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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE AREA
“PEPPA PIG’S ADVENTURE” IS MAKING A STOP IN EVANSVILLE, IN AT VICTORY THEATRE APRIL 9
“Peppa Pig’s Adventure!†Extends its Successful Tour to Evansville on April 9
The tour recently marked its 400th performance with 600,000 tickets sold
Peppa Pig’s Adventure!, one of the most successful family theater tours in history, today announced the extension of its current tour include the Victory Theatre on April 9, 2020. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22, 2019 at 10am (local venue time).
Tickets can be purchased at Ford Center Ticket Office and www.victorytheatre.com.
In Peppa Pig’s Adventure!, Peppa Pig gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunchboxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventure, full of games, laughter and live music. The happy campers soon settle down to sleep and listen to the gentle pitter- patter of rain. Safe and warm inside their tents, the excited group can look forward to morning time, when there will be lots of muddy puddles to jump and play in.
The live stage show recently celebrated its 400th performance and has sold more than 600,000 tickets to date. The wildly adored brand for preschoolers and their parents reached a new level of popularity this summer with the release of Peppa’s first album and the internet buzzed with a series of Peppa Pig memes. Celebrities from Nicky
Hilton, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert to rappers Lil Nas X and Iggy Azalea, and even Princess Charlotte are among die-hard fans.
Peppa Pig Live! is based on Entertainment One’s (eOne) top-rated animated series that airs daily on Nick Jr.
For tickets, VIP packages – which include meet and greets with the characters – and tour merchandise, visit www.peppapigliveus.com.
University of Evansville Partners With Barnes & Noble College to Manage Campus Bookstore
The University of Evansville has partnered with Barnes & Noble College to manage its campus bookstore operations. The transition process will begin during the week of November 25, and the bookstore will reopen under Barnes & Noble College management on Friday, December 6.
The Barnes & Noble College bookstore will provide a social and academic hub to drive success for the campus community. Through an extensive offering of affordable learning materials, including new, used and digital books, a robust textbook rental program and a Price Match program, Barnes & Noble College will drive significant cost savings for UE students. Barnes & Noble College will also offer an enhanced assortment of school merchandise including apparel, gifts, school supplies, and more, which students, faculty and alumni can browse both in-store and online.
“We’re thrilled about the Barnes & Noble College partnership,” said Donna Teague, Vice President for Fiscal Affairs and Administration. “Perhaps most exciting are the new access tools for students and faculty, along with cost saving opportunities for our entire campus community.”
The bookstore will further drive access and affordability on campus through its offering of open educational resources (OER) and OER-based digital courseware.
Additionally, faculty will gain access to Barnes & Noble College’s new Adoption & Insights Portal (AIP). The adoption portal was developed by Barnes & Noble College to solve challenges faced by higher education administrators and faculty in the areas of discovering, selecting, and managing course material adoptions. With AIP, faculty and staff can easily manage and submit course material adoptions each term, and academic leadership can view real-time adoption rates and submission progress at the school or departmental level and communicate directly with faculty from within the portal.
“At Barnes & Noble College, our mission is to act as a complete support system for the schools we serve. We are incredibly excited to join the University of Evansville campus community, driving affordability, access and achievement for UE students and faculty,” said Barry Brover, Executive Vice President, Barnes & Noble College.
Barnes & Noble College currently operates more than 770 campus stores nationwide. For more information about Barnes & Noble College’s services and locations, visit www.bncollege.com.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Davieon Jamal Burris: Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony)
Yusef Abdul Williams: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony)
Jeremy Dewayne Birdwell: Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor)
Travis Lee Reese: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Heather Celeste Dolin: Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Alexius Dededrianna Neal: Battery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 5 Felony), Battery resulting in bodily injury to a public safety official (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony)
Alishia Marie Sharp: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)
UE Earns NABC Team Of The Week recognition
NABC Honors Schools At Each Level
The University of Evansville, Wingate University, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Missouri Baptist University and South Georgia State College have been selected as the first NABC Teams of the Week of the 2019-20 season.
NCAA Division I – Evansville
Head Coach: Walter McCarty
Evansville pulled off one of the biggest upsets in recent college basketball memory last week, winning at No. 1-ranked Kentucky on Tuesday, 79-75. The Purple Aces held UK to just 37-percent shooting on their way to becoming just the 35th unranked team in NCAA history to beat No. 1 on its home floor. Evansville followed the performance two nights later with an 89-71 victory over IU-Kokomo to improve to 3-0 this season.
UE’s latest honor adds to what has been an unbelievable week of publicity after defeating top-ranked Kentucky last week. March Madness digital reporter Andy Katz named the Purple Aces the “Team of the Week†on Monday. The program received votes in both the Associated Press and Coaches Polls, ranking 30th and 39th in those rankings, respectively.
DeAndre Williams garnered Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week recognition for the second time in as many weeks on Monday as he continues to lead the team in scoring and rebounding.
This weekend, the Aces head to Nassau, Bahamas for the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase. Evansville opens the tournament on Friday evening against East Carolina.
Baby Shark LIVE AT OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA
“BABY SHARK LIVE!†WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE A SPLASH ACROSS NORTH AMERICA WITH A STOP IN EVANSVILLE AT OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA on MARCH 5 AT 6 PM
Pinkfong and Round Room Live are proud to announce that Baby Shark Live! the brand new, fully immersive concert experience, will continue to make a splash across North America and play over 70 cities this Spring. The live tour of the viral sensation will continue its run starting March 1, 2020, in Independence, MO. The hit show will swim to new markets including Los Angeles, Seattle, and Toronto. Tickets for Evansville’s March 5thshow will go on-sale this Friday, November 22 beginning at 10 AM CST. For tickets and additional information, visit babysharklive.com.
“We’re thrilled to bring Baby Shark Live! to so many new markets across North America,†says Stephen Shaw (the tour’s producer and co-president of Round Room Live). “This is a cultural phenomenon and we are very pleased how families have responded to Baby Shark live on stage.â€
The Fall tour leg of Baby Shark Live! began in Spartanburg, SC and played to excited families across the country. The smash-hit show sold-out performances across the country during the 6-week run and was seen by nearly 100,000 fans.
As previously announced, Baby Shark Live! will visit the 2019 World Series Champions in Washington, DC in June 2020 and, following sold-out performances this Fall, the tour will play repeat engagements in Pittsburgh, PA, and Chicago, IL. A full list of markets going on sale this week can be found at Babysharklive.com. Additional dates and cities will be announced soon.
The live show is based on Pinkfong’s viral earworm and global dance phenomenon, Baby Shark. Fans of all ages will delight as Baby Shark joins up with his friend Pinkfong to take an adventure into the sea, singing and dancing through new and classic songs including Five Little Monkeys, Wheels on the Bus, Jungle Boogie, Monkey Banana Dance and of course, Baby Shark!Â
Baby Shark, Pinkfong’s global hit song about a family of sharks, has climbed the charts and connected with fans around the globe. After entering the Billboard Hot 100 at #32, the song has had a 17-week streak in the Top 50 while topping the Kids Digital Song Sales Chart. The Baby Shark Dance video has over 3.8 billion views, making it the 5th most viewed video in the history of YouTube.
Tickets for Baby Shark Live’s Spring tour go on-sale to the general public on Friday, November 22. Fans can visit babysharklive.com now for tour dates, ticket information and one-of-a-kind meet and greet packages. Follow Baby Shark Live! social media for pre-sale access and exclusive tour content.
USI kicks off NCAA II Tournament Friday at #1 GVSU
The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team kicks off the 2019 NCAA Division II Tournament and Midwest Regional Friday when they play top-ranked and number one seeded Grand Valley State University at noon (CST) in Allendale, Michigan.
The bottom half of the Midwest Regional bracket features fourth-seeded Ashland University (14-4-1) and fifth-seeded McKendree University (15-3-3) is slated for a 9 a.m. (CST) kickoff Friday.
The winners of the USI-GVSU and Ashland/McKendree match advances to play for the right to advance to the Midwest Regional championship game Sunday at noon (CST) in Allendale.
The second half of the Midwest bracket will be played at Walsh University in Canton, Ohio, Thursday and Saturday. Second-seeded Walsh (16-4-0) plays seventh-seeded University of Indianapolis (13-4-1) in the 9 a.m. (CST) match, while third-seeded University of Findlay (14-2-1) takes on sixth-seeded Rockhurst University (14-5-0) in the noon (CST) match. The winners play Saturday at noon (CST) at Walsh for the right to advance.
The Central Region will host the Midwest and its regional championship game, in addition to the NCAA II quarterfinal match December 5-8. The site, exact dates, and times are to be determined after the second round of the regionals.
Coverage of all of the Eagles’ action in the NCAA II Midwest Regional, including links for live stats, audio and video broadcasts, can be found on GoUSIEagles.com. More information about the NCAA II Women’s Soccer Tournament can be found at NCAA.com, including the bracket for the entire 56-team field.
Week 12 – Eagle NCAA II Tournament Notes
USI in the NCAA II Tournament:Â USI is making its second appearance in the NCAA II Tournament after a 21 year wait. The last time the Eagles were in the NCAA II Tournament, they defeated Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2-1, in double-overtime on the road before falling in the NCAA II Tournament quarterfinals to Ashland University in triple-overtime, 1-0.
Eagles post three-straight upsets to win GLVC Tournament:Â The Eagles won their first GLVC Tournament title with three-straight upsets. USI, which was the seventh seed, defeated second-seeded University of Indianapolis, 1-0, third-seeded Rockhurst University, 3-0, and grabbed the conference title on penalty kicks after tying top-seeded McKendree University.
In the GLVC:Â USI leads the GLVC with 103 points on a league-best 34 goals, and 35 assists. The Eagles are fourth in defense with a team 0.68 goals against average.
Scoring Leaders: Sophomore forward Katlyn Andres has taken over the team scoring lead with 21 points on eight goals and five assists. Junior forward Maggie Winter follows close behind with 16 points on seven goals and two assists. Junior defender Madelyne Juenger is tied for the team lead with Andres with five assists.
Between the posts:  Freshman goalkeeper Maya Etienne leads the Eagles in goal with a 12-6-2 record, a 0.69 goals against average and a USI single-season record 10 shutouts, and 91 saves during her first collegiate campaign.
Schoenstein is in his 4th year: USI Head Coach Eric Schoenstein is in his fourth season as the head coach of the Eagles, producing a 41-25-9 mark, the 2019 GLVC Tournament championships, a share of the 2018 GLVC regular season title, three-straight GLVC Tournament appearances, and an appearance in the NCAA II Tournament.
USI vs. GVSU:Â USI trails in the all-time series with GVSU, 5-1, with the Lakers taking the last five meetings. The Eagles won the initial meeting, 1-0, in overtime in 2002 in a neutral site match-up at UIndy.
GVSU in 2019:Â The Lakers are 19-1-0 and ranked number one nationally. GVSU, which won the GLIAC Tournament title, has outscored its opponents, 88-5.
USI vs. Ashland:Â Ashland leads the all-time series with USI, 3-1, including the 1998 NCAA II Tournament quarterfinal game. USI, which won the first match-up, 3-1, in 1996, has not played the Ashland Eagles since a 4-2 loss in 2014 in a neutral site match at Ohio Dominican University.
Ashland in 2019:Â Ashland is 14-4-1, but is 2-3-0 in its last five matches. The Ashland Eagles fell in the semifinals of the GLIAC Tournament last weekend.
USI vs. Rockhurst:Â Rockhurst has had the upper hand with the Eagles all-time, leading 13-3-2, after USI posted the GLVC Tournament semifinal win, 3-0. in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Rockhurst in 2019:Â The Hawks are 14-5-0 in 2019 and finished third during the GLVC regular season and lost to USI in the GLVC Tournament semifinals.
Murder Arrest – Justin Brewer
The Evansville Police Department has made a second arrest in the shooting death of 25 year-old Delvin Mitchell.Â
A joint investigation of members of the Evansville Police Department, FBI Violent Crimes Task Force, FBI Underwater Evidence Search Team, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Indiana State Police Firearms Examination Unit, and the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office has led to charges of Murder filed against 32 year-old Justin Robert Brewer.
On January 25, 2019, shortly after midnight, EPD Officers responded to a call for shots fired in the 2300 block of Frisse Avenue. Officers arrived and found Mitchell to be deceased. He was a victim of a shooting.Â
As the investigation proceeded, the FBI Underwater Evidence Search Team responded to Evansville to assist. The FBI’s dive team located the murder weapon from Pigeon Creek near Diamond Avenue. Evidence collected at the crime scene was compared to and matched with the recovered weapon.
During the course of the investigation, interviews, evidence, and electronic data that was collected has led to the arrest warrant of Brewer for the murder. Brewer is being held in Knox County, Indiana.Â
Amber Brewer, the wife of Justin Brewer, was charged with Mitchell’s murder on September 25, 2019 and is currently being held in Henderson, Kentucky.
More information will likely be released later this week.
If anyone has knowledge or information about this shooting, please call the Evansville Police Department at 812-436-7979 or the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME.
USI Women’s Basketball visits Ferris State Saturday
University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball returns to action Saturday at 11 a.m. (CST) when it travels to Big Rapids, Michigan, to take on Midwest Region foe Ferris State University. Game time was moved up an hour due to Ferris State hosting the GLIAC Volleyball Tournament Saturday night.
Saturday’s game will be aired live on 95.7 The Spin, while live stats, audio and video, if available, can be accessed at GoUSIEagles.com.
USI (1-0) is coming off a 52-45 win over then No. 11 University of Central Missouri last week. Junior guard Emma DeHart and senior guard Kiara Moses each had 11 points to lead the Screaming Eagles, who rallied from a 13-point first quarter deficit to earn the win.
USI Women’s Basketball Notes
• USI opens Screaming Eagles Arena with win. USI Women’s Basketball christened its brand new home with a 52-45 come-from-behind win over No. 11 Central Missouri last Wednesday. The Eagles rallied from a 13-point first-quarter deficit to earn the season-opening victory after holding the Jennies to just 31 points throughout the final 33 minutes of the contest.
• Screaming Eagles Arena. The Eagles’ game against Central Missouri marked the first-ever regular-season basketball game in Screaming Eagles Arena. USI Women’s Basketball played in the Physical Activites Center from 1980-81 to 2018-19, posting a 363-194 record all-time at the PAC, including a 217-81 record under Head Coach Rick Stein.
• USI earns first win over nationally-ranked opponent since 2017. The Eagles’ win over then No. 11 Central Missouri marked USI’s first victory over a Top 25 opponent since they defeated No. 25 Grand Valley State, 53-44, at the Bellarmine Thanksgiving Classic November 25, 2017. Central Missouri also represented the highest-ranked opponent the Eagles have defeated since taking down No. 9 Drury, 84-78, at the PAC February 4, 2017.
• New Start time. USI’s game with Ferris State has been moved up an hour due to the Bulldogs’ playing host to the GLIAC Volleyball Tournament. Tip-off is now slated for an 11 a.m. (CST) start time.
• About Ferris State. The Bulldogs are 2-1 and host Midwest Region opponent Ursuline Thursday before taking on the Eagles Saturday. Junior guard Adrienne Anderson leads the Bulldogs with 16.0 points, while senior center Brayene Benner is averaging a team-high 6.0 rebounds per appearance. Junior guard Shaniya Huggins leads the Bulldogs with 3.7 assists per contest.
• Busy slate ahead. After playing just one game throughout the first two weeks of the season, the Eagles’ schedule gets a lot more congested as USI will play five games in an 11-day span. In addition to the Eagles’ visit to Ferris State, USI hosts Hillsdale November 26 before traveling to Louisville, Kentucky, to take on Tampa and Tiffin at the Bellarmine Thanksgiving Classic November 29-30. USI finishes the stretch December 3 when it visits McKendree for its GLVC-opener.
• USI tabbed for fourth-place finish in GLVC. GLVC Women’s Basketball coaches predicted a fourth-place finish in the GLVC for the Eagles in 2019-20. Drury was the unanimous top pick, while Lewis and Bellarmine were respectively predicted to finish second and third. League-newcomer Lindenwood rounded out the top five picks.
• Magic Mark: 75 points. The Eagles are 413-76 (.845) all-time when scoring at least 75 points. USI is 286-27 (.914) since 1996-97 when reaching the 75-point plateau.
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