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Hey Evansville, hope your week’s off to a good start! Best places to work list, Sarah Adams headlines a speaker series, a free VOCES8 concert, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Spotlight on standout employers: The Indiana Chamber has announced its 2026 Best Places to Work list, and five Evansville businesses made it. Rankings will be revealed May 13 at an awards dinner — see how winners were chosen.
Literary voices take the stage: EVPL revealed its 2026 SPEAK lineup featuring Sarah Adams, Patrick Griffin, Candace Fleming, and Toni Tipton-Martin. Adams will speak April 23 at Old National Events Plaza, with events through July — check out the full lineup.
Major urban revitalization effort: Earlier this month, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership updated River Vision plans for a riverfront park with walkways and an amphitheater, and said funding for construction drawings is the next step — see what’s planned and where.
Honoring standout student scholars: This month, four Evansville seniors at Mater Dei and Reitz Memorial were awarded Father Endress Scholarships worth $10,000 annually for up to four years, marking the program’s fifth consecutive year — meet this year’s recipients.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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🫶 We got your back
Renowned voices take the stage: VOCES8 performs a free concert today at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville. The acclaimed British vocal ensemble, known for tonal clarity and inventive programs, appears as part of the Patricia H. Snyder Concert and Lecture Series. The event is open to the public. See when and where.
Rainforest vibes in Indiana: Orchid Escape is underway at Mesker Park Zoo and runs through March 14. Explore the Amazonia Exhibit filled with hundreds of blooming orchids. Entry is free for members and included with general admission. A bright splash of color during winter for Evansville families. Get all the event details.
Handmade chocolate tradition: When cravings strike, Stephen Libs Finer Chocolates keeps Evansville stocked with small-batch favorites: old-fashioned turtles, meltaways, cremes, truffles, sugar-free picks, plus fresh-roasted nuts. Boxes have a way of disappearing on the ride home, which feels like the sweetest mystery.
Make room, then roam: Camilla’s Closet packs racks of men’s, women’s, and kids’ styles, plus designer handbags, home decor, and an on-site jeweler (hi, Curt). Bring a few pieces to rehome, wander a bit, and you’ll likely leave with something you needed… maybe even a story.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🌄 Teal Mountain Range @ Painting with a Twist | Tuesday (2/24) at 4:30 PM – Trade your snooze button for a two hour Early Bird painting class, $34 and up, where you’ll tackle a teal mountain range and twist the design to your taste. Low stakes, high vibes, and ideal for catching up with friends without yelling over a bar.
📍 Homeschool Adventures: Mapping and Coordinates @ Angel Mounds State Historic Site | Wednesday (2/25) at 1:00 PM – If your homeschooler thinks North is just up, this Mapping and Coordinates class will make them a bona fide Map Master. Expect hands-on mapping, coordinates, and real-world navigation that beat another worksheet, and soon they will be leading the next family hike.
🤖 Jeff Dunham Artificial Intelligence @ Ford Center | Wednesday (2/25) at 7:00 PM – Jeff Dunham rolls in with Artificial Intelligence, which is funny because his smartest co-star is still made of felt. Expect the whole gang, rapid-fire jabs, and the kind of laugh you feel in your ribs. It’s low-tech therapy, high-quality time, no algorithm required.
This weekend
🥞 Pancakes & Ivy @ Ivy Tech Community College | Saturday (2/28) at 8:00 AM – Free pancakes at Ivy Tech, then 30-minute sample classes so you can kick the tires on college without the tuition. Bring the kids for the bouncy house, games, and coloring, or come solo for syrup, curiosity, and a peek at campus life. RSVP at link.ivytech.edu/pancake.
🧶 Craft fair @ Castle High School | Saturday (2/28) at 9:00 AM – Saturday at Castle High means aisles of real-deal handmade goods from 160+ makers, not reps, and zero copycat booths. Bring comfy shoes and that tote you pretend is just in case, then reward yourself in the cafeteria with member-baked sweets, a drink, and local bites.
🌿 Weed Wrangle @ Howell Wetlands | Saturday (2/28) at 9:00 AM – Trade your gym routine for something that actually helps: pulling invasives at Howell Wetlands with the Wesselman Woods crew. Last Saturday each month, February to November, volunteers 16+ only, wear long sleeves, bring gloves and loppers, and enjoy snacks, water, and that smug eco-glow.
🌱 Garden Journaling and Labeling Class @ Henderson County Cooperative Extension Expo Building | Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 AM – Level up your beds with a free class on garden journaling and labeling, led by Henderson Master Gardener Sandra Thompson at the Henderson Extension Expo Center. Because your tomatoes deserve better than ‘mystery plant,’ learn simple tracking tricks, dodge repeat mistakes, and register at 270-826-8387.
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📻 Evansville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 47°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 2%
Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South southwest wind 5 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 56°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 4%
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 6 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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