Maggie Valenti

Connecticut, New York

Staff Writer at Evansville Living

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Articles

Feel the Flavor

1 week ago | evansvilleliving.com | Maggie Valenti

Tucked along Indiana 66 in Newburgh, Sazón y Fuego is setting tastebuds ablaze with its bold celebration of Latin American cuisine. Launched in October 2024 by Evansville restaurant innovator Randy Hobson, this sizzling new spot is anything but ordinary. From ceviche to chimichurri, Sazón y Fuego offers a culinary passport through Latin America—without leaving Southern Indiana.
Lightning Strikes

3 weeks ago | evansvilleliving.com | Maggie Valenti |Jodi Keen

For the first time in its eight-season history, the Evansville Thunderbolts are headed to the Southern Professional Hockey League’s President’s Cup championship series. After the Thunderbolts’ inaugural semifinals appearance last season, the minor league hockey team — which debuted in Evansville in the 2016-27 season, sat out the 2020-21 season, and is owned by arena management company VenuWorks, Inc.
'A Community Effort'

3 weeks ago | evansvilleliving.com | Maggie Valenti

The price to preserve historic buildings is high, Vanderburgh County officials say, and such is the case for the renovations and upgrades to Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Officials cite progress, even though there isn’t a lot to see yet. Phase one of renovations — with a $6 million price tag — has involved heating, air, security, and electrical upgrades and repairs and is near completion.
River City Flavors

4 weeks ago | evansvilleliving.com | Maggie Valenti

Evansvillians love to eat, as our wide breadth of food options attests. Many items, in fact, are more than just staples — they help brand and define our community. Chip ‘n SipGrippo’s and SKI are a match made in Evansville, with the barbecue potato chips and the citrus soda among the first foods that transplants seek out when making a return trip to their hometown. It is infused into the DNA of locals (especially West Siders), although both products originated in and are produced in other states.
Scene

4 weeks ago | evansvilleliving.com | Maggie Valenti

SummerFestivals and fun in the sun reign in Evansville during the summer months. From outdoor concerts to church picnics, social events are what bring the city together this season. Come for Volksfest, the three-day celebration of Evansville’s German heritage held every August since 1934. Arrive hungry for brats, thirsty for German beer, and ready to dance the polka.
IN THE NEWS

1 month ago | evansvilleliving.com | Maggie Valenti

NEW HIRES/PROMOTIONSOld National Bancorp has appointed Daniel Hermann as its lead independent director. Hermann has been a founding partner of Lechwe Holdings LLC, founder of AmeriQual Group LLC, and former President and CEO of Black Beauty Coal Co. Hermann has been a director on Old National’s board since 2020 and has served on the audit, executive, and talent development and compensation board committees. Explore Evansville has named Tom White as its new president and CEO.
Not Your Average Bartender

1 month ago | evansvilleliving.com | Maggie Valenti

A guy walks into a corporate retreat, and a donkey offers him a drink. This may sound like the start of a joke, but this scenario plays out wherever The Spiked Lil’ Burro makes an appearance. Busch, a miniature donkey adorned with panniers filled with beverages and snacks, can be hired to add a unique touch to personal or professional get-togethers. Donkeys at events such as weddings do have a history, since they often are considered symbols of peace and humility.
A Swing and a Hit

1 month ago | evansvilleliving.com | Maggie Valenti

At first, Jeff Leystra couldn’t find Evansville on a map, but once he did, he never left. Tired of jaded minor leaguers in higher-profile independent leagues, a reinvigorated Andy McCauley discovered a home with the Evansville Otters and its youthful Frontier League players. Together, they’ll help usher in the Otters’ 30th anniversary this summer, starting with a celebration May 9.
Artistic Lineage

1 month ago | evansvilleliving.com | Maggie Valenti

You could say Kim Coslett has an innate talent for interior design. Her shop, Stella’s Finishing Touches, partially derives its name from her grandmother, whose blue dress adorns a mannequin in the storefront. And it was her mother’s store that nurtured her skills while growing up in Indianapolis. After retiring, Coslett and her husband, Dennis Walls, sought more activity. The Newburgh, Indiana, shop opened in 2016 in the couple’s garage and relocated to 333 State St. two years later.
In Good Spirits

1 month ago | evansvilleliving.com | Maggie Valenti

From modest to sumptuous, these spirits all share more in common than just being aged in oak barrels — they’re perfect for your special event that brings people together. Green River Kentucky Straight BourbonOwensboro, Kentucky – $35Green River Distilling Co.’s flagship bourbon is a must-have in your private bar. It’s affordable, as well as a perfect spirit for cocktails, highballs, or sipping neat, Fischer says. It’s so local that it’s made mostly from Daviess County corn.

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