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Entertaining the Possibilities

Breathe in as we help you release stress and get ready for spring.

Tastes of Asia

Food. It's more than just sustenance. Meals offer opportunities for connection, and for wonder.

They also give us a chance to expand our horizons. In this feature we explore the depths of Evansville's collective tablecloth. Read how we dish it out with plates of Phad Thai, sesame chicken, a Crunch Munch roll, kimchi, Pho soup, and Mongolian BBQ.

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Talent company owner Lori Lynn lounges in the carefully curated The Secret Garden in Newburgh, Ind. Download the Layar app and aim your smartphone or tablet at the cover to watch Lori Lynn welcome you to peruse this issue. Photo by Jordan Barclay.

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160 Departments 22 Comfort Zone An area jail ministry spreads the word with Lynyrd Skynyrd 28 Travel Journal Visit the hills of Texas an hour away from Austin

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More Inside In Every Issue 10 From the Editor Time for Renewal 12 Conversation 13 Contributors 14 Snapshots 160 Final Detail Pieces of Our Past

Good Living 17 Model Citizen Multiple marathon runner Michelle Walker juggles six kids 18 Shelf Life Three Indiana-authored books reviewed

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18 Store Front A place for dressing up 19 We Were Curious See Rock City signs remain in Southern Indiana 20 Center of Attention Johnni Southerland's hot yoga success story attracts the interest of Prevention 20 First Person Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt is a deputy for a day 21 Native Voice Jim Gaffigan explains how Indiana makes him funny 21 By the Numbers Local food done numerically

Home style 51 Likes What we really like right now for the home 52 Artful Living The inspiration of muralist Michael Smith 52 Object of Desire BJ’s and Oscar de la Renta 54 Digging In It’s the season for azaleas and rhododendrons 54 On the Market Three unique homes currently on the market

food & Drink 65 Local Foodie Henderson, Ky., native Brooks Reitz is a celebrated mixologist in Charleston, S.C. 66 Food Find It’s morel time 66 Photo Contest Our Instagram winner is a ham 67 Corks and Comments How to enjoy a wine tasting 67 Cookbook Look The Fresh Market offers new recipes 67 Chew on This Tasty tidbits on the dining scene

68 In the Kitchen Chef Eli Haddix tames swordfish 73 Chef Profiles and Local Profiles Meet the chefs who make your meals 78 Menus Local restaurant menus 113 Dining Directory More than 300 restaurant listings

City Life 130 15 Minutes Jesika Ellis tells us why we should care about local art 132 Social Life Photos from late winter and early spring charitable events 135 The Guide Where to go and what to do in March and April 136 On Display The ceramics of David Rodenberg are featured 139 Entertainment Center Backstage Bar is front and center in entertainment

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Four local shops that work to put you at ease 42 Just for Kids and Summer Camps Special Advertising Sections

Activities, trends, and camps for children this spring and summer 62 Community Profile Special Advertising Section

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From the Editor

Time for Renewal

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pring seems slower to come around this year. My daffodils, crocuses, and Lenten rose bloomed in February, though the lingering white and gray of winter still cling to the Ohio Valley. Even so, when you read this magazine the fairer season will be here.

For me and many of my neighbors here in Evansville, spring marks a time for renewal. It’s time to lighten the mood – to relax and renew. Spring brings forth plenty of local ideas from people who specialize in creating calm (“Relax and Renew,” page 32).

The March/April issue also showcases Flavors, our annual menu and dining guide. We enjoy covering food and dining in Evansville all year long, but especially in this issue, when we devote 50 pages to our culinary landscape. While we enjoy food today, it also ties us to our past, our heritage, and memories. I grew up in a family that dined out. My father owned a few pizza restaurants, so testing that fare around the Tri-State (and on vacations) was customary. Birthday dinners were special, though, and more than a few times my middle sister, Miekka, and I chose Shing Lee, on the Main Street “Walkway” (where it still operates, but Main Street is no longer a walkway) for our birthday dinners. I don’t know if I was more impressed with the fancy covered plates, the lush red curtain lining the dining room, with sequin dragon figures, or the delicious and exotic Shrimp Chow Mein. As I celebrated single-digit birthdays at Shing Lee, I didn’t know I was helping to make local food history.

Evansville has a strong and proud history with Chinese food. Shing Lee was the first Chinese restaurant to open in Evansville, though Chinese food was enjoyed for two decades prior at F’s Steakhouse, which operated at 125 SE Fourth St. for more than 40 years before closing in 1993. According to local lore, in the early 1950s F’s Anglo-American steakhouse owners had tasted Chinese food on a trip and liked it. When they returned to Evansville, there was a Chinese man at the restaurant doorstep looking for work. “If this is not the truth, it is a good story,” says Dennis Au, city of Evansville preservation officer. We’re sticking with it.

Shing Lee, the first Chinese restaurant started by an ethnic Chinese resident, opened in 1971 when Foo Shung “Frankie” Jung graduated from the University of Evansville. He decided, after a stint as an engineer at Whirlpool, to open Evansville’s first Chinese restaurant.

Jung still owns and runs the restaurant today.

When our editorial team discussed feature story ideas for Flavors, we looked to the magazine’s comprehensive dining guide for inspiration. Struck by the volume of Asian restaurants in our area, we decided to showcase the broadly varying cuisine of the Pacific Rim. As you welcome spring, consider investing in some R & R for yourself. For years I’ve called it “rest and relaxation.” Here we call it “Relax and Renew.” Employ some of our stress-reducing tips to create calm. Be inspired to enjoy music, learn a new craft, or seek a new dining experience.

As always, I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Kristen K. Tucker Publisher & Editor

Letters to the editor can be sent to letters@evansvilleliving.com I invite you to read “300 Words,” my editor’s blog. I post new entries to our website, www.evansvilleliving.com, each Monday, and past posts can be viewed in the blog roll. To enjoy our weekly electronic newsletter, E Living, as well, subscribe on our website.

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Lasting Memory I was glad to receive my copy of Evansville City View in the mail a couple of weeks ago. It's one I like to keep as a reference during the year. However, this one I will keep indefinitely. That's my son walking along the riverfront with a friend. His name is Paul Osburn and she is Priscilla Cross. Thanks!

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Thank you for including the mention and recommendation for our Hampton Inn-Airport Hotel in the History Buff section of your recent Evansville City View publication. Having been a lifelong resident of Evansville, I appreciated the unique photography of our community displayed throughout and learning new things about the area as I read your magazine, cover to cover. It is a great service you are providing, and I offer our compliments on the quality of your work. Again, many thanks.

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Teeming With Greatness My copy of City View is now in hand, and what a terrific issue it is. The whole issue was teeming with great photos, and the elevated views were a highlight for me. I loved the train photo – the unending line of freight cars and those beautiful colors! The aerial

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Barbara Ulrich Barbara Ulrich, owner of the Secret Garden, 101 State St., Newburgh, grew up in northern Virginia and studied sociology before deciding to study interior design at American University. After moving to Evansville in 1968, she became an antique dealer and opened Country Cottage in Newburgh, exhibiting in shows nationally and locally, as well as doing residential interior design. Always a gardener, in 1996 she opened the Secret Garden as a garden shop. It has evolved to become a total home and garden lifestyle store. Barbara and her husband, Gerry, have three children, two grandchildren, and the shop mascot “Joey the dog.”

“It was great to merge two of my interests and learn more about an up-and-coming downtown River City establishment in the process."

Jon Shoulders The publication of the March/April issue of Evansville Living marks 10 years to the month since Evansville native Jon Shoulders served as an editorial intern at Tucker Publishing Group. After Jon's four-month stint at the magazine, during which he wrote and helped edit a number of stories and was privy to many of magazine president Todd Tucker's office antics, Jon completed his master’s degree in journalism at Indiana University in Bloomington. In addition to freelancing as a journalist, Jon is a touring musician currently based in Indianapolis with his fiancée, Kelly. Covering the upcoming one-year anniversary of Main Street's Backstage Bar & Grill was a natural choice for Jon, having played at the venue with his band The Michaels in late 2012.

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Becca Harsch Becca Harsch has been in love with magazines since she could read. A Kansas native, Becca graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor's degree in journalism, where she worked in magazines and digital storytelling. Becca is interested in the intersection of journalism and technology, but she believes print media is nostalgic. She works in newspaper production and design for Paxton Media Group in Owensboro, Ky.

REAL LIFE// Talent casting company owner Lori Lynn relaxes on the set of the cover shoot at the Secret Garden in Newburgh while David Wells and Thomas D’Angelo, of Q-Roid, film the cover coming to life.

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“When I moved to Evansville from Kansas a year ago, I was relieved to find out there was a city magazine to get my fix. It feels good to be back to my journalism roots — the art of storytelling."

Snapshots

5A Bunch of Hackers: With Evansville Living in tow, these men hit the links on a golf trip to Oxmoor Valley, Birmingham, Ala.: Troy Manlove, Ken Swango, Geoff Gooch, Kevin Soulz, Dan Kappler, Rick Freeman, Daniel Claspell, David Claspell, Bill Keeney, Jim Kappler, and Harold Appel.

5Vieux Carré: Evansville natives, Amanda

5Runner's High: Michelle Walker of Newburgh, Ind., holds the July/August 2012 issue of Evansville Living in Patagonia in southern Chile. See our story on Michelle running across the globe on page 17.

5Ancient Tour: Morris and Judy Clark introduce the modern-day art of Evansville Living to the prehistoric monument Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England.

5Best Wishes: The newly engaged couple, Jay-

5Cultured Getaway: Tri-State residents smile for the camera with Evansville Living in Revolution Plaza, Havana, Cuba. These individuals participated in Lifestyle Tours’ Rediscover Cuba.

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Green and Jennifer Mason of Keep Evansville Beautiful, couldn’t leave their issue of Evansville Living behind on their sightseeing tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans.

son Munoz and his fiancee, Alex Rice, pose with Evansville Living and friends in Colorado.

5Mountainous Party: Friends gather in Gatlin-

5Taking a Break: Castle Elementary School students pose in front of the fountain at the Marriott in Marco Island, Fla., while on spring break.

The Wilson family and Matuscak family relaxed on the beach and enjoyed delicious servings of grouper while reading Evansville Living.

4Splashin’ Around: Greg Risch and Angela Nix show off their tricks by sporting Evansville Living at Sea World in San Diego, Calif.

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burg, Tenn., in celebration of February birthdays. Tim Stewart, Alvin Nurrenbern, Bernie Muller, Ronnie Weinzapfel, Dan Mohr, Paula Nurrenbern, Larry Muensterman, Beth Mohr, Beth Muensterman, Ruth Muller, Cindy Stewart, and Maria Weinzapfel party with Evansville Living.

Newlyweds Amy De La Cruz (Adams) and Javier De La Cruz, formerly from Newburgh, Ind., share their honeymoon with Evansville Living at the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.

5Studying Abroad: Evansville Living travels all

the way to Harlaxton Manor in Grantham, England.

Ivy Tech Community College faculty members Ann Motycka and Megan Alvarez with medical law and ethics students Brandy Holder, Melissa Henning, Stephanie McCormick, Kelly Owen, Felicia Swartzentruber, Lori Herman, Susan Woodall, Micah Williams, and Inez Moses stand in front of opposing mirrors with the magazine in hand.

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Good Living

Running Across the Globe

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Michelle Walker is a mother of six with aspirations of running all over the world

Everyone needs a way to escape.

Michelle Walker, of Newburgh, Ind., prefers running. The mother of six has run 60 marathons over the last six years. Running helps her focus on her children and their

needs, work on her to-do list, and keep her priorities straight.

Walker, 43, ran her first marathon six years ago with her husband, Allen, and has continued running ever since. She says each marathon is a challenge that keeps her headed toward her goal of running marathons in all 50 states and on all seven continents.

All that running has made her the No. 2 ranked Best Frequent Female Marathoner in the United States for 2012. The ranking is based on a study by Dr. Dave Trautman, professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina.

With six kids ranging in age from 18 to 3, Walker often is faced with

runner's world// Michelle

Walker, 43, has run 60 marathons and will compete in Boston on April 12.

She has managed to keep up her training schedule despite having six children: Brett, Kelsey, Madeline, Mason, Layla, and Harrison.

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the question of how she finds time to train for marathons. She says her main source of training is the actual running of marathons.

Walker has continued to get faster. Her goal has been to run the Boston Marathon, which requires a qualifying time of 3 hours 45 minutes for her age group.

“It took me five years and four months before I qualified for the Boston Marathon,” says Walker. “I kept pursuing that goal even though it took so much longer than I thought.” Since qualifying, she has posted 15 qualifying times and will finally run in the Boston Marathon on April 12. Her personal best came in Hartford, Conn., at the ING Hartford Marathon in 2012, when she posted a time of 3 hours 30 minutes.

Walker has used her running as a way to try to show her kids as well as others that it’s possible to accomplish your goals.

“I want to encourage others to never lose sight of their own dreams,” she says.

Walker has run marathons in 42 states, as of early March. Recently, she ran marathons in both Antarctica and South America, bringing her continent total to three.

— Dan Kissel

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True Boutique Unique, handmade clothing for the “little miss” dream. The store offers sizes 0-12, extending to size 14 in the fall. Other offerings include shoes (sizes 0-youth 3), Melissa & Doug toys, knit hats and decorated princess crowns, and a table filled with jewelry and hair accessories.

Upstairs, the store includes four consignment shops for customers with specific needs. Miss Priss Creations, for example, specializes in custom embroidery and bows, while Reilynn Designs offers tutus, pettiskirts, bows, and crocheted items.

Le Petit Prince, owned by Ashley Nanninga, widens the store’s demographic by providing clothing and toys for boys, and London Bridges, a combination of four companies, supplies upcycled and vintage goods, headbands, bow ties, organic bath, body, and laundry products, as well as handmade jewelry and art.

Though the store already has much to offer, Bowler insists she wants to try to meet every need. “I always say if you have a request, ask me, because I can either do it or I know someone who can,” she says.

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Filled with ruffled clothing, chunky jewelry, colorful toys, sparkly shoes, and knit hats, La Petite Demoiselle is a handmade paradise for a little shopper-in-training. French for “The Little Miss,” La Petite Demoiselle is a girls’ boutique that holds true to the original definition of “boutique.” According to storeowner Julie Bowler, 36, not many stores that claim the word actually fit the description.

“It’s a term that’s totally overused,” Bowler says. “If you actually look at what a boutique is, it’s a lot of really unique handmade things.

It’s not just if you buy a lot of high-end stuff and open a store (that it’s) then called a boutique.” With more than 25 unique clothing lines and plenty of quality, handmade accessories and toys, La Petite Demoiselle fits the bill.

Originally opened last April on Green River Road, La Petite Demoiselle moved into 2801 Lincoln Ave. in January. Formerly home to Carolyn’s Fashions, the store has served its new owner well so far, kicking off with a jampacked opening day on Feb. 1. “My head was at the register all day long,” Bowler says.

On the first floor, La Petite Demoiselle has an array of girls’ clothing lines with playful names like Pixie Girl and Giggle Moon. Decked out in ruffles, floral patterns, and pleasing pastels, the petite clothes are a dress-up queen’s

For more information on La Petite Demoiselle, call 812-401-5520 or visit www.lapetitedemoiselle.com.

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“And Jerry never disappoints. Never says it’s nobody’s business. It’s like talking about his father keeps the man alive.” — Page 157.

Barking Signals (badly) During Goldwater This underdog story of a 14-year-old boy playing second-string quarterback on a junior varsity team is set in a small town deep in the Virginia mountains. Garret Mathews, a former metro columnist for The Evansville Courier & Press, says Barking Signals (badly) During Goldwater is a G-rated football book for both fathers and sons.

Garret Mathews 2012

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“Television was how Mike Joyner’s family learned his plane had gone down.” — Page 394.

Trophies and Tears: The story of Evansville and the Aces Sports writer Kyle Keiderling examines the University of Evansville Purple Aces’ five NCAA College Division Championships. But also central to his tale is the tragic plane crash that killed the entire team on Dec. 13, 1977. Trophies and Tears is the first in-depth look at a unique college basketball team that helped shape a city’s identity.

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“Still, publication often serves as sweet revenge.” — Page 64.

Nose Hairs Gone Wild A collection of short stories that are both funny and poignant, Nose Hairs Gone Wild

by Jasper, Ind., humor columnist Scott Saalman will make you smile, if not completely laugh out loud.

Showcasing 31 of Saalman’s essays, the book finds both humor and meaning in the everyday.

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see rock city Five of the remaining barns aren’t far away

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See a Sign// Rock City ads remain on at least five Southern Indiana barns in these locations: U.S. 41, about 2 miles south of Fort Branch, Ind.; U.S. 150, 5 miles east of Paoli, Ind.; U.S. 150, 3 miles east of Hardinsburg, Ind.; U.S. 231, 3 miles north of Spencer, Ind.; and U.S. 31, 9 miles north of Seymour, Ind.

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They were meant to direct motoring passersby to the charm of massive ancient rock formations on top of Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga, Tenn. Yet in time, the 900 giant, minimalist “See Rock City” signs painted on barns across the country developed their own fan base.

“I remember seeing ‘See Rock City’ ads painted on barn roofs ever since I was a child,” says Cecil Smith, the Indiana historian in Washington County in South Central Indiana. “They used to be everywhere, and then one day I realized there were only a few left.”

Karen Baker, senior director of marketing at Rock City, says the signs were first painted beginning in 1935.

Eventually, they could be found from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, spread across 19 states.

That changed with the 1965 Highway Beautification Act. The legislation treated any roadside sign as billboard advertising, making it difficult to secure a new permit for a barn ad along a major highway. Barns have also succumbed to redevelopment or have collapsed under their own weight after 100 years of use.

Today, Rock City continues to maintain and repaint about 100 of the original barns, many of which are protected because they are considered historically significant.

In Fort Branch, Ind., Irv Spindler says he gets a $5 check every year from Rock City. That’s the payment he receives for allowing the north side of his barn to be painted with a “See Rock City” ad.

In 1980, Rock City stopped maintaining a barn ad in Owen County, Ind., but the owners continued to paint the iconic logo on their own.

Kim Van Hook’s family owned the property from the 1950s until 2005. Now their neighbor, Randy Smeltzer, owns the barn, and he still paints the sign, she says.

Van Hook says she did not think about the sign during her childhood. But later on when she moved next door

in 1996, she noticed more and more people were beginning to stop and take pictures. That’s when she realized the sign had taken on a special significance.

Clark Beyers, who painted every “See Rock City” barn from 1935 until 1966, would show up unexpectedly when she was growing up, she says.

A self proclaimed “barn lizard,” Beyers painted as many as three barns a day using only a four-inch-wide brush. He also negotiated with the owners, who were usually more than willing to trade the sign for having a side or roof of their barn painted with the Rock City advertisement. Byers repainted every one of the Rock City signs many times until he retired.

“My dad had already died when his granddaughter (Brittany Van Hook) graduated high school, and she knew how much the sign meant to him,” Van Hook remembers. “She put on some of his clothes and climbed up on the roof so she could be sitting next to the sign for her graduation photo.”

At Rock City, Baker says people come in and refer to the barn ads every day.

“Many people I talk to, they are on their first trip to actually see the attraction that the barns have been ‘calling’ to them for years,” says Baker.

— Jim Winnerman

See Rock City, really! Rock City is an impressive geological formation and very popular tourist attraction that remains true to its origins. Visit www.seerockcity.com for more information.

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Feeling the Heat Yoga success story featured in national magazine Hot yoga changed Johnni Southerland’s life.

And she’s getting national attention because of it.

The Evansville resident was featured in the February issue of Prevention magazine, a digest published by Rodale Press. Her soonto-be daughter-in-law, Jenna Bergen, is the fitness editor for the magazine, which wanted to highlight people who changed their lives through health and fitness.

Southerland, 60, credits hot yoga for that change. She began attending Yoga 101 after she retired from her job as a speech and language pathologist for preschoolers at the Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon.

Her friend had asked her to take part in the class in January 2012, but Southerland was at first skeptical. She has trouble with her heel and knee, she says.

“The heat had hit me like a wall, but somehow I managed to make it through the first class,” she says. “Before I knew it, August had come and I had lost around 20 pounds.”

Southerland retired that same month, and it was around that time that Bergen contacted her to take part in the Prevention story.

“Since the Prevention story, I have been able to do yoga longer because my strength has increased,” she says. “For me, I did nothing for a really long time, and at the beginning it was challenging,

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to say the least. But with each class, I get stronger physically and mentally.”

Before yoga, Southerland didn’t have a healthy hobby.

“Now, my mornings consist of making my bed and getting my Yoga stuff ready,” she says. “It’s amazing.”

Yoga 101 seeks to teach almost all its classes at a 110-degree temperature, says co-owner Jenni Juhl. And the teachers at Yoga 101 all have a different teaching style. Southerland says she has learned something varied from all of them.

“They have been great at modifying postures that I wasn’t able to do when I first started,” she says. “I think it’s a great studio, and it has not only improved my strength, flexibility, and balance, but also my life.”

— Brendan Haas

Yoga 101 is located at 2800 Lincoln Ave. It can be reached at 812-893-1320 and through its website at www.yoga-101.net.

Prevention magazine can be found at www.prevention.com.

Deputy for a day

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Stepping into a squad car for a ridealong with Vanderburgh County Deputy Sheriff J.J. Budde was exciting for me. After studying criminal justice, this was my chance to live a bit of what I learned with a man who has spent six years with the sheriff’s department.

The first call was from the Dogtown area. A man's dog, which had no collar, had gotten loose and a woman was seen picking

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Civilian sees slice of police life

it up in her car. When we entered the man's house, we were told to be careful because he had other dogs, including a pit bill, which might be vicious – so vicious that he licked my face when J.J. jotted down the information. We went to the Vanderburgh Humane Society to see if the dog that had gotten loose had been turned in.

We stopped on the West Side to speak to a man who knew the woman who had the dog. The man was accommodating, but still it was impressive to watch a deputy enter a strange house.

I followed like a good "cop."

Later, we were driving near the Lloyd and J.J. noticed something strange about the truck in front of us. The license plate was expired, and the driver had used a handicap sticker to conceal his renewal date.

Now, I had the excitement of actually being in a deputy's car with the blue lights flashing.

J.J. was careful not to upset the little girl in the truck. Although the man did own the truck, it had to be impounded because it was not tagged correctly.

Our last call was to a home where an 18-year-old man had broken his mom's glass patio door in an attempt to enter the house.

He lived there, but did not have his key. It was not the first time his mother had problems with her son and she wanted him removed. I felt for the mother, agreeing with J.J. that she would be upset if, in fact, her son was taken to jail. When we left, they had a truce. It was at times like this that you realize a good policeman has to combine psychology with his other talents.

I loved my ride-along and gained a whole new measure of respect for our lawmen and women. Now, when I watch my favorite show, "Criminal Minds," I wonder if the FBI has a ridealong program.

— Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt

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have five children squeezed into their two-bedroom apartment.

Gaffigan, who is Catholic, insists, “The Pope is not calling me up and saying ‘Have five kids.’ I like kids. I’m lucky to be married to the type of woman who wouldn’t think it’s the biggest crisis in the world if she got pregnant tomorrow.”

At the same time, he says it’s strange to navigate the world of parenting as a comedian.

“I work at night, I’m up until 2 a.m. – I shouldn’t be in charge of all these kids!” Gaffigan has famously said that after three kids, “people treat you like you’re Amish,” but it doesn’t bother him because having extremely pale skin and being in show biz means “I’m used to people treating me like I’m a weirdo.”

He’s seeing success, however. The boy from northwest Indiana who laughed at “The Carol Burnett Show” and idolized David Letterman will soon have a single-camera sitcom based on his real life. The NBC venture

out of Indiana, but you can’t take Indiana out of the Hoosier.

Comedian Jim Gaffigan, a native of Chesterton, Ind., has now lived in New York longer than he lived in the Hoosier state.

Yet he still peppers his speech with words like “hogwash” and finds his Midwestern friendliness a liability in the Big Apple.

Gaffigan grew up in a town where “you waved at every car that passed, whether you knew the person or not.”

Evansville residents will find that comedic approach refreshing on March 29, when Gaffigan presents “The White Bread Tour” at the Aiken Theater in The Centre at 7 p.m. The former finance worker jokes about food (his Hot Pockets routine is probably his most famous), laziness, camping, TV, and exercise, and he tries a universal approach to comedy. But family is a big part of his comedic life, too. Gaffigan and his wife and writing partner, Jeannie, now

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will be his first foray into this type of show since starring in 2000’s “Welcome to New York.”

Gaffigan was also a cast member of TBS’s “My Boys” from 20062009 and has appeared in such feature films as “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” and “Away We Go.” He has a new book from Crown Publishing, Dad is Fat, available for purchase starting May 7.

It’s all a big change for a guy who kept his day job in finance for eight years. Yet Gaffigan has pressed on to a life he describes as rich and rewarding, where he’s a standup by night and “at my daughter’s pre-school coloring a mitten” by day.

In a place where Hoosiers still are viewed as “people riding tractors,” Gaffigan admits that moving to the Big Apple showed him how much Indiana is “part of my identity. When I play shows in the Midwest, you can tell we’ve all had a similar upbringing.”

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Jim Gaffigan will perform at the Aiken Theater in The Centre at 7 p.m. on March 29.

See our Guide, Page 144, for more information.

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Freebird’s Last Flight

Free as a Bird Area inmates get chance at redemption

By Victoria Grabner

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Miller’s tears are a reaction to a unique ministry based on the music and lyrics of Southern hard-rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. This mainstay of classic rock is best known for the 1970s songs “Sweet Home Alabama,” “That Smell,” and “Free Bird.”

Yet despite the band’s reputation for drug and alcohol abuse, its song lyrics speak to something deeper, Barry tells inmates.

Lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, who was raised in the Christian faith, infused references to God and praying in his writing.

He also described events he and his band members had experienced, cautioning the band’s fans not to follow its example.

That’s what Barry and Joanne talk about in their nonprofit Freebird Outreach Ministry Inc., founded in 2010. Yet they aren’t lecturing from on high. As they’ve told inmates repeatedly since as early as 2003, they’ve made mistakes, too.

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isa Miller is wiping away tears.

It’s hard for her to talk, so the other five people in the room fall silent, sensitive to the seriousness on her face. They’ve all sat in on the same presentation; they’ve all listened to the same words. Yet Barry and Joanne McGarrh’s Freebird’s Last Flight prison ministry is hitting Miller harder than most.

“I almost died of an overdose,” Miller says softly, haltingly. “I’m just glad that I found Him in my life again and accepted Him as a higher priority. I’ve changed in so many ways.”

Minutes later, Miller returns to her cell.

Barry and Joanne, however, remain standing. They’re waiting for the next group of inmates to walk in the door. This is what they do, this Henderson couple, 7 to 8 times a month in prisons and jails mostly in the Tri-State area. And Vanderburgh County Detention Center inmates like Miller love them for it.

Songbirds // Barry McGarrh, Jo Jo Billingsley, and Joanne McGarrh became close friends

before Billingsley died from cancer in 2010. Billingsley was one of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s original three backup singers.

“I’ve been looking forward to you coming here,” a female inmate exclaims as soon as she sees Joanne and Barry. It’s a Monday night, and the 18 women who’ve walked into the small room at the Vanderburgh County Detention Center are all dressed in red. They wear socks, flip flops, and several grins. Some clutch Bibles. Joanne exchanges hugs before giving a short introduction. And then Barry begins, telling how Lynyrd Skynyrd is actually the skewed spelling of the name of three original band members’ former high school teacher; how the band members battled drugs and alcohol; and that the tragic Oct. 20, 1977, plane crash killed six people, including three band members.

It was a familiar story to Jo Jo Billingsley. In an interview Barry plays for the inmates, she tells the TV show “The 700 Club” that she made a living as a backup singer before being hired to sing for Lynyrd Skynyrd. That’s when she became heavily involved in drugs

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and alcohol, which “disintegrated” her life.

“After my dad died, I got mad at God,” she said, before she died of cancer in 2010. “So I shut the door to God, and that (left) the door to the Devil right open.” Billingsley later left the band before lead singer Ronnie Van Zant asked her to return in the fall of 1977. He wanted her to meet them immediately in Greenville, S.C. “When I was talking to him on the phone, I heard this one word,” Billingsley said. “That one word was, ‘Wait.’” She agreed to meet the band a few days later at the Little Rock, Ark., show, which was to take place one night before the band was to play at Evansville’s Roberts Stadium. Yet that night, she had a premonition about the plane crash. “It was like the most vivid dream I’ve ever had – it was in Technicolor.

And I saw the plane, and then I saw it smack the ground.” The next night, the plane carrying 26 people crashed. Billingsley, meanwhile, felt immensely guilty that she was not on that plane. She continued to abuse drugs and alcohol. It took her years before she began to sing again. When she did, she decided to sing for the Lord, she said.

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er, Johnny, is pictured between Barry McGarrh and his wife, Joanne McGarrh. Johnny is the lead singer for today’s Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Well before the crash, however, lead singer Van Zant was trying to get his life back on track. He was starting to see that drugs weren’t the answer, Barry says. The following lyrics from the 1976 song “That Smell” are about fellow band member Gary Rossington’s drunken car crash. Barry

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plays it on speakers right there in the jail, for all the women to hear: “Angel of darkness is upon you/Stuck a needle in your arm/So take another toke, have a blow for your nose/One more drink fool, will drown you/Ooooh that smell/Can’t you smell that smell/Ooooh that smell/The smell of death surrounds you.”

Several of the female inmates suggest the moral of the song is to not drink and drive, but Barry goes further. To him, it’s not the story, but the vantage point of the person who’s telling it, that can have the greatest impact.

“They were going beyond saying don’t drink and drive,” he tells the inmates, many of whom nod in agreement. “Who can tell you the most that you’re being a fool? It’s someone who’s been there. Someone (who’s) been destroying their life.”

Someone like Barry.

He tells his story last, without any video. And on paper, it’s relatively simple: He started his life in the church but got into drugs and alcohol early on. He married when he was 18, had two kids, and then divorced. It’s a tale that any number of people, not just inmates, might relate to. But as is true with most things, the reality cuts much deeper.

“You’ll become a product of who you hang around,” Barry says. “I was getting high and stuff and Sandy understood that. But she should have run from me.”

His wife was able to avoid drugs and alcohol for a time as she worked to raise their two boys. Yet Barry says his partying ways influenced her to become addicted. One night, Sandy got drunk, and he put a lit joint in her hand. Harder drugs followed. While Barry became clean in 2008 and returned to the church, his wife couldn’t stop herself even though she wanted to. They divorced.

On Dec. 27, 2005, Barry learned that she had shot herself in the head.

“When someone’s in the grave and two boys today don’t have their mother because of what I did, the road that I led – one plus one will equal two, always,” he says. “I was that one that made that other one equal two.

I was the one that did that.”

Barry and Joanne have ministered to thousands of inmates and prisoners over the years, and they don’t always tell Barry’s own story. Yet Alan Wood, senior chaplain

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Texas Hill Country

Head for the Hills Texas Hill Country offers hiking, history, vineyards

By Paul Leingang

Why the flashlight?

The Eagle Eye Observatory, operated by the Austin Astronomical Society and the Lower Colorado River Authority, is free to guests of the resort. A USA Today article praised it for its accessibility and listed it as one of the top 10 dark sky observatories in the country.

A 16-inch Ealing “Educator” Cassegrain Telescope gives guests research-quality views of the moon and stars. The 12.5-inch Newtonian telescope is also available. The park practices what is known as “dark sky protocol,” keeping light usage to a minimum. The stars at night are big and bright in this part of Texas.

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here’s a reason you get a flashlight with your room key at Canyon of the Eagles Park and Resort.

It’s just a little more than an hour’s drive from Austin’s bright lights and music scene to the 940-acre nature park teeming with wildlife and opportunities for hiking, bird-watching, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

In nearby Burnet, there is dining, shopping, and Texas history. A Vanishing Texas River Cruise provides an opportunity to see eagles, osprey, pelicans, and a variety of wildlife on and around Lake Buchanan.

There are mountain bike and running trails at Reveille Peak Ranch, a 1,300-acre location for extreme sports events, adventure, and education. And there is wine tasting at a winery inspired by the owners’ year in France.

At the resort, you may well meet Cindy Bower, president and CEO of Calibre, the management company that recently brought new ideas and a hands-on approach to hospitality and guest services. I don’t know if the flashlight was her idea, but that is the kind of thing she would think of.

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The road to the Fall Creek Vineyard is beautifully framed by the overhanging trees in spring and summer; Bluebonnets line the road every spring when they begin to bloom; The Overlook Restaurant offers a tremendous view, a seat by the fire, and gourmet food.

Gravel to Gourmet Whether on a campsite or in one of the resort rooms, visitors can take a gravel path to the pool, the bar, or to fine dining in the Overlook Restaurant. A table near the fireplace is great in the cool seasons of the year, and the view from a window wall explains the restaurant name.

Water and Wine When Lake Buchanan rises above its drought-affected level, visitors can take a boat across the water to Fall Creek Vineyard to sample some of the best wines in Texas. A scenic drive around the lake will also get you there.

The words “Texas” and “wine” do go together, historically and in the present.

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Burnet County, Canyon of the Eagles Park and Resort, and Reveille Peak Ranch are in the northernmost part of the hill country, amid the granite domes and limestone bedrock of the Llano Uplift.

Reveille Peak Ranch offers extreme sports, mountain biking trails over granite outcroppings and dry stream beds, and other adventures. It is a host for the Wounded Warrior Project for members of the military returning home to their families after deployment. Emergency service teams also use the ranch to learn and practice rescue maneuvers and to scuba dive in an old graphite quarry.

The Highland Lakes area includes Lake Buchanan and bills itself as one of the best family getaways in the state of Texas, with many locations for camping, swimming, fishing, and boating. Lake Buchanan, seriously affected by the drought of recent years, is the northernmost of five lakes in a chain leading southeast toward Austin.

Trips by Day After a night of stargazing, a day trip might take a visitor to the home of President Lyndon B. Johnson – a short trip, even by Indiana standards, of about 50 miles.

No vacation is complete without tasting local foods: Try pickles and peach tea with lunch at Tea-Licious on Burnet’s historic square and then dinner at the Tamale King in the community of Buchanan Dam. In between meals, taste the locally bottled Tempranillo wine on your tour of the Fall Creek Vineyard, where grape vines flourish in warm days and under cool breezes from Lake Buchanan.

Enjoy any meal at the Overlook Restaurant at Canyon of the Eagles. My most memorable was the signature Eagle’s Nest breakfast of pulled pork and poached eggs with avocado in a nest of hash brown potatoes.

‘Tis the season If you tour the area in December, as I did, you are invited to join visitors from throughout the United States to see “Main Street Bethlehem.” Thousands come to wander among costumed townspeople in the marketplace and among camels,

sheep, bakers, sellers of brass, tax collectors, tavern keepers, and Roman soldiers, to witness what life might have been like at the time of Christ’s birth.

Also, some hiking trails at Canyon of the Eagles are off limits during part of the year (March 1 to Aug. 31) to protect nesting sites of the black-capped vireo and the golden-cheeked warbler.

Spring is the time to enjoy fields of bluebonnets, the state flower. Burnet calls itself the “Bluebonnet Capital of Texas” and hosts an annual Bluebonnet Festival the second week in April.

Best place to stay A good place to spend the night would be Canyon of the Eagles Park and Resort for tent camping, RV sites, or in one of the 62 comfortably casual rooms patterned after 1920s Hill Country homes (with hair dryers and coffee makers in the room and rocking chairs on the porch – but no TVs).

The resort includes the observatory, a pool, outdoor movie viewing area, nature hikes, ranger programs, geo-caching, a complete bar, a full service restaurant, and a TV set in a centrally located recreation room (if you really have to have it). The resort is familyfriendly and pet-friendly. It also welcomes corporate retreats and weddings. See www. canyonoftheeagles.com.

Where to learn more Austin Astronomical Society www.austinastro.org Buchanan Adventure Tours www.buchananadventuretours.com Burnet Chamber of Commerce www.burnetchamber.org Fall Creek Vineyards www.fcv.com Longhorn Caverns State Park www.longhorncaverns.com Main Street Bethlehem First Baptist Church www.fbcburnet.org Reveille Peak Ranch www.rprtexas.com Tamale King www.tamalekingrestaurant.com Vanishing Texas River Cruise www.vtrc.com EvansvilleLiving.com march | april 2013 31

By Victoria Grabner

Old Man Winter has officially left the scene. But as we all know here in Southern Indiana, spring is shaky. It throws a thunder tantrum and then just as quickly settles into a quiet, sun-filled calm. That can leave many of us feeling both uneasy and hopeful, optimistic yet cagey. And that’s not a surprise. Stress is a major part of our lives at any time of the year, but especially during unsteady times. So here are some ways to both welcome the new season and adjust to its mercurial nature. Relax and Renew, with our help, and the assistance of some local experts.

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Spring into spring feeling rejuvenated and refreshed

O Get Organized She lassos it. That’s what professional organizers do, after all, day after day after day.

But this woman who owns Lasting Order in Newburgh isn’t just a working gal. Neither is she perfect. Payne has three kids. She moved 11 times in her first 12 years of marriage. She knows what it is to be overwhelmed. And that, it turns out, is how many of her clients feel when they ask her to help them organize their files, their homes, and their calendars.

“It’s just drowning them,” Payne says.

“Most of them describe, when we are done with them, (that) they feel free. It really helps improve their mental outlook. They just feel so much better.”

Payne’s first act in organizing someone’s room or calendar is to ask what stresses them the most. She calls it eating the frog, a not-sodelectable term that means to complete the least desirable task first. That’s because, Payne says, “the rest of your day can only get better.”

Payne says no one is born knowing how to catalogue or how to organize. But these

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“Life happens to everybody,” Payne says. “Life gets messy. So it’s all about maintenance, and putting up habits and routines to keep it the way that you want it to be.” >> www.lastingorder.net

Color Your World

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Colors can impact us psy-

Interior by Cinda Vote

Photos provided by Amy Payne

Amy Payne doesn’t just know chaos.

chologically, emotionally, and even physically. So if you are suffering from stress and its effects, you might consider changing the colors in your environment. Cinda Vote, an interior designer at Y Factor Studio, says a number of her clients seek calming colors in their homes. But it’s not just a matter of color. Shades and tints matter, too. “A soft butter yellow will lift your spirits, but if it’s too strong of a yellow, like a lemon yellow, it can cause anxiety,” Vote says. Blue can also be problematic.

Brighter blues tend to stimulate the feel of a home, while softer blues

have a more calming effect. Green, however, is most associated with nature. The Pantone® Color of the Year happens to be emerald green, which Vote says enhances the sense of well being, balance, and harmony.

While each client is different, Vote seeks to decorate their homes with colors that make them feel peaceful and comfortable. “It saves them a lot of money,” over the long run, she adds. “The right color palette will ease tensions and support harmony in their lives.” >> www.yfactorstudio.com >> www.pantone.com

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Eat Well Photo by Jordan Barclay

Drop the potato chips.

The Secret Garden

Indulge Yourself

Sometimes the best way to relax is just to pamper yourself. The Secret Garden, 101

State St., in Newburgh offers the best reasons to escape stress with a multitude of products.

Owner Barbara Ulrich carries Baudelaire Inc. soaps, lotions, and gels, as well as Rance Soaps from France. Towel lines for sale include Sferra, Abyss, Matouk, and Peacock Alley. Wrap yourself in a big, fluffy robe and then lay down for a nap wearing soft, comfortable pajamas. The shop carries several brands of pajamas and women’s nightwear (like the comfy lounge wear worn by model Lori Lynn), as well as a high-end line of women’s slippers by Patricia Green. The shop located at the corner of Jennings and State streets also offers high-quality bed and bath linens by Sferra, Peacock Alley, and Matouk. For lounging on the sofa, try cashmere throws from Sferra, and handmade throws from Textillery Weavers in Bloomington, Ind. The Secret Garden carries a limited supply of men’s special shaving creams and lotions, as well as scented diffusers from K. Hall and Hillhouse Naturals.

Need the full spa experience? Then consider the famous mineral spas at French Lick and West Baden about 1 ½ hours northeast of Evansville.

The two-level natatorium at West Baden offers a full service spa with 12 treatment rooms, a fullservice salon, and a health club with an indoor lap pool. The spa at French Lick features 28 rooms and a diverse number of treatments. The Pluto Bath, in particular, is well known for its historical healing mineral spring waters, which help alleviate stress and pain while also nourishing skin. >> www.secretgardennewburgh.com >> www.frenchlick.com

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If you want to feel calm, says Evansville chef Cheryl Mochau, try an apricot.

Foods like apricots, kale, sunflower seeds, turkey, chicken, tuna, Swiss chard, salmon, and onions are high in tryptophan, a natural-sleep inducing chemical.

Mochau also advises against eating lots of sugar and salt. While she and her husband munch on almonds, pecans, walnuts, and cashews every day, “it’s better if they are not salted.

The salt tends to constrict the heart muscles, and it gets the heart pumping.”

Magnesium is also a key calming chemical because it relaxes muscles. Almonds, cashews, and peanuts are good sources of magnesium and protein, as well. Magnesium that is paired with calcium can also build bones – think milk, yogurt, low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese, and sliced cheese. Mochau also recommends adding apricots, berries, or peaches to plain yogurt or cottage cheese, and to avoid sugar substitutes.

“Even some of the fake sugars, they get your central nervous system going,” she says. “They may not have the calming effect that you are looking for.” >> www.mochau.com/ cherylreallycooks

Awaken Spiritually i can make a difference. Just ask Mike Reffett and his wife, Michele, who’ve attended 12 to 15 retreats at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Seminary and its School of Theology. Founded in 1857 by Benedictine monks from the Swiss Abbey of Einsiedein, the seminary is about an hour northeast of Evansville. “It’s a quick way to slow down when the pace is fast,” Mike Reffett says. He and his wife are Catholic, and they’ve participated in spiritual discussions at Saint Meinrad’s with a number of others coast to coast. Yet not everyone who goes to this picturesque locale is searching for a religious experience. History buffs may appreciate the stories behind the construction of the buildings on the property. Reffett says there is also an ornate flower garden behind the church, which, at night, is illuminated by stained glass windows.

“It’s easy to enjoy it because it’s not intense in any way,” he says. “The more you go there, it just kind of grows on you.” The property offers a furnished guesthouse with a private bath, chapel, conference rooms, reading rooms, a dining room, and a welcome center.

The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph in Daviess County, Ky., also offer retreats. A spinning gathering is scheduled for May 11. Participants will have a chance to make new friends and improve their spinning, weaving, knitting, and crocheting skills.

Couples may appreciate workshops offered by Community Marriage Builders. A free marriage enrichment weekend will take place April 12-13 in the Gasthof Amish Village in Montgomery, Ind. >> www.saintmeinrad.org

Photo provided by St. Meinrad Archabbey

>> www.ursulinesmsj.org >> www.communitymarriage builders.com

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Even a few days away from the stress of the daily grind

Self Care Professional Care

Wellness Mission

It may sound like the newest

Health is multi-pronged By Beth Tompkins

game show to hit the network. Yet the “Wheel of Wellness” is actually the latest trend sweeping the holistic health community.

Stacey Shanks, yoga instructor at Tri-State Athletic Club, and Helen Shymanski, health and wellness coordinator for St. Mary’s Women’s Wellness Center, say local residents are starting to see that there are multiple ways to become healthy.

“Wellness is more than just going to gym,” Shymanski says, “It’s more than just doing yoga or just getting a massage. It’s a balanced and a multi-pronged approach to health and wellbeing.”

Because each spoke is important, there’s no right or wrong place to start. Each aspect of wellness is equally important, so it’s more about finding what interests you than about following a step-by-step guide.

“It’s like ice cream – you just have to pick your flavor,” Shanks says. “And with yoga in particular, there are plenty of flavors to choose from.”

She says a lot of first-time yoga students look at yoga as if it is just another workout. Shanks’ hot yoga in particular cranks the temperatures to 105 degrees, so they want to sweat. They want to burn calories. They think as long as they are doing those things, they are being good to their body. But Shanks says her students soon realize yoga is not necessarily a path to torch calories. Yoga is also a pathway to greater self-awareness.

“It truly is a life change,” Shanks says. “And you can see it with someone starting out, that they start to alter their approach and intention. It’s great to see.”

One key aspect of yoga is the mantra of mindfulness.

Restorative yoga, a growing trend where students hold fully supported poses for 3 to 5 minutes each, rests on this concept.

“Just as there are times in your life when you need to rest and relax and there are times when you need to get up and get going, your physical workouts are the same,” Shymanski says.

“It’s good to have all these modalities and tools in your toolbox.

There’s a natural flow of life and of energy, and you come to understand that you need both the high and the low.”

>> www.tristateathleticclub.com >> www.stmarys.org/womenswellness

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Hobbies can rejuvenate.

Get your hands dirty when the 2013 Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association holds its annual plant sale May 4-5 at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center. Meanwhile, the next Tour de Fleur (a garden walk) will be held June 8-9. On display will be 12 residential gardens located in Evansville, Newburgh, and Haubstadt, Ind. For rainy days – and not so rainy days – take up quilting. The Quilter’s Nest, 2814 Mt. Vernon Ave., offers classes, kits, fabric, and a social atmosphere, says Holly Yingling.

She co-owns the store with Mary Brass.

“People are staying home more, they need something to do, and people love to quilt

Holly Yingling and Mary Brass – (both) men and women,” Yingling says.

“And our beginner classes are always full.”

Book clubs and presentations are always popular. Meetup.com helps you connect with the Evansville Women’s Book Club. Author Brian Kimberling is scheduled to speak about his new book of fiction, Snapper, about an affable bird researcher, at Barnes and Noble on April 22 at 7 p.m. The Evansville Vanderburgh

Music to Your Ears

The most famous line ever penned

But sweat to their brow By Alfred Savia

about the soothing quality of music was not written by William Shakespeare but coined

by William Congreve, in the tragedy The Mourning Bride in 1697: “Musick has Charms to sooth a savage Breast/To soften Rocks, or bend a knotted Oak.” In today’s jargon, one could say “Leave all your stress and worries at the door – relax and listen to this beautiful music. It’ll help you

chill.” Indeed that is my goal as conductor of an orchestra – to offer a temporary refuge from the everyday worries and trivialities in our “temple of music,” the Victory Theatre.

For musicians, though, and for me as a conductor, it might surprise many that the process of making that music is not at all relaxed and stress-free. Professional musicians are highly trained, disciplined, and driven perfectionists. Each member of the orchestra

Maestro Alfred Savia

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Photo by Hannah Jay

Discover a New Passion

Public Library offers a variety of book discussions, including one about Naomi Novik’s fantasy series Temeraire on April 10 at 6 p.m. >> www.swimga.org >> www.quiltersnest.net >> www.meetup.com/ Evansville-Womens-Book-Club >> www.barnesandnoble.com >> www.evpl.org

crafts his or her individual part to blend into what will become a unified, harmonic musical offering – much as each ingredient in a great dish must be fresh and flavorful to create a plate that will be delightful to the palate. In fact, in France, the conductor is actually called the Chef d’Orchestre!

While we sweat all the musical details – playing all the right notes in the right rhythm with perfect intonation and uniformity of style – the real goal is to translate the often incredible combination of notes the composer has written on the page into a sublime, transcendental entity that, at its best, is experienced with listeners (the audience) and performers (the orchestra) in the same space (the concert hall). Never was this more evident than in the Philharmonic’s recent All Beethoven program, where those of us on stage could sense that our patrons were spellbound from first note to last. And if the opening phrases of the slow movement of Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concerto, with the achingly beautiful muted strings that finally meld with some of the most delicate notes ever played on a grand piano, did not have enough charms to soothe … well, you must be a really hard rock or a very knotted oak.

>> www.evansvillephilharmonic.org

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Maestro Alfred Savia has been the music director of the Evansville Philharmonic since the 1989-90 season.

R Update Your Style a unique haircut and style. Waleed Fehme owns Waleed’s International Hair Design & Therapeutic Spa, 4901 Tippecanoe Dr., and he often travels to California to learn about the latest trends. He’s also worked with clients who’ve used their new look to make positive changes in their lives. “It’s all about hair and makeup and what it can do for the person,” Fehme says.

“When you see a really pretty hair style moving around, you want to look at her face, and then you want to see her body. It’s hair, really, that makes a huge difference in life. We always tell (clients) that everyone is beautiful, and we make it obvious.” >> www.waleedshairandspa.com

Ginni Whelan and Waleed Fehme

Go Out for a Smoke

Kick back, put your feet up, and light up that cigar. Matt Latham, the store manager at Cigar! Cigar!, says lighting up a cigar can help relieve stress. The business located at 500 N. Congress Ave. offers a selection of 1,450 different cigars of varying lengths, brands, tobaccos, and flavors. Men and women who purchase cigars from the humidor are also invited to puff them right then and there. Cigar! Cigar! offers free Wi-Fi and comfortable chairs.

“We get guys every Wednesday and Friday mornings … who come in and smoke cigars,” Latham says. “Other guys have had a stressful day and they come in and plug their laptops in, and they are on their own.” >> www.cigarcigar.us

Photo by Natalie Greer

Photo by Greg Eans

For an aesthetic renewal, try

Find Your Sound “We know from research

that music has the ability to change a person’s mood as well as to increase their pain tolerance (and to) decrease their respiration rate and blood pressure,” says Casey DePriest, the owner of Integrative Music Therapy, 621 S. Cullen Ave. Many of her clients have developmental and learning disabilities. Yet others who struggle with high anxiety, chronic health issues, and other stressful circumstances also can benefit from her methods. Progressive muscle relaxation helps her clients who are feeling muscle pain release tension in their bodies. Imagery is also helpful, DePriest says.

She helps her clients visualize that the music is flowing over them like a blanket. “The music is not just something auditory,” she says. “It becomes something that you can see and feel. So in a sense, the music can kind of massage you and attend to the parts of you that are holding stress.” DePriest prefers to use live music when tending to her clients’ needs.

However, recorded music can also help clients who are trying to manage stress on their own. Piano or guitar instrumentals, possibly infused with nature sounds, are common examples of relaxing music.

>> www.inmusictherapy.com

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i Go Outside

Cecile Martin

Making Scents

Aromatherapy can help you heal

They can instantly remind you of your

By Beth Tompkins

grandmother. They can also rumble your stomach. Yet did you know that scents can also have the power to heal?

Cecile Martin, owner and director of Bodyworks Massage Institute, says aromatherapy is now being applied in medicinal settings.

More people are using essential oils on acupressure points or meridian pathways as part of other bodywork therapies to elicit a healing response.

“The application of essential oils for use in oncology massage, digestive disorders, and pain relief, to name a few, has been in practice for many years across the world,” Martin says. “Through reading and personal experience, more people in our area have become aware of the powerful healing aspects of using therapeutic grade essential oils massaged directly onto the body.”

Several coordinating plant and flower extracts can alleviate stomach ulcers, heartburn, nausea, and cramps.

Common scents for healing include peppermint, fennel, and anise for digestive issues, as well as ginger and cinnamon.

If you’re just getting started, Martin suggests trying aromatherapy as a mood enhancer. For example, diffuse a scent into the air or place a drop or two of the oils on the wrists, shoulders, or soles of the feet.

If you’d like to explore the healing side of aromatherapy, contact a professional for guidance.

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Great Blue Heron Eagle Slough observation deck

Photos by Steve Gifford

Photo by Natalie Greer

If the best way for you to relax

is to get away from creature comforts, then consider bird watching. John James Audubon State Park, Museum and Nature Center across the Ohio River in Henderson, Ky., offers lots of opportunities to view wildlife. Walking trails varying in difficulty and length meander through hardwood forests and lakes. More than 20 species of warblers migrate through Audubon in the spring. The park is also a wonderful spot for watching belted kingfisher, green heron, woodpeckers, and many other waterfowl.

For another opportunity to bird watch, the Ohio Valley Birding Festival will offer its Eagle Slough Natural Area Birding Hike on April 19 in the Sloughs Wildlife Management Area just outside the city of Henderson. These 10,000 acres of wetlands are home to nearly 10,000 geese and 10,000 ducks during the winter. You may see Wood Duck, Winter Wren, warblers, vireos, thrushes, tanagers, and late shorebirds.

The opportunities don’t end when the sun sets, either. April happens to be an active stargazing month. International Dark Sky Week is April 5-11, and remote locations like Posey County, Ind., or St. Meinrad Archabbey offer a great opportunity to see the Milky Way. The Lyrids meteor shower will take place April 22, and that usually means you’ll get to see about 10 to 20 meteors falling to Earth per hour. April 28 will be a good day to see Saturn, too, as that’s when the planet will be closest to Earth.

Koch Planetarium at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science also offers show times of 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Hubble Vision is available until May 26 at 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Participants will have an unblinking eye at thousands of objects in the universe. The planetarium also offers “The Sky Tonight” at 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The program helps participants find planets and that night’s constellations. >> www.parks.ky.gov >> www.eagleslough.org >> www.emuseum.org/ koch-planetarium

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Since 1998, Bodyworks Massage Therapy has provided the highest quality therapeutic massage, bodywork, and spa treatments available in the Evansville area. Our mission has always been to provide compassionate touch in a calm and spiritually-uplifting environment, using the most natural, effective, and holistic products available to soothe the aches and pains of our over-stimulated lifestyles.

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• Evansville’s finest party host will organize all birthday activities, entertain, and serve guests • A free buffet pass for each child on their next visit • All you care-to-eat buffet and drinks for each guest • Private party room for up to 90 minutes • 2 free attractions for the birthday child • Invitations and Thank You cards • A balloon bouquet • 1 free adult buffet

Having to ship items back and not finding the exact size you need can be a problem.

In-store shopping eliminates many hassles.

We offer great customer service, alterations, and free gift-wrapping on your selections.

Our store prides itself in finding Americanmade clothing for our customers.

What’s new for spring?

Squeakers shoes and sandals in all colors.

We’ll also have some of the newest trends, including bright orange, chevron print, florals, pastel polos, and fun, flowing styles. We have some fantastic dressy and casual brother-and-sister combinations.

Klassy Kids offers more than 50 different companies with a style to fit every child.

There is also a great selection of beautiful layettes, blankets, and special gifts. We are well stocked in First Communion dresses and veils. Swing into spring at Klassy Kids.

Our selections are functional and unique!

Youth Service Bureau Lisa Bosley, Executive Director

Why is it important for families to get involved with the Youth Service Bureau, and how do children benefit?

Nothing is more important for a child than to be surrounded by a loving, caring, and nurturing family. But the truth is, sometimes this relationship falters and needs a little help. That is where the Youth Service Bureau can help. YSB provides programs that target youth who have issues with substance use, aggression, truancy, theft, or those who need individual outpatient counseling. When the family gets involved in a child’s life and provides appropriate intervention, nurturing, and support, the child is ultimately empowered to utilize skills learned at YSB.

La Petite Demoiselle — A Boutique for Little Girls Julie Bowler, Owner

What are you most excited about this spring season?

We are excited to be in our new location in the Midtown District. Carolyn’s has been

a fashion landmark in Evansville for more than 20 years — so it is fun to carry on the tradition in this great location! We are thrilled to have grown so much in less than a year. The move has allowed us to expand and showcase some of the most well-loved brands in children’s clothing and accessories. We now offer more than 40 brands for ages 0-12 years, including handmade, local, and many “made in the USA” labels. We are also the world’s largest retailer of Pixie Girl — a truly beautiful and comfortable line of girl’s clothing, and we continue to be Evansville’s exclusive retailer of Persnickety, one of the top names in boutique clothing. Giggle Moon, Tralala, and Dollcake are among our top sellers. We are also thrilled to now offer Livie & Luca shoes and Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper Bags.

The largest fashion fabric store in the Tri-State area.

Le Petit Prince

Ashley Nanninga, Owner What is unique about Le Petit Prince?

We are solely focused on catering to the youngest men (sizes birth through age 8).

We found that there was a need for a boyfocused boutique, and so we sought to create just that! We offer a variety of styles from the traditional appliqué and smocked pieces of Little English to trendy, urbaninspired Joah Love, from Appaman to Zutano and so much in between. We also offer one of the largest selections of Melissa and Doug toys in the area. We belong to the company’s partner buy-up program, allowing us to keep our costs down. This translates to 10 percent off retail on all Melissa and Doug products every day.

• One of the largest button inventories in the country • Over 3,000 trims & elastics • Wide range of children’s patterns (preemie - preteen) • A variety of fabrics for all your children’s needs • Offering beginner to master level sewing classes

Come for the fabrics -stay for the inspiration!

Evansville Day School

Neil Saunders and Mary Jane Gibson, Interim CoHeads of School What does the Summer Academy offer?

The Summer Academy offers educational, enriching, and exciting programs for children entering preschool through fifth grade. Students engage in dynamic activities designed to spark curiosity. Each week offers new themes and programs

4406 E. Morgan Ave. • Evansville

(812) 471-7945

Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

www.LetsSew.com

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taught by Evansville Day School’s talented faculty. The weekly themes vary depending on the ages of the students.

Students entering junior pre-kindergarten through kindergarten experience funfilled weeks with themes like All About Animals, Adventure Land, Let’s Cook, and Let’s Go Camping. Students entering first through fifth grades have themes such as Tech Week, Celebrate the Great Outdoors, When Am I Ever Going To Use This Stuff?, and Books, Books, Books.

Both age groups have one week with the theme 5 Days to a Healthier Me.

What are the times and cost of the Summer Academy?

The half-day program runs from 8:3011:30 a.m. and costs $145 per week. The full-day program runs from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and costs $175 per week. Before-care is available free of charge, and after-care is available from 3:30-5:30 p.m. for $25 per week. Special discounts are available for attempting multiple weeks. Please register by April 1 to enjoy the early registration rate.

Dates of the Summer Academy are from the week of June 10 to the week of Aug. 5.

How do I register my child for the Summer Academy? www.foryourlittleman.com

For more information or to register, visit www.evansvilledayschool.org or email klashley@evansvilledayschool.org.

GattiTown

Sabrina Zeidler and Amy Hutto, Marketing Managers What can I expect to be served in the All-You-Care-To-Eat buffet at GattiTown?

In the former Carolyn’s Fashions building, in the heart of Midtown shopping district.

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We take pizza seriously. That’s why we hand-roll dough fresh each morning, use our all-natural signature sauce with 16 secret herbs and spices, and top it all off with Hormel meats, smoked provolone cheese, and a variety of toppings. For health-conscious customers, we also offer fresh produce that is hand-chopped daily.

With so many Gatti’s Favorites to choose from, you won’t know where to start. If you want something special, just ask, and we will make a unique pie just for you in

about seven minutes. And since it’s All-YouCare-To-Eat, the buffet options never end!

Can I host a field trip, church outing, scout group, or hold a FUNdraiser at GattiTown?

GattiTown is the perfect spot for your next field trip or group outing. Our private party rooms are ideal for keeping the class or group together. Scouts will even make their own pizza. Our buffet variety pleases all appetites. GattiTown is committed to the community and to helping you succeed.

We are involved in numerous FUNdraiser programs and are always looking for schools, groups, churches, and teams to partner alongside. Let us help you create a great program to help your organization thrive. Your organization receives up to 15 percent of your group’s buffet and game card sales purchased at the door.

Do you offer any special programs for good students?

We have a Great Grades = Free Games program. Students with all A’s receive $7 in game play. B’s and better receive $5 in game play. The program is valid for grades K-5 and must be presented within two weeks of receiving grades. Schools participating in our Perfect Attendance program receive free buffet coupons for each student with perfect attendance.

Evansville Christian School

Paul Bair, Executive Director How many Evansville Christian campuses are there and where are they located?

ECS operates three campuses. Our East Campus is located inside Bethel Community Church, our North Campus is located inside Christian Fellowship Church, and our Newburgh Campus is located inside First Christian Church. Our soccer fields are located at Crossroads Christian Church.

What makes Evansville Christian School unique?

Several factors work together. First, our focus on academic excellence results in

ISTEP scores in the top five percent of all schools and an “A” rating from the Indiana Department of Education. Second, our small classes and involved parents create a learning environment that inspires students to excel. Third, our focus on character development, technology integration, and leadership skills prepares students for the 21st century. Finally, a Biblical worldview is integrated throughout our curriculum.

Summer Academy June 10 - August 9

How is spirituality incorporated in the curriculum at Evansville Christian School?

Our curriculum is aligned with and exceeds Indiana academic standards taught by Christian teachers who focus on teaching students from the perspective of God’s Word and serve as role models for our students. In addition to Bible class, students have a daily prayer/devotion time, learn scripture, attend chapel, interact with missionaries, and participate in service projects.

Does Evansville Christian School have plans for expansion?

The community may not realize that ECS has nearly 600 students. In response to our growth and feedback from parents, we conducted two community-wide studies on the need for a Christian high school. The results were very positive, showing that families desire the option of a Christian high school and encouraging ECS to build on its current PK-eighth grade foundation. As we develop plans, we are seeking a landowner, lead donor, or strategic partner to help launch a Christian high school and impact this community for generations.

From Curiosity to Wisdom Evansville Day School’s Summer Academy will offer educational and exciting programs for students entering preschool through fifth grade.

• Participants will engage in themed activities taught by Evansville Day School faculty.

• Children may attend select weeks or receive a discount for registering for all nine weeks. Extended care options are available.

Half Day $145/week Full Day $175/week

Register by April 1, 2013 to receive the early registration rate.

For More Information and to Register:

visit evansvilledayschool.org or email Kelly Lashley at klashley@evansvilledayschool.org

3400 North Green River Road • Evansville, IN 47715 812.476.3039 • evansvilledayschool.org

Moore Music

Brett Mulzer,Owner For what instruments do you offer instruction, and what age is the right age to start?

We offer lessons for guitar, drums, bass, keyboard, and vocals, and we have some of the best instructors in the Tri-State area. There is really no right or wrong age to start learning an instrument.

We have more than 150 students rang-

Strengthening Youth & Families Since 1973

Do you want to make a difference or do you want to be the difference?

Since 1973, Youth Service Bureau, Inc. (YSB) has provided quality, innovative services to our area youth and families. Collaborating with the juvenile court system and area schools, YSB provides school presentations addressing sexting and the law, school and cyber bullying, aggression, theft, substance prevention and out patient counseling. In addition, YSB offers prevention-based summer programming, a 24-hour emergency crisis line, and a Healthy Families home visiting program providing parents of children ages 0-3 education regarding all areas of healthy development. Our success is a result of those who champion the cause of making a difference in the lives of our future generation.

If you would like to help us with your tax deductible donation, please contact me personally, Lisa Bosley, Executive Director, at 423-5816 ext. 13 or lbosley@youthservicebureau.net.

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ing in ages from 3 to 80. We maintain a child-friendly environment where parents can actually watch their child expand his or her horizons. If you would like to get your child involved with music or if your son or daughter shows interest in music, call us or stop by and we will set you up with the right teacher to begin your child’s musical journey.

LaQuinta Schum,Owner What types of fabric do you carry that would work well for children’s clothing in spring and summer?

We have a wide selection of cotton fabrics and knits for children’s clothing. The prints are bright and vibrant. We have a large collection of solid colors to coordinate with these wonderful prints. Our staff creates beautiful outfits and dresses from this collection, and staff members are available to help you select items for your next project.

Will you offer any classes where I can learn how to sew a child’s quilt or outfit?

Now carrying women’s clothing and accessories

We offer classes every month. Some months there will be quilt classes, and other months there will be Kiddie Couture classes. The Kiddie Couture classes will focus on one of the children’s outfits/dresses that are so popular with young families. You can always find our class and event schedule on our website, www.letssew.com. We also post events on our Facebook page.

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Courtney Martin and Ashley Carroll, Owners What is your favorite clothing line at the Lollipop Tree this spring?

We love Mustard Pie for its unique, one-of-a-kind pieces and color combinations this spring. For older girls, we love the hip and trendy line by Sara Sara, Truly Me. It oozes fun with novelty details and special trims. But we don’t want to leave out the boys. Fore

by Axel & Hudson is a line inspired by golf but with a flair for fashion. They offer the best accessories for little boys.

Do you carry any clothing lines for stylish moms?

We are so excited to have expanded into the women’s industry. We now offer a select assortment of fashion forward women’s lines. Some of our favorite lines include Michael Stars and Judith March. Did we mention that we love accessories? It has become a passion in the store!

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and for moms.

You can use fabrics to create a bed covering, window treatments, pillows, a container, bags, toys — this list can stretch to the ends of your imagination.

The Lollipop Tree

Let’s Sew

Stylish clothes for kids...

I want to update my daughter’s room. What are some fun ways to make an impact by using fabric?

Guaranteed Price Matching

www.thelollipoptree.com 5625 E. Virginia St.

812.401.8733

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Locally owned and operated

(812) 479-9595 • 4200 E. Morgan Ave., Evansville • www.mooremusicev.com

Jennifer Drake, President, CEO

Preschool and the benefits of preschool have been in the news a lot lately. Are there real benefits to preschool?

The answer depends on the quality of the preschool program. A host of solid research shows that good preschools promote social-emotional and preacademic competencies that help children succeed in school. Whether it’s a full-day or part-day program, quality is the difference between “baby sitting” and the kind of early care and education that really help children. Indicators of a quality preschool include skilled teacher/caregivers, appropriate adultto-child ratios, planned activities to promote learning, nurturing adult and child interactions, and safe, stimulating environments. Programs with these qualities help prepare children not only for success in school, but also in life — through college attainment, higher earnings, and the ability to build and maintain relationships.

How do I find a high-quality program?

High-quality experiences can be found in a variety of settings. Paths to QUALITY is a tool to help parents identify a high-quality program. It’s a voluntary, four-level rating system that makes choosing a program easier. The high quality described earlier can be found in Paths to QUALITY Level 3 and Level 4 programs. Some part-time preschools are not eligible to participate in Paths to QUALITY; however, these programs can achieve other types of quality recognition. 4C can help families find a program that best fits their needs. 4C Play & Learn (facilitated play groups) is a fun, free alternative to preschool. At Play & Learn, young children and their caregivers engage in fun, learning activities together, and they also learn how to extend the fun and learning at home. J

Make Klassy Kids your stop for stylish spring clothes!

320 N. Elm St., Henderson, KY (270) 826-5793 Mon. - Sat. 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.

Klassy Kids

4C of Southern Indiana Inc.

Who cares for your child while you’re at work?

Is it a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other family member? Is it your friend or neighbor?

4C’s Play & Learn Playgroups are free, fun learning opportunities. ▶ For ages 0-5 with adult participation ▶ 90-minute sessions at various locations around Evansville ▶ Play time activities, arts & crafts, stories & music ▶ Take home activities & materials to extend the fun at home ▶ Meet other adults who care for children

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Summer Camps D’Alto StuDio

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Swonder

of Performing ArTs

summer day camp

D’Alto Studio of Performing Arts: Dream It! We’ll Help You Do It! A range of affordable music, acting, dance, and creative writing camps, mini-camps, and workshops throughout June and July.

Swonder Summer Day Camp is for children ages 6-12.

Session 1 begins May 28

• Acting Master Classes ages 12-18 • Summer Dance Intensive ages 6-14 • Half-Day Camps:Twinkle Stars Mini Camps ages 3-5

• Full Day Camps: Let’s Put On A Show! Scripted ages 6-17 • Broadway Boot Camp! ages 6-17 • Theatre Camp: Let’s Put On A Show! Write It! ages 6-17 • School of Rock Workshop ages 12-18 Visit our website for information, pictures, and forms.

303 N. Stockwell Road, Suite B. (812) 402-4166 • daltoarts.com

EvansvillE vandErburgh

public library

Swonder will offer 12 sessions of camp. Most sessions are 5-day sessions but we will also offer 4-day sessions on the holiday weeks as well as a back-to-school 2-day session the week school starts. We offer a multi-child discount.

Campers can participate in a wide variety of activities including: sports, crafts, and games, and have the opportunity to sign up for lessons in tumbling, ice skating, hockey, swimming, comic art drawing, and so much more. All at no additional charge!

Lunch and a snack are provided. For more information on session dates, please visit our website at www.skateswonder.com (812) 479-0989 www.skateswonder.com

Wesselman nature society

Outd00r day Camps

• Destination: Discovery Day Camp, March 25-29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Campers travel to different destinations each day to discover Evansville’s treasures during this spring break camp

Dig Into Reading: Uncover the History of the Library during the Evansville Vanderburgh public library’s Summer reading program for all ages.

• Unearth fantastic prizes • Discover exciting events • Dig up the EVPL’s past

Special giveaways to the first participants to pick up their reading log at Kick Off (quantities limited)

Kick Off Celebration Sunday, May 19 1-4 p.m.

Central Library, 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Can’t make it to the Kick Off? Join the fun at any EVPL location starting May 20. Program ends July 29.

www.evpl.org (812) 428-8200

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• Camp Out and About, June 24-28, 9 a.m.-4p.m.

Campers will get active in creative play at different OUTDOOR destinations each day, both natural and urban around the Evansville area.

• ECO Academy, July 8-12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Every child gets outside to explore, discover, play, and learn among nature.

• Junior Naturalist Camp, July 22-26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Learn about Indiana’s natural heritage and become certified as a Junior Indiana Master Naturalist.

www.wesselmannaturesociety.org (812) 479-0771

“A” Rated

by the Indiana Department of Education

ECS IS THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN THE TRI-STATE!

Join us at our • 600 Students (PK-8) • 35+ Years Experience • Small Classes • Extensive Technology • Licensed Teachers • Fully Accredited • Numerous Athletics • Involved Parents • Top 5% ISTEP • 100% Passed IREAD-3

OPEN HOUSE April 2, 2013

9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

At all THREE Locations: East (PK-8) at Bethel Community Church, 4400 Lincoln Avenue North (K-2) at Christian Fellowship Church, 4100 Millersburg Road Newburgh (K-1) at First Christian Church, 4544 State Road 261

Half and Full Day Kindergarten Available State Vouchers and School Choice Scholarships Available Register for the 2013/2014 School Year

(812) 477-7777

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diggin' in Azaleas // artful living Muralist Michael Smith // featured Bob & Judy Graper's Fan Cave

Home Style

what we like right now

What: Nora Fleming Serving Pieces Why: Celebrate every occasion with the help of customizable dishware and interchangeable ceramic “minis” for a festive affair.

Where: Gehlhausen Floral

What: Bike Chain Bowl Why: Makes recycling fun and creates a trendy spot for your miscellaneous items.

What: Items from Rifle Paper Co. Why: This line of hand-crafted paper goods makes saying “thank you” a more sentimental gesture.

Where: uncommongoods.com

Where: riflepaperco.com

What: Scizza scissors Why: Cleanly cuts anything from pizza to fabric with a clever all-in-one spatula with blades.

Where: dreamfarm. com/scizza/

What: Lamp in a Box Why: Choose a lamp that speaks to you. Don’t see one?

Not a problem, just create your own that will be sure to blend perfectly into your personalized haven.

Where: lampinabox.com

What: Rust-Oleum Chalkboard Paint Why: Converts surfaces into a usable chalkboard that brings out the kid in all of us.

Where: rustoleum.com

What: Sundance Sofa Why: Need a conversation starter?

Elegantly bold, this ruby leather sofa will be the center of attention in any room in the house.

Where: Lea Matthews

What: Acorn Fountain Why: Escape to your own backyard oasis and take in the calming power of this garden accessory.

Where: The Secret Garden, Newburgh, Ind.

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Artful living

Painting on the Walls

Object of desire

An elegant woman feeding the birds, a page on his way to becoming a knight, and a troll hiding beneath a bridge – these are just a few details in the new mural at John H. Castle Elementary School.

Michael Smith’s murals can be seen at every school in Warrick County except three. This new mural at Castle Elementary is located in the library and was inspired by the school’s name.

Every wall has been transformed into stone castle walls that include three picture windows in a magical world and a dragon and talking tree.

“I wanted the kids to feel the breeze, hear the birds chirp, and feel the sun’s warmth,” says Smith, who spent roughly three weeks working on the mural with a lot of help from his wife, Amanda.

“My wife and I have a nice system worked out,” Smith says.

“She goes through and base coats

the walls, and I come through and do the detail work. I wanted the mural to represent a magical environment where it helps the kids’ imaginations flow.”

Originally from Chandler, Ind., Smith has been painting professionally since the age of 17. His artwork can be seen in Chicago and Houston from his early days working as a commission artist in the late 1990s. In 2006, Smith returned to Chandler to settle down in this area. He owns Orange Moon Arts Studio in Newburgh.

“One thing that is really important to me about this area is that my family is located here,” he says. “They are able to see the artwork in person.”

Smith also has done murals at both YMCAs in Evansville and at the Behavior Networks’ Lifesong Academy. While not his only artwork, murals are his favorite because “with murals, you can change environments,” says Smith. Ranging from automobiles to body art, Smith’s passion is reflected in his work. “The art I create is not mine; it belongs to everyone,” he says.

— Brendan Haas

According to the color space experts at Pantone®, the hottest color of 2013 is emerald green. In step with this lush trend is a hand-painted parrot drawer chest from Century Furniture. Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta uses his own residences as inspiration to create his home collection for Century Furniture. His New York City home, his country estate in Connecticut, and his oceanside island retreat in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, all bring about a variety of sophisticated pieces. Available at BJ's Home Accents for $1,895.

For more information, contact BJs Home Accents at 812-853-7381 or visit www.bjshomeaccents.com

Photos by Will Steward

Artful Design// Michael Smith stands against a backdrop of his own making. Below is a portion of the mural in the library at John H. Castle Elementary School.

For more information on Michael Smith's work, call 812-449-7833 or visit www.orangemoonartstudio.com

Green with envy

Photo by Heather Gray

Murals enhance creativity in schools and homes

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Experience the Difference

NURSERY & GIFT SHOP

3801 N. Burkhardt Road 812-477-2869 Hours: Mon- Sat 8-5 Sun 11-4 www.combslandscape.com

Elegant Outdoor Living Love your outdoor spaces just as much as your interiors with Summer Classics outdoor furnishings, now available at Lea Matthews. Stop into our showroom today to see a sampling of available styles and get special introductory savings until April 10, 2013.

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Digging IN

On the Market

Photo provided by Brian Wildeman/Landscapes by Dallas Foster

6244 Lakewood Court, Newburgh, Ind.

Listing Price: $379,900 Vitals: This beautiful property has wonderful views of Pfafflin Lake. This brick home features four bedrooms and 3 ½ bathrooms, a stunning great room with a wall of windows, a kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter space, a serene, generous outdoor area with a gazebo, and much more.

Listing Agent: Chris Schafer, F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors, 812-430-9630

612 N. Main St., Henderson, Ky.

Spring into Spring

Azaleas and rhododendrons can succeed here Blooming rhododendrons and azaleas are a sure sign that spring is here and a new sea-

Listing Price: $595,000

son has begun. Yet Indiana’s typically hard clay soils can lack the quality nutrients these plants need to survive. That’s why these plants need a good amount of care to grow well here.

Gardeners should take a few extra steps to ensure azaleas and rhododendrons have the best opportunity to grow. These plants do not like to be in the full sun, so it is important to pick a location where they will be protected and the soil will be moist but not overly wet. Our soils in Indiana can become very hot and can dry out quickly. This can quickly stress the plants.

Good quality soil will make a difference. When installing a collection of plants, our company always brings in a highly organic soil mix that is a blend of topsoil and composted organic matter packed with nutrients for the benefit of the plants. Simply mixing in manure, peat moss, or compost can make a big difference in the health of these plants. Tilling the existing soil and blending in the new organic matter can really increase the quality of the soil, as well.

Azaleas and rhododendrons are best planted in holes that are about twice the width of the root ball or the plant. Blending Holly Tone, a natural fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants, and a few handfuls of pine bark fines into the backfilled soil will also make a big difference in the health of the plant. The pine nuggets create several added spaces in the soil, which allow the roots to grow more freely through the soil. The nuggets are also slower to break down and will condition the soil, helping the plant.

Existing azalea and rhododendron plants that are a bit scraggly or are turning yellow will also benefit from Holly Tone or Miracid. Both of these products can easily be found at your local garden center and are generally labeled as azalea and rhododendron fertilizers.

— Brian Wildeman

Vitals: A unique, gorgeous Victorian building circa the 1880s, this home has Old World charm with modern conveniences. The interior of this five-bedroom, three-bathroom home features lovely oak and cherry woodwork with mantels throughout, as well as meticulous fretwork.

With a ballroom and a bar on the third floor, this classic Victorian is a rare find.

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Listing Agent: Bob LeGate, LeGate Real Estate, 812-426-0220

6644 Hillsgate Court, Newburgh, Ind.

Listing Price: $625,000 Vitals: This spacious, two-story home is ideal for families with active lifestyles. The property includes extensive landscaping, an in-ground pool, a hot tub, and a lighted sports court.

Inside, the home offers four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a great room with a fireplace and high ceilings, a spacious kitchen, and plenty of storage space.

Listing Agent: Penny Crick, ERA First Advantage Realty, 812-483-2219

These are Zehner built homes.

We’ve been building award-winning homes in the Tri-State for more than 20 years.

We have a highly skilled crew focused on quality workmanship and efficiency.

woven dreams.

You can call us today to begin working on the home you’ve always wanted.

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Mike Zehner,

Graduate Master Builder

zehnermikea@yahoo.com

812-867-7707

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Entertaining the Possibilities

Bob and Judy Graper create a custom media room to the delight of their guests

Opening Up // Judy and Bob Graper renovated their home in Victoria Manor after living in it for a year-and-a-half to better enjoy their entertainment area and lake view.

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Photos by Jerry Butts

By Becca Harsch

These days, Bob and Judy Graper use their home and Comfortable Spaces // With the help of friend Karen Bosler, the

Photo by Karen Bosler

Photo by Jerry Butts

Grapers opened up their entertainment space — previously two separate rooms — to feature a 70-inch flat screen television (opposite) and bar with its own 46-inch flat screen TV. Though their audio-visual system is "awesome," Bob acknowledges, it's the lake view that gets top billing. Below, grandson Aiden, age 10, regularly visits his grandparents to fish from the home's dock.

Photo provided by Bob Graper

entertainment haven in The Lakes at Victoria Manor, near Victoria National Golf Club, to watch sports and gather with friends and family.

But 11 years ago, all they had on their new property in the Newburgh hills was an idea.

“When we first came out here, there wasn’t a house here,” Judy says, adding that they built the residence from the ground up.

They did so in the midst of a well-known golf club. Victoria National Golf Club’s website says it is ranked 35th on Golf Digest’s list of Top 100 Private Courses.

There are plenty of homes to match the beauty of the nearby course. Thanks to local homebuilder Robert Cook and designer H.G. McCullough Designers Inc., Bob and Judy Graper now have their own piece of beautiful.

It took about 1 ½ years to build their two-level home, which comes in at just under 7,000 square feet. And the Grapers thought it was perfect – until it needed to be torn apart. That’s what happened when they reconstructed their entertainment area on the home’s main level.

The entertainment area was designed with the help of friend Karen Bosler. She and her husband, Dean, live next door. They own Dean Bosler’s Furniture and Mattress Showroom in Evansville as well as Ashley Furniture HomeStore.

Though Karen Bosler no longer designs professionally, she suggested the Grapers make the entertainment space’s two separate rooms into one open area ideal for relaxing and entertaining.

“It’s amazing how things change,” Bob says.

The Grapers made substantial renovations. They tore down the walls of a former sunroom, adding hardwood floors and a bar with a 46-inch flatscreen TV. “It was like rebuilding the whole area,” Judy says of the transformation.

The wide-open space’s main attraction is a 70inch flat-screen TV that is surrounded by a custom wood entertainment unit designed by Wood Specialties by Fehrenbacher of Evansville. The area surrounding the TV feels like a theater, with a home audio system that was designed and installed by Paragon Sight Sound Security.

“We’ve got an awesome sound system,” Bob says.

The space also boasts a custom Fehrenbacher bar and wine cellar, and a wooden coppered ceiling also designed by Fehrenbacher.

It’s hard to ignore the large fireplace next to the entertainment unit – built by Cook and original to

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“Get-togethers usually wind up with guys at the bar, and the girls on the couch.”

— Bob Graper the house. Its mantel was carved by Chris Viehe, who owns Artisan Woodcrafters in Newburgh.

Judy says she likes to snuggle on the couch and to appreciate the fire while watching TV. The couple also has a jaw-dropping view of the lake in the back of the house.

Stunning even in the winter, “in the summer, it’s 100 times better,” Judy says of the lake view.

Like many of their neighbors, the Grapers enjoy using electric boats called ElDeBos – short for electric deck boats – on the lake. Their grandson, 10-year-old Aiden, fishes on the lake. Inside, he also gets a lot of use out of the entertainment cave, where he plays Wii. On Sundays, the Grapers use the entertainment area to watch games or golf on one or two of the TVs. “Get-togethers usually wind up with guys at the bar, and the girls on the couch,” Bob says.

Like true Indiana residents, the Grapers cheer for the Indianapolis Colts and the Indiana Hoosiers. IU is a family favorite, as their older son, Rob, graduated from the Kelley School of Business at IUBloomington in 1995 before returning home to join Bob in the family business, Midwest Systems and Services. Bob is the president of the company.

Rob, who later passed away, is responsible for the Grapers’ interest in the Victoria National Golf Club area. Rob first suggested it to his parents.

The couple’s younger son, Greg, also is an IU fan. He attended Indiana State University and currently lives in Florida. Judy’s father is an IU graduate.

“We love the Hoosiers,” Judy says.

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Exceptional landscaping is unified with its surroundings, working within the existing space to enhance, enrich and engage the senses.

A part of the Tri-State Area and Evansville for more than 30 years, Landscapes by Dallas Foster embodies this natural, seamless aesthetic in its work and through its team members’ integral involvement in each and every project, large or small.

This dedicated, hands-on approach is evident from Landscapes by Dallas Foster’s office personnel and crew members all the way up to its managers and designers, but it is never more evident than in owner Dallas Foster and assistant and designer Brian Wildeman.

Dallas, who owns and operates Landscapes by Dallas Foster with his wife Susan, is an Indiana native whose signature style has its roots in his education at Purdue University. Dallas’s unique vision is represented in each of Landscapes by Dallas Foster’s projects, utilizing natural palettes and creating landscapes that look and feel like a part of their surroundings. His perspective and designs have received national attention and awards and have provided a strong foundation for the company’s unmatched quality; Dallas has shared this perspective and insight as past president of the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association.

Brian, who manages Landscapes by Dallas Foster’s Evansville location, started developing his landscape design methodology in the sandboxes and gardens of his childhood Evansville home.

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Also a graduate of Purdue University, Brian has a passion for continually learning his craft and exploring new and innovative approaches; among his experiences, he has studied international horticulture in Germany and gained experience in residential and urban landscaping in Chicago. Now a resident of Evansville’s historic district, Brian draws from his past experiences and his present home in the heart of the city to offer a creative, worldly perspective to each and every project.

Together, Dallas and Brian work closely with each client throughout the proposal and design process to ensure a smooth blend of the client’s wishes and their artistry. Whether a project is large or small, they are continually involved, choosing plants and materials, working closely with the crew and communicating with the client. Each project, from natural to contemporary, or from informal to formal, is handled with the same care and attention to detail that Dallas and Brian have each put into their own homes and landscapes.

Through a wide array of services including design and installation, consultation, maintenance, seasonal displays, temporary displays and more, combined with extensive customer service, quality materials, years of education and expertise, and the ultimate artists’ touch, Dallas, Brian and the staff at Landscapes by Dallas Foster bring each client’s dream space to life in beautiful, harmonious, natural works of art.

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Historic New Harmony will host a lecture by spiritual leader Sister Joan Chittister as part of its Interfaith Dialogue Series. Chittister will speak in New Harmony, Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m. at the Atheneum, 401 N. Arthur St. The presentation, "God: the Feminine in the Divine," will address the feminine dimension of God in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Joan Chittister is an articulate social analyst and influential religious leader.

For more than 30 years, she has dedicated herself to advocating for universal recognition of the critical questions impacting the global community – peace, justice, and equality – and has received numerous awards and recognitions for her work.

Courageous, passionate, and charged with energy, she is a much-sought after speaker, commentator, counselor, and a clear voice across all religions.

A Benedictine Sister of Erie, Pa., Chittister is an international lecturer and award-winning author of more than 45 books. She is the founder and executive director of Benetvision, a resource and research center for contemporary spirituality located in Erie, Pa. A founding member of The Global Peace Initiative of Women, a partner organization of the UN, she works to develop a worldwide network of women peace builders. She has worked throughout the world with religious leaders and people of diverse faith traditions to advance world peace through the development of interfaith relationships and the spiritual questions of the age.

She has appeared on “Meet the Press,” been interviewed by journalist Bill Moyers, and has been featured on BBC forums with other religious leaders from around the world. Her web column, “From Where I Stand,” in The National Catholic Reporter, is routinely reprinted on Huffington Post, other websites, personal blogs, newsletters, and magazines.

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An important component of the legacy of New Harmony is the spiritual dimension of community, from its 1814 founding by religious separatists from Germany; to the 1825 Owen/Maclure secular utopian experiment; and to contemporary works of public art, architecture, lectures, and retreats which express diverse spiritualties. Historic New Harmony’s Interfaith Dialogue Series supports this legacy and ongoing community conversation.

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Each year, ladies look forward to donning hats and decorating tables at the Summer Hat Luncheon in New Harmony. This year, Historic New Harmony hopes you will join us as this vital fundraising event becomes Hats and High Tea. Attendees can look forward to the same unique opportunity to share food and conversation with friends around whimsically decorated tables at the New Harmony Inn Conference Center on Sunday, April 28, at 2:30 p.m. Assorted pastries and finger sandwiches will be served, along with hot tea.

As in previous years, table hostesses will bring table settings, but will now include a teapot and teacups. Time for table decorating will be available from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with table preview and shopping beginning at 2 p.m.

At this year’s Hats and High Tea, local merchants will display and sell their wares. While you socialize with friends, you can also shop for distinctive local items and support New Harmony businesses.

As always, this annual event provides necessary support for Historic New Harmony projects. Past projects include restoration of the Schnee-Ribyere-Elliott House and garden. Proceeds from Hats and High Tea will support projects celebrating the 2014 bicentennial of New Harmony.

Tickets are $35 per person. Attendees are encouraged to put together a table of 4-8 and to decorate that table.

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Henderson, Ky., native creates tonic, sees success

Since his days working in restaurants as a college student, Henderson, Ky., native Brooks Reitz had a knack for experimenting and creating new cocktails. Now he has his own label.

Reitz’s interest in cocktails began when he worked at the Louisville restaurant Proof, where he had the opportunity to learn the mixology craft. After being hired for a management position at the restaurant, he started to rework the cocktail program.

“I looked into seeing what kind of things I could make myself, for the restaurant, and one of the things I came across was tonic,” says Reitz. “I had always loved gin. It’s one of my favorite spirits, despite the fact that we are in Bourbon country.”

While experimenting with different tonics, Reitz wanted to find a good formula without high fructose corn syrup to create something healthier that would still make an excellent tonic. He began to have success and started serving his tonic in the restaurant.

That’s how Jack Rudy Cocktail Co.’s Small Batch Tonic syrup was born.

“That recipe compared to the recipe today is completely different,” Reitz says. “It’s changed and gone through many variations in the last six years, but that is kind of how it started.” Jack Rudy Cocktail Co.’s Small Batch Tonic is now an extremely popular tonic syrup and is continuing to see success.

The tonic syrup ingredients of cane sugar, orange peel, lemon grass, and quinine give the earthy taste that many gin and tonic drinkers look for.

Reitz later moved to Charleston, S.C., where “food and beverages are as much a souvenir as a T-shirt.” There, he became the manager of another restaurant, FIG, and once again worked on the cocktail program.

Interest in the Small Batch Tonic continued to grow in Charleston, and people began to ask where they could purchase the product.

“I began putting the tonic in plastic containers that customers

Photo by jordan barclay flavors cover photo by heather gray

HomeGrown Success// Brooks Reitz, a native of Henderson, could take home with Ky., is a mixologist with a passion for gin and tonic. His tonic syrup them, so that was sort of company, Jack Rudy Cocktail Co., has become a favorite at The the ‘light bulb’ moment,” Ordinary, the restaurant he manages in Charleston, S.C. says Reitz.

With the help of his heritage and (the feel of) something that is business partner, Charleston resident Taylor passed down from generation to generation,” Huber, the company has started to grow he says. nationally.

Reitz is currently the manager at a new

“We’re selling to practically 50 restaurant, The Ordinary, in Charleston, S.C., states, we have a Spanish distributor, which is home to James Beard Foundation and we just started distribution with winning chef, Mike Lata. These days, Reitz a Canadian distributor,” Reitz says. gets behind the bar only on special occa“So it has certainly grown from sions, but he always continues to work on being a hobby to a full-time, improving the cocktail program, looking for certifiable business.” the next great cocktail. Be sure to be on the The company is named lookout for Jack Rudy’s upcoming product, after Reitz’s great-grandfather the Small Batch Grenadine.

Jack Rudy, and the tonic — Dan Kissel named for him has an "old school" feel – all the way from its apothecary-style bottle For more information on Jack Rudy down to its name. “We wanted Cocktail Co. and creator Brooks Reitz, go to www.jackrudycocktailco.com. to give the product a sense of

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Food & Drink

food find

Mushroom munching Hunting the wild morel

To many outdoor mavens in the area, spring has sprung when the first reports of morel finds begin coming in from around the Midwest. Here in Southern Indiana, this annual renewal comes in April, and it’s the signal for mushroom foragers to head for the woods.

If it’s your first time, try to hunt for morels with an experienced mushroom hunter. These earthly delights can cost as much as $35 per pound, largely because they are difficult to find.

Some mushrooms can even be poisonous. Knowing where to look and what to look for are key to finding real morels.

Black Morels: During spring, when the nights get warmer and the rains begin to fall, black morels will start to appear. Black mo-

rels, or Morchella elata, can be identified by their dark, flat ridges, and dark pits. These morels can be found under a variety of trees but seem to be associated with ash and poplar trees. Because of their many uses in recipes by premier restaurants, they are one of the few mushrooms hunted commercially.

yellow Morels: The yellow morel, or Morchella esculenta, often appears in late April and into mid-May. The golden-yellow mushrooms have light-colored ridges and pits. These morels are more abundant with ash trees, dying elm trees, and old apple orchards. The gray morel, while slightly darker in color, with its dark pits and light ridges, has been determined to be genetically identical to the yellow morel. deliciosa Morels: Occasionally called Morchella deliciosa, the Deliciosa morels

are much smaller in size. Their pits are often arranged vertically and are much more defined. The Deliciosa morel consists of a creamy- to golden-yellow color, which can make it difficult to distinguish from the yellow morel. This particular morel can be found throughout the whole morel season.

false Morels: Watch out for these particular morels while hunting this spring. False

morels have wrinkled, irregular caps and can vary in color from black, gray, white, brown, or red. There are three main ways to distinguish false morels. The top surface has lobes, folds, or wrinkles — not pits and ridges. The bottom edges of true morels attach to the stem directly and do not drape down around the stem like false morels. When sliced down the middle, false morels contain a white, cottony substance.

— Brendan Haas and Dan Kissel

One of the simplest, most widely-used ways to make morels is by frying them. Enjoy! crispy mushroom fry recipe: • • • • •

Morels, sliced in half lengthwise 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs 4 tbsp butter Salt and pepper to taste

In a large bowl, roll the morels in the beaten eggs. Make sure they're fully covered. In a separate bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Dip the egg-covered morels in the breadcrumbs, making sure all surfaces of the mushrooms are covered with the crumbs. Melt the butter in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Fry the morels until they are brown and crispy on all sides. It's best to do this in small batches, rather than overcrowding your skillet.

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Congratulations to David Rudibaugh (@therudibaughs), whose photo of a Christmas ham — but ideal for Easter, too — was chosen as the winner! To see more of the everyday activity behind Evansville Living, follow us on Instagram under @evansvilleliving.

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For All Tastes

They come in suits and in jeans; with friends and by themselves; just after work and on their days off — and the wine draws them in. But there’s a lot more to a wine tasting than the substance in your glass. Tastings are about people, too.

The genius of a tasting, of course, is that everything is complimentary. That goes for the information, too. Want to know what’s the best wine to pair with that balsamic chicken recipe? Chances are high that you aren’t the only one who wants to know the answer, so ask away.

Our go-to wine shop is The Winetree at 1951 Washington Ave. If we have a unique recipe, manager Ron Hull will likely be able to steer us toward a bottle that fits both our tastes and our budgets.

Hull also happens to select most of the Wednesday night tasting wines. Once, close to Christmas a couple of years ago, he lined up five bottles of Californian Cabernet Sauvignon. Other nights, he’s started with a light and crisp Sauvignon Blanc before edging participants toward a richer Chardonnay. He’s mixed in Chilean Malbec and an Italian red blend, ending the lineup with various kinds of port. The deliberately varied tastings let us decide what we like

based on our own flavor sensitivities — not someone else’s. It also beats taking a chance on an entire bottle of wine, only to find Wining Out// Ron Hull, manager of The Winetree on Washington Avenue, usually selects the wines on Wednesday night tastings. He also out it’s too acidic is a good source for wine and food pairings. for our tastes, or too tannic. glass of wine. The sugar in the toothpaste Aside from the wine, tastings also impacts your ability to accurately judge happen to be a great way to meet people. what you sip. Second, perfume and cologne We’ve talked social studies with a substican affect how you and others experience tute teacher and travel with a city utility worker. We’ve discussed the best local plac- a wine, since taste is highly influenced by what we smell. Third, understand that es to bird-watch, and to hunt, with a local state law limits the amount of free wine business owner. And we’ve met neighbors you’re able to imbibe on the premises. we didn’t know we had, friends of friends Fourth, have fun. Wine tastings are about we’ve seen elsewhere, but just couldn’t learning new things with new people. And place. The wine has a lot to do with that. if you’re nervous, don’t worry: Everyone Plus, we’ve learned a few things about else is, too. how to make a tasting work for us. First, — Victoria Grabner don’t brush your teeth before you have a

Winetree’s tastings are Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. Varsity Liquors, 687 N. Green River Road, offers tastings on Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. Winzerwald Winery’s Evansville Tasting Room, 2021 W. Franklin St., offers tastings Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 to 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 12 to 8 p.m.; and Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m.

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (3300 N. First Ave.) reopened a franchise in Evansville. The building had previously housed another Popeyes restaurant.

The Fresh Market (6401 E. Lloyd Expressway) has offered fresh, natural food to Evansville since 2011. The store’s Old World market atmosphere offers a butcher shop, bakery, fish market, and produce Dearly Departed stands, all under one roof. And now, shoppers can get the most out Stepto’s Bar-B-Q Shack of those ingredients by learning when and how to best use them. and Catering Co. (4430 N. Available exclusively at Fresh Market stores, Cooking in Season 1st Ave.) has closed. Fox and with The Fresh Market is a clever cookbook for savvy home cooks.

Hound Bar & Grill (5416 E. The cookbook presents 90 recipes divided up by season, showing Indiana St.) has closed. readers when certain ingredients are at their freshest, most flavorful, and most nutritious. By using these tasty ingredients in their prime, cooks can add zest to meals without piling on extra calories, fat, or sodium. The cookbook also identifies vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free recipes for readers with specific dietary needs.

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in the kitchen

Ingredients: (makes 2 servings)

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• 1 wedge Parmesan cheese (about ¼ lb.), grated fresh before using • 1 tbsp dried oregano • 1 tbsp dried basil • 1 tsp garlic (granulated or powder) • Salt and pepper to taste • 2x 6 oz swordfish steak (prefer fresh, but thawed from frozen still works)

swordfish steak Each year, for me, spring brings a renewed sense of purpose and an appreciation for the health benefits that come from being outside.

Coupled with the Lenten season, spring also finds many individuals renewing healthier eating habits, including eating lighter and consuming more fresh seafood. This recipe caters to both sets of habits and has come to be one of my favorite ways to prepare swordfish.

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• Olive oil

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Combine first five ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until evenly mixed. Coat swordfish generously with olive oil and toss in dry ingredients, coating completely.

Place on foil-lined sheet pan and bake for roughly 15 minutes.

The savory notes from the herbs combine with the earthy creaminess of the Parmesan cheese and the thick steak texture of the swordfish to a magnificent finish. Simple, healthy, and full of flavor, this dish is certain to please even the least enthusiastic seafood fan.

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Decades ago, Evansville

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probably would have called itself a meat-and-potatoes city. Not anymore.

These days, families and friends gather for sushi on birthdays and Chinese buffets on anniversaries. They eat kimchi before seeing the IceMen play at the Ford Center. They meet dates for Phad Thai. And they shop in local Asian markets, where it’s common to find new, untried foods and ingredients. Here is a list of six diverse dishes that give a taste of how varied our city has become:

Fusion sushi rolls

like Roppongi Japanese Steak & Sushi’s Crunch Munch — a blend of spicy crab meat, crunchy fried flour, rice, and a sweet eel sauce — are just a sampling of what many Americans these days refer to as sushi.

Yet the concept of sushi has evolved over the years, and there are many types. A Chinese dictionary from the 4th century has one of the first written references to this dish, which at that time described salted fish being placed in cooked rice, according to PBS Food. Much later, fermented rice was used as a fish preservative, slowing the bacterial growth in fish.

The idea of sushi was likely introduced to Japan in the 9th century. As time went on, it took less and less time to prepare the fish that was served as sushi. These days, the fish is so fresh that it doesn’t need to be fermented or preserved, but it can be. Nigiri (hand-formed) sushi is vinegared rice with a slice of fresh, raw, unfermented fish on top of it. Maki sushi is typically wrapped in seaweed, and it doesn’t have to include raw fish — hence the Crunch Munch at Roppongi, 7221 E. Indiana St. EvansvilleLiving.com march | april 2013 69

It’s not Mongolian. Neither is it barbecue. Yet Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ remains a mainstay of the North Side — for good reason.

Hungry customers flock to this 315 E. Diamond Ave. location to pile vegetables, noodles, and thin strips of chicken, pork, and beef on their plates. Seafood lovers enjoy the selection of shrimp, squid, and scallops. And when they finally arrive at the hot iron griddle, diners are greeted with a question: How hot do you want it to be?

As tasty as Charlie’s plates are, it’s the style in which they are

cooked, and not the flavor, that makes them Mongolian barbecue. Mongolian barbecue describes a cooking process where meats and vegetables are mixed with oils, wines, and sauces and then stir fried over a large, round, and solid griddle. Barry Popik, an editor of the Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink and an expert on the etymology of many food terms, says Mongolian barbecue is actually the same as Japanese teppanyaki. Teppan means iron plate, and yaki means fried

Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant, a Downtown

staple at 215 Main St. for more than 40 years, serves Cantonese cuisine, which comes from the Guangdong province (the most populous province in China). One of China’s eight culinary traditions, Cantonese food is known for tasting light, crisp, and fresh. Chefs usually incorporate techniques such as roasting, stirfrying, sautéing, deep-frying,

At the

Baby bok choy Also known as Chinese cabbage, this leafy vegetable is popular in various dishes. Celebrity chef Martin Yan praises its flavor and texture.

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Roasted Wasabi-coated green peas This small, crunchy snack covered with dried Wasabi packs a flavor punch. Wasabi is a pungent green vegetable similar to horseradish that has been cultivated in Japan since the 10th century.

or boiled. The origin is murky, but one version is that Teppanyaki cooking entered Japan in 1945 and was popularized by Benihana, a restaurant chain that originated in New York.

braising, stewing, and steaming to prepare ingredients. Presentation is very important as well, so chefs always make sure their meals are aesthetically pleasing.

At Shing-Lee, the sesame chicken is a customer favorite. The chicken itself is tender and perfectly fried, slathered with a sweet, reddishbrown sauce and is served piping hot alongside a mound of scrumptious fried rice. Sesame seeds are sprinkled liberally on top of the chicken (hence the name).

pickled ginger It’s crunchy, cold, pink, sweet, and tangy. Yet pickled ginger, often eaten with sushi, also serves as a palate cleanser between pieces of fish.

It can help with digestion.

“A man can live without a wife, but not without kimchi.”

That’s an old Korean saying as quoted in Authentic Recipes from Korea: 63 Simple and Delicious Recipes From the Land of the Morning Calm by David Clive Price, Masano Kawana, et. al. Kimchi is a type of fermented vegetable — cabbage or radishes, for instance — that is oftentimes buried in the ground in clay pots.

It is also usually served cold.

There are many different recipes for this famous Korean appetizer. Jaya’s Authentic Foods,

119 SE 4th St., prepares a version that is made with cabbage, onion, turnips, ginger, garlic, red pepper, salt, sugar, and anchovy liquor. Kimchi also happens to be healthy. A 2011 study published in Nutrition Research found that it can reduce body weight and improve blood pressure.

Kanpai,

4593 Washington Ave., serves this Pho beef soup with beef broth, chewy noodles, and chunks of beef.

Pho noodle soup developed in northern Vietnam in the 1800s after the country was colonized by the French. “When cows were slaughtered for beef, the local people picked up the parts that the French didn't want to use,” says chef Andrea Nguyen, who was born in Vietnam but then fled to the United States when she was 7 years old. She later went to cooking school, wrote for Saveur magazine, and published her own cookbook, Into the Vietnamese Kitchen: Trea-

Seasoned seaweed Also known as doljaban muchim, this seasoned seaweed is collected from Wando, Korea, and then fried with sesame oil.

It is a kind of Korean banchan, or side dish.

Nanami Togarashi This common red-colored Japanese spice mixture contains seven ingredients including chili pepper, orange peel, sesame seeds, Japanese pepper, ginger, and seaweed.

It is often used in soups and on noodles.

sured Foodways, Modern Flavors.

American bowls of pho are about 30 percent bigger than what’s found at street side food carts in Vietnam, Nguyen adds on vietworldkitchen.typepad.com.

American restaurants often also offer many options to personalize bowls of pho, from raw beef, to cooked beef, to meatballs, and more. That’s not the case in Vietnam, which has fewer meat options than in the United States.

Regardless of the options, this hot soup is only growing in popularity. As chef Mai Pham told Nguyen in a story Nguyen wrote for The San Jose Mercury News in 2004, “Visually, it’s easy to see. It’s not mysterious.”

Japanese rice crackers Also known as senbei, these crunchy, grilled snacks come in savory and sweet flavors and differ in size. They are often eaten while drinking green tea and are a popular festival food.

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galore East Side China Super Buffet, 127 N.

Burkhardt Road, 812-4768788. It offers hot entrees, salads, soups, and seafood.

Crazy Buffet, 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-437-8833. It offers a buffet, Mongolian BBQ, sushi, and salad. Two locations.

Mandarin Garden, 2013 N. Green River Road, 812-4767088. Lunch buffet offering egg rolls, crab Rangoon, soup, and more.

North Side Canton Inn, 947 North Park

Phad Thai may be the American symbol of Thai cuisine, but it’s not eaten that often in Thailand, says Thim Potchanant, who owns Thai Papaya, 6240C E. Virginia St., along with her husband, Joe. The ingredients to make Phad Thai are easier to find here in the United States, but they are not always available to chefs in Thailand. Still, Phad Thai gives the uninitiated a good sense of what Thai food can be: savory, sweet, sour, and spicy. This stir-fried dish of rice noodles, egg, sweet turnip, bean sprouts, a special sweet tamarind sauce, and either chicken, pork, beef,

shrimp, or tofu is served with lime juice and peanuts on the side. It’s one of many different items on the Thai Papaya menu, which offers spicy dishes as well.

David Thompson, an Australian chef who owned a restaurant in Bangkok for years, wrote in his book Thai Food that Thai cooking is not an instant cuisine. “It needs the cook’s attention, it expects time and effort to be spent, and it requires honed skills, but it rewards with sensational tastes.”

Thim Potchanant would agree. She puts her heart into her dishes, using recipes from her parents.

We purchased ingredients and other items for this story at Aihua Oriental Market, 1624 N. Green River Road, 479-7168. While not the only Asian market in Evansville, it offers a wide selection of fresh vegetables, dried peppers, fish, teas, and more from a variety of countries — not just those on the Pacific Rim. If cooking’s not your thing, though, try a night out at the various restaurants we feature here. They are: Roppongi Japanese Steak & Sushi, 7221 E. Indiana St., 437-5824. Find it on Facebook.

Charlie’s Mongolian Barbeque, 315 E. Diamond Ave., 423-9897. Find it on Facebook.

Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant, 215 Main St., 464-2769. Find it on Facebook.

Jaya’s Authentic Foods, 119 SE 4th St., 422-6667. Find it on Facebook.

Kanpai, 4593 Washington Ave., 471-7076, www.mykanpai.com Thai Papaya, 6240C E. Virginia St., 477-8424, www.thaipapayacuisine.com 72 March | april 2013 Evansville Living

Dr., 812-428-6611. Lunch buffet. Also specializes in Cantonese and American food.

West Side Janbo, 4404 West Lloyd

Expressway, 812-422-8289.

Buffet. Hunan, Szechuan, Cantonese, Mandarin cuisine.

Two Brothers, 3806 N. Fares Ave., 812-423-6188. Buffet that also specializes in Mandarin, Hunan, and Szechuan styles of food.

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Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano www.biaggis.com

Gigi’s Cupcakes

www.gigiscupcakesusa.com This delectable franchise is owned and operated by local owner Lauren Nicholson. Gigi’s Cupcakes are made daily from scratch in their kitchen, conveniently located on Burkhardt Road near Panera Bread and Wine Styles.

Fresh. Relaxed. Delicious. Visit Biaggi’s and enjoy large portions of affordably-priced pastas, soups and salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts prepared with the freshest ingredients available in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. Our private event room and wine room are perfect for making your next gathering an event to remember. Lunch and dinner served daily. For more information, visit www.biaggis.com.

6401 E. Lloyd Expressway • Evansville (812) 421-0800 • www.biaggis.com

Gigi’s Cupakes bakes fresh cupcakes every day, offering gluten-free choices and 12 different flavors daily. With a menu that changes each day, customers are always able to try something new.

Recently, the franchise has begun to offer mini cupcakes — little treats packed with delectable flavor — and six different varieties of tasty cheesecake cupcakes. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Gigi’s Cupcakes happily delivers for any occasion. Now, five years later, Gigi’s Cupcakes is spreading love one cupcake at a time in more than 82 locations in 23 states across the country.

236 N. Burkhardt Road • Evansville (812) 437-9149 • www.gigiscupcakesusa.com

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Jayson Munoz

Penn Station East Coast Subs

Owner, Kanpai

www.penn-station.com

Jayson Munoz took ownership at Kanpai three years ago. From the service to the food, Jayson immediately started making new and exciting changes. One exception: The sushi that Evansville has loved for over 15 years remains. Now, people can come to a locally owned sushi Winner of the 2012 place with a big-city atmosphere Steel Cook Competition and fresh fusion cooking.

Whether it be sushi or a new beer, we want people to come where we know your name and assist you in trying new things. We also want to do this while keeping everything at moderate prices.

We want you to have an affordable, fast, and healthy choice at lunch. Our four-course bento box lunch is totally customizable. We use organic vegetables, free-range chicken, and grass-fed beef.

Wednesday night is Ladies’ Night at Kanpai. It’s a night when ladies can come out, kick back, and relax with live music and $8 bottles of wine. We also host parties and will even bring our sushi artist to your home for private parties. Whatever the occasion may be, Kanpai will work with you.

Penn Station East Coast Subs was founded in 1985. Twentyseven years later, there are over 225 locations, and all eight locations in the Evansville region are locally owned and operated by owners Jeff and Kendra Kelsey and business partner Greg Hardt. In 2008, Mr. Kelsey was named Franchise of the Year for the Penn Station franchise system.

At Penn Station, your freshgrilled sub sandwiches, fresh-cut homemade french fries, trays of fresh-baked cookies, and fresh-squeezed lemonade are made fresh to order. Our catering program features boxed lunches, catering trays of fresh sub sandwiches, and gallons of iced tea and freshsqueezed lemonade. Check out the local website for Penn Station at www.psevansville.com.

Evansville: 2 East Side Locations, West Side, Newburgh and Kentucky: Henderson, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Radcliff

4593 Washington Ave. • Evansville (812) 471-7076 • www.mykanpai.com

Old Chicago

Pita Pit

Old Chicago is a neighborhood favorite, famous for our friendly service, and known for our pizzas available in two styles of crust crafted using fresh ingredients. Enjoy our line-up of specialty pizzas or build your own on our signature Chicago-Style Deep Dish crust, or our newest crust, the Tavern Thin, square-cut, light in texture and crispy end-to-end. Our menu also offers shareable appetizers, delicious pastas, calzones, salads, sandwiches, and desserts including Old Chicago’s Famous Big Cookie. Since nothing complements pizza better than beer, Old Chicago also offers 110 different brews from around the world with 30 on draft.

Fresh. Healthy. Fast. Pita Pit, located on the east side of Evansville, is an alternative to fast food restaurants – a place with great tasting food, less carbs, and healthier options.

Pita Pit serves its own light and tasty Lebanese-style pitas, that are filled only with leaner, savory meats that will be grilled to perfection, flavorful cheeses, crisp and fresh veggies, and exotic toppings, including our own zesty signature sauces.

This healthy eating can be served up for people on the go. If you aren’t in a hurry, our restaurant provides a casual and fun atmosphere, with friendly employees who treat every customer special.

Enjoy a pita for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack.

It’s a hit!

www.oldchicago.com

Established in 1976, Old Chicago opened its first location in Boulder, Colo. The restaurant was operated on a few basic principles: Serve up delicious, hand-crafted pizza, the best lineup of cold beers in town, and always treat guests like family. Now, over 36 years later, Old Chicago is still a neighborhood favorite, offering a fun, casual environment that the whole family can enjoy.

6550 E. Lloyd Expressway • Evansville (812) 401-1400 • www.oldchicago.com

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www.pitapitusa.com

Corner of Burkhardt and Vogel 1211 Tutor Lane • Evansville (812) 402-6205 • www.pitapitusa.com

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Zuki Japanese Hibachi Grille & Lounge Weekly specials prepared by Chef Marvin.

A proud family tradition of quality since 1967.

Monday-Friday Lunch $8 Hibachi

(steak, chicken, shrimp...including appetizer)

Lunch Specials $8

Monday: Rice Toppings Tuesday: Sizzling Platters Wednesday: Ramen Noodles Thursday: Yakisoba Friday: Hot Boxes (Doesn’t Include Sushi) Wednesday Lady in Red

50% off 2 sushi rolls

Thursday

Friday and Saturday

Bucket of beer and 1 order of seared oysters $10

$7 Sushi Hibachi Dinner 20% off Long Island Iced Tea $4 All Night

Zuki Night Out

Happy Hour, 4-5 p.m.

Now in our third generation of providing the Tri-State area with the most delicious donuts, cakes, and cookies, we serve with a friendly smile. We specialize in fun food and consider it a privilege to provide you and your family with only the finest bakery treats.

Visit us soon and see our newest tiered party cake designs. We have many custom cookie options that are sure to satisfy you and your party guests. Not to mention our exclusive recipe donuts and pastries, which have even been mentioned in Saveur Magazine as one of the top 12 in the country!

We take pride in our coffee! Custom blended with only select arabica beans and winner of the Readers' Choice Awards for best coffee, eight years running. And our fit frappes and smoothies just can’t be beat.

Stop by today and see why...

1448 N. Green River Road • Evansville (812) 477-ZUKI • www.meetmeatzuki.com

BITS & BYTES DELI (812) 423-5113 216 N.W. Fourth St. Evansville

(812) 842-2200 17 W. Jennings St. Newburgh

Carriage Inn Try our house specialty “The Floppy Disk.” This sandwich includes your choice of shaved roast beef, turkey, or ham served on pita bread, topped with Cojack cheese, alfalfa sprouts, and our own special sauce. Add some homemade cookies for dessert.

In addition to great lunch sandwiches and enticing dinner entrees, we offer a variety of soup and salad combos for lunch and dinner. Select one of our fun-to-share appetizers to complement your meal.

(812) 768-6131 103 E. Gibson St. Haubstadt

(812) 463-6040 113 SE Fourth St. Downtown Evansville

Come in for a Carriage Inn home-cooked favorite. We offer a half order of fried chicken with German fries, green beans, and a side salad.

It’s served with freshly baked bread. We also serve familystyle dining for four or more people.

PAELLA MIXTA A Classic Spanish dish recipe of meat, chicken, seafood, and saffron rice originated in the fields of a region called Valencia, eastern coast of Spain.

Its wonderful golden color is an essential part of the dish.

Come to Eclipse try new things and have fun. Know that we will strive to serve you with love and gratitude.

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(812) 473-3800 316 N. Green River Road Evansville

You’ve got to see it to believe it! Our salad bar is a mouthwatering collection of over 50 hand-cut daily, garden fresh vegetables and fruits that allow you to create your own perfect salad each time you visit.

Hands down, it’s the best salad bar in town!

(812) 473-2951 1211 N. Tudor Lane, Ste. A Evansville

Text jgumbos to 90210 to receive coupons, specials, and contests.

Gerst Bavarian Haus (812) 424-1420 2100 W. Franklin St. Evansville If you are a beer lover, this is the place to be. Twenty-nine beers on tap that change regularly.

Our selection of German and American food will be sure to satisfy many palates.

House of Como

(812) 422-0572 2700 S. Kentucky Ave. Evansville

(812) 868-0830 8401 N. Kentucky Ave., Suite J. Evansville

Known for outstanding steaks, this long-time Evansville establishment offers an abundance of savory selections including lasagna, lamb chops, shrimp, pasta, shish kebobs, eggplant casserole, stuffed cabbage, and more. Top it off with our tall drink menu, and there’s little wonder why our tasty variety entices patrons again and again.

Check out our wide selection of sushi, including favorites such as: Spicy California Roll, Spider Roll, Crazy Roll, Crab Salad Roll, Spicy Tuna Crunch Roll, and Burning Man Roll.

Try our outstanding tempura, an assortment of seafood and vegetables lightly battered and deep fried, with a special dipping sauce.

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Bringing Louisiana to Indiana Traditional Creole-style jambalaya with tender chicken, sausage, and the “trinity” (bell pepper, onion, and celery).

(812) 490-8098 102 SE Fourth St. Evansville

(812) 897-8813 1206 E. Main St. Boonville “Warrick County’s Hidden Gem”

(812) 473-1442 5720 E. Virginia St. Evansville

Did you know Just Rennie’s Cookie Co. offers fresh takeout lunches? We have wraps, sandwiches, and deli salads we know you’ll love. And don’t forget some of our just-baked cookies or brownies and your favorite beverage. Plus, we have sidewalk seating!

Visit us for great steaks, seafood, burgers, and special chicken dishes like our Chicken Rockefeller.

The chicken breast is sautéed in a creamy white sauce with spinach, bacon, and onions.

HIBACHI DINNERS For an unforgettably entertaining dining experience, sit at our hibachi grill and see our teppanyaki chefs put on a show for the entire family. All entrees come with soup, salad, and steamed rice. Shrimp appetizer and stirfried vegetables (mushroom, onion, squash, and cabbage or bean sprouts).

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(812) 425-2261 905 North Park Drive Evansville

SARA’S HARMONY WAY

(812) 682-3611 500 Church St. New Harmony

Pie Pan has you covered for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – great home cooked meals all day long. In the evening, join us for one of our distinctive dinners, such as the Salisbury steak.

Topped with our own beef gravy and served with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and a roll, this special is sure to become a favorite.

George Bentel made his way to New Harmony in 1823 with his famous beer in tow. As time went by, the number of breweries brewing Bentel’s beer shrank.

When Sara learned the beer was still being brewed in Aurora, Ind., she brought the Harmonist beer back home, and now features this dark German lager at Sara’s Harmony Way.

ST. JOE Since INN 1836 (812)963-9310 9515 St. Wendel Road Evansville

The St. Joe Inn has been around since 1836. Over the years, ownership has changed, but the tradition of great food has always stayed the same. The Home Style Burger features a fresh Angus burger on homemade bread, and the Coconut Cream Pie consists of two delicious cream and coconut layers baked to perfection.

Come enjoy the freshest seafood in the area along with one of our many great cocktails including: hand-muddled lemon drops, mojitos with fresh mint straight from our garden, and dirty martinis. Our North Atlantic Cod is lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown. It is served with crisscut fries and our delicious sweet and sour coleslaw.

THE TIN FISH (812) 490-7000 300 W. Jennings St. Newburgh

Menu: Table of Contents (812) 423-6280 2109 W. Franklin St. Evansville

Welcome to the newest member of the Gerst Haus, Sportsman’s family. Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse brings the finest Italian dishes made from old family recipes.

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PORTSMAN’S (812) 422-0801 2315 W. Franklin St. Evansville

• On West Franklin for over 20 years • Local bar with an old-fashioned feel • Great place to relax with friends over a game of pool or to watch your favorite sports teams on TV • Lively late-night atmosphere

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italian

Biaggi’s RistoRante italiano 6401 E. LLoyd ExprEssway EvansviLLE (812) 421-0800

Hours: Mon.-thurs. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

House Specialties: Bruschetta, Fettuccini with lobster, White Chocolate Bread Pudding Atmosphere: Relaxed, Casual Credit Cards: MC, Visa, amEx, Discover

APPETIZERS

SOUP / SALAD

Stuffed Mushrooms $7.99 Stuffed and seasoned with Italian sausage, spinach, garlic, white wine, and herbed butter.

Tuscan Minestrone

$4.99

Sherry Tomato

$4.99

Calamari Fritti $9.49 Tender calamari, lightly breaded, fried, and served with fresh tomato sauce and Italian salsa.

Chicken Florentine

$4.99

Lobster Corn Chowder

Bruschetta Classico $7.49 Oven-toasted Italian bread topped with plum tomatoes, sweet basil, garlic and fresh mozzarella drizzled with a balsamic vinegar glaze.

Crab and Lobster Dip $8.99 A rich and creamy blend of crab and lobster baked with spinach, artichoke, and mascarpone cheese. Served with herbed flat bread for dipping.

Fried Ravioli $7.49 Homemade spinach-and-ricotta-cheese-filled ravioli, lightly fried and served with a scallion cream sauce.

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

$9.99

Two freshly prepared jumbo lump crab cakes with basil breadcrumbs and a red pepper aioli

Bacon-Wrapped Dates

$7.99

Applewood smoked bacon-wrapped dates oven-roasted with a maple balsamic glaze.

Dress: Casual Average Entrée: Dinner: $12-$22 Lunch Menu: Yes Banquet Facilities: Yes Children’s Menu: Yes Carry-Out: Yes Reservations: Yes Liquor: Yes Handicapped Access: Yes Catering: Yes

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$4.99 / 7.99

Caesar Salad

$5.99 / 8.99

Spinach Salad

Chicken Piccante $9.99 Spicy grilled chicken, smoked bacon, leeks, Montchevré goat cheese, and our Italian cheese blend.

Sausage $9.99 Italian sausage, tomato sauce, caramelized onion, and our Italian cheese blend.

Mediterranean $9.99 Vegetarian with red and green peppers, onion, mushrooms, black olives, garlic-herb Montchevre goat cheese, and our Italian cheese blend.

Pepperoni $9.99 Pepperoni, fresh tomato sauce, and our Italian cheese blend.

Margherita $8.99 Traditional preparation with fresh tomato sauce, basil, and our Italian cheese blend.

Sicilian Meatball $9.99 Homemade Sicilian meatballs, salami, Italian cured bacon, caramelized onions, imported buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce, and our Italian cheese blend.

$6.49

Wedge Salad $6.49 A wedge of crisp iceberg lettuce topped with our homemade bleu cheese dressing, crispy bacon, diced tomatoes and red onion.

Beet Salad $7.99 Fresh beets roasted with a honey balsamic marinade and served with arugula and field greens, avocado, sun-dried cranberries, toasted pistachios, and whipped garlic-herb Montchevre goat cheese.

Messina Salad $5.99 Field greens, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, capers, red onion, and feta cheese splashed with red wine vinegar and olive oil.

Chopped Chicken Salad $12.99 L / 13.99 D Iceberg lettuce, grilled chicken, tomatoes, avocado, Gorgonzola cheese, crispy bacon, and red onion tossed in our special house dressing.

Filet Mignon Salad

PIZZA

$5.99

House Salad

$15.99 L / 16.99 D

Three grilled petite filet medallions served with mixed greens, Gorgonzola cheese, grilled vegetables, and cherry tomatoes tossed in a red wine vinaigrette.

SANDWICHES (LUNCH ONLY) All sandwiches are served with our oldfashioned cucumber and onion salad and your choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, or Biaggi’s homemade potato chips.

Biaggi’s Club $8.99 Smoked turkey, Swiss cheese, applewood smoked bacon, alfalfa sprouts, and sun-dried tomato mayonnaise on nine-grain bread.

Smoked Turkey and Avocado $8.99 Smoked turkey, avocado, Swiss cheese, red onion, lettuce, tomato, and our special house dressing. Served warm on a soft baguette.

Smoked Turkey Panini $8.99 Smoked turkey, smoked Gouda cheese, applewood smoked bacon, and fresh green onion.

Served warm on grilled Italian bread.

Tenderloin Sliders

$10.99

Two “mini-burgers” of grilled filet mignon medallions, caramelized onions, arugula, Gorgonzola cheese, and Dijon aioli.

PASTA

CHEF’S SPECIALTIES

DESSERT

Lasagna Bolognese $10.99 L / 13.99 D Pasta layered with our hearty bolognese and a three-cheese cream sauce baked until golden.

Chicken Parmesan $11.99 L / 15.49 D Breast of chicken delicately breaded, lightly fried and baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with spaghetti topped with our garlic Alfredo sauce.

Tiramisu $6.99 Espresso and liqueur-soaked ladyfingers layered with a mascarpone mousse.

Fettuccini with Lobster $12.99 L / 15.99 D Black fettuccini tossed with lobster, wild mushrooms, and a homemade lobster cream sauce.

Ziti al Forno $11.99 L / 14.99 D Savory shrimp and chicken baked in a lobster cream sauce with Italian cured ham, red onion, and our Italian cheese blend.

Penne Sardi $11.49 L / 14.99 D Penne pasta tossed with grilled chicken, wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, and a sundried tomato cream sauce. Finished in the oven with a topping of crispy garlic and oregano seasoned breadcrumbs.

Chicken Cannelloni $10.99 / 14.99 D Fresh pasta filled with roasted chicken, fresh ricotta cheese, and spinach. Finished with Alfredo and a touch of tomato sauce.

Shrimp and Crab Cannelloni $11.99 L / 16.99 D Spinach pasta filled with shrimp, crab meat, ricotta cheese and fresh spinach. Baked in a rich lobster-tomato cream sauce.

Capellini di Mare $12.99 L / 16.99 D Angel hair pasta, large shrimp, scallops, and calamari sautéed in a spicy tomatovegetable sauce and topped with mussels and Little Neck clams.

Butternut Squash Ravioli $11.99 L / 13.99 D Roasted butternut squash-filled ravioli tossed in a brown butter sage sauce with toasted walnuts, diced butternut squash, and Parmesan cheese.

Farfalle Alfredo $11.99 L / 14.49 D Grilled chicken, bowtie pasta, roasted peppers, crispy Italian cured ham, sautéed red onion, and peas tossed in our Alfredo sauce with Asiago cheese.

Spaghetti and Meatballs $11.99 L / 13.99 D Spaghetti with homemade meatballs and fresh marinara sauce.

Rigatoni alla Toscana $10.99 L / 13.99 D Large tube pasta sautéed with Italian sausage, roasted peppers, onion, and tomato sauce.

Topped with imported Montchevré goat cheese and basil.

Rigatoni alla Bolognese

$10.99 L / 13.99 D

Large tube pasta tossed with our hearty meat sauce, Italian sausage, and a touch of cream.

Cheese Tortelloni $11.99 L / $14.99 D Extra-large, cheese-filled tortelloni tossed in a delicate cream sauce with a touch of basil and pine nut pesto and served over fresh marinara sauce.

Eggplant Parmesan $9.99 L / 13.99 D Parmesan-breaded eggplant, lightly fried and baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with spaghetti topped with our garlic Alfredo sauce.

Potato-Parmesan Crusted Tilapia $11.99 L / 15.49 D Tender fillet of tilapia lightly pan sautéed with a potato-Parmesan crust. Served with couscous ratatouille and a lemon-basil butter sauce.

North Atlantic Cod $12.99 L / $16.99 D Fillet of moist and flaky North Atlantic cod seasoned with herbs and seared on iron.

Served over a bed of whipped cauliflower and drizzled with a lemon caper vinaigrette.

Salmon & Shrimp Milanese $13.99 L / 18.99 D Fresh fillet of fennel seed/black peppercorncrusted salmon seared on iron. Served with large grilled shrimp, creamy Italian rice with asparagus and saffron, and a lemon-basil butter sauce.

Garlic Shrimp Organata* $15.99 Oven-roasted shrimp in an oregano and garlic breadcrumb crust. Served with capellini tossed in a fresh tomato-basil butter sauce.

FROM THE GRILL Chicken Marsala $12.49 L / 15.99 D Tender pan-sautéed chicken breast with mushrooms, caramelized onions, and a Marsala wine sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach.

Chicken Pietro $11.99 L / 15.49 D Pan-sautéed chicken breast simmered in our homemade sauce of balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, rosemary, a touch of honey, and portabello mushrooms. Served with a medley of sautéed vegetables.

Key Lime Pie $6.50 Our homemade Florida key lime pie with a crumbled almond biscotti crust. Served with raspberry sauce and whipped cream.

White Chocolate Bread Pudding $6.99 A decadent interpretation of the classic made with rich, buttery brioche bread.

Cannoli $6.50 Two large pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta and finished with shaved chocolate and pistachios.

Nutella Skillet Cookie $5.75 Homemade hazelnut chocolate chip cookie dough baked in a cast iron skillet and served warm with vanilla bean ice cream.

Lemon Tower Cake $6.99 Three layers of moist lemon cake with a creamy lemon frosting. Served with our homemade vanilla-lemon cream sauce and garnished with fresh strawberries.

Créme Brulee $6.99 Homemade custard made with Tahitian vanilla beans and topped with a layer of caramelized sugar.

Warm Apple Crostata $6.99 Sautéed apples with cinnamon and raisins baked in a flaky pastry crust. Served with vanilla ice cream and homemade caramel rum sauce.

New York-Style Cheesecake $6.99 Served with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

Torta Cioccolata $6.99 A chocolate lover’s dream — dense chocolate cake served warm with vanilla ice cream. * Available after 4 p.m.

Chicken Piccata $12. 49 L / $15.99 D Breast of chicken gently pan-sautéed then finished with a creamy lemon caper sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and a medley of sautéed vegetables Grilled Pork Chops* $16.99 Marinated pork chops, grilled and topped with a mild Parmesan and Gorgonzola butter.

Served with sautéed vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes.

Filet Mignon* $23.99 An 8 oz. filet mignon grilled to perfection and served with a sun-dried tomato cream sauce, sautéed mushrooms, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and garlic mashed potatoes.

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bakery

Donut Bank EvansvillE

1031 E. Diamond ave.

(812) 426-0011 2128 n. First ave.

(812) 426-2311 5 n. Green River Road (812) 479-0511 210 n. st. Joseph ave.

(812) 426-1011 1950 Washington ave.

(812) 477-2711 1200 lincoln ave.

(812) 402-4111

Donuts

Glazed, Long Johns, Cake Donuts, Jelly Filled, Creme Sticks, Tigertails, Cinnamon Rolls, Rosebuds (seasonal), Kettle Danish, Fruit Fritters, Pecan Rolls, Pecan Krispies, Donut Balls & Donut Holes

Pastries

Danish Rolls, Baked Pecan Roll, Carmel Nut Danish, Baked Cinnamon Roll, Creme Puffs, Muffins, Coffee Cake & Kuchens, Brownies & Bars, Mini Muffins & Mini Danish - Special Order Only

nEWBURGH

Bagels

PRincEton

Cookies new larger size!

3988 sR 261 (812) 858-9911

1209 W. Broadway (812) 385-3711 8 convenient locations! open Every Day!

DonUtBank.com

and our made from scratch Cream Cheeses available

Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Sugar, White Chocolate Macadamia, Oatmeal Raisin, Iced Fancy Cookies, Iced Turtle Cookies

Portrait Cakes & Cookies

add your favorite portrait to make your cake truly special

Fondant Iced Decorated Cookies several designs available, shaped cookies for holidays,

custom designs for any occasion

13” Decorated Cookie Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Sugar, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut House Specialties: Donuts, pastries, bagels, muffins, cakes, and coffee Healthy Options: Fit Frappe Protein Drinks, all Natural Oatmeal - Gluten free Credit Cards: MC, Visa, amex, Discover Atmostphere: Casual

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Cakes for Birthdays, Holidays, Graduation, & more!

Sheet Cakes 1/4 – Full Sheet Round Layer Cakes 4” – 12”

Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Yellow, Red Velvet, Lemon, Carrot Cake Various toppings available

Cupcakes Flavored & Edible Images Cake Squares

New! Cake Pops

Our famous house coffees are custom blended with only select Arabic beans. Available exclusively at Donut Bank.

Coffee

House Blend, House Blend Decaf, French Vanilla, Italian Dark Roast

Espresso Drinks Espresso, Cappuccino, Cafe Latte House Specialties Served Hot or Cold — Mocha, Caramel Macchiato, Chocolate Monkey, Turtle Latte, Peanut Butter Cup Latte, Caramel Mocha Nut, Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mocha

Steamers flavored drinks less espresso Hot Chocolate New! Chai Tea Vanilla or Spiced Latte, Cold or Blended Iced Tea Berry Green & Regular Hot Tea Herbal & Organic Extras Extra Espresso Shot, Whipped Topping, Flavored Syrup Shot

New! Soy Milk, Half & Half Add to any drink

Smoothies

Strawberry Banana, Chocolate Banana, Mangoberry, Orange Strawberry, Pinâ Colada, Island Paradise

Frappé’s

Tahitian Vanilla, Double Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Caramel Vanilla

New! Fit Frappé’s only 130 calories 20g protein, 3.5g fat, less than 1g sugar Vanilla Latte, Mocha, Espresso, Chocolate, Vanilla — Caffeine Free flavors available

New! Oatmeal to Go All Natural — Apple Walnut Cinnamon, Cherry Cranberry & Walnut, Maple & Almond

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CupCakes

2013

GiGi’s cupcakes

Spring/Summer Menu

236 N. BURKHARDT ROAD EAST LLOYD COMMONS (812) 437-9149 PHONE ORDERS WELCOME gigiSCUPCAKESUSA.COM

NEW

Tue Thu

Hours: Mon.-sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

House Specialties: Gigi’s Cupcakes offers a different special six days a week

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Chocolate chip cookie cake with cookie dough frosting, chocolate chips, topped with a Gigi’s chocolate chip cookie

Tue Fri

Sat

Chocolate Cola Cake

Rich chocolate cake made with Coca-Cola® topped with chocolate buttercream frosting made with Coca-Cola® and a dollop of vanilla buttercream

Chocolate Salted Caramel

A special dark chocolate cake filled with caramel, caramel frosting dipped in ganache with a pinch of sea salt

Thu

Coconut Cream Pie Coconut cake filled with coconut cream filling, topped with coconut cream cheese frosting & graham cracker crumbs

Atmosphere: a Chic Cupcakery Mon Fri

Credit Cards: MC, Visa, amex, Discover Average Entrée: $3.25 per cupcake after a dozen $3 per cupcake

Mellow Cream

Devil’s food cake with dark chocolate chips, filled with marshmallow cream, dipped in chocolate ganache & topped with buttercream

Wed Fri

Merry Margarita

Margarita flavored yellow cake with margarita cream cheese frosting, rimmed in sugar crystals & topped with a candied lime slice

Everyday

Midnight Magic

Tue Fri

Miss Princess

(White or Chocolate Chip) Dark chocolate cake with dark chocolate chips, topped with a white cream cheese or a chocolate buttercream frosting

White cake with fresh strawberries baked in, topped with a cream cheese frosting, pink sugar crystals and a pink fondant crown

Mon Sat

Wed Thu

NEW

Online Ordering: Yes Catering: Yes

Wed Fri

Sopapilla

Cinnamon sugar cake with honey butter, honey cream cheese frosting, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, topped with a sopapilla and honey

Wed

Southern Comfort

Pecan pie cupcake topped with a rich caramel frosting and dusted with powdered sugar

Strawberry Shortcake

White cake with fresh strawberries baked in, topped with a strawberry buttercream frosting and red sugar crystals

Texas Milk Chocolate

Milk chocolate cake topped with milk chocolate frosting, chocolate sprinkles and a yellow fondant star

NEW

Fri

Tropical Spritzer

Lemon lime cake made with Sprite®, filled with a pineapple coconut filling, lemon cream cheese frosting and sugar crystals

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Everyday

Wedding Cake

White cake topped with a vanilla buttercream frosting and sprinkled with white nonpareils

Order ahead to save time and ensure that you get your favorites. Order online at www.GigisCupcakesUSA.com or by phone.

NEW

Wed Sat

Tue Sat

Fri

Banana Cream Pie

Birthday Surprise

NEW

NEW

Yellow cake with a vanilla filling, banana buttercream frosting, crushed vanilla wafers & a wafer on top

Mon Wed

Double Stuff

Dark chocolate cake filled with a marshmallow cream, Oreo® buttercream frosting also filled with marshmallow cream, topped with a mini Oreo®

Blueberry Lavender

White cake with fluffy, pink buttercream frosting and colorful sprinkles

Blueberry cake with lavender and vanilla, lemon cream cheese frosting, sugar crystals and pearls

Mon Wed

Tue

Dulce de Leche

Hunka Chunka Banana Love

Rich caramel cake filled with dulce de leche caramel, dulce de leche cream cheese frosting, topped with a caramel drizzle and a caramel

Banana nut cake with dark chocolate chips, banana buttercream frosting, dipped in ganache

NEW

Thu Sat

Candy Bar Crunch

Yellow cake with bits of Butterfinger® baked in, topped with Butterfinger® buttercream frosting and crushed Butterfingers®

Sat

Italian Cream

Italian cream cake topped with cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut

Mon Fri

Mon

Carrot Cake

Cherry Limeade

Carrot cake topped with a cream cheese frosting and green sugar crystals

Cherry cake topped with lime frosting, sugar crystals & a straw

Thu Sat

Mon Wed

Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate pecan pie cake spiked with bourbon, a bourbon cream cheese frosting, topped with chocolate chips, pecans, caramel and ganache

Lemon Icebox

Lemon cake filled with cream cheese, topped with a lemon cream cheese frosting & crushed vanilla wafers

NEW

Cheesecakes Tue Thu

Mojito

Mint and lime cake baked with rum, mojito buttercream frosting, rimmed in crystal sugar and topped with a mint fondant leaf

Mon

Tue Thu

Tue Thu Sat

Orange Dreamsicle

Peanut Butter Cup

Scarlett’s Red Velvet

Orange cake filled with a marshmallow cream, orange buttercream frosting, sprinkled with white nonpareils

Milk chocolate cake with peanut butter cups baked in, peanut butter buttercream, drizzled with ganache and topped with a mini peanut butter cup

Red velvet cake with a vanilla filling topped with cream cheese frosting, a white chocolate heart and red sugar crystals

Lemon Cheesecake

MINIS

multiple flavors available by the dozen daily

CHEESECAKES vary by day

Cupcake Daily Menu J

J

J

J

MONDAY Carrot Cake • Cherry Limeade • Double Stuff • Dulce de Leche • Lemon Icebox • Mellow Cream • Midnight Magic Orange Dreamsicle • Strawberry Shortcake • Wedding Cake • White Midnight Magic TUESDAY Birthday Surprise • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough • Chocolate Salted Caramel • Hunka Chunka Banana Love Midnight Magic • Miss Princess • Mojito • Peanut Butter Cup • Scarlett’s Red Velvet • Wedding Cake • White Midnight Magic

J

J

WEDNESDAY Banana Cream Pie • Double Stuff • Dulce de Leche • Lemon Icebox • Merry Margarita • Midnight Magic • Sopapilla Southern Comfort • Texas Milk Chocolate • Wedding Cake • White Midnight Magic THURSDAY Candy Bar Crunch • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough • Coconut Cream Pie • Kentucky Bourbon • Midnight Magic • Mojito Peanut Butter Cup • Scarlett’s Red Velvet • Texas Milk Chocolate • Wedding Cake • White Midnight Magic

J

J

J

Cookies and Cream Cheesecake

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Classic Cheesecake

Turtle Cheesecake

J

FRIDAY Blueberry Lavender • Carrot Cake • Chocolate Salted Caramel • Mellow Cream • Merry Margarita • Midnight Magic Miss Princess • Sopapilla • Tropical Spritzer • Wedding Cake • White Midnight Magic

*Gluten Free-

SEE STORE FOR FLAVORS

J SATURDAY J

Banana Cream Pie • Birthday Surprise • Candy Bar Crunch • Chocolate Cola Cake • Italian Cream • Kentucky Bourbon Midnight Magic • Scarlett’s Red Velvet • Strawberry Shortcake • Wedding Cake • White Midnight Magic

J SUNDAY J

Baker’s Choice Please call store for details Along with our daily menu, we bake “Special Daily Cupcakes.”

Be sure to look at our Specials Board in the store.

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italian

Old ChiCagO EvansvillE 6550 E. LLoyd ExprEssway EvansviLLE (812) 401-1400 www.oLdchicago.com

Hours: Daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Happy Hour: Mon.-thurs. 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

Daily Happy Hour: 10 p.m.-Close House Specialties: Pizza, beer, and full bar Atmosphere: Casual Credit Cards: MC, Visa, amEx, Discover Dress: Casual Average Entrée: $8 Children’s Menu: Yes Online Ordering: Yes Lunch Menu: Yes Outside Patio: Yes Carry-Out: Yes

MADE-FROM-SCRATCH PIZZA SINCE 1976 CLASSIC CRUSTS CHICAGO-STYLE

TAVERN THIN

Handmade deep dish baked golden brown with a buttery finish and served in the pan.

Individual (serves 1), medium (serves 2-3) or large (serves 3-4)

Handmade, stretched thin and square cut.

Baked crispy and topped with sweet pizza sauce.

Individual (serves 1) or 14-inch (serves 2-3)

SPECIALTY PIZZAS

CHICAGO-STYLE CRUST INDIV.

MEDIUM

LARGE

CHICAGO 7™

10.25

17.95

DOUBLE DECKERONI™

10.25

MEAT ME™

TAVERN THIN CRUST INDIV.

14-INCH

20.75

9.50

19.50

17.95

20.75

9.50

21.50

10.50

19.75

22.95

10.50

21.50

THE CLASSIC

10.25

17.95

20.75

9.50

19.50

NEW! TUSCAN CHICKEN WITH SPINACH

10.25

17.95

20.75

8.95

19.50

Pepperoni, Italian sausage, red onions, black olives,sliced mushrooms, green peppers and signature house pizza sauce.

Covered coast-to-coast with a double dose of pepperoni,hot sauce and parsley.

Loaded with Italian sausage, Canadian bacon, andouille sausage, pepperoni, green olive garnish and fresh basil.

Signature house pizza sauce, pepperoni, sliced mushrooms, Italian sausage and roasted garlic.

Lemon garlic sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, applewood-spiced chicken, bruschetta tomatoes and roasted garlic. Topped with fresh spinach tossed in a lemon vinaigrette.

CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA

CHEESE

ADD TOPPINGS

CHICAGO-STYLE INDIVIDUAL (serves 1) CHICAGO-STYLE MEDIUM (serves 2-3) CHICAGO-STYLE LARGE (serves 3-4) TAVERN THIN INDIVIDUAL (serves 1) TAVERN THIN 14-INCH (serves 2-3)

7.50 12.65 14.65 6.75 13.45

1.00 each 1.75 each 2.00 each 1.00 each 2.00 each

MEATS Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Canadian Bacon, Applewood-Spiced Chicken, All-Beef Meatballs, Andouille Sausage, Salami, Smoked Bacon and Seasoned Ground Beef CHEESES Extra Mozzarella, Cheddar, Parmesan, Swiss, Provolone, Ricotta, Pepper Jack, Feta and Bleu Cheese VEGGIES Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Red Onions,

Black Olives, Spinach, Tomatoes, Jalapeños, Green Olives, Red Peppers, Anaheim Peppers, Kalamata Olives, Marinated Cherry Tomatoes, Green Onions, Pepperoncinis, Yellow Peppers, Artichoke Hearts and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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NEW! Items available March 26th.

STARTERS

CALZONES

CLASSIC CHICKEN WINGS

MEAT ME™

Served with carrots and celery sticks and ranch or bleu cheese dressing with choice of flavor. Five 4.75 Ten 9.25 SAUCES: Original Buffalo, Firehouse, Sweet Thai Chili or Applewood BBQ; DRY RUB: Jamaican Jerk; OVEN ROASTED: Applewood Spice

Sliced Canadian bacon, Italian sausage, andouille sausage, pepperoni, fresh basil, a blend of mozzarella, ricotta and Asiago cheeses and green olive garnish. 10.25

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN

Grilled chicken breast, fresh avocado slices, Swiss cheese, Romaine and tomato with ranch dressing, stacked on a fresh bun. 8.95

SICILIAN PEPPERONI ROLLS™

Handmade dough with pepperoni, green onions and cheese. Baked and served with pizza sauce. 7.85

NEW! JALAPEÑO CHEESE PRETZELS

Handmade pretzel dough with Tillamook® sharp cheddar cheese and minced jalapeño peppers. Served with our signature cheese sauce. 4.50

ITALIAN SAUSAGE STROMBOLI BUILD YOUR OWN ’ZONE

Three melted cheeses, spicy sausage, onions, peppers and pizza sauce baked up in our made-from-scratch pizzini dough. 8.75

CHICAGO 7™

ENTRÉES

Filled with your choice of three toppings.

9.95 Additional ingredients 1.25 An Old Chicago original with pepperoni, Italian sausage, red onions, black olives, green peppers, sliced mushrooms and a blend of mozzarella, ricotta and Asiago cheeses. 9.95

ITALIAN SAUSAGE & SPINACH

ITALIAN NACHOS

Spinach, oven-roasted Italian sausage, fresh-roasted garlic, house-made spicy marinara sauce, and mozzarella and provolone cheeses. Served with a side of spicy marinara. 9.95

House-made pasta chips baked with mozzarella, pepper jack, pepperoni, pepperoncini and Italian sausage. Served with our pizza sauce. 8.95

BURGERS

SALADS

Brushed with house-made BBQ sauce and topped with melted Tillamook® sharp cheddar cheese and peppered bacon strips. 8.95

CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD

SANDWICHES

OH MY SPAGHETTI PIE

Spaghetti tossed in made-from-scratch Alfredo sauce with Parmesan, mozzarella, Romano and provolone cheeses. Slow baked then oven toasted, topped with more Alfredo and mozzarella, provolone and Asiago cheeses. Served by the slice over house marinara. 10.75 Add a beef meatball or grilled applewood-spiced chicken 1.75

NEW! BBQ BACON CHEDDAR

NEW! TILLAMOOK® CHEDDAR

BIG CHICAGO MEATBALL & SPAGHETTI

Applewood-spiced chicken on fresh greens, sun-dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, toasted walnuts and crumbled bleu cheese tossed with our house Italian dressing. 9.95

NEW! PEPPERCORN BLEU

CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS ORIGINAL OR BUFFALO

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

NEW! PEPPER JACK TURKEY

Crispy chicken, fresh greens, tomatoes, onions and shredded cheeses. Served with ranch dressing. 9.75

HARVEST SALAD WITH ROASTED CHICKEN

Teriyaki chicken, spiced chilled noodles, crisp greens, carrots, green onions, red bell peppers and sweet chili house dressing. 9.75

Loaded with melted Tillamook® sharp cheddar cheese. Served on a grilltoasted bun with lettuce, tomato and mayo. 8.50 Hand-seasoned patty topped with housemade bleu cheese sauce and crispy onion strings. Served over house peppercorn sauce with lettuce and tomato. 8.95 Blended with onions and roasted peppers, topped with avocado mayo, pepper jack cheese and crunchy Anaheim peppers. 8.75

Big, homemade beef meatball tops a large bowl of spaghetti tossed in our signature meat sauce. 10.25

Served with fries and your choice of ranch or blue cheese for dipping. 10.25

CHICKEN MAC N’ CHEESE

Chicken breast baked with balsamic mushrooms and garlic with cavatappi noodles and a mozzarella, cheddar and Parmesan cheese sauce. 9.95

*Items and prices subject to change.

deli

Tuna Tuna, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, cheddar cheese, and light mayo

pita pit

Double Meat – Add $1.99

Breakfast Pitas $6.25

1211 tutor lane evansville (Corner of burkhardt and vogel) (812) 402-6205 pitapitusa.com

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Fri.-Sat. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sun. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

House Specialties: Grilled to order sandwiches and salads. Over 30 fresh vegetables and over 20 sauces to choose from. Vegan and vegetarian selections.

Atmosphere: Casual Credit Cards: MC, Visa, Amex, discover Dress: Casual Average Sandwich: $6.75 Children’s Menu: Yes Catering: Yes Delivery and Drive-Thru Available

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Awakin’ with Bacon Bacon, eggs, grilled onions, grilled green peppers, hashbrowns, and cheddar cheese Ham n’ Eggs Black forest ham, eggs, grilled onions, grilled green peppers, hashbrowns, and cheddar cheese Steak n’ Eggs Thinly sliced steak, eggs, grilled onions, grilled green peppers, hashbrowns, and cheddar cheese Meat the Day Black forest ham, bacon, eggs, grilled onions, grilled green peppers, hashbrowns, and cheddar cheese Morning Glory Eggs, tomatoes, grilled onions, grilled green peppers, hashbrowns, and cheddar cheese Meat Pitas $6.75

The Local Ask us about our unique local creation Chicken Caesar Chicken breast, bacon, romaine, parmesan cheese, and caesar dressing Chicken Crave Chicken breast, black forest ham, romaine, onions, melted provolone cheese, and light honey dijon Buffalo Chicken Chicken breasts grilled in buffalo sauce, romaine, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, provolone cheese, and ranch dressing Prime Rib Prime rib, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, cheddar cheese, and horseradish dijon Philly Steak Thinly sliced steak, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, grilled green peppers, melted provolone cheese, and ancho chipotle sauce.

Turkey Deli style turkey, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, provolone cheese, and light mayo Gyro Mediterranean seasoned beef, romaine, black olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and tzatziki Club Black forest ham, turkey, bacon, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, provolone cheese, and light honey dijon BLT Bacon, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and light mayo Dagwood Turkey, black forest ham, prime rib, shredded lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, light mayo, and horseradish dijon Black Forest Ham Black forest ham, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, provolone cheese, yellow mustard, and light mayo

Veggie Pitas $6.25

Falafel Falafel, shredded lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, black olives, and tzatziki Hummus Hummus, spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, feta cheese, and tzatziki * Additional spreads available at select locations

Spicy Black Bean Black bean patty, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, spinach, pepperoncinis, provolone cheese, and ancho chipotle sauce Cheese Your choice of cheese, cucumbers, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers, and ranch dressing Garden Romaine, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, cucumbers, and ranch dressing Kids Pitas $3.50 (12 & under)

Li’l Turkey Turkey, your choice of cheese, topping, and sauce Li’l Ham Black forest ham, your choice of cheese, topping, and sauce Quesapita Melted cheese Toppings Hummus • Shredded lettuce • Romaine Fresh spinach • Tomatoes • Onions Green peppers • Cucumbers • Pickles Black olives • Pepperoncinis • Mushrooms Avocado • Black beans • Red pepper hummus Artichoke hearts • Pineapple Sprouts • Jalapenos Cheeses Cheddar • Provolone • Feta Parmesan • Pepper jack cheese Sauces Caesar • Tzatziki • Ranch dressing Secret sauce (spicy vinaigrette) • Light mayo BBQ • Sour cream • Hot sauce • Teriyaki Yellow mustard • Light honey dijon • Buffalo sauce Horseradish dijon • Ancho chipotle sauce • Salsa Pesto • Jalapeno ranch dressing • Honey mustard Mango habanero • Variety of vinaigrettes Chips

Proudly serving a variety of Frito-Lay® products Drinks

Proudly serving a variety of Coca-Cola products Snacks

Pita with dip (served with any sauce) Make it a COMBO!

Add chips, soup, or a cookie and a fountain drink to any pita or salad. In story only Regular Combo – Add $2.75 Large Combo – Add $3.50

Family gatherings, office meetings, parties... any excuse will do. Pita Pit is always a big hit , especially with today’s health-conscious crowd.

Let our fresh, healthy pitas be your go-to choice for your next event or gathering. You can choose one of our specialty platters or select from our Express Lunch Menu.

Simply call and tell us your desired pick-up or delivery time. Catering for 5 to more than 500.

Express Lunches

Quick and easy... These lunches are available for groups of five or more. Includes a pita (choose from eight of our most popular pitas), chips, chocolate chip cookie, and napkin in a convenient Grab n’ Go package. *Drink sold separately

*Chips: Lays, Baked Lays, Miss Vickies, Sun Chips, or Nacho Cheese Doritos. *Bottled Beverages: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Bottled Water, or Lemonade Chicken Caesar $8.50 Chicken breast, bacon, romaine, parmesan cheese, and caesar dressing Turkey $8.50 Deli style turkey, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, provolone cheese, and light mayo Prime Rib $8.50 Sliced prime rib, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, cheddar cheese, and horseradish dijon Club $8.50 Black forest ham, turkey, bacon shredded lettuce, tomatoes, provolone cheese, and light honey dijon Hummus $8.25 Hummus, spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, feta cheese, and tzatziki Chicken Souvlaki $8.50 Mediterranean seasoned chicken, spinach, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and our signature tzatziki sauce Buffalo Chicken $8.50 Chicken breast grilled in buffalo sauce with onions, tomatoes, green peppers, shredded lettuce, provolone cheese, and ranch dressing Spicy Black Bean $8.25 A zesty black bean patty chopped with onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, spinach, pepperoncinis, provolone cheese, and ancho chipotle sauce

Specialty Platters

Our pita platters serve up to 10 guests. Don’t forget the drinks, chips, and cookies!

Favorite Platter $65.25 Our most popular platter featuring some of our best selling pitas, including the Buffalo Chicken, Spicy Black Bean, and Prime Rib Deli Style Platter $65.25 A combination of deli favorites, including Turkey, Prime Rib, and Club Mediterranean Sampler Platter $65.25 A combination of our unique specialty pitas, including Chicken Souvlaki, Hummus, and our Mediterranean-inspired Chicken Caesar Breakfast Platter $65.25 All start with eggs, grilled green peppers and onions, hashbrowns, and cheddar cheese, A combination of our Morning Glory, Ham n’ Eggs, Awakin’ with Bacon, Meat the Day, and Steak n’ Eggs pitas Extras

Chips $1.50 • Cookies $.60 or 3 for a $1.00 • Pita and dip platter $24.99 • Bottled beverages (ask for details) Large Salads (serve 8 - 12)

The perfect complement to our Pita Platters or as a stand-alone.

Caesar Salad $37.25 Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, bacon, croutons, and caesar dressing (add grilled chicken for $10.00 more) Greek Salad $37.25 Spinach, black olives, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, feta cheese, and our own secret sauce (spicy vinaigrette)

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deli

Penn Station eaSt CoaSt SubS EvansvillE

MONTHLY SPECIAL Includes sandwich, fresh-cut fries, and fountain beverage

GRILLED TO ORDER SUBS

KIDS MEAL

4” size sandwich, half-size fresh-cut fries, kiddie cup beverage, lollipop

137 n. Burkhardt Road (812) 479-PEnn (7366)

6”, 8”, 10”, 12” Subs Available

n. Green River Road 4827 Davis lant Drive (812) 402-PEnn (7366)

CLASSIC SUBS

CHICKEN

PHILADELPHIA CHEESESTEAK

CHICKEN TERIYAKI

5310 Pearl Drive (812) 434-PEnn (7366)

nEWBURGH

8887 High Pointe Drive (812) 401-PEnn (7366)

KEntUcKy

Henderson 1111 Barrett Blvd.

(270) 826-7361 Owensboro 3525 Frederica st.

(270) 683-1515 Elizabethtown 1811 n. Dixie Highway (270) 360-0377 Radcliff 1945 n. Dixie Blvd.

(270) 351-PEnn (7366)

PsEvansvillE.cOm Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

House Specialties: Made fresh-to-order sub sandwiches, homemade, hand-cut fries, and freshsqueezed lemonade.

Credit Cards: MC, Visa, Amex Catering: Yes, off-site with free delivery, from 10-10,000.

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100% U.S.D.A. Choice steak, provolone. YOUR CHOICE: sautéed onions, fresh mushrooms, banana peppers, spicy-brown mustard, mayo, pizza sauce

CLUB

Smoked ham, oven-roasted turkey breast, applesmoked bacon, swiss, lettuce, tomatoes, honey mustard, mayo

REUBEN

Slow-roasted corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss. YOUR CHOICE: Thousand Island dressing

Chicken breast, swiss, teriyaki sauce. YOUR CHOICE: sautéed onions, fresh mushrooms

CHICKEN PARMESAN

Chicken breast, provolone, parmesan, oregano, pizza sauce. YOUR CHOICE: sautéed onions, fresh mushrooms

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Chicken breast, smoked ham, swiss, lettuce, tomatoes, honey mustard, mayo

ITALIAN

LIGHTER OPTIONS

PIZZA

GRILLED ARTICHOKE

Pepperoni, smoked ham, provolone, parmesan, pizza sauce. YOUR CHOICE: sautéed onions, fresh mushrooms (also add sweet Italian sausage – it’s za best)

ITALIAN

Smoked ham, hard salami, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, banana peppers, olive oil & red wine vinegar, salt & pepper, oregano, mayo

SAUSAGE

Sweet Italian sausage, provolone. YOUR CHOICE: sautéed onions, fresh green peppers, pizza sauce

Artichoke hearts, provolone, oregano, parmesan, mayo. YOUR CHOICE: fresh mushrooms

CHICKEN or TUNA SALAD

Chicken or tuna salad, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles

GRILLED VEGETARIAN

Create your own grilled veggie sandwich – same as the Dagwood without the meats.

YOUR CHOICE: teriyaki

CREATE YOUR OWN DAGWOOD Try it “East Coast Style.”

Your choice of meats, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, banana peppers, oil & vinegar, salt & pepper, oregano, mayo

MEATS: smoked ham, salami, pepperoni, oven-roasted turkey, slow-roasted corned beef CHEESES: provolone, swiss, american, parmesan TOPPINGS: lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, peppers, pickles CONDIMENTS: spicy-brown mustard, honey mustard, mayo, olive oil & red wine vinegar, salt & pepper, oregano

EXTRAS FRESH-CUT FRIES

Hand-cut Idaho potatoes flash-fried in cholesterol-free peanut oil

CHEESEBREAD

Authentic, hearth-baked bread topped with provolone, parmesan, oregano. YOUR CHOICE: pizza sauce

CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE Fresh-baked daily

CHIPS, ETC.

FRESH-SQUEEZED LEMONADE

FRESH BREWED ICED TEA

FOUNTAIN SOFT DRINKS

CATERING MENU TRY PENN STATION CATERING FOR PARTIES, MEETINGS, AND GREAT TIMES.

BOX LUNCHES

PHARMACEUTICAL REP’S FAVORITE!

Enjoy any of our cold Deli Classics (Club, Italian, Dagwood, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad) along with chips, a Chocolate Chunk Cookie Bite and a mint, in a convenient stackable container. Box lunches can be prepared with a variety of sub sizes. Available in 6”, 8”, 10”

CRUNCHY CHIPS

Ask about our chip selection when you order

FRESH-BAKED COOKIES If you’re looking for sweet endings, we offer fresh-baked Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Choose either our tasty 4-ounce size, or get a tray of 80 (just as tasty) 1-ounce Bites.

ORDERING IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, MMMMMM. 1. SIZE UP YOUR ORDER. Got a lot of hungry people? Our Party Sub Trays are genuine crowd pleasers, while our Box Lunches are individually delicious options for meetings and office functions.

DRINKS BY THE GALLON Handle a crowd’s thirst with gallons of our signature Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade or Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea. Each gallon serves about 8-10 thirsty folks.

2. GET YOUR CRUNCH ON. Add chips and our fresh-baked Chocolate Chunk Cookies to your order. Lucky order.

3. ORDER YOUR DRINKS. Don’t forget Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade and Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea – available by the gallon.

ASK ABOUT FREE DELIVERY AND CATERING REWARDS!

PARTY SUB TRAYS Looking for a real crowd pleaser? Our Party Sub Trays are packed with up to 30 specially-made, party-sized, cold Deli Subs - very handy when you’ve got a lot of hungry people to feed.

Choose from Smoked Ham, Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast, Chicken, or Tuna Salad. Or, create your own (what we call a Dagwood).

Want additional subs or trays? Speak with a manager to match the number of subs to number of guests.

Contact store manager for pricing

CREATE YOUR OWN MEATS: smoked ham, salami, pepperoni, oven-roasted turkey, slow-roasted corned beef CHEESES: provolone, swiss, American, parmesan TOPPINGS: lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, peppers, pickles CONDIMENTS: spicy-brown mustard, honey mustard, mayo, olive oil & red wine vinegar, salt & pepper, oregano

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Hibachi Vegetable 6 Japanese Steamed Rice 1.50 Hibachi / Miso Soup 2 Sirloin / Calamari Steak 10/8

Japanese

ZUKI 1448 N. GREEN RIVER ROAD EVANSVILLE (812) 477-9854 mEEtmEAtzukI.cOm

Hours: Lunch Mon.-sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dinner sun.-Thurs. 4-9 p.m.

Fri.-sat. 4-10 p.m.

House Specialties: Dancing mama sushi roll, hibachi steak & seafood, recently added new menu items Atmosphere: Casual, but classy Credit Cards: MC, Visa, amex, Discover Dress: Casual Average Entrée: $10 Private Room Available: Yes Entertainment: every Wednesday 5:30-9 p.m.

Children’s Menu: Yes Carry-Out and Delivery: Yes Reservations: Yes Liquor: Full bar with a large selection of sake Catering: Yes Handicapped Access: Yes 90 March | april 2013 Evansville Living

Lunch

BENTO BOX SPECIaL

served with soup and salad as well as two sides, choose from fried banana, eggroll, steamed rice, fried rice, or grilled vegetables Chicken Teriyaki Box 10 Beef Teriyaki Box 10 Salmon Box 10 Special Sushi Roll Box 11 Sashimi Box 12 Grilled Calamari Box 10

ZUKI SIZZLING all 10 served with soup, grilled vegetables, and fried rice Calamari Beef Chicken Salmon Shrimp Pork

NOODLE SOUP all 10 Beef Ramen Chicken Ramen Gyoza Ramen pot sticker Pork Ramen

YaKaTORI-BaR

Stir-fried Noodles (served with soup and salad) Grilled Chicken Yakisoba 10 Grilled Pork Yakisoba 10

Appetizers COLD Scallop with Bacon 6 Baby Octopus 6 Cuttlefish 4 Calamari 4

GRILLED VEGETaBLES asparagus 5 Zucchini 5 Napa Cabbage 5

OTHERS

Roasted Miso Salmon over Mushroom Rice 14 Zuki’s Sizzling Sweet and Spicy Marinated Short Ribs 15

HIBaCHI LUNCHES

comes with soup or salad, fried rice and hibachi vegetables: zucchini, mushrooms, and onion Chicken 10 Shrimp 11 Salmon 10 Scallop 12 Yakisoba 12 Calamari Steak 10 Zuki Sirloin Steak 12 Teriyaki Sirloin Steak 14 Filet Mignon 14 Teriyaki Chicken 11 Japanese noodles with vegetables, chicken, shrimp, and beef

HIBaCHI LUNCH COMBINaTIONS

ZUKI RICE TOPPINGS all 10 served with soup or served with soup & salad (Donburimono) Chicken Beef Shrimp Pork Duck Breast

MEaT

Beef 5 Pork 5 white / Dark 5 Meat Chicken Duck Breast 6 Beef Tongue 5

SEaFOOD Shrimp 6

Salmon 5

salad, fried rice, and side vegetables Steak and Calamari 14 Steak and Chicken 14 Steak and Shrimp 16 Chicken and Calamari 12 Chicken and Shrimp 14 Shrimp and Calamari 14

SIDE ORDERS

Chicken 7 Shrimp 8 Lobster 17 Salmon 10 Fried Rice 2 Filet Mignon 14 House Salad 2

Sushi Tower 10 Tuna Carpaccio 11 Seafood Ceviche 10 Hamachi Usuzukuri 10 thinly sliced yellow tail with jalapeño and pon-zu sauce Marguro Natto 11 fresh tuna with processed soy beans and seaweeds Beef Tataki 8 Hiyayako 4 chilled tofu with bonito flakes and scallions Tuna Ceviche 11

HOT

Zuki Fried Shrimp 8 Kake Butter-Yaki 8 seared fresh oysters with lemon butter sauce Fire Scallops 9 Shrimp Tempura 7 Vegetable Tempura 4 Eggroll 4 Tatasuta Chicken 5 Gyoza 5 steamed and seared Japanese pot stickers Edamame 4 Negimaki 7 beef spring onion roll with teriyaki sauce Ika Maruyaki 7 grilled squid Kake Fry 8 deep-fried oysters agedashi Tofu 4 Sishamo 6 grilled saltwater fish smelt

ZUKI SPECIaL SUSHI ROLL COOKED

Mango Tango 10 Indian Roll 10 Caterpillar Roll 10 Zuki Roll 10 Dancing Mama 10

EW Roll 11 Small Mouth Roll 10 Spider Roll 10 Dragon Roll 9 Fried Lobster Roll 11 Nevada Maki 9 Fancy Roll 9 Yum Yum Roll 8 Zig Zag Roll 10 Holly Roll 10 Las Vegas Roll 9 Thai Roll 10 No. 10 9 Kamikaze 9 Sunset Roll 10 Oriental Roll 8 Crunchy Shrimp Roll 9 Fried Oyster Roll 9 Pretty in Pink 8 Philadelphia Roll 8

Tuna Tataki Salad 10 Tako Butsu 7 sliced steamed octopus salad Ika Sansai 8 marinated squid salad Tuna Salad 12 Sushi Salad 4

Dinner

SUSHI OR SaSHIMI served with salad & miso soup

Sizzling Squid 18 calamari Sizzling Chicken 18 Sizzling Beef 20 Sizzling Salmon 18 Sizzling Pork 18 Sizzling Shrimp 18

Sushi Dinner 20

Raw

Let’s Get Crazy Roll 11 Sayuri Roll 11 Kenny’s Special 11 Tiger Eye Roll 11 Halloween Roll 11

Rainbow Roll 11 Sunrise Roll 10 Volcano Roll 10 Mello Yellow 8 White Albacore Delight 11 Spicy Tuna Crunch 9 Sushi Pizza 12 Spicy Tuna Sandwich 12

Raw aND COOKED OMG Roll 12 Spicy Albacore Roll 11 Hot Dragon 10 Rising Sun 11 American Dream 10 Jayne Roll 11 J Flo 11 Salmon Roll 11 Ebi Kyoto Roll 11

VEGETaRIaN

Futo Maki 7 AAC Roll 4 Fried Asparagus Roll 5 Avocado Roll 4 Sweet Potato Roll 4

Salads

Tropical Salad 8 Sashimi Salad 10 Seaweed Salad 4 Kimuchi 4 spicy vegetable salad Suno-mono 4 cucumber salad with crab

DONBURIMONO (RICE TOPPINGS)

Sashimi Dinner 20 Chirashi 20 Zuki Love Boat 52 Serves 2 Zuki Big Boat 75 Serves 3 or 4

TEMPURa DINNERS

deep-fried egg battered, served with soup, salad, and steamed rice Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura Chicken and Vegetable Tempura Squid and Vegetable Tempura Combination Vegetable Tempura

KaTSU

served with soup and salad Tendon 14 shrimp and vegetable tempura on rice Katsudon 14 deep-fried breaded pork cooked with egg Oyakodon 14 sliced chicken cooked with egg Unadon 15 barbequed eel on rice

OTHERS

19 18 18 15

Deep Fried Breaded served with soup, salad, and steamed rice Tonkatsu 12 pork cutlets Chicken Katsu 11 chicken cutlets

BENTO BOX

served with soup, salad, shrimp tempura, eggroll, California roll, and steamed rice Beef Teriyaki Box 20 Chicken Teriyaki Box 20 Calamari Teriyaki Box 17 Salmon Teriyaki Box 20

SIZZLING DINNERS

served with soup, salad, grilled vegetables, and fried rice, your choice of gravy or teriyaki sauce

Roasted Miso Salmon over Mushroom Rice 14 Zuki’s Sizzling Sweet and Spicy Marinated Short Ribs 15

NOODLES

Zuki Champon 12 Ramen 11 Nabeyaki Udon 14 Niku Udon or Soba 11 Kake Udon or Soba 11 Zaru Soba 11 Tenzaru Soba 12

SPECIaL FRIED RICE Beef Fried Rice 5 Chicken Fried Rice 4 Shrimp Fried Rice 5

Pork Fried Rice 5 Vegetable Fried Rice 4 Combination Fried Rice 7

HIBaCHI DINNER

served with soup, salad, fried rice, and hibachi vegetables Scallop 21 Swordfish 7 Shrimp 21 Lobster 29 Chicken 14 Salmon 18 Zuki Sirloin Steak 21 Teriyaki Sirloin Steak 22 Zuki Filet Mignon 23 Yakiniku Steak 20 Hibachi Vegetables 11

COMBINaTIONS

served with soup, salad, fried rice, and hibachi vegetables Emperor’s Choice 21 chicken and steak Geisha’s Choice 21 chicken and shrimp Zuki Special 32 steak and lobster Land and Sea 23 steak and shrimp Steak and Scallop 24 Shrimp and Calamari 23 Steak and Calamari 23 Seafood Combination 25

Sweets &More

DESSERTS

Banana Tempura 4 Mochi Ice Cream 4 Ice Cream 4 vanilla, green tea, red bean Zuki Specialty Ice Cream 5 fruit salad, mango, yam, coconut Fried Ice Cream 5 strawberry or chocolate sauce Full bar with domestic beer, import beer, and Japanese beer available.

LaRGE SELECTION OF SaKE. Pepsi products served.

deli

Bits & Bytes Deli BreAKFAst 216 NW Fourth St. EvaNSvillE (812) 423-5113

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

House Specialties: Floppy disk

sALADs

Toast 1.10 Muffins, Donuts, Rolls Market Two Eggs with Toast 2.55 Two Eggs, Bacon or Sausage Link or Patty with Toast 3.50 Hash Brown 1.10 Cereal with Milk 1.70 Omelets (Served with Toast) Cheese 3.40 Cheese & Vegetable 3.95 Cheese, Veg. & Ham 4.35 Cheese & Ham 3.95 1 Egg Sandwich 2.05 2 Egg Sandwich 2.55

Combination Chef Dip Salad Extra Dressings Fruit Cup Potato Macaroni Cole Slaw Jello Pasta Stuffed Tomato

Dress: Casual Average Lunch: $6-$10 Banquet Facilities: Small private dining up to 14 Children’s Menu: Yes Carry-Out: Yes Liquor: No Handicapped Access: Yes Catering: Yes

2.45 5.15 2.15 .45 1.80 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.30 1.80 Market Price

sOUPs – CHILI Cup 1.35

Atmosphere: Casual Relaxed Credit Cards: Yes

1.80 3.85

Bowl 2.15

sANDWICHes Our House Specialty “The Floppy Disk”

Your choice of shaved roast beef, turkey or ham served on pita bread, topped with Cojack cheese, alfalfa sprouts and our own special sauce. whole

half sandwiches

Roast Beef 4.35 2.60 Turkey 4.35 2.60 Ham 4.35 2.60 Vegetarian 4.35 2.60 Sandwiches served with your choice of breads. whole

half

whole

half

Gyros 4.35 N/A Peanut Butter/Jelly 2.15 N/A Roast Beef 4.05 2.40 Chicken Salad 3.95 2.40 Turkey 4.05 2.40 Tuna Salad 3.70 2.05 Turkey Club 4.75 N/A Ham Salad 3.70 2.05 Pastrami 4.25 2.60 Pimento Cheese 3.50 2.05 Corn Beef 4.25 2.60 Cheese American 2.60 1.70 Reuben 5.00 N/A Swiss 2.60 1.70 Ham 4.05 2.40 Colby 2.60 1.70 German Bologna 2.95 1.90 Cojack 2.60 1.70 Bologna 2.95 1.90 Pepper 2.60 1.70 Braunschweiger 2.95 1.90 Cheddar 2.60 1.70 Grilled 3.10 N/A Submarine 4.05 N/A 3.05 N/A Summer Sausage 3.05 2.00 Polish Sausage 2.25 N/A Salami 2.95 1.90 Hot Dog 3.00 N/A B.L.T. 3.00 4.00 N/A Chili Dog Kraut Add .30 Cheese Add .30 Grilled Sandwiches Add .50 Sandwiches on Croissants Add .70

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Pie 2.40 and up Ice Cream Dip 1.10 Shake 2.70 Cake 2.05 and up Cookies .50 each or 3 for 1.35, 5.10 per dozen Prices subject to change

Visit us to put together your own basket with wine, cheese, chocolates, and deli items for a picnic on the river.

Sundaes

Bagels & Breakfast Breads

$3.99 Chocolate Lovers Hot Fudge Strawberry Cheesecake Bananas Foster Turtle Turtle

BAGELS Blueberry, onion, plain, and cinnamon $1.75 BREADS Banana nut, carrot $1.95

$5.49

Savory Selections EUROPEAN MARKET SANDWICH Fine cheeses and cold cuts on an artisan bun $5 Add veggies 50¢

Enjoy your favorite flavor of ice cream as a shake or float! Pick your favorite and we will whip you up the best cold treat in town. $3.79

CHAR-GRILLED FLAT BREAD CHEEZERS Served with fresh herbs, cucumbers, tomato, and sweet onion $5

PASTRIES BELGIAN WAFFLES Beignets, pistachio croissants, Double chocolate, bananas or apple fritters $3 foster, toasted pecan, caramel praline, or fresh strawberry $5.50 LOX & BAGELS Cured salmon, cucumber, NEW ENGLAND-STYLE BAKED OATMEAL tomato, cream cheese, onion, With steamed milk $3.50 and capers $5

HAND-DIPPED ICE CREAM Single scoop $2.79 Double scoop #3.99

Plain Waffle Cone 15¢ Gourmet Waffle Cone 50¢

$13.95

Kubideh

$16.95 Our take on a traditional New York strip that has been grilled to perfection and finished with a rich roasted red pepper bordelaise sauce.

Mediterranean Shrimp Couscous

$12.95 Sautéed in Diavalo Sauce with zucchini, scallons, and roasted red peppers; served over couscous.

Mustard-Crusted Salmon

$13.95

Our whole-grain white wine mustard coating brings out the natural goodness of fresh broiled salmon.

Tandoori Butter Chicken

$11.25

Succulent pieces of chicken in creamy, vibrant Tandoori sauce served with white, long-grained rice and Shirazy Salsa.

Sultani

$15.95 One skewer each of Kubideh and beef kabobs. Fit for a sultan!

Lamb (sheesh-leek)

$16.95 Marinated rack of lamb with Middle Eastern spices, skewered and flame-broiled.

Serving: breakfast and lunch

Gift Baskets: Available Carry-out: Yes

MEDITERRANEAN

Beef tenderloin marinated in a regional spice mix and flame broiled.

Newburgh Strip

Hours: Wed.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Check our facebook for extended summer hours.

Atmosphere: upscale Casual

SOFT-SERVE FROZEN YOGURT Choose vanilla or flavor of the day $2.79

Beef Kabobs (Chewlow-kabab)

ENTRÉES

BEn & pEnny’s 18 W. WATER sT. NEWbuRgh

Banana Split Shakes & Floats

Add one of our flavored cream cheeses or plain cream cheese for 50¢

AMERICAN

$11.95 Two skewers of flame-broiled minced beef and lamb mixed with seasonings and grated onions.

Chicken Kabob (Joojeh-kabob)

$11.95 Tender boneless chicken marinated in Middle Eastern spices and flame broiled to perfection. Served alongside our fresh-grilled vegetables.

DINNER SANDWICHES/PLATTERS Shwarma

$9.95 Tender morsels of marinated chicken breasts grilled and wrapped with pickle, shoestring potatoes, and garlic sauce.

Portabella Pesto & Goat Cheese Wrap

$9.95 Portabella mushrooms, goat cheese, roasted red peppers, and spinach wrapped in golden grilled lavos.

Gyro Platter

$10.95 Authentic blend of beef and lamb served with grilled pita bread, lettuce, tomato, onions, and tzatziki sauce.

café arazu 17 W. WATER sT. NEWbuRgh (812) 842-2200 CAfE-ARAzu.CoM

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Fri.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

House Specialities: signature kabobs, Tandoori butter chicken, Mediterranean shrimp couscous, pita platters, and wraps Lunch Menu: Yes Reservations: Yes

“J” Street, New Burgher

$8.95 Dressed with lettuce, tomato, red pickled onions, and creamy chipotle sauce. Cheddar cheese 50¢

Visit the restaurant for a full menu.

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american

Carriage inn 103 E. Gibson st.

Haubstadt (812) 768-6131

Carriage Inn

Appetizers

Onion Rings Breaded Mushrooms Mozzarella Cheese Sticks (5) Cheese Cubes Egg Rolls (2) Battered Cauliflower Sweet Corn Nuggets

Atmosphere: casual Credit Cards: mc, Visa, amex, Discover Dress: casual Average Entrée: $12 Carry-Out: Yes Reservations: Yes

$4.75 $4.15 $4.85 $3.95 $3.85

Any substitutions, add $1.25 per choice

TUESDAY

Pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, corn, peas, or green beans

WEDNESDAY Cook’s Choice

THURSDAY

Hors d’oeuvre Plate with sauces

¼ Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, corn, peas, or green beans

Half Hors d’oeuvre Plate with sauces

Fish fillet, macaroni and cheese, small garden salad, and baked beans

includes all above appetizers

Hours: Tues.-Fri.: 10:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Sat.: 4 - 11 p.m. closed Sunday and monday

$4.20 $4.25

Lunch Specials

$20.95

choose from 4 of the appetizers listed previously. No substitutions please.

$14.95

$7.85

Chicken Strips (5) Buffalo Chicken Strips (5) Potato Skins (5) Hot Wings

$8.85 $6.95 (10) (20) (50)

$9.85 $14.75 $30.95

Soups and Salads

All of our soups are homemade. Ask your server for the soup choices of the day.

Potato Soup, Chili Soup, or Vegetable Soup Bowl Cup

Combination Salad Chef Salad (chicken or ham)

$3.95 $2.95 $3.85 $7.45

Sandwiches

All sandwiches are served with chips.

FRIDAY

Entrées

Served with fresh baked bread. Add two sides for $3.40.

$5.85 $8.60 all white meat 60¢ extra Marinated Chicken Breast $10.55 Fried Chicken

(Served with wild rice pilaf)

Chicken Livers or Gizzards (12 oz.)

Our steaks are hand-cut and USDA choice.

Ribeye

Small cut (10 oz.)

Large cut (14 oz.)

The Brad cut (16 oz)

Ham Steak Pork Chops (2) Smoked Pork Chops (2) Catfish Fillets (2) Breaded Shrimp Pasta Alfredo

Daily Dinner & Lunch Specials

$4.75 $4.95 $7.95 $8.25 $6.35 $3.45 $5.75 $5.65 $6.45

Children’s Menu: Yes

Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Chicken Fillet

$4.75 $5.75

THURSDAY

Cod Fish Sandwich German Bologna “Dewig” Bratwurst

$5.85 $5.35 $4.55 60¢ extra $6.65

FRIDAY

Handicapped Access: Yes Catering: Yes

(grilled or breaded) (grilled or breaded)

(add Kraut)

Chicken Club

(served with bacon, lettuce and tomato) Substitute French fries Add sautéed mushrooms or sautéed onions American, Swiss, or Pepperjack cheese

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$1.35 $1.10 50¢ extra

$8.35

Items listed below are served after 2 p.m. only.

Hamburger ½ lb Cheeseburger ½ lb Double Hamburger Double Cheeseburger Bacon Cheeseburger Grilled Cheese Reuben Hot Ham & Cheese Tenderloin

Full Bar: Yes

(¼) (½)

Add chicken breast

$18.90 $21.90 $24.95 $10.85 $11.55 $11.95 $9.95 $10.95 $9.95 $11.25

Dinner Specials TUESDAY

Grilled pork chops, two sides

WEDNESDAY

¼ Fried Chicken, three sides Marinated chicken breast served over wild rice pilaf Catfish fiddlers or catfish fillets, two sides

SATURDAY

10 oz. ribeye or smoked pork chops (2)

Child’s Plate

12 years and under, please.

Hot Dog, Hamburger, or Chicken Strips

$4.25

Served with French fries or mashed potatoes

= Specialty

spanish

EclipsE spanish Tapas Bar & rEsTauranT

Para Empezar ( — starters —) 11. tortilla española

Classic baked Spanish egg potato pie topped with fresh tomato, and queso fresco. $10 (Served at room temperature)

12. empanada del dia

Spanish stuffed pastry shell. Ask your server for today’s choice. $10

Del Huerto — from the Garden —

9. esparraGos (seasonal)

24. tabla fria

Grilled asparagus with alioli** sauce. $10 911. Add Serrano Ham** wrap $7

26. montadito de queso & miel

Sliced roasted potatoes in our house spicy tomato saffron sauce.

Variety of Spanish cheeses, mixed Spanish olives, and imported Spanish Seranno Ham.** $18 Slices of toasted bread topped with goat cheese, honey, and almonds. $10

29. pan catalán

Slices of bread rubbed with romesco spread and topped with imported Spanish Manchego cheese. $11

30. pan tumaca

Slices of bread rubbed with alioli** sauce and tomato saffron sauce topped with imported Spanish Serrano ham** and Manchego cheese. $17

95. olivas mixtas

Mixture of imported artisan gourmet Spanish olives. $11

10. patatas bravas

15. berenJena madrid (seasonal)

Eggplant, onions, and crumbled goat cheese in our house spicy tomato saffron sauce. $12

17. setas rellenas (seasonal)

Wild mushrooms stuffed with a blend of onions, garlic, spinach, celery, and bread crumbs, topped with cheese and our house tomato saffron sauce. $11

21. tomatoes fresco (seasonal)

Slices of tomato and queso fresco topped with our house vinaigrette dressing. $12

22. ensalada de la casa

96. pure de Garbanzo

Lettuce, garbanzo beans, sweet peas, sweet peppers and Queso Fresco with our house vinaigrette dressing. $11

97. Jamon serrano

Saute green beans in a buttery-lemon sauce with roasted almonds. $10

Garbanzo beans, garlic, and manchego cheese spread with sliced bread. $10 A plate of thinly sliced cured and aged imported Spanish Serrano ham.** $17

Paella

Traditional Spanish rice with saffron dish, originating from the fields of Valencia, eastern Spain.

18. paella mixta

Rice with saffron, mixed seafood, chicken, and Spanish chorizo. REGULAR $17 182. GRANDE SIZE $32

23. Judias verdes 31. escalivada

Mediterranean roasted vegetables with Queso Fresco cheese and a touch of Romesco. $13

De La Tierra ( — from the land —

5. caracoles de la casa

19. arroz con azafran Y veGetales

Saute imported escargot in a tomato-saffron and anchovy sauce. $13

20. paella de carne

Spanish meatballs stuffed with cheese & spinach in our house saffron-tomato sauce. $13

Rice with saffron and Mediterranean vegetables. $12 192. GRANDE SIZE $20 Rice with saffron, mixed vegetables, chicken, and Spanish Chorizo. $13 202. GRANDE SIZE $24

Del Mar — from the sea —)

6. albondiGas de las casa 7. parrillada

Grilled chicken, beef, and Spanish chorizo with onions and peppers. $13

Seafood combination with olives, onions, sweet peppers in our spicy saffron tomato sauce. $13

3. Gambas ibericas

Grilled shrimp in a buttery lemon garlic sauce. $13

4. vieiras al aJillo**

Sautéed scallops with Spanish paprika and garlic butter sauce.* $14

Average Entrée: $7-$15 Carry-Out & Reservations: Yes

25. montadito de salchicha

Slices of toast topped with grilled sausage and alioli** sauce. $9

28. montaditos de carne

Slices of toasted bread topped with grilled bite sized beef chorizo topped with Queso Fresco cheese. $10

92. pamplonada

93. solomillo al Jerez

Flaked cod fish with tomatoes, onions, peppers, olives, cumin, garlic, and saffron. $15

Credit Cards: MC, Visa, amEx, Discover

Catering: Yes

Three lamb ribs grilled and seasoned with rosemary and garlic. $15

14. salmón** al moJo*

90. bacalao a la vizcaina

Atmosphere: Casual Elegant

16. cordero** a la parrilla*

13. meJillones vascos

Grilled salmon topped with mojo garlic, and Spanish paprika sauce. $13

Specialty Drinks: Old & new World Wines sangria Red or White hibiscus, Chocolate and Espresso Martinis, Coffee Drinks and herbal Martinis

Liquor: Yes, Full service

Roasted chicken with Mediterranean vegetables, Manchego cheese in our house tomato saffron sauce. $15

Mussels in our house spicy saffron tomato sauce. $12

Hours: Lunch Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dinner Mon. - Thurs. 4:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Fri. & sat. 4:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. sun. Closed

8. pollo españa

Chicken breast sautéed in Spanish paprika and a garlic buttery 1. Gambas eclipse Lightly breaded shrimp sautéed in our spicy cream sauce. $14 lemon sauce. $11

2. cazuela de mariscos

113 SE Fourth St. Downtown EvanSvillE (812) 463-6040 EclipSEtapaS.com

4 oz. beef tenderloin in a Spanish sherry reduction sauce. $18

CORPORATE CATERING

Let us serve you during your next corporate meeting, seminar, retreat or private party.

*Salmon, Scallops and Cordero are cooked medium rare. **May contain cured, raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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Pizza & salad buffet

gatti•town 316 N. GreeN river road evaNSviLLe (812) 473-3800 GattitowNevaNSviLLe.com

ABSOLUTE PIZZA PERFECTION! Our All-You-Care-To-Eat-&-Drink Buffet includes unlimited delicious pizzas, pastas, over 50+ items salad bar, desserts, and more! GattiTown takes pizza seriously. That’s why we hand-roll dough fresh each morning, use our signature, all natural, sauce with 16 secret herbs and spices, Hormel Meats, and top it all off with smoked provolone cheese and a variety of toppings. With so many Gatti’s Favorites to choose from, you won’t know where to start. If you want something special, just ask, and we will make a special pie just for you! At GattiTown, the buffet options never end!

GattiTown has three different dining rooms for your ultimate dining experience where you can relax and enjoy your buffet. We have a Sports room to catch your favorite team, a family Theater room, and a Café for a quieter atmosphere. GattiTown has something for everyone! You bring the family, and we bring the fun!

Hours: Mon.-thurs.: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. fri.: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. sat.: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. sun.: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

House Specialties: all you care to eat and drink buffet: pizzas, pastas, salads, desserts, and more.

Atmosphere: Casual Credit Cards: MC, Visa, amex, discover Dress: Casual Average Buffet: $4.49 - $7.49 Banquet Facilites: 4 private rooms accommodating up to 104

SPECIALTY PIZZA SAMPLER®

Smoked provolone cheese, pepperoni, mild sausage, Canadian bacon, ground beef, green olives, white onions, black olives, fresh mushrooms, and bell peppers. Jalapeños and anchovies upon request.

BACON DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER

smoked provolone and cheddar cheese, topped with burger, tomatoes, onions, and breakfast style bacon.

MEAT MARKET®

Smoked provolone cheese, pepperoni, mild sausage, ground beef, Canadian bacon, and spicy Italian sausage.

GATTI’S DELUXE®

Smoked provolone cheese, pepperoni, mild sausage,

Chicken marinated in a fresh mushrooms, white spicy hot sauce and topped onions, bell peppers and with smoked provolone and black olives. Jalapeños and cheddar cheese, all on a anchovies upon request. lightly flavored garlic crust.

HAWAIIAN

SUPERONI™

BBQ CHICKEN

THE TORCH

Smoked provolone cheese, Smoked provolone cheese, Canadian bacon, and pepperoni, extra cheese, pineapple. and extra pepperoni.

Catering: Yes

VEGETARIAN SAMPLER®

Smoked provolone cheese, fresh mushrooms, bell peppers, black olives, green olives, white onions, and diced tomatoes. Jalapeños and anchovies upon request.

PASTA

• SpaGatti® • Macaroni & Cheese • Baked Ziti • Chicken Alfredo • Tomato Basil Pasta • Pasta Marinara • And Many More!

DESSERT PIZZA SALAD BAR You’ve got to see it to believe it! Our salad bar is a mouthwatering collection of over 50 hand-cut daily, garden fresh vegetables and fruits that allow you to create your own perfect salad each time you visit.

Hands down, it’s the best salad bar in town!

HOT BAR

You can also expect hot and yummy items like:

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then covered with smoked provolone cheese, spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, mild sausage, and Italian seasoning all topped with Gatti’s signature pizza sauce.

Mesquite flavored BBQ Smoked provolone cheese, sauce, smoked provolone, chorizo, pepperoni, onions, white cheddar cheese, and and jalapeños. chicken breast with red SICILIAN MEAT onions and cilantro.

Pan Perfect® crust, lightly SICILIAN VEGGIE flavored with garlic butter Pan Perfect® crust, lightly flavored with garlic butter then covered with smoked provolone cheese, fresh Delicious varieties of pastas await you at the mushrooms, bell peppers, Mama Gatti's pasta bar! Enjoy our famous onions, black olives, fresh SpaGatti® with our signature sauce or the classic diced tomatoes, and Italian macaroni & cheese ... it's the talk of the town! It seasoning all topped with doesn't stop there as there are frequent visits to Gatti’s signature pizza our pasta specials! Or, you can also make your own sauce. with our signature meat, vegetable, and alfredo sauces! Below are some of Mama Gatti's favorites:

Carry-Out: Yes Children’s Buffet: Yes, 3 and under free

BUFFALO CHICKEN

And Many More!

SOMETHING DIFFERENT EVERY DAY!

What a great way to finish your visit to GattiTown!

Mouth-watering desserts await you, such as:

• Dutch Apple Treat Pizza • Chocolate Pizza • Cinnamon Sticks • Cherry Pie Pizza • Coconut Cream Pizza • And Many More!

AGE GROUPS Buffet Only Price

Ages 60+ $6.49 Ages 15-59 $7.49 Ages 11-14 $6.49 Ages 6-10 $5.49 Ages 3-5 $4.49 Under 3 FREE Drinks not included in buffet price. Each person must purchase a buffet before entering.

German & american frieD oySter BaSKet ................................ 11.50 fresh from the gulf, hand breaded, served with cocktail sauce, fries, slaw, crackers and lemon

Bavarian Kraut BaLLS .............................. 8.50 ground beef, pork, sauerkraut and seasonings mixed with cream cheese, rolled in bread crumbs and fried, served with our own horseradish sauce

pig KnuCKLe ..................................................... 7.99 marinated and simmered until very tender, served with sauerkraut, rye bread and our own german mustard

roSti potato panCaKe ............................... 6.99 (Kartoffelpfannkuchen) with apple sauce and sour cream

german frieD piCKLeS ............................... 6.99

Lunch Specials from $7.50 and up Dinner Specials from $10.99 and up

ClassicDinners SampLe 3 Different traDitionaL oLD worLD gerSt favoriteS .................. 19.99 Bratwurst (charbroiled pork sausage) Kasseler rippchen (smoked pork chop) Knackwurst (pork & beef sausage) Kielbase (charbroiled smoked sausage) Beef Stroganoff wiener Schnitzel (pan-fried breaded veal) goulash with spaetzle Schweine Schnitzel (pan fried pork) Sauerbraten (roasted marinated beef)

Combination dinners served with choice of 2 side items, fresh rye bread and butter. add House Salad .......... 3.75

wiener SCHnitzeL ............................... 17.75 choice veal, hand trimmed for tenderness, specially seasoned and lightly breaded, prepared to order, served with 2 sides and fresh rye bread

Jager SCHnitzeL .................................. 18.75 wiener Schnitzel topped with sauteed mushrooms and a brown wine sauce, served with 2 sides and fresh rye bread

SauerBraten ......................................... 16.75

tender, lean beef marinated and slow roasted for a European flavor, complimented by a special wine sauce, served with 2 sides and fresh rye bread

pig KnuCKLeS ......................................... 13.75 pork knuckles, steaming hot, a gerst Haus tradition, served with 2 sides and fresh rye bread

(fritierte gurken) served with ranch dressing

SideItems german potato Salad (hot or cold), german fries, french fries, mashed potatoes & gravy, Baked potato (loaded add $1), Spaetzle, Baked Beans, white Beans, Sauerkraut, red Cabbage, Creamy Coleslaw, Cucumbers & onions, Cottage Cheese, apple Sauce, Cornbread Cakes, macaroni & Cheese, fruit Cup (seasonal) ....................... 2.75 vegetable plate (4 vegetables & cornbread) .................... 8.99

BeerList aSK Server aBout Beer of tHe montH monDay: gerSt fiSHBowLS ...................... 2.20 tueSDay: moSt import pintS & miCroBrewS ..................................................................... 3.00 weDneSDay: DomeStiC fiSHBowLS ...... 1.75 tHurSDay: KiLL tHe Keg...........................varies

DraughtBeer Stone Seasonal Hoegaarden Bass ale michelob amber Bock Bell’s Seasonal miller Lite Blue moon newcastle nut Brown Bud Light pabst Blue ribbon Budweiser paulaner Seasonal Busch Light Sam adams Seasonal Coors Banquet Schneider weisse Coors Light Spaten Seasonal frank Hef weisse tripel Karmeliet guinness warsteiner Hacker-pschorr weisse gerst Sierra nevada Seasonal new Belgium Seasonal Now have 33 beers on tap and also carry Tin Man brewery beers.

BratwurSt Dinner ............................. 13.75

Gerst Bavarian Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. EvanSvillE (812) 424-1420 gErSthauSEvanSvillE.com

Hours: mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

House Specialties: German & american dinners 29 Draft Beers 130 Bottle Beers Atmosphere: casual, family dining Smoking allowed on patio Patio seating opens in april Credit Cards: mc, Visa, amex, Discover Dress: casual Average EntrĂŠe: Dinner: $10-$15 Banquet Facilities & Catering : no

lightly spiced pork sausage, charbroiled, served with 2 sides, fresh rye bread and a garnish of sauerkraut

Sandwiches Bavarian BratwurSt .......................... 8.50

Carry- Out: Yes

reuBen (Beef or turKey) ................. 9.50

Reservations: Yes (not on Fri. & Sat.)

lightly spiced pork sausage, charbroiled, on grilled hoagie roll with a garnish of sauerkraut corned beef or hand sliced turkey, swiss cheese, sauerkraut and special sauce on grilled rye bread

Liquor: Yes

german frieD BoLogna .................... 9.50 thick-cut with pepperjack cheese and onion on a grilled bun, served with side

Appetizers gerSt SampLer ...................................... 11.99 ham rolls, kraut balls, potato pancake and fried oysters

We also offer a wide selection of american sandwiches and dinners.

Salads and homemade soups are also available.

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middle eastern/lebanese

House of Como 2700 S. KentucKy Ave. evAnSville (812) 422-0572

House of Como Arabian Food k

Shish KaBob

Beef, onion, pepper, tomato Marinated in brandy, on skewer; served with rice.

28.50

Eggplant casserole with meat; served with rice.

12.50

Rolled cabbage leaves w/ meat; served with rice.

12.50

Seneya Betinjin Yebra Malfoof Kibi Nea

8.50

Raw ground beef and wheat as an appetizer.

Kibi Seneya

Baked fine ground meat and wheat; served with rice.

12.50

Baked chicken with meat, rice, pine nut stuffing.

12.50 14.50 1.00

Djage Hours: tues.-thurs. 4-9 p.m.

Fri.-sat. 4-9:30 p.m.

All white.

Arabian Bread

Salads

Atmosphere: eclectic Credit Cards: no Dress: Casual Average EntrĂŠe: $9-$12 Entertainment: no Banquet Facilities: no Carry-Out: Yes Reservations: Yes Liquor: Yes Catering: no

Steaks and Chops

k Lamb Chops Two or Four Market Price Rack of Lamb Market Price 1/2 Rack of Lamb Market Price Filet Mignon Small 21.50 New York Strip T-Bone Steak Ground Sirloin Pork Chops - Two Thick-Cut Buttered Chicken - Baked All white.

Large 25.50 Market Price Market Price 11.50 23.50 12.50 14.50

Como Italian Specialties All white.

Lasagna Como Italian Spaghetti half order

Ravioli - a blend of five cheeses

12.50 14.50 12.50 9.25 6.25 10.75

SeaFood

k French-Fried Shrimp 12.50 Salmon - Blackened or Grilled 15.50 Orange Roughy - Blackened or Grilled 15.50 Shrimp A La Como - with Rice or Pasta 16.50 Shrimp Cocktail 8.50 k Baked Potato American Fried Potatoes Lyonnaise Loubia (green beans) Hummus

3.25 3.25 3.25 3.00 7.25

Desserts

Your choice of one with Como Italian Spaghetti: Meat Sauce, Tomato Sauce, Butter, Oil and Garlic Sauce

For an extra treat with your Como Italian Specialties: Meatballs 3.50 extra Mushroom Sauce 3.50 extra

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(with meats and cheeses)

3.50 3.50 3.50 2.50 8.50

Sides

k

Adena Italian (baked chicken)

k Arabian Salad Combination Salad Italian Salad Sliced Tomatoes Italian Special Salad

k Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Baklava Cheesecake

4.75 4.50

with strawberries or chocolate sauce

4.50

Bread Pudding/Whiskey Sauce 4.50

japanese/sushi

IWATAYA JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Sushi Entrées Sushi Moriawase

$19.00

Selected nigiri sushi (8-9 pieces) and tuna roll.

Jo Sushi Moriawase

$26.00

Sashimi Teishoku

$20.00

Jo Sashimi Teishoku

$27.00

Chirashi

$22.00

Specially selected nigiri sushi (10 pieces) and tuna roll.

A variety of selected thinly sliced fresh fish.

A variety of premium selected thinly sliced fresh fish.

A variety of chef-selected thinly sliced fish on top of sushi rice.

Tekka Don

$20.00

Thinly sliced fresh tuna served on top of sushi rice.

Makunouchi A

Makunouchi B

$14.00

Shrimp Tempura

$15.00

Selected shrimp and chef ’s choice seasonal vegetables with ginger-flavored light soy dipping sauce.

Six pieces of Tempura shrimp with gingerflavored light soy dipping sauce.

Salmon Teriyaki

$14.00

Grilled Swordfish

$16.00

Grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce.

With your choice of yuzu soy butter sauce or teriyaki sauce.

Grilled chicken (8 oz)

$13.00

With your choice of wasabi pepper sauce or teriyaki sauce.

Shrimp Teriyaki

$18.00

Eight pieces of grilled shrimp with teriyaki sauce and chef ’s choice vegetable.

Grilled New York Strip (8 oz) $19.00 Choice of Daikon radish soy sauce or teriyaki sauce with roasted red potatoes.

Evansville’s only Authentic Japanese Restaurant

$19.00

Chef selected shrimp shumai, beef asparagus roll wrapped in thinly sliced beef in a teriyaki sauce, shrimp, and vegetable tempura with gingerflavored soy dipping sauce.

8401 N. KENTUCKY AVE. SUITE J. EVANSVILLE Sushi and Tempura $26.00 (812) 868-0830 Sushi Entrées Chef’s choice of 5 pieces of nigiri sushi, IwATAYA.oRg tuna roll, shrimp, and vegetable tempura Sushi Moriawase ............................$19.00 Makunouchi A................................$28.00 with ginger-flavored soy dipping sauce.

Selected nigiri sushi (8-9 pieces) and tuna roll.

Sushi and Sashimi

$29.00 Specially selected nigiri sushi (10 pieces)

Jo Sushi Moriawase........................$26.00

Chef’s choice of selected sashimi and tunaand roll.

7 pieces of nigiri sushi. Sashimi Teishoku ..........................$20.00

Special lunch boxes

A variety of selected thinly sliced fresh fish.

$8.50 - $10.50

Jo Sashimi Teishoku ......................$27.00

Served daily with vegetable tempura, A variety of premium selected thinly sliced fresh fish. sushi, and your choice of pork, chicken, Chirashi ..........................................$22.00 beef, or salmon

Dinner Entrées Tempura Moriawase

$28.00

Chef selected sashimi, 5 pieces of nigiri sushi,tempura and salmon teriyaki.

Vegetable Tempura

A variety of chef selected thinly sliced fish on top of sushi rice.

Tekka Don ......................................$20.00 Thinly sliced fresh tuna served on top of sushi rice.$12.00

Chef ’s choice seasonal fresh vegetable with ginger-flavored light soy dipping sauce.

Ginger Pork

Yakiniku Beef

$15.00

Tonkatsu or Chicken Katsu $13.00 Sake

Panko breaded, deep fried• Kubota pork cutlet Manjyu served with shredded cabbage and selected • Kubota Hekijyu vegetable.

• Otokoyama • Suishin • Sho-chiku-Bai (Hot sake)

Sho-chu • Iichiko • Ikkomon • Gankutsuoh • Yokaichi Kome & Mugi • Towari

Sushi and Sashimi ........................ $29.00 Atmosphere: Chef ’s choice of selected sashimi and

Traditional japanese decor 7 pieces of nigiri sushi.

Tofu & Tomato Salad Dress: Casual

Small ........................................................$4.00 Large ........................................................$6.00 $17.00

Pan sauteed thinly sliced beef and onion served with original garlic sesame soy sauce.

tuna roll, shrimp and vegetable tempura with ginger flavored soy dipping sauce.

Credit Cards: MC, Visa, amex, Discover Salad

Daikon Radish & Onion Salad

Pan sauteed thinly sliced pork and onion With citrus soy dressing and served with original ginger soyflavored sauce.mayonnaise. ume

Chef selected sashimi, 5 pieces of nigiri sushi,

Hours: tempura and salmon teriyaki.

Makunouchi B................................$19.00 Mon.: Dinner Only Chef selected shrimp shumai, beef Tues.-sat. asparagus roll wrapped in thinly sliced beef in a teriyaki sauce, shrimp and vegetable Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. tempura with ginger flavored soy dipping sauce.

Dinner: 5-9 p.m.

Sushi and Tempura ........................$26.00 Chef’s choice of 5 pieces of nigiri sushi, Closed sunday

With original miso dressing.

Small ........................................................$4.50 Large ........................................................$6.50

Average Entrée: $7-$15 Dinner: This salad is$13-$28 selected monthly.

Salad of IWATAYA

Drinks Party Room:

available for six or more adults, please • Beringer Stone Cellarscall to reserve

Wine

• Merlot • Chardonnay • White Zinfandel • Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc • Estancia Pinot • Trimbach Grewurztraminer • Bonny Doon Pacific Rim Riesling • Fuki Plum wine • Cho ya Umeshu (Plum wine)

Carry-Out: Yes

Reservations: Yes

Liquor: Yes, full bar

Handicapped Access: Yes

Beef Tenderloin Steak (6 oz) $23.00

Grilled tenderloin with sauteed mushrooms and asparagus with your choice of balsamic soy garlic reduction or teriyaki sauce.

Seafood Tempura Moriawase

$28.00

Grilled Scallop and Vegetable Skewer

$22.00

Shrimp, scallops, eel, kisu, and soft shell crab with ginger-flavored light soy dipping sauce.

Large sea scallop and chef ’s choice seasonal fresh vegetable with yuzu soy butter sauce.

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Cajun

J. Gumbo’s CaJun Joint 1211 N. Tudor LaNe SuiTe a evaNSviLLe (812) 473-2951 jgumboS.com

For $1 more add another entrée Red Beans & Rice Slow-cooked red beans with yellow onion, smoked sausage, and Cajun spices.

Bumblebee Stew (v) A blend of yellow corn, stewed tomatoes, onions and black beans in a creamy, sweet-and-spicy butter sauce.

Bringing Louisiana to Indiana

White Chili (v) Cajun white bean chili with stewed tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and a hint of dill.

Hours: Mon.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sun.: 12-7 p.m.

House Specialties: Etouffée, jambalaya, drunken chicken po’ boy, gumbo

Jambalaya Traditional Creole-style jambalaya with tender chicken, sausage, and the “trinity” (bell pepper, onion, and celery).

Atmosphere: new Orleans

Bourbon Street Chicken Tender chicken slow-cooked in a lightly sweet butter-hoisin sauce. Perfect for those who like it on the mild side.

Credit Cards: MC, Visa, amEx, Discover Dress: Casual Average Entrée: Dinner: $7 Children’s Menu: Yes

Etouffée Your choice of crawfish or shrimp in our hearty golden roux sauce with onions and celery, and a dash of red, white and black pepper.

Creole Ratatouille Classic French tomato stew with New Orleans flare! Our stew features zucchini, squash, okra, and bell peppers!

Gumbo Our home-style soup starts with a deep brown roux, onions, and bell peppers, and is slow-cooked for over 4 hours and served with tender chicken and smoked sausage.

Drunken Chicken Tender chicken with garlic, olive oil, stewed tomatoes, and Cajun spices slow-cooked with beer.

Voodoo Chicken Slow-cooked chicken in a spicy Cajun tomato sauce with garlic and crushed red pepper, sprinkled with our Voodoo Sauce.

Chicken Red Hot Shredded chicken in a tangy Cajun buffalo sauce with red onions and celery. Topped with bleu cheese crumbles upon request!

Jean Lafitte Bowl Our famous Bumblebee Stew and Voodoo Chicken served over a flour tortilla and topped with shredded cheese and sour cream.

Heat. Think you can handle it?

Gluten Free (v) Vegetarian Option

Carry-Out: Yes Handicapped Access: Yes Catering: Yes Text jgumbos to 90210 to receive coupons, specials, and contests.

Crawfish Cheese Dip Our Crawfish Etouffée blended with dark red chili powder, cheddar cheese, and served with tortilla chips.

Black & Bleu Dip Our famous Bumblebee Stew sprinkled with bleu cheese and served with tortilla chips.

NOLA Nachos Crisp tortilla chips smothered in our Drunken Chicken and White Chili with cheddar cheese, jalapeno, and sour cream.

Voodoo Nachos Crisp tortilla chips smothered in our Voodoo Chicken with cheddar cheese, jalapeno, and sour cream, sprinkled with our Voodoo Sauce.

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Drunken Chicken Po’ Boy French bread or a wrap loaded with our famous Drunken Chicken and sprinkled with green onions.

Voodoo Chicken Po’ Boy Our spicy Voodoo Chicken served on a French bread or a wrap with green onions and a dusting of our secret Voodoo Spice!

Jean Lafitte Po’ Boy A sweet and spicy blend of our Bumblebee Stew and Voodoo Chicken topped with shredded cheddar cheese, jalapenos, and sour cream served open-face on bread or as a wrap. A pirate’s bounty of a sandwich.

Chicken Red Hot Po’ Boy Shredded chicken in a tangy Cajun buffalo sauce with red onions and celery, and topped with bleu cheese crumbles, served open-face or as a wrap.

deli

Just Rennie’s Cookie Co.

Dessert & Side Salad Selection Changes Daily

— Wraps — Traditional White or Wheat Wrap

With your choice of roast beef, turkey, ham, chicken salad or tuna salad.

Grilled Chicken Wrap

Wheat wrap with grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese & light mayonnaise.

Club Wrap

White or wheat wrap with ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes & cheese.

— Steak House Rolls — Steak House Roll

Turkey, ham or roast beef with lettuce, tomatoes & cheese.

Just Rennie’s Club Steak House Roll

Layered with turkey, ham, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese & bacon.

Tuna Salad Steak House Roll

102 SE Fourth St. EvanSvillE (812) 490-8098 juStrEnniES.com

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Atmosphere: Upscale casual Credit Cards: MC, Visa, Amex, discover Dress: Casual Average Entrée: lunch: $6+ Children’s Menu: No

Traditional Chicken Salad or Chicken Salad of the Day

— Box Lunches — Choice of Sandwich with One or Two Side Salads, or Chips

– Cookies & Cookie Bars – Featuring a variety of fresh-baked favorites.

Carry-Out: Yes Liquor: No Handicapped Access: Yes Catering: Yes Drive Thru: No

Sidewalk Café open late March to Thanksgiving

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asian bistro

Kanpai 4593 Washington ave. evansville (812) 471-7076 visit mykanpai.com for a complete menu

Bento Lunch ......$8.64

Includes four-course meal, drink, and tax.

Choose one

Hours: Mon.-sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

House Specialties: Cumin encrusted ahi tuna with avocado, cilantro, and roasted jalapeño salsa; godzilla roll; yum yum roll; sushi pizza Atmosphere: Casual Credit Cards: MC, Visa, amEx, Discover

chicken & vegetables beef & vegetables shrimp & vegetables (add $1.08) general tso's chicken thai sweet & sour chicken chicken chop chae (add $2.16) Choose one

miso soup kanpai salad nobu salad (add $3.24) seaweed salad (add $3.24)

What you’re paying for lunch at another restaurant: 2 courses (average cost) ..........$6.99 Drink (average cost) .................$2.29 Purchase of a drink for the second half of your day (average cost) .............................. $.89 Total ................................... $10.17 Tax ......................................... $.82 Grand ToTal ................$10.99 with 2 courses less

Which deal do you think is better?

Choose one

Dress: Casual

white rice brown rice fried rice

Average Entrée: $12

Choose one

Carry-Out: Yes

half california roll one egg roll two crab rangoon two gyoza half spicy tuna crunch roll (add $3.24) half s.o.b. roll (add $3.24) half godzilla roll (add $3.24)

Online Ordering: Yes

signature Appetizer: Crab Rangoon and egg Rolls

Banquet Facilities: Holds up to 42 for Private Parties Children’s Menu: Yes

Lunch Menu: Yes Beer and Wine: Yes Catering: Yes, private chef available Entertainment: Weekly on Wednesday night 102 March | april 2013 Evansville Living

“We truly want to become your lunch place. We will give you a 4-course meal with everything included (even a drink to go that you can enjoy the second half of your day) for $8.64. Give us a chance to earn your lunch business. I’m Jayson Munoz, the owner, and if something’s not right, we’ll make it right. I look forward to seeing you soon!”

I LOVE THE TRI-STATE

AmericAn

Appetizers

Logsdon’s 1/3 lb. Cheeseburger

Logsdon’s ‘Combo’

A smaller version of our tasty ½ pounder.

6.95

This crowd pleaser includes a sampling of our breaded mushrooms, onions rings, jalapeno bottle caps and mozzarella sticks. Comes with marinara sauce and choice of one dressing. 6.95

BBQ Fries

*NEW* Mushroom & Swiss Chicken Sandwich A grilled chicken breast, like no other! 8.25 Add bacon, 50 cents

Pulled pork topped with melted cheese on our tasty fries. 6.50

Catfish Fillet 8.95 Logsdon’s Tenderloin

Bacon Cheesy Fries

Hand-cut and grilled or breaded to perfection, our tenderloin sandwiches are a favorite! 8.50

Chopped bacon and melted cheese piled high on our fries. 5.25

French Dip Beer-Battered Onion Rings or Breaded Thinly-sliced roast beef, topped with Swiss cheese, served on a hoagie bun with ‘au jus’ Mushrooms Your choice of dipping sauce. 4.95

Chicken Strips Hand-breaded and served with dipping sauce.

6.50

dipping sauce on the side. 9.95

chicken entrees Logsdon’s Fried Chicken

Buffalo Chicken Strips

(Choice of 2 sides)

Our chicken strips dipped in our spicy buffalo sauce. 6.50

½ Chicken Dinner 11.95

Mozzarella Sticks With marinara sauce. 4.95

Logsdon’s soups Made with fresh ingredients, daily Cup 2.75 | Bowl 3.95

Chili, Broccoli Cheese, Vegetable Beef

sALAds House Salad A garden fresh salad, topped with croutons, bacon, cheese, tomato wedge, onions, and hardbroiled eggs.

Regular 3.95 | Large 5.95

Caesar Salad Fresh Romaine, Parmesan Cheese & Caesar dressing, topped with croutons.

Regular 4.95 | Large 6.95

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad 8.95 Spinach Salad Fresh spinach topped with bacon, red onions, hard-boiled eggs, mushrooms, and croutons. A favorite with our hot bacon vinaigrette dressing.

Regular 5.95 | Large 7.95

Fried Chicken Salad Our large salad topped with fried chicken pieces.

8.25

Grilled Chicken Salad Add delicious grilled chicken strips (brushed with our house dressing) to our large house salad. 8.25

Baked Salmon Salad Our lemon-pepper, baked salmon served on our large house salad. 10.95

Logsdon’s Chef Salad Eat light & feel full with our double loaded house salad, complete with bits of ham and turkey with all your favorite toppings. 7.95

Stuffed BBQ Spud A large baked potato loaded with our Pork N’ Sauce, a mix of cheddar and Monterey cheeses, and topped with chives. 7.95

sAndwiches Served on a white or whole wheat bun or rye bread, with our delicious fries.

Pepper Jack Chicken Sautéed peppers and onions on our chicken breast, covered with pepper jack cheese. 8.25

‘House’ Chicken Sandwich Our breaded or grilled chicken breast, brushed with ‘House’ dressing. 7.25

(all white 1.00)

Served with pickles, onions & choice of two sides.

Baby Back Ribs Our mouth-watering ribs are slow cooked, smoked & coated in our sweet n’ tangy BBQ sauce. ½ Rack 14.95 | Whole Rack 20.95

Pulled Pork N’ Sauce A generous portion of slow-cooked pork, pulled & soaked in our sweet n’ tangy BBQ sauce. 10.25

steAk & seAfood entrees All entrees served with a house salad & baked potato unless otherwise stated.

At Logsdon’s, our steaks are hand-cut and trimmed daily using USDA choice aged beef.

(all white 1.00)

Filet Mignon

Hand breaded & fried just right! 11.95 (Choice of 2 sides)

Served with House Salad and choice of Fettuccine or Rice: Chicken Rockefeller

“warrick county’s Hidden Gem”

BBQ

¼ Chicken Dinner 9.95 Breaded Chicken Tenders 10.95 Logsdon’s Fried Chicken Livers

Logsdon’s RestauRant

6 oz. 17.95 | 8 oz. 20.95

Rib Eye 10 oz. 16.95

New York Strip 7 oz. 12.95 | 12 oz. 16.95

Mozzarella Steak Tips

1206 E. Main St. BoonvillE, ind.

(812) 897-8813 Hours: Dining room: mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Bar: mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Atmosphere: casual family dinning

Marinated steak tips are smothered in peppers, onions, mozzarella cheese, and served Our chicken breast, sautéed in a creamy over rice. 14.95 white sauce with spinach, bacon and onions.

10 oz. Chopped Sirloin 13.95 Topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions.

Sweet Bourbon-Pecan Chicken 13.95 A chicken breast, sautéed in a rich, creamy, 10 oz. Center-Cut Pork Chop 13.95 brown sugar bourbon sauce, topped with pecans. 14.25

Credit Cards: mc, Visa, Amex, Discover

Chicken Piccata

Average Entrée: Dinner: $9-$15 Ask about lunch specials

Our chicken breast, sautéed in white wine sauce. 13.95

Logsdon’s ‘House’ Grilled Chicken Breast A fresh chicken breast, brushed with our ‘House’ dressing. 9.95

Burgers

chef’s seAfood speciALity:

Hand-breaded Fried Shrimp, House Salad, and a Baked Potato 14.95

Two Specially Seasoned Shrimp Skewers on Rice and House Salad 14.95

Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon, All burgers served on white or whole wheat House Salad and Baked Potato 14.95 bun with our delicious fries.

Two Catfish Fillets, House Salad, Big Beefy Bacon Cheeseburger A juicy ½ lb. cheeseburger all dressed up and and Baked Potato 16.95 topped with bacon. 8.50 Tilapia (Baked or Cajun) House Salad and Baked Potato 14.95 Mushroom Swiss Burger Mushrooms and Swiss cheese piled high on our juicy ½ lb. burger. 8.50

Philly Burger Sautéed onions and green peppers on our ½ lb. burger, covered with cheddar & Monterey cheeses. 8.50

Add to any Entree: Fried Shrimp 3.95 Shrimp Skewer 3.95

sides 2.50

Creamy Coleslaw Potato Salad Fried onion straws, American cheese & our Cottage Cheese spicy ranch sauce on our 1/2 pounder. 8.50 Applesauce Slaw Burger Green Beans Our classic ½ pounder topped with creamy Baked Beans coleslaw & American cheese. 8.50 French Fries German Fries BBQ Burger Our classic ½ pounder topped with our BBQ Mashed Potatoes Rice Pilaf sauce, bacon & Swiss cheese. 8.50 Sautéed Mushrooms Jalapeño Burger Baked Potato 2.95 (Comes with butter) Our ½ pounder with pepper jack cheese & deep-fried jalapeños. 8.50

Onion Straw Burger

Dress: casual

Children’s Menu: Yes Reservations: no Banquet Facilities: no Carry-Out: Yes Liquor: Full Bar Entertainment: no

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5720 E. Virginia St. • Evansville • (812) 473-1442 • thenagasakiinn.com 1982-2013

Nagasaki iNN iN EvaNsvillE

Hours: Lunch Mon.-sun. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dinner sun.-Thurs. 4-9 p.m.

Fri.-sat. 4-10 p.m.

House Specialties: Traditional Japanese food.

Large selection of sushi, seafood, steak, and hibachi Atmosphere: Casual elegance, Families welcome Credit Cards: MC, Visa, amex, Discover Dress: Casual Average Entrée: Lunch: starting at $6.95 Dinner: starting at $9.95

HIBACHI DINNERS

All entrées come with soup, salad, and steamed rice. Shrimp appetizer and stir-fried vegetables (mushroom, onion, squash, and cabbage or bean sprout) are also served with the meal. Our Teppanyaki chef highly suggests our special fried rice.

Chicken | Teriyaki chicken | Shrimp Scallops | Hibachi Sirloin Steak | Teriyaki Sirloin Steak | Filet Mignon | Lobster Vegetable | Sukiyaki Steak Salmon

COMBINATION HIBACHI DINNERS • Steak

and Shrimp • Chicken and Shrimp • Geisha Dinner: Chicken and Steak • Nagasaki Special: Lobster and Steak • Seafood Combination: Lobster, Scallops, Shrimp

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SUKIYAKI SHABU SHABU – YOSENABE • Chicken

Sukiyaki Sukiyaki • Special Beef Sukiyaki (for two) cook your own sukiyaki at table • Special shabu shabu (for two) cook your own shabu shabu at table • Yosenabe (for two) variety of seafood and vegetables plus noodles cooked at your table • Beef

Please visit our Website for the complete menu.

www.thenagasakiinn.com

SUSHI ROLLS

American Dream Roll Alaska Roll Bermuda Roll Big Mouth Roll Crazy Maki Crunchy Roll Crystal Roll Dragon Roll Dynamite Roll Fancy Maki Fire Dragon Golden Dragon Grilled Salmon Roll Hawaiian Roll Holly Roll Land N Sea Roll Las Vegas Roll

Lobster Roll Manhattan Roll Mello Yellow Nagasaki Roll Nagasaki Special Roll Norway Roll Philly Roll Rising Sun Rock N Roll Sakura Roll Spicy Fire Roll Thai Roll Volcano Roll Zig Zag Roll And More...

SPECIAL APPETIZER

Tropical Salad, Seaweed salad, crab, cucumber and fresh tuna with special creamy dressing CRAB SALAD BAKED SCALLOP SEAFOOD SALAD FRIED SHITAKE MUSHROOM FRIED OYSTER AND SHRIMP SPOON SHOT FIRE SCALLOP BAKED MUSSELS

TUNA TATAKI

TUNA TARTARE

Tempura lightly buttered, deep-fried seafood, meat, and vegetables Udon Japanese wheat noodles Soba Japanese buckwheat noodles Vegetarian Selections

FAMILY DINING

Distinctive Dinners • HomemaDe sanDwicHes & soups

Breakfast Specials

Daily Specials

Value Breakfast ................................$4.25 “Kickoff” Breakfast ............................$6.80 “Touchdown” Breakfast ....................$6.25 Two Egg Breakfast - Special ..............$4.95 Country Fried Steak ..........................$6.25 Polish Sausage, 2 Eggs ......................$6.25 Country Biscuits n’ Gravy ..................$4.25 3 Eggs, Bacon or Sausage and Toast .$5.75 BLT & Egg with American Cheese .....$5.25 Croissant Egg & Cheese Sandwich ....$5.25

Monday

Voted Best Breakfast

Chef’s Suggestions Soup And Quiche -(cup) ....................$7.50 Soup And Salad .................................$6.25 Quiche Lorraine.................................$6.75 Spinach Quiche .................................$6.75 Bacon Spinach Quiche ......................$6.75 Chili Cheese Melt ..............................$3.95 Clubhouse, Reuben, and Tuna Melt Sandwiches French Onion “Our Own”, Vegetable Soup, and Homemade Chili

$4.95 & $5.75 & $6.75

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie w/salad Country Fried Steak, choice of two vegetables Meat Loaf ’n’ choice of two vegetables Pork Tenderloin & Dressing, choice of two vegetables

Your choice $3.25 per slice Country Apple Dutch Apple Cherry Peach Raisin Pecan Black Bottom Custard Chocolate Bavarian Cherry Cheese Cake German Chocolate Pumpkin (in season) Banana Meringue/Cream Coconut Meringue/Cream Chocolate Meringue/Cream Lemon Meringue Sugar Free Apple Strawberry (in season) Carrot cake Sugar Free Cherry

$6.75 Baked Pork Chops ’n’ kraut Polish Sausage ’n’ kraut Liver ’n’ onions Each with two vegetables Soup of the day – Cream of Broccoli Bowl ............. $3.25 Cup ...............$2.75

Wednesday $6.75 Baked Pork Chops ’n’ kraut $5.75 Ham Steak ’n’ choice of two vegetables $4.95 Spaghetti with salad $6.50 Beef tips, noodles - 1 side Soup of the day – Bean Soup w/cornbread Bowl ............. $3.75 Cup ...............$2.75

Atmosphere: Family Dining Credit Cards: MC, Visa, Discover Food Type: Family Dining House Specialities: Homemade Soups, Tuna Melts, Reuben Sandwiches, Breaded Tenderloins, Chicken Strips, and Pies

Friday

Dress: Casual

$6.75 Salmon Patty ’n’ choice of two vegetables Lasagna with garlic bread Soup of the day – Cream of Potato Bowl ............. $3.25 Cup ...............$2.25

Average Meal: $7-$10

Spaghetti with salad Meat Loaf with choice of two vegetables Country Fried Steak Soup of the day – Vegetable Bowl ............. $3.25 Cup ...............$2.25

Sunday

Sides

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sun. 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Breakfast 6:30 - 11 a.m. every day

Homemade Chicken and dumplings Swiss Steak ’n’ choice of two vegetables $6.50 Chicken Fried Chicken, choice of two vegetables Soup of the day – Tomato Bowl ............. $3.25 Cup ...............$2.25

Saturday

Whipped Cream .75 Ice Cream .75 Cheddar Cheese .75

905 North park dr. evaNsville (812) 425-2261 thepiepaN.Net

Tuesday

Thursday

From Our Pie Pan Ovens

the pie pan

Chicken ’n’ Dressing - White Meat Extra 50¢ Salisbury Steak Pork Tenderloin & Dressing $5.75 Ham Steak Each with choice of two vegetables Soup of the day – Vegetable Bowl ............. $3.25 Cup ...............$2.25

• Real Mashed Potatoes • Green Beans • Corn • Peas •Beets • Fried Okra • Corn Fritter • Apples • Limas • Home Fries

Carry-out: Yes Children’s Menu: Yes Lunch Menu: Yes Handicapped Access: Yes Reservations: Yes

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Sara’S harmony Way 500 ChurCh st.

New harmoNy, IN (812) 682-3611 sarasharmoNyway.Com

SARA’S HARMONY WAY Coffee Shop a Wine Bar a Sara’s Lite Bites Menu for the Wine Bar a All of our platters come with crackers, fresh fruit, and exotic veggie chips

Assorted Cheese Plate

Hours: coffee shop open 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Wine Bar Open: mon.-Thurs., noon - 6:00 p.m.

Fri.-Sat., noon-8:00 p.m. (or longer if people are enjoying themselves) Coffee Shop: espresso, chai, and latte drinks Wine Bar: Blend of red, white, rose, and sparkling wines sold by the glass and bottle Atmosphere: casual

Enjoy 4 kinds of unique cheeses from Kenney’s Farmhouse and Graham Cheese Company. $7

Sausage and Bologna Sampler

Dewig Meats is a local butcher shop in Haubstadt with an amazing reputation. Sample their summer sausage, German bologna, or jalapeño cheddar sausage served with spicy brown mustard. $7

Cheese and Sausage Combo

Combo includes 4 pieces of Graham and Kenney’s cheeses, 2 slices of Dewig sausage or bologna with spicy brown mustard. $8

Bleu Cheese Terrine

This French treat has made its way to New Harmony. Rich, buttery bleu cheese blended with toasted pecans, dried apricots, and fresh herbs. (House favorite) $9

Black Bean & Corn Salsa

Marinated in a light apple cider vinegar and served with black tortilla chips $7

All cheeses and salamis can be purchased by the block for take-out!

Credit Cards: All major credit cards reservations: Yes Prices: $7 Banquet Facilities: Yes Catering: Yes Like us on Facebook!

a Coffee Shop a Visit us for a great cup of coffee or a delicious lunch

Menu: Soup of the day, homemade quiches, and salads

Come enjoy Indiana’s First Commercial Beer!

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ItalIan FamIly dInIng chicken ParMigiana

Soups

Minestrone, italian-style Vegetable, Pasta Fagioli, Pasta and bean

Appetizers

bruschetta baked garlic toast topped with Fresh tomatoes, basil, balsamic Vinegar, and Parmesan cheese garlic cheese toast Mozzarella Marinara breaded Mozzarella, served with Marinara sauce

Salads

italian tossed salad Mixed greens with tomatoes, onions, and garbanzo beans tossed in italian Vinaigrette Mozzarella caPrese Vine-ripened tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella and basil leaves drizzled with olive oil and balsamic Vinegar

Steaks

our signature steaks are u.s.d.a. choice, selected from the finest corn-fed, Midwestern beef. Meats are aged 3 to 4 weeks to ensure the most flavorful, juicy and tender cuts. seasoned with our famous butter zip sauce.

Veal ParMigiana Pan Fried with seasoned bread crumbs, baked with Marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese italian sausage and PePPers roasted Peppers and caramelized onions all italian FaVorites include salad and choice oF Potato or cheF’s daily Pasta

Pasta

hoMeMade baked lasagna six layers, Filled with Meat and cream sauce

new york striP steak 22 oz. 28 oz. the king of steaks sirloin steak 6 oz. 9 oz. 12 oz.

20 oz. Porterhouse steak best of both worlds; you get the n.y. strip and Filet on the bone

Seafood

white Fish Piccata Pan Fried with lemon-caper beurre blanc sauce bourbon glazed salMon grilled Fillet of salmon

Italian Favorites

chicken Marsala

Veal Marsala sautéed with Mushrooms

2109 w. Franklin St. EvanSvillE (812) 423-6280 SmittySEvanSvillE.com

Manicotti ricotta cheese-filled, baked in tomato cream sauce sPaghetti with Marinara or Meat sauce a la bolognese Fettuccini alFredo Flat noodles with creamy alfredo sauce and Parmesan cheese all Pasta entrees include souP or house salad

Children’s Menu

sPaghetti, Fettuccini alFredo, Meatballs, cheese Pizza, chicken, haMburger

Sides

VesuVio Potatoes, garlic Mashed Potatoes, baked Potato, French Fries, creaMed sPinach, green Peas, Marinara, alFredo, Meat sauce, sausage, Meatballs

Dessert

ribeye steak 12 oz. 16 oz.

Smitty’S italian SteakhouSe

tiraMisu ladyfingers soaked in dark rum and espresso, layered with sweet Mascarpone cheese, topped with whipped cream and cocoa bread Pudding with Praline sauce italian creaM cake Pecans and cream cheese Frosting chocolate Fudge nut brownie sundae Fresh baked brownie topped with ice cream and hot Fudge sauce sPuMoni ice creaM combination of chocolate, cherry and Pistachio ice cream

Wines

Featuring: Moscato, chianti, Pinot noir, Pinot grigio, cabernet, sauvignon blanc

Lunch menu available Fri. - Sun.

Hours: mon.-thurs. 3:30 p.m.

Fri.-Sun. 11:00 a.m. lunch menu available Fri.-Sun. (Kitchen closes at 10 p.m. each night, except Fri.-Sat. at 11 p.m.)

House Specialties: Steaks, pasta, Italian dishes Atmosphere: Casual, outside patio available Credit Cards: mC, Visa, amEx, discover Dress: Casual Average Entrée: dinner: $15-$20 Banquet Facilities: yes Carry-Out: yes Reservations: yes Liquor: yes Handicapped Access: yes EvansvilleLiving.com march | april 2013 107

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SportSman’S BilliardS & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. EvanSvillE (812) 422-0801 SportSmanSEvanSvillE.com

PORTSMAN’S Daily SpecialS MonDay & SaturDay

Hamburger & One Side Item.... $7.45 tueSDay

Grilled or Breaded Tenderloin & One Side Item...................... $8.25 WeDneSDay

Hours: mon.-sun. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Ribeye Steak Sandwich & One Side Item...................... $9.45

House Specialties: Hand pattied burgers, fresh-cut fries

Grilled Chicken Breast & One Side Item...................... $8.25

Atmosphere: casual (must be 21 to enter) Patio seating available

Catfish Plate and Two Side Items........................ $9.85

thurSDay

FriDay

Credit Cards: mc, Visa, Amex, Discover

Catfish Sandwich & One Side Item...................... $8.25

Dress: casual

FriDay & SaturDay

Average Entrée: lunch/Dinner: $8 Banquet Facilities: no Carry-Out: Yes

16 oz. T-Bone with Fries........ $10.99

1/2 off sandwich by itself from 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday

SiDeS Fresh-Cut French Fries, German Fries, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Garden Salad................. (each) $2.50

Cheese, add 25¢ each, all burgers hand-pattied

Ribeye Steak Sandwich.............. $7.95 Grilled or Hand-Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich.................................... $6.75 Sausage Sandwich...................... $5.95 German Bologna Sandwich....... $5.95 Catfish Sandwich, Hand-Breaded............... $6.75 Chicken Breast Sandwich.......... $6.75 Chicken Salad Sandwich............ $5.50 Grilled Cheese........................... $3.75

appetiZerS Jalapeño Poppers........................ $6.95 Cheese Stix................................ $6.95 Cheese Balls............................... $6.95 Combo Platter.......................... $15.50 Hand-Breaded Fresh Onion Rings........ $4.95 Fresh Mushrooms......... $6.95 Chicken Fingers......................... $7.75 Chicken Fingers & Fries............ $9.25 Ravioli........................................ $6.95 Peeled and De-veined Shrimp, Sautéed or Chilled..........$6.95 Hand-Breaded Catfish Bites...... $5.75 Hot Wings (7)........................... $7.95

*** Daily Drink Specials ***

11 beers on tap including our own Gerst Beer!

Liquor: Yes Lunch Menu: Yes

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9 oz. Hamburger....................... ..$7.95 6 oz. Hamburger....................... $5.95 6 oz. Cheeseburger.................... $6.65 Mini Burgers...... (1) $1.20, (3) $3.50 (6) $6.00

Monday thru Friday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Reservations: no

Catering: no

SanDWicheS

5 hDtVS anD all Major SportS packaGeS!

St. Joe Inn Sandwiches 1/4 lb. Hamburger ............................... $2.75 1/4 lb. Cheeseburger .......................... $2.95 1/2 lb. Double Hamburger.................. $4.25 1/2 lb. Double Cheeseburger ............. $4.75 100% Angus Beef Burgers Grilled Tenderloin ................................ $4.75 Breaded Tenderloin ............................. $5.00 Fish (Cod) ............................................. $4.75 Grilled Cheese ..................................... $2.25 Hot Ham & Cheese.............................. $3.75 Bacon (2 Slices) .................................... $1.50 Sandwiches Served on Homemade Bread .....................$1.25 extra Sandwich Dressed ......................$1.00 extra

Chicken (A-La-Carte) Served After 4:00 p.m.

1/4 Dark ................................................ $6.25 1/4 White .............................................. $6.75 1/2 Mixed ............................................. $8.00 1/2 Dark ................................................ $8.00 1/2 White .............................................. $8.50 Livers ..................................................... $6.50 Gizzards ................................................ $6.50

Specialty Sandwiches Dutch Treat ........................................... $3.75

All Steaks Served on Sizzler Platters.

Includes Potato, Salad or Slaw Rib Eye (10 oz.) .................................. $12.95 Ground Chuck (10 oz.) ....................... $11.25 Shrimp (6-butterfly) ............................ $11.50 Pork Chop (2-6 oz.) ............................ $11.75 Sauteed Mushrooms & Onions .. $2.25 extra

Friday night Special Fiddler Plate ....................................... $10.95 Cod ..................................................... $10.95 Catfish Fillet ....................................... $10.95 All fish freshly breaded with seasoned cornmeal and fried to a golden brown

Baked Tilapia ..................................... $10.95 delicately seasoned and grilled to perfection, served on a bed of wild rice with garlic bread and salad Served with choice of 2: German Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, Slaw, Hash Brown Casserole

Prime Rib 10 oz. Cut after 4 p.m...... $13.95 Includes potato salad or slaw

Saturday night Special 1/4 Chicken (Dark) ............................... $8.50 1/4 Chicken (White) ............................. $8.95 1/2 Chicken (Mixed) ........................... $10.95 1/2 Chicken (White) ........................... $11.95 Choice of 2: Mashed Potato, Dressing, Vegetable Choice of 1: Slaw, Combination Salad Comes with Homemade Bread

St. Joe Inn

1/4 lb. German Bologna on homemade bread

1/2 lb. Homestyle Burger .................... $5.75 double cheeseburger, dressed, on homemade bread

St. Joe Club .......................................... $5.75 turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato & mayo, on homemade bread

1/2 lb. Patti Melt .................................. $5.25

9515 st. wendel road evansville (812) 963-9310

double patti & Swiss cheese on grilled rye bread with grilled onions

Grilled Chicken Breast (6oz.)............... $5.00 1/2 lb. Double Cheese Bacon Burger ..... $5.50

Potatoes Baked Potato ....................................... $3.00 Baked Potato Loaded ......................... $3.75 American Fries ..................................... $2.25 German Fries........................................ $2.25 French Fries .......................................... $2.25 German Potato Salad .......................... $2.25 Sour Cream ............................................ $.50 Blue Cheese Dressing ........................... $.50

Livers and Gizzards served with milk gravy

Steak/Shrimp

tavern food

Appetizers Onion Rings.......................................... $5.00 Fried Cauliflower.................................. $4.50 Combo Platter.................................... $10.50 5 Potato Skins....................................... $5.95 made from fresh baked potatoes

Mushrooms........................................... $5.00 freshly battered and breaded

Cheese Sticks (6) .................................. $4.50 Chicken Strips (5) ................................. $5.75 Munchers .............................................. $4.50

Salads Spinach Salad....................................... $5.75 served with our own dressing

Chef Salad ............................................ $5.75 Combination ........................................ $2.75 Cottage Cheese................................... $2.00 Slaw ....................................................... $2.00 Applesauce .......................................... $2.00

HomemAde deSSertS on WeekendS tea and Fountain drinks ....................$1.75 Small milk and Coffee ...................... $1.50 Beer on tap – Pitcher, Glass, or 16 oz mugs Can you remember the apron?

The apron was good for many, many purposes.

The principal use of Grandma’s apron was to protect the dress underneath.

Because she only had a few, it was easier to wash aprons than dresses and they used less material, but along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven.

Hours: Serving food tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

House Specialties: fried chicken, fiddlers, catfish, cod, grilled tilapia, homemade bread and pies, friday nights (when available) 10 oz.

Prime rib Atmosphere: Casual Credit Cards: not accepted atM on premise Dress: Casual Average Entrée: dinner: $9-$12 Banquet Facilities: no Children’s Menu: Yes Carry-Out: Yes Reservations: Yes Lunch Menu: Yes, daily lunch specials Liquor: Yes, full bar Catering: no EvansvilleLiving.com march | april 2013 109

seafood

THE TIN FISH

300 W. JENNINGS ST. NEWBURGH (812) 490-7000 *VISIT THETINFISH.NET FoR complETE mENU

Hours: 7 days, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

House Specialties: fish tacos, crab cakes, clam chowder, raw Chesapeake oysters Atmosphere: Casual Credit Cards: MC, Visa, amex, discover

APPETIZERS Served with lemon, cocktail & tartar sauce Chips & Salsa (Diva’s) ........................ 3.45 / 5.00 Mini Crab Cakes (4) 2 oz. cakes...........................7.50 Raw Oysters on the Half Shell ......6 / 12 Mkt Price Fried Calamari (10 oz.)..........................................9.50 Fried Pickles .............................................................4.50 Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms....................................4.75 Onion Rings (fresh cut) .................Sm 2.50 / Lg 4.95 SALADS House Salad ...................................Sm 2.50 / 6.75 Caesar Salad ................................... Sm 3.95 / 5.95 Grilled Fish Salad (your choice) ............................12.95 Chicken on Salad........................................... 9.95 Shrimp on Salad........................................... 14.95 PO’ BOY SANDWICHES Served with cole slaw, tartar & hot sauce Oyster, Shrimp, Clam or Crab Cake ........... 9.99 Jumbo Fish Po’ Boy ....................................... 9.99 FRIED PLATTERS Served with crisscut fries, cole slaw, tartar & cocktail sauce Fish & Chips............... (3 pcs) 8.25 / (6 pcs) 15.25 Jumbo Shrimp (8 pcs) .................................. 13.95 Calamari (10 oz) ............................................11.95 Catfish Filet (8 oz) ........................................12.95 Walleye (8 oz fillet) ...................................... 14.95 Tilapia (10 oz) ................................................ 13.95 Mahi-Mahi (8 oz) ......................................... 13.95 Oysters (8 pcs)................................................15.75 Scallops (6 oz) ............................................... 16.50

Dress: Casual Average Entrée: dinner: $6-$10 Banquet Facilities: Two private rooms accommodating up to 50.

Call to reserve your space.

Children’s Menu: Yes Carry-Out: Yes Reservations: for parties of eight or more Liquor: full Bar: extensive wine list and large selection of beer Entertainment: every friday & saturday 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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GRILLED PLATTERS Served with cole slaw, tartar & cocktail sauce Add crisscut fries for $2.00 Salmon (8 oz) ................................................12.95 Shrimp (10 pcs) ............................................. 13.95 Catfish Filet (8 oz) ....................................... 10.95 Mahi-Mahi (8 oz) .........................................12.95 Walleye (8 oz) ................................................ 13.95 Orange Roughy (10 oz)................................. 13.95 Tilapia (10 oz) ................................................11.95 Mixed Fish Grill (12 oz): ..............................15.95 Swordfish, Salmon & Mahi-Mahi Mixed Seafood Grill (12 oz): .......................17.25 Salmon, Swordfish, Mahi-Mahi, Shrimp & Scallops Grilled Scallop Plate .................................... 16.50

FRIED COMBOS Served with crisscut fries, cole slaw & tartar sauce Tin Fish Combo:.......................................... 14.95 Fish, Shrimp, Scallops & Calamari Fish & Shrimp: .............................................12.95 3 fish, 5 shrimp Fish & Clams:................................................11.95 3 fish, 4 oz. clam strips Fish & Oysters:..............................................15.95 3 fish, 5 oysters Fish, Shrimp & Crab Cake: ....................... 14.95 3 fish, 2 shrimp & 1 Crab Cake CHICKEN Served with crisscut fries & cole slaw Chicken Tenders ....... (5 pcs) 7.75 / (10 pcs) 12.95 Chicken Taco ...................................................5.75 Chicken Taco Plate ........................................ 8.50 Chicken Sandwich.......................................... 8.95 Chicken Burrito ..............................................9.95 BURGERS Served with cole slaw & crisscut fries Hamburger ......................................................7.25 Cheeseburger ...................................................8.25 Bacon Cheeseburger .......................................9.25 TACOS Plate includes cole slaw & crisscut fries Choose your style: Tin Fish Original: fresh pico de gallo, white sauce, hot sauce Tio Chico: fresh papaya salsa, fresh cilantro, and lime Each / Plate Fried Cod ............................................. 4.59 / 7.50 Fried Calamari: .................................. 4.59 / 7.50 Grilled or Fried Tilapia ....................................................5.57 / 7.95 Shrimp .................................................. 5.97 / 8.97 Merluza ................................................ 5.97 / 8.97 Salmon ................................................. 5.97 / 8.97 Scallop .................................................. 5.99 / 8.99 Mahi-Mahi .......................................... 5.99 / 8.99 Walleye ...................................................6.37 /9.29

Make your taco plate into a double for only $3.79

BURRITOS Includes cole slaw and crisscut fries Stuffed with shredded cabbage, cheddar cheese, fresh salsa, white sauce, and hot sauce.

Fried Cod .........................................................9.95 Calamari ........................................................ 10.95 Salmon ...........................................................11.95 Mahi-Mahi ....................................................11.95 Garlic Shrimp ................................................12.95

We’ll make any burrito as spicy as you like it!

Dine with us Enjoy your favorite restaurants and recipes Evansville Living magazine is the local authority on what’s new and happening on the dining scene.

Each issue includes restaurant reviews, recipes, culinary tips and gadgets, and the most comprehensive dining guide available.

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Dining Directory

Arranged by Category

The Dining Directory is compiled by the editorial staff of Evansville Living and is not based on advertising.

Evansville Living has made every attempt to present an accurate dining guide. Unless otherwise noted, restaurants are handicapped-accessible and accept major credit cards and checks. City and county ordinances prohibit smoking in many facilities. We suggest calling ahead to check which venues are exempt. All phone numbers are local (area code 812) unless specified.

Please notify us of significant changes in restaurant’s management, hours, location, or menu.

H Indicates 2013 “Best of Evansville Living” winner Fine Dining CAVANAUGH’S: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive, 433-4333. Steaks, fresh seafood.

Entertainment in piano bar. Meals $13-$50. Open 5-10 p.m. Sun.Thurs., 5-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks.

H Cork ’n Cleaver: (Romantic Restaurant, 2013) 650 S. Hebron Ave., 479-6974. Steak, prime rib, chicken, seafood. Salad bar, soup and sandwich lunches. Lunch $7-$9. Entrees $12-$18. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mon.-Fri. Dinner 4-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 4-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. Haub Steak House: Main and Haub streets (next to railroad tracks), Haubstadt, 768-6462 or 800-654-1158. A la carte menu. Steak, prime rib, seafood, chicken, pork, vegetable side dishes, desserts. Meals $18-$40. $10.75 early bird special 4-6 p.m. Open 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Reservations OK. Jimmy Jeng’s Szechwan CHINESE RESTAURANT: 669 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Place), 479-7600. Extensive Chinese menu. Lunch $4-$6.

Dinner $8-$12. Open 4-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., closed Sun. Reservations OK. No checks.

LORENZO’S Bakery & Bistro: 976 S. Hebron Ave., 475-9477. Chef-prepared bistro-style dining, fine wines. Deli-style salads, soups, pastas, daily specials. Lunch $6-$9. Dinner $14-$25. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., light lunch 2-5 p.m., dinner 5-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Bakery open 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat. MA•T•888 BISTRO: 5636 Vogel Road, 475-2888. Specialties include lemongrass fish, Peking duck, and chicken lettuce wraps. Lunch $6-$8. Dinner $8. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri-Sat. Closed Mon. Reservations OK. MADELEINE’S A FUSION RESTAURANT: 423 S.E. Second St., 491-8611. Appetizers, soups, salads, entrees including roasted monkfish with Peruvian purple potato carpaccio and dry-aged buffalo steaks. Meals $14$26. Open 4:30-10 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 4:30-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Brunch 11 a.m-3 p.m. Sun. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Catering also available.

Reservations OK. Red Geranium: 408 North St., New Harmony, Ind., 682-4431. Contemporary American cuisine, extensive wine list. Lunch $7-$11. Dinner $17$30. Open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. (Breakfast 7-11 a.m., lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., dinner 4-9 p.m.) Reservations OK.

Upscale Casual Bonefish Grill: 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., 401-3474. Soup, salad, fish, steak. Av-

erage meal $15. Open 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4-11:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 4-10 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. No checks.

BLUSH ULTRALOUNGE: 615 N.W. Riverside Drive, 433-4700. Continental breakfast for hotel guests, $12. Served 6 a.m.-10 a.m. Mon.-Fri. Full bar available 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Must be 21 to enter after 4:30 p.m.

Commonwealth Kitchen and Bar: 108 Second St., Henderson, Ky., 270212-2133. “Gastropub” serving high-end pub food. $5-$15. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

EDGEWATER GRILLE: 1 E. Water St., Newburgh, Ind., 858-2443. Fantastic

river view. Outside dining in season. Steaks, seafood, pasta, sandwiches, salads, daily specials. Wood-fired pizza oven. Music on weekends. Meals $7-$18. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 10 p.m.

Fri.-Sat.; Sun. breakfast 8 a.m. Reservations OK for 8 or more.

The Jungle: 415 Main St., 425-5282. Lunch and dinner menus of soups, salads, pasta, and coffee, as well as a chef tasting option that includes five sample dishes feeding up to three. The restaurant also serves bread by the loaf, from whole wheat to Hungarian salad. Cocktail bar on lower and main levels. Meals $20-$80. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tues.-Fri., dinner 5-11 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Closed Sun. and Mon. Raffi’s: 1100 N. Burkhardt Road, 479-9166. Mediterranean, American, Italian specialties, pasta, chicken, seafood, steaks, lamb. Meals $10-$16.

Open 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Full bar service, wine list, outdoor dining, private party room. Reservations OK. SAFARI WINE & MARTINI BAR: 415 Main St. (upstairs of The Jungle), 4255282. Wines and spirits and a menu including seared tuna, beef filets, and desserts. Meal: $15-$35. Open 5 p.m.-midnight Thurs.-Sat. Private parties available any day for lunch or dinner.

Western Ribeye & RIBS: 1401 N. Boeke Road, 476-5405. Soups, salads, sandwiches, daily specials. “Certified Angus Beef™ steaks, chicken, seafood, baby back ribs. Lunch $6-$10. Dinner $8-$20. Full service bar.

Open 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri., 4-10:30 p.m.

Sat., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sun. Reservations gladly accepted. No checks.

Private Clubs EVANSVILLE COUNTRY CLUB: 3810 Stringtown Road, 425-2243. Executive chef on staff. Diverse menu selection. Social membership includes dining.

Kennel Club: 5201 Kratzville Road, 422-1211. Executive chef on staff.

American and European classic cuisine. Reservations OK.

Kirby’s private dining: 1119 Parrett St., 422-2230. Open by reservation

only to private parties, receptions for up to 250. Minimum $500 food tab. Menu arranged in advance with chef. Hours negotiable.

ROLLING HILLS COUNTRY CLUB: 1666 Old Plank Road, Newburgh, Ind., 925-3336. Executive chef on staff. New and classic dishes including chicken, snapper, filets, pastas. Dining-only memberships are available with an initiation fee, plus monthly fee.

Victoria National: 2000 Victoria National Blvd., Newburgh, Ind., 8588230. Chef-featured items weekly. Member-only dining.

Delis Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake: 204 Main St., 470-7763. An eclectic

blend of 40-plus cheesecake flavors including turtle, red velvet, peanut butter chocolate, strawberries and cream, as well as a savory cheesecake selection. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Thurs., Fri. (soup/salad days), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Bits and Bytes: 216 N.W. Fourth St., 423-5113. Breakfast, deli-style sandwich lunches, desserts. Average meal $5. Open 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.Fri. No reservations.

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FRESH HARVEST DELI: 101 N.W. First St., Ste. 114 (Old Post Office Place), 421-0407. Fresh soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, daily specials.

Meals $5-$7. Open 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Dine-in or carryout.

No reservations.

The Great American Bagel: 3910 E. Morgan Ave., 476-7212. Fresh-baked bagels, plus deli sandwiches, soups, and salads. Items $1-$5. Open 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues.-Sun., 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon. Great Harvest Bread Company: 423 Metro Ave., 476-4999. Fresh-baked bread, breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, and homemade soups for lunch, gift baskets, and free samples. Limited seating available for coffee and bread. Breads $3.50 and up. Open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. JIMMY JOHN’S: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 401-5400, open 8 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-4 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 8680 Highland Drive, Newburgh, 490-7111, open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. Deli-style sandwiches, fresh-baked bread, vegetables prepared daily, cold cut meats. Delivery available. Average meal $5.

Lic’s Deli and Ice Cream: 800 Diamond Ave., 424-4862; 4501 Lincoln Ave., 477-3131; 520 Mary St., 424-7699; 2311 W. Virginia St., 423-4173; 2001 Washington Ave., 473-0569; 504 N. Green River Road, 473-3428; 11 N.W. Fifth St., 422-2618; 8700 Ruffian Lane, Newburgh, 858-0022.

Deli-style soups, salads, sandwiches, locally made ice cream, sorbets.

Most meals under $5. Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (summer hours to 11 p.m.)

Mon.-Sun. No reservations.

Panera Bread: 220 Burkhardt Road, 476-7477. Breads, sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads, specialty coffee drinks. Items $2-$6. Open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Orders may be faxed to 476-7377.

Penn Station East Coast Subs: 137 N. Burkhardt Road, 479-7366; 4827 Davis Lant Drive, 402-7366; 5310 Pearl Drive, 434-7366; 1111 Barrett Blvd., Henderson, Ky., 270-826-7361; 3525 Frederica St., Owensboro, Ky., 270-683-1515. Quick and casual, grilled, made fresh-to-order sub sandwiches, homemade hand-cut fries, fresh squeezed lemonade. Open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Carry-out available.

QUIZNO’S SUBS: 5525 Pearl Drive, 422-5500; 900 Tutor Lane, 491-6800; 4222 Bell Road, Newburgh, 490-1144. Deli-style, oven-baked subs, homemade soups, fresh salads. Sandwiches $4-$5. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Sun. No reservations. No checks.

ROLY POLY SANDWICHES: 5702 E. Virginia St., 962-2326. Wide selection of hot and cold rolled sandwiches, soups, chips, party platters, box

Arranged by Category lunches, cookies. Sandwiches $3-$7. Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. Delivery available. No checks.

Schlotzsky’s Deli: 301 N. Green River Road, 471-4011. Deli-style soups, salads, pizzas, hot sandwiches on homemade bread. Average meal $5. Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., until 7 p.m. Sun. No reservations.

No checks.

SIXTH Street Deli: 10 N.W. Sixth St., 422-3644. Breakfast, deli-style soups, salads, sandwich lunches. Average meal $5. Open 7:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.

Mon.-Fri. No reservations. No credit cards. smiling moose Deli: 724 N. Burkhardt Road, 477-3354. Breakfast served all day as well as hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, and soups and salads. Meals: $6-$9. Open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Catering available.

Twilight Bistro and Market: 221 Main St., 421-0606. Soups, salads, sandwiches, marinated chicken breast, pork chops, and more. Iced tea is always complimentary. Open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Sat.; closed Sun. Victoria’s Tea Room: 123 S. Second St. (Second floor of the Village Mercantile), Boonville, 897-5687. Traditional deli food. Meals $5-$8. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Catering, banquet room, and carryout all available. Reservations OK.

Coffeehouses 4th Street Java: 410 E. Fourth St., Huntingburg, Ind., 683-5851. Espresso bar, custom blended coffee, homemade muffins, fruit pie, cheesecake, brownies. Drinks $1-$4, desserts $2-$4. Open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri., 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Abbey Road Coffee Bean Emporium: 422 N. Main St., 402-0842. Full service espresso bar, drip coffees, smoothies, iced coffees, scones, and soup-and-sandwich lunches. Meals: under $10. Offers catering, drive-thru, and live music. Open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sat. Closed Sun. Ben & Penny’s: 18 W. Water St., Newburgh, (behind Café Arazu) has an ice cream and espresso bar, wine and cheese baskets, fine chocolates, and Ben’s Breakfast Deli.

Beans & Baristas: Eastland Mall, 800 N. Green River Road, 475-8566. Full coffee bar, Italian sodas, and various pastry treats. Coffee price: $1.65 and up. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. BRIDGEVIEW COFFEE: 327 Second St., Henderson, Ky., 270-830-9494. Full coffee and espresso menu, baked goods, lunch menu including soup, paninis, and deli sandwiches. Drive-through only. Average meal $5-$7.

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Cleo’s Bakery & Brown Bag Lunches: 9 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, Ind., 853-0500. A full bakery with cookies, scones, muffins, cupcakes, coffee, and more, and lunches that include signature sandwiches paired with choices of chips, cabbage slaw, and homemade soup. Bakery: $2.50$4.50; Lunches: $8. Open 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Coffee Cottage & Café: 612 Weinbach Ave., 401-1930. Fresh baked items, plate breakfasts, plate lunches, soups, sandwiches, casseroles. Breakfast $5.50; lunch $6.50. Open 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.noon Sat. Donut Bank Bakery And Coffee Shop: 210 N. St. Joseph Ave., 426-1011; 2128 N. First Ave., 426-2311; 1031 E. Diamond Ave., 426-0011; 5 N. Green River Road, 479-0511; 1950 Washington Ave., 477-2711; 3988 SR 261, Newburgh, 858-9911; 1200 Lincoln Ave., 402-4111; 1209 W. Broadway St., Princeton, Ind., 812-385-3711. Donuts, coffee, cookies, other baked goods. Items $.55-$5. Open 5 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 5 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun. Drive-through available.

Fresh Baked by Tracy: 833 S. Ninth Ave., Haubstadt, Ind., 615-0072.

Homemade cupcakes, cookies, brownies, breads, and cakes, as well as soups, salads, and sandwiches. Price: $1.15 and up. Open 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 7 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun.; closed Mon. LA SOMBRA: 318 Main St., 492-4567. Single-estate coffees freshly roasted, espresso drinks, smoothies, loose-leaf teas, freshly made pastries, plus soups, salads, and sandwiches. Catering available. Meals $5-$7.

Open 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., closed Sat.-Sun. Pacetré Bake and Brew: 2734 Mt. Vernon Ave., 402-6005. Custom cupcakes with unique flavors for each day of the week including mimosa, snickerdoodle, and red velvet. $3. Open 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.2 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. and Mon. Catering offered.

H Penny Lane Coffeehouse: (Coffeehouse, 2013) 600 S.E. Second St., 421-8741. Fair trade organic espresso and espresso drinks, gourmet specialty coffees, Italian sodas, fresh baked pastries, vegetarian soups. Open 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs., 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. PIECE OF CAKE: 210 Main St., 424-CAKE. Customized cakes, cookies, coffee, sodas, and more. Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Planter’s CoffeeHouse: 130 N. Main St., Henderson, Ky., 270-830-0927.

Full-service espresso bar, gourmet soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts. Open 7 a.m.-3 p.m., 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-3 p.m., 4 p.m.- 9 p.m. Fri. Carry out and catering available.

STARBUCKS: Inside Barnes & Noble, 475-1054; 504 N. Green River Road, 476-7385; 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., Ste. 16, 401-1771; 4650 First Ave., 421-0461; 7755 Fruitwood Drive, Newburgh, 858-0234. Items $2-$10. Hours vary by location. All locations carry the full line of Starbucks coffees, cheesecakes, cookies, brownies.

WIRED COFFEEHOUSE: 111 N. W. Fourth St., 962-4252. Muffins, rice crispy treats, candy, espressos, coffee. Meals $3. Open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Pizzerias Big M’s Pizzeria: 1424 N. Main St., 434-6909. A traditional pizzeria with

strombolis, lasagna, breadsticks, and chicken wings. Offers carryout and delivery. Meals: Lunch $5 and dinner $10-$20. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until midnight Fri. and Sat., and 2-10 p.m. Sun. (except during football season: Sun. hours are noon-10 p.m.).

BOOGIE’S PIZZA: 506 E. Fourth St., Mount Vernon, Ind., 838-5000. Pizza, sandwiches, pasta, soups, and desserts. Average meal: $10. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 4-10 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. GREEK’S PIZZERIA: 240 S. Green River Road, 402-4733. Pizza, pasta, and sandwiches. Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

HOMETOWN PIZZA: 403 W. Highway 68, Haubstadt, Ind., 753-1115. Specialty pizzas, pizzas made-to-order, stromboli, ham and cheese, calzones, hot wings, salad, ice cream. Lunch buffet 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mon., Wed.-Fri., night buffet 4-10 p.m. Mon., Wed.-Fri., noon-10 p.m.

Sat.-Sun. No credit cards.

LITTLE CAESARS: 2007 Washington Ave., 471-5755; 7755 B Fruitwood Lane, Newburgh, Ind., 858-2984. A variety of pizzas and breads, including cheese bread, pepperoni cheese bread, and crazy bread. Large pizzas $5-$10. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-10 p.m. Sun. MAMA ROMA’S PIZZA & WINGS EXPRESS: 2008 E. Morgan Ave., 422-1212.

Pizza, wings, salad, other entrees. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Old Chicago: 6550 E. Lloyd Exp., 401-1400. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, soups, World Beer Tour featuring 129 beers. Meals $9-$12. Carryout available. Open 11-2 a.m. Mon.-Sun. No checks.

Papa John’s Pizza: 4814 W. Lloyd Exp. (West Side), 423-7272; 5436 E. Indiana St. (East Side), 473-5200; 3955 Haley Drive (Newburgh), 858-7272; 303 N. Weinbach Ave. (UE area), 477-7700; 4204 N. First Ave. (North Side), 425-2345; 2449 Frederica St. (Owensboro), 270-684-3300; 26 S. Green St. (Henderson), 270-826-4444. Pizza, cheese sticks, bread sticks, chicken strips, hot wings. Most meals $12. Carryout or delivery. Open 10 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun.

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PAPA MURPHY’S: 5435 Pearl Drive, 401-9191; 4827 Davis Lant Drive, 491-

7272; 4202B N. First Ave., 437-6767; 779 S. Green River Road, 4028686; 4222 Bell Road, Newburgh, 853-7272. Rancher pizza, cowboy pizza, Hawaiian pizza, stuffed pizza, and more. Average meal: $10.

Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Pizza Chef: Highway 261, at Newburgh Plaza, Ind., 853-3338. Pizza, baked Italian entrees, sandwiches, salad bar, hot food bar. Weekly specials.

Most meals $5-$7. Open 3-10:30 p.m. Mon., 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Tues.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat., 3-10 p.m. Sun. Reservations for party room only.

PIZZA KING: (dine-in facilities) 220 N. St. Joseph Ave., 424-7976, open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Highway 66 at Highway 261, Newburgh, 853-3368, open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.; 1033 S. Weinbach Ave., 476-4941, open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Tues., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Pizza, baked strombolitype sandwiches. Pizza priced by size and toppings. Meals starting at $3.99. No reservations.

PIZZA OVEN: 5806 Stringtown Road, 425-1455. Pizza, stromboli sandwiches, Texas barbecue sandwiches. Average pizza: $10.50. Open 4-9:30 p.m. daily. No orders taken after 9:25 p.m.

Roca Bar and Pizza: 1618 S. Kentucky Ave., 422-7782. Sandwiches, salads, pasta entrees, pizza, steaks, chicken. Average meal $8.50. Open 4-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., closed Sun. Roca Bar North: 12301 Highway 41 N., 868-8898. Pizza, salad, sandwiches, and entrees. Average meal: $6-$15. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Rounders Pizza: 510 W. Mill Road, 424-4960; 12731 N. Green River Road, 867-7172. Specialty pizzas including the Nameless Special, a pie with the tomato sauce on top, and the Bavarian, a pie served with a condiment, mustard. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Fri., noon-10 p.m. Sat., 4-10 p.m. Sun. Closed Mon. SAM’S PIZZERIA: 2011 W. Delaware St., 423-3160. Pizza, sandwiches, calzones, breadsticks. Open 11 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Fri.-Sat., 4-10 p.m. Sun. No credit cards.

SAMUEL’S PLACE: 518 Main St., New Harmony, Ind., 682-3001. Italianinspired cuisine including hand-tossed pizza, pasta, calzones, sandwiches, salads. Meals: $5-$10. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Sandy’s Pizza: 609 S. Main St., Fort Branch, 753-3972. Pizza, strombolis, sandwiches, spaghetti. Open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 4-11 p.m.

Sat.-Sun. (10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. lunch buffet) Wednesday Smorgasbord.

Reservations OK for parties. Dine-in, carryout and delivery.

Spankey’s Una Pizza: 714 N. Sonntag Ave., 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. Prices: $5-$12. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

TALK OF THE TOWN PIZZA: 1200 Edgar St., 402-8696. Pizza, adult beverages, and more. Meal price $8-$12. Open 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 4 p.m.-10:30 p.m. daily.

The Slice: 2011 Lincoln Ave., 402-8518. Pizza by the slice or pie. Nontraditional varieties. Baked sandwiches, salads. Slices $1.25-$2.50; pies $8-$16. Open 11 a.m. daily. Reservations OK. Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not-Inn: 4 N. Weinbach Ave., 477-7500. Pizza, salads, sandwiches. Most meals under $10. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Mon.-Thurs., until midnight Fri., noon-midnight Sat., 4-11 p.m. Sun. No weekend reservations.

Turoni’s Pizzery and Brewery: 408 N. Main St., 424-9873; 8011 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, 490-5555. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, freshbrewed beers. Most meals under $10. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.Thurs., until midnight Fri., noon-midnight Sat., 4-11 p.m. Sun. No weekend reservations.

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Croissants with chicken or tuna salad, sliced ham or turkey, two soups every day, desserts, gourmet coffees, fruit smoothies. Average meal $6. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. 329 MAIN STREET GRILLE: 329 Main St., 484-9649. Hot, extreme, fire, hot sweet, and sticky wings. Fish tacos, five-alarm fries, pork po’boy, gas house burger, Steak-umm cheese, and more. Meal: $7. Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 5-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Delivery only Sun. AMERICAN PIT BOSSES: 1113 E. Riverside Drive, 425-5908. “Indiana-style” barbecue. Meals $5-$10. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Applebee’s: 5100 E. Morgan Ave., 471-0929; 5727 Pearl Drive, 426-2006; 1950 U.S. Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, Ky., 270-826-9427; 5120 Frederica St., Owensboro, Ky., 270-926-3472. Soups, sandwiches, salads, varied dinner entrees. Lunch under $10. Average dinner $15. Open 11 a.m.midnight daily. No reservations. No checks.

ARCHIE & CLYDE’S RESTAURANT & BAR: 8309 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, 490-7778. Pizza, fried cheese ravioli, hot taco sticks, wraps, salads, soups, gyros, barbecue. Meals $8-$12. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat., noon-9 p.m. Sun. Bandana’s Bar-B-Q: 6636 Logan Drive, 401-9922. Pork, beef, chicken, and ribs specially prepared over a pit of select hardwoods for a signature smoked flavor. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.

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The Bar-B-Q Barn: 1003 E. Diamond Ave., 491-9868. Wood-smoked

The Carriage Inn: 103 Gibson St., Haubstadt, Ind., 768-6131. Plate lunches,

Bar-B-Q, walk-in and carry-out. Prices under $10. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. H Bar Louie: (Bloody Mary, 2013) 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd., 476-7069. Full bar with large signature drinks, expansive menu with mini Kobe hot dogs, the Luigi sandwich with shaved ribeye, and large hamburger selection. Meals $9-$12. Open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-midnight Sun. for brunch. No checks.

Big Mama’s Café: 1802 Stringtown Road, 422-3350. Old-fashioned burgers and homemade pies, catfish fiddler Fridays. Average meal $5.95$7.95. Open 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon-Sat., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. BIG TOP DRIVE-IN: 1213 W. Maryland St., 424-7442. Sandwiches, chicken strips, and ice cream. Average meal $5. Open 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2-8 p.m. Sun. Bob Evans: 1125 N. Green River Road, 473-9022; 5201 Pearl Drive, 4255100. “Homestyle” American menu. Average meal $5. Open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No reservations. No checks.

Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza: 3911 Venetian Drive, Newburgh, Ind., 8533400. Ribs, pizza, seafood, pasta, burgers, and sandwiches. Prices range from $6-$13 for entrees and $8-$20 for pizzas. Open 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Sat. and 11 a.m.-midnight Sun. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar: 713 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Place), 471-9464; 5405 Pearl Drive, just off Lloyd Expressway, 4239464. Chicken wings cooked with various seasonings; burgers, salads, and chicken. Meals $4-$7. Open 11-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 2 a.m. Fri.Sat., until midnight Sun. No reservations.

BURGER BANK: 1617 S. Weinbach Ave., 475-2265. Mini-burgers, cheeseburgers, fries, and more. Meals $5. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-8 p.m. Sun. CAFÉ 111: 111 S. Green River Road, 401-8111. Soups, salads, deli sandwiches, chicken salad, pasta salad. Lunch: $7.50. Open 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.Fri. Closed Sat.-Sun. CAFÉ COURT (RIDGWAY UNIVERSITY CENTER): 1800 Lincoln Ave., 488-2951.

Deli shop, SubConnection; hamburger joint, Grill 155; home-style stop, Charleston Market; international location, Fusion; Italian eatery, LaVincita; and smoothie place, Freshens. Meals $6.95. Open 7-9:30 a.m. (breakfast), 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch), 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. (dinner) Mon.-Fri. The Carousel: 5115 Monroe Ave., 479-6388. Classic American cuisine.

Average meal $6. Open 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Reservations for large groups.

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sandwiches, soups, salads, steaks, assorted dinner entrees. Meals $2.50-$12. Open 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri., 4-10 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. Reservations OK. Charlie & Barney’s: 1801 W. Franklin Ave., 423-5355. Grill items, burgers, soup, chili, plate lunches, daily specials. Meals $5-$10. Open 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until-midnight Fri.-Sat. H Cheddar’s: (Restaurant Opened in 2012, 2013) 2100 N. Green River Road, 491-9976. Garden-fresh salads, homemade soups, and varied entrée selections including pasta, lemon pepper chicken, and tilapia.

Meals: $7-$12. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; until 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE: 8301 Eagle Lake Drive, 475-1074. Cheeseburger in Paradise burger, mushroom Swiss burger, Costa Rican steak wrap, jerk chicken wrap, and more. Meals $9-$15. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Mon-Thurs., 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. CHILI’s GRILL & BAR: 600 N. Green River Road, 475-1510. Big Mouth Burgers, baby back ribs, fajitas, steaks, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, desserts. Dine-in or carryout. Meals $5-$15. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks.

Cleavers: 5501 E Indiana St., 473-0001. A casual restaurant serving sandwiches including pulled pork, Chicago-style Italian beef, pork loin, and steak. Meals: $7. Seating up to 75 or carryout. Open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs, until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., until 8 p.m. Sun. Serves breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Cold Stone Creamery: 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., 437-2653; 5435 Pearl Drive, 4610100. Ice cream and frozen treats. Average item $4.39. Open 11 a.m.10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. noon-10 p.m. Sun. (Hours change by season.) No checks.

Cracker Barrel: 8215 Eagle Lake Drive, 479-8788. Classic American cuisine. Most meals under $10. Open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No reservations.

Cross-Eyed Cricket: 2201 W. Lloyd Exp., 422-6464. Traditional American cuisine. Meals $5-$7. Open 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sun. No reservations.

Culver’s: 1734 Hirschland Road, 437-3333. ButterBurgers and frozen custard. Meals $5-$8. Open 10:15 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

CUP & CHAUCER CAFÉ: 200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 402-6631.

Ready-to-go sandwiches, paninis, salads, snacks, coffee, and specialty beverages. Meals $6. Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sun. Daily’s Annex Bakery and Cafe: 701 N. Main St., 423-0320. Homemade soups,

deli hot panini sandwiches, pastries galore. Meals: Under $7. Open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Lunch served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Sun. and Mon. DEF CAFÉ: 417 N. Weinbach Ave., 618-0219 (video phone), 491-6036.

Espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, and mochas; plus a variety of teas, wraps, and breakfast foods. Meals $5. Open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Tues. and Thurs.-Fri., until noon Wed. Denny’s Classic Diner: 5212 Weston Road, 424-4472; U.S. 41 N. at I-64, 867-7156. Classic American cuisine. Meals $3-$7. Open 24 hours.

No reservations.

Denny’s Restaurant: 351 N. Green River Road, 473-1063; 4310 U.S. 41 N., 423-9459. Classic American cuisine. Meals $4-$7. Open 24 hours.

No reservations.

Downtown Diner: 122 First St., Henderson, Ky., 270-827-9671. Classic American breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunches. Breakfast $3. Lunch $5. Open 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. daily. No reservations.

Ellis Park: U.S. Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky., 425-1456 or 800-333-8110.

Clubhouse dining Thurs.-Sun. year-round. Sky Theatre open during live racing, July-September. Weekend reservations recommended during live racing.

FEED MILL RESTAURANT & BAR: 3541 Highway 60 E., Morganfield, Ky., 270389-0047. Spicy Cajun turkey sandwich, homemade baked beans, catfish po-boy, baby-back ribs, cheeseburgers, and more. Average meal $8. Open 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Firehouse Subs: 1031 N. Green River Road, 477-2141. Hot and cold subs with toppings such as smoked turkey, sliced chicken, veggie, and white chicken salad. Meal: $6-$8. Hours: 10:30 a.m-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. H Five Guys Burgers and Fries: (Burger, 2013) 5402 E. Indiana St., 812401-1773. Burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and Cajun fries. Meals: $5.

Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. every day. Skip the line and order online.

FRANK JR.’S BARBEQUE & CATERING: 3012 Covert Ave., 475-9880. Barbecue, ribs, baked mac & cheese, chess pie. Average lunch: $4. Average dinner: $7. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wed.-Sat., closed Sun.-Mon. Limited seating, carry-out, and lunch delivery available. No credit cards accepted.

G.D. RITZY’S: Three Evansville locations: 4810 University Drive, 425-8700; 4320 N. First Ave., 421-1300; 601 N. Green River Road, 474-6259. Grilled hamburgers, grilled chicken, chicken strips, kids meal, hot dogs, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ultra-thin shoe-string style french fries, old-fashioned ice-cream, milk shakes. Average meal $5.25. Open 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No checks.

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Dining Directory The Grand Buffet: 1356 N. Green River Road, 476-6666. An international

buffet including Japanese, Chinese, and American cuisine. Open 11 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Gasthoff Amish Village: County Road 650 E., off Hwy. 50, Montgomery, Ind., 486-4900. Amish-style buffet. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. GATOR’S HOT FISH HOUSE: 1203 N. Main St., 402-7775. Icelandic cod, catfish, pork chops, burgers. Meals $5-$8. Open 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.Fri. No checks.

GATTITOWN: 316 N. Green River Road, 473-3800. Buffet-style pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts. Buffet with drink $9. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Gemeca Inn: 802 E. Locust St., Fort Branch, 753-4441. Steaks, chicken, seafood entrees, soups, salads, vegetable side dishes. Meals $12-$15.

Open 4-10 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Reservations OK. Gene’s Restaurant and Barbecue: 1095 N. Green St., Henderson, Ky., 270-827-8576. Country breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunches, fiddlers, barbecued pork, ribs, chicken, mutton, steak, chops.

Average breakfast $4; average lunch and dinner $5.50. Open 5:30 a.m.8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., until 6 p.m. Sun. No reservations.

Golden Corral Family Steak House: 130 N. Cross Pointe Blvd., 473-1095.

Delicious, fully-stocked buffet. Open 10:45 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.Thurs.; 7:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun. 1770 S. Green St., Henderson, Ky., 270-869-9310. Large buffet selections, steaks, shrimp, chicken. Breakfast 7:30-11 a.m. Sat.-Sun., lunch 11 a.m.4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; dinner 4-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 4-11 p.m. Sun. Breakfast and lunch $7.09, dinner during the week $9.59, dinner Fri.-Sun. $9.99.

The Granola Jar Café & Bakery: 1033 Mount Pleasant Road, 437-1899.

Specializes in housemade granola, breads, vegetarian, vegan options.

Open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., closed Sat. and Sun. HARBOR BAY: 4428 N. First Ave., 423-0050; 4706 Morgan Ave., 402-5122.

Seafood, steak, and chicken dishes including crab legs, oysters on the half shell, gumbo and chowder, and grilled and fried fish. Average meal $6-$13. Open 11 a.m. daily.

HAWG ‘N’ SAUCE: 6580 Leonard Road, Mount Vernon, Ind., 838-5339.

Barbecue entrees and home-style side dishes. Meal: $8. Open 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. The Hornet’s Nest: Old Petersburg Road (at Boonville-New Harmony Road), Earle, 867-2386. Soups, sandwiches, salads, daily lunch specials, steaks, seafood, chicken. Sunday buffet 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $9. Family-style meals for parties of 15 or more, weeknights only, $11. Meals

Arranged by Category $6-$13. Kitchen open 11 a.m. daily, closes 9 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 10 p.m.

Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. No checks.

Hot Heads Burrito: 5625 Pearl Drive, 437-5010. Burritos, salad bowls, tacos, nachos, quesadillas to order with meat options including chicken, steak, pork, barbacoa, and taco meat. $7. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Mon.-Wed., until midnight Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. House of Como: 2700 S. Kentucky Ave., 422-0572. Baked chicken dishes, lamb chops, fish entrees, and oversized steaks. $15. Open 4-9 p.m.

Tues.-Thurs.; until 9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Inlumi Café & Bakery: 4833 State Road 261, Newburgh, Ind. Various international dishes plus traditional country-style breakfasts and contemporary lunches. Can host private events and parties of up to 70. Breakfast: $6-$8; Lunch: $8-$10. Open 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun. J. Gumbo’s: 1211 N. Tutor Lane, 473-2951. Cajun and Creole classics such as gumbo, jambalaya, and bumblebee stew. Meals: $7. Open 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and noon-7 p.m. Sun. Jake’s Wayback Burgers: 115 Cross Pointe Blvd., 475-9272. Burgers, hot dogs, and hand-dipped thick milkshakes. Meals: $4-$6. Shakes: $3.

Hours: 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Accepts all major credit cards.

Jeanne’s Gelato and More: 2003 Lincoln Ave., 479-8272. Variety of gelato flavors: peanut butter, pumpkin, bubble gum, and more. Sandwiches, soups, salads, coffees, cookies, and smoothies. Meals: $5-$7.

Open 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Just Rennie’s Cookie Co.: 102 S.E. Fourth St., 490-8098. Gourmet lunches, chicken salad sandwiches, club wraps, cookies. Meals $5-$7. Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., closed Sat.-Sun. Knotty Pine Café: 500 N. Main St., 423-0014. Country cooking, fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, burgers, breakfast specials. Meals $4-$8. Open 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Breakfast served all day except Sun. No credit cards. Checks OK. LIBBY AND MOM’S: 1307 N. Heidelbach Ave., 437-3040. Home-cooked meals for breakfast and lunch. Average meal $5. Open 5:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 5:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. Log Inn: Warrenton Road (at Old State Road), 867-3216. Fried chicken, ham, roast beef, fiddlers, served family-style for parties of three or more. Dinner $9.75 per person (children 4-12, $4.75). Open 4-9 p.m.

Tues.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No credit cards.

Logan’s Roadhouse: 1 N. Burkhardt Road, 471-8403; 5645 Pearl Drive,

421-0908. American fare including handcut steaks, baby-back ribs, mesquite-grilled chicken, appetizers, salads, seafood. Average lunch $8. Average dinner $13. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks.

Logsdon’s Restaurant: 1206 E. Main St., Boonville, Ind., 897-8813. Casual, family dining with tasty, home-style dishes including barbecue pork chops, fried chicken, and chicken and dumplings. Completely smoke-free. Meals: $10. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Longhorn Steakhouse: 320 N. Green River Road, 473-2400. Steak, chicken, ribs, seafood, sandwiches, burgers. Prices for entrees range from $12-$22. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. LUCKY JOE’S BAR & GRILL: 3300 U.S. 41 N, Henderson, Ky. (inside Ellis Park).

812-425-1456. Sandwiches, burgers, salads. Average meal under $10.

Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. MAJOR MUNCH: 101 N.W. First St., 437-2363. Cheeseburgers, chili, grilled chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese, hot dogs. Meals: $5-$7. Open Mon.-Fri. for breakfast 7-10 a.m.; lunch 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 8 p.m. Fri. Marx BBQ: 3119 W. Maryland St., 425-1616. Barbecue chicken, pork, ribs.

Weekday specials. Meals $5-$10. Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.6 p.m. Sun. No reservations.

MAX & ERMA’S: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Casino Aztar), 433-4258.

Burgers, sandwiches, steaks, pasta dishes. Average dinner $12. Average lunch $6. Open 10:30 a.m.-midnight daily, bar open until 1 a.m.

Fri.-Sat. No checks.

Maxine’s Café and Bakery: 1322 N. Green River Road, 473-3663. Featuring gourmet salads, soups daily, vegan, vegetarian dishes, and desserts.

Average meal $7. Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. No reservations.

Merry-Go-Round Restaurant: 2101 Fares Ave., 423-6388. Traditional American cuisine. Lunch $5-$7. Dinner $6-$9. Open 6:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Mon.-Sat. No credit cards.

Meals and More: 7801 Bussing Ave. (inside Evansville Regional Airport), 423-1113. Traditional American fare. Meals $5-$10. Open 5 a.m.-7 p.m.

Mon.-Sun. Weekend hours often extended.

Mojo’s BoneYard Sports Bar & Grille: 4920 Bellemeade Ave., 475-8593.

Bar food including chicken wings, burgers, and strombolis. Meals: $5$10. Open 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 1 a.m. Fri., noon-1 a.m. Sat., and noon-11 p.m. Sun.

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Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn: 2840 W. Parrish Ave., Owensboro, Ky., 800-322-

8989. Barbecue chicken, ribs, pork, mutton, beef, fiddlers, ham, burgoo, sandwiches. Dinner $7-$11. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. The New Harmony Inn & Conference Center: 504 North St., New Harmony, Ind., 682-4491 or 800-782-8605. Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. lunch, 5-9 p.m. dinner Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. lunch, 5-10 p.m. dinner Fri.; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. breakfast/lunch, 5-10 p.m. dinner Sat.; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. breakfast/lunch, 5-8 p.m. dinner Sun. Reservations OK. NISBET INN: 6701 Nisbet Station Road, Haubstadt, Ind., 963-9305. Homemade soups, desserts, barbecue. Lunch $6. Dinner $12. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Sat., closed Sun.-Mon. Reservations OK. O’Charley’s: 7301 E. Indiana St., 479-6632; 5125 Pearl Drive (at Red Bank Road and Lloyd Expressway), 424-3348. Soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees. Meals $8-$15. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. No weekend reservations.

Old Mill: 5031 New Harmony Road, 963-6000. Steaks, chicken, catch-ofthe-day, sandwiches, soups, salads. Meals $7-$14. Seafood buffet Fri., $13; Land and Sea buffet Sat., $14. Kitchen open 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. Orange Leaf: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 401-5215. Up to 70 flavors of yogurt including gingerbread, eggnog, snickerdoodle, and red velvet. Pay by the weight. Open daily from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Outback Steakhouse: 7201 E. Indiana St., 474-0005. Specialty steaks, chicken, seafood entrees, salads, vegetable side dishes. Meals $14-$18.

Open 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4-11 p.m. Fri., 3:30-11 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Call ahead for seating. No checks.

OV WATER SPORTS GRILL: 1801 Waterworks Road, 425-1912. Burgers, hot dogs, gyros, small pizzas, fish dishes, and cold drinks. Meal: $5. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Open seasonally.

Paradise Pavilion Restaurant: 6299 Oak Grove Road, Newburgh, 8587931. Full bar and Friday night seafood buffet. Steak, seafood, chicken, soups, salads, dessert. Kids menu. Open daily at 5 p.m.

The Pie Pan: 905 North Park Drive, 425-2261. Traditional American cuisine. Average breakfast $3. Plate lunch $4.25. Homemade pies sold by the slice and by the whole pie. Open 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., until 2 p.m. Sun. No reservations. No credit cards.

Pita Pit: 1211 Tutor Lane, 402-6205. Flatbread pita sandwiches with choices of chicken, steak, turkey, prime rib, gyro, ham, tuna, veggie, vegan, and more. $3.50-$6.75. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; until 11 p.m.

Fri.-Sat.; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. The Pointe: 830 LST Drive, 425-4840. Sandwiches, wraps, tacos, hot dogs, and ice cream. Average meal: $6-$7. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every day. Bar available from 4 p.m.-12 a.m. every day.

POP’S GRILL AND OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM SHOP: 516 S. Main St., New Harmony, Ind., 682-3880. 1950s and ’60s-inspired diner era fare: hot dogs, burgers, ice cream treats, and dinner specials. Average meal $5$15. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun-Mon. R’z Cafe and Catering: 104 N. Main St., Fort Branch, Ind., 615-0039. Classic comfort food to modern cuisine, including breakfast and lunch combinations as well as daily specials. $10-$30. Open 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed.; 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. Thurs.; 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.; 4-9 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. Rafferty’s: 1400 N. Green River Road, 471-0024. Soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees. Lunch under $10. Dinner $7-$17. Open 11 a.m.10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No reservations. No checks.

Red Lobster: 4605 Bellemeade Ave., 477-9227. Soups, salads, sandwiches, seafood entrees, fresh-catch, daily specials. Meals $8-$18. Open 11 a.m. daily. Closes 10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No reservations.

No checks.

RED ROBIN: 6636 E. Lloyd Exp., 473-4100. A variety of hamburgers including the “Banzai Burger,” the “Royal Red Robin Burger,” and the “Whiskey River BBQ Burger.” Full bar menu. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. The Red Wagon: 6950 Frontage Road, Poseyville, Ind., 874-2221. Catfish, oyster, shrimp scampi, and grilled salmon. Meals: $9. Open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Bar open 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat..

Riverside Cookery: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive, 433-4227. Located in Casino Aztar’s Riverfront Pavilion and offers dishes including jambalaya, frog legs, and fresh Florida alligator. Meals: $8-$10. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sun.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. ROOKIES SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT: 117 S. Second St., Henderson, Ky., 270-826-1106. Angus beef steaks, seafood, pasta, chicken, sandwiches, Arabian salad. Meals $9-$15. Kitchen open 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Reservations OK. Salad World: 3311 N. Green River Road, 471-5083; 4951 W. Lloyd Exp., 467-7486; 200 Main St., 422-0777; 601 E. Boonville New Harmony Road, 867-2741. Soups, grilled appetizers, wraps, grilled pitas, sandwiches, full entrees. Average meal $5-$7. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. No checks.

Shoney’s: 2452 U.S. 41 N., Henderson, Ky., 270-826-2214. Breakfast buffet 6-11 a.m. Mon.-Fri., $5; until 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun., $6. Salad and hot bar open 11 a.m.-closing Mon.-Fri., until 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Late-night breakfast buffet open 9 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. Lunch $5-$7. Dinner $7-$9.

Restaurant closes 10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., midnight Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks.

Show-Me’s Restaurant: 5501 Pearl Drive, 402-7100; 1700 Morgan Center

Drive, 401-7469. Wings, burgers, chicken breasts, crab legs. Average meal $7. Open 11-3 a.m. daily.

Shyler’s Bar-B-Q: 405 S. Green River Road, 476-4599. Memphis-style barbecue pork, chicken, beef, pork ribs. Lunches $4-$6, dinners $7$10. Open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Catering available. No reservations.

SILVER BELL RESTAURANT: 4424 St. Wendel Road, 963-0944. Sandwiches, salad bar, steaks, fiddlers, pizza, vegetable side dishes. Family-style fried chicken dinner specials. Meals $5-$10. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. Sirloin Stockade: 4610 Bellemeade Ave., 473-0300. Steakhouse and buffet. Prices under $10.

Southern Ride BBQ: 1023 Church St., New Harmony, Ind., 682-4227.

Barbecue nachos, pulled chicken, loaded potato soup, and delicious pork platters. For carry out, enjoy pulled pork, chicken, ribs, and beef by the pound. Meals: $7-$9. Open 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; until 9 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; until 7 p.m. Sun. SPUDZ-N-STUFF: 5225 Pearl Drive, 402-8287; 815 S. Green River Road, 888620-9687; 101 N.W. 1st St., 402-7555; 192 Gardenmile Road, Henderson, Ky., 270-212-1777. Steak potatoes, steak fajitas, chicken and mushroom potatoes, taco potatoes, pitas, and more. Meals $7. Open 10:30 a.m.9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Steak And Take Grill: 4946 State Highway 261, Newburgh, Ind., 8537500. All meats are butchered daily with dishes including a meatball sandwich, a 14-ounce rib-eye steak, salmon, and shrimp and beef kabobs. Meals: $9. Open 4-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Available for carry-out and delivery.

Steak ‘N Shake: 7929 E. Lloyd Exp., 475-1400, open 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.Thurs., until midnight Fri.-Sat.; 4850 W. Lloyd Exp., 424-8526, open 24 hours. Burgers, sandwiches, fries, chili, fried chicken strips, salads, desserts. Breakfast served midnight-11 a.m. daily. Average meal $5. No reservations. No checks.

Steeplechase Restaurant: 4101 U.S. Highway 41 N. (at the Clarion Inn), 4246400. Full breakfast buffet and dinner. Open 6 a.m.-10 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-11 a.m. Sat.-Sun., 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Sun. No lunch served on weekends.

Stoll’s Country Inn: 19820 Castle Creek Drive, 867-7730. Lunch buffet $7.50. Dinner buffet $8.50. Breakfast buffet (Sat.-Sun. only) $6.50.

Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri., 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sat., 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Sweet CeCe’s: 8680 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, Ind., 853-5276; 4827 Davis Lant Road, Suite B, 477-5276. Custom creations made with a choice of eight frozen yogurt flavors, including fat-free, non-dairy, and low-sugar options. Toppings include candy, cookies, and fresh fruit. Priced by weight; average frozen yogurt dessert is $3-$4. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-8 p.m. Sun. Temptations Buffet: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive, inside Casino Aztar Hotel, 433-6059. Breakfast served daily, 6-10:30 a.m.; lunch served daily, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Texas Roadhouse: 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd., 477-7427. Ribs, steaks, side items, fresh baked bread. Meals $9-$12. Catering services also available. Open 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. No checks.

TF Ice Cream: 1002 E. Walnut St., Boonville, Ind., 812-715-3367. Ice cream, sherbet, and more. Price: $0.75 baby cone-$1.75 large cake cone. Open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. and Sun., 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. TGI Friday’s: 800 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Mall food court), 4918443. Specialty salads, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, chicken, pasta, seafood entrees. Meals $6-$14. Open 11-midnight Sun.-Wed., 11-1 a.m.

Thurs.-Sat. No reservations. No checks.

THE TIN FISH: 300 W. Jennings St., inside Jennings Station in Newburgh, 490-7000. Fresh fish flown in daily, clam chowder, gumbo, salads, sandwiches. Open Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Average meal $10. No checks.

TOUCH OF HOME CAFÉ: 209 E. Water St., on the riverfront in Mount Vernon, Ind., 831-3655. Unique sandwiches, specializing in the Cuban, Krispy Kreme Burger, soups, and salads. Home-cooked daily specials: salmon patties, Beef Manhattan, roasted pork loins, mini-meatloaves.

Average meal: $6. Open 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Vecchio’s Italian Market and Delicatessen: 14 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, Ind., 490-7879. Italian sandwiches, imported cheeses and meats, Italian soups, and more. Meal: $6.50. Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Wiley’s Café and Bakery: 115 First St., Henderson, Ky., 270-827-1500.

Breakfast and lunch items ranging from 1-inch thick quiche to a variety of salads and sandwiches. Most meals around $5. Café open 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Fri. with takeout until 6 p.m. Open Sat. 8 a.m.- 4p.m.

WILSON’S GENERAL STORE & CAFÉ: 11120 Broadway Ave., 985-0202. Smoky barbecue menu. 4-8 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. No checks.

Wolf’s Barbecue: 6600 N. First Ave., 424-8891. Barbecued pork, chicken, beef, pork ribs, large variety of vegetable side dishes, homemade soup, chili. Lunch $6-$8. Dinner $8-$12. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Reservations OK. YWCA Tea Room by Mary and Martha’s: 118 Vine St., 422-6922. Soup, salad, and soda combos and daily hot specials that include Monday

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Dining Directory meatloaf, Tuesday pot roast, Wednesday roasted chicken with mushroom gravy, Thursday smothered pork chop, and Friday fish. Meals: $7.99. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. ZESTO: 102 W. Franklin St., 424-1416, 920 E. Riverside Dr., 423-5961. Hamburgers, fish and chicken sandwiches, tenderloins, soups, and ice cream. Average meal $5. Open 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 a.m.11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Zoup! Fresh Soup Company: 6240 E. Virginia St., 477-2664; 4660 N. First Ave., 423-1800. Soups, salads, and desserts. Low-fat, vegetarian, dairyfree, and gluten-free options. Meals $6.50. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. (until 7 p.m. at North Side location).

Ethnic Asian/Oriental CANTON INN: 947 North Park Drive, 428-6611. Appetizers, soups, poul-

try, beef, pork, seafood dishes. Average lunch $6. Average dinner $8.

Lunch buffet $5.83, Mon.-Sat. evening and Sun. $7.42. Lunch buffet 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Dinner buffet 5-8:30 p.m. Reservations OK. CHARLIE’S MONGOLIAN BARBEQUE: 315 E. Diamond Ave., 423-9897. Large selection of Asian-style vegetables and meats cooked on a hot griddle while you watch. Lunch $5. Dinner $6. Salad and dessert bar $2. Open 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No checks.

China King: 590 E. Diamond Ave., 423-1896. Traditional Chinese entrees.

Average meal $6.50. Open 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.10 p.m. Sun. China Super Buffet: 127 N. Burkhardt Road, 476-8788. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Lunch: $6.75; Dinner: $8.99; Sunday: $8.99.

China Village: 8423 Bell Oaks Center, Newburgh, Ind., 858-8238. Open Sun.-Sat. Lunch 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner 5-8:30 p.m. Buffet $7.25.

Chopstick House Restaurant: 5412 E. Indiana St., 473-5551. Chinese buffet. Lunch $4.75. Dinner $7.25. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sun. Crazy Buffet: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 437-8803. Chinese buffet. Open for lunch 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Dinner: 3:30-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. FUJI YAMA: 915 North Park Drive, 962-4440. Soups, salads, noodles, rice,

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Arranged by Category sushi, hand rolls, chicken, beef, shrimp dishes. Lunch $6-$10. Dinner $10-$15. Lunch 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Dinner 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Reservations OK. No checks.

Ginmiya Asian Diner: 4827 Davis Lant Drive, Suite F, 471-8100. Asian cuisine including hibachi dinners, sweet and sour chicken, sushi, and teriyaki dishes. Open 11 a.m.-10:15 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; until 10:45 p.m.

Fri. and Sat.; until 10:15 p.m. Sun. Golden Buddha: 3221 Taylor Ave., 473-4855; 5066 SR 261, Newburgh, 8532680. Lunch $4.25. Dinner $7.25. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.10 p.m. Fri., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. GRACIE’S CHINESE CUISINE: 12500 U.S. Highway 41 N., 868-8888. Lunch buffet $5.25. Dinner buffet $7.45, $8.45 on weekends. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Reservations OK. IWATAYA JAPANESE RESTAURANT: 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. (at Mount Pleasant Road), 868-0830. Traditional Japanese dishes, sushi menu. Lunch $7-15. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Dinner $11-$25. Dinner 5-9:20 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks.

Janbo Restaurant: 4500 W. Lloyd Exp., 422-8289. Hunan, Szechuan, Cantonese, Mandarin cuisine. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Closed Mon. Jaya’s Restaurant: 119 S.E. Fourth St., 422-6667. Authentic Korean cuisine and sushi. Lunch $5-$7. Dinner $7-$10. Lunch hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Mon.-Sat. Dinner hours: 5-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun. Reservations OK. KanPai: 4593 Washington Ave., 471-7076. International fare, Japanese sushi bar, beer, wine, sake. Lunch $6-$9. Dinner $10-$20. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. No checks.

Lincoln Garden: 2001 Lincoln Ave., 471-8881. Chinese appetizers, soups, lunch platters, and entrees including crab Rangoon and General Tso’s chicken. Average price $6. Hours 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.; lunch special $4.99. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sushi to go.

Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant: 4313 E. Morgan Ave., 479-5006. Average meal $8. Open 4:30-8 p.m. Mon., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-8 p.m. Sun. No checks.

MANDARIN GARDEN: 2013 N. Green River Road, 476-7088. Lunch buffet $5. Evening buffet $6-$8. Seafood buffet Fri.-Sat. Carryout, private parties available. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Reservations OK. No checks.

Nagasaki Inn, Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar: 5720 Virginia St., 473-

1442. Meals $8-$14. Sushi priced separately. Open 4-9:30 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 4-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 4-9:30 p.m. Sun. Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations OK. No checks.

Roppongi Japanese Steak & Sushi: 7221 E. Indiana St., 437-5824. Sushi, filet mignon, New York strips, and hibachi. Meals: $10 lunch; $15-$20 dinner. Lunch hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Dinner hours: 4-9:30 p.m.

Mon.-Thurs.; until 10:30 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sat.; until 9 p.m.

Sun. Full bar.

Shing Lee: 215 Main St., 464-2769. Cantonese menu. Average lunch $4.

Average dinner under $10. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri., dinner 4:30-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks.

Taste of China: 4579 University Drive, 422-1260. Open 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., until 9 p.m. Sun. Lunch $3.95. Dinner $6.25. No checks.

Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Grill: 201 B. N. Green River Road, 4746660. Asian buffet. Lunch: $6.99; Dinner: $9.99. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun.Thurs.; until 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Thai Chow, oriental foods: Route 1, Fort Branch, Ind., 753-3878. Classic Thai food. Meals $7-$10. Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., until 6 p.m.

Sat. Reservations OK. No credit cards.

THAI PAPAYA CUISINE: 6240C E. Virginia St., 477-8424. Authentic Thai cuisine, including phad Thai, papaya salad, spicy prawn soup, and satay.

Meals $8-$10. Open 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.Sat. Free private dining now available to accommodate 25-30 people.

TOKYO JAPAN RESTAURANT: 3000 N. Green River Road, 401-1020. Hibachi grill: chicken, beef, shrimp, and scallops. Meals $7-$10. Open 11 a.m.9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., closed Tues.

Tokyo Teppanyaki: 2222 U.S. Highway 41 N, Henderson, Ky. 270-8691968. Hibachi grill. Meals $7-35. Open 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 4:30-9:30 p.m.

Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 4:30-10:30 p.m. Fri., noon-10:30 p.m.

Sat., noon-9 p.m. Sun. Triple Dragon Buffet: 7844 Highway 66 (Apple Center in Newburgh), Ind., 853-1900. Open 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 10:30-11 p.m.

Fri.-Sat. Lunch buffet $6.95. Dinner buffet $9.95.

Two Brothers: 3806 N. First Ave., 423-6188. Authentic Chinese food prepared in Cantonese, Hunan, Szechuan styles, buffet and menu items. Lunch under $6. Dinner under $10. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. No checks.

VIETNAMESE CUISINE: 4602 Vogel Road, 479-8818. Vietnamese fare, including traditional noodle dishes. Meals $7-$10. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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WOK ‘N’ ROLL: 311 S. Green River Road, 479-3118. Sweet and sour chicken,

General Tso’s chicken, egg rolls, egg drop soup, crab Rangoon. Average meal: $5. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Closed Sun. YEN CHING: 406 S. Green River Road, 474-0181. Weekday lunch specials $4, evening menu items $7-$12. Sunday buffet 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $7.75.

Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., until 9 p.m.

Sun. Reservations OK. No checks.

ZUKI: JAPANESE HIBACHI GRILL & SUSHI LOUNGE: 448 N. Green River Road, 477-9854. Sushi and hibachi-grilled foods. Average meal $15. Lunch open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.-Sat. Dinner open 4-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 4-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No checks.

German H Gerst Haus: (Reason to Go to Franklin Street, 2013) 2100 W. Franklin St., 424-1420. Soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees. Traditional German cuisine. Large imported beer list. Meals $7-$14. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. No weekend reservations.

Schnitzelbank Restaurant: 409 Third St., Jasper, Ind., 482-2640. Authentic German food. Prices range from $10-$20. Open 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Mon.-Sat.

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TAJ MAHAL: 900 Tutor Lane, 476-5000. Tandoori chicken, paneer tikka, panjabi curry, kadai paneer, and more. Lunch buffet daily. Around $8.

All-day buffet Sun. Dinner $10-$14. Open 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Sun.

Irish Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant: 701-B Riverside Drive, 426-0000. Tradi-

tional Irish pub cuisine. Wide range of bottled and tap beers. Average meal $10-$13. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon., 11 a.m.- midnight Tues.-Wed., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri., 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Sat., noon-9 p.m. Sun. No checks. Discover not accepted.

Italian/Mediterranean ANGELO’S: 305 Main St., 428-6666. Pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, pizzas.

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Lunch $4-$5. Dinner $10-$15. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri. 4-10 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. Full bar.

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano: 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., 421-0800. Italian cuisine. Lunch $5-$10. Dinner $6-$16. Carryout available. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun., until 9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10:30 p.m. Fri.Sat. Reservations OK. H Café Arazu: (Place for Al Fresco Dining, 2013) 17 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, 842-2200. Pitas, wraps, shish kebabs with lamb, chicken, and beef. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Closed Sun. DiLegge’s: 607 N. Main St., 428-3004. Plate lunches, soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta specialties. Lunch $5-$8. Dinners include pasta specialties, Italian veal, seafood, chicken entrees. Dinner $13-$18.

Kitchen open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 4-10 p.m. Sat. (sandwiches and appetizers available to 11 p.m.). Closed Sun. Reservations OK. House of Como Restaurant: 2700 S. Kentucky Ave., 422-0572.

American and Arabian specialties. Meals $8-$20. Open 4-9 p.m.

Tues.-Thurs., 4-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. MANNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL: 2913 Lincoln Ave., 473-7005. Stuffed grape leaves, gyros, shish kebabs. Meals $10-$15. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Closed Sun. MILANO’S ITALIAN CUISINE: 500 Main St., 484-2222. Pizzas, pasta, baked sandwiches, dinner entrees. Lunch $5. Dinner $10-$12.

Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Dinner 4:30-8:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 9:30 p.m. Fri. 4:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. Reservations OK. No checks.

Olive Garden: 1100 N. Green River Road, 473-2903. Soups, salads, pasta, luncheon entrees. Average lunch $6. Dinner adds larger portions to lunch menu. Dinner $8-$15. Opens daily 11 a.m. Closes 10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. PITA PAN: 4222 Bell Road, Newburgh, Ind., 853-9555. Gyros, pitaburgers, shish kebabs, baklava. Meals $5-$10. Open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.

H Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse: (Reason to Go to Franklin Street, 2013) 2109 W. Franklin St., 423-6280. Premium steak, pasta, pizza, Italian favorites. Items $15-$30. Open 3:30-10 p.m. Bar open to midnight or later, Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m., bar open to 3 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-9 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK.

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8070. Central and South American cuisine including fried yucca, Salvadorian chorizo, and grilled tilapia. Meals: $8-$12. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Closed Sun. Dance club open from 6-9 p.m. Thurs. and Fri.

Mexican/Tex Mex ACAPULCO: 8480 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, 858-7777. Authentic

Mexican dishes, grilled steak dinners, and more. Dine-in or carryout. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., until 9:30 p.m. Sun. Cancun Mexican Restaurant: 341 S. Green St., Henderson, Ky. 270-826-0067. Fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, seafood, Mexican-style steaks, and more. Lunch special $6. Dinner $6-$20.

Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.8:30 p.m. Sun. EL CHARRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 720 N. Sonntag Ave., 421-1986. Occasional mariachi band performances. Specialties include paella and chimichangas. Meals $5-$8. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Sun. EL RIO: 1919 N. Green River Road, 471-1400. Authentic Mexican dishes. Lunch starting at $3.50. Combos including soft drink $5.99.

Dinner $6-$12. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Reservations OK except Friday. No checks.

Hacienda: 990 S. Green River Road, 474-1635; 711 N. First Ave., 4236355; 5044 Pearl Drive, 422-2055. Tex-Mex menu available all day.

Average lunch $6, dinner $10-$12. Open 11 a.m. daily. Kitchen closes 10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks.

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant: 4044 Professional Lane, Newburgh, 490-2814. Authentic Mexican cuisine. Average meal $10-$15. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. No checks.

LA CABAÑA: 821 S. Green River Road, 477-3351. Authentic Mexican entrees and seafood. Most lunches under $5. Most dinners under $8. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. La Paz Mexican Restaurant: 528 S. Main St., Henderson, Ky., 270826-3636. Traditional Mexican food. Average meal $10. Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Reservations OK. Los Bravos: 3534 N. First Ave., 424-4101; 834 Tutor Lane, 474-9078; 4630 W. Lloyd Exp., 464-3163. Traditional Mexican menu. Most lunches under $5. Most dinners under $10. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sun.-Thurs., to 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks.

Los Portales Mexican Grill: 3339 Green River Road, 475-0566. Authentic Mexican dishes, grilled steak dinners, and more. Dine-in or carry out. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10:30 p.m.

Fri.-Sat., until 9:30 p.m. Sun. LOS TORIBIO: 1647 S. Green St., Henderson, Ky., 270-831-2367; 2810 U.S. Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, 270-830-6610. Traditional Mexican cuisine.

Lunches $4-$6. Dinners $6-$11. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., closed Sun. Reservations OK. Los Tres Caminos: 12100 U.S. Highway 41 N., 868-8550. Authentic Mexican cuisine including chimichangas, burritos, Mexican pizza, and quesadillas. Meals: $8. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Moe’s Southwest Grill: 6401 E. Lloyd Exp. (inside The Evansville Pavilion), 491-6637. Fresh Mexican cuisine. Meals $4-$8. Beer, wine, margaritas. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Qdoba Mexican Grill: 922 N. Burkhardt Road, 401-0800. Fresh Mexican cuisine, bottled beer, margaritas, and catering. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No checks.

Riviera MEXICAN Grill: 10604 S.R 662. Newburgh, 490-9936. Fajitas, quesadillas, nacho platters, taco salads, and chimidogs. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sun. Taco Tierra: 420 S. Green River Road, 402-8226. Mexican fast food.

Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. & Sat., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. No checks.

Tumbleweed Southwest Grill: 1868 U.S. Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky., 270-869-9800. Southwestern-style meals, chicken, steak, fajitas, salads. Lunch $5-$7. Dinner $9-$12. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No checks.

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Spanish H ECLIPSE SPANISH TAPAS BAR AND RESTAURANT: (Place for Small Plates, 2013) 113 S.E. Fourth St., 463-6040. Cold and hot tapas including olives, nuts, cheeses, paella (saffron rice with seafood, chicken, and Spanish chorizo), and seafood dishes, plus Spanish wines, beers, and sangria. Tapas $5-$12. Lunch hours: 11:30-2 p.m.

Fri.; dinner hours: 4:30-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 4:30-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun.

Tavern Food CORNER POCKET BAR & GRILL: 1819 N. Fulton Ave., 428-2255. Soups,

salads, sandwiches, plate lunches, pizzas, stuffed baked potatoes, and appetizers. Breakfast available all day. Plate lunches $5. Open 7 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-3 a.m. Sun. 18 and over. Live entertainment Sun. Darmstadt Inn: 13130 Darmstadt Road, 867-7300. Soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunches. Dinner entrees include steaks, fried chicken, seafood.

Most lunches under $6. Dinner $8-$12. Kitchen open 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., sandwiches available until 10 p.m. daily except Sun. No reservations.

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Dining Directory DAVE’S SPORTSDEN PIZZA & PUB: 701 N. Weinbach Ave., #110, 479-

8887. Lyleboli, TNT burger, Brew City fries. Meals $5. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily.

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe: 222 E. Columbia St., 425-2515. Soups, salads, sandwiches, double-decker pizzas. Meals $7-$10. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.midnight Sun. Reservations OK. Fred’s Bar and Grill: 421 Read St., 423-8040. Bar and family room.

Classic tavern menu. Meals $5-$8. Kitchen open 11-3 a.m. Mon.Fri., 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Sat. Closed Sun. Reservations for large groups only. No checks. No credit cards.

Hickory Pit Stop: 1521 N. Main St., 422-6919. Barbecue chicken, turkey, pork, mutton, variety of side dishes. Average meal $6.

Kitchen open 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun. Reservations for large groups only.

The Hilltop Inn: 1100 Harmony Way, 422-1757. Sandwiches including brains, fried bologna, fried fish, salad bar, steaks, chicken, seafood entrees. Meals $6-$14. Kitchen open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Mon.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No weekend reservations.

Hooters: 4620 Lincoln Ave., 475-0229. Appetizers, including cooked and raw oysters, soups, salads, sandwiches. Average meal $6.

Open 11 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.8 p.m. Sun. Reservations for large groups only. No checks.

Hornville Tavern: 2607 W. Baseline Road, 963-9318. Soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees including 16-oz. smoked pork chops, fried chicken, steaks, daily specials. All items available all day. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. HOTT’S GRILL: 122 N. Weinbach Ave., 437-3377. Philly cheese steaks, strombolis, super cheese fries, specialty pizzas. Average meal: $6-$10. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. K.C.’S TIME OUT LOUNGE & GRILL: 1121 Washington Square Mall, 437-9920. Shrimp jammers, loaded fries, fried ravioli, egg rolls, Southwest burger, pulled pork sandwich, Italian beef and gravy, and more. $6-$10. Open 11 a.m.-3 a.m. seven days a week.

Kipplee’s Stadium Inn: 2350 Division St., 479-1542. Fried appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza. All meals available all day.

Average meal $6. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. No reservations. No checks.

Knob Hill Tavern: 1016 Highway 662 W., Newburgh, 853-9550.

Soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees including shrimp, steak, chicken, fiddlers, hand-tossed pizzas. Meals $8-$15.

Kitchen open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., noon-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. No reservations.

KT’S FIRE GRILL: 7247 Main St., Wadesville, Ind., 673-4996. Rib-eye and filet steaks, barbecued chicken, ribs, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, strombolis, and seafood. Average dinner price: $5-$8.

Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Saloon hours: 10 a.m.-volume.

H Lamasco Bar & Grill: (Bar for Live Music, 2013) 1331 W. Franklin St., 437-0171. Basic tavern menu including soups, salads, sandwiches. Meals $5-$9. Steak dinners available Fri.-Sat. Kitchen open 7 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Sun. Reservations OK. MAIN GATE SPORTS BAR AND RESTAURANT: 518/520 Main St., 4287776/484-1066. Grilled pork tenderloin, hot ham and cheese on a hoagy, Greek salads, nachos and cheese. Average meal: $7-$10. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-close Fri.-Sat. O’BRIAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL: 1801 N. Green River Road, 401-4630.

Irish tavern food, reubens, burgers, soup, salad. Lunch $5.45.

Dinner $7.50. Open 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. No checks.

PEEPHOLE BAR & GRILL: 201 Main St., 423-5171. Cheeseburgers, onion rings, fries, and the splitter (a fried hot dog). Meals $5. Open 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily.

The Pub: 1348 Division St., 423-2121. Burgers, gyros, specialty sandwiches, salads, pita pizzas, Greek pastries, dinner entrees.

Meals $6-$11. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri., 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. Sara’s Harmony Way: 610 B. Church St., New Harmony, Ind., 682-3611. Various wines, specialty beers, and an assortment of cheeses and salamis. Catering available. Open noon-6 p.m.

Mon.-Thurs.; until 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; until 5 p.m. Sun.; limited hours in January and February.

SPORTSMAN’S BILLIARDS AND GRILLE: 2315 W. Franklin St., 422-0801.

Hamburgers, chicken breasts, catfish plates. Meals $5-$10.

Open 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily.

St. Joe Inn: 9515 St. Wendel Road, 963-9310. Soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunch specials, fiddlers, steaks, fried chicken dinners. Meals $4-$7. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Reservations OK. No credit cards. Not handicap accessible.

St. Philip Inn: 11200 Upper Mount Vernon Road, 985-5558. Soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunch specials. Dinner after 4 p.m. including fried chicken, steaks, shrimp, roast pork. Average lunch $5.50. Dinner $7-$8. Kitchen open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily except Sun. Stockwell Inn: 4001 E. Eichel Ave., 476-2384. Plate lunches, homemade soup, salads, sandwiches, steak, pork chops, fid-

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Dining Directory dlers, brain sandwiches. Meals $5-$10. Bar open 11-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Kitchen open 11-1 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Reservations OK. H Tin Man Brewing Company: (Reason to Go to Franklin Street, 2013) 1430 W. Franklin St., 618-3227. Kansas City-style barbeque with choice of sides, and craft beer including pilsner, red ale, IPA, stout, and porter. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Yellow Tavern: 521 Church St., New Harmony, 682-3303. Must be 21 to enter. Traditional American food. Meals $9-$12. Carryout available. Open 11 a.m.-close Mon.-Sat. No credit cards.

Catering ACROPOLIS AUTHENTIC GREEK CUISINE & SPIRITS: 501 N. Green River

Road, 475-9193. Fine Greek dining, Greek-American cuisine. Onand off-site catering. Restaurant includes 50-person banquet room. Acropolis Banquet Hall, 2508 Highway 41 N., caters up to 300 people.

Bauerhaus Mobile Catering: 759-9000. Customized menus from simple party trays with gourmet hors d’oeuvres to elegant sevencourse meals. Specialize in private residential parties and grand corporate affairs with professional event coordination. Licensed bar services available. Exclusive caterer to The Pagoda Visitors Center. No party size limit. www.thebauerhaus.com.

CATERING BY ROBYN: 453-2679. Complete meals to go, party appetizers, dinner parties, business luncheons.

Cheryl Mochau, Personal Chef: 499-4631. Specializes in preparing and teaching others to prepare food for low-fat and special diets, including Atkins, salt-free, wheat-free, sugar-free, and others. Can cook for one to 12 people.

Edgewater Grille Catering: 858-2443. Specializes in cooking Smoked Pork Jacqueline and Salmon Elizabeth. No party size limit.

THE EVENT GALLERY BY MADELEINE’S: 956 Parrett St., 467-4255. Your first choice in banquet facilities. From intimate gatherings to receptions up to 400 guests.

Frank’s Catering: 3012 Covert Ave., 475-9880 or 746-0214. Barbecue, ribs, baked macaroni and cheese, chess pie. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat. H Just Rennie’s Catering: (catering, 2013) 401-8098 or 455-7927.

Specializes in fine foods. No party size limit.

Kirby’s Private Dining: 1119 Parrett St., 422-2230. Open by reservation

only to private parties, receptions up to 250. Minimum $500 food tab. Menu arranged in advance with chef. Hours negotiable.

Kokies Food Service & Banquet Centers: 423-8229. Can prepare anything from tacos to lobster for clients. No limit to party size.

Madeleine’s A Fusion Restaurant: 423 S.E. Second St., 491-8611.

Specializing in unique ingredients to make one-of-a-kind dishes.

Private party rooms available or let Madeleine’s come to you.

Mary & Martha’s Catering: 220 N.W. 4th St., Suite 202, 424-7200.

Full-service catering with dishes that include smothered pork chops, corn pudding, sauteed cabbage and onion, and chess pie for dessert. Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Scheduled catering on weekends).

Call for pricing.

Nagasaki Inn, Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar: 5720 Virginia St., 473-1442. Sushi and Asian cuisine. On and off-site catering. For special arrangements, call with plenty of time for planning.

The New Harmony Inn & Conference Center: 682-4491 or 800782-8605. Caters within a 50-mile radius of New Harmony, Ind., and offers a variety of food from steaks to sandwiches. Will serve up to 500.

The Old Post Office: 200 N.W. 2nd St, 253-2102. Caters up to 350 people for wedding receptions, banquets, holiday parties, and corporate entertainment. Choice of food from Acropolis or Just Rennie’s.

Penn Station East Coast Subs: 137 N. Burkhardt Road, 479-7366; 4827 Davis Lant Drive, 402-7366; 5310 Pearl Drive, 434-7366; 1111 Barrett Blvd., Henderson, Ky., 270-826-7361; 3525 Frederica St., Owensboro, Ky., 270-683-1515. Off-site catering with free delivery. From 1010,000 people. Perfect for business meetings, outings, and showers. Choose from: boxed lunches, sandwich platters, and cookie platters. Tea and lemonade available by the gallon.

Schnitzelbank Catering: 888-336-8233. Caters all types of food, including smoked pork chops, fried chicken, Schnitzelbank country biscuits with apple butter, potato casserole. On the spot with mobile kitchens. Party size range is 20-20,000 people.

TOUCH OF HOME CATERING: 480-0310. Corporate lunches, weddings, special occasions. Home cooked food for groups of 15 to 500.

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On Display Ceramist David Rodenberg // The Guide Area Events // Final Detail Pieces of Our Past

City Life

Skate like the Wind // Disney on Ice: Worlds of

Photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment

Fantasy comes to the Ford Center March 27-30. Disney characters include Tinker Bell, Ariel, and characters from “Cars” and “Toy Story.” For more information see page 144 of the Guide.

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15 Minutes

Jesika Ellis

Fine Art, Front Yard A local artist and art advocate brings creativity to the community in a unique way

By Cara Schuster • Photo by Will Steward

It

is not hard to see why Jesika Ellis, 40, has her hands full.

She’s an artist, the interim director of the University of Evansville’s two galleries, one of the founders of Evansville’s bi-annual YART event, and a married mother of two (Margo, 5, and June, 21 months).

Yet her enthusiasm for her craft runs deep. A UE graduate with a bachelor of arts in art, Ellis avidly supports community efforts to bring local art to a wider audience — even if it means organizing a yard sale.

How did you come to pick these materials?

Do you remember when you first began to realize you had artistic talent?

Is your art primarily abstract?

I have to give my parents some credit because they framed a finger painting that I had done when I was probably 2 years old. It was in this large, beautiful frame that hung prominently in the house. My parents kept my work framed and around. They encouraged me or at least made me feel that my efforts were worthy of display. I’ve probably always considered myself an artist because my work was “on exhibit.” I still have the original framed piece. It’s one of my favorite pieces of art. (Now,) I almost work exclusively with acrylic paint, Sharpie marker, graphite, and charcoal.

Honestly, I do not know. An image is usually formed in my mind in some way, so I’m seeing what I need to be making, and if I can’t get the right texture, I just go through materials until it looks the way I’m envisioning it. A lot of these materials are to provide variation in the texture or different appearances of the line. So they are sitting around my desk, and I’ll just try them until it works. They seem to come together well.

It’s fairly abstract, although as I’ve gotten older there are more consistent elements and themes that are identifiable to most people — organic shapes, images that call to mind water, leaves, trees — things of that nature turn up again and again even if it’s abstract. Most people can usually find something like that in the pieces. My husband says I do Rorschach art because everybody sees something different.

Nature is a pretty big influence then?

I spend a lot of time looking at trees and birds and hiking — that’s where I prefer to

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be. I just have an affinity for that, which I think comes from my childhood. My grandparents had a huge plot of land in a village (Greenfield, Ind.) by a lake, and I spent a lot of time there when I was young. I think that’s always stayed with me. There’s so much diversity in light and form in nature. It’s very evocative. And obviously we’re all a part of nature. We’re drawn to seek it out if we don’t have enough of it.

What are your duties as interim director of UE’s Melvin Peterson Gallery and Krannert Hall of Fine Arts?

I’m responsible for taking in all of the art, meeting with the artist, making sure we handle the work appropriately, getting the work on the walls, getting the walls repaired if needed, helping facilitate an artist coming in or a talk that’s happening — pretty much anything that happens there, I can be a point person for that. But primarily it is to make sure the work is exhibited appropriately, safely, and beautifully.

It may be unusual for me as an artist that I almost enjoy exhibiting, showing, and helping to hang and display other people’s art as much as I like making my own. There’s so much satisfaction for me to put together a nice-looking show that people can come and appreciate without having to think about the display technicalities. I really love it.

I understand that you and your husband Toby are the founders of Evansville’s bi-annual YART event. What is it?

It’s essentially a yard sale for art. (It’s) a non-threatening, casual, fun way for artists who aren’t necessarily going to be represented in traditional venues, like a high-end gallery, to show their work.

Because it’s in the yard and it’s so casual, we bring in an audience of people who may never have considered buying local art because they thought they couldn’t afford it or they didn’t know where to get it.

Philip Hooper, the City of Evansville director of metropolitan development, said recently, “YART is a gateway drug.” It’s a gateway that brings people to art. It’s original work — good work that meets our price point (under $30). A lot of times somebody will come and buy something and we’ll see them again the next time because they now have the bug. They want original art.

How many artists are involved?

We usually have about 25 artists per YART with a rotating group of about 40 artists we can choose from, but we do like to keep some spots open for new artists and new work. And we don’t charge the artists any fees. All we ask is that they bring a side dish to share for an artist potluck.

I’m also helping the Arts Council of Doom (a group of local artists — humorously inspired by the villainous Legion of Doom from ABC’s cartoon series, “The Challenge of the Super Friends” — who create opportunities for cooperative art events, exhibits, and opportunities outside the typical institutions.) I think the art community in Evansville has begun to be a lot more collaborative, which is a very good thing. I’m going to continue to support any effort that brings art to the wider community of Evansville. E

What are your plans for the future?

I’d like to start showing regionally a lot more. I need to be a little bit more serious about my exhibit goals. I’m not in it to be a famous artist or make a lot of money.

I just want to make my art, show my art, and have it out there.

Naturally abstract // Jesika Ellis, right, stands in the Melvin Peterson Gallery at the University of Evansville. Her 2012 mixed media collage “Origin” is below, and her mixed media “Found Fires,” made in 2011, is at bottom.

This spring’s YART will take place April 13 at 532 S. Boeke Road. For more information, visit YART’s Facebook page. For information on University of Evansville's galleries, visit www.evansville.edu.

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Social Life

Winter Festivities Feb.

21st Annual Holy Rosary Gala

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Honorary Chairs, Susan and Jim Jarboe

Chad & Karen Dishman and Stacey & Joe Merkel

Strawberries & Champagne Annual Gala

Feb.

Evansville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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Sabrina Stewart-Thomas, Pat Lowery, Carole Whitlock, Lori Sutton, Dr. Ruthie Jimerson, Diane Clements-Boyd, and in front, Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann

Evansville Day School Masquerade Ball Feb.

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Kim and Rob Foster

Community Marriage Builders Fundraising Banquet Feb.

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Eric & Debi Hassler, David & Connie Stofleth, Malcolm & Sherry Gwinn, and Doug & Jody Heiman

Pastor Tyron and Melissa Edwards

Reitz Home Museum Antique and Garden Show of Nashville Bus Trip Feb.

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Lisa Imbler and Cindy Fine

Matt Rowe, Tay Ruthenberg, and Felicia Rudolph

Jennifer Stevens

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12th Annual WNIN Gala

Feb.

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Ap ri l 12, 2013 7:30 p.m .

Arts Center Henderson Fine

Call 270.831.9800 for tickets or visit www.haaa.org

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16th Annual Lampion Center's A Chocolate Affair

The Guide

Old National Bank’s Maple Sugarbush Festival and Pancake Breakfast

A bimonthly calendar for those who think there’s nothing to do in (and around) Evansville and those who know better.

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➤ March 1-3 Tiny Tots Art: Little Rembrandts — Funny Bunnies

March 1. Appropriate for ages 3 to 5, Little Rembrandts will meet the first Friday of every month at the John James Audubon Museum with a different theme. March’s theme is Funny Bunnies Art, so dress for a mess and discover the world of art with Miss Kim. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and pre-registration is required. John James Audubon Museum, 3100 U.S. Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $5. 270-827-1893 or www.parks.ky.gov.

Mardi Bras

March 1. Eclectic, classy, and fun, the AIDS Resource Group hosts Mardi Bras. This event incorporates a unique style show that showcases the artistic endeavors of the southwestern Indiana arts community. Professionals and amateurs alike are welcome to participate in the juried show under any or all categories, and it will feature artwork in the form of corsets, brassieres, or eveningwear. Casino Aztar Conference Center, 421 NW Riverside Drive. 7:30 p.m. $25 general admission; $125 VIP paired seating; $500 VIP table (8 tickets). 812-421-0059 or www.argevansville.org.

p.m. Sunday. Free. 812-482-3070 or www. jasperarts.org.

Jr. Pre-K Roundup

March 2. Evansville Day School will host Jr. Pre-K Roundup where children who will be 3 years old

by September 15 are eligible for this preschool program. Potential students will explore the Jr. Pre-K classroom, while parents will meet with EDS faculty for a Q & A session. Parents will have the opportunity to learn more about the exciting programs offered at EDS. Reservations are required. Evansville Day School, 3400 N. Green River Road. 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. 812-4763039 or kbayles@evansvilldayschool.org.

Trivia Tonight

March 2. Gather a team of four to eight to compete for the title of trivia champs. Trivia Tonight benefits Aurora, Inc., and its mission to prevent and end homelessness in the Evansville area.

Enjoy cocktails and dinner before the games begin. Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. 6-10 p.m. $75. 812-428-3246 or www. auroraevansville.org.

Spay-Ghetti and No Balls Dinner

March 2. Vanderburgh Humane Society’s second annual dinner works to raise funds for their spay/ neuter clinic. All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner includes salad, bread, drink, and dessert. Crescent Room, 621 S. Cullen Ave. 5 p.m. $10. 812-4262563 Ext. 218/214 or www.vhslifesaver.org.

March 2-3. This annual festival celebrates the maple sugar harvest from the trees of the Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve and includes educational experiences for all ages. It also offers a hearty breakfast, including sausage, all-you-can-eat pancakes with pure maple syrup, and juice, milk, and/or coffee. Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, 551 N. Boeke Road. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. $8 for adults; $5 for youth ages 4-12; free for children under 3. 812-479-0771 or www. wesselmannaturesociety.org.

➤ March 4-10 Daughtry/3 Doors Down In Concert

March 4. Witness a superstar concert with multi-platinum bands Daughtry and 3 Doors Down. Rock out to the music from these Grammy-nominated bands, which include hits such as Daughtry’s “Home” and 3 Doors Down’s “Kryptonite.” The Centre, 715 Locust St. 7 p.m. $39.50-$75. 812-435-5770 or centre.evansvillegis.com.

Symphony Chorus Dinner Concert

March 4-5. Join the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra chorus for its annual fundraiser dinner entitled An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Settle Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 E. 4th St., Owensboro, Ky. 7-8 p.m. $20. 270684-0661 or www.theoso.com.

Great Lakes Valley Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament

March 7-10. The University of Southern Indiana is pleased to announce that the Great Lakes Valley Conference Basketball Tournament will make its first appearance in the Ford Center as it

“Beyond the Red Door” Book Launch

March 1. Take part in a launch party for MS: “Beyond the Red Door”, a book by Evansville-area health professionals Dr. Rick Yeager and Mary Ellen Ziliak, RN, both of whom battle Multiple sclerosis. March is MS Awareness Month. Chancellor Center, 4055 Gateway Blvd., Newburgh, Ind. 5-7 p.m. Free. 812-454-8313.

Symphony of Color Art Contest Exhibition

March 1-12. Encouraging creativity in local youth, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra teamed up with the Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville and the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science to showcase artwork from area students. The young pupils, grades 1-5, were given a song to listen to and then instructed to create a piece of art based on what they heard.

Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville, 22 SE 5th St. Museum hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Wednesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday.

Museum admission: $7. 812-425-5050 or www. evansvillephilharmonic.org.

Youth Art Month — High Schools

March 1-13. The Jasper Community Arts Commission hosts an exhibit that features the artwork of local high school students. An opening reception takes place March 3 from 5-8 p.m.

Krempp Gallery Exhibit, Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; until 7 p.m. Thursday; 12-3

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David Rodenberg

A Potter’s Deal Local artist to have first solo museum exhibit Story and photos by Natalie Greer

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vansville native David Rodenberg was well versed in the art of modeling clay before he started elementary school. Now, the retired high school art teacher will have his first solo exhibit in the Sculpture Alcove Art Gallery at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science from April 28 through Aug. 25.

Rodenberg focuses on porcelain and porcelain clay vases, pitchers, and coffee cups, often incorporating Asian pottery techniques. One technique he uses involves pushing a needle tool under the clay while it’s turning to create texture on the surface.

Rodenberg first got his start with clay when he was a child, using plasticine clay, a type of modeling clay, to create armies, horses, ladders, and cars with his brothers. Still, he didn’t intend to become a ceramic artist.

“My initial plan was to become a paint-

er,” he recalls, until he took a ceramics course

by Les Miley. The professor emeritus at the University of Evansville is a nationally known potter who influenced Rodenberg to make clay his main medium. Rodenberg later earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees from that same university.

The training has served him well. His work has been featured eight times in Mid-States

Formed Clay // David Rodenberg, top,

starts to mold a hunk of clay on his potter's wheel. The retired teacher remodeled his three-car garage into a downtown pottery studio including potter's wheels and kilns.

Below and to the left are two of Rodenberg's porcelain pieces he will display at his solo show.

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Craft, the Evansville Museum’s regional competition where he twice won purchase awards (in 1991 and again in 2003). He also has competed in an international ceramic exhibition in New Zealand, and he has been invited to show in Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands as well as locally at the Ohio Valley Arts Link (OVAL) in Henderson, Ky. In 2011, Rodenberg retired after 34 years of teaching art at North Posey High School. In addition to his upcoming museum exhibit, Rodenberg also has work for sale at the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery at The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana on Downtown’s Main Street. E For more information on Rodenberg’s ceramic art, visit emuseum.org/ featured-exhibitions.

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The Learning Station in Concert: Movin’ & Groovin’ to the Hits!

March 8. The Learning Station is an awardwinning children’s recording and performing company that has toured the nation with over 4,000 performances. Join them for an energetic production that will have the whole family singing, dancing, and laughing. $1. First Christian Church, 4544 Old Indiana 261, Newburgh, Ind. 812-423-4008.

The Rat Pack Is Back!

March 8. What happens in Vegas all started with The Rat Pack. Broadway comes to RiverPark with this spirited show that recreates one of the famous “Summit at the Sands” nights with Vegas’ four favorite sons: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, and Joey Bishop. The Rat Pack is Back! features uncanny vocal recreations, unbridled humor, and a live, 12-piece orchestra.

RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 7 p.m. $45.50-$55.50. 270-687-2770 or www.riverparkcenter.com.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake of Henderson County

March 9. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ohio Valley’s largest national fundraiser, raising more than $20 million annually for children in need across the country. Simply start a team of five or six members, secure sponsorships (a minimum of $100), and start bowling.

Echo Lanes, 1896 Second St., Henderson, Ky. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 812-425-6076 or www. bbbsov.org.

Super Sleuths

March 9. Junior Workshop: Super Sleuths, Release your inner Nancy Drew or Harriet the Spy – it’s time for some forensic science fun! We’ll study fingerprinting, DNA, secret messages, and other essential skills for every private eye. We’ll even work together to solve a whole case! Juniors will earn their Detective skill building badge and their Investigate Awards from the Junior Get Moving Journey Book "It’s Your Planet – Love It!" Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 SE 5th St. 9:30 a.m. For more information, call (812) 464-2663.

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➤ March 11-17 Andiron Lecture: Matt Rowe

March 13. The University of Evansville’s monthly Andiron Lectures offer stimulating research, commentary, and reflection from many fields of study. March’s guest speaker is Matt Rowe, executive director of the Reitz Home Museum, who will present Architectural Styles of Evansville’s Riverside Historic District. Eykamp

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Young People’s Concerts

March 13-15. Throughout this three-day period, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra presents six free concerts for children in grades 3-5. Each year, more than 2,500 children attend the concerts from around the Tri-State area and beyond.

Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. each day. Free. 812-425-5050 or www. evansvillephilharmonic.org.

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March 9. With saxophones and flute accompanied by piano and bass, Under the Beam Concert Series presents Tia Fuller. Fuller brings a jazzy groove and energy that is uniquely hers.

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Angel Mounds Spring Farm Fest

March 9-10. The Angel Mounds Spring Farm Fest will feature demonstrations, presentations, and hands-on activities relating to Indiana farming throughout the centuries. Saturday, 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free with paid general admission ($4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children). For more information, call 812853-3956 or www.angelmounds.org.

The Local Chef’s Showdown

March 10. The Steel Cook Competition will showcase several local chefs in the Tri-State area who will compete in two “flash” heats and a final faceoff. Proceeds will go to the Tri-State

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The Guide organization existing only within the state of Indiana. Raising funding to support local schools and charities through scholarships and donations, the Boonville Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa hosts its first annual style show, featuring fashions from The Graceful Lady. Rolling Hills Country Club, 1666 Old Plank Road, Newburgh, Ind. 6 p.m. $25. Email Sheila Seiler at sheila@ komenevansville.org for more details.

Institute Speaker Series: Ken Schmidt

March 14. The Institute for Global Enterprise, part of the Schroeder School of Business at the University of Evansville, kicked off its 2012-13 Institute Speaker Series, sponsored by Old National Bank, in October. This month’s speaker

is Ken Schmidt, the former director of communications for Harley-Davidson Motor Co. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 6 p.m. Free. 812-4882455 or www.evansville.edu.

Science Club

Mar 14. Homeschool Science Club: Eco-Cool, 1 p.m. Learn about how we impact the environment around us every day. Everything we “humans” do will make an impact on the environment today and in the future. Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 SE 5th St. For more information, call (812) 464-2663.

Youth Arts Month — Elementary Schools

March 15-28. The Jasper Community Arts Com-

mission features the artwork of local elementary students. An opening reception takes place March 17 from noon-2 p.m. Krempp Gallery Exhibit, Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday; until 7 p.m. Thursday; 12-3 p.m. Sunday.

Free. 812-482-3070 or www.jasperarts.org.

Tri-State Science and Engineering Fair

March 15. The University of Southern Indiana’s Tri-State Science and Engineering Fair is an annual event that provides opportunities for talented K-12th grade students to showcase their interest in scientific research and receive community recognition for their achievements.

Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call for more details. 812-228-5019 or www.usi.edu.

Personally Speaking Series

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March 15. YWCA players give this month’s Personally Speaking Series presentation, titled HERSTORY: Evansville Women During the First 200 Years. YWCA Parlor, 118 Vine St. Noon. $6 (special discounts from series tickets). 812-4221191 or www.ywcaevansville.org.

Women’s Weekend Away

March 15-17. Tri-State women gather for a weekend of relaxation, rejuvenation, and reconnection. The Women’s Hospital’s main event is keynote speaker Tanya Abreu, president of the Spirit of Women, a coalition of premier hospitals in more than 100 U.S. cities dedicated to raising the bar in women’s health. New Harmony Inn & Conference Center, 504 North St., New Harmony, Ind. Time to be announced. $124. 812842-4356 or www.deaconess.com.

Crimes of the Heart

March 15-21. The University of Evansville presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Crimes of the Heart In her play, Beth Henley tells the story of three sisters who survive one heartbreak after another in a small Mississippi town in 1978.

Her use of seductive charm, dark humor, and razor-sharp dialogue creates fresh and fascinating characters. May Studio Theatre, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. March 15-16, 18-21; 2 p.m.

March 17. $10 for adults; $8 for senior citizens, UE faculty, and non-UE students. 812-4882031 or theatre.evansville.edu.

The Crucible

March 15-23. The Theatre Workshop of Owensboro features Arthur Miller’s 1953 play on the Salem witch trials. The play touches on topics that seem newly relevant to each generation.

The TWO Opryhouse, Theatre Workshop of Owensboro, 417 W. 5th St. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $15 for adults; $10 for children; half-price for members. 270-6835333 or www.theatreworkshop.org.

Alcoa Foundation VEX Novice Program Competition

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March 16. The Alcoa Foundation and Ivy Tech Community College’s VEX Novice program is designed to provide young people with proper training in the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In fall 2011, Ivy Tech Southwest was awarded a grant from Alcoa to use toward training and VEX kits for 14 novice groups each year through 2014. Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 N. First Ave. 9:30 a.m. Free.

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The Guide Opening Reception for Amy Brier’s Roliqueries

March 16. The University of Southern Indiana hosts an opening reception for Amy Brier’s Roliqueries that kicks off an exhibition that runs through May 8. New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St., New Harmony, Ind. 5-7 p.m. reception; gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday.

812-682-3156 or www.usi.edu/nhgallery.

The Orient Express

March 16. The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra takes the audience across Europe — from Austria to Italy to Romania — with some of the most famous classical musical numbers of all time, including “China Dreams: Fanfare,” “Pleasure Train Polka,” and “Romanian Rhapsody No. 1.” Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. $16 and up. 812425-5050 or www.evansvillephilharmonic.org.

9th Annual Winstead’s USO Charity Show

March 16. Scott Winstead presents his 9th annual charity show benefiting local veteran groups.

The show includes the bands KISS ALIVE, Downfall, and Joe Gruelich and The Southern Aires. Evansville National Guard Armory, 3300 Division St. 7-11 p.m. $10. Tickets are available at Bud’s Harley-Davidson (4700 E. Morgan Ave.).

Night of Vision Gala

March 16. At this year’s Night of Vision Gala, the Evansville Association for the Blind brings an evening filled with dinner, dancing, auctions (including a trip for two to Ireland), and live music from local band The Pits. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 5 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. dinner. $100. 812-422-1181 or www.evansvilleblind.org.

The River City Masquerade Ball and Auction

March 16. SWIRCA & More is a community organization focused on helping individuals live their lives fully by providing homecare counseling and advocacy, social and wellness activities, and access to nutritious meals throughout the Southwestern Indiana region. The funds raised from the River City Masquerade Ball & Auction — which include opportunities to bid on travel, dining, tickets, jewelry, and more — help SWIRCA & More continue to offer these services at no charge to the community. Walnut Room, Casino Aztar, 421 NW Riverside Drive. 6-10 p.m. $75.

812-464-7800 or www.swirca.org.

Halfway to the Folk Fest

March 16. With just over six months to go before the fourth annual Ferdinand Folk Festival (Sept.

21), the town of Ferdinand presents a concert to announce the festival’s lineup and to raise funds.

Renowned guitarist Boscoe France, winner of the Guitar Center’s 2012 National Battle owf the Blues competition, performs with the Boscoe France Band to help kick off the activities. Ferdinand American Legion Post 124, 425 Main St., Ferdinand, Ind. 8 p.m. $10. 812-367-2282.

Military Appreciation Day

Mar 17. Made possible by AmeriQual Group, all military personnel plus one child admitted free the third Sunday of every month. Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 SE 5th St. For more information, call (812) 464-2663.

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Celebration of Leadership Awards

March 19. Join Leadership Evansville for its 18th annual event honoring individuals, organizations, projects, and businesses making significant contributions to our community. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 5:30-7 p.m. $15 for adults; $5 for students. 812-425-3828 or www.leadershipevansville.org.

Eykamp String Quartet Recital

March 19. Principal string players of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and artists in residence at the University of Evansville present an evening of classical music in an intimate setting. Wheeler Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-425-5050 or www. evansvillephilharmonic.org.

Disability Awareness

Mar 21. Bridges of Indiana has teamed up with cMoe to sponsor a unique opportunity for individuals with disabilities to experience the facility.

Exceptional Explorations allows individuals with disabilities and their families to experience cMoe for free. Register at the kiosk located in the lobby of the Children's Museum or online at www. bridgesofindiana.com. 3-5 p.m. Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 SE 5th St. For more information, call (812) 464-2663.

UE Piano Series

March 21. University of Evansville features William Aide. The pianist, author, and teacher

received musical degrees from the University of Toronto and the Juilliard School in New York City. He will perform classical works by Robert Schumann, Ludwig van Beethoven, Maurice Ravel, and Frederic Chopin. Wheeler Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. $15 for adults; $5 for students; free for UE students with ID. 812-488-2754 or music.evansville.edu.

March 21. Pulmonary Fibrosis Partners, a nonprofit organization that helps victims of pulmonary fibrosis and their families, offers this sitdown, gourmet, multi-course dinner and silent auction event inside Victoria National Golf Club’s clubhouse. The meal is paired with a special wine selected by William Woerz of Carroll and Co. A maximum of 80 seats will be available. Victoria National Golf Club, 2000 Victoria National Blvd., Newburgh, Ind. Cocktail hour, 5:30 p.m., Dinner, 6:30 p.m. (time subject to change). $125 per person; $200 per couple, or $800 for a table of 8. Call Carol Young at 812-629-4032 or cyoung@pulmonaryfibrosispartners.org.

Classical Guitar Society

March 22. The Classical Guitar Society of Evansville returns to the University of Evansville with an exciting season of concerts featuring inspiring new artists from around the world.

Wheeler Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. $15 for adults; $5 for students; free for UE students with ID. 812-488-2754 or music. evansville.edu.

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Paintings Around the World, at this kick-off luncheon. Reitz Home Carriage House, 224 SE 1st St. 11:30 a.m. $15. 812-426-1871 or www. reitzhome.com.

Spring is in the air at USI’s Flower Funfest, a two-day event featuring a motivational guest speaker, a 10K race, food booths, clowns, face painting, and much more. Centered around fitness and aiding those in poverty, the Funfest (April 12-13) is a mini version of the campus’ SpringFest, which will not occur this year.

Co-sponsored by USI’s department of kinesiology and sport, and the Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana Inc., the Funfest kicks off Friday with guest speaker Anne Mahlum, who has appeared on “CBS National Evening News,” “The TODAY Show,” “NBC Nightly News,” and several other national media outlets. Mahlum will share the inspirational story of how she founded her organization Back on My Feet, which helps the homeless become more self-sufficient.

The event continues on Saturday with the Spring into Fitness 10K (part of the Screaming Eagle Running Series), food and health fair booths, a climbing wall, a corn hole event, a Subaru car show, and music from student bands.

“We’re trying to get the community out here,” says Glenna Bower, chair of USI’s department of kinesiology and sport.

“Hopefully, we can help make a change.”

The Flower Funfest is free and open to the public. The events will take place in USI’s Carter Hall.

— Cara Schuster For more information on the Flower Funfest, see our Guide, Page 151.

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Singles Weekend

March 22-23. Community Marriage Builders’ exciting workshop for singles, titled How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk or Jerkette, gives practical knowledge on avoiding all the wrong kind of people. It’s all about following your heart without losing your mind. Register before March 14 and receive an added bonus of $50 upon completing the workshop, which includes an appetizer/ mixer on Friday night, lunch on Saturday, and all workshop materials. New Harmony Inn, 504 North St., New Harmony, Ind. 5:30 p.m. Free.

812-477-2260 or www.community marriagebuilders.com.

Magical Beatles

March 23. The Owensboro Symphony Orchestra presents Magical Beatles. Magical Beatles brings back the great talents of the group Jeans ‘n Classics following their success with last year’s ’70s show. The Beatles’ music changed popular culture and included work with symphony musicians throughout all their studio albums.

RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $18.50-$40 for adults; $10.50 for students. 270-684-0661 or www. theoso.com.

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March 23. Join the Audubon Museum for its annual Eggstravaganza celebration for children ages 3-7. This kid-friendly event includes storytelling by professional storyteller Mary Jo Huff, a special guest from Equestrian Enterprises. Everyone must pre-register. John James Audubon Museum, 3100 U.S. Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. $7. 270-827-1893 or www.parks.ky.gov.

Jazz Society Guest Artist Series

March 24. The Evansville Jazz Society brings numerous well-known jazz artists to the University of Evansville through this annual concert series.

Past appearances include Pat Harbison, Jamey Aebersold, and the Dick Sisto Quintet. Wheeler Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 4 p.m. $5$10. 812-488-2754 or music.evansville.edu.

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March 25. A multi media, live musical journey through the life of Elvis Presley, Elvis Lives! serves as a tribute to the iconic style that continues to intrigue audiences of all generations. This theatrical concert experience at RiverPark features finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises’ worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 7 p.m. $45.50-$55.50. 270-687-2770 or www.riverparkcenter.com.

University Choir

March 26. The University of Evansville University Choir, composed of the finest vocal talent on campus, performs this evening to a crowd of UE students, faculty, and the local community. Neu Chapel, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free.

812-488-2754 or music.evansville.edu.

Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy

March 27-30. The Ford Center features Disney On Ice, taking audiences along the magical journeys of beloved Disney stars, including Tinker Bell, Ariel, and characters from “Cars” and “Toy Story.” Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. March 27-30; 3 p.m. March 29-30; 11 a.m. March 30. $15.25-$47.25. 812-422-1515 or www.thefordcenter.com.

Show & Tell

March 28. Show & Tell, Touch, Taste, and Smell. Explore the five senses in this handson early childhood science program. Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 SE 5th St. 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 812-464-2663.

Maundy Thursday

March 28. Service of the Upper Room for Maundy Thursday, the night that Christ was crucified. Communion served. Chancel Choir will sing. Trinity United Methodist Church, 216 SE 3rd St. 7 p.m. 812-423-4495.

Jim Gaffigan’s The White Bread Tour

March 29. The Centre welcomes Indiana native Jim Gaffigan. With an impressive résumé of accolades and awards for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, Gaffigan’s clever, quiet style has made him one of the top five most successful touring comedians in the country today.

The Centre, 715 Locust St. 7 p.m. $39.75-$49.75.

812-435-5770 or centre.evansvillegis.com.

Friday Night in the Forum presents “The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover” (1989)

March 29. The University of Southern Indiana presents the Friday night film, in which the wife of an oafish restaurant owner becomes bored with her husband and considers an affair with a regular patron. Forum I, Wright Administration Building, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 7:30 p.m.

Free. 812-465-7128 or www.usi.edu.

Young @ Art

March 29. Join local artists and art lovers as the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana opens its new show, Young @ Art. The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, 318 Main St. 5-7:30 p.m.

Free. 812-422-2111 or www.artswin.org.

Rodney Atkins

March 29. Enjoy the heartfelt country tunes of singer Rodney Atkins, known for such hits as “In a Heartbeat,” “It’s America,” and “Take a Back Road.” Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7:30 p.m. $35-$65. 812-422-1515.

Beach Party Luau

March 29. Beach Party Luau all day. cMoe brings the beach to you! Come enjoy beach activities, luau art projects, and see “how low you can go” in the limbo! Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 SE 5th St. For more information, call 812-464-2663.

Good Friday Service

March 29. Community Good Friday service in the sanctuary. Service lasts 30 minutes, followed by a light lunch. Convenient for Downtown workers. Trinity United Methodist Church, 216 SE 3rd St. 12 p.m. 812-423-4495.

Family Heritage Celebration Part 2

March 30. The Evansville African-American Museum will hold a lecture on conducting African-American genealogy and online tips.

There will also be a kids craft workshop. 12 to 3

p.m. Free. RSVP by March 27. 812-423-5188.

African-American Museum, 579 S. Garvin St.

Book Signing at Barnes & Noble

March 30. Tonya Shadoan, international image and marketing consultant, master bridal consultant with the Association of Bridal Consultants, and author of “Don’t Let the Blonde Hair Fool You: From Status Quo to Here We Go — A Womanpreneur’s Guide to Finding Purpose and Passion,” is coming home to the Tri-State to do a talk session, Q & A, and book signing. Barnes & Noble, 624 S. Green River Road. 2-4 p.m. Free.

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Easter at the Ford Center

March 31. To observe this Christian holiday, Crossroads Christian Church brings together a worship service with a 200-member choir and a 70-piece orchestra to the Ford Center.

Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

10 a.m. Free. 812-858-8668 or www.cross roadschristian.com.

Easter Services

March 31. Community Sunrise Service, 7:30 a.m. in sanctuary; Sunday school for ages, 9:30 a.m.; Resurrection Celebration in sanctuary, 10:45 a.m.

Full choir, instruments, preaching. Trinity United Methodist Church, 216 SE 3rd St. 812-423-4495.

➤ April 1-7 Kid Rock Rebel Soul Tour

April 1. Backed by his band Twisted Brown Trucker, Kid Rock visits Evansville for his Rebel Soul tour, sharing music from his newly released album. The concert will also feature bands Buckcherry and Hellbound Glory. Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $25-$85. 812422-1515 or www.thefordcenter.com.

43rd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition

April 1-May 5. This 43rd annual exhibition features work created by University of Southern Indiana students over the course of the 201213 academic year. An awards ceremony and reception will be held from 2-4 p.m. on April 7. USI McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries, USI, 8600 University Blvd. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

Free. 812-228-5006 or www.usi.edu/libarts/ artcenter-galleries.

First Tuesday Concert Series: Wind Ensemble

April 2. The University of Evansville presents the Wind Ensemble, performing an evening of dance-inspired works for wind band, including pieces from Ron Nelson, John Barnes Chance, Alfred Reed, and Donald Grantham. Neu Chapel, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-4882754 or music.evansville.edu.

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Save a Child Luncheon

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Guests will enjoy a luncheon and an informative program, and hear stories from people who’ve been affected by abuse and neglect. St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, 3700 Washington Ave. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call for more details. 812-4239425 or www.arkcrisis.org.

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The Guide commentary, and reflection from many fields of study. April’s guest speaker is Alfred Savia, music director and conductor of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, who will present Is Music the Universal Language? Eykamp Hall (room 252), Ridgway University Center, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 4 p.m. Free. 812-488-2589 or www. evansville.edu.

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April 3-4. Join the Audubon Museum for a hands-on journey with visual arts and nature, exploring wildflowers, birds, and reptiles.

The bash is for students ages 6-12, and artist Kim McGrew and the naturalist staff will have the day filled with awesome art and nature programs. Bring a sack lunch and drink for the noon picnic. Pre-registration is required. John James Audubon Museum, 3100 U.S. Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $12. 270827-1893 or parks.ky.gov.

Jane Vickers and Amy Rich — Found Object Sculptures

April 3-28. Highlighting the work of two Evansville artists, the Jasper Community Arts Commission’s exhibit features sculptures and jewelry made from a variety of trash and recycled objects, including cloth, wax, metal, and glass. A reception takes place on April 4 from 5-8 p.m.

Krempp Gallery Exhibit, Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday; until 7 p.m. Thursday; 12-3 p.m. Sunday.

Free. 812-482-3070 or www.jasperarts.org.

Disney Institute: Disney’s Approach to Quality Service

April 4. Sponsored by Ivy Tech Community College, this day-long workshop with the Disney Institute teaches businesses and individuals the difference between mediocre customer service and world-class, high-quality customer experience. As the largest media conglomerate in the world, The Walt Disney Co. knows a thing or two about making people happy. Hear discussions on quality service and standards, as well as service delivery systems. Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. 8 a.m-4:30 p.m. $399 per person (groups rates and early bird specials offered). 812-429-9810 or ivytech.edu/ disneyinstitute.

Centre’d on Kids: Junie B. Jones

April 4. The Centre brings outspoken, precocious, lovable Junie B. Jones to the stage in a colorful, funny, fast-paced musical about new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, the annual kickball tournament, and other various firstgrade, angst-ridden situations. Follow her adventures as she writes down the story of her life in her “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal.”

This musical is based on four volumes in Barbara Park’s Junie B. Jones series of books. Aiken Theatre, The Centre, 715 Locust St. 9 a.m. and noon. $6. 812-435-5770 or centre.evansvillegis.com.

20th Annual Gala

April 5. St. Mary’s Warrick Foundation holds its 20th annual gala with live and silent auctions and a focus on fellowship. The proceeds benefit residents of the local community who lack insurance and resources for medical care. St. Mary’s Manor, 3700 Washington Ave. 6 p.m. $75. 812897-7397 or www.stmarys.org/gala.

Mark Twain Tonight!

April 5. Actor Hal Holbrook has performed his show Mark Twain Tonight! to audiences around

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Paint the Town

Celebrate spring with the 15th annual Plein Air Paint Out, First Brush of Spring, from April 18-20, in New Harmony, Ind. Each year, this historic town attracts more than 200 artists of all ages.

The Paint Out turns the entire town into an art gallery, as art exhibits, art events, and artists paint the town. All events are open to the public.

Events begin Wednesday, April 17, at the annual Field to Finish exhibit.

The exhibit is held at the Hoosier Salon Gallery, 507 Church St., from 5-7 p.m.

This reception and festival create a great opportunity to meet and greet the artists.

The following day, Thursday, April 18, artists can participate in the Quick Draw event. Artists bring a blank canvas to the Holy Angels Community Center at 5 p.m. After two hours of creative work, the drawings will be judged and awards will be handed out at the reception.

All the art festivities conclude on Saturday, April 20, with the Plein Air Paint Out annual art sale at the Ribeyre Centre, at the corner of Main and Tavern streets. The art sale lasts from 9 a.m. to noon and offers the public the opportunity to purchase the art created at the Paint Out. Later that day, at 2:30 p.m., the First Brush of Spring awards program will begin in front of the Holy Angels Community Center.

— Dan Kissel For more information on the Plein Art Paint Out, see our Guide, Page 154.

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The addition of Dr. Schuman to the Deaconess Cancer team brings the first gynecologic oncologist to this region.

Dr. Schuman is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist dedicated to caring for women with gynecologic cancers.

The Women’s Cancer Center is conveniently located in the Deaconess Chancellor Center for Oncology on the Gateway campus to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the care of our patients.

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M*A*S*H

April 5-6, 12-14, 19-21. One of the most beloved and longest running-series in the history of television, M*A*S*H continues to use its comedic relief to entertain audiences in this theater production. Join unpredictable madcap surgeons Hawkeye and Duke as they shake up South Korea with their crazy shenanigans at the Evansville Civic Theatre. Evansville Civic Theatre, 717 N. Fulton Ave. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays;

2 p.m. Sundays. $18 for adults; $16 for seniors (65 and over); $12 for students (21 and under).

812-425-2800 or www.evansville civictheatre. org.

Designed by Grace Spring Concert

April 6. The University of Southern Indiana’s gospel choir, Designed by Grace, presents its spring concert in the University Center’s Carter Hall. The concert is sponsored by the university’s Multicultural Center. USI, 8600 University Blvd, Carter Hall. 5-9 p.m. Free. 812-465-7188 or www.usi.edu.

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Great American Cleanup Kickoff

April 6. Keep Evansville Beautiful kicks off its biggest cleanup of the year this morning. Location to be announced. 9-11 a.m. Free. 812-4254461 or www.keepevansvillebeautiful.org.

Marriage Insurance #2

April 6. An organization dedicated to providing couples with tools they need to have a successful marriage, Community Marriage Builders offers this Make It Last workshop for the second time this year. Engaged couples meet with counseling professionals as well as other couples, learning the dos and don’ts of married life. The workshop also includes a $100 incentive upon completion to help with the wedding day. Sweetwater Event Center, 8335 Eagle Lake Drive. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 812-477-2260 or www.communitymarriagebuilders.com.

Fatoumata Diawara

April 6. Inspired by Wassoulou tradition, jazz, and blues, Under the Beams Concert Series presents Malian musician Fatoumata Diawara.

Diawara has created her own unique contemporary folk sound with a distinctly African spin. Rapp-Owen Granary, 413 Granary St., New Harmony, Ind. 8 p.m. $28 single ticket; $15 student ticket. 812-682-3128 or www. underthebeams.org.

Heritage Federal Credit Union Home Show

April 6-7. Turn your dream home into a reality with the help of local and national experts at this year’s 66th annual home show. With over 250 indoor and outdoor displays, live demonstrations from exhibitors, and thousands of dollars in giveaways, do-it-yourself reconstructions never seemed so easy. Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and The Centre, 715 Locust St. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. $5 for 13 years and older; free for 12 years and under. 812-464-7658 or www.courierpress expos.com.

Relay for Life of Vanderburgh Colleges

April 6-7. Cancer never sleeps, and neither do those participating in the overnight event.

Fight to end cancer with a single step that remembers lost loved ones and honors cancer survivors. Walk to raise awareness and celebrate efforts to find a cure. University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd. 6 p.m.-6 a.m.

Door donations. 812-475-9486 or debra.smith@ cancer.org.

The Rat Pack

April 6-7. Three Broadway stars, Sal Viviano (“The Full Monty”), Eric Sean Jones (“Chicago”), and Nat Chandler (“The Phantom of the Opera”), take the stage with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra in a recreation of The Rat Pack’s legendary Sands Hotel performances, featuring classic songs by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin. Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m.

Sunday. $26 and up. 812-425-5050 or www. evansvillephilharmonic.org.

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Sounds of Success Backstage Bar & Grill offers diverse bands, food

By Jon Shoulders

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Backstage Bar & Grill prepares to celebrate its oneyear anniversary in April, the live entertainment venuecum-restaurant looks back on its brief history – and consequently, looks eagerly forward – with plenty of expectations to continue to establish itself as a fixture of the city’s music and dining scene.

Ambitious? Possibly, but to hear general manager Shane Carey tell it, there was no grand formula involved in developing the venue’s concept before opening its doors on Main Street across from the Ford Center less than a year ago.

“The vision was just to provide an excellent yet affordable dining experience and a memorable evening with friends

where you could come in and relax,” Carey says. Such an evening might include karaoke on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, “College Night” Thursdays featuring a live DJ, acoustic music on Fridays, or full bands rocking out every Saturday on the compact but adequate stage via an in-house sound system.

Backstage brought in longtime national touring musician Edwin McCain to headline its grand opening last April, and throughout its first month, it featured fellow national band Sister Hazel and regional musician Clayton Anderson. Relying on a steady line up of local, regional, and national rock and country talents to keep the crowds enthralled, in both full band and acoustic-based formats, Carey says Backstage

“wanted to get the best musicians in the Tri-State area, and (to) help make Downtown Evansville the spot to be. Our attitude is you can’t download a true live musical experience.”

The venue hopes to book at least one nationally recognized band this spring or summer to help ring in its one-year milestone.

Like its entertainment model, Backstage’s food menu is more about variety than size. The Fry Bar offers three different types of fries and 13 dipping sauces, including jalapeño ketchup, basil garlic aioli, and honey wasabi. It has quickly become a menu favorite. Customers can also opt for salads, flatbreads, fish tacos, or more substantial fare like the “Roadie,” a half-pound burger served with peppercorn mayo and all the trimmings. Carey’s own fave? The buffalo chicken sandwich, which comes tossed in the customer’s choice of house buffalo sauces.

The results have, in many ways, been a direct reflection of a key component of Backstage’s concept – diversity. Ages among both lunch and dinner patrons and live music audiences have consistently ranged from 21-70, including college students sporting torn jeans and buttoned-up business types. Local DJ Jon B., who has worked several post-Ice-

Men nights at Backstage, says the range of tunes he spins at the venue are as varied as the crowd itself. Wander in on a DJ night and you might hear 80s & 90s pop and rock, sing-along party tunes, country, Top 40, and a slew of styles in between. “And of course I always get a wide range of excellent requests,” he says.

The Ford Center held its first public event less than six months before Backstage opened its doors, and subsequent events at the Downtown entertainment center have been instrumental (pun intended) in the diversity of the venue’s first-year clientele.

This, in turn, helped word spread more quickly. Crowds of all ages typically swarm to the venue for appetizers, or just to unwind by way of some musical serenading, after taking in IceMen hockey or Aces basketball games at the arena. DJ Jon B. says this puts the venue in a unique position. “It’s different than some bars Downtown, where the crowd doesn’t arrive until after midnight,” he observes. “The crowd rolls in after the events and the party gets rocking.” E For more information on Backstage Bar & Grill, visit www. backstageevansville.com.

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Sounds of Success // Jeremy Hall, Cooper Bell, and Jason Phillips of the band The Sellouts performing live at Backstage Bar & Grill. Live music has been a staple of Backstage Bar & Grill ever since the restaurant opened almost a year ago. Right, a waitress brings a round of shots.

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Bowl for Kids’ Sake of Posey County

April 7. This national fundraiser is Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ohio Valley’s largest each year, helping to raise funds so more Bigs and Littles can be paired up, more friendships can be created, and improved outlooks on life can be started. Get a team of five and secure a minimum of $175 in sponsorships to participate.

Posey Lanes, 6401 Lower New Harmony Road, Mount Vernon, Ind. Noon-5 p.m. Free. 812-4256076 or www.bbbsov.org.

➤ April 8-14 Domestic Violence Awareness Training

April 8-9. Co-sponsored by the Albion Fellows Bacon Center and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, this training is geared toward law enforcement, social service providers, and community agencies throughout the southern Indiana region. The featured speaker is Kristina Korobov, a senior attorney for the National Center for the Prosecution of Violence Against Women. Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 N. First Ave. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 812-422-9372.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault, & Gender Violence

April 9. Join this sixth annual walk, co-sponsored by the University of Southern Indiana and the Albion Fellows Bacon Center, to educate the community about violence prevention and men’s roles in this topic. Men from the community and USI campus wear women’s high heeled shoes to demonstrate their unification against violence. University Center Bridge, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 5 p.m. Free. 812-422-9372 or www.usi.edu.

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Casting Crowns: The Acoustic Sessions Live

April 11. Contemporary Christian music band Casting Crowns brings their Grammynominated music to The Centre. The concert features special acoustic performances of their many moving hits. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 7 p.m. $20-$46. 812-435-5770 or centre. evansvillegis.com.

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April 10-12. An ensemble of principal musicians from the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra present this 45-minute musical performance for pre-school, kindergarten, and day-care children.

The concerts introduce classical music to young children and teach them about the instruments of the orchestra. Pre-registration is required.

Former North High School Auditorium, 2319 Stringtown Road. 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. each day.

Free. 812-425-5050 or www.evansvillephilharmonic.org.

April 11. The University of Evansville features an unique ensemble of a select group of string performers with a focus on literature. The group has also performed in the Neu Chapel Bach Cantata Series, Vespers Concerts, Holiday Pops, Baroque opera, and campus recitals. Wheeler

Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 6 p.m. Free.

812-488-2754 or music.evansville.edu.

Historic New Harmony Interfaith Dialogue Series Lecture

April 12. The University of Southern Indiana welcomes spiritual leader Joan Chittister, a Benedictine Sister of Erie, Pa., presenting God: the Feminine in the Divine. Chittister is an international lecturer and award-winning author of more than 40 books. Her presentation addresses the feminine dimension of God in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Atheneum, 401 N. Arthur St., New Harmony, Ind. 7 p.m. Call for more details. 812-682-4488 or mparkison@ usi.edu.

Friday Night in the Forum presents “Once Upon a Time in the West” (1968)

April 12. The University of Southern Indiana presents an Italian film with an epic story of a mysterious stranger with a harmonica who joins forces with a notorious desperado to protect a beautiful widow from a ruthless assassin. Forum I, Wright Administration Building, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-465-7128 or www.usi.edu.

USI College of Liberal Arts Faculty Colloquium

April 12. Jason Hardgrave, Ph.D., chair and associate professor of history at the University of Southern Indiana, will discuss his work at this series. Kleymeyer Hall, Liberal Arts Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 3-5 p.m. Call for more details. 812-465-7089 or www.usi.edu/libarts/ colloquia.

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Hats Off to Holly’s House Gala

April 12. The second annual Hats Off to Holly’s House Gala will include hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, silent and live auctions, live entertainment, and Holly Dunn Pendleton will be the guest speaker. All proceeds from this event will be used to support Holly’s House services for victims of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Holiday Inn Evansville Airport, 7101 U.S. Highway 41-N. 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance or $300 for a table of 10. 812-4377233 or www.hollyshouse.org.

Jack Hanna’s “Into the Wild Live!”

April 12. Recognized around the country as America’s favorite zookeeper, Jack Hanna has made countless television appearances since 1983 on many popular talk shows. Known as Jungle Jack, the adventurer took his infectious energy to the airwaves by creating two of his own nationally syndicated television programs, “Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures” and, most recently, “Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild.” Bringing a live version of the latter to Henderson Fine Arts Center, Hanna’s show features many of his favorite animal friends, as well as fascinating and humorous stories and footage from his journeys around the world. Henderson Fine Arts Center, 2660 S. Green St., Henderson, Ky. 7:30 p.m. $21-$31. 270-826-5916 or www.haaa.org.

Neon Trees

April 12. It might have started with a whisper, but now everybody can talk — Neon Trees will be in Evansville. Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 8 p.m. $20. 812-422-1515 or www. thefordcenter.com.

Flower Funfest

April 12-13. A mini version of USI’s SpringFest (which will not occur this year), the Flower Funfest is a two-day event featuring a motivational guest speaker, a 10K race, food booths, clowns, face painting, and much more. The event focuses on fitness and aiding those in poverty.

Carter Hall, USI, 8600 University Blvd. Call for times. Free. 812-465-1265.

Romeo and Juliet

April 12-14, 18-21. Arguably one of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays, Romeo and Juliet is a romantic tragedy that has graced stages all over the world since it was published in the late 1500s. The University of Evansville presents the timeless tale of star-crossed lovers and forbidden love, always an audience favorite.

Shanklin Theatre, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. April 12-13, 18-20; 2 p.m. April 14, 21. $14 for adults; $12 for senior citizens, UE faculty, and non-UE students. 812-488-2031 or theatre. evansville.edu.

Avenue Q

April 12-20. The University of Southern Indiana presents Avenue Q (music and lyrics based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty), a “Sesame Street” for grown-ups. Actors and puppets interact on stage in this hilarious coming-of-age modern musical parable that satirizes the issues and anxieties associated with entering adulthood. Mallette Studio Theatre, Liberal Arts Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 2 p.m. Sunday. Call for more details. 812-4651668 or www.usi.edu/theatre.

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The Evansville Philharmonic Guild, now in its 59th year, works to develop community support for the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. The Guild has established and operated a number of events supporting the EPO, including the Lollipop Concerts and the Helen McKinney Young People’s Concerts. This spring, the Guild will also host the EPO Homes of Note Tour for its 15th straight year. This tour will take place in historic Newburgh on Saturday, April 20.

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., ticket-holders can tour the six locations (101 E. Jennings Unit E, 115 E. Jennings, 119 W. Jennings, 100 W. Water St. Unit 4, 214 W. Water St., and 3 Market St.) Participants choose the order of the houses they wish to tour, and each home will have tour guides. Transportation via a trolley or bus will be provided, but all the locations are within walking distance of each other. Parking will be at Newburgh Elementary School.

“Each home has something unique about it, and they all make great use of the river,” says Diane Wessel, the Homes of Note chairwoman. “The home at 119 W. Jennings has a gorgeous rock garden with beautiful flowers and trees called ‘God’s Garden.’” Last year’s tour brought nearly 500 people, and this year the Guild is expecting more. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at Schnucks, Wildflower Boutique, and Paul’s Menswear, and at tour homes and the House of White Bridal Boutique on the day of the tour.

— Brendan Haas For more information on the Homes of Note Tour, see our Guide, Page 156.

Walk MS: River Valley 2013

April 13. Unite everyone affected by multiple sclerosis through a connection that becomes more powerful than those MS destroys. Band together to raise funds that give hope to more than 7,000 people living with MS in the community. Participate in either a one-mile or five-mile course. Civic Center Courtyard, Locust Street Downtown. 9 a.m. Donations. 1-800344-4867 or www.walkMSindiana.org.

Woodwind Chamber Ensembles

April 13. Experience the delightful instrumentation of University of Evansville’s Woodwind Chamber Ensembles at this afternoon performance. Wheeler Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 2:30 p.m. Free. 812-488-2754 or music. evansville.edu.

USI Day at the Zoo

April 13. The University of Southern Indiana invites you to bring your family and friends for a day of fun, crafts, refreshments, and animal encounters at Evansville’s city zoo. Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for more details. Participants will receive discounted group admission. 812464-1924 or alumni@usi.edu.

A Time of Celebration 6th Annual Gala

April 13. Enjoy an evening of dinner, raffles, and silent and live auctions while learning more about the services provided by the Albion Fellows Bacon Center. All proceeds from the gala go toward the center, which works to eliminate domestic and sexual violence in the community through advocacy, education, support services,

and collaborative partnerships. St. Mary’s Manor, 3700 Washington Ave. 6 p.m. $75. 812-4229372 or www.albionfellowsbacon.org.

Chanticleer: An Orchestra of Voices

April 13. Performing over 100 concerts in the United States, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, the Saint Benedict Cathedral Sacred Music Series is proud to present Chanticleer: An Orchestra of Voices. The Grammy award-winning ensemble, based in San Francisco, has 12 male voices ranging from countertenor to bass, and its original vocal literature includes a wide variety of interpretations from classic Renaissance to venturesome new music. Chanticleer has been named Ensemble of the Year by Musical America in 2008 and has been called “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker magazine. Proceeds from the concert will benefit St. Benedict Cathedral. Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket prices.

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Ribs and Butts Fundraiser

April 13. United Caring Shelters' annual Barbecue Ribs and Butts sale will be in the CVS parking lot, corner of Lynch and Oak Hill roads.

Pork ribs and butts will smoke all night, courtesy of BBQ'ers for Charity. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine. Advanced sale pickups at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Walkup sales are first come, first served.

Orders accepted through April 12. 812-422-0297 or www.unitedcaringshelters.com.

Celtic Spring Song and Dance

April 14. Lincoln Amphitheatre’s season will kick off in April with a Celtic-themed concert titled Celtic Spring Song and Dance. It will feature the

Louisville-based four-piece Celtic band Guilderoy Byrne along with Kentucky’s Rose of Tralee Annie Wright and the McTeggart Irish Dancers for two performances. Lincoln Amphitheatre, 15032 N. CR 300 E., Lincoln City, Ind. 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. 800-264-4223 or www.lincolnamphitheatre.org.

Easter Seals Telethon

April 14. Be a part of the live audience for the annual telethon hosted by anchors from WEHT Local, featuring local children and adults served by the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center. The telethon features clowns, costumed characters, games, and the Evansville Iron Street Rod Club’s Cruise-In for Easter Seals. 12-6 p.m. Free. 812437-2627 or www.eastersealsswindiana.com.

Jazz Ensemble I

April 14. Performances by University of Evansville’s jazz bands have always been a crowd favorite. Each concert includes a bit of jazz, swing, bebop, fusion, and neoclassical jazz.

Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 4 p.m. Free. 812-488-2754 or music.evansville.edu.

➤ April 15-21 The Founding Gardeners Tour

April 15-21. The Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association will be sponsoring this motor coach tour called The Founding Gardeners. The trip includes admissions to tours of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Charlottesville, Va., James Madison’s Montpelier in Vermont, and several other gardens, as well as 13 meals and

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University Symphony Orchestra

April 16. An ensemble open to both music and non-music majors, the University of Evansville’s University Symphony Orchestra is composed of nearly 60 student musicians performing classic works to avant-garde masterpieces. Neu Chapel, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-4882754 or music.evansville.edu.

Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries

April 17. The Centre showcases an exciting new show, Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. The gang have been called upon to help crack an epic mystery. A trouble-making ghost is haunting a local theater and Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Scooby are called upon to solve it.

Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries features a cast of world-class musical theater professionals, clever staging, and plenty of spooky special effects. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 6:30 p.m. $14.50-$62. 812-435-5770 or centre.evansvillegis.com.

Heritage Artisans Days

April 17-19. The University of Southern Indiana and Historic New Harmony welcome back artisans who specialize in paper marbling, wood carving, beekeeping, silversmithing, and scherenschnitte (paper cutting), to name just a few. Also returning will be the oxen and period musicians. Throughout New Harmony, Ind. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. Call for more details. 812682-4474 or mjwilliams2@usi.edu.

Right to Life of Southwest Indiana’s Banquet

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April 18. This annual banquet brings special guests to Evansville each year. Keynote speaker, Rick Santorum, has written and supported legislation that protects the dignity of each life.

Patrons will enjoy music by Steve Amerson, and United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient, Sammy L. Davis, will be the special guest this evening. The Centre, 715 Locust St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. $39.90.

812-474-3195 or www.rtlswin.org.

RopeWalk Visiting Writers Reading Series

April 18. The University of Southern Indiana welcomes Donald Ray Pollock, who will read from his fiction book “Knockemstiff”, which won the 2009 PEN/Robert Bingham Fellowship. His work also has appeared in The New York Times and other publications. “The Devil All the Time” is his first novel. Traditions Lounge, University Center East, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 5-6:15 p.m. Call for more details. 812-464-1916 or www. usi.edu/ropewalk.

26th Annual Style Show

April 18. The Vanderburgh Medical Alliance works to benefit local charities. This annual style show sells out every year, and features multiple fashion vendors. Holiday Inn Evansville Airport Hotel, 7101 U.S. Highway 41 N. 10 a.m. Email Lisa Vaughan at lrhyand@hotmail. com for more details.

Plein Air Paint Out

April 18-20. Celebrate the Hoosier Salon Gallery’s 15th annual Plein Air Paint Out, First Brush of Spring. Each year, the town attracts more than 200 artists of all ages. The Paint Out turns the entire town into an open-air art gallery, as art exhibits, art events, and artists line the streets.

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Art created at the event will be available for purchase. Hoosier Salon Gallery, 507 Church St., New Harmony, Ind. 5 p.m. Free. 317-253-5340 or www.hoosiersalon.org.

Friday Night in the Forum presents “The Well-Digger’s Daughter” (2011)

April 19. The University of Southern Indiana highlights a film set in pre-World War II France, depicting a father torn between his sense of honor and the deep love for his saintly daughter when she gets in trouble with the wealthy son of a shopkeeper. Forum I, Wright Administration Building, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 7:30 p.m.

Free. 812-465-7128 or www.usi.edu.

Personally Speaking Series

April 19. Presented by Larry Caplan, extension horticulture educator at Purdue University, this month’s YWCA Personally Speaking Series discussion is titled Taking it Up a Notch: Advanced Vegetable Gardening Tips. YWCA Parlor, 118 Vine St. Noon. $6 (special discounts from series tickets). 812-422-1191 or www. ywcaevansville.org.

3rd Annual MEO Tri-State IDOL Gala

April 19. Marian Educational Outreach (MEO), a nonprofit organization providing funding for special education teachers’ salaries and professional development for educators in the Catholic Diocese of Evansville, presents its third annual IDOL competition, where local talented singers compete for cash prizes. Clarion Inn and Conference Center, 4104 U.S. Highway 41 N. 5:30 p.m. $75. 812-402-6700, ext. 312 or www.meoidol.com.

Brit Floyd, P-U-L-S-E 2013

April 19. P-U-L-S-E 2013, The Pink Floyd Ultimate Light & Sound Experience comes to Evansville’s Ford Center as a part of the Brit Floyd show tour. Enjoy three hours of note-for-note performances of five full album sides, including “Wish You Were Here,” “Animals,” “The Wall,” “The Division Bell,” and “The Dark Side of The Moon.” Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $25-$45. 812-422-1515 or www. thefordcenter.com.

Schmidt Opera Series: The Magic Flute

April 19-20. The University of Evansville hosts this theatrical opera series, open to music and non-music majors alike, consisting of fully staged productions with lights, costumes, and sets. Past productions have included Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss and La Bohème

by Giacomo Puccini. Wheeler Concert Hall, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-4882754 or music.evansville.edu.

26th Annual Tri-Fest

April 19-21. Enjoy the weekend in Downtown Henderson for the Breakfast Lions Club threeday street festival. Journey through the street and listen to live music entertainment, chow on tasty treats, and revel in rides. Downtown Henderson, Ky. Call for start times. Free. 270831-1525 or www.hendersontrifest.org.

Ohio Valley Birding Festival

April 19-21 & 26-28. Sponsored by the Evansville Audubon Society, the Ohio Valley Birding Festival features guided spring migratory bird watching and hikes in Southwestern Indiana and Western Kentucky. Some sites include Eagle Slough Natural Area, Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, John James Audubon State Park, and

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When attorney, mother, wife, and community volunteer Robin Evernham, 32, was diagnosed with stage IV cancer and given roughly one year to live, her friends and family sprung into action to organize a fundraiser. In the first eight weeks, they planned and hosted the initial 2010 Rockin’ 4 Robin benefit, raising $30,000 to help pay expenses tied to treatment, travel, and other costs.

Evernham, however, had a different vision. She wanted to make the first donation into the newly established Robin’s Nest Charitable Fund. The fund relieves non-medical finances like car payments, airline tickets for treatment, groceries, and cleaning services for cancer patients.

Another Rockin’ 4 Robin benefit, organized by friends, will take place on April 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Old National Bank’s Downtown headquarters. Robin’s Nest will partner with TOUCH Inc., an Evansville non-profit that provides non-medical financial support to cancer patients and their families.

“The night is to not only honor and celebrate the life of our dearest friend,” says event chairman, Jennifer Bailey, “but to spotlight TOUCH and help those who are struggling with the same kind of things that Robin and her family went through.”

This benefit will have a “Dancing Queen” theme. Attendees will enjoy four hours of dancing, corn hole tournaments, silent and live auctions, a photo booth, catering, presentations on TOUCH and Evernham, and more. Participants will be able to purchase Rockin’ 4 Robin T-shirts and the Egg of Hope and Light, a charm designed and created by Evernham and Dean Brinker of Brinker’s Jewelers. Tickets are $60 in advance and $70 at the door.

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PC Pound Puppies Spring Craft Show/Classic Car Cruise-In

April 20. Posey County Pound Puppies, a nonprofit dedicated to helping dogs find new families, hosts its fourth annual craft show to raise funds and awareness for local dogs in need. The event includes more than 50 vendor booths, raffles, live entertainment, and more.

The third annual Classic Car Cruise-In takes place outside. Posey County 4-H Fairgrounds, 111 Harmony Township Road, New Harmony, Ind. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 812-963-3890.

Evansville Earth Event

April 20. Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve celebrates the birthday of Earth with a funfilled day of family activities in the outdoors.

Visit interactive displays and activities demonstrating eco-friendly practices and products, take guided hikes, enjoy children’s activities and hands-on crafts, and more. Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, 551 N. Boeke Road. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 812-479-0771 or www.wesselman naturesociety.org.

Rockin’ River City Ride/Battle of the Bands

April 20. Choose between a 5K walk, a 5K or 10K family bike ride, and a 25K, 60K, or 100K bike ride along the Evansville Riverfront. A charity event benefiting local nonprofit organizations, Junior League of Evansville and the Evansville Morning Rotary Club, the rides include plenty of fully-stocked rest stops throughout the paths, as well as food booths, merchant vendors, and

live music. The day concludes inside Casino Aztar (421 NW Riverside Drive) with a Battle of the Bands music contest, which features five local bands vying for the title of Evansville’s best band. Evansville Riverfront. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. $25 before April 1; then $35. 812-423-9127 or www. rockinrivercityride.org

Ivy Tech Foundation’s Annual Gala

April 20. Celebrating 50 years of service to the community, the Ivy Tech Foundation’s annual gala will include a formal dinner and dancing.

Proceeds will fund student scholarships and faculty development. Seating is limited.

Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 N. First Ave. 6 p.m. $150 per person (includes a $100 contribution to the Ivy Tech Foundation). 812-4291408 or www.ivytech.edu.

Romantic Magic

April 20. Romantic Magic joins together 200 regional chorus members and the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra for two Verdi works: “Te Deum” and “Stabat Mater.” Combined with the ultra-romantic “Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2” and the grandeur of William Walton’s royal “Crown Imperial,” it’s going to be a romantic evening for every taste. RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 7:30-9 p.m. $18.50$40 for adults; $10.50 for students. 270-6840661 or www.theoso.com.

Homes of Note Tour

April 20. Hosted by the Evansville Philharmonic Guild, the 15th annual Homes of Note Tour allows ticket-holders to tour six different locations in historic Newburgh, Ind. Participants choose

the order of the houses they wish to tour, and each home includes tour guides. Transportation via a trolley or bus will be provided, but all the locations are within walking distance of each other.

Historic Newburgh, Newburgh, Ind. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $15 in advance; $20 on day. 812-401-6483.

Guns & Hoses

April 20. Watch the Tri-State’s bravest men and women lay it on the line all for children’s gain.

Local police officers and firefighters square off in 15 boxing matches sponsored by the nonprofit organization, 911 Gives Hope, which helps raise money for disabled children. The team with the most wins takes home the traveling Guns & Hoses Championship Belt. Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. $15-$30. 1-800-7453000 or www.thefordcenter.com.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake

April 20-21. If anyone can put the “fun” in “fundraiser,” it’s the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ohio Valley. This bowling event accepts all rolls — and donations — for the nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring youth. Franklin Lanes, 1801 W. Franklin St. Noon-2 a.m. Call for more details. 812-425-6076 or www.bbbsov.org.

USI Spruce Up

April 21. Students, alumni, staff, and members of the community are encouraged to volunteer for a day of service on campus. Volunteers will work from 1-4 p.m. planting flowers, trimming shrubs, spreading mulch, and much more to get the University of Southern Indiana campus ready for graduation. Physical Activities Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 12:15 p.m. registration. 812-4651215 or www.usi.edu.

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April 21. Celebrate Earth Day with Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden by enjoying games and crafts and learning conservation tips. Organizations from around the community will be taking part in this fun event. Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call for price. 812-435-6143 or www. meskerparkzoo.com.

Men’s and Women’s Choruses

April 21. Hear the power of the sexes as both the University of Evansville Men’s and Women’s Choruses combine their forces for one compelling performance. Neu Chapel, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 6 p.m. 812-488-2754 or music.evansville.edu.

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April 22. Fusing their unique sounds together, the University of Evansville’s University Band and ever-popular Jazz Ensemble II create an unforgettable night of musical talent. Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center, UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-488-2754 or music. evansville.edu.

50th Annual WNIN Action Auction

April 22-28. By donating to the Action Auction, your company and item will receive on-air exposure on WNIN, which reaches 842,000 households throughout the Tri-State. WNIN offers viewers the opportunity to bid on and buy more than 1,000 items and services donated by area businesses and individuals without having to leave their homes. WNIN

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4th Annual Brim and Rim Event

April 24. Join the Friends of Mental Health, an affiliate organization of Southwestern Healthcare, at their annual luncheon to raise funds and awareness for mental health in the local community. Guest speaker Dr. Linda Bennett, president of the University of Southern Indiana, discusses the importance of seeking mental health treatment for university-aged students.

This year’s theme is “Higher Education for Higher Awareness.” All art auctioned off at the event is hand-painted by artists associated with the university. Old Post Office Plaza, 100 NW 2nd St. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $50. 812-436-4221 or www.southwestern.org.

Take Back the Night

April 25. Presented by Albion Fellows Bacon Center and sponsored by community partners, this 15th annual event allows the community to honor survivors of rape, incest, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual violence by standing witness to the impact of the crime, screaming out loud to the community that it will not be tolerated, and by breaking the silence in a speak out. Casino Aztar Pavilion, 421 NW Riverside Drive. 5:30 p.m. Free. 812-422-9372 or www.albionfellowsbacon.org.

Jason Aldean 2013 Night Train Tour

April 25. Country music singer Jason Aldean — known for hit songs “Big Green Tractor” and “Dirt Road Anthem” — makes a stop at Evansville’s Ford Center with very special guests Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett, two accomplished country music stars in their own right. Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $25.75-$51.75. 812-422-1515 or www. thefordcenter.com.

and often downright hilarious. Trinity Centre, Theatre Workshop of Owensboro, Ky. 417 W. 5th St. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays. $15 for adults; $10 for children; halfprice for members. 270-683-5333 or www. theatreworkshop.org.

OVAL Kitchen Tour

April 27. Tour six Henderson, Ky., kitchens while watching a chef in each prepare a food sampling for participants. Stephen Lee, “The HerbMeister” and author, will be the featured chef. Time and price to be announced. 270-860-1930 or www. ohiovalleyart.org.

Rockin’ 4 Robin

April 27. When Robin Evernham was diagnosed with stage IV cancer and given one year to live, her friends and family sprang into action to organize a fundraiser. The initial benefit raised $30,000 to alleviate the family’s financial burdens tied to treatment, travel, and other expenses. Now, Robin’s Nest Charitable Fund and TOUCH Inc. partner up for this annual event, which includes dancing, corn hole tournaments, silent and live auctions, a photo booth, catering, presentations on TOUCH and Evernham, and more. Old National Bank, 1 Main St. 6:30 p.m. $60 in advance; $70 at door. www.robinsnestfund.org.

4th Annual Spring Art Festival

April 27. Located in the heart of the Haynie’s Corner Arts District, Funk in the City features more than 100 artists/artisans from Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. Come support the artists and enjoy great food vendors. Haynie’s Corner

(Southeast Second Street at Adams Avenue).

Time to be announced. $5 adult admission; children free. info@funkinthecity.com or www. funkinthecity.com.

March of Dimes Walk

April 27. This March of Dimes 3-mile walk raises funds to save babies’ lives. The money raised supports programs in the community that help mothers have healthy, full-term pregnancies, and it funds research to find answers to the serious problems that threaten babies. Sunrise Park, Riverside Drive, and Waterworks Road. 9 a.m. Call for price information. 812-226-6004 or www.marchforbabies.org.

Going Going Gone to the Dogs

April 27. The largest fundraiser for the Vanderburgh Humane Society, Going Going Gone to the Dogs features a preview cocktail party, dinner, and both live and silent auctions. Now in its 18th year, the event provides funding to care for the homeless animals that are surrendered to the shelter. Holiday Inn Evansville Airport Hotel, 7101 U.S. Highway 41 N. 5:30 p.m. preview party. $75 per person; $125 benefactor; $1,000 for corporate table of 10. 812-426-2563, ext.

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Verdi’s Requiem

April 27. Arguably one of the greatest choral works ever written, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus and four talented soloists present the “Messa da Requiem” by Giuseppe Verdi. Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. $16 and up. 812-425-5050 or www.evansville philharmonic.org.

Friday Night in the Forum presents “Footnote” (2011)

April 26. The University of Southern Indiana features a Friday night film. Eliezer and Uriel Shkolnik are father and son as well as rival professors in Talmudic studies. When both men learn that Eliezer will be lauded for his work, their complicated relationship reaches a new peak.

Forum I, Wright Administration Building, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-4657128 or usi.edu.

Lucky Stiff

April 26-28; May 3-5. Black Alley Musicals presents a murder mystery musical, Lucky Stiff, based on the novel “The Man Who Broke the Bank in Monte Carlo.” The plot revolves around an unassuming English shoe salesman named Harry who is forced to take the embalmed body of his recently-murdered Atlantic City uncle on vacation to Monte Carlo. Should he succeed in passing Uncle off as alive, Harry stands to inherit $6 million. Pangea Theatre, 1320 Carter Road, Owensboro, Ky. 6:30 p.m. opening night; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $18 advanced tickets; $20 general admission. 270925-4963 or www.backalleymusicals.com.

Dearly Departed

April 26-May 12. The Theatre Workshop of Owensboro features the Baptist backwoods of the Bible Belt. One beleaguered family and their community of misfit neighbors prove that living and dying in the South is seldom tidy

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The Guide Wildflower Plantings

April 27-28. Join volunteers at the first median south of the intersection of Highways 41 and 57 as they help nonprofit organization Keep Evansville Beautiful plant 8,000 wildflowers to beautify local highways. Across from Anchor Industries, 1100 Burch Drive. Time to be announced. Free. 812-425-4461 or www. keepevansvillebeautiful.org.

Spring Hat Luncheon

April 28. University of Southern Indiana hosts a benefit to support Historic New Harmony’s bicentennial projects. Red Geranium Conference Center, 504 North St., New Harmony, Ind. Time and price to be announced. 812-682-4488 or mparkison@usi.edu.

➤ April 29-May 5 The River City Games Opening Ceremony & Style Show May 1. This kick-off bash for SWIRCA & More’s River City Games, a month-long celebration of active living, competitiveness, and fitness for those 50 years old and over, offers more than 17 events to choose from. Join the party, stay for lunch, enjoy the vendor fair and style show, and sign up for a River City Games event all in one day. Ivy Room, SWIRCA & More, 16 W. Virginia St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $10. 812-464-7800 or www.swirca.org.

Alex Kiderman, Reid Norris — Current Works May 1-30. The Jasper Community Arts Commission features Alex Kiderman and Reid Norris’

exploration of the world of abstract art through sculpture and paintings, translating human emotions and activating the spirit and senses.

A reception takes place May 2 from 5-8 p.m.

Krempp Gallery Exhibit, Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, Ind. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday-Friday; until 7 p.m. Thursday; Noon-3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 812-482-3070 or www. jasperarts.org.

Tribute to Achievement

May 2. The YWCA presents the 24th annual Tribute to Achievement, honoring individuals who have made an impact on the community in the areas of racial justice or women’s empowerment. This event also features the Berkley Ann Branson Young Women of Promise scholarship winners. St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, 3700 Washington Ave. 6 p.m. $75 for individual tickets; $100 for donor tickets. 812-422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org.

Friday Night in the Forum presents “Where Do We Go Now?” (2011)

May 3. The University of Southern Indiana Friday night film depicts a group of Lebanese women who try to ease religious tensions between Christians and Muslims in their village.

Forum I, Wright Administration Building, USI, 8600 University Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Free. 812-4657128 or usi.edu.

Cheesecake for Charity Fundraiser

May 3. Outreach Ministries offers a night of entertainment, wine, and, most importantly, delicious cheesecake. With standards like New York Style to adventurous flavors like peanut

butter and jelly, there’s plenty to please the palate. Proceeds benefit the working poor through Outreach Ministries. Vectren, 1 Vectren Square. 7-9:30 p.m. $25 per person; $40 per couple. 812-464-1025.

Xanadu

May 3-5, 10-12. The Evansville Civic Theatre presents Xanadu, the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, Calif., in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist to create the first roller disco. Evansville Civic Theatre, 717 N. Fulton Ave. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays. $18 for adults; $16 for seniors (65 and over); $12 for students (21 and under). 812-4252800 or www.evansvillecivictheatre.org.

Energy for Life Walkathon

May 4. Join the Evansville Walk Committee of the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation for its second annual Energy for Life Walkathon. Start a corporate, school, or family team to walk and raise awareness for the disease.

The day includes entertainment, refreshments, mitochondrial disease research, and more.

Burdette Park, 5301 Nurrenbern Road. 8-9:30 a.m. registration; 9:30-11 a.m. walk. Free. 812437-4247 or www.energyforlifewalk.org.

Bring the Derby Home

May 4. The Kentucky Derby may be one of Louisville’s grandest events, but Evansvillians need not make the trip to get caught up in the excitement. At this Reitz Home Museum event, which includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, participate in a Kentucky Derby hat contest, bid in live and silent auctions, and watch the race. Ellis Park, 3300 U.S. Highway 41 N., Henderson, Ky. 3 p.m. $75 for members; $100 for nonmembers. 812-4261871 or www.reitzhome.com.

Bloomin’ Zoo Garden Festival

May 4-5. Beyond exotic animals, the Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden also boasts exotic plants. Available for purchase are tropical bedding plants, unusual perennials, shrubs, bamboos, and ornamental grasses. The proceeds benefit the zoo’s community education programs. Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. Time and price to be announced. 812-435-6143 or www. meskerparkzoo.com.

SWIMGA 2013 Annual Plant Sale

May 4-5. Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association encourages plant sales.

Purchases from this annual event help fund more than 21 gardens in Evansville, as well as various projects throughout the community.

Show Barn Building, Vanderburgh County 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday. Email retiredruminer@aol.com for more information.

Lake Barkley Weekend

May 4-5. Join the Community Marriage Builders for a weekend of marriage enrichment. Reconnect with your partner by using communication and conflict resolution tools specifically designed to help couples draw closer. Lake Barkley Lodge, 3500 State Park Road, Cadiz, Ky. Time to be announced. Free.

812-477-2260 or www.communitymarriage builders.com. E

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ADVERTISING INDEX Company.............................................Page 4C Community Coordinated Child Care...................................................47 Aching Acres.....................................................3 Acropolis, The...............................................113 Ahhh Spa...........................................................41 All Access Derm.......................................... 141 Altstadt Plumbing......................................140 Amethyst Immersive Media................. 128 Aquatic Control, Inc................................. 126 Azalea Path ....................................................136 Bamberger, Foreman, Oswald & Hahn...........................................................IBC Ben & Penny's................................................. 93 Biaggi's.................................................73, 78, 79 Bits & Bytes..............................................75, 92 Blue Heron Vineyards & Winery.......... 119 Body Sculpting Center..............................26 Bodyworks Massage Spa Yoga..............40 Brinker's Jewelers.............................................2 CafĂŠ Arazu................................................ 75, 93 Carriage Inn..............................................75, 94 Casino Aztar.................................................. 116 Clark-Floyd County CVB......................... 146 Combs Landscape.........................................53 D-Patrick...............................................................1 D-Patrick Lincoln Ford.............................. 112 D'Alto Studio of Performing Arts........48 Daily Lawn & Landscape..........................142 Deaconess Hospital..........................IFC, 147 Digestive Care Center.................................16 Dining Discoveries.......................................113 Dirt Finder Maid Service.......................... 30 Donut Bank.......................................75, 80, 81 Dukane Skin Care..........................................41 Eclipse Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant.............................. 75, 95 Emge's Deli..................................................... 114

Evansville Christian School.....................49 Evansville Commerce Bank..................... 25 Evansville Day School................................ 45 Evansville Icemen........................................158 Evansville Hyundai......................................64 Evansville Kia, Mazda, Volvo.......... 23, 128 Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra....155 Evansville Rug Cleaning...........................155 Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library...........................................48 Eyewitness News.........................................127 F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors........................50 Farm Boy...........................................................115 Fehrenbacher Cabinets, Inc....................138 First Security Bank......................................139 Frank's Catering........................................... 126 Gatti Town.........................................42, 76, 96 Gaylord Hotels - Nashville Opryland...................................................143 Gerst Bavarian Haus.................................... 97 Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau......................................136 Gigi's Cupcakes................................73, 82, 83 Hamilton Pointe..............................................7 Harbor Bay Seafood...................................115 HealthSouth Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital......................157 Henderson Fine Arts Center..................134 Hilliard Lyons............................................ OBC Hillside Gardens........................................... 24 Historic Newburgh......................................68 Home Instead...............................................125 Hoosier Salon New Harmony Gallery................................... 62 House of Como.....................................76, 98 House of White Bridal...............................26 Illuminating Expressions..........................154 Iwataya.......................................................76, 99

J. Gumbo's...............................................76, 100 Just Rennie's............................................76, 101 Kanpai................................................64, 74, 102 Kenny Kent Lexus...........................................11 Klassy Kids........................................................47 Knob Hill Tavern.......................................... 119 Le Petit Prince................................................44 La Petite Demoiselle..................................44 Landscapes By Dallas Foster, Inc............................................. 60,61 Lea Matthews Furniture & Interiors.......................................................53 Let's Sew............................................................43 Lifestyle Tours.....................................137, 140 Logsdon's Restaurant........................ 76, 103 Lollipop Tree, The........................................46 Louisville Tile Distributors...................... 58 MA.T. 888 China Bistro..............................115 MacCauley, Mary/Prudential.............. 150 McClintock, Carol/F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors.........................................124 McMahon Exterminating, Inc............... 144 MeTV................................................................153 Moore Music..................................................46 Myriad CPA Group....................................... 15 Nagasaki Evansville............................76, 104 New Harmony Soap Company, LLC.......................................... 63 New Harmony Theatre............................. 63 NiteLiters, Inc................................................135 Nix Welding...................................................147 Old Chicago..............................74, 84, 85, 118 Penn Station East Coast Subs...................................74, 88, 89 Permanent Makeup....................................122 Pie Pan, The.............................................77, 105 Pita Pit..................................................74, 86, 87 Popham Construction............................... 30

Raben Tire Co., Inc..........................................9 Richardson, Mike/REMAX.............. 29, 117 Rug Merchant.................................................55 Sara's Harmony Way..........................77, 106 Secret Garden, The...................................... 31 Smitty's Italian Steakhouse............ 77, 107 Sportsman's............................................77, 108 Square Yard Carpet.....................................151 St. Joe Inn.................................................77, 110 St. Mary's Medical Center...........14, 15, 27 Studio @ Baker Street, The....................134 Swonder Ice Rink.........................................48 T.R.U. Event Rental.....................................122 Tin Fish Newburgh................................ 77, 111 Tin Man Brewing Co.................................120 Tri-State Family Dental........................... 146 Tucker Publishing Group..................................111, 139, 145, 151 UE School of Business and the Institute for Global Enterprise...........8 Uebelhor & Sons........................................ 148 Vanderburgh Humane Society.............159 Victoria's Boutique......................................152 Waleed's International Hair Design & Therapeutic Spa........41 Weinzapfel & Company, LLC.................123 Wesselman Nature Society...........48, 150 Westside Family Eyecare.........................152 Within Sight, LLC.......................................... 24 WNIN............................................................... 148 WOW!................................................................39 Yard Guy, The................................................156 YMCA............................................................... 141 Yoga 101...........................................................123 Youth Service Bureau................................. 45 Zehner Contracting......................................55 Zuki...............................................75, 90, 91, 121

Let your pet star in the new issue

Vanderburgh humane Society is again producing this popular book, first published for its 50th anniversary in 2007! Celebrate the special bond with your pet and lend a helping paw to homeless and abused pets by featuring your family or business in a beautiful commemorative coffee table book.

Four levels of participation are available, and each includes a professional photo shoot with you and your pets. For more details and pricing, contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society. Reserve your spot by March 31, 2013.

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Final Detail Memories of Evansville

Mead Johnson Nutrition marketed Pablum cereal, the first pre-cooked, vitamin, and mineral-fortified instant infant cereal in the United States, starting in 1931. The company settled in Evansville in 1915 and still maintains a large presence here.

Branding made a difference here

This trade card was passed out to promote Igleheart Bros., millers and dealers in flour, grain, and feed.

Swans Down Flour was the company’s most famous product. Austin Igleheart, the grandfather of local philanthropist Jingle Igleheart Hagey, was the president of Igleheart Bros. when the family sold the company to General Foods in 1926.

Austin Igleheart later became president of General Foods in 1929.

No one knows Evansville Americana like Dennis Haire.

He and his wife, Margaret, love to preserve the history of this city, and their collection of local historical items extends from 1848 to the 1960s. Also providing context is Bill Bartelt, a historian who is the president of the Newburgh Museum Foundation. Here are several of those items: This ribbon from 1904 includes a pin with interwoven flags from the U.S. and the pre-World War I German Empire. German Day was a big event in Evansville for many years until it ended in 1916 as a result of antiGerman sentiment during the war.

Honig was an artist and sculptor who had a permanent studio in Evansville. He is probably best known for his bronze sculptures in front of the Downtown Memorial Coliseum. A Little Book of Evansville contains more than 30 lithograph sketches of Evansville.

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This can dates from around 1910-15.

Parsons & Scoville Co., commonly referred to as Pasco, owned the wholesale grocery warehouse. The 75,900-square-foot building constructed in 1908 was originally built with five floors, but a sixth floor was added to make room for coffee-packing equipment. The building was later known as the Curtis Building and is now called the Landmark Center.

These kinds of flags were common in the late 1800s to mid-1900s and were sold in shops to promote your community.

The stand, which features an American flag, was used to clamp on to a bicycle during a parade, for instance.

This item was a promotional reusable handle for little de Jong’s shopping bags. De Jong’s was a well-known Evansville clothing and apparel store that opened in 1896. Its Third and Main location has been converted into The Marlocon condo community.

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