RATTLE, RAMBLE AND ROLL WITH BLACKBERRY SMOKE THIS MARCH

11/01/2024

RATTLE, RAMBLE AND ROLL WITH

BLACKBERRY SMOKE THIS MARCH

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 AT 10 AM

Evansville, IN – October 28, 2024 – Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment announce American country rock band Blackberry Smoke is set to bring their next tour, Rattle, Ramble and Roll, to Old National Events Plaza’s Aiken Theatre on March 8, 2025. Fans can pick up tickets early through the venue’s social media outlets on Thursday, October 31 from 10 AM to 10 PM.

Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke has embodied Georgia’s rich musical legacy, honoring the people, places and sounds of their home state. Their latest album, Be Right Here draws inspiration from Southern rock, blues-leaning classic rock, and rootsy vintage country. The collection is full of vivid and relatable characters that ensure the songs resemble symbolic short stories.

Over the past two decades, Blackberry Smoke has amassed a vast following, leading their last six full-length albums to achieve great chart success, including 2021’s You Hear Georgia, which reached #1 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart and 2024’s Be Right Here, which reached the top 5 on the Top Current Album Sales chart. The band has released eight studio albums, two live albums, and five extended plays since its inception in 2001.

With a devoted fanbase of “Brothers and Sisters” who travel from around the world, Blackberry Smoke’s music has become synonymous with connection, resilience, and optimism. They’ve performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, including Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, Summerfest, and Glastonbury, and their live shows are renowned for bringing fans on an incredible musical journey.

Learn more about Blackberry Smoke at www.BlackberrySmoke.com.

Ticket Information:

What: Blackberry Smoke: Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour

When: Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 8:00 PM

Where: Old National Events Plaza | 715 Locust Street | Evansville, IN 47708

Tickets: Tickets start at $35.50 plus tax and fees.

VIP packages are available exclusively at Ticketmaster.com.

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or the Old National Events Plaza Box Office.

Notice of Special County Commission Meeting on November 4

11/01/2024

0

Notice of Special Meeting

The Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Monday,
November 4, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. in Room 301 of the Civic Center Complex, 1 NW Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN 47708, to address the rezonings listed below, previously heard at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, October 29th.
A. Final Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-4-2024
Petitioner: Stage One Holdings, LLC (John Colbert, Member)
Address: 7925 Burch Park Drive
Request: Change from M-2 to M-1

B. Final Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-5-2024
Petitioner: McCullough Capital LLC (James McCullough)
Address: 4220 N St. Joseph Avenue
Request: Change from C-4 & Ag to C-4 with UDC

C. Final Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-6-2024
Petitioner: JM Capital LLC (James McCullough)
Address: 4400 N St. Joseph Avenue
Request: Change from Ag, R-1 & C-4 to C-4 with UDC

USI 53rd annual Madrigal Feaste returns December 5-8

11/01/2024

0

The University of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir will host the 53rd annual Madrigal Feaste Thursday through Sunday, December 5-8, in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on the USI campus. Performances will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, December 5-7, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m., and the Sunday, December 8 matinee performance will begin at 1 p.m. with doors opening at 12:30 p.m.

First performed in 1969 and USI’s most enduring musical tradition, the Madrigal Feaste takes guests back to 15th-century Ireland as the Choir entertains with selections of old English madrigals, Irish traditional folk songs and carols, as well as stirring choral selections for the holiday season. Performances combine vocal and instrumental music, dancing, drama, elegant Renaissance garb and fine dining.

This year’s menu will include salad, soup of beef and barley, herb baked chicken and vegetables and bread pudding with rum sauce. Accommodations for dietary restrictions and allergies can be made by contacting 812-461-5237.

Tickets are on sale until noon Monday, December 2. Tickets are $38 for USI students, seniors (60+) and children (K-12) and $47 for adults. To purchase tickets, visit USI.edu/madrigals or call 812-461-5237.

Celebrate Diversity with the New Traditions Series Quartet Performance at WPL | Nov. 3

11/01/2024

0

Join us for an inspiring journey through cultural stories, traditions, and music at Willard Public Library! We’re thrilled to host the New Traditions Diversity Series, an engaging program that celebrates the rich, diverse cultural heritage of our community. Created in partnership with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, this series brings unique performances, enlightening presentations, and community conversations right to your local library.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024

Time: 2 PM

Location: Browning Gallery

The Eykamp String Quartet returns to Willard Public Library for another captivating performance, this time shining a spotlight on underrepresented composers like Rhionnan Giddens, Jennifer Higdon, Reena Esmail, and more.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience an incredible performance in the intimate setting of our Browning Gallery.

Ivy Tech Plans Homeschool Student College & Career Day Nov. 15

11/01/2024

0

EVANSVILLE, IN – Ivy Tech Community College is planning a college and career day for current homeschool students and their families on Friday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

At the event students will have the opportunity to:

Take tours of campus

Try out actual college classes

Take IvyStrong and learn about strengths and career inclinations

Learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities

To RSVP, go to link.ivytech.edu/value.

ECHO HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RECOGNIZED WITH 2024 PLATINUM

11/01/2024

0

HIRE VETS MEDALLION AWARD

EVANSVILLE, IN – U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized ECHO Housing andcCommunity Development as one of the 839 recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Awardcduring a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor. ECHO Housing andcCommunity Development earned the platinum award for their work in hiring Veteran servicecmembers within their organization. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing

American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal awardcprogram that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans. “Our agency is deeply committed to serving veterans and ensuring they have opportunities to thrive both in our community and within our workforce. Veterans bring invaluable skills, leadership, and dedication, and it’s important for us to honor their service by actively hiring and supporting them,” said Savannah Wood, the CEO of ECHO Housing and Community Development, an Army Veteran herself. “We prioritize the hiring of Veterans, especially in the positions where we work with Veterans to find stable housing and employment,” said Wood.

ECHO Housing and Community Development joins 838 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquiredthrough their military service. Recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; and dedicated human resource efforts. More than 1,600 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2019.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

11/01/2024

0

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

Two Juveniles Arrested For Murder

10/31/2024

0

SUMMARY

Two juveniles have been arrested and charged with the October 29th murder of Emmanuel Malichai Young. 16-year-old Santana T. Cooper and 17-year-old Lakai N. Snaden were booked into the Vanderburgh County Correction Center on October 30th

.The Evansville Police Department would like to sincerely thank the many members of our community, and the businesses, that came forward with video and information. The assistance helped lead to quick arrests for this violent crime.

Original Media Release

On October 29th at 10:30 p.m. officers heard gunshots in the area of Tepe Park. As officers went to investigate several calls were made to dispatch in reference to a shooting. In the park officers located a deceased 17-year-old male who appeared to have been shot multiple times.

An autopsy will be preformed this afternoon. The coroner’s office will release the name of the victim.

At this time, no arrests have been made and this is an active investigation. Anyone who has information is asked to please contact the Evansville

Murder

10/31/2024

0

On October 29th at 10:30 p.m. officers heard gunshots in the area of Tepe Park. As officers went to investigate several calls were made to dispatch in reference to a shooting. In the park officers located a deceased 17-year-old male who appeared to have been shot multiple times.

An autopsy will be preformed this afternoon. The coroner’s office will release the name of the victim. At this time, no arrests have been made and this is an active investigation. Anyone who has information is asked to please contact the Evansville Police Adult Investigations Unit at (812) 436-7979 or the EPD Tip Line at (812) 435-6194.

No. 2 seed Trailblazers advance after Quarterfinal sweep over No. 7 Kaskaskia

10/31/2024

0

VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University volleyball team opened their 2024 postseason Wednesday night inside the Physical Education Complex.

The Trailblazers earned the No. 2 seed in this year’s NJCAA Division I Region 24 tournament and began their tournament against No. 7 seeded Kaskaskia College from Centralia, Ill.

VU overcame a slow start in set one to close out the quarterfinal matchup with a 25-18, 25-12, 25-13 sweep over the Blue Angels.

Vincennes got the night off to a rocky start, quickly falling behind 7-3 to begin set one before rallying back with five straight points to take an 8-7 lead.

Kaskaskia would regain the lead after four straight points at 16-15 before VU again responded back in front of the home crowd with a 9-1 scoring run to put the set away 25-18 and gain the 1-0 match lead.

The Trailblazers would continue this momentum into set two, where VU opened the second set with a 10-4 lead before using a big 8-0 scoring run to increase their advantage to 18-5.

Kaskaskia would continue to fight, cutting the deficit to eight at 20-12 before VU closed out the set strong with five straight to take set two 25-12 and gain a 2-0 match lead.

Vincennes was again able to break away early in set three, using an early 4-0 scoring run to take a 9-4 lead before gaining full control over the match with seven straight points to increase the lead to 19-8.

The Blue Angels battled to the end but were unable to overcome this big deficit as Vincennes claimed set three 25-13 and completed the three set sweep.

“I thought we had our down moment early on,” VUVB Head Coach Gary Sien said. “We had to take a step back and relax. I thought we were just a little bit tight at the beginning. But from that point on, early in the first set through sets two and three, it didn’t seem like there was a whole lot that could stop us tonight.”

“We talked about before the game of minimizing the errors and have as few errors as possible while staying aggressive and I thought we did that extremely well,” Sien added. “It’s always a difficult challenge in the postseason and Kaskaskia was coming in fresh off a match on Monday. But it was good that we were able to recover from that slow start pretty quickly and play with very few errors. It wasn’t errorless, but it was just great execution all the way around. We served extremely. Several of our servers had long scoring runs. We had an opportunity to just run our offense with only seven hitting errors in the entire match, which is just outstanding.”