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For an entertaining live regional shows, visit Bally’s Evansville along the scenic banks of the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana. For many people, the single-level casino offers fun at over 900 slot games, 28 live and electronic table games, a High Limit Room, and the Bally Bet Sportsbook.  For us, it is the entertainment at the casual, upscale atmosphere of the Piano Bar that is the ideal place to enjoy live entertainment on Thursdays from 6PM-9PM and on Fridays and Saturdays from 6PM-10PM CT. The upcoming schedule of live performances include:  November 1 - Bob Green November 2 - Bob Green November 7 - Andrea Wirth November 8 - Bob Green November 9 - Bob Green November 13 – Bob Ballard November 14 - Andrea Wirth November 15 - Bob Green November 16 - Bob Green November 20 – Bob Ballard November 21 - Andrea Wirth November 22 - Andrea Wirth November 23 - Bob Green November 27 – Bob Ballard November 28 - Bob Green November 29 - Bob Green November 30 - Bob Green   Along...

The Indiana State Fair is here and so are great performances at the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage. This is a great time to gather and enjoy the shows that are FREE with paid Fair admission to the Indiana State Fair.  Remember, seating is first come, first serve, and you can bring your own folding chair to the Free Stage! Indiana State Fair Concerts The Indiana State Fair concerts are a summer tradition that continues to bring together top performers that include Gladys Knight and Yolanda Adams , who is the headlining act of Gospel Music Festival as well as the Latino Fest Indiana State Fair.  Rock the night away at the Indiana State Fair with Foghat or visit their website for other shows. Also appearing at the Indiana State Fair is Dogstar , featuring Bret Domrose, Rob Mailhouse, and Keanu Reeves, and there are more exceptional performers set to join the  Indiana State Fair  - See their website for the full schedule .  The Indiana State Fair gives us music for e...

Chefs are cooking up tasty offerings at the  Seven Seas Food Festival . The food festival runs now until the middle of May, leaving plenty of time to try fresh global cuisine and refreshment choices.  Along with tasty food, the Seven Seas Food Festival includes an exciting concert series. The scheduled live music shows are held every weekend during the festival at Bayside Stadium, and include these musicians: Chris Lane Ludacris Relient K Little River Band  Baha Men This is the start of the series, and concerts are free with park admission and performed rain or shine. Upcoming performances at Seven Seas Food Festival include Hoobastank, Gavin DeGraw, and other exceptional musicians. Go to the SeaWorld website for current news on this events, tickets, and more to experience. 

  Gourmet to casual, down-home favorites to international fare, Minneapolis continues carving out a niche for itself in the culinary world. If you are planning a visit to Minneapolis in late February or early March drop in at the cities hottest spots during the Best of the Best Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants serve up their sizzling best, offering a selection showcasing their style at unbeatable prices. Dine with top chefs without breaking the bank. Among the favorite's for culinary delights is the Chambers Kitchen, a new restaurant by international star chef Jean-Georges, or try the Five Restaurant & Street Lounge, home to Stewart Woodman, one of Food & Wine’s top 2006 chefs; Spoonriver, Café Brenda’s sister location in the booming Riverfront District; Wolfgang Puck’s Asian-influenced Walker Art Center restaurant 20.21, home to the signature Spoon, Cherry and Cube dessert. Whether you’re in the mood for high-style dining or a more casual affair, Minneapolis...

The South Beach Seafood Festival is a popular annual event. This year the festival will be held October 19th - 22nd , and will be better than ever, so get your tickets soon before they are gone. The upcoming beachfront seafood festival includes: Complimentary all-day open bars for all ticketed guests at the general admission and VIP admission level Entertainment on the Demesmin and Dover live music stages Interactive sponsor experiences  Beach games, and activities for all the enjoy The best part is the   South Beach Seafood Festival   is the chance to sample the finest culinary flavors at curated pop-up cafés by some of Miami’s finest seafood restaurants. Previous years pop-ups included cafés from Joe’s Stone Crab, RED South Beach, The Lobster SHACK, Pubbelly Sushi, Ella’s Oyster Bar, Tacos and Tattoos, Stiltsville Fish Bar, and others offering over 70 menu items to choose from. Savor the shareable portions of stone crabs, lobster waffle cones, steak and lob...

A drive along the Midwest byways offers a glimpse of country crafts near small towns. Waynesville is such a lovely town and known as the Antique capital of the Midwest. The town is picturesque with the streets lined with quaint shops, beautiful trees, park benches for those who want to rest or people watch. This town is also a lovely place to browse the shops and sites. The Cobblestone Village and Cafe - While strolling around the town, the Cobblestone Village is one of the sites to stop in at and explore the items. They say the Cobblestone Village is the place which has nothing you need but everything you want. Whoever said that was absolutely correct - I did find some home decorating items.  Owners Rick and Brenda Weber created a unique blend of really neat and creative gifts for the country home and a fabulous café too. They also have the largest collection of quilts in the region. The workmanship of these quilts is awesome with some really beautiful designs. The Hammel Ho...

  When traveling you can find a wonderful selection of cultural food and refreshments to sample. This includes delicious noodles, and a taste of Southwest Asia flavors at the Straits of Malacca Restaurant, that offers a taste of authentic Malaysian food in downtown Mason on Main street. From the Char Kueh Teow with Fried rice noodles with bean sprouts, green onion, large shrimp, dark soy sauce to the Coconut Panna Cotta served with a guava coulis and a passion fruit crème beignet, the Straits of Malacca Restaurant has a savory selection of menu items to enjoy. Along with culinary delights, the Straits of Malacca features a Weekly Wine Tasting that is held on every Wednesday. The Straits of Malacca is not a restaurant that serves one type of food. It offers three unique dining experiences in one location. At the Tioman Cafe you'll find authentic Malaysian Street Food. The Blue Intan, which is a Jazz and Tapas Bar is ideal for adults seeking relaxation and premium drinks accompanied ...

  ONE Restaurant and Lounge is one of the town’s newest restaurants to the area. With a fabulous menu and its unique style of nothing but elegance makes this an enjoyable place to relax with family, friends or colleges. The décor is a stylish American Contemporary that creates this unusual ambiance of being at a restaurant somewhere in Chicago. The chef’s creative menu has a fantastic selection with the highest in quality of seafood, Black Angus beef, and white marble Niman Ranch pork. The chef explains that this makes a good dish and great dish. The care taken in preparing the menu selections we enjoyed is evident with just one bite. A few of my favorite entrée’s that I thought were outstanding was the Pecan Crusted Pork Chops with a delicious Asian flair and the Veal Scaloppini in a light cream sauce that just melted in your mouth, YUM. For the appetizer, I highly recommend starting your meal off with the summer Risotto with apple wood smoked bacon, corn and fresh herbs. I could ...

  Until we visited the Legends in Kansas City, we did not know of the various shopping and entertaining options in the region. This is an oasis of fun and entertainment just off highways Interstates 435 and 70 at  The Legends at Village West  in in Kansas City, Kansas. At the Legends at Village West you'll find plenty of nightly entertainment to enjoy, and for families or the young at heart there is a special dining experience awaiting just ahead where dinosaurs roam called T-REX. Here Dino's come to life around every corner. It's true, because it seemed around every turn we discovered something new or some hidden creature that crept to life before our eyes. I've always loved dinosaurs, and there were plenty of families who also enjoyed the life-like dino's you'll find at T-REX. The 20,000-square-foot destination restaurant T-REX is an extravagant theatrical setting that not only includes dinosaurs, there are geysers, waterfalls and ice caves to explore. For chi...

  Home to over a dozen different craft breweries, micro distilleries, and wineries, Lake County is gearing up for Pig and Whiskey 2014 . During the festival you'll have the opportunity to sample over 50 whiskeys or visit the Cleveland Cocktail Corner, or enjoy a cold beer from one of the multiple awarding winning breweries. In fact, Lake County's brew masters have won awards at Ohio Brew Week , the International Beer Fest, and the World Beer Championship. And, local find, Seven Brothers Distilling Company won first prize in the COSE Small Business Pitch for their unique brewing concept and hand-designed equipment. Prefer wine? The local wineries have also won their share of awards at the Pinot Noir Shootout, the Pinot Noir Summit, Riverside International Wine Competition, Grand Harvest Awards, San Francisco International Wine Competition, Tasters Guild International, Great Lakes Wine Judging, and many other competitions. Many folks join the Pig and Whiskey  for the mouth-wat...

  Fall is one of our favorite seasons; we love the crisp breeze, the colorful blanket of leaves in the tree tops, and the smell of hot cider and sweet scent of homemade apple butter simmering over an open fire at the Historic Roscoe Village. And, for over 40 years the Apple Butter Stirrin′ festival at Roscoe Village has attracted travelers of all ages to this restored 1800's canal town to experience the sights, sounds and flavors of the season. The three days of Apple Butter Stirrin′ officially begins in Mid, October with the opening of the street lined with craft booths. The craft vendors, dressed in costume for this event, offer a wide variety of items from candles to pottery and from dried flower wreaths to birdhouses. Of course, no stroll through the craft booths would be complete without sampling the tempting food offerings that include homemade soups cooking in kettles and apple butter cooking over an open fire. You'll also find a variety of sandwiches to enjoy, kettle co...

  The Annual Great Maine Apple Day held in Late Oct is just the place to enjoy sampling recipes cooked with Maine apples. The event celebrates the History, Flavor and Tradition of Maine Apples, while honoring the importance of a diversified, perennial agriculture. Yes, there will be a pie baking contest, but if you want your dessert to literally stand up for the judges, you'll need to get out of the Macintosh rut. "The only thing a Macintosh does is make apple sauce in a pie," says Apple Day co-organizer and state apple expert, John Bunker. "There are many apple varieties that are just good for pies and people can learn about them at Apple Day." Learn the names of the apples that grow year after year on trees in their yard by bringing in samples and find almost 200 labeled varieties of apples on display. Who knows, you may be the owner of a rare Black Oxford, a medium-sized round apple with deep purple skin that was grown in Oxford County as early as 1790. Main...

  Gather friends and family for the annual Delaware Beer Wine, and Spirits Festival that take place in Mid October in Dover, Delaware. Paul Cullen, former bassist with Bad Company, will perform on acoustic guitar. The Delaware Artisan Faire will feature 25 Delaware artists selling sea glass jewelry, painted glassware, fiber arts, photography, prints and more. This event will feature many fun activities throughout the day, including music, a Keg tossing competition, Corn hole tournament, as well as Wine and Beer Seminars. Also, during the festivities they will announce the Logo Contest Winner. For the artist in your group, there's still time to enter the contest, which has a deadline of September 12, 2012. The contest winner is awarded $250 cash and four tickets to both the 2012 and 2013 Delaware Wine & Beer Festivals, for a total value of $450. Judges will select the winning entry and the Delaware Wine & Beer Festival Committee will make the final decision. Only three desi...

  Whether seeking a weekend away or a day trip, Sidney and Shelby County , Ohio offers a charming getaway option. Here, you're welcome to feel at home, and one way to do this is to join local events and activities like the Farmers Market . The market is open from 8:00 a.m. till noon through October, and offers something different to experience each and every week. Upcoming events in Sidney in include the upcoming Kids Around the Square Festival downtown at the end of June. This free children’s festival provides a morning of FUN for youngsters 12 and under. Kids Around the Square is a collaborative effort of the Shelby County United Way, area church groups, and the Downtown Sidney Business Association. Let the soulful sounds of local musicians move you on Friday evenings in downtown Sidney when the Sidney Civic Band performs on the lawn and under the trees of the beautiful and historic Shelby County Court House. During the festivities there will be food and soft drinks to enjoy as...