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CHILLING. TERRIFYING. FASCINATING. SERIAL KILLER EXPERT BRINGS Q & A TOUR TO EVANSVILLE

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TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, AT 10 AM

 Evansville, IN – October 31, 2024 — Old National Events Plaza is proud to present a new national tour,Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn will visit Evansville this spring. The deliciously chilling evening with renowned criminologist and serial killer expert, Dr. Scott Bonn will take place in Aiken Theatre on Friday, April 9, 2025. Fans can pick up tickets and save 15% on select seats now through November 3 at 10 PM during the venue presale by using code HALLOWEEN on Ticketmaster.com.

Dr. Bonn is a producer, TV commentator, podcast host, public speaker and author of the best-selling popular culture book Why We Love Serial Killers: The Curious Appeal of the World’s Most Savage Murderers. He provides expert commentary and analysis for several high-profile true crime TV shows and documentaries on A&E, Discovery Network, Oxygen, Investigation Discovery and Travel Channel.

  Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn

When:                  Friday, April 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM

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

Tickets:                Tickets start at $20.00 plus applicable fees and tax.

VIP Info:              A limited quantity of VIP tickets are available. Package includes a Meet + Greet and photo op with Dr. Scott Bonn.

In this thrilling 90-minute show, Dr. Bonn reveals the insatiable, psychological hungers that drive the likes of Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer to kill repeatedly with impunity and no remorse. He explains why most serial killers are either psychopaths or sociopaths, how the two differ, and he reveals that every serial killer is compelled to murder by a unique fantasy need. He also explains how/why serial killers can successfully avoid apprehension, blend into a crowd and become invisible.

Dr. Bonn has interacted with notorious serial killers Dennis Rader (“Bind, Torture Kill”) and David Berkowitz (“Son of Sam”), often sharing shocking tales from his actual experiences with these murderers. He developed a profile of the unknown “Long Island Serial Killer” in 2011 that matches the alleged perpetrator, Rex Heuermann, perfectly. He shares the secrets of how he was able to predict the psychological and behavioral makeup of the Long Island Serial Killer with such incredible precision years before his capture.

Rather than employing a pop psychology or checklist approach to describe serial killers, Dr. Bonn relies on his direct interactions to explain that serial killers are psychologically complex, diverse and evolve from forces of both nature (biology) and nurture (environment). Simply put, Dr. Bonn takes his audience inside the minds of some of the world’s most terrifying killers from his own unique experiences rather than from a textbook.

In addition, Dr. Bonn explains our curious fascination with serial killers and true crime. Finally, you can ask anything you ever wanted to know about serial killers in a dynamic, live Q&A session with Dr. Bonn.

Registration open for November USI Open House

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University of Southern Indiana will host an Open House for prospective students from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 16 to provide interested students and families an opportunity to explore campus and learn about what the University has to offer.

Families still exploring options or those who are set on USI are welcome. The Open House will provide an inside look at campus life, student organizations and the resources that will help students thrive. Participants will also get the chance to connect with other future Screaming Eagles who share their academic interests.

“We’re excited to welcome families to campus and help them experience USI’s culture of care firsthand,” said Troy Miller Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management. “Our Open House gives students a glimpse into what makes USI unique, and visiting campus is a critical step in finding a place where they can truly belong.”

The day’s schedule is as follows:

  • 7:45 a.m. Check-in: Meet with student organizations, explore study abroad options, and chat with representatives from residence life, career services, and more!
  • 8:15 a.m. Welcome: Get a warm welcome from USI leaders and kick off the day’s events.
  • 9 a.m. – noon Academic Sessions and Campus Tours: Dive into specific academic programs with faculty experts, and tour the campus with our Student Ambassadors.
  • 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Explore Additional Resources: Learn more about financial aid, scholarships, the Honors Program, and meet with admissions counselors ready to answer your questions.

UE opens 4-match homestand on Friday

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Aces welcome Bradley and Illinois State

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Following a weekend trip to Iowa, the University of Evansville volleyball team returns home this weekend to face Illinois State and Bradley inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse.  The Purple Aces and Redbirds meet up at 6 p.m. on Friday before the Braves come to town on Saturday at 5 p.m.; both matches will be on ESPN+.

Last Time Out

– Facing Drake on Saturday, UE put its best foot forward, giving the Bulldogs everything they could handle despite falling by a 3-0 final

– Each set was decided by six points or fewer as Giulia Cardona recorded a game-high 23 kills

Adding to her total

– Giulia Cardona added 23 kills to her tally on Saturday and currently has 2,118 in her illustrious career

– She is approaching the all-time MVC record of 2,293, which was set by Lily Johnson

– Cardona had a season-high 37 kills against SIU in a match that saw her become just the second player in MVC history to record 2,000 kills in her career

In a Zone

– Since her return to the floor, Ainoah Cruz has been regaining her form

– Over the last three matches, the sophomore is averaging 5.22 digs per set with 47 digs in nine sets

– Her season mark of 3.71 digs per set is 10th in the MVC

Settling Back In

– Kora Ruff missed 11 matches following the first weekend of the season but has regained her edge as of late

– Ruff finished with a season-best 55 assists in the win over SIU and is averaging 9.07 for the season; her mark would be 4th in the MVC with enough appearances

– Her season average of 2.46 digs per set is 4th on the squad

Scouting the Opposition

– Illinois State heads into the weekend with a record of 11-13 while posting a 6-5 MVC mark

– ISU has dropped its last four matches after winning six in a row

– They are led by Aida Shadewald’s 3.53 kills per game

– Bradley holds a 10-13 record and are 5-6 in Valley play after dropping their last five contests

– Iva Popovic paces the Braves with 3.44 kills per set

USI to host Lighting a Tradition event December 5

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Alumni Engagement and Volunteer USI and the Activities Programming Board will host the annual University of Southern Indiana Lighting a Tradition holiday celebration from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5 in the Performance Center Dunn Lobby and University Center East. Full of family-friendly festivities, the event is open to the public at no charge.

This year’s event will feature a magical holiday village. Stroll through inflatables, try your luck at holiday carnival games, create your own hot chocolate and much more!

Lighting a Tradition special features for 2024 include:

  • Tree lighting and carol singing at 6 p.m.
  • Santa Claus in the Fireside Lounge
  • DIY hot chocolate including peppermint, chocolate chips, marshmallows and other savory delights
  • Magical holiday village with festive inflatables, crafts, carnival games and plush prizes
  • Holiday photo booth with instant prints to commemorate your experience
  • Archie’s Closet donation drive for cleaning products and toiletries

Activities are available while supplies last. Stop by and visit USI’s most festive event of the year!

Destiny Wells Outraises Rokita in Q4, Powered by Grassroots Support from Hoosiers and Organized Labor

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Indianapolis, IN— In a decisive display of grassroots support, Indiana Attorney General candidate Destiny Wells announced her campaign raised over $280,000 in the fourth quarter—surpassing Todd Rokita’s fundraising totals for the same period. Since becoming the Democratic nominee in mid-July, Wells has raised over $1 million, driven largely by individual contributions from in-state and powered by organized labor.

Unlike her opponent, whose support is largely drawn from out-of-state contributions, Wells’ campaign continues to garner extensive support from Indiana voters. The Wells campaign listed 906 individual contributions in Q4, with 886 of these coming directly from Indiana residents. In contrast, Rokita’s reported only 45 individual contributions, and just 26 came from in-state—equating to less than two in-state donors per day. Meanwhile, Wells saw an average of 42 Hoosiers contributing each day.

“Our campaign is powered by the people of Indiana, and I’m proud to have organized labor and everyday Hoosiers standing shoulder to shoulder with us,” said Destiny Wells. “Unlike my opponent, who leans on out-of-state interests, we are fueled by the hard-working families of this state who want real accountability and integrity in the Attorney General’s office. This is a movement to bring transparency back to Indiana, and Hoosiers are making it clear they want change.”

According to Rokita’s Q4 filing, more than 77% of his contributions came from outside Indiana. Wells’ fundraising success is a testament to the high level of local engagement in her campaign and the clear desire for a new kind of leadership.

 

In Q4 alone, Wells received 34 times the number of contributions from Hoosiers as her opponent, underscoring a groundswell of grassroots support heading into the final stretch.

Retail Food Establishment Inspection Report

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Marcus King Band Dec 29th at Victory Theatre

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TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, NOV 1ST AT 10AM!

Evansville, IN– Marcus King faces heartache, addiction, and mental health head-on in his music. Pain quakes below thevibrato of his voice, and his delivery weighs heavy with booze-drenched regrets and mistakes in lonelyhotels.The GRAMMY® nominated fourth generation musician from Greenville, SC, started playing guitarat 8-years-old following in the footsteps of his guitarist Father and Grandpa. Logging thousands of mileson the road as “The Marcus King Band,” he established himself with unparalleled performance prowess.During 2020, he linked up with Dan Auerbach and cut his solo debutEl Dorado, garnering a GRAMMY®Award nomination for “Best Americana Album.”Between headlining venues, he performed alongsideChris Stapleton, Greta Van Fleet, and Nathanial Rateliff in addition to gracing the bills of Stagecoach andmore. He has launched various mental health initiatives, including a guitar auction collaboration withMusiCares. Now, his 2024 albumMood Swingsfeels like the moment of baptism when water washesaway a life’s worth of sins and degradation and all that’s left is a revived, yet still real-as-hell primalscream. It’s as if King strained raw soul straight from his gut up through that broken heart andon to therecord under the watchful eye of Rick Rubin. Emphasizing his vocals front-and-center more than everbefore, the trusty guitar he’s so often associated with plays the sideman this time around(thoughthere’s no shortage of impressive shredding). For as dark as everything seemed, you can’t help but feel asense of hope in the power of Marcus’s voice.

 

Tickets may be purchased at Ford Center Ticket Office or www.Ticketmaster.com 

Vincennes University to host Evening of Exploration: Showcase of Automation

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Prospective VU students and families

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024

7-9 p.m. (ET)

Vincennes University, Technology Center, 1300 N. Chestnut St., Vincennes, Ind. 47591

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Vincennes University Advanced Manufacturing Robotics & Mechatronics Program Director Timothy Hedrick is available for media interviews during the showcase.

 

Indiana Latino Institute Announces the Annual Education Summit in Evansville

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Evansville, IN –The Indiana Latino Institute (ILI) will have its 13th Annual Education Summit onOctober 30, 2024, from 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM at the Old National Events Plaza. This signature event brings 700 high school students, educators, colleges, and companies across Indiana to celebrate education, empowerment, and opportunities shaping Latino youth’s future.

The ILI Education Summit continues its tradition of inspiring the next generation by fostering meaningful connections between students and educational institutions. This year’s summit will feature engaging workshops, informational booths, and inspiring keynote sessions designed to equip students with the knowledge and resources necessary to pursue higher education and career success.

“This summit is not just an event; it’s a movement towards greater access to education and opportunity for Latino youth in our state.”

Key highlights of the event include:

  • Interactive Workshops: Focused on college readiness, leadership development, and career pathways.
  • College and Career Fair: Representatives from colleges, universities, and businesses offering insights into programs and career opportunities.
  • Empowerment Speaker: Featuring a dynamic keynote address by Ernie G, an empowerment comedian, who will inspire students to chase their dreams.
  • Student Networking Opportunities: Encouraging meaningful conversations with professionals and mentors.

The 13th Education Summit will run from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. This event reflects ILI’s ongoing commitment to education, leadership development, and advocacy, empowering Latino students to build brighter futures for themselves and their communities.

The Education Summit wouldn’t be possible without the support and partnership of our sponsors: Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana University, Valparaiso University, Indiana University Health, Eli Lilly and Company, The Lilly Endowment, Richard Fairbanks Foundation, Allison Transmission, Marian University, The Mind Trust, Lumina Foundation, Butler University, and Indiana Department of Health.

 

RATTLE, RAMBLE AND ROLL WITH BLACKBERRY SMOKE THIS MARCH

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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.