Event Calendar

UP AND RUNNING

 

Through March 9

The Faces of Lincoln

Studebaker National Museum, 201 S. Chapin St., South Bend – Exhibit featured in conjunction with bicentennial celebration of President Lincoln’s birth is comprised of holdings from the Jack Smith and Daniel R. Weinberg Lincoln collections from the Indiana Historical Society. Also view newly conserved Lincoln carriage. Adults $8; seniors 60-plus $6.50; youth 6-18 $5. 574.235.9714; toll free 1.888.391.5600; studebakermuseum.org

March 2; March 7-9

Shadowlands

Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne – Unexpected love and sudden loss detailed in dramatic Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presentation of award-winning Broadway hit. Based on the life of British author C.S. Lewis and his relationship with American poet Joy Gresham. Rated PG. 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Adults $22; Youth $14. 260.424.5220 or 260.422.8641, ext. 221.; fwcivic.org

 

WHAT’S UP

 

Third Sunday each month

Music in the Garden

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne – Local performers present acoustic music during informal concerts held throughout the year. 1-3 p.m. Preregistration not required. Adults $4,; children (ages 3-17) $2, age 2 and under free. 260.427.6440; botanicalconservatory.org

 

COMING UP

 

ART

 

March 16

6th Annual Authors & Artists Day

Rush Memorial Center, 304 W. Vistula St., Bristol – More than 25 local authors and artists display and sell original works. Tour the onsite Elkhart County Historical Museum and enjoy free refreshments. 1-5 p.m.  Free. 574.848.4322; museum@elkhartcountyparks.org

 

May 10

Bridgeton Art & Wine Fair

Historic district, Bridgeton – Fine art and crafts show and sale, school art show, wine tasting in National Register Historic District. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 765.548.2136; bridgetonindiana.com

 

CONCERTS/MUSIC/DANCE

 

March 4

Hubbard Street Dance

DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, 100 Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame Ave., Notre Dame – Dance company celebrates its 30th anniversary by reviving pieces from its illustrious  history along with new offerings from company members. 7:30 p.m. $45-$15. 574.631.2800; artseverywhere.com

 

March 8

Northern Reflections: The U.S. Premiere of John Estacio’s Spring

Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne – Hear rising star Alisa Weilerstein in this program of Northern-based composers, including U.S. premiere by Canadian John Estacio. 8 p.m.; $53-$12. 260.744.1700; fortwaynephilharmonic.com

 

March 12

Camerata Ireland with Barry Douglas

DeBartola Performing Arts Center, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame – Camerata Ireland is a 40-piece chamber orchestra comprised entirely of Irish musicians. Join in this celebration of Ireland under the direction of conductor Douglas, winner of the Gold Medal at the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow. 8 p.m. $40-$15. 574.631.2800

 

March 13

Chicago

Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne – Popular musical and razzle dazzle tale of sin and celebrity in the Windy City comes to the Summit City. Recipient of six Tony Awards, two Oliver Awards, and a Grammy. 7:30 p.m. Joseph DeCuis Restaurant will host a four-course dinner in adjacent Indiana Hotel Lobby; $50; reservations required. Dinner information 260.672.1715; josephdecuis.com. Theater information 260.420.3344; fwembassytheatre.org

 

March 15

Southern Fried Chicks

Comedy Tour, Honeywell Center, 275 W. Marketplace St., Wabash – New South, Old South, and Deep South come together in this comedic tale of four women and their hilarious look at life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. 7:30 p.m. $25-$15. 260.563.1102; honeywellcenter.org

 

March 15-16

Giselle

presented by the Fort Wayne Ballet in collaboration with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne – Classical ballet about peasant girl Giselle, who is torn between two admirers. Drama and dance combine to present a tale of deception, forbidden love and magic spirits. 2:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Adults $25; youth/seniors $20; children $15. 260.484.9646; fortwayneballet.org.

 

March 20

Blast!

at Honeywell Center 275 W. Marketplace St., Wabash – Music and theater combine in this energetic production by brass, percussion, and visual performers. 7:30 p.m. $45-$20. 260.563.1102; honeywellcenter.org

 

March 21-22

Blast!

at Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan St., South Bend –  Thirty-five brass, percussion, and visual performers join forces in this explosion of music and theater. Tony Award winner for “Best Special Theatrical Event.” 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday. $45-$20. 574.235.9190; MorrisCenter.org

 

March 29

For Ella, Patti Austin and the Music of Ella Fitzgerald

Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne – The Fort Wayne Philharmonic collaborates in this tribute performance. 8 p.m. $57-$18. 260.456.2224; fortwaynephilharmonic.com

 

April 3

Movin’ Out

a Joseph Decuis-Broadway at the Embassy presentation, Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne – Tony Award-winning musical created by five-time Grammy winner Billy Joel and director/choreographer Twyla Tharp. Dancers and rock musicians will rock your world. 7:30 p.m. $52-$27. Theater information. 260.420.3344; fwembassytheatre.org and TicketMaster locations.

 

April 4

Annual Longaker Honors Recital

MCA Zurcher Auditorium, Huntington College, Huntington – The most talented young musicians of the HU Music Dept. perform as vocalists and on piano, wind, string, and percussion in this recital program. 7:30 p.m.  260.359.4261; huntington.edu

 

April 4-6

Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour

Allen County  Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne – What could be cooler than the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel movie staged on ice? Songs, dance, and team-spirited fun in this family presentation. 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday. $38.50-$14.50; parking $4. Ticketmaster.com.

 

April 5

Irish DanceSport Gala

Century Center, downtown South Bend – Intercollegiate Ballroom Dance Competition hosted by the University of Notre Dame Ballroom Dance Club. 9-11 a.m. Spectators welcome. 574.286.2118

 

April 5-6

Beethoven’s Pastorale

Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne – Principal clarinetist Campbell MacDonald takes center stage in this concerto originally written for Benny Goodman. A Fort Wayne Philharmonic Spectrum Series presentation. 260.456.2224; fortwaynephilharmonic.com

 

April 10

Koresh Dance Company

Honeywell Center, 275 W. Marketplace St., Wabash – Ballet, modern dance, and jazz fuse in a high-energy performance by Philadelphia’s Koresh Dance Company. 7:30 p.m. Adults $20-$10; students $10, $5. 260.563.1102; honeywellcenter.org

 

April 11

Wayne Brady’s Tribute to Sammy Davis, Jr.

Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne – Comedian Brady performs some of Davis’ signature songs, including “What Kind of Fool Am I” and “Mr. Bojangles.” A Fort Wayne Philharmonic Pops presentation. 8 p.m. $57-$18. 260.456.2224; fortwaynephilharmonic.com

 

April 14-19

Valparaiso University Union Jazz Festival

VU Union, Valparaiso – Area school jazz ensembles, university faculty, Jazz Trio, VU Jazz Ensemble join regional and national artists in this upbeat event. Hours, admission vary; 219.464.5415; valpo.edu/union

 

April 17

Eighth Annual Concerto Winners Concert

MCA Zurcher Auditorium, Huntington College, Huntington – Ensemble Series concert features winners of the HU Concerto Competition held in November. University instrumentalists and vocalists are showcased along with one extraordinarily gifted high school musician. 7:30 p.m. General admission $5; students/seniors/HU faculty, staff $3. 260.359.4261; huntington.edu

 

April 18

The Fresh Aire Music of Mannheim Steamroller

at Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan St., South Bend – Treat your ears to the signature sound of musical performers who have established themselves as audience favorites for twenty years.  8 p.m. $67-$31.50. 574.235.9190; MorrisCenter.org

 

April 19

Shaham Plays Beethoven

Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne – Celebrated young pianist Orli Shaham brings her artistry to the Embassy in this Fort Wayne Philharmonic MasterWorks presentation. Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony ends the program. 8 p.m. $53-$12. 260.456.2224; fortwaynephilharmonic.com

 

April 22

Gypsy

A presentation of Broadway at the Embassy, Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne – Based on the autobiography of Gypsy Rose Lee, this Broadway smash musical chronicles the backstage tale of the entertainer- turned-stripper and her overbearing mother, Rose. Sondheim/Styne score includes “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” and “Small World.” 7:30 p.m. $49-$29. Joseph DeCuis Restaurant will host a four-course, pre fixe pre-show dinner in adjacent Indiana Hotel Lobby; $50; reservations required. Dinner information 260.672.1715; josephdecuis.com. 260.420.3344; fwembassytheatre.org 

 

April 24

British Invasion

MCA Zurcher Auditorium Huntington College, Huntington – Experience the songs of English composers Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan-Williams and others with the Huntington University Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble. An Ensemble Series presentation. 7:30 p.m. $5 General admission $5, students/seniors/HU faculty, staff $3. 260.359.4261; huntington.edu

 

April 26

Sawyer Brown in concert

Wagon Wheel Theatre, 2519 E. Center St.,
Warsaw – You saw them first as winners on “Star Search.” Since then Sawyer Brown has captured audiences with songs such as “Treat Her Right” and “Six Days on the Road.” 7 and 9:30 p.m. performances. $38; $202 with Ramada package. 574.267.8041 or toll-free 1.866.823.2618; wagonwheeltheatre.com

 

April 26-27

A Stravinsky Salute

Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne –  A season-long celebration of Stravinsky comes to a close with his intricate theatrical work based on a Russian folk tale. A Fort Wayne Philharmonic Spectrum Series presentation. 8 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. $20-$15. 260.456.2224; fortwaynephilharmonic.com

 

May 2-4; 9-11; 16-18
The Songs of Irving Berlin
Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne – Fort Wayne Civic Theatre’s musical revue based on the biography “Irving Berlin: A Daughter’s Memoir” features ballads, dance numbers, novelty tunes, and love songs that defined America’s music. 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Adult $24; youth $16; seniors $20 on Sunday. 260.424.5220; 260.422.8641, ext. 221; fwcivic.org

 

May 3

Glorious Gala and Hilary Too

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary Gala of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra featuring Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn. Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan St., South Bend 7:30 p.m. $64-$18. 574.235.9190; MorrisCenter.org

 

May 9

Bobby Vinton in concert

Honeywell Center, 275 W. Marketplace St., Wabash – Enjoy a mellow evening of entertainment with a performer whose string of more than thirty Top 40 hits spanned fourteen years ... and several generations. 7:30 p.m. $75-$15. 260.563.1102; honeywellcenter.org

 

May 10

Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony #2

Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne – Mahler’s personal favorite symphony concludes Maestro’s Tchivzhel’s final season with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic in this MasterWorks presentation. 8 p.m. $53-$12. 260.456.2224; fortwaynephilharmonic.com

 

May 10

World Academy’s 2nd Annual Irish Dance Competition

Century Center, downtown South Bend – Day-long event features more than 1,400 girls and boys from across the United States and Canada competing for awards at all levels ... Irish music, food, arts and crafts, soda bread competition, and costumes, most handmade in Ireland. Free admission. 574.993.6020; worldacademyfeis.com

 

EXHIBITS/TRADE SHOWS

 

March 13-16

Sports, Vacation & Boat Show

Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne – Whether you’re looking for an RV, boat, ATV, or street bike, this show offers the hottest deals in town. Information and product booths, convention/visitors’ bureaus, fishing/hunting outfitters and independent resorts/lodges are represented. Special show deals, site financing and factory incentives. 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Adults $7; seniors 60+ $6; children 6-12 $3; children 5 and under free. memorialcoliseum.com

 

March 22-23

Women’s Alliance/Healthy Communities Initiative presents Expo for Women

Century Center, downtown South Bend – 200 exhibitors of products and services for women, including home décor, jewelry, beauty products, boutiques, gourmet foods and health screenings. Door prizes and much more. Call for hours, admission fee. 574.234.0051 x324; 574.239.8585; expoforwomen.org  

 

March 28-30

Indiana Spring Home Show

The Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne – Hundreds of experts offer products and services for your home. Remodeling, landscaping, and decorating professionals offer merchandise, interior/exterior vignettes, and product demonstrations. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Adults $8; under 16 years free. grandwayne.com

 

May 1-3

Vera Bradley Outlet Sale

Allen County Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne – Annual event presented by internationally renowned, locally based company offers retired and seconds products at nearly wholesale prices. Items sell out each year, so come early! 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday or while supplies last. 888.855.VERA; verabradley.com

 

FESTIVALS/FAIRS

 

March 1-2, 8-9

30th annual Maple Sugar Time Festival

at national lake shore’s historic Chellberg Farm, Highway 20 and Mineral Springs Road, Porter – Annual event held at homestead of Northwest Indiana’s first non-native residents features the maple sugaring evolution from early American Indians to commercial. Grounds open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; free admission. Ranger-led tours 10 a.m. to noon; pancakes with syrup available 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Farm is on Mineral Springs Road between Highways 20 and 12, about two miles west of Highway 49.  219.926.7561, ext. 225;

nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/mst.htm

 

April 18-19

39th Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival

Presented in downtown Wakarusa, this annual “flavorite” showcases all-you-can-eat pancakes smothered in maple syrup. Maple syrup camps, tours, crafts, antiques, parade, jumbo jelly beans, contests, PTO barbecue, bed race, entertainment, and more. Free admission. 574.862.4344; wakarusamaplesyrupfestival.com

 

April 26-27

Redbud Trail Rendezvous

Fulton County Historical Society grounds, 37 E 375 N (just off N. U.S. Highway 31), Rochester – Fur traders and reenactors in historic teepees and camps, frontier crafts, music, dance, and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; admission charged. 574.223.4436; htctech.net/fchs

 

May 2-3

Shipshewana MayFest
Attend a hometown celebration in Amish country. Food, live entertainment, parade, road run, children’s games, tractor pull, baking contest, and shopping. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; free admission. 260.768.7589 or 800.254.8090; shipshewana.com

 

May 3

Kites & Canines Festival

Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Valparaiso – Kite-building workshop with flying lessons, non-competitive fundraising K9-2K, children’s activities and wagon and pony rides. Admission charged; children 8 and under free. 219.465-5209; connecttovalpo.com

 

May 10

Winamac Spring Fest

Courthouse Square, Winamac – Event features annual pancake breakfast, crafts, vendors, arts, food, games, antiques, flowers, plants, and family fun. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 574.595.5227; winamackiwanis.com

 

May 16

Taste of Noble County Ethnic Festival

Noble County Community Foundation, U.S. Highway 33, Ligonier – Sights, sounds, food, music, and events represent cultures from around the world. 866.894.6832; noblecounty.org