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Shiny and Bright

The holiday spirit isn’t just a concept for local families who’ve made Christmas their own. Old World figurines, personalized trees, and carefully curated interior design make Dec. 25 special every year.

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Not so secret santa Did you know Santa Claus gets his suits dry cleaned? We didn’t, but Ron Smith, a Santafor-hire, was happy to tell us that and more in an exclusive sitdown interview.

On the Cover These Shiny Brite ornaments are from the collections of Dennis Haire and Evansville Living Art Director Heather Gray.

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More Inside In Every Issue 10 From the Editor

Bolt from the Blue 12 Conversation 13 Contributors 14 Snapshots 160 Final Detail

This history of the Salvation Army might ring a bell

Good Living 22 State History

Indianapolis Colts owner has an eye for Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road” scroll 22 Fun and Games

Clint Corley makes a name for himself with Diddly 23 Creating

Local physician sculpts wood to bust stress 23 By the Numbers

Seasonal stats that count 24 Model Citizen

Local girl strikes more than a pose in pageant

24 Shelf Life

Three locally authored books reviewed 25 We Were Curious

Good behavior will pay off for a lucky high school student 25 What’s in Store

This Henderson, Ky., boutique will be at the top of your wish list 26 Why Not Evansville

Could the Greyhound station have a new life as a public market?

Departments 28 Sporting Life

Evansville bleeds blue 36 Comfort Zone

Helping is a habit for two families marking milestones

Home Style 77 Collectibles

Building train sets puts these hobbyists on the right track

78 Artful Living

Fine artist Chris Thomas’ realistic touch 79 On the Market

Three unique homes currently on the market 80 Get Inspired

Shake up your holiday with these crafts 80 Digging In

As in everything, gardening, too, is all in the details

Food & Drink 99 Now That’s Sweet

The holidays are not complete without these German treats 100 On the Menu

Three chefs and one wine manager offer tips for a fine holiday meal 101 Hot Dish

Corned beef hash, the perfect winter breakfast 102 Think Drinks

Coffee breaks never tasted so good 102 Food for Thought

Perfection in a pie 104 Local Flavor

Cavanaugh’s wins with tasty cuisine and a top-notch wine list 105 Chew on This

Tasty tidbits on the dining scene 106 Dining Directory

More than 300 restaurant listings

City Life

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132 15 Minutes

Radio isn’t fleeting for Mike Sanders

134 Social Life

Sweet Soirées 137 The Guide

Where to go and what to do in November and December 139 On Display

Aurora’s Gingerbread House Competition opens door to help homeless residents 146 Entertainment Center

A champion moves from the end zone to center stage

Also in this issue

56 Holiday Gift Guide

Special Advertising Section

Gifts for every list 92 Medical Profiles

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Professionals in medicine 119 Holiday Catering & Events

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Book your holiday party 128 Community Profile

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A relative let my cousin and I, both 15, drive his Rolls Royce on Christmas Eve with no licenses and no permits.

MANAGING EDITOR | Victoria Grabner When a blizzard hit Evansville on Christmas Eve in 2004, stranding a good friend of mine at the last minute, my family invited her to be part of our celebration. My parents even gave her a wrapped present.

editorial Intern | Jon Haslam editorial Intern | Theresa Scheller Creative Director | Laura M. Mathis My brothers and I received a bundle of switches — and a note about our bad behavior — when I was 10. We didn’t get any real gifts until hours later.

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Knowing my love of arcade games, my husband surprised me with a full-sized Skee Ball machine.

graphic designer | Hannah Jay Receiving inline skates. Lo and behold, Santa felt like I needed a helmet, elbow and knee pads, hand braces, and a helmet. I wore them once and retired from the sport.

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From the Editor

Bolt from the BLue

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ave you ever wondered what happens when a more than a billion volts of electricity strike a building? Our company found out on Oct. 2, at about 3:30 in the afternoon. Graphic artist Hannah Jay was working at her desk, behind a 27-inch Apple iMac, when the lightning struck. “There was a loud boom,” she says. “Of course, everyone was shaken up; some employees were even shocked from the intensity of the lightning. After that, we were left with no access to the server, Internet, or phones.”

In the following days, we assessed the damage to our office communications systems. It was severe, affecting nearly every piece of equipment: 9 Apple computers and 2 Windows-based PCs, including our server, a phone system with 17 phones, modems, routers, network switches, a backup drive, keyboards, two printers, a high definition TV, and a PA stereo system.

For more than a week, office calls were routed to the personal cell phone of business manager Sara Short. We were unable to use our network printer for nearly three weeks. Cables ran across our office floor, connecting us to printers and each other. For five weeks, we had no elevator access to our second-floor office. That meant employees and delivery personnel hauled boxes of magazines up and down stairs.

With resourceful employees and committed vendors, we’ve patched ourselves up enough to complete Evansville Business and

Evansville Living deadlines, as we ordered replacement equipment. After this issue goes to print, we expect to install the computers. We certainly didn’t expect the last quarter of 2013 to begin with a bang, and we all will be glad to put the lightning strike behind us!

As you’re unpacking your holiday décor, ours — at least the Shiny Brite ornaments crafted into our cover by Art Director Heather Gray and Creative Director Laura Mathis — have been carefully packed and returned to the owners who loaned them to us for our holiday feature story (page 42). Extraordinary collectors and creators of their own line of vintage-inspired ornaments and decorations, Dennis and Margaret Haire are among the local holiday decorating enthusiasts who invited us into their homes last holiday season to show us their décor and traditions. The rich holiday stories shared by these homeowners certainly inspired us as we created this issue. We hope it puts you in the holiday spirit.

May your holidays be bright!

As always, I look forward to hearing from you.

Kristen K. Tucker Editor & Publisher

Letters to the editor can be sent to letters@evansvilleliving.com.

Read “300 Words,” the editor’s blog, at evansvilleliving.com/blog, each week.

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Photo of Kristen by jordan barclay. Styling by Megan M. Leavitt.

Photo of Laura and Heather by Hannah Jay.

Conversation Grateful Words I just had to write a note of thanks to you, and to Evansville Living, for featuring the “Mission Driven” article written by one of my dearest friends, Sarah Thurman. The story included in the July/August issue has brought us fantastic attention and great feedback. In fact, a local family foundation member read the article and chose to give us $5,000! What wonderful support you have given to me and this agency through the years; what support

you have drawn to us! Thank you for all that you do in the community. You have my sincere appreciation and gratitude for sharing our mission with our community and friends. Blessings!

Candice Perry, Albion Fellows Bacon Center, Evansville

Artful Phrasing I just wanted to say a quick thank you for featuring me and Keith Boyd in the September/

October issue of Evansville Living. Your staff did a great job.

Emily Gartner, Evansville

Budding Praise We wanted to thank you for the nice writeup about our novel, Ghost Orchid, in the September/October issue of Evansville Living. We really appreciate it.

Robin Wright and Maryanne Burkhard

Toasting the Town Thank you for once again being a media sponsor for the Wandering Owl Wine and Beer Trail. We are most appreciative of your continued support.

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Stephanie Mosbacher, Evansville

Helpful Hands This note is long overdue, but I just wanted to express my personal appreciation for your support of Within Sight (featured in the July/ August issue of Evansville Living) and your sponsorship of the River City Bicycle Classic in June. I can’t tell you how much this means. Hope all is well in your world.

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Contributors “I am very much appreciative of Evansville Living’s — and particularly managing editor Victoria Grabner’s — interest and diligence in working with this multi-faceted story, which I know is a bit of a twist on the usual features. It’s a very important topic to me, and it means a lot that Evansville Living has treated it equally important.”

“One of the great things about writing for Evansville Living is the people I meet and the things I see and do that I wouldn’t have access to otherwise.”

Alan Higgins

Jane McManus has been a contributor to Tucker Publishing Group since 2000.

She was a reporter for The Evansville Press and worked as a producer for two Evansville television stations. Jane has a bachelor’s degree from Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y., and a certificate in legal studies from the University of Evansville. She and her husband, Gregg, live on Evansville’s East Side with their dog, Puzzle. She enjoys traveling, reading, and stressing over which part of her old house is going to fall apart next.

Alan Higgins is the director of architectural and cultural history for Cultural Resource Analysts Inc., a cultural resource management firm located at 201 NW Fourth St. By helping communities identify, promote, and preserve the irreplaceable heritage that makes them unique, authentic, and attractive places to live, work, and visit, Alan firmly believes that historic preservation has the power to positively impact quality of life, and that our recent heritage is an integral component of the dynamic and culturally rich communities in which we live.

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“Learning about the Kerouac scroll, meeting the people who take care of it, and sharing the story with Evansville Living readers has been a sheer delight!”

Glenda Winders Glenda Winders is an Indiana native and a graduate of Indiana University who now lives in Eau Claire, Wis. Prior to returning to the Midwest in 2011, she was vice president and editor of Copley News Service in San Diego, which won the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting in 2006.

Since the sale of that company, she has worked as a freelance writer specializing in travel and art. She also writes fiction and poetry.

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Snapshots

5Coastal Escape: Mary Pat Boarman, Glen Koob, Sue VanStone, and Jan Martin, all of Evansville, were sure to take Evansville Living along when they visited The Lighthouse on Tybee Island, Ga.

5Revitalizing Rendezvous: While visiting The Center of Awakened Health in Southern Pines, N.C., Missie Carrigan and Cecile Martin, both of Evansville, shared their copy of Evansville Living with owner and Evansville native Linda Sanders Sheer, center.

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5Hittin’ the Slopes: Evansville Living joined

Brad Gillenwater and Evansville Chamber of Commerce President Christy Gillenwater, of Evansville, and Heather Barkley and Mark Barkley of Bloomington, Ind., high atop the mountains at Deer Valley Ski Resort in Utah.

5Bucket List: On a bucket-list trip to Hawaii, these friends enjoy the orchid gardens of the Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation on Kauai, Hawaii: Rosie and Ken Hansen of Evansville, Joyce and Steve Waters of Evansville, Carolyn and John Kissel of Clover, S.C., and Linda and Don Temme of New Harmony, Ind.

5Castle Conquers: Molli Keller and Jett Murray of Evansville were joined by Evansville Living as they explored Caernarfon Castle in North Wales while studying abroad at Harlaxton College in Grantham, England.

5Jamaican Vacation: Judy and Don Decker of

Evansville couldn’t leave Evansville Living behind on their recent trip to Jamaica.

5South of France: Dr. Eulalie Wilson of Evansville and Connie Seifert of Mount Vernon, Ind., visited Chateau Sainte Eulalie Vineyard in southern France with Evansville Living.

5Stomping Grounds: John Wittenbraker Sr. and his wife Carol of Evansville, and John Wittenbraker Jr., formerly of Evansville, took City View on their journey to Fort Huachuca, Ariz. John Jr. was born on this site while John Sr. served in the Army, and the family left when John Jr. was only 8 months old.

5 Cancun Takeover: Rich and Cheri Easterling, Guy and Kristi Garrison, Sabrina and John Zeidler, Andee and Randy Sheffer, Kelly Padgett and David Nussmeier, Jeff and Gwen Godsey, Vicky and Dave Carson, Erik Ripper and Kristin Dannheiser – all Evansville natives – took Evansville Living along for fun in the sun at the Excellence Playa Mujeres Resort in Cancun, Mexico.

5San Diego Schmits: Evansville Living joined Elaine Schmits of Evansville and her daughter, Jen Thomas, and granddaughter, Sarah Thomas, both of Indianapolis, on their trip to San Diego, Calif.

5 Destin-y: Tony and Kathy West, Larry and Patty Atherton, and Sue and Dave Straeffer, all of Evansville, had Evansville Living in tow as they escaped the winter’s cold at Sandpipers Cove in Destin, Fla. 3California

Celebration: Evansville residents Bert and Chicca Brougham ventured to northern California with Evansville Living and their son Luke, shown at Pebble Beach, to celebrate his 8th grade graduation by playing golf on the Monterey peninsula.

Choosing St. Mary’s nationally ranked heart attack care — care that ranks among the top 10% fastest in the nation — was Jack’s biggest victory yet.

See more heart stories at stmarys.org/victory.

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Three-Point Advance Luke, Tyler, and Cody Zeller continue to press the court By Nick Hebebrand Just over a year and a half ago, Evansville Living featured one of Indiana’s most prominent basketball families, the Zellers of Washington, Ind. (“Three-Point Play,” March/April 2012). Each of the three brothers has now reached the highest level of professional basketball — the NBA — with Cody’s selection in the most recent NBA Draft.

Luke, 26, has had an active life both on and off the court since the previous Evansville Living story. On the court, Luke appeared in 16 games for the Phoenix Suns after years of bouncing around overseas and the developmental league. Off the court, Luke has focused his time as president of the Zeller family non-profit organization, DistinXion, which provides sports and character training. Luke and his wife, Hope, also welcomed a son, Kyston, into the world this past March.

Younger brothers Tyler, 23, and Cody, 21, are now playing in the NBA. Tyler finished his senior season at the University of North Carolina by garnering ACC Player of the Year honors. With

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the 17th overall selection of the 2012 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks chose Tyler and then traded his contract rights to the Cleveland Cavaliers. That’s where he just finished his rookie season.

Cody wrapped up his freshman season at Indiana University by winning the 2012 Big Ten Freshman of the Year Award. In his sophomore season, Cody was chosen as First Team All-Big Ten by coaches and the press. That same year, he was a consensus second team All American choice by the press. On June 27, the Charlotte Bobcats made Cody the 4th overall selection of the 2013 draft.

Cody wowed scouts and national media with his performance in the summer league, a type of preseason for rookies and other young players, leading many to place him on the short list of favorites for the Rookie of the Year award this coming NBA season.

“It has been a wild ride, and we daily acknowledge that we are very blessed,” says mother, Lorri Zeller. “We hope the future has many more adventures in store for us. We try to see as many games as we can.”

Photo of Luke Zeller by Marcus Snowden, University of Notre Dame. Photo of Tyler Zeller by Jeffrey A. Camarati, University of North Carolina. Photo of Cody Zeller provided by Indiana University Media Relations.

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state history Jack Kerouac’s Scroll // creating Eric Gourieux // model citizen Brooklynn Pace

Good Living Not So Secret Santa Q& A

Ron Smith plays the part with humor, depth It’s not every day that you meet someone with an alter ego, unless you’ve met Ron Smith. At 60, this homebuilder owns Smith Homes in Santa Claus, Ind., is active in the Arthritis Foundation, and is president of the Santa Claus Town Board. With his long curly white beard and round belly, Smith also is — at least during this part of the year — the spitting image of Santa Claus. In fact, he’s played the part of Santa Claus for 15 years and even lives in the town that shares his name. Smith works one day a week at Holiday World Theme Park and, in the past, may have held your children or grandchildren on his lap at Eastland Mall or Opryland, too.

On your first time being Santa: It was back in the

Photo provided by ron smith

1970s. It was more for fun. There used to be a pizza parlor, the Village Inn on Green River Road. Some guys were playing music and I got up there with a Santa suit and the ladies came and sat on my lap. (Laughs). Anyway, it was a bar.

On getting ready: The biggest part of the job is just getting ready to go do it. I will curl my hair and curl my beard. When I go, it’s a pretty big production. It takes me about 45 minutes just to walk out of the house.

On being a kid magnet: Last night, I went to dinner here in Evansville, and this little boy came running across the restaurant. He sat on my lap and talked with me. You will be sitting in a restaurant and the kids will be looking at you and looking at you. I will get the waitress to get me their name, and I will go to the restroom and then come back and call them by name. It’s just hilarious to see them drop to their teeth. I love it.

On what they want for Christmas: These kids ask for video games. Eight to 10 kids recently asked for dinosaurs. Girls want American Girl dolls. I have to stay brushed up on what the kids want so you can talk to them about those things.

One girl came in and asked for her little brother to get better. He was sick. Evidently, he had had cancer but he was

in remission. He had to go back to the doctor to get a clean check-up. One older person came up to me. They were an older couple and they had just adopted two kids. He had been there the year before with one of the girls they had adopted, and he had asked Santa to make sure that they got the little girl’s sister. They came back to say thank you; they got the sister.

On what you want for Christmas: I’ve been blessed with a lot of good things, and being Santa is one of them, I have to admit. I’ve been able to go where I wanted to go. I’ve been able to do whatever I wanted to do. As long as my wife, daughter, and family stay fairly healthy, I really don’t care.

— Victoria Grabner

For more information about how to hire Ron Smith as your holiday party Santa Claus, call 812-499-5496.

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Good Living

state history

And the Beat Goes On “On the Road,” Jack Kerouac’s iconic 1950s novel that launched the Beat Generation and its culture of jazz, poetry, and drugs, was an account of young men searching for meaning in their lives by taking a road trip across the country. The scroll on which Kerouac wrote the book makes its home in Indiana.

For many years, the artifact was held by the Kerouac estate and displayed at the New York Public Library. But in May 2001, Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, bought the scroll at a Christie’s auction in New York for $2.4 million. A poet and musician himself, Irsay added the piece to an eclectic collection that now includes Grateful Dead band member Jerry Garcia’s “Tiger” guitar, letters from Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson, and the first issue of Playboy magazine, which featured Marilyn Monroe on its cover.

The unusual format of the Kerouac manuscript adds to its mystique. Kerouac typed 100 words per minute and didn’t want to have his train of thought broken by having to roll fresh pieces of paper into his manual typewriter, according to Jim Canary, head of the Conservation Department at Indiana University’s Lilly Library, who maintains the scroll for its owner.

Instead, he taped together eight strips that

vary in length and were eventually merged into about a 120-foot roll.

“Jack had notebooks and very clear ideas of character development before he started,” Canary says. “Otherwise, he couldn’t have written the book in three weeks. But he loved jazz and the way musicians would go off on these long riffs, and I think it really appealed to him to try to do his writing in that style.”

The scroll resides in a specially built case in Irsay’s office at the Colts complex in Indianapolis, except when it is loaned to museums for special exhibits. When that happens, the borrowing institution must submit a detailed facilities report to Canary that deals with issues such as environmental conditions, light levels, and security. When he is satisfied the space is appropriate, he personally carries the scroll in a tailor-made case to its destination.

“It’s an incredibly valuable piece to take responsibility for,” he says.

Once at the new destination, he oversees the installation and often stays to give a talk at the opening of the exhibit. When the show closes, he retrieves the scroll and returns it to Irsay’s office.

“It is such an icon for generations,” Irsay

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Jack Kerouac scroll maintained by Indiana University

says about owning this literary prize. “Just being in the same room as the manuscript can be a deeply emotional experience. I treasure it as an epicenter of great American literature.”

—Glenda Winders

The scroll will next appear from June 7, 2014, to Jan. 4, 2015, in an exhibit titled “Route 66: The Road and the Romance” at the Autry National Center in Los Angeles.

fun and games

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Get to know diDdly

For more information on Diddly, visit endlessgames.com/ gamesDiddly.html.

As a freelance game creator, Clint Corley has worked with his fiancee, Sarah Thurman, to market a family friendly game of nothing. “Diddly” is a creative spinoff of the popular card game Golf, but with added features. Offering a number of specialized cards, this unique game utilizes luck and tactical strategy, creating a level playing field for both children and adults.

“I wanted to create a game families could play together,” Corley, 44, says.

Corley graduated from Castle High School in Newburgh, Ind., in 1987. He later graduated from the University of Evansville’s theatre program. Corley has a master’s degree in acting from the University of Iowa and now lives in Indianapolis. He says his pas-

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Native creates game of squat

sion for games began with his family.

“One of the greatest moments we had was at the pre-launch party,” he says. “I hope everyone gets to experience that at some point — having people enjoy something that you’ve created.”

Diddly was picked up by Endless Games, a national gaming company that has been a part of the success of iconic games Family Feud, Password, and Kismet. Diddly is being sold online for around $7.99 and at Toys to Treasure, 922 N. Burkhardt Road, Suite 102, for $7.50.

“I love creating things in general,” Corley says. “If I could do this every day, I’d be happy as anything. There is no part of working on games I don’t love.”

— Jon Haslam

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wood and wisdom

by the numbers

Seasonal Statistics

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Local physician sculpts to bust stress Gourieux, the artist behind the wood sculptures displayed in a corner glass showcase at Nance Galleries, 662 S. Green River Road, in Evansville.

“It really does take a special buyer to notice the piece and to make the purchase.”

The Newburgh, Ind., resident has been “turning” at a lathe since roughly 2000. He started out taking a wooden pen-making class, but these days, his creations range from beautiful natural bowls to wooden vases. “I have always been interested in working with wood, starting back in high school,” the 51-year-old says. “I like the way wood feels when working with a very natural material.

However, after making so many pens, I became bored and wanted to go bigger.”

against the grain //

Eric Gourieux made this vase from a solid piece of curly maple, known for wood fibers that are distorted, resulting in a striped pattern. It was dyed black, sanded and dyed again with cobalt, then buffed and polished to a shiny finish.

Photo by jerry butts

“My pieces are not for everyone,” says Eric

“Working with small pieces, you use a small lathe,” Gourieux says, referring to the tool that spins the wood horizontally at speeds of 600 to 3,000 revolutions per minute. He uses different cutting and carving tools to shape the wood. “About four or five years ago, I bought a bigger lathe to make bigger pieces,” he says.

Woodworking is not Gourieux’s full-time job. By day, he is a family practice physician at St. Mary’s Hospital. “It is a total stress reliever, being able to come home and go out to my garage almost every night and be creative,” he says. “It is a left-brain, right-brain thing.”

Each piece varies. “I could spend 10 to 40 hours on a piece, depending on how big it is, or it may take me a year to finish a piece,” Gourieux says. “I may start something and then get to a point where I am not sure exactly how I want it to look in the end, so I put it aside for a bit and come back to it later.”

After having people comment on how good his creations were, Gourieux brought a box of his pieces and walked into Nance Gallery to ask if the owners,

Curt and Francia Nance, would be interested in selling his works. “It takes a lot to load up a box and hope you do not get rejected.” KnitWitts Yarn Shoppe carries his yarn bowls, but Gourieux’s works are also sold in Vail, Colo., where his family owns a condo.

While none of Gourieux’s four children — Daniel, Missy, Evan, and Nicole — have taken a particular interest in their father’s hobby, this, he says, “is what I will do in my retirement.”

“The house can be much smaller as long as I have a nice big garage,” he says with a smile from ear to ear. “My wife, Kim, also agrees.”

Gourieux’s pieces can range from $60 to $200 for bowls and from $150 to more than $1,000 for hollow forms (vases, for instance), depending on the size, details, and inlay at Nance Galleries. He also will create custom works based on customer orders.

— Meagan Bates For more information on Eric Gourieux and his wooden carvings, contact him at eric_gourieux@yahoo.com.

➤ Number of people expected to compete in the Jingle Bell Run this year.

28

➤ Number of bell ringing stations located throughout Vanderburgh/Warrick counties.

30,000

➤ Number of bulbs strung for University of Southern Indiana’s “Lighting a Tradition” event.

68

➤ Highest recorded temperature on Christmas Day in Evansville (1982).

-11

➤ Lowest recorded temperature on Christmas Day in Evansville (2004).

35,240

➤ Overall attendance at the eight-day Evansville Hadi Shrine Circus in 2012.

100

➤ Number of free-range turkeys sold by Stonewall Farm for this holiday season.

Sources: 1 - Orthopaedic Associates, 2 — Salvation Army, 3 - USI Alumni and Volunteer Services, 4, 5 — National Weather Service; 6 — Hadi Shrine Circus, 7 - Stonewall Farm.

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model citizen

Skirting the Competition Brooklynn Pace stands out, but not only because of her

height. This 5-foot-9-inch preteen radiates personality, poise, and confidence. Those qualities were enough to help make her a top five Queens Court — otherwise known as a finalist — in the National American Miss Indiana state pageant in July. Yet she also has one item that makes her stand out even more: a high-sheen, floral-patterned skirt made from Vietnam War-era Japanese silk.

“My grandfather was a dentist in the Vietnam War in 1964,” the daughter of Suzie and Brent Pace says. “When my grandmother went to go visit him in Japan, she bought the biggest piece of silk brocade she could afford and had it made into a floor-length skirt.” That’s the skirt that Brooklynn’s grandmother, Anne Fox, suggested Brooklynn wear for the formal wear portion of the pageant. After a slight hem adjustment, the stunning, sky-blue skirt was a perfect fit.

The pageant was held in Indianapolis. From the 150 pre-teen contestants ages 10 to 12, Brooklynn was named fourth runner-up overall in the three categories of introduction, interview, and formal wear. During the week of Thanksgiving, she will represent her hometown of Evansville at the National All-American Miss Pageant in Anaheim, Calif. This time, she will be judged on introduction, interview, formal wear, and a community involvement project.

Brooklynn, a sixth-grader at Perry Heights Middle School, developed her community involvement project in honor of Morgan Whitehead, an eighth-grader who received a heart transplant on Sept. 25. “The first time I met Morgan, which was my fourthgrade year, I walked in the door at school and she crushed me with

a hug,” Brooklynn says. The project, “Hugs Hugging it Out// Brooklynn Pace for Morgan,” is raising money for her friend, Morgan celebrates the Whitehead, who is recovering from a heart fact that Morgan transplant and may return home from the hospital by Christmas. is famous for her hugs. Brooklynn is selling “Hugs for Morgan” bracelets for $2 to raise money for Morgan’s medical expenses and to show support for her and her family. “She is definitely a fighter, and we are all very, very thankful that she got a heart,” Brooklynn says.

Brooklynn and her mother have learned through this experience that the National All-American Miss Pageant is not a beauty pageant. Girls of all shapes and sizes participate, there’s no swimsuit competition, and noticeable make-up is not permitted for the preteen and younger age groups. Brooklynn says that learning new life skills has been her favorite part of the pageant experience.

“The poise, confidence, and communication skills that Brooklynn has gained and improved upon through the state and national competitions will certainly give her an added advantage to successfully pursue whatever ambition she has in life,” Suzie Pace says.

— Theresa Scheller To purchase a “Hugs for Morgan” bracelet, contact Suzie Pace at 812-455-1403 or at bpace@evansville.net.

Shelf Life

“Marie was one of many kids who couldn’t go to school during the Evansville Flood in 1937.” — Page 32.

Where the River Grins: The History of Evansville, Indiana This children’s book, which was donated to all third-grade classrooms in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp., was a nine-year project by Angie Karcher, an Evansville resident and former elementary school teacher.

Where the River Grins: The History of Evansville, Indiana commemorates the city’s bicentennial and includes information on Hoosier pioneers, the Civil War, and the flood of 1937.

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“It just kept getting better! We found a Frisbee made from plastic shopping bags.” — Page 13.

EVIE Goes Clean & Green EVIE Goes Clean & Green was written by Susan Harp and illustrated by Jon Siau. Harp is a kindergarten teacher at Dexter Elementary School, and Siau is a former art teacher at North High School. The pair united to help children and their parents understand the importance of recycling and how to be as green as possible. EVIE is a yellow Labrador retriever who teaches that Every Volunteer Is Essential.

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“I was elated. A real-life ghost hunter was coming with us!” — Page 14.

The Soul Collector Joni Mayhan, a 1982 graduate of North Posey High School, wrote The Soul Collector, a true story about her experience hunting for ghosts. Mayhan is a seasoned paranormal investigator who lives in Massachusetts.

The book, which was released in August, tracks her journey as she fought what she described as a demonic attachment.

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Choose Not to Lose Campaign to give away a Jeep Wrangler to one lucky student Seven decal-covered Jeep Wranglers making their way around the city are more than patrol vehicles for high schools – they are symbols of a new initiative.

The Evansville Police Department and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office have teamed up with local public and private high schools for Choose Not to Lose, which aims to encourage good decision-making and to reinforce good behavior.

Larry Bennett, owner of Bennett Motors in Evansville and Audubon Chrysler Center in Henderson, Ky., donated eight vibrantly colored Jeep Wranglers for the program in April. Seven of the donated vehicles went to the police department and sheriff department and are now used by school resource

officers representing Harrison, North, Bosse, Central, F.J. Reitz, The Wheel Deal // School resource officer Greg Mater Dei, and Reitz Memorial Brandenstein showcases Central High School’s vibrantly high schools. Bennett says he colored Jeep Wrangler in front of the school. and Evansville Police Chief Billy Bolin think the Jeep Wranglers the eligible student whose key opens and are good incentives for the students.

“If you took one kid who was going in the starts the car will be the winner of the brand new Jeep Wrangler. wrong direction and could turn him around, “Wrong has always had consequences,” that is a big deal,” Bennett says.

Evansville Police Sgt. Jason Cullum says. “There An eighth Jeep is being used as an is never really anything big that says, if you incentive for excellent behavior and will be make good choices, there is a reward.” given away in May to an eligible high school student who maintains a 2.0 GPA throughout — Jon Haslam the year and doesn’t get in trouble.

Schools will be given a certain number of For more information on the Choose Not to keys based on the size of the school. In May, Lose campaign, visit evansvillegov.org.

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Boutique Chic

Designer Destination // As the owner of Victoria’s Boutique, Mary Lyn Overstreet has operated the shop for about 25 years. Overstreet features a large selection of designer accessories, including glamorous clutches and small handbags.

The days of ladies donning white gloves and hats for a day of shopping downtown are long gone, but at 321 Third St. in Henderson, Ky., women of all ages and sizes can find up-to-the-minute fashion blended with a level of service that’s reminiscent of bygone eras. “We can furnish everything but your shoes,” says Mary Lyn Overstreet, who has lived in Henderson since the late 1960s and has owned and operated Victoria’s Boutique for about 25 years. She says the greatest benefits of a shop like hers are “personalized service and being able to complete your outfit in one place.”

Victoria’s Boutique carries labels that shoppers in the know will recognize, including Sisters, Simon Chang, Cartise, Tribal, A.Z.I. Jeans and Sportswear, Nic and Zoe, Conrad C, and Frank Lyman.

“We have everything from casual to dressy attire for an evening out,” Overstreet says, adding that she carries and can special-order Damianou dresses. A perfect line for the mother of the bride, the brand also has been seen at many inaugural balls and black tie functions.

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Overstreet says she’s always been good at putting things together and had a knack for dressing her friends. “We mainly cater to a size 2 through 16, but I buy for some customers specially when I go to market.”

Victoria’s Boutique also serves a demographic that is underrepresented at the mall and in chain stores. “We can dress the woman who’s fashion-minded but doesn’t want to look like a teenager,” she adds.

In addition to dresses and separates, Victoria’s Boutique offers a wide range of accessories. Bags, scarves, hats, and fashion jewelry are all big sellers and make great gifts. Jeff Lieb jewelry, which was recently featured in Allure, is popular due to its light weight when compared with other costume jewelry. Brighton jewelry and Mariana jewelry lines are also featured and are popular sellers, as are Joia De Majorca pearls.

— Libby Johnson

For more information about Victoria’s Boutique, call 270-831-2857 or visit its Facebook page.

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why not evansville

Evansville Living was founded on a question: Why not Evansville? We think it’s a question that can be asked of many ideas we collect from experiences and observations.

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Downtown Greyhound Terminal could be hub for year-round public market Question: Could Evansville develop a Downtown public

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market, similar to the Milwaukee Public Market in Wisconsin?

why not evansville?

Scott Anderson owned, developed, and operated the Evansville Municipal Market the background: from 1999 to 2004, located at Sometimes described as Milwaukee’s version of Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market, the Milwaukee Public Market, established in the northwest corner of the October 2005, is a glass-filled, two-story indoor market brimming Lloyd Expressway and First Avenue, where the marketing firm with wine, flowers, cheese, sausages, fresh produce, coffee, olive oils, beer, chocolates, spices, and gourmet take-out or eat-in food. Fire & Rain today is located.

The site was the location of the Just blocks from the downtown business district, the Milcity’s first Municipal Market, waukee Public Market is the anchor of the city’s Historic Third opened in 1916, where it served Ward, a neighborhood of warehouses that now is home to boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and bars. Eighteen vendors populate the city for decades. the market that, according to Paul Schwartz, the market’s opera- “It was an ambitious project to try to create a profitable tion and communication manager, will produce revenues of $10 market operation in Evansville million this year.

“The market is responsible for bringing 500 jobs into the Third along the lines of the Seattle Pike Place Market, St. Louis Ward,” he says, “making it an economic and destination success.”

Soulard Market, or the Mil Schwartz often hears from developers who want a similar waukee Public Market,” says public market in their downtowns. The advice he gives: “MainAnderson, a computer science tain a sense of humor and common sense. It is the reality of instructor at the University running this place; it’s what makes the market interesting and fresh. We’re very careful about not taking ourselves too seriously. of Southern Indiana. “HisWe want people to come in and have fun and come back. It’s the torically, public markets were subsidized with public monies.” quirkiness we want.”

Anderson points to the business model of the Milwaukee Public Market: To create a large private city market, it must include yearlong revenueproducing operations, like space rentals, table fees, other retail (Milwaukee’s Public Market also sells Milwaukeebranded apparel), and restaurant and bar operations.

Local produce sales alone are seasonal and cannot produce yearlong revenue streams. “A successful market,” Anderson adds, “would need to operate more than just one day a week.

Soulard (in St. Louis) seems to be successful operating from Wednesday through Saturday.”

“I believe Evansville can and will support another public market,” Anderson says. “The farmer’s market operating Downtown during the summer appears to have a large following of customers seeking a variety of products (fresh local produce, wholesale produce, manufactured or processed food products, desserts, crafts, etc).”

Anderson suggests a project, like the Milwaukee Public Market, may require investment from a combination of stakeholders. Customers should be educated, he says, that local produce would be available only during growing seasons, but wholesale produce could be available all year, in addition to all the market would offer.

our verdict:

We believe Evansville could support a Downtown municipal public market, similar to the Milwaukee Public Market.

Officials at Indiana Landmarks, owner of Evansville’s Downtown Greyhound Terminal, say that a city market and restaurant would be an ideal tenant for the old bus station, which the organization is readying for rehabilitation.

“Becoming a destination is key,” Schwarz says. “It makes it exciting and adds traffic and appeal to the city as a whole.”

Scott Anderson and his wife, René, have renovated numerous historic properties throughout Evansville, including the Vanderburgh County Jail and Sheriff’s Residence, Eagle’s Home Building, Old Post Office & Customs House, General Cigar Building (home of Tucker Publishing Group offices), Curtis Building (now known as Landmark Building), Salem Kirche, and Boehne Camp Hospital Administration Building, which Anderson has converted into apartments.

— Kristen K. Tucker

If you have a Why Not Evansville topic to propose, please contact the editors at letters@evansvilleliving.com.

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Evansville Icemen

Men of Ice Professional hockey grows the sport for youth and engages the community

By Theresa Scheller

Photo by Justin Pyles, icemen team Photographer

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ship into the ECHL (formerly known as East Coast Hockey League). With 25 years on the ice, the ECHL is the third-longest tenured professional hockey league behind only the National Hockey League and the American Hockey League.

According to Luke Burket, vice president of sales and marketing for the IceMen, Swonder lacked the professional level atmosphere because it was too small to hold crowds that professional hockey teams re-

Right Wing // Canadian Josh Beaulieu, a forward for the Evansville IceMen, is a crowd favorite during the team’s home games at the Ford Center.

Beaulieu came to Evansville after playing for the Philadelphia Flyers, who took him in the 2005 NHL draft. The popularity of ice hockey in Evansville has grown since the Evansville Youth Hockey Association was founded more than 30 years ago — and the IceMen have a lot to do with the surge in popularity. Today, 400 youth members play hockey. The players in the photo below represent the Evansville Youth Hockey Association.

Photo Provided by Craig MacDonald, Evansville Youth Hockey Association

ho are the best sports fans? The question is as old as sport itself, with every sport and municipality claiming to have the best fans. In Evansville, the question might be answered by following the clang of cowbells to the Ford Center between October and April.

Dixie Halber and her army of fans in the IceMen Maniacs Booster Club have supported — both on and off the ice — the hometown ice hockey team since Halber founded the club in 2008 after attending her first game. “I was hooked,” says the Portsmouth, Va., native who is a full-time student studying graphic design at the University of Southern Indiana. Now, the Maniacs have more than 80 members, and this cowbell-ringing, chanting, blue-wig wearing group is hard to miss.

Ron Geary, Kentucky businessman and owner of Ellis Park thoroughbred racetrack in Henderson, Ky., since 2006, took a leap of faith when he brought professional hockey to Evansville in the summer of 2008. The IceMen, a minor team under the All-American Hockey Association, opened for its first season at Swonder Ice Arena on Oct. 14, 2008. Last year, playing at the Ford Center for its second season there, the Ice Men were granted an expansion member-

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quire to be successful. All of this changed when the city’s Department of Metropolitan Development approved the construction of the Ford Center in Downtown Evansville. “When we became a co-tenant with the University of Evansville Aces, we knew we had a pretty strong foundation,” Burket says. The IceMen embraced the challenge of filling the Ford Center’s 9,400 seats (capacity for ice hockey).

Halber believes the IceMen franchise has grown to be part of the community that everyone wants to be a part of. “People involved with the Maniacs feel like they are really giving back to the community,” she says.

Burket says the Maniacs are the backbone of IceMen hockey. “They bleed blue,” Burket says. “They are who we owe a lot of credit to for keeping this franchise around here.”

The IceMen Maniacs hold a variety of fundraisers throughout the year and sell cowbells and IceMen merchandise to support the team. They provide food at games and also purchase household items for the players. The booster club also hosts a team holiday party every year.

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While diehard hockey fans attend for the thrill of the game, other spectators come out to the ice for family fun. “We know Evansville is a family-focused community, so a lot of our efforts have been family driven, “ Burket says. Fans watch the hockey, but the IceMen provide the entertainment. The franchise engages the crowd — and local sponsoring businesses — with promotions, performances, prizes, giveaways, and a chance to appear on the big screen over the ice. “There have been some difficult seasons, but people come and they are entertained,” Halber says. “It’s that atmosphere and experience that keeps people coming back.”

“It’s an experience more than it is about the team’s record,” Burket says.

Jeff Pyle, head coach and director of hockey operations in his first season with the IceMen, enjoys Evansville’s unique market. “We have great fans who are hungry for a winner in the East Coast Hockey League and, on top of that, one of the best arenas in the league.” Pyle was persuaded by owner Geary to lead the IceMen after he

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Coach Jeff Pyle launched the ECHL expansion team, the Gwinnett Gladiators, in Duluth, Ga. Community involvement has been a hallmark with the IceMen since their inception. Players visit local schools to read with students and have recently adopted an antibullying campaign. IceMen can be seen at festivals, fairs, and other events in the TriState. Local dance teams and choirs are given the opportunity to perform during hockey game intermissions, further engaging the community in the local hockey culture.

“We make sure that our faces are seen out in public at many great promotional events that are always fun and exciting for our fans to attend,” says Joshua Beaulieu, a third-year team member and a forward for the Icemen from Comber, Ontario, Canada. “Our fans show up for us, so we show up for our fans.”

“Since day one, the focus has been on the community,” Burket says. “We’ve made it a focus to get out in the community compared to just expecting people to come to us.”

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more than 30 years ago, the Evansville Youth Hockey Association now has about 400 youth members. Craig McDonald, youth hockey director, thinks it’s possible to increase that number to 500 by August 2014. “Our involvement with the IceMen has made hockey more topical in Evansville, exposing people to the game who may have never seen it before,” he says.

The Youth Hockey Association, meanwhile, assists with sales for the IceMen’s Chuck-A-Puck Program. A portion of sales benefit youth hockey, helping to purchase equipment for children whose families cannot afford to buy it on their own. Winter and spring leagues are offered, as well as various clinics throughout the year. “The partnership between EYHA and the IceMen helps to build hockey fans for life,” McDonald says.

Burket says the IceMen consistently outperform other teams in the ECH in group sales, a record the team also held in their prior league, the Central Hockey League. The IceMen play in the fourth smallest market in the league, but the team still ranks in the top five for season ticket sales, Burket says. Other cities within the league include Atlanta, Orlando, and Las Vegas. “This speaks volumes about our community wanting to support us,” Burket says.

Pyle, the team, the fans, and the entire IceMen staff are excited about the 2013-14 season and have set the bar for success high. “We are all motivated and focused on the same goal — to win games, night in and night out,” Beaulieu says.

Pyle says the strongest qualities of the team are its leadership, speed, and size. “Our goal is to be the hardest working team in the East Coast Hockey League and to play a smart-enough game that will give us a chance to win every night,” Pyle says. “We are a much younger and harder working team than last year, and I think the chemistry on this team is as good as I have ever had.”

At press time, the IceMen, who opened the season Oct. 19, led the ECH North Division with a 3-0 record.

For more information about the Evansville IceMen, call 812-250-7025 or visit evansvilleicemen.com; on the IceMen Maniacs, icemenmaniacs.com; and for the Evansville Youth Hockey Association, visit eyha.us/league.

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hey could just throw parties and pop open bottles of champagne. But that’s not how Steve Titzer and Ron and Kathy Hollander like to celebrate milestones.

Titzer, who retired from Harding, Shymanski & Co. after 37 years, and the Hollanders, who will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 23, are building houses for Habitat for Humanity of Evansville. That means they will be hammering nails into wood, maneuvering screws to fasten hinges on doors, and painting walls.

Habitat for Humanity of Evansville has built, renovated, and preserved homes for families since the organization was founded in 1984. The nonprofit seeks to eliminate poverty housing in the world by working with people in the community to create a better neighborhood in which to live and work. Habitat homes are sold to families that contribute 300 hours of sweat equity based on a 25-year, zero-interest mortgage. Families are selected based on their need for housing, ability to repay a no-profit mortgage, and a willingness to partner with Habitat.

“We couldn’t begin to address poverty housing without financial generosity and volunteer labor,” says Jo Beth Bootz, communications manager of the local Habitat for Humanity organization. “We believe that every person has something to contribute and gain from creating communities in which all people have decent, affordable places to live.”

Bootz believes that the milestone builds

by Titzer and the Hollanders showcase a creative approach to philanthropy.

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Nailing It // Habitat for Humanity wall-raisings, top, are a symbolic representation of new

opportunities and hope. Kathy and Ron Hollander, below right, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a home build. Steve Titzer, left, served as CEO of Harding, Shymanski & Co. from 1995 to 2010. After he retired, he wanted to give back by building a Habitat home.

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“As a family, we discussed a way that we could celebrate 50 years that didn’t involve gifts,” says Tricia Hollander-Henning, senior vice president of The Hollander Group at Hilliard Lyons and one of Ron and Kathy’s daughters. “We wanted to celebrate the accomplishment of 50 years of marriage by helping another family have an opportunity for that same success.”

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They’ve worked on “Blitz Builds,” week-long events where professional builders partner with local Habitat for Humanity affiliates to help fully construct or make repairs to a certain number of houses. Also, the Hollanders supported a Habitat home through their parish in 1992.

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Habitat for Humanity of Evansville offers numerous opportunities and levels of sponsorships for donors and supporters to provide simple, durable, and affordable homes to families.

“We believe that no one lives in dignity until everyone can live in dignity,” Bootz says.

“I believe the safe and affordable homes that Habitat builds are fundamental to providing an environment for strong families, and strong families are essential for breaking the cycle of poverty,” Titzer says.

He has been involved with and served on the board of Habitat for Humanity of Evansville for 22 years. He recently retired from Harding, Shymanski & Co. after 37 years with the firm. Instead of throwing a retirement party, Titzer decided to donate to Habitat for Humanity of Evansville.

The Titzer home, located at 2211 Margybeth Ave., will be purchased by Rosalind Robinson. Construction on that home began on Aug. 24 and should be completed before the end of this calendar year.

“I wanted to give something back to the community that has been so good to me,” Titzer says. “As a member of Harding, Shymanski & Co., we always have been strong believers in supporting our community, and this seemed a natural expression of celebration.”

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The Hosts of Christmas Past

Margaret and Dennis Haire’s love of vintage Christmas items fills their home and fuels a small business By Jane McManus • Photos by Heather Gray and Hannah Jay Margaret Haire pointed to a circa-1915 figurine of a small boy, dressed in red cotton batting, pushing an oversize snowball that once held Christmas candy or a surprise for a child.

“This is probably my favorite,” Margaret says, “because his face is so sweet. I just like the simplicity of it.”

The figurine is one of hundreds of mostly German antique Christmas ornaments and figurines that Margaret and her husband, Dennis, have collected since the early 1980s.

Working together, it takes Margaret and Dennis about three weeks to unpack and display their entire collection.

“And I refuse to do it until after Thanksgiving,” Margaret adds emphatically. “I love Thanksgiving.”

Margaret’s favorite ornament is one of a number of Heubach figurines the couple has collected. Heubachs were produced in Germany in the early 1900s and are noted for their active poses and hand-painted bisque faces. According to Margaret, the doll heads were produced at a factory. Ger-

Old World Charm // Dennis and Margaret Haire are more than just Christmas enthusiasts.

The East Siders are also historians who take a keen interest in the figurines and ornaments in their collection, like Heubachs, which were produced in Germany around the turn of the 20th century. Feather trees were the first artificial Christmas trees. They were made in Germany to resemble the “white pines” of the German forestland.

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man housewives then wrapped pipe stems around a core made of glue and saw dust and then covered the stems and core with cotton batting to create a figurine. Heubach figurines almost exclusively depicted actions taking place in the snow, she says.

“It was a cottage industry,” Margaret says. “It’s so interesting. It’s whimsical.”

“The fact they’re still around 100 years later and they’re so fragile,” Dennis adds, means that the Heubach figurines have stood the test of time.

Margaret’s interest in collecting antique Christmas ornaments is rooted in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio, where she has fond memories of creating ornaments with her grandmother, also named Margaret.

“I still have a few on my tree,” she says.

Margaret started off collecting German glass ornaments before moving into collecting Santa Claus figures.

The collection of Santa Claus figurines shows the evolution of a lean, stern German Father Christmas with a long coat from the 1880s to around 1900, to when Santa became a little more rotund in the era after World War I. His coat also was shorter, “and he wasn’t quite so stern,” Margaret says.

National distribution of newspapers and magazines and the 1823 publication of the poem, “The Night Before Christmas” progressing through Coca Cola ads of the 1930s reshaped the American public’s image of St. Nicholas.

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Holiday History // The physical representation of Santa Claus has evolved through the years, and the Haires’ collection honors that history.

This Santa with a long robe (with the Evansville flag, below) is one example, as is the Santa, opposite page, top right, with blue eyes and a long, hooded robe from the early 1880s. The Santa riding in a carriage, opposite page, top left, from around 1918 is a bit plumper, has a shorter coat, and also was used as a candy container. The Haires’ living room features a copy of “The Night Before Christmas,” a poem that helped transform St. Nicholas into the mod-

ern Santa. The “fairy Christmas box” was a product of Fairbank’s Fairy Soap, a popular soap brand launched in the late 1890s. This box, which the Haires discovered in the attic of an old Victorian house in Owensville, Ind., would have been used as a display for soaps on sale in general stores. It now makes a festive container for the Haires’ vintage ornaments and trinkets. The miniature Christmas tree made from odds and ends was a gift to the Haires.

Nodders like this Santa on a donkey, opposite, so-called because their Santa heads move up and down, were often used in department store windows.

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a white beard made of rabbit fur. Another Santa, sitting atop a cotton snowball, has a shorter coat and dates to the 1920s. Many of these ornaments contained candy.

“It was both a decorative and practical use,” Margaret says.

Another Santa rides a donkey whose head nods. “Nodders” — large Santa figurines — often were used in department store windows to draw attention.

“The German craftsmanship is beautiful,” Margaret says.

Dennis points to a horse-drawn wooden cart, which is particularly rare. The cart, made of wooden rails, holds the sign referring to Santa Claus as “Dealer in Good Things.” Margaret added a circa-1918 Santa candy container standing on the back of the cart among a collection of Christmas presents. Dennis, who thinks the cart dates to 1903, says he discovered a newspaper ad rolled inside the Santa advertising two suits with a coat for $22.85.

A hand-carved music box dating to the 1950s was a gift to Margaret from her mother Mary Margaret Reynolds Burt’s best friend shortly after Margaret’s birth. The music box still plays the German Christmas carol “O Tannenbaum.”

On top, Father Christmas leads a group of angels celebrating the arrival of St. Nicholas. The celebration of St. Nicholas Day remains a German tradition.

Margaret and Dennis also have collected feather trees in different sizes. Margaret says the trees were made with dyed goose feathers that were then attached to wire branches. The branches were wrapped around a paper-covered wooden trunk and were then placed in a painted wooden base.

Feather trees were created to resemble the white pines of northern Germany, according to Margaret. The branches were sparse and spaced widely apart, which showcased glass ornaments.

The trees became popular in the United States when Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1901 after President William McKinley was assassinated.

Roosevelt, a conservationist, not only promoted the use of feather trees but also advanced the development of artificial trees and Christmas tree farms out of

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More Than Trinkets // The Haires’ collection extends beyond figurines and ornaments to vintage postcards from the 1900s. The Santa Claus riding a polar bear, one of the more unique figurines, shows the range of the items in their displays.

concern for preserving the country’s forests.

Though most of the couple’s Christmas collection spends the off-season in storage, a few things remain on display all year.

An antique corner cupboard in the library of the home on Evansville’s East Side displays a group of Heubach child figurines and Santas playing in the snow.

“I think that is so cute,” Margaret says.

From a high shelf, several Belsnickel candy containers and bottle brush trees keep a stern watch over activities in the library.

German immigrants settling in Pennsylvania brought with them the image of the Pelze-Nicol (Nicholas in Fur), the “alter ego” of St. Nicholas who would leave switches or coal for misbehaving children to remind them of their naughty deeds. Though the pronunciation was altered to “Belsnickel,” he continued to visit children at Christmas time.

When asked why they enjoy having such a large collection of Christmas decorations, Margaret says it’s because she thinks “they are beautiful and unique.”

“Who wouldn’t want a Santa Claus on a polar bear?”

Dennis adds.

Margaret and Dennis also had a small business that bought and sold Christmas decorations, and so the items were an investment, as well.

“I also love that it’s an expression of the true meaning of Christmas,” Margaret says. “St. Nicholas initially represented secret, selfless giving and generosity, and the Protestant Reformation sought to point to Christ, the ultimate gift to mankind.” g

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table in Evansville resident Margaret Haire’s basement is strewn with a collection of oddities, including disembodied dolls’ legs, pieces of old rabbit fur, and small vintage bells.

“She reuses old vintage things to create a new decoration,” says her husband, Dennis. “It creates an item that has never been made.”

Margaret and her husband have been serious collectors of antique German Christmas decorations since the early 1980s. Around 1990, she began making small replicas, giving some as gifts. The couple then wondered if people might be interested in buying some of Margaret’s creations.

“The antique Christmas ornaments had become so expensive, I thought there must be a market for people who wanted to buy affordable quality recreations,” she says.

From that, “Maggie’s Memories” — named after the couple’s daughter, who is a fourth generation — was born. She signed a licensing agreement with a distributor and, in 2007, the first offerings of “Maggie’s Memories” went on sale to retailers across the U.S. and Canada.

In 2011, four years after the launch, Early American Life magazine included Margaret’s

can Crafts.

Each year, Margaret creates several new Christmas decorations, putting the prototypes together in her basement. The 2013 models include a little girl in a dark red snow suit, holding a candle and a wreath, as well as a young boy holding a bell, standing next to a small house constructed from a hollowed tree trunk, the inside of which can be lit with a battery-operated candle.

“We think about it throughout the year and look for pieces,” Margaret says. “It makes something more unique and in a less expensive way.”

In one of her creations, Margaret repurposed a pencil into a candle and turned an old planter vase into a ceramic sled. She and Dennis create the pieces with the help of Delores Coomes, an Evansville resident who works for the couple.

Margaret will be available to sign her creations on Dec. 14 at Rose Marie’s at Lea Matthews Furniture & Interiors from noon-2 p.m. and 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Also, Emanuele Fontanini, a fourth generation member of the House of Fontanini, creators of the Fontanini nativities, will be available to sign any Fontanini nativity set purchased during the event. g — Jane McManus

Beautiful Baubles // The above display case features a sample of selections from Maggie’s Memories, which has created replicas of antique German Christmas decorations and originals since 2007. The Haires’ current merchandise tags, below right, were inspired by a vintage gift tag from the early 1900s. The image has proven popular among customers, and this year, Maggie’s Memories created a replica that now is for sale.

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Tradition Treasures

Stacy and Aaron Gries add something new to their Christmas memories each year.

By Jane McManus • Photos by Will Steward

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For Stacy Gries, Christmas is about combining the unexpected with tradition.

“I love whimsical,” she says, sitting in the East Side Evansville home she shares with her three children and husband, Dr. Aaron Gries, an anesthesiologist. “Whimsical is everywhere.”

At the Gries’ house, the holiday season means Christmas decorations are everywhere. Beginning around the first of November, Stacy and decorator Cindee Bell spend at least two weeks filling the house with holiday cheer.

Just how much Christmas stuff does Stacy have?

“I have a ton,” she says, adding a large part of the collection was purchased from SugarBakers Home Fashions, an Evansville interior design store. “Just over the years, we started collecting things.”

The collection includes 15 artificial Christmas trees, one for each room in the house.

“They’re not big,” says Stacy, who stores the trees in a large room in the basement.

“But every single room has one.”

The tree nicknamed “the patient tree” is one of Stacy’s favorites. In 1995, she and Aaron were living in Indianapolis. Aaron was in medical school and Stacy worked as a dental hygienist. Stacy purchased a small artificial Christmas tree, the couple’s first, for $200.

“We were so excited,” says Stacy, of their first tree.

Then an unexpectedly high utility bill arrived.

Art and Whimsy // Dr. Aaron and Stacy

Gries don’t limit their Christmas displays to one room of their beautiful home on Boeke Road.

The living room, for instance, is an artful collection of distinctive ornaments and colorful mantel decorations. A life-sized Santa purchased from Sam’s Club keeps a watchful eye over the naughty or nice who gather at the dinner table while Nutcrackers guard the fireplace. Artist and neighbor Jan Unfried created Christmas cards that the Grieses have framed and now have on display.

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“We just couldn’t afford both,” says Stacy, who met Aaron when both were attending Reitz Memorial High School. “So we took the tree back.”

Stacy relayed the story, and her disappointment, to one of her patients. Two days later, the same tree was delivered to her door.

“Is that not a true miracle of Christmas?” she asks.

Even though it now shows some signs of age, no matter how tattered the tree becomes, “it’s not going anywhere,” Stacy adds.

A large green “Believe” ornament has been added to the “patient tree.”

“I got that just because that is such a miracle tree,” she says.

Two years ago, the Gries family moved to their new home on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Boeke Road. She was familiar with the house because previous owners were friends, and “I love the floor plan,” she says. “We can live on the first floor.”

The house is much different than the family’s previous home at the intersection of Lant Circle and Bayard Park Drive (featured in Evansville Living in July/August 2006).

It had five full stairways, tall ceilings, and was easily able to accommodate the tallest Christmas tree in the Gries collection.

But a 12-foot Christmas tree wasn’t going to fit into their new house, and Stacy didn’t want a replacement. So Bell and Cindee’s sister, Kim Coslett, tweaked four feet from the pre-lit tree, creating a special top to hide the work they had done.

Christmas Miracle // Nineteen Santas

the Grieses have collected since they were married in 1994 ascend the stairwell. The colorful nativity scene, bottom right, is kept on display year round at the Gries household. It was made and hand painted by the sixth grade class of Stacy and Aaron’s son, Sam, at Christ the King, and was bought by Stacy from the 2011 Jingle Mingle Mart, an annual auction benefiting the school.

The “patient tree” in the family room, opposite, holds special significance to Stacy and Aaron Gries as it was the first tree they purchased together. Yet when they had to pay a very high utility bill, the couple returned the tree. Stacy, who was working as a dental hygienist at the time, relayed the story to one of her patients. Two days later, the couple received the same tree as a gift.

The festooned garland consisting of portions of artificial Christmas trees drapes the railing.

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“They worked on that tree for a long time,” Stacy says, adding that Bell pleaded with her to buy a new tree instead, yet she refused.

“It’s all about maintaining and continuing the tradition,” Stacy says. “When I look at that tree, I still think of the mornings of how the kids got their presents out at the house at Lant Circle, and I just always want to have that memory. I’d rather have an old raggedy tree that we’ve had for years than get a new one (without any emotional significance.)”

Another tree — this one dubbed “the Bunco Group tree” — is decorated with miniature shoes. Stacy started a card group about six years ago and decided to surprise the members last holiday season.

“This past year, I went out and bought a shoe to fit every person’s personality,” she says. “All 18 of them. I made it a game. I held up a shoe and everyone had to guess who it was. I nailed every single personality.”

But Christmas trees aren’t the only decoration Stacy has in multiples.

Nineteen Santa dolls line the stairway, a collection Stacy began when she and Aaron were married in 1994. Her favorite is a Santa dressed head to toe in white, complete with snowshoes.

“He reminds me of winter and snow on Christmas morning,” she says.

A bigger-than-life Santa is a permanent

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fixture in the Gries’ dining room, overlooking Boeke Road.

“The reason he stays, honestly, is he weighs 300 pounds,” Stacy says. “We tell the kids Santa is watching them all year round.”

The Grieses have three boys. Sam is an eighth-grader at Christ the King Catholic School. Teddy and Charlie are fifth- and second-graders, respectively, both at St. Benedict Elementary School.

Stacy wants her children to have the same warm memories of Christmas traditions that she does. And it is not just about decorating; the holiday has a special meaning for her.

“The kids are out of school,” she says.

“There’s something about the fireplace and them running out on Christmas morning.”

Five stockings that Stacy purchased before the couple had children hang over the fireplace.

A mischievous-looking elf sits on the mantel. But he is larger than an Elf on the Shelf, a doll that has the magical ability to tell Santa about good and bad behavior.

“My boys wanted an Elf on the Shelf on steroids,” Stacy says. “They call him the foreman of the little one.”

Well-heeled // Stacy Gries decorated the

Bunco Group Tree with miniature shoes that fit her friends’ personalities. Every mantel in the Gries house is decorated in its own way. The family’s oversized Elf on the Shelf can’t be missed in the office.

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designing friends // Rosemary and Ray-

Decoration Sensation

mond De Cook decorated their home with the help of a close friend. The displays include vintage Santas that remind Rosemary of traditions she experienced as a youth. The entrance of the home, located on Waterford Place in Newburgh, Ind., is highlighted by twisted ribbons.

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for the holidays is more than just a tradition for Rosemary and Raymond De Cook. For Rosemary, the holidays are a family affair that remind her of her home country of Australia.

“It’s very important that I go all out and share with those we are close to,” she says of their home on Waterford Place in Newburgh, Ind. The couple moved to Newburgh from St. Louis in December 1993 when Raymond was offered a new job. At that time, they did not know a soul. Yet that soon changed thanks to some very friendly neighbors who quickly involved them in the community.

The De Cooks are now experts at decorating their own home. They also enjoy entertaining friends and family throughout the holiday, thanks to a little help from Rosemary’s designer.

Troy Wells works full-time as the manager of The Gap at Eastland Mall and is one of Rosemary’s close friends. “He knows how to give anything that ‘wow’ factor,” she says.

Rosemary had seen some of his gorgeous work and simply asked him to help her out around her house. “He is easy to work with, mostly using what I already had, with just a few extras such as ribbons and lights,” she says. Her own collection of items includes red ribbons, sprigs of holly, and well-placed candles. “I want my guests to feel as if I’ve transported them into a winter wonderland when they enter our home,” she says.

Long a fan of the holiday season, Rosemary has gathered a modest collection of Santas from her travels with her husband. “If they grab my attention and appear unique and different, I will find a place in my home for them,” Rosemary says. As a native of a former British colony, she has experienced certain traditions that she recognized when she twice visited England. “I do admit that I love the vintage-looking Santas,” she says. “It takes me back to how Christmas may have been in England long ago.” g EvansvilleLiving.com November | december 2013 53

Beginning in early Novem-

The 12 Trees of Christmas Christmas isn’t just one day for the Wagmeister family

By Kirsten Wagmeister • Photos by Jerry Butts

ber, every inch of our home is transformed into a glittering wonderland. Nothing is left undecorated, from the fireplace mantel, to the chandeliers, to each of the 12 trees in our house. Sounds excessive? It’s not quite enough to suit my seasonal sense of glee.

Each tree is unique to the room it resides in, and since there are 12 days of Christmas, I believe there are at least that many types of trees that one can bedeck. By October, my decorating schedule is carefully plotted out. One might think a house as holidayish as ours would take an army a month to assemble, but with the right frame of mind, a sturdy ladder, and some specially selected holiday tunes, everything comes together in just one week’s time.

The foyer tree is nestled against the stairway banister, which is decorated with Personal Touch // Dr. Lee and Kirsten Wagmeister’s home is filled with a variety of trees — 12 in all — that Kirsten creates to honor family and traditions.

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greenery, gold and red bows, red berries, and artificial magnolias.

This 9-foot-tall family tree is adorned with ornaments from my childhood, some made by our now-grown children, and those gifted to us over the years. Nearly 100 wooden ornaments hand cut and painted by my late grandfather hang on this tree’s branches. It is the tree under which our gifts are still laid out by Santa on Christmas Eve. Our other trees range in size from 3 feet to 7 ½ feet tall. The study is home to a tree dedicated to my husband, Lee. Since he is an avid golfer, it holds golf-related ornaments interspersed with Dr. Santas and large hearts symbolizing his profession as a heart surgeon. Daughter Sarah’s tree is pink, decorated to match the colors of her bedroom. Son Aaron’s tree holds more of my late grandfather’s ornaments along with those depicting Aaron’s hobbies and special interests. He plays saxophone for the Castle High School Marching Knights, so a glittering instrument sits atop his tree instead of a star.

A kitchen tree holds rambunctious elves that drink coffee, bake cookies, and sip champagne. The family room tree is more rustic, complementing the room’s colors. Other trees in the house celebrate wine with lush grapes, salute my love of birds, or pay homage to winter with snowmen. The ornaments are stored in special crates in our large storeroom and are carefully (and wistfully) packed away each January. g

Not Just Ornamental // The Wagmeister’s daughter, Sarah, has a unique pink tree that stands out from the rest. Another tree is filled with hanging miniature doctor figurines and physicians’ implements, in honor of Lee Wagmeister, a cardiothoracic surgeon. The cardinal tree recognizes Kirsten’s favorite bird.

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1 The Barefoot Cottage 812-401-3383 7766 Fruitwood Lane, Newburgh, Ind. Benedictine Blessing Bracelet, Miraculous Mary Bracelet, $29.

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American Legacy Fishing Co. 812-402-6350 500 N. Congress Ave., Suite A G. Loomis Transition Premium Hoodie made of a relaxed fit 80/20 cotton-poly blend with zippered pockets and thumbholes, $68.

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The Secret Garden 812-858-9128 101 State St., Newburgh, Ind. Dinnerware by Juliska. Gift set with four party plates in gift box. Other pieces available.

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Camelot Jewelers 812-473-5440 2178 E. Morgan Ave. Gabriel & Company 14-karat white gold Victorian Halo engagement ring showcases quality fit for a queen. Prices starting around $599.

Gigi’s Cupcakes 812-437-9149 236 N. Burkhardt Road Gigi’s Holiday Cupcakes — perfect for Holiday catering.

7 8 Brinker’s Jewelers 812-476-0651 111 S. Green River Road Shinola Runwell 47mm watch, $550.

BasketKases Gift Shoppe 812-491-9799 2009 Lincoln Ave. Bring in your favorite bottle of wine and select from wide variety of gourmet food items, candles, and accessories for your customized holiday basket, $35-$200.

9 Stephan G. Sanders Custom Clothiers 812-962-3333 20 N.W. Fourth St. Made in U.S.A., Allen-Edmonds men’s shoes; Strand in walnut color, $345; Maxfield in chili color, $275.

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The Musician’s Den 812-471-2740 4612 Vogel Road Takamine ProSeries. The hardest working guitar, from $1,000.

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Gigi’s Cupcakes

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812-437-9149 236 N. Burkhardt Road Gigi’s signature Jingle Box. A dozen of our holiday cupcakes.

812-463-6040 113 S.E. Fourth St. Give the gift of great food in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

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The Barefoot Cottage 812-401-3383 7766 Fruitwood Lane, Newburgh, Ind. Chevron and striped watches, $37.

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Flutter 812-490-9642 100 State St., Newburgh Frye vintage leather boot in burnt red, $368.

14 The Diamond Galleria by Rogers 812-477-1388 6245 Vogel Road The birth of a child is a special time in a woman’s life. Give her a Push Present, a gift of diamonds and gold. $399-1299.

16 Stephan G. Sanders Custom Clothiers 812-962-3333 20 N.W. Fourth St. All cotton sport shirts from Robert Talbott.

Hidden button-down collar, $195.

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Image Eye Care 812-477-6243 5600 E. Virginia St., Suite A Stunning, red two-toned frame

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812-457-9574 6840 Logan Dr., Suite. B Beaded necklace, bracelet, and earrings made in Ethiopia from recycled metal beads crafted by hand from melted bullet casings and vintage coins. Necklace, $68; bracelet, $30; earrings, $28.

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Lea Matthews Furniture and Interiors 812-474-4266 5611 E. Morgan Ave. The Bradington Young Marietta Tub Chair would be a perfect addition to any room and is made in the U.S.A.

Tin Man Brewing Co. 812-618-3227 1430 W. Franklin St. Feel like part of the team with your very own Tin Man work shirt. Made from 100 percent durable cotton, M-XXL, $40.

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The Lollipop Tree 812-401-8733 5625 E. Virginia St. Glamorously embellished women’s daisy belt and fox belt by Judith March. $59.99 retail value.

812-402-6350 500 N. Congress Ave., Suite A Shimano Stradic Ci4+ spinning reel is extremely light, durable, and strong.

Available in five different sizes, $220-$240.

Vecchio’s Italian Market 812-490-7879 14 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, Ind. Customized gourmet gift baskets, starting at $20.

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Dan’s Comp 812-477-8828 1412 S. Green River Road 2014 Cannondale Synapse 6 Road Bike, $1,250.

812-471-7945 4406 E. Morgan Ave. Baby Lock Tiara 16” sit-down quilting machine. Comes with its own table, natural colored LED lights, and sews up to 1,500 spm.

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812-962-3333 20 N.W. Fourth St. Designer Geoff Nicholson Italian-made neckwear, woven silk regimental holiday stripes, $140.

27 The Secret Garden 812-858-9128 101 State St., Newburgh, Ind. Blue and white Chinese porcelain. Large selection available.

28 The Diamond Galleria by Rogers 812-477-1388 6245 Vogel Road Emerald green is the color of the year.

Available in many styles, price ranges, and colors.

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Ultimate Fit 812-431-0201 1308 S. Green River Road Brooks running/walking shoes in men’s and women’s sizes, starting at $90.

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812-401-3383 7766 Fruitwood Lane, Newburgh, Ind. Barr-Co. fir and grapefruit scented hand soap, $29; lotion, $29; surface cleaner, $20; room/textile spray, $19.

812-399-2726 2308 W. Franklin St. Canvas Wall Décor with cow, several different sizes and animals available, starting at $12.

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Brinker’s Jewelers 812-476-0651 111 S. Green River Road Diamond studs, starting at $400.

Stephan G. Sanders Custom Clothiers 812-962-3333 20 N.W. Fourth St. Designer Geoff Nicholson Italian-made neckwear, woven all silk microdots, $140.

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812-402-6350 500 N. Congress Ave., Suite A Shimano Dyfender insulated full suit rain gear. 2013 ICAST Best of Show Apparel winner, $470.

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Brinker’s Jewelers 812-476-0651 111 S. Green River Road Nomos Glashuette Tangente Datum watch, starting at $2,610.

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812-618-3227 1430 W. Franklin St. Women love beer, too! Made from 60 percent cotton and 40 percent polyester. Available in sizes S-XL, $25.

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The Musician’s Den 812-471-2740 4612 Vogel Road The best of British tube amps, Marshall, Laney & Orange, from $400.

Karama 812-457-9574 6840 Logan Dr. Suite B Elegant 100 percent Ethiopian handspun and handwoven cotton wrap, $55.

812-476-0651 111 S. Green River Road India Hicks Love Letters, starting at $150.

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812-401-1202 500 N. Congress Ave., Suite B Peterson Classic pipes and accessories, $75-$500.

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Brinker’s Jewelers 812-476-0651 111 S. Green River Road Pandora charms, starting at $25.

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Thyme in the Kitchen 812-399-2726 2308 W. Franklin St. Emile Henry’s four-serving Tagine cooks delicious vegetables and fall-offthe-bone meats, $135.

812-474-4266 5611 E. Morgan Ave. 2013 Annual Snowflake ornament from Swarovski adds elegant sparkle to your tree in beautiful cut crystal with metal tag and white satin ribbon.

46 Let’s Sew 812-471-7945 4406 E. Morgan Ave. Baby Lock Ovation eightthread serger with knee lift, six bright LED lights, and 87 stitch combinations. Needle tray has a small magnet underneath so your needles stay put.

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The Barefoot Cottage 812-401-3383 7766 Fruitwood Lane, Newburgh, Ind. Radiance beaded pillow, $89.

Image Eye Care 812-477-6243 5600 E. Virginia St., Suite A If you’re looking for frames that are unique and rich in color, you’ll find them in the Theo Eyewear collection.

The Diamond Galleria by Rogers

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812-477-1388 6245 Vogel Road Rhythm of Love jewelry… Powered by her heartbeat. Prices range from $199-$999.

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Stephan G. Sanders Custom Clothiers 812-962-3333 20 N.W. Fourth St. World’s finest money clip from M-CLIP. Rhodium with black or cognac alligator, $249.

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812-909-2897 1211 Tutor Lane Ark & Co. vegan leather bomber jacket, $78.

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812-401-1202 500 N. Congress Ave., Suite B Liga Privada cigars, $15 and up.

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812-477-8828 1412 S. Green River Road 2014 Schwinn Cream 2 Urban Bike, $490.

MANNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 812-473-7005 2913 Lincoln Ave. Holiday gift certificates in denominations of $10 and up.

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The Diamond Galleria by Rogers 812-477-1388 6245 Vogel Road Vintage looks – Beautiful bands and bracelets adorned with diamonds.

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Karama 812-457-9574 6840 Logan Dr., Suite B All-natural, whipped body butter and lip balm made in Malawi, placed within a hand-carved wooden jar. Kuba travel bag, $30; body butter, $20; lip balm, $10.

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by Rogers 812-477-1388 6245 Vogel Road Diamonds are forever. Timeless pieces from ½ to 15 ct. t.w. starting at $299.

Tin Man Brewing Co. 812-618-3227 1430 W. Franklin St. Official Tin Man logo T-shirt. Made from 60 percent cotton and 40 percent polyester. Available in both men’s and women’s styles, S-3XL, $20.

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812-399-2726 2308 W. Franklin St. The Sahara jar is a large, ceramic-lidded jar featuring zebra stripe pattern in black and brown tones and a classic finial lid, starting at $53.

812-437-9149 236 N. Burkhardt Road Cupcake gift tags.

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The Musician’s Den 812-471-2740 4612 Vogel Road G&L Guitars, Guitars by Leo. Founded by Leo Fender in 1979. Tribute Series, starting at $470.

63 64 The Barefoot Cottage 812-401-3383 7766 Fruitwood Lane, Newburgh, Ind. “Better Not Pout” door knocker, $13.

The Diamond Galleria by Rogers 812-477-1388 6245 Vogel Road Visit the Le Vian® Chocolate Boutique for delicious Strawberry Gold, Chocolate Diamonds, and Sea Blue Aquamarine. $499 and up.

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The Secret Garden 812-858-9128 101 State St., Newburgh, Ind. Vintage-style holiday houses.

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Stephan G. Sanders Custom Clothiers 812-962-3333 20 N.W. Fourth St. Men’s stars and stripes cufflinks and sterling formal stud set from BAADE, $145 and $295.

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The Barefoot Cottage 812-401-3383 7766 Fruitwood Lane, Newburgh, Ind. Vintage Mary Ornament, $19.

Image Eye Care 812-477-6243 5600 E. Virginia St., Suite A Straight from Paris, these blue Lafont frames are bold yet versatile for any occasion.

69 Chloe & Isabel Jewelry Call Jessica Wood at 618-201-7233 to schedule your jewelry party. www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/jessicaw Overlapping Metal Disc Collar necklace and earrings, $98 and $38. Fox Wrap Ring with emerald crystal marquise, $38.

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812-471-7945 4406 E. Morgan Ave. Baby Lock Enterprise embroidery machine with 10 needles sewing at 1,000 spm and built-in NeedleCam™ digital camera.

Brinker’s Jewelers 812-476-0651 111 S. Green River Road Ippolita Stella Collection Bangles, starting at $395.

Just Rennie’s Cookie Co. 812-490-8098 102 S.E. Fourth St. 12-count box of assorted cookies, $25.

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Lea Matthews Furniture and Interiors 812-474-4266 5611 E. Morgan Ave. The Fontanini® Heirloom Nativity® prized for its life-like sculpting, meticulous hand painting, and attention to detail. The collection includes sets, figures, and accompanying structures in several different sizes.

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Well Trained The Local Loco Model Railroad Club Stays on Track All Aboard! For 25 years, the

Photos by Zach Straw

Local Loco Model Railroad Club has been conducting area model railroad shows for residents of the Tri-State area. The club’s roughly 20 members design intricate track layouts and backdrops and share the same passion for model railroading.

“We all strongly believe it is a terrific hobby because it involves so many different creative aspects,” says Norman Morgan, former club president/treasurer and an active member. “The club’s goal is to get it out in front of the public.”

The organization has hosted shows at the Newburgh, Ind., Boonville, Ind., and Downtown Evansville libraries, American Baptist Church, and Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, among a number of additional locations. The club’s most recent September show at Evansville’s iconic Pagoda reeled in just over 800 spectators over two days.

“Model railroading is often a solitary hobby,” says Morgan.

“Well, not so much solitary, as out of view. If somebody is out playing tennis, you see them.

If somebody is by the river fishing, you see them. Model railroading takes place in somebody’s basement, or backroom, and the general public doesn’t get to see it.”

One of the club’s main goals is to provide the general public with a free show that exposes individuals to the beauty of model trains. Every month except in December, the organization meets at Shepherd Hills Lutheran Church, 3600 Oak Hill Road, to discuss, plan, and critique information about both upcoming and previous shows. The group then compiles its track work, backdrop decoration, and overall art.

“We set up layouts and run trains for the enjoyment of kids of all ages,” Morgan says with a grin. “And for train purposes, those are kids from 3 to 83.”

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Engineering Greatness // Vernon Shaw is a model train enthusiast who built the below barn to scale based on a still-standing barn on Lynn Road, not far from the Ohio River in Newburgh, Ind. The communities are built to scale and reproduce what could be an entire town built around train tracks, with miniature people, a tavern, and a pool hall.

The club’s next show is scheduled for Nov. 23 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 24 from noon-4 p.m. at the Owensville (Ind.) Community Center, 302 E. Warrick St. For more information about the Local Loco Model Railroad Club, visit locallocomodelrr.org.

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artful living

from life Chris Thomas paints meaningful legacies for clients’ homes

It’s often said that all art is subjective. This couldn’t be more true for Evansville residents J. Cory Mills and his wife, Annelle, who commissioned Henderson, Ky., artist Chris Thomas to paint For Annelle, the jewel of their home and the centerpiece of their dining room. Completed in 2009 as a present from Cory to his wife, the rich, colorful work depicts items personally chosen

by Annelle to represent her family and represent “things that come to life for her, from her own life,” Cory says. The artwork honors Annelle by honoring her past, and the painting itself will become an heirloom to be passed down to the Mills’ own children and grandchildren.

Preserving a family member’s legacy also was the reason Greg Gibson, a Henderson resident and producer, commissioned a painting from Thomas in 2008. “I had this idea to give a painting that represented my grandmother’s life to my mother for Christmas,” he says. His maternal grandmother, Ernestine Seitz, still was living when the painting was undertaken, and Gibson brought a number of her personal belongings and accessories to Thomas. The artist chose the items he felt would make the most Portrait of an Artist // Chris Thomas, Annelle Mills, and J. Cory Mills, above, frame For Annelle. Ernestine’s Accessories, left, was commissioned by Greg Gibson in honor of his maternal grandmother. Below left, Trish DeSocio stands with Thomas near his Romeo and Juliet, which she purchased.

Photos of Chris Thomas and his clients by Greg Eans.

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compelling composition and consulted with Gibson to make sure the arrangement met with his approval. After the painting was completed, Gibson described the included items and what they represent in a letter to the 10 family members who received a limited edition reproduction print of the original artwork: “Each object has significant meaning: the Carnival glass bowl of fruit her mother, Virgie Hoover, served ambrosia from during the holidays; the leather gloves and topaz necklace and bracelet are symbols of Ernestine’s keen eye for fashion; the tape measure represents her 50-plus year career in the fashion textiles industry, with the majority of those years at C.B.S. Dress Factory 78 november | december 2013 Evansville Living

in Henderson; the pumpkin paisley Saro scarf was one of the last fashion gifts I gave her; the abundance of fruit symbolizes God’s gift of family and the importance of both to her.”

Today, the original painting, titled Ernestine’s Accessories, hangs in Gibson’s mother’s home, and Gibson gratefully recalls that his grandmother, who passed away in 2012 at age 97, was able to enjoy and appreciate the painting in the last years of her life. “It meant something to her, and that was important,” Gibson says. “It was just an incredible opportunity to take these mementos from a family member and create an original work of art.”

Because Thomas’ style typically marries symbolic ob-

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harmony with it.” Thomas also consulted closely with the couple about the composition and the painting’s progress as first the sketch, and then the final work itself, began to take shape. The cost of any commission is influenced by its physical size and also by its complexity, Thomas explains. Agreeing on elements and expectations ahead of time helps ensure the buyer understands the value of the finished product.

However, both Mills and Gibson also wanted to give Thomas as much creative freedom as possible, to allow the specific characteristics of his painting style to come through. Says Gibson, “Many times, buyers can put too many constraints on an artist, but being an artist myself, I understood the need to give Chris total creative liberties to do what he wanted.”

The Mills, too, trusted Thomas to bring his signature style to the work. Says Cory, jects with realistic still-life compositions, “It was amazing to watch the progress, reminiscent of the Old Masters in their until suddenly, at the end, it came to life.” richness and depth, he finds that commis- But Thomas’ involvement didn’t end with sions such as those from Gibson and the the last brushstroke: He likes to accompaMills lend themselves well to his way of ny his finished commissions to their new painting. However, working with others’ homes, bringing along a variety of frame personal objects and input challenge him samples for the homeowners to consider in a positive way. “These types of paintin the space where the work is to hang. ings give me a problem to solve, an assign- In the end, working with Thomas ment, and I know I have to make them proved almost as meaningful for the Mills work. Maybe there are colors I wouldn’t as the finished painting itself. “We were have used, or maybe there are elements a part of the creative decision-making I wouldn’t have used in a composition process from the beginning,” says Cory. myself. But without them, I may not have “For us, we don’t only see it for what it ended up making these paintings, which is — a beautiful work of art representing I now love as much as any I’ve created on our family — but we will always share that my own.” experience of being part of its creation.”

For each commission, Thomas — Jesika Ellis encourages the buyers to work with him through the process, from discussing posEvansville Living previously featured Chris sible places for a painting in their space, Thomas in its July/August 2008 issue. For to the size, colors, and mood of the work. more information about Chris Thomas, visit christhomasfineart.com. He is represented For the Mills’ painting, Thomas made a locally by Nance Galleries in Evansville visit to the couple’s home before beginand nationally by John Pence Gallery, San ning the commission, to take measureFrancisco; Horizon Fine Art Gallery, Jackson ments and “get a feel for the room and Hole, Wyo.; Miller Gallery, Cincinnati; and Whistle Pike Gallery, Fredericksburg, Texas. an idea, color-wise, of what might be in

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Arched doorways, high ceilings, Italian sconces, and a luxurious outdoor space add the perfect touches to such a beautiful home.

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Vitals: This beautiful McCutchanville estate is situated on almost two acres that cannot be duplicated. Tucked away on gorgeous grounds, with garden sitting areas, a winding waterfall, and much more, this home provides a great way to relax. The property is perfect for outdoor entertaining with an in-ground pool, pool house, large patios, and more. The four-bedroom home is full of charm and character and includes a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Wolf gas stove, Fehrenbacher cabinetry, fireplaces, and crown molding.

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

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All Shook Up Snow globes bring holiday cheer all year

Snow globes are a holiday favorite, and you can design one that fits perfectly with your other winter décor, or one that holds a special meaning.

Snow globes can be created from any clear, watertight container and a small trinket. Tree ornaments, holiday village accessories (especially trees), vintage plastic figurines, or brooches and pins are all possibilities.

Here is the list of supplies you’ll need:

• Jar or other clear container (with original lid)

• Holiday trinkets or ornaments

• White glitter

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• Variety of craft accessories such as pompons, sequins, beads, etc.

• White foam sheets (roughly two sheets per snow globe)

• Hot glue gun and sticks

• Clear or white glass beads (optional)

• Ribbon (optional)

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Trace the mouth of your jar onto the white foam.

You will need roughly four to six circles of foam. Cut them out and glue them together to create the inside base of your snow globe. Glue this base to the inside of the lid.

Use hot glue to attach your trinket to the foam in the lid.

Fill the jar with water and sprinkle in glitter. To create a more elegant look, add clear or silver glass beads.

Kids can have fun choosing which elements to add to their snow globes — pompons, plastic beads, and sequins all work well.

Add hot glue to the mouth of the jar and screw the lid in place. If you like, you can tie a ribbon around the bottom of the snow globe. Now it is ready to be used as a decoration or to be given as a thoughtful holiday gift.

— Emily Endress

Details matter. Just ask an architect who takes the time to craft an elegant building design, or an artist sculpting a fine work of art. For a landscape, details enable homeowners to create their own, one-of-a-kind space. As an extension of their personality, home, or business, it’s theirs and theirs alone.

It takes time to design a space and to determine the features that will best personalize a landscape. You don’t have to do all the work at once.

Projects can be phased in over time; different details can be layered on and added in. I always encourage people who will invest in their landscape to consult with a designer to develop an overall plan that guides the process.

You might not realize the variety of details involved when planning an outdoor space. I look at landscaping as the final touch and as a great way to set off and create a space that is wonderful to look at. But I also like spaces that can be enjoyed from within. Sometimes, simple is better. Still, when going the simple route, choose wisely. Detailing a landscape goes far beyond selecting specific plants. The

choices and placement are important to the overall project, but deciding on plants sometimes can be the easiest part of the job.

It’s important to decide where structures will be located and how they will flow throughout the property as this helps to dictate how the space will be used. The project’s budget can drive the choice of materials, but there are many options that can add an extra bit of excitement to the space.

Elements such as lighting, water features, planters, or artwork can dramatically change the look or feel of the space. Outdoor lighting can extend the amount of time homeowners are able to enjoy the space, and it creates a wonderful nighttime atmosphere. A water feature is a great way to draw people in and to drown out the surrounding noise. Large planters with seasonal floral arrangements catch the eye and help build interest. Whether it’s a large sculpture or piece of art, or something as simple as a bunny or garden gnome, added details create added interest.

— Brian Wildeman

Brian Wildeman is a landscape architect at Landscapes by Dallas Foster Inc., 825 Canal St. He can be reached at 812-882-0719 and dallasfoster.com.

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Modern Love Architectural historian Alan Higgins researched Evansville’s Mid-Century Modern homes for two books to be released next year

By Victoria Grabner • Photos by Alan Higgins “You could easily study your clients for three months, go to parties with them, spend a weekend in their home if possible, before you draw that first line on paper,” Ralph Robert “Bob” Knapp once said. “Of course, that’s the idealistic approach.”

Yet Knapp wasn’t an idealist. The son of Ralph Paul Knapp and Leona S. Rohlfer was one of Evansville’s most prominent architects of the Mid-Century Modern style, but he was also part of the Greatest Generation. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy before he even graduated from high school, served as a machine gunner, and was inches away when his own best friend, a navigator, was shot through the eyes and killed during a World War II dogfight. When he returned from the war, Knapp earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Illinois in 1951. By 1960, he was a partner in the Evansville architectural firm of Hironimus-Knapp-Given Associates, sharing offices with fellow architects 82 november | december 2013 Evansville Living

Flirting With Modernism // The

Michael D. Helfrich house on the West Side was designed by Clifford Shopbell, whose architectural firm was a harbinger of early modernism.

The light fixtures and decorative stained glass window treatments in this interior stairwell are in addition to this room’s clean lines and minimalist treatments. Jennifer Palmer is in the process of renovating the home she purchased in 2004. “The woodwork and the workmanship in these homes — you just don’t find it anymore,” she says.

Natural Beauty // The Iley B. Browning Jr. family was the first owner of this 440 Scenic Drive residence, top and above right, which architect Ralph Robert Knapp designed in 1954. The Brownings remained at the house through 1973.

The William Bulger house, left, is another Knapp design. The exterior is a combination of Tennessee sandstone and cedar clapboards. Knapp built his own home at 2513 Allens Lane, above left, in 1952.

Higgins says the house is “like a time capsule.�

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Reading in Redwood // Matt Rowe and his partner, Ben Franz, rent the William Gumberts residence at 22 Chandler Ave. “We wanted a place where we could entertain, and this house has it,” Rowe says of the upper-floor area with high ceilings and an open floor plan that faces Chandler Avenue. The spiral staircase and skylight, below right, are part of one of the home’s six round towers. Rowe and Franz have made the circular reading room, below left, their own with books and picture frames. At one time the home’s exterior center cut redwood cladding was as vibrant as the interior redwood.

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John Hironimus and Wallace Given. Knapp wore skinny neckties, told people the truth, and was always on the lookout for new, innovative ideas that would inspire him to think differently.

“We were always like, ‘Come on, Dad!’” Kristie Knapp Kirsch laughs, recalling the ways he’d make Kristie and her brother, Keith, wait around on trips outside of Evansville while he snapped photographs of items he thought were contemporary or unusual. “It always drove us crazy as kids.”

The Evansville resident is happy to talk about her father, who died from a heart attack at age 57, and she’ll likely have more to say about him when S. Alan Higgins makes two projects available to the public in January. Higgins, 30, is an architectural historian and serves as the director of architectural and cultural history for Cultural Resource Analysts Inc., which is located in the Old Courthouse. He is the president of the Preservation Alliance of Evansville and also sits on the board of Indiana Modern, Indiana Landmarks’ statewide advisory committee.

Since around March 2011, he has researched and documented, through photography, existing Modern architecture in Evansville built between 1945 and 1975. In all, this Louisvillenative and married father of two has documented more than 250 examples of modern architecture throughout the city, largely because of his own interest in the subject. Now, he is in the final stages of completing the book “Unnoticed Modern: The Mid-Century Architecture of Evansville, Indiana.” His second project, “Vision & Legacy,” will focus on the work of Hironimus-Knapp-Given, a regionally important firm whose work, Higgins says, has been previously unrecognized. Both works, when completed, will be freely available to the public through local and statewide preservation agencies.

The book introduces and explains the concept of Modernism in Evansville and how it evolved from designs of previous decades to become more prevalent in the 1950s and 1960s through architects like Knapp. Individual chapters of the book are dedicated to architecture in five categories.

Higgins illustrates these chapters with his own photographs.

Higgins says the “Unnoticed Modern” project is the first systematic look at

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Comfort and Style // The Webb Brasseale residence at 950 S. Meadow Road, opposite left, was designed by architect Gerald A. Huber. Brasseale established Evansville’s first modern car wash in 1948. The kitchen, living, and dining rooms are all entirely open. They flow into one another and revolve around a central sunken hearth that is open on three sides.

this period of Evansville’s history. In fact, Evansville is not very well known for its Mid-Century Modern structures — at least when compared to Columbus, Ind., whose best-known home of this period is the Miller House. Designed by Eero Saarinen, the house was commissioned in 1953 by industrialist J. Irwin Miller, one of the co-founders of Cummins, a diesel engine manufacturer.

“The significance of the Mid-Century Modern movement is it represented a shift away from the hand-made organic architecture of the pre-World War II era to that of man-made material and technical innovation,” says Stewart Sebree, director of Indiana Landmarks’ Southwest Field Office in Evansville.

Modern materials, such as plastic, molded plywood, Plexiglas, aluminum, and Lucite, Sebree says, were hallmarks of the movement. The open concept designs married indoor spaces to the outside and changed how people used the designed environment.

“It’s about honesty with the construction materials — natural or synthetic — and a harmony of the building with its natural surroundings,” he adds.

In the post-war era, having a home meant attaining the American dream, Higgins says. That was a cherished concept.

“But commissioned homes were sacred,” he says, adding that they weren’t just about utility. “They were designed to be engaged and molded by the client-homeowner, often becoming an extension or outward expression of their belief in the contemporary lifestyle.”

Some architects, notably Frank Lloyd Wright, designed architecture that fit the particulars of the architect rather than the homeowner. But this local brand of modernism was about collaboration and shared vision, Higgins says.

His projects involved extensive archival research and documentation. He reviewed

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One chapter of the “Unnoticed Modern” book will present biographies on some of the more prolific architects of the period. Hironimus, Knapp, and Given were tremendous community leaders, Higgins says, yet Knapp is one of the architects of the Mid-Century Modern period that Higgins most admires.

“Convicted by an unshakable belief in both his work and his community, Knapp embraced life, his profession, and the City of Evansville, taking leadership in both the professional and local community, through which he imprinted his desires for a better city,” Higgins writes in the work titled “Vision & Legacy.”

To understand how design can make a family happy, talk to Lucille “Lucy” Ewer.

She’s 85 and still lives at what is referred to as the Iley Browning residence. Knapp designed the 440 Scenic Drive home, which was built in 1955, on Evansville’s East Side. Lucille Ewer and her late husband, Bob, purchased the home in 1974. They have four children.

“Even though we’re in the city, it’s more like being out in the country,” Ewer says about the foxes, hummingbirds, and even the occasional deer she can see from inside the house.

“The upstairs has a lot of glass, too, and I like to read up there so I can see down into the backyard.”

Many windows and skylights provide ample light and allow Ewer to see out into the woods. At 3,100 square feet, the structure is large yet informal enough to accommodate holiday gatherings, like the one she will have this Thanksgiving with her children and grandchildren.

Evansville native and trained architect Keith Knapp grew up in the house at 2513 Allens Lane that his father built in 1952. The home has lots of glass, exposed wood beams, roof deck, and stone accent walls.

The home was unique in other ways, too. It was built with radiant heat piping, which was unusual at the time and meant that heat rose from the floor. Also, the exterior of the house was covered with redwood, which is resistant to termites, bugs, and possibly woodpeckers, Keith Knapp says.

That same redwood covers the exterior parts of the interior of the 22 Chandler Ave. home Evansville art collector and philanthropist William Gumberts commissioned in 1969

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“Modern buildings here are often overlooked and demolished, or remodeled beyond recognition.

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in Downtown Evansville. Matt Rowe and his partner, Ben Franz, rent this two-story rectangle with six round towers from owner Larry Miller, who resides in an adjacent house.

Rowe says that while Philip Brown proposed the initial design, the project was completed by architects Rupert Condict and Will Fosse.

“They worked with contractor Bob Davies, whose skilled craftsmen made the house a reality,” Rowe says. The exterior as well as parts of the interior are clad in vertical boards of center cut redwood. The wood conforms to the cylindrical curves of the house with no visible nail holes, Rowe says. Each piece is beveled and nailed on the back side. (Robert A. Davies died Oct. 15 at the age of 89.)

Rowe, incidentally, met Higgins through the Preservation Alliance of Evansville; Rowe actually preceded Higgins as president of that organization. He’s also very supportive of Higgins’ projects.

“Modern buildings here are often overlooked and demolished, or remodeled beyond recognition,” Rowe says. “Alan’s survey reminds us of the value of these buildings and of our own history.”

Higgins’ works, “Unnoticed Modern” and “Vision & Legacy,” will be appreciated by both preservation experts and novices.

Ewer, for instance, freely admits that she is far from a student of architecture. Yet with her books, her light, her hummingbirds, and the large family that will visit her this Thanksgiving, she knows her Mid-Century Modern style home inside and out.

Besides, she adds, “Higgins is so pleasant to be with and to talk to,” Ewer says. “I think it’s going to be very interesting to read about all these homes. I really do.”

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on the menu A Holiday Meal // hot dish Inlumi’s Corned Beef Hash // think drinks Sugar Plum Fairy Latte

Food & Drink now that’s sweet

Mmh, lecker!* Evansville resident shares her favorite holiday cookie with friends, family, and the community Teresa Alexander doesn’t need Christmas music or an Advent calendar to bake springerles. This Evansville resident, whose father inspired her love for baking, creates the traditional, anise-flavored German cookies year-round for friends, family, craft shows, and herself. And she’s been doing it for 30 years.

“It’s sort of an addictive taste,” she says of the cookie, which takes time to produce. The dough must first sit overnight before a mold or roller with an embossed design is pressed onto it. The dough then air dries before it is baked in the oven. After it’s removed from the oven, it again sits to air dry. Alexander’s springerles have a variety of embossed designs, including flowers, birds, cranes, squirrels, and other elements from nature.

Over the years, Alexander has perfected her springerle baking technique. Her key baking tool is also a sentimental good luck charm: a mixing bowl. Alexander’s mother received the white bowl with big, red polka dots as

a wedding gift 60 years ago. The bowl means a lot to Alexander; it is the only remaining item of her mother’s after a devastating fire.

Alexander whips up every batch of cookies in this special bowl.

Alexander moved back to her hometown of Evansville and now lives on the northeast side of Vanderburgh County after spending 10 years in Asheville, N.C. She will be selling her delicious springerles at upcoming craft shows and takes special orders.

Most of her cookies are baked to give away to family and friends.

“They are a traditional cookie that you cannot find in a grocery store,” she says. The fact that they are unique and hard to find is the reason Alexander loves being able to bake and share the springerles, but not as much as she loves enjoying the delicious, one-of-akind cookies herself.

— Theresa Scheller For more information or to order springerle cookies, email Alexander at farmhousespringerles@gmail.com.

Naschkatze** // Teresa Alexander is especially attached to her mother’s red and white bowl and uses it to form the batter for her springerles, which are then embossed with variety of designs.

Photos by heather gray *ooh, DELICIOUS! **person with a sweet tooth

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on the menu

Poached pears with chocolate sauce and French vanilla ice cream

Haute Cuisine Fine dining takes planning, and these experts can help By Victoria Grabner It’s not the type of meal that’s typically put together at the last minute. For those who often host large family gatherings at Thanksgiving and Christmas, the tablescapes, the seating arrangements, the menu, and the drink list are often planned well in advance. Yet even the most skilled entertainers sometimes need a little help. We’ve called in three culinary masters to present a holiday menu that can be tackled by even the most recipe wary: Eli Haddix, the service manager at Bonefish Grill; Doug Rennie, co-owner of Just Rennie’s Catering; and Scott Schymik, owner of Kirby’s Private Dining. These talented local chefs developed their own flavorful recipes for Evansville Living readers that will both please the palate and make for good holiday cheer. Wine-lovers might consider the suggestions of Ron Hull, manager of The Winetree, 1951 Washington Ave., who carefully selected bottles to pair with each dish.

• 6 to 8 ounce Sashimi grade tuna steak (fresh, not frozen) • Ground coriander • Paprika • Cayenne pepper • Kosher salt • Cracked black pepper

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Olive oil Toasted sesame seed oil Vegetable oil Wasabi paste 2 limes Rice vinegar Rice noodles

instructions: Begin by boiling 1.5-2 quarts of water. Cook rice noodles as directed on packaging. Once cooked, drain the noodles and run cold water over them to stop cooking process.

Season tuna with equal parts paprika, cayenne, and coriander, along with a light dusting of kosher salt and fresh black pepper.

Rub spices into tuna with extra virgin olive oil. Set aside.

For wasabi-lime vinaigrette, whisk together 3/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tube wasabi paste (about

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Appetizer: Seared tuna with wasabi-lime vinaigrette. Recipe by Eli Haddix.

Chicken Napoleon

1.5 ounce), juice from 2 limes, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. After fully mixing, set aside until ready to serve. Just before serving, whisk again to ensure fullest flavor.

Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet until hot. Oil should just barely coat bottom of pan. Add tuna and don’t walk away! You’ll only need to sear each side 30 seconds to 1 minute at most to achieve the perfect rare sear. Slice tuna and serve it over a bed of rice noodles, drizzling vinaigrette over top.

wine: 2012 Meiomi Pinot Noir. This rich, full-bodied Californian with a backbone of acidity will stand up to the paprika, vinegar, and limes and not get lost. $20.99.

Entrée: Chicken Napoleon with wilted baby spinach, pesto, buffalo mozzarella, provolone, and bourbon cream. Recipe by Doug Rennie.

Sauce Ingredients: • 1 cup chicken broth • 1 cup heavy cream • 1 tablespoon bourbon

Seared tuna with wasabi-lime vinaigrette

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• Salt, pepper to taste • ½ teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet (a browning and seasoning sauce)

• Homemade roux to thicken to desired consistency

instructions: Heat chicken broth and cream together until hot. Thicken with roux, made with equal parts butter and flour (search online for an easy roux how-to). Add Kitchen Bouquet and bourbon. Season with salt and pepper.

Marinate chicken in balsamic vinegar and olive oil for at least an hour. Grill chicken until done and then rest. Spread storebought or homemade basil pesto and sun-dried tomato pesto on bottom layer of chicken.

hot dish Top with one slice of Buffalo mozzarella cheese. Wilt baby spinach by cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender and add on top of cheese. Put second layer of chicken on top. Put in 350-degree oven until cheese starts to melt. Take out and top off with more baby spinach. Pour sauce over chicken or on bottom of plate. Serve with fresh grilled vegetables.

Photo by maxwell W. tucker

wine: 2011 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Karia Chardonnay. This Napa Valley, Calif., will have enough structure to cut through the richness of the chicken broth and the heavy cream. $34.59.

Dessert: Poached pears with chocolate sauce and French vanilla ice cream. Recipe by Scott Schymik.

For the pears: • 6 Bosc, Bartlett, or Anjou pears • 3 quarts cranberry juice

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2 cups red wine 1 cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon allspice berries

instructions: Peel pears and trim off top and bottom, saving top stem for decoration. Using an apple corer, core the pears. Bring all other ingredients to a boil in small stock pot. Reduce boil to a simmer and place pears in poaching liquid for 20 minutes or until soft, but not falling apart. Remove pears from liquid and let dry and cool.

Chocolate sauce: • 1 cup heavy whipping cream • 1/2 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate

(Ghirardelli 70 percent bittersweet bars are a good choice)

instructions: Bring cream to a simmer in pot over medium heat. Remove from heat and pour over chopped chocolate. Whisk until smooth.

plating: Dollop scoop of ice cream onto plate and flatten it out with spatula or other flat utensil. Place pear on ice cream with sprig of mint on top where hole is from coring. Place top stem on plate along with raspberries and drizzle with room-temperature chocolate sauce. Optional: sprinkle with crushed toffee pieces (as appears on photo) wine: 2005 Creekbend Vineyard Vidal Blanc Ice Wine. This Indiana wine, produced by Oliver Winery, isn’t too sweet and has enough acidity to complement the textures involved. $48.59. we suggest: Other options for appetizers include spinach

dip in a bread boule, and stuffed baby Bella mushrooms.

For entrée alternatives, consider sea bass with sherry and artichoke butter, or Dijon-encrusted New Zealand rack of lamb with rosemary sauce. Dessert alternatives might include peppermint crème bruleé, or toffee and white chocolate bread pudding with a whiskey sauce.

Don’t forget side dishes. Potatoes au gratin or roasted Brussels sprouts would be flavorful and filling plate-fillers, and warm, freshly baked bread always is appreciated during the chilly Thanksgiving and Christmas season.

Hashing It Out Inlumi Café and Bakery offers delicious breakfast menu

Bacon, bourbon, pizza, fried chicken, and beer — for many, these dishes and drinks elicit strong and almost “cultlike” devotion. Breakfast aficionados will gladly add freshly made corned beef hash to that list. Real sliced and diced corned beef, when beautifully blended with small cubed potatoes and onions in a hot cast iron skillet, creates a hash that can be a delicious start to your day.

Inlumi Café and Bakery, 4833 Indiana 261 in Newburgh, Ind., is a breakfast and corned beef hash Mecca. A recent post-Saturday swim practice breakfast with my son, Maxwell, found us promptly seated by a cheerful young hostess in this brightly decorated restaurant that was full of families. We were fortunate to get the last table, as obviously many others have discovered Inlumi’s, as well. The diverse menu offers much more than just corned beef hash (omelets are a specialty here), but we were all about the hash.

We aren’t the only fans of this food with a long history.

Corned beef actually has nothing to do with corn, as some might think. According to The Smithsonian’s website, the British invented the term corned beef in the 17th century to describe the size of the salt crystals used to cure the meat. The salt crystals were the size of corn kernels. By corning, or salting, beef, residents of Ireland — where corned beef became especially popular— were able to preserve the meat.

But for you bacon lovers, Inlumi is a great choice, too. Max declared it to be not too salty, thick, and “cooked to perfection.”

In an area that seems to lack in traditional local breakfast places, this restaurant, along with the corned beef hash, are winners.

Ask the regulars who were patiently waiting for an open table.

Oh, and in case you were wondering, the name Inlumi is born out of the friendship of owners and chefs Ligo and Tiffany Laws and chef Sam Wagoner. Becky Wagoner is the pastry chef. Inlumi is Mayan for “our place.” Make it yours, as well.

— Todd A. Tucker For more information on Inlumi Café & Bakery, call 812-4909205 or follow it on Facebook for updates and daily specials.

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Sweet and Cozy

Coffee Cottage & Café is a coffee lover’s dream The Nutcracker popularized the Sugar Plum Fairy. Now, the Coffee Cottage & Café makes it delicious, too. The Sugar Plum Fairy Latte, a warm, espresso-based drink blended with milk and toasted marshmellow and hazelnut syrup, is one of the latest new drinks that owner Jill Carter is serving up to customers just in time for the holiday season.

“We always try to do seasonal drinks,” she says of the 11 coffees and hot chocolates that will be sold at the 612 S. Weinbach Ave. café until the first of the year.

Other hot drinks include the Peppermint Hot Chocolate, made with peppermint syrup, chocolate sauce, and milk; Candy

Cane Mocha, made with peppermint syrup, chocolate sauce, espresso, and milk; and the Fireside Spice Mocha, which is a blend of spicy chocolate sauce, peppermint syrup, espresso, and milk.

The Coffee Cottage is a popular meeting place for University of Evansville neighborhood residents. “It’s just very casual,” says Carter, who has owned the cozy café near the corner of Lincoln and Weinbach avenues for three years. “We have Bible study groups and groups of friends that meet here on a regular basis on certain mornings.”

Carter changes the drink menu about five times a year to offer variety for her

customers. She also offers a variety of casseroles, quiches, soups, sandwiches, and wraps.

Coffee Cottage & Café is open 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.noon on Saturday. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday, drink specials are half price.

— Theresa Scheller

For more information about Coffee Cottage & Café, call 401-1930 or visit its Facebook page.

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She hands me her trusty recipe book and points me to her kitchen. She remains seated.

It’s just me and an empty 9-inch pie pan, my fear reflecting off its glass bottom. A weighty responsibility has been bestowed upon me, the making of, at moment’s notice, a pumpkin pie.

I’ve helped make pumpkin pies before, though she dealt with the most difficult steps, each involving eggs: separating, beating and folding. I admired her grace when cracking an egg so that the pointed end opens like a hatch to catch the unbroken yolk that drops from the remaining rounded end, the yolk miraculously staying intact and captured while the whites ooze into the awaiting bowl. I measured spices: 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (add to this ¼ teaspoon salt).

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I don’t want to let her, nor the pie, down. One of life’s greatest letdowns is bad pumpkin pie.

I pour the spices in a mixing bowl, along with a 15-ounce can of pumpkin, ½ cup of half and half, and ½ cup of light sour cream.

I add ¾ cup of honey — hallelujah.

On deck: two yolks. I crack shell and desperately use a forefinger to keep the yolk from plopping out like some detached, sunny eyeball into the puddle of leaked albumen.

I pour the yolks into the pumpkin mixture, stirring until smooth. I use the electric hand mixer to turn the egg whites into a dreamy, creamy state. It amazes me how such a noisy, violent kitchen appliance creates such beauty. Gently, I pour the airy egg mixture atop the heavy pumpkin mixture, and with a rubber spatula, patiently, gently, apply a down-across-up-and-over motion over and over until all evidence of white vanishes.

I form a crust into the glass pan, cut off the excess edges and press my forefinger and middle finger onto the crust’s edge, keeping the fingers slightly apart; then, I use my left hand’s forefinger to pull up the edge between the fingers’ gap, repeating this throughout the pie’s circumference, the dimples and raised edges providing aesthetic appeal.

I pour the mixture into the shell and slide the pan into the oven. Fifteen minutes later, I reduce the heat from 450 to 350 degrees and bake 45 more minutes until the pie browns, loses its jiggle, and fills her house with pumpkin pie scent.

Nothing fills me with greater warmth than thoughts of pumpkin pie during the holidays, nothing that is, until making this particular pumpkin pie for us, for her, but without her for the first time.

She recommends, “tons of whipped cream,” stealing my heart in the simplest of ways, all for which I am most thankful.

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Local Flavor

cavanaugh’s

A Good Bet Celebrate wins — or just tasty cuisine — at Cavanaugh’s

By Victoria Grabner • Photos by Jerry Butts

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uck, you could say, has nothing to do with the quality of a dinner at Cavanaugh’s. In the upscale restaurant’s kitchen in the left wing of Tropicana Evansville, beyond the long walkway over NW Riverside Drive, Chef Glen Chapman prepares tournedos of beef for the Blackened Neptune, one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. He’s blending the sour cream and chive sauce that will cover the potato-encrusted halibut. Or, he’s interacting with the eight other members of his kitchen, including sous chef, Joseph Wilson.

“That’s kind of a small staff for what we do, but everybody pitches in,” Chapman says.

Meanwhile, men and women who’ve just won and lost at poker, roulette, craps, or the slot machines at the casino are seated nightly at booths and tables overlooking the Ohio River. Talking with Cavanaugh’s Manager, Shane Crawford, they might ask about the 50-ounce Big Kahuna bone-in steak challenge. Those who devour the entire $74 entree will secure a spot on Cavanaugh’s Wall of Fame. Crawford recalls a guest who was 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighed around 140 pounds — “he was smaller than me,” Crawford laughed — who ate it all.

Wearing suits and dresses, or jeans and tennis shoes, throughout the year, customers come for a fine dining experience without the pressures of a dress code. You don’t really need a suit to order a $247 bottle of Caymus Vineyards Special Selection, a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, Calif., anyway. The most expensive bottle of wine on the menu will still taste just as good without a coat and tie. The restaurant also is in the process of developing a wine list that, after Jan. 1, will include some of the higher-priced wines featured in Wine Spectator magazine. The revised wine list also will include a wide variety of prices and styles to accommodate customers’ needs, according to supervisor Jonathan Nussmeier.

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blackened neptune

alaskan king crab

Wines by the glass are a good option, too, for those who may not have reserved a room within walking distance of Le Merigot, Evansville’s first boutique hotel, or Tropicana Evansville Hotel. At $15 per glass, the Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards Russian River Valley Chardonnay from Sonoma County, Calif., (the wine list didn’t provide a vintage) was the perfect silky, smooth, and honeyed complement to the spectacular Alaskan King crab. The dish, sold at market price, comes with a small container of lemon-infused melted butter, but that’s just one more tasty option among many. By itself, the crab is deliciously sweet and can clearly stand on its own. The crab is previously frozen, yet the aroma of salt and sea hangs over the plate of crab legs before you even crack the shell.

Cavanaugh’s most popular dish is the $35 Blackened Neptune, which Chapman created about 7 years ago. The dish includes two, 3-ounce filets of beef cut from the tenderloin over a bed of Yukon gold potatoes with three shrimp, crab meat, and Choron sauce. Chapman says the Choron sauce is a Hollandaise-based sauce with tomato paste, a tarragon reduction, and Cajun seasoning, and it coats the shrimp and potatoes.

The beef, too, will be grilled to perfection, which in this case was my husband’s favorite: medium rare. He paired that with a $10 glass of Climbing Orange Shiraz, a lively yet

food network // Chef Glen Chapman says he’s been influenced by many people but understands that the creative process is essentially trial and error.

light-bodied Australian red wine produced

by Cumulus Estate Wines. That’s a wine, by the way, that’s not often seen on local wine store shelves.

Chapman says Chuck Belanger, Tropicana Evansville’s director of food and beverage, “is really, really fluent with his wines.

He has a really great palate.”

The wine list at Cavanaugh’s changes every three to six months, and the wines are kept in an eight-foot-wide by 10-foottall humidifier in the back of the kitchen that can shelve about 600 bottles of wines.

Tropicana Evansville also has a large warehouse that stores wines and other products, Chapman says.

Yet the focus remains on the food, which is strong from start to finish. The $11.25 Ahi

is surrounded by thin, crunchy tuna is served with sticky white peanut brittle. The acidic vinairice, wasabi, and two types of Location: 421 NW grette offers a sharp, balancing sauce: Ponzu, a blend of soy Riverside Drive. bite against the sugary peanut sauce and lime juice; and mirin, Phone: 812-433-4333. brittle. “That’s what we were a type of rice wine that includes Dining and Bar looking for,” Chapman says of pickled ginger. The thin, cool Hours: 5 p.m. to 10 the flavorful contrast. “And you tuna is extremely tender and is p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 5 know, it’s very unique.” a flavorful choice whether as a p.m. to 11 p.m Fri.-Sat. Once perfected, each dish at starter or as just a healthy snack Website: tropevans Cavanaugh’s is a good bet for a between card games.

However, at $6.25, the pea- ville.com/cavanaughs delightful evening. Yet it takes nut brittle salad is one of the Adult Beverages: Yes a bit of chance — and quite a bit of talent — to develop a most interesting selections on Prices: $15.95-$59.95. new recipe. “Some things tend the menu. Chapman says he Reservations: to turn out really well, and and former Executive Chef John Recommended. some things don’t,” Chapman Satko, who trained in Thailand, Payment: All major collaborated to create that dish, credit cards accepted. laughs. “With almost any dish that I create, it’s trial and error.” which includes a Thai peanut butter vinaigrette dressing and a blend of The 51-year-old began working at Catextures. This mixed salad contains Mes- vanaugh’s on March 25, 2005. He’s been clun greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers and an employee of Tropicana Evansville since 1997, when it was known as Casino Aztar.

Previously, he was the sous chef at two Capeanut brittle salad sino Aztar restaurants.

Chapman says he has been influenced by many people in the quest to prepare and serve delicious cuisine at Cavanaugh’s.

“I think the food is great, but our service is also fantastic, and then the view, the ambiance of the restaurant, it’s just something that needs to be experienced,” he says.

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Now Open The Sports Book Bar & Grill (701-C Riverside Drive) in The District at Tropicana Evansville serves salads, sandwiches, wings, burgers, and beer. Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sun.-Thurs. and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Boogie Nights (701-A NW Riverside Drive) is Evansville’s ultimate 1970s and 1980s nightclub. $5 cover charge. Open 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Fri-Sat. Carson Brewery (2404 Lynch Road) is a Southern Indiana microbrewery offering a variety of American ales, wheats, brown ales, IPAs, and multiple seasonal products. Beers start at $6.50. Open to the public 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wed. and Fri., noon to 5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Brewery tours are available by appointment, noon to 4:30 p.m.

Sat.-Sun. Tasting room is open for rental Mon.-Sun., prices starting at $200 an hour, beer and catering purchased separately.

MJ’s Café (801 St. Mary’s Ave., Medical

Office Boulevard) is located on the campus of St. Mary’s Hospital. Enjoy gourmet hot drinks, signature lattes, and choose from a variety of breakfast, salad, sandwich, and soup options. Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon.Fri. Boucherie Vineyards and Winery (6523 Keyway Drive, Spottsville, Ky., between Henderson and Owensboro). Wine tastings and winery tours. Tasting prices vary, $13 per bottle. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Sat.

Nibbles Thai Papaya (1434 Tutor Lane) has moved.

Featuring low-fat cuisine selections, contemporary wines, and Singha (Thai beer). 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Fri.-Sat. 11:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun.

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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 NW 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: 101 E. Haub St. (next to railroad tracks), Haubstadt, Ind., 768-6462 or 800-654-1158. A la carte menu. Steak, prime rib, seafood, chicken, pork, vegetable side dishes, desserts. Meals $18-$40. $14-$16 early bird special 4-6 p.m. Open 4-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4-10 p.m. Fri.-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.

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 SE 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. Catering also available. Reservations OK.

Red Geranium: 520 North St., New Harmony, Ind., 682-4431. Contemporary American cuisine, extensive wine list. Lunch $7-$11. Dinner $17$30. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Dinner 5-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 5-8 p.m. Sun. Brunch 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Upscale Casual Babel Bar & Lounge: 323 Main St., 431-9202. Tin Man beer, dessert sushi,

plush outdoor seating, and live music. $10-$30. Full menu coming soon.

Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Tues., 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Tues.-Fri., 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Sat. Bokeh Lounge: 1007 Parrett St., 909-0388. Sandwich baskets and subs.

Full bar and live music. $10-$30. Open 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Tues.-Sat. Bonefish Grill: 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., 401-3474. Soup, salad, fish, steak. Average 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 NW Riverside Drive, 433-4000. 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.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Delizio Gourmet Italian Eatery: 136 Second St., Henderson, Ky., 270212-3566. $10-$30. Coffee shop 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Dinner 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. Bar 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. Rooms available for private events.

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., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sun.-Sat. Breakfast 8 a.m. Sun. Reservations OK for 8 or more.

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. NW Chophouse & Wine Bar: 7799 Old State Road 66, Newburgh, Ind., 853-9500. Expertly butchered USDA Prime Steaks, fresh fish flown in daily, seafood, and salads. $10-$30. Open 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun., 4 - 10 p.m. Mon. - Thurs., 4 - 11 p.m. Fri. - Sat. Sunday brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. 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 $12-$20. 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 and 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 from The Jungle), 4255282. Wines and spirits and a menu including seared tuna, beef filets, and desserts. Meal: $15-$26. 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 270. Minimum $500 food tab. Menu arranged in advance with chef. Hours negotiable.

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ROLLING HILLS COUNTRY CLUB: 1666 Old Plank Road, Newburgh, Ind.,

925-3336. Executive chef on staff. New and classic dishes including chicken, seafood specials, 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: 919 North Park Drive, 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. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Bits and Bytes: 216 NW 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.

Emge’s Deli and Ice Cream: 206 Main St., 422-3026. Sandwiches, homemade deli salads, soups. Meals $5-$7. Open 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.Fri. No reservations.

Eric’s Corner Carry-out: 4220 Broadway Ave. 402-9788. Deli style sandwiches, chicken salad, tuna salad, BLTs. Featuring a Build-YourOwn Salad option and two soup options every day as well as Hawaiian Shaved Ice in various flavors. Outside seating available for family friendly atmosphere. Open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. FRESH HARVEST DELI: 101 NW First St., Suite 114, 421-0407. Fresh soups, salads, sandwiches, paninis, desserts, daily specials. Meals $6-$8. Open 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Lunch 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 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. Mon., Tues., Thurs.-Sat. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Honeybaked Ham: 1446 N. Green River Road, 471-2940. Provides boxed lunches, sandwiches, salads, as well as whole, half or slices of ham.

Variety of desserts and side items. $5-$30. Catering available. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. Honeybaked Ham Downtown Express: Old Post Office Plaza, 101 NW First St. Boxed lunches and salads only. $5-$10. Open 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. JIMMY JOHN’S: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 401-5400. Deli-style sandwiches, fresh-baked bread, vegetables prepared daily, cold cut meats. Delivery available. Average meal $5. Open 10 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 8680 Highland Drive, Newburgh, Ind., 490-7111, open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 130 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-402-9944, open 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri-Sat. Lic’s Deli and Ice Cream: 800 E. Diamond Ave., 424-4862; 4501 Lincoln Ave., 477-3131; 2311 W. Virginia St., 423-4173; 2001 Washington Ave., 473-0569; 504 N. Green River Road, 473-3428; 11 NW Fifth St., 4222618; 8700 County Road 406 S., Newburgh, Ind., 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.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 7 a.m.-9 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.

ROLY POLY SANDWICHES: 5702 E. Virginia St., 962-2326. Wide selection of hot and cold rolled sandwiches, soups, chips, party platters, box lunches, cookies. Sandwiches $4.50-$7.50. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. Delivery available until 2 p.m. 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 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat. 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sun. No reservations. No checks.

SIXTH Street Deli: 10 NW 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, soups, and salads.

Meals: $6-$9. Open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-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.

Tues.-Sat., closed Sun.

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custom blended coffee, homemade muffins, fruit pie, cheesecake, brownies. Drinks $1-$4, desserts $2-$4. Open 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Ben & Penny’s: 20 W. Water St., Newburgh, (behind Café Arazu), 8582556. Ice cream and espresso bar, wine and cheese baskets, fine chocolates, and Ben’s Breakfast Deli. Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Beans & Baristas: Eastland Mall, 800 N. Green River Road, 475-8566. Full coffee bar, Italian sodas, and various pastry treats. Coffee $1.65 and up. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 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, pickles, and homemade soup. Bakery $2.50-$4.50; Lunches $8. Open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Coffee Cottage & Café: 612 S. Weinbach Ave., 401-1930. Fresh baked items, plate breakfasts, plate lunches, soups, sandwiches, casseroles. Breakfast $5.75; lunch $7.75. Open 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-noon Sat. 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. 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 S.R. 261, Newburgh, 858-9911; 1200 Lincoln Ave., 402-4111; 1209 W. Broadway St., Princeton, Ind., 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-thru 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. Great Harvest Bread Company: 423 Metro Ave., 476-4999. Fresh-baked bread, breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, homemade soups for lunch, specialty sweets, free samples, and gift baskets. Breads $4.95 and up. Open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 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. Orange Leaf: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 401-5215. Up to 70 flavors of yogurt.

Pay by the weight. Open daily from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 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 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. and Mon. Catering offered.

H Penny Lane Coffeehouse: (Coffeehouse, 2013) 600 SE 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.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sat., 8 a.m.-7 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 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Carry-out and catering available.

STARBUCKS: Inside Barnes & Noble, 475-1054; 512 N. Green River Road, 476-7385; 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., Ste. 16, 401-1771; 4650 First Ave., 421-0461;

Arranged by Category 7755 Indiana 66, Newburgh, 858-0234. Items $2-$10. Hours vary by location. All locations carry the full line of Starbucks coffees, cheesecakes, cookies, brownies.

Sweet Bettys Bakery: 5600 E. Virginia St., Suite E., 402-3889. Cookies, cupcakes, pies, custom orders, greeting cards, recipe books, and clothing. $5-$15. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Sweet CeCe’s: 8680 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, Ind., 853-5276; 12414 U.S. 41 N., 867-6228; 5625 Pearl Drive, 401-5232. 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. TF Ice Cream: 1002 E. Walnut St., Boonville, Ind., 812-715-3367. Ice cream, sherbet, and more. Price: $0.85 baby cone; $1.98 large cake cone. Open 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. and Sun., 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. WIRED COFFEEHOUSE: 111 NW Fourth St. 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. Lunch $5 and dinner $10-$20. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tues.Thurs., until midnight Fri.-Sat., and 3-10 p.m. Sun.-Mon. (except during football season: Sun. hours are noon-10 p.m.) Closed Fridays.

GREEK’S PIZZERIA: 240 S. Green River Road, 402-4733. Pizza, pasta, and sandwiches. Open 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Mon. - Thurs. and Sun. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Fri. - Sat. Highland Pizza Shop: 6669 Kratzville Road, 402-8900. Hot pizza, sandwiches, stromboli, wings, and beer. Average meal $10-30. Open 11 a.m.

- 9 p.m. Tues. - Thurs., 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. - Sat., 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. HOMETOWN PIZZA: 403 W. Highway 68, Haubstadt, Ind. 753-1115; 2511 Avenue of the Park, Owensboro Ky., 270-685-9922. 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 5-8 p.m. Mon.; noon-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun. No credit cards.

LITTLE CAESARS: 2007 Washington Ave., 471-5755; 7755 B Fruitwood Lane, Newburgh, Ind., 858-2984; 220 N. St. Joseph Ave., 424-7976; 506 N. Green St., Henderson, Ky., 270-831-1800. 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; 3904 First Ave., 421-3000; 3115 Covert Ave., 477-MAMA 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 110 beers. Meals $9-$12. Carryout available. Open 11 a.m.-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; 2510 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. PAPA MURPHY’S: 4827 Davis Lant Drive, 491-7272; 4202 N. First Ave., 4376767; 779 S. Green River Road, 402-8686; 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.

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Pizano’s Pizza and Pasta: 4301 U.S. 41-N, 604-1451. Pasta with home-

made sauce, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, salad. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 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 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Mon-Sat., 3 p.m. - 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.-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 7777 Indiana 66, Newburgh, Ind., 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.-10:30 p.m. Sun.-Tues., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.

Wed.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Pizza, baked stromboli-type sandwiches. Pizza priced by size and toppings. Meals starting at $3.99.

No reservations.

PIZZA OVEN: 5806 Stringtown Road, 425-1455. Pizza, stromboli, Texas barbecue sandwiches. Average pizza: $10.50. Open 4 p.m.-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 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun. Roca Bar North: 12301 U.S. 41-N., 868-8898. Pizza, salad, sandwiches, and entrees. Average meal $6-$15. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Rounders Pizza: 510 W. Mill Road, 424-4960, Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tues.Fri., 12 p.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Sun. Closed Mon.; 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.-Thurs., 11 a.m.10 p.m. Fri., 12-9 p.m. Sat. 4-9 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. SAMUEL’S PLACE: 518 S. 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, Ind., 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). Tues.-Wed. 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. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. TALK OF THE TOWN PIZZA: 1200 Edgar St., 402-8696. Pizza, adult beverages, and more. Meal price $8-$12. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. The Slice: 2011 Lincoln Ave., 402-8518. Pizza by the slice or pie. Nontraditional varieties. Slices $1.75-$2.75; pies $12-$16. Open 11:15 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., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Sun. No weekend reservations.

Turoni’s Pizzery and Brewery: 408 N. Main St., 424-9871; 8011 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, 490-5555. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, fresh-brewed beers. Most meals under $10. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Sun. No weekend reservations.

Diners, Cafés & Family Restaurants 1820 Café in the Vineyard Bookstore: 5721 E. Virginia St., 479-8777.

Croissants with chicken salad, gourmet coffees, fruit smoothies. Average meal $6. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 12:30-5 p.m. Sun. Al Dente: 318 Main St., Suite 100. 492-4567. Salad bar, sandwiches, fresh homemade pasta, half-smoked BBQ. Meals $3.50-$6.50. Open 7 a.m.4 p.m. Mon-Fri. 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. 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, Ind., 490-7778. Pizza, fried cheese ravioli, 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.

The Bar-B-Q Barn: 1003 E. Diamond Ave., 491-9868. Wood-smoked Bar-

B-Q, walk-in and carry-out. Platters $10-$14. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.Wed., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Closed Sun. 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.

Beef O’Brady’s: 8177 Bell Oaks Dr., Suite A, Newburgh, Ind., 490-9464; 3189 Fairview Dr., Suite E, Owensboro, Ky. 270-685-4969. A familyfriendly pub and sports restaurant. Burgers, wings, appetizers, salads, burritos, wraps, and much more. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and full bar. $5-$20. Newburgh hours 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Owensboro hours 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Big Mama’s Café: 1802 Stringtown Road, 401-5788. Old-fashioned burgers and homemade pies, catfish fiddler Fridays. Average meal $5.95$7.95. Open 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon-Sat. BIG TOP DRIVE-IN: 1213 W. Maryland St., 424-7442. Sandwiches, chicken strips, and ice cream. Average meal $5. Open 10 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 $7. 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 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Thurs., until 1 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.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. CAFÉ 111: 111 S. Green River Road, 401-8111. Soups, salads, deli sandwiches, chicken salad, pasta salad. Lunch $9. Open 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun.

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CAFÉ COURT (RIDGWAY UNIVERSITY CENTER): 1800 Lincoln Ave., 488-2951.

The Grand Buffet: 1356 N. Green River Road, 476-6666. An international

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.-Sat. Open until 6:30 p.m.

Sun. Reservations for large groups.

The Carriage Inn: 103 Gibson St., Haubstadt, Ind., 768-6131. Plate lunches, sandwiches, soups, salads, steaks, assorted dinner entrées. 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.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs, until 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., until 7 p.m. Sun. Serves breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Cold Stone Creamery: 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., 437-2653; 5435 Pearl Drive, 461-0100. Ice cream and frozen treats. Average item $4.39. Open 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 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-$11. Open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m.-8 p.m. 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.

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. 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. 41N., 423-9459. Classic American cuisine. Meals $4-$7. Open 24 hours.

No reservations.

Doc’s: 1305 Stringtown Rd., 401-1201. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and desserts. Family room and kids menu available, along with free wi-fi. Full bar. Meals $5-$15. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., Noon-10 p.m. Fri.-Sun. 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.

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. Seafood and BBQ. Average meal $8. Open 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Mon.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun. 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. Meals $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, oldfashioned ice cream, milk shakes. Average meal under $6. Open 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No checks.

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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, shrimp po-boys. 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, Ind., 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 $5. Average lunch and dinner $5.50. Open 5:30 a.m.8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., until 6 p.m. Sun. Reservations for big parties.

Get and Go Casseroles LLC: 6840 Logan Drive, Suite A, 475-8830. Offers a variety of casseroles, such as Mexican lasagna, beef and cornbread bake, and other types of casseroles. $10-$30. Eat in and carry out.

Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 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 10 a.m.-2 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, 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. Meals $8. Open 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. The Hornet’s Nest: Old Petersburg Road (at Boonville-New Harmony Road), Earle, Ind., 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 $6-$13. Kitchen open 11 a.m. daily, closes 9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 9 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 11 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Inlumi Café & Bakery: 4833 S.R. 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.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. J & B Barbecue: 48 S. Holloway, Henderson, Ky., 270-830-0033. Traditional barbeque beef, chicken, and pork with a variety of salads and sides. $5-$15. Open 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. 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 11 a.m.-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.

10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Just Rennie’s Cookie Co.: 102 SE Fourth St., 490-8098. Gourmet lunches, chicken salad sandwiches, club wraps, cookies. Meals $5.25-$7.50.

Open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., closed Sat.-Sun. Landmark BBQ: 3901 Broadway Ave., 401-7427. Smoked and BBQ ribs, chicken, pork, ham, and mutton by the pound, plate, and/or sandwich. $5-$15. Open 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri., 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat., 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Plate lunches available Tues.-Fri. LIBBY AND MOM’S: 2 Richardt Ave., 437-3040. Home-cooked meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Average meal $6. Open 5:30 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Tues.-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

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Dining Directory 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.-3 p.m. Sun. Longhorn Steakhouse: 320 N. Green River Road, 473-2400. Steak, chicken, ribs, seafood, sandwiches, burgers. Prices for entrées range from $12-$22. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-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).

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. Lyle’s Sportszone Pizza & Pub: 1404 E. Morgan Ave., 425-7729. Home of Lyle’s original loaded stromboli. Also serves pizza and sandwiches.

Outdoor patio seating available. Live weekend entertainment. $5-$15.

Open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun. MAJOR MUNCH: 101 NW First St., 437-2363; 104 N. Water St., Henderson, Ky., 270-212-2070 Cheeseburgers, chili, grilled chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese, catfish. Meals $5-$7. Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon. Closed Sun. 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 NW Riverside Drive (inside Tropicana), 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.

Memphis & Main BBQ: 4946 Indiana 261, Newburgh, Ind., 858-0111. Memphisstyle dry-rubbed, slow-smoked barbecue featuring a variety of sauces.

Dine in, carry out, and delivery. $5-$15. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. Merry-Go-Round Restaurant: 2101 Fares Ave., 423-6388. Traditional American cuisine. Lunch $6-$8. Dinner $7-$9. Open 6:30 a.m.-9 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.

MJ’s Café: 801 St. Mary’s Avenue, Medical Office Blvd., on campus of St. Mary’s Hospital, 402-6313. Gourmet hot drinks, signature lattes, breakfast, salad, sandwiches, and soup options. Meals: $3-$6. Open 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

Arranged by Category 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-10 p.m. Sun. Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn: 2840 W. Parrish Ave., Owensboro, Ky., 270-6848143. Barbecue chicken, ribs, pork, mutton, beef, fiddlers, ham, burgoo, sandwiches. Dinner $7-$18. 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. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. No weekend reservations.

Old Mill: 5031 New Harmony Road, 963-6000. Steaks, chicken, catchof-the-day, sandwiches, soups, salads. Meals $7-$14. Seafood buffet Fri., $17.95; Land and Sea buffet Sat., $14. Kitchen open 4-8 p.m. Wed.Thurs., 4-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. 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. Meals $5. Open 2-10 p.m.

Mon.-Thurs., 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri., noon-2 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Open seasonally.

Paradise Pavilion Restaurant: 6299 Oak Grove Road, Newburgh, Ind., 858-7931. Full bar and Friday night seafood buffet. Steak, seafood, chicken, soups, salads, dessert. Kids menu. Open daily at 5 p.m.

PG Café & Gallery: 1418 Franklin St., 402-4445. Breakfast items; hash browns, waffles, omelets, and more. Lunch menu includes soups, salads, and sandwiches. Variety of coffees, teas, beers, wines, homemade sodas, and ice cream. Meals: $10 and under. Open 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

Wed.-Thurs., Sun., 7 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. Closed Mon.-Tues. No reservations. No checks.

The Pie Pan: 905 North Park Drive, 425-2261. Traditional American cui-

sine. Average breakfast $3. Plate lunch $5.75. Homemade pies sold by the slice and whole. Open 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., until 2 p.m. Sun. 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.-8 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.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun-Mon. R’z Café 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.- 9 p.m. Thurs.-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 midnight 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 NW Riverside Drive, 433-4227. Located in Tropicana’s Riverfront Pavilion and offers dishes including 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, sand-

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wiches, 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., 4677486; 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-$8. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-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 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Sun. 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. 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, 888-6209687; 101 NW First St., 402-7555; 192 Gardenmile Road, Henderson, Ky., 270212-1777. 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 ‘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., 11 a.m.-2 p.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 $8.95. Dinner buffet $9.95-$11.95. Breakfast buffet (Sat.-Sun. only) $6.50.

Open 10:30 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. Temptations Buffet: 421 NW Riverside Drive, inside Tropicana Hotel, 4334000. 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.

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 a.m.-1 a.m. Sun.-Wed., 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Fri.-Sat. No reservations. No checks.

THE TIN FISH: 300 W. Jennings St., inside Jennings Station in Newburgh, Ind., 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.

Thomason’s Barbecue: 701 Atkinson St., Henderson, Ky., 270-826-0654. BBQ varieties of pork, mutton, ribs, chicken, ham, or turkey, with sides like potato salad, slaw, and BBQ beans. $5-$10. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. No credit or debit cards.

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: $7.50. Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-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.- 4 p.m.

WILSON’S GENERAL STORE & CAFÉ: 11120 Broadway Ave., 985-0202. Smoky barbecue menu. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tues.-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 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Closed Mon. Reservations OK. 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, dairy-free, and gluten-free options. Meals $6.50. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun.

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Dining Directory Ethnic Asian/Oriental CANTON INN: 947 North Park Drive, 428-6611. Appetizers, soups, poul-

try, beef, pork, seafood dishes. Average lunch $7. Average dinner $10.

Lunch buffet $5.83, Mon.-Sat. evening and Sun. $7.42. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri-Sat. 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 $6.99. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-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 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Buffet $8.15.

Chopstick House Restaurant: 5412 E. Indiana St., 473-5551. Chinese buffet. Lunch $4.75. Dinner $7.25. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.8:30 p.m. Sun. Closed Monday.

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, 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 S.R. 261, Newburgh, Ind., 853-2680. 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 $7.25. Dinner buffet $7.45, $8.45 on weekends. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Closed Mon. 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.

Jaya’s Restaurant: 119 SE 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 $6.25. Evening buffet $8.25-$10.25. Seafood buffet Fri.-Sat. Carry out, 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., 4731442. Meals $8-$14. Sushi priced separately. Open 4-9:30 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 4-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 4-9 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 strip, 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 $4.75.

Average dinner $7-$15. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri., dinner 4:30-7 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. Sun.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Lunch $3.95. Dinner $6.25.

No checks.

Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet: 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.-Sat. Closed Sun. Reservations OK. No credit cards.

THAI PAPAYA CUISINE: 1434 Tutor Lane, 477-8424. Authentic Thai cuisine, including phad Thai, papaya salad, spicy prawn soup, and satay. Meals $8-$10. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. 11:00 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.

Arranged by Category 11:00 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 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. 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 $11.30. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.

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.

Mon.-Tues., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. 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.

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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: 393 Third Ave., Jasper, Ind., 482-2640. Authentic German food. Prices range from $10-$20. Open 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Mon.-Sat.

Greek Acropolis Authentic Greek Cuisine & Spirits: 501 N. Green River Road,

475-9193. Fine Greek dining, Greek-American cuisine, chicken, beef, lamb, salads. Will offer a portion of the menu at the Ford Center (1 SE Martin Luther King Blvd.). Average lunch $6. Dinner $10-$20. Open 11 a.m-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK.

Indian 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.

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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, Ind., 842-2200. Pitas, wraps, shish kebabs with lamb, chicken, and beef. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri-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.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 4-10 p.m.

Sat. (sandwiches and appetizers available until 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 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat.

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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 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 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 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Fri-Sat. Reservations OK.

Mexican/Tex Mex ACAPULCO: 8480 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, Ind., 858-7777. 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. Cancun Mexican Restaurant: 341 S. Green St., Henderson, Ky. 270-8260067. Fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, seafood, Mexicanstyle 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. Chipotle: 499 N. Green River Road. 471-4973. Tacos, burritos, salads, drinks, chips, guacamole. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-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 patron: 4492 First Ave. 319-7213. Mexican restaurant owners of El Charro have opened a new restaurant on the North Side offering authentic Mexican cuisine. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8:30 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., 423-6355; 5044 Pearl Drive, 422-2055. Tex-Mex menu available all day. Average lunch $6, dinner $10-$12. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.midnight Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. No checks.

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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., 270-8263636. 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. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 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.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10 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 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. No checks.

Riviera MEXICAN Grill: 10604 S.R 662. Newburgh, Ind., 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 a.m.-8 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.

Spanish H ECLIPSE SPANISH TAPAS BAR AND RESTAURANT: (Place for Small Plates, 2013) 113 SE 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.; 4:3010 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.-3 a.m. Mon.Sat., 10 a.m.-midnight 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 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Sandwiches available until 10 p.m. daily except Sun. No reservations.

DAVE’S SPORTSDEN PIZZA & PUB: 701 N. Weinbach Ave., #110, 479-8887.

Lyleboli, TNT burger, Brew City fries. Meals $5. Open 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun. 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.-midnight Fri.-Sat., noon-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 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-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.midnight Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-9 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 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10 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.-mid-

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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., Wed., Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Kitchen closed on Sun., bar open noon-6 p.m. Closed Tues.

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, Ind., 853-9550. Soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees including shrimp, steak, chicken, fiddlers, hand-tossed pizzas. Meals $8-$15. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. No reservations.

Koodie-Hoo’s: 231 W. Second St., Mt. Vernon, Ind. 838-5202. Burgers, seafood, sandwiches, and home-style meals. Full bar. $5-$15. Open 8 a.m.1:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat. 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 $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., 4370171. Basic tavern menu including soups, salads, sandwiches. Breakfast served all day. Meals $5-$9. Open 7 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Sun. Reservations OK. MAIN GATE SPORTS BAR AND RESTAURANT: 518/520 Main St., 428-7776/4841066. Grilled pork tenderloin, hot ham and cheese on a hoagy, Greek salads, nachos and cheese. Average meal: $7-$10. Open 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily.

O’BRIAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL: 1801 N. Green River Road, 401-4630. Irish tavern food, reubens, burgers, soup, salad. Lunch $8-$9. 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: 500 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.

The Sports Book Bar & Grill: 701-C Riverside Drive, 401-0309. Salads, sandwiches, wings, burgers, and beer. Meals: $4-$11. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. 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. Average lunch $6. Dinner $7-$12. Kitchen open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. Stockwell Inn: 4001 E. Eichel Ave., 476-2384. Plate lunches, homemade soup, salads, sandwiches, steak, pork chops, fiddlers, 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. Appetizers, sandwiches, and dinners. Craft beer including pilsner, red ale, IPA, stout, and porter. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-midnight 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.

Ruby Moon Vineyard and Winery: 9566 US 41-Alternate, Henderson,

Ky., 270-830-7660. Visit for wine tastings, Kentucky-made cheese, and self guided tours. Rent out the “Audubon Room” for private parties, showers. Rates start at $175. Rent overnight ‘Sunset Suites” for $89 per night. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. Tin Man Brewing Company: 1430 W. Franklin St., 618-3227. Appetizers, sandwiches, and dinners. Craft beer including pilsner, red ale, IPA, stout, and porter. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Winzerwald Winery Evansville Tasting Room: 2021 W. Franklin St., 423-2427. Serves all of the great wines produced at the Winzerwald Winery, which is located in the Hoosier National Forest. Special wines include German favorites such as Mai Wine, Gluhwein, and even specialty holiday wines. Prices range $10-30. Open 12 p.m.-7 p.m. Wed-Thurs, 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Fri-Sat, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Sun.

Catering ACROPOLIS AUTHENTIC GREEK CUISINE & SPIRITS: 501 N. Green River Road, 475-9193. Fine Greek dining, Greek-American and Mediterranean cui-

sine. On- and off-site catering. Restaurant includes up to 150-person banquet room. Acropolis Banquet Hall, 2508 Highway 41-N., caters up to 350 people.

Bauerhaus Mobile Catering: 759-9000. Customized menus from simple party trays with gourmet hors d’oeuvres to elegant seven-course 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, gluten-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. From intimate gatherings to receptions up to 400 guests.

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Breweries & Wineries Boucherie Vineyards and Winery: 6523 Keyway Drive, Spottsville, Ky., 270-

826-6192. Wine tastings and winery tours. Tasting prices vary, $13 per bottle. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Carson Brewery 2404 Lynch Rd., 759-8229. American ales, wheats, brown ales, IPAs, and multiple seasonal products. Beers start at $6.50. Open to the public & tours 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wed., 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Fri., Sat.-Sun. Tasting room is open for rental Mon-Sun prices starting at $200 an hour, beer and catering purchased separately.

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ribs, baked macaroni and cheese, chess pie. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Cater every day by appointment. Will serve up to 600.

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. Will serve up to 600.

Madeleine’s A Fusion Restaurant: 423 SE 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 NW Fourth St., Suite C, 424-7200. Fullservice catering. Call for pricing. Call at least 72 hours before event.

Nagasaki Inn, Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar: 5720 Virginia St., 4731442. 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. 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: 100 NW 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 10-10,000 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 or 812-634-2584. 409 Third Ave., Jasper, Ind. Caters from your home-cooked favorites to elegant cuisine.

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.

VenuWorks: 515-232-5151. Offers catering and concessions, including all concession stands at the Ford Center (1 SE Martin Luther King Blvd.).

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Mike Richardson, CCIM RE/MAX®

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Mike has more than 20 years of experience helping clients reach their commercial real estate needs.

Mike’s reputation, connections, and knowledge of Evansville make him the clear choice when it’s time for you to buy, sell, or lease commercial real estate.

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Mike specializes in selling and leasing a variety of commercial properties. some recent clients mike has worked with are the veterans affairs outpatient clinic, mcdonald’s, edward jones, and ups.

As a property manager, Mike can handle the day-today operations by collecting rents, paying bills, and overseeing the entire property. Each month, he will send you a detailed analysis of all transactions including a profit and loss statement, general ledger, and balance sheet. He takes the hassle away from you and takes 100% responsibility.

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As 2013 comes to a close, Southern Indiana communities in Clark and Floyd counties will take in a festive atmosphere with special holiday activities along the mighty Ohio River.

Festive lighting and special activities abound.

Derby Dinner Playhouse in Clarksville, Ind., offers a series of shows for young and old starting with Winter Wonderlettes, which runs from Nov. 12-Dec. 31. The kids will love Jingle Arrgh the Way A Christmas Pirate Adventure, starting Nov. 16. Call 812-288-2635 or visit derbydinner.com for details.

The Culbertson Mansion, once the most expensive and lavish home in Indiana, will host a series of events. You can enjoy a candlelight dinner in the mansion on Dec. 7 or visit its open house on Dec. 8. There’s a murder mystery afoot at the mansion Dec. 13 and Dec. 14, followed by a more refined Christmas tea Dec. 15. For additional details, call 812-944-9600 or visit Culbertson Mansion on Facebook.

The Carnegie Center for Art and History, located at 201 E. Spring St., has a series of programs and lectures that you might want

to work into a stay in the Falls Cities of Jeffersonville, Clarksville, and New Albany, Ind. Nov. 16 will feature a program as part of New Albany’s bicentennial celebration. The lecture highlights the life of John B. Ford, who started the first plate glass foundry in the United States. Exploring Utopia: New Harmony on the Wabash is the topic of a program Nov. 25.

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Tiffany Carbonneau and David Modica return with their gallery talk on Dec. 4. A second bicentennial biography program is scheduled for Dec. 28 featuring a talk on New Albany native and former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Michael C. Kerr. For details on all Carnegie Center programs, call 812-9447336 or visit carnegiecenter.org.

Jeffersonville was home to the Howard Shipyard in the 1800s, and the Howard family mansion, located just north of the shipyard, will hold its annual Christmas Open House on Dec. 8. Free tours and entertainment by the Corydon Dulcimer Society are on tap. Call 812-283-3728 or visit steamboatmuseum. org for details.

The City of Charlestown kicks off its holiday season with a light-up ceremony and parade on Nov. 29 that will mark the beginning of a light show at the town square and at nearby Greenway Park that is one of the best in Southern Indiana. The lighting is synchronized to music and runs through the end of the year. Enjoy coffee, hot cocoa, and carriage rides in this quaint small community. f

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COMING IN THE JANUARY/FEBRUARY ISSUE OF EVANSVILLE LIVING 2014

The Best of Evansville More than 1,400 of you completed ballots telling us about the Best of Evansville. We toss in our unique Editor’s Picks, and the result is the most highly anticipated issue of the year.

You’ll Love Branson, Mo.!

Editor & Publisher Kristen K. Tucker did, and she thinks you will, too. Don’t overlook this drivable destination with its Ozark Mountain beauty, down-home attitude, and worldclass entertainment. Our Travel Journal takes you there.

Tribute 2013 In this first annual Tribute to those who have passed away in 2013, the Evansville Living staff presents some remarkable people who helped shape our city. Before we look ahead to the year, take time to learn about the people — some familiar names, others not-sofamiliar — whose unique contributions have helped to define Evansville.

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fifteen minutes Mike Sanders // The Guide Area Events // Final Detail Salvation Army Bell Ringers

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Evansville Ballet’s production of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra on Sat., Dec. 14. Watch the classic holiday show come to life on stage at the beautiful Victory Theatre in downtown Evansville. For more information, see page 158 of The Guide.

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Mike Sanders

the Sandman Look beyond the photos of the bikini-clad babes on Mike Sanders’ WGBF Radio web page – you’ll find a kind-hearted grandfather — who loves to rock By Louis La Plante

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“A great job, a ton of great friends like you, a loving wife, and the person who is the light of my life: my beautiful, smart, funny daughter, Kelcey Sanders. She’s now blessed me further with my grandbaby, a girl named Lyric.”

Sanders has a passion for music, especially today’s modern rock. Currently, he has a syndicated weekend show called Loudwire Reloaded where he interviews well-known musicians. Yet he would have loved to have been able to interview lead

singer, guitarist, and songwriter Kurt Cobain of the band Nirvana. “He did a lot to revolutionize rock,” Sanders says of Cobain. Sanders goes above and beyond to share his love of rock with listeners and to truly connect them with the artists featured on WGBF. Social media has enabled Mike Sanders, whose nickname is a play on his last name, to prove the hard-partying station has a softer side.

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GBF Radio has long been the rowdy yell of a very conservative city. Rock music. Raunchy humor. Or another, more alliterative way to say bikinis on Thursdays.

For 34 years this December, Mike “Sandman” Sanders has been one of WGBF’s most prominent voices. And the man is a sweetheart.

“God has blessed me with many things,” he writes on his Facebook page.

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What was your first radio gig in Evansville?

I had the weekend shift as a programming assistant on 1280 WGBF when it was a Top 40 station. I was doing whatever the programming director wanted — labeling eight-tracks, for example — whatever busy stuff he could get me to do. But I was 19 years old. That’s just what you do, grind it out until WGBF bought an FM station and asked me to do a 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. show.

Do you listen to your early days on the radio?

I’ll listen to some of the early years, and a lot of it is really cringe-worthy, comparatively.

Did you think you would be in Evansville radio for more than 30 years?

I like Evansville. It’s my hometown. I just thought I was going to spend some time here. And then I was 30, I had a child, and I got married. I wanted to be close to my daughter even after we got divorced.

You don’t look old enough to be a grandfather.

Well, thank you. I just turned 53, and I think it’s what you do and your surroundings that keep you young. I’ve always worked with rock, which is perfect for the young, and the radio station has always been a very youth-oriented surrounding.

How do you avoid becoming complacent in your career?

Radio is just a thought on a sound wave that can just drift off into the air. And when you think about it that way, you can take it for granted because it doesn’t seem like much. That’s why what we say and play has to be meaningful.

People are listening to us and they don’t have to. We should feel privileged that they choose to.

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Does that thought drive you creatively on your most recent project?

I host a syndicated weekend show for our company called Loudwire Reloaded that’s on 20 stations coast to coast. I count down popular rock songs for the week, but I also mix in songs that you won’t hear elsewhere on radio. For instance, music from rock band Motörhead’s new album.

In terms of things I want to achieve, this is something I’m passionate about, and I want to extend the reach of this show.

I’m interviewing at least an artist a week, including some of the bigger names in rock, including Slash (most well-known as the lead guitarist from rock band Guns N’ Roses).

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Loudwire Reloaded feels personal, but you still come up with some fantastic ways to promote the station.

There have been so many weird promotions over the years, so I will just tell you about the last one. We asked listeners, “What would you do to win tickets to see the rock band Tool in concert?” A girl got our logo tattooed on her.

So promotions like that can push the envelope, but we are a niche format, which makes us not for everybody. We are superserving a core, 18 to 49-year-old male audience.

We are kind of a Maxim magazine on radio. It’s sports, rock, cars.

Pinterest

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Has it gotten easier to push the envelope over the years?

We upset people sometimes. People of the lifestyle I just described know what to expect, and they appreciate us for what we do.

But look around. What isn’t edgy anymore? The news is edgy. Our music is the backdrop behind sports highlights. So I think more people are getting used to it because they hear that rhetoric in lots of places. Maybe we are all just a part of the decline of Western civilization.

For more information about 103.1 WGBF Radio visit 103gbfrocks.com.

To listen to Loudwire Reloaded, visit loudwire.com.

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Sweet SoirĂŠes

Amos and Mary Jane Morris

Sharon Walker and Sondra Matthews

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Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, Lu Porter, and Derreck Kayongo

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Colour of Humanity Gala

St. Mary’s Cornette Ball West Baden Resort, West Baden, Ind.

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2013 Cornette Ball Chairs, Doug and Lora Petitt

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Nadine Coudret, Darcy and Lamont Ellison, and Kevin and Jan Ernest

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Ann and Dr. Timothy Almquist

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Dance the Night Away for VOICES, Inc.

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Rebecca Adamson, Becky Kasha, Sunny Titzer, Tracy Thread, and Charmaine McDowell

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Alfred Savia, Kirsten and Dr. Lee Wagmeister

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Master of Ceremonies, Jeff Lyons

Lori Goris

Dr. James Porter, Linda E. White, Bruce Epmeier, and Shawn McCoy

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The Guide 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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To have your event listed in The Guide, email vgrabner@evansvilleliving.com with information NO LATER than six weeks prior to the magazine cover date. Events may be edited or deleted for space.

Find Events listed by Category Art & Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Books, Talks, & Films . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Expos, Workshops, & Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Fairs, Festivals, & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Family Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Galas & Soirees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Leisure & Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Music & Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Theater & Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

art & museums Nancy Nichols-Pethick: Outside In

Nov. 1-27. Nancy Nichols-Pethick’s recent oil paintings explore the transformations that young adults go through and their periods of apparent dormancy. 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. 812-4823070 or jasperarts.org.

Amanda Sibrel: My House Was Built With Wood From Your Family Tree

Nov. 4-29. A look at the way Sibrel connected with the house where she grew up on Chandler Avenue in Evansville. The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, 318 Main St. 5-7:30 p.m.

Free. 422-2111 or artswin.org.

Holiday Art Sale

Nov. 9. Shop for unique handmade gifts by local artisans at this holiday art sale and support the mission and ministry of Patchwork Central, a faith-based outreach organization for innercity neighborhoods. Patchwork Central, 100 Washington Ave. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 424-2735 or patchwork.org.

Senior Seminar Exhibition

Nov. 11-Dec. 8. The University of Southern Indiana’s Department of Art proudly presents work by the class of 2013 in the annual Senior Seminar Exhibition. USI McCutchan Art Center/ Pace Galleries, USI, 8600 University Blvd.

Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 228-5006 or usi. edu/libarts.

Reitz Home Museum’s 34th Annual Victorian Christmas

Nov. 17-Dec. 29. Tour the beautifully decorated 1871 Victorian mansion. Tours begin in the Carriage House Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The last tour starts at 2:30 p.m. Sunday tours are 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m, with the last tour at 2:30 p.m. Closed Monday. Adults $7.50,

students $2.50, children 12 and under $1.50.

The Reitz Home, 224 SE 1st St. 426-1871 or reitzhome.com.

Reitz Home Guild Holiday Brunch

Nov. 18. Please join us for our holiday brunch and presentation, “Christmas in Bloom.” Presented by Julie Mallory, Master Gardeners, and Reitz Home Guild Members. Guests are always welcome. Bethel Church of Christ, 3029 N. Green River Road. 11:30 a.m. $35. 426-1871 or reitzhome.com.

Opening Reception for Alisa (“Al”) Holen’s Sculptural Ceramics

Nov. 23-Dec. 27. Display of functional ceramics and installation at New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art. Holen is an associate professor of Art at the University of Southern Indiana.

New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St., New Harmony, Ind. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m.

Sunday. 682-3156 or usi.edu/nhgallery.

37th Annual Holiday Festival of Trees

Nov. 23-Dec. 31. More than a dozen monumental Christmas trees designed and decorated by area artists, floral designers and cultural organizations interpret the museum’s exhibition of Native American art. Owensboro Museum of Fine Arts, 901 Frederica St. Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. $2 adults, $1 children 12 and under. 270-685-3181 or omfa.us or kentuckytourism.com.

Art of the Native American

Nov. 23-Feb. 23. An exhibit designed to celebrate the contributions of contemporary Native Americans to this country’s cultural traditions features than internationally recognized Montana painter, Kevin Red Star, who invited more the two dozen of his peers to document this aspect of art history. Owensboro Museum of Fine Arts, 901 Frederica St. Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 1 p.m.-4 p.m. $2 adults, $1 children 12 and under. 270-6853181 or omfa.us.

Tri-State Art Guild “Winter Show”

Dec. 1-March 1. Sponsored by the Tri-State Art Guild and the Friends of Angel Mounds.

Angel Mounds, 8215 Pollack Ave. Exhibit hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m -5 p.m. Free. 270-826-6674 or 812-401-3076 or tri-stateartguild.org.

Visual Arts Committee

Dec. 4-20. Visual Arts Committee members exhibit their own artwork for this Jasper Community Arts December display. An opening reception is to be announced. 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 jasperarts.org.

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Dec. 6-7, 13-14. A special reading of “The Polar Express” with hot cocoa and cookies. Pajamas are welcome. Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, 411 SE Riverside Drive. 6 p.m.

Golden Tickets required, $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Seating is limited. 425-2406 ext. 226 or emuseum.org.

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The Guide Digitized

Dec. 6-9. See how local artists and the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana are using digital technology to create artwork through photography, illustration, and disc-based works. The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, 318 Main St. 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Free. 422-2111 or artswin.org.

Season of Light

Dec. 7-29. This holiday, the planetarium showcases historical, religious, and cultural rituals of winter – celebrations that bring warmth and light to the coldest and darkest season of the year. Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, 411 SE Riverside Drive. 1 p.m. 425-2406 or emuseum.org.

Reitz Home Museum Candlelight Tour

Dec. 13. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the beautiful 142-year-old Reitz Home Museum, complete with Christmas lights and candlelight. 224 SE First St. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. $7.50. 426-1871 or reitzhome.com.

East/West/North: A Collaboration

Dec. 15-March 2. More than 40 members of the art faculties from University of Evansville, University of Southern Indiana, and Ivy Tech Community College present their current work in this collaborative exhibition. Evansville Museum of Arts, Science & History, 411 SE Riverside Drive. $4 for adult, $2 per child. 425-2406 or emuseum.org.

Books, Talks, & Films “Literary and Cultural Identities in the Vietnamese Francophone Novel”

Nov. 6. Join the discussion presented by Roger Pieroni, chair of University of Evansville’s Department of Foreign Languages and associate professor of French. UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave., Ridgway University Center, Eykamp Hall, Room 252. 4 p.m. Free. 488-2589 evansville.edu.

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Bunny Bread Lecture Series: David Buchta

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Nov. 11. A lecture presented by David Buchta, MHP, Director & State Curator at the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Division of Historic Properties. Reception to follow. The Reitz Home, 224 SE 1st St. Free to members, $5 for non-members. 7 p.m. 426-1871 or reitzhome.com.

Global Engagement Forum: Part 1

Nov. 11. Presentations by students who have received Global Engagement Scholarships to study or participate in internships abroad. Free. Noon-2 p.m. University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd., University Center East, Room 2207.

645-7183 or arbarnard@usi.edu.

Global Engagement Forum: Part 2

November 16 - 17, 2013 Free admission and parking

Ferdinand, Indiana’s Christkindlmarkt, a German heritage market, is held the 3rd full weekend in November annually, and features over 150 lavishly decorated booths of quality hand-created items, Christmas wares, antiques, art, primitives, delicious regional foods & wine, live entertainment, and free concerts. Enjoy the delights of Christmas in an Olde World setting!

Nov. 12. Presentations by students who have received Global Engagement Scholarships to study or participate in internships abroad. Free. 3 p.m. -5 p.m. University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd., University Center East, Room 2219.

Free. 645-7183 or arbarnard@usi.edu.

Tri-State WWII Training Camps

Nov. 12. Locally renowned author, Harold Morgan, will speak about training camps in the Tri-State.

Central Library, Browning Event Room B, 200 SE 7th St. 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Free. 428-8200 or evpl.org.

Crick Lecture Series in Cognitive and Neural Sciences Voted One of the Top 100 Events in the Nation by the ABA for 2012.

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Nov. 13. This part of the Crick Lecture Series features Thomas Polger, professor of philosophy, University of Cincinnati. 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Free.

University of Evansville, Koch Center, Room 100, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 488-2000 or Evansville.edu.

On Display

Aurora Gingerbread House Competition

Icing the Competition Aurora’s Midwest Gingerbread House Competition works to end homelessness By Simone Payne

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t’s that time of the year when the smell of cookies fills the air, confectioners sugar mimics freshly fallen snow, caramel syrups windows, and royal icing serves as brick and mortar. Aurora Inc.’s third annual Midwest Gingerbread House Competition fundraiser is just around the corner.

This innovative and exciting event on Dec. 7 is expected to feature about 70 gingerbread housebuilding teams from all over the Midwest that will compete in three divisions: professional, amateur, and youth. Aurora’s goal is to end homelessness in Evansville.

“It is great to be able to take part in this event for such a great cause in the Evansville community,” says Cameron Tinker, owner of Tinker’s Cake Shop in Lexington, Ky., and the 2012 professional division winner. “I think it’s awesome every year to see other professionals, amateurs, and kids getting together to have fun making these gingerbread houses and to raise

money to prevent homelessness in the area.”

Local celebrity judges and emcees will help with the event, which will include entertainment acts, a silent auction, and gingerbread activities for all.

“I really enjoy the competition,” says Jessica Marcrum, a competitor in the youth division. “Last year, we won the People’s Choice Award and … hope that people enjoy our entry for this year just as much.”

The fundraiser has been very successful in the past couple years.

In 2012, sponsors, competitors, and guests helped raise nearly $39,000 for Aurora’s cause.

Dianna Thorsen, Tonna Seibert, and Linda Mercer, the 2012 amateur division winners, say the event is loads of fun and involves tons of royal icing and a mountain of gingerbread. They had never before taken part in a competition but found it to be challenging and a learning experience.

sweet victory // Cameron Tinker of Tinker’s Bakery in Lexington, Ky., was the first place winner in the professional category for the above gingerbread house. Below, Tonna Siebert, Dianna Thorsen, and Linda Mercer of St. Wendel’s Outreach Team were the amateur division winners. Various gingerbread homes, including the one to the left, were created at the competition.

Photos from Aurora’s Facebook Page

For more information about Aurora Inc. and the Gingerbread House Competition, call 812-428-3246 or visit auroraevansville.org.

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The Guide Personally Speaking Series

Nov. 15. The YWCA Personally Speaking Series presents ”Your Home for the Holidays: Tablescapes and Décor,” presented by Nick Williams, Lea Matthews Furniture and Interiors. YWCA Parlor, 118 Vine St. Noon. $6 (special discounts from series tickets). 422-1191 or ywcaevansville.org.

Friday Night in the Forum: Blancanieves

Nov. 15. This self-described “love letter to European silent cinema” is a melancholy, eerie, and erotic breath of new life into the Brothers Grimm fairy tale of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” set in 1920s Andalusian Spain.

7:30 p.m. Free. University of Southern Indiana, Forum 1 (FA1), 8600 University Blvd. 465-7128 or usi.edu.

Local Voices: Conversations with Community Authors

Nov. 16. The Tri-State is host to a wealth of local talent. Books will be available for signing immediately after the panel discussion. Central Library, Browning Event Rooms A and B, 200 SE 7th St. 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. 428-8200 or evpl.org.

Living with Lupus

Nov. 16, Dec. 21. The third Saturday of every month, Lupus Foundation of America support groups encourage and accept people as they are, providing a comfortable learning environment.

Downtown Deaconess Hospital, 600 Mary St. 10 a.m. Free. (317) 225-4400 or lupus.org.

Win, Lose and Draw: The Role of the Editorial Cartoonist

Nov. 19. University of Evansville’s Dr. James MacLeod will present a lecture discussing the

history of the use of political cartoons, and a discussion of their current role. Central Library, Browning Event Room B, 200 SE 7th St. 6:30 p.m.8:45 p.m. 428-8200 or evpl.org.

Multilingual Poetry Reading

Nov. 20. Poetry heard in different languages from around the globe. 4:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m.

Free. USI, Mitchell Auditorium, 8600 University Blvd. 465-7026 or usi.edu.

Meet Novelist Libby Fischer Hellmann

Nov. 21. Join us as Libby Fischer Hellmann discusses three of her recent novels: “Havana Lost,” “A Bitter Veil,” and “Set the Night on Fire.”

The books are available for checkout from the library. Hellmann will sign books after her talk.

Books will be available for purchase. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, Oaklyn Branch, 3001 Oaklyn Drive. 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. 4288200 or evpl.org.

Victorian Christmas Customs

Dec. 3. Join the United Daughters of the Confederacy as they decorate a Christmas tree with ornaments used during the Civil War and Victorian era and explain the history of many of our current customs. Willard Library, 21 First Ave. Free. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Seating is limited; reservations are requested but not required. 425-4309 or lmartin@willard.lib.in.us.

Friday Night in the Forum: Nightwatching

Dec. 6. A dark, yet beautiful “Greenaway film” that is part drama, part intellectual treatise, part murder mystery, and part provocative portrayal of Rembrandt van Rijn as he paints intrigue into his most famous group portrait, “The Night

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Down to a Tea

The historic 1905 Beaux Arts home of Kay Cox at 408 SE Riverside Drive is the setting for the annual Evansville Museum Guild’s “‘Tis the Season Tea,” Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests to the Harris & Shopbell-built home can enjoy the view across the street – at the nearly complete expansion of the Evansville Museum of Art, History and Science, which benefits from the funds raised at the annual holiday tea.

“The ‘Tis the Season Tea is an opportunity for the members of the Evansville Museum Guild and community to gather in a beautiful and festive setting,” says cochair, Tara Stanley.

The holiday event features light refreshments and an auction showcasing the tablescapes on display from local designers. Tickets are $40 each.

“The house will be wonderfully decorated, and it will be only the second time it has been open since it was renovated,” Stanley says.

This year’s gathering will honor the Wright family, through sisters-in-law Ann Wright Tornatta and Marianna Soaper Wright, says Stanley. For years, the family has served as a generous benefactor and has created programs like a local high school art show honoring the talents of youth.

“Women and men have enjoyed the many beautiful homes that have hosted the tea throughout the years,” Stanley adds. “It is a great way to enjoy the holiday season.”

— Jon Haslam

For more information on the ‘Tis the Season Tea for the Evansville Museum of Art, History and Science see our Guide page 148.

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Behind the Scenes

Bear Trainer, Tepa Hall

Acting Up Under the big top with a bear trainer

By Louis La Plante

These flips and things were what we had watched our parents do, so it became commonplace.

Yet I am scared before every performance. But that’s what keeps me safe. It keeps me on my toes.

When I hit the ring and perform, the importance of the performance and how it comes across to an audience overrides the fear.

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At age 6, Tepa Hall, now a resident of northeast Texas, climbed a 20-foot pole that was no more than two inches in diameter. That pole stood precariously balanced on the right shoulder of her father, who was in the center of a three-ring circus. Hall flipped, twisted, did handstands, and more for the crowd of thousands.

Now, Hall has children who dazzle the audience in the circus, and, like her father, she hasn’t stopped performing, either. At the Evansville Hadi Shrine Circus, which starts on Thanksgiving, Hall won’t be defying gravity anymore — but she will be taming a wild beast — a bear. al show, and everything just runs smoothly.

But the performers in the back might watch an act while holding their breaths. Like if we’re seeing the high-wire act performers and there’s no net beneath them, it’s just beautiful. The audience might not get the seriousness of the risks involved because it’s performed so flawlessly.

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strangers. That’s why we considered ourselves family. You have to get to that level of trust with another performer.

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Performing Bears” act, which she performs with her husband, James.

It’s familiarity. It’s knowing without thinking what the other person is going to do.

My husband James and I will be the ones with the performing bears. These bears ride bicycles and walk on balls.

Because we grew up in and were surrounded by the circus environment, my husband fell in love with bears. If you’re a child in the circus and an act interests you, you ask the performer how you can help.

It’s a great teaching environment.

We had to get the bears when they were cubs. That’s how we fostered a relationship with them. Again, it’s all about trust.

They are European brown bears, Zuzu and Putter.

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Evansville was 1981. And I’ve performed in Evansville many, many times, including the 75th anniversary of the Hadi Shrine Circus in Evansville and in 2011 when the circus moved from Roberts Stadium to the Ford Center. But this is the 80th anniversary of the circus in the city, and we knew we wanted to be a part of it.

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The Guide Watch.” 7:30 p.m. Free. University of Southern Indiana, Forum 1 (FA1), 8600 University Blvd.

465-7128 or usi.edu.

Friday Night in the Forum: Samsara

Dec. 13. A breathtakingly beautiful, non-narrative, and meditative film depicting samsara or “continuous flow” — that a person’s current life is only one of many — suggests that the quality of our actions now will determine our future person’s destiny. 7:30 p.m. Free. University of Southern Indiana, Forum 1 (FA1), 8600 University Blvd. 465-7128 or usi.edu.

Expos, Workshops, & Tours USI Fall Southern Hospitality Days

Nov. 9, 23. Attendees will take a walking tour of the University of Southern Indiana campus, meet with admission counselors and faculty, and visit with current students. Residence hall tours also are offered. There is no cost to register or to attend. USI, 8600 University Blvd.

464-8600 or usi.edu/visit

Holiday Origami

Nov. 14. Learn to fold holiday-themed decorations. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, McCollough Branch, 5115 Washington Ave. 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Please register in advance. 4288236 or evpl.org.

French Lick Weekend

Nov. 15-16. Join the Community Marriage Builders for a weekend of marriage enrichment.

French Lick Springs Resort, 8670 West S.R. 56, French Lick, Ind. Time to be announced. Free.

477-2260 or communitymarriagebuilders.com.

Kentucky Wesleyan College Fall Open House

Nov. 16. Tour campus, get information on financial aid, meet with faculty to discuss majors, student life, NCAA Division II athletics, and more. Kentucky Wesleyan College, 3000 Frederica St., Owensboro, Ky. Register online at kwc.edu/visit or call 270-852-3120.

Learn to Make: Mixed Media Prayer Flag

Nov. 18. This mixed-media flag can contain stitching, trims, buttons, and/or any number of items. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, East Branch Auditorium, 840 E. Chandler Ave. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Attendees must be 18 years or older. Registration required. 428-8231, ext. 2404 or evpl.org.

Artist Trading Cards Workshop

Nov. 19. Join us for this ongoing trading card swap. Design and make little works of art, sized 2 1/2” x 3 1/2”, and trade with the rest of the group. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, East Branch Auditorium, 840 E. Chandler Ave. 1 p.m.- 2 p.m. Free. Attendees must be 18 years or older. Advance registration required. 4288231, ext. 2404 or evpl.org.

Mad Science

Nov. 21. Test scientific concepts with hands-on experiments. Attendees must be between grades 3 and 6. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, Red Bank Branch, Children’s Activities Room, 120 S. Red Bank Road. 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration is required and ends Nov. 19 at 12 a.m. Register online at evpl.org or call 428-8205.

Joy to the World: 10th Annual Creche Exhibit

Dec. 7-8. Celebrate Christmas with hundreds of beautifully displayed nativities, live music

McCLINTOCK from local artists and groups, a hands-on family room, and light refreshments. 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday. Free. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 820 Covert Ave. 962-0824 or 518-0525 or evansvillecreche.com.

The Christmas House Tour

Dec. 8. Four Downtown Evansville homes that have never been open to the public will be featured on the tour. $20 tickets sold in advance from Old Evansville Historic Association members, at The Reitz Home, and at the door of each home. Noon-4 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Historic District Lighting Project.

Holiday Ornaments

Dec. 10. Hear the stories behind several popular holiday decorations as you make your own to take home. Attendees between grades kindergarten-6. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, West Branch, 2000 W. Franklin St. 3:30 p.m.4:30 p.m. Free. 428-8232 or evpl.org.

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Dec. 14. Tour beautifully decorated homes throughout Henderson. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 270826-4410 or jlp1025@insightbb.com.

Mid-States Craft Exhibition

Dec. 15-Jan. 12. Open to artists residing in the six states of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, and Missouri, the competition will feature ceramics, glass, textiles, metalwork, wood, and mixed media. Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science. 411 SE Riverside Dr. 425-2406 or emuseum.org.

Fairs, Festivals, & More Jingle Mingle Mart

Nov. 8. More than 50 merchants from the Tri-State will sell clothing, jewelry, home decor, gourmet foods, artwork, holiday merchandise, and more. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. $10. Christ the King School, 3101 Bayard Park Drive. 476-3061 or ctkevv.org

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Nov. 9. A unique, family-oriented vendor fair with something for every member of the family.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4 admission. Christ Church UCC, 3601 Washington Ave. 476-4919 or facebook.com/familychristmasmarket.

Christmas at the Old Courthouse

Nov. 9-10. More than 100 vendors in the historic Old Courthouse will be selling handmade crafts and gifts for the Christmas season. Times to be announced. 201 NW 4th St., room 102.

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Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt

Nov. 16-17. Annual German-inspired market with more than 150 booths of quality handcrafted antiques, food, and wine. Experience live entertainment from the Marionette Theater, free concerts, and tours of the Monastery Immaculate Conception. Ferdinand, Ind. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (EST) Nov. 16; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 17. Free. 1-800-968-4578 or ferdinandindiana.org.

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Nov. 30-Dec. 1. Craft show; pictures with Santa; Santa’s Sweet Shop; petting zoo; healthy living seminar plus healthy cooking seminar with Pam Simon. A shopping extravaganza for all ages.

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29th Annual Christmas in New Harmony

Dec. 6-8. Enjoy the start of the season with a Christmas tree lighting at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at the New Harmony Inn, 504 North St., New Harmony, Ind. Traditional Christmas parade on Main Street at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 7. Choral groups, shopping, Santa, horse-drawn carriages, and more. Free. Newharmony.biz.

Family Activities Breakfast with the Sugarplum Fairy

Nov. 9. Breakfast with the Sugarplum Fairy is a brunch and children’s style show highlighting characters from “The Nutcracker.” Professional family photo options, a silent auction, arts and crafts for kids, and more. The Centre, 715 Locust St. 8:30 a.m. Tables of 10 are $395, adult tickets $40, children $25. 464-2663 or cmoekids.org.

Four Freedoms Veterans Parade

Nov. 9. The Fourth Annual Veterans Parade is held to salute all veterans from every branch of service. NW Riverside Drive. 2:30 p.m. Free. thunderboltclub.org.

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Nov. 10. Bring a veteran or active military personnel and they will receive free admission on this special day. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive.

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77th Annual Owensboro Christmas Parade

Nov. 23. This special parade is the largest Christmas parade in Kentucky and the Tri-State area. Bands, lighted floats, an historic calliope, and St. Nick himself will entertain all ages. The theme for 2013 is “It’s All About the Child.” Free.

4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Downtown Owensboro.

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North Main Christmas Parade

Nov. 24. Families are invited to bring kids early to see Santa and his workshop located at Columbia and Main Streets. Then enjoy the annual holiday parade with floats, marching bands, clowns, dancing troupes, and more at 3:30 p.m.

There will also be activities in Garvin Park in front of Bosse Field, where the parade will end.

North Main Street. Free. Northmainchristmas parade.com.

Annual Hadi Shrine Circus

Nov. 28-Dec. 1. The Hadi Shrine Circus is one of the biggest three-ring circuses left in the world with elephants, acrobats, clowns, lions, bears, and more. All proceeds benefit the Hadi Shrine.

Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Times vary by performance. $21-$36. 423-4285 or hadishrinecircus.com.

St. Vincent Center for Children & Families Breakfast With Santa

Dec. 1. A pancake breakfast will be served to everyone present. Free photos with Santa will be available for children. Meal seating times are every 45 minutes from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. St. Vincent’s Day Care Center, 730 W. Delaware St. Free. Reservations required. 424-4780.

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Dec. 3. Use blocks to build a Santa figure and judges will choose a winner. Open to grades kindergarten-6. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, McCollough Branch, 5115 Washington

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Crooning Cowboys

Becoming the highest-ranking vocal group in the history of America’s Got Talent in 2009 was just the beginning for The Texas Tenors. Marcus Collins, John Hagen, and JC Fisher have entertained audiences at more than 500 concerts around the globe with their country, gospel, classical, and Broadway styles. Although The Texas Tenors did not win the grand prize — they finished fourth — the crooning cowboys made an impression.

Each member of the group is uniquely talented, but they come together as a trio known for its humor, country charm, and beautiful vocals. The Texas Tenors often partner with large orchestras, including The Houston Symphony, the Cleveland Pops, The Phoenix Symphony, and the Prague Philharmonic — and for 60 shows a year, the musicians make The Starlite Theatre in Branson, Mo., their home.

The Texas Tenors bring their Deep in the Heart of Christmas Live show to Jasper, Ind., on Dec. 8, when the Jasper Community Arts Commission hosts the trio in its Performers Series at the Jasper Arts Center. Two days later, the trio will release its second album, “You Should Dream.” The album’s title track was written by a Fayetteville, Ga., school teacher Dana Lamb, who told her hometown newspaper, The Citizen: “They (The Texas Tenors) have a soft spot for educators because all of their parents were teachers. They thought the song was so inspirational because teachers encourage their students to dream; that is what teachers do,” she says.

“You Should Dream” is recorded with a 65-piece orchestra and also is the title of a PBS special to air Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. on WNIN-TV. — Theresa Scheller For more information about the Texas Tenors, see our Guide page 155.

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Super Bowl to Center Stage Former Indianapolis Colts tight end to sing in Owensboro

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“Never compromise your heart. Sink your heels into what you truly love and run after what you believe in.”

— Ben Utecht Bengals. This was an exciting transition for him and his wife, Karyn, who were married in 2006. But Utecht unfortunately suffered his fifth concussion in training camp. The injury was so serious he was forced to end his football career. Yet Utecht knew there were brighter roads ahead.

As a pastor’s son, Utecht says he grew up in a diverse home with a strong emphasis on religion, athletics, and the arts.

His mother is a vocalist who would sing at church. Utecht excelled in football, hockey, and track as a three-sport athlete, but he participated in even more choirs than sports teams. That made for a trying high school experience, he says. “It’s difficult for kids trying to bridge the gap between athletics and the arts,” Utecht says.

“The rushes are so incredibly similar and different, but collectively they have one thing in common, and that is that I love to do them both,” Utecht says. “As a man, one thing I truly long for is to have a purpose and to be relevant in this life.”

He offers this advice to students struggling to balance their interests: “Never compromise your heart. Sink your heels into what you truly love and run after what you believe in. You will be successful in those areas and you will gain respect from others.”

After releasing his first self-titled album in 2006 under Stylos Records, Utecht had many opportunities to advance his singing career even while he was continuing to play professional football. After moving to Nashville in 2009, he landed a spot on tour with songwriter and pianist Jim Brickman in 2011. Utecht says the 32-city

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Often referred to as a real-life “Glee” character, the 32-year-old Rochester, Minn., native has excelled both on the football field and in the arts. On Dec. 15, Utecht will perform as part of the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday PopsMasterworks Series from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at RiverPark Center.

Utecht played tight end football for the Division 1 University of Minnesota Gophers from 2000 to 2003. He become acquainted with Tony Dungy, former head coach for the Indianapolis Colts and an alumnus of the University of Minnesota.

“He was a Gopher just like I was,” Utecht says of Dungy, who played there from 1973 to 1976. Utecht had the honor of introducing Dungy as a speaker at the Athletes in Action banquet just a couple of months before the NFL draft. Utecht laughs at the memory, as he had lightheartedly joked to the crowd that he expected Dungy to pick him up in the draft. “Us alumni have to stick together,” Utecht recalls having said to Dungy.

Despite being one of the top tight ends in the 2003 draft, Utecht’s chances were reduced after an injury his senior year. But when the free agent market opened up, he got a call from Dungy and was off to Indiana to don the Indianapolis Colts blue.

Utecht was a member of the 2007 team to take the Super Bowl XLI title. He says life in the NFL was somewhat normal, as he continued to play the sport he had been familiar with since the third grade. “On the other hand, you have to pinch yourself realizing how blessed you are to play with such great talents,” he says. In 2008, Utecht signed an offer with the Cincinnati

tour allowed him to mature on stage. His new album, which includes personal songs revealing the “true Ben,” is expected to be completed by the end of this year. In the future, Utecht hopes to apply his passion for music to his advocacy for the American Brain Foundation. The brain injuries he suffered from his concussions drive Utecht to share his story and to make more people aware of traumatic brain injuries.

According to Nicholas Palmer, music director of the Owensboro Symphony, the Holiday Pops is one of the symphony’s most popular concerts of the year and will include traditional and popular holiday music as well as a sing-along.

“Ben has a lot of charisma and is an excellent singer, so he was the natural choice to perform in Owensboro,” Palmer says. He believes Utecht, who lives in Minneapolis, Minn., with his wife and three daughters, will have a rapport with the audience. “I am hoping he will bring his Super Bowl ring as well,” he says.

For more information and to purchase tickets for Owensboro Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops concert call 270-684-0661 or visit theoso.com

The Guide Ave. 3:30 p.m. Free. Limited to 20 participants.

Register online or call 428-8236.

Midwest Gingerbread Competition

Dec. 7. This annual event raises money for Aurora, which seeks to end homelessness in the community. While viewing the gingerbread houses, guests can enjoy entertainment, holiday shopping, pictures with Santa, and edible kids’ activities.

The Centre, 715 Locust St. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Entry fee: canned food or financial donation. 428-3246 or auroraevansville.org.

Breakfast with Santa

Dec. 7. All-you-can-eat sausage, pancakes, milk, coffee, and juice. 7 a.m.-10 a.m. Adults $5, children $3. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 5 S. Green St., Henderson, Ky. 270-827-3674.

Tabletop Adventures

Dec. 7. Try new board games. Meet new people.

Our friendly competitions are for avid gamers and dabblers alike. For adults, teens, and tweens.

Children under 10 should be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Central Library, SE 7th St. 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. 428-8238 or evpl.org.

Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Dec. 7, 8. Enjoy a hot buffet breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Rainforest Grill. Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. 8 a.m.-9 a.m. or 9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m. $12 for non-members, 2 and under are $5 for non-members. $10 for members. 4356142 or meskerparkzoo.com.

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Dec. 8. WNIN Studios, 405 Carpenter St. There’s no better way to celebrate the holiday season than to spend time with Santa and enjoy holiday cookies, a story, activity booths, and a PBS holiday movie. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Free. 423-2973 or wnin.org.

Construction Club: Build a Gingerbread House

Dec. 10. Construct your design with graham crackers and sweet treats. 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, McCollough Branch, 5115 Washington Ave. Free. Advance registration required. 428-8236 or evpl.org.

East Branch Stories with Santa

Dec. 11. Santa will visit and read some of his favorite stories. East Branch Auditorium, 840 E. Chandler Ave. 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. 4288236, ext. 3412 or evpl.org.

McCollough Branch Stories with Santa

Dec. 12. Santa will visit and read some of his favorite stories. McCollough Branch, 5115 Washington Ave. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Free. 428-8236, ext. 3412 or evpl.org.

Walk on the Wild Side: Nature Programs for Toddlers.

Dec 13. Calling all toddlers ages 3-5! This one-hour interactive program will explore what nature has to offer. With each topic, toddlers will discover how wildlife and nature shape the world we live in. 10 a.m. $4 per child. John James Audubon State Park. 3100 U.S. 41-N, Audubon Museum, Henderson, Ky. Julie McDonald at 270-826-4424.

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Nov. 9. It’ll be the bee’s knees with live music, wine tasting, and hors d’oeuvres. This gourmet dinner will include live and silent auctions. Van-

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Blue Apple Ball II

Nov. 9. Celebrating 15 years of Joshua Academy.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. George Bradley, President of Paine College in Augusta, Ga. Semi-formal “Blue Attire.” $25. 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

St. Mary’s Manor, 3700 Washington Ave. 4016300 or joshuaacademy.com.

56th Anniversary Auction, Dinner, and Trip of A Lifetime Raffle Drawing

Nov. 14. Many activities are in store for this evening of thrills: silent and live auction, heads or tails, and party favors to bring out the fun in everyone. Raffle tickets $20 each. 6 p.m. Springleaf Financial Services Boys & Girls Club Unit, 700 Bellemeade Ave. 425-2311 or bgclubevv.org.

2013 Business of Integrity Torch Awards

Nov. 20. Nancy Reese, this year’s featured speaker, specializes in values-based leadership consulting that enables clients to build high-performing teams and cultures of integrity.

Deaconess Hospital, Johnson Hall, 600 Mary St. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $35; $25 for active/retired military, senior citizens, students, and accredited business employees. RSVP by calling 473-0202 or evansville.bbb.org/torchawards.

Holiday Forest Gala

Nov. 23. Kick off the Festival of Trees with this fundraising gala for the Owensboro Museum of Fine Arts. 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Owensboro Museum of Fine Arts, 901 Frederica St., Owensboro, Ky. 270-685-3181 or omfa.us.

Tis the Season Tea

Dec. 6. An annual holiday open house to support the Evansville Museum of Art, History and Science. Light refreshments and dinners for attendees to bid upon, along with four to six tablescapes/arrangements on display from local designers. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Price to be announced.

Kay Cox’s historic home, 408 SE Riverside Drive.

425-2406 or emuseum.org.

New Harmony Holiday Ball

Dec. 14. Join in this night of dancing and holiday fun sponsored by Kappa Kappa Kappa Beta Chapter and Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. It will feature music from the 1930s and 1940s, as well as Temple Airs Swing Band.

Advanced tickets $15 per person, $20 at the door.

All proceeds will benefit local projects. Thrall’s Opera House, 612 Church St., New Harmony, Ind. 8 p.m.-11 p.m. 812-682-3089 or 812-682-3085.

Leisure & Outdoors 5K Run/Walk Toulouse-Lautrekkin’

Nov. 9. This exciting family friendly event is along Evansville’s beautiful Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage. Evansville Museum, 411 SE Riverside Drive. 9 a.m. $20-$30. Registration forms may be downloaded online or picked up at the front desk. 425-2406 or emuseum.org.

Drumstick Dash

Nov. 23. Designed to be a fun-filled run and walk for everyone. Proceeds benefit the Evansville Rescue Mission. Rescue Mission Residence Center, 500 E. Walnut St. 9 a.m. $20 registration. 421-3800 or 2rescue.org.

Winter Carnival of Lights

Nov. 23-Dec. 25. Dazzling displays of Christmas lights, Christmas trees, and Santa’s workshop.

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Sundays. The light show is open all day, every day. Free. Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road. 867-6217 or vanderburgh4hcenter.com.

Gobbler Gathering

Nov. 26. Thanksgiving food basket giveaway.

Donations and volunteers appreciated. Rescue Mission Residence Center, 500 E. Walnut St. 421-3800 or 2rescue.org.

24th Annual Goodwill Turkey Day 5K

Nov. 28. Work up a Thanksgiving appetite by running through Downtown Evansville. All proceeds benefit the Goodwill Family Center. Court Street between Fifth and Sixth streets. 8 a.m. $20 for ages 17 and under; $25 for 18 and over. Fees increase by $5 on Nov. 23. 479-3825 or evvgoodwill.org.

Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights

Nov. 28-Jan. 1. The drive-through event features more than 60 elaborate “fantasyland” scenes.

Horse-drawn carriages are available nightly (weather permitting) for an additional cost.

Garvin Park, 1600 N. Main St. 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

Sunday-Thursday; 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $7-$25 per vehicle, depending on number of people. 437-2627 or easterseals swindiana.com.

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Nov. 29-Jan. 2. An outdoor driving lighted tour with more than 400,000 lights winding through Panther Creek Park. Panther Creek Park, 5160 Wayne Bridge Road, Owensboro, Ky. $3 per car.

Wagon rides also available. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. 270685-6142 or daviesscountyparks.com.

Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights Walk-Through

Dec. 2. Walking tour of the winter wonderland of lights and holiday scenes at Garvin Park, closed to all vehicles aside from strollers, wheelchairs, and other mobility devices on this day only.

Garvin Park, 600 N. Main St. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. $5 per person; free for children ages 2 and under. 4372627 or eastersealsswindiana.com.

Owensboro Holiday Stroll

Dec. 7. Strolling carolers, storefront decorations, and indoor performers will make this evening a reminder of the good old days of being Downtown at Christmas. Second and Third streets from Daviess to St. Ann streets. 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Contact Patti Acquisto at 270-684-9679.

Henderson Christmas Parade

Dec. 7. Christmas parade featuring Santa.

Downtown, Main Street, Henderson, Ky. 10 a.m. hendersonky.org.

2013 Jingle Bell Run/Walk

Dec. 14. The event features a 5K run, a 5K walk, and a Santa Chase for the kids. Participants tie jingle bells to their shoes in support of those living with arthritis. Old National Bank, 1 Main St. 9 a.m. $25 early bird registration; $30 day of registration. 474-1381 or arthritis.org.

Reindeer Run 5K

Dec. 14. Join the fun for this final race. Registered participants will receive race T-shirts, swag bags, and the opportunity to win great prizes.

Registration required. Audubon State Park, Henderson, Ky. 8:30 a.m. $15 to run, $10 to walk before Dec. 10. parks.ky.gov/western-kyrace-series or 270-826-2247.

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Nov. 8-10. Businesses offer deals and specials and a look at the new Christmas and winter merchandise. Refreshments, door prizes, and special discounts available. Downtown Henderson, Ky. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 270-827-0016 or hendersonky.org.

River City Rummage Sale

Nov. 8-9. Support the Junior League of Evansville by coming out to the largest rummage sale in the Tri-State. National Guard Armory, 3000 E. Division St. Nov. 8, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. with $10 admission; Nov. 9, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. with $1 admission. 423-9127 or juniorleagueofevansville.org.

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Nov. 11. Kick off the celebration of National International Education Week with the annual fashion show, featuring USI students and their native costumes. Free. 3:30 p.m. University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd. 6457183 or arbarnard@usi.edu.

Nov. 11-19. During our Fall Work Week, volunteers come and stay aboard the ship, working on maintenance projects and winterizing the ship. Contact the office to sign up. USS LST Ship Memorial, 840 LST Drive. lstmemorial.org, or Usslst325@gmail.com, or 435-8678.

“Passion for Fashion” Style Show and Luncheon

Nov. 14. Luncheon, fashion show, silent auction, and floral arrangements by local designers. Reservations required. $45 for individuals; $75 for friends; $100 for patrons; $450 for a sponsor table of eight ($600 preferred seating). Scottish Rite, 203 Chestnut St. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 4372627 or eastersealsswindiana.com.

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Holiday in the Park

Nov. 20-Jan. 2. Walk through Legion Park and you will surely become filled with the holiday spirit. Giant elves, dancing trees, toys, and figurines ­— not to mention Santa in his sleigh.

Legion Park, Owensboro, Ky. 270-687-8700

Hunger Games Meets Iron Chef

Nov. 20. Sponsors have sent tributes identical packages. Use yours to concoct a prize-winning survival meal. Ages 12-18 only. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, McCollough Branch, 5115 Washington Ave. 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Free. 4288236 or evpl.org.

Indiana Blood Center Riley Dance Marathon Drive

Nov. 21. For every participant at this drive, the Indiana Blood Center will donate $3 to Riley Children’s Foundation in the name of the University of Southern Indiana. USI, 8600 University Blvd. 228-5123 or mtscheller@usi.edu.

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Cesar Millan: The Dog Whisperer

Nov. 23. Cesar will reveal the secrets of happier, healthier relationships between humans and their canine companions. This is a demonstration only, not a clinic — please do not bring your pet! The Centre, 715 Locust St. 8 p.m. $38-$88.

Tickets can be purchased at The Centre Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. 800-7453000 or Ticketmaster.com.

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Dec. 6-7. Get in touch with the Evansville’s German heritage this Christmas with some mouthwatering German cuisine, music by Germania Maennerchor’s men’s and women’s choirs, and a theatrical performance. 7 p.m. Germania Maennerchor, 916 N. Fulton Ave. $27.50 per person. For reservations, call Tom Memmer at 424-9800, 422-1915 or visit evansville germania.com.

Historic Newburgh Celebrates Christmas

Dec. 7-8. Celebrate Christmas with an elfthemed scavenger hunt, Santa’s workshop, residents dressed in period costumes, a trolley ride ($5), and a festival of Christmas trees.

Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Town Hall.

Free. Downtown Newburgh, Ind. 853-2815 or historicnewburgh.org.

Santa Clothes Club Telethon

Dec. 8. Washington Square Mall, 1216 S. Green River Road. Each year around Christmas time, leaders of the Santa Clothes Club have one thing in mind: fundraising. Their goal is to raise up to $250,000 in order to clothe as many as 2,500 needy children in the Tri-State.

This year, the telethon will be broadcasted from noon-6 p.m. on WEHT and also on WTVW from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Donations requested. 800-8796523 or santaclothesclub.org.

Home Annual Celebration

Dec. 12. Aurora presents community members with the opportunity to hear about 2013 accomplishments. Lunch will be served.

Location to be announced at the end of October. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $10. 428-3246 or destination-home.info.

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Dec. 12. Celebrate the holiday season and support the YWCA at the same time. Guests enjoy a delicious lunch as well as a holiday gift boutique showcasing local merchants. Location to be announced. 11:30 a.m. $45 individual tickets; $65 donor tickets. 422-1191 or ywcaevansville.org.

Fontanini and Maggie’s Memories Signing and Personalization

Dec. 14. Emanuele Fontanini, fourth generation member of the House of Fontanini, creators of the Fontanini Nativities will be available for a special personalization and signing of any Fontanini Nativity. Also, Evansville’s own Margaret Haire, creator of the Maggie’s Memories, will be there to showcase her line of Christmas giftware and décor. 12 p.m-2 p.m. and 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Free. Rose Maries at Lea Matthews Furniture & Interiors, 5611 E Morgan Ave. 474-4266 or leamatthews.com.

Evansville Gun Show

Dec. 14-15. Vanderburgh County 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road. Enforcing all local, state, and federal laws, the gun

show offers a safe haven for gun enthusiasts all over the state. Hosted by the Central Indiana Gunshows. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Adults $5, kids under 12 are free with an adult. Table rental $35. 765-855-3836 or centralindianagunshows.com.

Christmas at Crossroads

Dec. 14, 15. Crossroads Christian Church presents timeless classics and popular contemporary music from the church’s 200-member choir and 60-piece orchestra. 3:35 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. on Saturday and 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sunday. Crossroads Christian Church, 10800 Outer Lincoln Ave. Free. 858-8668 or crossroadschristian.com.

Homeless Memorial Service

Dec. 17. Aurora invites community members to attend an annual memorial service to recognize individuals who have died while being homeless. Trinity United Methodist Church, 216 SE Third St. 5:15 p.m. Free. 428-3246 or auroraevansville.org.

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Magic Cares

Dec. 22. Proceeds from this annual family magic show go to Vanderburgh County CASA, an organization of court-appointed special advocates who ensure a safe home for abused and neglected children. 13 and older $9, ages 3-7 $7, 2 and under free. 2 p.m. The Centre, Aiken Theater, 715 Locust St. 424-5825 or magiccarescasa.com.

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Dec. 26. The Evansville African American Museum invites all members of the community to share in food, fellowship, and fun to honor the city’s African-American heritage and culture. 6 p.m. Free. Evansville African American Museum, 579 S. Garvin St. 423-5188 or evansville aamuseum.wordpress.com.

Music & Concerts Field, Forest & Stream: A Grand Concert

Nov. 2. Host, arranger, flautist and Irish piper Christoher Layer featuring Indiana Folk Legend Mac Bellner, the Harmonista Brass Ensemble & Randy Pease perform together. Thrall’s Opera House, 612 E Church St., New Harmony, Ind. 7 p.m. $20 tickets available at Sara’s Harmony Way to benefit The New Harmony Music Festival & School — Educational Outreach Programs.

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Fall Choral Concert

Nov. 9. Enjoy the sounds of the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus at its fall choral concert. North High School Auditorium, 15331 U.S. 41-N. 7 p.m. $15. 425-5050 or evansvillephilharmonic.org.

Jazz Guest Artist Series

Nov. 10. Enjoy an event of jazz in University of Evansville’s Wheeler Concert Hall, 1800 Lincoln Ave. $15 Adults, $10 Members, $5 Students 4 p.m.

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University Symphony Orchestra

Nov. 12. The University of Evansville Symphony Orchestra performs. 7:30 p.m. UE, Neu Chapel Sanctuary, 1800 Lincoln Ave. Free. 488-2000 or Evansville.edu.

Wind Ensemble Winter Concert

Nov. 19. Enjoy the sounds of The University of Evansville Wind Ensemble Winter Concert. UE, Neu Chapel Sanctuary, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free.

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Nov. 21. The University of Evansville String Ensemble Concert. 6 p.m. UE, Wheeler Concert Hall, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 488-2000 or evansville.edu.

Puccini’s Madame Butterfly

Nov. 23. Jon Truitt, director of University of Evansville’s opera program, collaborates with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, bringing some of the most talented young vocalists to join an international cast of singers. Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. $23-$64. 425-5050 or evansvillephilharmonic.org.

Men’s and Women’s Choruses

Nov. 24. The University of Evansville Men’s and Women’s Choruses performance. 6 p.m. Free.

UE, Neu Chapel Sanctuary, 1800 Lincoln Ave. Free. 488-2000 or evansville.edu.

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Nov. 24. An intimate concert by the University of Evansville Small Brass Ensembles. 8 p.m.

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University Band and Jazz Ensemble

Dec. 2. Enjoy an evening with The University of Evansville Band and Jazz Ensemble. 7:30 p.m.

Ridgway University Center, Eykamp Hall, 1800 Linocln Ave. 488-2000 or evansville.edu.

An Evening of Jazz

Dec. 3. Jazz trumpet virtuoso Graham Breedlove, called “one of the most exciting trumpet players on the planet” by the International Trumpet Guild Journal, shares the stage with the University of Evansille’s Jazz Ensemble I. UE, 1800 Lincoln Ave., Wheeler Concert Hall. 7:30 p.m.

Free. 488-2241 or evansville.edu.

Holiday Concert Series: Shade Tree Players Dec. 4. Join us for sounds of the season with the Shade Tree Players dulcimer music. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, Oaklyn Branch, 3001 Oaklyn Drive. 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Free. 426-9790 or evpl.org.

Holiday Sing-Along

Dec. 5. Join the University of Southern Indiana Modern and Classical Languages Department in this fun Holiday Sing-Along. Students and professors of many cultural backgrounds will sing and present their holiday songs from around the world. 3 p.m.-4:15 p.m. USI, Forum WingWright Admin Bldg, FA3, 8600 University Blvd.

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Dec. 5. Jim Brickman, along with special guest performers, will deliver the perfect blend of music and entertainment, making lasting memories for the whole family. Henderson Area Arts Alliance, 2660 S. Green St., Henderson, Ky. 7 p.m. $24-$34. 270-831-9800 or haaa.org.

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Dec. 5-8. Start your holiday season off right with the stirring sounds of the University of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir as it takes you back to Renaissance Ireland. Times vary by performance. $28-$150. Carter Hall, University Center, USI, 8600 University Blvd. Call for more details. 812-461-5237 or usi.edu/libarts/ madrigals.

New Harmony Christmas at Thrall’s

Dec. 7. Get in the Christmas spirit with local music from the Bend In The River Brass Band.

Thrall’s Opera House, 612 E Church St., New

Harmony, Ind. 6:30 p.m. Free. Newharmony.biz.

The Texas Tenors Holiday Show

Dec. 8. Over 100 million people from around the world tuned in to NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” in 2009 to see The Texas Tenors become the highest-ranking vocal group in the history of the show. With breathtaking vocals, humor and cowboy charm, The Texas Tenors have traveled and performed around the globe. 7:30 p.m. $35 for adults, $33 for seniors, $30 for children and students. Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave, Jasper, Ind. 812-482-3070 or jasperindiana.gov.

United Caring Shelter Christmas Concert

Dec. 13. Enjoy local music from the Bend in the River Brass Band and others at this Christmas benefit concert for the United Caring Shelter.

Gethsemane Church, 1001 N Main St. 7 p.m.

Free. 422-0297 or unitedcaringservices.org.

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Peppermint Pops

Dec 7, 8. Back by popular demand will be Doug LaBrecque. Of course, Santa and the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus — and other special guests — will join Doug on stage for this holiday extravaganza. The Victory Theater, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. on Dec. 7, 2 p.m. on Dec. 8. $23-$70.

425-5050 or evansville philharmonic.org.

Holiday Concert Series

Dec. 8. Gather in the Central Library lobby to enjoy holiday performance, music, and dance.

All ages are welcome. Central Library, 200 SE 7th St. 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. 428-8200 or evpl.org.

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Bend in the River Brass Band at Wheeler Hall

Dec. 8. The Bend in the River Brass Band will play a concert at University of Evansville’s Wheeler Hall, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free.

RiverBrass.com.

Holiday Pops

Dec. 10. Celebrate the holidays with the University of Evansville’s music faculty and students with this festive annual concert. On the program are solo and ensemble performances of sacred and secular music. 7:30 p.m. Free. Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 488-2754 or evansville.edu.

Frosty Evening: Holiday Dulcimer Music

Dec. 12. Welcome Santa in from the cold with folk musicians Ruth & Tom Wintczak and Diana Walker as they play holiday music on handmade dulcimers. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, McCollough Branch, 5115 Washington Ave. 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Free. 426-9791 or evpl.org.

Bill Gaither Christmas Homecoming Tour 2013

Dec. 13. The legendary recording artist will present an exciting celebration, filled with the very best in Christian music. The Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. $28.50$38.50. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Office or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

Jubilee Christmas 2013

Dec. 14. Join the Booth Brothers, Greater Vision, and Legacy Five as they combine their talents to take you on a musical journey that will rekindle your fondest memories of Christmas. RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 6 p.m. $22-$30. 270-687-2770 or riverparkcenter.com.

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December 5, 2013 Thurs | 7pm

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For tickets/Info: 270-831-9800 or www.haaa.org *All tickets subject to $2 Box Office processing fee.

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The Guide Owensboro Symphony Holiday Pops

Dec. 15. This event will feature Ben Utecht, vocalist and former member of the Super Bowl winning Indianapolis Colts. Children can join in the children’s parade and the whole family can join in with the annual sing-along. RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 3 p.m. $10.50-$40. 270-6872787 or theoso.com.

Holiday Concert Series: The Old Dam Band

Dec. 17. Listen to the musical stylings of The Old Dam Band in the Central Library lobby. All ages welcome. Central Library, 200 SE 7th St. 7 p.m.-8 p.m.

Free. 428-8200 or evpl.org.

Holiday Concert Series: Eykamp String Quartet

Dec. 18. Join us for sounds of the season with the Eykamp String Quartet. 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Oaklyn Branch, 3001 Oaklyn Drive. Free. 426-9790 or evpl.org.

Straight No Chaser

Dec. 20. Straight No Chaser is known for the captivating sound of 10 unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense, and with a sense of humor. The Centre, Aiken Theatre, 715 Locust St. 7:30 p.m., $24-$44. Tickets can be purchased at The Centre Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000 or at Ticketmaster.com.

Ernie Haase and Signature Sound Christmas Concert with The Castle Choirs

Dec. 20. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or at the Vineyard Bookstore in Evansville. 7 p.m.

Castle High School, 3344 Highway 261, Newburgh, Ind. itickets.com/events/313753/.

Handel’s Messiah By Candlelight

Dec. 21. Listen to the sounds of Handel’s Messiah featuring the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.

Trinity United Methodist Church, 216 SE 3rd St. 7 p.m. $23 in advance, $25 at the door. 425-5050 or evansvillephilharmonic.org.

Zac Brown Band

Dec. 29. The multiplatinum, three-time Grammy Award-winning outfit throw hearty Southern rock down every night with expert musicianship, and an unparalleled fan experience that’s selling out arenas and amphitheaters from coast to coast. The Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. $42 $66.50. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Office or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

TheateR & Dance The Addams Family

Nov. 8 The Addams Family is a smash-hit musical comedy that brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley, and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life. Henderson Area Arts Alliance, 2660 S. Green St., Henderson, Ky. 8 p.m. $25-$49.

270-831-9800 or haaa.org.

Elf The Musical

Nov. 9. This modern-day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. $49.50-$65.50. 270-687-2770 or riverparkcenter.com.

In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play)

Nov. 15-22. A play by Sarah Ruhl about the early

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history of the vibrator when doctors used it as a clinical device to treat women for “hysteria.”

University of Southern Indiana, Mallette Studio Theatre, 8600 University Blvd. 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sundays. $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and non-USI students, $7 for USI students. 465-1668 or usi.edu.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Nov. 15-24. This musical thriller follows the antics of the legendary barber and his creepily enterprising neighbor as they plot to slice through London’s upper crust. 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. on Sunday. Adults $18, Senior citizens, University of Evansville Faculty, and non-UE students $16, UE students free. 1800 Lincoln Ave. University of Evansville’s Shanklin Theatre, 1800 Lincoln Ave. 488-2031 or evansville.edu/majors/ theatre.

Rockabilly Revival

Nov. 23. Imagine a concert with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins all on stage. The Rockabilly Revival is a two-hour, powerpacked trip back in time. RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 7:30 p.m. $24-$78.

270-687-2770 or riverparkcenter.com

Miracle on 34th Street

Dec. 6-22. Listen as Macy’s Department Store comes to life in the Theatre of the Mind as you are whisked away to yesteryear in this radio adaptation of one of the most beloved retro Christmas tales. Civic Theater, 717 N. Fulton Ave. 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. on Sundays. $10-$18. 425-2800 or evans villecivictheatre.org.

Owensboro Dance Theatre’s The Nutcracker

Dec. 7. A Christmas classic with elaborate sets, beautiful costumes, and the talents of more than 100 community members as well as the theatre company and guest artists from Kentucky Ballet Theatre. RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St. 7 p.m. $16-$33.50. 270-687-2787 or owensboro dancetheatre.org.

Bill Cosby

Dec. 7. One of the most beloved comedians of all time, Bill Cosby has captivated generations of fans with his comedy routines, iconic albums, bestselling books, and television shows. The Centre, Aiken Theater, 715 Locust St. 8 p.m. $40-$70.

Tickets can be purchased at The Centre Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000 or at Ticketmaster.com.

When school is out, the Y is here!

We know that working parents face a dilemma when school is cancelled due to single day holidays, short breaks and inclement weather. That is why we have filled in the gaps with the School Days Off program. We offer supervised games, swim time, open gym and activities in our youth center for school age children (K-6) from 7:00am to 5:30pm. Each child should bring a sack lunch, swim suit and towel daily.

SCHOOL DAYS OFF DATES 11/11 ............................. Veteran’s Day 11/27 & 11/29 ......... Thanksgiving Break 1/20 ................................ MLK Jr. Day 2/17 ................................ President’s Day 4/4 .................................... WCSC Makeup Day (Dunigan ONLY)

4/18 & 4/21 ............... EVSC Makeup Days 5/9 .................................... WCSC Makeup Day (Dunigan ONLY)

5/23 ................................. EVSC Makeup Day

PLUS - Any day school is cancelled due to snow or ice.

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Spots are limited. A $15 non-refundable registration fee is required to reserve your spot. Children must be registered by 5:00pm the day before school is out.

Y-Members: $20 per day / Non-Y-Members: $25 per day

Jeff Dunham’s “Disorderly Conduct Tour”

Dec. 8. Fans all over the world can look forward to a new jam-packed show with more laughs than ever before. The Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 3 p.m. $46.50. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Office, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

A Christmas Carol

Dec. 13-22. Charles Dickens’ classic, a timeless tale of transformation. The Opryhouse, 418 Frederica St., Owensboro, Ky. Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. $10-$15. 270-683-5333 or theatreworkshop.org.

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Broadway at the Centre’s Mamma Mia!

Dec. 13. The story telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives. 7:30 p.m. Seats are $32, $47 and $62. Tickets can be purchased at The Centre

Downtown: 812-423-9622 • East Side: 812-401-9622

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The Guide Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000 or at Ticketmaster.com.

Evansville Ballet Presents Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker

Dec 14. Enjoy Evansville Ballet’s production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $25-$45. The Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 425-5050 or evansvillephilharmonic.org.

Children’s Nutcracker

Dec. 15. It’s been told time and time again by performers all across the world, but the Children’s Center for Dance Education gives a young perspective to the timeless tale of The Nutcracker.

Henderson Area Arts Alliance, 2660 S. Green St., Henderson, Ky. 3 p.m. $11. 270-831-9800 or haaa.org.

Broadway at RiverPark “Mannheim Steamroller Christmas”

Dec. 17. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis presents the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller with dazzling multimedia effects. RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, Ky. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. $54.50-$69.50.

270-687-2787 or riverparkcenter.org.

Broadway at the Centre’s Elvis Lives

Jan. 8. Elvis Lives is an unforgettable multimedia and live musical journey across Elvis’ life.

The Centre, Aiken Theater, 715 Locust St. 7:30 p.m. $24-$44. Tickets can be purchased at The Centre Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000 or at Ticketmaster. com.

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Final Detail Ringing in the season A glimpse into the history of the Salvation Army bell ringers These days, many know of the Salvation Army from its ubiquitous red kettles that collect coins and bills for the poor. Yet the work of this social services organization that seeks to feed, clothe, comfort, and care can be traced back to 1865.

That’s when Methodist minister William Booth first began this evangelical and social movement in East London, England. Booth and his wife, Catherine, shared the Gospel and helped to re-mold their community, which was suffering from poverty and desolation. The couple’s work and actions were so effective that they influenced the world. The Salvation Army spread to the United States, Canada, Australia, Asia, Africa, and India and is now active in almost every corner of the world.

As for those red kettles, they were actually inspired by Simpson’s Pot, an iron kettle that collected

coins to help the poor near a harbor in Liverpool, England.

Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee was in San Francisco in 1891 when he remembered that pot and decided the same concept might help hungry residents there. He placed a similar pot at the Oakland Ferry Landing at the end of Market Street in San Francisco. Next to it, he placed a sign that read, “Keep the Pot Boiling.” That year, McFee was able to raise enough money to provide a Christmas meal for all those in need in San Francisco.

Over the next six years, the kettle idea spread from the west coast to the Boston area and helped to pay for 150,000 Christmas dinners nationwide.

Now, the movement is even more effective. More than 4.5 million individuals in the United States benefit from Salvation Army meals during the holiday season. Today in Evansville, the funds provide assistance throughout the year. There are 12 counter kettles and 28 bellringing stations that contain kettles in Evansville.

“The kettle campaign is not about Christmas gifts,” says Sandra Appler, director of development for the Salvation Army. “It is about financing to maintain the daily operations of the soup kitchen, emergency food pantry, and other projects The Salvation Army provides throughout the year.”

— Theresa Scheller

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Give Cheerfully // Above, Major David Minks with the Salvation

Army and Governor Mike Pence collect donations outside of Sam’s Club during the 2012 holiday season. Below are Salvation Army Director of Development Sandy Appler, Salvation Army Regional Accountant Rhonda Thompson, Christopher White, a then-Cadet and now-Lieutenant from England, and Madison Minks, daughter of David Minks and a Salvation Army volunteer. While bell ringing, White played the trumpet and Minks played the guitar as entertainment for shoppers. Left, Evangeline Booth, daughter of founder William Booth, was the 4th General of the Salvation Army from 1934 to 1939. She was its first female General.

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