May/June 2026

On the night of July 4, 1776, just after members of the Continental Congress signed a letter declaring the American colonies’ independence from the British Empire, John Dunlap got to work. Copies were needed to notify colonial leaders and governors,

For local fans of football — the global variety that most Americans call “soccer” — Patsy Hartigan’s Irish Pub is the place to be for big matches. The River City Gooners, who root for the tradition-rich Arsenal Football Club in

Retired after a career teaching art, Janet Craig remains an artist at heart, and she admires the design and photography found in each issue of Evansville Living. That’s been the case since she began subscribing in 2000, the year Evansville

Grilled, worldly flavors and a classic rock ‘n’ roll vibe await at Rockin’ Chicken, open daily in a former Long John Silver’s at 2519 N. First Ave. that was bought and transformed two years ago by entrepreneur Steve Waddle. A

Every time they take the stage, The Honey Vines perform “Closer to Fine,” the Indigo Girls’ classic 1989 anthem about a search for meaning and truth. It was the first song the pair duetted on, at an open mic night

Martha Klueh’s accomplishments in running almost don’t seem real. She’s finished marathons in every state, and she’s one of around 600 people in the 7 Continents Marathon Club — that’s right, she has raced on each continent. The part-time dental

Homes form a picturesque backdrop of local life, and while facades can be beautiful, it’s the stories inside that make homes shine. Ahead, learn what makes eight residences — from an 1880s Italianate villa to charming Southern-inspired custom builds —

In late 1983, The Victory Young Adult Nightclub opened at Sixth and Main streets as a booze-free hangout for teens. If you weren’t around then, trust me when I say it opened in the nick of time. Michael Jackson introduced

When Tammy Adams says a love of horses “is just born into some girls,” she’s talking about her granddaughter, Letty McMillan. As the owner of Santiago Stables, Tammy got Letty on horses before she could walk. Now, Letty is an

Known for her catering business in New Harmony, Indiana, Denise Rapp’s culinary journey began almost 200 miles northeast in Indianapolis. “I’ve worked in food service so long, it helped me cultivate a niche for catering beautiful food,” says the Monrovia,

Regional farms are waking up after their winter sleep, and strawberries are among the first fruits coming off the line. While many produce stands and markets offer fresh-picked berries for purchase, some also put their strawberry crop to use in

Now more than a decade old, ABSeafood continues to catch on. Based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, the company’s tentacles stretch to Alabama’s Gulf Coast, where fresh and frozen seafood items are shipped throughout the South and lower Midwest, including Evansville and

For al fresco dining experiences, it’s tough to top the wraparound patio at Cafe Arazu, where guests are enveloped by Newburgh’s quaint Downtown setting on West Jennings Street, lush gardens, a fountain’s gentle flow, and the Ohio River nearby. Fresh,

As the U.S. turns 250 years old this summer, celebrations are taking place across the country. Nowhere is this more evident than in Williamsburg, Virginia, given its position at the heart of American history. “Williamsburg isn’t just part of American history,

Available-by-request menu items are becoming a popular way for restaurants to engage loyal customers. A few businesses in the River City honor those requests — you just need to know what to ask for. Tyrone's Chicken, House of Como He’s

Each summer solstice, members of the Evansville Duplicate Bridge Club show their best hand. A social club for people who love playing the card game, EDBC also uses its gatherings to benefit community groups. An idea was sparked by the

Siblings Kenny and Lindsey Ward know the restaurant world — their father, Kenny Sr., after all, owned East Side eatery The Carousel. With that decades-old business now closed, Kenny Jr. and Lindsey are putting their own stamp on homestyle dining

Last month, our family traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, for the celebration of life service for Nelson Douglas Midgorden, my mother’s younger brother. He died at age 88 after sustaining a hip fracture playing pickleball. The first and only time

For nearly 50 years, the Rev. Jerome Ziliak was a missionary in Central India. He helped villagers sustain life through innovative agriculture, and his knowledge led to the creation of schools and clinics. Now, a family member has captured his

In a pre-1900 section of the quiet, rolling hills of St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery lies a grave with a surprising connection to a national figure. Finton “Beargrowl” Montochna was a Montana native and nephew of the famous Hunkpapa Lakota leader

For Kay L. Cox, the move from Mount Vernon, Indiana, to Evansville following a divorce presented the opportunity to build her dream house twice. She briefly resided Downtown, then in 2017 settled on 54-acres on Darmstadt Road. The North Side

When Rick Vaal was a child, he had an unusual talent: He could identify the make of a car simply by listening to its motor. “A Chevy. A Ford. A Pontiac,” he would say, as vehicles from several blocks away

Don Mattingly has been here before, helping revitalize a talented but struggling franchise. When he managed the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2013 and ’14, they were 9 1/2 and 10 games, respectively, out of first place in June. They went

Food Trucks on the Square 4:30-7 p.m. June 25, American Honey parking lot, 13221 Darmstadt Road, Darmstadt, Indiana Fill up on food truck fare at this weekly event. Music in the Park 6-8 p.m. June 25, Akin Park, corner of

Cleanup and damage assessment efforts are underway throughout the region following a wave of severe weather the evening of June 21.  In Newburgh, a tornado skipped along the State Road 66 corridor, striking and prompting evacuations at apartment complexes at

One of Evansville’s largest and longest-standing tourism draws is back for a fourth consecutive year. The regional Jehovah's Witnesses convention is in the middle of its back-to-back weekend gatherings. Held each June at Ford Center since 2023, this year’s event

Need to cool off now that sweltering weather has descended? Take your pick of public pools, splash pads, and fun-filled aquatic centers. Public Pools The City of Evansville operates three municipal pools for public use. A fourth pool next to

After listing their Evansville home and selling most of their possessions in order to begin living abroad in October 2024, Darrell and Penelope Pennington visited 44 cities in 14 countries across Europe before returning home for a visit in December

Bloomington, Indiana, may be best known as the home of Indiana University, but the city’s identity stretches far beyond its famous Sample Gates. Tucked among limestone buildings and Midwestern charm is a global community shaped by generations of immigrants, international

In the last two minutes of the 2026 SPHL Presidents Cup‌ final game between the Evansville Thunderbolts and the Peoria, Illinois, Rivermen, the Bolts led 5-4, but it still was anyone’s game. After second-year forward Derek Contessa scored to give

The past still has deep roots in this city, which are on full display. In fact, the U.S. Department of the Interior recognizes 81 individual structures and nine districts in Evansville as historic places. During Historic Preservation Month, here are

Ellis King had a mission. Yes, he was excited to fly to Washington, D.C., and see monuments and memorials, but there was one specific task to accomplish: find Dan Bullock’s name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.  King, a U.S. Army