Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of November.
Good morning, Evansville.
Evansville-based organization Young and Established replaced books with food in community resource boxes to help families in need — they are asking neighbors to share addresses so more boxes can be filled.
The group will hold its next food giveaway every Wednesday from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Y and E Community Center at 1308 Vann Avenue — an effort aimed at easing local hardships.
On November 6, 2005, a tornado hit Evansville—killing 25 people from Eastbrook Mobile Home Park and nearby areas—and the event deeply affected local families.
Neighbors continue to remember the victims whose lives were cut short by the sudden storm.
Feed Evansville held its 3rd annual Longest Table event with over 500 people including Mayor Stephanie Terry and volunteers serving food to residents affected by lost SNAP benefits and food insecurity.
On November 9 — the group will host a grocery store event where EBT cardholders receive vouchers and community members can pick up a food share.
Chicago the Musical will bring Broadway style music and dance to Evansville at the Old National Events Plaza on January 5th, 2026—tickets are available for purchase now.
Several school bands from the Tri-State—including the Castle Knights, Jasper Wildcats, Reitz Panthers, North Huskies, Princeton Tigers, Mater Dei Wildcats, South Spencer Rebels, and Tell City Marching Marksmen—will fly to Indianapolis on Saturday to compete in state marching band finals. The finals take place at Lucas Oil Stadium and group bands by student enrollment with Class A for schools of 1800 or more students and Class D for schools with up to 550 students.
Evansville residents can vote for the best high school marching band from 15 area nominees, with nine set to perform at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 8 + the poll accepts unlimited votes until 10 a.m. CT on November 7.
Today at Friedman Park in Newburgh, participants ran and walked 2-mile and 5-mile courses starting at 1 p.m. for the Stache Dache event to raise awareness for men's cancer—top finishers received awards and proceeds went to the American Cancer Society.
Calumet College vs. Evansville Basketball Game
11:00 AM — Ford Center — Check for ticket prices — Watch a thrilling matchup as the Crimson Wave take on the Purple Aces in an exciting college basketball game.
Oakland City Mighty Oaks vs. Evansville Purple Aces Basketball Game
1-4 p.m. — Ford Center — Check local listings — Witness a thrilling college basketball matchup featuring the Mighty Oaks and the Purple Aces.
Free Horror Art & Cosplay Expo
5 PM – 6 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville — Free admission — Experience a weekend of horror art and cosplay creativity with a complimentary print at the door.
Turkey Day 5K Evansville
8-10 a.m. — Downtown Evansville — Registration required — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun run/walk event for the community.
Dueling Pianos Night at Warehouse 410
7-11 p.m. — Warehouse 410 — 21+ only — Experience an electrifying night of music and comedy with your favorite tunes and crowd participation.
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