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ON THE COVER Philip Lawrence sits for a photo in February in New York City.

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JULY/AUGUST 2021 • VOL. 22, ISSUE 5

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EYE FOR DESIGN

Kristyn Blackard’s love of Turkish rugs set the tone for the decor in her new house — and inspired her to start her own home furnishings business

44 MAKING MUSIC MAGIC

Evansville native Philip Lawrence is parlaying his success as an award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer into a new company supporting up-andcoming artists, but the initiative’s roots reach deep into Lawrence’s musical upbringing in the River City

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Test Drive Hop aboard the Ohio River Scenic Railway train

23 We Were Curious Catch up on progress at Woodmere and Pippero dog parks 23 Center of Attention Cancer Pathways’ Midwest chapter supports families

CULTURE 25 On Stage Celebrate summer with a concert series on the shore of the Ohio River 27 Shelf Life Reminisce about an Indiana icon with “Lil BUB: The Earth Years” 27 On Display “Expert Tattooing in the Midwest” explores regional artistry 28 The Guide Find out what’s happening in July and August

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32 15 Minute Janice King’s life, like her art, is multi-dimensional

More Inside 10 From the Editor A Story Pitch 13

Conversation

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Snapshots

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Contributors

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Epilogue Clarence “Bones” Adams turns boxing into a second act

128 Final Detail Two new murals depict the city in a bright hue

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34 Social Life

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HOME & STYLE 57 Get Inspired Arrange your florals with sunflowers, lilies, roses, and hydrangeas 59 Curb Appeal Mint green gives this home a breezy feeling 59 Creating Button Jar Monsters are handmade, huggable gifts of pure imagination 61

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FOOD & DRINK 85 Think Drinks Go behind the bar with John Raleigh at Mo’s House 86 Food Philanthropy This mobile produce program draws the community together 86 Good Eats Cool off with a sweet treat from one of these shaved ice stands 87 What We’re Trying Now Say “summer” with Silver Queen sweet corn

20 By the Numbers Summer fun in Evansville

36 Travel Journal Beat the summer heat on the lakes of Wisconsin

20 Encyclopedia Evansvillia Explore the Spanish Colonial Revival style of Greek-Shears Mortuary

40 Health Matters Friends find mindfulness and fellowship in daily meditation

88 In the Kitchen It’s “Thyme” to cook — tag along at a local culinary class

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42 Mental Health Let your mind rest through meditation

120 Dining Directory Peruse more than 300 restaurant listings

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Why Not Evansville Progress ramps up for Sunset Skatepark

87 Local Foodies Evansville Living celebrates chef Eli Haddix

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VOLUME 22 • ISSUE 5 JULY/AUGUST 2021

EDITOR & PUBLISHER Kristen K. Tucker

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From the Editor

A STORY PITCH

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ere at the Evansville Living offices we receive press releases every day. Today, a press agent wants us to write about the unsung heroes behind our favorite songs — and credit their company for the fascinating information. Another pitch wants us to consider sustainable, non-petroleum-based chemicals for household cleaners; I agree that sounds like something I want to support, but we probably won’t write a story about a Tennessee-based company. Wallethub — I receive lots of emails from them — tells us that in many states, unemployment is bouncing back, but Indiana is not on the list of the “Most Bounced Back” or “Bounced Back Least,” so we’ll pass on that one, too. A Chicago-based public relations professional who has emailed six story ideas since February suggests we should feature deck makeovers as we are getting together for cookouts now. I like that idea, but we would be likely to write about local people and their decks, not the composite decking they are pitching.

We do receive plenty of local press releases announcing news that will be of interest to our readers; we try our best to give these our full attention, and these releases often become the basis for stories. As well, we also receive many story ideas from you, our readers of this magazine. But you get the idea: We receive lots of press releases that don’t attract our attention because there is no local hook or interest to you, our readers.

This wasn’t the case on March 19 at 11:45 a.m. when an email subject

line caught my attention: Philip Lawrence x CMNTY Culture. I opened that e-mail and began a dialogue with Daniella, a public relations professional at a Madison Avenue firm. I knew Philip (not personally) as an eight-time Grammy Award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and Evansville native best known for his work alongside Bruno Mars. I also knew him as Gina Moore’s second cousin. Gina, of course, is a well-known Evansville songstress who has shared story ideas with us in the past and has graced these pages many times.

I told Daniella we would be thrilled to feature Philip in Evansville Living.

When Managing Editor Jodi Keen came on board in April, she began researching the story, working through Daniella in New York to interview Philip. A longtime fan of Philip’s songwriting with Bruno, Jodi interviewed Philip via Zoom as he has been in Australia filming yet another new project, a television program called “Come Dance With Me.” Be sure to meet Jodi on page 15.

Jodi’s story on Philip (page 44) focuses on Philip’s newest venture, CMNTY Culture, a Black-owned entertainment enterprise focusing on music, music publishing, film/TV, and real estate. Philip rallied a group of Hollywood power players to help lead the company and guide its mission of being truly dedicated to artistry, while focusing on social justice and racial equity. Philip’s Evansville community will not be surprised at his devotion to justice and equity. To prepare this cover story, Jodi talked extensively as

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well with Philip’s family: cousin Gina, as well as Philip’s mother Cheryl Lawrence, who now resides in southern California with most of the immediate family to support Philip and his career.

But Evansville still is home. As this issue goes to press, Cheryl and Phil Lawrence (Philip takes his name from his father) have returned home to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, Philip still was shooting in Australia; however, the super-close family will soon welcome Philip home.

So, now you will see I am very glad I opened that story pitch!

As always, I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Kristen K. Tucker Publisher & Editor

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I want to personally thank you both for your continued and generous support with a whole sponsorship for our 2021 Golf Classic on April 26! With your help, we received over our projected net goal and are so grateful and thankful. Please accept my sincere appreciation for all you do for the EPO.

Always nice to break from work to read Evansville Living and see alum Dallas Carter shining in her writing. Great article (“Revelry and Rebellion” in the May/June issue.)

Chris Harp, director of Marketing and Special Events, Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra

MOVING MAGAZINE

I wanted to say thanks for your recent donation of 200 copies of Evansville Living magazine. We expect many guests from all parts of the United States, and your magazine will offer them a broad coverage of our Tri-State area. Special thanks to Staff Writer Riley for helping me to load them in my car, your generosity is appreciated.

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BENEFICIAL PROJECT

What a beautiful home!

Thank you Evansville Living magazine for choosing Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley as (the 2021 Idea Home) beneficiary.

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INCREDIBLE INTERN

Thank you Evansville Living for being a community partner for senior projects.

(Evansville Day School senior) Adeleine Halsey, we are so proud of you and can’t wait to hear your presentation.

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THANKS AGAIN

I’d like to thank Evansville Living magazine for the article on me in their May/June issue. Dallas Carter did a great job writing it. Once again, thanks.

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MAJOR KUDOS

Just received my copy of (the May/June issue of) Evansville Living and what a great job across the board. Kudos to your team.

Informative Reading

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COMPLETE SURPRISE

Staff Writer Dallas Carter informed me that she had done a follow-up article in the (June 10 edition of the) e-newsletter, Insider; this time on the Roosevelt owls. This absolutely made my day. Thanks Evansville Living, Kristen Tucker, and Dallas Carter for spotlighting our local barred owls. This is awesome.

Susan Lutz Tromley, via Facebook

ROCKIN’ ARTICLE

Thanks (Riley Guerzini and Zach Straw) for the great story and fabulous photos (on Yoga101 in the May/June issue.) You rock!

April Nading, via Facebook

EXCEPTIONAL WORK

You have done an excellent and exceptional job with the Cricket article (in the May/June issue) by putting everything together in a nice and very concise manner.

Nobody can even suspect that (Riley is) a novice when it comes to cricket. Mr. Straw has once again proved his exemplary excellence at photography, capturing the right moments and putting them in an eye-catching and methodical display.

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Western View

Subscribers and Mount Vernon, Indiana residents Jackie and Mike Baxter brought the 2021 City View issue of Evansville Living on their trip to Sedona, Arizona, in May.

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s a lifelong Evansville resident and native, Carolyn Egan finds the interesting and informative articles scattered throughout Evansville Living always keep her up to date on what’s happening in the River City.

Egan, a Realtor at F.C. Tucker Emge with more than 30 years’ experience working in multiple states, commonly gifts a subscription to homeowners who have moved in from out of town, so they know what’s going on in Evansville.

“I think that you can go to a lot of cities and see their city magazine, and I think ours looks as good if not better than most that I’ve seen,” she says.

“It’s a very nice magazine that represents Evansville so well.”

A subscriber for 10 years, Egan enjoys reading the Food & Drink and Home & Style sections of the magazine. One recent article she enjoyed reading was the Curb Appeal from the [March/April] issue, showcasing a home at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Roosevelt Drive.

“I had it laminated and dropped it by to the people who live there, and they loved it,” she says. “They thought it was great.”

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Contributors JODI KEEN “I’ve loved telling stories since I was a kid. Storytelling through song and theater were at first my favorite methods but writing slowly worked its way into my heart. There’s something about the limitless ways to unspool a story or connect narrative dots that fascinates me.

After years as a newspaper page designer and special section coordinator, I’m excited to join Evansville Living’s team in telling the stories of our dynamic community.”

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odi Keen is a southern Illinois native, a 2010 Murray State University journalism graduate, and Indiana resident since 2016. After college, she worked as the publisher’s assistant and events editor for The Vienna Review in Vienna, Austria, and more recently as the special publications editor for the MessengerInquirer in Owensboro, Kentucky. A reader of Evansville Living for several years, she is thrilled to join Tucker Publishing Group as its new managing editor.

GRACE McFADDEN “I am beyond excited to be here at Evansville Living this summer in order to gain real-life media experience and learn more about the industry, especially in a local environment. I’d like to work in the advertising industry, hopefully in the fashion, lifestyle, or beauty sectors. I want to move to New York City to start my career. My dream is to spend time abroad doing in-house advertising in a fashion house like Tom Ford or Christian Dior.”

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race McFadden is Tucker Publishing Group’s 2021 summer intern.

A Newburgh resident, she is a 2019 Reitz Memorial High School graduate and rising junior at Indiana University studying advertising and marketing. In her free time, she enjoys reading Vogue, T Magazine (New York Times Style), and Cosmopolitan, spending time with friends, and trying new local eateries.

MICHELLE MASTRO “For me, the best writing not only tells a story but offers the reader a surprise.

I enjoy writing about the everyday adventures and lives of the people I help feature in various publications, showcasing that surprising element that makes their bit of the world and lived experiences so special. In this way, both writer and reader discover the remarkable humanity all around us, whose hidden talents and fantastic journeys are waiting to be shared!”

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NOT FINISHED YET ‘Bones’ Adams’ life outside the ring

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hen you become a pro boxer at 15 years old, win a World Boxing Association Championship at 26 years old, and end your career with a 447-4 record, where do you go from there?

Clarence “Bones” Adams, the owner of the Bones Adams Boxing Gym, can finally answer that question.

When we first met Adams in the May/ June 2001 issue, he had just won the WBA super bantamweight championship. The Henderson, Kentucky, native later opened his private gym in 2008 in Las Vegas and officially retired from boxing in February 2010. For the past five years, he has used his life and experience to train the next generation of boxers.

“Nobody could be any lower than I was and pretty much any higher,” he says. “Every situation in life I’ve gone through, and

it’s good to be here for these young men and to mentor them.”

Adams trained both International Boxing Federation mini-flyweight champion Dee-jay Kriel and World Boxing Organization bantamweight champion Johnriel Casimero, coaching them to win their respective titles in 2019. He recently signed Shane Mosley Jr., son of world champion FIGHT TO WIN Clarence “Bones” Adams came out Shane “Sugar” Mosley. of Henderson, Kentucky, to capture a World Boxing “I love boxing. I want to always be around Association super bantamweight championship in boxing one way or another, promoting, man- 2001. Now, he trains the next generation of boxers aging, training,” says Adams. “Even with all at his Las Vegas facility.

“He’s got a great rags-to-riches story, the stuff I’ve accomplished, I’m not done.”

For those who have known him since and he’s truly deserving of all the opportuthe beginning, such as fellow Indiana Box- nities he’s created,” says Childers, an Evansing Hall of Famer (both inducted in 2019) ville native. “He’s just a genuine, nice guy and former World Boxing Association and I’m happy that he’s done so well.”

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THE REMNANTS OF NOT ONE, but two failed utopias still stand in New Harmony, Indiana, a historic town on the banks of the Wabash River that’s a 35-minute drive from Downtown Evansville.

“When people look at a historic town, they don’t think about scientific advancements, equality, women’s rights, the abolitionist movements, but the reality is our two attempts at utopias were very advanced for that time,” says Historic New Harmony community engagement manager Claire Eagle. “Our history is much more interesting and more than you would expect to find in a small town in rural Indiana.”

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This summer celebrates the 250th birthday of Robert Owen, founder of the second utopia attempt from 1825 to 1827. Owen, with business partner William Maclure, purchased New Harmony to create a scientific community that became home to some of the greatest geologists, scholars, and naturalists of the century.

The land was originally inhabited in 1814 by The Harmonie Society, a Lutheran separatist group led by George Rapp, until it returned to Pennsylvania and sold to Owen in 1824. Progressive societal standards and a focus on education and the arts from both founding groups allowed New Harmony to thrive after their departure.

In the 1960s, a descendant of Owen by marriage, Jane Blaffer Owen, brought the town into the modern age while preserving its history through the Robert Lee Blaffer Foundation (named for her father). From the Roofless Church, labyrinths, and meditation gardens, to the Atheneum and New Harmony Inn, she was involved in curating attractions.

The town also is home to Tri-State favorites such as Mary Scott’s Kitchen and Sara’s Harmony Way café and major regional events such as the annual Plein Air Out art competition.

“There’s absolutely something to do for everyone,” says Eagle. “There are shops, a huge playground, we have great food, and a huge history.”

— DALLAS CARTER

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ENCYCLOPEDIA EVANSVILLIA

BY THE NUMBERS

Preserving the Past Greek-Shears Mortuary secures Evansville architectural history

SUMMER FUN IN THE CITY 80,000 pounds

of sand used to create the Fifth Street Boardwalk at the Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville.

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rental spots Intricate tile work in the main entrance.

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nce home to the remains of the Tri-State’s most influential citizens, an architectural remnant of Evansville’s past stands along Walnut Street in Downtown.

Built in 1930, the GreekShears Mortuary has stood the test of time. Designer Fritz Anderson created one of Evansville’s few examples of the Spanish Colonial Revival, a style more popular in California or Florida at the time.

It features arcaded windows, a promenade, and a steeply pitched red tile roof.

The two-and-one-half story building is connected to a former residence that was built in 1890 and remodeled in 1930 to match the mortuary.

“It was the premiere funeral home or mortuary of its time,” says Bill Shears, the grandson of former owner Ellis Shears and an Evansville native, who now resides in Franklin, Tennessee. “There were a lot of innovative things put into that building that very few, if any, had.”

The mortuary was originally founded in 1864 by Robert Smith, a Civil War veteran who came to Evansville and started what was at the time the only organized funeral business in the area.

Some of these unique features include a filtration system for waste products, a 30-foottall chamber room for organ pipes, giant steel doors in the basement to block off harmful chemicals, a printing press, and a casket display room that doubled as a visitation room.

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The building also featured a chapel, and three recessed vaults in the basements. The airtight vaults stored bodies while mortuary directors gathered the family for a funeral procession.

The extravagant bronze and copper caskets encased some of the wealthiest people in Evansville at the time, including the Mead Johnsons, Iglehearts, Orrs, Nugents, Ingles, and Butterfields.

The second-floor showroom has domed ceilings with Sistine Chapel-style paintings across it. But Shears’ favorite part of the mortuary was the loft area that acted as a third floor.

“I would climb up there, and that’s where I thought I was going to find the treasures because I just knew that there was going to be a shoe box full of money or something,” says Shears. “I crawled around in those rafters hoping that there was something, and there actually was: There was old photographs of Robert Smith with his beard and a roll-top desk.”

After being Downtown for more than a century, the Shears family decided it was time to relocate. They moved the mortuary to the East Side on South Hebron Ave. in 1972 and sold the historic building at 118-120 Walnut Street, which was converted that year into condominiums and converted again into a seven-unit apartment building, known today as the Walnut House Apartments.

— RILEY GUERZINI P H OTO S BY L AU R A M AT H I S

in Greater Evansville: East Side Marine Inc. in Evansville, and 2nd Cast Outfitters in Boonville, Indiana.

310,000

annual visitors to Burdette Park’s Aquatic Center, campground, O’Day Discovery Lodge, and other attractions

9 public

golf courses in Evansville: four 18-hole courses and five 9-hole courses

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of birds that can be seen in and around Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, the largest urban hardwood forest within the tract of a city in the U.S. — GRACE MCFADDEN AND DALLAS CARTER

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Tales from the Tracks

The Ohio River Scenic Railway is a trip you won’t forget

PHOTOGRAPHER AUDRA STRAW AND I WERE BEING ROBBED. What started as a peaceful train ride was disrupted when a prisoner on the train and his undercover crew overthrew the sheriff and took the train hostage.

We hadn’t traveled back in time to the wild West. We were passengers of the Outlaw Limited themed train on the Ohio River Scenic Railway.

Founded in July 2019, the company launched its first train — a streamlineera locomotive with cars built from 1949 to the ‘80s — on June 20, 2020, due to delays from the pandemic.

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— DALLAS CARTER

WHY NOT EVANSVILLE

New skatepark drops-in to Downtown he steps, ramps, and walkways of the Evansville riverfront are often filled with skateboarders and bikers. The Sunset Skatepark project plans to give these residents a state-of-theart space of their own.

Volunteers and skate enthusiasts approached city council for approval to build a new concrete skatepark in Sunset Park between Mickey’s Kingdom and the Evansville Water, Sewer, and Utilities pump station.

Three years later, the project is in its final design and fundraising stages, previously raising more than $17,000 on GoFundMe, receiving a $10,000 grant from the Skatepark Project and $40,000 from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation, and continuing to accept donations and

Each weekend, trains leave the Depot in Tell City, Indiana, traveling to Troy, Indiana, and back, roughly 11 miles round trip. Trains run at 10 the regional reenactment group a.m., 1 p.m., and 5 p.m. on Saturdays The Cowboy Posse — also force and select times on Sundays and passengers off the train to a staged have an abundance of theme opshoot-out in which the sheriff tions; from a birthday party train eventually wins. car, the superhero express, and Passengers are allowed to holiday events to a dinner ticket in walk between the cars during the the evenings. A 3.5-hour ride from Evanston, Indiana, is also offered on ride, use the available restroom, and have their faces painted by the last weekend of the month. volunteer Julie Durbin. Tickets are “We always have something $25 per person, and children 2 years unique and fun going on, and we and younger are admitted for free. work really hard to make sure that “If you’ve never ridden a it’s a memorable experience,” says train, this is a must-do founding member and ON THE TRACKS president Logan Day. ohiorivertrain.com activity,” says Day. “It’s a unique experience Besides “robbing” the that throws you right back to what train for donations to St. Baldrick’s travel was like for most Americans Foundation, the actors on the Outlaw Limited — volunteers from up until the mid-1950s.”

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volunteers. Designed by Hunger Skateparks, a Bloomington, Indiana-based company, Sunset’s initial designs include a roller derby track and BMX-friendly features, and accessibility for all abilities and wheel types.

“If we don’t have a designated, useable, and free public skatepark, skaters and bikers are left to use what’s around them.” says Vaught. “A welldone skatepark, in a geographically accessible and visible area, will provide skate park users with a safe environment to practice their sport, reduce damage to property, and can provide a much-needed gathering space for our regions youth to build community and get involved in a healthy and active lifestyle.”

Built in 2001, Lamasco Skate-

park (located off Seventh Avenue by Pigeon Creek) began to deteriorate near the end of its 10-year lifespan in 2010. Rather than renovate the prefabricated, short-term park, the skate community planted the seeds of a grassroots movement to improve local skating facilities.

In 2015, Leadership Everyone (formerly Leadership Evansville) held a retreat for regional youth to voice their opinions and ideas. Participants in this initiative, as well as the Evansville Downtown Master Plan and Evansville Parks Master Plan, identified the need for free, skill-based/development activities. Vaught says Sunset Skatepark will fill this void and continue to give the community a voice.

“We’ll do a second input session with the community to see what they like, what they don’t like, and different things like that to finalize the design,” she says. “Our goal is still to break ground in third quarter this year.”

— DALLAS CARTER GNARLY GRIND skatesunset.com

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WE WERE CURIOUS

Dog Days Area dog parks moving closer to completion CANINES, REJOICE: There will soon be two more area dog parks.

Woodmere Dog Park will be the second such park in Evansville — the first being Central Bark in Kleymeyer Park on North First Avenue — and cover three acres on the city’s East Side next to the Evansville State Hospital park.

The facility’s predecessor, Woodmere Hospital, serves as the park’s namesake.

“We are ready to proceed. Everything’s in place,” says Nancy Drake, president of the park’s board of trustees.

“Now, we’re concentrated on financing.”

The project’s $350,000 budget covers construction of three play areas, a gated entrance, fencing, and covered pavilions, installation of electric and water lines, and groundskeeping. Woodmere Dog Park has an agreement to lease the space from the City of Evansville for $1 a year and will be available only to paying members.

“What it’s really good for is what it says about the community, that the community supports something like this,” Drake says. “When people move to Evansville, they’re looking at quality of life. Dog parks add to that.”

Over at Friedman Park in Newburgh, Indiana, the oneacre Pippero Pup Park — local gift and apparel business Pippero Craft Company purchased the park’s naming rights for five years — is nearing its Aug. 1 target opening date. Committee chair Jack Pate says the nearly $100,000 park is awaiting the delivery of a few materials for Phase One completion.

“It’s the number one thing that’s requested by visitors to the park. A lot of residents are really fired up about having a dog park,” he says.

The committee is taking a wait-and-see approach with Phase Two, Pate says.

Park usage will be free and open to the public, but organizers encourage visitors to purchase a membership to help support the park’s maintenance.

— JODI KEEN

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NEW NAME, SAME MISSION Cancer Pathways Midwest provides hope to Tri-State residents

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ancer is a far-reaching illness, affecting nearly every person in the Tri-State in some way. Cancer Pathways Midwest, recently recognized with the Health and Social Services award at Leadership Everyone’s Celebration of Leadership, delivers individualized support and resources to anyone impacted by the deadly disease.

“We were thrilled to be recognized for the work that we’ve done and feel like it kind of validated the work that we’ve been doing,” says Melanie Atwood, Cancer Pathways’ executive director. “Our main goal is that someone will recognize us and what we do and tell someone else so that they don’t have to go through this journey alone. Everything we do is driven around that.”

Opened originally as Gilda’s Club in 2014, the organization changed its name to Cancer Pathways Midwest in April, in an effort to maintain more control over its own programming and avoid paying rising fees.

A Gilda’s Club in Seattle also moved away from the network about four years ago and became the original Cancer Pathways. The local group gained the rights to use the name and became Cancer Pathways Midwest but is completely independent and in charge of its own programming.

Since changing the name, Atwood

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says the group has seen a 950 percent increase in walk-in visits and referrals.

This community funded organization offers free programs that take place in a clubhouse setting away from medical facilities and are overseen by licensed mental health professionals.

Once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, Atwood says the organization will be onsite more at hospitals and schools, teaching prevention techniques against high-risk behaviors like vaping.

Cancer Pathways provides educational and nutritional workshops, along with a wellness program offering yoga and Tai Chi classes. It is also expanding programming specific for youth and families in collaboration with organizations like cMoe, Wesselman Woods, and the YMCA. The nonprofit has about 4,500 visits to its programming and activities, serving 400-500 people each year in the Tri-State.

“Our goal is to reach them in a number of ways and to help them right in the middle of their most devastating time,” says Atwood. “If you’re newly diagnosed, then you need something different than if you’re done with treatment or if you’ve just lost a loved one. We have a program for all of them.”

— RILEY GUERZINI AWARD-WINNING SUPPORT cancerpathwaysmidwest.org JULY/AUGUST 2021 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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HARMONY ON THE HOLLER Under the Radar concerts keep the summer rolling ROCKIN’ RIVERFRONT The Under the Radar Concert Series opened on June 5 at the Newburgh Allen Family Amphitheater with performances from funk band Factor Primo, dancers from the Newburgh Academy of Dance, and a Middle Eastern Belly Dancer named Leah. The series regularly hosts concerts at the Ol’ Church on the Holler along Newburgh’s riverfront.

SUMMER CONCERTS ARE BACK in the Tri-State, and at the Under the Radar concert series, it doesn’t matter the genre of music or how big the venue is. What matters is that a certain level of artistry is presented that will wow any intimate, music-loving audience.

Hosting everything from country players to avant garde jazz, string quartets, and Mississippi Delta Blues, the Under the Radar Concert Series began four years ago through the partnership of four men and a church.

Newburgh residents Steve Amos and Ralph Hoffman and Evansville residents Rob Woodring and Steve Roll came together after attending a small concert in Roll’s living room.

Shortly afterward, they decided to host small concerts of their own at Ol’ Church on the Holler located at 622 W. Jennings St. in DownPHOTOS BY RILEY GUERZINI

town Newburgh. The church was refurbished

by Hoffman after he purchased it in 2017.

“So, and it was really cool, but people had to sit like shoulder-to-shoulder, but being like this close to the artist, I mean, it was a cool thing,” says Amos, who lives across the street from the church. “I just thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be nice if we could do that in a place that was a little more comfortable, acoustically a little better,’ but that’s where I first got the idea that people would bring food and drink to share which they do here.”

The church hosts anywhere from six to 10 concerts each year, with a capacity up to 70 people per show. Entry fee is $20 with all the revenue collected going to the artists. Some of the musicians who have played in the series throughout the years include Troy Miller, The

Honey Vines, Jason Wilber, Rory Block, Radney Foster, Wayne Wallace’s Latin Jazz Quintet, Ryan Keberle’s Catharsis, and the Eykamp String Quartet.

The concert series opened this year on June 5 with funk band Factor Primo at the Newburgh Allen Family Amphitheater, just down the road from the church. Amos says the group hopes to have more concerts at the amphitheater in the future.

Though organizers don’t have any shows booked at the church yet this year, Under the Radar will host Sunny War at the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana’s Downtown Rooftop on Aug. 22.

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Cat Tales

Visual book pays tribute to internet sensation Lil BUB FEW CELEBRITY ANIMALS have entertained the internet masses quite like the out-of-this-world marvel that was Lil BUB. Known for her quirky features, the immortalized cat became a web sensation during her eight years on Earth. Now fans have the chance to take home a piece of Lil BUB’s vaunted legacy with “Lil BUB: The Earth Years.”

A fully authorized visual history of the now deceased internet-famous cat from Bloomington, Indiana, “Lil BUB: The Earth Years” features never-before-seen artwork and other memorabilia in 376 pages.

Published by Aaron Tanner, the owner

of Evansville-based publishing company Melodic Virtue and friend of Lil BUB’s owner Mike Bridavsky, the book is a departure from Tanner’s typical publishing, which focuses on iconic rock ‘n’ roll bands like the Pixies. Tanner knew Lil BUB her entire life and designed her website and half of her merchandise.

“I was getting ready to start work Shaw, and more. on another book, a band from the Included with the ‘70s out in San Francisco, but once book is a vinyl 7-inch the pandemic hit, I wasn’t able to record with unreleased travel out there to visit their archive,” AARON TANNER tracks composed by he says. “Mike hit me up and since I’d Lil BUB herself. It has a already done like a lot of work and he owns limited run of 3,000 standard and 500 deluxe most of the photography anyway, I was able editions that are available on Melodic Virtue to start working on it even though I couldn’t and Lil BUB’s websites. travel, so it worked out kind of well.”

Thirty percent of the book’s proceeds will The foreword was written by notable augo to benefit Lil BUB’s Big Fund, a non-profit dio engineer Steve Albini and the introduction advocating for animals with special needs. was penned by cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy.

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Art exhibit pays tribute to regional tattoo artists SIGNATURE STAMPS Tattoo artist Clint Vaught gives a guided tour of his extensive collection of tattooing artifacts — including century-old kits and rare lithographs — displayed in the exhibit “Expert Tattooing in the Midwest” at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science.

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ioneered in the early 20th century, American tattooing first took off in carnival and circus circuits before working its way into mainstream artmaking. That history is chronicled in “Expert Tattooing in the Midwest,” an exhibit at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science.

Tattoo artist Clint Vaught, who owns Crescent City Tattoo & Museum above River City Coffee & Goods at 223 Main St, has spent the past six years researching regional tattooists, befriending industry legends, publishing books about tattoo history, and amassing an impressive collection of original lithographs and rare, PHOTOS BY AUDRA STRAW

century-old tattoo machines.

Peppered throughout the displays are sheets of iconic flash art, which were small stencils and drawings on paper.

“Flash sheets would draw people to see a circus show,” Vaught says. Over time, flash sheets were adapted to showcase an individual artist’s work.

The displays tell the story of tattooing’s evolution from carnival act to legitimate profession.

Displays include a Dec. 28, 1935, issue of [Billboard] magazine, which featured traveling tattooists; biographical information on early regional artists; catalogs of Zeis Studio designs; and early tattoo stencils that used graphite to define outlines.

Among Vaught’s most

treasured items on display are the 40 flash sheets attributed to early tattooist and central Kentucky resident W.R. King, including the only known matching set of King’s flash paintings. Also cherished is a 1961 photograph of King and Bedford, Indiana, tattooist Mike Huff, whom Vaught has spent years researching.

“Expert Tattooing in the Midwest” is open during the museum’s regular hours. At 1 p.m. each Saturday through August, Vaught leads a tour through the exhibit and discusses the stories behind his research and collection.

— JODI KEEN AN EYE FOR DESIGN crescentcitytattoo.com

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Warrick County Summer Musical — “Footloose”

Continuing its quarter-century tradition, the Warrick County Summer Musical will stage “Footloose” at Castle High School. Presented by the Warrick County School Corporation and Warrick Public Education Foundation, this production is based on the 1984 hit movie with its Academy Award- and Tony-nominated music and includes pulse-raising hit songs such as “Holding Out for a Hero,” “Let’s Hear it for the Boy,” and the exhilarating title track “Footloose.”

PCastle High School, 3344 Hwy. 261, Newburgh, Indiana. 812-589-9014 or warrickmusical.org

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PEF of Evansville’s 2021 Summer Musical — “Cinderella”

The timeless enchantment of this famous magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm, and elegance. The Public Education Foundation of Evansville’s annual summer musical showcases the talent of local students and helps them develop professional performing experience.

PAiken Theatre at Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 812-422-1699 or pefevansville.org

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Fourth Annual Evansville Wing Festival

Enjoy more than 50 styles of wings from more than a dozen wing vendors as well as live music, judging and awards, face painting, adult beverages, and more. The Evansville Wing Festival is fun for the entire family. Children 12 years and younger are admitted for free. Live music includes Soul In Pocket, Tim Ash, Zion Reggae, and more.

PVeterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 Court St. 2 p.m. EvansvilleWingFest.com

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EVPL Oaklyn Bubblefest

Join Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library for its modified bubblefest at the Oaklyn location on July 24. Kits will be provided for children and their families to enjoy blowing bubbles on the library’s lawn. Supplies are limited.

PEVPL Oaklyn, 3001 Oaklyn Dr. 10 a.m. evpl.org

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Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair

From clogging and singing contests to demolition derbies, the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair offers a week of activities for everyone.

PVanderburgh County 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville New Harmony Road. 812-867-6217 or vanderburghcountyfair.com

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2021 Summerland Tour

Rock music fans will enjoy this stop by Everclear, Hoobastank, Living Colour, and Wheatus on their 2021 Summerland tour.

PVictory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. victorytheatre.com

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Monster Truck Summer Smash

See the biggest show of the year at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center as 15 trucks go head-to-head.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for ages 6-18. Children 5 years and under get in free. Proceeds will go to support the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center.

PVanderburgh County 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road, Darmstadt, Indiana. 5 p.m. 4hsummersmash.com

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Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2021

Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2021 is set to be Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana’s most fun event yet. To meet its goal of raising $55,000 for local programs, the nonprofit will host several rounds of bowling at Franklin Lanes, an online auction, and a 50/50 raffle with up to $2,500 in prize money available.

P1801 W. Franklin St. 812-425-6076. bowlevansville.org ALL PHOTOS PROVIDED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED P L E A S E C H EC K E V E N T S F O R C A N C E L L AT I O N S A F T E R P R E S S T I M E

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2021 Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters Festival

The Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters’ Festival is four nights of intimate, acoustic live performances in Henderson’s historic downtown. Be captivated by some of Nashville’s award-winning singer/songwriters as they share their stories behind the hit songs heard on the radio.

PDowntown Henderson, Kentucky. 7 p.m. 270823-6141or sandyleesongfest.com

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City Church Back to School Bash

City Church has rented out Burdette Park from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 29. All are invited to a fun evening and they encourage you to invite friends and family.

Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

PBurdette Park, 5301 Nurrenbern Road. 6:30 p.m. citychurchevv.com

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Artistry Unhoused: Enlightenment from the Streets

A lack of affordable housing is a key issue facing American communities,

Blues in the Basin

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Friedman Park Amphitheater in Newburgh, Indiana, on July 31 from 1 p.m.

- 9 p.m. for the inaugural River Basin Blues Festival, featuring music from five local and regional blues bands, food trucks, and a beer garden managed by the American Legion Newburgh Kapperman Post #44.

This is the eighth year for the Blues Festival, which is put on by the River Basin Blues Society — a local organization dedicated to supporting blues musicians and venues. The family-friendly event’s presenting sponsor is Moore Music, and admission is free.

“It’s a wonderful event,” says event coordinator Paul Mattingly.

“We hope everyone will come out and spend the day with us and enjoy some great blues music.”

Acts performing include local musicians Ryan Rigdon and Gary Jines, Blues 4 U, and Boscoe France Band, as well as Louisiana blues band Big Al and the Heavyweights, and Houston,

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Texas-based The Keeshea Pratt Band.

“Blues music is all about the struggle,” says Mattingly. “Anybody can relate to it. It resonates with people because its easy going. It’s a timeless genre.”

— RILEY GUERZINI

PFriedman Park Amphitheater, 2700 Park Blvd.

Newburgh, Indiana. 1 p.m. evansvilleblues.com

2021 Summer of Funk in the City

Funk returns to Haynie’s Corner this summer. See the work of visual artists from across the region and enjoy food from local vendors as well as live music. Admission to this arts festival celebrating all sorts of artistic expression is free.

PHaynie’s Corner. 1 p.m. hayniescorner.com

causing an increase in homelessness.

“Artistry Unhoused” seeks to build a wider understanding of people who are often overlooked, misunderstood, or unwelcome by highlighting their creative contributions.

This reception and subsequent exhibit are a collaboration with Aurora, the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, local college photography students, and those who are homeless or have recently experienced homelessness in the Tri-State.

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Attendees can win door prizes, listen to musical guests, enjoy drag story time, and participate in a family-friendly drag show.

Food carts and art vendors will also be on site. $5 dollar donations are suggested, and Pride bracelets will be given out to anyone who donates.

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Ark Crisis Children’s Center’s Fairy Tale Ball

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Soul Asylum Concert

Days prior to opening its “Back In Your Face” tour, Soul Asylum will rock the stage at Aiken Theatre with supporting act Local H. The American alternative rock band formed in the early 1980s and became part of Minneapolis’ celebrated music scene with its Grammy award-winning single “Runaway Train.”

POld National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 7:30 p.m. 812-437-8302 or oldnationaleventsplaza.com

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Jasper Strassenfest

Celebrate Jasper’s German heritage the first weekend in August through this beloved annual event. Enjoy home brews, traditional German food, crafts, activities, and other events.

P1 Courthouse Square, Jasper, IN. 6 p.m. jasperstrassenfest.org

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YMCA 5K/10K

The 5K/10K is the first race in the YMCA’s Series of Races. With two race distances to choose from, this event is great for beginners and those training to participate in the Evansville Half Marathon. The Downtown Evansville route takes participants along the riverfront and through the city.

PDowntown Evansville. 7 a.m. 812-492-6710 or ymcaswin.org

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Presented by Tools 4 Teaching, the Ark Crisis Children’s Center’s Fairy Tale Ball will include horse-drawn carriage rides, dinner, dancing, crafts, and photo opportunities and meet and greets with famous Disney characters such as Cinderella, Elsa, Anna, and Snow White. For $25, become a fairy godparent and provide an Ark child a ticket to the ball; clothing, hair, and makeup makeover; and transportation.

PEvansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. 812-423-9425.

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PFriedman Park 2700 Park Blvd., Newburgh, Indiana. 11 a.m. facebook.com/newburghpride

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Second Annual West Side Nut Club Golf Scramble

Join the West Side Nut Club on Aug. 13 at the Helfrich Hills Golf Course for the second annual West Side Nut Club Golf Scramble. Registration deadline is Aug. 2. Cost is $400 per foursome or $100 per player. Check-in for the event is 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Lunch will follow the conclusion of the golf scramble.

PHelfrich Hills Golf Course., 1550 Mesker Park Dr. 7 a.m. nutclub.org

Family Friendly Pride Day

Celebrate TriState Pride at the Family Friendly Pride event at Friedman Park Amphitheatre on Aug. 7.

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lederhosen and celebrate Evansville’s German culture and heritage with food, fun, and dancing at Germania Maennerchor’s 59th Volksfest. Enjoy all types of German cuisine, from homemade krautballs to sausages, as well as a variety of German beers.

Germania Maennerchor’s men’s and women’s choirs will perform along with three different German bands.

“It’s a huge event for us. We always have a good time. Come down and we’ll make you German in three days,” says Harold Griese, a member of Germania Maennerchor.

Volksfest is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year and

will be held at its 121-year-old building at 916 Fulton Ave. The event returns this year after being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Volksfest will start at 11 a.m. and last until midnight each day.

— RILEY GUERZINI PGermania Maennerchor, 916 Fulton Ave., 11 a.m. 812-477-1366 or facebook.com/evansville. maennerchor

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Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea Market

Browse 300 booths in eight buildings and outdoors, full of antiques and treasures. Sponsored by Collectors Carnival Show Promotions.

PGibson County Fairgrounds, 709 N. Embree St., Princeton, IN. 7 a.m. 812-471-9419

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Hank Williams Jr. Concert

See Hank Williams Jr. perform live onstage at the Ford Center with special guest Walker Montgomery. Williams Jr. has 20 gold albums, six platinum albums (one of which has sold more than five million copies), and 13 chart-topping albums.

PFord Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 7 p.m. 812-422-8000 or fordcenter.com

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Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana’s Tough Cookie Mud Run

The Tough Cookie Mud Run 5k covers rugged woodland and steep hills of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana’s resident camp facility, Camp Koch. Participants can expect natural and man-made obstacles, muddy pits, an artic dip, and fire.

PCamp Koch, 5825 Girl Scout Road, Cannelton, IN. 2 p.m. 812-421-4970 or mfee@girlscouts-gssi.org

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Women’s Equality Centennial Celebration

The 18th annual luncheon celebrates the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. Join Women Stepping Up and the YWCA in working for full equality, building on 100 years of the success of suffragettes. U.S. astronaut, engineer, author, and STEM proponent Mae C. Jemison will give the keynote address.

POld National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 11:30 a.m. 812-4556608 or SteppingUpEvv.com

Right to Life Annual Banquet

Join the Right to Life of Southwest Indiana for the 2021 Right to Life Annual Banquet. Reservations for corporate sponsorships, tables, and individual tickets may be purchased or secured online or by calling the Right to Life office. Author and speaker Candace Owens will give the keynote address.

POld National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 6 p.m 812-474-3195 or cfrancis@rtlswin.org

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Newburgh Fiddler Fest

Friends of Newburgh presents the Newburgh Fiddler Fest.

The festival will feature catfish fiddler and filet dinners for sale, art and craft booths, a beer garden, and live entertainment.

PNewburgh Old Lock and Dam Park, 525 State Road, Newburgh, IN. 5 to 8 p.m. and Noon to 8 p.m. facebook.com/ Friends-of-Newburgh-Inc-175319329181210 An Evening with Samantha Fish

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2021 Guns and Hoses

The 13th edition of the Guns and Hoses charity boxing event will take place Aug. 28 at the Ford Center. This annual event pits the Evansville Police Department and the Evansville Fire Department in boxing matches, with all the proceeds going toward 911 Gives Hope.

PFord Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

7 p.m. facebook.com/911giveshope

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E’ville Iron Frog Follies Street Rod Show

Benefiting Easterseals, the annual street rod show consists of concessions, 4,000 vintage cars on display, a craft fair, car parts swap meet, and a celebrity frog race on Saturday. Half-pot tickets will be available to support Easterseals. Tickets are $5 per person and children under 12 are free.

After launching her recording career in 2009, Samantha Fish quickly established herself as a rising star in the contemporary blues world. See this charismatic guitar hero and live performer at the Lincoln Amphitheater.

PLincoln Amphitheater, 15032 E. County Road 1500, Lincoln City, IN. 6:30 p.m. lincolnamphitheatre.com

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2021 Evansville Museum Geek and Comic Con

The annual Geek and Comic Con returns to the Evansville Museum. The event is devoted to celebrating the arts, science, and history of geek culture, with panels and presentations, handson activities, board games, a vendor room, and a cosplay contest.

PEvansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Dr. 11 a.m. emuseum.org

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PVanderburgh County 4-H Center, U.S. Highway 41 N. and Boonville New Harmony Road. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 812-428-FROG or eastersealsrehabcenter.com

Aug. 30-Sept. 5 United Leasing & Finance Korn Ferry Tour Championship

Combined with the 2020 season, the 2021 Korn Ferry Tour Season will conclude over Labor Day weekend at Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Indiana.

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Culture

15 MINUTES

THREE DIMENSIONAL Janice King’s art, personality are anything but flat

BY DALLAS CARTER • PHOTOS BY ZACH STRAW

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ne word comes to mind when shaking Janice King’s hand for the first time: strength.

The 70-year-old is the family matriarch — the third oldest of five siblings (and the oldest surviving sibling), the mother of four sons, and a two-time lymphoma survivor.

Born in Chicago to a single mother, King’s life always had an artistic influence. At 7 years old, she won first place in a citywide Chicago Public Schools art competition. Her abstract piece called “Time Square” was displayed in the Art Institute of Chicago.

Despite her passion and obvious talent, King’s art was overshadowed by the natural chaos of daily life.

“I always liked the arts for as long as I can remember, but when you get in school and you grow up, other things become more important; plus, I became a mom early,” she says. “I went to school and did what I had to do, but the arts kind of took a back seat.”

King received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Roosevelt University, Chicago, and went on to work for Fuji Film as a chemist for 31 years. After her husband Maurice passed away in 2000 and she retired in 2008, King moved to Evansville in 2009 to be closer to her two sons.

Surviving COVID-19 and now facing her third cancer battle, King has found her way through life’s hardships and back to art. With a signature 3D-style and a display at Twymon Art Gallery, she expresses her personality and proud Black history and culture through each piece.

How and why did you decide to get back into art?

ARTFUL JOURNEY At 19 years old, Janice King had left art behind and was focused on obtaining her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Roosevelt University. Now 70 years old, after a 31-year career as a chemist at Fuji Film, King is an artist once more. Her signature is 3D elements, similar to the flowers in the first painting she did “A Night in Africa.”

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After I moved back here, I got into jewelry and little things on the side to keep me busy and fill up my time.

I’ve been enjoying it and I just love art. Anything that’s art related, I’ll do — make jewelry, wreaths, anything that’s creative. A few years ago, I met a guy and he invited me to have a night to do art, so we went to Dollar Tree and got a bunch of stuff. And I don’t know, something just popped in my head to do it like this. I made one for him called “A Night in Africa.”

“I WANT TO PUT SOME GOOD STUFF OUT THERE. I THINK IT’S REALLY IMPORTANT, ESPECIALLY ART ABOUT PEOPLE THAT OUR YOUNGER GENERATION KNOWS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT.” The 3D elements and subject matter of your paintings have become your signature. What do you like about this style and the themes of your pieces?

I thought the paintings just looked so flat.

So, I wanted to do something different and jazz it up. Eyelashes are so popular now, so with the women, I put some eyelashes on them. I try to use the glitter beads in each piece somewhere.

I’m kind of into my culture. I want to do something cultural because I’m Black. I can’t do nothing about it, so I love it. Our kids need something to make them remember who they are, because it’s like the government is trying to wipe it all away. So, I want to try to leave something, at least some semblance of it.

Art has been an outlet for you throughout your life and COVID-19.

How did the pandemic effect you?

For me, I’m 70 years old, and I’m just trying to live my life and get some enjoyment out of it, do something I want to do, like art.

I got COVID — a mild case, thank God. I recovered from that, but there are these aftereffects, so now I have a heart murmur.

And then I go to the doctor and they do a biopsy, and I got cancer in my uterus. The surgery on June 2, 2021 removed it all, so then hopefully I’ll be back to 100 percent.

I can just take off right where I left off with my art after that. That’s what life is,

though: You have a good run, and then you run into problems. Stay positive, and you get to where you need to be. So, I’m going to beat cancer; it isn’t going to beat me. I already beat it twice. Now I’ll beat it three times — a home run. That’s what life is, a bunch of ups and downs, so just keep on pushing. That’s what I try to do.

You’ve only been back to art for a couple of years. What plans do you have to continue in the future?

I’m going to be working on a piece of bigger size. For me, it’s going to be like a symbol of coming out of slavery and getting to freedom. This vision is all in my head. But I went to Mississippi a few months ago, and I actually saw a cotton field for the first time in my life. I stopped the car and got out and I picked some cotton.

I will put some of those pieces that I picked, along with cotton balls, in the piece.

But it’s going to start with a caterpillar and it’s going to transform, and then I’ll show him coming out of the cocoon. It’s going to be a progression of the caterpillar from birth to butterfly. So, the end will be the butterfly with a bunch of pretty, bright flowers and a Black person standing at the end.

I want to put some good stuff out there.

I think it’s really important, especially art about people that our younger generation knows absolutely nothing about. They know about Tupac and Biggie. But Black people do more than that. I went to school.

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SIGNATURE STYLE King’s art has evolved the past few years to a niche style. All of the Chicago, Illinois, natives’ paintings include 3D elements (mostly made with beads) and have a focus on Black historical figures or personalities. Most of her collections are currently on display and for sale at Twymon Art.

I have degrees. I’m not a thug, you know. I’ll probably do a few more people like maybe Frederick Douglas and Martin Luther King Jr. We need to let Black people, Black children, know ‘you’re smart. You can be smart; you could be whatever you want to be.’

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CARRIAGE HOUSE ART SHOW June 19, 808 Sunset Ave. 1. Alison Petrash and Taryn Hall 2. Kristen Holt Burckhartt 3. Michael Key and Sally Reising Kempf

ROCK SALE STAND June 2021 Calvin Hall

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Brookshire neighborhood,

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MARKET ON MAIN Downtown Evansville, June 16 Anna, Oliver, and Becky Wesselman

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HENDERSON PORCH FEST Downtown Henderson, KY, June 5 1.

Joshua Thomas, Erick Scales, and Pal Ziegler 2. Lindsay Locasto and Greg Gibson

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MURAL PRESENTATION Downtown in Game Room Alley, June 17 Tad Kaufman

ANNUAL NEW HARMONY New Harmony, ANTIQUE SHOW Indiana, June 12 Karen, Ken, and Darby (dog) Laboube

2 EVANSVILLE JUNETEENTH FREEDOM DAY Ivy Tech Community College, CELEBRATION June 17 1. Deasia and Deran Chinn 2. Toyia Robinson and Adrien Chamberlain

1 EVANSVILLE VANDERBURGH LIBRARY BUBBLE FEST Franklin Street, June 16 1. Briar and Lauren Menke 2. August, Maggie, and Kelsey Gerhadt

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HAYNIE’S CORNER ARTS DISTRICT PRIDE Haynie’s WIFFLEBALL TOURNAMENT Corner Arts District, June 13 Laura Barton, Rachel Matthew, Maddie Sanner, Emily Falks, Kyle Julian, Charles Baker, Maverick King (Dog and unofficial mascot), Liam Douglas, Jacob Delk, Reiley Farley, Reece Everett, Robi Robinson, and Jack Maxwell JULY/AUGUST 2021 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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Travel Journal

LAKE GENEVA AND ELKHART LAKE, WISCONSIN

A Tale of Two Lakes Shores of Wisconsin draw distinct crowds BY TRACY TEO

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ere’s what Lake Geneva and Elkhart Lake have in common: Both small resort towns have the word “Lake” in the name, and both are in Wisconsin.

That’s where the similarities end, but each is popular with Midwesterners looking for a fun-filled lake retreat.

Elkhart Lake, a tiny village about 150 miles north of Chicago, is the kind of place where well-worn bathing suits drip dry over balcony railings after a fun day of splashing in pristine, emerald-hued waters. In Lake Geneva, trendy bathing suits are more likely to be laundered by staff at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa following a heavenly spa day.

In Elkhart Lake, families order wood-fired pizza at laid-back eateries like the Lake Street Café. In Lake Geneva, couples dress to the nines for dinner at Ristorante Brissago, the Grand Geneva’s fine-dining restaurant that serves upscale Italian cuisine.

You get the idea. Whether you go posh or low-key, both these Midwest resort towns have their charms.

LAKE GENEVA CRUISE LINE

LAKE GENEVA

A teenager with a blonde ponytail leaps from the Walworth mail boat with the grace of a ballet dancer, sprints down a weathered wooden dock, crams mail in the box, and flies back onto the moving vessel without missing a beat.

Whew! Applause from passengers.

That’s how mail is delivered each summer in Lake Geneva, about 80 miles north of Chicago, from June 15 to September 15.

These speedy, agile “mail jumpers” are so popular, Lake Geneva Cruise Line takes passengers out onto 5,000-acre Geneva Lake to see the show.

Before roads were built near the lake, the mail boat was essential.

“The mail delivery now is more of a tradition than a necessity,” says Ellen Burling, assistant general manager of Lake Geneva Cruise Line. “Not everyone on the lake gets the mail boat delivery, only those that request it and have a pier we can safely navigate onto.”

Kids love the mail jumpers, and families with lake homes sometimes sit on the dock awaiting their special delivery.

Passengers frequently ask if the jumpers ever take an unexpected swim due to illtimed footing.

“They very rarely fall in,” Burling said.

“And if they do, it might be a little bit on purpose on a hot day.”

The 2.5-hour narrated tour offers more than the spectacle of acrobatic mail delivery. It also shines a light on the town’s history as a summer playground for Chicago’s

BLACK POINT ESTATE

WALKING PATH AROUND LAKE GENEVA

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RELAXING ATMOSPHERE ON LAKE GENEVA

Gilded Age millionaires, earning it the moniker “The Newport of the West.”

The town has many modern summer homes, too, but it retains an old school vibe.

Stone Manor, a 12,000-square-foot Italianate mansion built by Chicago real estate tycoon Otto Young, is the grand dame of all the Victorian lakefront homes. Passengers scramble to get Instagram-worthy photos of the elegant, sprawling property.

from “Give Up the Funk” reverberates around the kitchen.

Of course, the best part of any cooking class is enjoying the fruits (in this case, vegetables) of your labor. Ratatouille perfectly seasoned with herbs de provence is the best of summer on a plate. Pair it with one of Bogan’s fluffy three-cheese popovers, and you have a complete meal. This bunch had to save room for the piece de resistance: the pork au poivre. Tender, pepper-encrusted LAKE GENEVA SCHOOL meat drizzled with rich, creamy mushOF COOKING room sauce fills the dining room with an Elite Victorians would have had no inter- enticing aroma. est in the Lake Geneva School of Cooking. Just when everyone’s saying they can’t They had cooks, but if you gave yours the eat another bite, apple cobbler with walsummer off, grab an apron and let Chef nuts and raisins is served.

John Bogan show you how it’s done.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bring your disco mojo, because Bogan’s Bogan did more than hunker down with class is a party. When the Commodores Netflix. He wrote a cookbook: “Chef croon that ‘70s classic “Brick House,” you’ll John Bogan Recipes from the Seasons of “shake it down, shake it down now” while My Life.” you stir and slice.

WHEN YOU GO TO LAKE GENEVA “When my kids were younger, we would cook with music, mirror balls, and Stay strobe lights,” Bogan chuckled. “I have Grand Geneva Resort & Spa This transferred this tradition to the Lake Gesprawling, upscale resort features two neva School of Cooking.” championship golf courses, horseback On the menu now is rustic ratatouille, a riding, and scooter tours. Classic car French stew chock full of summer veggies. rentals are a new amenity. 7036 Grand Bogan instructs his group on prepping Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. fresh, local produce from the Lake Geneva grandgeneva.com Farmer’s Market, and soon everyone has Eat a colorful pile of diced eggplant, zucchini, Pier 290 Lakefront restaurant serving and tomatoes on his or her chop board. steaks and seafood. 1 Liechty Drive, “The farm-to-table buzz is relatively Williams Bay, Wisconsin. pier290.com new,” Bogan said, “but trained chefs have been Activities following this cooking phiLake Geneva School losophy their entire lives,” of Cooking 727 Geneva sourcing as much food as St., Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. lakegenevacookingschool.com possible from local farms instead of distribution Lake Geneva Cruise Line companies.

Offers several tours on Geneva When the ratatouille Lake, including the popular U.S. Mail Tour. Passengers meet at the Riviera is in the oven, the cooks start on the pork Docks. 812 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, au poivre (pork with pepper) with a branWisconsin. cruiselakegeneva.com dy mushroom reduction. The heavy bass PHOTO OF COOKING SCHOOL BY WESLEY TEO. A L L OT H E R P H OTO S P R OV I D E D BY V I S I T L A K E G E N E VA

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AERIAL VIEW OF LAKE ELKHART

ELKHART LAKE

At Elkhart Lake, city dwellers often sit contentedly on their balcony at the Shore Club, formerly The Victorian Village, sipping that first cup of coffee in a tranquil, trafficfree zone. Only the soft panting of dogs on their morning walk and a gentle breeze rus-

LAKE STREET CAFÉ

But that’s what brings people here.

This picturesque hamlet has attracted racing enthusiasts for more than 70 years.

Open road sports car races were held in Elkhart Lake from 1950-1952, the brainchild of Jim Kimberly and other members of the Chicago Region of the Sports Car Club of America. Top race car drivers from around the world came to compete, tling through the trees can be heard at this attracting tens of thousands of spectators. lakeside resort.

Two overlapping open-road race cir Unless it’s a race day at Road America. cuits are on the National Register of HisThen, you’d better cram in your ear plugs toric Places, and you can explore them (at a because the wild howling of engines at this much slower pace) by hopping on a bicycle motorsports complex will blow through rented at the upscale Osthoff Resort. your peaceful morning like a rocket launch. Fourteen historic markers spread over

2021 Kia Telluride

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approximately 6.5 miles describe the events that thrilled thousands who sat with nothing but barricades of hay bales to separate them from lightning-fast cars that could barrel out of control at any minute.

Kick off your bicycle ride in front of the marker at the Lake Street Café, then follow additional markers out of town into Wisconsin’s picturesque dairy farms skirting Lake Elkhart.

A marker noting the infamous “hard left,” a dangerous curve on the 1951-52 circuit, is in front of the Stop-Inn Tavern, a bar teeming with racing memorabilia. It’s a good spot to hydrate with a local brew.

Safety concerns led to the ban of openroad racing, but Road America, a 4-mile, closed-circuit course that opened in 1955, keeps the racing tradition alive. This 640acre motor sport facility in the rolling hills

ROAD AMERICA CLOSED-CIRCUIT COURSE

of Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine region hosts a wide range of racing events, showcasing everything from vintage cars to high-performance cars of the future.

Whether you prefer your summer getaway to be kicked back or action packed, Wisconsin has got a lake resort town for you to discover.

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MASSAGE WHEN YOU GO LAKE ELKHART Stay The Shore Club This laid-back resort has a vintage vibe. 276 Victorian Village Drive, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. shoreclubwisconsin.com The Osthoff Resort 101 Osthoff Ave., Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. osthoff.com

Eat Lake Street Café This restaurant serves everything from pizza to T-bone steak and boasts a surprisingly impressive wine list. 21 S. Lake St., Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. lakestreetcafe.com

Drink Stop-Inn Tavern at Siebkens Resort 284 S. Lake St., Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. siebkens.com

Activities Road America Numerous racing events are scheduled this summer. N7390 State Highway 67, Plymouth, Wisconsin. roadamerica.com. For more information on Elkhart Lake’s historic open road race circuits, visit historicracecircuits.com/ Ice Age Trail Hike a 3.35-mile segment of the nearly 1,200-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail as it crosses the Labudde Creek State Fishery Area in Elkhart Lake. elkhartlake.com

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Health Matters

MEDITATION IN VANN PARK

Engaged Enlightenment

Group enjoys connection, health benefits from daily meditation at Vann Park

BY JODI KEEN • PHOTOS BY RILEY GUERZINI

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ach morning, Vann Park on Evansville’s East Side welcomes a flurry of activity. Walkers trot their dogs across the lawn. Runners stretch their legs by tracing the park’s perimeter. Families converge on the playground, children ambling across the jungle gyms and slides. Pairs sit at picnic tables for a friendly game of chess.

Amidst the bustle, just before 9 a.m. — weather permitting — a small clutch of people congregates on a patch of grass on the far west end of the park. Setting up camp under a broad canopy of trees, they settle into lawn chairs and greet each morning by freeing their minds. Through

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RESTFUL RECHARGE Friends and neighbors gather each morning to meditate at Vann Park, an idea originated by Lorenzo Minor.

20-minute sessions, the group practices meditation, quietly communing with themselves and stilling their thoughts and breathing. They’ve found that the sessions start their day on a positive note.

Meditation itself is not a new practice. Its history traces back to sixthcentury BCE Buddhist, Hindu, and Taoist traditions. Its earliest purpose is less clear: Historical studies show it could have been a tool for contemplation or socialization. Meditation took root in early Eastern religions as a way to commune with God and oneself, and the practice has since moved to the western world. In the past 20 years, it has gained a more mainstream following for its research-supported health

benefits, but for the group of friends gathered each morning at Vann Park, the daily sessions have provided a much-need grounding after a tumultuous year.

A RAY OF LIGHT IN A PANDEMIC

Meditation was a path Lorenzo Minor had already embarked on before the group formed. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Minor, a longtime local baker and namesake of the former Lorenzo’s Bistro on south Hebron Avenue, began practicing meditation each morning at the park. After a few sessions of solo meditation, he invited friends and neighbors to join in — something they were eager to do since it naturally allowed for social distancing.

The group enjoys a smattering of conversation before and after the sessions.

Minor chooses a meditation topic via the app Headspace; although the sessions are mostly silent, they are themed around certain affirmations or goals. A woman’s soothing British accent — the app offers a small collection of voices to choose from

COMMUNING WITH NATURE As the group practices meditation, its members have become more in tune with the surrounding nature, particularly a family of hawks that calls Vann Park home.

— softly narrates the sessions, leading participants through breathing exercises and silent recitations for about 20 minutes.

The group usually consists of about a halfdozen friends and neighbors. Most are retired from a wide variety of professions — accounting, psychiatry, social work — and have time to devote to morning meditation sessions. Participant Patricia

Harralson says many in the group already were meeting for dinner parties two or three times a week, so daily meditation became a way to stay connected to one another during state-mandated stay-athome measures.

“There’s a basic group,” Minor says.

“The little group we have is extremely comfortable together, and very loyal.”

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Health Matters “IT’S SO GOOD FOR PEOPLE WITH ANXIETY. YOU DON’T HAVE TO JUST SIT SILENTLY. YOU COULD COMMUNE WITH GOD IF YOU WANT TO. EVERY EXPERIENCE IS DIFFERENT.” — PATRICIA HARRALSON IMPROVED HEALTH

Research conducted by the University of California Los Angeles’ Mindful Awareness Research Center has found that meditation can stimulate a person’s socialization, reduce loneliness, and significantly improve sleep quality.

In the year since beginning daily meditation, Minor says his sleep habits have improved and his blood pressure has lowered.

He’s also observed an overall sense of calm permeate his demeanor.

“Not much bothers me anymore,” he says.

Minor says the meditation sessions have produced such a stillness in him that it now translates into other parts of his life.

He notes that meditation isn’t confined to dedicated sessions, but rather produces the opportunity to connect with oneself anywhere and at any time.

“You can meditate even while washing dishes,” he says.

A CONNECTION TO NATURE

The meditations sessions also help the group members commune more deeply with their natural surroundings. They observe squirrels playfully chattering, listen to the wind softly rustling the grass, and can easily identify bird songs.

“The park adds a lot of meditation,” Minor says.

“Mornings are the best time,” adds David Wilson, a neighbor who is sometimes joined at meditation by his visiting grandchildren.

“With your eyes closed, you can actually hear the birds,” Harralson says. “I really like listening to the sound of rain.”

Of particular interest is a family of hawks residing in the neighborhood. After spotting the hawks mid-flight, the group now keeps an eye on the avian family — an opportunity they perhaps would not have had if not for their daily meditation sessions.

Amongst the people frequenting Vann Park, the meditation group has become a reliable fixture each morning. Regular passersby know what time the sessions start and, therefore, when the best time is for chatting with participants. Neighbors enjoying a cup of coffee on their front stoop wave hello. Over time, the City of Evansville’s groundskeeping crew learned the group’s routine and has now started its morning mowing at the other end of the park.

Sometimes, nearby children will quietly wander into the group’s circle, curious about its activity. A set of grandparents once brought their 2-year-old grandchildren over, an experience Minor calls “really magical. They wanted to see everything.”

Daily meditation at Vann Park is open to anyone who wishes to join, Minor says — no reservation or fee required. Group members are skilled at guiding newcomers into the practice of meditation, since they too were once beginners.

“It’s so good for people with anxiety,” Harralson says. “You don’t have to just sit silently. You could commune with God if you want to. Every experience is different.”

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STAYING A STEP AHEAD

Meditation gives the mind a break

BY GRACE STEVENS, M.A., LMHCA

NOW, MORE THAN EVER, mental health is at the forefront of conversation and concern.

No stage of life is exempt from the importance of mental hygiene. Living in the digital era of today, constant messaging regularly triggers the fear response system in the brain. After a few GRACE STEVENS minutes of scrolling through a device, a person is bound to feel triggered by inadequacy, anxiety, or stress. Once overloaded with content, the typical person is left without many strategies to effectively cope. What we are now seeing is a society plagued with symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Meditation is a scientifically proven and practical solution for a person of any age to cope with the uncomfortable thoughts and feelings of daily life. It has long been used to improve our mental, physical, and emotional processes. There’s also evidence from the clinical practice of meditation that it can reduce anxiety and pain and improve the quality of life for people suffering from illnesses such as cancer.

The goal of the practice is to turn off the racing mind, bring awareness to the breath, and access one’s inner state of calmness within being in the moment. Through meditation, a person is able to ground the nervous system from becoming over activated. Similar to the oldest trick of fixing a device, in which you turn it off and reboot, meditation is like a reboot for the brain.

When you are anxious, stressed, or worried, meditation allows the brain to take a necessary and helpful pause.

Meditation is referred to as a practice because it is not something that can be achieved or mastered, but is simply a process that needs consistency and nurturing. The challenge is that it is way too simple. Stop thinking and breathe. Notice the thoughts that arise, and instead of judging them, resisting them, or dwelling on them, simply let them go. Make your mental health a priority, and give it a try.

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‘GO FOR YOUR DREAMS AT ALL COSTS’

EVANSVILLE NATIVE PHILIP LAWRENCE PARLAYS MUSIC INDUSTRY SUCCESS INTO LAUNCH PAD FOR NEW ARTISTS

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BIG PLANS // Philip Lawrence’s newest initiative, CMNTY Culture, includes divisions for filmmaking and recording, with a company campus in the works.

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HILIP LAWRENCE MAY BE A BIG NAME IN THE RECORDING INDUSTRY, BUT THERE’S NO PLACE

ON E ARTH THAT LOVES HIM MORE THAN THE RIVER CIT Y.

Auditorium, now the Old National Events Plaza. His second cousins Gina Moore and Joan Moore-Mobley perform as R&B and blues duo The Browne Sisters. Siblings Shane and DeVonna are gospel and inspirational music recording artists.

He first tasted success at age 6 while performing at one of his father’s talent shows in the early 1980s. Dressed in sharp blue outfits, Lawrence and his siblings sang “I Am A Promise” — prophetic words, they would prove to be — and took home the show’s top prize.

“That was a very memorable moment in my life,” Lawrence says. “That sort of began our performing career.”

The Lawrence trio became so successful on the local talent show circuit that organizers eventually, gently, asked if the children would perform a showcase instead of competing, something the three leapt at.

A baritone, Lawrence honed his talent at home and on the road. He and his siblings as part of the children’s choir Grace Notes, under the direction of Brenda Piper, accompanied their parents on Sounds of Grace’s tours throughout the U.S. Also a talented dancer, a 10-year-old Lawrence was recruited to help Piper choreograph the dance numbers in a Tekoppel Elementary School production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.”

“I knew he had talent then,” says Piper, a longtime family friend who is also the Lawrence siblings’ godmother. “I said, ‘Philip you’ve got to help me do this play!’ And he had them poppin’ and lockin’. It wasn’t just regular dance moves; each dwarf did their own thing.”

The Evansville native — one half of the creative success behind recording artist MUSIC INDUSTRY MAGIC Bruno Mars — has Grammy awards on his After graduating from Reitz Memorial High shelf, hours of hit singles on the radio, and School, Lawrence’s brief spell attending Tentwo Super Bowl halftime show appearances nessee State University in Nashville, Tennesunder his belt. His songwriting for Netflix’s see, made him reconsider his future.

2020 Christmas movie “Jingle Jangle” is “I sat my parents down and said, ‘I don’t widely celebrated. He’s recently founded a think school is going to be the pathway for new company to help launch new musicians. me,’ because while I was in school, I was And through it all, he traces his impres- starting singing groups. I was writing songs. sive success to his southern Indiana roots. I just wasn’t going to class. I wanted to do music,” Lawrence says. “I said, ‘Let me just A PROPHETIC BEGINNING get out and do what I think I’m supposed to Lawrence, 47, was born into a family of do.’ My dad said, ‘Can you give us one more performers. His mother Cheryl is a singer semester and just see if that’s really how you and directed the Sounds of Grace choir at feel?’ I said, ‘I can do that. Maybe I’m wrong Grace Lutheran Church. Father Phil Sr. was and maybe college is it, and maybe I haven’t a well-known disc jockey and emceed local tried hard enough.’” talent shows, notably the Black History When that final semester proved — “very Month Talent Show at the old Vanderburgh loud and clear,” Lawrence says, laughing —

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MUSICAL ROAD // Philip Lawrence’s journey has taken him from performing with Evansville’s Grace Notes children’s choir to winning five Grammys in one night.

that college wasn’t for him, “My dad said, dimming hopes. Meeting another struggling tours. More recently, Lawrence completed artist named Bruno Mars changed every- hosting duties for “Come Dance With Me,” ‘Oh yeah, boy, please get out of there.’”

Lawrence’s path to stardom then went thing: With Ari Levine, Lawrence and Mars a new dance competition slated to air midthrough a brief stint acting at a North Car- formed the songwriting and producing team season on CBS this fall. olina museum; singing with brother Shane The Smeezingtons and struck gold writing and fellow Evansville native Carlos Ware top 10 hits like Flo Rida’s “Right Round,” PAYING IT FORWARD at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida; B.o.B.’s “Nothin’ On You,” Travie McCoy’s Now that Lawrence has established a footand landing a coveted emcee job at Walt “Billionaire,” and Cee Lo Green’s “Forget hold in the entertainment industry, he’s You.” After parting ways with Levine, the paving the way for the next generation Disney World.

After a successful career in Florida, Law- friends launched Mars as the face of their of artists and using his influence to adrence made the leap to California in the early wildly successful creative team; Lawrence vance equity among artists of color. With 2000s to begin work as a record producer co-wrote and performed on Mars’ first three respected business manager Thomas St. and songwriter — a journey that included studio albums, earned eight Grammy awards, John, Lawrence founded CMNTY Culture many false starts, dwindling finances, and and embarked on multiple global-trotting Group (pronounced “community”) in 2020.

PAVING THE WAY // Evansville native Philip Lawrence is using his success as a singer, songwriter, and producer to launch a new business venture promoting equity in the entertainment industry.

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“(CMNTY CULTURE) IS EVERYTHING THAT I LEARNED FROM GROWING UP IN EVANSVILLE.”

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“UPTOWN” CAMEO // A tight-knit family, Philip Lawrence recruited his mother Cheryl and father Phil Sr. to appear in the music video for “Uptown Funk” alongside co-writers Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson.

The company’s creative portfolio includes film and recording divisions as well as its own record label, CMNTY Records. Two recording artists, country trap singer/rapper RMR and “Black-ish” actress and singer Katlyn Nichol, have been signed; debut film project “The Last Plantation” was announced in June; and an all-encompassing company campus in southern California is in the works.

“It’s really about accessibility and black and brown kids seeing proof that certain things are possible. It’s part of the reason why I was so excited about ‘Jingle Jangle’ — this movie was predominantly all black and brown people in a space that no one’s ever seen us in before,” Lawrence says.

Lawrence’s own struggles as a burgeoning musician — and a creator of color — lend credibility and relatability to the creative venture he’s building. His wealth of experience led RMR to choose CMNTY Culture Records despite being pursued by labels across the world.

“He signed with us because I could relate to him from an artist standpoint,” Lawrence says. “It just lends a level of authenticity to the conversation. I’m not telling you something that I haven’t experienced already.”

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“CREATING MUSIC IS AN EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER.” PHOTOS PROVIDED BY CHERYL LAWRENCE

BALANCED LIFE // He may have taken the stage at two different Super Bowl halftime shows, but Philip Lawrence is never far from his loved ones. His brother, sister, and parents have all moved out to Southern California so they can be close to one another.

Part of CMNTY Culture’s goals is to also what drove Philip — the belief in himself, and provide artists with ample room to create. his friends, and the village of Evansville, proFrom his runaway success with Mars, Law- pelled him forward. There was something rence knows firsthand the effect liberation more that was driving him and something can have on creativity. more to come.”

“Creating music is an emotional roller “Philip in the fifth grade got an All-Star coaster, in terms of joy and people having fun,” Student award. It was rare that you got it in Lawrence says. “When Bruno and I met, that the fifth grade,” Phil Sr. says. “Every time he was our intention. That was the energy around would call and be down — whether it was Disour meeting. We were the one thing for both of ney or California or wherever — I’d say, ‘Just us individually that we were missing, because remember, you are an all-star person.’” our journey to that point was everybody be- “It really was a village supporting him,” ing so serious, saying, ‘You’ve got to write a hit Piper adds. “Cheryl and Phil recognized record.’ There was a lot of pressure, and from that their children were talented, but they what I’ve learned, that isn’t the environment in gave them a childhood. They gave them a which to be creative. So when we got together, wonderful foundation of community and it was like, oh my God, this can be fun.” love so that Philip could become the man he is today.”

Although he’s based in Los Angeles and GIVING CREDIT TO HIS “VILLAGE” traveling globally building his company, As he carves out his own space in entertainment — as well as in life: Lawrence has four “the man he is today” was grown from the children named Zadeh, Zaima, Zahlia, and seeds of positivity planted for Lawrence in Zeppelin with wife Urbana, as well as an older the River City. daughter, Raven — Lawrence’s source of inspi- “(CMNTY Culture) is everything that I ration remains the confidence instilled in him learned from growing up in Evansville,” Lawat a young age and the endless support he’s re- rence says. “My parents taught me very early ceived from his Evansville family and friends. to never sacrifice your dreams and to always “When Sounds of Grace was touring, we believe in yourself and to go for your dreams had a saying —‘I don’t know where I’m going, at all costs.” but I’ll find out when I get there’ — that later became a family motto,” Cheryl says. “That’s

“IT’S REALLY ABOUT BLACK AND BROWN KIDS SEEING PROOF THAT CERTAIN THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.”

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This list is excerpted from the 2021 topDentists™ list, a database which includes listings of 41 dentists and specialists in the Evansville Metropolitan Area. The Evansville list is based on hundreds of detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers.

The complete database is available at www.usatopdentists.com.

For more information call 706-364-0853; email info@usatopdentists.com or visit www.usatopdentists.com.

ENDODONTICS JAMES W. BLACKBURN Evansville Endodontics 7321 Eagle Crest Blvd.

Evansville evansvilleendo.com KRIEGER W. BRASSEALE Evansville Endodontics 7321 Eagle Crest Blvd.

Evansville evansvilleendo.com BRENT R. GRAFE Midwest Endodontics 2709 Washington Ave. Evansville JONATHAN W. REITZ Midwest Endodontics 2709 Washington Ave. Evansville

ANDREA S. CONRAD Tri-State Family Dental Centers 960 South Hebron Ave. Evansville tristatefamilydental.com

CHRISTOPHER J. MEUNIER Reliant Family Dental 4827 Davis Lant Drive, Suite G Evansville reliantfamilydental.com

W. MARK STANDRING City Dentistry 119 Southeast 2nd St. Evansville citydentistevv.com

SCOTT F. CRAFTON Crafton Family Dentistry 2869 Highway 41 North, Suite A Henderson, Ky craftondentistry.com

MARY J. MILES Ray of Smiles 2038 Lincoln Ave., Evansville rayofsmilesdentistry.com

SARAH E. STRATTON Stratton Family Dental 301 East Broadway St. Princeton strattonfamilydental.com

JAY CRAIG Family & Laser Dentistry 5100 Bellemeade Ave. Evansville jaycraigdds.com F. DAVID FICKAS 10655 State Road 662 Newburgh newburghindentist.com

GENERAL DENTISTRY

BRANDY M. GRECO Tri-State Family Dental Centers 800 North 1st Ave., Evansville tristatefamilydental.com

CHAD G. ASHLEY Franklin St. Dentistry 2300 West Franklin St. Evansville franklinSt.dentistry.com

MARITZA O. JENKINS A Woman’s Touch Dentistry 3823 East Morgan Ave. Evansville drjenkinsdentist.com

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DAVID G. OGLE Family Dentistry 10655 State Road 622 Newburgh newburghindentist.com BARRY W. RAY Ray of Smiles 2038 Lincoln Ave. Evansville rayofsmilesdentistry.com SAMUEL SCHMITZ Family Dentistry 10655 State Road 622 Newburgh newburghindentist.com MARK SCHYMIK Tri-State Family Dental Centers 800 North 1st Ave., Evansville tristatefamilydental.com

ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY RANDALL S. EDWARDS Oral Surgery Group 550 West Virginia St. Evansville oralsurgerygroupin.com DAVID L. HAYHURST Oral Surgery Group 550 West Virginia St., Evansville oralsurgerygroupin.com ALLAN L. REID Reid Oral &Maxillofacial Surgery 4828 Lincoln Ave., Evansville reidoralsurgery.com

STEVEN F. RODGERS Tri-State Oral Surgery 405 Bentee Wes Court Evansville tristateoralsurgery.com ROBERT G. WAGONER II Green River Oral Surgery 801 North Elm St. Henderson greenriveroralsurgery.com MARK E. WOHLFORD Tri-State Oral Surgery 405 Bentee Wes Court Evansville tristateoralsurgery.com DAVID E. YATES Oral Surgery Group 550 West Virginia St. Evansville oralsurgerygroupin.com

ORTHODONTICS RANDALL K. BROWN Brown Orthodontics 1330 North 1st Ave., Evansville bracesbybrown.com DEVON R. COOK Cook Orthodontics 300 Eagle Crest Drive, Evansville cook-ortho.com JAMES R. GILL Gill Orthodontics 7244 East Virginia St., Evansville gillorthodontics.com GARY L. JENNINGS Jennings Orthodontics 704 Barrett Blvd., Henderson, Ky jenningsorthodontics.com CLIFFORD L. MARTIN Martin Orthodontics 2028 East Division St., Evansville martinorthodontics.net

J. TONY WELLS Wells Orthodontics 1311 Kimber Lane Evansville wellsorthodontics.com

BRAD T. FULKERSON 700 Barret Blvd., Suite A Henderson, Ky drfulkerson.com

DERRICK YOUNG Young Orthodontics 5108 Bellemeade Ave. Evansville youngorthosmiles.com

JEFFREY A. HIESTER Evansville Pediatric Dentistry 7200 East Virginia St. Evansville evansvillepediatricdentistry.com

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

PERIODONTICS

SEAN L. COOK Just for Kids Pediatric Dentistry 8011 Robin Hill Road, Box 206 Newburgh jus4kids.com FRANKLIN J. EDGE 1311 Kimber Lane, Evansville drfrankedge.net

JOHN C. GREIF 1212 Professional Blvd.

Evansville johngreifperiodontics.com JAMES G. WOODYARD Woodyard Periodontics 4886 Rosebud Lane Newburgh Woodyardperio.com

DENTIST PROFILES SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION SELECTION PROCESS “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to?”

This is the question we’ve asked thousands of dentists to help us determine who the topDentists should be. Dentists and specialists are asked to take into consideration years of experience, continuing education, manner with patients, use of new techniques and of course physical results.

The nomination pool of dentists consists of dentists listed online with the American Dental Association, as well as dentists listed online with their local dental societies, thus allowing virtually every dentist the opportunity to participate.

Dentists are also given the opportunity to nominate other dentists that they feel should be included in our list. Respondents are asked to put aside any personal bias or political motivations and to use only their knowledge of their peer’s work when evaluating the other nominees.

Voters are asked to individually evaluate the practitioners on their ballot whose work they are familiar with. Once the balloting is completed, the scores are compiled and then averaged. The numerical average required for inclusion varies depending on the average for all the nominees within the specialty and the geographic area. Borderline cases are given a careful consideration by the editors.

Voting characteristics and comments are taken into consideration while making decisions. Past awards a dentist has received, status in various dental academies can play a factor in our decisions.

Once the decisions have been finalized, the included dentists are checked against state dental boards for disciplinary actions to make sure they have an active license and are in good standing with the board. Then letters of congratulations are sent to all the listed dentists.

Of course there are many fine dentists who are not included in this representative list. It is intended as a sampling of the great body of talent in the field of dentistry in the United States. A dentist’s inclusion on our list is based on the subjective judgments of his or her fellow dentists. While it is true that the lists may at times disproportionately reward visibility or popularity, we remain confident that our polling methodology largely corrects for any biases and that these lists continue to represent the most reliable, accurate, and useful list of dentists available anywhere.

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This list is excerpted from the 2021 topDentists™ list, which includes listings for over 40 dentists and specialists in the vicinity of Evansville. For more information call 706-364-0853; or write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; or email info@ usatopdentists.com or visit www.usatopdentists.com. topDentists has used its best efforts in assembling material for this list but does not warrant that the information contained herein is complete or accurate, and does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Copyright 2018-2021 by topDentists, LLC of Augusta, GA. All rights reserved. This list, or parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without permission. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without permission of topDentists, LLC. No fees may be charged, directly or indirectly, for the use of the information in this list without permission.

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ecently named to the 2021 topDentists™, Dr. James Gill can’t help but smile as he sits looking through photos of patients he has treated during his career of more than 25 years in Evansville. Some of the beautiful smiles he has helped create now belong to the parents bringing their children to see him. These relationships ­— and the smiles — remind him he is blessed to have the best job in the world.

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r. John Greif, DDS, is devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile. True believers that preventative care and educaJohn C. Greif, DDS, MSD tion are the keys to optimal dental health, we focus on thorough exams to evaluate the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams and X-raying when necessary. Many of our patients are referred to us for implants, periodontal care, and procedures to treat periodontal disease, receding gums, loose teeth, biopsy of oral tissues, and more from the general dentists in the Tri-State. As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. Dr. John Greif attended Indiana University School of Dentistry and received his specialty degree in periodontics from IU. He currently is a member of the American Academy of Periodontics, American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Association, and First District Dental Society. Understanding how uneasy some patients may feel about dental visits, Dr. Greif has built a patient oriented practice where compassionate care takes top priority. Our outstanding team is dedicated to providing excellent, personalized care and service, treating all patients with the utmost respect they deserve. Make an appointment today; we’ll give you a reason to smile!

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ecognizing that going to the dentist usually doesn’t top the list of most people’s favorite activities, Dr. Chris Meunier, DDS, of Reliant Family Dental seeks to change that perspective one patient at a time. A graduate from Indiana University School of Dentistry and an active member of the American Dental Association and Indiana Dental Association, Dr. Meunier and his experienced staff continually enroll in classes to ensure patients benefit from the latest advances. Utilizing new technology — such as CBCT X-rays, intra-oral scanners, and a 3D printer — the team at Reliant Family Dental can make dentistry easier and more accurate, providing you with better results. You can count on the type of service and patient care that leaves you feeling valued and gives you a positive experience in the dental office. Reliant Family Dental provides a variety of comprehensive services to fit your needs, from dental implants and teeth whitening to cosmetic orthodontics. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, every fall Dr. Meunier holds a Veterans Day event where local veterans can come in for a free day of dentistry. Reliant Family Dental has been serving the community for nearly 12 years at their location near the corner of Green River and Lynch Roads.

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hen you select Jay Craig, DDS Family and Laser Dentistry, you choose a team of family-oriented professionals. It’s a team that understands the selection of your partner in dental care is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health.

At Jay Craig, DDS Family and Laser Dentistry, you can expect: • Convenient early morning appointments beginning at 7 a.m.

• Full-body approach to dental care: blood pressure checks, health history reviews, oral cancer screenings • A team that works in conjunction with a sleep physician to address common sleep problems • Gentle approach to dentistry: With laser dentistry, anesthetic shots are rarely needed

Jay Craig, DDS Family & Laser Dentistry 5100 Bellemeade Ave. • 812-479-8733 jaycraigdds.com

Ti, Office Administrator; Kathy, Office Manager; Faith, Dental Assistant; Jay Craig, DDS; Debbie, Registered Dental Hygienist

DR. DAVID OGLE DR. SAMUEL SCHMITZ DR. F. DAVID FICKAS DR. ALISA FABIANO

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t Family Dentistry, Dr. David Ogle, Dr. Samuel Schmitz, Dr. F. David Fickas, and our dental team are excited to announce that our dental family is growing.

Family Dentistry is proud to welcome Dr. Alisa Fabiano, a 2021 graduate from the Indiana University School of Dentistry with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Fabiano started her dental career with a degree in hygiene in 2010 from the University of Southern Indiana and worked as a hygienist until furthering her education to become a dentist. Family Dentistry, conveniently located 2 blocks from Interstate 69 and the Covert Avenue exit, welcomes new and current patients with a comfortable, professional, and relaxing environment! Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Fickas, and Fabiano looks forward to providing you and your family with a Lifetime of Great Dental Care!

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“I kind of look at the overall picture and see just exactly if there’s certain colors that (customers) want it to be,” says Randi Gelhausen, vice president of retail, design, and operations. “Sometimes there’s certain types of flowers that they want, so I have to be able to look at their vision and blend them with my thoughts and go from there.

Sometimes the flowers kind of tell me where they need to go.”

Zeidler’s does arrangements for any occasion, including birthdays, weddings, funerals, newborns, anniversaries, graduation, and just because, customizing arrangements to clients’ likings in their 7,000-square-foot design center.

The pictured arrangement is called “Simply Beautiful” and includes sunflowers, gerbera, yellow lilies, green hypericum, fuchsia stock, blue mountain thistle, hot pink roses, iris, and hydrangeas.

Gelhausen says they try to give visitors a pleasant experience when they come in to purchase arrangements and want customers to be able to touch, feel, and smell the flowers — something Zeidler’s couldn’t offer during the pandemic, though employees were still busy delivering flowers to residents’ doorsteps.

“When you can’t see people, it’s really nice to send flowers, and people kind of embraced that when they had to start staying home,” says Debbie Clark, who does marketing and website maintenance at Zeidler’s. “It’s been nice to see people use them the way we want them to be used because they’re gorgeous and they make people happy.”

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SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL This summer arrangement is one of many custom designs Zeidler’s Flowers can create for clients in its 7,000-square-foot design center in the back of its facility at 2011 N. Fulton Ave. “This has a summer kind of vibe to it. It just has some beautiful, vivid colors,” says Randi Gelhausen, vice president of retail, design, and operations at Zeidler’s.

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Color shines through at Bellemeade Avenue home

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hen Connie Wagner decided to move to a new home in 2019, she had her eye on a woodframed cottage on Bellemeade Avenue near Ascension St. Vincent. The 1930s house was a design standard on Evansville’s East Side, minus one crucial detail: It was painted school house red.

After quickly selling her previous home and moving in, Wagner embarked on a mission for color inspiration. The Accident, Maryland, native, who moved to Evansville in 1978, found the perfect color waiting for her at a home on Gum Street.

“I had admired the home for years,” said Wagner.

“I stopped by one day and the lady happened to be out on the lawn, and I asked if she might know what the paint color was. She went in the house and still had the paint can.”

Now a bright and inviting mint green, Wagner’s home has undergone a complete transformation under her keen eye and flair for design. She remodeled the entire interior, added awnings and black accents to the front of the house, removed dead trees from the property, and planted an array of attractive foliage, including false sunflowers and Lazarus.

“I have a number of people stop by and say how pretty it is or how much better it looks,” she says. “The home just makes me happy. It’s sunny on the inside, and it’s just a cozy home.”

— DALLAS CARTER

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Jessica Johnson turns imagination into a business

DRAGONS, DINOSAURS, and other creatures at Button Jar Monsters aren’t fictional beasts: They’re cuddly companions brought to life by owner Jessica Johnson.

The Olney, Illinois, native created Button Jar Monsters in 2017 from her Newburgh, Indiana, home. After crafting two monsters for her oldest sons, the self-taught artist had a spark of inspiration.

“Button Jar Monsters is a play off of my first business, the Dusty Button Jar. I used to sculpt art dolls,” says Johnson. “Because I had already been sculpting, I had all this fabric and materials. I really enjoyed it, so I didn’t stop, and since then it’s just kept going.”

Now, Johnson makes every face, and her team of three employees freehand the bodies

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“Button Jar Monsters are made with a lot of love and personality,” says Johnson. “I try to make them thinking that all our children are different … so each face is different. You’re owning something not just store bought. A lot of love and inspiration went into it.”

The hand-sewn monsters range from five inches tall to toddler size and are sold online for $35 to $350 through biweekly “drops.” 150 to 200 monsters sell out within two minutes to customers as far as Singapore, Australia, and Great Britain.

Johnson also sells hand-drawn prints and coloring pages and even plans on releasing children’s books in the future. The business financially supports Johnson and her husband Mitchell, allowing him to stay home with their four children.

“We’re really lucky. I just think it’s great that we were able to do this, especially during the pandemic,” says Johnson. “Button Jar Monsters was able to keep going and kind of brought people comfort and joy too. The goal is to see how far we can go with this and how big we can grow, while also staying handmade.”

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Fashionable Flair

Newburgh home store features chic upcycled goods STYLIN’ STORE Chalky Chic owner Natalie Wells has a special talent for making any furniture or décor new again. The chic refurbishing store is located inside a renovated early 20th century home in downtown Newburgh.

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atalie Wells is a thrifter. Buying quality pieces for cheap and giving them a brand new contemporary look is what gets her excited.

Wells opened her furniture refinishing and home decor store — The Chalky Chic — in September 2020 inside a renovated early 20th century home in downtown Newburgh, Indiana, after garnering interest in the space from her friend Tammy Kollker, the owner of Honeysuckle Finds antiques and a former tenant in the more than 100-year-old home.

The decision to go brick and mortar was easy for Wells after spending 10 years refinishing furniture on the side while she was working as a medical assistant.

“I just got tired of packing stuff up to go to shows and constantly moving things in and out of my garage,” she says.

Wells has a special talent for making just about anything brand new again, from kitchen tables to dressers and chairs, using Fusion mineral paint and also doing some simple reupholstery. She also has her own pieces she acquires from antique stores and online auctions that she refinishes (and sometimes PHOTOS BY AUDRA STRAW

leaves unfinished) and sells in the store.

“Just taking old things and trying to flip it and do something decorative for the home seems to be what people are really looking for,” she says. “Because a lot of times people aren’t necessarily in here looking for new furniture, they’d rather have more home décor just to kind of give their house a little bit of flair.”

Wells does most of her business through Facebook, where she’ll commonly conduct online auctions for recently refurbished pieces. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., she says the Chalky Chic has been plenty busy this past year despite opening in the middle of the pandemic.

The four-room store is overflowing with stylish décor and furniture. Wells estimated she has around 1,200 pieces throughout the store as well as several others she keeps on the back patio.

A typical day for her consists of working on at least three to four dressers or other projects as well as helping inperson shoppers find the perfect accent piece for their homes.

Despite the consistent workload and increased inventory, Wells has no plans to move out of her storefront at 115 Plum Street.

“This kind of makes it all feel homey and realistic of what putting this sign or putting this piece of furniture will actually look like in your home,” she says.

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A COMFORTABLE HOME with a touch of nostalgia, this preserved midcentury modern residence is a step ahead of its time.

Built in 1949, the home was commissioned by the Ira Van Tuyls family and has been home to just two families.

“The 4014-squarefoot home has been lovingly maintained through the years,” says Shelley McGolden, a Realtor with eXp Realty. “The current owners have preserved the integrity of the mid-century home and diligently maintained the home’s character.”

Located on the East Side, this home at 3119 E. Powell Ave. is surrounded by shade trees and fit with an original front door and outdoor fireplace. The corner lot is enclosed with wrought iron fencing with cedar panels installed for privacy.

Inside, the large living room features original stacked crown molding and a gas log fireplace. The updated kitchen opens into the living room and includes a walk-in pantry, high-end flat top electric range with a pop-up vent, stainless refrigerator, and dishwasher. The home’s three bathrooms have original pristine tilework and fixtures.

The master bedroom is spacious and features a bath with built-in storage. The two-car garage is accessed through the large laundry room.

The basement has new tile flooring in the mid-century style highlighting a fun shuffleboard pattern, along with a gas log fireplace and a separate storage area with space for a workbench.

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Old Meets New // Vint a g e c h a r m m e e t s c l e a n lines throughout Kris t y n B l a c k a r d ’ s n e w home, a comf ortable, m o d e r n fa r m h o u s e filled with natural l i g h t a n d s e t a m o n g s t the rolling hills of M c C u t c h a n v i l l e .

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eset by woods and tucked away among the greenery of Southern Indiana’s rolling hills, a new home’s modern exterior belies the vintage and eclectic wonder within.

Kristyn Blackard had loved her previous, more traditional home, but to meet the needs of her growing family, she and her husband opted for a change: a new build and, ultimately, their dream home.

“We actually saw Studio McGee’s show (Netflix’s “Dream Home Makeover”) when it first hit and they were launching their Windsong Project (a modern farmhouse remodel). I ran to get my husband and said, ‘This is what I want. This is the home I have been waiting for my whole life!’” Kristyn says. “And so, we put our house up on the market three days later, and we went to an architect and later the builder, Becher Brothers, to start designing a home.”

Modern and vintage styles combine inside the house, set amongst the rolling landscape north of McCutchanville.

“My husband really loves modern design — clean lines, black and white shades. Me, not so much. But I have always been drawn to farmhouse eclecticism and antiques,” she says.

“Our current home is really a merge of these things, featuring

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rug. Kristyn had rugs in her home before, usually vintage items she purchased off Etsy or at estate sales. But as she was styling her new abode, finding the ideal spot for each piece, she began searching Instagram for inspiration and came across a bounty of vintage rugs. The trend prompted her to learn more about Turkish rugs and their history as she embraced the process of finding and collecting the unique pieces.

a lot of modern elements but still having the farmhouse charm with the eclectic décor that I love.”

From the shaker-style Fehrenbacher cabinets to the open shelves in the kitchen, pops of farmhouse style can be found throughout the house.

Now that her kids are older, Kristyn took the leap into more modern furniture.

Hand-me-down chairs and couches were dispensed with, and in came a gorgeous, deep green velvet couch from CB2 for the formal living room, along with a giant globe light fixture from Restoration Hardware. Her “chill room” in the house, the space affords Kristyn a great spot to 64

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enjoy her coffee and bask in the room’s neatly layered fusion of styles.

“Modern, clean lines can be seen in the back paneling,” says Kristyn.

The industrial light fixture likewise pays homage to the modern style her husband appreciates.

“I threw in the eclectic, funky style with the couch,” she says. “The piano is in that room, too, so that brings in a more classic element. I just try to bring in a little bit from all our favorite styles. And then I tie things together with a vintage rug — that brings in the old charm.”

In fact, save for the master bedroom, each space in the home has a vintage

“I realized that I had found something I had never anticipated falling in love with,” she says.

Jumping into her own rug business began slow and developed organically. Kristyn loved the rugs, started collecting them and displaying the rare finds on her Instagram, and soon found herself approached by friends wanting the same look.

“So, I would help them find a rug. And then I started buying more for our home and switching them out according to the seasons,” she says. “Eventually, it became a giant pile of rugs, and my husband asks, ‘What are you going to do with all these? Maybe you should start a business.’

I launched my business, Violet Vintage Rugs, on Instagram, and it has been growing ever since.”

First a creative outlet, her business grew into a passion for helping others find the décor she admires most: vintage rugs sourced from Turkey. These are not the sort of rugs you might find at big box stores; these timeless textiles relate a narrative. “I love to point out to my customers that each of these rugs comes with a story.” she says.

Mixed Materials // Patterned T u r k i s h r u g s j u x t a p o s e d a g a inst wood p a n e l i n g , s u b w a y t i l e , a n d stark b l a c k fr a m e s g i v e K r i s t y n B lackard’s h o m e a m o d e r n y e t l i v e d - i n a ir.

“I just try to bring in a little bit from all our favorite styles.

And then I tie things together with a vintage rug — that brings in the old charm.”

A Rug For Any S e a s o n / / W h e t her indoors or o u t d o o r s , v i n t age r u g s d o t t h e floors around Kristyn Blackard’s home a n d t i e t o g e t h er e a c h r o o m ’ s d e sign elements into a cohesive look.

Earth Mother // The B l a c k a r d s ’ home is constructed a n d decorated in a clean , m o d e r n style. The use of vi n t a g e Turkish rugs introdu c e s s u b t l e colors that blend we l l w i t h t h e home’s bright white a e s t h e t i c .

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“I have sold 1,500 rugs, and I never see one that looks the same. They all have their own personality and patterns and bring so much character to a space,” says Kristyn, who names her rugs after people and places she has been. Partly to celebrate the rugs’ individuality but also to denote the features of each rug, naming them certainly makes the buying and selling of her rugs easier.

“I would send people images of hundreds of different rugs, check out the space that they are working with, and help them narrow down the right rugs for them,” she says. “It’s all about helping people through the design process, because some people actually use them as their starting point in their home’s décor.”

For one item of décor, this seems like a tall order. Yet, this is why Turkish rugs are so worth the investment, Kristyn says.

They keep well.

“A lot of the rugs have lanolin woven into them, and it almost acts like a repellent for everything from barbecue to spaghetti sauce,” she says — and you can get your money back out of your rug if you decide to sell it. In fact, the rugs might go up in value. Kristyn herself has a collection of vintage Turkish rugs that are over a hundred years old — those she New Life // Kristyn B l a c k a r d prepares a rug segmen t f o r a n e w project. If a vintage r u g c a n ’ t be sold or placed on t h e f l o o r , Blackard of ten repurp o s e s i t i n t o framed wall art.

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cannot sell or display on her home’s floor are repurposed into framed wall art.

Rugs welcome warmth and color into Kristyn’s primarily white-painted home. If she wants to change things up, she can always bring in a new rug.

“The core things that take a lot of money to redo, like countertops or windows, I try to stick with classics like clean lines, marble tops, things that will remain timeless forever. I think that allows you to take risks elsewhere with bright wallpaper or rugs,” she says.

Kristyn loves helping her customers find the picture-perfect rug, something she hopes they will admire in their homes for years to come as she does. “I tell them, it’s a lot like finding a wedding dress.

You will know when it’s the one,” she says. “So, I will keep sending you pictures like you are searching for a wedding dress. And, eventually, you find the one, and you will say, ‘This is it!

That’s the one I’ve been looking for!’”

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Manager’s Message August/September I’ll simply write the name “Ken Burns,” and I’ll be certain that I have your attention.

Yes, he has done it again: A new fourpart documentary, “Muhammad Ali,” is all about the Louisville, Kentucky, native who could “float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.” I’m really excited that it will air 7-9 p.m. CT Sept. 19-22 on WNIN.

The film follows the life of one of the most consequential men of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated billions of fans with his combination of speed, agility, and power in the ring, and his charm, wit, and outspokenness outside of it. At the height of his fame, Ali challenged Americans’ racial prejudices, religious biases, and notions about what roles celebrities and athletes play in our society, and inspired people all over the world with his message of pride and self-affirmation.

To highlight PBS’ and WNIN’s ongoing efforts to highlight diversity, equity, and inclusion, Burns will join PBS and The Undefeated, ESPN’s multimedia platform

WNIN BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021 Brad Ellsworth Chairman A.J. Manion Vice Chairman Sarah Dauer Secretary Timothy Deisher Treasurer Clay Havill Past Chairperson Tim Black Interim President Lora Arneberg Dr. Michael Austin J. Beau Dial Nancy Hodge

Richard Kuhn Shawn McCoy Tara Overton Neely Pierce Amber Rascoe Dr. Ron Rochon Brandon Scott Thomas Silliman Alfonso Vidal Sharon Walker Mike Walsh Gene Warren Jonathan Weinzapfel Jordan Whitledge Marvin Wright

exploring the intersection of sports, race, and culture, to hold a series of insightful virtual conversations about sports and race in America.

Drawing from an extraordinary trove of archival footage and photographs, contemporary music, and the insights and memories of eyewitnesses — including family and friends, journalists, boxers, and historians — Burns has created a sweeping portrait of an American icon. The series details the story of the athlete who called himself — and was considered by many to be — “the greatest of all time” and competed in some of the most dramatic and widely viewed sporting events ever, including “The Fight of the Century” and “The Thrilla in Manila,” both against his great rival Joe Frazier, and “The Rumble in the Jungle,” in which he defeated George Foreman to regain the heavyweight title that was stripped from him seven years earlier. “Muhammad Ali” also captures Ali’s principled resistance to the Vietnam War and his steadfast commitment to his Muslim faith.

Ali’s story is full of contradictions. Despite his competitive reputation and ruthless athleticism in the ring, he went on to become a symbol for peace and pacifism.

Though committed to a faith that expected obedience and dignified conduct, he was notoriously unfaithful to his wives, at times publicly flaunting his affairs. Ali was a clever showman with an unparalleled genius for promotion and turn of phrase, who occasionally allowed his partners and friends to take advantage of him. He endlessly trumpeted his own greatness as a boxer, but anonymously donated to save a Jewish old age home, made surprise visits to pediatric hospitals, and signed autographs for every fan.

If you are a WNIN member (hint, hint), you will be able to stream “Muhammad Ali” via PBS Passport as part of a full collection of Ken Burns films. This gold-standard content is only available on PBS and WNIN and is yet another reason we say “thank you” for your financial support.

If you’re not supporting WNIN, it’s really easy to do. Just visit wnin.org. Thanks for watching!

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A SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS is in order for our very own Vice President of Finance and Administration, Carlin Beckman. She was recently elected to the Public Media Business Association board of directors for a three-year term.

She will serve on a board that is made up of approximately 15 people chosen by the membership from across the country.

PMBA is the national organization for the business/finance/human resources areas of public media. It is an active organization of over 1,000 station managers, finance leaders, human resources professionals, and industry partners who lead the business operations of the public media industry.

Carlin has been with WNIN since February 2002 and has been the Vice President of Finance and Administration since 2005.

She is responsible for overseeing station finances, including the annual operating budget and financial reporting both locally and to our national affiliates. Her other responsibilities include employee relations and human resource management.

“Carlin is such an integral part of WNIN. The PMBA board will soon find out how much it will benefit from her contributions,” says Interim President and CEO Tim Black.

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The long wait is over — live and inperson events are returning to WNIN for 2021! Because of the delay, WNIN has had to rearrange some of our well-loved events again this year, but we are so excited to welcome you all back! The annual Kids Fest will return this August as an in-person event on Main Street, located just outside WNIN studios. The auction moved to the fall last year, and that will remain the same for this year, with the auction being held again at the end of September.

This summer will mark the return of the annual WNIN Kids Fest presented by Bunny Bread. This long-running event has been attended over the years by thousands of Tri-State families. The day will include appearances from your favorite PBS characters, activities for children ages infant to 12 years old, and live entertainment. As WNIN has traditionally done in the past, every child in attendance will receive a free book at the event. WNIN strongly feels that helping each child get a jump start on literacy begins at a very young age. The free books will be available for each age group in attendance, up to age 12. Thanks to our generous presenting sponsor, Bunny Bread, this event will continue to be FREE to all local families! Kids Fest encourages children and their parents to incorporate learning into daily play. This is much like the emphasis of the free, quality children’s programming on

WNIN. We will be in touch with more information as it becomes available.

This year’s auction will once again be held in the fall. We will be retaining some of the new updates from 2020 while trying to bring back some of the excitement of the past. This year, the auction will continue to use the online bidding feature that was implemented last year.

This new(ish) feature to our auction allows bidders to place a bid, place maximum bids, and receive text messages if/when they have been outbid by someone else. The new bidding system was well received last year. “We successfully maneuvered through the pandemic and held a very successful auction for the station. Some of these changes worked so well, we decided to keep them in place, such as the online bidding component,” says Emily Wilderman, director of events and theater for WNIN. Similar to last

year’s auction, bidders will have access to the bidding site a couple of weeks before the live broadcast begins. Once the broadcast begins, the gavel will drop on these highly sought-after items! We have already started soliciting item donations from your favorite local businesses.

Proceeds from the auction help sustain WNIN’s mission to use public media to enrich people’s lives and better our communities. Follow WNIN on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more information about the 48th annual auction as it becomes available.

DOES YOUR BUSINESS HAVE SOMETHING TO OFFER OUR KIDS FEST OR AUCTION? Would you like to make a donation or become a sponsor for one of these well-loved events? Please contact Emily Wilderman at ewilderman@wnin.org to see how you can get your business involved and promoted at our next event!

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Spotlight

EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL: UNPACKED — NO TURNING BACK

Airs at 7 p.m. Aug. 25 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

August 2021 Highlights IN THEIR OWN WORDS: PRINCESS DIANA

Airs at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

Derry, Northern Ireland, Daniel performs his best-known songs and duets with guests.

SALUTE TO BUDAPEST AND VIENNA Airs at 7 p.m Aug. 20 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

Unpack the moments that very nearly stopped the Expedition teams in their tracks on adventures that made them question their choices, their reasoning, and even their fate.

GREAT PERFORMANCES: VIENNA PHILHARMONIC SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT 2021

Airs at 8 p.m. Aug. 27 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

This story of Diana’s life looks back through a contemporary lens that credits her choices, her suffering, and her triumphs as the ultimate disrupter for a generation of women across the globe.

LIZA WITH A “Z”

Airs at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 16 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

Enjoy an exuberant celebration of song and dance with works from beloved European composers, including Johann Strauss, Jr. and Franz Lehár. Taped in Budapest in 2020, this glorious new production features songs from The Merry Widow and more.

NATIVE AMERICA

Airs at 7 p.m. Tuesdays starting Aug. 24 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

Enjoy this concert by world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic set in the magnificent gardens of the imperial Schönbrunn Palace. Guest conductor Daniel Harding and piano virtuoso Igor Levit join the philharmonic to perform compositions Bernstein, Verdi, Rachmaninov, Sibelius, Elgar, Debussy and Holst.

WICKED IN CONCERT Join Liza Minnelli for this Emmy, DGA and Peabody Award-winning 1972 concert film produced by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse.

Fosse also directed and choreographed, Marvin Hamlisch was the music conductor and Halston designed the costumes.

DANIEL O’DONNELL AND SPECIAL FRIENDS

Airs at 8 p.m. Aug. 29 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

Who were America’s first peoples?

The answer hides in Amazonian cave paintings, Mexican burial chambers, New Mexico’s Chaco Canyon, and waves off California’s coast.

Airs 7 p.m. Aug. 19 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

“From Caves to Cosmos” airs Aug. 24

Join the Irish crooner and special guests Crystal Gayle, Ashley Campbell, Rita Coolidge, the late Charley Pride and many more. Filmed at the Millennium Forum in

“Nature to Nations” airs Aug. 31

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“Cities of the Sky” airs Sept. 7 “New World Rising” airs Sept. 14

Join hosts Kristin Chenowith and Idina Menzel for an all-new celebration of the

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music from the landmark Broadway show. Explore the story of Elphaba and Glinda and the journey of two young women that continues to provide inspiration to young and old.

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issues. Forty years after her confirmation as the Supreme Court’s first woman justice, this biography recounts the life of a pioneering woman who both reflected and shaped an era.

Airs at 8 p.m. Aug. 31 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

MUHAMMAD ALI

The fathers of an estimated 108 unborn children were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, U.S. terrorist attacks. Marking 20 years since, this documentary follows a group of teenagers who lost their dads that day, weaving together their lives’ milestones with the absence they feel for their fathers.

critics were hooked during the miniseries’ recent UK run, calling it “entertainingly outlandish“ (The Telegraph); “a pin-sharp black comedy” (Evening Standard); and “an utter triumph, a word-of-mouth dazzler” (The Guardian).

Airs at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 through Sept. 22 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

FRONTLINE: SEPTEMBER 11

Airs at 8 p.m. Sept. 7 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

Filmmaker Ken Burns examines one of the best-known and most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who insisted on being himself unconditionally and became a global icon and inspiration to people everywhere.

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THE FUTURE OF WORK

Airs at 9 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 1 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

This film investigates 9/11 and how the American response changed everything.

Drawing on new interviews and one of the richest archives in television, “Frontline” will reveal how the choices made after the attacks reshaped our world and our democracy.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: SUPREME JUSTICE The U.S. employment landscape is undergoing massive changes, with many jobs being automated or shipped offshore. This three-part primetime documentary explores how work as we know it is changing, and what today’s workforce can do to prepare for this new world of employment.

Airs at 8 p.m. Sept. 13 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

Watch WNIN nightly to bid on thousands of items and services. Then sit back and see if you win during the big TV auction showcase on 9.1 (also streamed live on WNIN’s Facebook page and online). Online bidding begins Sept. 10.

CITIZEN HEARST

Airs at 8 p.m. Sept. 2728 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

GUILT ON MASTERPIECE

Airs at 8 p.m. Sept. 5 and Sept. 12 on 9.1 WNIN PBS Mark Bonnar and Jamie Sives star as two brothers caught in a wild cover-up. TV

Airs Sept.

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During her 25 years on the U.S. Supreme Court, Sandra Day O’Connor was the critical swing vote on cases involving some of the 20th century’s most controversial

This two-part, fourhour film is based on historian David Nasaw’s critically acclaimed biography “The Chief” about early 20th century entrepreneur William Randolph Hearst and his formidable media empire that included 28 newspapers, a movie studio, a syndicated wire service, radio stations, and 13 magazines.

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Molly of Denali

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8:30 a.m. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 9 a.m.

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PBS Newshour

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PBS Newshour

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Nature Specials

5:30 a.m. Arthur

8 p.m. Nova

6 a.m.

Molly of Denali

9 p.m. Various

6:30 a.m. Wild Kratts 7 a.m.

11 p.m.

10 p.m. Amanpour & Company

Hero Elementary

This Old House Hour

FRIDAY 6 p.m.

PBS Newshour

7 p.m.

Washington Week/ Firing Line

8 p.m. Specials

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7 a.m.

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11 p.m.

4:30 p.m. Let’s Learn

6 a.m.

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Odd Squad

PBS Newshour

6 p.m.

9 p.m. P.O.V.

3:30 p.m. Xavier Riddle 4 p.m.

PRIMETIME TV SCHEDULE

10 p.m. Amanpour & Company 11 p.m. NOVA

SATURDAY 7 p.m. Specials 8 p.m. History Detectives 9 p.m. Specials 10 p.m. Austin City Limits 11 p.m. Specials

SUNDAY 7 p.m. Specials 8 p.m. Masterpiece 9 p.m. Specials

11 p.m. Nature

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7 p.m.

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The Song Show

2 p.m.

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Classical Music

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American Routes

3 p.m. Radiolab

10 p.m.

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Fresh Air

Noon

All IN

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2 p.m.

SATURDAY 7 a.m. Weekend Edition Saturday

3 p.m. All Things Considered

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9 a.m.

Wait Wait ... Don’t Tell Me!

10 a.m.

A Way With Words

9 a.m.

The Song Show

Noon

This American Life

10 a.m.

Hidden Brain

1 p.m.

Milk Street Radio

11 a.m.

This American Life

2 p.m.

Latino USA

Noon

5 p.m.

It’s Been A Minute

Wait Wait ... Don’t Tell Me

6 p.m.

Ask Me Another

1 p.m.

Ask Me Another

Mon.-Thurs. - Here and Now Fri. - Science Friday

11 p.m. Afterglow

7 a.m. Weekend Edition Sunday

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5 p.m.

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Planet Money/ How I Built This

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8 p.m.

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American Routes

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Resources for Aging Better START PLANNING FOR YOUR GOLDEN YEARS TODAY

BY JACKIE SHECKLER FINCH

With careful planning and expert help, a person’s “golden years” can be enjoyed to the fullest. The time to start preparing is early in life, senior living professionals say, and an excellent plan is to start speaking with those who specialize in senior care, benefits, and health issues.

MAINTENANCE-FREE INDEPENDENT LIVING

Imagine a residence with no yard mowing, snow shoveling, house painting, or repairs.

That’s the luxury of maintenance-free living in one of the three Spurling Properties independent living communities in Evansville.

“They are wonderful places to live for folks age 55 and up,” says Andy Spurling, co-owner of Spurling Properties. “Each community is designed to be safe, affordable, quiet, comfortable, and maintenance free so that residents can relax and enjoy life.”

All three properties have community centers for organized group activities or where residents can host family gatherings.

“The community rooms stay very busy and are great places for social interaction with neighbors as well as private functions,” Spurling says.

Each of the three communities offers

unique features and are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to nearby shopping, banks, groceries, and fitness, recreation, and health care facilities.

Lakeside Manor is a community of one- and twobedroom apartments, as well as two-bedroom apartments with an attached garage. Lakeside also offers seven stocked lakes where residents can fish. Lakeside is Spurling’s largest community and is well positioned on the northeast side of Evansville, tucked away from busy traffic and yet close to shopping and restaurants. Lakeside Manor’s size promotes an active lifestyle.

“It’s a great area for walking and bicycling, and we’ve found that many residents make that part of their daily routine,” Spurling says.

The Villas at Theater Commons is also located on Evansville’s northeast side. The

Villas offer spacious two-bedroom apartments with two full baths, and all units have an attached garage.

“The ‘Theater Commons’ name is a tribute to the drive-in theater that was located nearby for many years,” Spurling says.

Located on East Virginia Street between Green River and Burkhardt roads, Richmond Park is just minutes from some of Evansville’s best shopping. Similar to the Villas, it offers two-bedroom, two-bath apartments with JULY/AUGUST 2021 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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have that daily contact that we do,” Elpers says. “Home Instead Evansville is very family oriented, and we want our clients to feel that they are part of our family.”

attached garage, but offers a step up in luxury finishes, including granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.

Richmond Park, Spurling’s newest community, is an entirely smoke-free community and includes a membership at the nearby Tri-State Athletic club.

“In addition to its beautiful setting and community feel, Richmond Park is focused on a healthy lifestyle,” Spurling says.

RELIABLE IN-HOME CARE

Dorothy seemed to say it best in “The Wizard of Oz” – “There’s no place like home.” That’s why Home Instead Evansville offers a wide range of services to people who want to live on their own but need occasional assistance.

“Home is where most people want to be.

Our mission is to help keep them there as long as possible,” says Brad Elpers, Home Instead Evansville president. “To us, ‘It’s personal.’

That’s more than just our tagline. We mean it.

We care.”

Home Instead services range from providing companionship to personal care, such as bathing, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and meal preparation. Alzheimer’s and dementia care services also are offered in a personalized care plan.

LONG-TERM CARE OPTIONS

Great attention is given when matching Home Instead caregivers with clients.

“We sit down with families and clients to find what the client likes,” Elpers says. “Maybe the client likes baseball, so we try to match them with a caregiver who enjoys that, too, so they can talk about baseball and maybe watch games together.”

Home Instead was founded in 1994 and now has franchises throughout the U.S. In 2008, Ben Klipsch opened an Evansville branch of Home Instead after dealing with caregiving challenges with his grandmother, aiming to assist clients and ease the minds of families who worry about elderly relatives.

“Sometimes families don’t live in the same town or state as a relative, so they can’t

“I’ve raised 2 cows, 5 cats, and 3 troublesome boys.”

A life well lived should continue at home.

Home Instead® offers customized services, from personal care to memory care, so older adults can stay home, stay safe, and stay happy.

Call (812) 471-0050 or visit HomeInstead.com/390 Each Home Instead® franchise is independently owned and operated. © 2021 Home Instead, Inc.

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Although it can be a difficult decision, a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may need more long-term health care than can be provided at home. That’s where Good Samaritan Home can become a solution.

“We know it’s difficult for families, but honestly, it’s for the best,” says Laura Tate, director of admissions and marketing for Good Samaritan Home. “We get a lot of families that are desperate and have made bad decisions.

We recommend that families come here, look around, talk with the staff, see what we offer.”

Opened in 1962, Good Samaritan Home is an independent senior living community owned by United Church of Christ. Today, it has 128 long-term care beds, 16 residential apartments, and a 76-bed memory care community. An additional 16-bed Medicare suite unit provides short-term skilled care.

“We get many residents who aren’t eating right or taking care of themselves in their homes,” Tate says. “Our food is fantastic. One man whose wife was here said he would help

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the care his wife got and decided he wanted to live here himself.”

Alzheimer’s residents enjoy such familiar activities as cooking, listening to music, and interacting with pets.

“Our staff is committed to helping residents maintain their independence for as long as possible,” Tate says.

Also on staff is Rev. Michael Erwin, a United Church of Christ pastor.

“He is here every day and visits with our residents and families,” Tate says. “He is a blessing to us all.”

AID FOR HEARING PROBLEMS

her put on her jewelry when he took her to eat in our dining room because it felt like they were going out to a restaurant.”

In fact, that husband later decided to become a resident himself in an independent living apartment.

“His family lives out of town, and he just felt more comfortable here,” Tate says. “He saw

Danny Enright has seen what happens when people suffering hearing problems are correctly fitted with an Audibel hearing aid. The reaction fills his heart with joy.

“Their eyes light up and they start crying. It’s like they had no idea what they were missing. It’s amazing,” says Enright, owner of Audibel Better Hearing Center of Evansville.

Founded in 1969 by Enright’s father, David, Audibel offers free hearing exams as well as personalized hearing aid fittings with a no-obligation trial. Audibel also provides custom earmold impressions for hearing protection, assistive listening devices such as

TV Ears linked to viewing devices, and hearing aid repairs for most major brands.

Every person should have a hearing exam to establish a base line, Enright says. “Hearing loss is such a slow, gradual thing. People often learn to compensate and don’t know how bad their hearing loss has become.”

Enright says people born with hearing loss sometimes think that is the way everyone hears.

“We’ve had patients who dropped out of school because they couldn’t hear and didn’t know they could be helped,” he says.

Hearing loss is sometimes hereditary or the result of an accident or of bombardment from loud noises.

“We are seeing more young people today with hearing loss from loud audio,” Enright says. “Studies have shown that hearing loss left untreated can become much worse.”

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EVANSVILLE’S PREMIER 55+ INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES Independentlivingevansville.com

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“People used to think there was a stigma if you wore a hearing aid,” Enright says. “Nowadays, hearing aids are so inconspicuous. No one should go through life without being able to hear correctly.”

FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR SENIOR CARE

The laws that govern the long-term care system, including Medicaid for nursing homes, are incredibly complex. When faced with the tough decisions and financial burdens created by a loved one’s need for long-term care, the results can be financially disastrous unless skilled advisors, like those at Elder Advantage, step in to help navigate the path.

“People typically only deal with problems like this once or maybe twice in their lives,” says Nicole Hawkins, CEO of Elder Advantage.

“Without proper planning, there is no way to protect the assets that you spend a lifetime accumulating. Many people who start paying privately for a nursing facility at upwards of $9,000 a month would be able to qualify for Medicaid to pay that cost with some strategic, proactive planning.”

Founded in 2004 by Hawkins, Elder Advantage LLC now has 15 employees whose passion is to help senior citizens and their fami-

lies deal with the confusing maze of benefits for Medicaid recipients and veterans. Elder Advantage also coordinates planning with Meghan P. Johnson Law, PLLC, one of the most highly experienced and knowledgeable elder law firms in the area. The company specializes in elder law issues on behalf of their mutual clients.

In one instance, a Korean War veteran whose wife was in a nursing care facility consulted Elder Advantage to help stop the “bleeding” of the couple’s accumulated assets.

“He wasn’t getting any benefits at all from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or from Medicaid, after already spending over $85,000 for his wife’s care in the prior year,” Hawkins says. “In helping them, we ran into every possible barrier. But we wouldn’t give up, and eventually we were able to obtain over $175,000 in Medicaid/VA benefits. His daughters were so grateful. It was such a relief for him and his family. We got them everything they were hoping for. Stories like that are exactly why we do what we do.”

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• Full-time Chaplain • Independent Living • Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy • Creative arts and activities programs

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A Loving Gift

FUNERAL PRE-PLANNING HELPS MITIGATE FAMILY STRESS

BY JACKIE SHECKLER FINCH PUT YOUR FAMILY AT EASE

While death can be an unpleasant topic, matters pertaining to funeral arrangements are best discussed long before the event in question. When death occurs, survivors often must balance grieving with making important decisions related to the deceased’s estate. Selecting a casket, flowers, memorial program, obituary, gravesite, funeral speakers, and clothing are all necessary decisions, but ones that can be made in advance.

In the end, a pre-planned funeral is a loving gift that can prevent infighting between loved ones or financial loss related to conflicting arrangement preferences, budget limitations, or possibly unscrupulous vendors.

More people are pre-planning funerals and doing so at an earlier age, says Jeannie Browning Hester, owner of Browning

Jeannie Browning Hester

Funeral Home.

“Then you tell your family that your funeral is pre-planned and have a contact person for when it is necessary. If you pre-plan, you can include personal touches: Instead of flowers, everyone takes home seeds and plants flowers,” Hester says. “Or the funeral could have a baseball theme for someone who really liked baseball. Even the clothing can be kept in a garment bag for the necessary time.”

While pre-funding a funeral is not required to pre-plan, pre-payment means that the funds will be set aside and protected against inflation and unforeseen increases in cost.

“It’s as simple as getting on the phone or

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coming to our funeral home or we can come to your house,” Hester says. “Talking about death is not something many people are comfortable with, but pre-planning can really ease family stress at a very difficult time.”

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Ensure that everything stays within your budget. Give your family the gift of a funeral ceremony that celebrates your life and brings peace and comfort to their hearts.

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BEHIND THE BAR

John Raleigh puts the ‘craft’ in craft cocktails THINK DRINKS

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BEHIND THE ORNATE BAR AT MO’S HOUSE in Haynie’s Corner, senior bartender John Raleigh expertly shakes two cocktails. Pouring each into a chilled glass, he garnishes one with a meticulously cut lemon twist and the other with orange, all without missing a beat of conversation with guests.

“I’m not a big fan of the term mixologist,” Raleigh says. “I’m a bartender.

We’re all bartenders if we’re behind a bar, and that goes for even a coffee barista. It’s whether or not you know your products and handle them well.”

Nicknamed “PaPaw” by coworkers, the 38-year-old has bartended for 16 years. From bar backing at KC’s Marina Pointe in 2005 to 12 years as a bartender at Sportsman’s Grille & Billiards, the Henderson, Kentucky, native has served almost half of Evansville.

But bartending once had a very different role in Raleigh’s life.

Graduating from Henderson County High School in 2001, Raleigh bartended to pay for his schooling at the University of Southern Indiana, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in art in 2011.

In 2017, Moriah Rose, owner of Mo’s House and one of Raleigh’s former youth group members, was opening a cocktail bar and wanted Raleigh on the team.

“Talking to (Mo), I really understood that I could make a career out of this,” he says. “Now, these cocktails have become my artwork.”

With knowledge from an eightweek course through the Academy of Wine and Spirits, Raleigh offers personalized drinking experiences at Mo’s by sharing his expertise with new customers and utilizing his art background for drink creation.

“People ask me all the time what my favorite drink is, whereas I tell them I like finding out what your favorite drink is that you don’t know about yet,” he says. “That’s a big part of what I enjoy about this job.”

— DALLAS CARTER

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Beat the Heat

FOOD PHILANTHROPY

Shaved ice season in the Tri-State

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ummer has arrived in the Tri-State. With temperatures reaching the 90s by midJune, we knew surviving the hot sun of the season would require a cold, refreshing treat. Check out the area’s shaved ice stands and kick back, relax, and take a break from the heat.

— DALLAS CARTER ST. JOE SHAVED ICE 2640 N. St. Joseph Ave. facebook.com/ StJoeIce

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VEGGIE TALES

Local produce giveaway connects a community

PHOTO BY DALLAS CARTER

PARADISE ICE 6418 N. First Ave. facebook.com/ ParadiseIce Evansville

PHOTO BY RILEY GUERZINI

ROY BOY SHAVED ICE Corner of Green River Road and Morgan Avenue facebook.com/ royboyshavedice

FROM EVANSVILLE LIVING’S DINING DIRECTORY, one would think there are plenty of food options in the River City. But, in some neighborhoods, food deserts are created when there isn’t a local grocery store and the majority of residents walk or bike instead of driving. The parishioners at All Saints Catholic Parish (St. Anthony campus, 704 N. First Ave.) are addressing these food deserts one vegetable at a time.

When the Evansville Farmer’s Market lost its location behind the old Greyhound Bus Station three years ago, Deavron Farmer and his peers saw an opportunity to serve their neighborhood with a similar project. Since then, the parish has partnered with Seton Harvest — a community-supported agriculture farm run by the Daughters of Charity— to offer a free, monthly produce giveaway.

“It was so rewarding to see folks — they’re just so happy that somebody actually brought some fresh tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, and peppers,” says Farmer, the project coordinator.

The event features the Seton Harvest produce van filled with organic, pesticidefree vegetables and has expanded to a community gathering. The parish band performs and the wellness committee

passes out drinks and recipes and even secured a grant through Welborn Baptist Foundation’s Upgrade to purchase reusable produce bags.

While this year’s giveaway doesn’t kick off until late summer, Farmer says the effort begins as early as May when volunteers plant free starters in their gardens to harvest extra produce for the giveaway.

“I think it just showed the neighborhood in general that somebody cares enough to stand out here and give away vegetables,” says Farmer. “We try to make a little community event out of it, and there’s a bit of an educational aspect to it as well.”

The first giveaway of 2021 will be July 18, with subsequent events in August, September, and October and additional dates at Mount Olive Galilee Baptist Church (825 Line St.) in August and October.

“At the end of the day, I don’t know if we change someone’s life with a tomato, but it was a way to get some community involvement,” says Farmer. “Everybody gets so busy in their lives and kind of tends to forget our neighbors and our friends in the neighborhood, and this was a way to make that connection.”

— DALLAS CARTER

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WHAT WE’RE TRYING NOW

LOCAL FOODIE

A Generous Legacy QUEEN OF Eli Haddix’s joyful recipes carry on his love of culinary arts BY JODI KEEN

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hroughout the years, Eli Haddix proved to be one of Evansville Living’s favorite foodies. His passion for food extended from the restaurant kitchens where he worked to the homecooked meals he created for friends, and he graced many pages in Evansville Living sharing his favorite recipes with readers.

Eli passed away May 13 after a battle with cholangiocarcinoma, commonly known as bile duct cancer. But like his love for food, Eli’s legacy can’t be snuffed out. With grilling season now in full force, the team at Evansville Living wants to share two of our favorite summertime recipes from Eli. He knew how to mix ingredients in lively ways, and these recipes — expertly matching fresh produce with adventurous seasoning — perfectly set the table for a summer feast that any chef can master. Here’s to Eli! GRILLED SALMON WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA Ingredients: • Salmon filets (skin-on) 7-10 oz. each • 1 ripe pineapple (2-3 days after purchasing should be perfect) • 1 jalapeño pepper • 1/2 red pepper • 1/2 red onion, peeled • 1 bunch cilantro, leaves only • Juice from one lime The salsa can be made ahead of time, as it gets better after it sits for a day or so. Begin by removing the seeds and stem from the jalapeño and red pepper. Slice the skin from your pineapple, and carefully slice around the core. If included, the core brings a very tough texture and bitter flavor to the salsa. Mince all vegetables, then toss together in a large bowl with salt, pepper, and lime juice. The majority of this should be pineapple, but feel free to adjust proportions to your liking.

When you’re ready to grill, get your grates nice and hot (at least 425 degrees). Generously season your salmon with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a bit of ancho chili powder. Rub the seasoning in with a bit of olive oil, and place on the grill, skin side down. Once you see a bit of color form above the skin, it’s time to flip. When you flip, don’t worry about the skin anymore; it should come right off. Grilling 3-5 minutes per side depending on the thickness of your filets will give you perfectly cooked salmon in less than 10 minutes. Serve topped with one to two spoonfuls of pineapple salsa.

PANCETTA PEACH PASTA Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound pancetta 1/4 inch thick, cubed • 1 pound whole-wheat pasta • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 3 tablespoons raw honey • 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced • 1/3 red onion, minced • 4 ounces baby spinach • 6 medium peaches, cut into wedges • 1 bunch cilantro Heat a medium skillet, preheat the grill, and boil water for pasta. (Add about a tablespoon of salt to the pasta water.) Cook pasta according to package directions. While the pasta cooks, place the cubed pancetta into the skillet and begin to render the fat. Once the pancetta begins to crisp, add olive oil, bell pepper, and onion. Simmer over low heat for five to seven minutes, stirring occasionally.

Brush the peach wedges with melted butter and grill three minutes per side until firm and warm. Drain the pasta and toss it in the skillet after turning off the heat, gently folding in spinach and cilantro. Drizzle with honey and lightly sprinkle some Parmesan cheese over pasta. Serve topped with grilled peaches.

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THE FIELD

Silver Queen sweet corn a favorite summer harvest A STAPLE OF SUMMER FEASTS is

plentiful ears of freshly picked corn, and there is none sweeter than Silver Queen.

Paul Mayse, owner of Mayse Farm Market at 6400 N. St. Joseph Ave., says this year’s crop of Silver Queen white sweet corn has been planted and will be ready for harvest around mid-July. Silver Queen is typically available through August or, if the weather permits, September.

Silver Queen is set apart from other variations of corn by its plump white kernels and enduring sweetness. Tender with a hearty crunch off the cob, Silver Queen’s versatility makes it a big hit with produce shoppers.

“We raise several types of sweet corn, and the Silver Queen is the most popular because it’s the sweetest,” says Mayse, son of Mayse Farm Market founders Vance and Minnie Belle Mayse. “We’ve been growing it over 50 years, and some markets don’t sell it well. It’s our number one seller. People have been buying it for generations.”

“We’re also about the only place that grows it (locally); you can’t find it in grocery stores or anywhere around here,” Mayse adds. “We raise about 25 acres of sweet corn, and we have around 18 acres of it as Silver Queen.

You’re talking around 15,000 dozens.”

The Silver Queen variety of sweet corn is best enjoyed soon after it’s picked.

Whether seared on the grill, smashed into fritters, or sliced off the cob and frozen for a future meal, Silver Queen retains its famous flavor for any feast.

Mayse Farm Market sells Silver Queen sweet corn by the dozen and half-dozen, and off the cob in packages. — JODI KEEN SWEET STALKS maysefarmmarket.com JULY/AUGUST 2021 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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Thyme to Cook

Cooking classes empower kitchen confidence

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hyme in the Kitchen offers everything a person needs to become a home chef extraordinaire with countless kitchen accessories, gadgets, and cookware and, of course, its popular cooking classes.

“We definitely wanted to create that experience and have our customers get more excited about cooking,” says General Manager Ruth Richmond, who has worked at Thyme in the Kitchen since it opened in December 2013 at 2308 W. Franklin St. Though the store operators do not teach the classes themselves, all types of instructors are featured in the classes, including chefs from area restaurants, caterers, vendor specialists, and cooking enthusiasts.

Some classes involve teaching techniques with baking, while most classes offer a full meal with a salad, entrée, and dessert. Participants watch as the chef prepares everything from start to finish using many of the products and tools found throughout the store. Thyme in the Kitchen also offers hands-on learning classes, but those have not yet returned from their pandemic-related pause.

“I love the human interactions,” says chef April Boeke, who teaches three to four classes a month at Thyme in the Kitchen. “I like the creativity of it and empowering people to be comfortable in the kitchen.”

Boeke is the owner of Culinary Innovations, a catering and private event cooking company located inside

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Thyme in the Kitchen. She says the classes are a great way to meet others who have a passion for cooking.

A typical class size is 18 people, though classes have been limited since restarting in July 2020. The store hosts about 25 classes a month plus private events such as wedding showers, bachelorette parties, and corporate events.

Lunch classes are an hour and cost $25. Evening classes are about two and one half hours. Each class focuses on a certain type of cuisine, including Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Argentinian, Caribbean, Spanish, Greek, and everything in between. Thyme in the Kitchen also offers sushi rolling and barbecue grilling classes.

The store also offers children’s classes for varying age ranges throughout the summer. These are focused more on fun than teaching techniques, though they do instruct on simple cooking practices.

“We encourage tons of questions,” says Richmond. “We give everybody recipe cards when they take a class, so they can go home and make the recipe and learn some other tips and tricks from the chefs, like how to cut up a pepper or how to keep your chicken moist so it doesn’t dry out.”

To sign up for classes, customers can visit Thyme in the Kitchen location on Franklin Street or call the store at 812-437-2726. — RILEY GUERZINI TEACHING TECHNIQUE thymeinthekitchen.com

CHEW ON THIS NOW OPEN

Emge’s Deli and Diner has opened at its new location at 3848 N. First Ave. under the ownership of Tracie Jones. JB’s Barnyard is the newest Evansville food truck serving an extensive list of the regional brand, Chaney’s ice cream flavors and styles. Milk & Sugar Scoop Shoppe opened a second location at 10931 Highway 66. With a soft opening on June 1, Dontae’s On Main officially opened as the second location of Dontae’s Pizza Parlor at 606 N. Main St. on June 7.

Ben’s Soft Pretzels opened in the food court inside Eastland Mall, serving soft pretzels, pretzel, bites, and even a pretzel crust pizza. The long-awaited new restaurant in the former Tin Man building (1430 W. Franklin St.), Copper House, opened on June 1. The menu is packed with specialty items, such as the bacon-wrapped Cincinnati Chili dog, made by chef Charisa Perkins. Parlor Doughnuts reopened its original shop at 12 N.W. Third St. with a limited menu. All locations will now offer “Parlor Doughboy’s Original Shakes” made with any doughnut topping flavor.

NIBBLES

Siciliano Subs at 2021 W. Franklin St. and both Honey + Moon Coffee Co. locations will now offer beer and wine. It’s patio season at Prime Time Pub and Grill’s (8177 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN) new deck. Inkas Peruvian restaurant is moving in at 8401 N. Kentucky Ave., the former Iwataya location. Later this year, Guadalajara Mexican Grill will open at 601 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road. Breakfast has arrived at Zaps Tavern. The restaurant at 3725 St. Phillips Road will offer breakfast service from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Canton Inn Restaurant (947 N. Park Drive) reopened its buffet, now with potstickers and bourbon chicken on the menu. Osaka Japense Hibachi and Sushi is set to open mid-July in the former Crazy Buffett II location on the West Side.

Farmer and Frenchman Winery at 12522 Highway 41, Robards, Kentucky, has three solar-powered cabins for rental with a 360-degree view of the property.

DEARLY DEPARTED Owners Doros and Ellada Hadjisavva have closed Acropolis Restaurant & Catering. But it isn’t the end for your favorite menu items: Acropolis will be absorbed into the menu at the Hadjisavvas’ newest restaurant concept, Riverwalk Restaurant (6 Walnut St.). Acropolis Catering and Express will continue to operate out of VENUE 812 in the old Western Ribeye building at 1401 N. Boeke Road. Arazu on Main has closed after a long year of pandemic-induced struggles. The brand will continue operating at Café Arazu (which recently debuted a new deck) and Ben and Penny’s Ice Cream Shop in Newburgh. The historic Barrett-Britz building at 415 Main St. has been purchased by a new owner.

2 locations Evansville & Newburgh

Don’t Choose Just Any

BUTCHER SHOP Shop at your local meat market and deli in Evansville

Old Fashioned Butcher Shoppe is a family-owned meat market. Our butcher shop is known throughout the area for our quality cuts and exceptional customer service.

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Beef steaks, roasts, grinds, and burgers Pork loins, breasts, chops, and sausages Bone-in and bone-out chicken breasts and tenders Seafood of all types Specialty meats available like bison, lamb, rabbit Only retailer in the Tri-State area to supply New Premier Beef: Cooper Creek Prime Grade & Upper 2/3 Choice Grade

2130 Stringtown Road, Evansville IN 47711 812-423-2465 7766 Fruitwood Ln. Ste. D Newburgh, IN 812-490-9010 evansvillebutchershop.com JULY/AUGUST 2021 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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Restaurant Bar & Grill 101 2nd Language | The Patisserie

Pangea Kitchen 102 Red Wagon

Restaurant and Bar 103 The Schnitzelbank Restaurant, .Schnitzelbank

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Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe Domo Japanese

Hibachi Grill,

Sushi and Ramen 109 Donut Bank 109 Drake’s 110 Enigma Bar & Grill 110 Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 111 Nisbet Inn 111 Entwined Wine & Dine 112 Gerst Haus 112 House of Como 113 Kite & Key Cafe 113 Los Alfaro’s Restaurant

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El Patron Mexican Restaurant 114 North Main Annex

Gourmet Catering & Deli 115 Red Geranium 115 Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse 116 St. Joe Inn 116 Chicken Salad Chick 117 Yellow Tavern 117 Dontae’s Pizza 117 Old Tyme Deli & Meat Shop 118 Wein Kitchen Restaurant

at Winzerwald Winery 118 Riverwalk by acropolis

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New York Strip

Club, Soup, & Cocktails

Fantastic Fish

CBR (Cheddar Bacon Ranch)

Duffy’s PubHouse

Welcome to Duffy’s PubHouse! Located in the former Kennel Club building, we have opened the doors to everyone! Our concept is new to Evansville. We’re classified as a gastropub, a unique dive bar with upscale food. We are our own breed of music, food, beer, and bourbon lovers who enjoy social interaction and the ability to be yourself! Our food is top notch, as our head chef has trained across the U.S. and brings his perfectly executed dishes home to Duffy’s. We offer live music weekly because we believe music draws people together and helps keep this world spinning throughout the good times and the bad. As a

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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR SPECIALTIES AT DUFFY’S PUBHOUSE? We are a 100 percent scratch kitchen. We offer shrimp and grits, steaks, and gourmet burgers.

DO YOU OFFER WEEKLY LUNCH OR DINNER SPECIALS? Brunch & Bloody Mary Bar Sundays 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Various $10 lunch options include chips and a drink (lunch is served weekdays 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

Online ordering available, call ahead for pick up options.

Mozzarella Bites

WHAT TYPE OF LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT DO YOU OFFER? Live Music Thursdays Karaoke Fridays Full bands on Saturdays Special events throughout the year.

WHY SHOULD SOMEONE TRY DUFFY’S PUBHOUSE? It is all about the atmosphere.

Duffy’s offers a unique experience and scratch kitchen. The culture and music makes Duffy’s a great night out experience. For your next date night or fun evening on the town visit us for our upscale food and dive bar experience.

WHAT TYPE OF APPETIZERS DO YOU OFFER? Our “Opening Acts” appetizer menu is full of favorites like bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers, fried mushrooms, hickory smoked salmon dip, and so much more.

DO YOU HAVE HEALTHY OPTIONS? Yes! Check out the amazing line-up of salads from our “Wicked Garden” menu. We also have a keto friendly menu, ask about our keto entrees and desserts.

Duffy’s Crunch Pork chops

Rowdy Ruben

Hot Chicken, Cornbread Waffles & Bloody Mary

veteran of World War II and the Korean War, my father’s American flag waves high above Duffy’s PubHouse, serving in his memory to welcome all generations and walks of life whom he fought for. We take great pride in our service, food, music, and open culture, and strive to make everyone’s experience a memorable and fantastic one! Want a unique dining and drinking experience? Look no further than Duffy’s PubHouse, where our staff will welcome you with open arms! Fantastic food and creative cocktails await … come get Duffied with us!

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Prime Rib Sandwich

Dulce De Leche Cheesecake

Prime Time Pub & Grill

Prime Time

Prime Time Pub & Grill specializes in thick-cut meat sandwiches, creative halfpound burgers made with ground rib-eye, steaks, salads, awesome appetizer offerings, and, of course, prime rib. Our flavors are bold, our portions are a little larger, and all of the ingredients are high quality, and it shows in the flavors.

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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR SPECIALTIES? Prime Sticks are the perfect way to start the meal. Made in house, we wedge mozzarella cheese, bread it in an herb panko, fry it, and serve it with sweet marinara. Our Cheesy Mac is ridiculous, super cheesy with smoked gouda, and pairs well with any dish. The Onion Soup, our take on the classic, also is a popular choice. The Prime Dip is shaved prime rib, sautéed in au jus, and topped with smoked gouda and onion straws. The Prime Sliders, good as a starter or your main meal, also are amazing. We start with our ground beef and rib-eye mixed patty and top it with onion straws and prime sauce.

DO YOU HAVE WEEKLY EVENTS OR SPECIALS? We have something on special almost every night of the week!

Monday — $1.99 full size Cuervo margarita, $3 domestic bottles, and Steak Night with $2 off all steaks; Tuesday — burger and brew night, $2 off all burgers, and $2 domestic pints and 16-ounce cans in the bag; Wednesday — $2 off Wines, Wells, and Wings; Thursday — $4 for all craft pints.

Join us for brunch on Sunday for $5.99 Bloody Mary’s and mimosas.

Watch our website for the music schedule. Our lunch menu is available Monday through Friday, and we can get you in and out in fewer than 30 minutes.

WHAT ARE YOUR OUTDOOR DINING ACCOMMODATIONS? During the pandemic we decided we needed to expand our outdoor dining, so we added a deck. The new patio allows for a self-service bar area up top, and dining below. The patio is creating a lot of buzz and people come by just to check it out.

Chicken Parmesan

OUTDOOR COVERED PATIO WHY SHOULD SOMEONE TRY PRIME TIME? The atmosphere is terrific, the food is outstanding, and the service is amazing. You can get food and drinks anywhere, but our service model offers a much better experience. Veteran and locally owned and operated, Prime Time is

PRIME RIB FLAT BREAD

a great reason to dine in Newburgh and enjoy our new covered patio, but we also offer catering and delivery. Catering can be delivered within 30 minutes, and our regular menu is available for delivery within 5 miles. You’re welcome, Evansville’s East Side.

Prime Time Pub & Grill is a great reason to dine in Newburgh. We are veteran and locally owned and operated. The quality of our ingredients shows in the bold flavors of our menu, and our service model offers an experience like no other. Try our irresistible Pork Shanks or Blackened Sea Bass, and don’t forget the Chocolate Cake for dessert.

Check our website for weekly dinner and drink specials.

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The NEW YORKER burger and Onion Rings

BRU Burger Bar Evansville

BRU Burger Bar

Proudly occupying the space of the former Greyhound Depot, BRU Burger Bar Evansville is the fifth BRU location for Cunningham Restaurant Group. Focusing on the American classic — the burger — the menu offers a wide array of burgers and sandwiches, fries, and shakes, along with salads and appetizers. In addition to an extensive menu, each location offers local beers and spirits along with well-known classics.

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

General’s Chicken and Egg Drop Soup

Canton Inn Restaurant

Pork and Lo Mein

Buffet

Family-owned and specializing in Cantonese and American food, Canton Inn offers an impressive and extensive menu Tuesday through Sunday, a lunch and dinner buffet Tuesday through Friday, and an all-day buffet Saturday and Sunday. Soon to be open seven days a week. Whether you’re in the mood for egg rolls and sweet and sour chicken or steakburgers and rib-eye steaks, there’s something for everyone at Canton Inn! Stop in to try new menu items: bourbon chicken, honey sesame chicken, and dumplings.

947 N. PARK DRIVE • 812-428-6611 • CANTONINNEVANSV ILLE.COM JULY/AUGUST 2021 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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Greek Meatballs

Midwest Charcuterie Plate

Copper House

If Pigs could Fly

Enriched with history and refashioned with modern sophistication, Copper House is a dynamic local eatery infused with hometown comfort. Located on Evansville’s bustling West Franklin Street, guests can enjoy lunch and dinner dining while gathered around dishes brimming with warmth and versatility. Copper House combines a unique atmosphere with exceptional cuisine and finely crafted cocktails, redefining the upscale casual dining experience. Hours: Monday-Tuesday: Closed, Wednesday-Thursday: 11 a.m.9 p.m., Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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lasagna and wine

roasted Italian Vegetables Pasta

DILEGGE’S

Smoked Salmon Antipasto

outdoor patio

A little bit of Italy on North Main Street, DiLegge’s follows the philosophy that Italian food doesn’t need to be fancy, just delicious. We take pride in offering you authentic Italian flavors, outstanding service, and the most beautiful al fresco dining experience in the Tri-State. Book your party of up to 100 guests in our private banquet room.

607 N. MAIN ST. • 812-428-3004 • DILEGGES.COM JULY/AUGUST 2021 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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Herradura Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill favorites

Fish Tacos

Herradura Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill

Blue Raspberry Margarita

Family owned and operated, Herradura Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill has an expansive menu full of lunch and dinner options from sizzling fajitas to Mexican salads. Little ones will love our children’s menu. Add a dessert to finish your meal right. We have fish bowl margaritas (18 oz.) for $4.99 7-days a week.

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...Smoothie Bowl...

...French Layered Donut...

2nd Language | The Patisserie

...Breakfast Porridge...

Influenced by European pastries and inspired by global flavors, we strive to speak to the community through our second language: food!

401 NORTHWEST 2ND ST. • 812-401-2500 • TASTE2NDLANGUAGE.COM

...Margherita Pizza

...Khao Soi...

Pangea Kitchen

Macarons

Our chefs are internationally trained and bring their culinary adventures to everything we offer from Thai to Italian to the sweetest treats. Change your perceptions, shift your expectations, and expand your traditions. Come together at Pangea Kitchen.

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Red Wagon Favorites

Red Wagon Restaurant and Bar

Red Wagon Restaurant and Bar

Steak and Baked Potato

The Red Wagon Restaurant and Bar is only a 20-minute drive from Downtown Evansville through the neighboring Indiana town of Poseyville. We make most items from scratch, from the bread on our Red Wagon steak sandwich to the bread pudding and lemon cheesecake. Steaks and pork tenderloins are hand cut. We take pride in doing as much as possible to ensure a great product, not a pre-made item that you can’t put your own twist or signature on.

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The Schnitzelbank Restaurant

Ball Park Burger & Rueben Pizza - Schnitz Pub

The Schnitzelbank Restaurant Schnitzelbank Catering Schnitz Pub

Flight - Schnitzelbank Restaurant

Schnitzelbank Catering

A landmark in the predominately German community of Jasper, Indiana, Schnitzelbank maintains the “Olde World” ambiance and classic German favorites. With Schnitzelbank’s mobile kitchens, they are capable of cooking it hot and on the spot for any event. Try a specialty pizza, burgers and apps along with a variety of brews at the Schnitz Pub.

THE SCHNITZELBANK RESTAURANT - 393 THIRD AVE., JASPER, IN • 812-482-2640 • SCHNITZELBANK.COM | SCHNITZELBANK CATERING - 409 THIRD AVE. • 812-634-2584 • CATERME@SCHNITZELBANK.COM | SCHNITZ PUB - 2031 N. NEWTON ST., JASPER, IN • 812-848-2739 • SCHNITZPUB.COM JULY/AUGUST 2021 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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charcuterie board

grazing table

SICILIANO SUBS

veggie sub Satisfy your cravings at Siciliano Subs, Evansville’s mom and pop sandwich shop. There’s nothing better than biting into a tasty sandwich with all your favorite toppings. We also serve up fresh salads with our signature dressing. Our charcuterie boards use topof-the-line Boars Head meats and cheeses. Wow your guests with a Charcuterie board or Grazing Table for your next special occasion.

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The Mad Cow Burger

Loaded Nachos

ZAPS TAVERN

12oz. New York Strip Steak Dinner

Grilled Chicken Wrap

Find country food and live entertainment near you.

A night out never looked so good. If you’re looking for savory food, great entertainment, and a family atmosphere, you’re looking for Zaps Tavern. Your mouth will start watering as soon as you step into the rustic wood bar. Located only three miles from the University of Southern Indiana.

3725 ST. PHILLIPS ROAD, MT. VERNON, IN • 812-985-2121 • ZAPSTAVERN.COM JULY/AUGUST 2021 EVANSVILLE LIVING

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...Catfish Dinner...

loaded potato pizza, Texas Cheese Burger, Italian salad, Traditional Chicken Wings...

Archie & Clyde’s

...Stromboli...

It’s easy to please everyone at Archie and Clyde’s in Newburgh!

From our fun family atmosphere to our vast selection of bourbon, cold beer and appetizers, there’s something for everyone. Choose from mouthwatering burgers, pizzas and salads enjoyed on our outdoor patio, family dining room, party room, bar or carryout!

8309 BELL OAKES DRIVE NEWBURGH, IN • 812-490-7778 • ARCHIEANDCLYDES.COM

...Bar Louie...

loaded chili cheese fries, blistered shishito peppers, seared salmon Drinks: Kiwi & T, Staycation, International Love Affair

Bar Louie

Join the gastrobar revolution at Bar Louie. Bite into our blistered shishito peppers, and cool off your palate with the fruity kiwi flavor of the Kiwi & T. Take it outside and enjoy the summer weather on our patio area.

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...Bar Louie Patio...

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...Filthy Rich...

...USDA Choice Steak...

Bud’s Rockin’ Country Bar & Grill

...Grippos Dusted Chicken...

Bud’s Bar and Grill is a country bar and restaurant that offers lunch and beer specials in a casual and entertaining environment. You’ll find all your favorite homemade southern comfort food on our menu, and our lunch and beer specials change daily. When you’re looking for a fun night out, we’ll see you at Bud’s! Live entertainment Thursday - Sunday!

2124 W. FRANKLIN ST. • 812-401-1730 • BUDSBARGRILL.COM

Flat Bread: Lucky Pierre

Iddy Buddies

3rd Street Saloon

Top Sirloin with grilled onion and mushrooms and Mac N’ Cheese

Located in Boonville, Indiana; 3rd Street Saloon serves great food and spectacular entertainment, including pool, darts, and live music. From a large menu of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, steaks, and daily specials, your quest for a mouthwatering meal will be met on Third Street.

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Grilled Chicken and Pork Souvlakia, Fries, and Greek Salad

...Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe...

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe

...10-inch Double Decker Supreme Pizza...

As home of the double-decker pizza, Deerhead prides itself on being Evansville’s first and only restaurant to offer this specialty pizza. With a menu full of salads, sandwiches, and appetizers, Deerhead accompanies your meal with live entertainment.

222 E. COLUMBIA ST. • 812-425-2515 • DEERHEADPIZZA.COM

...Sushi...

...Owner Zosimo Capili with Executive Chef Marvin Abadicio...

Domo Japanese Hibachi Grill, Sushi and Ramen

Domo Japanese Hibachi Grill, Sushi, and Ramen is offering you a highquality experience. Enjoy specialties such as ramen, sushi, and hibachi prepared on the Teppanyaki griddle. We offer chocolate cake, cheesecake, green tea cheesecake and ice cream scoops (vanilla or chocolate flavor).

We offer domestic and imported beers and white and red wine.

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...Ramen...

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Specially Made Cakes for Any Occasion

Honey Dipped Glazed Donuts, Chocolate Long Johns, and Cherry Danishes

Donut Bank

Custom Blended House Blend Coffee

Family owned and operated since 1967, Donut Bank has nine locations throughout the Tri-State, all serving delicious donuts, pastries, and coffee! Donut Bank also features fresh baked cakes, muffins, cupcakes, smoothies, frappes, and baked-from-scratch cookies every day!

NINE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS IN EVANSVILLE, NEWBURGH, AND PRINCETON, INDIANA, AND HENDERSON, KENTUCKY • DONUTBANK.COM

... Mini Juicy Lucys ...

Drake’s

... California Cobb Salad ...

... Crab Rangoon Roll ...

Drake’s calls itself “a restaurant that loves beer and a bar that loves food.” The menu includes enormous griddle-pressed burgers, steaks, mini burgers, shareable appetizers like nachos and BLT tots, build-your-own tacos, hearty salads, and all sorts of sandwiches.

Drake’s also serves a full sushi menu offering sushi lovers rare flavors and perfectly executed classics, all hand-rolled to order in a window open for viewing from the restaurant.

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Nachos with Chicken

EnigmA FAVORITES

Enigma Bar & Grill

Tequila Selection

At Enigma Bar & Grill, we take our tequila seriously. We appreciate the art and technique of making good tequila and keep your favorite brands, as well as some of the most rare bottles, on our shelves. Whether you’re having a party or looking for a night out, Enigma is here to add a little spice!

4044 PROFESSIONAL LANE, NEWBURGH, IN • 812-490-0600 • ENIGMAJALISCO.COM

Margarita

... Texas Fajitas ...

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant serves only the freshest and best Mexican food! With daily lunch specials, drink specials, and endless combination dinners, Jalisco has it all! Our guacamole and queso are made fresh in house every day, and we serve our chips with every dip you can imagine. The best part — we can cater for any fiesta you host!

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... Jalisco Mexican Restaurant ...

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Rib and Pulled Chicken Combo

Nisbet Inn

Nisbet Inn

Famous Rib Gumbo and Kellie’s Cornbread

Constructed in 1912, Nisbet Inn was an oasis of food, drink, and lodging. We currently operate as a full-service restaurant and tavern 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. We are located 1.2 miles south of Exit 18 off I-64 on Nisbet Road.

6701 NISBET ROAD, NORTHERN VANDERBURGH COUNTY • 812-963-9305 • NISBET-INN.COM

... Strawberry Mojito, First Lady, Raspberry Lemondrop ...

... A variety of light fare and libations...

Entwined Wine & Dine

... Tuna Tartare ...

Entwined brings an upscale cosmopolitan vibe to the wine and cocktail scene like never before. Offering a curated list of fine wines and craft beer, a seasonal tapas menu, and an extensive cocktail repertoire, there is something for even the most unique palate.

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...Haupt Chef’s Salad Bowl...

...Old World Gerst Favorites...

Gerst Haus

...Gerst Haus...

Enjoy a Fishbowl of our homegrown Gerst Amber beer as you soak up the authentic Germantown atmosphere, centrally located in the heart of Franklin Street. We’ve brought our own Nashville’s “Best” Reuben sandwich to the neighborhood. The wiener schnitzel and bratwurst are a must try!

Call for reservations.

2100 W. FRANKLIN ST. • 812-424-1420 • GERSTHAUSEVANSVILLE.COM

...Yebra Malfoof...

...Lamb Chops...

House of Como

Step foot into the exotic Middle East and enjoy a colorful menu packed with traditional Arabian plates, supplemented with Italian specialties. House of Como is noted for their hearty steak and chops menu and assortment of seafood. Bar opens at 4 p.m.

Tues. - Sat. Dining: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Tues. - Thurs., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Fri. - Sat., closed Sunday and Monday.

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...Strawberry Cake ...

Kite & Key Coffee & Tea located just behind the cafe

...Cinnamon Roll French Toast, Potato Soup, Franklin Wrap, Corned Beef Hash, Chef Salad ...

Kite & Key Cafe

If you’re looking for something new, you’ll find it at Kite & Key Cafe on Franklin Street! Serving breakfast items, like our decadent cinnamon roll French toast, all day and offering weekly specials for lunch, we’re proud to offer a familyfriendly environment. What are you waiting for? Break out of your normal routine, and stop by Kite & Key today!

2301 W. FRANKLIN ST. • 812-401-0275 • KITEANDKEYCAFE.COM

...The Footlong Taco & Virgin Piña Coladas...

Los Alfaro’s Restaurant

...The 2-foot Long Burrito...

...The Salvadoran Sample Platter...

Los Alfaro’s Restaurant serves delicious, unique dishes that are scrumptious, fresh, and made to order. We serve food from nine different countries in Latin America. Come travel to El Salvador, Peru, Venezuela, and more through our menu! Try our unique, HUGE novelty dishes, too!

Open: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Opening soon on Sunday’s.

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... Fajita ...

... Chimichanga ...

El Patron Mexican Restaurant

... El Patron ...

El Patron offers the finest Mexican cuisine in the Tri-State. Serving up flavorful dishes, like the Camaron Playa and Chuletas Indiana, and offering $1.99 awardwinning margaritas every day, El Patron makes your every visit feel like a fiesta.

We have room for large parties and business meetings; call us for catering information.

943 N. PARK DRIVE • 812-402-6500 • EL-PATRONMEXICANRESTAURANT.COM

Crab Rangoon

Vegetarian Rollups

North Main Annex Gourmet Catering & Deli

Located in the historic Post Office Annex, North Main Annex Gourmet Catering & Deli offers catering services customized for unique private and corporate events. The deli has fantastic breakfasts, salads and baked goods Monday – Saturday with a daily changing menu.

Visit www.annexcatering.com for complete catering and deli selections.

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The Red Geranium

Outdoor seating

Established in 1964, the Red Geranium Restaurant is one of the region’s most charming and romantic restaurants. The restaurant offers an extensive international wine list along with seasonal American cuisine and Midwest favorites. Open Thursday through Sunday, guests can enjoy three distinctive dining rooms along with the beautiful Red Geranium Patio.

Call for information or reservations.

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A selection of classics with a tendency to allow the regional Italian foods and spices to do the talking characterizes Smitty’s menu. Whether you’re searching for the perfect date-night spot or an easy bite of lunch, Smitty’s provides a relaxed atmosphere and carefully crafted wine menu. Call to reserve our party room, or dine al fresco on our patio!

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St. Joe Inn

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Established in 1836, the St. Joe Inn is an award-winning restaurant and bar located in northwest Vanderburgh County.

Enjoy our casual, comfortable atmosphere while dining on a hand-cut steak, spinach salad with homemade dressing, or pizza and wings! We have something for everyone in the family!

9515 ST. WENDEL ROAD • 812-963-9310

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Chicken Salad Chick

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Chicken Salad Chick offers full-flavored, Southern-style chicken salad made from scratch and served from the heart. With more than a dozen original chicken salad flavors as well as fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches, delicious desserts, and catering, Chicken Salad Chick’s robust menu is a perfect fit for any guest.

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Yellow Tavern

Fresh Homemade Pizza

An exquisitely compiled lunch menu, including a yummy variety of customizable sandwiches. Go with our grilled salmon with longgrain wild rice, load up a pizza with all of your favorite toppings, or enjoy our famous homemade bread pudding. The Yellow Tavern boasts a refreshingly quaint dining atmosphere, with friendly service.

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Dontae’s Pizza Parlor Dontae’s Pizza Parlor is the place for lunch. We offer pizza by the slice lunch special, which includes a bottled drink and a slice of pizza with up to three toppings: pepperoni, sausage, or beef, and cheese. Also now available through Door Dash and Grub Hub. Kratzville Rd. Open Tue. 4-9 p.m.

Wed.-Thur. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.9 p.m. Main Street Open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

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Old Tyme Deli & Meat Shop Visit us weekdays for tasty, home-cooked plate lunches.

We serve favorites like meatloaf, Salisbury steak, fried pork chops, barbecue pork steak, and Italian favorites.

Each weekday, we offer a few different plate lunch options. Catering is available for family gatherings, special events, and corporate functions.

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Monthly sips and samples wine pairings. Saturdays, May - October live music. Open every day but Monday.

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RESTAURANTS THAT DEFINE OUR CITY

FINE DINING CAVANAUGH’S: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Tropicana Evansville),

THE RED GERANIUM

812-433-4000. Steaks, fresh seafood, overlooking the Ohio River, and entertainment in piano bar.

H CORK ‘N CLEAVER: (Best Special Dining Spot, 2020) 650 S. Hebron Ave., 812-479-6974. Steak, prime rib, chicken, seafood, salad bar, soup, and sandwich lunches.

HAUB STEAK HOUSE: 101 E. Haub St. (next to railroad tracks), Haubstadt, IN, 812-768-6462. A la carte menu. Steak, prime rib, seafood, chicken, pork, vegetable side dishes, and desserts.

MA.T.888 CHINA BISTRO: 5636 Vogel Road, 812-475-2888. Specialties include lemongrass fish, Peking duck, and chicken lettuce wraps.

MADELEINE’S FUSION RESTAURANT: 423 S.E. Second St., 812-491-8611. Appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, including day catch seafood and prime steaks, extensive bar selections, and wine cellar. Special dietary requests honored. Private meeting rooms and in-season patio dining available.

RED GERANIUM: 520 North St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-6171. Contemporary American cuisine and extensive wine list.

UPSCALE CASUAL AMY’S ON FRANKLIN: 1418 W. Franklin St., 812-401-2332. Comfort food influenced by the French Quarter, Mexico, and Texas.

BAR LOUIE: 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd., 812-476-7069. Full bar, expansive

menu with mini Kobe hot dogs, the Luigi sandwich with shaved rib eye, and large hamburger selection.

BIAGGI’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway, 812-421-0800.

Italian cuisine.

BILL’S RESTAURANT: 420 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-852-8120. A variety of New American cuisine for lunch, dinner, and dessert.

BONEFISH GRILL: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway, 812-401-3474. Wood-burning grill, fish, steaks, pasta dishes, soups, salads, and its famous Bang Bang Shrimp.

BRU BURGER BAR: 222 Sycamore St. in the former Greyhound bus terminal, 812-302-3005. Signature burgers, classic sandwiches, salads, appetizers, desserts, and an extensive drink menu.

CAMBRIDGE GRILL: 1034 Beacon Hill, 812-868-4653. Salads, sandwiches, pizzas, entrées, and an expanded wine menu.

THE COLLECTIVE: 230 Main St. above Comfort by the Cross-Eyed Cricket.

812-202-8051. Specialty, fresh appetizers and entrees and an extensive beverage list.

COMFORT BY THE CROSS-EYED CRICKET: 230 Main St. 812-909-3742. Full breakfast menu, home-style favorites, sandwiches, and salads.

THE COPPER HOUSE: 1430 W. Franklin St., 812-909-8089. Unique cuisine meets comfort food.

ENTWINED WINE AND COCKTAIL BAR: 303 Main St., 812-550-1393. A robust wine, beer, and cocktail list and a seasonal tapas menu.

HOUSE OF COMO: 2700 S. Kentucky Ave., 812-422-0572. Baked chicken dishes, lamb chops, fish entrées, and oversized steaks with Lebanese and Middle Eastern influence.

JENNINGS STREET PUBLIC HOUSE: 300 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN. 812518-4007. Local craft beer, wine, domestics, scratch cocktails, and spirits.

RIVERWALK RESTAURANT & CATERING: 6 Walnut St. (inside the Hadi Shrine building), 812-758-4644. Cocktails, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, fish, and specialty plates from the Acropolis menu.

SCHYMIK’S KITCHEN: 1112 Parrett St., 812-401-3333. Globally influenced restaurant and wine bar.

SIP OWENSBORO: 101 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-297-3031. Wine bar with charcuterie boards and small dishes.

WALTON’S INTERNATIONAL COMFORT FOOD: 956 Parrett St., 812-467-4255.

Wood-fired pizzas, barbecue, specialty sandwiches, and Asian Pho and rice bowls.

THE WINE DOWN: 8666 Ruffian Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-0066. A wide selection of wine with appetizers, flatbreads, and desserts.

PRIVATE CLUBS EVANSVILLE COUNTRY CLUB: 3810 Stringtown Road, 812-425-2243. Executive chef on staff. Diverse menu selection. Member-only dining.

OAK MEADOW COUNTRY CLUB: 11505 Browning Road, 812-867-1900.

Chef-created menu in full-service dining room and diverse options ranging from traditional to cutting edge. Breakfast served on weekends. Member-only dining.

ROLLING HILLS COUNTRY CLUB: 1666 Old Plank Road, Newburgh, IN, 812925-3336. Executive chef on staff. New and classic dishes including chicken, seafood specials, and pastas. Member-only dining.

VICTORIA NATIONAL: 2000 Victoria National Blvd., Newburgh, IN, 812858-8230. Chef-featured items weekly. Member-only dining.

DELIS THE BISTRO: 1 Main St. (Old National Bank), 812-424-5801. Fresh soups, salads, sandwiches, paninis, desserts, and daily specials. Catering available.

BITS AND BYTES: 216 N.W. Fourth St., 812-423-5113. Breakfast, deli-style sandwich lunches, and desserts.

THE DELI: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Tropicana Evansville), 812-4334000. Deli sandwiches, salads, hot dogs, polish sausage, and pizza.

EMGE’S DELI AND ICE CREAM: 3848 N. First Ave., 812-422-3026. Sandwiches, homemade deli salads, soups, and daily specials.

FIREHOUSE SUBS: 1031 N. Green River Road, 812-909-4445. Hot and cold

subs with toppings such as smoked turkey, sliced chicken, veggies, and white chicken salad.

HONEYBAKED HAM: 1446 N. Green River Road, 812-471-2940. Boxed lunches, sandwiches, salads, as well as whole, half, or slices of ham.

Variety of desserts and side items.

JASON’S DELI: 943 N. Green River Road, 812-471-9905. Sandwiches, salads, and other healthy meals with fresh ingredients and no artificial trans fats, MSG, or high fructose corn syrup.

JIMMY JOHN’S: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-401-5400; 130 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-402-9944; 330 Main St., 812-402-5653; 2320 N. Green River Road, 812-402-5747; 8680 High Point Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-4907111. Deli-style sandwiches, fresh-baked bread, vegetables prepared daily, and cold cut meats.

H LIC’S DELI AND ICE CREAM: (Best Ice Cream, 2020) 800 E. Diamond Ave., 812-424-4862; 4501 Lincoln Ave., 812-477-3131; 2311 W. Virginia St., 812423-4173; 2001 Washington Ave., 812-473-0569; 11 N.W. Fifth St., 812422-2618; 8700 Ruffian Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-0022. Deli-style soups, salads, sandwiches, locally made ice cream, and sorbets.

McALISTER’S DELI: 2220 N. Green River Road, 812-618-2050; 5301 Pearl Drive, Ste. 100, 812-228-4222. Deli sandwiches, salads, spuds, and sweet tea.

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, restaurants are handicapped-accessible and accept major credit cards. City and county

ordinances prohibit smoking in many facilities. We suggest calling ahead to check which venues are exempt. Evansville Living has made every attempt to present an accurate guide. Please notify us of significant changes in a restaurant’s management, location, or menu. This directory is compiled by editorial staff and not based on advertising.

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NORTH MAIN ANNEX: 701 N. Main St., 812-250-4551. Gourmet catering

from breakfast to dessert, and a daily, fresh-made menu of breakfast, salads, baked goods, and deli classics.

OLD TYME DELI & MEAT SHOP: 307 N. 1st Ave., 812-401-1030. A traditional deli and meat shop offering plate lunches.

PANERA BREAD: 220 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-476-7477; 5201 Pearl Drive, 812250-7088; 4015 Gateway Blvd., Newburgh, IN, 812-706-6386. Breads, sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads, and specialty coffee drinks.

PENN STATION EAST COAST SUBS: 137 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-479-7366; 4827 Davis Lant Drive, 812-402-7366; 5310 Pearl Drive, 812-434-7366; 8887 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-401-7366; 1111 Barrett Blvd., Henderson, KY, 270-826-7361; 3525 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270683-1515. Grilled, made fresh-to-order sub sandwiches, homemade hand-cut fries, and fresh-squeezed lemonade.

SICILIANO SUBS: 2021 W. Franklin St., 812-303-3382. Specialty sandwiches like the Cuban and Siciliano subs.

WHICH WICH: 5401 E. Lloyd Expressway, 812-471-2818; 6401 N. Green River Road, 812-867-0826. An extensive menu of customizable sandwiches and sides.

BAKERIES, COFFEEHOUSES, AND ICE CREAM 3 CHICKS FUDGERY: 305 Main St., Mount Vernon, IN, 812-457-2633. Fresh

fudge, gourmet coffee, unique gifts and décor, and charcuterie from Board and Wheel.

2ND STREET BISTRO & BAKERY: 115 S. Second St., Boonville, IN, 812-573-8887.

Freshly baked desserts, cookies, cakes, pies, and more.

2ND LANGUAGE: 401 N.W. Second St. 812-401-2500. Authentic Patisserie with European pastries, flavorful cronuts, and Asian street foods.

BE HAPPY PIE COMPANY: 2818 Mount Vernon Ave., 812-449-7718. Madefrom-scratch pies, cookies, scones, and cookie pies.

BEANS & BARISTAS: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812-4758566. Full coffee bar, gourmet coffees and teas, Italian sodas, and various pastry treats. Retail gourmet coffee beans and teas and unique gifts.

BECAUSE BREAD: 300 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-518-9190. Fresh homemade breads, pastries, and desserts.

BEN & PENNY’S: 20 W. Water St., Newburgh, IN (behind Café Arazu), 812858-2556. Ice cream and espresso bar, wine and cheese baskets, fine chocolates, and Ben’s Breakfast Deli.

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BLACK LODGE COFFEE ROASTERS: 610 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-

682-2449. Pour-overs, presses, cold-brew iced coffee, espressos, and more.

BLENDERZ SMOOTHIE AND YOGURT BAR: 4301 N. First Ave., 812-401-2626.

Smoothie and frozen yogurt bar.

BLISS ARTISAN: 111 Water St., Mount Vernon, IN, 812-643-5009. Handcrafted ice cream, pizza, made-to-order sandwich wraps, salads, and gluten-free options.

CLEO’S BAKERY & BROWN BAG LUNCHES: 9 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-853-0500. Full bakery with cookies, scones, muffins, cupcakes, coffee, and lunches including signature sandwiches paired with choice of chips, pickles, and homemade soup.

THE DAIRIETTE: 711 Atkinson St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-2401. Hamburgers, tenderloins, fries, milkshakes, and soft-serve sundaes.

D-ICE: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812-319-9071. Thaifried ice cream rolls.

H DONUT BANK BAKERY AND COFFEE SHOP: (Best Coffee, 2020) 210 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-426-1011; 2128 N. First Ave., 812-426-2311; 1031 E. Diamond Ave., 812-426-0011; 5 N. Green River Road, 812-479-0511; 1950 Washington Ave., 812-477-2711; 3988 State Highway 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-9911; 1200 Lincoln Ave., 812-402-4111; 1303 W. Broadway St., Princeton, IN, 812-385-3711; 2630A U.S. Highway 41, Henderson, KY, 270212-0181. Donuts, coffee, cookies, other baked goods, and smoothies.

DUNKIN’ DONUTS: 3960 N. First Ave., 812-550-1500; 850 N. Green River Road, 812-303-5797. Donuts, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and a variety of coffees.

GAYLACAKE: 320 N. Main St., 812-454-9791. Homemade cakes, mints, chocolate caramel pretzels, and candies.

GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY: 423 Metro Ave., 812-476-4999. Freshbaked bread, breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, homemade soups for lunch, and specialty sweets.

HENDERSON JUICE CO.: 13 S. Main St., Henderson, KY, 270-832-3767. Fresh juices, smoothies, breakfast items, soups, and wraps.

HONEY + MOON COFFEE CO.: 612 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-602-3123; 1211 Tutor Lane, 812-893-2945. Curated coffee, drinks, fresh food, and Bliss Artisan ice cream.

JUST RENNIE’S COOKIE CO.: 100 S.E. Fourth St., 812-490-8098. Gourmet lunches, chicken salad sandwiches, club wraps, and cookies.

MILK & SUGAR SCOOP SHOPPE: 2027 W. Franklin St., 812-602-1423; 10931 Highway 66. Premium ice cream shop.

MR. BUBBLE TEA: 503 N. Green River Road, 812-550-3166. Smoothies, Asian beverages, and bubble tea in different flavors.

MULBERRY JEANS: 600 State St., Newburgh, IN, 812-490-5835. High tea served with sandwiches, desserts, an extensive collection of premium coffee beans, and a variety of loose-leaf tea.

NIKO’S BAKERY AND CAFE: 601 Emory Drive, Owensboro, KY, 270-4784441. Fresh-baked breads and pastries, breakfast, salads, sandwiches, and soup.

ORANGE LEAF: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-401-5215. Up to 70 flavors of frozen yogurt.

PANADERÍA SAN MIGUEL: 2004 Washington Ave., 812-814-8037. Traditional Mexican bakery with cakes, pastries, and bread.

PARLOR DOUGHNUTS: 301 N. Green River Road, 812-303-4754. Fresh doughnuts, croissant doughnuts, and coffee from Proper Coffee Roasters.

PENNY LANE COFFEEHOUSE: 600 S.E. Second St., 812-421-8741. Fair trade organic espresso and espresso drinks, gourmet coffees, Italian sodas, fresh-baked pastries, and vegetarian soups.

PIECE OF CAKE: 210 Main St., 812-424 2253. Customized cakes, cookies, coffee, sodas, breakfast items, and more.

PROPER COFFEE ROASTERS: 301 N. Green River Road, 812-429-0110.

Coffee, espresso drinks, specialty beverages, and breakfast and brunch options PURPLE CUP COFFEE CO: 4502 W. Lloyd Expressway. Caffeine-infused favorites, purple specialties, and select teas.

THE REFINERY: 224 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-202-1113. Specialty coffee and espresso drinks.

RIVER CITY COFFEE + GOODS.: 223 Main St., 812-550-1695. Espresso bar, brewed coffees, pour-overs, and teas.

RIVER KITTY CAT CAFE: 226 Main St., 812-550-1553. Coffee, tea, croissants, cookies, biscotti, and savory pastries.

SMALLEY COFFEE: 2955 Newton St., Jasper, IN, 812-482-2442. Handcrafted drinks including lattes, cappuccinos, Americanos, iced coffees and teas, and frozen drinks.

STARBUCKS: 624 S. Green River Road (inside Barnes & Noble), 812-4751054; 504 N. Green River Road, 812-476-7385; 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway, Ste. 16, 812-401-1771; 4700 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-549-4053; 4650 First Ave., 812-421-0461; 601 Walnut St., 812-423-5002; 7755 State Highway 66, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-0234.

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Dining Directory SUGAR FIX: 300 W. Jennings St., 865-851-1164. A candy shop with a variety of candies, chocolates, and sweet treats.

TF ICE CREAM: 1002 E. Walnut St., Boonville, IN, 812-715-3367. Ice cream, sherbet, and more.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ: 2101 N. Green River Road, 812-297-9727.

Smoothies, flatbreads, wraps, sandwiches.

WHITE SWAN COFFEE LAB AT THE HUB ON FRANKLIN: 2025 W. Franklin St. 812-604-9529. Espresso drinks, brewed coffee, and teas.

DINERS, CAFÉS, AND FAMILY RESTAURANTS 6 A.M.: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812-679-

6710. Breakfast foods, like biscuits and gravy, omelets, and French toast.

1820 CAFÉ: 5721 E. Virginia St. (in the Vineyard Bookstore), 812-479-8777.

Croissants with chicken salad, gourmet coffees, and fruit smoothies.

AMERICAN DINER: 520 W. Main St., Boonville, IN, 812-646-7065. American classics such as all-day breakfast, burgers, steak, chicken, and more.

BIG-TOP DRIVE IN: 1213 W. Maryland St., 812-424-7442. Sandwiches, chicken strips, and ice cream.

BJ’S RESTAURANT AND BREWHOUSE: 1000 N. Green River Road, 812-5509320. Soups, salads, pizza, pasta, burgers and sandwiches, and other entrées.

BROADWAY HOUSE BISTRO: 404 W. Broadway St., Princeton, IN, 812-635 4303.

Soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, seafood, dessert, and more.

BURGER BANK: 1617 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-475-2265. Mini-burgers, cheeseburgers, fries, and more.

CAFÉ COURT (RIDGWAY UNIVERSITY CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE): 1800 Lincoln Ave., 812-488-2951. Hot entrées, salad bar, deli and grill; Chick-fil-A; Starbucks Coffee, sandwiches, and salads at Rademacher’s Cafe; convenience store Aces Place.

CAFE ON WATER STREET: 104 N. Water St., Henderson, KY, 270-577-9402.

Casual American fare with homestyle classics.

THE CAROUSEL: 5115 Monroe Ave., 812-479-6388. Classic American cuisine.

CARRIAGE INN: 103 Gibson St., Haubstadt, IN, 812-768-6131. Plate lunches, sandwiches, soups, salads, steaks, and assorted dinner entrées.

CATFISH WILLY’S: 5720 E. Virginia St., 812-401-2233. Chicken, burgers, and

seafood like crab, lobster, shrimp, and gator.

CHICKEN SALAD CHICK: 1414 Hirschland Road, 334-275-4578. More than 12 flavors of chicken salad, soups, sides, and desserts.

CLEAVERS: 5501 E. Indiana St., 812-473-0001. A casual restaurant serving sandwiches including pulled pork, Chicago-style Italian beef, pork loin, and steak.

COMMANDER’S GRILL: 118 W. Locust St., Boonville, IN, 812-715-0055. A sandwich shop with fried chicken, salads, steaks, and pork chops.

CROSS-EYED CRICKET: 2101 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-422-6464. Traditional American cuisine.

DOUBLE D’S RESTAURANT & CATERING: 1206 E. Main St., Boonville, IN, 812-8978813. American fare including salads, steaks, and seafood. Fried catfish and chicken are the house specialities. Full catering packages available.

FARMER & FRENCHMAN: 12522 U.S. Highway 41-S, Henderson, KY, 270748-1856. Café featuring cheese and charcuterie trays, salads, Napolitana pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, desserts, beer, and Farmer & Frenchman wines.

FLOURISH PLANT-BASED EATERY: 222 S. Red Bank Road, 812-602-3202. A rotating menu of vegan meals, juices, smoothies, and wellness shots.

FRIENDSHIP DINER: 834 Tutor Lane, 812-402-0201. Breakfast, sandwiches, pasta, and home-style favorites.

G.D. RITZY’S: 4810 University Drive, 812-425-8700; 4320 N. First Ave., 812421-1300; 601 N. Green River Road, 812-474-6259. Grilled hamburgers, grilled chicken, chicken strips, kids meal, hot dogs, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, ultra-thin shoestring-style French fries, oldfashioned ice cream, and milkshakes.

GASTHOF AMISH VILLAGE: 6747 E. Gasthof Village Road, Montgomery, IN, 812-486-4900. Amish-style buffet.

THE GRANOLA JAR AT 111: 111 S. Green River Road, 812-401-8111. Café serving a variety of sandwhiches and salads, cookies, and granola.

THE GRANOLA JAR CAFÉ & BAKERY: 1033 Mount Pleasant Road, 812-4371899. Specializes in house-made granola, breads, and vegetarian and vegan options.

HOMETOWN ROOTS: 136 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-212-3653. Southern comfort food like mac and cheese, pulled pork, and fried chicken.

HOOSIER BURGER CO.: 325 S. Green River Road, 812-437-0155. Fresh-toorder burgers, fries, ice cream, and milkshakes.

THE HORNET’S NEST: 11845 Petersburg Road, 812-867-2386. Soups, sandwiches, salads, daily lunch specials, steaks, seafood, and chicken.

JUICY SEAFOOD: 865 N. Green River Road. 812-303-6869. Seafood boils, fried seafood, and appetizers.

JOURNEY FISH AND CHICKEN: 825 S. Green River Road, 812-303-2420. Sandwiches, gyros, fried fish, and fried chicken.

THE KITCHEN BUFFET: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive, second-level mezzanine,

Tropicana Evansville, 812-433-4000, ext. 6059. Home-style buffet options for breakfast and lunch. Dinner buffet available Friday and Saturday nights.

KITE & KEY CAFÉ: 2301 W. Franklin St., 812-401-0275. Breakfast and lunch options, coffee, espresso drinks, and desserts.

LA FORÊT CAFÉ: 7766 Fruitwood Lane, Newburgh, IN (inside Cycling Solutions Bicycle Shop), 812-518-2720. A menu of vegetarian and vegan breakfast and lunch items.

THE LANDING: 1 E. Water St., Newburgh, IN, 812-518-1200. Flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and other entrées.

LIBBY AND MOM’S: 2 Richardt Ave., 812-437-3040. Home-cooked meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

LOG INN: 12491 Country Road 200 E., Haubstadt, IN, 812-867-3216. Fried chicken, ham, roast beef, and fiddlers.

MAJOR MUNCH: 101 N.W. First St., 812-499-0160. Cheeseburgers, chili, grilled chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese, and catfish.

MELE’S DINER: 6840 Logan Drive, Ste. A, 812-401-2313. American-style breakfast and Mexican dishes.

MERRY-GO-ROUND RESTAURANT: 2101 Fares Ave., 812-423-6388. Traditional American cuisine.

MR. D’S: 1435 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-2505. Classic American cuisine.

H NELLIE’S RESTAURANT: (Best Breakfast, 2020) 8566 Ruffian Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-629-2142. Breakfast and lunch items, such as omelets, pancakes, waffles, sandwiches, burgers, and salads.

THE NEW FRONTIER RESTAURANT AND BAR: 12945 Highway 57, 812-8676786. Bloody Mary bar, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, steak, fried chicken, and pork chops.

OLD MILL: 5031 New Harmony Road, 812-963-6000. Steaks, chicken, catch of the day, sandwiches, soups, and salads.

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ON THE ROCKS: 305 Walnut St., Rockport, IN., 812-438-6344. Local bar fa-

vorites such as wings, burgers, and pizzas, as well as fresh sandwiches and specialty appetizers.

PATTIE’S SAND TRAP AT FENDRICH GOLF COURSE: 1900 E. Diamond Ave., 812-435-6028. Burgers, sandwiches, chicken, and other entrées.

PIE PAN: 905 North Park Drive, 812-425-2261. Traditional American cuisine. Homemade pies sold by the slice and whole.

R’Z CAFÉ AND CATERING: 104 N. Main St., Fort Branch, IN, 812-615-0039.

Classic comfort food to modern cuisine, including breakfast and lunch combinations as well as daily specials.

THE DINER BY MELE’S: 550 N. Green River Road, 812-402-1272. A breakfast menu with Mexican-influenced entrees and American-style staple items.

THE RED WAGON: 6950 Frontage Road, Poseyville, IN, 812-874-2221. Catfish, oyster, shrimp scampi, and grilled salmon.

SAM’S SOUTHERN EATERY: 420 S. Green River Road, 812-410-2220; 3904 N. First Ave., 812-602-3062. Southern-style food including po’ boys, chicken, and seafood.

SAVANNAH’S CAFÉ: 1802 Stringtown Road, 812-773-5001. Family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Daily plate lunches and homemade cakes and pies available. Catering also available.

SIDEWALK CAFE: 228 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-831-2233. Gourmet chicken salad, Italian beef, tomato basil turkey wrap, loaded potato soup, and strawberry cake.

SILVER BELL RESTAURANT: 4424 St. Wendel Road, Wadesville, IN, 812963-0944. Sandwiches, fiddlers, pizza, salad bar, and vegetable side dishes. Family-style fried chicken dinner specials. Now serving Flavor Burst soft serve ice cream.

SPUDZ-N-STUFF: 601 E. Boonville New Harmony Road, 812-867-7783; 2403 Washington Ave., 812-402-7783. Steak potatoes, steak fajitas, chicken and mushroom potatoes, taco potatoes, pitas, and more.

STOLL’S COUNTRY INN: 19820 Castle Creek Drive (off U.S. Highway 41-N., just south of Interstate 64), 812-867-7730.

THE DINER BY MELE’S: 550 N. Green River Road, 812-402-1272. A breakfast menu with Mexican-influenced entrées and American-style staple items.

THE TIN FISH: 707 State St., Newburgh, IN, 812-490-7000. Fresh fish flown in daily, clam chowder, gumbo, salads, and sandwiches.

VFW 1114: 110 N. Wabash Ave. of Flags, 812-422-5831. Friday buffet, prime rib on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday.

ZESTO: 102 W. Franklin St., 812-424-1416; 920 E. Riverside Drive, 812-4235961. Hamburgers, fish and chicken sandwiches, tenderloins, soups, and ice cream.

AMERICAN FARE NATIONAL CHAINS APPLEBEE’S: 5100 E. Morgan Ave., 812-471-0942; 5727 Pearl Drive, 812426-2006; 1950 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY, 270-826-9427; 5120 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-926-3472. Soups, sandwiches, salads, and various dinner entrées.

BOB EVANS: 1125 N. Green River Road, 812-473-9022. “Homestyle” American menu.

CHEDDAR’S: 2100 N. Green River Road, 812-491-9976. Garden-fresh salads, homemade soups, and varied entrée selections including pasta, lemon pepper chicken, and tilapia.

CRACKER BARREL: 8215 Eagle Lake Drive, 812-479-8788. Classic American cuisine.

CULVER’S: 1734 Hirschland Road, 812-437-3333; 4850 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-492-8000. ButterBurgers and frozen custard.

DRAKE’S: 1222 Hirschland Road, 812-401-2920. An American chain known for craft beer, burgers, and sushi.

FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES: 5402 E. Indiana St., 812-401-1773. Burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and Cajun fries.

FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS: 2848 N. Green River Road, 812-809-4395; 5501 Pearl Drive, 812-303-6137. Steakburgers, various sandwiches, and frozen custard.

GOLDEN CORRAL FAMILY STEAK HOUSE: 130 N. Cross Pointe Blvd., 812-4731095; 1320 N. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-869-9310. Large buffet selections, steaks, shrimp, and chicken.

JAKE’S WAYBACK BURGERS: 115 Cross Pointe Blvd., 812-475-9272; 624 E. Diamond Ave., 812-422-4999. Burgers, hot dogs, and hand-dipped thick milkshakes.

LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE: 5645 Pearl Drive, 812-421-0908. American fare including handcut steaks, baby-back ribs, mesquite-grilled chicken, appetizers, salads, and seafood.

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE: 320 N. Green River Road, 812-473-2400; 2974 Heartland Crossing Blvd., Owensboro, KY, 270-686-2220. Steak, chicken, ribs, seafood, sandwiches, and burgers.

O’CHARLEY’S: 7301 E. Indiana St., 812-479-6632; 5125 Pearl Drive (at Red Bank Road and Lloyd Expressway), 812-424-3348. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrées.

THE RED WAGON

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: 7201 E. Indiana St., 812-474-0005. Specialty

steaks, chicken, seafood entrées, salads, and vegetable side dishes.

PANDA EXPRESS: 2445 Menards Drive, 812-479-8889. Chinese fast food like orange chicken, sesame chicken, and fried rice.

PHILLY GRILL: 600 E. Boonville New Harmony Road, Ste. D, 812-6024027. Philly cheese steaks made-to-order, wraps, hot dogs, burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches, wings, and salads.

RAFFERTY’S: 1400 N. Green River Road, 812-471-0024. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrées.

RED LOBSTER: 4605 Bellemeade Ave., 812-477-9227. Soups, salads, sandwiches, seafood entrées, fresh-catch, and daily specials.

RED ROBIN: 6636 E. Lloyd Expressway, 812-473-4100. A variety of hamburgers including the “Banzai Burger,” the “Royal Red Robin Burger,” and the “Whiskey River BBQ Burger.” Full bar menu.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE: 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd., 812-477-7427. Ribs, steaks, side items, and fresh baked bread.

TGI FRIDAY’S: 800 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Mall food court), 812-491-8443. Specialty salads, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, chicken, pasta, and seafood entrées.

WINGSTOP: 499 N. Green River Road, Ste. B, 812-909-3445. Classic, boneless, and crispy tenders wings in 11 flavors.

PIZZERIAS ARCHIE & CLYDE’S RESTAURANT & BAR: 8309 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh,

IN, 812-490-7778. Pizza, fried cheese ravioli, wraps, salads, soups, gyros, and barbecue.

AZZIP PIZZA: 5225 Pearl Drive, 812-401-3572; 8680 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-518-3810; 2121 N. Green River Road, 812-901-0490; 3800 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-215-7741. All personal sized pizzas (8 or 11 inches) made with one meat and all the vegetable toppings included. Thin and crispy pizza. Warm cookies, salad, beer, and wine also available.

DONATOS PIZZA: 710 S. Greeen River Road, Ste. 3, 812-618-3868. Pizza, oven-baked subs, salad, calzones, and desserts.

DONTAE’S HIGHLAND PIZZA PARLOR: 6669 Kratzville Road, 812-777-0016.

Pizzas, strombolis, paninis, and salads.

DONTAE’S ON MAIN PIZZA PARLOR: 606 N. Main St., 812-437-8080. The second location of Dontae’s Highland Pizza serves its traditional menu as well as exciting new twists on classic pizzas.

FARM 57: 3443 Kansas Road, 812-626-9315. Wood-fired, brick-oven pizza from The Pizza Revolution and weekly food truck events.

FAT BOY’S PIZZA: 10722 Highway 662 W., Newburgh, IN, 812-518-3061. Local una-style pizza serving take out orders only.

FRANKLIN STREET PIZZA FACTORY: 2033 W. Franklin St., 812-602-3028.

Pizza, sandwiches, appetizers, and salads.

GARDO’S ITALIAN OVEN: 13220 Darmstadt Road, 812-868-8071. Pizza, sandwiches, wings, appetizers, and salads.

GATTITOWN: 316 N. Green River Road, 812-473-3800. Buffet-style pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts all in a kids’ festival-like arcade.

HEADY’S PIZZA: 4120 N. First Ave., 812-437-4343. Pizza, subs, wings, and pasta. Late night delivery available.

KIPPLEE’S STADIUM INN: 2350 Division St., 812-476-1963. Fried appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, and pizza.

KITCHEN SINK PIZZA OF EVANSVILLE: 109 Springhaven Drive, 812-305-4412.

The original people and ingredients from The Pour House Restaurant.

LITTLE CAESARS: 2007 Washington Ave., 812-471-5755; 7755 B Fruitwood

Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-2984; 130 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-4019555; 2411 Stringtown Road, 812-401-8555; 2539 Highway 41 N., Ste. A, Henderson, KY, 270-831-1800. Pizzas and breads, including cheese bread, pepperoni cheese bread, and crazy bread.

THE LOBO LOUNGE: 1200 Edgar St., 812-550-1001. Pizza, adult beverages, and more.

LOMBARDI’S NEW YORK PIZZA AND WINGS: 3311 N. Green River Road, 812602-5255. Authentic New York-style pizza sold by the slice or whole and buffalo wings.

LYLE’S SPORTSZONE PIZZA & PUB: 1404 E. Morgan Ave., 812-425-7729. Home of Lyle’s original loaded stromboli. Also serves pizza and sandwiches.

MELLOW MUSHROOM: 101 W. Second St., Owensboro, KY, 270-684-7800.

Appetizers, salads, specialty and build-your-own pizzas, sandwiches, desserts, and lunch specials.

MISTER B’S: 2611 U.S. Highway 41, Henderson, KY, 270-826-1111; 1340 Hirschland Road, 812-402-2090. Pizza, wings, sandwiches, soup, salad, and pasta.

MOD PIZZA: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway, Ste. C, 812-602-5525; 2710 Heartland Crossing, Ste. C, Owensboro, KY, 270-240-2646. Custom, artisanstyle pizzas.

NOBLE ROMAN’S: 222 S. Red Bank Road, 812-303-4010; 1216 Washington Square Mall, 812-473-4606. Pizzas, salads, breadsticks, garlic bread, hand-sauced chicken wings, pasta, and sandwiches.

PANGEA KITCHEN: 111 S. Green River Road, Ste. E., 812-401-2404. Offering authentic Neapolitan and Detroit-style pizzas, Thai cuisine, and Italian gelato.

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA: 4814 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-423-7272; 5436 E. Indiana St., 812-473-5200; 3955 Haley Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-7272; 303 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-477-7700; 4204 N. First Ave., 812-425-2345; 2510 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-684-3300; 418 Center St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-4444. Pizza, cheese sticks, bread sticks, chicken strips, and hot wings.

PIZZA CHEF: 423 W. Main St., Boonville, IN, 812-897-1600. Pizza, baked Italian entrées, sandwiches, salad bar, and hot food bar.

PIZZA KING: (dine-in facilities) 220 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-424-7976; 7777 State Highway 66, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-3368; 1033 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-476-4941. Pizza and baked stromboli-type sandwiches.

PIZZA OVEN: 5806 Stringtown Road, 812-425-1455. Pizza, strombolis, and Texas barbecue sandwiches.

ROCA BAR AND PIZZA: 1618 S. Kentucky Ave., 812-422-7782. Sandwiches, salads, pasta entrées, pizza, steaks, and chicken. Live entertainment and patio dining.

ROCA BAR NORTH: 12301 U.S. Highway 41-N., 812-868-8898. Pizza, salad, sandwiches, and entrées.

ROUNDERS PIZZA: 510 W. Mill Road, 812-424-4960; 12731 N. Green River Road, 812-867-7172. Specialty pizzas including the Nameless Special, a pie with the tomato sauce on top, and the Bavarian, a pie served with mustard.

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Dining Directory SAM’S PIZZERIA: 2011 W. Delaware St., 812-423-3160. Pizza, sandwiches,

GERST HAUS

calzones, and breadsticks.

SANDY’S PIZZA: 609 S. Main St., Fort Branch, IN, 812-753-3972; 111 E. Broad-

way St., Princeton, IN, 812-635-9128. Pizza, strombolis, sandwiches, and spaghetti.

THE SLICE: 2011 Lincoln Ave., 812-402-8518. Pizza by the slice or pie. Nontraditional varieties.

SPANKEY’S UNA PIZZA: 4404 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-402-6776. A pizza joint with a variety of specialty pizzas such as The Westsider with an assortment of meat toppings, and the Alfredo chicken bacon.

TASTE OF NYC: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812-4774848. Pizzas, pastas, strombolis, calzones, and more.

H TURONI’S FORGET-ME-NOT-INN: (Best Pizza, 2020) 4 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-477-7500. Pizza, salads, and sandwiches.

H TURONI’S PIZZERY AND BREWERY: (Best Pizza, 2020) 408 N. Main St., 812-424-9871. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and fresh-brewed beers.

H TURONI’S PIZZERY AND BREWERY NEWBURGH: (Best Pizza, 2020) 8011 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-5555. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and fresh-brewed beers.

TWISTED TOMATO PIZZA CO.: 2333 St. George Road, 812-401-2323. Specialty pizza and sandwiches.

THE ZA PIZZERIA: 737 North Park Drive, Ste. A, 812-401-9292. Pizza, breadsticks, strombolis, and sandwiches.

BARBECUE BANDANA’S BAR-B-Q: 6636 Logan Drive, 812-401-9922. Pork, beef, chicken,

and ribs specially prepared over a pit of select hardwoods for a signature smoked flavor.

CARNE ASADA: 1354 E. Division St., 812-459-5556. Custom grilling and catering, offering brisket, chicken, lamb chops, and more. Carry out only.

CHEFWHAT BBQ & MORE: 422 7th St., Henderson, KY., 270-212-0742. Breakfast sandwiches and fresh barbecue lunch specials made to order daily.

FEED MILL RESTAURANT & BAR: 3541 State Highway 60-E., Morganfield, KY, 270-389-0047. Seafood and barbecue.

HAWG N’ SAUCE: 6580 Leonard Road, Mount Vernon, IN, 812-838-5339.

Barbecue entrées and home-style side dishes.

HICKORY PIT STOP: 1521 N. Main St., 812-422-6919. Barbecue chicken, turkey, pork, mutton, and a variety of side dishes.

J & B BAR-B-CUE AND CATERING: 48 S. Holloway St., Henderson, KY, 270830-0033. Chicken, turkey, ham, and pork with a variety of salads and sides.

MARX BBQ: 3119 W. Maryland St., 812-425-1616. Barbecue chicken, pork, and ribs.

MISSION BBQ: 1530 N. Green River Road, 812-213-0200. Barbecue, madefrom-scratch sides, and sandwiches.

MOONLITE BAR-B-Q INN: 2840 W. Parrish Ave., Owensboro, KY, 270-6848143. Barbecue chicken, ribs, pork, mutton, beef, fiddlers, ham, burgoo, and sandwiches.

NISBET INN: 6701 Nisbet Station Road, Haubstadt, IN, 812-963-9305.

Homemade soups, desserts, and barbecue.

READ ST. BBQ: 421 Read St., 812-303-6397. House-smoked, Memphis-style barbecue and home-style sides.

TAYLOR’S GRILL ON WHEELS: 130 N. Water St., Henderson, Kentucky, 270854-4302. Classic smoked meats, barbecue favorites, loaded mac & cheese, and desserts. Take out only.

THOMASON’S BARBECUE: 701 Atkinson St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-0654.

Barbecue varieties of pork, mutton, ribs, chicken, ham, or turkey, with sides like potato salad, slaw, and barbecue beans.

WOLF’S BAR-B-Q: 6600 N. First Ave., 812-424-8891. Barbecue pork, chicken, beef, pork ribs, large variety of vegetable side dishes, homemade soup, and chili.

ETHNIC ASIAN/ORIENTAL

BIG BANG MONGOLIAN GRILL: 2013 N. Green River Road, 812-602-1400. Openbar Mongolian grill stir fry, lunch and dinner options, and appetizers.

CANTON INN: 947 North Park Drive, 812-428-6611. Cantonese and Amer-

ican-style appetizers, soups, poultry, beef, pork, and seafood dishes.

CHINA KING: 590 E. Diamond Ave., 812-423-1896. Traditional Chinese entrées.

CHINA VILLAGE: 8423 Bell Oaks Center, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-8238.

CHOPSTICK HOUSE RESTAURANT: 5412 E. Indiana St., 812-473-5551.

Chinese buffet.

CRAZY BUFFET: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-437-8833. Chinese buffet.

DOMO JAPANESE HIBACHI GRILL, SUSHI, AND RAMEN: 215 N. Green River

Road, 812-491-0003. Authentic Japanese dishes, bento boxes, sushi, ramen, and hibachi.

FUJI YAMA: 915 North Park Drive, 812-962-4440. Soups, salads, noodles,

rice, sushi, hand rolls, chicken, beef, and shrimp dishes.

GANGNAM KOREAN: 518 Main St., 812-550-1171. Korean cuisine, rice and noodle dishes, seafood, and sushi rolls.

GOLDEN BUDDHA: 3221 Taylor Ave., 812-473-4855; 5066 Highway 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-2680.

GRACIE’S CHINESE CUISINE: 12500 U.S. Highway 41-N., 812-868-8888.

JAYA’S RESTAURANT: 119 S.E. Fourth St., 812-422-6667. Authentic Korean cuisine and sushi.

JIMMY GAO’S SZECHWAN CHINESE RESTAURANT: 669 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Place), 812-479-7600. Extensive Chinese menu.

KANPAI: 4593 Washington Ave., 812-471-7076. International fare, Japanese sushi bar, beer, wine, and sake.

LINCOLN GARDEN: 2001 Lincoln Ave., 812-471-8881. Chinese appetizers, soups, lunch platters, and entrées including crab rangoon and General Tso’s chicken.

MAMA’S KITCHEN: 1624 N. Green River Road (inside Aihua International Market), 812-479-7168. Stir-fried dishes and soups.

NINKI JAPANESE BISTRO: 4222 Bell Road, Ste. 7, Newburgh, IN, 812-5183055. Authentic Japanese cuisine.

POKÉ PIRATE: 315 E. Diamond Ave., 812-303-2131. Signature bowls and build-your-own poke.

POKÉ RIVER: 6240 E. Virginia St., 812-303-8003. Poke and sushi dishes, like poke bowls, sushi burritos, or poke salads.

ROPPONGI JAPANESE STEAK & SUSHI: 7221 E. Indiana St., 812-437-5824. Sushi, filet mignon, New York strip, and hibachi.

SAKURA: 4833 Highway 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-0553, Japanese cuisine like sushi, sashimi, fried rice, tempura, and hibachi dinners.

SHING LEE: 215 Main St., 812-463-6969. Traditional Chinese dishes.

TASTE OF CHINA: 4579 University Drive, 812-422-1260.

THAI CHOW ORIENTAL FOODS: 1007 S. McCreary St., Fort Branch, IN, 812753-3878. Classic Thai food.

THAI PAPAYA CUISINE: 1434 Tutor Lane, 812-477-8424. Authentic Thai cuisine, including Pad Thai, papaya salad, spicy prawn soup, and satay.

TOKYO JAPAN RESTAURANT: 3000 N. Green River Road, 812-401-1020. Hibachi grill: chicken, beef, shrimp, and scallops.

TOKYO TEPPANYAKI: 2222 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY, 270-8691968. Hibachi grill.

VIETNAMESE CUISINE: 4602 Vogel Road, 812-479-8818. Vietnamese fare, including traditional noodle dishes.

WASABI EVANSVILLE: 1122 Hirschland Road, 812-602-3737. Sushi, hibachi meals, appetizers, soups, and salads.

YAK & YETI: 815 S. Green River Road, 812-909-2022. Family recipes passed down from multiple generations from the Himalayan region.

YANG’S SHABU SHABU: 4700 Vogel Road, 812-471-8889. Chinese, vegetarian, seafood, Japanese, and more.

YEN CHING: 406 S. Green River Road, 812-474-0181. Weekday lunch specials and evening menu items.

ZUKI: Japanese Hibachi Grill & Sushi Lounge: 1448 N. Green River Road, 812477-9854; 222 Main St., 812-423-9854. Sushi and hibachi-grilled foods.

GERMAN

GERST HAUS: 2100 W. Franklin St., 812-424-1420. Soups, salads, sand-

wiches, and dinner entrées. Traditional German cuisine. Large imported beer list.

SCHNITZELBANK RESTAURANT: 393 Third Ave., Jasper, IN, 812-482-2640.

Authentic German food.

INDIAN

BOMBAY SPICE BAR AND GRILL: 1003 Diamond Ave., 812-402-0707. Tra-

ditional Indian dishes like chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken, and curry.

ROYAL INDIAN CUISINE: 7799 Highway 66, Newburgh, IN, 812-518-4018. Authentic Indian cuisine like samosas, tandoori chicken, curry, and more.

TAJ MAHAL: 900 Tutor Lane, 812-476-5000. Tandoori chicken, paneer tikka, panjabi curry, kadai paneer, and more.

ITALIAN/MEDITERRANEAN

ANGELO’S: 305 Main St., 812-428-6666. Pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, and pizzas.

CAFÉ ARAZU: 17 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-842-2200. Pitas, wraps, and shish kebabs with lamb, chicken, and beef.

DILEGGE’S: 607 N. Main St., 812-428-3004. Plate lunches, soups, salads,

sandwiches, and pasta specialties. Dinners include pasta specialties, Italian veal, seafood, and chicken entrées.

FRANCO’S TAVOLA CALDA: 270 N. Green River Road, 812-437-1300. Sicilian dishes like porchetta, lasagna, arancini, calzones, and pizza.

KABOB XPRESS: 3305 N. Green River Road, 812-402-0244. Hummus, stuffed grape leaves, falafel, fresh salads, sandwiches, gyro plate, and many kabob plate options.

LITTLE ANGELO’S: 8000 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-8364. Italian cuisine featuring appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, and chicken.

LITTLE ITALY: 4430 N. First Ave., 812-401-0588. Italian and Mediterranean pizzas, soups, salads, pasta, chicken, and sandwiches.

MANNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL: 2913 Lincoln Ave., 812-473-7005. Stuffed grape leaves, gyros, and shish kebabs.

MILANO’S ITALIAN CUISINE: 500 Main St., 812-484-2222. Pizzas, pasta, baked sandwiches, and dinner entrées.

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Dining Directory OLIVE GARDEN: 1100 N. Green River Road, 812-473-2903. Soups, salads,

pasta, and luncheon entrées.

RAFFI’S OASIS CAFÉ: 5702 E. Virginia St., 812-602-3622. Mediterranean grill offering hummus, kabobs, gyros, falafel, and more.

H SAUCED: (Interesting Place to Grab a Drink, 2020) 1113 Parrett St., 812402-2230. Pasta, steak, and seafood.

SMITTY’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE: 2109 W. Franklin St., 812-423-6280. Premium steak, pasta, pizza, and Italian favorites.

MEXICAN/TEX MEX

AGAVES MEXICAN GRILL: 2003 Stapp Drive, Henderson, KY, 270-957-5028.

Mexican fare like burritos, quesadilla, enchiladas, and chimichangas.

CANCUN MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 341 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-

826-0067. Fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, seafood, Mexicanstyle steaks, and more.

CARIBBEAN CUISINE: 1010 S. Kentucky Ave., 812-303-0631. Caribbean and Haitian dishes like red beans and rice, oxtail, and fish.

CASA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 2121 N. Green River Road, 812-4014000. Traditional Tex Mex entrees are offered alongside Evansvillecentric dish such as chicken on the beach.

CHAVA’S MEXICAN GRILL: 4202 N. First Ave., 812-401-1977. Authentic Mexican cuisine offering burritos, tacos, and more.

CHICKEN ‘N SALSA: 122 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-303-3004. Authentic Mexican breakfast, lunch, and dinner made with fresh ingredients.

CHIPOTLE: 499 N. Green River Road, 812-471-4973. Tacos, burritos, salads, drinks, chips, and guacamole.

EL CHARRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 720 N. Sonntag Ave., 812-421-1986.

Occasional mariachi band performances. Specialties include paella and chimichangas.

EL PAISANO GROCERY AND TAQUERIA: 225 S. Green River Road, 812-6023536. Authentic Mexican dishes like tacos, tortas, and burritos with a small grocery store attached.

EL PATRON: 943 N. Park Drive. 812-402-6500. The owners of El Charro opened this restaurant on the North Side, offering authentic Mexican cuisine.

EL RIO: 1919 N. Green River Road, 812-471-1400. Authentic Mexican dishes.

FIESTA ACAPULCO: 8480 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-7777.

Authentic Mexican dishes, grilled steak dinners, and more.

GHOST QUESADILLA: 4222 Bell Road, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-6000. Mexi-

can favorites like quesadillas, tacos, and burritos.

GOLLITA PERUVIAN CUISINE: 4313 E. Morgan Ave., 812-303-5100. Authentic Peruvian cuisine like Peruvian minestrone, tamales, and papa a la huancaína.

HACIENDA: 990 S. Green River Road, 812-474-1635; 711 N. First Ave., 812423-6355; 5440 Pearl Drive, 812-422-2055; 600 E. Boonville New Harmony Road, 812-401-2180. Tex-Mex menu available all day.

HERRADURA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL: 4610 Bellemeade Ave., 812-402-0355. Mexican restaurant, bar, and grill.

HOT HEAD BURRITOS: 5625 Pearl Drive, 812-437-5010. Burritos, salad bowls, tacos, nachos, quesadillas to order with meat options including chicken, steak, pork, barbacoa, and taco meat.

JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 4044 Professional Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-2814. Authentic Mexican cuisine.

LA CAMPIRANA: 724 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-550-1585. Fresh Mexican cuisine and fresh juice bar.

LAS AMERICAS STORE AND RESTAURANT, INC.: 1016 S. Weinbach Ave., 812475-3483. Offers Mexican ingredients for purchase and food made in house.

LOS ALFARO’S RESTAURANT: 1021 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-550-1186. Authentic food from Mexico, Argentina, Peru, El Salvado, Columbia, and four other countries. Home to the 2-foot California Breakfast Burrito and the Foot Long Taco.

H LOS BRAVOS: (Best Mexican, 2020) 3534 N. First Ave., 812-424-4101; 6226 Waterfront Blvd., 812-474-9078; 4630 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812464-3163; 3311 Liberty Blvd., Boonville, IN, 812-897-3442. Traditional Mexican menu.

LOS PORTALES MEXICAN GRILL: 3339 N. Green River Road, 812-475-0566.

Authentic Mexican dishes, grilled steak dinners, and more.

LOS TORIBIO: 1647 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-831-2367. Traditional Mexican cuisine.

LOS TRES CAMINOS: 12100 U.S. Highway 41-N., 812-868-8550. Authentic Mexican cuisine including chimichangas, burritos, Mexican pizza, and quesadillas.

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway (inside The Evansville Pavilion), 812-491-6637. Fresh Mexican cuisine.

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6500 Woodland Springs NEWBURGH, IN

4 BEDS + BONUS 3 FULL + 2 HALF BATHS 4,914 TOTAL SQFT.

Situated on a large lot with fenced yard in desirable Woodfield, this 4 bedroom + bonus/5th bedroom, 3.2 bath home offers a finished lower level with theater equipment, space for exercise, half bath, and storage. Spacious great room with wall of windows and fireplace with built-ins.

The modern kitchen features an abundance of custom cabinetry and granite countertops and updated appliances including double wall ovens. 3 car side load garage. The second level offers a master suite and a master bath, 3 additional bedrooms, a large bonus room, and an additional full bath. This great home is just a golf cart ride away to Rolling Hills Country Club!

— $669,900

4529 W. CR. 200

ROCKPORT, IN 3 BEDS | 2.5 BATHS 3,001 SQFT. Beautiful 5.99 acre property with stunning views of the lake. Kitchen offers lots of counter and cabinet space, and an eating area with windows overlooking the yard. The family room has an amazing view of the property, a large brick fireplace, and an additional cooking/bar space with a mini fridge, wine cooler, small sink and is completed with stunning Brazilian granite countertops. The master bedroom is on the main level and has 2 closets and a master bath. Upstairs you will find the 2 additional bedrooms, full bath, and a large bonus room.

2 car attached garage and a 2 car detached garage w/ heat.

Geothermal HVAC system.

The views of this property are hard to find!

— $489,900

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4651 Bayard Park Dr. EVANSVILLE, IN

3-4 AREAS | 3 RESTROOMS

6,650 SQFT.

Unique commercial property!!

Own and run your business, without ever leaving home!!

This is a 6,650 square foot building, housing currently 3-4 different areas, depending on how it is utilized. Enter from the garage which is a very oversized garage! Shipments of product could be dropped off and stored before ever being taken into the shop.

The garage is 40 x 25 = 1000 sq. ft. (additional square feet!)

Then enter the “shop” portion, which is an unusually large and spacious area - perfect for a showroom, a sanctuary, whatever your needs. The next separated area is a classy apartment currently, not quite completely finished, but it should suit your needs.

— $399,900

SHERRY HANCOCK

812-305-1111

8411 S. SR. 161 Hwy GENTRYVILLE, IN 4 BEDS | 2 BATHS 1,834 SQFT.

If you have been dreaming of a modern farmhouse in a gorgeous country setting, check out this 5 acre mini-farm in rural Warrick Co! This lovely 4 bedroom/ 2 full bath remodeled home features a gorgeous 2018 addition that includes a spacious master suite with a fabulous full bath and walk-in closet. Gorgeous shiplap walls, sliding barn doors, exposed wood, and bright sunny rooms! Open kitchen and huge living area. 24’x 24’ covered back deck. The 48’ x 28’ pole barn has two horse stalls and a shop area for all your projects! Four + acres including the pond are fenced! Almost everything has been updated in the last 3 or 4 years!

— $259,900

JENNIFER WAHL

812-686-3906

NACHOS GRILL: 821 S. Green River Road, 812-471-9481. Authentic Mexican fare made from scratch with fresh ingredients.

QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL: 922 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-401-0800. Mexican eats.

RIVIERA MEXICAN GRILL: 10604 Highway 662, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-9936.

Fajitas, quesadillas, nacho platters, taco salads, and chimidogs.

SALSARITA’S: 3910 E. Morgan Ave., 812-437-2572; 4077 State Route 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-5050. Mexican cuisine like burritos, tacos, taco salads, and its signature Quesorito.

TACOHOLICS EXPRESS: 122 First St., Henderson, KY, 270-957-5001; 2630 Highway 41 N., Henderson, KY, 270-212-0096. Enchiladas, sopes, quesadillas, Mexican street tacos, and more.

THE TAQUERIA COMPANY: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812-297-0258. Tacos, quesadilla, nachos, fajitas, and burritos with homemade tortillas.

TUMBLEWEED TEX MEX GRILL AND MARGARITA BAR: 1868 U.S. Highway 41N., Henderson, KY, 270-869-9800. Southwestern-style meals, chicken, steak, fajitas, and salads.

SPORTS BARS BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL AND BAR: 713 N. Green River Road (in East-

land Place), 812-471-9464; 5405 Pearl Drive, 812-423-9464. Chicken wings cooked with various seasonings, burgers, salads, and chicken.

BURGH HOUSE AT SHOWPLACE FEC: 8099 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-6843. Specialty burgers, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, and drinks.

CHASER’S BAR AND GRILL: 2131 W. Franklin St., 812-401-1699. Sandwiches, pizza, burgers, salads, and lunch specials.

CORNER POCKET BAR & GRILL: 1819 N. Fulton Ave., 812-428-2255. Soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunches, pizzas, stuffed baked potatoes, and appetizers.

DOC’S BAR: 1305 Stringtown Road, 812-401-1201. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and desserts. Family room and kids menu available. Free Wi-Fi and full bar.

ELLIS PARK: 3300 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY, 812-425-1456 or 800333-8110. Clubhouse dining.

FRANKLIN STREET TAVERN: 2126 Franklin St., 812-401-1313. Drink specials and pizza.

FROGGY’S RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR: 7247 Main St., Wadesville, IN, 812673-4996. Burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and more.

HIGH SCORE SALOON: 323 Main St., Ste. F., 812-909-3229. Hotdogs, popcorn, pizza, soft pretzels, and an arcade.

HOOTERS: 4620 Lincoln Ave., 812-475-0229. Appetizers, including cooked and raw oysters, soups, salads, and sandwiches.

KC’S MARINA POINTE: 1801 Waterworks Road, 812-422-0400. Seafood options and full bar.

LUCKY JOE’S BAR & GRILL: 3300 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY (inside Ellis Park), 812-425-1456. Sandwiches, burgers, and salads.

MOJO’S BONEYARD SPORTS BAR & GRILLE: 4920 Bellemeade Ave., 812-4758593. Bar food including chicken wings, burgers, and strombolis.

O’BRIAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL: 1801 N. Green River Road, 812-401-4630.

Irish tavern food, Reubens, burgers, soup, and salad.

ROOKIES SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT: 117 S. Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-1106. Angus beef steaks, seafood, pasta, chicken, sandwiches, and Arabian salad.

THE GHOST SPORTS BAR: 4222 Bell Road, Ste. 2 (Next to Ghost Quesadilla), 812-490-6000. Classic bar favorites and spicy specialties.

TIKI TIME BAR & GRILL: 1801 Waterworks Road, 812-425-1912. Burgers, hot dogs, gyros, small pizzas, fish dinners, and cold drinks.

WINGS ETC.: 628 E. Diamond Ave., 812-909-2945; 8833 High Point Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-0550. Chicken wings, burgers, wraps, salads, and wide beer selection.

TAVERN FOOD 3RD STREET SALOON: 118 S. 3rd St., Boonville, IN. Traditional pub food with unique homemade twists made with local meats.

BOKEH LOUNGE: 1007 Parrett St., 812-909-0388. Open daily at 11 a.m. Of-

fering a full menu including steaks, kabobs, burgers, salads, sandwiches, and vegetarian meals. Brunch on Sunday and late-night breakfasts served Friday and Saturday.

THE BREW BROTHERS TAP HOUSE: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Tropicana Evansville), 812-433-4000. Appetizers, flatbreads, sandwiches, salads, and specialty entrees. Also features 36 rotating seasonal beers on tap.

BUD’S ROCKIN’ COUNTRY BAR AND GRILL: 2124 W. Franklin St., 812-4011730. Southern comfort food, daily plate lunch and beer specials, and gourmet flatbreads.

DARMSTADT INN: 13130 Darmstadt Road, 812-867-7300. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and plate lunches. Dinner entrées include steaks, fried chicken, and seafood.

DEERHEAD SIDEWALK CAFÉ AND BAR: 222 E. Columbia St., 812-425-2515.

Soups, salads, sandwiches, and double-decker pizzas.

DUFFY’S PUBHOUSE: 5201 Kratzville Road, 812-777-0000. Local bites,

brews, bourbons, and bands.

ENIGMA BAR & GRILL: 4044 Professional Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-4900600. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and various entrées as well as a tequila menu.

FOOL MOON GRILL AND BAR: 5625 Pearl Drive, 812-467-7486. Appetizers, wings, signature salads, and burgers.

HIGHLAND INN: 6620 N. First Ave., 812-909-1500. Appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, and customer-favorite Bloody Marys.

THE HILLTOP INN: 1100 Harmony Way, 812-303-3732. Sandwiches including brains, fried bologna, fried fish, salad bar, steaks, chicken, and seafood entrées.

HORNVILLE TAVERN: 2607 W. Baseline Road, 812-963-9318, 812-963-0967.

Soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrées including 16-ounce smoked pork chops, fried chicken, steaks, and daily specials.

K.C.’S TIME OUT LOUNGE & GRILL: 1121 Washington Square, 812-437-9920.

Shrimp jammers, loaded fries, fried ravioli, egg rolls, Southwest burger, pulled pork sandwich, Italian beef and gravy, and more.

H KNOB HILL TAVERN: (Best Tavern, 2020) 1016 Highway 662 W., Newburgh, IN, 812-853-9550. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrées including shrimp, steak, chicken, fiddlers, and hand-tossed pizzas.

LAMASCO BAR & GRILL: 1331 W. Franklin St., 812-437-0171. Basic tavern menu including soups, salads, and sandwiches.

METZGER’S TAVERN: 1000 Powell St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-9461. Traditional tavern appetizers, soups, sandwiches, and breakfast.

PEEPHOLE BAR & GRILL: 201 Main St., 812-423-5171. Cheeseburgers, onion rings, fries, and the splitter (a fried hot dog).

PRIME TIME PUB & GRILL: 8177 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-4900655. Prime rib, burgers, half-pound burgers, salads, more than 30 bourbons, and more.

THE ROOFTOP: 112 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 812-550-1599. Breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, and pizza.

SARA’S HARMONY WAY: 500 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-3611. Various wines, specialty beers, and an assortment of cheeses and salamis.

SNAPS BAR & GRILL: 1115 Main St., Jasper, IN, 812-848-7627. Sandwiches, burgers, salads, steaks, chicken, and pasta dishes.

THE SPORTSDEN BAR + GRILL: 701 N. Weinbach Ave., Ste. 110, 812-4798887. Lyleboli, TNT burger, and Brew City fries.

SPORTSMAN’S BILLIARDS AND GRILLE: 2315 W. Franklin St., 812-422-0801.

Hamburgers, chicken breasts, and catfish plates.

ST. JOE INN: 9515 Saint Wendel Road, 812-963-9310. Soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunch specials, fiddlers, steaks, and fried chicken dinners.

ST. PHILIP INN: 11200 Upper Mount Vernon Road, 812-985-5558. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and plate lunch specials. Dinner including fried chicken, steaks, and shrimp.

STOCKWELL INN: 4001 E. Eichel Ave., 812-476-2384. Plate lunches, homemade soup, salads, sandwiches, steak, pork chops, fiddlers, and brain sandwiches.

YELLOW TAVERN: 521 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-3303. Must be 21 to enter. Traditional American food.

ZAPS TAVERN: 3725 St. Philip Road, 812-985-2121. Tavern-style food including wings, burgers, dinner entrees, and weekend breakfast service.

BREWERIES AND WINERIES BOUCHERIE VINEYARDS AND WINERY: 6523 Keyway Drive, Spottsville, KY, 270-826-6192. Wine tastings and winery tours.

CARSON’S BREWERY: 2404 Lynch Road, 812-759-8229. American ales, wheats, brown ales, IPAs, and multiple seasonal products.

DAMSEL BREW PUB: 209 N. Wabash Avenue of Flags, 812-909-1956. Pub food and beer brewed on site.

DUSTY BARN DISTILLERY: 6861 Carson School Road, Mount Vernon, IN.

812-454-0135. A distillery making bourbon, rye, and liqueurs with a tasting room open for sampling, cocktails, and bottle purchases.

HAYNIE’S CORNER BREWING CO.: 56 Adams Ave., 812-909-2668. Craft ale, beers, and local wine.

HENDERSON BREWING COMPANY: 737 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270200-4314. IPAs, porters, farmhouse ales, and more.

MONKEY HOLLOW WINERY: 11534 E. County Road 1740 N., Saint Meinrad, IN, 812-357-2272. Local organic meats and cheeses, Saturday evening concerts in summer, and tasting room.

MYRIAD BREWING COMPANY: 100 S.E. First St., 812-402-1515. Housebrewed and guest beers.

PEPPER’S RIDGE WINERY: 4304 N. County Road 200 W., Rockport, IN, 812649-9463 (WINE). Free wine tastings, picnic areas, pizza delivery, local meats and cheeses, wine slushies, and weekend live music.

SCHNITZ BREWERY & PUB: 2031 Newton St., Ste. B, Jasper, IN, 812-848-2739.

American and German craft beers, pizza, and sandwiches.

WINDY KNOLL WINERY: 845 Atkinson Road, Vincennes, IN, 812-726-1600.

Wine tastings, fruit wines, and wine slushies.

WINZERWALD WINERY: 26300 N. Indiana Lake Road, Bristow, IN, 812-357-

7000. German-inspired wines, flatbreads, salads, Bavarian pretzels, charcuterie trays, and paired wine and food flights.

CATERING ACROPOLIS AUTHENTIC GREEK CUISINE & SPIRITS: 501 N. Green River Road,

812-475-9320. Fine Greek dining, Greek-American, and Mediterranean cuisine.

THE BALLROOM AT SAUCED: 1119 Parrett St., 812-422-2230.

BAUERHAUS MOBILE CATERING: 812-759-9000. Customized menus from simple party trays with gourmet hors d’oeuvres to elegant sevencourse meals.

CATERING BY ROBYN: 812-453-2679. Complete meals to go, party appetizers, dinner parties, and business luncheons.

CHERYL MOCHAU, PERSONAL CHEF: 812-499-4631. Specializes in preparing and teaching others to prepare food for low-fat and special diets, including Atkins, salt-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, and others.

FRANK’S CATERING: 1401 N. Boeke Road, 812-475-9880 or 812-746-0214.

Homemade meals available for any occasion.

JAYSON MUNOZ CATERS: 4593 Washington Ave., 812-471-7076. Favorite dishes from Chef Jayson Munoz.

JUST RENNIE’S CATERING: 812-401-8098 or 812-455-7927. Specializes in fine foods.

KOKIES FOOD SERVICE & BANQUET CENTERS: 11917 Highway 66, 812-4238229. Can prepare anything from tacos to lobster.

MADELEINE’S A FUSION RESTAURANT: 423 S.E. Second St., 812-491-8611.

Specializing in unique ingredients to make one-of-a-kind dishes.

THE NEW HARMONY INN & CONFERENCE CENTER: 504 North St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-6150. Caters within a 50-mile radius of New Harmony, Indiana, and offers a variety of food from steaks to sandwiches.

PAPPA BEAR’S CATERING: 812-768-6208. Whole hog roasts, hand-sliced brisket, smoked pork chops, rib-eye steaks, pulled pork barbecue, baked chicken, side items, and desserts.

PRIME TIME PUB & GRILL

PIZZA REVOLUTION: Downtown Evansville Farmers Market and various locations, 812-430-5945. Mobile wood-fired pizza and salads.

SCHNITZELBANK CATERING: 409 Third Ave., Jasper, IN, 888-336-8233 or 812-634-2584. Caters home-cooked favorites to elegant cuisine.

TOUCH OF HOME CATERING: 1100 Tanglewood Drive, Mount Vernon, IN,

812-480-0310. Corporate lunches, weddings, and special occasions.

Home-cooked food for groups of 15 to 500.

ADVERTISING INDEX COMPANY...............................................PAGE 3rd Street Saloon ............................................107 Archie & Clyde’s ...............................................106 Audibel .................................................................79 Baird ...............................................................COV4 Bar Louie.............................................................106 Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano............................ 90 Brinker’s Jewelers........................................ COV2 Browning Funeral Home .................................82 BRU Burger...........................................................96 Bud’s Rockin’ Country Bar and Grill .........107 Cadiz/Trigg County Tourism Commission ..................................9 Canton Inn ...........................................................97 Center for Healing Arts at The Women’s Hospital .......................37, 39 Center for Pediatric Therapy........................... 7 Chicken Salad Chick ........................................116 Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe) .......................................24 Copper House.................................................... 98 D-Patrick Ford/Lincoln .................................124 D-Patrick Honda.................................................43 D-Patrick Motoplex..........................................55 Deerhead Sidewalk Café & Bar...................108 DiLegge’s ..............................................................99 Domo Japanese ...............................................108 Dontae’s Highland Pizza & Pizza Parlor......117 Donut Bank........................................................109 Drake’s Restaurant...........................................109 Duffy’s Pubhouse .......................................92, 93 El Patron ..............................................................114 Elder Advantage ................................................76 Enigma Bar & Grill ............................................110 Enjole’ Interiors ................................................. 14 Entwined Wine & Cocktail Bar .....................111 ERA First Advantage Realty/ Byrley, Cyndi .................................................9

ERA Realty..................................................... 1, 126 Evansville Hyundai............................................26 Evansville Kia ....................................................75 Evansville Surgical Associates................ COV 3 Evansville Telluride............................................38 Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation ...................................12 Family Dentistry ................................................54 Frank Jr’s Catering............................................ 122 Germania Mannerchor Volksfest................121 Gerst Haus ..........................................................112 Gill Orthodontics...............................................51 Give a Dog a Bone...............................................4 Good Samaritan Home ................................... 81 H & H Music ..........................................................8 H.G. McCullough Designers Inc.................... 60 Henderson Lions Club/ Henderson Arts Festival...........................69 Herradura Mexican Restaurant ................. 100 Holiday World/Splashing Safari ................. 16 Home Instead......................................................78 Home Outlet ..................................................... 60 Honest Abe Roofing.........................................66 House of Como ................................................112 Jalisco Mexican Restaurant ..........................110 Jay Craig, DDS .....................................................54 John Greif, DDS...................................................52 Katie Keller Riney, NP.......................................67 Kenny Kent Lexus ............................................... 11 Kite & Key Cafe ................................................. 113 Knob Hill Tavern ...............................................121 Lakeside Manor, The Villas at Theater Commons and Richmond Park............. 80 Landscapes By Dallas Foster, Inc.................. 18 Lea Matthews Furniture & Interiors.............. 3 Liquor Locker..................................................... 68 Los Alfaro’s.......................................................... 113 McGolden, Shelley/expRealty ................... 122

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden..............8 Midwest Communications ............................24 Nisbet Inn ............................................................111 NiteLiters, Inc......................................................69 North Main Annex Catering & Deli ...........114 Ohio River Scenic Railway .............................22 Old Fashioned Butcher Shoppe ...................89 Old Tyme Deli ...................................................117 Pangea Kitchen/ 2nd Language The Patisserie..................101 Party in Paradise ................................................22 Pass Pest Control............................................... 68 Pet Supplies Plus ................................................. 7 Popham Construction........................................4 Prime Time Bar and Grill .........................94, 95 Red Geranium ...................................................115 Red Wagon, The ..............................................102 Reliant Family Dental ...................................... 53 Riverwalk by Acropolis ..................................118 Schnitzelbank and Schnitz Pub ..................103 Siciliano’s Subs .................................................104 Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse ..........................115 St. Joe Inn ...........................................................116 Timberlake Furniture........................................67 Town of Ferdinand ............................................15 Townsquare Media............................................ 41 Tropicana Evansville........................................119 Tucker Publishing Group ..................17, 84, 122 Uniqu-E-Scapes .................................................56 WAY FM ...............................................................83 West Paradise......................................................58 WEVV-44..............................................................118 Winzerwald Winery ........................................118 Woodward Commercial Realty, Inc...............2 WTSN/WYYW...................................................83 Yellow Tavern ....................................................117 Yoga 101................................................................121 Zaps Tavern .......................................................105

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DIMENSIONAL DESIGN Downtown murals invigorate Old National Bank buildings

IF YOU’VE RECENTLY driven past Old National Bank’s building at the corner of Fourth and Sycamore streets, you’ve likely noticed a bright and bold new mural livening up the Downtown Evansville landscape.

Often Seen Rarely Spoken, a mural collective based in Louisville, Kentucky, was selected for the project commissioned by ONB for its building at 101 N.W Fourth St. that houses various ONB departments such as information technology and loan and mortgage operations.

The historic building at Fourth and Sycamore was formerly the first freestanding Sears store in the nation. Old National Bank renovated the building in 1992 and has been there ever since.

The mural features two Evansville icons: the P-47 Thunderbolt “Hoosier Spirit” and LST-325. Its blue and gold color scheme matches ONB’s branding.

Painted in the lower right of the mural is the word “Evansville” in large, bulging letters. Jeremy L., one of five artists with Often Seen Rarely Spoken, says the letters were created in virtual reality, a new technique of designing digitally.

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ing so dimensional as if they’re coming out of the wall, that’s because we were literally able to get into the program and push and pull these letters to make them come forward or go backward,” he says. “That’s how we give it such a dimensional look, just because of the programs we design in.”

The mural took eight days to complete, though the entire planning and preparation process lasted about six months. The collective used around 50 gallons of paint and more than 100 cans of spray paint across the large wall, which spans nearly 8,000 square feet.

This was Often Seen Rarely Spoken’s first of two projects in Evansville: The group recently completed a mural on the northwest corner of the newly renovated ONB Hub at 123 Main St. The image is similar to the Fourth Street wall but has a few different elements.

Though the collective is based out of Louisville, it also has a studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has traveled across the country for work, completing projects in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Asheville, North Carolina.

BY RILEY GUERZINI

SPRAY PAINT PROWESS The Evansville-themed mural painted on Old National Bank’s building at the corner of Fourth and Sycamore streets was mural collective Often Seen Rarely Spoken’s first project in Evansville. The Louisville, Kentucky-based group also recently completed a mural at the newly renovated ONB Hub at 123 Main St.

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