Southwest Indiana Real Estate News Blog by The Nikki Davis Team, Realtors

This last Sunday, Team Nikki Davis and kiddos hit Downtown Evansville, Indiana, for some fun winter pics ❄️📷. Did you know that Downtown has its own holiday resource page at: https://downtownevansville.com/about_us/holidays_downtown/index.php - There you can find info on holiday events, decor, shopping 🛍, dining 🥘, AND EVEN SANTA'S MAILBOX 🎅📮! To head to downtown for your own snaps, Downtown Evansville shares that their 2022 Holiday Décor & Lighting Installations are located as follows 🎄💡:

🎄 Tunnel of Light (One Main Street)
🎄 12 ft. Nutcrackers and Lighted Archway (200 Block of Main)
🎄 Heart of Downtown Evansville (200 Block of Main)
🎄 Santa’s Little Helpers Alley (200 Block of Main)
-Decorated Fountain ( 300 Block of Main)
🎄 10 ft. Christmas Tree (400 Block of Main)
🎄 12 ft. Snowflake (500 Block of Main)
🎄 Holiday Banners (Displayed along Main Street, Fourth Street, and Sixth Street)

Holiday décor is funded by Downtown property owners through the Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District.

According to their website:...

Anyone like me who was dreading their company Christmas party? I have to admit that I ran hot and cold with mixed emotions leading up to the event. If you haven't already listened to my podcast on social anxiety, it is a must listen to get you up to speed on where I fall on opinions of public appearances like this! But I digress, and I present you a comprehensive list on how YOU can survive YOUR company Christmas party... because if I can do it, YOU can, too!!!

1. The number 1 rule is Don't Drink Too Much! No good things come from the consumption of too much alcohol, and no one enjoys a hangover the next day. So pace yourself. Have plenty of food on your stomach, and ALWAYS act respectful and with some level of proper etiquette/decorum!

2. Mingle. This may not be my favorite part of the night, but it's important to put yourself out there. I'm proud of you for even showing up, but let's set a goal of meeting at least two unfamiliar people and talking to three people that you know well! Chances are that by talking to that many people, you might actually have fun!

3. Dress appropriately. Did I end up with three outfit choices? Yes. Did I go with the bolder choice but also packed the second option in the car just in case.... You betcha! This all came from doing my homework what other people were wearing. In fact I started a small girls' Facebook string as such so that we could drop attire notes, pics, and comments as we were shopping. The string included a handful of people who had never been to the event as this was our first post-COVID Christmas party, so there were definitely questions,...

Are YOU looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Are you looking for a way to teach your children about the act of / habit of / gift of GIVING? Then please look no further than my favorite nonprofit United Caring Services. They keep a list of urgent needs on their home page that includes:

-Liquid Dish Soap
-Paper Towels
-Napkins
-Deodorant (any size)
-Travel Shampoo
-Toilet Paper
-Liquid Laundry Detergent
-Hand Soap (ie. Softsoap/refill)
-12 oz Disposable Cups/Bowls

In addition to the up to date “Urgent Needs,” they then have an "Everyday Needs” list, which serve the day to day needs of their guests:

-Men’s/Women’s Shoes
-Men’s/Women’s Underwear, Bras
-Men’s Jeans (28/32 – 36/34)
-T-shirts (all sizes)
-Metal Forks & Spoons, Soup Bowls
-Coffee, Sugar & Creamer
-Butter, Eggs, Milk, Cheese
-Pop-top Fruit cups, Applesauce, Vienna Sausages for sack lunches
-Shampoo, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Disposable Razors, Lice Kits
-Laundry detergent (liquid/powder)
-Cleaning Supplies (all-purpose, floor)
-Backpacks & Bike Locks

You can additionally find their Amazon wish list at: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/1EWGKUIIRJJOJ/ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl if you would like to shop for them from the comfort of your own home!

They also accept small canned/packaged food donations anytime — some specifics are listed on the needs list. They accept left-overs from...

Sometimes the gift giving aspect of the holidays doesn't have to be about toys. There are many wonderful experiences that you can give in our area that support some of our finest local non-profits. Check out these ideas for single day passes or season memberships:

In addition to one day passes at the Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville located in Downtown Evansville, Indiana, you can "[b]ecome a cMoe Member Family and open the door to a year full of creativity, exploration, and discovery for your family and the community! Not only will your purchase of a membership provide unlimited access to the museum, but it also helps support our overall mission and serves as an encouragement to cMoe staff and volunteers to work hard for our patrons and the community at-large."

Find out more at: https://cmoekids.org/join/membership

The Evansville Museum of Arts History and Science similarly offers one day passes as well as memberships! They write, "You are invited to become part of the Evansville Museum Family by joining or renewing today. Your support extends beyond you – it benefits the entire community! Annual memberships provide 18% of the income needed to operate the Museum. Your contribution is a key element to making our exhibitions, educational programs and Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium shows possible! Join our Museum Family as we enrich lives through preservation, exploration, enlightenment and amazement!

Each level of Museum membership offers benefits to match your interests and household size, with newly added payment options."

Learn more at: ...

I had to pop downtown to get a seller basket from Piece of Cake, and it was the perfect opportunity to reflect on how amazing our downtown Evansville is! So wonderful in fact that I wanted to create my own quick top 5 list to entice you to head down there this week!!!

1. The food and drinks!!! Breakfast, lunch, or dinner... you will NOT go hungry!!! I had NO IDEA there was no this much selection downtown to choose from!!!

2ND LANGUAGE - 401 Northwest 2nd St. / facebook.com/taste2ndlanguage

ANGELO'S - 305 Main Street

ARCADEMIE - 22 NW Sixth Street / facebook.com/pg/ArcademieBar/about/?ref=page_internal

BRU BURGER BAR - 222 Sycamore Street / bruburgerbar.com/evansville

CAVANAUGH'S ON THE RIVER - Tropicana Pavilion Level Two / ballysevansville.com/restaurants/cavanaughs-on-the-river

COMFORT BY THE CROSS-EYED CRICKET- 230 Main Street / comfortevv.com

ENTWINED WINE & COCKTAIL BAR - 303 Main Street / entwinedbar.com

GANGNAM KOREAN BARBECUE - 518 Main Street / gangnamjoe.com

HIGH SCORE SALOON - 323 Main Street (Basement) / ...

Don't miss the Evansville Civic Theatre prouction of Steel Magnolias!

This started as a girls' night out for us, and I can't speak more highly of the production! We had so much fun! We laughed! We cried! It was wonderful, and it was just as good if not better than the movie, which I now have to go back and rewatch!

Our friend Gretchen Ross was reprising her role as Truvy, and she was a hoot! Her costumes were on point, and so many laugh out loud moments came from her mouth!!! Bravo Gretchen!

Sweet Annelle played by Maura Buck did a fantastic job embodiying that character very true to the movie version of story!

Shelby played by Paige Weintraut was stubborn, thoughtful, beautiful, and kind. So moving and emotional throughout!

MaLynn played by Jessica Dennis... She channeled Sally Field so well. Her humor was on point, and she brought us to tears. Her performace was amazing.

Clairee played by Deborah Lee Hall... another standout performance that embodied Olympia Dukakis. You truly felt like you were in the movie being that close to the stage for these renditions.

But my favorite scene stealer of all was Sharon Dennis's Ouiser!!!! Wow oh wow! If you go just to watch Sharon play this role, you will not be disappointed. Can this woman ever deliver a line!!! I think she is the embodiment of what stage acting is all about! She killed this performance and deserves a standing ovation!

Overall: these women deservce two thumbs up and five stars! I and my whole group LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the show!

Support the arts! Get your tickets now at https://www.evvcivic.org/

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Let's talk luxury!!! There are currently seven homes in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, and Gibson counties that we are excited to share with you, including two new listings we haven't shared yet!!! So if you would like to tour one of them, OR if you have any plans to put your home on the market, LET'S TALK!!! Please note that unless otherwise noted that these are not our listings, but we are always excited to be the ones to show them to you! Give us a shout today to schedule your showing!

8943 Angel Drive, Newburgh, IN 47630- $749,000 5 Beds 3 Full 1 1/2 Bath 3,754 Sq.Ft.
http://thenikkidavisteam.idx.fctuckeremge.com/in/newburgh/8943-angel-drive-47630/listing/12277842/

422 W Water Street, Newburgh, IN 47630- $750,000 4 Beds 3 Full 1 1/2 Bath 4,003 Sq.Ft.
http://thenikkidavisteam.idx.fctuckeremge.com/in/newburgh/422-w-water-street-47630/listing/10641296/

13850 Castle Brook Road, Evansville, IN 47725-$789,900 5 Beds, 4 Baths 2 1/2 Bath, 4,878 Sq.Ft.
http://thenikkidavisteam.idx.fctuckeremge.com/in/evansville/13850-castle-brook-road-47725/listing/12492467/

14300 Darmstadt Road, Evansville, IN 47725- $859,900 5 Beds 3 Full 1 1/2 Baths 4,848 Sq.Ft.

http://thenikkidavisteam.idx.fctuckeremge.com/in/evansville/14300-darmstadt-road-47725/listing/10875567/

603 SE First Street, Evansville, IN 47713- $950,000 7 Beds 5 Full 1 1/2 Baths 5,291 Sq.Ft.
http://thenikkidavisteam.idx.fctuckeremge.com/in/evansville/603-se-first-street-47713/listing/12138164/

1124 Pretty Place Lane, Evansville, IN 47725- $1,000,000 5 Beds 4 Full 2 1/2 Baths 7,141 Sq.Ft.
http://thenikkidavisteam.idx.fctuckeremge.com/in/evansville/1124-pretty-place-lane-47725/listing/12120907/

2200 Speaker Road, Evansville, IN 47712- $1,999,000 6 Beds 5 Full 2 1/2 Baths 7,236 Sq.Ft.
http://thenikkidavisteam.idx.fctuckeremge.com/in/evansville/2200-speaker-road-47712/listing/11575640/...

Let's talk luxury!!! There are currently eight homes in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, and Gibson counties that we are excited to share with you! Currently, no change from the market from last week, so if you would like to tour one of them, OR if you have any plans to put your home on the market, LET'S TALK!!! Please note that unless otherwise noted that these are not our listings, but we are always excited to be the ones to show them to you! Give us a shout today to schedule your showing!

8943 Angel Drive, Newburgh, IN 47630- $749,000 5 Beds 3 Full 1 1/2 Bath 3,754 Sq.Ft.
http://thenikkidavisteam.idx.fctuckeremge.com/in/newburgh/8943-angel-drive-47630/listing/12277842/

9810 Saint Wendel Road, Evansville, IN 47720- $839,000 3 Beds, 3 Baths 3,311 Sq.Ft.
http://thenikkidavisteam.idx.fctuckeremge.com/in/evansville/9810-saint-wendel-road-47720/listing/11387373/

2200 Kenyon Ridge Court, Newburgh, IN 47630- $839,000 5 Beds 3 Full 2 1/2 Baths 8,066 Sq.Ft.
http://thenikkidavisteam.idx.fctuckeremge.com/in/newburgh/2200-kenyon-ridge-court-47630/listing/10936827/

5966 Warner Road, Newburgh, IN 47630- $850,000 6 Beds 5 Baths 5,871 Sq.Ft.
http://thenikkidavisteam.idx.fctuckeremge.com/in/newburgh/5966-warner-road-47630/listing/12399497/

14300 Darmstadt Road, Evansville, IN 47725- $899,900 5 Beds 3 Full 1 1/2 Baths 4,848 Sq.Ft.
http://thenikkidavisteam.idx.fctuckeremge.com/in/evansville/14300-darmstadt-road-47725/listing/10875567/

603 SE First Street, Evansville, IN 47713- $950,000 7 Beds 5 Full 1 1/2 Baths 5,291 Sq.Ft.
http://thenikkidavisteam.idx.fctuckeremge.com/in/evansville/603-se-first-street-47713/listing/12138164/

1124 Pretty Place Lane, Evansville, IN 47725- $1,000,000 5 Beds 4 Full 2 1/2 Baths 7,141 Sq.Ft.
http://thenikkidavisteam.idx.fctuckeremge.com/in/evansville/1124-pretty-place-lane-47725/listing/12120907/

2200 Speaker Road,...