Cooper is a super handsome pittie! (American Staffordshire Terrier mix.) He was transferred to VHS from Evansville Animal Care & Control. He has done well with some dogs while at VHS. He weighs 60 lbs. His $110 adoption fee includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
Shea Feehan named MVC Newcomer of the Week
Feehan averaged 25 points per game
ST. LOUIS – University of Evansville graduate transfer Shea Feehan has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week in an announcement by the league today.
Feehan averaged 25 points per game while adding four rebounds per contest for the Purple Aces in the last week of action as he reset his Evansville scoring mark in each game. In Tuesday’s game at Arkansas State, Feehan was 6-of-13 from the field while going 4/10 from outside to finish with 21 points.
On Sunday, he erupted for a career-high 29 points in a huge win over Ball State. Trailing by as many as 17 points in the first half, Feehan helped his team embark on a 44-11 run to lead the Aces to an 89-77 win. He hit four more 3-pointers while going 13-of-14 from the line. He was a 90% shooter from the line (18-of-20) and played 36 minutes per game.
“Shea did a great job. Before Sunday’s game, I met with him and asked how we could get him off to better starts,†UE head coach Walter McCarty said. “I asked him what I could do or if there were some plays that he wanted to run. We had a great discussion and it really translated into the game.â€
Feehan and the Aces return home on Saturday to face off against Jacksonville State in a 1 p.m. game.
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Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for December 11 and 12
Below find Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for December 11 and 12, 2018.
Tuesday, December 11: 2018 Statehood Day at the Indiana Statehouse
WHO: Gov. Holcomb
Chief Justice Loretta Rush
Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell
Indiana Department of Administration Commissioner Lesley Crane
Indiana State Archives Director Chandler Lighty
WHAT: The governor will deliver remarks.
WHEN: Noon, Tuesday, December 11
Governor to speak at approximately 12:20 p.m.
WHERE: Indiana Statehouse
200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
South Atrium
Wednesday, December 12: 27th Annual BGD Legislative Conference
WHO: Gov. Holcomb
WHAT: The governor will deliver remarks.
WHEN: 9 a.m., Wednesday, December 12
Governor to speak at approximately 9:15 a.m.
WHERE: Indiana Convention Center
100 S. Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Sagamore Ballroom
BIG LOVE CELEBRATES FLEETWOOD MAC AT 421 LOUNGE!
A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac arrives at Tropicana Evansville’s 421 Casino Lounge this weekend with a musical homage to one of rock and roll’s most legendary bands.
Fleetwood Mac became one of the most popular bands of the ‘70s when Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined Mick Fleetwood and John and Christine McVie to help create the mega hit album, Rumours. BIG LOVE – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac celebrates all eras of the long-lived band.
Dressed for the part, the St. Louis-based BIG LOVE delivers Fleetwood Mac with note-for-note precision, playing “Big Love,†“Go Your Own Way,†“Dreams,†“The Chain,†“Gypsy,†“Say You Love Me,†“Rhiannon,†“ Landslide,†“Don’t Stop†and much more.
Enjoy an evening of musical time travel with BIG LOVE – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac on Friday, December 14 from 7PM-12AM and Saturday, December 15 from 7PM-10:30PM. No admission fee, just a two-drink minimum for a night of fun.
Then on Saturday, December 15, DJ JJ keeps the party going from 11PM-2AM with great dance hits!
For more information, contact Bobbi Warren, Bobbi Warren Productions, at 812-401-0094 or bobbi.warren@att.net.
About Tropicana Evansville
Tropicana Evansville is a multi-million dollar entertainment complex located on the scenic banks of the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana. The single-level 24-hour casino encompasses 45,000 square feet of gaming space featuring over 1,100 slot games, over 30 table games, a dedicated Poker Room and a High Limit Room. Accommodations include a 243-room hotel tower and a 95-room boutique hotel. The property showcases an ultramodern entertainment lounge, four dining options, four bars, conference center, riverfront event center and a 1,660-vehicle attached parking garage.
Willard Library Annual Appeal
As the oldest public library in the State of Indiana and one of the oldest libraries in the Midwest, Willard Library is unique among cultural icons in the City of Evansville—everything from its historic architecture, the rare and expansive local history archives, to the unique programs for children and adults.
In 2015, Willard Library, one of Evansville’s premiere cultural destinations, opened its first ever building expansion since its opening in 1885. The Browning Gallery in this addition now serves as an indoor venue for library events and the Park’s role as an outdoor entertainment space has been elevated. This year the Browning Gallery in Willard Library and the Willard Park were host to over 20,000 visitors!
We are excited to announce that on June 21-22, 2019, Willard Library will expand these offerings and will host a free, regional event that will celebrate Evansville history in a grand way! The centerpiece to this Heritage Days Festival will be an original play about the life and times of library founder, Willard Carpenter, written by an award winning New York City playwright. In addition to the theatrical performances, there will be fun activities, historical re-enactors, music, and other sideshows befitting a Victorian street fair!
You can be a part of this success with your gift to Willard. By making your contribution today, you can become part of Willard Library history. Your gift will help to launch programs showcased in the Gallery and theatrical and celebratory events in the rejuvenated Willard Library Park. But most importantly, plan to attend with your family and friends.
GODSMACK WITH SPECIAL GUEST VOLBEAT WILL MAKE AT STOP AT FORD CENTER APRIL 18
GODSMACK
TO RETURN TO ROAD IN NORTH AMERICA IN 2019;
HEADLINING DATES WITH VOLBEAT THURSDAY, APRIL 18 IN EVANSVILLE, IN
TOUR FOLLOWS BAND’S PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCEDFEBRUARY AND MARCH 20-DATE EUROPEAN TREK
THE FORD CENTER | EVANSVILLE, IN
Tickets On Sale this Friday, December 14 at 10 AM at LiveNation.com
EVANSVILLE, IN (December 10, 2018) – GODSMACK will return to the road in 2019–first with 20 shows in Europe to be followed by a North American headlining tour with Volbeat.GODSMACK will kick it off February 27 in London with Like A Storm confirmed as direct support for the six-week European trek. Next, GODSMACK will return to the U.S. wherethey’ll headline a U.S. run of shows with special guests VOLBEAT, along with some co- headlining shows with them in Canada. The tour will include a stop in Evansville on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the Ford Center.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. at LiveNation.com, the Ford Center box office and via Ticketmaster outlets.
Earlier this year (4/27), GODSMACK released WHEN LEGENDS RISE via BMG (US) andSpinefarm (Worldwide), marking the band’s seventh studio album and their first in four years.
The acclaimed 11-song collection, fueled by the Top 5 rock song and video “Bulletproofâ€plus the title track “When Legends Rise,†entered the Billboard Top 200 album chart in the top ten (#8), with four #1 placements on other charts: Top Rock Albums, Top Hard Music Albums, Top Independent Albums and Top Alternative Albums. WHEN LEGENDS RISE is available on CD, LP and Digital; purchase or stream it here.
Here’s some critical feedback on GODSMACK’s 2018 shows:
“…Godsmack, after taking the stage for over two decades, still puts on an amazing set…â€
–Erica Vincent, PureGrainAudio.com, 8/7/18“Godsmack put on a solid show and impressive pyro display.â€
–Travis Failey, KNAC.COM, 5/23/18
“Filled with pyro, extreme lighting, sonic booms, and their entire catalogue of hits, this was anadrenaline rush entering your veins from start to finish.â€
–Annunziato Scaglione, National Rock Review, 5/19/18
“It’s an all out assault on the senses when [Godsmack] start getting into their second set. Broad and bold, this band makes its mark and if all you can remember after 3 days isGodsmack, then success fostered its way to your memory bank and you leave wanting more.‖Charlotte Alexander, Go Venue Magazine (Welcome to Rockville), 5/9/18
“Godsmack were about to literally blow things up…the Massachusetts rockers put on a highenergy show with all the bells and whistles including smoke, fire, and plenty of pyro.‖Kris Englehart, BackstageAxxess.com, 5/11/18
“Godsmack is back with a vengeance, and their explosive live show left nobody disappointed.‖Johnnie Crow, The Rock Revival, 5/4/18
On August 26, 2017, VOLBEAT became the first Danish band to headline and sell out theirhometown venue, Denmark’s Telia Parken, setting the record for the biggest show by adomestic artist in Denmark ever with over 48,250 people in attendance. To commemorate and immortalize the record-breaking event, the band will release their live album and concert film,Let’s Boogie! Live From Telia Parken, on December 14th via Republic Records. Pre-orderLet’s Boogie! Live From Telia Parken on all formats here:https://umg.lnk.to/letsboogielive
This Week at USI
Below is a list of events and activities happening in and around the USI community in the coming weeks:
Public tickets go on sale Monday, December 10 for Monday, January 21, 2019 luncheon
Political strategist, author Donna Brazile to keynote USI’s 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Luncheon
Donna Brazile, former Chair of the Democratic National Committee and New York Times best-selling author, will be the keynote speaker at the University of Southern Indiana’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Luncheon at 11 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2019, in Carter Hall, located in University Center on the USI campus. Tickets will be available for USI students and employees beginning Monday, November 26 and will be available for the general public beginning Monday, December 10. All tickets may be purchased online on the USI website or at the USI Multicultural Center, located at Room 1224 in University Center East. Tickets are $5 for USI students, $10 for USI employees and $20 for the general public. Read More
Last day of finals is Wednesday, December 12; University offices open through Friday, December 21
Fall 2018 finals and end of semester
Final exams will begin Thursday, December 6 and run through Wednesday, December 12. The University of Southern Indiana will be closed on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday and will be closed Wednesday, December 26 through Tuesday, January 1, 2019 for Winter Recess. USI offices will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 and the first day of spring 2019 classes is Monday, January 7, 2019.
Open through Saturday, December 15
New Harmony Gallery showcases Play-themed artwork
The New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art will host the exhibition Play through Saturday, December 15. Playprovides an excellent sample of contemporary artists interpreting the theme of play and features a variety of media including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture and video. The lineup showcases a range of artists from student to professional, including several University of Southern Indiana students, alumni and faculty. Read More
STUDENT EVENTS
A collection of events on campus and in the community sponsored by USI student organizations
can be found on the USI events calendar by clicking here.
UE Powering Rosa-Bell Project Awareness Event Tues., Dec. 11, 5:00 p.m., Room 100, Koch Center for Engineering and Science
UE’s ChangeLab students will have an awareness event for their Powering Rosa-Bell project TOMORROW in Room 100 in the Koch Center for Engineering and Science on UE’s campus. Free and open to the public. The project’s goal is to provide solar panel-powered energy for the Rosa-Bell school in Puerto Rico.
Activities will include:
· Trivia games on climate change, the environment, alternative energy, and Puerto Rico
· Student presentations about the project and informal discussion of the recent national climate report
· Food and prizes
USI Softball announces early signings
—University of Southern Indiana Softball announced that six incoming freshmen have signed national letters of intent to compete for Head Coach Sue Kunkle‘s Screaming Eagles in 2020. The list includes right-handed third baseman/utility player Anna Carroll (Brownsburg, Indiana), right-handed pitcher/utility player Brooklyn Gibbs (Mt. Vernon, Indiana), right-handed pitcher/first baseman Allie Goodin (Evansville, Indiana), right-handed infielder Rachel Martinez (Chicago, Illinois), right-handed infielder Jordan Rager (Fishers, Indiana) and right-handed outfielder/middle infielder Emma Tucher (New Palestine, Indiana).
Anna Carroll is currently a senior at Brownsburg High School where she has earned letters in softball and volleyball during her prep career. She has earned All-County and All-Conference honors each of the previous two years and has earned team MVP honors as a sophomore (offensive) and junior (defensive).
Brooklyn Gibbs is in her final year at Mt. Vernon Senior High School where she has earned letters in both softball and cheer during her career. She earned second-team All-State as a junior in 2018 after garnering third-team All-State honors as a sophomore in 2018. The three-time All-Southwestern Indiana and All-Big 8 Conference honoree led her team to a conference title in 2018 as she hit eight home runs and posted 111 strikeouts.
Allie Goodin is a senior at Mater Dei High School (Evansville, Indiana) where she has earned letters in basketball and softball. Goodin, whose older sister, Emily, pitches for Indiana University, earned All-State honors as a junior in 2018 and is a three-time All-City and two-time All-Conference honoree. She helped MDHS to a state championship during her freshman year in 2016.
Rachel Martinez is finishing up her final year at Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois, where she competed in softball, swimming and volleyball. She earned Pioneer Preps All-Area honorable mention as a freshman in 2016 and was a junior in 2018, while helping FHS to back-to-back regional titles in 2017 and 2018.
Jordan Rager is a senior at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Indiana, where she is has earned letters in softball. An Indy Star All-USA Indianapolis-Area Super Team honorable mention selection in 2018, Rager is career .384 hitter with 12 home runs, 29 doubles and 77 RBIs during her first three years at HSHS. In 2018, Rager hit .406 with 14 doubles, nine home runs and 38 RBIs.
Emma Tucher is in her final year at New Palestine High School, where she earned varsity letters in softball and volleyball. A member of two straight IHSAA Class 3A championship teams, Tucher hit .397 with 20 RBIs and 35 runs scored as a junior in 2018. She hit .400 with 10 RBIs and 25 runs scored as a sophomore in 2017.
“We are excited to welcome this group to USI and our softball family,” Kunkle said. “It is a strong and versatile class that provides us offensive and defensive firepower in addition to depth at all positions on the field and speed on the bases.
“Allie and Brooklyn are nice additions to our pitching staff who bring offensive power to our lineup,” Kunkle said. Jordan and Anna also are powerful hitters that will impact our infield, while Emma and Rachel are fast, versatile and smart players that will immediately help offensively and defensively.
USI is coming off its first-ever national title and back-to-back regional championships. The Eagles open the 2019 season February 8 when they take on Young Harris College at the University of Alabama-Huntsville Charger Chillout.