august 20-26 , 2015 BRASS RAIL, FLAMINGO NOSEBLEED • PAGE 2 Brass Rail: Best Rock Club Making a Home for Original Rock It’s been eight years since Corey Rader and his What they added was probably the most important THANK YOU business partner John Commorato Jr. threw caution to thing, and that was music. The Rail quickly became the wind and decided to buy the Brass Rail. If you’d the place in town to hear live, original music. seen the Brass Rail back then, you would have thought “There weren’t a lot of places booking bands that FOR YOUR CONTINUED that either Rader and Commorato were crazy or the didn’t play cover songs,” Rader said. “There were a lot wind simply ripped caution from their fists. of bands that wanted a place to play and that wanted to Now they look like seers whose fingers weren’t tour themselves. We gave them a place to play and a SUPPORT OF robbed of prudence by violent gusts place to host their friends from out but were intentionally opened to the of state.” portentous breeze blowing by. Rock bands usually hit the Or maybe it was luck. Or beer. road in vans, going from gig to gig Whatever it was, the Rail quickly earning barely enough money for LIVE became the place to be, and for the gas and even less for food. The Rail past five years the Rail has won the put Fort Wayne on that circuit. Lo- Whammy for Best Rock Club. cal bands would get gigs at the Rail “Naivety,” Rader said when I for out-of-state bands they liked in MUSIC asked him what made him think he exchange for the same courtesy. It’s could run a rock club. “I was drink- a sort of quid pro quo for rockers. ing and listening to music. It’s one “We can get you a show here of those jobs everybody thinks they if you get us a show in your city,” can do or want to do. Neither one of Rader said. “It was very helpful to them was probably true.” have a lot of great local talented mu- Rader and Commorato opened sicians that wanted to put on shows for business June 2, 2007. “The first Corey Rader at unbelievably cheap prices.” day of the smoking ban,” Rader And the Rail has added stabil- said. At first they didn’t do much to the interior. But ity to a chaotic world. that was likely a big part of the appeal for the cultur- “It just made it so it’s more solid,” Rader said. @brassrailfw ally aware crowd that started showing up. “Before that it was weird venues that people had to #brassrailfw “I think we changed what needed to be changed find. It was kind of a pain, but also kind of romantic. and kept what needed to stay,” Rader said. “People You were not sure what burned out warehouse you don’t come here for the décor.” were going to go to on Friday night.” (Mark Hunter)

Flamingo Nosebleed: Best Punk Performer Punk Band Leaves ’em Wanting More It didn’t take for Flamingo Nosebleed to establish gotta pick and choose. It’s a small enough city that themselves as the favorite punk band among whatzup you don’t want to over-saturate it.” readers. Since bursting noisily onto the scene in 2009, With a couple of big trips coming in the next the trio has won the Best Punk Performer Whammy few month, the guys have been hitting it pretty hard. five times. They’re got a small tour of Southern California in Maintaining such a loyal following doesn’t come late September, followed by a week of surf and sun in easy. According to Flamingo Nosebleed frontman, Hawaii. Which brings us to rule No. 2: helping other guitarist and vocalist Jake bands find gigs. Emissions, lasting success de- “There’s this band I rives from a combination of like from Italy called the Mang- things: a delicate blend of hide- es, kind of like a big Ramonesy and-seek, reciprocity in gig punk band, and the singer hits hookups and a commitment to me up every six months just grinding the most out of origi- to talk,” Emissions explained, nal, three-chord, ear-ripping “and he’s like ‘I had a weird tunes inspired by his unlikely dream last night that we played heroes. a show together in Hawaii,’ and Emissions, who writes most he’s like ‘I’m going to Hawaii of the group’s songs, said it’s in early October. Can you guys important for a band to be wary of overexposure. It’s go?’ And I’m like yeah, I think we can figure it out.” the old show-biz chestnut that says you should always As for the third Nosebleed key to success, it all leave them wanting more. It’s advice Emissions and starts with the song. When he was growing up, Emis- his bandmates – bassist Phil Nieswander and drummer sions was drawn to the music of Roy Orbison, Buddy Mike Singleton – take to heart. Holly, the Beach Boys and Dick Dale. As a songwrit- “Don’t overplay,” Emissions said. “When you’re er, Emissions relies on the same need for originality a new band, play as much as you possibly can. But that drove his influences. when you actually start getting a little bit of a follow- “Writing your own music is the coolest thing,” he ing, the trick is to play once a month or less. Some- said. “I’d rather write a song some people think sucks times we break that rule, especially if we need to raise than play somebody else’s song. Just trying to push money for a trip or something like that, or if there are my own writing keeps me interested I guess.” (Mark a bunch of cool bands coming through, but you just Hunter) 2------www.whatzup.com------August 20, 2015 whatzup Volume 20, Number 3 ormally we use this space to say something witty, or at least mildly interesting, about the issue of whatzup you’re about to read. As you Kat can see, though, there just isn’t a whole lot of space in which to do Bowser thatN this week, and that’s due to the fact that there’s just way too much going on. Live at Saturday, Nov. 21 • 8pm • $25-$40 So instead of trying to describe it all to you in this limited space, we’re just Don Hall’s going to recommend that you take a look at the contents below and then read this Guesthouse GREAT WHITE sucker cover to cover (including the ads) and then maybe grab a calendar and ACOUSTIC SHOW see how many fun things to do it can accommodate. Then go out and actually Pop~rock~blues~Standards do as many of those things that you possibly can while telling the folks you meet Friday & Saturday, aug. 21-22~9pm-12:30am along the way that it was whatzup that made you aware of this very fun things 1313 W. Washington Center Rd., Fort Wayne to do, thank you very much. (260) 489-2524 So whether it’s sampling all the arts Fort Wayne has to offer, enjoying some great music at one of the city’s fine venues, attending a theatrical performance or tak- ing a home and garden tour, we’re here to help you find what appeals to you. It’s up to you to find it, and then go do it. You’re welcome. 2015-2016 SEASON inside the issue The Best Season Ticket Deal Just Got Better! Buy 3 shows Get 1 Free! • readers poll winners OUT & ABOUT...... 13 Zep Fest Adding a Touch of AC/DC Buy a pair and save even more*

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As many volunteer artists as Pacific Coast Concerts...... 2, 7 tion yet to enjoy: Taste of the Arts will return music, art and free admission to the Museum there are, there are many unsung heroes who on August 29, bigger and better than ever. of Art and the History Center, the event is an are working behind the scenes to make the P.I.T.C.H...... 19 One major addition to this year’s festivi- important one in many ways for Arts United. day a success. PERFORMERS DIRECTORY...... 17 ties is the result of Mother Nature’s wrath. A means of promoting the growing arts cam- “Our planning committee has about 20 Snickerz Comedy Bar...... 13 A summer storm wiped out one of the area’s pus downtown, it also serves as a fundraiser people,” says Dan Ross, director of commu- Sweetwater Sound...... 13, 24 favorite events, BuskerFest. 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Most importantly, part of the late-night, dessert addition to it’s a day that allows for families to enjoy the To that end, there are now 11 stages (up Taste of the Arts. Growing that dessert as- whatzup city’s arts community and varied organiza- from a record 10 last year) for more than 78 pect and making the day longer provides Published weekly and distributed on Wednesdays and Thursdays by tions without having to spend a penny. area performers (the list continues to grow) both family-friendly activities and a longer AD Media, Incorporated. “It’s still a free event so anyone can to share their talents. day for the grownups. To that end, Cinema 2305 E. Esterline Rd., Columbia City, IN 46725 Phone: (260) 691-3188 • Fax: (260) 691-3191 come to it,” says Susan Mendenhall, execu- Artlink, housed in the Auer Center with Center is also featuring two screenings of the E-Mail: [email protected] tive director of Arts United, the organizer of Arts United and Fort Wayne Ballet, brings Janet Katz film From Fencerows to Food- Website: http://www.whatzup.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatzupFortWayne Taste of the Arts. “It’s open to all walks of FortArtisan to the day, a juried art show fea- sheds at 6 and 8 p.m. (admission is $10), and Publisher ...... Doug Driscoll life, thanks to the fact that we have untick- turing a variety of local artists as well as ad- Arts United Plaza will host a return of The Office Manager ...... Mikila Cook eted admission. But we do generate revenue mission to their annual member show which Sandlot, a family favorite and a big hit at last Advertising Sales ...... Mark Hunter through ticket sales for our food and bever- features over 200 works by local artists. But year’s Taste. The film runs at 10 p.m. and is Back Issues Back issues are $3 for first copy, 75¢ per additional copy. Send payment age booths, and we’re expanding the num- Artlink is also merging one of its annual free, but attendees are encouraged to bring with date and quantity of issues desired, name and mailing address to ber of restaurants that are participating every events, Wet Paint, into the Taste of the Arts chairs and blankets for comfort. AD Media, Incorporated to the above address. year. We really have the cream of the crop at schedule. And, of course, throughout the day there Subscriptions In-Home postal delivery available at the rate of $25 per 13-week period Taste of the Arts.” “Artlink will have 30 artists strategi- are booths where people can learn more ($100/year). Send payment with name and mailing address to AD Media, For those who wish to partake in the cally located throughout the arts campus about the exploding arts community in this Incorporated to the above address. DEADLINES Taste as much as the Arts, there’s a new way that day,” says Carmen Tse, chair of Taste of city, much of which takes place right in the Calendar Information: Must be received by noon Monday the week to get your tickets in advance of the big day. the Arts and an Arts United board member. heart of downtown. While it was once typi- of publication for inclusion in that week’s issue and, space permitting, will run until the week of the event. Calendar information is published “This year we’re offering tickets ahead “They’ll be painting various scenes from the cal for those booths to close up shop early as far in advance as space permits and should be submitted as early of time online, to be purchased in $10 incre- area, and people can see what each artist is in the afternoon, that is no longer the case, as possible. Advertising: Space reservations and ads requiring proofs due by no ments,” says Rena Burden, director of devel- doing. There will be a live auction at Artlink proving that participants and attendees alike later than 5 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication. Camera-ready or opment. “You can visit our website (artsunit- that day for those paintings. This is an an- don’t want Taste of the Arts to end. digital ad copy required by 9 a.m. Monday the week of publication. Classified line ads may be submitted up to noon on Monday the week ed.org) and order tickets so you don’t have nual event for Artlink, but it’s the first time “Just a few years ago they would start of publication. to stand in line that day. Plus you’ll become it’s been part of Taste of the Arts.” leaving at 3 or 4 p.m.,” says Tse. “Now they ADVERTISING a Friend of the Taste and will receive some Bringing together an event which fea- stay until 7 or 7:30. We sometimes have to Call 260-691-3188 for rates or e-mail [email protected]. additional Arts United swag and a bottle of tures more than 50 artists, more than 30 nicely ask them to leave!” 4------www.whatzup.com------August 20, 2015 ------Feature • Clint Black------Outlasting the Hype By Evan Gillespie time, he thought, for a reassessment of his career. At the turn of the century, Black made some piv- There was a time when you couldn’t get more otal decisions. Beginning in 2001, he took three years mainstream country than Clint Black. He was a super- off from music to spend time with his new daughter, star, a darling of both country radio and Hollywood which he describes as “a smart dad move,” even if it and a well-known face of country music’s new direc- took his music career a bit off track. When he came tion. back, it was under the Problem is, that banner of his own new time was in the middle record label, Equity of the 90s, and the 20 or Music Group; as the so years since then have name of the company seen Black become suggests, the label was a contradictory com- dedicated to providing bination of rebel and its artists substantial eq- traditionalist. He even uity in their own music, checked out of the mu- something that Black sic business for a while, had not enjoyed while but now he’s back and he was with RCA. working on a new album In this second $5 that he promises will be stage of his career, General as stubbornly genuine Black approached his Saturday, August ‡ pm Admission as his music has always projects at a more mea- been. sured pace. His first al- Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd. When Black first bum with his new label, came on the scene in Spend My Time, was www.foellingertheatre.org (260) 427-6000 1989, he didn’t look like Black’s first album in a country rebel at all. He five years, and although was a native of New Jer- he’d follow it up the sey, after all, not Texas next year with Drinkin’ or Tennessee, and his Songs and Other Logic, debut album, Killin’ that album represented Time, hit the radio at just a careful and intentional about the same time that re-examination of his Garth Brooks’ debut al- musical roots. bum set in motion the main- “I went out and bought streaming of country music. CLINT BLACK all the music I grew up on A handsome young man in w/WALKER COUNTY that I didn’t already have and a Stetson, Black looked the spent three months listening part of the new country su- 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 to only that,” he says. “Only perstar, and before you knew Foellinger Theatre stuff from before I started it, his singles were hitting the 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne making records, so it was top of the charts and he was pre-1989 – Waylon, Willie, married to a Hollywood ac- Tix: $29-$69 thru box office, Buck Owens, Haggard, Don tress. You could be forgiven 260-427-6715 Williams, Jim Croce. And for thinking, based on ap- what I discovered was a sim- pearances, that Clint Black was not the real deal. plicity in song that I had moved away from. It was But he was. While Garth Brooks cited James Tay- quite an emotional journey because these were all the lor and Dan Fogelberg as influences, Black was chan- songs that moved me and inspired me to do what I’ve neling Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings through been doing ever since.” his own music. Killin’ Time had delivered five chart- In the 10 years since Drinkin’ Songs and Other topping singles, and Black had raked in awards that Logic, Black has released only one other new music included the CMA’s Male Vocalist of the Year, the project, 2008’s three-song collection The Long Cool ACM’s Best New Male Vocalist and the AMA’s Fa- EP. In that time, he’s starred in a couple of movies – vorite New Male Country Artist. But it only took one Flicka 2 and Flicka: Country Pride – and he’s been Saturday, August 22 • 6-10pm listen to Black’s mournful baritone on “A Better Man,” working on original music for a music-and-horse live the album’s killer single, to understand that Black was stage show, but there’s been no full-length studio al- Walkin’ Papers, RumJones, more of a traditionalist than the hype would suggest. bum of original material. The 90s brought more success, but the uneasy mar- That is set to change later this year when Black Jafunkae, Wayward Son riage between Black’s traditionalist tendencies and the releases his yet-to-be-titled new album on the Thirty country music business were beginning to show. By Tigers label, a company that shares Black’s belief that Saturday, August 29 • 6-10pm the middle of the decade, his albums weren’t selling as musicians deserve to have ownership of their own mu- well, and they were peppered with the kinds of tracks sic. Kerosec, The Union Project, that looked to some like radio pandering (for example, “They believe in allowing artists the creative free- duets with current hot properties Wynona Judd on dom to create music we can all be passionate about,” Dixon & McRae Band 1993’s “A Bad Goodbye” and Martina McBride on he says of the label. “What’s more, I value and appre- 1997’s “Still Holding On”). ciate that their focus lies squarely where it belongs: on The hits were still happening – 1996’s “Like the the music.” BEERS MALLERS Rain” and 1997’s “Nothin’ But the Taillights” and This new album aims to be traditional country that BACKS & SALIN, LLP “Something That We Do” – but the praise was less manages to sound new at the same time that it sounds breathless, and when, in 1999, he released an album of acoustic music, radio pretty much lost interest. It was Continued on page 10 August 20, 2015------www.whatzup.com------5 ------Feature • all for One productions------New Season, New Digs By Christi Campbell this year will not only laugh and be entertained, but will learn, reflect and even be introduced to one of the For its 2015-16 season, all for One Productions classical greats in literature. will have a new home. Having started small as a travel- The theater experience this year is designed to ing theater troupe, all for One is used to moving about. bring afO’s audiences face-to-face with the actors and Most recently they called the Allen County Public Li- being intimate enough that audiences will feel part of brary theater home. While it was a good home, the the production. Several productions will have attend- vision of the troupe grew larger than what the space ees actually crossing the stage itself in order to reach could provide. their seats, a far When an oppor- cry different from tunity arose for their previous them to move stage home with into the PPG its traditional ArtsLab in the staging. Auer Center for “Our first Arts & Culture, three shows will Artistic director, be three different Lauren Nichols, configurations, was thrilled. and this just ex- “When I was cites me,” Nich- growing up here ols said. “It may in the 1970s, not be a big thing, Larry Life was but I really think doing all his stu- our audiences are dio shows in Ket- going to enjoy tler Hall. I didn’t that added fea- know it was ture of wondering called Black Box how we are going [Theater], but I to stage things.” knew how excit- This season’s line ing it was that up has been cho- JOIN US FOR TWO NIGHTS OF every time you sen carefully in went the stage order to make the FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN! looked different best use of this All performances take place on the corner of [and] was in a kind of extra per- different part of sonal experience. Main and 8th streets. Fireworks will be shot over the room. There Bend Us, a the Courthouse Saturday night. was an extra en- musical by local ergy because of writer, musician FRIDAY, SEPT. 4 that factor, and and pastor Dave CRUISE-IN CONCERT we get to do that Frincke, will now. Fort Wayne have its world JOE JUSTICE...... 4-6 PM audiences haven’t had that experience in quite a long premiere September 18-27. CHRIS WORTH...... 6-8:30PM time.” “Bend Us is a full musical, but not a traditional What part of moving is Nichols most excited musical in the Broadway sense,” Nichols explained. BIG CADDY DADDY...... 8:30-11:30PM about? Lighting! “It’s a musical with contemporary music by Frincke, The move “allows us to do multiple-level sets mostly in which characters express internal dialog SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 we never could before. In the theater we used at the mixed with historical hymns of the day.” FAST & FABULOUS CONCERT library, we had to have movable sets that we would It’s a truly captivating story told through the eyes SUGAR SHOT...... 6-8:30PM bring in, and they could not be fixed to the floor. We of a young girl on the verge of womanhood and swept had to be careful not to damage the flooring there. up in a monumental wave of spiritual renewal. The FIREWORKS...... AT DUSK Now we can build secure structures right on the stage, cast is so changed in the course of the production that FREAK BROTHERS...... 8:30-11:30PM configure it to what we need and use lighting in ways Nichols says audiences will feel it from their seats. we never could before. We can do visual effects we The musical focuses on a series of events that FRIDAY: CRUISE-IN • ICE CREAM SOCIAL could never do before. We are very excited. A whole change an entire culture, leading to a revival in Wales. new world has opened up for us.” It spreads like wild fire through the countryside, even SATURDAY: PARADE • FAST & FABULOUS Nichols went on to add that the new location it- moving swiftly across the ocean. The set will allow au- FORT WAYNE FOOD TRUCKS BOTH DAYS self was a breath of fresh air. Having spent so much diences to not simply peer inside a home, or a church, time hidden away in the basement of the library, mov- but a mineshaft, its vast dangers and everywhere in ing to the Auer Center was like an awakening. “ The between. This play will give audiences a chance to night Around the World in 80 Days opened there was be swept away to Wales and back in time. While it is an Artlink gallery opening, the ballet was rehearsing rated G, middle schoolers to adults will appreciate it upstairs and the Pembroke Bakery was humming. I’m best. exited to be right in the heart of the arts community. Just So Stories will run from November 13-22 I’m excited to bring our audiences in and to give them and is Joseph Robinette’s adaption of five charming that experience.” Rudyard Kipling tales. An area premiere, the show Producing four shows again this season, each one is specifically designed for the youngest of audience will stretch the imagination and use the fullest extent members and is a perfect show to introduce kids to the of the facilities. First up will be a world premiere world of theater. musical called Bend Us. Other shows include Just So Stories, Turtle Soup and Jane Eyre. Families coming Continued on page 12

6------www.whatzup.com------August 20, 2015 ------Feature • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars------Proudly presents in Fort Wayne, Indiana Music That Makes You Smile 2015 Summer Concert Series • The Foellinger Theater By D.M. Jones ideal. Koroma mentions that at one point, he itous one, as the newly formed Refugee All and his wife lived in one tent with 20 other Stars continued to entertain and inspire. How can joy and hope spring from families. Koroma decided that, rather than It was in the Sembakounya camp that the desolation and desperation? Just listen to a sitting idle and ruminating over his fortunes, band met American filmmakers Zach Niles random track from Sierra Leone’s Refugee he would engage with people and try to lift and Banker White. The pair had worked All Stars. Better yet, come see them live at spirits by doing what he was best at. For throughout Africa and were searching for THIS SUNDAY!ON the Botanical Conservatory on August 28. him, it was therapeutic. stories that would balance the hardship the GREATSALE SEATS The band’s six members smile, make eye “It helped to make a human being real- people were experiencing with the strength, AVAILABLE!NOW! contact and play with a sense of immediacy ize that life has hope,” he says. character and grace they exhibited. Inspired that makes you think they’re as comfortable Soon, a glimmer of good fortune arrived: to film SLRAS over a three-year period, around a campfire as they are on an interna- the reunion of Koroma with Franco John Niles and White documented the band as SUNDAY AUGUST 23, 2015 • 7:30 PM tional festival stage. &RXQWU\0XVLF/HJHQG And, you’d be right: Sierra Le- ON one’s Refugee All Stars literally as- SALE sembled in a refugee camp in Kalia, NOW! Guinea, not far from the border of the country they had fled. From destitute Special Guests WALKER origins, the tight-knit combo have COUNTY! formed a bond that extends from a mere band of musicians to a family, and it’s impossible not to share that CLINT feeling when you experience their music and their performances. BLACKFree Movies Their infectious blend of reggae, Tickets The Nut Job Wed June 15 9:00 pm FRIDAY AUGUSTSurly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is28, banished from his 2015 • 7:30 PM West African goombay and highlife On-line By Phone Free Movies www.foellingertheatre.org (260) 427-6000 park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles Tickets The Nut Job Wed June 15 9:00 pm and other forms is full of life and un- on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of Fort Wayne, IN 46805 705 E. State Blvd. park community, as they gear up for winter. PG On-line By Phone Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his In Person Foellinger park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles deniably uplifting. As singer, drum- “American Pie”www.foellingertheatre.org (260) 427-6000 Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Frozen Wed July 2 9:00 pm on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of Fort Wayne, IN 46805 705 E. State Blvd. mer and founding member Ruben 705 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN Sisters Elsa and Anna enjoy an idyllic life in the enchanted park community, as they gear up for winter. PG Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. kingdom ruled by their parents until Elsa’s magical ability to cre- In Person Foellinger Koroma told the Daily Texan recently, ate ice and snow around her proves a threat to those she loves. Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Frozen Wed July 2 9:00 pm “The ethnic group that I come from, Foellinger Theatre Emerging for her own coronation after several years of self- DON705 E. 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Eventually, the Sierra Leoneans After viewing the documentary, guitar- and arrived with nothing, disconnected from were relocated to the more remote Sembak- Wooden Nickel Records/Fort Wayne their lives, and conditions were far from ounya camp. The move proved to be a fortu- Continued on page 12 August 20, 2015------www.whatzup.com------7 ------Feature • Emily Arata------

THE 2015 HARRISON The Center of Attention By Jen Poiry-Prough She soon switched to elementary education, which HILL didn’t allow for a minor, but she continued to take the- Emily Arata says that she was a sensitive, talk- ater classes as electives. HOME AND GARDEN TOUR ative child who had an opinion about everything and Her first community theater production was liked to be the center of attention. Where’s Charley? at IPFW under the direction of Lar- A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION She also claims that not much has changed. ry Life. “I didn’t have many lines but it was a great ex- “I was always interested in performing,” she says. perience,” she says. “Larry just terrified me, but I felt “I used to act out the books my mom read me using so lucky to be working with him that it was okay.” 10 AM-4 PM SATURDAY props and costumes. I studied with the Fort Wayne As she grew, she became enamored with the pro- Ballet until sixth grade and had the coveted role of fessional-level acting and musical talent of the Fort Party Child in Wayne commu- AUGUST 29 The Nutcracker.” nity. She also re- “I still freak $12 IN ADVANCE $15 DAY OF TOUR calls coercing her out when I meet family into an- people,” she says. nual Thanksgiv- “They think I’m BUY TICKETS ONLINE AT ing puppet shows joking, but to me, ARCHFW.ORG (“heinously long, it’s like getting to plotless and vio- hang out with ce- Purchase via phone or in person: ARCH, 818 Lafayette St., (260) 426-5117 lent”) that she lebrities.” G.I. Joe’s Army Surplus, 1638 N. Wells St. · Power Components, 1936 W. Main St. would produce, She cites direct and star in. several experienc- Performing es meeting such was almost inev- talents as Abby itable for Arata, Ehinger, Gary who comes from Lanier, and Chris- an enormously creative family. Left to Right: Bat Boy cast Her grandmother members Nick Chaney, and several great aunts were in- Travis Grams, Morgan volved with the Spencer, Emily Arata Fort Wayne Bal- let. Her mother topher J. Murphy, is a visual artist spe- who cast her in a show with some of her other idols, cializing in “really tiny Jim Nelson, Rosy Ridenour and Jim Matusik. things.” Her father is a “Murphy still makes fun of me about how much karaoke standout (“His I was acting like a creepy fan,” she says. “I can’t be- ‘Mustang Sally’ is glo- lieve I get to work with these people. I can’t believe rious”). Her younger these people are my friends.” brother Sean is “freak- Despite her feelings of intimidation, Arata has ishly musically talented, garnered accolades for a variety of noteworthy roles, both instrumentally and including Jenny in the Arena Dinner Theatre produc- AIRING THIS WEEKEND • AUGUST 23 vocally, and is a very natural actor.” She also has a tion of Company and Marcy Park in the Civic Theatre number of cousins who sing, act and play in bands. production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spell- While many performers cite their high school or ing Bee. The latter role was a particular challenge, as college theater experiences as instigating their love for Arata was called upon to “do a cartwheel, twirl a ba- The Best of performing, Arata was inspired by her kindergarten. ton, play trombone, do karate and even to do the splits “Weisser Park really made it happen for me,” – which I unfortunately could not do,” she says. she says. “There were, and are, so many opportuni- An even bigger challenge was to interact with au- ties there for kids to perform and express themselves dience members in a surly fashion. Fall Concerts artistically. I wanted it all. I took dance, piano, band, “I had to be really mean to random audience mem- choir, everything they had. I ate it all up. I will never bers every night,” she says. “I caught up with some of be able to express how thankful I am that I was able to them in the green room and apologized later.” go through that program.” The empathy she felt for the audience members As easily as performing comes to her, she does not translates to her acting. AIRING NEXT WEEKEND • AUGUST 30 feel the same about auditions. “I think if you have empathy for your character,” “I have always been the worst auditioner,” she she says, “you can understand how and why they react says emphatically. “My first audition was for The Mu- like they do.” sic Man at Memorial Park in the sixth grade. I sang The other key to acting, she says, is to study and The Best ‘76 Trombones’ with a weird, fake slide in my voice. learn from other actors. So gross. So bad. [Director] Kirby Volz didn’t cast me “Jim Nelson is the king of facial expressions and until a later show, when I discovered how to sing like holding the exact right time for laughs,” she says. “Joel a normal person.” Grillo is so good at body language on stage. Emilie of C2G She earned her first theater role when she was cast Henry’s got these big, expressive eyes and this amaz- as Lucille in No, No, Nanette during her eighth grade ing, maniacal laugh. Clare Ramel is totally fearless on year. “I loved it,” she recalls. “I got to wear cool dress- stage. In every show I do, I try to pick up something es. I had a solo, and my voice cracked in the middle of like that from someone and then use it in my acting.” my song. [But] it was great.” She says that if she were to be typecast, she would She went to Indiana University in Bloomington, initially studying criminal justice with a theater minor. Continued on page 12

8------www.whatzup.com------August 20, 2015 ------Feature • BC Fuzzz------Familiar Songs You Won’t Recognize By Mark Hunter groove and the approach [are] different. I guess that’s how I try to suck people in. It think it’s a good formula. People Being a musician boils down to two basic skills: come up to me after the show and say I can’t believe that knowing what to play and knowing when to play it. Im- was that song.” plicit in the first, of course, is knowing how to play what Most people know Beeler and Mihuc from their previ- to play. And getting the second thing right means knowing ous work – Beeler as a member of Fawn Liebowitz and a how to count in ways non-musicians don’t understand, so score of other bands and session work, and Mihuc through that when the when arrives you’re already there playing. the Freak Brothers and his solo stuff. Nellums is relatively Or stopping playing. new on the scene. He worked with Voices of Unity on For musicians who mostly play cover tunes, the what their triumphant world tours and did brief stints with the and the when of the playing are pretty much already Afro-Disiacs and Elephants in Mud. Franco may not be as settled. There are variations in phrasing and tempo and familiar a name in these parts as his home state of Michi- chord structure and instrumentation that can alter a song gan, but his reputation is huge. Mihuc says playing with ever so subtly, but for the most part, cover bands stick to these guys is a guitar player’s dream. the song the way it was written, and the people listening “Tim is one of the most sought-after bass players in are happy because they recognize the song (Hey! That’s town. He’s played with everybody, like all the Sweetwater “Sugar Mountain!”) and the people playing are happy be- stuff that’s going on. Any time Sweetwater has a clinic, he cause the people listening are happy. Everybody’s happy. gets the call. He’s just a certified bad ass. And then I’m Everybody might also be a little bored. But so what? so lucky, Marco is my No. 2 guy. He’s absolutely fantas- That’s not to say any of this is easy. Or always te- tic. He toured the world with blues acts for probably 15 dious. Very good bands build very good reputations play- years. ing other bands’ songs. A good version of “Sugar Moun- “Nellums hasn’t really done too much for any length of tain” or “Straight, No Chaser” generally warrants another time. He was just getting established on the scene in 2011, round. and everyone knew who he was instantly. When we were Which brings me to BC Fuzzz. BC Fuzzz are osten- doing those open mic jams, everybody was like, okay, I sibly a three-piece cover band. They play songs by a va- want you to play with my band. Everyone was trying to riety of popular artists from a variety of genres sprinkled snatch him up. I was lucky.” with some originals like a lot of cover bands. But there BC Fuzzz came together during those open jam sessions the similarity ends. hosted by Dave Pagan at the now defunct Mid City Grill. BC Fuzzz – Dan Mihuc, guitar and vocals, Bryan Pagan called Beeler and Nellums, and then Mihuc came Nellums, drums and Tim Beeler or Marco Franco, bass, on board. They were the backup band for anyone who depending on who’s available – take tunes and run them wanted to play. They would jam whenever no one claimed through an atom smasher, then reassemble them in some the stage. After doing this awhile, a thought popped into sort of improvisation machine. The result is music that Mihuc’s head. makes you lean forward. Forget online brain workouts. “I was like, ‘Guys, we need to do a trio, and we’ll call it BC Fuzzz will open parts of our brain you never knew sions. Don Henley has this song ‘Boys of Summer’; we do it BC Fuzzz.’” were there. like an R&B folk tune. I really dig that. The whole approach Since then BC Fuzzz have started a buzz. I first caught “If we’re going to do cover songs, we want them to be to the band is to draw the audience into what we are doing. ours,’ Mihuc said. “We change the tunes, the chord progres- Some of the lyrics will be familiar, but the music and the Continued on page 17

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Cale’s opening track is followed by the sentimental love a steady midtempo piece that drives enough to fill a big room but is song “Wonderful Tonight.” Clapton wrote the song for his girl- intimate in its essence. In other words, odds are pretty good that it friend Patti Boyd (ex-wife of George Harrison) while waiting will end up on a TV show soundtrack any day now. for her to get ready for a party. She kept asking how she looked, “I Always Fall Apart” might make you speculate on how big Van and the rest is history. “Lay Down Sally” is also on this album Etten would have been had she released a song such as this in the and, like several other tracks on Slowhand, featured 70s hottie never shout never Yvonne Elliman on backing vocals. The country-blues continues black cat early 70s (time machine required; she hadn’t been born yet). The spare, piano-based arrangement is all this song needs, as the singer’s on “Next Time You See Her,” which is still heard on rock and Christopher Drew Ingle is, in some ways, the delivery does the heavy lifting. The atmospheric “Pay My Debts” adult-contemporary radio stations. Side one closes with the soft poster child for the DIY millennial music move- plays like a spiritual sibling to So-period Peter Gabriel, while the bluesy number (and one of my favorite Clapton tracks) “We’re ment. Having started as a solo artist at 16, he heartbreaking “Tell Me” (ultimately left off 2012’s Tramp and exist- All the Way”. was a one-man band with a long name for three ing as a studio recording in demo form only) thrives here in a live Side two opens up with “The Core,” an almost nine-minute years. Then, in 2010, he was joined by three version. jam that has some nice horns in it and a pretty forthright riff. bandmates and they put out their debut full- The emotional themes of longing, loss and regret on I Don’t Want “May You Never” has an alt-country vibe with a groovy organ length What is Love? Five albums later, they’re to Let You Down don’t stray far from what we’ve heard before from from Dick Sims, and “Mean Old Frisco” has Clapton doing what back with the trippy pop journey, Black Cat. Pick Van Etten, but her gravitas never grows redundant or tiresome; she’s he does the best – playing some old Mississippi blues. Originally up your copy for $11.99 at any Wooden Nickel obviously mining a deep vein that’s far from exhausted, and she’s done by Arthur Crudup, Clapton covers this fantastic song just Music Store. very good making us feel along with her. a few years after the death of one of his mentors. “Peaches and “Just Like Blood” may be the disc’s highlight, a tour de force of Diesel” closes a very accessible album that, while familiar, still TOP SELLERS @ a vocal performance that slowly builds to a high register atop a rock- has some great hidden gems from one of the greatest guitarists of steady instrumental pulse. It’s hypnotic and cathartic all at once, and all time. Wooden Nickel it’s one among several very good reasons to listen to this record. Clapton has been a member of The Yardbirds, Cream and (Week ending 8/16/15) (D.M. Jones) Blind Faith and has released over 25 solo albums. Fun Fact: Yvonne Elliman had a No. 1 hit in 1977 with the TW LW ARTIST/Album Joe Satriani single “If I Can’t Have You” after it appeared in the movie Satur- 1 – GRACE POTTER day Night Fever. (Dennis Donahue) Midnight Shockwave Supernova 2 – BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE I’ll admit it: I love Joe Satri- territory. It’s spacious and moody and really accentuates Satriani’s Venom ani. knack for creating an emotional pocket we can get lost in. “Crazy In all seriousness, he was the Joey” is a fun as hell kind of song that has some serious face-melting 3 2 GREGG ALLMAN driving force that pushed me to picking technique in there that will send guys like me down to the Live: Back to Macon GA play guitar as an awkward Mid- basement and practice for hours (or until we’re told to come up- western teenager. I’d been play- stairs.) “On Peregrine Wings” is a monster rock tune with some seri- 4 1 JASON ISBELL ing for two years prior to hearing ously meaty riffs. Something More Than Free Satriani, but once I heard Surf- There are also some great laid-back moments, such as the blues ing with the Alien when I was 14 shuffle of “San Francisco Blue” and “Scarborough Stomp.” Both pay 5 – LUKE BRYAN years old, I felt like I’d been re- Kill the Lights tribute to the Bay Area that Satriani has called home since he was christened with the task of becoming one hell of a guitar slinger. 20 years old. He can also create beautiful pieces of music, much 6 6 WARREN HAYNES You see, Satriani wasn’t like those other guys. The dudes in like a classical composer creates sonatas and airy chamber music. Ashes & Dust spandex and White Rain-hardened hair were out to play as fast as “Butterfly and Zebra” is a short but sweet piece that reminds one of they could, melody be damned. It was all about speed, not nuance. something like Surfing’s “Midnight”. “Stars Race Across The Sky” 7 – PAT GREEN Satriani could do both – while wearing jeans and a T-shirt. He threw has a melancholy vibe with some great piano to accompany Satri- Home in sci-fi, film, and literary elements in his music as well. Kurt Von- ani’s nuanced guitar lines. negut, the Silver Surfer and Blade Runner were all inspirations for Shockwave Supernova is a solid musical outing for ‘ol Satch. I 8 8 FEAR FACTORY his music. Joe Satriani was a beacon for the nerds and geeks, whether don’t think anything he puts out now will ever recapture that magic Genexus they (or he) realized it or not. of hearing Surfing with the Alien for the first time when I was 14. Over the years he’s put out a steady stream of albums, some bet- And really, that’s a pretty unfair thing for a longtime fan to expect. 9 4 BUDDY GUY ter than others, but always a solid group of tunes. Shockwave Su- Born to Play Guitar But something you can expect and count on from Joe Satriani is a pernova is his newest guitar opus, and Satriani has found a really solid group of tunes each time out. 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August 20, 2015------www.whatzup.com------11 ALL FOR ONE - From Page 6 With a cast of all children, this show will not only excitement to it. You will want to bring the whole fam- inspire the budding theatergoers, but will bring out ily over to gain some laughs along with a rib-tickling the kid in everyone. They’ll be especially excited as history lesson that will make you want to take a drive they enter a magical world, walking through special through our neighboring town on your next Sunday doorways and across the set as they reach their seats. drive. They will join Elsie, who is in need of serious distrac- The final show of afO’s season is another special tion while her parents are traveling abroad, in a cre- one. Jane Eyre, April 29-May 8, is the world premiere ative wait. Her father wrote some stories for her, and for Nichols’ adaptation of one of the most cherished to pass the time, she decides to act out father’s lively and highly regarded British novels in literature. Tak- and imaginative scenes, all leading to a surprise twist ing an unusual approach to the storytelling style, ending. With a fast pace, quick costume changes and Nichols’ play will treat audiences to flashbacks and Al a n Ja c k s o n a chance to guess what character is coming up next, theatrical effects to bring the classic tale to life and is a this show is perfect for the whole family to come see perfect way to introduce a new generation to Charlotte together. Bronte’s classic and to see Jane Eyre in a new light. Ga r t h Br o o k s Next up is Turtle Soup, running February 19-28. While many may know this story well, this fresh ap- Local playwright Michael Wilhelm premiered his hi- proach should keep audiences hopping the whole way h a n i a w a i n larious and shockingly entirely true play about the ori- through. Sh a n i a T w a i n gin of Churubusco’s Turtle Days back in 2011. In his This play is more suited for those in the PG range fun look at a local tradition, we see through comedic due to the subject matter, but it’s a great family play Ge o r g e St r a i t proof that truth is much stranger than fiction. All for for those with older children. One’s new staging ability and style, mixed with an as- Be sure to mark your calendar today for these sortment of skeleton sets and the use illusion to create dates. You wont want to miss a single show. It’s going To b y Ke i t h multiple locations across a large stage area will bring to be an exciting year. Tr a v i s Tr i t t REFUGEE ALL-STARS - From Page 7 Ke i t h Ur ba n ist Joe Perry was so taken by their story that he asked records expanded SLRAS’s vision as their constant them to play with Aerosmith. Perry called them “the touring honed their musical skills. Then, nearly a de- nicest human beings you’d ever want to meet.” cade after they recorded their first album and began Bl a k e Sh e l t o n They’ve also contributed to the tribute album In electrifying audiences outside their country, Sierra the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2 and played Leone’s Refugee All Stars completed their latest re- on soundtrack of the film Blood Diamond. An appear- lease, Libation. Though more acoustic-oriented than Ha n k Wi l l i a m s Jr ance on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert series show- their two past efforts, Libation was both a step for- cased the band at their unplugged, intimate best. ward and a return to their roots. Filled with nods to Ma r t i n a & Mo r e They’ve also shouldered the responsibility of the palm wine, highlife and maringa music styles that M & M helping to make people aware of the plight of those influenced the band members, the album brims with back home. In an NPR interview, Koroma was asked life and an earthy energy. More worldwide touring if it was important for bands to comment on social is- commenced, including a show at the Amnesty Inter- sues. national Human Rights Conference in Chicago and “Within the band, we are just like journalists,” he the Apollo Theater in Harlem. replied. “We collect the ideas, feelings and opinions While Sierra Leone continues to heal from its of the people. When we sing, the people all feel that wounds, Koroma remains cautiously optimistic about we are talking for them.” Last year’s Ebola outbreak the progress being made. He points to improvements forced the band to become exiles of a different sort – in health care and attention being paid to repairing in the United States. They had been touring stateside the more damaged areas in the country. But he’s also that spring and summer, and by the time the outbreak somewhat skeptical of the distribution of simple ev- reached startling proportions, the band decided to stay eryday needs, like water and electricity. until the danger subsided, and do the most good they Meanwhile, SLRAS continue to do their part by could. They raised money for relief efforts and helped representing the indomitable will of Sierra Leone’s sustain their loved ones in Africa. people. The band that started with literally nothing Between 2006 and 2011, the band recorded two and now raises both spirits and awareness on some of more albums, Rise & Shine and Radio Salone. These the biggest stages in the world.

EMILY ARATA - From Page 8 most prefer to be “the hilarious sidekick. Less pres- to work as a teacher at Weisser Park, the fine arts mag- sure than being the lead, and usually more laughs,” net that fostered her love of performing. This fall she she says. “That’s my jam.” will start a new position there as the drama teacher, Her current leading role as Meredith Parker in and she is looking forward to teaching and inspiring a Arena Dinner Theatre’s production of Bat Boy: The whole new generation of performers. Musical does not exactly fill that niche. But she isn’t She is replacing Bruce Hancock, who is also tak- complaining. ing a new position as the fine arts liaison this year. “I love this role,” she says. “I play the wife of a “Bruce is one of the most eloquent, kind, brilliant veterinarian who has been taking care of a bat boy that people I’ve ever met,” she says, “and he is an enor- some kids found in a cave. She really takes to the boy, mously difficult act to follow.” Fortunately, she says, but not everyone feels the same.” he has agreed to mentor her as she learns the ropes. Arata has enjoyed the challenge. Her love and respect for theater education are a “It’s the biggest role I’ve ever had, by far,” she great start, however. says. “The music is hard, and [Meredith] goes through “Theatre is the great equalizer,” she says. “It a lot of emotions in the show.” teaches you to empathize. It teaches you to speak in She is also proud of the production itself. front of people and not be scared. It teaches you disci- “We’re doing things that haven’t been done in Fort pline. It lets you just be who you are and hang out with Wayne,” she says. “We’re pushing boundaries, and we people who are different from you, because they’re might offend some people. We’ve all worked together busy being who they are. Kids need that. Our society to find the humor in this really dark script. Audiences needs that. I get to teach kids to have more kindness, have responded very well to it. It’s been amazing.” creativity, diversity, and self-confidence all at the As soon as the Bat Boy run ends, Arata will return same time. How could a job be better than that?” 12------www.whatzup.com------August 20, 2015 NIGHTLIFE

Local Acoustic Every Thursday ALLEN COUNTY Thursday, August 20 • 7pm-10pm Burgers • Bands • Bourbon Fr i .-Sa t ., Au g u s t 21-22 • 7:30 & 9:45 • $9.50 4D’s bar & grill Mike Mowry Zack Attack Tavern/Sports Bar • 1820 W. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-490-6488 Friday, August 21 • 9:30pm-1:30am Friday, August 21 10pm Ex p e c t : Great food and drink specials and live entertainment; $2 Mi k e drink specials daily; $1 tacos on Mon.; $1.50 domestic longnecks & Hot Line $1 tacos on Tues.; Paul & Brian at 7 p.m. & 39¢ wings on Wed. (3-11 4th Day Echo t a n k i e w ic z p.m., dine-in only); $1 sliders & $1.50 longnecks on Thurs.; live music Saturday, August 22 • 9:30pm-1:30am S Fri. & Sat.; buy one-get one half off entrees on Sat. (5-8 p.m.); $7.50 Saturday, August 22 • 10pm w a t r i n a r o w n /K B 14”, 3-topping pizza on Sun. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : NW corner of Dupont Winner of Philadelphia Magazine’s prestigious & Lima. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri.; noon-3 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Beautiful Kid Friendly Until 10pm ‘Best of Philly’ award, Mike has been featured on Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Disaster 16TVs, Patio, 4 Garage Doors A&E’s ‘Comedy on the Road’ with John Byner & Outdoor Bar alley sports bar 260-625-1002 Ca l l 486-0216 f o r Mo r e In f o r m a t i o n Sports Bar • 1455 Goshen Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-4421 4910 N. Clinton Street o r v i s i t w w w .s n ic k e r z c o m e d y c l u b .b i z 9 short min. west of Coliseum Blvd. Ex p e c t : Sports on 21 big screen TVs all week. Sandwiches, wraps, at US 30 & W. County Line Road Fort Wayne • 209.2117 NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS soups and salads. $10 buckets every Sunday. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Inside Pro Bowl West, Gateway Plaza on Goshen Road. Ho u r s : 1-10 p.m. Mon.------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Tues., closed Wed., 1-11 p.m. Thurs., 1 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-9 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Thursday, August 20 Je f f McDo n a l d — Variety at Don Hall’s Sh a d e Jo n z e — Classic rock at One Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Summit Square, Fort Wayne, 11:30 ARCOLA INN & ALE Ad a m St r a c k — Acoustic at El Azteca, no cover, 489-2524 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free, 420-3266 Pub/Tavern • 11517 Arcola Rd., Arcola • 260-625-4444 Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Ma r k Ga r r — Acoustic variety at Bar Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m p b e l l — Ex p e c t : Golden Tee, pool table, jukebox, live weekend entertainment, 482-2172 145, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., no cover, Karaoke at North Star, Fort Wayne, 8 3 TVs, free WIFI, patio, fire pit. Drink specials: $3 domestic pitch- Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Da v e — 209-2117 p.m., no cover, 471-3798 Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Mi k e Mo w r y — Rock/variety at Un l i k e l y Al i b i w/Th e Sn a i l s , Ci r c l e ers $2 Fire & Ice Sun.; $1 domestic drafts, $2 craft drafts, $3 Captain 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, Ci t y De a c o n s — Ska/reggae at Mon.; $2 well drinks Tues.; $2 Reds, $3 bombs Wed.; $2 domestic Br i a n Ro o k & Mi c h a e l D — Variety at 7-10 p.m., no cover, 625-1002 Brass Rail, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., longnecks, $3 craft/import longnecks Thurs.; $5 domestic pitchers Fri.; The Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, Op e n Mic Ni g h t — Hosted by Mike cover, 267-5303 $3 Beam or Canadian Mist Sat. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Arcola Rd. & Eme, 9-11 p.m., no cover, 426-1088 Conley at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., less than 10 minutes from Fort Wayne. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Fort Wayne, 8:30-11 p.m., no cover, Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Karaoke at Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 426-2537 Friday, August 21 p e n t ag e a m p.m., no cover, 432-8966 O S J — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ 2 Be f o r e No o n — Jazz at Dash-In, Fort BAR 145 Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — R&B/vari- Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 423-3595 ety at AJ’s Bar and Grill, Fort Wayne, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover, 478- Gastro Pub • 4910 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-209-2117 Ad a m St r a c k — Acoustic at Hefner x p e c t 7-10 p.m., no cover, 434-1980 5827 Soccer Complex, IPFW, Fort Wayne, E : Pairing premium spirits and beer with gourmet food in an DJ Tr e n d — Variety at Wrigley Field Pa t & Fa y e — Acoustic variety at Dupont 6-9 p.m., $5-$10, 705-3967 ambient, energetic setting offering live entertainment. Full menu. $10 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8:30 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — at The lunches including sandwich, side & drink, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; cover, 485-1038 p.m., no cover, 483-1311 Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9:30 $15 bottled house wine/$5 glasses Tues.; $5 Burger & $5 Martinis Ro n Ru m ba u g h — Solo piano at Club Th e Ha m b r i c k s — Variety at Nick’s p.m., no cover, 426-1088 Wed.; $4 Craft Bottles Thurs. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Between Coliseum Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, Soda, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 8-11 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 no cover, 426-3442 and Washington Ctr. on North Clinton. Ho u r s : 11:30 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun.-Tues., 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Wed.,-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex ------BEAMER’S SPORTS GRILL Sports/Music/Variety • W. County Line Rd. & Highway 30 • 260-625-1002 Ex p e c t : Big Ten, Nascar, NFL Sunday Ticket, pool tournaments, live music Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. No cover. New owners & man- Zep Fest Adding a Touch of AC/DC agement. Complete menu featuring homemade pizza, burgers, steaks, sandwiches and salads. Serving fresh Didier meats. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : A In one corner you have AC/DC, a band that is quick 10 minutes west of Coliseum on U.S. 30. Ho u r s : Open daily at still going strong after 40 plus years and currently 11 a.m., noon on Sunday. Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc on a world tour in support of their latest effort, Rock Out and About BOOTLEGGERS SALOON & GALLEY or Bust. In the other corner it’s the mighty Led Zep- pelin whose surviving members are still active with NICK BRAUN Pub/Tavern • 2809 W. Main St., Fort Wayne • 260-387-6307 other projects but unfortunately just not together. Not Ex p e c t : Golden Tee, jukebox, 3 TVs, free WIFI, deck patio, motor- that there’s any need? The band’s latest batch of reis- cycle parking available. Daily food & drink specials: $1 coneys & of the summer. Zep Fest is free; you just have to be $2.50 18 oz. domestics Sun.; 50¢ wings & $3 pitchers Mon.; $1 tacos sues of In Through the Out Door, Presence and Coda ready to rock your butt off for a few hours. See you & $1.50 domestic longnecks Tues.; $1 drafts & 1/2 price pizza Wed.; have sold extremely well, each landing high on the there! $12 buckets & $1 sliders Thurs.; $4 pitchers & smoked BBQ ribs, Billboard 200 chart. These two acts still have a major Exterminate All Rational Thought will be taking tips & chicken specials Fri.; $12 buckets Sat. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner presence, and it’s not uncommon to catch members some time off here in the near future to find another of Jefferson & West Main St., 2 minutes from downtown. Ho u r s : 11 of the younger generation sporting a Led Zeppelin bass player. If you haven’t heard, 8-string bassist Ja- a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM or AC/DC T-shirt or purchasing material from both mie DeVinney will be leaving the band at the end of bands’ extensive catalogs. After all, they’re probably the month. Although those are big shoes to fill, the C2G MUSIC HALL two of some of the most influential bands out there, so band still plans on carrying on their journey. We just Music • 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-6464 much so that they’ve even paved the way for a num- don’t know how soon. On a positive note, they cur- Ex p e c t : Great live music on one of Fort Wayne’s best stages. Diverse ber of tribute bands (Led Zepplica, Zoso, Get the Led rently have two more shows booked, so you can still musical genres from local, regional and national performers, all in a Out, Dread Zeppelin, AC/DShe, Thunderstruck, Hell’s catch them before their break. The first takes place comfortable, all-ages, family-friendly, intimate atmosphere. Excellent venue for shows, events, presentations, meetings and gatherings. Belles and others). Tribute bands and teenagers shred- on Thursday, August 27 at Skeletunes Lounge along Food catered by local vendors during some shows. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : ding in their parents’ basement have been attempting with the acts Station and Fall of the Albatross. EART Downtown on Baker between Ewing and Harrison, just south of to duplicate these two bands’ material for years. had the pleasure of playing with FOTA last summer Parkview Field. Ho u r s : Most shows start at 8 p.m., doors one hour Locally, we honor these heavy hitters with our in Washington, D.C. and are happy to bring them to earlier. Al c o h o l : Beer & wine during shows only; Pm t : Cash, check own special event: Zep Fest, which returns to the plaza the Fort. The other show they have booked is at this in front of the downtown Allen County Public Library year’s Taste of the Arts on Saturday, August 29. The CALHOUN STREET SOUPS, SALADS & SPIRITS “CS3” on Saturday, September 5. This year’s Zep Fest pays guys are stoked to play this event once again, although Music/Variety • 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • 260-456-7005 tribute not just to Zeppelin, but to AC/DC as well. this time around will probably be the last time you see Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere, DJ Friday night, live shows, weekly drink If you’ve attended Rock the Plaza this summer, them with DeVinney on bass. They’re set to perform specials, private outdoor patio seating. Daily specials, full menu of then you know the drill: round up the family, grab a at 1 p.m. that day on the Sweetwater stage. Come out sandwiches, soups, salads, weekend dinner specials and appetizers. lawn chair or blanket and head on down for party. Set and wish Jamie well, and let’s hope we see the rest of Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of South Calhoun Street and Masterson; Ho u r s : to perform Zeppelin material that evening will be The the guys regrouped and ready to go here sooner than ample parking on street and lot behind building. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. Black Door and Soft N’ Heavy; AC/DC will covered later. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex by Bid Caddy Daddy. Three solid acts paying tribute to two of rock’s favorite bands – sounds like the party [email protected] August 20, 2015------www.whatzup.com------13 NIGHTLIFE Fr i d a y , Au g . 21 • 6:30p m • Al l Ag e s Latch String ChAMPIONS SPORTS BAR Th e Di s t r a c t i o n s Every Thursday Sports Bar • 1150 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne • 260-467-1638 $1.50 Domestic Longnecks Sa t u r d a y , Se p t . 5 • 9p m • $15 • 18+ Ex p e c t : High-action sports watching experience featuring 30 HD TVs, every thurs. & sat. • 10:30-2:30 state-of-the-art sound systems and booths with private flat screen TVs. Live Music Nightly american idol karaoke Karaoke Thursday nights. UFC Fight Nights. Great drink specials. Thursday, August 20 FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 • 10-2 e t t i n g h e r e SNL’s Varied menu to suit any palate. G T : Corner of Jefferson The Hambricks Blvd. and S. Harrison St., inside Courtyard by Marriott. Ho u r s : 11 THE BLACK DOOR a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Friday, August 21 every sunDAY • 9-1 Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc, ATM The Brat Pack Sa s h e e r yesterday’s headtrip every tuesday Checkerz Bar & Grill Saturday, August 22 $2.50 Imports • $1.00 Tacos Pub/Tavern • 1706 W. Till Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-489-0286 West Central Quartet Za m a t a kt & the swingset qt. Ex p e c t : Free WIFI, all sports networks on 10 TVs. Live rock every WEDNESDAY • 9pm Thursday thru Saturday. Kitchen open daily with full menu and the No Cover•Patio Seating fort wayne comedy best wings in town. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On the corner of Lima and Till East State, next to Rib Room. connection roads. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Fri., 12 noon-3 a.m. Sat., 12 noon-2 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : www.nickswinebar.com 3221 N. Clinton • Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 MC, Visa, ATM available Columbia Street WesT ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 Nicks_1/20ad_Aug19-dueBig Ca d d y Da d dAug11.indd y — Rock/variety 18/10/15 3:23 at PMKa t Bo w s e r — Variety at Don Hall’s Ba c k Wa t e r — Country rock at Wacky Ex p e c t : The Fort’s No. 1 rock club. Live bands every Saturday. The Venue, Angola, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Jack’s, Angola, 9:30 p.m., no cover, DJ Night every Friday w/ladies in free. Also visit Bourbon Street $5, 665-3922 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 665-9071 Hideaway, our New Orleans-style restaurant, in the lower level of Bl a c k Do o r — Rock/variety at Latch Ki c k ba c k s — Rock at O’Sullivan’s, Fort BC Fu z z z — Funk/variety at Club Soda, String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Wayne, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no C-Street; open at 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (260-422-7500). Large p.m., no cover, 483-5526 422-5896 cover, 426-3442 menu featuring salads, sandwiches, pizzas, grinders, Southwestern and Br a t Pa c k — Rat pack at Nick’s Martini Ki l l t h e Rabb i t — Rock at Traxside Bar Be a u t i f u l D i sas t e r — Rock at Beamer’s daily specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on The Landing. Ho u r s : & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 & Grill, Garrett, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- Open 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, a.m., no cover, 482-6425 cover, 357-4287 1:30 a.m., no cover, 625-1002 Disc, Amex Bu c k w h e a t Zy d e c o w/Ec l i p s e — Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Ja k e — Variety Be n e a t h It Al l — Rock at O’Sullivan’s, Zydeco at Botanical Conservatory, at Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no CURLY’S VILLAGE INN Fort Wayne, 8:30 p.m., $6, 427- Wayne, 7-11 p.m., no cover, 485- cover, 422-5896 Pub/Tavern • 4205 Bluffton Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-747-9964 6440 1038 Big Ca d d y Da d d y — Rock/variety at Expect: Ca p ’n Bo b — Variety at Charley Creek Mi k e St a n k i e w i c z w/Ka t r i n a Br o w n — The Venue, Angola, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Beautiful deck with seating overlooking Saint Marys River. Family Inn, Wabash, 8 p.m., no cover, 563- Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, $5, 665-3922 owned since 1969. Karaoke every Friday & Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Voted 0111 Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, Bl u e g r ass Ou t Ba c k 3 — Feat. Punkin Fort Wayne’s Best Onion Rings in 2011! Daily food and soup specials Da n Sm y t h Ba n d — Variety at Corner 486-0216 Holler Boys, Flatland Harmony made from scratch. Getting There: Corner of Bluffton and Engle roads, in Pocket, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., No r t h Po r t Rd. — Country at 4D’s Bar Experiment, Whipstitch Sallies at Waynedale. Hours: Open 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-9 p.m. Sun. Kitchen no cover, 492-7665 & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Wagon Wheel Café, Warren, 6 p.m., open at 5 p.m. daily. Alcohol: Full Service Pmt.: MC, Visa. Disc. Amex Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at $5, 490-6488 $5, 375-9960 Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, St r i n g Th e o r y — Variety at Deer Park Br e a k i n g Tr a d i t i o n — Variety at Club DEER PARK PUB 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Paradise, Angola, 10 p.m., $5, 833- Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-432-8966 De e Be e s — Variety at Acme, Fort a.m., no cover, 432-8966 7082 Wayne, 9-11 p.m., no cover, 480- To d d Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at Ca p ’n Bo b — Variety at Dixie Boat’s Ex p e c t : Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and 2264 Two EE’s Winery, Huntington, 7-9 Sunset & Moonlight Cruise, North imported beers, assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug Di s t r a c t i o n s — Acoustic at Calhoun p.m., no cover, 672-2000 Webster, 9 p.m., $7, 800-940-2035 and USF students. Friday/Saturday live music, holiday specials. Street Soups, Salads & Spirits, Fort U.S. Na v y Cr u i s e r s — Variety at Dekalb DJ Tr e n d — Variety at Wrigley Field Outdoor beer garden. www.deerparkpub.com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Finger Wayne, 6:30 p.m., no cover, 456- Outdoor Theatre, Fort Wayne, 7:30 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no food, tacos every Tuesday. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Leesburg and 7005 p.m., free, 925-2611 cover, 485-1038 Di x o n & McRa e — Acoustic at Venice Ur ba n Le g e n d — R&B/variety at Fo r t Wa y n e Fu n k Or c h e s t r a — Funk at Ho u r s : Spring, across from UFS. 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., noon-2 Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 Jefferson Pointe, Fort Wayne, 6:30- Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Beer & Wine; Pm t : MC, Visa, p.m., $1, 482-1618 8:30 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 10 p.m., $5, 422-5055 Disc Fe r n e n d o Ta r a n g o w/Er i c Cl a n c y — Za c k At t a c k — Rock at Bar 145, Fort He Sa i d Sh e Sa i d — Variety at Pie Eyed DICKY’S 21 TAPS Motown at LaSalle Cabaret, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 Petey’s, Leesburg, 8p.m.-12 a.m., Wayne, 8 p.m., $10, 422-0851 Ze p h a n i a h w/Au t o m a t o n , Mas o c h i s t , no cover, 574-453-9741 Pub/Tavern • 2910 Maplecrest Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0590 Ho t l i n e — Variety at Beamer’s Sports Ax e Ri p p e r — Metal at Skeletunes, Inspiration Mu s i c Fe s t — Variety at Ex p e c t : Family-friendly, laid back atmosphere; Great tunes; Large Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, 580-1120 Dekalb Outdoor Theatre, Fort selection of beers; Beautiful patio; Cornhole on Wednesdays. Brand a.m., no cover, 625-1002 Wayne, 12-9 p.m., free, 925-2611 new menu! Daily lunch specials under $8. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : 2 blocks Is l a n d Vi b e — Variety at Club Paradise, Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Angola, 7:30 p.m., no cover, 833- Saturday, August 22 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no north of State St. on Maplecrest at Georgetown. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-10 7082 cover, 426-3411 p.m. Sun.-Mon., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tue.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 midnight 4t h Da y Ec h o — Rock at Bar 145, Fort Ja m i e Si m o n Tr i o — Jazz/blues at Club Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 Ka t Bo w s e r — Variety at Don Hall’s Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Amex, Visa, Disc Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Af t e r Sc h o o l Sp e c i a l — Rock at Rack DUPONT BAR & grill no cover, 426-3442 & Helen’s, New Haven, 10 p.m., no 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas cover, 749-5396 Ki l l t h e Rabb i t — Rock at Traxside Bar House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no & Grill, Garrett, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Sports Bar • 10336 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1311 Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Sc o t t — Ex p e c t : Great daily drink specials, 3 pool tables, NFL Ticket, 16’x10’ cover, 426-3411 Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, cover, 357-4287 Megatron, three 6’x4’ Minitrons, 12 flat screen TVs, Shut Up and 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Sing Karaoke w/Mike Campbell every Wednesday at 8 p.m.; live music every Friday & Saturday. $6.99 daily lunch specials; 50¢ wings Wednesdays; Fishy Fridays w/$10 Fish Bowls & $6.99 Fish Tacos. 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Fr i d a y s | 6:30-8:30p m Live Music on the Patio Don’t miss this opportunity Billy Elvis Visit website for info 2910 Maplecrest to catch ‘80s rock phenoms Su n |Mo n |Tu es |Wed |Fr i Karaoke Fort Wayne Farrenheit as they tear up e f f e r s o n t e o r t a y n e Th u r s |Fr i |Sa t DJ Trend 301 W. J , S 100, F W www .w i n e d o w n f w .c o m (260) 486-0590 the stage in Sweetwater’s Performance Theatre while ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------demonstrating the new Bose Lo o s e Gr i p — Variety at Club Paradise, Re l o a d — Rock/variety at Taps Pub, Wa l k i n ’ Pa p e r s , Ja f u n k a e , Wa y w a r d F1-series loudspeaker system. Angola, 7 p.m., no cover, 833-7082 Avilla, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, So n — Variety at Rock The Plaza, Mi k e St a n k i e w i c z w/Ka t r i n a Br o w n — 897-3331 Downtown Branch, Allen County Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, Re n e ga d e — Country at Rusty Spur II, Public Library, Fort Wayne, 6-10 Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., cover, p.m., no cover, 436-8080 486-0216 755-3465 Wa l k i n ’ Pa p e r s — Rock n’ roll at Corner Alex Skolnick On e Ey e d Wo o k i e — Rock/variety at St r i n g Sh i f t — Progressive Bach at Pocket, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Master Class 4D’s Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 ArtsLab, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., $17, no cover, 492-7665 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 490-6488 255-0071 We s t Ce n t r a l Qu a r t e t — Jazz at August 31 • 6:30–8:30PM Ph i l m o r e Ph e s t . — Feat. Water Liars, St r i n g Sh i f t w/Ne o n Lo u n g e — Clarinet Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Heaven’s Gateway Drugs, Orange at Arts Lab, Black Box Theatre, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, During this Master Class, Alex Opera, Meat Flowers, Keegan Wayne, 9 p.m., $17, 422-4226 482-6425 will improvise through a few Warren, Either/Or, Mickyle James at Sw i c k & Jo n e s — Acoustic at Two EE’s Philmore on Broadway, Fort Wayne, Winery, Huntington, 7-9 p.m., no Sunday, August 23 di erent styles (jazz, blues, 4 p.m., $5-$25, 745-1000 cover, 672-2000 world music, metal, and more), o p n r e s h P ’ ’F — Blues/rock at Wet Spot, To d d Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at Ha p p y To g e t h e r To u r f e a t . Th e Tu r t l e s Decatur, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, American Legion Post 148, Fort w/Fl o & Ed d i e , Th e Gr ass Ro o t s , demonstrating tones and 728-9031 Wayne, 7:30-10:30 p.m., no cover, Th e Bu c k i n g h a m s , Th e Ass o c i a t i o n , techniques for each. $75 Re e l Big Fi s h w/Un l i k e l y Al i b i 423-4751 Th e Co w s i l l s , Ma r k Li n d sa y — — Sublime tribute at Piere’s U.S. Na v y Cr u i s e r s — Variety at Variety at Foellinger Theatre, Fort Entertainment Center, Fort Wayne, Foellinger Theatre, Fort Wayne, 7 Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $39-$79, 427- 8 p.m., $12-$17, 486-1979 p.m., free, 427-6715 6715

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Battle of the Bands XII 12pm-3am Sat., Mondays, $5 pitchers; Tuesdays, $2.50 import bottles & $1 tacos; 12:30-8pm Sun. Wednesdays, $2 wells and 50¢ bone-in wings; Sundays, $2.50 bloody Pick up an entry form at any Wooden Nickel Music Store Marys. Live bands Friday, Sunday, & Tuesday; comedy improv/open 820 Spring Street, Fort Wayne mic Wednesday; karaoke Monday, Thursday & Saturday. No cover. For more information, email [email protected] 260.426.1088 Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Where Clinton and Lima roads meet, next to Budget Rental. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-12:30 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Mad Anthony Brewing cOMPANY Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Ja k e — at Wrigley Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Acoustic Friday, August 28 Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 at Red Rok, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • 260-426-2537 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 no cover, 755-6745 Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — at The Ex p e c t : Ten beers freshly hand-crafted on premises and the eclectic Ye s t e r d a y ’s He a d t r i p — Variety at Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m p b e l l — Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9:30 madness of Munchie Emporium. 4-1/2 star menu, ‘One of the best Latch String, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 Karaoke at Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort p.m., no cover, 426-1088 pizzas in America,’ large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Just south- a.m., no cover, 483-5526 Wayne, 8 p.m., no cover, 483-1311 BC Fu z z z — Variety at Nick’s Martini west of downtown Fort Wayne at Taylor & Broadway. Ho u r s : Usually To m Sa u l — Solo piano at Club Soda, & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m., no a.m., no cover, 482-6425 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Monday, August 24 cover, 426-3442 Bu l l d o gs — Oldies rock at Sycamore NICK’S MARTINI & WINE BAR Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — Karaoke at Village, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8 p.m., no Dining & Music • 1227 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-482-6425 Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., Thursday, August 27 cover, 271-4180 no cover, 483-5526 Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — R&B/vari- Ex p e c t : Specialty martinis, craft beers and cocktails served up in a D—J Variety at O’Reilly’s Irish Bar & Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Da v e — ety at Arena Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, classic martini lounge with live music nightly. Serving a variety of Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 11 p.m., no Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 557-1563 small plate appetizers with weekly featured tapas plates and drink spe- cover, 267-9679 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Cl i n t Bl a c k w/Wa l k e r Co u n t y — cials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : One block east of Crescent on State Blvd., next G-Mo n e y Ba n d — Open jam at Nick’s An g e l Ti p p i n g — Variety at Bar 145, Country at Foellinger Theatre, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $29-$69, 427- Ho u r s : Al c o h o l : Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., no cover, 209- to the Rib Room. Open at 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 6715 Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex 7-10 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 2117 Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Ja k e — Variety at Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Karaoke at Co u ga r Hu n t e r — 80s glam rock at O’REILLY’S IRISH BAR & RESTAURANT Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Bock’s Bash, South Whitley, 9 p.m., no cover, 609-3850 Irish & Sports Bar • 301 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-267-9679 10 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Dag & Co. — Americana at The Green Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at Ex p e c t : Friendly, welcoming, extremely accommodating atmosphere Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9-11 p.m., no Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, & staff. Come watch sports on any of our 12 flat screen TVs. Kid Tuesday, August 25 cover, 426-1088 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 a n m y t h Th e Em p t y Po c k e t s — Variety at Deer friendly until 10 p.m. DJ 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Mondays; trivia at 7:30 p.m. Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — Karaoke D S — Acoustic at Lake George Thursdays; live music every Saturday. Wide variety of dishes including Retreat, Fremont, 8-11 p.m., no Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort 12 a.m., no cover, 432-8966 Irish specialties; vegetarian options and catering available. Ge t t i n g Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 482- cover, 833-2266 Da v i d Re y n o l d s — Solo piano at Club Isa i a h ’s Vi s i o n — Contemporary Th e r e : 6425 Inside the Harrison Building downtown between Fairfield and Soda, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Christian at Cupbearer Café, Auburn, Webster. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Club 7-9 p.m., free, 920-8734 Paradise, Angola, 7 p.m., no cover, no cover, 426-3442 l c o h o l m t Jim Sh o e a n d t h e Hi g h t o p s — Variety at A : Full Service; P .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM 833-7082 DJ Tr e n d — Variety at Wrigley Field Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, KT & t h e Sw i n gs e t Qu a r t e t — Blues at Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no SNICKERZ COMEDY BAR cover, 485-1038 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no cover, 625- Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 1002 Comedy • 5535 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0216 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 El l e /Th e Re m n a n t — Folk/Americana Ex p e c t : One of the nation’s premiere comedy clubs with the brightest at One Summit Square, Fort Wayne, Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Dave’s Lake Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Ja k e — Variety at Shack, Fremont, 7-10 p.m., no comics in America every Friday & Saturday night. Sandwiches, chick- Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free, 420- 3266 cover, 833-2582 en strips, fish planks, nachos, wings & more. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : In front 10 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 a r r e n h e i t Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Op e n Mic — Hosted by Dan Smyth at F — 80s rock at Sweetwater of Piere’s. 2.5 miles east of Exit 112A off I-69. Ho u r s : Showtimes Performance Theatre, Fort Wayne, House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no l c o h o l m t The Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, cover, 426-3411 are 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. Fri. and Sat. A : Full Service; P .: MC, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 426-1088 7-9 p.m., free, 432-8176 Visa, Disc, Amex Ja r e d Paga n — Variety at Beamer’s Ju l i e Ha d a w a y — Acoustic at Venice Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 STATE GRILL Wednesday, August 26 no cover, 625-1002 p.m., $1, 482-1618 Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5618 Jas o n Pa u l — Acoustic at El Azteca, Th e Ju n k Ya r d Ba n d — Variety at Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Jo s h — Georgetown Square, Fort Wayne, Ex p e c t : 1st Tavern to pour beer after Prohibition; located in a fun and Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Karaoke at Columbia Street West, 482-2172 6:30-8:30 p.m., free, 749-0461 friendly neighborhood; home of the XKE Cranials & most dangerous Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m., no cover, Je f f McDo n a l d — Variety at Don Hall’s Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Ja k e — Variety jukebox. Daily drink specials include $2 Tall Boy PBR all day, every- 422-5055 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., at Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort day, great craft beer selection. Golden Tee. Free WIFI. Friendly staff: Bas k e t c as e — Variety at Bar 145, Fort no cover, 489-2524 Wayne, 7-11 p.m., no cover, 485- Wayne, 8 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 Jonesy, Theresa and Andy. Riverbend Pizza. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Trolley Bar, 1038 of State and Crescent. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon., 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Bl u e s Tr a v e l e r — Rock at Bogart’s, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Th e Ma t c h s e l l e r s — Bluegrass at Cincinnati, 7 p.m., , (513) 872-8801 Wildwood Nature Preserve, Silver Tues.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat., noon-1 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; 490-4322 Fo r t Wa y n e Co m e d y Co n n e c t i o n — Lake, 7 p.m., no cover, 637-2273 Pm t .: Cash only; ATM on site Op e n Mic Ni g h t — Hosted by Mike Comedy at Latch String Bar & Grill, Conley at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., No i s y Ne i g h b o r s — Rock at Bar 145, WRIGLEY FIELD BAR & GRILL Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 483- Fort Wayne, 8:30-11 p.m., no cover, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 209- 5526 426-2537 2117 Sports Bar • 6527 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-485-1038 o n e y a n d G-M B — Open jam at Phoenix, Op e n St ag e Ja m — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ Ou t t a Ha n d — Variety at Latch String Ex p e c t : Fort Wayne’s No. 1 Sports Bar. BS Sports Show, Mon., 7-9 Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no p.m.; Billy Elvis, Fri., 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Karaoke, Sun.-Wed., 10 p.m.; 387-6571 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover, 478- cover, 483-5526 DJ Trend, Thurs.-Sat., 10 p.m.; live bands; all PPV events on 45 TVs. Hu b i e As h c r a f t — Acoustic at Mad 5827 Ph i l s Fa m i l y Li z a r d — Variety at Corner Anthony Lakeview Ale House, Full menu; 49¢ wings (including boneless), Tues. & Thurs, 4 p.m., Pa u l Ne w St e w a r t & Ch r i s Wo r t h — Pocket, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Angola, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 833- Variety at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, no cover, 492-7665 dine-in only; lunch and dinner salad bar buffet, Mon.-Fri. Ge t t i n g 2537 Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, Sh a n n o n Pe r s i n g e r & Er i c Cl a n c y Th e r e : At Maplecrest and State, east on State, left at first stoplight. Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Variety at Wrigley 482-6425 — Jazz at Cottage Event Center, Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m p b e l l — Roanoke, 7:30 p.m., $10, 483-3508 Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM on site. p.m., no cover, 485-1038 Karaoke at North Star, Fort Wayne, 8 Si e r r a Le o n e ’s Re f u g e e Al l St a r s Ke n n y Ta y l o r — Variety at Nick’s p.m., no cover, 471-3798 w/Da n Di c k e r s o n ’s Ha r p Co n d i t i o n Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, — Progressive rock at Botanical FIND OUT HOW A WHATZUP NIGHTLIFE LISTING 8-11 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 Conservatory, Fort Wayne, 8:30 Pa t & Fa y e — Variety at 4D’s Bar & p.m., $6, 427-6440 CAN GET YOU NEW CUSTOMERS & MORE BUSINESS. 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Al c o h o l : Full-Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, 260-420-4446 260.482.5959 260.422.4518 Disc DEKALB COUNTY ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------MAD ANTHONY TAP ROOM Sw e e t w a t e r Al l s t a r s — R&B at Don Ca d i l l a c Ra n c h — Classic rock at Mi k e Mo w r y — Rock/variety at Pedal Hall’s Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, Hamilton House, Hamilton, 5-9 p.m., City, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no Music/Rock • 114 N. Main St., Auburn • 260-927-0500 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover, 489- no cover, 488-3344 cover, 415-6167 Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- 2524 Ca p ’n Bo b — Variety at Dixie Boat’s Pa r r /Cl a n c y Tr i o — Jazz/variety at crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. The same 4-1/2 star menu, To d d Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at Sunset & Moonlight Cruise, North Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 including one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish Pub, Fort Webster, 9 p.m., $7, 800-940-2035 a.m., no cover, 426-3442 menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Take I-69 to State Rd. 8 (Auburn exit); down- Wayne, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Oakwood Pr i m e Su s p e c t s — Variety at American 422-5896 Resort, Syracuse, 8-11 p.m., no Legion 499, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 town, just north of courthouse. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 We s t Ce n t r a l Qu a r t e t — Swing/favor- cover, 855-929-2733 a.m., no cover, 483-1368 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc ites at Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 DJ Ri c h — Variety at Columbia Street Re n e ga d e — Country at SummerFest, p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 426-3442 West, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, Summit Street, Monroeville, 6:30- STEUBEN COUNTY 422-5055 10:30 p.m., no cover, 740-8040 Saturday, August 29 DJ Tr e n d — Variety at Wrigley Field Ro o s e v e l t — Indie at Wooden Nickel, jimmy’s on james Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no North Anthony, Fort Wayne, 3 p.m., Pub/Tavern • 3885 N. Bayview Rd., Angola • 260-833-9676 e f o r e o o n cover, 485-1038 free, 484-3635 2 B N — Jazz at Barr Street x p e c t Market, Fort Wayne, 9 a.m., free, El e o s — Contemporary Christian at So u t h Bo u n d — Variety at Club E : Great atmosphere at one of Lake James’ landmarks. Music 424-4358 Cupbearer Café, Auburn, 7-9 p.m., Paradise, Angola, 10 p.m., $5, 833- on weekends, patio, lake view. Great food consisting of steaks, fish, Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Sc o t t — free, 920-8734 7082 wings, pizza, sandwiches and salads. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : I-69 exit 350, Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Fo r Pl a y — Rock/variety at 4D’s Bar & Taj Ma h o l i c s — Blues at Don Hall’s north 3 miles to Four Corners. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-12 midnight Mon.-Sat. Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 8 a.m.-close Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Big Da d d y Du p r e e a n d t h e Br o k e & cover, 490-6488 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Hu n g r y Bl u e s Ba n d — Blues at PNC Go o d Ni g h t Gr a c i e — Variety at Bar To p Sh e l f — Country at Beamer’s MAD ANTHONY’S LAKEVIEW ALE HOUSE Parking Lot, Churubusco, 4-8 p.m., 145, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- free, 693-9350 209-2117 1:30 a.m., no cover, 625-1002 Eclectic • 4080 N 300 W, Angola • 260-833-2537 Big Di c k a n d t h e Pe n e t r a t o r s — Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas U.R.B. — Funk at Corner Pocket, Fort Ex p e c t : Twelve handcrafted beers on tap; also featuring Indiana Classic rock at Wacky Jac’s, Angola, House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, craft beers and local wines. Patio with seating for 100; 7 dock slips; cover, 426-3411 492-7665 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no cover, 665- 150-seat banquet facility. 4-1/2 star menu, including famous gourmet 9071 Lo o s e Gr i p — Variety at Mad Anthony pizza, unique eats and vegetarian fare. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located on Bu l l d o gs — Oldies rock at Foellinger Lakeview Ale House, Angola, 8-11 Theatre, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., $5, p.m., no cover, 833-2537 beautiful Lake James above Bledsoe’s Beach. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 427-6715 Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc THE VENUE whatzup PERFORMERS DIRECTORY Music/Variety • 110 W. Maumee St., Angola • 260-655-3922 ACOUSTIC VARIETY ORIGINAL ROCK Ex p e c t : Great entertainment, live music and dancing. Second story balcony overlooking stage. Exposed brick topped with vintage instru- Adam Strack...... 260-418-2070 FM90...... 765-606-5550 ments and music themed art. Menu items include subs, appetizers, Jon Durnell...... 260-797-2980 PRAISE & WORSHIP famous Coney dogs, pizza, wraps. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : From I-69, take Mike Conley...... 260-750-9758 Jacobs Well...... 260-479-0423 Exit 348 east 3 miles, west of The Mound downtown. Ho u r s : 11 Richard Caudle...... 317-319-6132 ROCK a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri., 12 BLUES 80D...... 260-519-1946 noon-3 a.m. Sat., 12 noon-8 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : Big Daddy Dupree and the Broke Big Caddy Daddy...... 260-925-9562 MC, Visa, Disc & Hungry Blues Band...... 708-790-0538 Juke Joint Jive...... 260-403-4195 CLASSIC ROCK & COUNTRY The Rescue Plan...... 260-750-9500 The Joel Young Band...... 260-414-4983 ROCK & BLUES CLASSIC ROCK & pop Dirty Comp’ny...... 260-431-5048 BC FUZZZ - From Page 9 What About Joe...... 260-255-0306 Mr. Grumpy’s Revenge...... 260-701-9709 wind of the band a few years ago while sitting at the bar at The Venue CLASSICAL Walkin’ Papers...... 260-445-6390 (formerly Skip’s) in Angola. A guy I know who knows Mihuc said some- The Jaenicke Consort Inc...... 260-426-9096 ROCK & VARIETY thing was brewing with Mihuc and Beeler. Earlier this year The Venue COUNTRY & country rock The DeeBees...... 260-579-6852 reignited the legendary Wednesday night blues gigs and had BC Fuzzz as BackWater...... 260-494-5364 ROCK N’ ROLL regulars the first three months. funk Biff and The Cruisers...... 260-417-5495 Mihuc is choosy about where the band will play. It has to be the Big Dick & The Penetrators...... 260-415-6955 standards right crowd, the right place. They have four gigs in the next two months, horn band Cap’n Bob...... 800-940-2035 August 22, September 19 and October 17 at Club Soda and August 28 at Tim Harrington Band...... 765-479-4005 Pan Man Dan...... 260-232-3588 Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar. INDIE ROCK TROP ROCK & CLASSIC ROCK “Basically we only play just a couple places around town,” he said. James and the Drifters...... 717-552-5240 Party Boat Band...... 260-438-3710 “Club Soda primarily, Nick’s. We played Ribfest and a couple openings KARAOKE/DJ variety for bars around town. We don’t do a whole lot of regular gigging at regu- Sidecar Gary’s Karaoke/DJ...... 260-343-8076 Big Money and the Spare Change...... 260-515-3868 lar bars. The 10 to 2 thing kind of left me a few years ago. I get to pick OLDIES ROCK Dueling Keyboard Boys (Paul New Stewart).260-440-9918 and choose the gigs that I want to play. I’m very careful about that. I only The Bulldogs...... 260-357-3694 Elephants in Mud...... 260-413-4581 want to play the best spots.” ORIGINAL & COVER ROCK Night to Remember...... 260-797-2980 And the best spots deserve the best music. BC Fuzzz challenge them- Kill The Rabbit...... 260-223-2381 or 419-771-9127 Triple Play...... 520-909-5321 selves and the audience. For Mihuc, any song is on the table. ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC Who Dat (Paul New Stewart)...... 260-440-9918 “I’m fearless,” he said. “I don’t care. We try to keep each other off Dan Dickerson’s Harp Condition...... 260-704-2511 For more information on these performers, or to sign your balance. We play a Bruno Mars pop tune. Some guys are like, ‘I’m not ORIGINAL HIP-HOP band up for this directory, click the Musicians Finder link at playing a Britney Spears tune.’ But if the chords are good and you put the UpShott Entertainment...... [email protected] www.whatzup.com time in to put a twist on it and make it your own and it’s interesting, then I think any song is approachable.” August 20, 2015------www.whatzup.com------17 ------Calendar • On the Road------Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger has been deal- 17th Floor Oct. 3 Bar 145 Fort Wayne ing with some throat issues which apparently 1964 the Tribute Oct. 23 Connor Palace Cleveland have taken their toll on the singer, as Nickel- Road Notez 1964 the Tribute Dec. 5 Lafayette Theater Lafayette back have decided to cancel the rest of their 4th Day Echo Aug. 22 Bar 145 Fort Wayne 2015 tour to give the singer time to heal. In CHRIS HUPE 5 Seconds of Summer Aug. 21 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland a statement given to the press the band said 5 Seconds of Summer w/Hey Violet Aug. 22 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville “We are sorry to miss our fans out on the road this fall, but Chad’s health, healing and full AC/DC Sept. 8 Ford Field Detroit AC/DC Sept. 15 Wrigley Field Chicago recovery are what is most important right now.” Chances are that the extended break will Air Supply Feb. 13 ‘16 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio give the band time to work on a new album, so expect Nickelback to return with some new Alan Jackson Aug. 31 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL material and a big tour in the summer of 2016. Arctic Clam Sept. 18 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Avett Brothers Aug. 20 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Disturbed’s newest album drops this week, but the band will wait until next year to prop- Avett Brothers Aug. 21 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH erly tour with it. The Immortalized tour, cleverly named after their sixth album, Immortal- B.J. Thomas Feb. 27 ‘16 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio ized, commences in March of 2016 and winds its way through our neck of the woods with Big & Rich, A Thousand Horses, Austin Webb Sept. 19 Parkview Field Fort Wayne an April 7 show in Detroit and an April 8 show in Grand Rapids. Expect the band to tour Bill Maher Sept. 19 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne throughout 2016 with festival appearances and a summer tour package that includes like- Bill Maher Oct. 10 Wharton Center East Lansing minded bands as well. Immortalized is Disturbed’s first album since the band decided to Bill Maher Oct. 11 Michigan Theater Ann Arbor go on “indefinite hiatus” in 2011. Black Violin Oct. 15 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Bluegrass Out Back 3 Aug. 22 Wagon Wheel Café Warren Lollapalooza organizers are on the hook for $236,000 worth of damages festival-goers Blues Traveler Aug. 28-30 Conner Prarie Fishers, IN caused to the grounds in Grant Park. Most of the damage was caused by the mix of thou- Blues Traveler Oct. 3 House of Blues Chicago sands of people and rain creating a muddy environment that did not stand up well. Costs Bobcat Goldthwait Oct. 4 CS3 Fort Wayne like these are not unprecedented for the outdoor festival, as organizers had to pay over Brad Paisley w/Justin Moore, Mickey Guyton Aug. 29 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Brian Regan Aug. 26 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI $800,000 in 2011 during a much larger rainstorm that actually resulted in the evacua- Brian Regan Nov. 8 Stranahan Theatre Toledo tion of attendees. By way of comparison though, Pitchfork Music Festival organizers will Brian Regan Dec. 4 State Theatre Kalamazoo only have to pony up about $6500 for damages to Union Park in Chicago for their July Buckwheat Zydeco w/Eclipse Aug. 21 Botanical Conservatory Fort Wayne festival. Cherry on Top Sept. 12 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Chicago Aug. 22 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL A look at what’s left of upcoming county fairs leads to the Williams County Fair in Mont- Chicago w/Earth, Wind and Fire Aug. 25 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati pelier, Ohio, just a short hour trip from the Fort, hosting rising country star in Austin Chicago w/Earth, Wind and Fire Aug. 26 DTE Energy Clarkston, MI Webb on September 12 while Eagles tribute band Hotel California stop by the fair Chris Robinson Brotherhood Oct. 7 Thalia Hall Chicago grandstand the following night. The Fulton County Fair in Wauseon, Ohio, hosts southern Chris Tomlin w/Rend Collective Nov. 5 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd on Sunday, September 6 and country acts Dustin Lynch and Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Dec. 11 Honeywell Center Wabash Frankie Ballard September 7. The Allen County Fair in Lima brings us country super- Counting Crows Sept. 7 LC PAvilion Columbus, OH stars Lady Antebellum with opener Sam Hunt August 29 and, finally, the Dekalb County Counting Crows Sept. 8 Music Center at the Heights Huber Heights, OH Counting Crows Sept. 10 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Free Fall Fair, possibly the best fair around in terms of entertainment, has booked the Counting Crows Sept. 12 FirstMerit Bank Pavilion Chicago Kiss tribute band Kiss Army for September 30, Here Come the Mummies for October The Dandy Warhols Nov. 19 Thalia Hall Chicago 1, Saving Abel with Otherwise and Static Fly for October 2 and The Swon Brothers Dave Koz & Friends Dec. 6 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio for October 3. Dave Koz Dec. 11 The Palladium Carmel David Allan Coe w/Matt Mason Aug. 29 Lerner Theatre Elkhart I’m Coming Over. That’s about it in a nutshell for rising country star Chris Young. David Phelps Dec. 13 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Young’s newest album, titled, you guessed it, I’m Coming Over drops sometime this fall, Def Leppard w/Styx, Tesla Aug. 30 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville and Young is touring to support it. Eric Paslay and Clare Dunn will join Young when he The DePue Brothers Dec. 17 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio stops in Muncie November 13 and Kalamazoo November 14. If Young is really coming Destroyer w/Jennifer Castle Sept. 27 Thalia Hall Chicago over, though, I hope he calls first. I’d like to tidy up the house a bit beforehand. Dierks Bentley w/Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae, Canaan Smith Sept. 5 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Easton Corbin w/Craig Campbell Nov. 14 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne [email protected] Ed Sheeran Sept. 16 First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Ed Sheeran Sept. 17 RIverbend Cincinnati Jackson Browne w/Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams Nov. 17 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Ed Sheeran Sept. 18 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Janet Jackson Jan. 29 ‘16 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Eric Sowers Band Oct. 24 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Janet Jackson Feb. 1 ‘16 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH Ethan Bortnick Nov. 1 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Janet Jackson Feb. 2 ‘16 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Farrenheit Aug. 27 Sweetwater Fort Wayne Janet Jackson Feb. 5 ‘16 Palace at Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Foo Fighters Aug. 27 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Jason Aldean w/Cole Swindell, Tyler Farr, Dee Jay Silver Aug. 21 Klipsch Music Cener Noblesville Foo Fighters Aug. 29 Wrigley Field Chicago Jason Aldean w/Cole Swindell, Tyler Farr, Dee Jay Silver Aug. 23 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Garth Brooks w/Trisha Yearwood Sept. 4-6 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Jason Aldean w/Cole Swindell, Tyler Farr, Dee Jay Silver Sept. 18 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Garth Brooks w/Trisha Yearwood Sept. 11-14 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Jason Aldean w/Cole Swindell, Tyler Farr, Dee Jay Silver Sept. 19 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Gas Station Disco Nov. 21 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Jim Brickman Dec. 5 Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW Fort Wayne Gladys Knight, The O’Jays, Joey Alexander Sept. 11 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Joe Jackson Nov. 2-3 Thalia Hall Chicago Glen Hansard w/Aoife O’Donovan Nov. 21 Chicago Theatre Chicago John Hiatt w/Taj Mahal Sept. 2 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfiled Park, OH Glen Hansard w/Aoife O’Donovan Nov. 24 Taft Theatre Cincinnati John Hiatt w/Taj Mahal Sept. 3 Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor Gordon Lightfoot Nov. 5 The Palladium Carmel John Hiatt w/Taj Mahal Sept. 4 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids Grace Potter Oct. 7 House of Blues Cleveland John Kozar Oct. 24 Honeywell Center Wabash Grace Potter Oct. 8 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI John Nemeth w/Todd Harrold Band Sept. 4 Botanical Conservatory Fort Wayne Grace Potter Oct. 9 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH Josh Groban Oct. 9 Fox Theatre Detroit Great White Nov. 21 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Josh Groban Oct. 10 State Theatre Cleveland Happy Together Tour feat. The Turtles w/Flo & Eddie, The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams, Josh Groban Oct. 14 Murat Theatre Indianapolis The Association, The Cowsills, Mark Lindsay Aug. 20 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Josh Groban Oct. 16 Chicago Theatre Chicago Happy Together Tour feat. The Turtles w/Flo & Eddie, The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams, Josh Kauffman Oct. 2 Honeywell Center Wabash The Association, The Cowsills, Mark Lindsay Aug. 23 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne The Junk Sept. 5 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Here Come the Mummies Sept. 10 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Keller Williams Aug. 22 Bell’s Brewery Kalamazoo Here Come the Mummies Sept. 11 House of Blues Cleveland Keller Williams Sept. 19 The Vogue Indianapolis Here Come the Mummies w/Fort Wayne Funk Orchestra Oct. 1 Dekalb County Free Fall Fair Auburn Kid Rock w/Foreigner Aug. 21-22 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Here Come the Mummies Oct. 23 Vogue Theatre Indianapolis KISS Army w/Casket Sharp Sept. 30 Dekalb County Free Fall Fair Auburn Hibira w/Unleash the Archer Oct. 10 Skeletunes Fort Wayne Kurt Vile w/Waxahatchee, Luke Roberts Oct. 23 Thalia Hall Chicago Hillbilly Casino Sept. 11 4D’s Fort Wayne Last Comic Standing Live Dec. 2 Honeywell Center Wabash Holly Miranda Sept. 24 Schubas Tavern Chicago LDNL Sept. 25 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Home Free Dec. 12 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Lenny Kravitz Aug. 27 Meadow Brook Music Festival Rochester, MI Hot Sauce Sept. 11 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Lenny Kravitz Sept. 3 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Oct. 4 Honeywell Center Wabash Lepolian Effect Oct. 10 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Indina Mendez Aug. 21 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Let the Haters Begin Aug. 28 Lincoln Hall Chicago Indina Mendez Aug. 22 Fox Theatre Detroit The Lone Bellow w/Anderson East Oct. 31 Thalia Hall Chicago Indina Mendez Aug. 23 Murat Theatre Indianapolis The Lone Bellow w/Anderson East Nov. 1 Thalia Hall Chicago Itzhak Perlman, Emanuel Ax Sept. 9 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Loretta Lynn, Martina McBride Sept. 10 Fox Theatre Detroit Jackie Evancho Nov. 20 Honeywell Center Wabash Low w/Andy Shauf Sept. 19 Thalia Hall Chicago Jackson Browne w/Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams Sept. 5 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Madonna Sept. 28 United Center Chicago Jackson Browne Sept. 8 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Madonna Oct. 1 Joe Louis Arena Detroit Jackson Browne Sept. 9 PNC Pavilion Cincinnati Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 21 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis

18------www.whatzup.com------August 20, 2015 ------Calendar • On the Road------Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 27 Honeywell Center Wabash Slightly Stoopid w/Dirty Heads, The Expendables Sept. 5 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 30 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids Slightly Stoopid w/Dirty Heads, The Expendables Sept. 10 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH Mannheim Steamroller Dec. 13 Aronoff Center Cincinnati Stars Oct. 13-14 Lincoln Hall Chicago Mannheim Steamroller Dec. 18 Fox Theatre Detroit Swagg Sept. 4 Bar 145 Fort Wayne The Matchsellers Aug. 28 Wildwood Nature Preserve Silver Lake Swon Brothers w/Southbound 65 Oct. 3 Dekalb County Free Fall Fair Auburn Meat Loaf Nov. 3 MotorCity Casino Detroit The Tallest Man on Earth w/Lady Lamb the Beekeeper Aug. 30-31 Thalia Hall Chicago MercyMe Dec. 5 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Tanya Tucker Oct. 31 The Palladium Carmel Mersey Beatles w/Julia Baird Oct. 16 State Theatre Kalamazoo Titus Andronicus w/Spider Bags, Baked Oct. 11 Lincoln Hall Chicago Mersey Beatles w/Julia Baird Oct. 23 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Toby Keith w/Eli Young Band Sept. 4 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park Michael Bolton Dec. 4 T. Furth Center, Trine University Angola Toby Keith w/Eli Young Band Sept. 25 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati The Midtown Men Nov. 14 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Todd Snider w/Elizabeth Cook Sept. 10 Thalia Hall Chicago Mike Stankiewicz w/Katrina Brown Aug. 21-22 Snickerz Comedy Bar Fort Wayne Tony Bennett Oct. 3 Morris Performing Arts Ctr. South Bend Mike Super Oct. 10 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Trina Sept. 5 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne My Sinatra feat. Cary Hoffman Dec. 5 Lerner Theatre Elkhart U.S. Navy Cruisers Aug. 21 Dekalb Outdoor Theatre Fort Wayne Mötley Crüe w/Alice Cooper Aug. 20 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis U.S. Navy Cruisers Aug. 22 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Nickelback w/Lifehouse (cancelled) Aug. 31 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Unlikely Alibi w/The Snails, Circle City Deacons Aug. 20 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Noah Gundersen w/Ivan & Alyosha Sept. 24 Thalia Hall Chicago The Vaccines Aug. 25 Lincoln Hall Chicago Noisy Neighbors Aug. 28 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Van Halen w/Kenny Wayne Shepherd Aug. 31 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati O.A.R. w/Allen Stone, Brynn Elliot Sept. 2 Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids Van Halen w/Kenny Wayne Shepherd Sept. 2 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville O.A.R. w/Allen Stone, Brynn Elliot Sept. 4 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Van Halen w/Kenny Wayne Shepherd Sept. 4 DTE Energy Clarkston, MI O.A.R. w/Allen Stone, Brynn Elliot Sept. 5 Arena District Columbus, OH Warren Haynes feat. Ashes & Dust Band Sept. 23 Murat Indianapolis O.A.R. w/Brynn Elliott Sept. 6 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Warren Haynes feat. Ashes & Dust Band Sept. 24 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH Oak Ridge Boys Oct. 10 T. Furth Center, Trine University Angola Warren Haynes feat. Ashes & Dust Band Sept. 26 Riviera Theatre Chicago Of Montreal w/Surface to Air Missive Sept. 3 The Pyramid Scheme Grand Rapids Warren Haynes feat. Ashes & Dust Band Sept. 29 Fillmore Detroit Detroit Of Montreal w/Surface to Air Missive Sept. 10 Lincoln Hall Chicago The Who w/Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Oct. 15 United Center Chicago Of Montreal w/Surface to Air Missive Sept. 12 Majestic Theatre Detroit The Who w/Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Oct. 17 Joe Louis Arena Detroit Of Montreal w/Surface to Air Missive Sept. 13 Park Street Saloon Columbus, OH Your Villain, My Hero Oct. 17 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Old 97’s Oct. 28 Thalia Hall Chicago Your Villain, My Hero Dec. 12 Bar 145 Fort Wayne One Direction Aug. 23 Soldier Field Chicago Youth Lagoon Oct. 21 Thalia Hall Chicago One Direction Aug. 27 First Energy Stadium Cleveland Zac Brown Band Sept. 11 Wrigley Field Chicago One Direction Aug. 29 Ford Field Detroit Zac Brown Band Sept. 12 Comerica Park Detroit Patrick Watson Sept. 28 Lincoln Hall Chicago Zac Brown Band Sept. 13 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville The Personnel Sept. 26 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Zack Attack Aug. 21 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Peter Frampton Oct. 24 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Zanna-Doo! Nov. 25 Dupont Bar & Grill Fort Wayne Ralhpie May Sept. 20 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Zedd Sept. 30 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Reel Big Fish w/Unlikely Alibi Aug. 22 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Zedd Oct. 22 Deltaplex Arena Grand Rapids Regina Carter Nov. 21 The Palladium Carmel Zedd Oct. 23 Masonic Temple Theater Detroit Reverend Youngsoo An Oct. 11 First Presbyterian Church Fort Wayne Zedd Oct. 27 Indiana Farmer’s Coliseum Indianapolis Ronnie Milsap Nov. 20 The Palladium Carmel Zedd Oct. 29 UIC Pavilion Chicago Roosevelt Aug. 29 N. Anthony Wooden Nickel Fort Wayne ZZ Top w/Blackberry Smoke Aug. 25 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Santana Aug. 29-30 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL ZZ Top w/Blackberry Smoke Aug. 26 Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre Toledo Saving Abel w/Otherwise, Static Fly Oct. 2 Dekalb County Free Fall Fair Auburn ZZ Top w/Blackberry Smoke Aug. 27 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Scorpions w/Queensryche Sept. 22 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH ZZ Top w/Goodbye June Sept. 27 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Scorpions w/Queensryche Sept. 23 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland ZZ Top Sept. 29 Palace Theatre Columbus, OH Scorpions w/Queensryche Sept. 26 Allstate Arena Chicago Scotty McCreery Sept. 20 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Sebastian Maniscalco Nov. 28 Chicago Theatre Chicago Seth MacFarlane Aug. 21 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Where Is Your Used Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars w/Dan Dickerson’s Harp Condition Aug. 28 Botanical Conservatory Fort Wayne BAND INSTRUMENT? September 19 | 8pm Road Tripz In a Closet? Attic? Garage? Bi l l BackWater Ratnip Donate It to PITCH Ma h e r Oct. 3...... The Hideaway, Gas City Aug. 22...... American Legion Post 316, Deshler, OH Biff & The Cruisers Sept. 12...... Westwood Saloon, Defiance, OH Sept. 26...... Playacres Park, Fairmount Sept. 26...... Matteson Street Grill, Bronson, MI Bulldogs Oct. 10...... Matteson Street Grill, Bronson, MI Aug. 21...... Quincy Days Fall Festival, Quincy, MI Oct. 24...... Westwood Saloon, Defiance, OH Aug. 22...... Defiance Co. Fairgrounds, Defiance, OH Oct. 31...... Bomber’s Saloon, Edon, OH Sept. 3...... Roann Covered Bridge Festival, Roann Oct. 17...... Pisanello’s, Deshler, OH Sept. 7...... Marshall Co. Blueberry Festival, Plymouth Dec. 31...... Eagles Post 2246, Montpelier, OH Sept. 11.. Matthews Covered Bridge Festival, Upland Fort Wayne Area Performers: To get your gigs on Sept. 18...... Flat Rock Creek Festival, Paulding, OH this list, give us a call at 691-3188, fax your info to Sept. 19...... Napanee Apple Festival, Napanee 691-3191, e-mail [email protected] or mail October 15 | 7:30pm Sept. 25...... Duck Tail Run, Gas City to whatzup, 2305 E. Esterline Rd., Columbia City, Cap’n Bob, The Singin’ Skipper IN 46725. Sept. 8... Greencroft Retirement Community, Goshen Putting Instruments in the Children’s Hands Bl a c k Violin Sept. 26...Heritage Retirement Community, Napanee Oct. 20... Greencroft Retirement Community, Goshen Gi v e t h e Gi f t o f Mu s i c , Dec. 31....Heritage Retirement Community, Napanee Dan Smyth On e Ch i l d a t a Ti m e Sept. 3...... Father John’s, OH Hubie Ashcraft Band PITCH is a not for profit organization Aug. 21...... TJ’s Smokehouse, Put-In-Bay, OH providing band instruments to music Aug. 22...... Splash, Put-In-Bay, OH students in the Fort Wayne area. Joe Justice Aug. 29...... Knotty Vines Winery, Wauseon, OH Whether you donate cash or a band October 23 | 7:30pm Aug. 30...... Dockside Grill, Celina, OH instrument, 100% of your donation will Jug Huffers go directly to support PITCH efforts. Aug. 29...... Stoney Ridge Winery, Bryan, OH Th e Me r s e y Be a t l e s Kill the Rabbit Contact us at: pitchforkids.net Aug. 29...... Woodfest, Mendon, OH [email protected] Embassy Theatre Nov. 6-7...... Nikki’s Sturgis Bowl, Sturgis, MI Nov. 14...... Boots N’ Bourbon, Celina, OH Like us on Facebook 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. Nov. 25...... Eagles Post 1291, Celina, OH Fort Wayne, Indiana Dec. 5...... Shout’s Sports Pub, Anderson Sponsored by Pat & Faye TMS Venture Inc. - Todd Smith Sept. 10...... Father John’s Brewery, Bryan, OH ticketmaster.com

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IPFW Co m m u n i t y Ar t s Aca d e m y — Art, AC/DC Bu s Tr ip — Bus trip to see AC/ dance, music and theater classes DC at Ford Field, Detroit, departs for grades pre-K through 12 offered from North Anthony Wooden Nickel by IPFW College of Visual and Music Store, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. Performing Arts, fees vary, 481- 8, Fort Wayne, $199 available at 6977, www.ipfw.edu/caa Spectacular Homes & More Wooden Nickel Records, 484-2451 Mixing wi t h t h e Pr o s — Two-time Grammy winner, Ross Hogarth, Not to brag, but I come from a fairly accom- teaches the art of mixing; lunch, plished family, and my grandfather was somewhat August group dinner and hotel accom- Fare Warning ac k y a r d famous to those in town who coveted the city’s rich B BBQ — BBQ, silent and live modations included, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. history – particularly its historic homes. Having auctions and home dedication, 6-9 Saturday, Aug. 22, Sweetwater Michele DeVinney p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 (RSVP Sound, Fort Wayne, $995, 432- earned a living as a house painter, my grandfather by Aug. 20), Fuller’s Landing, Fort 8176, sweetwater.com used his access to the homes and buildings of the Wayne, free (donations accepted), Fa r r e n h e i t Clinic — 80s rock band city (not to mention an addiction to books which tained, and if you want some examples of the homes 422-4828 ext. 305 performs and demonstrates the he passed down to his progeny) to learn about the to be visited, check out a photo gallery at the ARCH Wh i t i n g t o n Wi n e Do w n — Wine tasting, new Bose F1-series loudspeaker Hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auc- system, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. people who built this town, and no walk with him website (archfw.org) tions to benefit Home Based servic- 27, Sweetwater Sound, Fort Wayne, through any neighborhood lacked for stories about Naturally, there will be more than homes on the es, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. free, 432-8176, sweetwater.com the previous owners of any house on any street. He tour. The neighborhood tours have become more like 27, Two-EE’s Winery, Huntington, Sw e e t wa t e r Aca d e m y o f Mu s ic — $45, 745-9431 Private lessons for a variety of was a constant source of knowledge on the subject of block parties in recent years, and one good reason for Cr u i s e In — Cruise In for car, truck or instruments available from profes- Fort Wayne history. that is the proliferation of food trucks which makes motorcycle at Tilted Kilt Pub, Fort sional instructors, ongoing weekly Thanks to that interest, partying a mobile endeavor. Wayne, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, lessons, Sweetwater Sound, Fort I have enjoyed many neigh- In addition to food (which free, 459-3985 Wayne, call for pricing, 432-8176, HARRISON HILL HOME academy.sweetwater.com borhood walks and tours includes trucks Who Cut Au b u r n Ch o r d Du e s e n b e r g Fe s t i v a l — Classic car shows, 5K, live enter- Wh i t l e y Co u n t y Fa r m e r s Ma r k e t over the years and enjoy the & GARDEN TOUR The Cheese and Vietnum- tainment, craft show, Gatsby Gala — Farmers market sponsored slightly voyeuristic oppor- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 my), there will also be art- Ball, historic tours, games and activ- by Whitley County Chamber ities, ice cream social, swap meet of Commerce, 8 a.m.-12:30 tunity to look inside these ists displaying their work, beautiful homes. Forest Harrison Hill neighborhood making it as much an art and more, hours vary Saturday, p.m. Saturdays thru Oct. 10, Aug. 29-Monday, Sept. 7, various Courthouse Square, downtown Park is a particular favorite Tix: $12-$15 thru arch.fw.org, fair as a home tour. There location, downtown Auburn, free Columbia City, free, 248-8131 since I have always lived will also be a silent auction (activity and admission fees may on the city’s north side, but 426-5117 to round out the activities. apply), 925-3600 This Week West Central’s neighbor- The Harrison Hills Home Ha r r i s o n Hi l l Ho m e a n d Ga r d e n To u r — Arch historic home and garden He i r l o o m To m a t o Fe s t i v a l — Live hood tour is one of legend and always attracts a great & Garden Tour will take place on Saturday, August tours in the Harrison Hill neighbor- music and entertainment, contests, crowd thanks to the many lovely homes and build- 29, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 in ad- hood, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, guest speakers, demonstrations, ings in that area. vance ($15 the day of the tour) and can be purchased Aug. 29, Harrison Hill addition, Fort arts & crafts and a variety of food, This year ARCH (which was always my grand- through their website or by calling ARCH at 426- Wayne, $12-$15, 426-5117 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Ta s t e o f t h e Ar t s — 11 performance Brower Park, Pierceton, free, 574- father’s favorite not-for-profit organization) is host- 5117. stages featuring local and national 594-2497 ing a tour of the Harrison Hills neighborhood. The As you wander through the neighborhood and performers, artisan fine art fair, tour comes as the neighborhood is celebrating its enjoy the homes around you, congratulate the resi- busker square, Barr St. Market, centennial and includes not only many of the lovely dents for their 100th year (though some of them may hands on activities and more, 11 Lectures, Discussions, a.m.-midnight Saturday, Aug. 29, homes, but also Harrison Hills Elementary School not have been there on that first day) and give a little Arts United Campus, Main St., Fort Authors, Readings & and Redeemer Lutheran Church. shout out to Bob DeVinney, who would no doubt be Wayne, free, 423-4349 Films The architectural styles range from Colonial Re- there if he could. He’ll be watching from somewhere, Vap e in t h e Fo r t 2.0 — Vapor educa- vival to Tudor Revival and Craftsman styles. And the I imagine. tion and sales convention with vendors, live entertainment and Ra i d e r s o f t h e Lo s t Ar k — Free out- landscaping which surrounds these homes is some- door showing and other activities, giveaways, 12-6 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. (movie shows at dusk, 8:30 thing to behold as well. The area is stunningly main- [email protected] Aug. 29 and 12-5 p.m. Sunday p.m.) Saturday, Aug. 22, Sweets Aug. 30, Headwaters Park, Fort So Geek, Fort Wayne, free, 312- Ch r i s Spi e l m a n — Former Ohio State Mai n Lib r a r y — Babies and Books, Spectator Sports Wayne, $5-$8, 436-9901 5758 and NFL linebacker, ESPN college 10 a.m. Fridays; Family Story Th e l m a Rac z y Fo u n d a t i o n Be n e fi t — Ag e o f Di s t r ac t i o n — Dr. Lewis football analyst and author of That’s Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; BASEBALL Door prizes, auction, raffle and Pearson discusses the many dis- Why I’m Here: The Chris & Stefanie Storytime for preschoolers, day- TinCap s — Upcoming home games at food to benefit the Thelma Raczy tractions that can hinder people Spielman Story, 7:30 p.m. Monday, cares and other groups, 9:30 a.m. Parkview Field, Fort Wayne Foundation, 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. Sept. 28, Niswonger Performing Wednesdays; Toddler Time, 10:30 30, Merriman Auction Building, from living the spiritual lives they Mo n d a y , Au g u s t 24 vs. Lansing, 7:05 Huntertown, free, 755-9313 desire, 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. Arts Center, Van Wert, Ohio, & 11 a.m. Fridays; 421-1220 p.m. $10-$25 thru box office, 419-238- Ne w Ha v e n Br a n c h — Babies and 27, Brookside Ballroom, University Tu e s d a y , Au g u s t 25 vs. Lansing, 7:05 6722, www.npacvw.org of St. Francis, Fort Wayne, free, books for kids birth to age 2, 10:30 p.m. a.m. Thursdays, 421-1345 September 399-8050 We d n e s d a y , Au g u s t 26 vs. Lansing, Be a t l e s ’ Al t e r Eg o , Sg t . Pe pp e r ’s Po n t iac Br a n c h — Teen cafe 4 p.m. 7:05 p.m. Ro a n o k e Fa l l Fe s t i v a l — Live music, Storytimes Tuesdays, Smart Start Storytime for Lo n e l y He a r t s Cl u b Ba n d — Aaron Th u r s d a y , Au g u s t 27 vs. Lake kids’ games, parades, demolition preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Krerowicz discusses the Sgt. St o r y t i m e s , Activities a n d Cr af t s a t County, 7:05 p.m. derby, NPTA tractor pull, corn hole Pepper’s album track by track, citing 421-1350 Al l e n Co u n t y Pu b l ic Lib r a r y : Fr i d a y , Au g u s t 28 vs. Lake County, tournament, paintball, food alley, Te c u m s e h Br a n c h — Smart Start musical and historical precedents Ab o i t e Br a n c h — Born to Read 7:05 p.m. carnival rides, antique tractors and the development of the songs Storytime for kids age 3-6, 10:30 and more, hours vary Thursday- Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Sa t u r d a y , Au g u s t 29 vs. Lake through excerpts from interviews a.m. Tuesdays, YA Day for Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. County, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10-12, Historic with the band and discarded takes, teens 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Main St., downtown Roanoke, free Tuesdays, Baby Steps, 10:30 a.m. Sa t u r d a y , Se p t e m b e r 5 vs. Bowling 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, Wednesdays, 421-1320 Wondertots reading for ages 1-3, (food items $1-$7), 983-0700 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1360 Green, 7:05 p.m. Main Branch, Allen County Public u p o n t r a n c h Ge a r s & Be e r s -Pu b Pe d a l a n d Cr aw l D B — Smart Start Su n d a y , Se p t e m b e r 6 vs. Bowling Library, Fort Wayne, free, 421-1210 Sh aw n e e Br a n c h — Born to Read — Part of Mad Anthony Brewing Storytime for ages 3-5, 1:30 Green, 7:05 p.m. Th e Ar t o f Mi n d f u l Pr e s e n c e — Dr. p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. for babies and toddlers, 10:30 Company’s Oktobeerfest, the Gears Mo n d a y , Se p t e m b e r 7 vs. Bowling Dave Johnson speaks about Thursdays, 421-1315 a.m. Thursdays, Smart Start & Beers is for bike riders and walk- mindfulness-based stress reduction Storytime for preschoolers, 11 a.m. Green, 1:05 p.m. Ge o r g e t o w n Br a n c h — Born to ers, 21+, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, techniques, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. Read Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 Thursdays, 421-1355 registration from 4-6 p.m. at Fort 1 (networking reception, 5:30 p.m.), a.m. Mondays, Baby Steps, 10:15 Wa y n e d a l e Br a n c h — Smart Start Sports and Recreation Wayne Outfitters, Entry is $15, total Manchester University College of a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays mileage is 3 miles, 426-2537 Pharmacy, Fort Wayne, free 470- Start Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 and Tuesdays, Born to Read Sh i n d i g z Na t i o n a l So cc e r Fe s t i v a l — Ri d e Gr e e n Bi k e To u r — Adults only 2702 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1320 Storytime for babies and toddlers, Soccer tournaments, live entertain- bike tour of local pubs, restaurants Da v i d Gr e e n e — NPR host gives a 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, 421-1365 Gr abi l l Br a n c h — Born to Read, ment, vendors, sumo soccer, dodge and popular destinations, 1:30 p.m. behind the scenes look at NPR and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart Start Wo o d b u r n Br a n c h — Smart Start ball and frisbee games, beer tent Saturday, Sept. 12 (free family Morning Edition and talks about his Storytime 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, and more, 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 wellness/fitness ride, 10:30 a.m.), experiences in Russia which result- 421-1325 421-1370 and 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, departs from Headwaters Park ed in his recent book, Midnight in West, Fort Wayne, $25, www.sus- He s s e n Ca s s e l Br a n c h — Stories, Hefner Soccer Complex, IPFW, Fort Siberia, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 songs and finger- plays for the Wayne, $5-$10, 705-3967 tainfortwayne.org (book signing will immediately follow Kid Stuff whole family, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Dr i v e Yo u Wi l d — Shotgun start golf lecture), Sweetwater Performance scramble to benefit Fort Wayne 421-1330 Yo u n g Ea g l e s Fl i g h t Ra l l y — Free Theatre, Fort Wayne, $25 before Children’s Zoo , 12:30 p.m. Sept. 1, 452-1189 Li t t l e Tu r t l e Br a n c h — Storytime flights for kids ages 8-17, 9 a.m.-1 for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 (registra- Wednesday, Sept. 30 (registration Mondays and Tuesdays, 421-1335 tion from 9-11 a.m.), Smith Field and lunch at 11 a.m.), Autumn Ridge Airport, Fort Wayne, free, parent or Golf Club, Fort Wayne, $150-$600, guardian must be present, 402-6764 427-6844 August 20, 2015------www.whatzup.com------21 ------Calendar • Stage & Dance------Now Playing CALL FOR ENTRY Es c a n a b a in d a Mo o n l i g h t — Jeff No r t h e a s t In d i a n a Pl a y w r i g h t Fe s t i v a l Daniels’ Upper Peninsula-inspired Ba t Bo y : Th e Mu s i c a l — A half boy/ — Open to current or former comedy, 7:30 p.m. Thursday- half bat is found in a cave in West Indiana residents or persons liv- Saturday, Sept. 10-12; 7:30 p.m. Virginia by the local sheriff and ing within a 90 mile radius of Fort Friday-Saturday, Sept. 18-19; 2 taken to live with the town veterinar- Wayne who are over the age of p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20; 7:30 p.m. ian in this musical comedy/horror, 19 and unpublished; may sub- Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26, First 8 p.m. (7 p.m. dinner) Friday- mit one acts to full length plays; Presbyterian Theater, Fort Wayne, Saturday, Aug. 21-22, Arena submissions must include 10 $12-$20, 422-6329 Dinner Theatre, Fort Wayne, $35, single-sided pages of your script, Th e Fo r e i g n e r — The self proclaimed includes dinner and show, 424-5622 1 page synopsis, playwright’s bio “world’s dullest man” takes a Li t t l e Wo m e n , t h e Mu s i c a l — Musical and contact information, entry vacation to a sleepy Georgia fish- story filled with personal discovery, deadline Tuesday, Sept. 1, Fort ing lodge and pretends not to heartaches, hope and everlasting Wayne Civic Theatre, Fort Wayne, understand English in this comedy love; base on Louisa May Alcott’s 424-5220 by Larry Shue, 8 p.m. Friday- life, 2 & 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 Saturday, Sept. 18-19; 8 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 24-26 21-22 Wheel Center for the Arts, Upcoming Productions and 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Warsaw, $14-$32, 574-267-8041 Oct. 1-3, Pulse Opera House, SEPTEMBER Warren, $5-$14, 357-7017 Asides Av e n u e Q — Humans and puppets Th e Ma r v e l o u s Wo n d e r e t t e s — Off- Broadway hit set in 1958 and featur- AUDITIONS interact in the tale of twenty- somethings learning how to live ing musical hits such as ‘Lollipop’, A Ch r i s t m a s St o r y (No v . 7-22) — and love in New York City, 7 ‘Dream Lover’ and ‘It’s my Party’ Auditions for 27 actors for the Fort p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1; 8 p.m. presented by Fort Wayne Civic Wayne Civic Theatre’s musical ren- Wednesday-Saturday, Sept. 2-5 Theatre , 2 & 8 p.m. Saturday, dition; must be able to sing, dance and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6 Wagon Sept. 19; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. and act, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. Wheel Center for the Arts, Warsaw, 20; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, Arts United Center, Fort Wayne, $14-$32, 574-267-8041 25 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 and 422-8641 Lo v e s t r u c k — A choose-your-own 2 & 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Tw o Pl a y s o n a Be n c h : Th e Zo o adventure experience, based loose- Arts United Center, Fort Wayne, St o r y & Th e Du c k Va r i a t i o n s (Ja n . ly on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, $17-$29, 424-5220 14-30) — Casting for Zoo Story in which audience members will OCTOBER only, 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, by have the Botanical Conservatory An y t h i n g Go e s — Cole Porter musical appointment only, First Presbyterian to explore and watch the events Theater, Fort Wayne, 422-6329 love story involving a stowaway unfold; a Fort Wayne Dance and a passenger upon a London- Ho l i d a z e (De c . 11-20) — Auditions for Collective fundraiser, 8 p.m. Friday, bound ocean liner, presented by adults and children; must prepare Sept. 11, Foellinger-Freimann 16 bars of music to perform, 4-6 IPFW Department of Theatre, 8 Botanical Conservatory, Fort p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 2-3, 2 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Nov. Wayne, $42-$50, 424-6574 3-4, Fort Wayne Youtheatre, Arts p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 and 8 p.m. United Center, Fort Wayne, 422- Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 8-10, 8641 Williams Theatre, IPFW, $5-$17 thru IPFW box office 481-6555 ------A Classic Story Brilliantly Staged Most of us are familiar with the March sisters of Little Women. Many, though, have never seen them sing and dance in a full musical telling of their story. Curtain Call From now through August 22 at the Wagon Wheel in Warsaw, there is a chance to see a terrific adaptation of KEVIN SMITH Louisa May Alcott’s book, reacquainting us with this Civil War-era family. formed by Professor Bhaer as he considers how much The story, of course, shows four sisters facing the he is missing Jo. Most other songs help move the plot challenges of growing up and hardships caused by along and show emotions of well-loved characters war, including missing their father who is on the front beautifully. Generally, with a new show and even a as an army chaplain. Jo, who represents Alcott herself, few established ones, there are at least a few lackluster is spirited and rebellious. Meg, the oldest, is roman- songs, but that really isn’t the case here. tic and responsible. Beth is the sweetest of them. And The scenes that provide enactments of the ter- youngest sister Amy is spoiled and more than a little rifically bloody and passionate stories Jo writes are superficial. Running the family gently is Marmee, extremely well staged. With every Wagon Wheel pro- who’s doing the best she can despite missing her hus- duction, I’ve always been happily surprised at how band and facing financial the production teams man- challenges. Aunt March, a age to ensure that there re- rich family member, and little women: THE MUSICAL ally are not bad seats in the Laurie, the neighbor boy, 2 & 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 round theater. A good ex- and his grandfather, as well 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 21-22 ample of measures taken is as a couple of suitors, are Wagon Wheel Theatre a fireplace with a minimal also present. design to allow those sitting It is strange how most 2517 E. Center St., Warsaw in front of it to see through of the songs from this 2005 Tix.: $14-$32, 574-267-8041 it and the use of structural telling of the story feel so elements representing roof- Become familiar when all of them are new to this adaptation. tops suspended above the stage. There are many examples in the theater of adding new As is pretty much always the case at Wagon elements to older plots and of turning non-musicals Wheel, the actors are incredibly well cast. As Jo, Inspired into fully lyricized productions, but this one feels ex- Elaine Cotter is a dynamo. The role, played by Kath- tra special since so many of us love this family as we erine Hepburn, among others, requires huge energy do. Because of this, when we hear songs furthering and excitement, and Cotter has it. Kira Lace Hawkins plot and subplots we know so well, they almost feel brings restraint to the girls’ mother, Marmee. In ad- This Fall, expected rather than surprising. dition, her voice is lovely and her overall presence is Some of my favorite songs are “Take a Chance,” just right for the role. The actresses playing the other sung by Laurie to Jo, “Delighted,” which shows the sisters are also strong. Ellen Jenders, recently seen as two oldest sisters learning how to dance in preparation for attending their first ball, and “How I Am,” per- Continued on page 23 22------www.whatzup.com------August 20, 2015 ------Calendar • Art & Artifacts------Current Exhibits A He r i t a g e o f Ne e d l e Ar t — Works from the Embroiderers’ Guild of 20 Ye a r Re t r o s p e c t i v e — Works from America, daily, Aug. 21-Oct. 2 Jody Hemphill Smith, CW Mundy, (opening, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. Katy McMurray, Michael Poorman, 21, exhibit program, 1 p.m. Friday, Bad Advice for Job Seekers Mike Kelly, Joey Frisillo, Diane Aug. 21 and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. Lyon, Doug Runyan, Susan Suraci, 15, Globe Room), Jeffrey R. Krull In Defense of a Liberal Education Terri Buchholz, Andrea Bojrab, Bill Gallery, Main Library, Allen County by Fareed Zakaria, Inman, Terry Armstrong, Carolyn Public Library, Fort Wayne, 421- 1210 ext. 2101 W.W. Norton and Company, 2015 On Books Fehsenfeld, Lori Putnam, Rick Wilson, Fred Doloresco, Forrest Ly r i c a l — Song lyrics, poetry and In his latest book, CNN commentator Fareed Za- Formsma, B. Eric Rhoads, Robert famous quotes on canvas by karia argues that Americans shouldn’t be so fast to EVAN GILLESPIE Eberle, Pamela C. Newell, Shelby various regional artists, Tuesday- Keefe, Mark Daly and Maurice Sunday thru Aug. 23, Artworks ditch traditional liberal arts education in favor of the Papier, Tuesday-Saturday and by Galleria of Fine Art, Fort Wayne, skills-based education that prepares college students to possible the potential benefits of a liberal arts educa- appointment thru Aug. 29, Castle 387-6943 get jobs in the real world. He argues that a liberal arts tion aren’t as contagious as we might hope. Gallery Fine Art, Fort Wayne, 426- M.Y.O. (My, Yo u r s , Ou r s ...) — education is an extremely American thing to pursue, And is there solid evidence that these skills are 6568 Photographs of disparity, race per- and our Founding Fathers thought it best that students what it takes to be successful, anyway? Zakaria relies 2015 Wa b a s h Ar t Gu i l d Me mb e r ’s ceptions and race relations through Sh o w — Mixed media collection current national events by Palermo be well-rounded and broadly knowledgeable. Zakaria heavily on anecdotes, giving us examples of success- of local artists’ recent creations, Galindo, Tuesday-Sunday thru gives plenty of historical basis for his argument and ful businessmen who are advocates of the liberal arts. Monday-Friday thru Aug. 24, Sept. 1, Betty Fishman Gallery, plenty of anecdotal explanation of how we’re suffer- Problem is, his examples are not themselves prod- Clark Galley, Honeywell Center, Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, Wabash, 578-0735 Fort Wayne, 424-7195 ing right now from a lack of broadly educated gradu- ucts of a liberal arts education. Facebook founder Ab o v e t h e Fo l d — 140 years My s t i c Do m e s t i c — Pieces from ates, but he doesn’t convincingly make the case that Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft founder Bill of Fort Wayne Newspaper’s Rebecca Stockert, Wednesday- a focus on liberal arts could solve our prob- Gates are college dropouts who got no col- archives, Wednesday-Sunday Sunday Aug. 22-Sept. 20 (open- lems. lege degree of any kind. Amazon founder Jeff Aug. 22-Sept. 20 (opening, ing, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22), 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22), Wunderkammer Company, Fort Defenders of liberal arts edu- Bezos has degrees in electrical engineering Wunderkammer Company, Fort Wayne, free, 417-8846 cation, Zakaria included, often and computer science. Indeed, it’s not easy Wayne, free, 417-8846 Re g i o n a l Ar t Ex h i b i t — Mixed cite a survey by the Association of to find any examples of Americans at the Ac h r o m a t i c — Works by Theoplis media pieces from regional art- American Colleges and Universities top of the financial-success ladder who Smith, Wednesday-Sunday ists, Monday-Friday thru Sept. Aug. 22-Sept. 20 (opening, 2, Merrilat Centre for the Arts, that finds that a majority of employ- were educated in the humanities. Apple 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22), Huntington, 358-0055 ers think a broad knowledge of the founder Steve Jobs was another col- Wunderkammer Company, Fort Ro n a n d Ja n i e Ca l dw e l l — Oil paint- humanities is important and that non- lege dropout, and current Apple CEO Wayne, free, 417-8846 ings inspired by Lake Michigan subject-specific skills such as the ability Tim Cook has degrees in engineering Am e r i c a n Br i l l i a n t Cu t Gl a s s — and the couple’s other recent trips, Highlights form the American Cut Monday-Saturday thru Aug. 31, to think critically and communicate clear- and business. Google founders Larry Glass Association Permanent Orchard Gallery of Fine Art, Fort ly are more important than a prospective Page and Sergey Brin hold degrees Collection, Tuesday-Sunday thru Wayne, 436-0927 employee’s college major. But is this really in computer engineering, computer Dec. 6, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, St e v e Li n n a n d Ro b e r t Sc h e fm a n — evidence that employers want to hire liberal science and mathematics. Yahoo $5-$7 (members, free), 422-6467 Sculptures and paintings, Tuesday- Ar t l i n k Me mb e r s ’ Sh o w — Works from Sunday thru Sept. 13, Fort Wayne arts majors? I have little doubt that if you ask CEO Marissa Mayer majored in com- Artlink member artists, Tuesday- Museum of Art, $5-$7 (members, any employer, “Do you want to hire some- puter science. Sunday thru Sept. 1, Artlink free), 422-6467 one who can think critically and communicate What about Zakaria himself? He laments the Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Su mm e r o f Gl a s s — 43rd Annual Glass clearly?” that employer is going to say, “Of course skills-based educational system in his native India Wayne, 424-7195 Invitational Award Winners; solo, Au s t i n Ca r t w r i g h t a n d Gw e n Gu t w e i n exhibit featuring Christina Bothwell, I do!” But when that same employer is faced with a because, he says, it kills creativity in students. But it — Abstract and plein air paintings, Tuesday-Sunday thru Sept. 13, choice between a recent graduate who has a degree in was, presumably, his success in that system that got Tuesday-Saturday, Aug. 14-Oct. 3, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $5-$7 a relevant field – say, computer engineering – and a him into Yale, and it was his Yale degree that helped Crestwoods Frame Shop & Gallery, (members, free), 422-6467 philosophy major who can communicate clearly, who him to a successful career as a journalist. Given the Roanoke, 672-2080 To m Ke l l y — Paintings reflecting Ch r i s t i n a Bo t h w e l l : Spirit i n t o Ma t t e r observations of work, family and is the employer going to choose? evidence of all his anecdotes, it would be hard to re- — Stone and glass sculptures personal experiences, Tuesday- Aside from the AACU survey, the numbers seem fute the claim that it’s the name of the university on reflecting the processes of birth, Sunday thru Aug. 23, Artworks to encourage skepticism. Unemployment rates for hu- your degree that really counts, and if that name isn’t death and renewal, Tuesday- Galleria of Fine Art, Fort Wayne, manities majors, particularly in the arts, are signifi- Harvard, Princeton or Yale, you’d better have some Sunday thru Sept. 13, Fort Wayne 387-6943 Museum of Art, $5-$7 (members, cantly higher than for those with technical or profes- serious skills-based education to fall back on. free), 422-6467 Artifacts sional degrees, and starting salaries for humanities I would love to believe in Zakaria’s argument. De n n i s McNe t t : Le g e n d o f t h e Wo l fb a t majors are much lower. Zakaria admits that graduates I have a graduate degree in art history, the subject — Woodblock Nordic mythological with professional or technical degrees make more President Obama singled out when he was looking for creatures inspired by the 80s skate- CALL FOR ARTISTS boarding and punk rock scene, Sc u l p t u r e s o n t h e Sq u a r e III: Th e money straight out of college, but he argues that over an example of a dead-end college major, and I don’t Tuesday-Sunday thru Aug. 23, Ma g i c o f Me t a l — Juried public art time the wage gap narrows. Is that supposed to be like being declared irrelevant. Even Zakaria, though, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $5-$7 sculpture event open to individual consolation to humanities majors, that someday they doesn’t go so far as to suggest we need more art his- professional artists 18 years or (members, free), 422-6467 might make almost as much as their engineering-ma- torians or philosophers, only that majors in other Eg y p t i a n Pl e a s u r e Ga r d e n s — older from the local and regional Plantings inspired by Ancient area, submission deadline Monday, jor friends have been making for decades? subjects should study the humanities too. And I have Egypt’s New Kingdom period , Aug. 31, Auburn Arts Commission, Then there’s the question of whether a liberal arts to agree with his assumption that we’d be better off Tuesday-Sunday thru Nov. 15, 916-397-7589 education actually does teach such broad and nebu- with fewer business and communications majors. But Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Ar t 2— Create 9 small square panels Conservatory, Fort Wayne, $3-$5 (2 to be displayed together in a group lous skills as critical thinking and clear communica- sometimes, when times are tough, you can’t get every- and under, free), 427-6440 of 3 panels across and 3 panels tion. Without a doubt, it tries, but some studies have thing you want, and if it’s a choice between broaden- Th e Ev o l v i n g Un i v e r s e — Smithsonian down. Each 12”x12” panel will suggested that it’s extremely difficult if not impossible ing your horizons and paying the bills, well, the bills Astrophysical Observatory and incorporate a cohesive theme in to teach someone to think critically if he or she isn’t have to get paid. Smithsonian National Museum of the artists chosen medium and will Natural History traveling exhibit be for sale individually, application inclined to be a critical thinker in the first place. It’s [email protected] featuring photos and videos of the deadline Tuesday, Sept. 4; finished cosmos, Wednesday-Sunday thru art due no later than Thursday, Sept. 13, Science Central, Fort Oct. 29, Artworks Galleria of Fine Wayne, $6-$8 (2 and under, free), Art, Fort Wayne, 387-6943 CURTAIN CALL - From Page 22 424-2400 ext. 423 SPECIAL EVENTS Fr a c t u r e — Works by Thomas We t Pa i n t a n d Fo r t Ar t i s a n — Wet Morticia Addams in The Addams Family, makes a fine When so many productions at area theaters rep- Leffers, Wednesday-Sunday paint auction, 2 p.m. Saturday, Meg. I’m not sure there could be a sweeter Beth than resent the umpteenth times many who go regularly Aug. 22-Sept. 20 (opening, Aug. 29, Fort Artisan arts and Alison Schiller, whose face may be the gentlest ever. to theater have seen them, new versions of the famil- 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22), crafts show and sale, 11 a.m.-7 Laura Plyer brings bratty to young Amy quite well and iar are welcome. And when something new like this Wunderkammer Company, Fort p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 Artlink Wayne, free, 417-8846 Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort matures naturally. production of Little Women is so good, it makes for a In v i s i b l e Co l l e g e — Group exhibi- Wayne, free to attend, 424-7195 The men are also quite good. As Laurie, a kind of special experience for those of us who are already ac- tion co-curated by Andrew and Wh i t l e y Co u n t y Au t u m n Ar t Fe s t i v a l honorary brother to the sisters, Keaton Eckhoff is ex- quainted with the March family. Also, this production Shawn Hosner of Los Angeles’ — Juried art festival featuring live cellent. He also played Wednesday’s boyfriend in The provides a solid introduction to a beloved American Thinkspace Gallery and Josef music, children’s art activity tent Zimmerman of FWMoA featuring and food vendors, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Addams Family, and I keep thinking he would make novel and its famous characters to younger audience works by 46 artists belonging to Saturday, Sept. 12, Whitley County an excellent Mark in Rent since his distinctive deliv- members brilliantly. To tell the truth, I wasn’t expect- the New Contemporary Movement, Courthouse, Columbia City, free, ery of songs would fit that role perfectly. Scott Fuss ing this musical to be quite so good as it is, and the Tuesday-Sunday thru Sept. 27, 610-4645 Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $5-$7 plays Jo’s romantic interest, Professor Fritz Bhaer, re- surprise was a delightful one. (members, free), 422-6467 ally well and the chemistry between Bhaer and Jo is fun to watch. 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