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February 2015

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ContributorsPaul Bragin, Alexander Burton, Nikki Davis, Johnny Fletcher, Jabez, Daniel Knight, John Thurgood, Lavender Timmons

Luke Bryan: His Kind of Night at the Ford Center

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Cuisine & Dining31 Restaurant Spotlight: Sauced32 What’s Cookin’: Cricket’s33 Local Chef Spotlight: Cate Sisco: Piece of Cake34 Restaurant Guide40 Fresh from the Kitchen with Chef Doug Rennie

Entertainment 12 Disney On Ice: Princesses & Heroes16 20 Questi ons from a 20- Something22 My City: Alexander Burton27 My Random Sh*t28 Tri-State Ink29 Mugshots

38 EPO: Music City Hit- Makers & More54 In Town & Around61 Rock Out @ KC’s Time Out Lounge62 2015 Really Big Show: Late Night 63 Mardi Gras on Franklin Street69 Flashdance: The Musical71 More Mug Shots72 How I Roll74 Local Talent: Sarah Bohrer & Libby Nelson75 Soundboard: Zion78 Arts & Acti viti es 79 Local Writer Spotlight: John Thurgood 80 Words from Whitney81 Brain Games: Crossword82 Community & Family83 Centre’d On Kids: Curious George88 Local Musician Spotlight: Perry Datti lo93 We Were There94 Club Guide

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Cover Story: 6 Luke Bryan at the Ford Center Crash His Party

8 Styx @ the Victory Theatre An Interview with Bassist Ricky Phillips

10 Bob & Tom Comedy Show Tour @ the Victory An Interview with Comedian Greg Hahn

14 The Crunk Chronicles Pt. 2 The Conti nuing Saga of Fancy Free

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Holding true to guitarist Tommy Shaw’s proclamation that Styx will “rock till they drop,” the band is back out on the road after a short break, headlining a theatre tour across America. The Chicago-based group known for such hits as “Come Sail Away,” “Lady” and “The Best of Times” still loves to perform; even five decades in, the fire burns bright. Bassist/guitarist Ricky Phillips, a former member of The Babys and Bad English, spoke with News4U about finding his place in Styx and the future of the band.The Babys started just a couple of years after Styx released their debut album in 1972. What was your initial impression of the band?I was playing in a lot of clubs at the time, traveling around the country, and I remember going through Salt Lake City and hearing “Lady” which was a huge hit. They’d had a couple albums out before that, but I wasn’t aware of them until then. I thought the song was cool, because it was tough underneath the sweetness. In the later 70s when The Babys were on the road with Styx and I first met the guys, (Babys lead singer) John Waite and I would go out front and watch. It was just this crazy thing – three lead singers with completely different styles – and yet the sound of the band always stayed true. How did your bass playing mesh with the band initially? Did you have to adapt your style or did you simply put your own spin on the classic riffs? Probably a little bit of both. I was concerned about it at first, because I come from a little bit more aggressive approach on bass. But I figured that I understood the band well enough to know how to fit in. I certainly

didn’t want to be a karaoke player at that point in my career. So what I did was learn everything that (original bassist) Chuck Panozzo did and then I added little bits. Over time, the parts comfortably became my own while staying true to the Styx catalog. Styx often plays arenas with the likes of REO Speedwagon and Foreigner. This time the band is out on its own in smaller venues. Do you prefer that to the package tours?I think this tour is where we like to be. It’s nice going out during the summer and playing the big arenas, the big rock show. But the favorite bit for all of us is when we get to play a House of Blues or a small theatre where at some point in the show, people get to rush the stage and grab at your feet – it’s so much more intimate. And we can play a longer set with deep cuts instead of just hit after hit. We can see and feel the excitement from the crowd when we play a song that nobody expects to hear. You’ve been with Styx for years. What’s the vibe right now in terms of the band and its future? I’m in my 12th year with the band, and it’s just flown by – we’re having a blast. In fact, we just had a dinner last night because we’ve been off through the holidays. We were talking about how we still dig each other and still love playing the music. The band has elevated itself very carefully and very meticulously. I’m very impressed with the way the guys have taken care of Styx. I wish that some of my prior bands had been that careful and cautious. – TEThe Victory Theatre is located at 600 Main St. For ticket info, visit victorytheatre.com.


When we last left Eddie Crunk and his Fancy Free band mates, they were floundering, stung by the disappointment of a debut album that crossed too many genres, ultimately appealing to no one. The road to nowhere was fast approaching, and yet, in the distance, a signpost to success was about to appear…if they could only see it.

It’s 1990 and despite the general consensus that Fancy Free’s debut is dead in the water, Vista Records hits upon a seemingly brilliant marketing ploy: package it together with the new release by the label’s main draw, comedian Elmer Fudpucker, guaranteeing “sales” of 50,000. Crunk and his crew are ecstatic, but the celebration is short-lived. “We listened [to Fudpucker’s album] for about 30 minutes, and we didn’t even giggle,” Crunk recalls. “We couldn’t tell if it was a joke.” Neither, apparently, could the truck stop company that agreed to sell it at all their locations. The deal is quickly nixed and

Fancy Free is once again back at square one – and back out on the road.

To kill time, they document life on tour, compiling a homemade video appropriately set to “Lonesome Highway,” a Fancy Free crowd favorite. The tape is sent to numerous Nashville movers and shakers, eventually falling into the hands of a man known simply as “Saxon.” Back home after a long run of shows, the band is worn out and depressed, teetering on collapse. Then the phone rings. “I got a call from Saxon who owned a video company, and he wanted to know about redoing “Lonesome Highway,”” Crunk explains. Initially, it appears to be the long-awaited big break. But like all things Fancy Free, there is a catch: “Saxon really liked (guitarist) Danny Darnell – who was now gone and had been replaced – and that ruined the deal,” Crunk laments.


A year after Darnell departs, he returns to the fold and the wheels are once again in motion. Fancy Free’s debut may have tanked, but a fortuitous meeting with a young woman in Nashville leads to a potential deal with CBS in Atlanta. The record company is offering a $5000 prize to any employee who introduces the reps to a new signing. After handing over the Fancy Free album to her label boss, the woman calls the band to pass on the great news: CBS wants to offer them a contract. And then as if on cue, it all goes spectacularly wrong. 24 hours later, Sony buys out CBS, firing everyone in top management and, ultimately, destroying a dream. “That’s my claim to fame,” Crunk says, shaking his head. “I just missed it.”

Like a real life Spinal Tap, Fancy Free is doomed. Opportunity continues to knock, but no one is opening the door. Out on the road again, the band meets a commander in the US Navy who becomes an instant fan and invites them on a six month Asian tour. Crunk, in particular, is raring to go. However, the rest of the band is bogged down with responsibility and can’t commit to such a long stretch away from home. It is the beginning of the end.

After years of near-misses, Fancy Free is resigned to regional recognition and the simple fact that the ship has literally sailed. It’s now clear to Crunk that he must forge a new musical path…alone. – TE Stay tuned for Part 3 of the Crunk Chronicles in March.


ALEXANDER BURTONCity Council Candidate I’m a proud resident of Evansville, IN and I have enjoyed being back in my hometown as a professional. That statement may catch some by surprise, but it is the truth. According to the poll given by Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, there has been a depressing level of satisfaction by the residents of our community. It listed Evansville as one of the Most Miserable Cities in America (based on the physical and emotional health of our city). I am optimistic about the direction Evansville is headed and what it has the potential to be. Our community will not reach its fullest potential overnight, but it will be an ongoing

process that should spawn positive results over time. A consensus in regards to the future of Evansville must be reached along with a vision, plan, and call to action that is reasonable, logical, and above all, fiscally responsible. It is highly important for our local government to set the tone for efficient growth by finding innovative ways to move our city forward. The plans for steady improvements to our downtown and the land that will eventually occupy the old Roberts Stadium are two examples. The momentum of making Evansville a better place has already begun and it is imperative for us to keep moving in a positive direction.I truly believe that a collaborative effort involving local elected officials, community organizations, and business leaders can take Evansville to higher heights. According to a headline published in the fall of 2014 in the Courier & Press, our city is still trying to establish its identity. In our quest to find our “identity” (or lack thereof) it is highly important that we don’t lose sight of tradition and the things that make us unique. The future of Evansville is yet to be written. We can only learn from the past and strive for greatness in the present. The goal should be to make Evansville sustainable for generations to come. It will take leadership and a consensus amongst the community. The time is now for us to build collectively and for our city to be greater!

-Alexander R. Burton


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The reinvention of the Haynie’s Corner Arts District is in full swing with renovations currently taking place at the Alhambra Theatre and Bokeh Lounge plus the impending arrival of the Dapper Pig, a revolutionary farm-to-table restaurant and bar conceived by Amy Rivers-Word and Sarah Wolfe. And right there in the thick of it is Scott Schymik, owner of Kirby’s Private Dining and a brand new venture, Sauced. The two buildings sit side by side on Parrett Street with a fantastic view of the neighborhood, giving customers a front row seat to the exciting changes taking place. But just two short years ago, this area was all but left for dead. “I’m on the Haynie’s Corner District Advisory Board and Design Review Board and at meetings, there would be maybe three people there,” Schymik says. “Now, there are 15, and some of the public is coming; volunteer groups are cleaning up the area. People are showing a lot of interest in this neighborhood.” It became clear that the time was right to expand. He applied for and received a Façade Grant from the city– even sold his family home – to help finance his singular vision for an Italian restaurant.

After months of reconstruction both inside and out to transform what was a “pretty poor looking building,” Sauced opened its doors in December with a streamlined menu that reflects the input and creativity of all involved. “We spent many late nights out on the back patio having a cocktail and just brainstorming ideas for hours and hours. It was outrageous,” Schymik explains. The team includes his right hand man, Assistant Chef Jason Watson, and a host of other dedicated and knowledgeable people, many of whom

have worked at Kirby’s. Together, they have produced an exceptional, all-encompassing alternative to typical Italian food. “There are gluten-free and vegetarian items, some seafood and other items that you might not normally see – like fried chicken.” Schymik says. “Fried chicken is great comfort food and adding it to the menu was the best decision we’ve made.” Customers are reportedly “loving it” on top of everything from spaghetti to ravioli.

Never meant to be upscale, Sauced features fairly priced entrees that include such delicious creations as Casalena, Fettuccini Alfredo, Stuffed Chicken Parmesan and Roasted Pork Shank plus amazing appetizers like Sweet Prosciutto, Salmone and Ratano Carpaccio. Desserts such as a Coca Cola Salted Caramel Float and Flourless Chocolate Torte put the cherry on top of an evening at Sauced – an experience that is more than just about great food. People are coming from farther and farther away to enjoy the atmosphere and the service, in particular. In addition to employing a first rate staff, Sauced uses Toast Tab POS Software to quickly and efficiently expedite orders.

Come May, Sauced will be open for lunch to coincide with the unveiling of the back patio. In the meantime, Schymik and crew will continue working to make the restaurant “a place where everybody can eat” and a highlight of the burgeoning Haynie’s Corner Arts District. – TE

Come check out the incredible selection of drinks at the Blue Bar inside Sauced.

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estled in downtown Newburgh is a hopping little tavern called Cricket’s. Named after a game of darts,

the building has been functioning as a bar since 1967; current co-owners Molly and Brad took ownership in 2007. For the last seven years, the dynamic duo has been serving some of the best bar food in the area, providing excellent entertainment and whipping up tasty libations.

Upon arrival, I was greeted with amazing smells and a friendly welcome from Molly. It’s always nice to see bar owners being hands-on; it’s a sign of a homey, hospitable establishment. In the open kitchen situated behind the wrap-around bar, Peggy was dishing out some of Cricket’s delectable creations.

As a self-proclaimed chili connoisseur, I had to try a bowl, especially after I heard the word “homemade.” The deal was already sealed after the first bite; this will not be my last trip to Cricket’s. The steaming bowl of beef, beans, tomatoes, peppers, onions and spices was served with a generous amount of cheddar cheese and topped with diced onions according to personal taste. Impressive enough already, Brad has somehow perfected the art of giving his chili a heck of a kick without being too spicy.

Next I tried the Hawaiian Oven Sandwich, made with rubbed and flavor-injected (smoked in-house) pulled pork, a mozzarella/provolone mix, onion, banana peppers and pineapples. Served with barbecue sauce on a hoagie bun, chips and a pickle, this meal is bursting with flavor and a steal for the price. Pro-tip: ask for a side of their secret-recipe/homemade horseradish for dipping, whether for chips, breaded mushrooms or onion rings. It’s phenomenal.

Finally, I couldn’t leave without trying some pizza. I chose the supreme, piled high with sausage, pepperoni, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, green peppers and black olives and sealed with “too much cheese,” according to the menu. Of course, I don’t see how one could ever have too much cheese – the gooey, crispy pie was perfect to me. Can’t stay? They offer take-and-bake.

With live entertainment four nights a week, including karaoke and live acts, Cricket’s is the “Best Little Bar by a Dam Site” and most definitely worth a visit. Check out their lunch specials, grab a Snowball shot and catch some live music at “a real hoppin’ place.” – Whitney Patterson

Cookin’‘What’'s

N518 Main St. Newburgh · 812-858-2782


Piece of Cake co-owner Cate Sisco is Evansville born and raised. A 1986 graduate of Central High School, she learned to bake from her mother and grandmothers. Because Sisco has lived in Evansville her whole life, downtown seemed like the perfect fi t for the business.

She lives downtown, and her two sisters live close by as well. “Downtown has always held a special place in my heart,” she says. “I remember when my parents would bring us downtown for breakfast at Jonesie’s Café or lunch at The Farmer’s Daughter or Woolworth’s dining counter. I loved Woolworth’s because we would always get a litt le treat.”Piece of Cake is locally owned and operated by Sisco and her two sisters. “We make all of our cakes to order, and our frosti ngs are made from scratch several ti mes a week,” she explains. “Most of our cookies are family recipes, [and] we are constantly striving for excellence while adding new items to our menu.”

For Sisco, the thrill of baking perfect desserts never gets old. “I love what I do! I love to create new menu items. I enjoy baking and rewriti ng recipes,” she says. Her favorite item on the menu is her sister Lora’s coconut truffl es. “I love anything we make with coconut,” Sisco clarifi es. Her favorite items to make are their scones or muffi ns which are a big hit with the morning crowd. Even more popular in the a.m., their cherry cheese Danishes are “simply delicious.” Of course, Piece of Cake’s baked goods are delicious all day long. “An anyti me

favorite is our home style cookies with eleven diff erent varieti es, including the Ono Miko-Miko (means ‘delicious’ in Hawaiian) cookie created by my daughter Alyssa when she was just 15,” Sisco says.

To bett er serve the morning crowd, Piece of Cake started opening at 7 a.m. last September. They now off er gourmet coff ees and hot and cold latt es plus frappes, hot chocolate and tea. Soon they will be grinding their own beans.Piece of Cake is now open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon-Fri and from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays. In additi on, they will soon have online ordering capabiliti es. The business also parti cipates in several nonprofi t/fundraising events annually including the Chocolate Aff air, the SMILE on Down Syndrome SMILE Mile, the March of Dimes Signature Child Aucti on, Animalpalooza and their annual Thanksgiving pie fundraiser. Piece of Cake has also won countless awards in their 17 years of business. – Nikki Davis

local chefThahn Van-Nong ofCate Sisco of Piece of Cake Bakery

210 Main St. · 812-424-2253 · pieceofcakebakery.com

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

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

Bar-B-Q-Barn, The1003 E. Diamond Ave.491-9868$10-$15/No Alcohol/All Major CC

Flame’s Grille1200 W. Colombia St.205-4704Under $10/Beer & Wine/All Major CC/Call for Catering

Hawg ‘N’ Sauce (Mt. Vernon)1600 Leonard Rd.812-838-5339$10-$15/Beer & Wine/All Major CC/Call for Catering

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/Call for Catering

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

Memphis & Main BBQ(Newburgh, IN)4946 St. Hwy 261 812-858-0111(Boonville, IN)118 W. Locust St. 812-646-7110Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major CC/No Alcohol

Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn(Owensboro, KY) 2840 W. Parrish Ave.800-322-8989$10-$15/All Major CC/Beer & WineThe Nisbet Inn 6701 Nisbet Rd.812-963-9305Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/CC

Peak Bros. Bar B Que(Waverly, KY)6353 Hwy 60270-389-0267Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/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/Beer & Wine/All Major CC

Wolf’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant6000 First Ave. 424-8891Under$10/Casual/Checks/Reservati ons Accepted/VISA/Call for Catering

CASUAL THEMEAllegra (Inside Holiday Inn Airport Hotel) 7101 Hwy 41 North812-867-7999$10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC/

Applebee’s Bar & Grill(East) 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 471-0929(West) 5727 Pearl Dr. 426-2006(Henderson) 1950 Us Hwy. 41 N.(270) 826-9427Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

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

Beef O’Brady’s(Newburgh, IN) 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-9464Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC/Call for Catering

C.K.B. Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar (Henderson, Ky)108 N. 2nd St. 270- 212-2133$10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC

Bokeh Lounge1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388Reservati ons Accepted/full bar

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

Cheddar’s2100 N. Green River491-9976$10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC

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

DeLizio Italian Eatery(Henderson, Ky) 145 N. Main St.270-212-3566$10-$15/Reservati ons/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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

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

Hadi Shrine6 Walnut St. 423-4285Under $10/All Major CC

Hooters4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229Under $10/All Major CC

The King’s Kitchen (Henderson) 104 N Water St. (270) 212-2070 Under $10/VISA/MC/

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


Lucky Joe’s Bar & Grill.3300 US HWY 41 N. (Hend)812-435-8908Under $10/No Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar

Major Munch(Old Post Offi ce Place, Downtown Evansville) 437-2363 Online ordering available

Mama Mia’s(Inside Tropicana Evansville)421 NW Riverside Dr.433-4227Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

Max & Erma’sTropicana Evansville (Pavilion Level 1)421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4258$10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC

O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 Under $10/Checks Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers6636 E. Lloyd Exp.473-4100 Under $10/Full Bar/All MajorCC

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory(Inside Cold Stone Creamery)6401 E. Lloyd Expwy437-2653

Royal Suite4706 Morgan Ave.812-402-5122 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC

Show-Me’s(East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr.401-SHOW(West) 5501 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 Under $10/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar/

Sportsbook Bar & Grill Tropicana Evansville701 N.W. Riverside Dr.401-0309$10-$15/Full Bar

Steeplechase Café (Clarion Inn Airport)4101 Hwy. 41 N.424-6400$10-$15/Full Bar /CC

Temptati ons Buff et Tropicana Evansville(Pavilion Level 2)

421 Riverside Dr.433-4000Under $10/All Major CC

The Uptown Event518 Main St.812-550-1404$10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC/CateringReservati ons Accepted

The Vault329 Main St.812-402-0133Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC/Catering

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

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

CHINESECanton Inn Restaurant 947 North Park Dr.428-6611

Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ315 E. Diamond Ave.423-9897Under $10/Casual/

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

China Village(Newburgh, IN)8423 Bell Oaks Dr.812-858-8238Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/All Major CC

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/Checks/Full Bar/All Major CCGracie’s Chinese Cuisine12500 N. Hwy. 41812-868-8888Under $10/Casual//Checks All Major Credit Cards

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

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

Mandarin GardenChinese Restaurant2013 N. Green River Rd.476-7088Under $10/Casual/


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.479-3118Under $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/CAFES2nd St. Treats (Henderson, Ky)221 2nd St.Under $10/All Major CC

The Acropolis Express at the YWCA118 Vine St.424-7335Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons/All Major CC

Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake919 North Park Dr.470-7763Under $10/Casual/No Checks/VISA/MC/DSCVR/

Bits & Bytes216 NW Fourth St. 812-423-5113Under $10/Checks/All Major CC

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

The Cake Stand223 Second St. (Henderson, Ky)270-854-1305Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

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/

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

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 CC(Henderson, Ky)2638 Hwy 41270-212-0181

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


Eric’s Corner Carry-Out4220 Broadway Ave402-9788Under $10/Casual/No Checks/No Alcohol/All Major CC

Fresh Harvest Deli1 Main St. (in Old Nati onal)424-5801Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

Gayla Cake422 N. Main St.454-9791All Major CC

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 CC/Call for Catering

Jason’s Deli943 N. Green River Rd.417-9905Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave.479-8272Under $10/Casual/Checks/Major CC

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 401-5400(Newburgh, IN) 8680 Highpoint Dr.491-7111130 N. St. Joe Ave 402-9944Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/Call for Catering

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

McAlister’s Deli2220 N. Green River Rd.618-2050$10-$15/All Major Credit Cards

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.421-8741(East)2004 Washignton Ave.Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/All Major CC

PG Art Gallery & Cafe1418 W. Franklin 402-4445Under $10/Beer & Wine/All Major CC

Piece of Cake210 Main St. 424-2253Under $5//Checks/All Major CC

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

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

R’z Cafe & Catering Co.(Ft. Branch, IN) 104 N. Main812-615-0039Under $15-$25/All Major CC/Reservati ons Accepted/Call for Catering

Salad World Healthy Cafe(North) 601 East Booneville NewHarmony Rd. 867-2741(East) 3311 N. Green River Rd.471-5083(West) 5625 Pearl Drive467-7486(Downtown) 200 Main St.422-0898(Newburgh) 4222 Bell Rd 812-490-6070Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

Sidewalk Cafe(Henderson, KY)228 2nd Street270-831-2233Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

Sweet Bett y’s Bakery5600 E. Virginia St.402-3889Under $10/Casual/All Major CC


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

Sidewalk Cafe228 2nd St. (Henderson, Ky)270-831-2233Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

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/All Major CC/ Call for Catering

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

The Cake Stand (Henderson, KY)223 Second St.270-854-1305Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

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

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/VISA/MC

Buff alo Wild Wings (BW3)(East) 713 N. Green River Rd.471-9464(West) 5404 Pearl Dr.471-9464Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC

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

Carousel Restaurant5115 Monroe Ave.479-6388Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/CC

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

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

Elberfeld Korner Inn(Elberfeld, In)15 W. Main St.812-983-4200Under $10/Full Bar/All MajorCC

Five Guys Burgers5402 E. Indiana St.401-1773Under $10/Checks/All MajorCC


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

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

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/Full Bar/All Major CC

Get and Go Casserole6840 Logan Drive475-8830Under $10/Casual/All Major CCChecks/No Alcohol

Golden Corral(East) 130 Cross Point Blvd.473-1095(Henderson, KY) 1770 S. Green St.270-869-9310/Call for Catering

Highland Inn6620 N. First Ave.402-2544Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/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/Call for Catering

IHOP601 N. Burkhardt Rd.471-0510Under $10, All Major CC

Ivy Cafe @ Swirca16 W. Virginia St.464-7800Under $10/Full Bar Ivy Room/All Major CC

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

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 C/

The Pie Pan905 North Park Dr.425-2261Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol

Popeye’s Chicken3300 N. 1st. Ave401-1773Under $10/All MajorCC/

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

Raff erty’s1400 N. Green River Rd.471-0024Under $10/Casual//Full Bar/All Major CC

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

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

Rose Hill Cafe (Newburgh, IN)8133 Rose Hill Dr.812-853-8443Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/No Alcohol

Scheller’s Carriage Inn (Haubstadt, IN)103 E Gibson St812-768-6131Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/Full Bar

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.812-867-7730Under $10/Check MC/Visa/Reservations/Buffett/Call for Catering

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

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

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

CKB (Henderson, Ky) 108 N. 2nd St.270-212-2133$10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC

Cork ‘N Cleaver650 S. Hebron Ave.479-6974$10-$25/Causual/All Major CC

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

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

N.W. Chophouse & Wine Bar (Newburgh, IN)7799 Hwy 66812-853-9500$10-$15/Reservati ons/Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar

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

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

Sweet CeCe’sUnder $10/All Major CC(East) 4827 Davis Lant Dr.477-5276

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/Full Bar/All Major CC/Call for Catering

INDIANTaste of India4700 Vogel Rd909-2880Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/All Major CC

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

IRISHRiRa’s Irish Pub Tropicana Evansville701 N.W. Riverside Dr.426-0000$10-$25/Casual/Reservati ons/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/

ITALIAN/MEDITE-RRANEAN 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/All Major CC


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

House of Como2700 S. Kentucky422-0572$15-$25//Reservati ons/Checks/Full Bar

Litt le Italy Italian4430 1st Ave.479-7777

Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria(Henderson, Ky) 2201 Hwy 41 N.270-212-2352$10/Casual/All Major CC

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

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/Call for Catering

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. 473-1442Checks Accepted/Reservati ons Accepted/All Major CC

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 Lounge222 Main Street1448 N. Green River Rd.477-9854$10-$15/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

Tokyo Teppanyaki Japanese Cuisine (Henderson, Ky)2222 Us Hwy 41 N.270-869-1968Under $10/All Major CC/Full Bar

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

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. 270-826-0067Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.cancunhenderson.com - powered by Click4AMeal

City Taco2403 Washington Ave.812-477-1955Under $10/All Major Credit CC/Beer & wine

Chipotle Mexican Grill499 N. Green River Rd.471-4973Under $10/All Major Credit CC

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. 62 812-897-20283250 Warrick Dr. 812-897-6666Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/MC, VISA/Online ordering available – www.mymaguey.com -powered by Click4AMeal

El Patron Mexican943 North Park Dr. 402-6500Under $10/Reservati ons/All Major Credit CC/Full Bar

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.464-3136(Boonville) 3311 Liberty Blvd812-897-3442(Jasper) 198 S Newton812-482-7564(Loogootee) 502 W Broadway812-295-2069Under $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 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/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/VISA/MC

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

Azzip Pizza5225 Pearl Dr401-3572$10/VISA/MC/No Alcohol

Big M’s Pizzeria1313 N. 1st Ave.434-6909$10-$15/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/VISA/MC

Cleavers5501 E. Indiana St.812-473-0001Under $10/All Major CC

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/Checks /Full Bar/All Major CC

Firedome Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY)2046 Hwy. 41 N.270-831-1977Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Firehouse Subs1031 N. Green River Rd. 477-2141Under $10/All Major CCGardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd.812-868-8071

Under $10/Casual

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

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

Heady’s Pizza4120 N. First Ave. 437-4343Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC

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

Jimmy John’s701 N Burkhardt Rd Ste. C812-401-5400Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Kipplee’s Stadium Inn2350 Division St.479-1542

Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Lombardi’s New York Pizza(Henderson, KY)513 Barret Blvd.270-854-4391Under $10/All Major CC/

Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria(Henderson, KY)2201 HWY 41 270-212-2352Under $10/All Major CC/

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

Mama Mia’s Tropicana Evansville421 NW Riverside Dr, 433-4000Under $10/VISA/MC

Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY)2611 Hwy. 41 N.270-826-1111

Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/MC

Rockhouse at Wolf’s (Henderson, KY)31 N. Green St.270-212-1400Under $10/All Major CC/FullBar

Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza6550 E. Lloyd Expwy.401-1400Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar/Online ordering available 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/Beer & Wine/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) 220 N. St Joe Ave.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 Bar South1618 S. Kentucky Ave.422-7782$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

Roca Bar North12301 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. 424-4960Rounder’s Too 12731 N. Green River 812-867-7172Under $10/Casual/Checks/Beer & Wine/VISA/MC

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

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

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

Susan Bobe’s(Princeton, IN)101 W. Broadway812-385-2554$10-$15/MC/VISA

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

Talk of the Town Pizza1200 Edgar St.402-8696Under $10/Casual/Checks/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.812-424-9871Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar - In house Brewery/All Major Credit Cards

Turoni’s Pizza(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

Woody’s Pizzeria(New Harmony, IN)518 S. Main St.812-682-6666Under $10/All Major CC

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

Just Rennie’s Catering100 S.E. 4th St.401-8098 $15 to $25/Banquet faciliti es for private parti es up to 40 people/Call for Catering

Ivy Room at Swirca 16 W. Virgina St. 464-7800Reservati ons/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Call for Catering


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

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

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

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

PUBSBeertropolis830 LST Dr. 297-2337Under $10/Full Bar

Blush Ultra Lounge421 NW Riverside Dr(812) 433-4000Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/CC

Chilly Willy’s Pub3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/CC

CKB (Henderson, Ky) 108 N. 2nd St.270-212-2133$10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC

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/Full Bar/VISA/MC

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

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

KC’s Corner Pocket Bar & Grill1819 N. Fulton Ave.428-2255Under $10/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/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

Main Street Comedy Club217 Main St. 812-453-7636Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Reservati onsKipplee’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

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

Mojo’s Boneyard Sportsbar & Grille4920 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

Piston’s Bar & Grill2131 W. Franklin St. 401-1699Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC

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

RiRa’s Irish Pub Tropicana Evansville701 N.W. Riverside Dr.426-0000$10-$25/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Call for Catering

Roca Bar South1618 S. Kentucky Ave.422-7782$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks/All MajorCredit Cards/Full Bar

Roca Bar North12301 Hwy. 41 North812-868-8898$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Checks/All MajorCredit Cards/Full Bar

The Vault329 Main St(812) 402-0133Under $10/Casual/All MajorCredit Cards/Full Bar/Call for Catering


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(Closed for Season!)

Tin Man Brewing Co.1430 W. Franklin St.618-3227$10-$15/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major CC

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

Lure Seafood & Grill(Owensboro, Ky)401 W. 2nd St (270)686-8202$15-$25/Reservati ons Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar

Madeleine’s Restaurant423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611$15-$25/Reservati ons/Checks/All Major CC/Full BarPar-K Seafood757 South Green River Rd401-5222$10-$15/Casual/All Major CC

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/CC

STEAKHOUSES

Cavanaugh’s Tropicana Evansville421 NW Riverside Dr433-4333Over $25/Reservati ons/Full Bar/All Major CC

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

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

House of Como2700 S. Kentucky422-0572$15-$25//Reservati ons/Checks/Full Bar

Logan’s Roadhouse Steakhouse(East) 1 N. Burkhardt Rd.471-8403(West) 5645 Pearl Dr. 421-0908Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

Longhorn Steakhouse320 N. Green River Rd.473-2400$10-$15/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

N.W. Chop House & Wine Bar(Newburgh, IN) 7799 St. Hwy 66812-853-9500$10-$15/Reservati ons/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar

Outback Steakhouse7201 Indiana St. 474-0005$10-$15/Casual/No Reservati ons/Full Bar/

Smitt y’s Italian SteakHouse2109 W. Franklin St.423-6280

$10-$15/Casual/Reservati ons Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Call for Catering

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/Full Bar/Major CC

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

Fester’s Sportsbar & Grill(Mt Vernon In)10301 Old Hwy 62 W812-985-7333Under $10/No Checks/All Major CC

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

Hagedorn’s Tavern2037 W. Franklin423-0794Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

Highland Inn6620 N. First Ave.402-2544Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Checks/ All Major CC

Hobo Jungle1323 S Barker Ave,491-6229Under $10/Casual/Full Bar All Major CC

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

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

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

LeRoy’s Tavern2659 Mt. Vernon Ave.464-8300Under $10/All Major CC/Full Bar

Lyle Sports Zone Pizza & Pub1404 E. Morgan Ave.425-7729 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/Full Bar

The Nisbit Inn6701 Nisbit Rd812-963-9305Under $10/Cash Only/Full Bar/Call for Catering

The Peephole Bar & Grill201 Main St.423-5171 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

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

Rick’s Sports Bar1531 S. Green River Rd812-477-4088Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

Riverbend Food Factory(Henderson Ky)713 N Green Street270-827-2206Under $10/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//Checks/Full Bar/CC

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

Stockwell Inn4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384Under $10/Casual/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 Cuisine1434 Tutor Lane477-8424Under $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


In Town & AroundFriday, January 30

Elixirs -- Pre Super Bowl PartyRiver City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off Special

5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Family Friendly Live Entertainment

7:00 PM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Rodney Carrington Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt

7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville IceMen vs. Gwinnet Gladiators

8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville -- Branch & Dean

9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Lindsey WilliamsBackstage Bar & Grill -- IceMen After PartyBoogie Nights -- Michael Mania Weekend: Moon Walk FridayDoc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/ DJ TravyElixirs -- Ladies Night / Karaoke & Dance Mix w/ DJ Dew-ItKC’s Corner Pocket --

Karaoke & DJ Legends -- Live EntertainmentLeroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ SparkyNagasaki Inn -- KaraokeThe Vault -- DJ Sammich

10:00 PMKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- GoldilocksLamasco Bar -- Freekbass & BassDblerO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Downfall

11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Bendhova Plenti

Saturday, January 31


7:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt

7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville IceMen vs. Gwinnet Gladiators

8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- John KingLegends -- KaraokeTropicana Evansville -- Branch & Dean

9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- IceMen After PartyBoogie Nights -- Michael Mania Weekend: Thriller Saturday


Boogie Nights -- Karaoke in the Loft Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Honey VinesElixirs -- Kyle Whitaker BandKC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ SparkyNagasaki Inn -- KaraokeThe Vault -- DJ Sammich

9:30 PM Doc’s Nightclub -- Diva Squad Promotions presents the Zodiac Colored Code Bash

10:00 PMLamasco Bar -- Captain MidngihtO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Freestyle

11:00 PM Someplace Else -- Jodie Santana

Sunday, February 1

Leroy’s Tavern -- Watch the BIG GAME here! (7 big flat screen TVs)Lyle’s Sports Zone -- 3rd Annual Super Bowl PartyO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Watch the BIG GAME here!Tropicana Evansville -- Super Bowl Sunday

10:00 AM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Super Bride Sunday

4:00 PM Someplace Else -- Tea Dance & Super Bowl Party (free food & giveaways)

9:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- KaraokeThe Vault -- Lindsey Williams

Monday, February 2

Elixirs -- Free Pool O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville -- Sports NightTropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard

9:00 PMLamasco Bar -- Open Mic Monday

Tuesday, February 3

Elixirs -- Free Pool O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool

5:30 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Tuesday Tasting

6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

6:30 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Curt N Rod

7:00 PM Tropicana Evansville -- The Marlinaires

8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- KaraokeLyle’s Sports Zone -- Karaoke w/ Jamming Jan FryeRi Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz

8:30 PM Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday


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9:00 PM Elixirs -- DJ/KaraokeKC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- College Night / Karaoke & DJLamasco Bar -- Bluesday TuesdayLamasco Bar -- Derrick HowardThe Vault -- Open Mic w/ Shane Espenlaub

10:00 PM O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Open Mic Night

Wednesday, February 4

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

3:00 PM Liquor Locker (Covert) -- Craft Beer Tasti ngLiquor Locker (Heidelbach) -- Craft Beer Tasti ngLiquor Locker (Morgan) -- Craft Beer Tasti ngLiquor Locker (Riverside)

-- Craft Beer Tasti ngLiquor Locker (St. Joe) -- Craft Beer Tasti ngLiquor Locker (University) -- Craft Beer Tasti ngLiquor Locker (Weinbach) -- Craft Beer Tasti ng

5:30 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Monte Skelton

6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark

7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Jake TapleyTropicana Evansville -- The Marlinaires

8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- KaraokeBokeh Lounge -- Acousti c Wednesday w/ Matt SneedCricket’s -- Karaoke w/ DJ DynamicsDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Open Mic

9:00 PM Elixirs -- Karaoke/Dance Party w/ DJ Dew-It


KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- KaraokeThe Vault -- Dancing & Karaoke plus DJ Sammich

10:30 PM Someplace Else -- Karaoke

Thursday, February 5

6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish SessionTropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines

7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team TriviaTropicana Evansville -- Karaoke

8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic ThursdayCricket’s -- Live Entertainment

9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- College NightElixirs -- KaraokeKC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- KaraokeThe Vault -- Live Entertainment

Friday, February 6


6:00 PM River City Recreati on -- Friday Night Bowl Your Head Off Special!


7:15 PM Ford Center -- Evansville IceMen vs. Indianapolis Fuel

8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville -- LYD

8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Matt Sneed

9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Brad LemmonsBackstage Bar & Grill -- College NightBokeh Lounge -- Kati e Watt s DuoBoogie Nights -- Friday Night Dance PartyCricket’s -- Karaoke w/ Randy MarshallElixirs -- Dance Party w/ DJ Dew-ItKC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ Legends -- Troy MillerLeroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ SparkyThe Vault -- DJ Sammich

10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Slick WillyLamasco Bar -- Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty BandO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Junkyard Stereo

11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Chelsey Stephens




Saturday, February 7

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- WKDQ Luke Bryan Live Remote to Giveaway (2 ti ckets to concert 2/11 at the Ford Center)

1:05 PM Ford Center -- UE Men vs. Bradley Braves

2:00 PM Franklin Street -- Second Annual Gumbo Cook-Off

4:00 PM Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Beer Tasti ng


6:00 PM Victory Theatre -- EPO: Music City Hit-Makers


7:15 PMFord Center -- Evansville IceMen vs. Indianapolis Fuel

8:00 PM Legends -- Karaoke w/ DJ BruceTropicana Evansville -- LYD

8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Scott Lindsey

9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- IceMen Aft er Party w/ DJ 8 BallBokeh Lounge -- Brick Briscoe Boogie Nights -- Karaoke in the Loft Boogie Nights -- Stoplight Singles MixerCricket’s -- Live EntertainmentDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- No CurfewElixirs -- Slick WillyKC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ SparkyThe Vault -- DJ Sammich

10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Kings of HollywoodLamasco Bar -- ClusterPluckO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Never Been Caught

11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Chelsey Stephens

Sunday, February 8

2:00 PM Victory Theatre -- EPO: Music City Hit-Makers



5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy MillerTropicana Evansville -- Bob Ballard & Shivaree

7:00 PM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Flashdance the Musical

9:00 PMKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- KaraokeThe Vault -- Lindsey Williams

Monday, February 9



9:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Monday

Tuesday, February 10


9:15 AM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Curious George

12:00 PM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Curious George



6:30 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Curt N Rod

7:00 PM Tropicana Evansville -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band

7:05 PM Ford Center -- UE Men vs. Missouri State Bears

8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- KaraokeBokeh Lounge -- Sips & StrokesLyle’s Sports Zone -- Karaoke w/ Jamming Jan FryeRi Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz


9:00 PM Elixirs -- DJ/KaraokeKC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- College Night / Karaoke & DJLamasco Bar -- Bluesday TuesdayLamasco Bar -- Beat Daddys UnpluggedThe Vault -- Open Mic w/ Shane Espenlaub



O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Pardi GrasO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts



3:00 PM Liquor Locker (Covert) -- Craft Beer Tasti ngLiquor Locker (Heidelbach) -- Craft Beer Tasti ngLiquor Locker (Morgan) -- Craft Beer Tasti ngLiquor Locker (Riverside) -- Craft Beer Tasti ngLiquor Locker (St. Joe) -- Craft Beer Tasti ngLiquor Locker (University) -- Craft Beer Tasti ngLiquor Locker (Weinbach) -- Craft Beer Tasti ng

5:30 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Kati e Watt s


7:00 PM Ford Center -- Luke Bryan: That’s My Kind of Night Tour 2015Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Monte Skelton Tropicana Evansville -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band

8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- KaraokeBokeh Lounge -- Acousti c Wednesday w/ Angel RhodesCricket’s -- Karaoke w/ DJ DynamicsDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Neil Yockey

9:00 PM Elixirs -- Karaoke/Dance Party w/ DJ Dew-ItKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- KaraokeThe Vault -- Dancing & Karaoke plus DJ Sammich

10:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Aft er Concert Throwdown w/ Brad Lemmons





American Legion Kapperman Post #44 -- Mardi Gras Party Backstage Bar & Grill -- Mardi Gras Menu & DrinksO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Pardi GrasStockwell Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration

6:00 PMRi Ra Irish Pub -- Irish SessionTropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team TriviaTropicana Evansville -- Karaoke

8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic ThursdayCricket’s -- Live Entertainment


Friday, February 13

American Legion Kapperman Post #44 -- Mardi Gras Party Backstage Bar & Grill -- Mardi Gras Menu & DrinksKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Mardi Gras Celebration / Cajun FoodO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Pardi GrasStockwell Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration


6:00 PM Franklin Street -- Mardi Gras Franklin CrawlRiver City Recreation -- Friday Night Bowl Your Head Off Special!

7:00 PM Ford Center -- UE Women vs. Southern Illinois SalukisTropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt

8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville -- Top Tier Band

8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Josh Merritt



9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- College NightBackstage Bar & Grill -- Pre-Valenti ne’s Day Dance Party w/ DJ Jon JBokeh Lounge -- Michelle SheltonBoogie Nights -- Shred Your Ex / 90’s NightCricket’s -- Karaoke w/ Randy MarshallElixirs -- Dance Party w/ DJ Dew-ItKC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ Legends -- Ed Rodimel’s 1 Man MonsterLeroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ SparkyThe Vault -- DJ Sammich

10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Gonzo’s ToyboxLamasco Bar -- Calabash O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Sideshow Romance

11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Ladies Night


American Legion Kapperman Post #44 -- Mardi Gras Party Backstage Bar & Grill -- Mardi Gras Menu & DrinksCancun Mexican Restaurant -- Valenti ne’s Day PartyKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Mardi Gras Celebrati on / Cajun FoodO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Pardi Gras

Stockwell Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebrati on

12:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- 28th Annual Mardi Gras Celebrati on w/ Bob Minnett e

4:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- 28th Annual Mardi Gras Celebrati on w/ Deja Blu 5Franklin Street -- Mardi Gras Grand Parade


7:00 PM El Rio -- Comedy Party NightOld Nati onal Events Plaza (The Centre) -- The Really Big Show; Late NightTropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark Duo

8:00 PM American Legion Kapperman Post #44 -- C’est La Vie (Live Music)Backstage Bar & Grill -- Valenti ne’s Day Bash w/ The PitsDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- 28th Annual Mardi Gras Celebrati on w/ Boscoe FranceKoodie Hoos -- Open Mic


Night w/ Bryan DowlerLegends -- Karaoke w/ DJ BruceTropicana Evansville -- Top Tier Band

8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Sean Lawson

9:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Valentine’s Day w/ The Honey VinesBoogie Nights -- 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day BallBoogie Nights -- Karaoke in the Loft Cricket’s -- Rik Hilborn Elixirs -- Glastones w/ Junkyard StereoKC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ SparkyThe Vault -- DJ Sammich

10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Gonzo’s ToyboxLamasco Bar -- OsiellaO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- The Katie Watts Band

11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Valentine’s Day Show w/ Trey Alize & Monroe Fitzgerald

Sunday, February 15

American Legion Kapperman Post #44 -- Mardi Gras Party Backstage Bar & Grill -- Mardi Gras Menu & Drinks

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Mardi Gras Celebration / Cajun FoodO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Pardi GrasStockwell Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebration

2:00 PM Ford Center -- UE Women vs. Illinois State Redbirds

5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller

6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville -- Top Tier Band

7:30 PMVictory Theatre -- Styx


11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Mardi Gras Show w/ Trey Alize & Monroe Fitzgerald

Monday, February 16

American Legion Kapperman Post #44 -- Mardi Gras Party Backstage Bar & Grill -- Mardi Gras Menu & DrinksElixirs -- Free Pool KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Mardi Gras Celebration / Cajun FoodO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Pardi Gras




O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free DartsStockwell Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebrati on


9:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Monday


American Legion Kapperman Post #44 -- Mardi Gras Party Backstage Bar & Grill -- Mardi Gras Menu & DrinksCancun Mexican Restaurant -- Mardi Gras Party Elixirs -- Free Pool KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Mardi Gras Celebrati on / Cajun FoodO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Pardi GrasO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool Stockwell Inn -- Mardi Gras Celebrati on

5:30 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Shane EspenlaubBackstage Bar & Grill -- Tuesday Tasti ng


7:00 PM American Legion Kapperman Post #44 -- Curt N Rod (Live Music)Tropicana Evansville -- Bob Green Band

7:05 PM Ford Center -- UE Men vs. Drake Bulldogs

8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- KaraokeCricket’s -- Mardi Gras Mask the Date Party (free beads!)Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Fat Tuesday w/ The IdgitsLyle’s Sports Zone -- Karaoke w/ Jamming Jan FryeLyle’s Sports Zone -- Fat Tuesday Party Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz


9:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Mardi Gras Masquerade w/ 1 Man MonsterElixirs -- DJ/KaraokeKC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- College Night / Karaoke & DJKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Dueling PianosLamasco Bar -- Bluesday TuesdayLamasco Bar -- Mardi Gras w/ Honey Roy BandThe Vault -- Open Mic w/ Shane Espenlaub



O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts3:00 PM Liquor Locker (Covert) -- Craft Beer Tasti ng



Liquor Locker (Heidelbach) -- Craft Beer TastingLiquor Locker (Morgan) -- Craft Beer TastingLiquor Locker (Riverside) -- Craft Beer TastingLiquor Locker (St. Joe) -- Craft Beer TastingLiquor Locker (University) -- Craft Beer TastingLiquor Locker (Weinbach) -- Craft Beer Tasting

6:00 PMTropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark

6:30 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Ben Dahlquist

7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro --

Katie WattsTropicana Evansville -- Bob Green Band

8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- KaraokeBokeh Lounge -- Acoustic Wednesday w/ Shane EspenlaubCricket’s -- Karaoke w/ DJ DynamicsDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Lacey Chaddock

9:00 PM Elixirs -- Karaoke/Dance Party w/ DJ Dew-ItKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- KaraokeThe Vault -- Dancing & Karaoke plus DJ Sammich10:30 PM Someplace Else -- Karaoke


6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish SessionTropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark

7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team TriviaFord Center -- Disney on Ice: Princesses & HeroesTropicana Evansville -- Bob Green Band

8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic Thursday/Comedy ShowcaseCricket’s -- Live Entertainment



Friday, February 20

11:00 AM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Go Red for Women Luncheon

5:00 PM St. Benedict Cathedral -- Fish Fry


6:00 PM River City Recreation -- Friday Night Bowl Your Head Off Special!

7:00 PM Ford Center -- Disney on Ice: Princesses & HeroesTropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt

8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville -- McKenzie’s Mill

8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Corey Rowe

9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Scott WinzingerBackstage Bar & Grill -- College NightBokeh Lounge -- Matt Sneed &

Jake MartinBoogie Nights -- Fast Forward FridayCricket’s -- Karaoke w/ Randy MarshallElixirs -- Dance Party w/ DJ Dew-ItKC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ Legends -- Katie Watts & The IdeasLeroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ SparkyThe Vault -- DJ Sammich

10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Hairbangers BallLamasco Bar -- Evol LoveO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Stompbox 40

11:00 PM Someplace Else -- Calvin Brooks


10:00 AMOld National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Kentucky Reptile Expo

11:00 AM Ford Center -- Disney on Ice: Princesses & Heroes

3:00 PM Ford Center -- Disney on Ice: Princesses & Heroes

4:00 PM Winetree (East) -- Beer Tasting


7:00 PM Ford Center -- Disney on Ice: Princesses & HeroesTropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s


Piano Bar) -- Bob & MattVictory Theatre -- EPO Classics: Mozart! (and Salieri)

8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Rachel TimberlakeLegends -- Karaoke w/ DJ BruceTropicana Evansville -- McKenzie’s Mill

8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Jenny’s Bad Hair Day

9:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Brick Briscoe Boogie Nights -- 2nd Annual Pajama JamBoogie Nights -- Karaoke in the Loft Cricket’s -- Live EntertainmentDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Blind PlayboysElixirs -- Gonzo’s ToyboxKC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ SparkyThe Vault -- DJ Sammich

10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Never Been CaughtLamasco Bar -- Acoustic AnonymousO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Stompbox 40

11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Alejandra Light & Calvin Brooks

Sunday, February 22

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Daytona 500 PartyRick’s Sports Bar -- Daytona 500

1:00 PM Ford Center -- Disney on Ice: Princesses & Heroes

5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy MillerFord Center -- Disney on Ice: Princesses & HeroesTropicana Evansville -- Steve Greenwell Trio


Monday, February 23


6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville -- Sports NightTropicana Evansville 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Monday






7:00 PM Henderson Fine Arts Center -- Thunder Drums of China (Peking Acrobats performing with JIGU)Tropicana Evansville -- Stompbox Trio

8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- KaraokeLyle’s Sports Zone -- Karaoke w/ Jamming Jan FryeRi Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz


9:00 PMElixirs -- DJ/KaraokeKC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- College Night / Karaoke & DJLamasco Bar -- Bluesday TuesdayLamasco Bar -- Kyle BledsoeThe Vault -- Open Mic w/ Shane Espenlaub



O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

3:00 PM Liquor Locker (Covert) -- Craft Beer TastingLiquor Locker (Heidelbach) -- Craft

Beer TastingLiquor Locker (Morgan) -- Craft Beer TastingLiquor Locker (Riverside) -- Craft Beer TastingLiquor Locker (St. Joe) -- Craft Beer TastingLiquor Locker (University) -- Craft Beer TastingLiquor Locker (Weinbach) -- Craft Beer Tasting

5:30 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Katie Watts


7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Joel Knapp & Cassy Jo Anderson


Tropicana Evansville -- Stompbox Trio

8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- KaraokeBokeh Lounge -- Acousti c Wednesday w/ Melissa RoseCricket’s -- Karaoke w/ DJ DynamicsDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe

9:00 PM Elixirs -- Karaoke/Dance Party w/ DJ Dew-ItKC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- KaraokeThe Vault -- Dancing & Karaoke plus DJ Sammich



6:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish SessionTropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard Duo

7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team TriviaTropicana Evansville -- Stompbox Trio

8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge

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Open Mic ThursdayCricket’s9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- College NightElixirs -- KaraokeKC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- KaraokeThe Vault -- Live Entertainment

Friday, February 27

5:00 PM St. Benedict Cathedral -- Fish Fry

5:30 PM Tin Fish -- Family Friendly Live Entertainment6:00 PM River City Recreati on -- Friday Night Bowl Your Head Off Special!

7:00 PM Ford Center -- UE Women vs. Indiana State SycamoresTropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt

8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville -- Rob Caudill’s Tribute to Rod StewartVictory Theatre -- The Keystone Light Friends of the Bob & Tom Show Comedy Tour


8:30 PM Lyle’s Sports Zone -- John Hurst

9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Brad LemmonsBackstage Bar & Grill -- College NightBokeh Lounge -- 2 Miles BackBoogie Nights -- Disco RodeoCricket’s -- Karaoke w/ Randy MarshallElixirs -- Dance Party w/ DJ Dew-ItKC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ Koodie Hoos -- Joel Knapp & Cassy Jo AndersonLegends -- Michelle SheltonLeroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ SparkyThe Vault -- DJ Sammich

10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Fox FamilyLamasco Bar -- Roots of a RebellionO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Sideshow Romance

11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Open Stage


1:00 PM Ford Center -- UE Men vs. Illinois State Redbirds

4:00 PM Winetree (North) -- Beer Tasti ng

5:30 PMTin Fish -- Family Friendly Live Entertainment

7:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt Victory Theatre -- “It Takes a Village” (musical stage play)

8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Highway RunLegends -- Karaoke w/ DJ BruceLyle’s Sports Zone -- Karaoke w/ Jan Frye

9:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Deja Blu 5Boogie Nights -- Saturday Disco Dance FeverBoogie Nights -- Karaoke in the Loft Cricket’s -- Live EntertainmentDeerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Calabash Elixirs -- MinxKC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ Leroy’s Tavern -- Karaoke w/ SparkyThe Vault -- DJ Sammich

10:00 PM KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- LoCashLamasco Bar -- vesselO’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Throw the Horns featuring Joe Smith


If you’ve spent any time at Old Chicago, either here in town or at other locations, you’re most likely familiar with the restaurant’s World Beer Tour. The “frequency program” was established by the franchise as a way to get customers in touch with a variety of different beers – 110 in all (new ones are rotated in periodically, but the total number remains the same). There’s no deadline to complete the tour, but the many incentives to do so include entry into the Hall of Foam plus a plaque on the wall immortalizing your efforts and a “badge of honor” sweatshirt. For those who don’t have the time or patience to go around the world, Old Chicago also offers various Mini Tours throughout the year which feature eight to 12 beers and run for about three weeks. If that sounds more your speed, then you’ll also be happy to know that a free t-shirt waits at each finish line. Speaking of t-shirts…During the last half of January, Old Chicago staged their hugely popular I Love Beer Mini Tour which grants customers the power to pick the beers. To promote the annual tour, the franchise holds a nationwide t-shirt design contest and out of thousands of entries – and

against all odds – the last two winners have been homegrown. Local graphic designers Libby Nelson and Sarah Bohrer beat out all comers in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Sam Schaffer, Manager of Old Chicago on the Lloyd, could not be more thrilled. “Having local patrons like Sarah and Libby be highlighted as prize winners out of every Old Chicago in the nation is just amazing. We’re just super-excited,” he says. Shortly after winning in 2014, Nelson also took top honors for a 106.1 KISS FM t-shirt design contest (the proceeds of which benefitted St. Jude). She went to school for advertising with a minor in marketing but always practiced graphic design on the side, eventually going full time in the field. “I sort of fell into being a professional graphic designer for an ad agency for the past eight years,” Nelson says. “I worked at what used to be Keller Crescent and then became 10 Over 12. Now I’m working as a meeting and event coordinator, but I’m still freelancing graphic design on the side.” Her current projects include the design and layout of a new local fashion magazine. In addition to winning the latest I Love Beer Mini Tour t-shirt contest, Bohrer

has also designed two Tin Man Illustrator Glasses (#5, Dec ‘13 and #15, Nov ’14). By day, the USI graduate with a BA in Graphic Design and BS in Advertising is a Creative Supervisor at Dan’s Comp; her responsibilities include BMX catalog production (worldwide), email designs, web banners, t-shirts and stickers as well as local ads and billboards. It’s a work-intensive position that eats up most of Bohrer’s time and energy, but she loves it. “Dan’s keeps me really busy, but I feel very satisfied and don’t feel the need to indulge too much in [extracurricular] graphic design – only as time allows,” she says. “I tend to do other things like gardening and cooking. I need the diversity.”To honor the artistic achievements of Nelson and Bohrer, Old Chicago uploaded $500 onto their OC Rewards Card for food and beverage only (“no alcohol,” Schaffer clarifies) along with a booklet for a year’s worth of free pizza. “It’s our way of saying thank you for helping out our community.” – TE For more info about the World Beer Tour and Mini Tour, visit oldchicago.com.

localtalent Libby Nelson & Sarah Bohrer

Libby Nelson Sarah Bohrer


“We used to go down to the river for water, walk for miles – no transportation, no electric,” local reggae artist Zion says of his childhood growing up on the Island of Dominica. “We used to carry the water on our heads, sometimes six or seven trips just to fill the drum. Everything was hard labor.”It was the sort of existence that few of us, if any, have experienced – only heard about. And to hear Zion tell of his upbringing on the island is a sobering reality check. As a young boy, he was raised by his grandmother. His mother was here in the US filing paperwork for him: immigrations, passport and Visa applications – all in an effort to make a better life for Zion. Up to the moment that he first set foot on American soil in Florida at the age of nine, he had no idea what to expect. However, he was not disappointed. “It was mind blowing,” the 37-year-old says with palpable excitement even all these years later. “Lights everywhere; the food was different. I took a liking to it very fast.”

His struggles on the island stuck with him, though. While on a trip to St. Croix to renew his Visa, Zion first picked up a guitar to express his inner turmoil; he rarely put it down. “There was lots of playing till 3 a.m., keeping my parents up and developing calluses on my fingers,” he says. Just 16 at the time, his gift for heartfelt storytelling set to moving melodies caught the attention of Screwface Records. The Virgin Islands-based reggae label released Zion’s first cassette which received airplay and sold well in local stores. “I decided that I really needed to pursue music, because it was a gift,” he says.

Inspired by the positive approach of Bob and Ziggy Marley and Lucky Dube, in particular, Zion found himself at odds with the youth of the day. “Kids my age weren’t listening to lyrics with a conscience,” he says. “I was always drawn to spiritual music.” Interestingly, he would also be drawn to Kentucky, of all places (he met a woman…) – and eventually made his way to Evansville in 2001 to help raise her son; in time, they got married and had two kids. Once here, the challenge of playing reggae music in a country town became apparent but Zion found his niche with acoustic performances at a wide range of venues: bars, restaurants, schools and wineries, even political events. He continues to add shows to his local and regional resume. “The reactions are always dynamic,” he says. “At every gig, people approach me and tell me that my music is very relaxing, like a cruise going to an island somewhere.”

Now remarried to his back-up singer, Rosalyn, Zion is intent on going international. He has connections to the Marley family and a solid marketing plan but due to financial restrictions, is currently without

a booking agent. “I have no one to really help me, because I am an independent artist,” he explains. Still, he is moving forward with the recording of his new album, World Revolution, covering the cost of distribution and packaging. The hurdles do not faze him, whether financial or geographic; it’s all about patience. “I can only take one step at a time. I’m a firm believer in the Almighty, and I believe that he has a time for everything.” - TE

Follow Zion on Facebook and check out his fantastic album Crying For Freedom on Skank Records.

Zionsoundboard

Sarah Bohrer


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

Daniel Knight • 3This American Pale Wheat Ale is brewed in Brown County. It pours up a dirty, murky looking straw color with a tall thick white head that sti cks around for a few minutes. The aroma is fruity, reminding me of canned peaches. Hops are there, but very light. The fl avor is typical of an American wheat with mostly wheat and mild citrus and herbal notes. I found this beer to be very mild and drinkable yet somewhat typical and unremarkable.

Paul Bragin • 4A very thick white head crowns this golden colored beer when poured into a wheat glass. The fi rst scent noti ceable with this beer is wheat, followed by a hint of banana. The same fl avors remain when drinking the beer, although the banana seems to come through more on the fi nish. The beer has great carbonati on and its 4.5% ABV make it an excellent choice during the summer to pair with lighter dishes.Jabez Marti nez • 3The beer poured a cloudy dark yellow with good carbonati on. This beer had a grassy fl avor to it but I was expecti ng more of a crisp wheat. It was decent but not what I was expecti ng.

Daniel Knight • 4.5I’ve consumed several of these in the past and was happy to see it appear in this month’s line-up. It pours a clear gold with a foamy white head that sett les, ready to deposit lace around the glass on the drink down. Smell is of hops, apricot, and citrus aromas. The taste mostly follows with citrus hoppiness on the fi nish. This IPA has a good level of carbonati on and a crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a very good beer with an awesome citrus hop presence that makes it enjoyable and easy to drink.

Paul Bragin • 4.5A thick white head rests on top of a golden colored beer. Any nose within a mile radius can smell the hops on this one, which have both pine and citrus notes from aggressive hopping. The hop fl avors remain while sipping the beer, especially in the very long fi nish. Faint hearted beer drinkers will want to avoid this one, but people who love hops will defi nitely enjoy this beer, especially when paired with spicy foods.

Jabez Marti nez • 4This is a clear, amber colored beer and I could smell the hops right away. I liked the 7.5 % ABV and its crisp fl avor. The hops fl avor wasn’t too overbearing. It was prett y sweet and easy to drink.

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Yellow Dwarf Wheat Ale

Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale

Fat Head’s Head Hunter IPA

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Daniel Knight • 4Here’s an American Brown Ale you’ll not likely soon forget. It pours up a rich, dark brown (like a cola) color with a beige, two fi nger head that mostly dissipates aft er a few minutes but leaves a lot of lacing. The nose is fi rst of molasses and roasted malts with notes of hops and spices. The fl avor is not for the faint of heart with bold roasted malts, burnt brown sugar, hops and more. Overall, there’s a good balance of carbonati on and a crisp mouthfeel. Another great example of what Dogfi sh Head brings to the table.

Paul Bragin • 4.5A tan head tops this dark brown ale. It’s a cross between a Scotch ale, IPA and brown ale. Sweet malt notes fi rst fi ll the nose, with hop scents coming later. The sweet malt conti nues when fi rst drinking the beer, with roasted malt and hops coming through in the fi nish. This beer could be paired with lighter dishes like vinaigrett e based salads, but also stands up to hearti er dishes like smoked meats and stews.

Jabez Marti nez • 5This is a dark creamy beer with a 7.2 % ABV. I loved this beer. It had the spicy hops and deep rich fl avor. I think the caramel fl avors sort of calm down all the hops and make this a great beer.


a sweet fi nish but the overall taste is somewhat shallow and watery for a beer being sold as a doppelbock.

Paul Bragin • 4.5A tan head quickly forms on this dark beer. The scent profi le features roasted malt along with a hint of hops. The taste contains more of the roasted malt, but the beer seems lighter on the tongue than expected for a dark beer. This seasonal off ering will be in stores unti l March, and fans of dark beers will defi nitely want to try this one while it’s available. Pair it with richer meat dishes.

Jabez Marti nez • 3.5 This is a clear brown beer that looks prett y good. Unfortunately, it was on the extremely light side. I could taste the sweet caramel but not much more than that. I was wishing for a litt le more character but it was just OK.

Daniel Knight • 2.75Leinie’s Big Butt pours a clear, deep amber color with a foamy, tan two fi nger head that ulti mately fades to a creamy collar and light surface covering. The aroma is nice and presents a deep, malty aroma with caramel and just a hint of hops. The fl avor is roasted malts up front with some toff ee and bready nuances. It off ers high carbonati on and

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1.) There’s about 2.5 pints of CO2 dissolved in a pint of beer.2.) Light that’s bouncing inside the head on a pint is what makes it a diff erent colour to the beer.3.) When someone pulls you a pint, they are actually pushing the beer.4.) The glass you drink out of aff ects the taste of your beer.5.) When you open a bott le of beer, the air in the bott le suddenly depressurises, condensing into a ti ny cloud of water vapour.htt p://www.factslides.com/s-Beer


arts & activitiesFeb. 6: Litt le Rembrandts “Hearts for Me & You”

Cherish those creati ve moments with your litt le Rembrandts at John James Audubon Museum. Art classes meet once a month on Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., with a variety of themes and art materials. Dress for a mess and discover the world of art with Miss Kim. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registrati on is required. Ages 3-6; cost is $5.

John James Audubon Museum: 3100 U.S. Highway 41 N., Henderson, K. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Feb. 6 (exhibit conti nues through March 16): Romance in the Rain Forest: An Orchid Escape Preview

Enjoy the beauty of a tropical jungle full of blooming orchids, waterfalls, and exoti c animals while enjoying South American fare and cocktails in the Amazonia exhibit at Mesker Park Zoo. The evening also includes live music, art demonstrati ons and a chocolate dessert bar. Att endees will have the opportunity to support the Zoo by bidding on silent aucti on items. Call Mesker Park Zoo for more informati on.

Amazonia, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden: 1545 Mesker Park Dr. 812-435-6143.

Feb. 7 & 8: EPO - Music City Hit-Makers

Bluebird Café meets Symphony Hall! Nashville’s hott est Grammy-winning songwriters are backed by Evansville’s hott est orchestra! Meet the songwriters behind the hits of Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood and more. Songwriter Brett James and friends perform songs from the ABC hit series Nashville – “Telescope” and “Change Your Mind” – and the original song “Free” writt en for the Boston Pops.

Victory Theatre: 600 Main St. 812-422-2215. Show ti mes: 2/7 (7 p.m.); 2/8 (2 p.m.)

Feb. 8: Flashdance! The Musical

Celebrati ng its 30th Anniversary, the pop culture phenomenon Flashdance is now live on stage. With electrifying dance at its core, Flashdance! The Musical tells the inspiring and unforgett able story of Alex Owens, a Pitt sburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night When romance with her steel mill boss threatens to complicate her ambiti ons, Alex learns the meaning of love and its power to fuel the pursuit of her dream. Flashdance! The Musical features a score that includes the biggest hit songs from the movie, including the Academy Award-winning ti tle song “Flashdance - What a Feeling,” “Maniac,” “Gloria,” “Manhunt” and “I Love Rock & Roll.” In additi on to these hits, 16 brand new songs have been writt en for the musical with music by Robbie Roth and lyrics by Robert Cary and Robbie Roth.

Old Nati onal Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770. 7 p.m.

Feb. 11: Luke Bryan - That’s My Kind of Night Tour 2015

Luke Bryan will extend his highly successful “That’s My Kind of Night Tour” with a winter leg in early 2015. The 2014 tour has produced sell outs in each market it’s played including four sold-out stadium shows with crowds of 225,000 fans, two sold-out concerts in New York City’s Madison Square Garden, a string of double-play dates that broke venue att endance records and he became the debut country act to play Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Randy Houser and Dusti n Lynch will open the 2015 winter leg.

Randy Houser took country fans and industry insiders by storm with the 2013 release of his Stoney Creek Records album How Country Feels. Scoring three consecuti ve No. 1 hits with the ti tle track, “Runnin’ Outt a Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss,” Houser also earned an American Country Award for Most Played Radio Track: Male (“How Country Feels”) and his fi rst No. 1 as a songwriter (“Goodnight Kiss”). His new single, “Like a Cowboy,” is the fourth release from How Country Feels and was writt en by Houser and Brice Long. Previous successes include Houser’s 2009 Top 5 hit “Boots On” and debut power ballad, “Anything Goes.”

Broken Bow Records’ Dusti n Lynch occupies a unique place in today’s country music. Thanks to his classic sensibiliti es, he’s been heralded as the heir to George Strait’s throne. Yet with one listen to his Gold-selling, two-week #1 smash, “Where It’s At,” it’s obvious the young Tennessee nati ve knows how to combine his traditi onal infl uences with an edgy intensity that places him at the vanguard of today’s contemporary country scene.

Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Blvd. 812-422-2215. 7 p.m.

Feb. 14: The Really Big Show: Late Night 2015

Hosted by 14WFIE Chief Meteorologist Jeff Lyons, this event is a community variety show that brings together some of the Tri-state’s best musicians, dancers, comedians and entertainers. The show starts at 7 p.m. with a VIP Curtain Call recepti on following immediately aft er. The 2014 Really Big Awards Show raised over $90,000 to help provide services to approximately 750 individuals with disabiliti es served by The Arc of Evansville. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children age 12 and under. VIP Tickets include prime show seati ng and admitt ance to the Curtain Call Recepti on following The Really Big Show. The Curtain Call Recepti on includes hors d’oeuvres, desserts, beer, wine and soft drinks, music, and a silent aucti on which benefi ts the Bayleigh Pauckner Endowment and the Child Life Center. If you or your family and friends would like to att end the Curtain Call Recepti on, you can purchase a $100 VIP ti cket beginning January 2nd.

Old Nati onal Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770. 7 p.m.


Feb. 15: Styx

The 2015 Styx tour is fi nally here and you are invited to see it live this year as the band embarks on their latest concert series! Known for classic rock radio standards such as “Come Sail Away,” “Renegade,” “Blue Collar Man,” “Fooling Yourself” and “Too Much Time on My Hands,” rock legends Styx have sold over 30 million records worldwide. Styx fans are one of a kind and they love the unique sound, incredible vocals, and the unbelievable energy that make Styx’s live music one of a kind.

Victory Theatre: 600 Main St. 812-422-2215. 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 21: EPO Classics - Mozart! (and Salieri)

Much has been writt en about the relati onship between Mozart and Salieri, a rivalry that was greatly exaggerated in the 1984 fi lm Amadeus. But, in 1786, Mozart’s Impressario and Salieri’s Prima La Musica, Poi Le Parole were actually premiered simultaneously as entries in a competi ti on of musical comedies. Come hear the Overtures to both and decide for yourself which is superior! Sponsored by the Heart Hospital at Deaconess Gateway, the performance also features three more Mozart pieces: Violin Concerto TBD, Masonic Funeral Music and Symphony No. 38 “Prague.”

Victory Theatre: 600 Main St. 812-422-2215. 7 p.m.

Feb. 27: Keystone Light Friends of the Bob & Tom Show Comedy Tour

The Bob & Tom Show and 103.1WGBF present The Keystone Light Friends of The Bob & Tom Show Comedy Tour coming to the Victory Theatre. The tour presents a rotati ng ensemble of the world’s best comedians to stages all across America. Each live comedy show features several headliners heard on The Bob & Tom Show, one of the longest-running and highest-rated radio programs in America and the premiere radio showcase for today’s top comedians. The performance in Evansville will feature comedians David Dyer, Greg Hahn, and Costaki Economopoulos and the Bob & Tom Show News Director, Kristi Lee. This show is recommended for those 18 years old and older.

Victory Theatre: 600 Main St. 812-422-2215. 8 p.m.


It's a new year, and as usual, I'm sure people are already losing track of their resolutions. That doughnut is just too good-looking to put down, and Pretty Little Liars is definitely more interesting than a treadmill. I would hope, however, that any self-promised character upgrades would be a bit easier to hang on to. Forgive me for taking this month's rant on the more serious side for a moment. Personally, I've experienced a lot of loss this past year and even into the new one. The main thought (albeit a bit selfish) that I'm always left with is what I wish I'd done differently with each person. Maybe I could have called, visited, etc. more. I regret circumstances where I could have been there for that person more emotionally, or maybe there was more I could have done to make their stay here on earth more enjoyable. Hindsight is 20/20. Of course, you can't beat yourself up about the shoulda-woulda-couldas; it doesn't change anything, unfortunately. The only thing you can do is focus on the present and constantly challenge yourself to be a better person, friend, child, parent, sibling, friend. This goes for strangers and acquaintances as well. We never know what battle another person may be fighting, and experiences differ so greatly for each individual. As far as we know, we only have one shot in our current consciousness, and the length of time we have is never guaranteed. Not to be cliche, because I'm being entirely genuine when I say this: smile at a stranger. Give REAL hugs to those you care about, and turn the other cheek to those who would try to break you down – their anger toward you is never personal. It may come from a place of hurt that you know nothing about. When you ask someone how they're doing, mean it. Appreciate the intangible gifts people share

with you and the world, and let them know that you appreciate it. Enjoy every instance of beauty, and find strength in places of darkness. You are fortunate. You have life. Don't waste it.

Signed, Whitney Patterson, An Ever-Learning Human

In loving memory of Jim Cooper, Bob Patterson, Leelah Alcorn, Eric Garner, Andrew Paternoster, Michael Brown and Quentin Northington


community & familyFeb. 1-28: Ballroom & Swing Dance Lessons & Clubs

Evansville has dance clubs and lessons for you to enjoy throughout the month. Take inexpensive group lessons, improve your skills, make new friends and fi ll your social calendar every week! No partner? No problem! (* = Means no partner needed for lessons.) Club/ Contact Dances/LessonsCoterie of Evansville Bi-monthly/Nonewww.coterie.info*Dance Hall Weekly/Weeklywww.thedancehall.org*Eagle’s Club Weekly/WeeklyFind them on Facebook (Evansville Eagles Aerie 427)*Evansville River City Bop Club Weekly/Weeklywww.ercbopclub.com*Evansville Swing Cats Weekly/WeeklyFind them on Facebook (Evansville Swing Cats)Friday Night Dance Club Monthly/[email protected] Ballroom Dance Club Monthly/Before Danceswww.metroballroomdanceclub.comCome dance with us! Visit localendar.com/public/evansvilledance.

Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27: Friday Storyti me

Every Friday morning is storyti me in Barnes & Noble, Jr. Bring the young ones for a fun reading adventure that will keep them thoroughly entertained. Barnes & Noble: 624 S. Green River Rd. 812-475-1054. 10 a.m.

Feb. 7: Gumbo Cook-Off on Franklin Street

The Franklin Street Gumbo Cook-Off is back for another round of friendly competi ti on. Gumbo is a Mardi Gras mainstay, a soup/stew of celery, onion, bell peppers, seafood, meat and spices. No two gumbos are the same, so it’s the ideal dish to serve up for competi ti on. Local nonprofi t organizati ons are eligible to enter and partner with Franklin Street

businesses. Entries will be judged in the following categories: Offi cial Judges, People’s Choice, Most Exoti c, Most Spicy and Most Traditi onal. A “tasti ng spoon” for the event is only $10 with all proceeds going to the parti cipati ng organizati ons. You’ll be able to sample all the competi ng gumbos with the opti on to purchase. For more info, visit franklinstreeteventsassociati on.com.West Franklin Street.

Feb. 7,14,21,28: Saturday Storyti me

Every Saturday aft ernoon is a special Storyti me in Barnes & Noble, Jr.! Bring the litt le ones for a laughter-fi lled event complete with a story, treats and a craft .Barnes & Noble: 624 S. Green River Rd. 812-475-1054. 3 p.m.

Feb. 10: Curious George

Centre’d On Kids Children’s Broadway Series presents Curious George, coming to the stage as a Theatreworks producti on, sponsored by Bunny Bread. Join the inquisiti ve, lovable litt le monkey Curious George, star of books, movies and the award winning PBS television show in this delightf ul new musical… All–You-Can-Eat Meatball Day came just once a year. George had been waiti ng all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! On Meatball Day, George helped his friend Chef Pisghetti cook some delicious meatballs, and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd had vanished! Something was keeping people away, something prett y big. And that “something” was Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatballs O’Mati c machine. In despair, Chef Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Determined to help his friend, George goes on a mission to enter the Chef’s meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest….in Rome. With every swing and fl ip, George takes the audience through a fun-fi lled adventure in which he learns more about Rome -- and meatballs…and


the “secret ingredient” to cooking than he’d ever imagined! Recommended for grades K-4. Old Nati onal Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770. Show Times: 9:15 a.m. & 12 p.m.

Feb. 12: Delectable Delights

Come out and support the local chapter of Pulmonary Fibrosis Partners, Inc. at the Delectable Delights event with Chef Rennie. The local chapter is dedicated to bringing awareness, advocacy, and acti on about the disease to the public. The mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundati on (PFF) is to serve as the trusted resource for the pulmonary fi brosis (PF) community by raising awareness, providing disease educati on, and funding research. The PFF collaborates with physicians, organizati ons, pati ents, and caregivers worldwide. For more info, call 812-454-3280 or visit pulmonaryfi brosis.org. Just Rennie’s: 100 SE Fourth St. 6 p.m.

Feb. 13-14: Mardi Gras Franklin Crawl & Grand Parade

It’s a wild weekend of beads, bands, booze and bawdy fun! The Franklin Street Mardi Gras Crawl and Grand Parade bring New Orleans to the Midwest! Start the festi viti es off with the Mardi Gras Franklin Crawl! Use the shutt le provided by Pink Elephant Celebrati ons to travel from Leroy’s Tavern to Lamasco Bar and Grill and all the restaurants, bars, and parti cipati ng locati ons in between for a night of fun, beads, and the best Mardi Gras party in the city! Join thousands of other revelers as they take to the bars and the street for a night of pure Carnivale fun! $5 purchases an armband for the event, and is available at all bars and restaurants. Free shutt le ride and FREE cab ride home at the end of the evening. The next day enjoy the second annual Grand Parade. The parade will be using the same route as the West Side Nut Club Fall Festi val parade, with parade goers lining the street from Wabash Ave of Flags to St. Joe. This family friendly event will off er unique fl oats, tens of thousands of beads, and surprises

around every corner! Through the enti re celebrati on, all of the bars and restaurants are off ering Cajun fare, from gumbo and jambalaya, to fresh oysters and crawfi sh boils!West Franklin Street

Feb. 19, 20, 21, 22: Disney On Ice: Princesses & Heroes

Enter a world of wonder where heroes and hearts prevail. Join Ariel as she yearns to explore the world above the waves and Prince Eric as he breaks Ursula’s slithering spell to reclaim his one true love. See Price Phillip, in a race against ti me to rescue Sleeping Beauty’s Aurora, defeat the evil Malefi cent as she transforms herself into a fi re-breathing dragon! Be there to discover a whole new world with Jasmine and Aladdin. Join Elsa and Anna and the hilarious snowman Olaf, from Disney’s blockbuster hit Frozen, and discover how an act of true love can thaw a frozen heart. High-fl ying jumps, daring acrobati cs, breathtaking skati ng and lovable Disney friends are just a wish away! See Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes, presented by Stonyfi eld YoKids Organic Yogurt, where believing is just the beginning! Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Blvd. 812-422-2215. Show ti mes: 2/19 (7 p.m.); 2/20 (7 p.m.); 2/21 (11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m.); 2/22 (1 p.m., 5 p.m.)

Feb. 20: Go Red For Women Luncheon

The Evansville Go Red For Women Luncheon will be held at the Old Nati onal Events Plaza on Friday, February 20. At 11 a.m. doors will open to the Sponsor Booths and a Pursonaliti es Aucti on. The Luncheon starts at 12 p.m. including Keynote Speaker JoAnne Owens-Nauslar and Open Your Heart. Tickets/Tables must be purchased in advance at: evansvillegored.org. Please join us at the Go Red For Women Luncheon and learn how you can help save lives. Deaconess Health System is the local sponsor of Go Red For Women.Old Nati onal Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770.


Feb. 21: Kentucky Repti le Expo

The Kentucky Repti le Expo features capti ve bred repti les and supplies from some of the top breeders in the country. See fascinati ng repti les, amphibians, spiders, insects, and more! Talk with the experts to learn about what you need to care for these pets. Almost all animals and products are off ered at wholesale prices, which may be over 50% lower than those of pet stores. Come see over 60 vendor tables full of amazing repti les, amphibians, and other exoti c animals! Admission is only $6 for adults and children ages 6 and under get in free. Old Nati onal Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770. 10 a.m.

Feb. 26-28: Evansville River City Bop Club presents Swing Fling

The Evansville River City Bop Club is a growing Swing Dance Club in Evansville Indiana. We have scheduled our annual Swing Fling. For the fi rst ti me this year it will be a three day event at the Holiday Inn North. There will be dancers from St. Louis, Indianapolis, Cincinnati , Louisville, Bowling Green and Evansville in att endance. Holiday Inn Airport: 7101 Hwy 41 N. 812-435-8276. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Feb. 28: River City Masquerade Ball & Aucti on

Community and business leaders alike come together to enjoy friendly bidding wars and walk away with items unavailable at other venues. Guests are encouraged to come masked in secrecy as they enjoy dinner and dancing throughout the evening, all while seeking out their favorite aucti on items. For more info, call 812-464-7800 or visit swirca.org.Tropicana Evansville: 421 NW Riverside Dr.

Feb. 28: PC Pound Puppies Third Annual Hearts for Hounds Dinner Aucti on

PC Pound Puppies handles adopti ons of dogs that come into the Posey County Animal Control shelter. We have been in existence since late 2004, and before we came along dogs that came into the shelter were held 10 days and then euthanized if not claimed. It took some ti me to get there, but the shelter has now been no kill for the last 5-6 years. This would not have been possible without the dedicati on of our small group of volunteers. We will be hosti ng our 3rd Annual “Hearts for Hounds” Dinner & Aucti on Saturday, February 28 at our new home at the Evansville Country Club presented by Animalpalooza. This year’s event will be new and exciti ng! We are asking for sponsors and donati on items for our aucti on. To donate an item for the aucti on please contact Amber Hoover at [email protected] or call 812-760-3491.Evansville Country Club: 3810 Stringtown Rd.


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DevoHardcore Devo Live

Long before “Whip It” cracked the top 20 (and eventually became the soundtrack to a Swiff er commercial), the spud boys from Akron, OH were holed up in a basement creati ng a tortured blues with an arsenal of primiti ve electronics. 1974 was year zero for devoluti on. The band began as a quartet: three Mothersbaugh brothers plus Jerry Casale who handled the bulk of the writi ng. Unsurprisingly, his skewering of male posturing in songs such as “Bamboo Bimbo,” “Subhuman Woman” and “I Need a Chick” was oft en lost on local audiences at the ti me. But now the truth can be told. 40 years aft er the fact (and in tribute to fallen comrades Alan Myers and Bob 2), Devo took the Hardcore material on the road and documented it for our pleasure. Here is sonic proof that there is a Spud.

VisageOrchestral

The return of Visage in 2013 was nothing short of a miracle. Drug use and hard living had all but vanquished front man Steve Strange to the dustbin of new romanti cs. But Hearts & Knives took most everyone off guard, eff ortlessly blending the classic Visage sound from 1980 with a more mature outlook. A year later, Strange and company have once again sidestepped expectati ons. Orchestral sees the likes of “Fade to Grey” and “Damned Don’t Cry” plus new hits backed by a symphony, complete with exquisite string arrangements that only heighten the drama. Strange sounds in complete control, a man intent on sti cking around. – Johnny Fletcher

Get On Up (R)Imagine Entertainment

When biopics are fi lmed, the story is oft en sugar-coated, with scathing details omitt ed, and a rosy glow around the arti st being profi led. This is not the case here. Yes, the Godfather of Soul has been dearly departed for some ti me, but the meat of this fi lm was taken from his own autobiography. The rise, fall, and resurrecti on of the most (or just THE most, arguably) infl uenti al player in the history of music is detailed with a powerful, inspirati onal, someti mes painful, and oft en hurried brush. From the backwoods and streets of Georgia, to the Apollo Theatre, both exciti ng and morti fying stories are laid bare. All aspects give the audience a taste of James Brown, the man, versus a seemingly mythical and untouchable icon. Poverty, abandonment, abuse, a broken home, and jail never stopped him from fulfi lling his vision and showing the world

another way of feeling music instead of just listening. Chadwick Boseman as Brown is more than just award-worthy; his portrayal is unbelievably accurate – speech patt erns, walk, gestures, dance moves and all- down pat. With Dan Aykroyd as manager Ben Bart and the supporti ng role of Nelsan Ellis (True Blood) as Brown’s right-hand man, Bobby Byrd, the fi lm is earthy, edgy, unapologeti c, and dripping with social commentary of the ti mes without being engrossed by it. You may not much like Brown, the man, by the end of the fi lm: he is selfi sh, narcissisti c, and abusive. You will, however, be blown away by his resolve, respect his contributi ons, and get funky in your seat the whole ti me.

The Wind Rises (PG-13)Studio Ghibli

The fi nal fi lm by writer/director Hayao Miyazaki (My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle), The Wind Rises is a fantasti cal and bitt ersweet end of an era. Miyazaki is a pioneer of animated fi lm adaptati on, with stories and illustrati on to entertain audiences of almost any age. Gorgeous landscapes, fun and intelligent dialogue, incomparable characters, and soothing scores took Japanese anime to another level. I actually sort of bristle when someone calls his fi lms anime, because the designati on seems lacking. To me, the fi lms are actually high art. In this Oscar-nominated feature, young Jiro dreams of fl ying by night and aeronauti cal engineering by day. His inspirati on is Caproni, a famous Italian designer, with whom Jiro has fantasized pep talks with – one where Caproni reminds the young boy that their pursuits should never be used for

war. Plagued with poor eyesight, Jiro is unable to become a pilot, but that does not stop him from becoming one of the world’s most esteemed airplane designers during a ti me of domesti c terrorism and heightened military aggression in Japan. The fi lm is also historically educati onal with references to the Great Depression, the Great Kanto Earthquake, the tuberculosis epidemic, and era-specifi c Japanese politi cal history. And the fi lm would not be complete, of course, without one of Miyazaki’s complicated and beauti ful romances. With (American release) voices by Joseph Gordon-Levitt , Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, the fi lm is not the end of Studio Ghibli, but an apt fi nale of Miyazaki’s greatness. – Whitney Patt erson


Charli XCXSUCKERAsylum/ Atlantic/ Neon Gold

Behind every pop hit is that one line or contribution from someone who just kind of disappears afterward. Charlotte Atchison co-wrote and is the hook on Australian rapper Iggy

Azalea’s “Fancy.” Now, let’s separate the two... into different rooms, planets even. Although infinitely more bubblegum than her first album, Charli at least writes her own songs and doesn’t have to use cultural appropriation to make popular music. “Break the Rules” opens the album with youthful energy and could easily be this summer’s anthem. “Boom Clap” is already happening, with pulsing bass, seductive vocals, and a chorus that will be stuck in your head for at least a week. The title song, “Sucker,” is nostalgic and born of a hot-pink version of The Breeders and early house, or a glittery Lorde on uppers. My hope is just that the album isn’t going to be resigned to insanely-repeating Hollister soundtracks. There is a sense of shallow pop naivete, but it’s resolved with an endearingly chipper overall feel and the catchiest of beats. As a co-writer of “I Love it,” (made famous by Icona Pop), Charli didn’t just appear out of nowhere, but even if she’s just now catching your ear, it’s better late than never.

Yellow BellyWho Cares? Head Shot Records

Based out of Carbondale (although, according to Jason Litherland, he wrote most of this album while living in Evansville), Yellow Belly has a sound that’s not very common these days. For

me, it’s reminiscent of shows I used to go to in high school at this private shelter house in the country whose name and actual location currently escape me, for a plethora of reasons. Hill something? Something fest? Anyway, it seems to me that the resurgence is ill-timed for the plastic generation, but I’m pretty ok with it. As per usual with most punk/ska, the timing is spot-on; it’s so tight that if you truly listened, you’d never need a watch. It’s been a long time since I’ve nodded my head this hard and fast. The tracks are angsty and coarse and truthful without being generic; the title track confesses “I’ve been keeping you on the back burner/ my torch held up high/ all I want to do is crawl inside of your mind.” “Sickness” is probably the most straight-forward, and in the true fashion of the genre, two middle fingers up to the system(s). Deep. It’s a truly solid album. Check out Yellow Belly on Bandcamp. Or don’t. They probably don’t care, but it’s worth a try.

cd reviews localmusician spotl ightPerry Dattilo

Dattilo has been in the drumming game since the age of 13. His first band was called Riff Raff, and he developed a style that paid homage to heroes such as Neil Peart, Tommy Aldridge, Dave Weckl, Buddy Rich, Simon Phillips and Vinnie Colaiuta. Soon, Dattilo’s drumming was right up there with the greats. You may have seen him perform in one of his many bands, including Hoosier Daddy, Exodus, Nocturnal and Division.Dattilo has placed in several drumming competitions in Nashville and Evansville including first place in both the Battle of the Feet competition at Mars Drummers Night Out in 2000 and Evansville’s Guitar Center Drum Off in both 2007 and 2009. Most recently, Dattilo placed first in Fastest Feet and third in Fastest Hands in Nashville’s World’s Fastest Drummer Competition. Not only are these accolades noteworthy, but Dattilo is the first person to ever place in both the Feet and Hands categories in the event’s 15 years. What’s really admirable is that he’s more than happy to share his talent. When Dattilo isn’t working on personal projects, he mentors other drummers. Given his success and status, it’s easy to picture future drummers listing Dattilo alongside idols like Neil Peart and Buddy Rich. – Russell Finn


Panda Bear Panda Bear Meets the Grim ReaperDomino

Panda Bear, aka Noah Lennox, returns with his first solo album since 2011’s Tomboy.

Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper might be his prettiest, darkest album yet. On tracks like “Mr. Noah” and “Boy’s Latin,” the album is filled with the repetitive drones and experimental sounds that have become a mainstay for Panda Bear and his Animal Collective brethren. And, if you want the familiar, Grim Reaper is sure to satisfy diehard Animal Collective fans. Fortunately, to those uninitiated to the cult of Animal Collective, Panda Bear succeeds in creating a very accessible album. Curious readers should seek out “Tropic of Cancer,” my personal favorite from the album. With lyrics like “It won’t come back, you can’t come back, you won’t come back to it,” the feel of Lennox approaching middle-age and sonic change really comes out. The end result is a fantastic album with animalistic themes dealing with spirituality and death.

MuteboyMuteboySelf-released

Muteboy is a straightforward project that doesn’t mess around: garage rock power chords,

pounding drum beats, grooving bass guitar. It’s fast and upbeat, and perfect for getting you pumped up on your morning commute or your afternoon jog. The liner notes of the album say “All Songs With No Words,” which is fine, but that’s also my criticism with the album. There are certainly plenty of great instrumental acts out there and Muteboy could be one of them. But the energetic punk-like guitars and driving drums beg for anthemic choruses and angry verses. Vocals could really take Muteboy to the next level, but the album is still strong as is. – Russell Finn

HozierHozierRubyworks/ Island

Andrew Hozier-Byrne, better known as just Hozier, has been asking us to take him to church, but he, in fact, is the one taking us. The hit of monstrous proportions that has been flooding

the airwaves is just the tip of the iceberg. The Irish singer-songwriter and musician with the robust voice and socially-fueled lyrics has put out an entire album of just... genuinely good music. A couple of the tracks are unbelievably radio-ready, which may have been more easily welcomed than “Take Me To Church,” but maybe it’s a sign that tastes are turning a bit to appreciation of people who actually write songs, sing well, and play those things called instruments. Plainly, Hozier is authentic. Although the album sounds vary, there is a cohesiveness present in the mixture of gospel, soul-pop, bluesy compositions that smack a bit of mountain-folk. “In A Week” is a soothing harmony featuring Karen Cowley that sneaks in macabre, visual lyrics about a love from the grave. “Work Song” is a personal favorite, with tangible lyrics “I just think about my baby/ I’m so full of love I could barely eat.” Think Buddy Guys meets David Gray meets The Black Keys. Hozier’s coming in, with a lot to say, but he’s coming in the side door, because he’ll be right there before you even know what’s happening.

Sleater-KinneyNo Cities to Love Sub Pop

I’m not going to lie. I may have hugged my computer when I saw that S-K was coming out with a new album and touring. Touring! Not a big TV watcher, so I’m like, “What’s all

this Portlandia business? LET’S ROCK.” The often-political leading ladies of modern punk are back, although a bit scrubbed and spacey. There’s a staying power, sort of a guarantee, that’s proven once again on this album. It’s autobiographical, public, frank and full. Not a boring moment with tracks like “Price Tag,” with which anyone can relate, and “No Anthems,” which reminds us that bands like Paramore wouldn’t have had a stage without bands like S-K... and how Paramore pales into transparency when compared. Shudder. “Hey Darling” is an ode to the isolation of artists who’ve lost their connection with fans due to becoming almost-famous. The Zeppelin-esque “Fade” finishes out the album, showcasing Tucker’s vocals with eerily prophetic lyrics. The tune closely resembles the old S-K, mostly in message and delivery. This kind of music has been missing from the younger generation, so let’s cross our fingers that this one catches the ones who really need to hear it. Older fans are already on the same page. Move over, boys. The women are back in town.. – Whitney Patterson

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Al’s Corner Pub301 W. Columbia St.(812) 909-2249

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

BackStage Bar524 Main St.(812) 424-5020

Beertropolis830 Lst. Dr.(812) 297-2337

Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar Tropicana421 N.W.Riverside Dr. (Inside LeMerigot)(812) 433-4000

Boogie Nights Tropicana701 N.W. Riverside Dr.(812) 401-0460 Bokeh Lounge1007 Parrett St. (812) 909-0388

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

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

Breakti me Bar & Grill1323 S Barker Ave(812) 602-1756

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

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

Carson’s Brewery Tasti ng Room2404 Lynch Rd.(812) 759-8229

Chilly Willy’s3039 Claremont(812) 423-0726

Club Canopy (Above the Jungle)415 Main St.(812) 425-5282

Corner Bar26688 Mt. Vernon(812) 425-5059

KC’s 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

Dave’s Sports Den701 N. Weinbach Ave.(812) 479-8887

DeerheadSidewalk Café222 E. Columbia(812) 425-2515

Delker’s Bar & MusicHenderson, KY122 N Elm St.(270)-212-9106

Doc’s Nightclub1305 Stringtown (812) 401-1201

Double D’s(Boonville, IN)1206 E. Main St.(812) 897-8813

ElixirsHenderson, KY2044 Hwy 41Ramada Inn(270) 826-6600

Elberfeld Korner Inn15 W. Main(812) 983-4200

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

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

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

Fred’s421 Read St.(812) 423-8040

Hagedorn’sTavern2037 W. Franklin(812) 423-0794

Hammerheads317 Main St.(812) 421-8492

Highland Inn6620 N. 1st Ave.(812) 402-2544

Hobo Jungle1321 S. Barker(812) 491-6229

Hoosiers Lounge(in Tropicana Pavillion)450 N.W. Riverside Dr.(812) 433-4100Hooters4620 Lincoln Ave.(812) 475-0229

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

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

Legends1050 S. Weinbach(812) 476-7444

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

Lyle Sports Zone Pizza & Pub1404 E. Morgan Ave.(812) 425-7729

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

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

Old Chicago6500 Lloyd Expwy.(812) 401-1400

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

Penny LaneCoff eehouse600 S.E. 2nd St.(812) 421-8741(East) 2004 Washington Ave.

Phoenix Nightclub & Event Center111 S. Green River Rd.(812) 401-5949

Piston’s2131 W. Franklin St.(812) 401-1699

The Pub1348 Division St.(812) 423-2121

Rick’s Sports Bar1531 Green River Rd.(812) 477-4088

RiRa’s Irish Pub Tropicana701 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

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

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

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

Sidetrack Tavern664 E. Illinois St.(812) 423-0828

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

Sports Book Bar & Grill Tropicana701 N.W. Riverside Dr.(812) 401-0309

Tin Fish300 W. JenningsNewburgh, IN(812) 490-7000

Tin Man Brewing Co.1430 W. Franklin(812) 618-3227

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

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

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

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