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The University of Evansville Friends of Art are proud to present “Jerry Baum: A British Experience,” featuring original watercolors by a popular Southwest Indiana artist. The exhibit will run from September 10-November 9 in the Melvin Peterson Gallery, located on the corner of Lincoln and Weinbach avenues.

From London landmarks to countryside scenes, “Jerry Baum: A British Experience” will feature approximately a dozen large watercolor paintings Baum produced from visits to England. The paintings, which have been on exhibit throughout the United States and Europe, are on loan to the Peterson Gallery from the Barning family’s private collection.

Baum has been a professional watercolor artist for over 55 years. He has held shows nationwide and in countries such as Bolivia and Germany, donating the proceeds from much of his work to religious, educational, and humanitarian causes. His work is featured in embassies around the world as well as notable private and corporate collections.

Baum was one of the founding members of the Watercolor U.S.A. juried exhibition and has taught workshops and master classes for the last 45 years in venues around the United States, including the University of Evansville.

The Melvin Peterson Gallery is open from noon-3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday or by appointment. All exhibits are free, open to the public, and handicap accessible. For more information, please contact the University of Evansville Department of Art at 812-488-2043.

Source: Evansville.edu

Evansville, IN – Do you love working with animals and children? Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer and positively impact hundreds of people every year? If so, Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden’s docent program could be just what you are looking for. The Zoo is currently taking applications for their Docent training program. Docents are Zoo volunteers who provide educational experiences through presentations and exhibit interpretation with live animals and other materials. To become a Docent, you must complete an application, attend a 36-hour training course, and commit to fulfilling 60 volunteer hours per year. The first Docent training session will be held on October 11. Individual interviews will be held prior to training session start date. To receive an application or for more information, please call (812) 435-6143 extension 414. Downloadable applications are also available by visiting meskerparkzoo.com/docents.

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is open 365 days a year from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (entry gate closes at 4 p.m.). Adult admission is $8.50 and children ages 3-12 are $7.50. Children 2 and under are free. In recognition of their support, Vanderburgh County residents receive $1 discount. Group discounts and yearly memberships are also available. Please visit www.meskerparkzoo.com for more information.

EVANSVILLE, IN (August, 2012): Fasten your garter belt, come up to the lab and see what’s on the slab! The Rocky Horror Show is time-warping into Mesker Amphitheatre on September 30th!

Mesker Amphitheatre ends the 2011 season with this hilarious, sinfully twisted salute to sci-fi, horror, gender-bending and rock music, all rolled into one madcap musical.

Brad and Janet take refuge in the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite mad scientist who is about to unveil his greatest creation Рand have a bit of fun with his reluctant guests. This now-beloved film, features risqu̩ costumes and horrifying effects will be shown under the stars on our giant screen.

Show up in costume and act out the scenes from the movie, a costume contest will be held at the beginning of the night. Categories of competition are: Fishnet King and Queen, We Ain’t in Kansas Anymore, Hottest Thing Since Fire, Most Likely To Be Mistaken For a Transvestite!

Plan to participate in this ‘for-fun’ classic when you buy a ‘survival kit’ containing birdseed, newspaper, water pistols, rubber gloves, confetti, toilet paper, toast and playing cards for $4.00 in advance, $5.00 night of show while supplies last!

You can bring your own ‘survival kit’ but only the following items will be allowed:
Birdseed-NO rice, newspaper, Water Pistol-small one, NO Super Soakers, Rubber Gloves, Confetti, Toilet Paper, Toast, Cards, Flashlights, Party Hats, Noisemakers and Bells. NO Food or Drinks are allowed in.
Security will be at the gate to check all bags.

Hot dogs (Frankenfurters) will be available for $1.00!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Friday, September 30, 2011 at 11:00 pm. Brought to you by our sponsors Fox 44, 103 WGBF, 106.1 KISSFM & Bunny Bread Tickets $6 in advance and $8 night of show, are on sale now at The Centre Box Office, and all Tickemaster outlets. Purchase by phone at 800-745-3000. Due to adult content, this show is not recommended for children. Mesker Amphitheatre is Wheelchair accessible.

The Movie Cast

Frank ‘N Furter: Tim Curry
Columbia: Nell Campbell
Magenta: Patricia Quinn
Janet Weiss: Susan Sarandon
Brad Majors: Barry Bostwick
Eddie: Meatloaf

History of The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show debuted in 1973 on a small experimental stage in London. A live parody of the classic sci-fi and monster movies of the 40s and 50s, it was the brainchild of actor Richard O’Brien and director Jim Sharman. With catchy rock music, larger-than-life characters and a bewildering plot, it was immensely popular with audiences and garnered widespread critical acclaim.

In 1975, the show was made into a motion picture called The Rocky Horror Picture Show which received mixed reviews, but soon attracted a following at midnight screenings where the audience dressed in gender-bending costumes and shouted banter at the screen. Over time its popularity grew, and it is now the quintessential cult film – with a huge international following, yearly conventions and midnight showings in many major cities across the globe.

CALENDAR EDITORS:

WHAT: The Rocky Horror Show

WHEN: September 30, 2011

TIMES: Gates Open at 9:00pm
Film starts at 11:00 pm

Costume contests begin at 10:00 pm.

WHERE: Mesker Amphitheatre
1551 Mesker Park Drive

TICKETS: Tickets are $6 in advance, $8 day-of-show, can be purchased at the The Centre Box Office in advance and Mesker Amphitheatre Box Office Day of show only. Tickets may also be purchased at Ticketmaster outlets, www.Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. Due to adult content, this show is not recommended for children. For more information, visit www.smgevansville.com or call 435-5770 x 211v

Guns & Hoses Event Coordinator Chris Reiter made a surprise presentation this morning at EFD’s Administration Building during some multi-company training. Reiter called G&H boxers Rob “Butterbean” Ralph, aka Bean, and Michael “Iron Mike” Doran to the front of the class and presented each of them with a custom-made Guns & Hoses ring made of solid silver. The ring represents participating in 5 Guns & Hoses bouts, a feat that only 4 boxers have accomplished since its beginning in 2008. The other two boxers that will receive rings are Evansville Firefighter Chad “Demolition Man” Emsweller and Henderson Firefighter Willie “The Crusher” Curry. Reiter also made the announcement that any 10 year participant will receive a gold ring but said that obviously will be several years away.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY, IN (August 30, 2012) – The Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville is pleased to announce that PGP International will break ground in northern Vanderburgh County today opening their sixth facility in the United States. PGP International is owned by Associated British Foods, a diversified international food, ingredient and retail group with 102,000 employees in 46 countries. PGP evaluated over 45 sites in multiple states before choosing Vanderburgh County for their newest location.

“We are making a significant investment in Evansville to better serve our customers and the
people who enjoy their products,” said PGP International Chief Executive Officer Nicolas
Hanson.

Terry Doyle, PGP International Vice President of Operations, added: “The site was selected
among dozens of Midwest locations due to the talented pool of highly skilled potential
employees with manufacturing experience. We are happy to join local employers, and hoping
to attract graduates of well-regarded courses in food science, manufacturing, and engineering
at nearby universities and colleges.”

As a leading manufacturer and supplier of high protein crisps and grain crisps for the Cereal,
Energy and the Nutritional Bar industry, PGP International will soon produce rice based product
offerings at their new 70,000 sq ft (expandable to over 200,000 sq ft) manufacturing and
distribution facility located in the Vanderburgh Industrial Park. The facility will be constructed
under the direction of Evan Beck and Steve Kahre of Woodward Development & Construction,
Inc. Initial production at the facility is expected to begin in the summer of 2013.

PGP International will create 41 new jobs in Vanderburgh County with an average wage of
$22.00 per hour. The economic impact on the community resulting from these jobs and the
investment will total in excess of $28.7 million per year. Because of this impact, PGP
International was awarded a 10 year Tax Phase-in from Vanderburgh County on their real
property investment of approximately $6 million and personal property investment of
approximately $15 million.

“PGP International is the type of company that any community would be fortunate to have.
They focus on hiring and training local talent, recognizing that investment in their employees
provides the greatest return,” said Debbie Dewey, President of the Growth Alliance for Greater
Evansville.

In addition to Tax Phase-In, local and state officials strived to formulate an economic
development incentive package that would attract PGP International to Vanderburgh County.
Additional local incentives include; several training grants and/or training assistance from
Vanderburgh County, Ivy Tech Community College, and Vincennes University.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered PGP International a Skills
Enhancement Grant of $105,000 and EDGE tax credits of $320,000 over a 10 year period. On
the-job Skills Enhancement training grants were also offered through the Indiana Department
of Workforce Development.

“Anytime the community leaders can announce the location of a new company in our area with
new jobs, new opportunities for our residents and new opportunities for affiliated companies
to look at our area for expansion, it is truly a great day. We welcome PGP International to our
community,” said Vanderburgh County Commissioner, Marsha Abell.

Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke added, “PGP International is a welcome addition to our
community. The company’s focus on worker and food safety and its continuous commitment to
improvement underscores PGP’s key values and its goals of providing the highest level of
quality and customer service. I believe the residents of Evansville and Vanderburgh County will
be grateful for the job opportunities that will result from this new venture.”

The Growth Alliance would like to thank a number of departments and organizations that
assisted in some way to this project, including: the Indiana Economic Development Corporation,
Woodward Development and Construction, the Office of Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, Grow
Southwest Indiana Workforce, the Evansville Industrial Foundation, the Economic Development
Coalition of SW Indiana, Ivy Tech Community College, Vincennes University, University of
Southern Indiana, University of Evansville, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation,
Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center, Vectren, Evansville Convention and Visitors
Bureau, and Indiana Southern Railroad.