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5 More Ways to Mancave Your Backyard

Carl Pettit — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:08:12 +0000

See Part 1 of this article here.

One of the best ways to mancave your garden is to take the basic principles you would apply to an indoor mancave and simply move those ideas outside.

Community Autism Resources of Evansvile Benefit Concert Tonight!

Dave Westrich — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:00:56 +0000

One in every 88 children has some form of autism and the numbers continue to grow. It is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S. Community Autism Resources of Evansville, C.A.R.E., invites you to attend a special concert to raise funds that will help the children and families in our community that are affected by autism.

Community Autism Resources of Evansville Benefit Concert This Friday Night, April 19th

Dave Westrich — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:00:09 +0000

Will Paul McCartney Perform In Indiana This Summer?

Mike Adams — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:35:52 +0000

Will Paul McCartney play this summer in Indiana?

Well, according to reports, Bankers Life Fieldhouse is said to be planning the announcement of an event this Friday called “Out There,” which incidentally, is the name of Paul McCartney’s 2013 tour.

Rapper Gucci Mane Can't Even Get Arrested in Evansville

Mike Adams — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:16:29 +0000

Some artists are big in Japan; some cannot even get arrested in their hometown. However, if you are “zero-time” Grammy award winner Gucci Mane, it is your inability to get arrested in Evansville that could be an indication that you may need to fill out an employment application at McDonald's upon pulling into the next town.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Will Open Summer Tour in Evansville

Johnny Kincaid — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:39:32 +0000

According to the band’s website, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will kick off their summer tour at the Ford Center in Evansville. The show date is May 16. Tickets go on sale on March 16 at 10 AM. Tickets will be $117, $74.50, $52.50, and $29.50, plus Ticketmaster fees.

Got a Couple Million Laying Around? You Can Buy Elvis Presley's Beverly Hills Mansion

Annie Jenkins — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:00:55 +0000

If you’re rolling in the dough you can own a piece of the King of Rock n’ Roll – Elvis Presley! The Beverly Hills Mansion, located in the exclusive Trousdale Estates, was put on the market Wednesday for a whopping $12.9 million. Previously the property had been leased for $25,000 per month. [button href="http://www.trulia.com/property/3097904653-1174-N-Hillcrest-Rd-Beverly-Hills-CA-90210" title="Click [...]

This Day in History for October 10 – Spiro Agnew Resigns and More

Joe Hyer — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 23:05:58 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1845 – The US Naval Academy opens in Annapolis, Maryland, with 50 midshipmen students (More info)

1973 – US Vice President Spiro Agnew resigns after being charged with federal income tax evasion (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for October 10 – David Lee Roth, Brett Favre and More

Joe Hyer — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:49:53 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

David Lee Roth
Age: 57
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: His party-boy persona, being the on-again, off-again lead singer of the band Van Halen, hits with them such as 'You Really Got Me,' 'Dance the Night Away,' and 'Panama,' solo hits such as 'Just a Gigolo,' and recently reuniting with Van Halen for a new album

Celebrity Birthdays for October 9 – Sharon Osbourne and More

Joe Hyer — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:01:42 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Sharon Osbourne
Age: 60
Occupation: Manager, Promoter, and Television Personality
Known For: Her longtime marriage to rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, appearing on the reality show 'The Osbournes,' co-hosting 'The Talk', being a former judge on 'America's Got Talent', and for being the mother of fellow television personality Kelly Osbourne

This Day in History for October 9 – Che Guevara Executed and More

Joe Hyer — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:00:51 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1888 – The Washington Monument officially opens to the general public (More info)

1936 – Harnessing the power of the Colorado River, Hoover Dam begins sending electricity over transmission lines spanning 266 miles (More info)

This Day in History for October 8 – Great Chicago Fire Begins and More

Joe Hyer — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:01:42 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1871 – The Great Chicago Fire begins and goes on to kill 250 people, leave 100,000 people homeless, and destroy thousands of buildings (More info)

1956 – The New York Yankees' Don Larsen pitches the only perfect game in World Series history (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for October 8 – Sigourney Weaver, Matt Damon and More

Joe Hyer — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:01:16 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Matt Damon
Age: 43
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Activist
Known For: Winning an Oscar for co-writing 'Good Will Hunting' along with close friend Ben Affleck, starring in the 'Ocean's' trilogy and the 'Bourne' series of movies, and his charitable work with organizations such as the ONE Campaign, H2O Africa Foundation, and Water.org

This Day in History for October 7 – California Elects Schwarzenegger and More

Joe Hyer — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 18:01:58 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1849 – Poet-writer Edgar Allan Poe dies at age 40 (More info)

1959 – USSR probe Luna 3 transmits the first ever photographs of the far side of the Moon (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for October 7 – Simon Cowell and More

Joe Hyer — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Simon Cowell
Age: 54
Occupation: Record Executive, Television Personality, and Entrepreneur
Known For: His former role as a judge on 'American Idol,' his current role as a judge on 'X Factor,' his frequently brusque critiques, his charity work for children's and animal charities, and his love-hate relationship with singer Paula Abdul

This Day in History for October 6 – 'The Jazz Singer' Premieres and More

Joe Hyer — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:15:25 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1876 – The American Library Association is founded (More info)

1884 – The Naval War College of the United States Navy is founded in Newport, Rhode Island (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for October 6 – Elisabeth Shue and More

Joe Hyer — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:50:55 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Elisabeth Shue
Age: 50
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Roles in films such as 'The Karate Kid,' 'Adventures in Babysitting,' 'Cocktail,' 'Back to the Future Part II', 'Back to the Future Part III,' and her Oscar-nominated role in 'Leaving Las Vegas'

Celebrity Birthdays for October 3 – Gwen Stefani and More

Joe Hyer — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:05:19 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Gwen Stefani
Age: 43
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Fashion Designer
Known For: Being the lead vocalist for No Doubt, whose songs include 'Just a Girl' and 'Don't Speak,' her solo hits such as 'Hollaback Girl,' her clothing and accessories line L.A.M.B., and her marriage to rock singer Gavin Rossdale

This Day in History for October 3 – Germany Unites and More

Joe Hyer — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:55:25 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1863 – President Abraham Lincoln declares the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day (More info)

1951 – The "Shot Heard 'Round the World," one of the greatest moments in sports history, occurs (More info)

This Day in History for October 1 – Disney World Opens and More

Joe Hyer — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 18:02:16 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1931 – The George Washington Bridge linking New Jersey and New York opens (More info)

1946 – Twelve Nazi leaders are sentenced to death at the Nuremberg Trials (More info)