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On the Cover this MonthNews14 Anchor Jackie Monroe, Hot 96 Night Show Host Claire, House of Bluez Owner Jodi Merrick and March of Dimes Community Director Ashley MurrayPhoto courtesy of Daniel Knight

Editor�s CornerPg. 4 – Holiday Amour & Anarchy

Cuisine & DiningPg. 28 – Holiday Baking Tips from Piece of Cake’s Cate CiscoPg. 32 – Roca Bar NorthPg. 33 – Local Chef Spotlight: Eve Rakestraw of the SteepleChase CafePg. 34 – Restaurant Guide

EntertainmentPg. 6 – In & Around Town with Nancy DrakePg. 14 – Rockin River City Ride & Battle of the BandsPg. 17 – Mugshots: They De� ed the Law…and LostPg. 18 – Dear Evansville: A Letter from a Not-So-Ordinary CitizenPg. 40 – A Couple ThoughtsPg. 51 – Ask ShawndaPg. 52 – In Town: Evansville Night LifePg. 61 – Evansville Icemen Trading CardsPg. 66 – Local Talent: Kelly Dhom of AXIOMPg. 67 – Soundboard: Pink SneekerzPg. 68 – Clubs & Pubs GuidePg. 70 – How I RollPg. 71 – The Grand TourPg. 74 – 21 Questions from a 21-Year-Old Pg. 78 – Arts & Activities GuidePg. 81 – Games: Sudoku & MorePg. 82 – Community & FamilyPg. 88 – Local Band Spotlight: Dirty Angel

Pg. 24 – Holiday Gift GuideGift Ideas from Local Ladies of Status, Holiday Baking Tips & Hoosier Spirits for the Holidays

Pg. 8 – Miss Teenager of America Rachel Victoria-BaxterLocal Beauty on an International Stage

Pg. 10 – Michael W. Smith with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra & ChorusSpiritual, Seasonal Sounds at the Ford Center

Pg. 13 – National Talent DirectoryConnecting the Country with Local Artists

Pg. 21 – Peppermint Pops: Soprano Jenn Newman with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra A Perfect Holiday Performance for the Whole Family

Pg. 75 – The Temptations Presented by Legence Bank Soulful, Seasonal Sounds at the Ford Center

Pg. 94 – Evansville Area Darts SceneLocal Residents Make an Excellent Point

Pg. 96 – We Were There

SportsPg. 72 – Queen of the Cue: Tina HessReviewsPg. 76 - Beer: Cure What Ales YouPg. 86 – Cinema: In TheatresPg. 87 – Cinema: New ReleasesPg. 88 – Music ReviewsPg. 93 – Video Game: Assassin’s Creed III

CouponsPg. 22 & 23 – Save Big!

Local HappeningsPg. 19 – Unity Taxi: Safe Drive Home Sponsored by Woods & Woods Law FirmPg. 20 – Land of Lights in Santa Claus, Ind.Pg. 50 – Sohn & Associates: Auctions for Holiday ShoppingPg. 53 – 2012 Jingle Bell Run/Walk to Bene� t Arthritis FoundationPg. 62 – Christmas at Germania MaennerchorPg. 69 – United Caring Shelters Bene� t Featuring the Bend in the River Brass BandPg. 80 – Swonder Ice Arena: Skate with Santa

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“I do other things besides pageants. I’m just an average girl.” This is an honest yet modest statement from a young lady from Evansville, Rachel-Victoria Baxter, the recently crowned 2012 Miss Teenager of America. Rachel is the first ever reigning Miss Teenager of America and was chosen after a nationwide search that was judged on her biography, photogenics and a series of Skype interviews. She will go on to represent the United States of America in July of next year down in Panama, Central America and compete in the International Teen Pageant for the title of Miss Teenager Universe. It is the only teen pageant of its kind that hosts competitors on the world stage. This is the equivalent of Miss USA going on to compete for Miss Universe. In August of 2013, the Miss Teenager of America pageant will be held here in Evansville since she is the reigning queen. All of this is quite a big deal for the 18 year old North High School senior. Rachel has seized the opportunity of literally being in the spotlight to shine, helping others in proactive ways while maintaining honor roll academic status and running on her fourth year of being a “Huskette” on the dance team. She is a teen with a big heart who has become a role model for young girls in her community and charities that she truly does care about. They include “Stand Up to Hate and Bullying,” an organization she created to raise awareness and help stop the cycle of hate and bullying in schools. Along with her classmates she has created a PSA video about bullying and it has been sent to the Ellen Degeneres Show for a hopeful feature. She has raised money and gifts through fundraisers to help some families in our community who needed help during difficult times. Her most personal crusade involves her work with Cure 4 Lupus and a proclamation she had gotten Governor Mitch Daniels to sign to allocate more funds into finding a cure for Lupus. Her mother Kimberly was diagnosed with SLE, a serious form of the disease, when Rachel was in 7th grade. On top of all these good things Rachel is involved with, she also volunteers with the American Cancer Society and the Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect Indiana and America chapters. Rachel’s parents, Michael and Kimberly, could obviously not be more proud. Since the age of four they have supported Rachel in her enthusiasm to do the pageants out of enjoyment and encouraged her in all her endeavors. The result is a young lady to be proud of from our tri-state area. Kim says of her youngest daughter, “The best thing for me as a mother is hearing from another mother that her little girl wants to grow up to be just like Rachel.” As a mother of a little girl myself, I can only hope to say the same about my own daughter some day. —Julie Buente


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COOKING SPOTLIGHT

Holiday baking should be fun and an outpouring of aff ecti on from your heart to those you are baking for. For the amateur though, deciphering recipes and making them your own can be challenging. To help, Cate Sisco, co-owner of

Piece of Cake, imparts her words of wisdom to lessen the stress and maximize the “ooh’s” and “ahh’s” of your houseguests and gift recipients. Sisco’s fi rst trick is to make a “mother batch” of one type of cookie. For example, bake chocolate chip or oatmeal cookies and porti on them into smaller amounts to add various extras. Suggested chocolate chip based variati ons could include white chocolate and macadamia nuts or chocolate chips, toff ee bits and pecans for a turtle cookie. For an oatmeal cookie base, Sisco suggests adding chocolate chips and pecans or trying chocolate chips, peanuts and M&M’s. The variety of combinati ons are endless and only limited by your creati vity and your palate. Baking ti ps that Sisco recommends include using margarine with an 80% fat content or butt er. She recommends not using light margarine or shortening. She also warns about making sure that spices used are fresh. If the age of your cinnamon is questi onable, throw it out. Sisco also shares, “you can waken you spices up by warming them in a non-sti ck skillet.” Other cookie variati ons can include adding crushed candy canes to a basic sugar cookie recipe, and then rolling your dough in a coarse sugar before baking. Alternately, according to Sisco, “A drizzle of melted chocolate on top or half-dipping a cookie in melted chocolate and adding sprinkles, or chopped nuts is a good way to fancy up a chocolate chip or any other cookie, even a rolled butt er cookie.” She also recommends turning your cookie recipe into a bar format to give a diff erent look and texture to your holiday cookie platt ers. Picking family and friends’ favorites and adding those to a handful of new cookie recipes is a fun way to add variety to your cookie making this season. Sisco’s favorites are pinwheel cookies and sour cream cookies. She recommends keeping an eye out in magazines, on the internet or on cooking shows for new ideas.

Holiday Baking Tips from Piece of Cake’s Cate Sisco

Sisco shares that your cookie dough can be made up in advance and kept in the freezer for up to a few weeks. The trick though, is to scoop the cookie dough onto a baking sheet and place it in the freezer long enough to hold its form. Then remove the frozen dough from the freezer and place it in freezer safe bags unti l you are ready to thaw and bake your cookies. To display your cookies, Sisco recommends placing approximately a dozen cookies in a Christmas ti n lined with parchment paper. She recommends adding a copy of the recipe or recipes to your cookies to allow them to be a gift that can keep on giving. Alternately, pairing the cookies with a mug and packets of cocoa, then wrapping them all in cellophane and adding ribbon present nicely as well. Trays of cookies also make for easy transportati on and ample sharing additi onally. For those without much ti me this holiday season though, or for those who don’t necessarily enjoy baking, Piece of Cake, located at 210 Main Street in downtown Evansville, can help you with all your holiday cookie, pie and dessert needs. Follow them on Facebook to fi nd out what great specials they have each week. —Nikki Davis


Roca Bar North � 12301 Highway 41 North Evansville, IN812-868-8898What�'s Cookin�‘

Randy and Andee Sheff er have had their hands in Roca Bar North since the very beggining two years ago. They worked their way up through some confl ict and have

persevered to be the restaurant’s leading man and lady. Sitti ng down with them it was automati cally clear to me how dedicated they are to the place. Roca Bar North is a place that would be easy to be proud of. The outside of the restaurant is contemporary with a slight rusti c feel. A spacious, though inti mate pati o stands out on the left , perfect for live music, watching the game with friends or even a dinner date in the Spring and Summer. Perhaps Roca Bar North’s greatest strength is that they truly are an ‘everyman’s’ restaurant. The restaurant boasts spaces that conform to any occasion. Roca Bar North boasts a full, spacious bar, a classy but simple family dining room and even a private dining room ideal for anything from business meeti ngs to bridal showers. Upon entering, I am greeted by smiling and accommodati ng members of the staff making me feel at home. Soon aft er, I am seated to begin the culinary trek that is Roca Bar North. The fi rst dish set before me is a Roca Bar North favorite and fi gurehead: the Italian Salad. It is extremely easy to see why. Directly aft er you take that fi rst bite a wave of freshness hits you. Ham, egg and cheese contribute a savory fl avor without undermining the light base of the salad. The ham is perfectly tender and is at the peak of its fl avor. The green and black olives punctuate the salad with a taste that starts bright, then transforms from tart to savory. The special Italian dressing is the glue that holds the crisp collecti on of fl avors together. Next out is the Appeti zer Platt er, a variety of fried, snack favorites. One highlight was the onion rings, made to the tune of an old recipe, with batt er that retains a light feel but struck an uppercut of fl avor. Another star of the platt er was the portabella mushrooms, boasti ng an earthy, almost smoky fl avor that was sinfully delicious. The third dish to arrive was another Roca Bar North fl agship. It was the Round the World

Thin Crust pizza. This pizza perfectly refl ects the feel of the restaurant. Just as the restaurant has something for everyone, this pizza has a fl avor and topping for everyone. It is a complete taste package with beef, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, onions and tomatoes. Next was another pizza, the Barbeque Chicken Thin Crust pizza. I’ve had a couple versions of this pie and this is the fi rst that commands a layered heat profi le. There is a sweet and smoky spice from the sauce with a tart and savory spice from the jalapeños populati ng the top of the pizza. It is a spicy food lover’s dream. It is a colorful dish and a skillfully balanced play on bold fl avors. A few other notable dishes are two comfort food classics with warmth and substance, like being wrapped in a grandmother’s hug. They are Roca Bar North’s Homemade Lasagna and Peach Cobbler. The Bread Pudding with homemade Bourbon Sauce is another treat well worth trying! —Nick Durcholz

Roca Bar North is located at 12301 Highway 41 North on Evansville’s north side.


localchefspotlight

Steeplechase Café Executi ve, Chef Eve Rakestraw has worked in the food service industry for more than 30 years. She brings to the Steeplechase Café a background in catering, wine tasti ng and ethnic foods such as Greek, Italian, Korean and Chinese. She loves Evansville for its “hometown feel” and

she chose the Steeplechase Café at the Clarion Inn because it is family

Eve Rakestraw Steeplechase Café4101 U.S. 41 Evansville, IN 47711(812) 424-6400

owned and operated. Rakestraw shares, “The Nickolick family has a lot of history in Evansville. The patriarch of the family Joe Nickolick built the hotel where the Steeplechase Café is located. Family owned and operated means you are free to be creati ve and cater to many diff erent tastes. I don’t feel sti fl ed here. I love to experiment with diff erent fl avors and cooking techniques. I’m free to create new recipes. I like to change the foods I prepare to the changing seasons.” Rakestraw’s drive comes from her passion for food and fl avor combinati ons. She describes herself as a real “foodie,” and she shares that she loves to experiment with diff erent spices, fresh herbs and unusual produce. “I love being able to take a traditi onal ‘comfort food’ and make it fresh and diff erent… put a new spin on an old dish. I love to watch our guests when they try something new. I love the feedback. That’s what cooking is all about for me. It’s very grati fying when you know you made someone happy with the food you created,” said Rakestraw. The Cajun Catf ish Po Boy is Rakestraw’s favorite item on the menu to eat. She loves the spicy, crunchy catf ish and the Cajun mayo. She also notes that the crisp fresh lett uce and roma tomatoes add to the fl avor combinati on. Rakestraw’s favorite item on the menu to cook is the homemade soups. Rakestraw notes, “Our cream based soups are rich and have the comfort factor.” Rakestraw recommends the Peaches & Cream Bread Pudding for the lunch crowd. She describes this menu item as being “covered with a creamy custard sauce. [It’s] comfort food at its best.” For the dinner crowd, she recommends the Shrimp Stuff ed Tilapia with Lobster Sauce because of the many diff erent textures in this dish. Rakestraw describes not only fl aky fi sh, tender shrimp, creamy lobster sauce and the crunchy panko bread crumbs, but the cheese as well. The fact that everything is made from scratch is what makes this restaurant a stand out. Rakestraw notes, “We cater to many diff erent tastes... from country, ‘Comfort Food’ to hand- cut New York strips and rib eyes.” Being a part of a hotel environment gives Rakestraw the challenge factor that other restaurants may not off er. Because their cooking can range from hotel guests using the restaurant and bar, to catering an offsite event, to doing a wedding reception onsite, Rakestraw describes the atmosphere as a “constant changing of hats.” It’s that challenge though, that Rakestraw loves. She credits her “strong and amazing” team for helping her pull off meals that are “perfectly ti med and [that] taste amazing.” —Nikki Davis

being “covered with a creamy custard sauce. [It’s] comfort food at its best.” For the dinner crowd, she recommends the Shrimp Stuff ed Tilapia with Lobster Sauce because of the many diff erent textures in this dish. Rakestraw describes not only fl aky fi sh, tender shrimp, creamy lobster sauce and the crunchy panko bread crumbs, but the cheese as well. The fact that everything is made from scratch is what makes this restaurant a stand out. Rakestraw notes, “We cater to many diff erent tastes... from country, ‘Comfort Food’ to hand- cut New York strips and rib eyes.” Being a part of a hotel environment gives Rakestraw the

It’s very gratifying when you know you made someone

happy with the food you created.”

—Eve Rakestraw, Executi ve Chef


AMISHStoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr.812-867-7730Under $10/Checks/MC/Visa/Reservati ons Accepted/No Alcohol/Buff et-style menu

BARBECUEBandana BBQ6636 Logan Dr.401-9922$10-$15/Reservati ons/No Alcohol/All Major CC

Bar-B-Q Barn1003 E. Diamond Ave.491-9868Under $10/No Reservati ons/No Alcohol/Checks/MC/VISA

Hawg ‘N’ Sauce (Mt. Vernon)1600 Leonard Rd.812-838-5339$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.hawgnsaucebbq.com -powered by Click4AMeal

Hickory Pit Stop1521 N. Main St.422-6919Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

J & B Bar-B-Cue (Henderson)48 S. Holloway812-270-830-0053Under $10/No Reservati ons/No Alcohol/Checks/MC/VISA

Landmark BBQ3901 Broadway Ave. 401-7427Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC

Marx Barbeque & Catering Service3119 W. Maryland St.425-1616Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/Full Service Catering

Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn(Owensboro, KY) 2840 W. Parrish Ave.800-322-8989$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted for parti es of 10 or more/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine

The Nisbet Inn (Haubstadt) 6701 Nisbet Rd.812-963-9305Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted

Shyler’s Bar-B-Q 405 S. Green River Rd.476-4599Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit CardsSouthern Ride BBQ (New Harmony, IN)1023 B Church St. 812-682-4227Under $10/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major CC

Thomason’s (Henderson, KY)701 Atkinson St. 270-826-0654Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol

Wilson’s General Store,Café & BBQ (Evansville)11120 Broadway Ave.812-985-0202Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

Wolf’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant6000 First Ave. 424-8891Under$10/Casual/Checks/Reservati ons Accepted/VISA/MC/Online ordering available –www.wolfsbarbq.com -powered by Click4AMeal

CASUAL THEMEAllegra(Inside Holiday Inn Airport Hotel) 7101 Hwy 41 North812-867-7999 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC/No Checks

Applebee’s Bar & Grill(East) 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 471-0929(West) 5727 Pearl Dr. 426-2006Under $10/Casual/No Reservati ons/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Bar Louie7000 Eagle Crest Blvd.476-7069$10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Beans & Baristas800 N. Green River Rd. 475-8566 (Eastland Mall)Under$10/Casual/MC/VISA

Beef O’Brady’s(Newburgh, IN) 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-9464Under $10/Causal/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Bokeh Lounge1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388Reservati ons Accepted/Beer & Wine

Cambridge Golf Course 1034 Beacon HIll Rd. 812-868-4653Reservati ons Accepted/Under $10, VISA/MC/DSCVR/Full Bar

Cheeseburger in Paradise8301 Eagle Lake Dr.475-1074$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Chili’s Grill & Bar600 N. Green River Rd.475-1510 $10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd.401-1201Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Hadi Shrine6 Walnut St. 423-4285Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

Hooters4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/AMEX

Hott ’s Grill122 N. Weinbach Ave.479-9150Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC

J. Gumbo’s1211 N. Tudor Ln. 473-2951Under $10/Casual/No Checks/All major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

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

Logsdon’s Restaurant(Boonville, IN)1206 E. Main St.(812) 897-8813Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/Full Bar


Major Munch(Old Post Offi ce Place, Downtown Evansville) 437-2363 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC/Online ordering available – www.majormunch.com - powered by Click4AMeal

Max & Erma’sCasino Aztar (Pavilion Level 1)421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4258$10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar

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

Pati o Bar & Grill(Henderson, KY)104 N. Water St. 270-831-9955Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/Full Bar

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers6636 E. Lloyd Exp.473-4100 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Riverside Cookery(Inside Casino Aztar)421 NW Riverside Dr.433-4227Under $10/Casual/No Checks/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Show-Me’s(East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr.401-SHOW(West) 5501 Pearl Dr. 402-7100Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar/Online ordering available – www.showmes.com -powered by Click4AMeal

Steeplechase Café (Clarion Inn Airport)4101 Hwy. 41 N.424-6400$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards

Temptati ons Buff et Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2)421 Riverside Dr.433-4000Under $10/Casual/Credit Cards Accepted

T.G.I. Friday’s(In Eastland Mall)800 N. Green River Rd.491-8443Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Reservati ons/No Checks/All Major CC

Wayback Burgers115 Cross Pointe Blvd.,Ste. 4 475-9272Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Reservati ons/No Alcohol/All Major CC

Zoup Fresh Soup Co.(East) 6240 E. Virginia St.477-2664(North) 4660 N. 1st Ave.423-1800Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

CHINESECanton Inn Restaurant 947 North Park Dr.428-6611Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ315 E. Diamond Ave.423-9897Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Beer & Wine/MC, VISA

China King590 E. Diamond Ave. 423-1896Under $10/Casual/Checks Beer & Wine/All Major CC

China Super Buff et 127 N. Burkhardt Rd. 476-8788Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC/DSCVR

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

Chopsti ck House Restaurant 5412 E. Indiana St.473-5551Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Beer & Wine/Credit Cards

Crazy Buff et701 N. Burkhardt Rd.437-8833Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/No checks/Credit Cards

Golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 473-4855 (Newburgh, IN)5066 S.R. 261 812-853-2680Under $10/Casual/No Reservati ons/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC/DSCVR

Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine12500 N. Hwy. 41812-868-8888Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards


Grand Buff et Mongolian Grill1356 N. Green River Rd.476-6666Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

Janbo Restaurant 4500 W. Lloyd Expwy. 422-8289Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Recommended/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/DSCVR

Lincoln Garden2001 Lincoln Ave.471-8881Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Recommended/No Checks/VISA/MC/DSCVR

Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant4313 E. Morgan Ave.479-5006Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/AMEX/MC

Mandarin GardenChinese Restaurant2013 N. Green River Rd.476-7088Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Recommended/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol/VISA/MC

MAT. 888 China Bistro5636 Vogel Rd.475-2888$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant215 Main St.464-2769Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

Szechwan Chinese Restaurant669 N. Green River Rd.479-7600$10-$15/Reservati ons Accepted/Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/AMEX

Taste of China4579 University Dr. 422-1260Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/No Alcohol

Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buff et 201 B N. Green River Rd474-6660Under $10/All Major CC/No Checks/No Alcohol

Two Brothers3806 N. 1st Ave.423-6188Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons/MC/VISA/DSCVR

Wok ‘N’ Roll311 S. Green River Rd.474-0181Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant406 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar

DELI/CAFESAbby Road Coff ee Bean Emporium422 N. Main St.402-0842Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC/No Alcohol

Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake204 Main St.470-7763Under $10/Casual/No Checks/VISA/MC/DSCVR/No Alcohol

Bits & Bytes216 NW Fourth St. 423-5713Under $10/Checks/All Major CC

Café 111111 S. Green River Rd. #D401-8111 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC

Choo Choo Café & Deli915 Main St., Ste. Caboose812-319-7816Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

Cleo’s Bakery & Brown Bag Lunches9 W. Jennings St. (Newburgh, IN)812-789-6485Under $10/Checks/All Major CC

Coff ee Cott age & Café612 S. Weinbach Ave.401-1930Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC

Daily’s Bakery & Café701 N. Main St.484-6635Reservati ons Accepted/Under $10/Casual/Checks/VISA/MC/DSCVR/No Alcohol

Diamond Deli(Inside Casino Aztar)421 Riverside Dr.433-6122Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards


Donut Bank Bakery& Coff ee Shop(West) 210 N. St. Joseph Ave.426-1011(North) 2128 N. 1st Ave. 426-23111031 E. Diamond Ave. 426-0011(East) 5 N. Green River Rd. 479-05111950 Washington Ave. 477-27111200 Lincoln Ave. 402-4111(Newburgh, IN)3988 SR 261812-858-9911Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream206-208 Main St.422-3026/422-7030Under $10/Casual/Checks/No Alcohol

Enjoy It! Catering919 North Park Drive425-6569Under $10/Casual/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

Fresh Harvest Deli101 N.W. 1st St.421-0407Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA

The Granola Jar1033 Mt. Pleasant Rd.437-1899Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

The Great American Bagel3901 Morgan Ave. 476-7212Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA

Great Harvest Bread Co.423 Metro Ave.476-4999Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

Honey Baked Ham & Café1449 N. Green River Rd.471-2940Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

Inlumi Cafe & Bakery4833 Hwy 261812-490-9205Under $10/Reservati ons/No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave.479-8272Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 401-5400(Newburgh, IN) 8680 Highpoint Dr.491-7111Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

Just Rennies Cookies102 S.E. 4th St.490-8098Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major CC ordering available -www.justrennies.com-powered by Click4AMeal

La Sombra Coff ee Company318 Main St. 492-4567Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC/ DSCVR

Maxine’s Cafe & Bakery1322 N. Green River Rd.473-3663Under $10/Casual/Checks/No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available –www.maxinescafebakery.com -powered by Click4AMeal

Panera Bread220 Burkhardt Rd. 476-7477Under $10/Casual/Checks/All Major Credit Cards

Penn Stati on East Coast Subs(East) 137 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-PENN (7366)(North) 4827 David Lant 402-PENN(West) 5310 Pearl Dr. 434-PENN(Newburgh) 8887 High Point Dr. 812-401-7366(Owensboro, KY) 3625 Frederica St. 270-683-1515(Henderson, KY)1111 Barrett Rd.270-826-7361Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/All Major CC

Penny Lane Coff eehouse600 S.E. 2nd St.421-8741Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Piece of Cake210 Main St. 424-2253Under $5/Casual/No Alcohol/No Reservati ons/Checks/DSCVR/VISA/MC

Pita Pit1211 Turor Ln. 402-6205Under $10/No Alcohol/All Major CC

Planter’s Coff ee House(Henderson, KY)130 N. Main St.270-830-0927Under $5/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

Roly Poly Sandwiches5702 E. Virginia St. 812-962-2326Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/VISA/MC

River Front Grille1 Main St. 422-1800Under $10/ All Major CC


Salad World Healthy Cafe(North) 601 East Booneville NewHarmony Rd. 867-2741(East) 3311 N. Green River Rd.471-5083(West) 4951 W. Lloyd Expwy.467-7486(Downtown) 200 Main St.422-0898Under $10/Casual/Cash/VISA/MC/ DSCVR/No Alcohol/No Checks

Schlotzsky’s 301 N. Green River Rd. 471-4011Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC

Spudz –N– Stuff (East) 812 S. Green River Rd.401-7783(West) 5225 Pearl Dr.402-8287(Downtown) 101 NW 1st St.402-7555(Henderson, KY) 192 Garden Mile Rd.270-212-1777Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/No Reservati ons/No Checks/VISA/MC/DSCVR/Online ordering available – www.spudznstuff .com -powered by Click4AMeal

Smiling Moose Deli724 N. Burkhardt Rd., Ste. 700477-3354Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

Sweet Baby Cheeses(In Eastland Mall)800 N. Green River Rd. 477-2253Under $10/No Alcochol/No Checks/VISA/MC/DSCVR

Twilight Bistro221 Main St.421-0606Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

Vecchio’s ItalianMarket & Delicatessen (Newburgh, IN)14 W. Jennings St.490-7879Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ DSCVR

YWCA Tea Room by Mary & Martha118 Vine St. 422-6922Under $10, Casual/No Reservati ons/No Alcohol Served/All Major Credit Cards

FAMILY/HOMESTYLEBob Evans Restaurant (East) 1125 N. Green River Rd. 473-9022(West) 5201 Pearl Dr. 812-425-5100

(Owensboro, KY)3123 Kentucky Hwy. 54270-683-3515(Princeton, IN) US 41 & State Rt. 64812-386-1228Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/VISA/MC

Buff alo Wild Wings (BW3)(East) 713 N. Green River Rd.471-9464(West) 5404 Pearl Dr.471-9464Under $10/Casual/No Reservati ons/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Burger Bank1617 S. Weinbach Ave.475-2265Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

Carousel Restaurant5115 Monroe Ave.479-6388Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Franklin Lanes Coff ee Shop1801 W. Franklin St. 423-5355Under $10/All Major CC/Checks Accepted/Full Bar

Cleavers Restaurant5501 E. Indiana St. 473-0001Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/No Checks/VISA/MC

Cracker Barrel8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 479-8788Under $10/Casual/No Reservati ons/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards

Cross-Eyed Cricket2101 Pennsylvania St.422-6464Under $10/Casual/No Reservati ons/Checks Accepted/Online ordering available – www.crosseyedcricketrestaurant.com - powered by Click4AMeal

Culver’s Frozen CustardButt er Burgers1734 Hirschland Rd.437-3333Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA/DSCVR


Denny’s Classic Diner(West) 5212 Weston Rd. 424-4472(Newburgh, IN) 19501 Elpers Rd.812-867-7156Under $10/Casual/Formal/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Denny’s Restaurant(North) 4301 Hwy. 41 N.423-9459(East) 351 N. Green River473-1063 Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol/All Major CC

Ellis Park-Clubhouse(Henderson, KY)Hwy. 41 North800-333-8110Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

5 Guys Burgers5402 E. Indiana St.401-1773Under $10/Checks/All MajorCC/No Alcohol

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

Fronti er Restaurant & Bar12945 Hwy. 57812-867-6786Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC/Reservati ons

Gatti Town316 N. Green River Rd.473-3800Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

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

Golden Corral(East) 130 Cross Point Blvd.473-1095(Henderson, KY) 1770 S. Green St.270-869-9310Under $10/Casual/No Reservati ons/Checks/No Alcohol/All Major CC

The Hilltop Inn1100 Harmony Way422-1757Under $10/Casual/ No Reservati ons/Cash/Check/All Major CC/Full Bar

Hornville Tavern2607 W. Baseline Rd.812-963-0967Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Credit Cards/Checks Accepted

IHOP601 N. Burkhardt Rd.471-0510Under $10, Casual/No Reservati ons/No Alcohol Served/All Major CC

KT’s Fire Grill(Wadesville, IN)7247 Main St. 812-673-4996$10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar Reservati ons/VISA/MC

Kippleville(Kipplee’s Partyhouse)2322 Division St.476-1936Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Reservati ons Accepted/Beer & Wine/All MajorCredit Cards

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

Libby & Mom’s Café2 Richardt Ave.437-3040Under $10/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/DSCVR

Log Inn(Haubstadt, IN) 12491 S. 200 E. 812-867-3216Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar

Merry-Go-Round Restaurant2101 Old Business 41 423-6388Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted

O’Charley’s(East) 7301 E. Indiana St.479-6632(West) 5125 Pearl Dr. 424-3348$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

The Old Mill 503 New Harmony Rd.812-963-6000$10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major C CReservati ons/Checks Accepted/

The Redwagon Restaurant & Bar (Poseyville)Hwy. 165 & I-64812-874-2210$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons/All Major CC

The Pie Pan905 North Park Dr.425-2261Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons/Checks Accepted/NoAlcohol

Pop’s Grill (New Harmony, IN)516 S. Main St.812-682-3880$10-$15/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC

Raff erty’s1400 N. Green River Rd.471-0024Under $10/Casual/No Reservati ons/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Red Fez (in Hadi Shrine Building)6 Walnut St. 423-4285Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Rose Hill Cafe (Newburgh, IN)8133 Rose Hill Dr.812-853-8443Under $10/Casual/ Reservati ons Accepted/Checks/Cash Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

St. Joe Inn9515 St. Wendel Rd.812-963-9310 $10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar

Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr.812-867-7330Under $10/Check MC/Visa/Reservations/Buffett

West Siders Restaurant4220 Broadway Ave.423-5844Under $10/Casual/Cash Only/No Alcohol

YWCA Tea Room by Mary & Martha118 Vine St. 422-6922Under $10, Casual/No Alcohol Served/All Major CC

Wolf’s Tavern & Restaurant(Henderson, KY)31 N. Green St.270-212-1151 $10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

Zesto’s102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

FINE DININGBonefi sh Grill6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.401-3474$15-$25/Credit Cards/Checks Accepted/Full Bar

Cavanaugh’sCasino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2)421 N.W. Riverside Dr.433-4333$20-$30/Reservati ons Recommended/No Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Cork ‘N Cleaver650 S. Hebron Ave.479-6974$10-$25/Causual/Reservati ons Recommended/All Major Credit Cards

The Edgewater Grille (Newburgh, IN)1 E. Water St.812-858-2443$10-$15/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

The Jungle Restaurant415 Main St.425-5282$10-$15/Reservati ons Reccomeded/Checks Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar

Lorenzo’s Bistro & Bakery972 S. Hebron Ave.475-9477$15-$25/Upscale Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar

Madeleine’s Restaurant423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611$15-$25/Reservati ons Recommended/Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar

Red Geranium(New Harmony, IN)504 N. St. 812-682-4431$15-$25/Reservati ons Recommended/Full Bar/Credit Cards

FROZEN YOGURTOrange Leaf701 Burkhardt Rd.401-5215Under $10/All Major CC

Sweet CeCe’s(Newburgh, IN)8680 High Pointe Dr. 812-853-5276Under $10/All Major CC(North) 12414 US 41 North812-867-6228(East) 4827 Davis Lant Dr.477-5276(West) 5625 Pearl Dr.401-5232

GERMANGerst Bavarian Haus2100 W. Franklin St.424-1420$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All CC

GREEKThe Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine and Spirits501 N. Green River Rd.475-9320$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/No Checks/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available –www.acropolisevv.com -powered by Click4AMeal

INDIANTaj Mahal Indian Cuisine900 Tutor Ln.476-5000Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Beer & Wine/All MajorCredit Cards

IRISHRiRa’s Irish Pub701 N.W. Riverside Dr.426-0000$10-$25/Casual/Reservati ons/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/


ITALIAN/MEDITERRANEAN Angelo’s305 Main St.428-6666$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano16401 E. Lloyd Expwy.421-0800$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC

Café Arazu(Newburgh, IN)117 W. Jennings St.812-842-2200$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Beer & Wine/VISA/ MC/DSCVR

Dilegge’s Italian 607 N. Main St.428-3004$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/All MajorCredit Cards/Online ordering available – www.dileggesrestaurant.com - powered by Click4AMeal

Manna Mediterranean 2913 Lincoln Ave.473-7005Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

Milano’s Italian Cuisine500 Main St. 484-2222$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Recommended/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine

The Olive GardenItalian Restaurant1100 N. Green River Rd.473-2903 Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/Credit Cards

Pita Pan(Newburgh) 4222 Bell Rd.(812) 853-9555Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/VISA

Raffi ’s Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd.479-9166$10-$15/Dressy Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Smitt y’s Italian SteakHouse2109 W. Franklin St.423-6280$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

JAPANESEFujiyama Japanese Steakhouse 917 North Park Dr. 812-962-4440$10-$20/Casual/Beer & Wine/Reservati ons Accepted/Credit Cards

Ginmiya Asian Diner4827 Davis Lant471-8100Reservati ons/ $10-$15/No Checks/ All Major CC/ No Alcohol

Iwataya JapaneseRestaurant8401 N. Kentucky Ave.812-868-0830$10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Kanpai Sushi &Asian Bistro4593 Washington Ave.471-7076$10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.mykanpai.com -powered by Click4AMeal

Nagasaki Inn5720 Virginia St. 473-1442$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Okami Japanese Sushi & Hibachi5435 Pearl Dr. 424-3413Checks Accepted/Reservati ons Accepted/VISA/MC/DSCVR

Roppongi Japanase Steak & Sushi7221 E. Indiana St. 437-5824$10-15/Reservati ons Accpeted/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

Tokyo Japan3000 N. Green River Rd.401-1020Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

Zuki Japanese Grill& Sushi Lounge1448 N. Green River Rd.477-9854$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Recommended/Beer & Wine Serviced/All Major Credit Cards


KOREANJaya’s119 S.E. 4th St. 422-6667Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

LATIN AMERICANLos Alfaro1704 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-8070Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/No Checks/Beer & Wine/All Major CC

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

Cancun Mexican(Henderson) 341 S. Green St. 270-826-0067(Newburgh, IN)10640 Newburgh Rd.812-490-9936 Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.cancunhenderson.com - powered by Click4AMeal

El Charro720 N. Sonntag Ave. 421-1986$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Recommended/All Major Credit CC/Beer & Wine

El Maguey(Boonville, IN)601 W. State Rd. 62812-897-20283250 Warrick Dr.812-897-6666Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/MC, VISA/Online ordering available – www.mymaguey.com -powered by Click4AMeal

El Rio Mexican1919 Green River Rd.812-471-1400 Under $10/Casual/ No Checks/Full Bar/CC

Hacienda Mexican Restaurant(East) 990 S. Green River 474-1635(North) 711 N. 1st. Ave.423-6355(West) 5440 Pearl Dr. 422-2055Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC

Hot Head Burritos5625 Pearl Dr. Suite A 437-5010Under $10/All Major CC/ No Alcohol

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4044 Professional Ln. 490-2814$5-$15/CasualReservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/Major CC

La Cabana 821 S. Green River Rd.477-3351Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar/Online ordering available – www.lacabanaevansville.com - powered by Click4AMeal

Los Bravos(East) 834 Tutor Ln.474-9078(North) 3534 First Ave.424-4101(West) 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy.464-3136Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC/AMEX

Los Portales3339 N. Green River Rd.475-0566Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/No Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar

Los Toribio’s(Henderson, KY)2810 U.S. 41 N.270-830-66101647 S. Green St. 270-831-2367Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Service Bar/All Major CC

Los Tres Camino’s 12100 Hwy. 41 North812-868-8550Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar

Moe’s Southwest Grill6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 491-6637Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/Beer & Wine

Qdoba Mexican Grill922 Burkhardt Rd.401-0800Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Reservati ons Accepted/MC/VISA


Riviera Mexican Grill10604 SR. 662 (Newburgh)490-9936Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/

Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd.402-8226Under $10/Casual/VISAMC

Tequila’s(Mt. Vernon, IN)408 Southwind Plaza812-838-2392Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Reservati ons Accepted/MC/VISA

PIZZA/SANDWICHESArchie & Clyde’s Restaurant(Newburgh) 8309 Bell Oaks Dr.490-7778 Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/Visa, MC/Online ordering available – www.archieandclydes.com -powered by Click4AMeal

Big M’s Pizzeria1424 N. Main St.434-6909$10-$15/Casual/VISA/MC

Boston’s - The Gourmet Pizza3911 Veneti an Dr.812-853-3400$5-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Cici’s Pizza(East) 101-B N. Green River Rd. 477-2424(West) 5625 Pearl Dr. Ste. G812-962-0034Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/Non Smoking/VISA/MC

Dave’s Sports DenPizza & Pub701 N. Weinbach Ave.479-8887Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe222 E. Columbia St.425-2515Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Firedome Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY)2046 Hwy. 41 N.270-830-7700 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Reservati ons Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Firehouse Subs1031 N. Green River Rd. 477-2141Under $10/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol

Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd.812-868-8071Under $10/Casual

Gatti Town316 N. Green River Rd.473-3800Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Accepted

Geronte’s Pizza4706 Vogel Rd.474-1700Under $10/Casual/Checks /Beer & Wine/VISA/MC

Greeks Pizzeria240 S. Green River Rd.402-4733Under $10/Credit CardsOnline ordering available – www.greeekspizzeria.com - powered by Click4AMeal

Heady’s Pizza4120 N. First Ave. 437-4343Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Online orderingavailable – www.headyspizza.com - powered by Click4AMeal

Highland Pizza Shop6669 Kratzville Rd. 402-8900Under $10/VISA/MC

Kipplee’s Stadium Inn2350 Division St.479-1542Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Mama Roma’s Pizza & Wings2008 E. Morgan Ave.422-12123115 E. Covert Ave.477-62623904 First Ave421-3000Under $10/Casual/Checks/All Major Credit Cards

Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY)2611 Hwy. 41 N.270-826-1111Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks/Beer & Wine/MC

Mojo’s Boneyard Sportsbar & Grill4920 Bellemeade Ave.475-8593under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/All Major Credit Cards


Noble Roman’s Pizza(East) 2403 Washington (Ross Center) 477-5347(West) 4807 W. Lloyd Expwy. 424-0996 Under $10/Casual/No Reservati ons/Beer & Wine/Credit Cards/

Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza6550 E. Lloyd Expwy.401-1400Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar/Online ordering available – www.evansvilleoldchicago.com - powered by Click4AMeal

Papa John’s Pizza1244 Hwy 41 812-867-7272(East) 303 N. Weinbach Ave.477-7700(East) 5436 E. Indiana St.473-5200(North) 4204 N. 1st Ave.425-2345(West) 4814 W. Lloyd Expwy. 812-423-7272Under $10/Credit Cards(Newburgh) 3955 Hayley Dr. 812-858-7272(Henderson) 418 Center St. 270-826-4444

Parkway Pizza3911 Broadway Ave.423-3339Under $10/No Alcohol/Checks/MC/VISA

Pizza Chef (Newburgh, IN)4938 SR 261812-853-3338$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons/ChecksBeer & Wine/MC/VISA

Pizza Depot11845 Old Petersburgh Rd.812-867-9131Under $10/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

Pizza King (East) 1033 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-9441(West) W. Franklin St.424-7976(Newburgh, IN)Hwy. 66 & 261 812-853-3368 Under $10/Casual/Credit Cards/Beer available/Online ordering available – www.pizzakingevansville.com -powered by Click4AMeal

Roca Bar1618 S. Kentucky Ave.422-778212301 Hwy. 41 North812-868-8898$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

Rounder’s Pizza(North) 510 W. Mill Rd. 424-4960(East) 12731 N. Green River 812-867-7172Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks/Beer & Wine/VISA/MC

Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W. Delaware423-3160$10-$15/Casual/No Alcohol

Samuel’s Place(New Harmony, IN) 518 Main. St.812-682-3001Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

Sandy’s Pizza(Ft. Branch, IN)609 S. Main St.812-759-3972Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

Spanky’s Una Pizza714 N. Sonntag402-6776$10-$15/Checks Accepted/ MC/VISA/

The Slice2011 Lincoln Ave.476-8518Under $10/Casual/No Reservati ons/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

Talk of the Town Pizza1200 Edgar St.402-8696Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/VISA/MC

Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not-Inn4 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7500Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Turoni’s Pizzeria & Brewery408 N. Main St.812-424-9871(Newburgh, IN)8011 Bell Oaks Rd. 490-5555Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar - In house Brewery/All Major Credit Cards

Walther’s Golf ‘n Fun2301 N. 1st Ave.464-4472Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards


PRIVATE DININGC.J.’s Party Place(Inside Willow Lanes)Virginia & Hwy. 41422-6682Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Reservati ons Necessary for Parti es/All Major CC

Edgewater La Veranda Banquest Room 5 E. Water St. (Newburgh, IN) 812-858-2443Reservati ons/Full Bar/ All Major CC

Just Rennie’s Catering100 S.E. 4th St.401-8098 $15 to $25/Banquet faciliti es for private parti es up to 40 people/Conference Calling/WiFi Internet/AV Equipment/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Online ordering available – www.justrennies.com - powered by Click4AMeal

The Event Gallery956 Parrett St. 467-4255$15 - $25/Banquet faciliti es/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 422-2230$20-$50/Full Bar/Reservati ons Necessary/All Major Credit Cards

Old Post Offi ce Event Center100 NW. 2nd St. 812-253-2102$10-$15/Full Bar

Schmitt Catering & More812-909-0566/812-774-6547Under $10/Reservati ons Necessary/Checks Accepted/No Credit Cards

PUBSChilly Willy’s Pub3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Credit Cards

Corner Pocket Bar & Grill1819 N. Fulton Ave.428-2255Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC

Cricket’s (Newburgh)518 W. Main St.812-858-2782Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

Darren’s Pub (Henderson, KY)713 N. Green St. 812-827-2206Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC

Dave’s Sportsden Pizza & Pub701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887Under $10/Full Bar/Checks/Major CCs

D.C.’s Pub900 W. Buena Vista 401-6425Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/Checks/All MajorCredit Cards

Doc’s1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC

Fox & HoundEnglish Pub and Grille5416 E. Indiana St. 473-5721 Between $10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Ginny’s Place 1602 Vann Ave. 477-0789Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC

K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill1121 S. Green River Rd. 437-9920Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/VISA/MC/DSCVR

Jazzy Grooves217 Main St. 812-604-1936Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/All Major Credit Cards

Kipplee’s Stadium Inn2350 Division St.479-1542Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC

Lamasco Bar & Grill1331 W. Franklin St. 437-0171Under $10/Casual/No Reservati ons/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Main Gate Sports Bar518 Main St. 428-7776Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC/DSCVR

The Marigold Bar2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Cash Only

Mojo’s Boneyard Sportsbar & Grill4920 Bellemeade Ave.475-8593under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/All Major Credit Cards

Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-1400Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Reservati ons Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

The Pub1348 Division St.423-2121 Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Cards


The Pointe Sports Bar830 LST Dr. 425-4840Under $10/Casual/No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

RiRa’s Irish Pub701 N.W. Riverside Dr.426-0000$10-$25/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Roca Bar1618 S. Kentucky Ave.422-778212301 Hwy. 41 North812-868-8898$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks/All MajorCredit Cards/Full Bar

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

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

Tiki Time Bar & Grill1801 Waterworks Rd.425-1912Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Reservati ons Not Accepted/VISA/MC/DSCVR

Wolf’s Tavern & Restaurant(Henderson, KY) 31 N. Green St.270-212-1151 $10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

SEAFOODBonefi sh Grill6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474$15-$25/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar

Cheeseburger in Paradise8301 Eagle Lake Dr.475-1074$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/All MajorCredit Cards

Gator’s Hot Fish1203 N. Main St.402-7775Under $10/Casual

Harbor Bay Seafood(Next to Showplace Cinemas) (East) 4706 Morgan Ave.402-5122Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Major Credit Cards(North) 4428 N. First Ave. (In the North Park)426-0133$10-15/Casual/Full Bar/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Par-K Seafood757 South Green River Rd401-5222$10-$15/Casual/Res Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Red Lobster4605 Bellemeade Ave. 477-9227$10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/Credit Cards

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

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

STEAKHOUSESCork ‘N Cleaver650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

Haub Steak House(Haubstadt, IN)101 E. Haub St. 812-768-6462$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

Hornet’s Nest11845 Old Petersburg Rd.812-867-2386Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

Logan’s Roadhouse Steakhouse(East) 1 N. Burkhardt Rd.471-8403(West) 5645 Pearl Dr. 421-0908Under $10/Casual/No Res/Checks/Full Bar/All Major CC

Longhorn Steakhouse320 N. Green River Rd.473-2400$10-$15/Casual/Call Ahead Seati ng/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

Logsdon’s Restaurant(Boonville, IN)1206 E. Main St.(812) 897-8813Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 474-0005$10-$15/Casual/No Reservati ons/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Sirloin Stockade4610 Bellemeade Ave.473-0300Under $10/Casual/No Reservati ons/No Alcohol/All Major CC

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

Smitt y’s Italian SteakHouse2109 W. Franklin St.423-6280$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit CC

Texas Roadhouse7900 Eagle Crest Blvd.477-7427$10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/No Reservati ons/No Checks/VISA/MC/ DSCVR

Western Rib-Eye & Ribs1401 N. Boeke Rd. 476-5405$12-$18/Casual/Reservati ons/ Full Bar/All MajorCredit Cards


TAVERNSBob’s Lounge907 N. Fares Ave. 425-4929Under $10/Casual/Full Bar

Buck’s Tavern1015 N. Fulton Ave. 429-0055Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Checks/All Major CC

Darmstadt Inn13130 Darmstadt Rd.812-867-7300Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/Full Bar

Diamond Lanes2400 Hwy 41 N.424-4677Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Major Credit Cards

Doc’s Nightclub1305 Stringtown Rd.401-1201Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC

Fat Boy Tavern(Ft. Branch IN)115 N. McCreary Ave.(812)753-9914Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

Fred’s Bar & Grill421 Read St.423-8040Under $10/Casual/No Reservati ons/Cash Only/Full Bar

Hornville Tavern & Catering2607 Baseline Rd.812-963-9318Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks Accepted

The Knob Hill Tavern(Newburgh, IN)1016 Hwy. 662 West812-853-9550Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/Credit Cards

Lanhuck’s321 E. Columbia St.491-2222Under $10/Casual/Cash Only/No CC/Full Bar

Legends(Inside River City Recreati on)1050 S. Weinbach Ave.476-74444Under $10/Casual/Major CC/Full Bar

Lyle & Bills Sports Zone1404 E. Morgan Ave.425-7729 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/Full Bar

The Peephole Bar & Grill201 Main St.423-5171 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/MC/VISA, DSCVR

Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill718 3rd Ave. 423-0872Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All MajorCredit Cards

Sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle1323 S. Barker Ave.491-6229Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC

711 Tavern711 Virginia St. 422-0904Under $10/Cash Only/Full Bar

St. Phillips Inn (Mt. Vernon, IN) 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. 812-985-5558Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Recom/Checks/Full Bar/CC

Sportsman’sBilliards & Grille2315 W. Franklin St.422-0801Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

Stockwell Inn4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar

T.J.’s Stockyard Inn1217 Baker Ave. 402-9273Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Cash Only

Yellow Tavern(New Harmony, IN) 521 Church St. 812-682-3303Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/No Credit & Debit

THAIThai Papaya Cuisine6240 E. Virginia St.477-8424Under $10/ All Major CC/Online ordering available – www.thaipapayacuisine.com - powered by Click4AMeal

VIETNAMESEVietnamese Cuisine4602 Vogel Rd.491-1884$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/VISA/MC


Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1Ellis Park -- $5,000 Stocking Stuffer Progressive JackpotKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- DJ Jon BWinetree (Darmstadt) -- Free SamplingWinetree (East) -- Free SamplingWinetree (North) -- Free Sampling

9:00 AM Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Gardens -- Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus

10:00 AM Clarion Inn -- Holiday Food & Gift Show

12:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- River City Blues Fest!

5:00 PM Garvin Park -- Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights

5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Blind Dog

6:00 PM Holy Spirit Campus -- Bingo

7:00 PM Boot City Opry -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie BandCasino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty Evansville Museum Contemporaries -- Gingerbread Snap: Winning Houses of the

Midwest Gingerbread House Competition, Silent Auction, Holiday entertainment by Barbara Santora & Jazzin’, Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails by the Acropolis andDessert provided by Sassy SweetsThe Corner Pocket -- Cash Pot Pool TournamentVictory Theatre -- Peppermint Pops: Soprano, Jenn Newman with the EPO and Santa Claus

7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Kalamazoo

7:30 PM Evansville Civic Theatre -- Charle’s Dicken’ “A Christmas Carol” The MusicalThe Centre -- Chris Young’s Liquid Neon TourUSI -- 43rd Annual Madrigal Feast

8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Emma King and the Heartsets

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeLos Alfaro -- Dance ClubMoJo’s BoneYard -- David Lutz BandStoney’s -- Red Solo Saturday

9:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Pieces of the Day

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The Arthriti s Foundati on will host the 2012 Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk December 8th at Old Nati onal Bank in

downtown Evansville. The race begins at 9 a.m., and proceeds benefit the non-profit organization in its fight against arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability. Offering both timed and non-ti med races for all age divisions, the event also includes a non-competi ti ve Santa Chase for kids 12 and under, so the whole family can get involved. All parti cipants are encouraged to dress up for the occasion in a holiday themed costume to promote the spirit of the event. The top overall male and female parti cipants will receive an award, as well as the top three male and female performers in each age division. All kids that enter the Santa Chase will receive a parti cipati on medal. Formed in 1948, the Arthritis Foundation remains focused on the preventi on and control of the more than 100 disease types that plague 50 million Americans each year (including 300,000 children) and hurt the economy through rising treatment costs. The organizati on stands as the world’s largest non-profi t contributor to arthriti s research, investi ng hundreds of millions of dollars. Help the Arthriti s Foundati on reach its fundraising goal by entering the race with family or friends. You can also make a diff erence by donati ng ti me or money to the cause. Registrati on is available up to, and including race day. The cost for entering the ti med or non-ti med 5k run is $25 by December 3rd, $30 from December 4-7th and $35 on race day. —Thomas Ellis

2012 Jingle BellRun/Walk

to Benefit Arthritis Foundation

10:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Nathan Thomas & The Break EvensRi Ra Irish Pub -- Live DJ (Upstairs)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2Ellis Park -- Touchdown Hot Seats



11:00 AM Clarion Inn -- Holiday Food & Gift Show

1:00 PM USI -- 43rd Annual Madrigal Feast

2:00 PM Downtown Boonville -- Boonville Christmas ParadeEvansville Civic Theatre -- Charle’s Dicken’ “A Christmas Carol” The MusicalVictory Theatre -- Peppermint Pops: Soprano, Jenn Newman with the EPO and Santa Claus

5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy MillerFord Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. ToledoGarvin Park -- Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights

6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty

7:00 PM The Centre -- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul CrackersKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with UniqueSoundz Entertainment with Travis

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3Ellis Park -- Casino Employee Day

5:00 PM Garvin Park -- Ritzy’s Fantasy of LightsO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

7:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Cornhole Partners Tournament

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4Ellis Park -- Two 4 Tuesday



6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -- Texas Hold ‘Em

7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Matt Clark & Friends

9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- KaraokeCecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- College Night Karaoke: UniqueSoundz Entertainment with Travis

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5Ellis Park -- Senior Day


6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob GreenO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts





6:30 PM Rick’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool!

7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Matt Clark & Friends

7:05 PM Ford Center -- UE Aces vs. Miami (Ohio) Redhawks

8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Open Mic

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

9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- KaraokeCecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6Ellis Park -- $1,000 Holiday Hot Seat

5:00 PMGarvin Park -- Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights

6:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty Los Alfaro -- Family Night

7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Matt Clark & FriendsDoc’s Nightclub -- Cornhole Blind Draw

Tournament

8:00 PM MoJo’s BoneYard -- The BoneYard Trio

9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- College NightCecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with UniqueSoundz Entertainment with TravisO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- DJ Magic Mark KaraokeRi Ra Irish Pub -- Shaun BrashearStoney’s -- College Night

10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Acoustic Show

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7Ellis Park -- Trim the Tree Ornament Giveaway and DrawingWinetree (Darmstadt) -- Free SamplingWinetree (East) -- Free SamplingWinetree (North) -- Free Sampling


5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Jordan Brooker

6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith




Germania Mannerchor -- German Christmas CelebrationLos Alfaro -- Family Night

7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty The Corner Pocket -- Cash Pot Pool Tournament

7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Toledo

7:30 PM Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Chuck GradyEvansville Civic Theatre -- Charle’s Dicken’ “A Christmas Carol” The Musical

8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Elusion

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Skelton’s MontourageDoc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke with BKLegends -- KaraokeMoJo’s BoneYard -- Bad Mojo Bluez JamStoney’s -- Bikini Bull Riding

9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Lindsey WilliamsKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Minx

10:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- The Former Bosko BoysRi Ra Irish Pub -- Live DJ (Upstairs)Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Rory Connolly



5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Jordan Brooker6:00 PM Germania Mannerchor -- German Christmas CelebrationHoly Spirit Campus -- Bingo

7:00 PM Boot City Opry -- The Van Dell’s Christmas ShowCasino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob GreenThe Corner Pocket -- Cash Pot Pool Tournament

7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Cincinnati

7:30 PM Evansville Civic Theatre -- Charle’s Dicken’ “A Christmas Carol” The Musical

8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- ElusionTrall’s Opera House -- New Harmony’s Holiday Ball: Charity event featuring dancing and a big band playing Christmas music and tunes from the 1930s and 1940s.

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Smoke RingsDoc’s Nightclub -- JEBLos Alfaro -- Dance ClubMoJo’s BoneYard -- Sister BrutalStoney’s -- Red Solo Saturday

9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Deja BluKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Minx10:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- The Former Bosko BoysRi Ra Irish Pub -- Live DJ (Upstairs)Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Rory Connolly





1:00 PM Ford Center -- UE Lady Aces vs. St. Louis BillikinsWNIN Studio -- Cookie’s With Santa


5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy MillerGarvin Park -- Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights


9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul CrackersKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with UniqueSoundz Entertainment with Travis



O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts








7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band







6:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Meet & Greet with The IcemenCasino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob GreenO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts


7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band

8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Andria Reed8:30 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Amazing Soul Crackers




6:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Penny Lane Music

Fest with Afroman and more!Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty Los Alfaro -- Family Night

7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie BandDoc’s Nightclub -- Cornhole Blind Draw Tournament


9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- College NightCecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with UniqueSoundz Entertainment with TravisO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- DJ Magic Mark KaraokeRi Ra Irish Pub -- Sam RiceStoney’s -- College Night


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14Ellis Park -- Trim the Tree Ornament Giveaway and DrawingRiver City Eagles -- Local Sanctioned Dart TournamentWinetree

(Darmstadt) -- Free SamplingWinetree (East) -- Free SamplingWinetree (North) -- Free Sampling


5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Niel Yockey

6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick SmithLos Alfaro -- Family Night

7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark The Corner Pocket -- Cash Pot Pool Tournament

7:30 PM Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Chuck GradyEvansville Civic Theatre -- Charle’s Dicken’ “A Christmas Carol” The MusicalFord Center -- Michael W. Smith

8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Slambama

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- 3 Questions




Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke with BKKoodie Hoos -- DJ & Karaoke with Greg HayesLegends -- KaraokeMoJo’s BoneYard -- Dos HombresStoney’s -- Bikini Bull Riding

9:30 PMBack Stage Bar & Grill -- Lindsey WilliamsKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Lounge Lizards

10:00 PMO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Live EntertainmentRi Ra Irish Pub -- Shaun BrashearRi Ra Irish Pub -- Live DJ (Upstairs)

11:00 PMSomeplace Else -- Arione DeCardera


12:45 AMSomeplace Else -- Arione DeCardera

1:05 PMFord Center -- UE Aces vs. Alabama State Hornets

2:00 PMVictory Theatre -- Evansville Ballet presents Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker


5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Niel Yockey



7:30 PM Evansville Civic Theatre -- Charle’s Dicken’ “A Christmas Carol” The MusicalVictory Theatre -- Evansville Ballet presents Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker

8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Slambama

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Blended SocietyDoc’s Nightclub -- The Toddlers Los Alfaro -- Dance ClubMoJo’s BoneYard -- No CurfewStoney’s -- Red Solo Saturday

9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Pieces of the DayKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Lounge Lizards

10:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Stompbox 40Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Live DJ (Upstairs)Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams




SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16Ellis Park -- Touchdown Hot SeatsHoly Spirit Campus -- $1,000 Christmas Shopping Spree Drawing


The Centre -- Magic Cares 2012: Holiday Magic & Variety Show




MONDAY,DECEMBER 17Ellis Park -- Casino Employee Day




9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Sunny O’ Beache’s 2nd Annual Holiday Birthday Bash & SkiDay Reunion! with Rachel & The Jimmies





7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The MarlinairesFord Center -- UE Aces vs. OCU Mighty Oaks






7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires




8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Katie Watts






7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The MarlinairesDoc’s Nightclub -- Cornhole Blind Draw Tournament


9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- College NightCecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke

with UniqueSoundz Entertainment with TravisO’Brians Sports Bar -- DJ Magic Mark KaraokeRi Ra Irish Pub -- Katie WattsStoney’s -- College Night





6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick SmithLos Alfaro -- Family Night

7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Carl RodenbergThe Corner Pocket -- Cash Pot Pool Tournament

7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Trenton




7:30 PM Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Jazz Hat

8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Blackjack Billy

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The WaywardsDoc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke with BKDoc’s Nightclub -- BK’s End of the World PartyLegends -- KaraokeMoJo’s BoneYard -- Skelton’s MontourageStoney’s -- Bikini Bull Riding

9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Lindsey WilliamsKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly: Back to the 80’s10:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Blame the RadioRi Ra Irish Pub -- Live DJ (Upstairs)Ri Ra Irish Pub -- David Huffman

11:00 PM Someplace Else -- Viola Wallrow’s End of the World


12:45 AM Someplace Else -- A Very “Mary” Christmas





7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Kalamazoo

8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Blackjack Billy

9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Boscoe France BandDoc’s Nightclub -- The World Reborn Party with Blended SocietyLos Alfaro -- Dance ClubMoJo’s BoneYard -- Echo PlexesStoney’s -- Red Solo Saturday

9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Greg BurroughsKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly: Back to the 80’s




For further informati on, please call 812-422-1915.

Germania Maennerchor is located at 916 North Fulton Avenue.

10:00 PMO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- St. RipRi Ra Irish Pub -- Live DJ (Upstairs)Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pieces of the Day


5:00 PMDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy MillerGarvin Park -- Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights

6:00 PMCasino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty

9:00 PMCecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Amazing Soul CrackersKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with UniqueSoundz Entertainment with Travis


5:00 PMGarvin Park -- Ritzy’s Fantasy of LightsO’Brian’s Sports Bar--

Free Darts

6:00 PMCasino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

7:00 PMDoc’s Nightclub -- Cornhole Partners Tournament

9:00 PMCecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25Ellis Park -- Christmas Breakfast BuffetEllis Park -- Two 4 Tuesday


6:30 PMRick’s Sports Bar -- Texas Hold ‘Em

9:00 PMBack Stage Bar & Grill -- KaraokeCecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- College Night Karaoke: UniqueSoundz Entertainment with Travis

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26

Ellis Park -- Senior Day




7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Stompbox Trio

8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Darwin Initiative









7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Stompbox Trio Doc’s Nightclub -- Cornhole Blind Draw Tournament

7:30 PM Ford Center -- The Temptations 8:00 PM MoJo’s BoneYard -- The BoneYard Trio

9:00 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- College NightCecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke with UniqueSoundz Entertainment with TravisO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- DJ Magic

Mark KaraokeRi Ra Irish Pub -- Shaun BrashearStoney’s -- College Night




5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Jimmy B

6:00 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith

Los Alfaro -- Family Night

7:00 PM Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob GreenThe Corner Pocket -- Cash Pot Pool Tournament

7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Elmira

7:30 PM Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Jazz Hat

8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Savannah Jack





Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Hog Maw Blues BandDoc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke with BKLegends -- KaraokeMoJo’s BoneYard -- Katie WattsStoney’s -- Bikini Bull Riding

9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Lindsey WilliamsKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Rachel & The Jimmies

10:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Shawn Brashear (of Pieces of the Day)Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Smoke RingsRi Ra Irish Pub -- Live DJ (Upstairs)

11:00 PM Someplace Else -- Tajma Hall


12:45 AM Someplace Else -- Tajma Hall


5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Jimmy B



The Corner Pocket -- Cash Pot Pool Tournament

7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Cincinnati


9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- DJ & KaraokeDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Vintage RenditionLos Alfaro -- Dance ClubMoJo’s BoneYard -- Calabash Stoney’s -- Red Solo Saturday

9:30 PM Back Stage Bar & Grill -- Jason Lee MckinneyKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Rachel & The Jimmies

10:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Shawn Brashear (of Pieces of the Day)Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Kontraband MuzikRi Ra Irish Pub -- Live DJ (Upstairs)









MONDAY, DECEMBER 31Ellis Park -- Ring in the Ne Year at the Park!The Corner Pocket -- New Years Eve Breakfast




7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs. Gwinnett

8:00 PM Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Wright Brothers

9:00 PM Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar -- Jazz HatCasino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Savannah Jack

Clarion Inn -- New Year’s Eve Party with Never Been Caught and “Saturday Night Dance Party” with Deb TurnerDoc’s Nightclub -- New Year’s Eve Party with BKKoodie Hoos -- New Years Eve DJ & Karaoke Party with Generation SoundMoJo’s BoneYard -- New Years Eve Rock N’ Roll Blues Explosion with 3 Shades of GreyO’ Brian’s Sports Bar – New Years

Eve Party with DiversionStoney’s -- New Years Eve Bash with DJ Damian KaneThe Corner Pocket -- New Years Eve Party!

10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- New Years Eve Party w/Rachel & The JimmiesRi Ra Irish Pub -- New Years Eve Party with Pieces of the DaySomeplace Else -- New Year’s Eve All-Star Show with Champagne Toast

Garvin Park -- Ritzy’s Fantasy of

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

Casino Aztar (Cavanaugh’s Piano

Ford Center -- Evansville Icemen vs.

Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) --

Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar --

Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge) --

Party with Never Been Caught and “Saturday Night Dance Party” with

Doc’s Nightclub -- New Year’s Eve

Toast


localtalentKelly Dhom

A nati ve of nearby Darmstadt, Ind. Kelly Dhom prides herself on her ability to fi nd anything through a Google search. “If you are trying to fi nd something specifi c on Google, I can fi nd it for you,” Dhom says. She fi ne-tuned these skills among many others with daily practi ce at her place of employment. She researches consistently for her

positi on as creati ve director for AXIOM. Dhom manages a team of fi ve individuals and oversees the development and completi on of all creati ve initi ati ves for AXIOM’s clients. These include but aren’t limited to brochures, signage, graphics, print adverti sements, radio and television copy. She is a keen, outstanding graphic designer who gives a unique fl air to every project she takes on. Her work has received honors at local, nati onal and internati onal competi ti ons. With creati vity comes inspirati on, and Dhom says she receives it from many places. “My children, events or environment or through research,” says Dhom. More specifi cally, as AXIOM’s Creati ve Director, Dhom keeps watch to make sure all of the elements of a client’s marketi ng plan are meeti ng the objecti ve: To incorporate eff ecti ve, consistent branding and a concise, consistent message into every facet of the program. She scours the digital wasteland of the internet researching technology and marketi ng trends to identi fy new ways clients might reach out to the customers they seek. As the organizer and the fi gurehead of the

creati ve team, Dhom is a never-ending fountain of ideas, a practi ced criti cal thinker and decision maker. Dhom graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in visual communicati on design and adverti sing. She fi rst majored in graphic engineering unti l it was dissolved at Purdue. From there she concentrated more on graphics and her knack for communicati ons problem solving. During her free ti me, she enjoys traveling, boati ng and reading. She likes to read about a multi tude of subjects and is currently reading book about football. Dhom will celebrate 20 years being with Axiom this year. She is a past president of the Adverti sing Club of Evansville and has served a number of other professional organizati ons. Dhom and her husband Tom live in Darmstadt with their daughter and two sons. AXIOM is a full-service advertising agency in the heart of downtown Evansville. It is locally owned by Randy and Nina Lientz of Evansville. The Lientz’s have decades of combined experience between the two of them in the ever-changing communicati ons industry. AXIOM commands experience, resources and contacts in a diversity of marketplaces. In layman’s terms, that means they never get stuck in one confi ned viewpoint or perspecti ve. Instead, they stay open to new thoughts and possibiliti es all the ti me. They practi ce this to be ready any ti me they are needed. AXIOM is a dynamic group of asserti ve, creati ve minds who listen and lead. They have a proven ability to cause people to take acti on and believe their clients should expect value and measurable results from them. —Brandi Weyer

For more informati on about AXIOM’s services visit www.axiomad.com or call 812-426-9041.


soundboardlocaltalent

Listen, we can argue about this all day but we both know I’m right: the 80’s was the best decade for music. Not all the members of the Jasper-based cover band Pink Sneekerz (Marvin Troesch and Stacia Buechlein: lead vocals,

John “Nipper” Bernardi: rhythm guitar/bass, Kevin Kress: lead guitar, John Werne: bass/keyboards and Keith Payne: drums) were initi ally in complete agreement regarding this fact. But hold-outs have fi nally come to their senses and now all six of them are ready to rock the party with a new and improved set-list, full of 80’s new wave and iconic rock anthems. Six months ago, this motley crew of musicians ranging in age from 21 to 50 was sti ll clinging to the southern rock of .38 Special and light rock of Jackson Browne. Admitt edly, these acts thrived in the 80’s, but they are not synonymous with the decade in the same way as the B-52’s, Men Without Hats, the Go-Go’s or Flock of Seagulls. Eventually, a light bulb appeared above the band’s collecti ve head and they began to craft a more dance-friendly set by adding new wave covers with a proven track record of inciti ng heavy partying and consequently, drawing bigger crowds. “Before, we were just a typical bar band – music in the background,” explains John Werne. “Now, we’re a band that p e o p l e are coming to see and getting up and dancing to.”

Pin Snee erzk kPreviously, the band played under the name Final Tour (the source of a few Spinal Tap moments along the way), focusing on the more traditi onal rock acts of the 70’s and 80’s. But when the decision was made to move in a new directi on, they lost their female singer. Replacing her proved remarkably easy. “We knew Stacia from when she sang a few songs with us at Ron’s Place (a Jasper bar),” says Werne. Stacia in turn, also wanted to shake it up and break away from the stati c performances with her former band, 5th Degree Burn. “I wanted to get a litt le more upbeat and involved with the crowd. Now, if I’m not singing, I’m dancing,” Buechlein explains.Apart from conti nuing to tweak their set-list, the band wants to make their show fully interacti ve. “There are a lot of things we’re incorporati ng into the show. We throw candy into the crowd. We have confetti blasters, silly string and red balloons. We’re also working on stage props – 80’s memorabilia like a giant Rubik’s Cube, big boom boxes and Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robots,” says Troesch. Pink Sneekerz’ next big performance is November 30 at Ron’s Place in Jasper and they hope to make it to Evansville in the near future. Expect a high-energy, dance-inducing show with plenty of surprises (spoiler alert: they are currently working on a Michael Jackson medley). “We usually start off with something like “Jump” which may not be the best dance tune, but it catches the att enti on of the audience and brings them in, then we hit them with the dance numbers,” remarks John.For anyone interested in the origin of the band’s new name, the story is simple: Marvin gave “Nipper” a pair of pink Converse for his birthday last year. The rest is history. —Thomas Ellis

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explains John Werne. “Now, we’re a band that p e o p l e are coming to see and getting up and dancing to.”

—Thomas Ellis—Thomas Ellis—Thomas Ellis—Thomas Ellis

Follow the band on Facebook to keep up with all the acti on and rest assured all six members are dedicated to putti ng on a show to remember.


All Club & Pubs Are Now Non-Smoking

Algonquins213 U.S. Hwy.41 SouthHenderson, KY(270) 827-4313 Archie & Clyde’sNewburgh, IN8320 Bell Oaks Dr.(812) 480-7778

BackStage Bar524 Main St.424-5020

Blush Ultra Lounge &Tapas Bar421 N.W.Riverside Dr. (Inside LeMerigot)(812) 433-4000

Bokeh Lounge1007 Parrett St. (812) 909-0388

Bob’s Lounge907 N. Fares(812) 425-4929

Boney June’sMusic Venue5525 Pearl Dr.Suite D(812) 421-6767

The Brickhouse201 W. Illinois St.(812) 421-0024

Buck’s Tavern1005 N. Fulton Ave.(812) 429-0055

Buster & Becky’s1000 N. Garvin(812) 423-7616

Cecil’s Bar & Grill420 N. Garvin

Cheeseburger in Paradise8301 Eagle Lake Dr. (812) 475-1074

Chilly Willy’s3039 Claremont(812) 423-0726

Club Royale2131 W.Franklin St.(812) 401-1699

Corner Bar2668 Mount Vernon Ave.(812) 423-0933

Corner Pocket1819 N. Fulton Ave.(812) 428-BALL

Cricket’s518 W. Main St.Newburgh, IN(812) 858-2782

Darmstadt Inn13130 Darmstadt(812) 867-7300

Darren’s Pub713 N. Green St.Henderson, KY(270) 827-2206

D.C.’s Pub900 W. Buena Vista(812) 401-6425

DeerheadSidewalk Café222 E. Columbia(812) 425-2515

Doc’s Nightclub1305 Stringtown (812) 401-1201

Ellis Park Sports Bar3300 U.S. Hwy.41 North Henderson, KY(812) 425-1456

Excess Gentlemen’s Club207 S. Fulton Ave. (812) 426-6998

Extra Innings(Holiday Inn)951 Wernsing Rd.Jasper, IN(812) 482-5555

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

Fast Eddy’s507 N.W.Riverside Dr.(812) 424-ROCK

Fox & HoundEnglish Pub5416 E. Indiana(812) 473-5721

11 Frame Lounge1801 Franklin St.(812) 423-5355

Fred’s421 Read St.(812) 423-8040

Ginny’s Place1602 Covert Ave.(812) 477-0789

Hagedorn’sTavern2037 W. Franklin(812) 423-0796

Hammerheads317 Main St.(812) 421-8492

Harold Singles Dance Club 2816 N. Cullen(812) 477-1752

Harpoles Main Street Exit Live1031 Main St.

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

Hooters4620 Lincoln Ave.(812) 475-0229

Iron Horse203 N. McCrearyFt. Branch, IN(812) 753-9918

Jazzy Grooves217 Main St.(812) 604-1936

K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & GrillWashington Square Mall(812) 437-9920

Koodie Hoo’s231 W. 2nd St.Mt. Vernon, IN(812) 838-5202

LamascoBar & Grill1331 W. Franklin(812) 437-0171

Lanhuck’s321 E. Columbia(812) 491-2222

Legends1050 S. Weinbach(812) 476-7444

Leroy’s Tavern2659 Mt. Vernon Ave.(812) 464-8300

Lyle & Bill’s Sports Zone1404 E. Morgan Ave.(812) 425-7729

Los Alfaro1704 S. Kentucky Ave.(812) 422-8070

Main Gate Sports Bar520 Main St.(812) 428-7776

Marigold Bar2112 S. WeinbachAve. (812) 475-8780

Mojo’s BoneyardSportsbar & Grill4920 Bellemeade Ave. (812) 475-8593

O’Brian’s SportsBar & Grill1801 N. GreenRiver Rd.(812) 401-4630

Old Chicago6500 Lloyd Expwy.(812) 401-1400

On Deck Riverside Bar & Grill100 Second St. (270) 826-2424

The PeepholeBar & Grill2nd & Main St.(812) 423-5171

Penny LaneCoff eehouse600 S.E. 2nd St.(812) 421-8741

The PointeSports Bar830 LST Dr.(812) 425-4840

The Pub1348 Division St.(812) 423-2121Rick’s Sports Bar1531 Green River Rd.(812) 477-4088

RiRa’s Irish Pub701 N.W.Riverside Dr.(812) 426-0000

Rick’s 718 Lounge718 3rd Ave.(812) 423-0872

Rookie’s117 Second St.Henderson, KY(270) 826-1106

Safari Wine & Marti ni Bar415 Main St.(812) 425-5282

Sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle1323 S. Barker(812) 491-6229

Smitt y’s ItalianSteak House2109 W. Franklin St.(812) 423-6280

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

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

Sidetrack Tavern664 E. Illinois St.423-0828

Someplace Else930 Main St.(812) 424-3202

Sportsman’sGrille & Billards2315 W.Franklin St.(812) 422-0801

Stoney’s701 NW Riverside Dr. (812) 402-9913

Tiki Time Bar1801 Waterworks Rd. (812) 425-1912

Tinfi sh300 W. JenningsNewburgh, IN(812) 490-7000

TJ’s Stockyard Inn1217 Baker Ave.(812) 402-9273

Ziggy’s Pub16 Main St.Poseyville, IN(812) 874-2170


Widmer Brothers Brewing Milk Stout

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

Shock Top End of the World, Midnight Wheat Spoetzl Brewery

Shiner Holiday Cheer

Christy Moore • 4.5 Are you seeking a friend for the end of the world? Well Mr. Orange-Hawk goes mad max in this seasonal brew. A steam punk monocle and wheat infused hair do adorn the chiseled to perfection profile of this fruitily complected Icon. The pour is a nice brown hue that you would expect from a chocolate malt, and though beer snobs may turn their nose up at Anheuser-Bush’s alias product. I have always thought shock top to be a consistent bringer of flavor. This is a great taste with the clever chocolatiers secret, chili and spices.

Jabez Martinez • 4This beer is a clear, dark, amber colored beer. I could smell wheat, chocolate, vanilla and some spices. You can taste the spicy wheat flavors and toasted malts with some caramel flavors. Even with having all of those flavors, this is a real smooth beer to drink. I have always been a fan of Shock Top and glad to see them produce a dark beer.

Nick D • 3This apocalyptic brew pours a cloudy, brownish amber hue. A wheat aroma is present but it is accent by a mild sweet and spicy fragrance. The initial taste is heavy in carbonation and includes traces of vague holiday spices. I thought the brash kick of the texture would fade but it keeps on going through several gulps of the beer. The flavor profile is an odd result for a beer with such an intense name. The flavor is lackluster; it is subtle and vague when it needs to be drastic and bold.

Christy Moore • 4.5A new holiday favorite! I have really been enjoying shiner bock as one of my favorite beers for some time now. So I was rather enthused when I saw that oh so familiar German font spelling out the six letters that have come to be pronounced as a terrific beer in my vocabulary. And this rendition carries the same classic taste but infused with peach and a nutty, hoppy presence. Add it to your holiday wish list and thank Shiner for the gift of flavor.

Jabez Martinez • 4This is a nice, rust colored beer. I could smell a peach aroma instantly with a hint of the pecans. Just as it smelled, the peach and pecan flavor was there but not overbearing. It did have a clean finish which I liked. I usually don’t like flavored beer but I liked this one for something different for the holidays.

Nick D • 4.5The color of this brew from the Lone Star State is brilliant auburn. The smell is like the sultry perfume of hops and pecans infused with peach. This is not only a very accessible beer with its balanced flavor and smooth texture but it is unique, interesting and has its own personality. This is a warming, welcoming brew but the peach injects an element of taboo and excitement. Just as the bottle says: ‘Here’s a brew, just for you!’ The care and effort put into this beer is highly apparent.

Christy Moore • 2.5The pour reveals itself as the black heart at the center of what the Widmers have to offer, completely nontransparent like my understanding of this mysterious brew company. This time the over emphasis of hops bitterness that is a Widmer trademark is there but pleasantly cut with the flavor of chocolate malts and lactose sweetness. A little easier on the pallet than some of the other beers I have had from the brothers. I’m not going to hold my breath that they will ever be on the list as a favorite of mine but that’s why there are so many options out there. After all, there are people who love vegemite, and now that’s just gross.

Jabez Martinez • 4.5This is a dark, brown-black color beer that produced a chocolate head. I could smell the roasted chocolate malts, some earthy hops and coffee. The flavor begins with a mix of roasted chocolate malts and some roasted coffee. I would consider this a medium-bodied beer, but it did have a sweet/dry finish which I liked.

Nick D • 4The hue of this beer is an opaque dark chocolate. The smell is a malty, hoppy; cocoa that comforts and inspires curiosity but does not overwhelm and try to too hard to stand out. The flavor is much bolder than the smell, it comes out swinging with a coffee jab and a bitter right hook. The texture of the stout is very smooth despite the intensely bold flavor, which is a nice balance. Not the most accessible beer but it would please any fan of strong brews.


•There is an Egyptian beer, called bousa, that is brewed from millet and has been a favorite drink of many for over 3,000 years. Modern Ethiopia has a version made from wheat. It has been hypothesized that this might have been the origin for the word “booze.” Other spellings used are boza, bouza, and booza. Take your pick.

•In 1116 BC, Chinese imperial edict stated that heaven required people to drink beer.

•The music for “The Star Spangled Banner” was derived from a British drinking song called “Anacreon”.

•According to The Code of Hammurabi of ancient Babylonia (c. 1750 B.C.) a merchant could be put to death for diluting beer.

•In Medieval Europe, brewing and baking went together. Thus women were the first European brewers and were often called ale wives.

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Summit Brewing Co.Winter Ale

Christy Moore • 3.5I The pour kind of resembles a flat cola. There was a potent sharp flavor that hit me at first but then it settled like when you jump in a pool an you get use to it, and you don’t mind being there for a little while. i think we became friends by the end and then I found out I liked it even more when on their web site, I accidentally selected the not 21 yet disclaimer and was given the options of basket weaving, whittling or bird watching as alternate hobbies to drinking, and found out that this brewery shares my sarcastic humor.

Jabez Martinez • 3.5This is a dark brown, transparent beer. I could smell the standard chocolate, coffee and sweet characteristics. The flavor matched the aroma and overall it was an enjoyable beer. It did not have much body to it, but I would say it was just OK. It was pretty easy to drink, but it had nothing that really set it off.

Nick D • 4The name says it all for this brew. It pours a thin, scant yellowish hue and the scent of the hops is significant but not as strong as I thought it would be. The initial taste is subtle and really refreshing. There is just the right amount of sweetness that suppresses the bitterness of the hops. Add a lemon slice and this beer would be complete. It goes down smooth and demonstrates brewing care and precision.


The Centre715 Locust St. Evansville, IN812-435-5770 centre.evansvillegis.com

arts & activities

December 1 – Chris Young: Liquid Neon TourChris Young is one of the hott est country music stars out there! He’s earned the 2011 American Country Music Award Winner for Breakthrough Arti st of the Year and Single of the Year for “Voices,” and the 2012 ACM Male Vocalist of the Year and Single Record of the Year Nominee. The Liquid Neon Tour headlining Chris Young with special guests Thomas Rhett and Joanna Smith will be at the Centre’s Aiken Theatre on Saturday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 12 at 10 a.m. Seats are $29.75, $25 and $17.50.

December 2 – Mannheim Steamroller Christmas TourThis year Mannheim Steamroller’s two touring ensembles will hold over 90 performances throughout the U.S. The group’s Christmas tour has become an annual holiday tradition right along with decorati ng the tree, exchanging presents and creati ng unforgett able moments with friends and family. Start planning your Christmas Holiday! Mannheim Steamroller’s annual holiday tour will be at The Centre’s Aiken Theatre on Sunday, December 2 at 7 p.m.! Tickets are $65, $55, $35 and $25.

Evansville Museum of Art, History & Science411 S.E. Riverside Dr. Evansville, IN812-425-2406 emuseum.org

December 16 – Eric Forstmann Brunch“…We construct our own narrati ves about the objects which are sometimes randomly and someti mes carefully arranged on tabletops and within cubbies. In our lives we may not give the objects a second glance, but in Eric’s painti ngs we are invited to look at them as they relate to one another in size, shape, and color, animated by light and shadow.,” said John O’Hern, the Santa Fe Editor of American Art Collector, describing Forstmann and his work. The meal will be followed by Eric Forstmann presenti ng a Gallery Talk about his artwork and his life as an arti st. This program will not only provide a great opportunity to hear what goes into the creati on of some of Forstmann’s works, but it will also off er a chance to meet the arti st himself. The brunch begins at 12:30 p.m. and is $30 for members and $35 for non-members.

The Ford Center1 S.E. M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. Evansville, IN 812-422-1515 thefordcenter.com

December 14 – Michael W. SmithFans who att end Smith’s “Celebrate Christmas” performance will be treated to a range of Christmas classics and some of Smith’s most popular hits. He will be joined on stage by 65

members of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets for Michael W. Smith are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Offi ce or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. The event starts at 7:30 p.m.

December 27 – Legence Bank presents: The Temptati onsFor more than 40 years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits and sold-out performances throughout the world. With their recognizable choreography the Temptations were the defi niti ve male vocal groups of the 1960s. The current line-up includes Oti s Williams, Ron Tyson, Terry Weeks, Joe Herndon and Bruce Williamson. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 2 at 10 a.m. Tickets for Legence Bank Presents: The Temptati ons are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Offi ce or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. The event begins at 7:30 p.m.

Henderson Area Arts Alliance2660 South Green Street, Henderson, Kentucky270-826-5916 haaa.org

December 19 – Miracle On 34th StreetRediscover the magic of believing that wishes can come true and miracles sti ll happen in Meredith Willson’s

December 16 – Magic Cares 2012: Holiday Magic & Variety ShowMagic Cares 2012 is a Holiday Magic and Variety Show to benefi t Vanderburgh County CASA. The show is at 2 p.m. Magicians and variety acts from around the Midwest will be donati ng their ti me and talents to raise money and awareness for Vanderburgh County CASA. CASA is to be a voice in court to ensure a safe home for abused and neglected children. Magic Cares 2012 will amaze and entertain people of all ages! Tickets are $9 for Adults and $7 for Children Ages 3 to 12. Ages 2 and under free. Seati ng is General Admission.

Evansville Civic Theatre717 N. Fulton Ave. Evansville, IN812-425-2800 evansvillecivictheatre.org

December 1, 2, 7-9, 14-16 – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol the MusicalCharles Dickens’ classic tale A Christmas Carol comes to life in this exciti ng musical extravaganza! Civic will bring out an enormous cast of our local stars to tell one of the most beloved Christmas stories ever writt en. A Christmas Carol retains its emoti onal power and pure joy thanks to this marvelously told story and beauti ful score. Spend this holiday season with Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley and Tiny Tim. Bring the whole family to one of the largest undertakings at Civic Theatre to date!


(The Music Man & The Unsinkable Molly Brown) musical producti on of one of the best loved of all holiday classic tales, Miracle On 34th Street. This holiday family plum of a show is sure to leave every audience believing in love and miracles once again. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. For ti cket informati on call 270-831-9800.

Historic Downtown Newburgh9 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN812-853-2815 historicnewburgh.org

December 1, 2 – Christmas Exhibit at the MuseumThis is a special Christmas exhibit at the Historic Newburgh Museum at Preservati on Hall on 200 State Street.

New Harmony Contemporary Gallery of Art506 Main St. New Harmony, IN812-682-3156 usi.edu/nhgallery

December 1-23 - Annica Cuppetelli Threaded InterfaceFrom Annica Cuppetelli’s Offi cial website: My process uses accumulati ons of syntheti c fi ber to suggest the presence or absence of the body. I transform the fabric from a fl at plane into a three dimensional form by layering the material to produce volume. The colors are used to accentuate the depth of the layered material. My methodology paired with choice of medium, layering, color, and display creates a dramati c transformati on for the material. The exhibiti on begins at 4 p.m. with an opening recepti on and art stroll.

Trinity United Methodist Church216 S.E. 3rd St. Evansville, IN 812-423-4495 trinityunites.com

December 8 – Handel’s Messiah by CandlelightEnjoy the heavenly sounds of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus as they perform Handel’s most famous oratorio, Messiah, in the sacred setti ng of an Evansville church. The show starts at 7 p.m. Call 812-425-5050 for ti cket informati on. General Admission ti ckets are $20 plus applicable fees.

Victory Theatre600 Main St. Evansville, IN812-425-5050 evansvillephilharmonic.org

December 1, 2 – Peppermint Pops: Soprano Jenn Newman with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Santa ClausCatch a sleigh ride to the North Pole! Don’t miss the Tri-State’s favorite holiday event for the whole family: Peppermint Pops. Broadway’s Jenn Newman delivers a warm and emoti onally powerful performance in this holiday spectacular. Enjoy your favorite Christmas-ti me melodies with your Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus. And it wouldn’t be a trip to the North Pole without Santa! Tickets start at $16 plus applicable fees. Call 812-425-5050.

December 15 – Evansville Ballet Theatre presents Tchaikovsky’s The NutcrackerEvansville Ballet Theatre, accompanied by the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, will present the holiday classic, the Nutcracker Ballet, December 15, 2012 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Joining locally trained dancers from the School of Evansville Ballet will be guest arti sts Ashley Tutt le, Jens Weber and Francis Lawrence. This year, once again, baseball legend Don Matti ngly will take the stage as the exciti ng Mother Ginger. Bringing to life the traditi onal Tchaikovsky score is Evansville Ballet Theatre’s Arti sti c Director Mark Bush, in collaborati on with Maestro Alfred Savia, Conductor of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets are $44.50, $34.50, $29.50 and $24.50, and student ti ckets are $14.50. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 812.425.5050. online, or through the Evansville Philharmonic box offi ce, 401 SE 6th Street, Suite 105, Evansville, IN.


community & familyBarnes & Noble Booksellers624 S. Green River Rd. Evansville812-475-1054 barnesandnoble.com

December 7, 14, 21, 28 – Friday Morning Story TimeDon’t be alarmed on Friday mornings if you hear laughter coming from Barnes & Noble Jr. It’s just another of our regular Friday Story ti mes. This event takes place every Friday of the month at 10 a.m.

The Centre715 Locust St. Evansville812-435-5770 centre.evansvillegis.com

December 1 – Aurora’s Gingerbread House Competi ti onAt the 2012 Aurora Gingerbread House Competi ti on there is the potenti al of 80 teams competi ng from all over the Midwest. There will be local and regional Celebrity Judges and Emcees to helping with this event. Available will be exciti ng entertainment acts, fabulous Silent Aucti on items, and also innovati ve Gingerbread acti viti es for all! The public, with the admission of an easy-open can of food or winter item, can watch the 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Gingerbread House building, the judging and the 4 p.m. award ceremony. What bett er way to bring the community together than a fun-fi lled, friendly contest consisti ng of the holiday traditi on and wonder of

building gingerbread houses. Unlike other competi ti ons, Aurora’s twist on the event is the constructi on of the showpieces onsite.

December 16 – Magic Cares 2012: Holiday Magic & Variety ShowMagic Cares 2012 is a Holiday Magic and Variety Show to benefi t Vanderburgh County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). The show is on Sunday at 2 p.m. Magicians and variety acts from around the Midwest will be donati ng their ti me and talents to raise money and awareness for Vanderburgh County CASA. Magic Cares 2012 will amaze and entertain people of all ages! Tom Vorjohan is the Host and MC. The Mission of Vanderburgh County CASA is to be a voice in court to ensure a safe home for abused and neglected children. For more informati on call Don Baggett 812 430-0966, Theresa Baggett 812 453-5999 or CASA 812 424-5825 Tickets are $9 for Adults and $7 for Children Ages 3 to 12. Ages 2 and under free. Seati ng is General Admission.

cMoe: Koch Family Children’s Museum22 S.E. 5th St. Evansville(812) 464-2663 cmoekids.org

December 1-31 – The Magic Tree House Traveling ExhibitThe Magic Tree House® is spinning into cMoe to whisk students away on an adventure exploring American history! Based on the best-selling children’s book series writt en by Mary Pope Osborne, illustrated by Sal Murdocca and published by Random House Children’s Books, this limited engagement exhibit invites visitors to join Jack and Annie as they travel back in ti me. The Magic Tree


House® Traveling Exhibit is based on the Magic Tree House® book series writt en by Mary Pope Osborne, illustrated by Sal Murducca and used with permission of Random House Inc.

Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science411 S.E. Riverside Dr. Evansville812-425-2406 emuseum.org

December 1 – EMTRAC ExpressBring your family to EMTRAC as we create a holiday evening of magical memories! On the evening of Friday, November 30 or Saturday, December 1 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. guests will enjoy a reading of The Polar Express by the Rivertown Storytellers in the train’s club car and be treated to hot cocoa and cookies in the train’s dining car. Pajamas are welcome. “Golden Tickets” are required for the event! The cost is $20 per person for Members and $25 per person for Not-Yet Members. Tickets will be received the evening of the event. Reservati ons can be made by calling the Museum at (812) 425-2406 extension 226. Please make your reservati on early, as seati ng is limited!

December 22 – MicrobiologyDuring this two-day workshop, lead by Dorothy & George Eykamp Science Director Mitch Luman, we will explore the hidden world of microbes. Uncover the mysterious universe of microscopic organisms, collect microbes, allow them to grow, investi gate the spread of germs, and observe what we’ve grown using microscopes, and other scienti fi c techniques. This class runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon and is geared towards children ages 10-12. The class is $18 for member and $23 for non-members. Register for the class by December 10th.

Evansville Public Library SystemVarious locati ons EvansvilleEvpl.org

December 1 – Introducti on to iPadLearn the basics: linking an email account, using the calendar, and how to customize your iPad experience by

changing setti ngs. Focus in on the iPad2, with some informati on for the original iPad and the iPad3. This class is at the North Park Branch in the Meeti ng Room. It begins at 9:30 a.m. and is geared towards teens and adults.

December 5, 12, 19, 26 – Do-It-YourselfA craft program with NO color, cut and paste. Make it yourself using a variety of materials from T-shirts to bandanas. Some of these projects will take more than one session and require bringing supplies from home. This class will take place at the Central Branch in the READ Center at 4 p.m. It is geared towards elementary school children.

December 10 – Mostly Non-Ficti on Book Club Skipping Christmas by John GrishamJoin us for a discussion of Skipping Christmas by John Grisham. Copies of the book and audio book are available at the Informati on Desk. Call Pam at 428-8234 ext. 5403 for more informati on. The discussion takes place at the Oaklyn Branch in the Meeti ng Room and is geared towards adults ages 55 and up.

December 13 – Stories with SantaSanta will visit us and read some of his favorite stories. Parents don’t forget your cameras! Stories with Santa will take place at the McCollough Branch in the Meeti ng Room at 6:30 p.m. The event is geared towards families and young children.


December 19 – Holiday Treat JarsCreate a decorati ve container perfect for holding holiday treats for yourself or for a gift . This event will take place at the Red Bank Branch in the Howard Room at 6 p.m. The event is geared towards adults. December 31 – Old School Gaming NightDo you miss playing the original Nintendo and Sega Genesis games? Do you want to play the games your parents played? Then drop by the North Park Library to play a variety of Nintendo, Sega Genesis, and Super Nintendo video games. This event will take place at the North Park Branch in the Meeti ng Room at 1 p.m. This event is geared towards adults and teens.

The Ford Center1 S.E. Marti n Luther King Jr. Blvd. Evansville812-425-8000 thefordcenter.com

December 14 – Michael W. Smith with the EPOWith 44 GMA Dove Awards, three GRAMMYs and more than 15 million in sales to his credit, Michael W. Smith has created an unparalleled musical legacy. Fans who att end Smith’s “Celebrate Christmas” performance will be treated to a range of Christmas classics and some of Smith’s most popular hits. He will be joined on stage by 65 members of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets for Michael W. Smith are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Offi ce or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. The event starts at 7:30 p.m.

December 27 – Legence Bank presents: The Temptati onsFor more than forty years, The Temptati ons have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits and sold-out performances throughout the world. With their recognizable choreography the Temptati ons were the defi niti ve male vocal groups of the 1960s. The current line-up includes Oti s Williams, Ron Tyson, Terry Weeks, Joe Herndon and Bruce Williamson. Tickets for Legence Bank Presents: The Temptati ons are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Offi ce or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

Historic Downtown Newburgh517 W. Main St. Newburgh, IN812-853-2815 historicnewburgh.org

December 1, 2 – Newburgh Celebrates ChristmasNewburgh Celebrates Christmas is the fi rst weekend in December. Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, December 2 noon-4 p.m., and includes Santa Express Outside House Tours, check out the new Newburgh Museum and Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt. There will be carolers and musicians throughout the weekend. Saturday and Sunday there will be special outside house tours aboard the Santa Express which is our Newburgh Trolley. Santa and Mrs.


Claus will be at the Newburgh Town Hall both aft ernoons for photos. The tours will cost $7 per person and are sold the day of the event. This year, the Newburgh Area Business Associati on (NABA) is sponsoring a free shopping bus that will shutt le shoppers from one end of Newburgh to the other end of Newburgh. Aft er enjoying your shopping on Sunday, stop in at the Town Hall at 5:30 pm for the Castle Knights Sensati ons and the lighti ng of the Town Christmas Trees. All weekend you will be able to parti cipate in the Find the Elf Scavenger Hunt and enjoy street performers and musicians as they recreate Newburgh from the 1800’s.

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Garden1545 Mesker Park Dr. Evansville812-435-6143 meskerparkzoo.com

December 1, 2 – Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. ClausEnjoy a hot buff et breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus in the Rainforest Grill. Children will receive a treat bag and enjoy making a special holiday craft . Guests will also enjoy up close & personal animal visits in AMAZONIA. Don’t forget your camera!

Old Nati onal Bank1 Main St. Evansville IN812-474-1381 jbrevansville.kintera.org

December 8 – 2012 Jingle Bell Run/ WalkGet in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthriti s Foundati on’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthriti s. Be one of the thousands of runners and walkers who hit the nati on’s pavements, pathways and parks this winter to fi ght arthriti s, the nati on’s most common cause of

disability. Jingle Bell Run/Walk is a fun and festi ve way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Run or walk a 5 kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving.

Vanderburgh County 4-H Center201 E. Boonville – New Harmony Rd. Evansville 812-867-6217 vanderburgh4hcenter.com

December 4-7 – Book SaleBrowse through thousands of ti tles and authors at this four day long sale. Whether you are seeking romance, acti on, drama, mystery or horror in fi cti on or non-fi cti on this event will have what you are looking for! The sale begins at 9 a.m. on all four days.

December 8, 9 – Central Indiana Gun ShowWe off er safe, family-friendly shows all over Indiana with a variety of the best dealers in Indiana and beyond! Central Indiana Gun Shows feature the best in fi rearms - pistols, rifl es, shotguns, etc. - as well as accessories, ammuniti on, knives, military collecti bles and much more. Our show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is only $5 per person (children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.) Food including breakfast and lunch as well as free parking are always available. All applicable local, State, and Federal laws will be observed and enforced at our shows.


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December 7Hyde Park on Hudson Walmark Films

Over the last decade, Bill Murray has fled from his old school comedic roots in search of creating profound, dramatic characters of cinema. This December, Bill graces theatres in a stand-out role as Franklin D. Roosevelt in Hyde Park on Hudson. With Laura Linney and Olivia Williams at his side, the film is proudly supported by a talented, captivating cast. Hyde Park on Hudson explores the tantalizing romance between FDR and his distant cousin Margaret Stuckley (Linney). The period piece is set during one weekend in 1939, when the King and Queen of the United Kingdom visit New York. Roger Mitchell, who has directed an array of charming pictures including Notting Hill, Morning Glory and Venus, has taken the reins of this upcoming film. Mitchell and company have also used the words of Richard Nelson, an award-winning playwright and screen writer from Chicago. The film went through the usual festival circuit earlier this year- to extremely mixed reviews. All of the awards gossip put to rest; Bill Murray’s fresh portrayal of the late president is a tempting watch for his massive audience. I believe, as I did with My Week With Marilyn, that an actor stepping out of their comfort zone to this degree should be welcomed, not critically scrutinized. To portray an iconic historical figure is a brave choice for a Hollywood performer who always has the option of sticking to dead-end, repetitive roles. No matter the critical outcome of Murray’s performance, I am excited for his outreach into other realms of performance and will view his new film with an open mind.

December 21The impossibleSummit Entertainment

Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor reunite in the drama disaster flick The Impossible. Under the guidance of Spanish director Juan Antonio Bayona, the film will recount a family’s struggle to survive after the devastating 2004 tsunami in Thailand. The movie will feature actual Thai locations of the disaster, as well as hundreds of extras who directly experienced the tsunami in real life. Don’t go in expecting another Twister or 2012. With over 200,000 people killed in the catastrophe, the film aims to convey the relationships both wounded and strengthened during the aftermath. Watts and McGregor lead the film as the mother and father of three children, all of whom become

separated during the tsunami. Watts, in critical medical condition, seeks the urgent care of her son, played by Tom Holland. Meanwhile, McGregor claws through a foreign, chaotic land in search of the rest of his family. With a limited release this fall, the film has already received unanimous critical acclaim and has been called “realistic,” “frightening,” and emotionally intoxicating. The Impossible will be one of the first films to utilize 3-D sound technology. The audio effect created in Spain, will create a fuller, multi-dimensional experience in a normal theatre setting that can also be played at home. —Jacqueline Greenberg


The Dark Knight risesWarner Brothers

The Dark Knight was a child of an apocalyptic world. Gotham stood on the fence between dying or dancing into the seeding chaos of a city going under. Batman, a fervent moralist, struggled to define what was “good” opposite the Joker, whose anarchy collapsed the meanings of right or wrong. Rapidly, each character fell victim to the fear and temptations of their inner demons. The line between villain and superhero became forever blurred. We find Bruce Wayne eight years later in The Dark Knight Rises. Bruce, traumatized and without the strong identity he built at the start of the trilogy, has isolated himself from Gotham. Slowly, his walls of apathy and spite fall away at the rise of a new terrorist- Bane. While the Joker was psychopathic; a lone operator of a scheme to rip apart mental and emotional idealization, Bane is energized by the revolt of his fellow man. Embodying the air of a classic revolutionary, Bane is the voice of vengeance for the downtrodden. To awaken from years of recluse, Batman must once again understand the philosophy of the enemy within himself before going into battle. In this film, we find the most humbled Bruce Wayne of the series. His moral compass has been damaged, but it is this damage that makes him more defined. The trilogy merges Batman and Bruce Wayne in a conclusion that continues to give the franchise life beyond any other contemporary comic book movie. It is a necessary, entertaining and fantastic finish for fans. —Jacqueline Greenberg

The Queen of versaillesMagnolia/ Evergreen

What did Jacqueline Siegel leave behind on her path to forming one of the wealthiest families in the United States? This documentary follows Westgate Resort mogul David Siegel and wife Jacqueline, as they raise eight children in a near 30,000 square foot mansion. The filmmakers allow us into the world of their four nannies, daily shopping sprees, limo drivers and what it means to be American royalty. But unlike The Hills or Keeping up with the Kardashians, the Siegels are portrayed with a realness and respect that is obliterated in modern television. The film stands as a study of the super-rich; unbiased and deeply curious. Jacqueline and David have planned on completing their second home- an 80,000 square foot mansion, the largest home in the country. But when the economy spins

downward, David risks losing everything his company was built on. The new mega-mansion and his relationships with his family take a backseat. We then see the sad dissolution of what once appeared to be picture-perfect. Money, overspending and indulgence become coping mechanisms for a family that is long estranged from their humanity. David Siegel, the man who claims to have gotten George W. Bush elected in ways that were “not legal,” is a frightening match against his lonely, former Miss Florida wife. Together, the film offers a fresh view on themes of love and money, and begs the question if the two can ever co-exist in the world of the super wealthy.

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Stone SourHouse of Gold & Bones Part 1Roadrunner Records3.5 starsConcept albums are notoriously dicey propositi ons that oft en fail spectacularly by over- intellectualizing the material, placing more emphasis on the theme

(however convoluted) than the actual songs. But when done right, for example, as in the case of Pink Floyd’s The Wall, the results can transcend popular music all together and create a phenomenon. The latest band to att empt the high wire act is Stone Sour, Slipknot lead singer Corey Taylor’s other musical concern. Based on a graphic novel writt en in tandem with the album, House of Gold & Bones revolves around a main character called ‘The Human’ who is in the midst of an existenti al crisis and imprisoned by dreams. A high concept, indeed, but are the songs any good? Yes.The lead single “Absolute Zero,” follows the formula of popular Slipknot songs like “Dead Memories” with a stadium-ready chorus. Mostly eschewing the mellow feel of past Stone Sour hits “Bother” and “Hesitate,” Taylor stays primarily in angry voice, raging through riff monsters like “RU486” and opening track, “Gone Sovereign,” full of pain and posturing. His soft er side does appear in “The Travelers” and “Taciturn,” both string-laden laments. Musically, the album covers familiar territory, but Taylor’s themati c approach should keep long ti me fans intrigued.

The Winter SoundsRunnerNew Granada Records4 starsImagine if Snow Patrol and The Killers formed a super group and wrote Head on the Door era Cure anthems at twice the speed with a hint of 80’s synth, like a-ha and a

nod to contemporary indie darlings The Arcade Fire. This is the infecti ous style of The Winter Sounds. Patrick Keenan remains the lone original member of the band he started in Athens, GA, and his aff ected melodramati c vocal delivery dominates the material. It occasionally relegates the music to background noise but more oft en driving the songs forward with a pleasant urgency. While The Winter Sounds’ live arrangement is a more democrati c aff air, Runner highlights Keenan’s clever synth melodies and solos to wonderful eff ect. It covers both nostalgic and contemporary ground. The album is bookended by the two strongest tracks, “The Sun Also Rises” and “Carousel.” Each a calling card for the band’s musical blueprint: swelling, swirling verses that give way to catharti c choruses awash in Keenan’s mournful, desperate

SPOTLIGHTLOCAL BAND

ABOUT THE BAND: Dirty Angel was formed in August of 2010 in Madisonville, Ky. by the original 4 members: Jake Rodgers (vocals), Michael Simmons (rhythm/lead guitar), David Cox (bass) and Dustin Back (drums/vocals). We started out playing cover songs from various classic rock bands to develop the overall style and tone of our original music. What really makes us unique is the way we compose our original music. Dirty Angel is a band trying to bring a new style of rock music to the area, but at the same time keep people in touch with their rock roots.

WHAT THEY COVER: Motley Crue, Kiss, Skidrow, Cinderella, Poison, Ratt, Pantera, etc.

THEIR INFLUENCES: Family, Friends, Fans and the bands that we listen to.

WHERE YOU CAN CATCH THEIR PERFORMANCES: The best way for everyone to know is to look us up on Facebook to � nd out when and where we will be playing. www.facebook.com/realdirty1

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wail. And yet, some of the most beauti ful moments occur when his voice fades, allowing the keyboards to do the emoti onal heavy-lift ing. Keenan routi nely picks out the loneliest notes to perfectly compliment the minor key chords. With Runner, The Winter Sounds have created a dark, yet joyous album for all seasons.

BentoDiamond DaysDiamond Day Records4 starsFresh off the dissoluti on of his former band Silverchair, Ben Gillies steps out from behind the drum kit with Diamond Days, an impressive att empt to forge a solo career aft er being dwarfed by the cult of singer Daniel Johns for years. Gillies pulling off a turn at the microphone is not

enti rely surprising however, the depth and variety of the album is. The ti tle track takes the bass line from R.E.M.’s “Orange Crush” and peppers it with Coldplay piano and guitar, while Gillies sings as earnestly as Chris Marti n himself. Aft er this relati vely predictable and tepid start though, things get pleasantly weird.“Miss My Mind” signals the shift from the pop intenti ons of the fi rst third of the album to the more free-wheeling, out there approach. Everything that follows is a Roger Waters chord progression and extended Hendrix guitar solo that fades into stati c. A couple songs later, “Wheels” takes the listener on a minor key, funk romp which is in turn followed by the most rocking track, “Poison Ivy.” Fueled by a mean 70’s guitar riff that Lenny Kravitz would be proud of, the track careens from style to style yet maintains a bewitching fl uidity. From the sound of Diamond Days, Gillies will live in the shadow of his former band mate no more.

Goodtime Boys What’s Left to Let GoBridge Nine Records3 starsFor the fi rst minute and fi ft een seconds of What’s Left to Let Go, dual guitars hover in the background, absently picking random notes before suddenly joining forces to usher in a sound reminiscent of 90’s-era alternati ve groups such as Archers of Loaf and Sleater Kinney.

Then the screaming begins. Goodti me Boys’ lead singer Alexander Pennie is sure to polarize listeners with his vocal approach. It is an anguished howl with no let-up, even when the music dictates otherwise. But this may be completely intenti onal, a way to separate the uncertain from the dedicated. Whatever side of the fence listeners end up on, there’s no denying the avalanche of guitar hooks that interlock and weave a complex mix of melody and near-metal. On tracks like “Rest” and album highlight “Daylight,” while Pennie coughs up blood for the durati on. As the album progresses, the novelty and mild irritati on of constant screaming wears off a bit (just a bit,) and it becomes easier to appreciate the band’s M.O. Also, to acknowledge the subtle genius at work in “Bliss” and “Sleep,” which musically shift ti me and temperament several ti mes over. Goodti me Boys may never achieve mainstream recogniti on with their unrelenti ng style, but an underground following of die-hard fans seems completely appropriate. —Thomas Ellis

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their unrelenti ng style, but an underground following of die-hard fans seems completely appropriate.

Swans The SeerYoung God RecordsThe brooding, experimental ti rade of Swans has developed into yet another studio album since the bands’ bloom

in 1983. At over two hours long, Swans pours multi -instrumentati on and organic atmosphere into one of their most ambiti ous albums to date. The Seer haunts and uplift s, delivering a masterful compositi on through a primal voice. Check out Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s in one of the album’s most defi ning tracks- Song for a Warrior.

The Chaw Self-ti tledDiablo Valley RecordingsThe Chaw’s lead singer has been compared to a modern Jim Morrison. And yeah, his voice hits with an uncanny parallel to Jim,

someti mes with an exactness that is exhausti ng. As a unit, the band carries a strong, steady tone that is oozing with reverb and soulful moans. Even so, the psychedelic-blues album falls short of bringing what their doppelganger crooner made so essenti al to his work; being able to let go.

The Walls Are Blonde Buying TimeSelf-ReleasedBuying Time pops the bubble between arti st and listener. David Kleiser’s soft ,

burdened whispers are captured in this delicate collecti on of true lo-fi recordings. His vulnerable folk songs blend into something desperate and moody against a fuzzy, scratchy audio quality. Kleiser’s tracks hug and hold the hearts of listeners with bitt ersweet, rainy-day nostalgia. It’s a humble, beauti ful and honest record from this multi -talented, Canadian musician and arti st. —Jacqueline Greenberg


the New World. The visuals are mesmerizing as the ship struggles against stormy seas. The player can directly feel the immediacy and thrill as they have to save a man hanging, entangled in the riggings of the ship as a mast fails. Haytham runs cat-like along a mast support and makes a diving jump to save the sailor. The depth and detail of the urban environments are stunning, boasti ng an array of complex textures and design true-to-period. This, coupled with movie-quality voice acti ng and historical fi gures really allows the player to be swept up into this momentous ti me and place. Almost directly aft er landing in Boston, Haytham runs into inventor and one of the architects of American government, Benjamin Franklin. Franklin greets Haytham warmly, if not a bit sardonically. On Haytham’s fi rst visit to Franklin he schools the player on the benefi ts of keeping company with older women, spouti ng outrageous innuendoes like, “In the dark, all cats are gray.” It is excellent comedic relief that pulls from Franklin’s real-life personality. The game has a massive cache of new weapons and hand-to-hand combat that is even more fl uid, aggressive and cinemati c. In one kill, Haytham used a chimney to push off of, hidden blade fi rst, at the nearest enemy. Ground and roof-top navigati on pull from this fl uidity, pulling elements from parkour (free running) athletes. Despite some graphical fl ickers and depth inconsistencies this game is excepti onal. Drama, love, acti on, suspense and humor while learning a thing or two? It is a masterful gaming experience. —Mr. Farthington

I n the midst of the holiday game boom, Ubisoft ’s Assassin’s Creed 3 stands out as one of the most complete and enriched gaming experiences of all ti tles.

Each of the games in the AC franchise ti e together, aff ording limitless possibility as the player jumps from one ancestral assassin to the next using a Matrix-like system called the Animus. Each of these assassins fi ghts the totalitarian tendencies of the Templars. Each assassin in their own ti me period and place makes eff orts using various stealthy elements like disguise to end the Templar’s power and corrupti on. The game takes place in Revoluti onary War-era America and the player is placed right into a pressure cooker of Briti sh/Colonial tension. Briti sh assassin Haytham and his son Connor are the focus of this entry. Let the tale twist and the steel sing! Aft er a tantalizing, cinemati c assassinati on in Great Britain, as Haytham, the player fi nds themselves on a ship traveling to

VIDEO GAMESAssassin’s Creed 3

This game is rated ‘M’ for mature, due to Blood, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes and Strong Language.

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