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Archive for: August, 2017

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Jagoe Homes GP-20 Hydroplane on Display at Evansville Eastside Shopping Venues August 31st

The public will have an opportunity to view a top hydroplane before it hits the water for the Evansville HydroFest™ this Labor Day weekend. The Jagoe Homes GP-20 will be on display, Thursday August 31st on Evansville’s Eastside at these times and locations: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Display at Eastland Mall, 800 N Green…

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AXIOM Seeking Media Intern

Job Title: Media Department Intern Department: Media Reports To: Media Director One of the leading advertising agencies in the area, AXIOM, is opening our doors to provide a valuable learning experience for a marketing or advertising student for the fall 2017 semester. As a member of the Media Department, the selected student will have the…

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Evansville HydroFest™ Goes Country with Live Bands for Saturday Concert

Live performances by self-described, “Country/Classic Rock” band Haywire of Evansville, and local singer/songwriter, Troy Miller, are on tap for the outdoor Beer Garden & Concert Saturday September 2nd at Tropicana Events Plaza. The venue, which overlooks the Ohio River, sets the stage for the event, which runs 6:00 pm to 12:00 midnight. $10 Evansville HydroFest™…

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Father and Son to Race Each Other at Evansville HydroFest™

Families lining the Ohio Riverbank to catch the races at Evansville HydroFest™ will get to see the legendary Hopp family in action. Father Jerry Hopp, and son Greg Hopp are slated to compete against one another in the top Grand Prix World class at the Labor Day Weekend event. Look for Jerry in boat number…

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Evansville HydroFest™ Setting Records Before Races Begin

To date, Evansville HydroFest™ has 57 Hydroplane teams in eight classes of Inboard Boats on deck to compete in the Labor Day Weekend racing action. This represents the largest field of participants ever to race on the Ohio River in Evansville. Previous boat races in Evansville averaged 14 teams per year. Teams from across the…

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The Cold Stares

Evansville HydroFest™ Announces Live Bands for Friday Concert

Popular Nashville band The Cold Stares and Midwest favorite CALABASH will perform live Friday September 1st at the outdoor Beer Garden & Concert overlooking the Ohio River at Tropicana’s Outdoor Events Plaza. A $10 Evansville HydroFest™ Admission Wristband admits attendees ages 21 and up into the event which runs 6:00 pm to 12:00 midnight. Concertgoers…

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