close the wire-frame loops by sewing the ends.

Now, go fly your kite!

—Jae Mills Steps compiled from eHow.com

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Don’t be afraid to add eyes or faces—make this project your own by getting creative.

Embrace the Image of Your Positive Future

A person who is not so good looking may have immense inner beauty. This is the beauty that gives the person confidence and becomes the reason for the radiance reflected in the face. It is not important for a person to be gorgeous to be called ‘beautiful;’ it is the heart that demands this praise. Beauty goes far deeper than the eyes can see.

A person can be attracted by outward beauty only to find on closer examination that someone is ugly on the inside. A beautiful looking person can be filled with hatred or with love. But how do we know unless we look on the inside? We often judge people when we first meet them by the way they look. It has always been said that you cannot judge a book by its cover.

So look inside when you first meet people and look for that inner beauty. I don't know about you, but I am going to look for inner beauty in all who I meet.

Maintaining a positive attitude is important to achieve inner beauty but it is not always easy.

Happiness, like sadness, is a basic human emotion present in everyday life. Nonetheless, it is possible to

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think it's really important in life to find a balance of mind, body, and spirit. Someone said to me not too long ago, "Until you're twenty, you have the face you are born with, and after that you have the face you deserve." I really love that – the idea that you wear who you are on your face. maintain a positive attitude that transcends the everyday, the mark of a beautiful soul.

Indeed, the benefits of maintaining a positive attitude are endless. It motivates, inspires, and allows you to do more. A positive attitude offers hope, more happiness, more selfconfidence, and more energy, allowing you to find more opportunities in life.

If you are looking for opportunities to be more positive in your life, here are a few strategies that you might find useful. Look for ways to influence outcomes; learning how to visualize your desires and goals in life helps you maintain the good energy and motivation necessary to achieve them. Dicky Fox said it best: “I love the mornings!

I clap my hands every morning and say, 'This is gonna be a great day!” Feel that you are able to achieve your goals and motivate yourself to achieve them. Further, try to imagine yourself in the best possible situation and ask yourself the following questions: What are your dreams?

What would life look like for you if a certain problem were resolved?

What would make you happiest?

Where would you live? What would you look like? What activities would be on your schedule? Who would accompany you on this life journey?

Make yourself a collage of pictures and words that symbolize your ideal life situation and hang that collage someplace you will see it often. If you meditate, spend time visualizing your ideal outcome as you meditate.

Maintaining your inner beauty requires being pure of heart. Go out and make it a great day!

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Visit Victoria Falls

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ictoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The native tribes called it Mosi-oa-Tunya, The Smoke That Thunders. The first European to view the Falls was Scottish explorer David Livingstone who was introduced to it by local natives in 1855.

Livingstone was so impressed by the Falls that he named it after his queen, Victoria.

The Victoria Falls can be easily viewed from two different countries, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Zimbabwe has historically been the most popular side from which to view the Falls, but as the turbulent political situation continues to boil more people are opting to visit it from the Zambia side.

In Zambia there are well marked paths, which offer spectacular panoramas of the falls from several different vantage points. In November the Falls are at its lowest, and you may get very close to the water. The rains come in late November through early April, so in the springtime the Falls are at its peak. At this time of year, it is best to wear raingear and rubber sandals when walking along the path due to the

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heavy spray coming off of the thunderous Falls. It is such a rush to visit at this time, but getting too close could mean getting swept away or at the very least losing visibility due to the spray coming down like heavy rain over you. You must be very careful of your footing and keep your camera in a plastic bag for protection.

The Zambezi Sun Hotel is situated in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Wildlife Park just outside the town of Livingstone.

Being within the wildlife park creates moments where you experience close encounters with the resident wildlife.

Mischievous baboons and Vervet monkeys enjoy trying to take away your food at meal times. Be sure to give a wide berth to the zebras and giraffes as they are wild animals and may be tempted to kick or butt anyone getting too close.

There are two activities that are an absolute must for everyone who visits. Sundowner cruises on the Zambezi River give guests an opportunity to sit back and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks while watching the sunset. As a bonus you will also enjoy some wildlife viewing along the way.

Elephants take a dip and a drink at the waters edge and hippos pop up and submerge right beside the boat.

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The second activity that should not be missed is the elephantback safari. There are several reserves that take in orphaned or injured elephants and rehabilitate them; unfortunately, most are not able to return to the wild. Instead, these animals are acclimated to people and are great fun to ride through the bushes while searching for other wildlife. At the end of the ride you may reward the elephants by feeding them a little snack right from your hand.

Other adventurous activities are available such as bungee jumping, horseback riding and helicopter or micro-light flights over the falls. However, most would agree that simply visiting Victoria Falls and taking in the beauty of it all is really adventure enough for anyone. — 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.

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The Peak of all Work Outs at Vertical Excape T

here are few fitness regiments that offer spiritual, physical, and mental improvement; unlike yoga, rock climbing achieves all three with a dose of adrenaline to boot.

Spiritually speaking, rock climbing offers an intense focus that allows the climber to block out all other stimuli, perfect for existential reflection or achieving communion with a higher power.

Rock climbing in an outdoor environment multiplies this mindset tenfold, directly transfusing the climber and Mother Nature.

Subtle feelings such as the wind lightly whipping the sweat off the face, hearing a hawk’s shrill call in the distance reverberating off nearby rocks and trees, and feeling the textures of the stark crannies and cornices of the rock underneath the climbers’ fingers are all a recipe for spiritual clarity.

Navigating back down to earth, the physical benefits of rock climbing are astounding in their entirety. Rock climbing is truly a full body workout. According to rock-climbing-for-life.com, rock climbing develops balance, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, coordination, and dynamic muscle strength.

Tanya Tiessen of Alive Magazine states that climbers will quickly begin to develop arm, back, finger, and core strength as a result of the many reaches and holds that are repeated over and over through the completion

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of one climb. She goes on to say that it addresses four out of the five components of physical fitness: muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, and flexibility. According to the local climbing center Vertical Excape, a climber can shed over 700 calories in one hour.

If all the other benefits weren’t impressive enough, rock climbing presents multiple facets of mental fortitude.

Confidence is achieved by setting climbing goals, large or small, and then conquering them. Gaining more and more confidence leads to the formation of a healthy self-esteem.

The climber’s self-esteem is further integrated by the thrill and adventure of the climb itself. Choosing from the numerous holds (ledges or crevices outdoors) to utilize to reach the peak of the platform or summit sharpens the climber’s problem solving skills as well.

This can be made as quick and easy or as lengthy and difficult as the individual climber wants it to be depending on the route of the ascent. As a bonus, the climber may choose to bring a friend or two, which significantly improves the climber’s sense of companionship and their ability to work towards a common goal as a part of a team.

Fortunately, there is an all weather facility in our own backyard where patrons can achieve all of these great health and wellness benefits and where they can climb to their heart’s desire. Vertical Excape Climbing Center on Evansville’s east side maintains over 12,000 square feet of climbing surface, with heights starting at 18 feet and maxing out at 32 feet.

The various types of surfaces on site include slabs, vertical walls, overhangs, and arêtes. Vertical Excape offers memberships and daily passes, as well as birthday party packages, youth climbing programs, and climbing advancement courses. There is also an in-house pro shop that has an array of outdoor equipment.

Get your climb on!

— Nick Durcholz Vertical Excape is located at 1315 Royal Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715.

For more information call 812-479-6887 or visit their website at www.VerticalExcape.com.

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fter-school programs, scout groups, community service activities, religious youth groups, and other community-based activity organizations throughout our area have always provided opportunities for our youth and have long been thought to play a key role in meeting young people’s developmental needs.

Double M Stables is one communitybased organization that is well known for their commitment to youth in the local area. Kim Gilkey, owner and program manager, took some time to help me realize what a great resource they are.

Double M provides youth as young as 3 years old the opportunity to learn as much as possible about horses; kids start out learning the basic care of a horse, moving on to safety, riding skills, saddling and cleaning the horse stalls. Their services include horse boarding and leasing, trail rides across 200 acres, and educational workshops and day camps for the public and scout groups. They also provide opportunities for youth to lease horses through a 4H Fairground program known as the “Saddle Club,” which allows kids to enter contests and exhibit their horses in horse shows. Double M Stables also lends their facility and services to help educate and encourage youth through a Christian inner-city program called “Dream Center” organized by Brian Turpin.

Kim Gilkey believes it is important to ensure that the physical activities she provides are fun and challenging because recreation is the draw for children and parents. She also emphasizes that it is important to encourage experiences that go beyond just learning about horses, helping to develop social skills such as responsibility, self-esteem, confidence, personal accountability, and problem solving, all of which play major roles in the development of leadership qualities.

Kim has helped, Rikkie, one of her students, to become the young horsewoman she is today. At age eleven, Rikkie took her first riding lesson on a jumper pony. She later joined Vanderburgh County 4-H Horse and Pony Club and began showing at local fairs and participating in provincial competitions.

I asked Rikkie what this activity means to her. She said, “It means a lot to me because it was something I had always wanted to do. It felt like it would be the end of the world if I couldn’t spend time with horses or be around them.”

Rikkie says her involvement with horses has improved her quality of life: “It made me a better person, more responsible. Horses don’t judge you, and they don’t care what you look like. They have improved my confidence. They relax me and I feel a sense of trust between me and the horse that can’t be broken.”

— Tamatha Lant To learn more about these services and educational programs, contact Double M Stables at 812-305-6868 or email your questions to doublemstables@live.com. To learn more about the inner-city program, Dream Center, contact Brian Turpin at 812-774-2004. Double M Stables is located at 5200 Seven Hills Road, Evansville, Indiana 47725 near Cambridge Gold Course off Highway 57.

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Apps Worth Down Loading News 4U is proud to include students from the EVSC’s New Tech Institute as contributors.

Google Sky Map 4.5 Stars

Do you have a question about the night sky?

Are you interested in astrology or space in general? Then this is the app for you! Google Sky Map turns your phone into a personal star dome and opens up the heavens for you to explore. With extremely accurate GPS navigation, just point your phone to the sky and Google Sky Maps will show you all the stars and planets surrounding you. Move your phone, and the map will move with it, showing you every star, planet, constellation, and meteor shower around Earth. Ever wonder whether that object above you is actually a star or planet Mars? Well with this app, every question you have about the sky will be answered. I would rate this app a 4.5 out of 5 because it’s easy, fun, and compatible with most smart phones. Available online at www.Google. com/sky — Alyssa Bugher

Gorillacam 5 Stars

Gorillacam is a free app for iPhone and iPod touch. Gorrillacam lets you take great pictures by slowing down the speed of the object that you’re photographing. It also has wonderful features like a timer, multi-shot choice, spirit-level, on-screen grid, and 'press anywhere' capture!

This makes the camera on your iPhone or iPod Touch not only easier to use but also much better quality. With Gorrillacam you will be able to capture more memories on your phone with better quality than before! This app is free and user friendly, plus it provides quality memories, so I give it a 5 star rating.

— Paige Bosler

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Spotify App 5 Stars Would you like to make your mobile phone the best music player in the world? Just add Spotify. Think of Spotify as your new music library.

Having Spotify on your phone makes your collection vast... millions of tracks.

Spotify comes in all shapes and sizes, available for your PC, Mac, home audio system and mobile phone. Wherever you go, your music follows you.

Because the music plays constantly, there’s no need to wait for downloads and no big dent in your hard drive. It’s now easier than ever to discover and share music with your friends. Thanks to Spotify and Facebook, you can see and hear what your friends are listening to, just hit play on any music post. You can also share music with a flick of the wrist. Send it straight to your friends, or post tracks on social networks. It’s how music should be. There are 3 different types of Spotify: premium, unlimited, and regular. Premium Spotify lets you play tracks in offline mode with no advertisements and unlimited streaming of music. Unlimited Spotify lets you play tracks online with no advertisements and unlimited streaming of music. Regular Spotify, however, lets you play millions of tracks instantly, but it has advertisements that play after every other song. Getting started is quick, easy, and safe.

All you have to do is create a Spotify account by choosing a username and password. After that you can download and install Spotify on either your Windows or Mac. Millions of songs are now yours.

Just help yourself to whatever music you want, whenever you want it. I would rate this app 5 stars because it's a convenient and easy way to listen to your favorite tracks anywhere and anytime.

— Brittney Nash

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Presents “Hooray for Hollywood”

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ollywood is renowned for not only its cinematic prowess but also its uncanny ability to produce unforgettable music that cements itself into the minds of generations.

The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra is set to perform many of these classic tunes for movie buffs of the tri-state area. The production will include scores from great films old and new, such as Gone with the Wind, The Godfather, Casablanca, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, The King’s Speech, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more! This magical event will take place on May 19 at 7 p.m., followed by an encore performance on May 20 at 2 p.m.

Those in attendance are encouraged (but not required) to come in costume. Celebrate classic American films and new up-and-comers in character as a famous actor or actress, hero or villain—the more creative the better. Don the uniform of a Vietnam veteran, tie a red bandana around your head, and pay homage to Platoon. Slip into an early-twentieth century prison jumpsuit to show you belong at Shawshank, or

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rock a long grey robe with matching pointed hat and carry a staff to pledge your allegiance to the protection of Middle Earth. The possibilities are limitless.

The orchestra will be conducted by Alfred Savia, who is credited with the formation of EPHO activities such as the comprehensive Youth Orchestra program, the incorporation of the Philharmonic Chorus, children’s choirs, and the Eykamp String Quartet. He has also integrated a slew of new, themed concert programs, including Gospel Night, Family/ Casual Classics Series, outdoor concerts in and around Evansville, annual Messiah and Nutcracker performances, Music Alive, a Side-By-Side program with the professional and Youth Orchestras, and Chamber Orchestra concerts in Vincennes and New Harmony. He is internationally renowned.

The setting for the production is as timeless and venerated as the scores that will be performed.

Opened in June of 1921, the Victory Theatre grew up right along with Hollywood (as the image we know today), a town that was in its own infancy at the time.

The architecture and decoration of the Victory Theatre in downtown Evansville is the ideal backdrop for the remembrance of epic music and why it captured the hearts and minds of millions.

Join the Evansville Philharmonic for a night of nostalgia!

— Nick Durcholz Tickets for the performances are available online at EvansvillePhilharmonic.org, by phone at the Philharmonic box office at (812) 425-5050, and in person at the Philharmonic main offices at 401 S.E. Sixth Street, Suite 105 in the Walker Building.

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“Diets, how do I hate thee? Let me count the ways …”

W

e see that people are overweight, and all that is being offered to them are … diet schemes?

The fact is there isn’t a real focus on actual nutrition in our society. Just look at the myriad of diet commercials on the television.

Almost all you see on TV is the

latest fad where you can lose 20 pounds in two weeks, how to get skinny fast, and how to melt away fat like magic -- and there seems to be a pill for everything these days.

The main thing that I do not like about weight loss diets is that they are extreme. They teach you to behave and eat in ways that are not natural and that, most importantly, are not sustainable. And when you have a weight loss diet that tells you to do something for a certain period of time you can almost guarantee that when you stop doing that thing you are going to put the weight right back on and resort to your old ways of eating. Take SlimFast, for example. You cannot live your entire life eating a few snack bars and one meal a day!

I recently spoke with Bonnie Schnautz, owner of B-Renewed Wellness Solutions.

She is a Certified Natural Health Professional providing one-onone, integrative health coaching solutions to fit your wellness needs.

I asked Bonnie, How should a weight loss diet be? She commented that “if you make your diet about health instead of weight loss then you will lose weight and the weight will stay off.

Disease is excess toxins along with a deficiency of nutrients in the body.

Excess weight is basically the same. Give your body what it needs and it will take care of itself. And if you do nothing else, start tracking your food intake.

Statistically, we know people lose weight just by tracking alone.

“Regarding what you are eating, next time you are choosing a food, read the ingredients and ask yourself, Is this really food? The first ingredient is the primary ingredient.

Look at whether it is refined sugar or chemical sweeteners, like aspartame or sucralose (which keep the weight on). Look at whether the

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Eating Healthy For Life ingredients are bleached and processed or are they natural and organic.

My simple rule is, if you can’t pronounce it or never heard of it; put it back because it’s not food!

“Better yet, eliminate or reduce food in packages. Make the following priority foods on your grocery list: fresh, raw fruits, vegetables and green leafies, as these increase the nutrients and pull toxins to help you lose weight.

Also, add whole grains (preferably gluten-free) along with raw, natural nuts, seeds, fresh spices and herbs.

“And don’t forget to eat an apple a day.”

Why? There are over 10,000 phytonutrients in an apple!

— Tamatha Lant Bonnie Schnautz, CNHP: B-Renewed Wellness Solutions LLC info@brenewed.com, 812-473-2502, 3805 Debbie Lane, Evansville, IN 47711

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5720 Virginia Street • Evansville, IN Evansville has many Mexican and Hispanic restaurants, so when I visit one for the first time, (812)-473-1442

The Nagasaki Inn is one of Evansville’s oldest Japanese restaurants, serving customers sushi and hibachi since 1982.

Evansville now has many Japanese restaurants, yet Nagasaki continues to win awards year after year. “You know, the best we can do is keep up good connections with the customers,” said General Manager John Shimodiara.

“The menu changes and we offer new dishes, and now we are also offering some Korean dishes.”

Eating at a hibachi table (more properly called a teppanyaki) is always a thrill at Nagasaki.

The teppanyaki chefs perform an elaborate show, tossing and catching eggs on a metal spatula and building a fiery volcano of onion rings – while cooking you a lovely dinner in the process.

Most recently, we stopped by for lunch and enjoyed a selection of entrees and sushi rolls.

I chose the Tempura Teishoki ($8.75), battered shrimp and vegetables deep fried to crispy perfection.

The tempura batter was very light, but it had more texture than some “barely there” tempura batters I’ve had elsewhere. The vegetables included eggplant, sweet potato, onion rings and zucchini, accompanied by a light soy and mirin-based sauce.

My friend tried the grilled mackerel, or Yakizanaka Teishioku ($8.50). The moist filet was served crispy skin up with a garnish of lemon. He noted that it had a strong flavor, but that’s the point of mackerel. If you enjoy a milder fish, Nagasaki also offers grilled salmon or pike.

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Nagasaki Sushi

Each lunch was served in a bento box with accompaniments. The rice was a stickier, shorter-grain variety than found in Chinese restaurants. A small scoop of mustard potato salad had an American flavor.

A serving of seaweed salad with delicious sesame dressing rested alongside a garnish of surimi (whitefish “crab” meat), an egg roll and a well of sweet-and-sour pineapple sauce. The salad contained iceberg lettuce, garnished carrot and purple cabbage doused in creamy ginger and sesame dressing.

Even though the lunch portions were large and more than we could finish, we couldn’t not have sushi, so we ordered two rolls. Both were well-prepared, served together on a wooden board, garnished with curly kale and a tiny carrot butterfly.

The Dynamite roll included diced raw scallop mixed with a little hot red pepper, crunchy tempura batter flakes and minced scallion. The Dragon roll included barbecued eel and cucumber inside the roll, and thinly sliced avocado on top. Usually barbecued eel, or unagi, is my favorite sushi ingredient, but the sweet, soft scallop paired against the crunchy tempura flakes made the Dynamite roll tops this time.

Nagasaki also offers more modern sushi ingredients, including deep fried lobster, smoked salmon, kiwi and mango, radish sprouts and fresh oranges. You can even ask the sushi chef to prepare a custom roll for you.

— Aimee Blume The Nagasaki Inn is located at 5720 Virginia Street, Phone 812-473-1442 Hours: Sunday through Thursday, Lunch: 11am. – 2pm, Dinner: 4am – 9pm Friday and Saturday, Lunch: 11am – 2pm, Dinner: 4pm – 10pm

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The Nagasaki Inn

James Weflen

Casino Aztar

421 NW Riverside Dr. • Evansville, IN (812) 433-4000

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localchefspotlight “It’s not just about cooking, but about food as a whole and the way it affects people,” James Weflen said. “You can cook great food but it’s kind of the understanding behind it.”

James Weflen Executive Chef

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In January, chef James Weflen took on the position of executive chef for all nine dining establishments at Casino Aztar.

Weflen, who was born in Rock Falls, Ill., has traveled all over the United States as a cook and chef.

“My first job was a dishwasher at a country club in Virginia,” he said. “That’s where I got the taste of what I wanted to do. I’d help out with the prep, see the guys working the line.”

Next, he cooked at a seafood buffet, then moved to Tucson, Ariz., where he ran the sauté station at an Italian restaurant. Next came a cook’s position at a Doubletree Hotel.

“The chef at the Doubletree was the first professional chef I worked for,” said Weflen. “He was a Culinary Institute of America graduate. I developed a love for hotels – the banquets, the fine dining restaurants and even the short order cooking. After I got experience in all those areas, I decided to go to culinary school.”

So at age 22, he moved to San Francisco to attend the California Culinary Academy, working in fine hotels to round out the experience.

“I did my externship at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona,” he said. “That turned into a fulltime position. Then I transferred seasonally to the Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta, Canada. It was a hunting lodge; when I wasn't working, I was fishing.”

Later, it was off to St. Louis for a sous chef position, and then on to the Cascades Restaurant at the Nashville amusement park Opryland, and finally to Coronado Springs resort in Orlando, Fla., where he served as executive sous chef over multiple restaurants.

After a couple of years in Florida, Weflen decided it was time to settle closer to his family in Illinois.

“I was so far from home, and I thought it was a great opportunity to come here to Evansville,” he said, “especially because it was an executive chef position. I came back to my roots.”Weflen brings a very well-rounded expertise in the culinary field.

“I’ve had exposure to so many different cuisines,” he said. “In Tucson it was Southwestern, and San Francisco was Californian. It was French Canadian in Canada, and game;

we roasted elk. At Opryland, we focused on fresh fish and refined Southern food.

“In Florida there was a large South American influence. So I pick what I like from all those experiences to adapt to what’s needed.”

Weflen loves discovering new things about food and food history. “It's not just about cooking, but about food as a whole and the way it affects people,” he said. “You can cook great food but it’s kind of the understanding behind it.”

Now that Weflen has settled comfortably closer to his roots, we hope to enjoy his culinary passion and expertise for a long time.

“I've only been here for about three months, but I love Evansville,” he said. “It’s a small town, but there’s a lot of growth and development, lots of opportunities.”

— Aimee Blume Casino Aztar - 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. • Evansville, IN (812) 433-4000 Call for information on Restaurants Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • May 2012

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AMISH

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

BARBECUE

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

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FOOD Restaurant Guide

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

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/ 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 Hott’s Grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. 909-4687 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards 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 Logsdon’s Restaurant (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

Major Munch (Old Post Office Place, Downtown Evansville) 437-2363 Under $10/ Casual/VISA/MC/Online ordering available – www.majormunch.com powered by Click4AMeal Max & Erma’s Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4258 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/ Full Bar OutLaw Burger Co. 701 NW Riverside Dr. 402-9913 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/All Major 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

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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 OutLaw Burger Co. 701 NW Riverside Dr. 402-9913 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

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

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

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

Wayback Burgers 115 Cross Pointe Blvd., Ste. 4 475-9272 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/No Reservations/ No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards 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

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Canton Inn Restaurant 947 North Park Dr. 428-6611 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards 2012 • www.News4UOnline.com

Restaurant Guide

Temptations Buffet Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-4000 Under $10/Casual/ Credit Cards Accepted

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

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FOOD

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

DELI/CAFES

Lincoln Garden 2001 Lincoln Ave. 471-8881 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR

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

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

Abby Road Coffee Bean Emporium 422 N. Main St. 402-0842 Under $10/Casual/Visa/ MC/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

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 (Inside Casino Aztar) 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

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

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

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 Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • May 2012

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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 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

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FOOD Restaurant Guide

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 Pita Pan (Newburgh, IN) 4222 Bell Rd. (812) 853-9555 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/VISA 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 301 N. Green River Rd. 471-4011 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC

Spudz –N– Stuff (East) 812 S. Green River Rd. 401-7783 (West) 5225 Pearl Dr. 402-8287 (Downtown) 101 NW 1st St. 402-7555 (Henderson, KY) 192 Garden Mile Rd. 270-212-1777 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ No Reservations/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/ Online ordering available – www.spudznstuff.com powered by Click4AMeal Smiling Moose Deli 724 N. Burkhardt Rd., Ste. 700 477-3354 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Sweet Baby Cheeses (In Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 477-2253 Under $10/No Alcochol/No Checks/VISA/MC/DSCVR 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 Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) (East) 713 N. Green River Rd. 471-9464 (West) 5404 Pearl Dr. 471-9464 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Burger Bank 1617 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-2265 Under $10/Casual Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 479-6388 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Charlie & Barney’s 1801 W. Franklin St. 423-5355 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar Cleavers Restaurant 5501 E. Indiana St. 473-0001 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/ No Checks/VISA/MC Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 479-8788 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania St. 422-6464 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/ Online ordering available – www. crosseyedcricketrestaurant.com powered by Click4AMeal Culver’s Frozen Custard Butter Burgers 1734 Hirschland Rd. 437-3333 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/DSCVR

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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 Ellis Park-Clubhouse (Henderson, KY) Hwy. 41 North 800-333-8110 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards 5 Guys Burgers 5402 E. Indiana St. 401-1773 Under $10/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

IHOP 601 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-0510 Under $10, Casual/ No Reservations/No Alcohol Served/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 Kippleville (Kipplee’s Partyhouse) 2322 Division St. 476-1936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Knotty Pine Cafe 500 N. Main St. 423-0014 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/ Cash Only/No Alcohol

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

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

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

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

The Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way 422-1757 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash/Check/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Hornville Tavern 2607 W. Baseline Rd. 812-963-0967 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ No Credit Cards/Checks Accepted 2012 • www.News4UOnline.com

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

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

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Log Inn (Haubstadt, IN) 12491 S. 200 E. 812-867-3216 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 423-6388 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted O’Charley’s (East) 7301 E. Indiana St. 479-6632 (West) 5125 Pearl Dr. 424-3348 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major 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

Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards

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

FINE DINING

The Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr.425-2261 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol Pop’s Grill (New Harmony, IN) 516 S. Main St. 812-682-3880 $10-$15/Casual/Checks Accepted/ VISA/MC Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 471-0024 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Red Fez (in Hadi Shrine Building) 6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards 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

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 Haub Steak House (Haubstadt, IN) 101 E. Haub St. 812-768-6462 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

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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

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

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INDIAN

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine 900 Tutor Ln. 476-5000 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

ITALIAN/ MEDITERRANEAN

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

421-0800 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Café Arazu (Newburgh, IN) 117 W. Jennings St. 812-842-2200 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ VISA/ MC/DSCVR Charzad 519 N. Green River Rd. 473-2849 Under $10/Casual/VISA/ MC/DSCVR Dilegge’s Italian 607 N. Main St. 428-3004 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.dileggesrestaurant.com powered by Click4AMeal House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky St. 422-0572 $10-$20/Casual/Checks Accepted/Cash/Full Bar Manna Mediterranean 2913 Lincoln Ave. 473-7005 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Milano’s Italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 484-2222 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1100 N. Green River Rd. 473-2903 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/Credit Cards

FOOD Restaurant Guide

Pita Pan (Newburgh) 4222 Bell Rd. (812) 853-9555 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/VISA Raffi’s Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-9166 $10-$15/Dressy Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

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 Nagasaki Inn 5720 Virginia St. 473-1442 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Okami Japanese Sushi & Hibachi 5435 Pearl Dr. 424-3413 Checks Accepted/Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC/DSCVR Roppongi Japanase Steak & Sushi 7221 E. Indiana St. 437-5824 $10-15/Reservations Accpeted/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol 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

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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 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

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FOOD Restaurant Guide

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 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/

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

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

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

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

Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W. Delaware 423-3160 $10-$15/Casual/No Alcohol

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

Samuel’s Place (New Harmony, IN) 518 Main. St. 812-682-3001 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Sandy’s Pizza (Ft. Branch, IN) 609 S. Main St. 812-759-3972 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Spanky’s Una Pizza 714 N. Sonntag 402-6776 $10-$15/Checks Accepted/ MC/VISA/ The Slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards 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

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 Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309 • May 2012

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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

The Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Cash Only

Dave’s Sportsden Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards

Mojo Boneyard Sportsbar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 475-8593 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC/DSCVR

D.C.’s Pub 900 W. Buena Vista 401-6425 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks/All MajorCredit Cards

Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy.

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

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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 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

FOOD Restaurant Guide

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

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

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

Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC

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

Steak and Take Grill (Newburgh, IN) 4946 Hwy 261 473-0300 $10-$15/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC/DSCVR

Tiki Time Bar & Grill 1801 Waterworks Rd. 425-1912 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Not Accepted/

Tin Fish (Newburgh, IN) 300 W. Jennings Station 490-7000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 437-0171 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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Main Gate Sports Bar 518 Main St. 428-7776 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC/DSCVR

Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 477-9227 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar/Credit Cards

SPANISH

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

STEAKHOUSES

Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Haub Steak House (Haubstadt, IN) 101 E. Haub St. 812-768-6462 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Hornet’s Nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky St. 422-0572 $10-$20/Casual/Checks Accepted/Cash/Full Bar Logan’s Roadhouse Steakhouse (East) 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 (West) 5645 Pearl Dr. 421-0908 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon 934 N. Green River Rd. 473-5468 $10-$15/Casual/ No Reservations/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 473-2400 $10-$15/Casual/Call Ahead Seating/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar

Logsdon’s Restaurant (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 474-0005 $10-$15/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Sirloin Stockade 4610 Bellemeade Ave. 473-0300 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/No Alcohol/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Steak and Take Grill (Newburgh, IN) 4946 Hwy 261 473-0300 $10-$15/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC/DSCVR Smitty’s Italian SteakHouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Accepted Texas Roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd.

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

TAVERNS

Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares Ave. 425-4929 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Brett & Rhonda’s Place (Chandler, IN) 763 W. Lincoln 812-588-1010 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/VISA/MC Buck’s Tavern 1015 N. Fulton Ave. 429-0055 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/No Checks/ All Major Credit Cards

Cricket’s (Newburgh, IN) 518 W. Main 858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Corner Pocket 1819 Fulton Ave. 428-BALL Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

The Knob Hill Tavern (Newburgh, IN) 1016 Hwy. 662 West 812-853-9550 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ Credit Cards Lanhuck’s 321 E. Columbia St. 491-2222 Under $10/Casual/ Cash Only/No Credit Cards/ Full Bar

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 Diamond Lanes 2400 Hwy 41 N. 424-4677 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Major Credit Cards Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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 Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872 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

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

Fat Boys Tavern (Ft. Branch IN) 115 N. McCreary Ave. (812)753-9914 Under $10/Full Bar/ All MajorCredit Cards

711 Tavern 711 Virginia St. 422-0904 Under $10/Cash Only/ Full Bar She Lounge 1104 Diamond Ave. 423-0814 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 423-8040 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/ Cash Only/Full Bar Gloria’s Corral Club 3101 N. Kratzville Rd. 423-0138 Under $10/Casual/ Cash Only/Full Bar Hornville Tavern & Catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 812-963-9318 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted

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

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

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TUESDAY, MAY 1 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -Karaoke with DJ Jeremy Tudela 7:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Dave & Jon 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Andy Jones Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pub Quiz 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Hammerheads -Karaoke with Emily Kirk Lamasco Bar -Bluesday Tuesday with Boscoe France 10:00 PM Lanhucks -Karaoke with Walt

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 4:00 PM Boston’s Gourmet Pizza -- Kids Eat Free

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7:00 PM Club Royale -Royal Brew & Blues with Sticks-N-Stones and Special Guest

11:00 PM Club Royale -- DJ Jon J

7:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Lindsey Williams

3:00 PM Liquor Locker (St. Joe) -Antiquo vs. Jose Cuervo Tequila Tasting

8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Open Mic Night Duck Inn -- Jamtronic! with MJG Productions Lamasco Bar -- Crazy 8’s Drunken Game Night 8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Amazing Soul Crackers 9:00 PM Boston’s Gourmet Pizza -- College Night and RBI Night with Rod Bennett Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke

10:00 PM Hammerheads -Katie Watts Lanhucks -Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver. Karaoke with Walt

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THURSDAY, MAY 3

5:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Face Painting by Ashley Liquor Locker (Morgan) -- Antiquo vs. Jose Cuervo Tequila Tasting 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker 7:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Karaoke with Stefne Wene Lamasco Bar -Andy Fulton 8:00 PM Duck Inn -Karaoke Party with Charlie Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Karaoke with DJ Jeremy Tudela MoJo’s BoneYard -The BoneYard Trio

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Club Royale -Karaoke with BK Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Hammerheads -Karaoke with DJ Jake Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karoke with Shane Breedlove Lanhucks -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth O’Brians Sports Bar -DJ Magic Mark Karaoke 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -Karaoke 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Latin Night

FRIDAY, MAY 4 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Blind Dog 6:35 PM Bosse Field -- Evansville Otters vs. Southern Illinois Exhibition Game Benefiting Jacob’s Village 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Club Royale -- After Work Party on the Patio with Keith Vincent

8:00 PM Casino Aztar -The Wright Brothers Hacienda (East) -The Jimmies Lanhucks -- Jimmy Jam - Roman Numerals II/ Various Bands and Entertainers 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Skelton’s Montourage Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Hammerheads -- Karaoke Contest with Kim & Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly Lamasco Bar -Aaron Kamm and the One Drops Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Karaoke with DJ Jeremy Tudela MoJo’s BoneYard -Mariah Dawn Sheperd O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Bosko River City Recreation -Karaoke 9:30 PM Club Royale -Actual Size

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ZOO BreW 2012 Primal meets persnickety on June 9 th from 7 to 10pm in Mesker Park Zoo for the annual Zoo Brew.

The stars may be out in full force but the real stars of the night will be the collection of unique beers and wines offered by local and regional breweries and wineries. Upon entering, the patron will receive a complimentary sampling mug and a sampling guide with detailed information about the breweries and wineries and their products.

From illicit IPAs to luscious lagers, a whole spectrum of microbrews and craft beers will be available for tasting. The breweries featured will include Turoni’s Brewery of Evansville, the Ohio Valley Homebrewer’s Association, Fred’s Finest Brewery, and many more.

Amid all the exotic animals, patrons will be entranced by the lascivious perfumes of a bouquet of various reds and whites. It will be a scene removed from A Mid Summer Nights Dream. From zinfandels to merlots, a large variety of wines will be on hand for enjoyment. The wineries featured will include St. James Winery of Missouri, Winzerwald out of Perry County, Easely of Indianapolis, and many more.

As if the night was not going to be extravagant enough, Mesker will provide nothing short of a parade of food to please most any conceivable palate. The army of restaurants, grills, and eateries will include Biaggi’s, Just Rennies, Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake, Ri Ra’s, Hacienda, Firehouse Subs, Bar-b-que Barn, Heady’s Pizza, Kan Pai, Papa John’s, and Cleaver’s.

If none of these get the saliva going, do not fret because these are only a few of the culinary establishments that will be on hand.

Besides the barrage of food and beverage, the royal treatment continues with local bands and performers for entertainment. Local musicians will include The Toddlers, The Black Sheep, and more.

Zach Watson will also perform routines with his topsy-turvy trix stix (two rubber bound drumsticks and one rubber bound q-tip with frilly ends.)

This event is perfect for a date night or any single individual who wants to be treated like a king or queen for an evening. There are few nights out that have such potential to be unforgettable. Tickets for Zoo Brew are limited and will be available at Mesker and on their website starting May 1 st. VIP tickets are $50, and regular admission is $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

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10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -HOT 96 80’s Dance Party with Claire Hammerheads -Top 40 Dance with DJ Kriss 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Thomas Tillman 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ

SATURDAY, MAY 5 11:00 AM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Cinco De May Celebration Los Alfaro -- 5 De Mayo Party - Live Music & Entertainment - Grand Opening Party 11:30 AM Hacienda (East) -Photo Booth 12:00 PM Hacienda (East) -Face Painting by Ashley

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4:00 PM Club Royale -Watch the Derby Here!

Lanhucks -- Open Pool Tournament APA Rules 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Blind Dog 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker 8:00 PM Boston’s Gourmet Pizza -Live Music Casino Aztar -- The Wright Brothers Duck Inn -- Karaoke Party with Charlie Lanhucks -Jimmy Jam - Roman Numerals II/ Various Bands and Entertainers

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker 3:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Club Royale -Calabash Cinco de Hammerheads -- 80’s Night Mayo Celebration w/ DJ Jake Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly Lamasco Bar -- vessel MoJo’s BoneYard -- Bad Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver. Mojo with Ryan Rigdon

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O’Brians Sports Bar -Bosko River City Recreation -Karaoke Roca Bar North -Lindsey Williams 9:30 PM Club Royale -Live Music Club Royale -Actual Size Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -Josh Roberts 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Gonzo’s Toybox Hammerheads -- Top 40 Dance with DJ Kriss 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Thomas Tillman 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ 11:30 PM Someplace Else -“Throwback Night” w/Kendra James & Tabetha Stevens

SUNDAY, MAY 6 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- APA & TAP Pool Leagues 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller

7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker

8:00 PM The Centre -Joe Bonamassa

8:00 PM Duck Inn -MJG Productions Dance Party Lamasco Bar -Live Music

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Lamasco Bar -John Wayne and the Pain

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Hammerheads -- S.I.N. Night/Karaoke with Emily Kirk KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night with Shane Breedlove 10:30 PM Someplace Else -Live Performance of Mama Mia

MONDAY, MAY 7 5:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Free Darts 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Club Royale -Katie Watts

9:30 PM Someplace Else -Live Performance of Mama Mia

TUESDAY, MAY 8 5:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Bar & Restaurant Appreciation Night 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Club Royale -Blender Showcase Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -Karaoke with DJ Jeremy Tudela 7:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Dave & Jon

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8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Katie Watts Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pub Quiz 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Hammerheads -Karaoke with Emily Kirk KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- College Night with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -Bluesday Tuesday with Boscoe France

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9:30 PM Someplace Else -Live Performance of Mama Mia 10:00 PM Lanhucks -Karaoke with Walt 10:30 PM Someplace Else -Annastacia DeMoore & Cheryle Teasman

5:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Play Darts Roca Bar North -Bike Night on the Patio 6:30 PM Holy Spirit Campus -- Bingo

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9

7:00 PM Club Royale -- Royal Brew & Blues with Sticks-N-Stones and Special Guest

4:00 PM Boston’s Gourmet Pizza -- Kids Eat Free

7:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Lindsey Williams

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8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Dustin & Blind Dog News4UOnline.com Duck Inn -9:00 PM Jamtronic! with MJG Boston’s Gourmet Productions Pizza -- College Night Lamasco Bar -and RBI Night with Crazy 8’s Drunken Rod Bennett Game Night Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with 8:30 PM Christina Walker KC’s Time Out Lounge Ginny’s Place -& Grill -- The Amazing Karaoke Soul Crackers Lamasco Bar -Blackgrass Saints

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10:00 PM Hammerheads -Katie Watts Lanhucks -- Karaoke with Walt 11:00 PM Club Royale -- DJ Jon J

THURSDAY, MAY 10 5:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Face Painting by Ashley 6:00 PM Buds Harley-DavidsonEast -- Summer of ‘12 Bike Night 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker The Pointe -- Bike Night 7:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Karaoke with Stefne Wene Lamasco Bar -Andy Fulton 8:00 PM Duck Inn -- Karaoke Party with Charlie Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Karaoke with DJ Jeremy Tudela MoJo’s BoneYard -The BoneYard Trio 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker

Club Royale -Karaoke with BK Ginny’s Place -Karaoke Hammerheads -Karaoke with DJ Jake Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karoke with Shane Breedlove Lanhucks -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth O’Brians Sports Bar -DJ Magic Mark Karaoke 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Latin Night

FRIDAY, MAY 11 9:30 AM Holiday World -Opening of Splashin’ Safari’s Mammoth Water Coaster 5:30 PM Tin Fish -Acoustics with Ben 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Club Royale -After Work Party on the Patio with Keith Vincent

8:00 PM Casino Aztar -The Duke Boys Hacienda (East) -The Jimmies 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Echo Plexes Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Hammerheads -Karaoke Contest with Kim & Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Lounge Lizzards Koodie Hoos -- DJ & Karaoke by Generation Sound Lamasco Bar -Henhouse Prowlers Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Karaoke with DJ Jeremy Tudela MoJo’s BoneYard -The Sell-Outs O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Blended Society River City Recreation -Karaoke 9:30 PM Club Royale -Never Been Caught 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -HOT 96 80’s Dance Party with Claire

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Hammerheads -- Top 40 Dance with DJ Kriss Lanhucks -- Iron Monkey 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Scott Moody 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ

SATURDAY, MAY 12 11:30 AM Hacienda (East) -Photo Booth 12:00 PM Hacienda (East) -Face Painting by Ashley 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- Open Pool Tournament APA Rules 5:30 PM Tin Fish -Acoustics with Ben 6:30 PM Holy Spirit Campus -Bingo 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker The Pointe -- Soul Train - DeAdrian Rollins, Michelle Coleman, J-Mello-D, Greg Williams Jr., and DJ Durdy

8:00 PM Boston’s Gourmet Pizza -- Live Music Casino Aztar -- The Duke Boys Duck Inn -Karaoke Party with Charlie

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Blended Society Ginny’s Place -The Tonestones Hammerheads -80’s Night w/DJ Jake Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Lounge Lizzards Lamasco Bar -The Smoke Rings MoJo’s BoneYard -Troy Miller O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Levex River City Recreation -Karaoke Roca Bar North -Scott Sublett 9:30 PM Club Royale -Live Music Club Royale -Never Been Caught Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -John Hussmann

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10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Jefferson Tarc Bus Hammerheads -- Top 40 Dance with DJ Kriss Lanhucks -- Blood Tribe 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Ty Reynolds 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ 11:30 PM Someplace Else -Annastacia DeMoore & Cheryle Teasman

SUNDAY, MAY 13 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- APA & TAP Pool Leagues 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker 8:00 PM Duck Inn -- MJG Productions Dance Party Lamasco Bar -Live Music

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul Crackers Ginny’s Place -The Tonestones Hammerheads -- S.I.N. Night/Karaoke with Emily Kirk KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night with Shane Breedlove 10:30 PM Someplace Else -- Miss Gay Evansville Pageant

MONDAY, MAY 14 5:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Free Darts 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Club Royale -- Katie Watts 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Lamasco Bar -- Musical Madness - Open Mic with Andrea Wirth

TUESDAY, MAY 15 5:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Bar & Restaurant Appreciation Night

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7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Club Royale -Andrea Wirth Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Karaoke with DJ Jeremy Tudela 7:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Dave & Jon 8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -James Dalton Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pub Quiz 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Hammerheads -Karaoke with Emily Kirk KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- College Night with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -Bluesday Tuesday with Boscoe France 10:00 PM Lanhucks -Karaoke with Walt

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 4:00 PM Boston’s Gourmet Pizza -Kids Eat Free

8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Moccasins Duck Inn -- Jamtronic! with MJG Productions Lamasco Bar -- Crazy 8’s Drunken Game Night

5:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Free Play Darts Roca Bar North -Bike Night on the Patio

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

7:00 PM Club Royale -- Royal Brew & Blues with Sticks-N-Stones and Special Guest

9:00 PM Boston’s Gourmet Pizza -College Night and RBI Night with Rod Bennett

7:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Lindsey Williams

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GeT TO KnOW yOur evansville OTTers Hitting Coach Charles “Boots” Day Day, 64, played major league baseball as an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs and Montreal Expos during his six year stint. In 1971, his best season, Day hit .283 with four home runs and 33 RBIs for the Expos. Day also played for the Evansville Triplets. The New York native has also been a hitting instructor for the Cardinals and Kansas City Royals organizations.

"Boots is a quality hitting coach with a wealth of knowledge to share with our players,” said McCauley. “He is a hard worker and will be a strong asset to our offensive lineup.”

"I lived in Evansville for about 10 years and still have a lot of friends there," Day said. "I like the way Andy handles the club and I am happy to be coming back."

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Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Ginny’s Place -Karaoke 10:00 PM Hammerheads -Katie Watts Lanhucks -Karaoke with Walt 11:00 PM Club Royale -- DJ Jon J

THURSDAY, MAY 17 5:30 PM Hacienda (East) -- Face Painting by Ashley 6:00 PM Buds Harley-Davidson-East -- Summer of ‘12 Bike Night 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Duck Inn -- MJG Productions presents Dax Riggs The Pointe -- Bike Night 7:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Karaoke with Stefne Wene Lamasco Bar -- Andy Fulton

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8:00 PM Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Karaoke with DJ Jeremy Tudela MoJo’s BoneYard -The BoneYard Trio 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Club Royale -- Karaoke with BK Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Hammerheads -- Karaoke with DJ Jake Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karoke with Shane Breedlove Lanhucks -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth O’Brian’s Sports Bar -DJ Magic Mark Karaoke 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Latin Night

FRIDAY, MAY 18 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Jimmy B

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6:35 PM Bosse Field -- Evansville Otters vs. Washington - Opening Night Sponsored by Fifth Third Bank 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Club Royale -- After Work Party on the Patio with Keith Vincent 8:00 PM Casino Aztar -Herchel Bailey Band Hacienda (East) -The Jimmies 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Hog Maw Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Hammerheads -Karaoke Contest with Kim & Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Rachel & The Jimmies Lamasco Bar -- The Ladybirds Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Karaoke with DJ Jeremy Tudela MoJo’s BoneYard -Matt O’Ree Band with Ryan Rigdon

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Side Show Romance River City Recreation -Karaoke 9:30 PM Club Royale -- Bosko Duck Inn -- Diversion

10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- HOT 96 80’s Dance Party with Claire Hammerheads -- Top 40 Dance with DJ Kriss Lanhucks -- Iron Monkey 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Mario Diaz 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ

SATURDAY, MAY 19 11:30 AM Hacienda (East) -Photo Booth 12:00 PM Hacienda (East) -Face Painting by Ashley 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- Open Pool Tournament APA Rules

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6:30 PM Holy Spirit Campus -Bingo 6:35 PM Bosse Field -Evansville Otters vs.

Washington - Evansville Teacher’s Credit Union Appreciation Night 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Victory Theatre -Hooray for Hollywood 8:00 PM Boston’s Gourmet Pizza -- Live Music Casino Aztar -- Herchel Bailey Band Duck Inn -- Karaoke Party with Charlie 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Boscoe France Band Ginny’s Place -The Tonestones Hammerheads -80’s Night w/ DJ Jake Ryan

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KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Rachel & The Jimmies Lamasco Bar -Calabash MoJo’s BoneYard -The Cold Stares O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Beast Inc. River City Recreation -Karaoke Roca Bar North -Adam Blythe 9:30 PM Club Royale -- Live Music Club Royale -- Bosko Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Dave & Jon 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Flat Stanley Hammerheads -- Top 40 Dance with DJ Kriss Lanhucks -- Prowler 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Crane 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ

SUNDAY, MAY 20 2:00 PM Victory Theatre -Hooray for Hollywood 4:00 PM Lanhucks -APA & TAP Pool Leagues

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5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller 6:05 PM Bosse Field -- Evansville Otters vs. Washington 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker 8:00 PM Duck Inn -- MJG Productions Dance Party Lamasco Bar -- Live Music 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Amazing Soul Crackers Ginny’s Place -The Tonestones Hammerheads -- S.I.N. Night/Karaoke with Emily Kirk KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night with Shane Breedlove 10:30 PM Someplace Else -Veronika Foxx & Akasha Uravitch

MONDAY, MAY 21 5:00 PM Boston’s Gourmet Pizza -- Yappy Hour Returns!

Spring Fashion Show by Give A Dog A Bone & Stupid Pet Tricks O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Free Darts 6:35 PM Bosse Field -Evansville Otters vs.

Southern Illinois Deaconess Regional Network Services Night, $1 Peanuts 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Club Royale -Katie Watts 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Lamasco Bar -- Musical Madness - Open Mic withe Andrea Wirth

TUESDAY, MAY 22 10:35 AM Bosse Field -Evansville Otters vs.

Southern Illinois $1 Popcorn

5:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Bar & Restaurant Appreication Night 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Poker Club Royale -Blender Showcase Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Karaoke with DJ Jeremy Tudela

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 10:35 AM Bosse Field -- Evansville Otters vs. Southern Illinois - $1 Hotdogs 4:00 PM Boston’s Gourmet Pizza -- Kids Eat Free

7:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Dave & Jon

5:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Free Play Darts Roca Bar North -Bike Night on the Patio

8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Flawless Wells Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pub Quiz

7:00 PM Club Royale -Royal Brew & Blues with Sticks-N-Stones and Special Guest

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Hammerheads -Karaoke with Emily Kirk KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- College Night with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Tuesday with Boscoe France

7:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Lindsey Williams

10:00 PM Lanhucks -Karaoke with Walt

8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Human from Human and the Human Revolution Duck Inn -- Jamtronic! with MJG Productions Lamasco Bar -Crazy 8’s Drunken Game Night

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8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Amazing Soul Crackers 9:00 PM Boston’s Gourmet Pizza -- College Night and RBI Night with Rod Bennett Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke 10:00 PM Hammerheads -Katie Watts Lanhucks -Karaoke with Walt 11:00 PM Club Royale -DJ Jon J

THURSDAY, MAY 24 5:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Face Painting by Ashley 6:00 PM Buds Harley-DavidsonEast -- Summer of ‘12 Bike Night 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker The Pointe -- Bike Night 7:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Karaoke with Stefne Wene Lamasco Bar -Andy Fulton

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8:00 PM Duck Inn -Karaoke Party with Charlie Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Karaoke with DJ Jeremy Tudela MoJo’s BoneYard -The BoneYard Trio

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9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Club Royale -Karaoke with BK Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Hammerheads -Karaoke with DJ Jake Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karoke with Shane Breedlove Lanhucks -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth O’Brian’s Sports Bar -DJ Magic Mark Karaoke 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Latin Night

FRIDAY, MAY 25 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Gary Ward 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Club Royale -- After Work Party on the Patio with Keith Vincent

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8:00 PM Casino Aztar -Two-Tone Express Hacienda (East) -The Jimmies 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Kole Hansen Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Hammerheads -- Karaoke Contest with Kim & Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Addiction Cure Koodie Hoos -- DJ & Karaoke by Generation Sound Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Karaoke with DJ Jeremy Tudela MoJo’s BoneYard -Boscoe France O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Stompbox 40 River City Recreation -Karaoke Roca Bar North -Scott Winzinger 9:30 PM Club Royale -Pieces of the Day 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- HOT 96 80’s Dance Party with Claire Hammerheads -- Top 40 Dance with DJ Kriss Lanhucks --

Punk Rock Night The Pointe -- Memorial Day Celebration Teairra-Maria from Love and Hip Hop 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Michaels 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ

SATURDAY, MAY 26 11:30 AM Hacienda (East) -Photo Booth 12:00 PM Hacienda (East) -- Face Painting by Ashley 4:00 PM Lanhucks -- Open Pool Tournament APA Rules Winetree (East) -- Craft Beer Tasting 5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Gary Ward 6:30 PM Holy Spirit Campus -Bingo 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker 8:00 PM Boston’s Gourmet Pizza -Live Music Casino Aztar -- Two-Tone Express Duck Inn -- Karaoke Party with Charlie 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with

Christina Walker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Hi-Fi Cultivation Ginny’s Place -The Tonestones Hammerheads -- 80’s Night w/ DJ Jake Ryan KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Addiction Cure Lamasco Bar -Copper Into Steel MoJo’s BoneYard -- Calabash O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Head Game River City Recreation -Karaoke 9:30 PM Club Royale -- Live Music Club Royale -Pieces of the Day Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- 4-Seamer 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Dance Party with DJ Buttnaked Hammerheads -Top 40 Dance with DJ Kriss Lanhucks -Sister Brutal 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Lindsey Williams 11:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DJ 11:30 PM Someplace Else -CeeCee LaRouge Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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2nD annual HOOsier HOG DaDDy BBQ cHallenGe It is one of the most common smells in the entirety of the human condition and it is also one of the most enticing: the sumptuous aroma of grilled meat.

The 2nd Annual Hoosier Hog Daddy BBQ Challenge is back with a tasty vengeance to blast its way into its patrons’ nasal cavities and render all other mental functions incapacitated. The event will take place on site at SWIRCA & More on West Virginia Street from noon to 6pm.

On May 5th, that glorious scent will drift across a square mile of Evansville, making believers of everyone in its path. The source of this fantastical fragrance is not a grill pixie flittering about joyously, waving her wand and summoning fragrance, or picking people up to float them to the source of the goodness. This is no cartoon.

Rather, this is a beef blitzkrieg, a pork press; it is full-on sauce-laden chicken combat. Contenders will face off brandishing tongs and forks to grill and smoke their finest fair to offer the judges and the crowd. However, in this conflict there are no casualties – just collateral elation.

The $5 entrance fee gives patrons a sampling cup and access to any offerings from challenge participants.

The bar-b-que battle is open to the public. An entry fee of $50 allows contestants to grill or smoke their best offerings to win a first, second, or third place trophy.

There will also be a people’s choice winner, whose entry fee will be waived at next year’s challenge.

This year’s challenge will be family friendly, boasting activities and games for children as well as alternative food options. There will also be live entertainment for children and adults. Bruckman’s will be on site with pork butts, dry rubbed ribs, and sauced ribs all available for preorder and purchase by patrons.

All proceeds from the 2nd Annual Hoosier Hog Daddy BBQ Challenge will go to benefit SWIRCA. SWIRCA is area agency designated by the Indiana Division of Aging to be responsible for planning and coordinating a system of services for older Hoosiers in our region of Indiana, which includes Gibson, Perry, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties. SWIRCA goes above and beyond in their philanthropy. They don’t confine their services to those ages 60 and up; they do their part to help disabled youth and adults as well.

It doesn’t get any better than supporting a great cause by enjoying a barrage of cooked meat!

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SUNDAY, MAY 27 4:00 PM Lanhucks -APA & TAP Pool Leagues 5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker The Pointe -- Beer Stube with 103GBF Damn Loud Rock Show featuring New Medicine, 449, Sideshow Romance, Slithering Beast and Gentlemen and Scholars - Art Show with Live Painting and Body Painting 8:00 PM Casino Aztar -Two-Tone Express Duck Inn -- MJG Productions Dance Party Lamasco Bar -- Live Music 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Amazing Soul Crackers Ginny’s Place -The Tonestones Hammerheads -- S.I.N. Night/ Karaoke with Emily Kirk KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Server Appreciation Night with Shane Breedlove Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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MONDAY, MAY 28 5:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Free Darts 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Club Royale -- Katie Watts The Pointe -- Pretty Little Things Entertainment Sideshow Act

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Lamasco Bar -- Musical Madness - Open Mic with Andrea Wirth

TUESDAY, MAY 29 5:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Bar & Restaurant Appreciation Night 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker Club Royale -- Andrea Wirth Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Karaoke with DJ Jeremy Tudela 7:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Dave & Jon

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8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Lacey Chaddock Ri Ra Irish Pub -Pub Quiz 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Latasha Hammerheads -Karaoke with Emily Kirk KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- College Night with Shane Breedlove Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Tuesday with Boscoe France 10:00 PM Lanhucks -- Karaoke with Walt

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 4:00 PM Boston’s Gourmet Pizza -Kids Eat Free 5:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -Free Play Darts Roca Bar North -Bike Night on the Patio 7:00 PM Club Royale -- Royal Brew & Blues with Sticks-N-Stones and Special Guest 7:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Lindsey Williams

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8:00 PM Duck Inn -- Jamtronic! with MJG Productions Lamasco Bar -- Crazy 8’s Drunken Game Night 8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Amazing Soul Crackers 9:00 PM Boston’s Gourmet Pizza -College Night and RBI Night with Rod Bennett Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Smooth Money Gesture 10:00 PM Hammerheads -- Katie Watts Lanhucks -- Karaoke with Walt 11:00 PM Club Royale -- DJ Jon J

THURSDAY, MAY 31 5:30 PM Hacienda (East) -- Face Painting by Ashley 6:00 PM Buds Harley-Davidson-East -Summer of ‘12 Bike Night 7:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Poker The Pointe -- Bike Night

7:30 PM Hacienda (East) -Karaoke with Stefne Wene Lamasco Bar -- Andy Fulton 8:00 PM Duck Inn -- Karaoke Party with Charlie Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Karaoke with DJ Jeremy Tudela MoJo’s BoneYard -- The BoneYard Trio 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ with Christina Walker Club Royale -Karaoke with BK Ginny’s Place -- Karaoke Hammerheads -- Karaoke with DJ Jake Ryan

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karoke with Shane Breedlove Lanhucks -- Open Mic with Andrea Wirth O’Brians Sports Bar -DJ Magic Mark Karaoke 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -Karaoke 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -Latin Night

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GeT TO KnOW yOur evansville OTTers Manager Andy McCauley Andy McCauley will begin his third season with the Evansville Otters this year and second full season after accepting the manager’s position on July 6th, 2010. In 50 games that year, McCauley led the Otters to a 19-31 record but has revamped the Evansville roster in hopes of leading the Otters back to the playoffs. Andy, 43, has managed in the Frontier League before dating back to 1998 when he became the skipper for the Kalamazoo Kodiaks. The next season, McCauley managed the London Werewolves, another Frontier League team, to a 54-30 record and a league championship. His overall record is 560-597. McCauley was named manager of the year in the Frontier League in 1999 and in the Northern League in 2004.

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ary’s complex and visceral art has a sense of humor, poignant at times, and evocative narratives featuring ingenious character compositions that are rich in amusing satire and social commentary. In our interview, Gary told me how he transitioned from minimalist paintings to character-heavy illustrative pieces, his views on everyday objects, and the people in his cleverly themed work.

Gary: “We've all grown up with cartoons in books, in movies,

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and on television; they're universal to us. I use imagery of that same vein with a playful, sometimes whimsical, nuance to show the less playful sides of life, to emphasize the duality of who we are in a cryptically playful way.”

moved me emotionally, but I do make subtle and oftentimes blatant commentary on society. Each piece has its own dialogue with me, with the viewer as well.”

News 4U: From looking at your portfolio, a lot of your

you were a colorist working in crude abstract expressionism.

What compelled you to evolve into what you do now?

How has your work evolved over the years?

Gary: “It took me nine years to get to this point, but I was inexperienced when I first started. So I had to latch on to something that was established before I could branch out. After experimenting with abstract expressionism, minimalism, and making hybrid sculptural paintings, I wanted to add imagery to my work. I wanted to show my drawing abilities, make the kind of work that was wasting away in my sketchbooks, and could set me apart from other people. The evolution of that came from my own desires to change myself; my work just followed.”

paintings feature an expressive and instinctual persona of the characters, presenting “steam-punk” origins made up of characters that are concealed in satirical symbolism.

Gary: “Some viewers could identify my work as being influenced by "steam-punk," but the machinery I'm depicting isn't powered by steam. It's more of an amalgamation where current technology combines with figures to create a human-machine mixture. I feel they’re being honest, showing their strength, ironically, through failure or weakness or fragile emotions.”

News 4U: Does your work deal with specific images that

relate to society or is the source of your inspiration a rather personal articulation? Please explain what you are trying to communicate with your work.

Gary: “Each piece is an exaggerated extension of myself, a friend, a family member, or something I've heard that has

News 4U: I remember quite well seeing your work in college;

News 4U: Since many of your paintings are character

creations, it’s fitting to ask what you think are some important factors to creating an original but still interesting-looking character. How do you conceptualize your images?

Gary: “Make that character relatable in some sense; develop the idea as far as you can, understand who that character is inside an elaborate world of similar confines to your own.

I try to create a centralized character, build everything around them. I want the viewer to identify with them on an individual level in hopes of exposing a universal thought in some degree.

We're all living a life, living a frenetic pattern, a chaotic routine that we as people, alone in our own minds, are constantly trying to understand consciously and subconsciously.”

News 4U: I also have seen your graphic fliers circulating

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Facebook profiles of fellow friends; are you expanding your horizons in a commercial forum? In what upcoming projects/ shows can we expect to view your newest creations?

Gary: “I'm self taught in graphic design. It's something I was inclined to do coming from an illustrative background.

I opened the Milksop Studio in March 2011. It’s still in its fledgling state, but I'm designing ACD t-shirts, designing my own brand of t-shirts 'HONKYSAUCE', and working on eight commission paintings. I had a solo show at Wired Coffeehouse in January. YART is coming up in the spring and fall at Jesika & Toby Ellis' home. The ACD has three major shows this year and I anticipate being in all three: a video game themed show in the spring, a science fiction show in the summer, and another show at The Bower Surheinrich in the fall.”

— Tamatha Lant

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delightful man with a warm and gregarious manner, David Schnerr is well known in the music industry as a composer, arranger, and orchestrator.

Schnerr’s exploits have indeed been remarkable – he was accepted into the American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers in 2010. He is a member of ASMAC, ASCAP, the League of Composers, The Registry of Guitar Tutors, and the LA Jazz Society, and a faculty member of Riverbend Academy in Henderson, KY. In this interview, David offers a brief overview of his musical background and shares insights into many of the other notable projects and musicians he's affiliated with. The information presented in this interview is just a drop in the ocean.

There is much more to tell and share. All in all, this is an interesting interview with a composer who has a lot to offer the creative world.

News 4U: Could you give us some information about

your musical background?

David Schnerr: I was always going to be a composer.

I wrote 2 compositions when I was 6. I thought I had conquered the world. As I got older and learned more theory and harmony, my writing started maturing. By the time I was 12, I had been through the Piston theory and the Kennan orchestration texts along with several others and my writing was pretty polished.

N4U: I know you play a lot of live music – how does that differ from creating music in the studio?

DS: We just performed Haydn's Little Organ Mass and Vivaldi's Gloria at the First United Methodist Church in Henderson, Kentucky, but most of my time is spent composing. Composing is very intricate and detailed. It is etched in stone, so you have to be totally committed to your end product. I don't use computer score writers, I use printed score paper and pencils. When I transmit scores, I have them scanned into PDF files. My studio isn't like most, you see. No drums, guitars, and effects gadgets. Mine is what is known as a 'project studio.'

I have a MIDI keyboard, an audio interface, and a computer with a recording studio and a full symphony orchestra in it.

N4U: Can you tell us about some arrangements and orchestrations you have created or developed for conventional (classical) and commercial projects?

DS: Currently I am connected, via internet, with other musicians in England, Italy, Germany, and Russia.

I'm working on a piece for Andrea Mogavero, an Italian flutist.

N4U: Who have you enjoyed working with most?

DS: Presently, I love working with the First United Methodist Church Orchestra and Chorus under the direction of Matthew Vanover.

N4U: You certainly have a wide range of work in the modern and modal jazz styles. Is there a score that you feel defines you? A score that you could hand to people and say, "This is me."

DS: The R&B modern bag is what I like as far as jazz.

As a classical composer my style is romantic/postromantic and contemporary.

— Tamatha Lant

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Algonquins 213 U.S. Hwy. 41 South Henderson, KY (270) 827-4313 Allergria (Upstairs at The Jungle) 415 Main St. (812) 4255282 Archie & Clyde’s Newburgh, IN 8320 Bell Oaks Dr. (812) 480-7778 BackStage Bar 524 Main St. 424-5020 Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. (Inside LeMerigot) (812) 433-4000 Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. (812) 909-0388 Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares (812) 425-4929 Boney June’s Music Venue 5525 Pearl Dr. Suite D (812) 421-6767 The Brickhouse 201 W. Illinois St. (812) 421-0024

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

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

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

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

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

Cricket’s 518 W. Main St. Newburgh, IN (812) 858-2782 Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt (812) 867-7300 Darren’s Pub 713 N. Green St. Henderson, KY (270) 827-2206 D.C.’s Pub 900 W. Buena Vista (812) 401-6425

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

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

Bullock’s 401 Edgar St. (812) 422-2800

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

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

The Duck Inn 4100 Pollack Ave. (812) 402-4835

Fox & Hound English Pub 5416 E. Indiana (812) 473-5721 Fred’s 421 Read St. (812) 423-8040 Ginny’s Place 1602 Covert Ave. (812) 477-0789 Gloria’s 3101 Kratzville Rd. (812) 423-0138 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

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

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Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. (812) 475-0229

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mojo’s Boneyard Sportsbar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. (812) 475-8593 O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. (812) 401-4630 Old Chicago 6500 Lloyd Expwy.

(812) 401-1400 On Deck Riverside Bar & Grill 100 Second St. (270) 826-2424

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Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 Green River Rd. (812) 477-4088 RiRa’s Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 426-0000

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

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

Stoney’s 701 NW Riverside Dr. (812) 402-9913

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

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

Safari Wine & Martini Bar 415 Main St. (812) 425-5282 Sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker (812) 491-6229

The Peephole Bar & Grill 2nd & Main St. (812) 423-5171

Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin St. (812) 423-6280

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

Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. (812) 421-8741

She Lounge 1104 Diamond Ave. (812) 423-0814

The Pointe Sports Bar 830 LST Dr. (812) 425-4840

Show Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. (812) 401-7469

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

Legends 1050 S. Weinbach (812) 476-7444

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Clubs & Pubs

Show Me’s (West) 5525 Pearl Dr. (812) 402-7100

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

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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

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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 Bob Minnette & The Dixieland Society 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 Big Slick Black Widow The Blues Co-Op Blues 4U Brian Hunt Hog-Maw Blues Band Hoosier Daddy The Library Trio Object Blue Small Train Shaggy Wonda Soulunique Stillwell-Rodenberg & Co. Valentina Gibbs Velair 7 Will-C Yankee Dime

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5th Degree Burn

ABOUT THE BAND: 5th Degree Burn is a Southern Indiana rock band with roots in Dubois, Spencer and Warrick counties, with Rob Cunningham on vocals and guitar, Stacia Buechlein on vocals, Dennis Talbott on guitar, Alan Lange on bass, and Keith Poehlein on drums.

WHAT THEY COVER: Covering songs by some of today’s bands such as 3 Days Grace, Eve 6, Seether, Nickleback, Cage the Elephant, and Neon Trees. 5th Degree Burn also delivers the classics from bands such as Pat Benetar, Bon Jovi, Collective Soul, Joan Jett, and 3 Doors Down.

You might even hear some old Ozzy or even The Cranberries at one of their shows.

THEIR INSPIRATION: Bands such as Aerosmith, Kiss, and Rush were some of the earlier influences who helped inspire the band. Influences from later acts like Mariah Carey and Creed also helped shape the music in their set list and give 5th Degree Burn a wide range of music to perform. This variety of musical influences also gives the audience a good cross section of rock-n-roll to listen to at one of the band’s performances.

WHERE CAN PEOPLE CATCH YOUR PERFORMANCES: 5th Degree Burn has been rockin’ bars in towns like Huntingburg, Jasper, Ft. Branch and Newburgh to name a few and have a busy spring lined up.

Fat Boy’s in Ft. Branch on April 14th, The Overtime in Huntingburg on April 28th, Cricket’s in Newburgh on May 5th, Yaggi’s in Jasper on May 12th, and the list continues.

For more information on show dates or booking information look them up on Facebook and by all means come out and catch one of their shows.

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

SHOCK TOP LEMON SHANDY (St. Louis, MO)

Jaqulyn Woolsey – 4

This beer poured a pale, cloudy yellow, and you can definitely smell the lemon.

It’s almost like a cola and doesn’t hit you over the head with lemon flavor. I can definitely see myself grabbing a six-pack for a barbecue on a nice summer day.

It’s crisp and refreshing.

Jabez Martinez – 4

This is a slightly cloudy, golden beer, and while I am not a big fan of the “lemon” beers, I did like this one.

This beer had the regular Belgian-style wheat flavor with just a hint of lemon.

Lately, everyone has been dumping too much citrus flavor into their beer, but this one was really good. The lemon flavor was present, but it didn’t hit you over the head with it.

Todd Zachritz – 2.0

Anheuser-Busch’s entry into the “ shandy wars” may be opportunistic, but it is tastier than their chief competitor’s. This golden ale pours with an average head and no lace. The nose is subtle and lager-like, with only a tinge of lemon. The flavor is light and rather bland, but only teasing with the honey-lemon sweetness, rather than slapping it up front.

Definitely lacking, but I’ve had worse.

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TRITON BREWING – MAGNIFICENT AMBER (Indianapolis, IN)

Todd Zachritz – 4.0

A new brewery here, and it’s even semi-local! I was really pleased with this one—an attractive amber despite having limited carbonation and lace on the glass. The flavor, though, is nicely rich—definitely more flavorful than most amber ales. I get more brown ale notes—a little roasty on the malts, a bit nutty, and a hint of hoppy sharpness at the finish, too. Well done!

Jabez Martinez – 4

This beer has a heavy hops aroma and a medium-brown appearance. I could taste light flavors of coffee and roasted malts with some caramel added. I was prett y impressed with this beer and glad to see it was brewed inIndianapolis.

I will keep my eye out for it.

Jaqulyn Woolsey – 2.5

This beer is a strange mix of hops and caramel malts; I wish it was a little less hoppy. It’s more bitter than I like, and that bitterness lingers on your palate.

Overall, I don’t really love or hate it.

It’s definitely darker than your average amber beer.

SCHLAFLY – SUMMER LAGER (St. Louis, MO)

Todd Zachritz – 3.5

Schlafly’s summer seasonal is a clean, golden lager with a thick, foamy head and average lace.

The taste is a sturdy malt base with a slight hint of citrus. Finishes kind of sweet, but also quite pleasant and easy. Solid and session-worthy.

Jabez Martinez – 3.5

This is a clear, golden beer that looked like a Bud and sort of tasted like one too. Okay, maybe it didn’t taste totally like a Bud, but it had a sour bready flavor like a domestic beer. Once again, one of my favorite breweries disappointed me. I would have actually scored it lower, but I am hoping I just got a bad sample.

Jaqulyn Woolsey – 2.5

This one poured a very bright-yellow color. It’s not as crisp and refreshing as I hoped it would be, compared to the other “summer” beers. It’s milder and less punchy than I would expect.

GOOSE ISLAND – SUMMERTIME (Chicago, IL)

of almost sweet malts with some citrus tones—enjoyable.

Jaqulyn Woolsey – 3.5

This one poured a nice, clear golden color, and it had a nice lacing that hung on the glass.

It doesn’t have an overpowering smell or taste; it’s actually pretty mild. For me, this is a nice light beer with a slightly bitter sweetness.

Jabez Martinez – 3.5

Todd Zachritz – 3.5

Goose Island rarely disappoints, and this light-golden, kolsch-style beer is no exception. It pours with a massive head and attractive lace, and summons an aroma of slight citrus hops alongside the lagery grains. The taste is a bright melding

Another light-yellow beer with a crisp, hoppy flavor. Usually I am a big fan of Goose Island, but I would have to consider this just an average beer— a decent beer after mowing the lawn, but I would consider this one just okay.

Random Beer Facts

Use them to impress your friends!

• Studying the experimentally induced intoxicated behavior of ants in 1888, naturalist John Lubbock noticed that the insects that had too much to drink were picked up by nest mates and carried home. Conversely, drunken strangers were summarily tossed in a ditch.

• In the US, a barrel contains 31

gallons of beer.

• The first beer cans were

produced in 1935.

Compiled from www.tobp.com

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arts&activities Angel Mounds

8215 Pollack Ave. | Evansville, IN (812) 853-3956 | AngelMounds.org May 18 - Archaeology C.S.I. Angel Mounds’ sixth annual Archaeology C.S.I. Day is an event designed for students to experience a “Cultural Scene Investigation” as archaeologists and representatives from several institutions demonstrate and discuss aspects of the science and history of archaeology.

(Open to grade 6 and 7 students only.)

9am–1:30pm. Admission fee is $4.00 per student.

The Centre

715 Locust St. | Evansville, IN (812) 435-5770 | Centre.EvansvilleGIS.com May 5 - Dancing With Our Stars This competition pairs trained ballroom dancers with business, community, and political leaders to benefit St. Vincent Center for Children and Families, which provides care for hundreds of Evansville's children. The event is Saturday, May 5, 2012. Cocktails at 6pm; dinner and the main event begin at 7pm with open dancing after the winners have been announced.

Evansville African American Museum

579 S. Garvin St. | Evansville, IN (812) 423-5188 EvansvilleAAMuseum.Wordpress.com Continuing through July 7 – 200th Celebration Exhibit A special display showcasing the history and legacy of African Americans in Evansville.

May 18 - 5th Anniversary Celebration The Evansville African American Museum will celebrate their fifth anniversary on Friday, May 18, 2012, at 7pm at The Centre. This celebration

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dinner will feature keynote speaker Roland Martin. Mr. Martin is a commentator for TV One Cable Network and host and managing editor of “Washington Watch with Roland Martin,” a one-hour Sunday morning news show.

He is also a CNN Analyst, appearing on a variety of the network’s programs.

Tickets are only available in advance for $40 at the museum or by contacting James Sutton at (812) 760-2949.

Evansville Civic Theatre

717 N. Fulton Ave | Evansville, IN (812) 425-2800 | Civic.Evansville.net May 4–20: Noises Off!

The 2011– 2012 season of the Evansville Civic Theatre ends with the LOL comedy Noises Off!, a fastmoving, three-act play that shows the struggles of acting, a lovers' quarrel, and a dizzying finale. 8pm on May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19, and 2pm on May 13th & 20th.

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

May 13: Turbulent Times: A Comparative Overview of Evansville in the Civil War and World War II For the final lecture that celebrates Evansville's Bicentennial, renowned tri-state history writer and researcher Harold Morgan presents a comparative overview of Evansville during the Civil War and World War II. 2pm.

Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra 333 North Plaza East Blvd.

Evansville, IN (812) 477-2080 EvansvillePhilharmonic.org

May 5–6: The Evansville Ballet presents Peter Pan The Evansville Ballet recreates the classic story of Peter Pan. The mystical adventure through Never Never Land includes Wendy, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, and of course, the boy in tights who didn’t want to grow up.

May 19–20: Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Hooray for Hollywood” Dress as your favorite movie star or big screen icon and enjoy an evening of your favorite film scores that helped define American cinema. Celebrate America's love affair with the movies with music from Gone with the Wind, Casablanca, The Godfather, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Pirates of the Caribbean, The King's Speech, and more. Strike a pose. . . paparazzi could be anywhere!

Historic New Harmony

May 3 - Free Life Drawing Class at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art 6:30pm–8pm New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art hosts a FREE First Thursday drawing session. Session starts at 6:30pm and goes until 8 pm. Sessions are open to the public and models are clothed.

New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main Street (812) 682-3156.

May 3 - Working Men’s Institute 2012 Lecture Series Working Men's Institute 2012 Lecture Series: 7pm Voices of the Shoah: The Healing Power of Art and Music. Presented by Lisa Muller, Castle High School Teacher

& Museum Teacher Fellow at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, DC. 407 W. Tavern Street. For more information, call (812) 682-4806.

restaurants. The event continues into Saturday with wine, jazz musical performances, food, and art. 7–10pm Friday; Noon – 9pm Saturday.

May 5–6: Arts in Harmony The New Harmony Business Associates is proud to host “Arts in Harmony” –one of the largest exhibitions of artists in the tri-state area. Dozens of regional and national artists both show and sell their work. You’ll discover a wealth of arts and crafts, from paintings, hand-blown glass, sculpture, and jewelry, to ceramics, basketry, ironwork, woodwork, and furnishings. Artists are selected based on originality, creativity, and craftsmanship; commercial molds, kits, and commercially fabricated forms are not permitted in the show. All work is handmade, and all of the artists are present to talk about their work or demonstrate their talents. For more information, contact Laura Foster Nicholson, chair, Arts in Harmony, at (812) 682-3733 or (812) 781-1348 (cell), or email at lfntextiles@sbcglobal.net

Vanderburgh 4H Center

201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd. Evansville, IN (812) 867-6217 Vanderburgh4HCenter.com May 5 - The Annual 2012 SWIMGA Plant Sale The Master Gardeners showcase animal-resistant plants. The array of 15,000 plants includes 20 different types of tomatoes and a large selection of annuals and perennials for shade and sun. Proceeds benefit various projects and more than 20 gardens that are cared for by volunteers of Master Gardeners. 8am–4pm Saturday; 10am–1pm Sunday.

Willard Library

21 First Ave. | Evansville, IN (812) 425-4309 | Willard.lib.in.us

Newburgh Old Lock & Dam Park

Newburgh River Front | Newburgh, IN (812) 853-2815 | Newburgh.org May 18 - Grapes on the Grass Soiree Grapes on the Grass Soiree takes place the Friday night before the Wine, Art & Jazz Festival. Guests have an opportunity to taste their favorite foods from local restaurants and judge the wines that will be available on Saturday.

It’s a beautiful evening on the banks of the Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park. Tickets are $50 each, and are available at Historic Newburgh, Inc., 9 W. Jennings Street, Newburgh. 12am– 9pm.

May 24 - Historic Preservation Program Willard Library provides a look at historic Evansville through photography at the Historic Preservation Program. The photography focuses on exploring Evansville's Architectural Heritage. 6pm.

May 19 - Historic Newburgh Wine, Art & Jazz Festival Put your wine knowledge to the test at the “Grapes on the Grass Soiree” while indulging in samples of culinary brilliance from various

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.

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THe Evansville Ballet Presents Peter Pan

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he Evansville Ballet Presents Peter Pan. Twisting and turning through the whimsical atmosphere of Neverland willnever be preformed with such grace and agility than on the toes of the members of the Evansville Ballet.

The character, formed in the mind of author J.M. Barrie at the cusp of the 19th and 20th centuries, will come to life on May 19th and 20th.

Make no mistake; Pan will be up to all his usual antics. The viewer will experience firsthand the heckling and prodding of the evil old swashbuckler Captain Hook and the kinship and games of those cheeky ruffians the lost boys. His more refined and fair friends, Wendy and Tinkerbell, will also be along for the ride.

The Evansville Ballet’s rendition of Peter Pan is sure to appeal not only to the young but also to the young at heart as well. The show is catered to be both an excellent excursion for children and a night out for adults, with performances at 2pm and 7pm.

The Henderson Fine Arts Center will play host to two days of poised adventure.

As an organization, the Evansville Ballet offers training for the most serious of dancers in the form of a five level program; it also provides more casual classes for those wanting to learn ballet. These beginner classes are offered for both children, ages 5-8, and for adults. There is also an intro to dance and rhythm course for children ages 3-6.

For more information on tickets and classes please visit www.EvansvilleBallet.com — Nick Durcholz

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sports

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vansville baseball fans already have one month full of major league games to rev up their appetite for opening day of the Evansville Otters.

The Otters begin their season on May 11, 2012 at legendary Bosse Field against the Southern Illinois Miners in an exhibition game which will benefit Jacob’s Village.

The game will also a feature a “Diamond Dig” sponsored by Tracy Zeller Jewelry in honor of Mother’s Day. The Diamond Dig will consist of women over the age of 18 coming onto the field to dig for a $1,000 shopping spree to Tracy Zeller Jewelry.

The Otters are rebuilding this season coming off a 39-57 record which resulted in a tie with the Florence Freedom for last place in the Frontier League’s West Division. The turnaround may begin at the very top of the Otters’ management with the promotion of Joel Padfield to the position of General Manager. Padfield has spent the last several years as the Otters’ Director of Sales and Revenue Department.

Otters owner Bill Bussing said of Padfield, “He understands that we are not just trying to win baseball games, but to create a compelling evening of entertainment for all of our fans.”

Speaking of the promotion, and the promotion of the upcoming season, Padfield said, “I, along with the rest of the front office staff look forward to the upcoming 2012 season. In addition to an event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the film release “A League of Their Own,” plans are in the works for another exciting summer at historic Bosse Field.”

The Otters open their regular season at Bosse Field against the Washington Wild Things for a weekend series beginning May 18, 2012.

Changes to the Otters’ front office and rosters aren’t the only differences fans may notice this summer. The Otters announced in February that the team’s first manager, Charles “Boots” Day, will serve this season as the team’s hitting coach. “Boots” was a major league player with the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and Montreal Expos. After his playing days, Day served for many years in various baseball leagues as a hitting coach and hitting instructor. Most recently, Day was a hitting coach for Frontier League West Division rival Normal CornBelters.

Otters’ skipper Andy McCauley, entering his second full season, said of Day, “‘Boots’ is a quality hitting coach with a wealth of knowledge to share with our players. He is a hard worker and will be a strong asset for our offensive lineup.”

— Joel Easton The Otters offer many ticket plans including mini-plans which may lower the cost per ticket per game to as little as $5.21 per ticket for a full season. The Otters’ ticket office can be reached at 812-435-8686 or 800-435-8681.

vIdeo GaMes Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2013 Over the years the Tiger Woods series has donned more bells and whistles, making the game increasingly complicated and difficult. The trouble really escalated around Tiger Woods 2009 when Electronic Arts (EA) introduced a new putting dynamic that made putting touchy and unforgiving.

There are a handful of games released recently that possess game play and graphics that flirt with reality.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2013 is one of those games.

The clarity of the environments and the details in the courses are astonishing. Players have so many tools at their disposal it is overwhelming. Players can alter how far up or back in their stances they want the ball to be placed. They can even choose to narrow or widen their stances depending on the terrain of the hole.

This may sound great but in truth this makes the game astronomically frustrating and almost completely inaccessible. If I wanted golf dynamics this challenging and realistic I would grab my clubs and go out to an actual course to play 18 holes. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2013 is Kinect and Move compatible so it might be easier when utilizing motion gaming, but while using a regular controller it requires monastic patience and bionic precision. The most nerve grinding aspect is the putting; it is like having someone carefully drill through the surface of your fingernail to relieve the pressure of the smashed and bruised flesh underneath.

It is agonizing and exasperating.

On the upside, this game is very in-depth and fulfilling and it provides players with enormous space to grow. This gives Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2013 high replay value. The game type in which the gamer gets to play as Tiger though his golf career is cinematic and unique, but unless you already play golf or have substantial knowledge of the sport you will struggle with this game.

— Nick Durcholz

Campus Connection

USI

students are invited to participate in geocaching on May 20 at 2 p.m. at the University Center. There is an entry fee of $20 for each player.

Geocaching is a treasure-hunting game where players use GPS and smartphone devices to locate containers called geocaches.

Millions of “geocachers” worldwide are searching every day for the special containers.

Once a geocache is located and opened, the person who discovered the item must replace it with an item of equal or greater value for the next geocacher to find. The phenomenon began in 2000 and has grabbed the attention of gamers worldwide. For more information on geocaching and how to become a member, visit Geocaching.com or call USI’s Outreach and Engagement Center at 812-464-1989.

The first summer term for courses at USI will begin on May 9 and runs through June 15. The second terms are from June 18 through July 20 and June 18 through August 10. Students may register online with their USI student account or contact the Office of the Registrar, located in the Orr Center, by May 8 (for the first term) and June 15 (for the second terms). Late registrations will begin May 9 and June 18, resulting in late registration fees starting at $30.

— Brook O’Shields

The E.S.R.B. has rated this game ‘E’ for Everyone.

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Angel Mounds

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

May 9 – June 20 – Indiana University Archaeology Field School Professional archaeologists and university students from the Glenn Black Laboratory of Archaeology at Indiana University will once again be returning to Angel Mounds State Historic Site to conduct an archaeological field school excavation on certain portions of the site. Excavations will be taking place Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 4pm. A rare opportunity that you would most certainly not want to miss, be sure to stop on out and see these archaeologists in action!

Friday Morning Storytime Every Friday at 10:00am

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

624 S. Green River Rd. | Evansville, IN (812) 475-1054 | BN.com

May 5 – Don Quixote with Children’s Center for Dance Today at noon we will have a special theatrical treat in store.

The Children's Center for Dance Education will be performing Don Quixote. Come early for a good seat for the show.

May 5 – Storytime with Biscuit

cMoe - Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville

22 S.E. 5th St. | Evansville, IN (812) 464-2663 | cMoeKids.org May 19 – Way Late Play Date Enjoy a fun evening in cMoe’s indoor “playground”: dance in the streets, sing karaoke, take pictures in a photo booth, play games, laugh ‘til it hurts, dig for diamonds, and of course, explore cMoe’s galleries with other “big kids.” Much like your mom, they’ve thought of everything you’ll need to have a nice play date: There will be juice boxes and snacks (aka cocktails, beer, and hors d’oeuvres) all evening!

Bob and Tom’s favorite ex-cop, comedian MIKE ARMSTRONG, and Evansville’s own All Put Together Band will be there too.

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Biscuit the dog will be joining us at 3:00pm for this Special Saturday Storytime. Come and listen to a story about this children's favorite puppy and stick around for some tasty treats and fun crafts!

May 6 – Holy Rosary Book Fair The Holy Rosary Bookfair begins on this day. Come show your support for this school and its teachers and students. Starts at 9:00am.

May 12 – Mother’s Day Storytime and Doodle Day Hey B&N kids, come and get some

inspiration from a special Mother's Day story at our Saturday Storytime today at 3:00pm. We will make a special craft to celebrate our moms and have some tasty treats as well.

Also, make sure to come and visit our Doodle Table in celebration of Doodle Day with us at B&N. Release your inner artist and explore your creativity. Adults and kids both are invited to join in today. You may even catch our booksellers getting in on the action!

May 19 – Summer Reading Kickoff Storytime This Saturday Storytime is extra special because it starts off our B&N Jr. Summer Reading Program.

We will have a story to kick off a summertime of reading goals. Come learn all about this special program and grab a treat on the way.

Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center

3701 Bellemeade Ave. | Evansville, IN (812) 479-1411 IN-SW.EasterSeals.com May 8 – Meet & Greet for Ben Trockman

Legacy Room at ONB’s One Main Street headquarters in downtown Evansville. Refreshments provided.

Congratulate Ben on being selected

by National Easter Seals and hear about his travels to Washington D.C., New Orleans, and other experiences.

Evansville Otters – Bosse Field

1701 N. Main St. Evansville, IN (812) 435-8686 EvansvilleOtters.com May 11 - Evansville Otters vs.

Southern Illinois, 6:35pm – Exhibition Game Benefiting Jacob’s Village May 18 - Evansville Otters vs.

Washington, 6:35pm – Opening Night Sponsored by Fifth Third Bank May 19 - Evansville Otters vs. Washington, 6:35pm – Evansville Teacher’s Credit Union Appreciation Night May 20 - Evansville Otters vs. Washington, 6:05pm May 21 - Evansville Otters vs. Southern Illinois, 6:35pm – Deaconess Regional Network Services Night, $1 Peanuts May 22 - Evansville Otters vs. Southern Illinois, 10:35am $1 Popcorn May 23 - Evansville Otters vs. Southern Illinois, 10:35am $1 Hotdogs

Evansville Public Library Events EVPL.org

Central Library 200 S.E. MLK Jr. Blvd.

(812) 428-8200 East Branch 840 E. Chandler Ave. (812) 428-8231 Join us at a free “meet and greet” for Ben Trockman, 2012 National Easter Seals Adult Representative, son of Judge Wayne and Jill Trockman of Evansville. Tuesday, May 8, 4-6pm, with a short program at 5pm.

Hosted by Old National Bank in the

Red Bank Branch 120 S. Red Bank Rd. (812) 428-8205 McCollough Branch 5115 Washington Ave. (812) 428-8236

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Local Libraries

Read for a chance to win prizes during the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, May 21-July 30. Pick up your reading log at any EVPL location this summer, or come to the kickoff event at Central Library on May 20, from 1:00-4:30pm, where the first individuals to register receive giveaways!

Monday, May 14 - Get your running shoes on!

Is one of your goals to run a half marathon, but you don’t know how to prepare for it? At North Park Branch at 6:30 pm, the YMCA’s Sally Kroeger, as well as runners who have completed half marathons and marathons, will tell you how you can train with the YMCA to complete the Evansville Half Marathon in October. For more details, please call 428-8237.

Tuesday, May 15 - Start pinning.

Pinterest is a hot new social networking site that is growing rapidly. Bring your laptop, tablet, or mobile device to Red Bank Branch at 6:30 pm to learn how you can use Pinterest to find creative ideas or to share your ideas. Please register for this program by calling 428-8205 or by visiting evpl.org.

May 19-June 16: Walk across Evansville.

See Evansville from a bird’s eye perspective. Peruse an enlarged floor drawing of Evansville from 1888. On May 31, take a “walking” tour of the map with Dennis Au, Historic Preservation Officer for the City of Evansville. The tour will include current and past building locations and Evansville history trivia.

Look for this giant map on the second floor at Central Library.

—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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African American Museum 5th Anniversary

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ince its official formation in April of 2007, the Evansville African American Museum, or EAAM, has enriched the community by fervently providing public programs, road trips, and exhibitions educating the city about African American culture.

The museum is a beacon to the proud heritage of a people of incredible perseverance, both in Evansville and in all communities of our nation. From ‘Fabulous First Friday’ speeches, true to life material displays of early 20 th century African American life, to modern exhibits promoting the arts, the museum has much to offer.

Even the structure in which the museum is housed stands as testament to local African American culture. According to the EAAM’s official website, it is the last remaining building of Lincoln Gardens, the second Federal Housing Project of the New Deal in 1938 under the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

The EAAM has planned an event in honor of its fifth anniversary as a local monument to diversity by hosting award-winning journalist and author Roland S. Martin on May 18th at 7 p.m. at The Centre in downtown Evansville. Martin is the author of three books, including Speak, Brother! A Black Man’s View of America. He is a CNN contributor and a senior analyst on the Tom Joyner Morning Show.

Tickets are only available in advance for $40 at the museum or by contacting James Sutton at 812-760-2949. Here is to five years as an integral part of the community, and very best wishes to many, many more!

— Nick Durcholz

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North Park Branch 960 Koehler Dr. (812) 428-8237 Oaklyn Branch 3001 Oaklyn Dr. (812) 428-8234 Stringtown Branch 2100 Stringtown Rd. (812) 428-8233 May 5 – Summer Fun Fair Central Library | 10:00am – 2:00pm Are you looking for summer camp and activity information? Talk to several local providers to learn more about options for your kids this summer.

May 9 – Songs to Celebrate Evansville’s Bicentennial McCollough Branch | 4:30pm Enjoy a concert honoring our city’s history, arranged and performed by the Signature School Treblemakers.

For more information, please call 428-8236 May 20 – Summer Reading Program Kickoff Central Library | 1:00pm – 4:30pm Read for a chance to win prizes during the library’s Summer Reading Program! Help us kick off the fun for all ages, and pick up your reading log. The first individuals to register on this day will receive giveaways.

John James Audubon State Park

Hwy. 41 North | Henderson, KY (270) 827-1893 | HendersonKY.org May 4 – “Little Rembrandts” Art for Tots "Little Rembrandts" art for tots is designed for students ages 3-5 with an adult. Children will love the creativity and the various mediums used each month. Learn about the elements of art by using lines, shapes, value, texture, and color.

We will explore a wide variety of mediums and techniques. Each month will be a different theme.

Dress for a mess and don't miss out on all the fun. For pre-registration or more information on the visual arts classes contact Miss Kim. Fee: $20.00 for all 4 sessions (February, March, April and May) or pay per class $5.00 per student May 25 – Walk on the Wild Side Toddlers 3-5 years old. These 45 min - 1 hr interactive programs will explore what nature has to offer.

With each new topic, toddlers will discover how wildlife and nature shapes the world in which we live.

Each program will involve one or more of the following activities: games, crafts, live animal visits, hikes, or songs.

Killer Skate Park & Shop LLC

1315 N. Cullen Ave. | Evansville, IN (812) 402-2940 | KillerSkatePark.com

June 4-8, June 24-29, July 23-27 – Skateboard Day Camp Your child can learn to skateboard in a fun and safe environment!

Camp taught by owner, Glenn Davidson – 23+ years of skateboarding experience. The camp is open to skaters of any skill level ages 6-14. 9am-5pm. Cost is $25.00/day or $100.00 for the week.

To see videos from last summer’s camps, please visit our website.

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Gardens 1545 Mesker Park Dr. Evansville, IN (812) 425-5050 MeskerParkZoo.com

May 5-6 – Bloomin’ Zoo Garden Festival This event is your opportunity to

purchase unique and interesting plants, such as those found throughout the Zoo grounds.

9am to 4pm.

May 13 – Mother’s Day Special Bring your mom to the Zoo on Mother's Day and she will receive free admission!

May 19 – Plant Conservation Day Find out just how important plants and their preservation are to our world. This event will also feature sky art for the first time at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Gardens!

Vanderburgh County 4H Center

201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd. Evansville, IN (812) 435-5287 Vanderburgh4HCenter.com May 19 – Hog Follies Bike Rally

May 18 – Personally Speaking Series: Dr. James Schroeder and Amy Schroeder Dr. James Schroeder and Amy Schroeder from St. Mary's Center for Children visit the YWCA. The two present "A Perspective on Early Childhood Development: What to Focus on and What to Let Go." Noon.

Do you have an event that you would like to submit for inclusion in the monthly Community and Family section? Please send it to Editor@AtomaPublishing.com for consideration before the 15th of the month prior to your event.

BONUS OFFER: The Holiday Inn Airport (US 41 N) offers a special room rate of $79.00 for Way Late Play Date attendees.

Cost includes shuttle service to and from the event and breakfast. Call 812-867-7999 for reservations.

Vertical Excape Climbing Center

1315 N. Royal Ave. | Evansville, IN (812) 479-6887 VerticalExcape.com

16 W. Virginia St. Evansville, IN (812) 464-7800 WIRCA.org

May 5 – 2nd Annual Hoosier Hog Daddy BBQ Challenge Ribs, chicken, and butts - all are on the menu at the Hoosier Hog Daddy BBQ Challenge. A beer garden quenches visitors' thirst, and a live band for entertainment lifts their spirits. It's an effort to raise funds for SWIRCA, an organization providing services that keep the aging population self-sufficient.

Noon to 5pm.

June 18-22 – Session 1: Summer Climbing Camp June 16-20 – Session 2: Summer Climbing Camp Ages 6-15: Call (812) 479-6887 today to reserve your spot.

Swonder Ice Arena

YWCA

Call for scheduled activity times.

Public Skating Times Mondays: 3:45-4:45pm Tuesdays: 10:00am-12:30pm Wednesdays: 7:00-9:00pm Thursdays: 10:00am-12:30pm; 3:15-4:45pm Fridays: 7:00-10:00pm Saturdays: 1:00-3:00pm; 8:00-10:00pm (College Night) Sundays: 1:00-3:00pm; 6:00-8:00pm (Family Night)

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lay dates aren’t just for preschoolers; grown-ups need play time too! The Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe) is hosting it’s first ever “Way late Play Date…Just for Grown-ups” on Saturday, May 19, from 8 p.m. to Midnight. And much like your mom, they’ve thought of everything needed for a fun play date.

You and your play group will play indoors and out and have plenty of snacks and juice boxes (aka hors d’oeurves, cocktails, and beer.) The outdoor “playground” features live entertainment with comedian Mike Armstrong.

Bob and Tom’s favorite ex-cop has stories that make you laugh ‘til it hurts. Then it’ll be time to dance in the streets with Evansville’s own “All Put Together” band.

Indoors, if you aren’t too preoccupied climbing up a 30-footduck, enjoy karaoke, a photo booth, games, digging for diamonds, and all of cMoe’s exhibits.

Tickets are $25 per person or reserve a “sandbox” for $250.

Sandboxes include a reserved table for 8 and complimentary drink tickets. Purchase tickets online at www.cmoekids.org or at cMoe during normal business hours.

All proceeds benefit the Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe).

Call up your favorite friends for a play date! cMoe’s Way Late Play Date will be a unique and fun experience for the 21 and over crowd.

— Abigail Adler

SWIRCA Activity Center

209 N. Boeke Rd. | Evansville, IN (812) 479-0989 Swonder.Evansville.Net

Way laTe Play DaTe… JusT fOr GrOWn-uPs

118 Vine St. | Evansville, IN (812) 422-1191 YWCAevansville.org

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May 4th

The Avengers

Walt Disney This much-anticipated film is based on one of the most formidable groups of heroes in the history of mankind.

The Avengers sports a starstudded cast, with Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk, and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury. The Avengers will also feature more obscure but esteemed characters such as Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye. The team of superheroes is formed by the S.H.I.E.L.D. peace-keeping agency headed by Nick Fury.

They will be mankind’s only hope against Thor’s evil adopted brother Loki and his band of baddies, who are attempting to take over the planet for their own heinous purposes. The Avengers is co-written and directed by Joss Whedon, who earned his comic book chops directing other Marvel Universe-based films such as the X-men series and Watchmen.

May 11th

Dark Shadows

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Warner Brothers The vampire craze has cast a shadow over the nation for a few years now, so why not another vampire-based film? Fortunately, this film is directed by the duke of dread himself: Tim Burton. It would be safe to assume that any vampire story in the hands of Burton is absolutely terrifying, but that would be a mistake is this case: this movie is a comedy. The genre of the movie is really the only surprise up Burton’s sleeve because, yes, Johnny Depp is in it, as well as Burton’s wife Helena Bonham Carter. Depp plays 200-year-old vampire Barnabus Collins, who is released from a long captivity to discover he must play bodyguard to his maladjusted descendants. The film boasts a big-name cast including Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Lee, and Alice Cooper.

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May 18th

The Dictator Paramount This film is a first for uninhibited funny man Sacha Baron Cohen. It is his first film that did not originate as a sketch on Da Ali G Show, the show that brought Cohen into the limelight. The Dictator is sure to carry on the tradition of Cohen’s caustic brand of comedy.

He was involved in almost every aspect of its conception, writing, producing, and acting in the film.

The film, which will also star Ben Kingsley, Anna Faris, and John C. Reilly, centers on a foreign dictator who has oppressed his people for years and has a strong distaste for democracy. He strives to “protect” his people from the intrusion of democracy. If it doesn’t sound funny don’t be alarmed because Cohen has a knack for making serious things pretty hilarious. If the story sounds oddly familiar, you are not dreaming.

The film is said to be based on the book Zabibah and The King by Saddam Hussein.

May 25th

Men in Black III Columbia In world where aliens walk among us incognito, the Men in Black series always finds a way to make things more spectacular then they already are. The third installment of the series will feature a young Agent K played by Josh Brolin.

Why is he young? Agent J, played by Will Smith, has gone back in time, to 1969 to be exact. While in 1969, he must prevent a sinister alien plot to assassinate his partner, forever changing his own history as he knows it. To make matters worse, he must achieve his goal within a 24-hour time limit or be stuck in the time-space continuum forever.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a typical day in the shoes of an M.I.B. agent if he didn’t save planet Earth from certain peril as well.

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The Sitter

Twentieth Century Fox Jonah Hill plays Noah Griffith, an irresponsible, misguided college kid burdened with the task of babysitting his neighbor’s three unruly children for the night so his mother can go on a date. But Noah has other plans, and hopes to ingratiate himself with sexy Marisa (Ari Graynor) by running an errand for her in the seediest parts of New York. Together, the four learn something about themselves as they try to make it home in one piece.

“Not Superbad, just quite bad.”

— William Thomas, Empire Magazine

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The Review: After a serious and noteworthy performance in Moneyball, Jonah Hill returns to the type of role he’s best known for: the irreverent, yet lovable, wiseacre who is actually all heart. As for the screenplay, writers Brian Gatewood and Brian Alessandro rely on a tried and true formula for this type of coming-of-age comedy: the screw-up goofball who, in the end, learns as much from the screwed-up goofball children as they do from him.

Likewise, comedic shortcuts are taken with heavy reliance on expletive-ridden jibes and fart jokes. In all, the film is watchable, but nothing we haven’t seen before.

The Descendants Fox Searchlight Pictures

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Set in the scenic vistas of Waikiki, The Descendants is the story of Matt King (George Clooney), a sometimes apathetic husband and father of two girls who experiences major life changes when his wife suffers a boating accident and becomes comatose. Suddenly, he must re-connect with his rebellious daughters, come to terms with his wife’s impending death, and settle a family dispute involving shared land holdings of precious Hawaiian property. He is a man desperately seeking to make the right decisions, even when “One of the year’s best films, a bubbly meditation on family and the right choice is not easily discernable.

responsibility that weighs just enough to matter” — Tom Long, Detroit News

The Review: Recently, George Clooney has moved from strength to strength with great films like Up in the Air, The Ides of March, and now The Descendants. The contradictory emotions and conflicting impulses raging under the surface in his portrayal of Matt King are palpable, though never overtly expressed. This is a film that slides effortlessly between the many stories being told, and offers no simplistic resolutions to the difficult, real-life circumstances it explores. Matt knows he lacks the wisdom to help his troubled teenage daughter or the necessary compassion to entirely forgive his wife for her betrayals. In spite of all this, he makes the tough decisions, and, more importantly, begins to understand the importance of simply being present and accepting the others in his life, despite their imperfections.

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Down-and-out journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) becomes desperate enough to take a job investigating the strange disappearance of a wealthy businessman’s niece from forty years ago. In his quest for the truth, he teams up with the dysfunctional Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara), computer hacker extraordinaire.

As the investigation gets underway, they discover the dark family secrets of their employer and place themselves in extreme danger.

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“Satisfyingly complex and captivating, the film holds our attention for the entire 158 minutes of running time.”

— Andrew L. Urban, Urban Cinefile

The Review: Adapted from the Swedish novel by Stieg Larsson, the film stays loyal to its source, while accommodating director David Fincher’s taste for the elegantly bizarre. Besides being an engrossing mystery full of unusual twists and unsettling situations, the film delves into the dark heart of sexual abuse and male domination in graphic, disturbing detail. Rooney Mara steals every scene she’s in, and says more with a single facial expression than Daniel Craig manages throughout the entire film. At times, the action is labored and tedious, but this movie demands your attention, as well as a strong stomach.

“Memorable performance, forgettable movie.”

— Matt Pais, Redeye

The Iron Lady The Weinstein Co.

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The Iron Lady covers the lifespan of Margaret Thatcher, from her humble beginnings as a shopkeeper’s daughter to her ultimate rise as the United Kingdom’s first female Prime Minister.

In between, we gain insights into her personal life, her years at Oxford, her marriage, the birth of her twins, and, finally, the development of her political philosophies. This is a rare glimpse of one of the world’s most powerful women and her struggle to overcome the barriers of the male-dominated political world.

The Review: The Iron Lady is a showcase for the undeniable talents of Meryl Streep; however, we ultimately learn very little about Margaret Thatcher that we couldn’t learn from a cursory browsing of Wikepedia. Important political events are shown in montage and flashbacks, rarely allowing us time to become truly involved in her story. This is the stuff one expects from a movie of the week, and sorely lacks the substance worthy of Streep’s spectacular performance.

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Russian Circles "Empros" CD Sargent House 5 Stars

Briar Rabbit Chicago singer-songwriter Briar Rabbit (Phillip-Michael Scales) has a lot to say—in just two EPs, he’s already made a pretty huge statement. His debut album, The Company You Keep, is extraordinary in both sound and lyrical depth. On the song “Tread Lightly,” Scales sings, “You’re beautiful and skittish, unconventional and kind”—and that definition seems to suit his music perfectly, too. It’s filled with songs that all seem to do different things, and each one illustrates his myriad talents.

I see why Scales calls this genre “thought pop”—it’s hard to define using the regular conventions of genre. Briar Rabbit is a pop act in the same way that the Barenaked Ladies and Steven Page are; it’s a kind of pop music, but it feels trite to call it that. Scales tells stories in every song, and with remarkable wordplay. For example (and speaking of Steven Page, check out the vocals in this chorus and tell me if they aren’t close), in the title track, “The Company You Keep,” Scales sings– There’s a ghost upstairs, he stamps, he shouts, he screams until the morning But it’s the melody that he always sings that keeps me from sleeping And there’s a girl somewhere I guess you could say that she got away though I disagree Cause her beauty was a welcome mat, she said wipe your feet and hang your hat But I couldn’t stay for long They say you’re only as good as the company you keep but lately I’ve been keeping to myself I never understood what it meant anyhow And as impressive as his debut is, it’s the next EP— The Great Routine, which is the story of a minstrel actor around the turn of the century—that really makes him stand out. From the time the man decides to become an actor to the moment he realizes he’s played a role in his own exploitation, the character that Briar Rabbit has created is very real and very raw.

Scales is hoping to visit the Evansville area soon, once in May and once in July. Keep an eye out for exact dates, and be sure you don’t miss this exceptionally talented artist.

— Katie Darby-Mullins

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Chicago instrumental postrock group Russian Circles continue to evolve far beyond their peers with their 4th album, "Empros".

The epic opening track, "309" instantly cements the band into genre-defying territory, infusing their moody postmetal with a blinding darkness and tempo akin to black metal. It's a tight and aggressive sound, indeed. "Mladek" brings a more melodic angle, like if Mogwai went more complex and heavy. "Schipol" brings the epic melodies of Sigur Ros to meld with the brute force of SWANS or Neurosis. The 10-minute "Batu" is an assault of textures and angular riffage, closing on an ambient note. "Praise Be Man" ends it all up with an odd campfire-style singalong that wouldn't be out of place on a Devendra Banhart record, again building into a bruising rock behemoth. As I see it, "Empros" is Russian Circles firing on all cylinders. Brilliant!

— Todd Zachritz

Meshuggah

“Koloss" album Nuclear Blast 5 Stars Sweden's best-known and (arguably) most influential metal band returns with their long-awaited 7th studio album, and it's a crushing

masterpiece. "I Am Colossus" is a refined assault of surgical metal guitar riffs and complex arrangements. The riffing is immaculate and technical, while lead throat Jens Kidman is positively corrosive.

"The Demon's Name Is Surveillance" is speed metal redefined -- absolutely inhuman in its ferocity and speed.

"Behind The Sun" is a steamroller of metal madness, while "The Hurt That Finds You First" is a juggernaut of massive math-metal-jazz with a hint of psychedelic ambience.

With the impeccable "Koloss", Meshuggah redefine "heavy", shackling machine metal with massive arrangements that lay waste to 90% of modern rock. Damn, this is immense.

— Todd Zachritz

Fastway

"Eat Dog Eat" CD MVD Audio

Fastway is the band of Fast Eddie Clarke (best known as the early guitarist for metal/punk legends Motorhead), and this ever-revolving project is a much more mainstream metal showcase for Clarke's fierce guitarwork. Vocalist Toby Jepson (formerly with Little Angels) has the classic "Hollywood Strip" vibe, and this album doesn't stray from that classic rock template. But, fortunately, the star of the show is easily Clarke, whose smoking riffs give some necessary bluesy swagger to the set.

"Eat Dog Eat" doesn't bring anything new to the table, but fans of classic bar rock & roll/metal will certainly appreciate the band's tried-and-proven sound.

—Todd Zachritz

Public Image Limited

"Live At Rockpalast 1983" DVD + CD MIG Music 4 Stars Packaged separately, this set of classic PiL sees John Lydon joined by a young Martin Atkins (later of Killing Joke and Pigface) and some session musicians for a roll through the band's finest era. We get well-played classics like "Public Image", "Religion", "Flowers Of Romance", "Chant", "(This Is Not A) Love Song",, "Under The House",

and even an odd cover of "Anarchy In The UK".

The band were at the end of their reign as innovators by 1983, with a move towards a more streamlined sound (hinted at by "Love Song", "Bad Life", etc.), but the tracks here are faithful to PiL's early and influential melding of dub, punk, and krautrock.

The DVD is a wonderful pro-shot, multicamera presentation, capturing both Lydon's charismatic antics and Atkins' sinewy drumming. The CD is equally as superb, with a clear, well-recorded sound that could almost be mistaken for a studio product. Essential documents for Public Image fans, and far from the bootlegs that these may look like.

— Todd Zachritz

The Willows

"Sometimes I'm Ancient" CD thewillowsart.com A cool 10-song debut from a young Evansville indie/pop band that will appeal to fans of emotive and moody stuff like Jeremy Enigk and Sigur Ros. Willows amicably join swirling, textured guitars with raw, emo-style vocals. Expert production here, too -- not too rough, and not too slick, either. If they can develop their keen instrumental skills and add some space and flow to their already formidable arsenal, I see great possibilities. That said, this is a standout debut, no doubt.

Kudos, guys!

— Todd Zachritz

Attention: Local Bands!

Would you like us to review one of your CDs?

Mail it to: Editorial Department, 4 Chestnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713 or email MP3’s to Editor@ AtomaPublishing.com.

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"Live In The Living Room" CDR meetthepits.com Legendary Tristate band the Pits have been filling local dance floors since 1983, and this 16-song disc showcases the band's fun party-rock mood well. Classics like "Brown Eyed Girl", "Magic Carpet Ride/ Give It Away", and "Small Town" are faithful and well-played.

These guys are pros.

The Everyday Losers

"Social Paradise" CDR wix.com/ theeverydaylosers/music This 4-piece rock band from Washington, Indiana serve up a stew of 90s rock ala Nirvana or Alice In Chains and a more melodic mainstream radio sound. "Hate You" is a gruff and anthemic tune, as is the punk-spiked "Farrah 22". And though this is only 6 songs, it's a grand beginning.

Jenn Rawling & Basho Parks

"Take The Air" CD (Waterbug) Earthy, rootsy indie folk with flecks of alt-country, this Portland-based couple's debut album is awash in organic hipster vibes, with a timeless melodic sound that will appeal to a wide array of tastes.

I dig the old-time mountain country of "Little Swallow".

— Todd Zachritz

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On the move? Be sure to check out News4UOnline.com for complete Road Trip listings.

ROAD TRIP TO CINCINNATI Aronoff Center for the Arts

513-621-2787 May 1-2: Mama Mia! May 2: Philobus May 3: Mama Mia! May 3: Philobus May 4-6: Mama Mia! May 8-9: Les Misérables May 10: Hooray For Hollywood with The Mighty Wurlitzer May 10-11: Les Misérables May 11: The Capitol Steps May 11: Titanic the Musical May 12: Les Misérables May 12: Titanic the Musical May 13: Les Misérables May 13-15: Titanic the Musical

roadtrips

Funny Bone Comedy Club

859-957-2000 May 1: FACEtalk TV May 3-6: Christina Pazsitsky May 6: Comedy Writing Workshop w/ Brian Million May 10-12: Larry Reeb May 13: Comedy Writing Workshop w/ Brian Million May 13: Larry Reeb May 18-16: Lavell Crawford May 20: Comedy Writing Workshop w/ Brian Million May 20: Lavell Crawford May 27: Comedy Writing Workshop w/ Brian Million May 30: Open Mic Competition May 31: Michael Colyar

Taft Theatre

513-721-8883 May 5: Portland Cello Project with Emily Wells May 11: Local H May 16: JJ Grey & Mofro May 23: Hoots & Hellmouth May 25: Brian Olive with Natural Child/ The Tongue & Lips and The Harlequins

Old National Centre Formerly Murat Theatre

317-239-5151 May 5: Joe Bonamassa May 6: "Weird Al " Yankovic The Alpocalypse Tour May 11: Jokes and Jams featuring Erykah Badu and Eddie Griffin May 12: Aziz Ansari-buried Alive Tour May 15: Megadeth May 30: Tedeschi Trucks Band

Old National Centre Egyptian Room 317-239-5151 May 4: First Friday Food Truck Festival Presented By MOKB and NUVO May 10: DAUGHTRY May 11: StarKid Presents: Apocalyptour May 13: Under the Streetlamp May 22: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros May 23: Mayer Hawthorne & The County: How Do You Do World Tour May 29: Graffiti6

ROAD TRIP TO LOUISVILLE

ROAD TRIP TO INDIANAPOLIS RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles will be at the Aronoff Center for the Arts May 20.

May 16: An Evening With Yanni May 16-17: Titanic the Musical May 18: I Hear Music In The Air: Kirk Franklin, Byron Cage, Isaac Carree & Amber Bullock May 18: Titanic the Musical May 19: Exhibitionism 2 May 19: Titanic the Musical May 20: RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles May 22: CPI New Voices: The Fool May 24: Smart Talk: Andie MacDowell Acting As A Way Of Life

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Bill Cosby brings the laughs to Bomhard Theatre May 12.

Bomhard Theatre-Kentucky Center Megadeth rocks the Old National Center on May 15.

Conseco Fieldhouse

317-917-2500 May 19: Fever vs. Dream May 31: New Edition

502-584-7777/800-775-7777 May 5: Galt House Hotel's Night of...

One Race, One Winner, One Party May 12: Bill Cosby May 12: Bridge 19 CD Release Show May 12: Lyle the Crocodile May 13: Bonnie Raitt May 15: Ahmed Rashid May 16: Riverdance

May 18: The Drowsy Chaperone May 19: Bill Maher May 19-27: The Drowsy Chaperone

Horseshoe Casino

812-969-6000 May 12: Johnny Lang May 19: Kathy Griffin live at Horseshoe Southern Indiana

KFC Yum! Center

502-690-9000 May 12: University of Louisville 2012 Commencement May 24: 2012 Metro Fire Chief's Conference May 26: Nickelback with Bush, Seether and My Darkest Days

ROAD TRIP TO NASHVILLE

Mercy Lounge

615-251-3020 Mondays: 8 off 8th May 1: Jessica Lea Mayfield May 1: Mayer Hawthorne & The County: How Do You Do World Tour May 2: Dick Dale May 2: Lushlife with Cities Aviv May 3: Natalie Prass May 3: Pink Trash Ball: Women Rock for the Cure May 4: Kyle Andrews with CASHATT and The Gills May 4: The Long Players Perform Neil Young's HARVEST May 10: Mystery Twins LOVE IS STRANGE EP Release May 12: My So-Called Band The Ultimate 90's Experience May 15: Rhett Miller with Cheyenne Marie Mize May 18: Fool's Gold May 18: Lee Ranaldo Band featuring members of Sonic Youth May 19: MAYHEM performs Prince's CONTROVERSY May 20: Vintage Trouble May 22: ALO May 30: Walk Off The Earth

Ryman Auditorium

Sail the seas of cheese with Primus May 29 at the Ryman Auditorium.

Cannery Ballroom

615-251-3020 May 4: Hot Chelle Rae: Beautiful Freaks Tour 2012 May 7: Lightning 100 presents Ingrid Michaelson May 8: Uncle Kracker May 10: Slaughterhouse May 11: Lucero May 12: James Morrison The Awakening Tour with HONEYHONEY May 18: Lee Ronaldo Band featuring former members of Sonic Youth May 21: St. Vincent with Shearwater May 23: P.O.D. & Red

615-889-3060 Every Friday - Sunday: Always...Patsy Cline May 3: Opry Country Classics May 5: Counting Crows May 6: Levon Helm's Ramble at the Ryman May 10: Opry Country Classics May 11: Emmylou Harris May 12: Bonnie Raitt May 15-16: Jack White May 17: Opry Country Classics May 18: Trace Adkins May 24: Opry Country Classics May 29: Primus May 30: Weir, Robinson & Greene Acoustic Trio May 31: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

ROAD TRIP TO ST. LOUIS Busch Stadium

314-421-3060 May 1-3: Cardinals vs. Pirates

Catch Bonnie Raitt at The Pageant on May 18.

May 11-13: Cardinals vs. Braves May 14-15: Cardinals vs. Cubs May 21-23: Cardinals vs. Padres May 24-27: Cardinals vs. Phillies

Pop's Nightclub

618-274-6720 May 2: Volbeat May 4: HellYeah & Clutch May 5: Battle for Pointfest Grand Finals May 9: (hed) p.e. & Mushroomhead May 24: Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Charity Concert May 25: Snoop Dogg

Scottrade Center

scottradecenter.net May 25: Red Hot Chili Peppers May 29: Nickelback

The Fabulous Fox

314-657-5016 May 1-13: Memphis May 18-20: Riverdance May 23: Chickenfoot

The Pageant

314-726-6161 May 2: M83/I Break Horses May 8: The Fray/Jessie Baylin May 10: Hunter Hayes May 11: Aziz Ansari May 12: Billy Currington/David Nail/ Kip Moore May 18: Bonnie Raitt/March Cohn May 18: Creed/Eve to Adam

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Weddings: A Special Advertising Section

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The Bling

What products and services do you offer couples who are to be married?

Kruckemeyer & Cohn Fine Jewelry

We offer a tremendous selection of engagement rings. A lot of different styles with diamonds on the sides, so fancy rings from a number of different designers including Hearts on Fire, Ritani, and Martin Flyer.

We carry a wide variety of different diamond qualities as well from Hearts on Fire; the World’s Most Perfectly Cut is the pinnacle. It is the best diamond you are going to find anywhere. Whether someone is looking for a $1,000 engagement ring or a $10,000 engagement ring, we have a variety of qualities for any budget. We offer the best style at each price point. Someone might assume that if they only have $1,000 or so to spend they might get a better deal at one of the chain jewelers, but that isn’t true. We are going to give you a better deal on that price point just like we would on the $10,000 ring. We can also customize a lot of rings or bands to match the customers’ existing ring. We carry a lot of unique wedding bands. We carry a line called Fable, which allows you to choose from a variety of materials such as cobalt, tungsten, and even ceramic. They even make a specialty band that is camouflage. On top of the enormous selection, we always offer 1 year interest-free financing.

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Can the photo booth supplier provide props for the guests to wear? What are some of the funniest props you’ve seen in photos?

Fun Shots Photo

A photo booth supplier should always include props for the guests to wear. It is the guest’s choice to dress up or not. However, props really help the people who don’t usually like to have their picture taken to relax and have a good time. At one recent event, a large group of young men in their mid-twenties came in mumbling to themselves, “I’m not going in there” (referring to the booth). Then after a few drinks and a few hours, they emerged from the booth in pink fluffy crowns and boas, saying, “Come on guys, let’s go!” It‘s very popular among groups to coordinate hats, boas, and glasses. They make fabulous group photos.

Photo By Daniel Knight, Studio B

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What types of shots make for a great set of wedding pictures and how does a photographer go about getting them? What should a photographer do to make the experience the most comfortable for the happy couple?

Equinox Photography

I work to give my clients a representation of the full story of the day with a combination of photojournalism, a few posed shots, and what I call “coached candids.” By “coached candids,” I mean that I take a few minutes once or twice during the wedding day to get romantic, stylized portraits of the bride and groom. I find an ideal location and we have a little “modeling session” to show their relationship, their love for each other, and just how incredibly good they look that day! As the principal photographer for Equinox Photography, I have photographed hundreds of weddings. I have a degree in photography, I pursue fine art photography in my spare time, and I’m pretty easy to get along with.

Those qualities make me able to create professional, one-of-a-kind images with an artistic twist as well as helping to make the experience fun and hassle-free on the wedding day.

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Venues & More

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What additional touches make for an especially memorable ceremony?

What is your approach to making sure the happy couple gets what they want and to making sure (almost) everyone is content?

A Day to Remember Wedding Services

We have two types of ceremonies. We have the basic civil, for those that want something very simple and private. Then, our custom ceremony, which is entirely open to anything the couple would like it to be. Almost every ceremony is different.

We specialize it for each couple, starting with a basic format, or just working something out from scratch. If the couple can dream it up, we’ll do it. We can also offer some of the most affordable professional photography in the area. In addition, we can provide a Wedding Registry or Bridal Shower via The Pampered Chef to help the newlyweds stock their kitchens.

We started our business with one goal in mind: We wanted to make officiant services and professional photography easy and affordable for as many wonderful couples as possible!

Everyone has different ideas of a perfect ceremony.

We want to help make that happen. People have often told us that they have had trouble finding an official for many reasons: they require counseling, they live together already, they don’t belong to a church, it’s not in a church, they have a child together already, they have been married before, etc… the list goes on. We can help plan the entire event two years ahead of time, or put something together for tomorrow. Either way, we will help the couple have a day to remember!

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What makes the wedding services provided by T. R. U. Event Rental, Inc. stand out from the competition? What qualities are required to be able to visualize the bride and groom’s special day? Is T. R. U. Event Rental, Inc. equipped to provide service for different styles of weddings?

T.R.U. Event Rental

We have a large selection of inventory, from tents, tables, and chairs to decorative draping, tent liners, lighting, and so much more. We listen to clients to understand what it is they want to make their day special. Most brides will bring to our first appointment pictures of flowers and décor as well as fabric swatches to match the wedding colors. We will also offer suggestions to assist with staying within a budget. Yes we can. Working closely with clients of different religions and spiritual beliefs helps us to help them have the traditional or unconventional ceremonies they want.

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Formal & Informal Catering

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What makes Red Fez’s services stand out?

Does Red Fez offer a large variety of food for receptions? What makes the Hadi venue special for a happy couple and their guests?

Red Fez Catering at the Hadi Shrine

With a background in private club dining, the Red Fez specializes in personalized service that you cannot get anywhere else. In addition to personalized service, the extraordinary food quality and affordable pricing makes the Red Fez an exceptional value. Red Fez catering at the Hadi Shrine is a full service caterer that can personalize menus for as few as twenty people or for as many as three hundred guests. Red Fez catering offers menus ranging from a light hors d’oeuvre reception to a formal steak or seafood dining experience. All menu selections can be served as a buffet, served meal, or family style to give your event the atmosphere you desire. The banquet facility at the Hadi Shrine is Evansville’s hidden gem. With a newly renovated facility that features Evansville’s largest dance floor, scenic river views, and personalized food and beverage services, this truly makes an evening to remember. Hadi is located on Evansville’s riverfront, offering a plethora of photo opportunities, hotel accessibility, an easy location for out of town guests, and secure on-site parking.

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How do your services make a bride and groom’s day as enjoyable and convenient as possible?

Spudz N’ Stuff

Our catering is set up like a buffet bar. We come in to cater the events that lead up to the wedding such as the wedding shower, and bachelor or bachelorette parties. On the day of the wedding, we are available to come in to cater lunch to the bridal party as well.

When we cater a pre- or post-ceremony event such as a wedding or baby shower, we give the customer a $25 gift card to give out to their guests or whomever they choose. When we cater we bring the freshly baked potatoes and then you get 11 different toppings with which your party can build their own potatoes. There are options to suit nearly any taste. It is a cost of $5 a person. For a dollar extra we also offer a brownie platter for dessert.

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What are the most popular dishes you see at weddings? Are there meals that are better served plated than buffet-style? What advice can you offer couples when making the decision to serve a plated vs. a buffet-style meal?

Just Rennie’s Catering:

The most popular dishes that we see at weddings are chicken and pork entrées because they please the majority of the guests. These entrees also fit within most couple’s budgets. We are currently seeing quite a few weddings that are serving beef tenderloin.

The quality of the beef is very moist, tender, and pleasing to a large crowd’s palette.

When making a decision regarding whether your meal should be buffet-style or plated, look at where the wedding reception will be located. If your venue has a large kitchen and your budget is more flexible, then a plated meal may be an option that is appealing to you. If your budget is smaller or you have a large crowd to feed, a buffet dinner may be more your style because you can feed the guests quickly and keep the food hot.

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Intimate Details

What advice can you give to a couple that likes the idea of lingerie, but may be a little new to buying it? Are there currently any popular items for men?

Exotica

For the couple that may be new to the idea of lingerie, or may be a little embarrassed buying it for the first time, we suggest starting with a basic baby doll or teddy negligee. Go shopping for the items together so that each partner has an option in selecting the piece.

Be sure to try on the clothing so that a proper fit is ensured before purchasing.

For the more conservative man, may we suggest trunks, which are shorter cut than boxers.

For the individual that is a little more daring, thongs or briefs are popular options.

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Alterations & Tailoring

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What aspects of your service and overall attitude make you stand out?

Tristate Tailoring and Alterations

We are always honest with our customers. We like to treat our customers as we ourselves would like to be treated.

As opposed to taking the customer’s money and rushing them out the door, we address the most minute of details and give our customers options to solve these problems depending on what is in accordance with their wishes and what best fits their budget. You wear a tux or dress that makes you feel like a million dollars, so you feel great on your special day. You want to have good memories. What better to accentuate those memories then to look your absolute best? We have to be very cautious about quick work. Most customers believe they can buy a dress, bring it in and pick it up in a half an hour. It would be physically impossible to fix a dress that may take seven hours to repair in an ideal timeframe and finish it quickly while handling many other customer’s garments at the same time. We take immense pride in the quality and precision of our work and those aspects would be compromised if we rushed on repairs and alterations. The earlier you plan your wedding the better.

You would want to get everything done one month before the wedding date so you don’t have worry about anything and we can provide you with the most professional work possible. However, we do everything in our power when time is tight to bend over backwards for our customers and to help them with the services they need when they are in a bind.

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