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Arts Council Summer Brown Bag Schedule

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The Brown Bag Performance Series is a free program offered to the community by the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana. The series runs weekly from October through April at the Arts Council’s Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, located at 318 Main Street in downtown Evansville. The Brown Bag Performance Series is every Wednesday at noon. Summer performances are once a month unless otherwise noted. It is encouraged to bring your lunch and a friend, and enjoy the free local performances. The Brown Bag Series is made possible in part by the Mesker Music Trust, managed by Fifth Third Investment Advisors. Below is the schedule for the summer performances.

 

5/13/15 – North High School Singers: Join the Arts Council in welcoming North High School to the Brown Bag Series. North High School will be bringing a small group from their Concert Choir to give a preview of their spring concert, which is scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. in the Jerry Hoover Performing Arts Center.

5/20/15 – Tom Drury: Tom Drury is the Director of Music at Trinity United Methodist Church and an Adjunct Professor of Music at the University of Southern Indiana. He also classifies himself as a “freelance pianist”. Tom is a gifted musician who has a passion for various styles of music. Tom plays with a number of groups in the community and the groups he chooses to play with shows his versatility. He often plays with the Evansville Philharmonic, Irish music groups, the Tom Drury Quartet, and has played a number of high profile events as part of a Jazz Ensemble.

A 2014 Mayor’s Arts Award winner, Tom’s talent extends to many different instruments including piano, organ, violin, accordion, keyboard, and much more. Welcome this talented musician into the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery for another wonderful Brown Bag Series performance.

6/3/15 – D’Alto Studios: D’Alto Studio of Performing Arts presents “SHREK, The Musical”

Come join Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and the Fairy Tale Creatures featuring our D’Alto Studio of Performing Arts students and community actors from the Evansville area in this show teaser!

D’Alto Studio of Performing Arts continues educating and bringing arts to our community, as they have done since 2009. D’Alto students, community actors, adults, and college students have worked together to create many theatrical favorites. Don’t miss this show! It will be great fun for the whole family.

7/1/15 – Public Education Foundation Summer Musical Preview: Since 1989, the Public Education Foundation has provided funding for an area-wide high school summer musical production. A summer-school curriculum offering, these major musical theatre productions showcase the talents of area students while helping them develop their skills in a professional setting.

The 2015 show is Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s MARY POPPINS. Performance dates are July 9-12, 2015 in the Aiken Theatre at Old National Events Plaza (Formerly The Centre.)

8/5/15 – Dixielanders: This six-member Dixieland Band will be taking us back to yesteryear with the famous Dixieland sounds from the early to mid 1900s. Spanning American entertainment from the turn of the last century, The Dixielanders draws its repertoire from Dixieland favorites, Traditional Jazz, Early Swing, Sing-a-Longs, Tin Pan Alley, Roaring 20’s and Novelty Songs. Come join the fun and excitement as the music and memories carry you back to a simpler and happier time. And if you know how to whistle, hum or croon, you are sure to join in on the fun.

Vanderburgh County Divorce Records for week of May 4th

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Day 1: Hoosier Artisans Featured on Governor’s Jobs Mission to China

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Indianapolis – As Governor Mike Pence begins his five-day jobs and economic development mission in China, he is showcasing the work of Indiana’s artisans throughout the trip by practicing the East Asian ritual of gift giving.

 

“China’s ancient history was on display today during our visit to the Great Wall,” said Pence. “The rich history at the wall reminded me of Indiana’s history and the vital threads that make up the very fabric of Indiana culture. During our meetings this week with Chinese business and government leaders, we’ll be presenting these Hoosier-made pieces of art that tell our story and showcase our heritage as a state dedicated to quality and craftsmanship.”

 

Gift giving is important in Asian business protocol and emphasis is placed on this ritual. During the trip, the Governor is presenting high-ranking business leaders with wooden bowls produced by Madison-based Chapman Woodturning Inc., which feature a raw, bark edging and Indiana’s state seal laser-engraved on the bottom. Crafted by artisan Gary Chapman, who retired from the Madison Consolidated School District after 34 years of teaching art, the bowls are hand crafted from local fallen and discarded trees of the Indiana forests.

 

“Indiana’s natural beauty is already a work of art,” said Chapman. “It’s my passion to transform wood from fallen trees in our state’s forests into bowls and other wood creations. It is an honor to have my bowls given as gifts on the Governor’s trip to China and an honor to represent Indiana’s artist community to leaders half way around the globe. I hope Chinese government and business officials treasure these bowls as a reminder of all that Indiana has to offer.”

 

Amish wall-hanging quilts from Shipshewana-based Little Helpers Quilt Shop are also among the gifts being given to high-ranking Chinese business leaders and government officials. Comprised of 40,000-50,000 hand-sewn stitches, Amish quilts from Indiana are a craft and tradition that date back more than a hundred years, originating with European Amish families moving to the Hoosier State in the mid-1800s.

 

The Governor is also presenting Kokomo-based Kokomo Opalescent Glass hand-blown glass vessels, which feature an etching of the company’s name and the Indiana state seal.

 

First Lady Karen Pence is presenting silk scarves with a watercolor print of Indiana’s official state flower, the Peony, to company and culture officials in China. The First Lady painted the original watercolor that is used as the design for the scarf.

 

Gifts including a greeting card set featuring photographs of Indiana’s state parks, neckties in state colors and pens featuring the Governor’s signature will also be given to officials in attendance at the meetings.

 

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation purchased the gifts using private contributions from the Indiana Economic Development Foundation.

 

The Governor also kicked off his week in Beijing by meeting with the Haier Group, the largest Chinese multinational consumer electronics and home appliances company, to thank them for choosing Evansville, Indiana for its tech center last fall.

 

A photo of Gary Chapman Bowls’ hand-crafted wooden bowl can be viewed here. Photos of Little Helpers Quilt Shop hand-sewn Amish quilts can be viewed here and here

 

Updates from the Governor’s trade mission to China this week, including video clips and photos, will be posted throughout the trip here: http://in.gov/gov/China2015.htm.

IS IT TRUE MAY 12, 2015

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IS IT TRUE the 2015 primary election results are in?  … can we use them to evaluate the Mayoral candidates likelihood of success in the fall?

IS IT TRUE there were a total of 6,503 votes cast in the Primary?   …the results show Mayor Winnecke receiving 1,723 to Gail Riecken’s 3,785 or a difference of 2,062?

IS IT TRUE It’s no secret that many more people voted in the Democratic primary than in the Republican primary?  … the Republican Party has found two strong candidates (Hargis and Elpers), the party failed to file anywhere near a full slate let alone enough candidates to have contested primaries?  … does this discrepancy between the Republican and Democrat slates invalidate any comparison of the Mayoral totals or can they still be a guide to how this race is shaping up?

IS IT TRUE any time that someone looks at numbers whether for a polling agency or to interpret election results?  …certain assumptions are made which allow whomever is analyzing the data to make an educated guess as to what happened and what is likely to happen in the future?

IS IT TRUE during the 2011 general election, there were 21,673 votes cast for Mayoral candidatesI?  … If we assume that the 6,503 people that voted in the primary will return to vote in the fall, then we would expect Mayor Winnecke to remain approximately 2,000 votes behind after their votes are tallied?  … after those 6,500 people cast their ballots, there should be around 15,000 votes remaining?  …In order to tie, Mayor Winnecke would have to receive 2,000 votes to offset Ms. Riecken’s lead and then get an additional 6,500 of the remaining 13,000 votes.?  …In other words, after losing the race among the roughly 6,500 primary voters by over 2,000 votes, the Mayor would have to get over 65% of the remaining 15,000 votes to win?

IS IT TRUE the only assumptions made in this analysis are that the primary voters will vote in a substantially similar manner to how they voted this month?  …an assumption was made that roughly the same number of voters will turn out this fall as they did four years ago?

IS IT TRUE while it is unfair to directly compare the primary vote totals of the two Mayoral candidates, the numbers can be used to give us a reasonable guide as to what to expect in the fall?  Also the wild card in this analysis are the votes that may be received by the Libertarian and Independent candidates in the Fall General election?

IS IT TRUE we can’t wait to read your causal analysis on this subject?

Please take time and vote in todays “Readers Poll”. Also we just posted our current TRI-STATE VOICES TV show. This weeks guests are Courier and Press political reporter Zack Evans and Channel 25 reporter Jordan Vandenberge discussing the primary election results. This is a must view program.

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University of Evansville Announces Outstanding Senior Awards

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Hlawn K. Zathang, an accounting major from Indianapolis, Indiana, and Nathan Graves, an education major from Renssalaer, Indiana, were named the University of Evansville’s Outstanding Seniors during today’s Commencement at the Ford Center.

The Mabel Dillingham Nenneker and Guthrie May Outstanding Senior Service Awards are the highest honors the University presents to one female and one male senior. They are named for two of the University’s most respected alumni, Mabel Dillingham Nenneker and Guthrie May.

Zathang was the recipient of the Mabel Dillingham Nenneker Outstanding Senior Service Award. She graduated with an accounting degree and has earned sufficient credit hours to sit for the Certified Public Accountant exam following graduation.

In 2008, Zathang moved with her family to America from Burma (now Myanmar). Nobody in her family spoke English, so she committed to learn English fast in order to assist her family with the transition. Zathang has also volunteered to assist other refugee families relocate to America. She is one of approximately 10,000 Burmese people now living in south Indianapolis. Through these experiences, Zathang became inspired to give back by helping others.  Since her arrival in Evansville, she has volunteered at the Evansville ARC Industries, Little Sisters of the Poor, and Pine Haven Nursing Home.

Zathang is involved with the Burmese American Institute, a not-for-profit organization that helps students and people in the community focusing on college research, tutoring, and childcare development. Zathang helps students with research, tracks cash flow for the Institute’s program, calculates staff payroll, organizes participant, staff, and organization partner files, and assists with fiscal reporting.

Overall, Zathang says, “It is obvious that through my four years at the University of Evansville, I have not only grown in an education aspect, but I also discovered what it means to be a good citizen. I also realize the size of my responsibility starting with my family, to the community, and to the world.”

The Guthrie May Award was presented to Graves, who was also the ceremony’s senior keynote speaker. He graduated with a bachelor of science in special education and elementary education, and will attend Vanderbilt University in the fall to pursue a master’s degree for a future in higher education.

Graves helped incoming and potential students as an admission ambassador and orientation leader, and was involved with local schools through practicums and internships. He served as event coordinator for an after school program that finds homes for those whose situations leave them without a place to live.

Graves was inspired to enroll in a social responsibility class to become more culturally competent, and participated in training provided by the Anti-Defamation League. He went on to lead small group discussions on campus in an effort to educate others in diversity and acceptance.

His list of involvements is long, but he says it’s not titles, the clubs, or the committees that matter – his participation was always with the goal to understand people better and to help in situations where there was opportunity to make a positive impact on others and help people.

“As I look forward to a career in higher education,” Graves says, “I know that each day will provide me with an opportunity to do something meaningful for the rest of my life. It will not be easy, and I may not get a lot of rest at night, but I can be a part – even if it is a small part – of a crucial time in a person’s

IS IT TRUE MAY 11, 2015

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IS IT TRUE we were told by creditable sources that Steven Wozniak will soon he will be announcing that he will run for Mayor of Evansville as an Independent candidate? …he is now eligible to run because he recently had his Class D Felony charges stemming from 1995 conviction  for selling  “Mary Jane/Hemp” at the age of 22 expunged by the Vanderburgh Superior Court ?

IS IT TRUE we can expect Mr. Wozniak to mix things up because he is known as a colorful character?  …Mr. Wozniak is a strong fiscal conservative and social liberal?  …we expect Mr. Wozniak to draw the attention from voters from both sides of political aisle?  …all we can say is get ready for an interesting Mayoral campaign?

IS IT TRUE if Mayoral candidate State Representative Gail Riecken expects to be elected Mayor she needs to consider doing the following things?  …she needs to have a ” come to Jesus Meeting”  with the union controlled and ineffective Democratic party Chairman?  …Mrs. Riecken and key staff members need to start attending all neighborhood meetings?  …she needs to find out if all the Democratic City Council and City Clerk candidates are going to support her in the General election? …Mrs. Riecken should demand that City Council and City Clerk candidates publicly endorse her and her platform?  …she needs to stop trying to convince local “Union Bosses” to come over and support her election for Mayor because they are in the political tank of the Mayor? …she needs to come up with a strong fiscal campaign platform that will get the attention of the masses?

IS IT TRUE Mayor Winnecke and State Representative Gail Riecken political fundraising activities are doing extremely well?

IS IT TRUE we are getting many e-mails inquiring if the local Libertarian party are going to run any candidates for Mayor, City Council or City Clerk positions?  …all we can say is that we have been told by reliable sources that we can expect them to attempt to mount  a serious challenge to some of the above positions?

IS IT TRUE that Mayor Winnecke and State Representative have both hired highly experienced, qualified and very effective Campaign Managers to manage their campaigns? … both Campaign Managers have congressional and statewide experiences in managing and WINNING very tough campaigns?

IS IT TRUE please don’t miss tomorrows IIT because it will be extremely interesting?

Please take time and vote in todays “Readers Poll”.   Also we just posted our current TRI-STATE VOICES TV show.  This weeks guests are Courier and Press political reporter Zack Evans and Channel 25 reporter Jordan Vandenberge discussing the primary election results.  This is a must view program.

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Councilman Adams Responses to Promenade’s Steve Martin’s Video of May 4th 

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Dr. Dan Adams

Ivy Tech’s inclusion in the Medical campus remains a goal of everyone involved. That institution’s funding issue is but a temporary setback. Many are working to ensure Ivy Tech’s partnership in the project that remains integral to the overarching goals for Evansville’s Allied Health Consortium campus. I know I am !

The downtown Evansville, bipartisanly derived site was selected in a fair bidding process. It was done by an impartial review of the IU Board of Trustees and has been now additionally confirmed by the State Legislature. All bids included financial information for each development plan. The IU Board of Trustees examined every element of each proposal. They determined that the Downtown Evansville proposal was fiscally sound, and most in line with IU’s long-term goals for the Evansville Medical campus. The Indiana University Medical School polled students wanted it there too.

There were elements of our proposal that other locations did not offer. The Downtown Evansville campus is the only proposed site that is centrally located to the partner schools and their students. It also affords students and employees of all levels of income easy access to the METS downtown public transit system hub. The downtown site offers a walkable community for students and staff of the Medical center. Restaurants, stores, arts & entertainment, museums, churches of various denominations, the riverfront and more are within easy access by walking or riding a bike. AND the Downtown TIF funds HAVE to be used there ! The three various clinics close by the downtown campus will offer many, varied patients for the all students to see and learn from.

Yes, the campus being located in Downtown Evansville we trust will spur downtown redevelopment and growth. In a few short years, it will grow jobs in construction, retail, food & beverage and other sectors and, of course, the campus jobs. And more people will be living downtown. All of this will increase tax revenue for the City. It was a no brainer for the City of Evansville to make a sizable investment in a Downtown location for the IU Medical Center campus. It’s an investment that will realize a solid return in assured future growth of tax revenue. BUT in the final analysis, it is also the BEST place for all the students to come together and learn, including the great Ivy Tech ones.

H. Dan Adams, MD MBA

Evansville City Council President

Please take time and vote in todays “Readers Poll”. Also we just posted our current TRI-STATE VOICES TV show. This weeks guests are Courier and Press political reporter Zack Evans and Channel 25 reporter Jordan Vandenberge discussing the primary election results. This is a must view program.

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