September/October 2024

D-Patrick Best Automotive Dealership Seven locations in Evansville and Boonville, Indiana Winning a Best of Evansville nod for the fifth time, D-Patrick has a legacy of supplying Evansville residents with wheels since 1934. With seven dealerships, drivers are never far

Ready to “wine a while?” Until my recent visit to five of 12 wineries on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, I had no idea that the southern tip of Illinois is one of the most established wine regions in the

Throughout their adult lives, Tom and Becky Hartman primarily have lived in what most would consider traditionally designed homes. That is until a most unusual property caught their eye. It was vacant, run-down, and full of machines. It wasn’t even

Built in 1989 and with significant updates and upgrades over the years, this traditional home has a long life ahead and a list of amenities befitting its seven-figure asking price. With four bedrooms – all ensuites – and two other

Coast through the crowds at the 103rd West Side Nut Club Fall Festival with these pro tips. Bring Cash Although the Nut Club accepts debit and credit cards for half-pot ticket purchases, most food booths are cash-only. Dress the Part

Owners Bryan and Amanda Bishop say the Second Amendment is a foundation of LawMan Tactical, but their business is about more than powder and steel. Bryan Bishop credits his 20 years in law enforcement – primarily spent investigating violent crimes

Class is in session – in the kitchen – at the cross-town homes of Daniel and Mallory Latini and Sally and Kevin Lager. As many as 30 families are tuned in to Book N’ Cook, a monthly series of Saturday

What makes Thai cuisine genuine? Many things, says Sila Donaldson, whose business – Thai Taste Homemade – is all about sharing her love for her home country’s signature dishes. Donaldson was working for a local Thai restaurant two years ago

SINCE SIXTH AND ZERO opened its Main Street storefront in 2020, owner Mary Allen has offered a variety of sustainable products. One service has flown under the radar, so Allen decided to get creative with its promotion. The shop offers

WHAT EXACTLY IS APPLE BUTTER? Medieval Europeans produced it to preserve their harvest, and it spread — pun intended! — across Southern meals after the American Revolution. Evansville Countryside Orchard owners Kristi and Tim Schulz have sold their apple butter

Don your flannel, breathe in the crisp autumn air, and head to these farms for fall fun. MAYSE FARM MARKET 6400 N. St. Joseph Ave. This 84-year-old farm’s Fall Family Fun weekends typically attract 15,000 to 20,000 each year. From Sept.

Native gardens are on the rise. Local wildlife, especially bugs and birds, benefits from native gardens, which provide a habitat that complements their natural environment. These gardens also need less water and fertilizer since the plants are familiar with and

No one has had more fun than The Pits did on the cover of an issue of Evansville Living. Since you’re now reading this issue, the rock ‘n’ roll quartet’s cover reign on the newsstand has ended but surely not

St. Benedict Cathedral’s organ has hummed the same tune since the 1940s. Soon, singing parishioners will be joined by a new set of pipes. Upon arriving as the Catholic Diocese of Evansville’s director of music nearly 20 years ago, Jeremy

Andy and Jennifer Parker had no plans to open a second gallery in Newburgh, Indiana, after they moved from Indianapolis in 2021, but once they saw a need, it was hard to ignore. The Hope Gallery first opened in Bargersville,

“St. James is a one-of-a-kind experience,” says Owensboro, Kentucky, artist K.O. Lewis. From its humble start rescuing a crumbling historic fountain in 1957, Louisville’s bustling St. James Court Art Show is one of the nation’s top juried fine art shows.

I was a teenager when I first heard the lore and legend of Blacksburg, Virginia. My husband’s cousin Rick was a civil engineering graduate of Virginia Tech University, which calls Blacksburg home, and to me, “Tech” was a mysterious place.

Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra fulfilled a dream held by many when it was established in 1934. All the pieces were in place, from musicians and a theater for concerts, to supportive local leaders who shared a passion for music. Today, these

Christopher Bailey was raised in Evansville, but it was only the first of many stops for the North High School graduate, who reflects that “when one door closes, another one opens.” The most recent door was one his wife, Sarah,

Black Ball in Evansville: Diamonds in the Shadows 1900 to 1960s Kevin Wirthwein 2024, M.T. Publishing Company Inc. “As early as 1868, when white teams had organized and presented rules and bylaws around their play, small indications surfaced that Black

Ed and Lesle Pietraniec love their Lombard Avenue home as much today as when they moved in back in 1990. The charming Tudor bungalow dates to1927, which shows in its spacious, Craftsman-style porch, where the Pietraniecs relax on a swing

Spooky season is upon us, and last year, Cameron Meadows decided to get into the spirit by erecting a 10-foot-tall plastic skeleton peeping over a fence at her home in Eastland Estates, off Covert Avenue. Mr. Bones, as Meadows aptly

School is back in session and the mellow vibe of warm, summer days is behind the art world. Here we round up theater, live music, arts festivals, and dance performances in autumn. THEATER Community thespians offer a diverse array of

Cinephiles can see 65 films from more than 20 countries right here in Evansville at the 2024 Victory International Film Festival. The fifth installment of the homegrown cinema celebration kicks off Sept. 12 for three days of screenings, workshops, networking,

Hispanic Heritage Month runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15 and recognizes the colorful history, cultures, and traditions of Latino people throughout the world. In Southwestern Indiana, Vanderburgh County has a Latino population of 3 percent, with surrounding counties seeing 1.3-8.7 percent of

Between the Friday Knights Hunger Bowl — an annual high school charity football game — and the Victory International Film Festival, find time in your weekend for live music, craft beer, and more. Preview of the Evansville Philharmonic’s 90th Season

Are you craving the opportunity to lace up your hiking boots and hit the trails? In Southwestern Indiana, you don’t have to go far. Here are five trails within a day’s drive — and, in one case, in our own

Noche Cantina & Cocina opened on Jan. 29, and it was an instant hit: Social media feeds were filled with praise for the new West Side culinary destination. Managers and staff at Noche have worked ever since to sustain that

Cardiovascular exercise has all kinds of benefits, from improving heart health to increasing lung capacity, but one benefit you don’t often hear about is community. Yet, for the 382 members of Evansville’s half-marathon training group, Team 13, that’s exactly what