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Eagles open homestand with 20-point win

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16th-ranked University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball opened a five-game homestand with a 20-point win over Lincoln College, 81-61, Sunday afternoon at the Screaming Eagles Arena. USI goes to 6-1 overall, while Lincoln is 5-9 in 2019-20.

USI hung on for a five-point advantage, 40-35, at the end of the first 20 minutes. The Eagles, who generated their offense from the outside by hitting six-of-14 from beyond the arc, had built an advantage of 16-points, 35-19, with 6:08 to play in the first half before the Lynx used a 16-5 run to cut the margin to five at the intermission.

USI senior guard Darnell Butler led the Eagles’ offensive attack early with 12 of the first 17 points on four three-point bombs. Junior forward Emmanuel Little followed by nearly producing a double-double in the first half on eight points and nine rebounds.

The first seven minutes of the second half saw the Eagles push the lead back out to 16 points, 55-39. The margin continued to grow until it reached 20 points with 10:15 to play, 62-42, and again with 7:37 left, 67-47.

The Lynx made one last run at the Eagles, surging with an 8-2 run to cut the margin to 11 points, 69-58, with 5:00 to play. After a quick USI timeout, the Eagles re-established command of the contest by scoring 12 of the final 15 points for the 81-61 final.

Butler and Little finished the second half and the game tied for the game-high with 18 points each. Butler, who scored six in the second half, was six-of-11 from the field, five-of-eight from beyond the arc, and one-of-two from the line, while Little was seven-of-16 from the outside and four-of-five from the stripe.

Little also posted his first double-double of the season with a game-high and season-best 15 rebounds.

Senior guard Joe Laravie rounded out the USI double-digit scorers with 11 points, in addition to dishing a team-high five assists. He was five-of-12 from the field and one-of-one from the line.

USI resumes the five-game homestand Saturday when it hosts King University (TN) for a 3 p.m. tip-off. King, currently, is 7-3 and is slated to play Emmanuel College December 18 before coming to USI.

The Eagles lead the series with King, 3-1, after falling to the Tornado last year, 86-80, in the Physical Activities Center. Little led the Eagles with 24 points and seven rebounds, while guard Alex Stein had 20 points.

Sheriff Wedding to Appoint New Chief Deputy

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Vanderburgh County Sheriff Dave Wedding announced today that he will appoint Major Noah Robinson to the rank of colonel and his second in command to take over from retiring Chief Deputy John Strange III.

Major Noah Robinson is an 18 year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office. Major Robinson was a patrol officer with the Owensboro Police Department before joining the Sheriff’s Office in 2001. He spent eight years assigned to the Operations Division where he served as a patrol deputy and later as a field training deputy. He later moved up the ranks, serving as a sergeant in the Professional Standards Unit and then as a lieutenant in the Administration Division. Major Robinson will continue to serve as the executive commander of the Administration Division until his appointment as chief deputy later this month.

Sheriff Wedding said, “I am very excited to have Noah Robinson assuming the role of my chief deputy. I have relied on Noah heavily over the years and know he has what it takes to assist me in leading this agency. He possesses extensive operational and administrative experience and is well respected by his fellow office members.”

Chief Deputy John Strange, who is retiring on December 27, 2019, after 33 years of full time service, will transition to a part-time role as the assistant chief deputy with the rank of lieutenant colonel. Sheriff Wedding explained, “I am fortunate that John agreed to remain with our agency as a member of my leadership team and to serve as a resource for our entire command staff.”

The future chief deputy will assume his new role beginning December 27, 2019, which is the effective date of Chief Deputy John Strange’s retirement from full time service.

Major Noah Robinson is a graduate of Castle High School and attended the University of Southern Indiana where he obtained an Associate’s Degree in Social Science and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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“IS IT TRUE” DECEMBER 16, 2019

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?

IS IT TRUE that is no greater ambassador of goodwill than a homegrown non-partisan community newspaper?  …that local newspapers can serve as a “Community Watchdog” by sounding the alarm when the citizen’s rights are being violated? …we realize that a community can have no greater ambassador of goodwill than one which keeps its citizens informed about their accomplishments, failure, and triumphs?
IS IT TRUE that some of our elected officials seemly forgotten that the first amendment to the U. S. Constitution states “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the rights of the people to peaceably assemble, and to petition the government for redress of grievance”?
IS IT TRUE we wonder if local attorney Charles Berger ever receive the information he requested from the EVCS?
IS IT TRUE we hope that members of the Evansville City Council will defer any decision concerning increasing the proposed monthly “Single -Stream” recycling fee to 25% for City residents at this evening’s Council meeting?  …City Council members should take a little more time to study this issue?  …that “business 101” always warns that one should never negotiate under pressure?
IS IT TRUE we wonder if any of our readers have seen any “Street Sweepers” in action during the last 6 months?  …if so, did anyone observe the “Street Sweepers” deposit any water on the roadway while sweeping the streets?
IS IT TRUE that Democrat Amy Back is posturing to run for the Vanderburgh County Council At-Large seat?  …that Amy has an impressive resume that makes her uniquely qualified to serve on the Vanderburgh County Council?  …if she decides to run for the Vanderburgh County Council seat she will make one heck of a candidate?
IS IT TRUE that many small-town Mayors across the country are suffering from a new political disorder called “Buttigieg Derangement Syndrome (BDS)”?… “Buttigieg Derangement Syndrome” is what causes small town Mayors to look in the mirror and start singing “Hail to the Chief” because this political disorder makes them believe because they have been elected Mayor in places that have no national visibility at all that they can follow Mayor Pete’s path to become President of the United States?
IS IT TRUE when small-town politicians that preside over an increasing crime rate and a mediocre economy get national attention, every pissant politician who rides in parades hearing “Hail to the Chief” in their own mind catches “Buttigieg Derangement Syndrome”?…that this political disorder may be contagious enough to infect the thinking of current Mayors too?…it may already have done so?
IS IT TRUE last week we posted that” the owner of the City-County Observer was recently approached by a group of local financially successful business investors asking him to consider publishing a printed Sunday newspaper on their behalf for the Evansville/Vanderburgh County area? …that the real truth is that they would really like to outright purchase the City-County Observer?
IS IT TRUE to our surprise we received four (4) unsolicited inquiries of individuals from people that are interested in purchasing the City-County Observer? …the owner of the City-County Observer told them that his criteria to sell to potential buyers is that they must pledge to remain an “Independent Non-Partisan Community Newspaper” that encourages “Good Public Policy”?
IS IT TRUE that the 3rd District County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave (R) is running for re-election and will have over $100,000 in the bank by December 31st? …Commissioner Musgrave, will also make history by becoming the first female to ever be elected three (3) times as a Vanderburgh County Commissioner?
IS IT TRUE that 1st District County Commissioner Ben Shoulders (D) is running for re-election and will have over $125,000 in the bank by December 31st?…that Commissioner Shoulders will be the first person to win re-election as a District One Commissioner since Rick Borries in 1992?
IS IT TRUE we are told that Deputy Treasurer Dottie Thomas is gearing up to announce her intentions to run for the Vanderburgh County Treasurer position during the next election cycle?  …that Dottie has a solid reputation of serving the taxpayers in a non-partisan manner?  …Dottie Thomas is extremely likable and hard working?
IS IT TRUE that today’s “Readers Poll” question is: What are the chances of former Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel being elected Indiana Attorney General?
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Today’s City Council Meeting

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City Council Meeting on DECEMBER 16, 2019 at 5:30 P.M In The Civic Center
 

AGENDA

 

I. INTRODUCTION

 

Agenda Attachment:
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM

 

Memo Attachment:
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE R-2019-32 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 8230 Burch Park Drive Petitioner: Jason Barisano Owner: David R. Patterson Requested Change: M2 to M1 Ward: 5 Elpers Representative: Jason Barisano, Lamar Architecture & Design, LLC.
R-2019-32 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE R-2019-33 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 601 W. Tennessee Street Petitioner: Phillip R. Hooper Owner: KR Properties LLC Requested Change: M2 to R2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Phillip R. Hooper
R-2019-33 Attachment:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2019-16 An Ordinance to Vacate a Public Right of Way in Evansville, Indiana, Being All That Part of Hillcrest Terrace Lying South of Block Four (4) and North of Block Three (3) in Alberta Place No. 2, An Addition to the City of Evansville, As Per The Plat Thereof, Recorded in Plat Book “H”, Page 236 in the Office of the Recorder of Vanderburgh County, Indiana and Bounded on the East by Walker Avenue and on the West by the CSX Transportation Right-Of-Way. Sponsor(s): Brinkmeyer Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Adams Discussion Date: 12/16/2019 Notify: Thomas Keith, Andy Easley Engineering, Inc.
G-2019-16 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE G-2019-17 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.125.010 (Social Status of African American Males) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 12/16/2019
G-2019-17 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE G-2019-18 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.05-090 of the Evansville Municipal Code to Increase Curbside Refuse Collection Fees Sponsor(s): Brinkmeyer, Elpers Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 12/16/2019
G-2019-18 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE G-2019-19 An Ordinance Creating Chapter 10.60 (Regulation of E-Scooters) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Mercer Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 12/16/2019
G-2019-19 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE G-2019-20 An Ordinance Granting Certificates of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2020 (Dave’s Taxi Service) Sponsor(s): Mosby Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 12/16/2019
G-2019-20 Attachment:
F. ORDINANCE G-2019-21 An Ordinance Granting Certificates of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2020 (Yellow Checker Cab Company) Sponsor(s): Mosby Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 12/16/2019
G-2019-21 Attachment:
G. ORDINANCE G-2019-22 An Ordinance to Vacation of Certain Public Ways or Public Places Within The City of Evansville, Indiana, Commonly Known as a Portion of South Frederick Street Between East Walnut Street and Lloyd Expressway Sponsor(s): Mosby Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Adams Discussion Date: 12/16/2019
G-2019-22 Attachment:
H. ORDINANCE R-2019-26 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 257 259 E Mulberry Street Petitioner: Sarah Schuler Owner: Albion Fellows Bacon Center Requested Change: C1 & R2 to C1 Ward: 4 Weaver Representative: Sarah Schuler, VPS Architecture
R-2019-26 Attachment:
I. ORDINANCE R-2019-28 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 200 and 206 Washington Avenue Petitioner: Evansville Brownfields Corp. Owner: Evansville Brownfields Corp. Requested Change: R4 to C2 w/UDC Ward: 4 Robinson Representative: Carolyn Rusk, Evansville Brownfields Corp.
R-2019-28 Attachment:
J. ORDINANCE R-2019-29 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 217 W. Franklin Street Petitioner: Richard Mills Owner: Schneider Properties LLC Requested Change: R4 to C4 w/UDC Ward: 3 Melcher Representative: Richard Mills, Mills-Wallace
R-2019-29 Attachment:
K. ORDINANCE R-2019-30 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1571 Wedeking Avenue Petitioner: Ruth Brinkley Owner: Doris A. Kissel Requested Change: R1 to R3 Ward: 3 Melcher Representative: Ruth Brinkley
R-2019-30 Attachment:
L. ORDINANCE R-2019-31 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 3314 Washington Avenue Petitioner: Theresa L. Weber Owner: Theresa L. Weber Requested Change: R1 to R2 Ward: 3 Melcher Representative: Kristine Beauchamp
R-2019-31 Attachment:
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council is Monday, January 13, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
B. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

ADJOURNMENT

Commentary: Impeachment Then, Impeachment Now

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Commentary: Impeachment Then, Impeachment Now

December 16, 2019    Posted by

By John Krull
TheStatehouseFile.com 

INDIANAPOLIS – My Republican friend was so certain.

“Impeachment will backfire on the Democrats,” he said. “Just like it did on us when we tried it with Clinton.”

My friend isn’t the only one who thinks that way. Many of his fellow Republicans and more than a few Democrats feel that impeachment will boomerang on whoever tries it.

John Krull, publisher, TheStatehouseFile.com

Because that’s what they’ve been told for years.

The conventional wisdom is that impeachment hurt Republicans and helped Democrats 20 years ago.

Maybe yes.

Maybe no.

It is true that during the impeachment battle involving President Bill Clinton two decades ago that Clinton’s poll numbers were strong throughout.

But after that, things become more complicated. That’s the way it is with history. Its lessons rarely are clear or simple.

That’s why anyone using history as a guide should do so with caution. History is good for explaining how we got to the moment we’re experiencing. It’s less good at predicting what will come in the days ahead.

That is particularly true when it comes to comparing Clinton’s impeachment and trial in the U.S. Senate and the similar fate that now is inevitable for President Donald Trump.

There are parallels between the two situations, to be sure.

America during Clinton’s presidency was, like America now, a divided land led by a man who exacerbated the divisions. Clinton, like Trump, was a leader who inspired fierce devotion or fiery opposition, with little in between. And Clinton’s impeachment, like Trump’s, was largely partisan warfare.

Beyond there, things get murkier.

When Republicans sought to impeach Clinton two decades ago, he enjoyed public approval ratings of more than 60 percent. At one point, during the impeachment battle, Clinton’s public approval number climbed to higher than 70 percent.

At no point did public approval for his impeachment climb above 44 percent.

Trump, on the other hand, so far is the first president since modern polling began to never achieve a public approval number at or above 50 percent while in office. And the poll numbers supporting his impeachment and removal from office hover just on either side of 50 percent.

This is where things get interesting.

While Clinton’s numbers stayed strong all through his impeachment crisis, they dropped as soon as his trial in the U.S. Senate ended and he was acquitted.

That’s because the focus of the national discussion changed. It stopped being about whether a U.S. president should be removed from office. And it started being about whether the American people approved of how Clinton had conducted himself.

It turned out that many people who thought impeachment too drastic a remedy for the problem also really didn’t like the way Clinton had dishonored the presidency. Once the threat of his removal was passed, they felt free to say so.

When the next election rolled around, even though America was enjoying the sort of peace and prosperity that generally rewards the party in power, Clinton’s vice president, Al Gore, lost the White House to Republican George W. Bush.

Gore blamed his defeat on the lingering resentment over Clinton’s moral and ethical lapses – what pundits at the time referred to as “Clinton fatigue,” exhaustion with all the drama surrounding a president who had to be the center of attention everywhere and all the time.

Does that sound like anyone else we know?

Let’s be clear. There were other factors that led to Gore’s defeat. He was not an electrifying candidate. And the Electoral College, then as now, gave disproportionate weight to rural, conservative voters in presidential elections – which is why Gore lost the race even though he captured more popular votes than Bush did.

But the reality is that fighting to protect Bill Clinton had costs for Democrats. What should have been a slam-dunk election for them turned out to be a nail-biter, one that they lost.

Does that mean Donald Trump’s impeachment will prove to be a disaster for Republicans?

Not necessarily.

But it does mean that the outcome to this moment in our national story is a lot less clear than some like to think.

History is just that.

History.

FOOTNOTE: John Krull is the director of Franklin College’s Pulliam School of Journalism and publisher of TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

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HELP US REACH OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GOAL– GIVE BACK TO LE ALUMNI

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As 2019 draws to a close, we at LE are grateful for an amazing year full of people and community connections.  This year brought a significant change for LE—we updated our name! “Leadership Everyone” fully upholds our mission of diversity and inclusion, recognizing our wide net of influence and desire to include all people.  Also this year, we honored over 175 Celebration of Leadership nominees, welcomed 71 individuals as LE Alumni (a third of which received scholarships), began training volunteers for Regional VOICE and facilitating visioning sessions, and supported the region through our commitment to the betterment of our community.
Building on our previous VOICE success, Leadership Everyone is currently initiating Regional VOICE in five counties—Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Henderson! This regional effort will include visioning and strategic action on a large scale. We had great success with VOICE in Evansville, and we can’t wait to see how this project will build and unite the whole region. You are invited to join us!
With plans for an incredible 2020, we ask you to join us with your generous financial support that will ensure our change-making work continues into 2020 and beyond.
Why give?  Simple. With your support we can:
  • Continue to provide retreat scholarships for those unable to meet the cost
  • Expand VOICE into the five surrounding counties
  • Sustain our mission of transforming community

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR DECEMBER 16, 2019

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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE AREA

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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE AREA
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Healthcare Administrative Assistant
TriState Functional Wellness – Evansville, IN
$22,880 – $30,000 a year
Meet and greet patients as they enter our office. Always have a pleasant personality.Healthcare experience is helpful but not required.
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Medical Office Assistant – Access Center
Deaconess Health System 3.7/5 rating   446 reviews  – Evansville, IN
This position is key to centralized patient appointment scheduling. Candidates must possess the ability to provide a positive patient oriented experience for…
Dec 12
Branch Office Administrator- Evansville, IN
Edward Jones 3.9/5 rating   1,536 reviews  – Evansville, IN
With you here, our business can multiply. As an important member of the team at Edward Jones, you can play a major role in our continued success, while…
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Administrative Assistant
Centennial Wealth Solutions – Evansville, IN
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Administrative Assistant to Children’s Pastor
Bethel Church – Evansville IN – Evansville, IN
$31,000 a year
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Dec 6
Office Operations Assistant
St. Vincent, IN 3.7/5 rating   4,936 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Office Assistant – Pulmonology – Full-Time Days – St. Vincent Medical Group Sleep Center – Evansville, IN. Vincent has been serving central and southern Indiana…
Dec 10
Administrative Clerk, Foundation Accounting/Finance and Administration – N19112NA
University of Southern Indiana 4.3/5 rating   107 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$10.66 an hour
Provide backup support for other Finance and Administration staff during peak work times or absences. The University of Southern Indiana’s Foundation Accounting…
Dec 12
Office Assistant
Trinity Tech Solutions – Evansville, IN
$9 an hour
Manage phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages etc.). File, organize and clean company offices when necessary.
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Dec 10
Medical Front Desk Receptionist-Float
Tri-State Orthopaedic Surgeons – Evansville, IN
Flexibility to work between the hours of 6:30am and 6:30pm, as well as some Saturdays. Front Desk Receptionist Job Description Form 10.32.
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Dec 9
Front Office Team Member
Heartland Dental 2.8/5 rating   554 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Front Office Team Member – Business Assistant. Come Join our Successful Dental Practice as an Office Assistant – Business Assistant.
Dec 6
Office Assistant – Oncology
St. Vincent, IN 3.7/5 rating   4,936 reviews  – Newburgh, IN
Office Assistant – Oncology – Full-Time Days – St. Vincent Medical Group Oncology – Newburgh, IN. Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Primary duty is Phone Operator.
Dec 6
Front Desk Receptionist
Redbanks Towers and Apartments – Henderson, KY
$7.50 – $8.00 an hour
Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately. Notifies company personnel of visitor arrival. High school or equivalent (Required).
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Dec 10
Front Desk Receptionist
EyeCare Consultants – Evansville, IN
Responsive employer
Eyecare Consultants has an opening for front desk receptionist. This position facilitates the patient registration and check-in process of the medical office…
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Administrative Assistant to Children’s Pastor
Bethel Church – Evansville IN – Evansville, IN
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Front Desk Receptionist
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THE MONTHLY SCOOP ON THE ARTS IN INDIANA COMMUNITIES

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The Monthly Scoop on Arts in Communities
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, September 2017 L-R: Elizabeth Ledo, Mickey Rowe (photo: Zach Rosing)

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Indiana Repertory Theatre. (photo: Zach Rosing)

Creativity is the secret to a thriving economy.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the production of all arts and cultural goods in the U.S. added $764 billion to the economy in 2015, including a $21 billion international trade surplus—a larger share of the nation’s economy than transportation, tourism, and agriculture.

The nonprofit arts industry alone generates $166.3 billion in economic activity annually—spending by organizations and their audiences—which supports 4.6 million jobs and generates $27.5 billion in government revenue.

One organization contributing to that staggering figure and working hand-in-hand with its community is the Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT).

In 2017, the IRT presented The Curious Incident of the Dog in he Night-Time. Based on the best-selling novel by Mark Haddon, this Tony Award-winning play tells the story of an autistic teen’s courage and growth as he solves a neighborhood mystery. The IRT was one of the first regional theatres granted rights to the play, and was the very first production to cast the leading role of Christopher with an actor who identified on the autism spectrum. Speaking with Playbill actor Mickey Rowe expressed how important his casting was towards creating opportunities for performers who are on the spectrum. This national attention raised local awareness of the production and its subject matter, allowing the IRT to work within our community and better serve audiences with differing sensory needs.

The theatre consulted with Access and Inclusion expert Talleri McRae, as well as the Autism Society of Indiana, Anthem, Hands on Autism, and others. With their assistance, we were able to craft a theatre-going experience for a wider audience base, including preparatory materials for attending the theatre, designated quiet areas, hand-held manipulatives, and full sensory-friendly performances.

One of the most moving moments to reflect the benefits of these efforts occurred during a post-show discussion, during which a student on the autism spectrum asked Mr. Rowe, with awe, how he was able to be married, have children, and perform in a professional play. This student had never envisioned a future in which such seemingly commonplace relationships and opportunities were available to someone who is autistic, and the example set by Mr. Rowe and this production opened up exciting new possibilities for many people around the country.

As you’re going your holiday shopping this November, consider gifting arts and cultural experiences to your friends and family!

River City Coffee + Goods

Midwestern songwriters John Davey and Eric DeLong perform at River City Coffee + Goods

Shop local and drink coffee at this creative business to watch.

When River City Coffee + Goods opened in 2016, they wanted to provide a place for local makers to showcase their high quality, handmade goods. They knew that Evansville was a great place to live with so many talented people and wanted to give the community a unique shopping experience to showcase those talented makers!

River City carries products from over 60 artisans including locally made soap, leather goods, Evansville branded merchandise, locally grown flowers, stationery and a gift for every occasion. River City’s vision for connecting others who share a passion for our community can be seen best in their Meet the Maker pop-up’s, trivia nights, workshops and daily in the café.

Indiana Artisan Store Front, Camel Indiana

Art available for purchase inside the Indiana Artisan location in Carmel, Ind.

Support 100 Indiana Artisans all in two convenient locations.

Metalsmithed jewelry, handmade wood instruments and hand-turned wood bowls, both quirky and stately pottery, elegant and whimsical glasswork, hand-stitched leather notebooks, hand-painted silk scarves, handwoven rugs, and handmade furniture join small batch barbecue sauces, mustards, a wide variety of cookies made by the Sisters of St. Benedict’s Monastery Bakery, turtles as big as your hand, thick and thin noodles, a great variety of hand-ground pastas, apple butter and applesauce, honey, wine truffles, and more!

Child coloring her own mural design

A young mural designer at work in Putnam county. Project made possible in part by CreatINg Places.

Friends tell friends about funding.

We’re here for a good alliteration and sharing opportunities to help bring the arts to communities across our state. Take a look at what we’ve rounded up for you this month.

Start prepping for your IAC Arts Project Support grant application – applications will open mid-December. Communities and organizations have used this special funding for a number of things from murals to performing arts series in local parks. The opportunities are endless! Contact your Regional Arts Partner to bounce around some ideas.
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