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CELEBRATE DIVERSITY DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (DAY OF THE DEAD) AT ANGEL MOUNDS

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Honor the memory of the departed and experience our community’s cultural diversity as we celebrate this uniquely Mexican holiday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday at Angel Mounds, 8215 Pollack Ave.
Enjoy dance performances, lectures, authentic food and hands-on activities. Admire our beautiful ofrenda room, where candles illuminate highly decorative, temporary altars to those we remember. Be sure to catch Chicago-based traditional Mexican folk music and dance ensemble, Sones de México, who, as part of their main performance at 3:30 p.m., will be working with local songwriters to create and perform a corrido, or tragic ballad, for a community figure, to be announced.
The event is free and open to the public.

THUNDERBOLTS WELCOME DOGS TO THE GAME ON NOVEMBER 3

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (October 31, 2018) Tommy Pecoraro, Broadcaster Evansville Thunderbolts 812-422-BOLT(2658)tpecoraro@evansvillethunderbolts.com

DOGS NIGHT OUT COMING THIS SATURDAY

Evansville, Ind: The Evansville Thunderbolts would like to remind you that this upcoming Saturday’s game against the Knoxville Ice Bears will be the first of two Dogs Night Out promotion nights this season, sponsored by Midwestern Pet Foods.

Fans can bring their pet dogs to the game for only five dollars extra per dog, and the first 100 dogs in the door will receive a free goodie bag, so be sure to arrive early! Wiener dog races will also be taking place, during the first intermission. Even if you do not have a dog, there is still plenty of reason to come, as the Vanderburgh Humane Society will be on hand with dogs available for adoption! All dogs will be able to be seated in sections 109-112, with dog rest areas and water bowls in the concourse immediately behind the listed sections. You will also be able to take your dog outside behind section 109, near the Sky Walk.

Following the game, fans are welcome onto the ice to meet and greet with the players, upon completion of a signed waiver. Waivers can be picked up behind section 102. Unfortunately, dogs will NOT be allowed onto the ice after the game. Skates will be supplied by Swonder Ice Arena, however you may bring your own skates from home as well.

The Thunderbolts are currently competing in their third season in the SPHL (Southern Professional Hockey League). Season tickets are less than $9 per game. To order your tickets for this season, call 812-422-BOLT(2658).

About Evansville Thunderbolts: The Evansville Thunderbolts is the area’s only professional hockey team. The Thunderbolts are a proud member of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). The team is owned and operated by VW Sports, L.L.C, a subsidiary of VenuWorks, Inc. www.evansvillethunderbolts.com

NOEL-THE MUSICAL INVITES LOCAL PERFORMERS TO JOIN THE CAST FOR ITS EVANSVILLE SHOW DECEMBER 7

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NOËL – THE MUSICAL INVITES LOCAL PERFORMERS TO JOIN THE CAST FOR ITS EVANSVILLE SHOW THIS DECEMBER 7th

ONLINE AUDITIONS ARE BEING HELD TO GIVE THREE LUCKY LOCALS A CHANCE TO BE ON STAGE INA MAGICAL NEW HOLIDAY MUSICAL!

DEADLINE FOR AUDITION SUBMISSION IS TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6TH

(Evansville, Nov 1, 2018) ————- VenuWorks Theatricals, the production company behind the brand new holiday show Noël – The Musical, on tour this Holiday season in the US, has just announced an amazing opportunity for local performing artists to be part of the new Christmas musical when it comes to the Victory Theatre in Evansville, IN on Friday December 7th 2018.

The producers are extending a never before seen opportunity for lucky local performing artists to join the cast of NOËL as members on stage at the Victory Theatre, and are seeking to fill up to three separate chorus roles; Barnabas (an adult male who is homeless and down on his luck); Emily (an adult female, homeless woman, but an eternal optimist); Youth (male “Cody” or female “Greta” 11– 14 years of age).

NOËL -The Musical is a wonderful family show, filled with mayhem, magic and music! Set in modern day London, NOËL is a heartwarming tale of a little girl (Noël), who is preparing for her starring role in a school Christmas play when her mother suddenly disappears. She keeps hermother’s disappearance a secret and embarks alone on a quest to find her. Along the way, shebefriends a diverse group of homeless characters that have lost their way in life, including Nick, whobelieves the world has forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. Noël’s bright innocence andunwavering belief in finding her mother, inspires Nick to embrace life once more, finding love and hope in himself and in the world.

In order to be considered for one of the walk-on roles in the December 7th performance, candidates should submit a 3-minute audition video to victorytheatreevv@gmail.com by 10PM CT Tuesday November 6th. The audition video should include the candidate’s name and a short theatrical background, why they are auditioning for NOËL and 16 bars of audition music that demonstrates their vocal range. The final selection will be made by the production team of NOËL, headed by Tour Director, Sam Scalamoni. No resume or photo is needed (Under 18 must be co-signed by a legal guardian over 18 years old). For more information on the auditions check out the video on the Victory Theatre’s Facebook Page.

Friday | December 7th| 7.30pm Victory Theatre| Evansville, IN

Tickets On Sale Now! Ticket price [$26-$46]
Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or by phone 800 745 3000 For more information visit the website at www.noelthemusical.com

Children’s March On Evansville

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Youth of all ages are invited to take part in the Children’s March on Evansville on November 4, 2018.
The Children’s March on Evansvillewill provide a platform for youth to come together in support of eliminating bias, prejudice, bullying and social stigmas in our community.
The purpose of the March is to actively promote love, cultural understanding and acceptanceusing the voices of the future leaders of our community.
Gather your group and family and meet us at the Four Freedoms Monument on November 4, 2018 at 3 pm. Sign making will begin at 2 pm at Old National Bank located downtown at One Main Street. Registration is not required.
Spread the Word! Share the events on your social media pages. Encourage others to take action! Use hashtags #ChildrensMarchEVV and #LoveNotHateEvv.

“READERS FORUM” NOVEMBER 1, 2018

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We hope that today’s “READERS FORUM” 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? 

WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?

Todays“Readers Poll” question is: If the election was held today in the District #1 Vanderburgh County Commission race who would you vote for?

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Footnote: City-County Observer Comment Policy. Be kind to people. No personal attacks or harassment will not be tolerated and shall be removed from our site.
We understand that sometimes people don’t always agree and discussions may become a little heated.  The use of offensive language, insults against commenters will not be tolerated and will be removed from our site.

EDITORIAL: VANDERBURGH COUNTY JUDGES UNOPPOSED BUT WORTHY OF YOUR VOTE

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY JUDGES UNOPPOSED BUT WORTHY OF YOUR VOTE

We feel that its Incumbent upon us to point out that on November 6, 2018, General election ballot are Judicial candidates running for re-election unimposed and are worthy of your complimentary vote.

We are fortunate that Vanderburgh County has several outstanding Judicial candidates that have served our community with honor and integrity that adheres to the letter of the law that are listed on the November general election ballot as unimposed candidates. Each and every Judge listed on the November general ballot are involved in our community, they are not only held in high esteemed by their peers locally but also statewide. Each and every Judge are approachable, intelligent, fair-minded, ethical and are down to earth.

The City Council Observer urges to cast your vote for the following Vanderburgh County Judicial candidates who are running for re-election unopposed.

We urge you to cast your vote for the Honorable Vanderburgh County Circuit Court Judge David D. Kiely who is running unopposed for re-election?  We are glad that he’s unopposed because he has done an outstanding job as the Circuit Court Judge for Vanderburgh County.  We highly recommend that you give him a complimentary vote on election day?

The following Vanderburgh County Superior Court Judges are also running for re-election as unopposed candidates. We also feel that they are also worthy of your complimentary vote because they have also have served us well.

They are the Honorable-Margaret Lloyd (Chief Judge), Honorable-Brett Neimeier, Honorable Robert J. Tornatta, and the Honorable Wayne S. Trockman.