Board of Commissioners Pledges Continued Support In The Fight Against Homelessness

05/03/2024

EVANSVILLE, IN – April 30, 2024 — At its most recent meeting, the Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners approved the filing of an appropriation to support $45,000 in 2024 funding for Aurora, Inc. Aurora is a local non-profit organization striving to prevent and end homelessness in our community.

The Commissioners’ request will be heard at the June 5, 2024, County Council meeting at 3:30 p.m. in the Civic Center Complex, Room 301, located at 1 NW Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN 47708. Public attendance is welcome. This allocation will be drawn from unrestricted opioid funds and must be approved by the Vanderburgh County Council. These funds are the result of settlement proceeds from multiple nationwide cases for damages caused by the manufacture, sale, and distribution of opioids which have recently become available for local distribution.

Since 2018, the Commission has provided substantial financial assistance to address homelessness programming. Over the past six years, $240,000 was granted to Aurora to fund essential services and initiatives aimed at addressing the root causes of homelessness and supporting individuals on their path to stability. If approved, the 2024 request will increase the Commission’s annual funding for Aurora by $5,000, up from $40,000 to $45,000. In addition, the Commission annually waives the rental fees at the Old National Events Plaza for “Homeless Connect,” an annual value up to $15,000.

Organized by the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Commission on Homelessness, “Homeless Connect” is an annual one- day event that provides direct access to essential services and resources for individuals in need, regardless of their housing status.

Commission President Cheryl Musgrave stated, “The Commission is committed to be a part of the solution to homelessness. Investing in efforts to provide essential services, support and resources to individuals experiencing homelessness is crucial for creating positive change in our community.”

The Commission has implemented a range of measures directed at housing affordability. Notable initiatives include reducing the amount of land needed for a home, lowering the required size of new homes, allowing for the construction of “mother-in-law” homes on existing parcels, and permitting the development of “tiny” homes in the unincorporated county. These efforts aim to cut the cost of housing development, ensuring that more individuals and families have access to safe and affordable housing options.

The Commission has actively worked with the Evansville Land Bank since its establishment in 2016. The Commission acquires property through property tax default and has transferred hundreds of properties to the Evansville Land Bank.

These properties are returned to productive use through non-profit organizations such as HOPE of Evansville, Inc., and Habitat for Humanity of Evansville.

These combined actions underscore the Commission’s unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness comprehensively and compassionately. Through allocating grants, streamlining regulations, and fostering collaboration, the Commission’s actions increase opportunities for affordable housing.

UE Theatre Alumni celebrate history-making Tony Award Nominations

05/03/2024

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UE Theatre Alumni celebrate history-making Tony Award Nominations

MAY 2, 2024

EVANSVILLE, IND. (05/01/2024) The American Theatre Wing announced nominations for the 77th Annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards on Tues., April 30. The hit new Broadway play, STEREOPHONIC, by David Adjmi, garnered a historic 13 Tony Award nominations and became the most Tony-nominated play in Broadway’s history with four University of Evansville Theatre alumni attached. The production, which is nominated for “Best Play” among other awards, includes producing credits for two 2003 classmates, Nick Mills, a lead producer, and UE Assistant Professor Wes Grantom, both of whom became Tony nominees with the announcement. The production also includes Miriam Cortes ’21, Assistant to the Costume Designer, and Benjamin Anderson ’15, an understudy actor for the roles of “Charlie” and “Peter.”

“We’re all very proud of this show. But I certainly wouldn’t imagine that we would make history today as the most Tony-nominated play of all time. The work of this cast and creative team is amazing, and everyone should do their best to see it,” said Grantom.

Other nominations for STEREOPHONIC include: “Best Original Score (Will Butler),” “Best Scenic Design of a Play (David Zinn),” “Best Costume Design of a Play (Enver Chakartash),” “Best Lighting Design of a Play (Jiyoun Chang),” “Best Sound Design of a Play (Ryan Rumery),” “Best Direction of a Play (Daniel Aukin),” “Best Orchestrations (Will Butler & Justin Craig),” “Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Will Brill),” “Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Eli Gelb),” “Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tom Peckina),” “Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Juliana Canfield),” and “Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Sarah Pidgeon).”

Loosely based on Fleetwood Mac and their seminal album “Rumours,” STEREOPHONIC mines the agony and the ecstasy of creation as it zooms in on a music studio in 1976. Here, an up-and-coming rock band recording a new album finds itself suddenly on the cusp of superstardom. The ensuing pressures could spark their breakup or their breakthrough. Written by David Adjmi, directed by Daniel Aukin, and featuring original music by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler, STEREOPHONIC invites the audience to immerse themselves with fly-on-the-wall intimacy in the powder keg process of a band on the brink of blowing up.

After a hugely successful Off-Broadway run at Playwrights Horizons, STEREOPHONIC transferred to Broadway’s Golden Theatre on April 19 and recently announced an extension through Aug. 18. The 77th Annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards, airs live from the David H. Koch Theater at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City on Sun., June 16, at 7:00 p.m. CT, on CBS and Paramount+.

Enchelmayer earns MVC Scholar-Athlete Honorable Mention

05/03/2024

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LOUIS – University of Evansville fifth-year golfer Allison Enchelmayer has earned Missouri Valley Conference recognition for her efforts in the classroom.

Enchelmayer garnered MVC Scholar-Athlete Honorable Mention accolades on Thursday as the league announced its 2024 Scholar-Athlete Teams. The Music Education – Vocal major at UE has posted a 3.925 cumulative grade point average.

On the course, Enchelmayer completed the season with a 78.39 stroke average over the course of 23 rounds of action for the Purple Aces. In the fall, she earned her top finish at The Velvet, tying for 11^th. She carded a season-low 72 in the final round of the Coyote Creek Classic.

Her spring season was highlighted by a tie for 13^th at the Indiana State Invitational in April. Enchelmayer posted rounds of 77-77-78 at the 2024 MVC Championship to finish with a 232, second on the UE squad.

Softball completes regular season against Illinois State

05/03/2024

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Aces in Normal, Ill. to face Redbirds

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In its final regular-season series of the season, the University of Evansville softball team travels to Illinois State for a 3-game set. The series runs Friday through Sunday and ESPN+ will have the coverage of the final two contests.

Last Time Out

– Evansville faced Missouri State in its final home series of the season; after rallying for a 6-5 win in the opener, the Purple Aces fell by scores of 4-3 and 10-4 in the final two games

– Registering five hits in nine at-bats, Brooke Voss was the leading hitter in the series, finishing at .556 while adding three runs and two RBI

– Jenna Nink’s 3-run walk-off home run was the different in the Friday win

Big Hits

– Jenna Nink was responsible for one of the top moments of the season for the Aces as she belted a 3-run walk-off home run in the April 26 win over Missouri State

– With UE trailing by a 5-3 score entering the bottom of the seventh, she picked up the game-winner with two outs to seal the win

– Nink has a hit in 10 of the last 15 games and is batting .262 on the year

– Her first home run of the season was a grand slam in the win over SIU Edwardsville

Still Going Strong

– Over the last 27 games, Brooke Voss has batted .368 while seeing her average rise from .146 to its current mark of .290

– In MVC games, she leads UE in average (.348), hits (23) and doubles (6)

– With six home runs on the year, Voss is tied for the team lead

– Voss was the leading hitter in the series against the Bears, recording five hits in nine at-bats, pacing the team with a .556 batting average

Providing a Spark

– Niki Bode has accounted for two huge hits in her last three appearances

– On April 24 at Indiana State, Bode’s 2-run single in the top of the 7th added much-needed insurance as UE was hanging on to a 1-0 lead at the time

– Two days later, her solo home run in the bottom of the 6th versus Missouri State played a major role in the Aces walk-off win over the Bears

Putting a Streak Together

– Another solid weekend saw Jess Willsey go 4-for-11 against Missouri State

– Since April 20, she is batting .400 with eight hits in 20 at-bats

– She entered the Murray State series on an 0-for-10 skid at the plate but a strong weekend saw her go 5-for-9 while batting .556

– Willsey has recorded a hit in 15 of the last 21 games and is third on the team with a .282 average and 21 RBI

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