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PAGE 16 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 THE HERALD

World safe again for obnoxious personalities By HANK STUEVER WP News Service Oh goody, she’s back. Midge Maisel, I mean, the sharpest wit and fastest mouth in Manhattan, who flat-out charmed viewers last year in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Amy Sherman-Palladino’s rollicking (and deservedly Emmy-winning) comedy series about a 1950s housewife who channels her boundless energy and proto-feminist frustrations into a stand-up comedy routine. Season 2, which began streaming Wednesday on Amazon.com, picks up from the first season’s walk-off, with Midge (played to hyper perfection by Rachel Brosnahan, who also won an Emmy for the role) spinning the plates of her precariously compartmentalized life. Separated though not yet divorced from her ego-bruised husband, Joel (Michael Zegen), Midge now toils, if you want to call it that, in the subterranean phone banks of the swanky B. Altman department store. It’s a demotion from the cosmetics counter, which she nevertheless masters, answering a battery of incoming phone calls all day with the gusto of someone who won’t have to see or hear the letters ADHD together for a good 30 years at least. As other operators beg Midge to rescue them from the tangle of wires and call transfers (to the backdrop tune of Barbra Streisand’s 1969 rendition of “Just Leave Everything to Me,” never mind the technical anachronism), Sherman-Palladino executes one of the first of many sweeping, lusciously transporting camera perspectives across Midge’s pristine, vividly hued midcentury paradise, where even the shabby parts of town practically sing and zing with charm. The beauty seen in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” — the costumes, the sets, the lipstick, the vintage New York and, this season, equally dazzling side trips to Paris and then to the Catskill Mountains — is a necessary counterbalance to what can only be described as the show’s dependence on obnoxiousness as a heroic trait. Yes, I said, it: “Mrs. Maisel” is an almost scientific study of the

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Emmy winner Rachel Brosnahan stars in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” The show’s second season is streaming on Amazon.com. ups and downs of living one’s life loudly, boisterously, hurriedly — and obnoxiously, which isn’t always a bad thing. Those who have admired Sherman-Palladino’s razor wit in award-acceptance speeches and followed her work (including the classic “Gilmore Girls” and the underappreciated “Bunheads”) take a particular comfort in her ability to represent and bring to life the sort of female characters who cannot, will not shut up. And why should they? Part of the fun of watching “Mrs. Maisel” is to applaud its singularly sublime message, which is simply: I won’t shut up. You shut up. It’s a valentine to women who fearlessly wield their command of language and humor. Women

who, when faced with the equally obnoxious rules of a society that tells them to be quiet and tone it down, will instead respond with more words at more speed. “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” is a lesson in the artful uses of obnoxiousness, especially for those of us living in the brutishly obnoxious present. By night, Midge is lured back to the comedy game by her sourtempered yet relentless agent, Susie Myerson (Alex Borstein, another of the show’s Emmy winners), who tries to capitalize on the buzz Midge gained when she brought the house down at a Village nightclub and won a seal of approval from none other than Lenny Bruce (Luke Kirby), ar-

guably the most obnoxious (and bravest) comic in town. Bound to live by an almost smothering degree of convention, however, Midge and her two increasingly (almost laughably) ignored children still reside in yesteryear’s opulence — a huge prewar apartment with her parents, Abe and Rose Weissman (Tony Shalhoub and Marin Hinkle). Midge still keeps them in the dark about her blue and bracingly honest comedy gigs. Much of Season 2 hangs on how much longer her secret will keep. Things go round and round a tad too often in the first five episodes, and a viewer may occasionally sense that ShermanPalladino is favoring freneticism

Arts committee shares works; reception set From Local Sources JASPER — The Jasper Community Arts Commission will celebrate the annual holiday exhibit of artwork by its Visual Arts Committee members with a public reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. The Visual Arts Committee is comprised of a broad spectrum of area volunteers. This includes working artists, teachers and interested patrons. The annual holiday reception also serves as a thank you and recognition to all the volunteers, patrons and community supporters for the arts in Jasper. The facility and programs serve thousands of people in the area. More then 150 volunteers devote countless hours helping to make the performances, in-school shows, gallery exhibits and other events happen. Jasper Community

Arts also received the support of individuals and businesses, both in funding and material donations, which helps to stretch the budget. Members of the Visual Arts Committee, some of whom will be exhibiting this year, are: Myra Schuetter, Trish Mehringer, Barb McCullough, Bill Whorrall, Diane Wininger, LaVonne Tisdal, Curt Uebelhor, Kit Miracle, Jay Hamlin, Julie Parr, George Smith, Fred Robberts, Emily Peak, Jen Tolbert, Romy Kissel and Clare Bies. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts and a cash bar will be available at the holiday gathering. The event is free and open to the public. The Krempp Gallery, located in the Jasper Arts Center adjacent to Vincennes University Jasper Campus, is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, until 7 p.m. Thursdays and from noon to 3 p.m. Sundays.

“The Rural Eye Doctor,” a mix-media piece by artist Bill Whorrall can be viewed at the Krempp Gallery from 7 to 9 Friday during the Jasper Community Arts Commission’s appreciation reception. The exhibit will be on display through Wednesday, Dec. 26.

over story structure. It’s such fun to watch, however, that one may not even notice instances of disorganization. For it is the pure fantasy of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” that we’ve all come to see: Visually, it’s a splendid swirl of an imaginary New York, practically vibrating with the desire to return back to a place most of us never experienced firsthand. So intense is its nostalgia and so backward are some of its worldviews that you could almost mistake it for a Make America Great Again rally, were it not for the show’s intellectual underpinnings. Almost achingly, the show tries to make a case for this lost world, while also indicting it. Just about any character who isn’t part of Midge’s immediate realm (upper class and Jewish, mainly) never gets more than a bit part. That in itself can be seen as the show’s tacit recognition of its own insular obnoxiousness, and it’s a relief that “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” seeks to remind us — at least once per episode — that the 1950s were not as glorious as they appear. The same obnoxiousness can carry through triumphantly, as when Midge takes the microphone and dresses down a group of male-chauvinist comedians leering and sneering at her from the bar. In other scenes, it becomes a personality defect, when Midge pushes things too far, humiliating herself and others. In old movies and TV shows, when a loud and forthright woman ends up in hubristic social disasters, the “me and my big mouth” lesson was implied: She should put a lid on it and be more ladylike. “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” isn’t having any of that, suggesting instead that the funniest (and most obnoxious) person in the room also possesses the sort of courage to fix her own problems, make her own apologies and choose her own outcome.

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Current cinema Currently playing Bohemian Rhapsody  (Jasper 8 Theatres) The greatly gifted Rami Malek is given zero chance to create a believable, in-depth portrayal of Queen leader Freddie Mercury in this shamelessly scripted biopic. What a crushing, unmitigated, stunningly inept and astonishingly tone-deaf disaster. (Music biography, PG-13, 2 hrs. 15 min.) Creed II  Just as Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) is enjoying his champion status, who should come along but a challenger: the son of Ivan Drago, who killed Creed’s father in the ring. Though we’ve seen this movie before (and more than once), there’s a strong beating heart to this franchise. (Sports drama, PG-13, 2 hrs. 8 min.) Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald ½ (Jasper 8 Theatres) While the performances are solid, the sequel to J.K. Rowling’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” sinks under the weight of too many intersecting storylines and not enough focus on the fascinating, fractured relationship of wizards Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) and Dumbledore (Jude Law). (Fantasy adventure, PG-13, 2 hrs. 14 min.) The Grinch  Here’s a new take on the Dr. Seuss tale/And this is quite a match:/The Grinch is voiced — just wait for it/By the man called Cumberbatch!/From time to time you’ll laugh and maybe shed a tear/But this isn’t the kind of “Grinch” you’ll want to see each year. (Animated comedy, PG, 1 hr. 30 min.) Instant Family  (Jasper 8 Theatres) Without thinking it through, a married couple (Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne) decides to foster three troubled siblings. The wellintentioned but disappointing result is an uneven mix of broad comedy and sometimes heavy-handed melodrama. (Comedy drama, PG-13, 1 hr. 48 min.) Ralph Breaks the Internet  (Jasper 8 Theatres) The hapless video game “villain” (John C. Reilly) from “Wreck-It Ralph” and his sharp-witted friend Vanellope (Sarah Silverman) venture out of the arcade into the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part. There were times when the sweetnatured animated adventure was brimming with so much stimuli, I had to remind myself to laugh. (Animated adventure, PG, 1 hr. 52 min.) Robin Hood  A miscast Taron Egerton plays the key outlaw in a re-imagining of the legend. From the often anachronistic dialogue to the over-the-top pyrotechnics to the overwrought performances, it’s a serious contender for Worst Movie of the Year. (Adventure, PG-13, 1 hr. 56 min.)

On DVD Colette  With this feministforward period piece, Keira Knightley takes on one of the richest and most complex characters she’s ever played — a French woman who grows from mischievous teenager to subservient wife to equal partner in her husband’s writing career to independent voice to bold, groundbreaking, controversial icon. (Biographical drama, R, 1 hr. 52 min., 2018) Smallfoot  It’s not often an animated children’s movie features lessons about critical thinking. But in this zippy, silly, zany, cheery little tale, a skeptical Yeti (voice of Channing Tatum) in a land of Yetis learns the value of questioning the status quo. (Animated adventure, PG, 1 hr. 36 min., 2018) Peppermint  In this stylishly directed but gratuitously nasty and cliche-riddled revenge movie, Jennifer Garner plays essentially two characters cut from the same person. At first she’s a smart, caring mother and wife. But after thugs kill her family and evade prosecution, she becomes a skilled assassin akin to her “Alias” role. (Crime action, R, 1 hr. 42 min., 2018)

The Equalizer 2  The great Denzel Washington reprises his role as McCall in a brilliant performance that often rises above the pulpy, blood-soaked material. It’s slick, violent, fast-paced, well-acted but by-the-numbers summer fare. (Action crime, R, 2 hrs., 2018)

IMAX Showplace Cinemas East, 1801 Morgan Center Drive, Evansville: “Creed II.” www.showplacecinemas. com

Events Attractions Angel Mounds Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Ave., Evansville. Hours (CT): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. www. angelmounds.org Big Splash Adventure, Valley of the Springs Resort, 8505 W. State Road 56, French Lick. 877-936-3866 or www.bigsplashadventure.com Falls of the Ohio State Park Interpretive Center, at the end of West Riverside Drive, Clarksville. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. www.fallsoftheohio.org Indiana Caverns, 1267 Green Acres Lane S.W., Corydon. Features a 25-minute boat ride, a waterfall, thriving cave life and Big Bone Mountain. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily April through October and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily November through March. Closed Christmas. www.indianacaverns.com Indiana Railway Museum, French Lick. Excursion trains depart from the former Monon Railroad Passenger Station. The two-hour, 20-mile trip takes passengers though several limestone rock cuts, part of the Hoosier National Forest and the 2,200-foot Burton Tunnel. Special events: Polar Express, Fridays-Sundays, through Dec. 23, and Thursday, Dec. 20. Museum hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, free. 800-748-7246 or www.indianarailwaymuseum.org Jasper City Mill, 160 Third Ave. The mill features cornmeal ground on site, craft items, old-fashioned candy and local products. Exhibit (changes every six months): Dubois County Art Guild Gallery Walk, items from artisans and rustic Amish furniture available in the gift shop. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln City (all times CT). Park hours: Memorial Visitor Center, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. through March 31, 2019; farm, closed for the season; nature center, open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays; Colonel Jones Home, noon-4 p.m. ThursdaysSundays, June-August. www.nps.gov/ libo/ or 812-937-4541 Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through March 15, 2019. www.louisvillezoo. org Marengo Cave Park: The Crystal Palace walking tour features a formation-filled room and huge flowstone deposits, while the Dripstone Trail walking tour is known for its profusion of delicate soda straw formations, slender totem pole stalagmites and penny ceiling. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. http:// marengocave.com Mega Cavern, 1841 Taylor Ave., Louisville. Historic Tram Tours, Mega Zips and Mega Quest, an underground ropes challenge. Closed major holidays. 877-614-6342 or www.louisvillemegacavern.com Mesker Park Zoo, 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville. Hours (CT): 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. 812-435-6143 or www.meskerparkzoo.com Wilstem Ranch, Paoli: Grizzly, Giraffe and Kangaroo Encounters. www. wilstemranch.com or 812-936-4484



Other events Santa Claus Land of Lights, 5-9 p.m. CT today; Fridays, Saturdays

and Sundays through Saturday; and nightly, next Thursday- Dec. 30 (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), Lake Rudolf Campground & RV Resort, Santa Claus. $15 per car. Christmas Celebration, weekends, Saturday-Dec. 16, Santa Claus. Festival of Lights, 5-9 p.m. CT Saturdays, through Dec. 15, Christmas Lake Village, Santa Claus. Homes & History for the Holidays, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, French Lick; tickets available at the French Lick West Baden Museum. Features Barnum & Bailey Two Hemispheres circus wagon, a church and four houses. Will Read and Sing for the JasperDubois County Public Library, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sultan’s Run Golf Club, Jasper. Features Kyle Lueken, Rafaela Copetti Schaick, Debbie Schuetter, Andy Hagedorn, Henry Hagedorn, Scott Saalman, Christine Golden and Kenna Elpers. Cash bar; $10 or more donation.

Upcoming events Wine & Dessert Soirée, 9 p.m. Dec. 14, Atrium, West Baden Spring Hotel. Reservations required. 812-936-5579 Candlelight Walk, 4:30-8 p.m. CT Dec. 15 and Jan. 19, 2019, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln City. Will Read and Sing for Food: The Last Chicken Dance, final show, 7 p.m. Dec. 21, Astra Theatre, Jasper. Wine Pairings, 8 p.m. Dec. 28, Atrium, West Baden Spring Hotel. Reservations required. 812-936-5579 Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo, Jan. 2327, 2019, The Ford Center, , 1 S.E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville. For tickets call 800-745-3000 or visit www. ticketmaster.com Frozen on Ice, April 4-7, 2019, The Ford Center, , 1 S.E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville. For tickets call 800-7453000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com

Exhibits Krempp Gallery Visual Arts Committee, through Dec. 26; volunteer reception 7-9 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Exhibit: Christmas Crèches, through Dec. 28. Hours: Call 357-6401 or 800-987-7311 or visit www. saintmeinrad.edu/library/hours/

Other galleries Ivy Tech Bower-Suhrheinrich Visual Arts Center, 3501 N. First Ave., Evansville. Hours (CT): 1-6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Closed major holidays. www.ivytech.edu/southwest Flame Run Glass Studio and Gallery, 815 W. Market St., Louisville. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Closed major holidays. 502-584-5353 or www.flamerun.com The Green Building Gallery, 732 E. Market St., Louisville. Hours: 9-5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays and 4-9 p.m. Saturdays. Closed major holidays. www.thegreenbuilding.net/gallery/ index.html or 502-561-1162 New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St. Hours (CT): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Closed major holidays. 812-682-3156 or www. nhgallery.com


Dubois County Museum Membership: 2019 memberships are available. Purchase a membership and receive free admission into the museum from the day the membership is purchased through Dec. 31, 2019. Storytime for Kids, 10:30 a.m., Saturdays, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 9, April 13, and May 11. Cookie Walk, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday and 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Dubois County Country Cloggers,

1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9; refreshments will be served. Christmas Lego Train, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15. Movie and popcorn, 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15. Blake Buechlein and his Patoka River alligator, snakes, lizards and turtles, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. Permanent exhibits: Our Eldest Daughter, The Cold War (1945-1991), Black Heritage in Dubois County, Grand Army of the Republic, A Bicentennial Remembrance: The Story of German Immigration to Dubois County, Safari Room, The Story of Bill Schroeder and the Jarvik Heart; Main Street Dubois County (a model town from the 1900s featuring 17 businesses, including Stewart Hotel, Schutz’s Shoe Service and a funeral home, doctor’s office, jail, barbershop, church, bank, surveying office and bar), Grand Army of the Republic, Little Pioneer Children’s Play Area (includes one-room schoolhouse, book nook, toy area and dress-up area), Lewis and Clark keel boat, The Law in Dubois County, Honoring the Military, The Civil War Diary of William C. Benson, Model Trains, Dubois County in World War I, The Spanish-American War and Dubois County, Huntingburg Wagon Works, Girl Scouting in Dubois County, People of the Woodlands, Trace the Buffalo, Pioneer Area, Germans, Land Owners Map, Early Settlers of Dubois County, Cheering our Champions, Furniture, Civil War Flag, Prisoners of War, The Mills of Dubois County. Also, Heidet Blacksmith Shop, depicts the original shop from Ferdinand; Lindauer Sandstone Quarry and Grindstone Works of St. Henry, displays days of sandstone manufacturing; Eckert Log Home, assembled log home inside the museum shows building material and home life inside a German-style log home; Women’s Work is Never Done, choreographs the daily work week of pioneer women; History of Coal Mining; Meyer Planing Mill of Haysville; Ferdinand Sawmill; Huntingburg Buggy Works wagon; History of Boy Scouting; Antique Farm Machinery, featuring more than 75 pieces, including a binder, reaper, corn shredder and 1879 Buckeye hoe wheat drill; Tinker the Horse, represents the contribution of animals to the history of the area; silver smelter from Buck Shoals in Haysville; giant fruit press; threshing machine belted to a Kitten engine, one of five working steam engines; cane press and evaporator pan like the one used to make Birdseye molasses; and murals of Zoar, Birdseye, Celestine, Dubois, Duff, Ferdinand, Huntingburg, Portersville/ Boone Township, St. Henry/ Johnsburg, St. Anthony/St. Marks, Holland, Haysville, Ireland, Jasper and Schnellville. Hours: The museum, 2704 N. Newton St., is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Admission charged. Can be found on Facebook and at www.duboiscountymuseum.org. 812-634-7733

Huntingburg Museum On exhibit: Commercial, manufacturing, military, school and social club memorabilia; the Geiger bedroom, family Bible and other belongings; a dollhouse inside a grandmother clock; a pony cart; and a 1950s kitchen. The museum is in Huntingburg City Hall, 508 E. Fourth St. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays unless City Hall is closed and by appointment. Closed major holidays. 683-2211.

Santa Claus Museum & Village Village: 1880 Santa Claus Church, the original Santa Claus Post Office and 1935 Santa Claus Statue.

through Dec. 21; and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 22. 812-544-2434 or www.santaclausmuseum.org

Other museums
 Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 311 W. Second St., Owensboro. bluegrassmuseum.org Evansville African American Museum, 579 S. Garvin St. Hours (CT): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and noon-5 p.m. Saturdays. Closed major holidays. 812-423-5188 or www. evansvilleaamuseum.org
 Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive. Hours (CT): 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. 812-425-2406 or www.emuseum.org Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St., Louisville. Exhibits: The Lewis & Clark Experience, through 2018. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. 502-753-5663 or www. fraziermuseum.org Henager Memories & Nostalgia Museum, 8837 S. State Road 57, Elberfeld. Hours (CT): 8 a.m.5 p.m., weekdays and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Closed major holidays. 812-795-2230 or www. henagermuseum.com Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville, 22 S.E. Fifth St. Hours (CT): 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. 812-4642663 or www.cmoekids.org. Owensboro (Ky.) Museum of Fine Art, 901 Frederica St. Hours (CT): 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 270-685-3181 or www. omfa.us Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 122 E. Second St. Hours (CT): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy, 20 Red Skelton Blvd., Vincennes. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. 812-888-2105 Reitz Home Museum, 224 S.E. First St., Evansville. Hours: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. CT Tuesdays through Sundays. Closed major holidays. 812-4261871 or www.reitzhome.com Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville. Exhibits: American Story book: The Imaginary Travelogue of Thomas Chambers, through Jan. 6; Picasso to Pollock: Modern Masterwoks from the Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University, through Jan. 13; and Keltie Ferris: •O•P•E•N•, through Feb. 3. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 502-852-5555

Science Centers Kentucky Science Center, 737 W. Main St., Louisville. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon6 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. 800-591-2203 or www. kysciencecenter.org

Night Life Dances

American Legion Post 147, Jasper: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, line and couples dancing. $5, 482-5426 for information. Orange County Senior Citizens Center, 8497 W. Main St., French Lick: 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays, dance with live band.

Museum: exhibits on the history of Santa Claus, including the beginnings of the town, its post offices, Candy Castle and the evolution of Santa Claus Land to Holiday World and free letters to Santa. The museum is at 69 N. State Road 245.

William Tell Center, 1301 11th St., Tell City, 7-10 p.m. CT Saturdays. Open to all ages; smoke and alcohol free. $5, includes snacks. Sponsored by the William Tell Senior Citizens.

Gift shop, museum and village hours (CT): 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays,

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Night, 8-11 p.m. Thursdays.

Store, 6:30 p.m., Saturday.

Casinos

Movies: “Christmas Vacation,” 7 p.m., Dec. 15.

Tropicana, Evansville: The Brat Pack, Friday and Saturday. www. tropicanacasinos.com French Lick Casino: Casino Lounge (8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.) — DJ Rishi, Saturday; Southern Sirens, Dec. 15; DJ Charlie, Dec. 22; and WildWood, Dec. 31. Event Center — Gaither Vocal Band and Holiday Homecoming Show, 7 p.m. Saturday. 888-936-9360 or www.frenchlick. com/entertainment/concerts

On stage Actors Community Theatre Dinner theatre: “The Dinner Party,” April 4-6, 2019. Dinner theatre patrons must be 18 or older. Plays: “Into the Woods,” July 25-28, 2019. All of the shows will be performed at the Jasper Arts Center. Season tickets and twoevent packages are available at ActorsCommunityTheatre.com.

Historic Astra Theatre Concerts: Rodney Crowell, The Why

Tickets for all events available at www.AstraTheatre.Eventbrite.com.

and Opry Family Christmas Show, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15; doors open at 6:15 p.m. Free shuttle available at Opry entrance. $20 in advance by calling Nina at 812-893-1570.

Other concerts

Jasper Arts Center Main Stage Series — “A Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14; Mark Chesnutt and Joe Diffie, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 19; and Forever Young: You Life/Your Music, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 9. Backstage Series ­— The Poulenc Trio, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27; and Matt Beilis, 7:30 p.m., March 8. Family Fun Series —­ The Amazing Max, 3:30 p.m., Feb. 24. Live at The Astra! — The Good Humor Men, 7:30 p.m., March 15. Tickets are available by calling the arts center at 482-3070.

Area concerts Abbeydell Hall at the Legend of French Lick, 7328 W. County Road 100 W, West Baden Springs: Christmas Treasures, Saturday and Dec. 14-15 and 22. www. legendoffrenchlick.com/abbeydell-hall Huntingburg Music Hall, 312 N. Main St.: The Shotgun Red Show

Corydon Live (formerly Corydon Jamboree), 320 Hurst Lane, north of town square: Christy Miller, Kelly Casey and Mike Boughey, Saturday; Clinton Spaulding, Brandi Anderson and Josh McMillen, Dec. 15; and Billy Keith and Greg Perkins, Dec. 29. 812-734-6288 or www.corydon. live Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville: 812-288-8281 or www.derbydinner. com. The Ford Center, 1 S.E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville: Luke Combs, Feb. 13, 2019. For the complete schedule, visit www.thefordcenter. com. For tickets call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com KFC Yum! Center, Louisville: Bob Seger, Saturday. For the complete schedule, visit www.kfcyumcenter. com. For tickets call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com
 The Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St., Louisville: Jim Brickman: A

Joyful Christmas, Wednesday. www. kentuckycenter.org Louisville Palace Theater, 625 S. Fourth St.: Kansas, March 23, 2019. For a complete schedule, visit www. louisvillepalace.com. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com Owensboro Convention Center, 501 W. Second St.: A Rockin’ Country Christmas, Dec. 15; Muddfest 2019 with Puddle of Mudd, Saliva, Trapt, Savid Abel and Tantric, April 27 (tickets available Friday). OwensboroTickets.com Victory Theatre, 600 Main St., Evansville (all times CT): Evansville www.evansvillephilharmonic.org or www.victorytheatre.com 



Area plays Heritage Hills Auditorium, 3644 E. County Road 160N, Lincoln City: “Scrooge’s Christmas,” 1, 3 and 6 p.m. CT Saturday and Dec. 15 and 2 p.m. CT Dec. 16. $10 adults, $5 ages 13 and younger at the door.

Other plays Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W. Main St.: “The Santaland Diaries,” through Dec. 23; and “A Christmas Carol,” through Dec. 23; . 502-5841205 or www.actorstheatre.org/visit/

ticketing-options/ Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville: “Holiday Inn,” through Dec. 31; and “A Velveteen Rabbit Christmas,” through Dec. 22. 812-288-8281 or www.derbydinner.com. Evansville Civic Theatre, 717 N. Fulton Ave.: “Dashing Through the Snow,” Friday-Sunday and Dec. 1416; “Big River,” Jan. 25-27 and Feb. 1-3; “And Then There Were None,” March 22-24 and 29-31; and “The 39 Steps,” May 17-19 and 24-26. www.evansvillecivictheatre.org or 812-425-2800. The Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St., Louisville: “Hamilton,” June 4-23, 2019. www.kentuckycenter.org RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro: “Wizard of Oz,” Feb. 7; “Something Rotten,” Feb. 26, 2019; and “Kinky Boots,” April 3, 2019. Victory Theatre, 600 Main St., Evansville (all times CT): Noel, Dec. 7. www.victorytheatre.com 

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‘The Voice’ fans furious after bizarre elimination By EMILY YAHR WP News Service Things took a very bizarre turn on Tuesday night’s episode of “The Voice,” as one finalist was saved from elimination without even performing a song — and some extremely unhappy fans are blaming Adam Levine. Levine, a coach on NBC’s hit singing show since it debuted seven years ago, found himself in the middle of this season’s biggest controversy. On Monday night, the Top 10 finalists performed. As usual, on Tuesday, everyone gathered for the viewer-voted results show to learn which singers would survive and go to next week’s semifinals. The weirdness started as host Carson Daly brought the contestants onstage, and one person was missing: Reagan Strange, the 14-year-old soul-pop singer. “She’s in the building, not feeling well at the moment, isn’t joining us. But is still here in spirit and part of the show, as for now,” Daly assured the audience. “So we’re thinking of her.” In most cases, an absence would be unusual, but not a big deal — except that when Daly read the results, Strange was one of the bottom three vote-getters, along with 39-year-old country artist Dave Fenley and 22-year-old R&B-soul singer DeAndre Nico. Because only two singers would be eliminated, all three had a chance to try to save themselves (the show’s “instant save”) by performing one more song, as fans live-tweeted a special hashtag for their favorite. The only problem? Strange, who performed Faith Hill’s “Cry” on Monday’s show, was now too sick to sing. “Dave, DeAndre and Reagan remain at risk for elimination. And you can only save one of them. Unfortunately, Reagan’s still feeling under the weather, she’s not going to be able to perform tonight.” Daly said gravely. Then, a twist! He clarified the rules: “You’ll still be able to tweet to save Reagan ... so she won’t perform, but she’s not out of it by a long shot.” Producers suddenly panned to an anxious-looking Strange, who was standing in a bathrobe backstage, next to her mother. The situation soon became even more odd. Fenley performed Lonestar’s “Amazed” while Nico went with John Legend’s “All of Me,” and the other coaches (Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, Jennifer Hud-

son) offered praise. After Nico’s song, it was time for Levine to offer his thoughts, as he — along with Strange — was a member of Levine’s team. (Fenley was on Shelton’s team.) “This sucks, man. DeAndre, you’re an exquisite singer. I’m a little confused as to why you’re in the bottom. That perplexes me. But I want to say this,” Levine started. He paused, as he appeared to search for a tactful way to phrase his remarks. “There is an unbelievably talented little girl right now who is not able to fight for her position on this show. And you were fortunate enough tonight to be able to sing. And man, you sang like a champ,” Levine said. “I can’t sing for Reagan. Reagan has to sing for Reagan, and she’s not here.” Nico had the expression of someone who could sense things were not about to go well, as his coach seemed to be a bigger fan of his other teammate. The camera panned between Nico and Strange, who was still backstage. “It’s really, really hard for me not to just — “Levine stopped. “As much as I urge you all to vote for this man, because he should never have been in the bottom —” he stopped again. “I don’t know if I have the heart to not tell everyone right now —” Levine stopped once more, looking frustrated. Finally, Levine settled on this: “I have a very special relationship with Reagan. And I have two

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Adam Levine tries to explain himself on the Top 10 results episode of “The Voice” Season 15 on Tuesday. little girls at home. The thought of breaking her heart by not urging everyone to give this girl a shot to go and redeem herself next week would be too far beneath me.” “I want you to know I love you. I appreciate what you’ve done here tonight, and honestly, I think you should both be there. But I gotta fight for my girl,” Levine told Nico, as Strange started to cry. “And I gotta make sure that I represent her properly in this moment, because she didn’t have a chance to use her voice tonight. So I’m going to use it for her as well as I possibly can to make sure she can make it next week. That’s all I can say. It’s weird.”

It was one of the more awkward television moments we’ve seen in some time. As the show went to commercial, producers briefly showed the live results streaming in, for #VoiceSaveDave, #VoiceSaveDeAndre and #VoiceSaveReagan. Strange and Nico were neck and neck, at 38 percent and 37 percent of the vote, respectively. A few minutes later, Daly made the announcement: “America instantly saved ... Reagan Strange!” he yelled. “What a story for Rea-

gan Strange, who was unable to perform, still eligible for your vote, and America puts her through to the semifinals!” In some ways, it was nice to see a young singer (clearly devastated at her bad luck getting sick) land another shot. Strange was too overcome with emotion to even look at the camera, and her fans were ecstatic. However, there were quite a few more viewers who were, shall we say, not thrilled that Levine so thoroughly threw one of his team members under the bus on live television. While Nico was gracious and thanked Levine for his support through the season, furious tweets poured in so quickly that it was hard to keep up — “shame on Adam Levine” was a common phrase. Angry comments flooded Levine’s Instagram as well. “The Voice” Facebook comments are also a mess. Even John Legend noticed something was up: “.@adamlevine what did you do tonight?? you’re all in my mentions.” So, could “The Voice” turn this into a great publicity stunt and — as some fans are suggesting — bring Nico back next week for a redo? We wouldn’t put it past them.

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