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The Courier & Press

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Talks around Evansville's Mesker Amphitheatre not dead, not active

EVANSVILLE – Talks over Mesker Amphitheatre aren't active. But they aren't dead, either. That's the purgatorial state of Evansville's historic outdoor venue more than a year after the Board of Park Commissioners accepted a proposal from an outside entity to potentially lease it and raise it from the dead. The person behind that proposal – Tim Drake, owner of The Mill amphitheater in Terre Haute, Indiana – was the only party to express interest during a 60-day window for proposals between July and September of 2025. Talks between Drake and the city apparently stalled, though, and everyone involved has remained tight-lipped ever since . On Monday, Anna Raben, spokeswoman for Mayor Stephanie Terry's office, said "there have been no recent developments in discussions with The Mill." "However, conversations have not been formally closed," she said. "We will share additional information if there are any updates." In a previous email to the Courier & Press, Raben said the city is looking into the possibility of "an" amphitheater. The focus is on "identifying an approach that best serves the community’s long-term interests." Problems at Mesker Amphitheatre None of that is great news for Mesker itself. The 74-year-old venue has hosted everyone from

Evansville, IN · 3d

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This Unique Indiana Site Lets Visitors Glimpse A Prehistoric Burial Mound That Nature Created First

Some places carry a weight that you can almost feel the moment you arrive. A remarkable historic landmark in Vincennes, Indiana is one of those rare spots where ancient nature and human history collide in the most unexpected way. Unlike most burial mounds across the country, this one was not...

Vincennes, IN · 4d
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WEHT/WTVW

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Evansville show to feature switching roles

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Imagine showing up to perform in a play without knowing which character you’ll be playing! That’s exactly what’s happening in StageTWO Productions’ latest show “Everybody.” Actor Matt Hummel visited Eyewitness News to share more information. The full interview can be viewed in the player above.

Evansville, IN · 1d

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French Lick Resort building new 18-hole course

FRENCH LICK, Ind. – There’s a new star on the horizon at French Lick Resort. Already known for its two-course rota of the Donald Ross Course (1917) and its more famous counterpart the Pete Dye Course (2009), director of golf operations Dave Harner said recently just wait until the general public sees what’s on tap at French Lick Resort.

French Lick, IN · 1d
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Black History Month banners to return

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A project honoring local black leaders who have made big impacts is returning to Evansville. The city announced the Black History Month Banner Project will once again be taking over downtown in February. City officials are encouraging community members to nominate local residents who have made a lasting impact on the […]

Evansville, IN · 1d

WRTV

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When French Lick created a law to prevent bad luck on Friday the 13th

STATEWIDE (Mirror Indy) –When it came to warding off bad luck on Friday the 13th, the town of French Lick wasn’t taking any chances. So in 1939, officials in the southern Indiana community came up with an unusual precaution: They passed an ordinance requiring all black cats to wear bells on the supposedly unlucky day. […]

French Lick, IN · 2d

KISS 106

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The Grinch is Coming to Newburgh for a Holiday Fun Run!

Grab your running shoes and your Christmas spirit! The Grinch Fun Run returns November 21 with family-friendly races and a visit from the Grinch himself.

Newburgh, IN · 14h

KISS 106

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German Christmas Magic Returns To Evansville At The 9th Annual Christkindlmarkt

Bratwurst, handmade gifts, and a cuckoo clock raffle, Evansville's German Christmas market is back for year nine.

Evansville, IN · 1d

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Locals Can’t Get Enough Of The Fresh-Baked Cookies At This Tiny Train Caboose Café In Indiana

Some lunch spots live in strip malls, and some live in actual train cars. In downtown Evansville, Indiana, one small café has set up shop inside a historic caboose, and the cookie crowd keeps coming back for more. The menu is short and friendly, with sandwiches, soups, salads, and...

Evansville, IN · 2d

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Salvation Army seeks donations ahead of Thanksgiving Festival

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - For people who may not have family to celebrate with, Thanksgiving can be a difficult time. The Salvation Army is preparing a traditional holiday feast where people can share a meal and find community. With its annual Thanksgiving meal just weeks away, the Salvation Army is...

Evansville, IN · 1d

The Herald-Times

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Myriad musical options this weekend in Bloomington

Much cooler temperatures, an Indiana University football game and lots of musical options are in store for people in Bloomington this weekend. For those who want to be outdoors, Saturday is also the time to be aware that deer firearm season has begun, so many public and private lands may have hunters — be sure to wear hunter orange clothing if you're out in the woods or fields. There's a few other events sprinkled in with the music, so check out the options. Cosmic Songwriter on Thursday Join in the melding of music of Cosmic Songwriter at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Blockhouse Bar, 205 S. College Ave. Lou Finch and CJ Reichard will host, with a lineup of songwriters: Evenstar, Joe Strunk, Brooke Hall and Father Kentucky.A special Cosmic Songwriter Showcase will be Nov. 18 at the Indiana Memorial Union main stage. For more on either show, go to @cosmicsongwriter on Instagram or online at cosmicsongwriter.com . Friday Musicale featuring Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael music Friday Musicale , with Lisa Wickes, soprano; Michael McGregor, baritone; Kathy Gorr, piano; and Mark Wiedenmayer, bass, will perform music by Indiana native composers including Cole Porter and Hoagy Carmichael at 1:15 p.m.

Bloomington, IN · 2d

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Landon Snyder Signs with Indiana Men’s Golf

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Homestead High School's Landon Snyder signed his national letter of intent to play collegiately for head coach Mike Mayer and the Indiana Hoosiers on Wednesday. "Landon will bring a tremendous amount of talent and passion to our Indiana men's golf program," said Coach Mayer. "He has the ability it takes to become a great collegiate golfer and has many attributes that are impossible to teach. He also has a tremendous upside, and it will be our job to help him develop the skills he will need to be successful at this level. We are thrilled that Landon...

Bloomington, IN · 2d

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Bloomington Legion post marks Veterans Day

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — November 11, 2026. When American Legion Post 18 Commander Curtis Wampler asked Wednesday morning whether any World War II veterans were in the room, no hands went up. No veterans of that war attended the Veterans Day ceremony at Bloomington’s Burton Woolery American Legion Post 18.

Bloomington, IN · 2d

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This Hidden Indiana Dinner Theater Serves A Homemade Buffet Alongside Spectacular Broadway Musicals

The broccoli salad here is a long-standing tradition, and the menu often changes to match whatever musical is on stage. That means dinner and the show might actually be talking to each other. I love that idea more than I probably should. This little Indiana theater has paired home-cooked buffets...

Hillsboro, IN · 3d

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Straight No Chaser to bring holiday tour to IU Auditorium on Dec. 10

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Straight No Chaser will bring its annual holiday tour, "Making Spirits Bright," to Indiana University Auditorium on Dec. 10. The a cappella group also plans to release an extended-play recording with the same title in December. More details were not provided. Straight No Chaser formed at Indiana...

Bloomington, IN · 18h

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FUN FACT: Fable & Fairy Tales is an approved New York Times reporting bookstore!

Did you know that we are an approved New York Times reporting bookstore?. That means our new book sales are reported weekly to the NYT as part of its data collection for the New York Times Best Sellers lists✅. For a little independent bookstore like ours, this is a pretty...

Martinsville, IN · 1d

Country Herald

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Indiana Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Indiana residents can enter a Christmas movie contest offering $2,500 cash and a charity donation.

Indiana · 4d

WTWO/WAWV

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Local students celebrate German holiday as part of cultural experience

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Local high school students took part in a tradition Tuesday night that’s helping introduce them to another culture. Students studying German at Terre Haute North and Terre Haute South Vigo High School took part in traditional German celebrations for St. Martin’s Day. They sang songs, made lanterns and had a parade. […]

Terre Haute, IN · 2d

WTHR

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Festival of Trees

Indiana · 1d